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Lawton Champie HIS LEGACY HONORED

WRITTEN BY IBBIE CHAMPIE | PHOTOS COURTESY OF IBBIE CHAMPIE

My dad was a mountain of a man. He came out of the foothills of the Bradshaw Mountains to become a world champion cowboy and cattle rancher admired by fellow ranchers and friends near and far.

Born Dec. 2, 1902, Lawton Champie’s life was all about the cattle industry and rodeo life. My mother remembers going to rodeos that wouldn’t let Dad ride a bronc, telling him it wouldn’t be fair to local cowboys.

He wasn’t bothered a bit, as he was then paid to judge the bronc riding.

Dad rodeoed in New York’s Madison Square Garden in October 1928, where he won Saddle Bronc. The Arizona cowboys rented a train car they dubbed the “rodeo party cart” and traveled to rodeos throughout the states and Canada, including the 1933 Chicago World’s Fair.

He also went to the Calgary Stampede and to England.

At the Prescott Frontier Days, he won All Round 1931, ‘34, and ‘44. He actually won in 1924 as well, but was riding in Slim Riley’s position.

Slim was injured the first day and Dad didn’t qualify on his bronc. He was allowed to take Slim’s draw and he won the saddle bronc and all round. In addition to his win in 1924, Dad won saddle bronc again in ‘26 and ‘31. He won the Cowpony race in 1925 and ‘26. He won the steer wrestling in ‘31 and ‘34. The calf (tie down) roping in ‘39 and team roping in ‘43 and ‘44.

It started with his father, Charles Champie.

Of French-Canadian descent, his family migrated to Texas. His parents — Charles and Elizabeth (Lizzy) Lee — were farming in South Texas when her Uncle Feeley told them of the

opportunity to mine for gold and make a fortune. In 1886, they packed up and came to the Prescott area.

Dad was born in Columbia and raised with his 11 brothers and sisters. He told of riding a burro to Crown King — about a 20mile ride — every summer to get a fresh peach.

Dad’s brother, Charles Champie and his wife Pearl used their new automobile to drive him to Prescott for his first rodeo as a contestant. I found the rodeo in the Mile High Kickie, Prescott local news, July 4, 1920. Dad was entered in multiple events at age 18.

On July 5, there were 3,604 people in attendance. $1,200 was up for grabs in just one event! Dad was hooked.

He started going to rodeos and winning. He would save up his money and buy land in the Castle Hot Springs area. Every dime he could spare was invested in horses, cattle, and more land. He ended up with a ranch sprawling from Hells Hole in Crown King to Lake Pleasant and West to the Buckhorn, about 20 miles out of Wickenburg.

He had a working dude ranch in which Mother Champie, his mom, as well as his sister and brother-in-law, Mary and Doc Wills were partners. Dad’s first wife, Nancy, a Boston debutant couldn’t take the rough lifestyle and moved back to her lavish lifestyle, taking their daughter, Nanine, with her.

Dad married my mother Elinore Stewart, a young ranch girl from Williamson Valley. She loved to ride, cook, and keep a clean house, which sometimes was a dirt floor in cow camp.

My parents ran the LC ranch in the Castle Hot Springs area. Dad put together a horse remuda of about 75 head of horses he could rent out to the Castle Hot Springs Hotel and guest ranches in Wickenburg.

He teamed roped until his health prevented him from getting on a horse. My folks sold the LC Ranch in 1977; Dad died Aug. 30 that year.

My mother-in law Jerre Cavalliere bought a ranch in the Hualapai mountain range and Yucca desert.

My son Lawton took over the operation of the Cavalliere cattle ranch and was an avid roper. Daughters Connie and Codie are active in the ranching business.

Four great grandsons and three great granddaughters continue the family’s love for rodeo.

Note: You will be able to follow Dad’s life and hear all the wild stories in the book I am writing.

2024 Prescott Frontier Days®, Inc. Schedule

There’s lots going on and here’s the schedule to keep things straight

2024 RODEO PERFORMANCE SCHEDULE

PERFORMANCE #1 Monday, July 1 – 7:30 PM

PERFORMANCE #2 Tuesday, July 2 – 7:30 PM

PERFORMANCE #3 Wednesday, July 3 – 7:30 PM

PERFORMANCE #4 Thursday, July 4 – 7:30 PM

PERFORMANCE #5 Friday, July 5 – 7:30 PM

2024 PRESCOTT FRONTIER DAYS® EVENTS

KIDDIE PARADE July 5

RODEO DANCES July 4, 5 & 6

RODEO DAYS FINE ARTS & CRAFTS SHOW July 5, 6 & 7 @ 9 AM

PARADE July 6 @ 9 AM

WHISKEY ROW BOOT RACE JULY 6 @ 12 PM

COWBOY CHURCH July 7

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Welcome Rodeo Fans & Friends!

Kimberly Lopez, President

Jim Dewey Brown, General Manager

On behalf of the Prescott Frontier Days Board of Directors, Staff members, and priceless volunteers, we welcome you to the City of Prescott and Prescott Frontier Days’ 137th World’s Oldest Rodeo®!

This tradition is the soul of the City of Prescott. It drives our identity globally while spurring our local economy. Families live here because many of the values that are found within our culture. We ride for the brand and only the brand. We forsake politics for tradition. We teach our youth hard work. We live by our word and still close deals with a handshake.

Be kind to your neighbor. Disagree politely. Be tough but fair while living in honesty. This is the way we rodeo. Welcome to the City of Prescott and the 137th World’s Oldest Rodeo.

Ride with us!

Kimberly Lopez

Kimberly Lopez, President, Prescott Frontier Days® Inc.

Prescott Frontier Days® Inc. and myself are proud to welcome you, our amazing fans, to the 137th edition of the World’s Oldest Rodeo®!

Prescott Traditions is this years’ theme and this rodeo and community is full of wonderful and colorful ones. Our Rodeo Parade Grand Marshall, Ibbie Champie, daughter to the great Lawton Champie (13x World’s Oldest Rodeo champion), has a rich history with the rodeo and the community.

We’re excited for our new viewing area - the Whiskey River Tavern Corral, where you are practically in the action! Fan favorite- the Mutton Bustin’, will continue to be featured as a pre-show activity before every performance. We persist in improving the fan experience, safety for our livestock and contestants, and the overall rodeo for everyone involved.

We hope you enjoy your visit to Prescott and the World’s Oldest Rodeo because with the continued support of our sponsors, volunteers and fans this rodeo will continue to flourish. Thanks to ALL of you for your amazing support of PFD & the WOR!

Let’s Rodeo!

Jim Dewey Brown General Manager, Prescott Frontier Days® Inc.

HOAMCO’S HERITAGE

HOAMCO is a Prescott-based HOA management company with a proud history in the community.

Our CEO and original employee, Justin Scott, has deep roots here, having lived in Prescott since he was a child. He attended local schools and worked his way through college, earning a degree in business management from Northern Arizona University.

Justin returned to Prescott in 1991, and HOAMCO (Homeowners Association Management Company) began with a vision and hard work.

It was founded with a focus on making neighborhoods into well-funded communities, and our consistent professional attention has

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helped us grow into a company that manages more than 600 communities across six states. In addition to our streamlined processes and highly trained staff, who provide a per-sonal touch to each of our clients, our success is due in large part to the support of the Prescott community. Justin is now joined at HOAMCO by the next generation of Prescottonians, his children.

As Prescott has grown and changed through the years, one constant has remained, the Prescott Frontier Days® rodeo. HOAMCO is proud to sponsor this worldwide legacy born in “Everybody’s Hometown,” and we remain committed to supporting the traditions and history of the Prescott community.

Rodeo Chairmen

WHISKEY, WOMEN & WINE

Jody Martinelli

ANIMAL HEALTH CARE

Jim Cartee ARCHIVES/OFF-SITE SIGNS Danny Rogers

ARENA INVENTORY/ JUSTIN ROOM Jerry Cochell

ARENA SIGNS Samantha Rusnak

BEVERAGE BARTENDER Matt Camacho

BUCKING CHUTES

Charley Williams

DANCE Mary Ann Suttles

DANCE BEVERAGE Barbara Boyer

DIGITAL MEDIA & ONLINE Summer Logan EXCEPTIONAL CHAMPS

Diane Judge

GOLF TOURNAMENT W/JDB

Karen Fann

GRAND ENTRY Morgan Peterson

MEETING HOST Christina Watson

MUTTON BUSTIN’ Gary Steinmetz

OLD TIMERS Becky Cochell

PROGRAM SALES

Jose Espitia

TIMED EVENTS Jordan Cook

ROYALTY Brooke Smith

SPONSOR LOUNGE Cherye Jechura

RECORDING SECRETARY

Helene Schaffer VENDORS/PARADE

Suzy Davidson WRANGLER BUCKING CANCER

Richelle Mills

WILD HORSE RACE Joe Butner

BEVERAGE TRUCK INVENTORY

Dave Morano

FLEET MAINTENANCE

David Pindzola

PFD PHOTOGRAPHER Jack Berry

USHERS Richelle Mills not pictured

COWBOY COUNTRY, Shelby Hall; DANCE FINANCE, Penny Pauletto; MEMBERSHIP/NEWSLETTER, Kim Nabb; RODEO HOSPITALITY, Steve Orosz, and TICKET TAKERS, Jennifer Myers

James Fields

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Traditions like the Prescott Frontier Days® rodeo are part of what make Arizona such a special place to live. As the state’s largest and longest-serving energy provider, we’re especially proud to be part of this event.

Like the rodeo, APS has been making days brighter since the 1880s. Today, Arizona Public Service generates reliable, affordable and clean energy for 2.7 million Arizonans. Our service territory stretches across the state, from Douglas to the Grand Canyon, from Gila Bend to the Prescott National Forest.

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Compare your rate plan options and switch to the plan that would have saved you the most money.

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We look forward to meeting.

Joaquin R., APS Representative

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A Big Local Welcome

PRESCOTT TRADITIONS

Welcome to the 137th annual World’s Oldest Rodeo®.

Our iconic rodeo began in 1888 and is the envy of towns everywhere! Especially for the pride we take in the preservation of our western heritage.

Families all over have made their own special traditions by attending our rodeo during the 4th of July holiday week. The family friendly events also include parades, music, dances, and pageantry. We hope you enjoy them all.

This event draws visitors and participants from all over the world, and we want to thank you for your enthusiasm and love for this competitive sport. While you are enjoying the events take time to visit our beautiful downtown shops and museums. Be sure to enjoy some outdoor recreation on our trails and lakes too!

The Board of Supervisors hope that you have a wonderful western experience in Yavapai County and at the World’s Oldest Rodeo in Prescott. If you haven’t already made it a family tradition, this might be the year to start!

Sincerely,

Craig L. Brown,, Chairman, Yavapai County Board of Supervisors District 4

Patrick Dugan is the owner of A-Action Welding Inc. He has grown up in the family welding business, which has been serving Prescott’s and Northern Az’s welding needs for over 50 years. He started managing the company in 2000 and eventually bought it and took ownership. He and his staff specialize in decorative railings for decks, ornamental gates, custom plasma cut signs and artwork, residential and commercial fencing and structural steel projects. They work with homeowners, residential contractors and commercial contractors alike. From small jobs to multi-million dollar projects, you can count on them for a quality job without sacrificing employee safety.

Craig L. Brown, Chairman

A Mayor’s Welcome

In Prescott we are proud of our rich western history, including long-standing traditions like the World’s Oldest Rodeo. The World’s Oldest Rodeo, the Frontier Days Parade and associated events are some of the most anticipated and celebrated times of the year in Prescott.

Our rich history dates back to our founding in 1864 as the Territorial Capital of Arizona. Our city features more than 700 buildings on the National Register of Historic Places, including a beautifullyrestored historic opera house. While here in Prescott be sure to visit all the one of a kind, locallyowned restaurants, bars, breweries, cafes and shops that add to the unique charm of Prescott.

With a comfortable year-round climate, access to the Prescott National Forest, hundreds of miles of trails, lakes, museums and entertainment venues, Prescott offers the charm of the old west alongside artistic creativity and a love of the outdoors. Prescott is also home to four institutes of higher learning, including the internationally-acclaimed Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University. Prescott is an ideal place for those seeking to visit a historic, charming community surrounded by natural beauty, infused with culture and higher education.

Thank you for joining us to celebrate the 137th World’s Oldest Rodeo and over 160 years of rich Prescott history. Enjoy the rodeo, and best of luck to all of our riders and contestants!

Phil Goode, Mayor of the City of Prescott

Let’’s Rodeo!

It is with great honor and pleasure that I welcome you to Prescott, home of the World’s Oldest Rodeo®!! The rodeo is always an exciting time for our communities to showcase the amazing events and venues that the Prescott and Prescott Valley areas have to offer.

As the mayor of neighboring Prescott Valley, I would like to personally invite you to explore the fantastic hiking, golfing, shopping, and hospitality that Prescott Valley and Prescott have to offer. Whether you are hiking Thumb Butte, fishing in Fain Lake, or even catching a concert or show at the state-of-the-art 5,000-seat Findlay Toyota Center, all who have visited will agree that our area is a-one-of-a-kind location to visit, explore, and relax.

For those of you who live in the Prescott/Prescott Valley area, I am sure you will agree that even though we may have grown in size and population over the years we have not lost that small-town feel that we all fell in love with when we moved here. Our residents enjoy the friendly community and knowing that we truly believe in each other and that every citizen and visitor is valued. Prescott Valley is proud of being the safest community in Northern Arizona, and we want you to know that our public safety personnel are some of the best in the country.

In conclusion, thank you again for choosing to spend your time in our area. We are confident you will make memories and want to come back soon. Do not forget to tell all your friends and family members about what a great time you had here in our great community! We look forward to seeing you all again very soon.

Sincerely,

Kell Palguta

Kell Palguta, Mayor of Prescott Valley

Mayor John Hughes, an Arizona native and fourth-generation cattle rancher, grew up in Page Springs, where his family ran Hereford cattle at the DA Ranch and the Diamond 2 Ranch, today it is known as a popular winery. John, the youngest of six in his family, learned how to operate ranch equipment and machinery at an early age. John was active in his community, participated in 4H, was on the PHS rodeo team, he worked the livestock yards and was the FFA President during his high school years at Prescott High School. John built the family diesel business with his wife for 20 years and shortly after his baby girl was born, he retired from the diesel business and continued with his passion doing excavation in the construction field. John has served four years as Town Councilman of Dewey-Humboldt and today presides as the re-elected Dewey-Humboldt Mayor. He also serves as Vice Chair of CYMPO, Vice Chair of TAC and Vice Chair of GAMA. John is an Honorary YCSO Mounted Posse member; always volunteering, educating, or giving time to local clubs and organizations. He enjoys reading, boating and spending quality time with his friends, but most of all, loving his adorable daughter and having quiet time with his high-spirited wife.

John knows firsthand how being upfront and honest will gain you a relationship of trust and loyalty for a lifetime.

Sincerely,

John Huges

John Huges, Mayor of Dewey-Humboldt

On behalf of Chino Valley residents, staff, and Town Council, it is my pleasure to welcome the fans of the Prescott Frontier Days®, home of the World’s Oldest Rodeo®.

We invite you to take the short drive northwest of Prescott to experience Chino Valley’s wide-open plains, rolling hills and amazing vistas. Our town offers you a wide range of outdoor adventures, family-friendly, and adult activities.

Stroll along the Peavine Trail via your favorite mode of transportation whether by horse, bike, or on foot with your canine companions. If you prefer to travel by UTV, we have miles of off-road trails begging to be explored. Perkinsville Road is a favorite that will take you all the way to Jerome. Practice your aim at our outdoor shooting range or engage family and friends in mock combat at the state’s largest airsoft field. Go “Tiquing” in our vast assortment of boutique and antique stores offering a wide array of unique treasures. Pause and reflect at our 9/11 Memorial – a profoundly moving tribute that by itself is worth the trip to Chino Valley.

Our local eateries will greet you with small town charm and attentive service while delighting your taste buds with BBQ, ethnic, farm-to-table, classic diner, and gourmet offerings. If you’re craving an adult beverage, check out our local microbrewery.

From the friendly folks who relish our rural character, to the sprawling landscapes brimming with opportunity, the iconic pronghorn (American antelope) grazing roadside, the quiet evenings offering rest, relaxation, and our expansive star-filled skies, discover the magic of Chino Valley. Be warned – you might not want to leave!

Jack Miller

Mayor Jack Miller, Town of Chino Valley

Rodeo Royalty

RODEO QUEEN - Rylee Anforth

My name is Rylee Anforth and as the 2024 Miss Prescott Frontier Days, I’d like to extend a heartfelt welcome to rodeo week! I’ve been honored to represent Prescott Frontier Days all across the state of Arizona this past year. My whole life I’ve had a passion for the sport of rodeo and our western way of life. I’m grateful for all the opportunities Prescott Frontier Days has given me. I’ve learned so much representing this historic town and rodeo! It’s bittersweet that my year is coming to an end, but I can’t wait for the 2024 World’s Oldest Rodeo! As you continue to look through our rodeo program you’ll see that here at Prescott Frontier Days, we don’t just rodeo, We Rodeo, We Give!

JR. QUEEN - Audrey Hankins

I’m Audrey Hankins, a 15-year-old Arizona native born to Ike and Tammy Hankins of Wickenburg. I hail from a ranching family rooted deep in western heritage that led me to become an ambassador for all things western and the great sport of rodeo. I was riding horses before I could walk and began competing in gymkhanas at 4. I am currently an Arizona High School rodeo contestant and love to share my biggest passion as rodeo royalty. I love riding horseback with friends, dancing to my favorite playlist, and shooting a TikTok or two. I attend Wickenburg High School and just completed my freshman year; my favorite class was Algebra 1 Honors. I am an active Future Business Leaders of America member and enjoy volunteering in the community. I aspire to compete for the title of Miss Rodeo America one day and plan to have a career practicing veterinary medicine. I have had an amazing year representing Prescott Frontier Days as their Junior Queen and am very excited to see what the future brings!

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What is PRESCOTT FRONTIER DAYS®, INC.?

Prescott Frontier Days®, Inc. is a nonprofit volunteer organization of people of all ages from Prescott and the surrounding areas. They give their time and talents as volunteers to produce a number of events each year including the World’s Oldest Rodeo®

Prescott Frontier Days, Inc. currently has more than 200 year-round members, and during peak season through the 4th of July that number increases to more than 700 volunteers who stage the events, including the Rodeo Parade, the Rodeo Dance, Cowboy Church, and of course the World’s Oldest Rodeo.

In addition to the membership activities, Prescott Frontier Days, Inc. is active year-round with events in and around the greater Prescott area. PFD participates in the two Christmas parades, and PFD Royalty attends other rodeos and events statewide.

The organization has a board of directors, chairmen and assistant chairmen... who are all volunteers.

Photo by Blushing Cactus Photography

Rodeo Dance

THURSDAY , JULY 4, 2024 — FAMILY NIGHT: 8:00 PM-12:00 AM

FRIDAY & SATURDAY , JULY 5&6 — 21 & OVER: 8:00 PM-1:00 AM

GATE ADMISSION — $5 PER PERSON

LOCATION — 303 MONTEZUMA ST. (IN THE DEPOT MARKETPLACE PARKING LOT)

BAND — JUSTIN HITSON & SOUTHBOUND

Photo by Blushing Cactus Photography

Justin Hitson & Southbound were formed in 2007 with the idea of being one of the most professional and entertaining bands around.

Since, they have played concerts/venues all over Arizona and Mexico and have played with national acts such as The Lost Trailers, Hal Ketchum, Ned Ledoux, G. Love, Craig Campbell, and Roger Clyne & The Peacemakers.

They play a mix of current and classic country favorites, as well as southern rock, classic rock, and variety from artists like Tyler Childers, Garth Brooks, George Strait, Jason Aldean, Shooter Jennings, Chris Stapleton, Johnny Cash, and Tom Petty.

They also are well-known for their way of blending in their own unique versions of Top-40 songs like Ice-Ice Baby by Vanilla Ice, Fireball by Pitbull, as well as songs from Metallica, Pink Floyd, and Justin Timberlake. They released their first album of all original music Damn in August 2022.

With their diverse selection, they can please even the most demanding audiences. The band features five seasoned and very talented musicians who love their craft: Justin Hitson on lead vocals and rhythm guitar; Greg Ahmann on lead guitar and vocals; Jeff Leece on bass guitar; Tommy Corbin on drums; and Justin’s daughter Autumn Hitson on lead and harmony vocals.

They have won over crowds and gained fans everywhere they play and never fail to turn each night into a party.

GO EXTREME! Wild Horse Racing

Wild horse racing became a part of the Prescott Frontier Days® Celebration in 1913 as part of the first Cowboy Contest to be held at the present site. The first race consisted of five to eight teams of three men catching, saddling the wild horse, and racing around the half-mile track to determine the winner.

The wild horse race was stopped in 1950 due to the traveling expense of the teams across the U.S. In 1972, with the arrival of Harry Vold and his top rated rodeo stock company, wild horse racing became the opening event once more at the World’s Oldest Rodeo®

Today, the show is pretty much as it was in 1913 within arena space limitations. The teams consist of three key players. A shankman, a mugger, and a rider.

The unpredictable sport often leaves spectators mesmerized by an arena filled with wild horses and cowboys running about. The object of this Buckaroo Brilliance is simple

— contain a 1,200 pound unbroken bucking horse with nothing but a lead shank and halter. Bring him to a stop, control the animal’s actions, cinch down a saddle and buck him to the finish line. This must be performed while other teams are trying to accomplish the identical task at the same time and all in less than two minutes. Does the expression Wild Wild West come to mind?

Over the past 100 years, the event of three-man bronc riding has been refined, and the sport has evolved into more than just a tradition, but one of the most challenging and competitive events in professional rodeo.

As with many sports, cowboys are always looking to up the ante... Just as the sport of MotorCross introduced us to the “X-Games,” television reality show competitions brought us “Xtreme Fear Factor,” and even the PRCA has introduced Extreme Bulls. In 2012, a group of professional cowboys decided to take rodeo to the next level with the introduction of Xtreme Bronc Riding.

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Steer Wrestling

Steer wrestling demands coordination between two mounted cowboys – the contestant and a hazer who controls the steer’s direction – and their horses. The cowboys back their horses into the box on each side of the steer. When the contestant nods, the chute gate opens and the steer gets a head start before the cowboys start to chase him. As the steer wrestler draws even, he dismounts from his horse, which is moving at perhaps 30 miles an hour. He grasps the steer’s horns and digs his boot heels into the dirt to slow down the 500- to 600-pound steer. Then he wrestles the steer onto its side; when all four legs point in the same direction, the clock stops. Times vary widely depending on the size of the arena.

STEER WRESTLING

The 411

The fastest cowboy wins the event. Cowboys can be penalized with a “speeding ticket” for breaking the barrier in front of the wrestler. The goal is to get the steer rolled over within 30 seconds. A good time is under five seconds. If the cowboy misses the steer coming out of the chute or the steer gets away, the cowboy gets no time.

This event is tough as the steer doesn’t generally like to cooperate, making it one of the rough events on the schedule.

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2023 WORLD’S OLDEST RODEO® BUCKLE WINNER

Bareback Riding

Bareback riding is one of the most physically demanding events in rodeo. A bareback rider sits directly on a bucking horse, with only his own “riggin’” to hang onto. As the horse comes out of the chute, the cowboy’s feet must be above the break of the horse’s shoulders. He holds his feet up at least through the horse’s first move, usually a jump, then spurs the horse on each jump, matching the horse’s rhythm and showing control rather than flopping around. He may not touch the horse, his equipment, or himself with his free hand. If the ride lasts eight seconds, two judges award up to 25 points each for the cowboy’s “exposure” to the strength of the horse and his spurring technique and up to 25 points each for the horse’s bucking strength and moves.

BAREBACK RIDING

The Info

Cowboys ride one-handed, bareback on the horse using a leather rigging to hold on. Their free hand cannot touch either the horse or their own body during the ride. A qualifying ride is eight seconds.

Riders must keep the rowels of both spurs in front of, and touching, the break of the bronc’s shoulders as it moves out of the shoot and must be in this position when the bronc’s front feet first hit the ground.

A “pick up” rider assists the cowboy at the end of the ride to see him safely to the ground.

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Tie-Down Roping

To start this sprinting event, the tie-down roper and his horse back into the box; the cowboy carries a rope in one hand and a “piggin’ string” in his mouth. When the cowboy nods, the chute opens and the calf gets a head start. The cowboy throws a loop over its head; his horse stops and pulls the rope taut while the cowboy jumps off, dashes down the rope, lays the calf on the ground, and uses the piggin’ string to tie any three of its legs together. Then he lifts his hands to show he is finished, and the field flag judge drops a flag to stop the clock. The horse is trained to keep the rope taut until the cowboy remounts and moves the horse toward the calf, giving the rope slack. If the calf’s legs stay tied correctly for six seconds, it’s a qualified run and the time stands.

TIE-DOWN ROPING

The Lowdown

The fastest time wins after any fines are assessed. If the calf breaks free after being tied, the roper gets no time. A 10-second fine applies for breaking the barrier at the start of the run.

The cowboy may use two loops if both ropes are carried. He must dismount and catch and throw the calf and cross and tie any three feet by hand. If the calf is already down, he must allow it to rise and then throw and tie.

Once tied, the roper will call for time and the tie must last at least six seconds.

2023 WORLD’S OLDEST RODEO® BUCKLE WINNER

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Women’s Breakaway Roping

Don’t blink or you may just miss the run. Breakaway roping is the event comparable to the men’s tie-down roping on the cowboy side except the cowgirls are not required to dismount and tie the calf. In breakaway roping, the cowgirl has a flag tied close to the end of her rope and a nylon string tied from the rope to the saddle horn. Once the barrier is released and the calf leaves the roping chute, the cowgirl gives chase, throwing the loop around the calf’s neck. When the rope grows tight after the calf is roped, the string breaks away from the saddle horn and the flag goes flying, signaling the timer to stop the clock. The time in the breakaway roping can sometimes get as fast as 2.0 seconds and since it is a timed event, the fastest time wins. A broken barrier results in a 10-second penalty.

WOMEN’S BREAKAWAY ROPING

The Scoop

The roper enters the box on the right side of the roping chute where the calf has been loaded. Waiting until her horse is squarely looking ahead, she nods and the gate opens allowing the calf into the arena.

The calf has a small rope looped around its neck, connected to the rope barrier in front of the roper. When the calf runs far enough from the chute, the barrier breaks and releases to rope and the roper may leave the box. A 10-second penalty is applied for breaking the barrier early.

2023 WORLD’S OLDEST RODEO® BUCKLE WINNER

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Saddle Bronc Riding

In rodeo’s classic event, the saddle bronc rider sits on a specialized saddle – it has no horn, and the stirrups are set forward. In the chute, the cowboy adjusts his grip on the rein and perhaps the horse’s position. When the gate opens, his boots must be above the breaks of the horse’s shoulders. After the horse’s first move, usually a jump, the cowboy begins spurring in long, smooth strokes, in sync with the horse’s jumps – legs straight when the bronc comes down, toward the back of the saddle at the top of the jump. His only handhold is a six-foot braided rope; his free hand may not touch his equipment, his body or the horse. If the ride lasts the required eight seconds, it is scored by two judges – one on each side – who assess difficulty and control. Each judge awards up to 25 points for the cowboy’s performance and up to 25 points for the animal’s performance, for a potential of 100 points.

SADDLE BRONC RIDING

The Rules

Qualification requires the rider be touching the horse with spurs over the break of the shoulders when the horse’s front feet land on the first jump. The riding hand and rein must be on the same side. The ride must be eight seconds. The rider will be disqualified for touching the horse, rein or saddle with the free hand, being bucked off, losing the stirrup, or changing hands on the rein.

The horse is rated on the force of his bucking action as well as height of kicks and any twisting action.

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Team Roping

Team ropers work as partners: one header and one heeler who move in precise coordination. They and their horses start in the “box.” When the header nods, the chute gate opens and the steer gets a head start. The header throws the first loop, which must catch the steer’s head or horns, protected by a horn wrap. Then the header dallies – wraps his rope around his saddle horn – and moves his horse to pull the rope taut, changing the direction of the steer. That gives the heeler the opportunity to catch both of the steer’s hind legs with his own rope; most heelers try to time their throws to catch the legs when they are in the air. After the catch, the heeler also dallies, to stop the steer. When the ropes are taut and both horses face the steer, the time is recorded. Times vary widely depending on the size of the arena.

TEAM ROPING How it works

The two ropers in this event are the “header” and the “heeler.” The two must get a loop around the steer’s head or horns (header) and then lasso both hind legs at the same time (heeler). The timer stops once the steer is stretched out with the fastest time designated the winner.

A time of less than 10 seconds is enough to win most team roping events.

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Barrel Racing

Barrel racing is just that – a race against time in a cloverleaf pattern around three barrels set up in the arena. A rider can choose to begin the cloverleaf pattern to the right or left. The time begins when the horse and rider cross the predetermined start line and stops when they come back across the same line. Each run is timed to the hundredths of a second, making every fraction of a second count. (Starting in 2012, Canadian rodeos now time to the thousandth of a second.) Each tipped-over barrel adds a five-second penalty to the time. Although barrel racing is one of seven events common to many PRCA-sanctioned rodeos, it is administered by a separate organization, the Women’s Professional Rodeo Association, which produces its own online media guide.

BARREL RACING The Scoop

There is a 60-second limit to complete the course. The fastest time wins. A rider will be disqualified for running past a barrel or off pattern. A five-second or more penalty will apply for knocking over a barrel that could cause the final time to be too slow to win.

Barrels must be 55 gallons, metal, at least two colors, and enclosed.

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2023 WORLD’S OLDEST RODEO® BUCKLE WINNER

-FEATURE STORY-

PROUD TO BE A PRESENTING SPONSOR Canyon Distributing

BY ADRIAN MEDINA, GENERAL MANAGER, CANYON DISTRIBUTING-AZ

Canyon Distributing is an Arizona Company that has been in business for 24 years. We have three separate locations in Yavapai, Yuma and Mohave counties. We employ more than 135 employees.

We are proud distributors of Coors Light and Coors Banquet beer brands along with many other favorites.

It is with great pride that we have been the Presenting Sponsor for the World’s Oldest Rodeo® for 24 years and counting!

Our team recognizes the great positive impact the World’s Oldest Rodeo and the surrounding events for the 4th of July week for the Tri-City area.

So it’s important to the local Canyon team to continue to support this great event and work as hard as we can, along with the Prescott Frontier Days® team to continue to improve and build on this great American rodeo.

We greatly appreciate the support of all the local and visiting rodeo fans!

Of course we have to acknowledge our great retail partners throughout Yavapai County who support our team and our brands not just during rodeo time, but all year!

So to all of you… we THANK YOU ALL, from the Canyon Distributing Team here in Yavapai County!!

Grab a Coors, buckle up and enjoy the Best Rodeo there is — PFD World’s Oldest Rodeo!

Bull Riding

Bull riding is rodeo’s most dangerous event. In the chute, the bull rider settles on the bull’s back, wraps his braided rope around the bull’s girth, then loops the rope around his hand and back into his palm so he can grip it tightly. When he nods, the gate is opened and the bull lunges out of the chute. Spurring is optional – the primary goal for the cowboy is to stay on for eight seconds without touching himself, his equipment or the bull with his free hand. The cowboy will be scored highly for staying in the middle of the bull, in full control of the ride. If the ride lasts the required eight seconds, it is scored by two judges who assess difficulty (the bull’s spinning, jumping and kicking, lunging, rearing and dropping, and side- to-side motion) as well as the cowboy’s degree of control. Each judge awards up to 25 points for the cowboy’s performance and up to 25 points for the animal’s performance, for a potential of 100 points.

BULL RIDING Scoring

A rider must remain on the bull for more than eight seconds to be scored in this event. High score is 100; 50 for the bull and 50 for the rider. The scores are added and averaged between judges to reach the final score.

The harder the ride, the more points awarded. Bulls are judged on speed, agility, and power while riders are judged on control and rhythm with the bull.

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Steer Roping

Some PRCA rodeos include steer roping, which resembles tie-down roping but requires the cowboy to catch and control a large steer (about 450-600 lbs.). The mounted cowboy backs into the box and nods when he’s ready; the steer gets a head start, just as the calf does in tie-down roping. The cowboy must catch the steer by first roping it around the horns, which are protected by horn wraps and reinforced with rebar. Then he tosses the rope over the steer’s right hip and rides to the left, bringing the steer to the ground, a frontier technique modern ranch cowboys still use to bring down fullgrown steers that need medical attention. When the steer is lying on its side and the rope is taut, the rider dismounts and runs to the steer, tying any three of its legs. As in tie-down roping, the steer’s legs must remain tied for six seconds after the tie is complete and the roper remounts his horse.

STEER ROPING

The Technique

The champion of this event will be the rider with the fastest time roping a steer that stays tied for six seconds.

In competition, the steer must be roped around both horns. Once the roper catches up with the steer, he’ll secure the head loop and try to execute the trip by placing the trip just below the hip of the steer. The roper then moves to the left of the steer, while riding on the left side of his horse to lay the animal on the ground. The roper jumps of his horse, runs to the steer and ties three of its legs together.

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All-Around Cowboy

COWBOY

The Job

Being a cowboy is a demanding job that requires time and dedication for success. Modern day cowboys love the outdoors and working with animals in this physically and emotionally demanding job.

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All-Around Cowgirl

With the addition of Breakaway to Professional Rodeo, there will be a chance for a woman to place in both Breakaway and Barrels. It will only be a matter of time before we have our first All-Around Cowgirl at Prescott Frontier Days®

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MUTTON Bustin'

Three Performances

JULY 1ST-6TH, 2024 @ 6:00 PM JULY 6TH-7TH, 2024 @ 12:00 PM

Eight performances — Mutton busting will be happening before every performance this year, July 1 to July 7.

In mutton bustin’, rodeo’s youngest cowboys and cowgirls cinch up their jeans and climb aboard an atypical rough stock animal — sheep, also known as mutton.

While all contestants are winners in the mutton bustin’ competition, the rider who holds on the longest will receive a shiny, gold belt buckle. To qualify, all mutton bustin’ participants must be between the ages of 4 and 7 and not weigh more than 55 pounds.

RODEO LIVESTOCK

The Humane Facts

In professional rodeo, cowboys share the limelight with the livestock. Rodeo is a rugged, wild sport. Like a well-conditioned athlete, an animal can perform well only if it is healthy. Any cowboy will tell you he takes home a paycheck only when the animal is in top form. Specific rules govern how long an animal can remain in transit before a rest, how many times an animal can perform in a specified period of time, and that an inspection of the animals is required before each performance; any animals deemed not in top condition, do not perform. Additional rules govern facilities to be free of hazards to the animals, specify arena preparation, a conveyance for transport of injured animals, the use of fleeced-lined flank straps placed away from animal’s genitals, prohibit sharpened spurs by riders, and require the presence of a veterinarian on site for all performances.

Stock contractors pay up to five figures for top-rated animals. Naturally, this motivates care of these investments. For many, these animals are more than mere investments; they are “members of the family.” The average bucking horse, or bull, works less than five minutes a year in the arena, as a result they can live to be 20 years of age and 15 years, respectively. Veterinarians attribute these long, healthy lifespans to good care, quality feed, and adequate exercise.

Some bulls and horses have natural bucking tendencies. The absolute determination to buck if something is on its back, often an inherited trait, is what makes an animal a candidate for rodeo livestock. This tendency is the focus of the “Born to Buck” breeding program. Simply stated, “If everything is done right, when the animals arrive at the arena, they’re excited. They know the game, and they’re looking forward to it. They are ready to buck!”

Prescott Frontier Days® takes pride in the care and well-being of all animals used in performances of the World’s Oldest Rodeo®.

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VOLD RODEO COMPANY

Kirsten Vold, Owner — The youngest of six children, Kirsten started taking over the Vold Rodeo Company when she was just 25. Since, she has built on the legacy her Canadian-born father began nearly six decades ago. It may seem like a natural progression, but Kirsten didn’t always see herself living on the rodeo trail.

Home-schooled until her freshman year in high school, Vold grew up on the road, ensconced in the life of the cowboy and the excitement of the rodeo. After graduating from University of Southern Colorado in 1996 with a B.A. in communications, Kirsten decided to put her degree to work with a job in sports marketing and promotion.

“If you ask me the No. 1 reason why I do what I do, it’s because of the animals,” she beams. “I love working with animals.”

Vold is now considered a trusted veteran in the industry, and her family’s company sets the standard by which all others are measured.

Whether at the rodeo or the ranch, Kirsten’s horses are her life and she is committed to breeding and raising champions. In 2015 Kirsten was the recipient of the Tad Lucas Memorial Award and was inducted into the Rodeo Hall of Fame.

The Vold Rodeo Company has been the stock contractor at the World’s Oldest Rodeo® for the past 50 years. Their legacy continues with the amazing bucking horses and bulls that they bring each and every year.

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JOIN THE TRADITION WITH Blackmore Equipment

Proudly rooted in Prescott, Blackmore Equipment LLC is more than just a construction company; we’re a family dedicated to our community and the rodeo spirit.

As supporters of the Prescott Frontier Days® World’s Oldest Rodeo®, we’re honored to contribute to the legacy of this iconic event.

From mass grading to custom lots, trust Blackmore Equipment LLC for all your construction needs. Together, let’s build a stronger community and keep the rodeo legacy alive. Our customers can testify that we’re the best and trusted choice in Prescott and beyond.

“Truly I say to you, if you have faith the size of a mustard seed, you will say to this mountain, ‘Move from here to there,’ and it will move; and nothing will be impossible for you.” —Matthew 17:20

Grand Entry

The World’s Oldest Rodeo® is steeped in tradition. One such custom is the Grand Entry, which was first documented in 1920. It’s a time-honored tradition with an inspirational oration when more than 50 riders fill the arena. Featured riders include Prescott Frontier Days® (PFD) members, volunteers, competing cowboys and cowgirls, and rodeo royalty. Riders display colorful flags representing the featured sponsors of the 2024 World’s Oldest Rodeo. This is our opportunity to thank the sponsors who continue to support the vision and tradition of the World’s Oldest Rodeo, celebrating its 137th year at this arena!

As our grand entry procession exits the arena, we salute in song and presentation of the American flag, the symbol of our country. As the flag circles the arena, please take a moment to remember the symbolism it represents: stars on a background of blue for “faith from above,” red for “courage,” white for “strength,” and blue for “justice.” Let these ideals guide our lives, each and every day. Additionally, on the 4th of July in honor of Military Appreciation Day, military flags are scheduled to be posted by the PFD grand entry riders. Please join us in paying homage to our veterans and first responders — past and present, home, and abroad. May they all return home safely one day! Rummel Eye Care generously sponsored the purchase of matching shirts, saddle blankets, and horse equipment for our pivot riders. We thank Rummel Eye Care for their support of the World’s Oldest Rodeo.

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RANDY CORLEY

Rodeo Announcer

Randy Corley, Rodeo Announcer — Randy is a rodeo legend who is well respected, trusted, and known around the sport of professional rodeo.

His accomplishments in the industry are impressive (to say the least). They include induction into the Pro Rodeo Hall of Fame in 2017 by the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association (PRCA) and being named the Rodeo Announcer of the Year in 1984, 1990 through 1996, 1998, 2003, 2011, and 2015, also by the PRCA.

Randy has been the “voice of the World’s Oldest Rodeo®” for the past 38 years, and many generations of rodeo fans, families, and contestants have grown fond of him over nearly four decades. He is considered a great friend of Prescott Frontier Days® because of his longevity, loyalty, and the knowledge he brings to the sport of professional rodeo.

Before each performance, he studies the contestants, gaining awareness of the latest developments in their rodeo careers. It makes for great rodeo when he can announce and discuss their latest accomplishments. He understands the sport of rodeo and it resonates with fans and contestants of this traditional rodeo.

Randy is active year-round announcing professional rodeos (big and small) throughout the U.S. and is one of the announcers at the Wrangler National Finals Rodeo (WNFR) in Las Vegas every year, 18 times to be exact (1985- 86, 1992, 1994-96, 2007-2020). The WNFR is the Super Bowl of rodeos and draws people from all over the world.

His knowledge, friendly demeanor, talented voice, and engaging personality makes every person attending the rodeo feel welcome and included in on the action.

It truly is an honor to have Randy Corley in our arena every year! Please say hello to this rodeo legend if you get the chance.

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JAMES HORCASITAS

Rodeo Co-Announcer

James Horcasitas has had a lifetime of experiences in rodeo. As a former contestant and promoter of rodeo events, he has an enthusiastic and friendly personality that enables him to engage and excite a rodeo crowd and put the contestants at ease. He also provides the knowledge and upbeat commentary that is critical to any rodeo performance that builds energy throughout the event and creates a “high voltage” rodeo experience.

James is a lifelong resident of New Mexico and has seen his rodeo career excel and send him to arenas he has always dreamed of performing in. He received his PRCA card in 2008 and hasn’t looked back. “Everything about rodeo is exciting and daring, and I truly enjoy sharing my love for the sport with everybody that attends an event.”

Even though his travels take him all over the nation, he still enjoys running, boxing, carpentry, and tinkering on small equipment.

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PRESCOTT FRONTIER DAYS®

2024 Rodeo Parade

SATURDAY — JULY 6, 2024 AT 9:00 AM DOWNTOWN PRESCOTT, ARIZONA

The Prescott Frontier Days – World’s Oldest Rodeo? proudly presents the 137th Annual Rodeo Parade held in downtown Prescott over the 4th of July weekend! This year’s rodeo theme is, “Prescott Traditions.”

The Rodeo Parade is a wonderful tradition, which celebrates our rich western history right here in Prescott, Arizona! We hope you will join us and help celebrate this amazing tradition!

GRAND MARSHAL

This year our Parade Grand Marshal is the family of Lawton Champie. Lawton was a 12-time champion of the World’s Oldest Rodeo starting his rides in 1925 with a win in cow pony and winning All Around titles in 1931, 1934 and 1944. His daughter Ibbie continues to support our rodeo and is joined by members of the Champie family.

Thank you to our Parade Sponsor

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Foothills Bank

Foothills Bank is proud to be a sponsor for this year’s Prescott Frontier Days® and World’s Oldest Rodeo®. We are excited to celebrate our past and future with the community we call home.

Since our opening Nov. 3, 1997, the key to our success has been how we treat our customers — like friends and neighbors, because that’s who they are.

When it comes to service, there’s nothing small town about Foothills Bank — we provide the kind of banking expertise you’d expect from a much bigger bank. Foothills Bank, a Division of Glacier Bank, is dedicated to bringing quality service, the best banking products, and commitment to community through its 15 branches across Arizona.

For more details visit www.foothillsbank.com. Member FDIC. Equal Housing Lender.

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Tomas Garcilazo

Tomas, a native of Mexico City, was introduced at an early age to his family heritage and tradition of “La Charreria,” a skill performed through the generations only by the Mexican Charro. Charros take extreme pride in their highly developed horsemanship and roping abilities. Tomas, third generation Charro, has devoted his life to sharing Mexico’s National Sport, La Charreria, with the World. Along with his family, he travels all over the country all year long, performing and showcasing his Hispanic Heritage and keeping alive the Western legacy.

A lifetime of preparation, performances, and competition continues to require total self-discipline, patience, and commitment by Tomas to training and mastering the artistry of La Charreria. Incorporating a display of refined horsemanship while demonstrating maguey rope artistry in his performances brings audiences to their feet, applauding in appreciation of his skills. Tomas devotes countless hours to his horses, who, with their athletic ability and intelligence, willingly execute maneuvers when asked by their friend. It is a rare and honorable experience to witness these partnership performances.

BrokenClydesdalesSpoke

At Broken Spoke Clydesdales, we’re blessed to travel across the country participating in rodeo exhibitions, fairs, and tons of other fun events! Over the years, we’ve had the privilege of being involved in many competitions, including the North American Six-Horse Hitch Classic Series Finals in 2016.

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Bullfighters

QUIRT HUNT

Quirt started his bullfighting career in high school rodeos, stepping in as a backup. Since then he has become one of Pro Rodeo’s top bullfighters. Good friend and rodeo announcer Hadley Barrett describes him best, “There are many responsibilities that go along with wearing clown and bullfighters makeup, and Quirt Hunt meets them all head on. He can protect a bull rider from a charging bull, to entertaining an adult audience, yet create the kind of image that a child can have as their hero and parents can be glad that they did. These are the kinds of things that go through the mind of Quirt the Clown and Bullfighter each day of his pro rodeo life. In my opinion he meets these qualifications and does them well.”

Quirt was ranch raised and knows the value of man’s relationship with animals. This makes him a natural at bullfighting and protection. He also has a love for horses and established himself as a top-notch horse trainer. It is a treat to watch him ride and work horses. If you are fortunate enough to see him training a horse between rodeo performances, be sure to take advantage of it. It truly is amazing!!

BEAU SCHUETH “SHEETS”

Beau Schueth “Sheets” is a national bullfighter who grew up in O’Neill, Nebraska Rodeo had been something he wanted to do since he grew up watching the Clearwater Rodeo. When most young men want to join the rodeo circuit, they hop on a horse and start roping or they get on a bronc or bull and hold on for eight seconds. Schueth decided that while he still wanted to compete in rodeo, neither roping nor riding was a good fit. He decided to take the bull by the horns and become a bullfighter.

With a lot of work, Schueth was finally the scheduled bullfighter for the 50th annual Clearwater Rodeo. Now, he has made his way to the top and staked a claim as a national champion bullfighter. Some of his accomplishments include: 2015 BOA Finals Bullfighter, 2017 CBR Bullfighter, Bull riding Tour Bullfighter, 2017 to Present Tuff Hedeman, 2018 Roughy Cup Champion, 2018 BFO Reserve World Champion, and 15+ Freestyle Bullfighting Wins.

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Barrelman

MATT TARR

Matt Tarr has grown up around rodeo and livestock all his life and rodeo has always been a natural fit. At the very young age of 3, Matt started roping and always knew his life would involve rodeo. Fighting Bulls walked him into what God’s true calling for him would be…a rodeo entertainer! Matt is 3X WNFR Alternate Barrel man.

With his quick wit and passion for making people smile and laugh, he has become someone to watch both in and out of the arena! As a clown and barrelman, he is a great man with a great attitude and high standards for himself and his family. Matt strives to be a great role model for any age.

Matt, his wife Stacie, and their two children Bransen and Memphis have made their mark as a young family with a long future ahead of them in Pro Rodeo and are a great asset to the rodeo industry!

www.matttarrrodeoclown.com

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TY ATCHISON

Ty Atchison 37, earned his nickname “Cowboy Ty” from his lack of conforming to the modern day cowboy appearance so many men his age have adopted. A NFR qualifier in the saddle bronc riding, he also competed in the tie-down roping and team roping in college. A graduate from a University in Tennessee, Ty has shelved his degree to pursue his passion in the rodeo arena. No longer competing, he has cultivated his natural talent to become an accomplished pick up man.

(Bio credits: voldrodeo.com)

DALTON WARD

Dalton Ward 30, has grown up around the Vold Rodeo Company. He was 6 years old when his dad, six-time NFR pick up man Billy Ward, along with his mother, rodeo timekeeper Marlo Ward, started touring with the Vold Rodeo Company. Following in his father’s footsteps, Dalton remains in pursuit of his dream, of one day being selected as a pick up man for the National Finals Rodeo. His excellent horsemanship and work ethic has made him a valuable member of the Vold Rodeo Company.

(Bio credits: voldrodeo.com)

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Bucking CancerWRANGLER

Wrangler Bucking Cancer is a program that has been raising breast cancer awareness since 2004. It aims to provide support by partnering with rodeos and Westernbased events to help raise funds for various charities.

In 2023 PFD raised more than $9,600. Funds were used to make a monetary donation to the YRMC Breast Care Center and to purchase Fry’s gift cards. Gift cards can help existing patients with needs such as prescription costs, food, and fuel to get to treatment appointments. Since 2006 Prescott Frontier Days®, Inc. has donated over $76,900. to help local cancer patients and the YRMC Breast Care Center.

Courier, Too THINK RODEO AND

SUBMITTED BY PRESCOTT NEWS NETWORK

Prescott Frontier Day®, the World’s Oldest Rodeo® and The Daily Courier share a common history.

While the rodeo began in 1888 — and has set the standard for professional rodeos the world over — the newspaper’s forebears first published The Courier in January 1882, establishing itself as the local source for news and information.

The Daily Courier each year sponsors Courier Night, annually the first performance of the Prescott rodeo. The Courier offers select seats to residents of the Prescott area at a discounted price, usually beginning in May.

“We like to give locals an even better chance to attend the rodeo — no excuses — filling the seats and helping Prescott Frontier Days kick off the annual weeklong rodeo celebration that includes the Fourth of July,” Tim Wiederaenders, editor, says.

The idea centers on the newspaper being family owned, by the Soldwedels (Western News&Info) since 1958.

“Family to us translates to community,” says Blake DeWitt, publisher. “And not much else speaks to community more than the rodeo — one of Prescott’s signature events.”

Prescott’s rodeo is trademarked as the World’s Oldest Rodeo.

That means, aside from being a question in the board game Trivial Pursuit, it is an organized and documented “cowboy tournament” that includes tickets sold for attendance and rodeo performances offering cash prizes to contestants. And, according to the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association (PRCA), modern rodeo rules are known as “Prescott rules.”

The local rodeo has had so much influence. In the 1920s, the Prescott rules were adopted by rodeos and Wild West shows, setting out the how’s, why’s and whatfor’s in staging rodeo performances and events.

In 1928, “Prescott rules” became known as “Rodeo’s Rules of Wide Fame.” Former arena directors Lester Ruffner and Doc Pardee, as well as long-time rodeo secretary Grace Sparkes, developed the rules.

The rules include requiring contestants to be ready for the then-daily parade and afternoon performances, in addition to wearing their own outfit, being ready when called, and other requirements.

“The rules speak to an age when people commonly used the greetings of sir and ma’am and did not allow ‘rowdyism’ or ‘quarreling with judges or officials,’” Wiederaenders says. “There’s a lot more to the rules than that, but the fact that they include a certain level of civility speaks volumes — not only about society and rodeo but also … Prescott.”

The rodeo is at www.worldsoldestrodeo.com, and The Daily Courier is accessible through web browsers and new apps for mobile at www.dCourier.com.

Photo by Blushing Cactus Photography

Whiskey, Women and Wine PROCEEDS BENEFIT JUSTIN COWBOY CRISIS FUND

This charity event is a fun way for the women of the Prescott community to get together, network, have a drink and raise some money for a worthy cause!

The Justin Cowboy Crisis Fund (JCCF) was formed in 1989 when the Justin Boot Company partnered with the PRCA to establish the fund. The premise is to lend a helping hand to professional rodeo athletes and their families in the event of catastrophic injuries. The fund fills the financial hardship when a severe injury interferes with the careers of those

who have dedicated their lives to the sport of rodeo.

JCCF dedicates 100% of contributions received for disbursement to eligible applicants and has assisted more than 1,300 injured rodeo athletes and their families with more than $9.4 million in assistance since its inception.

This year’s 2nd annual Whiskey, Women & Wine Fundraiser will be celebrated at the Freeman Building on Friday, July 5, 2024, at 3 p.m. This is a 21-and-older event.

Empty Saddles

PRESCOTT FRONTIER DAYS® WORLD’S OLDEST RODEO® FONDLY REMEMBERS THOSE WE LOST IN 2023 AND 2024

Frank G. Lopez Jr.

Richard “Dick” S. Busby

Sylvia M. Konecny

Lisa S. Doyle

Tommy L. Meredith

Byron W. Sumrow, Jr.

February 22, 1964 - December 25, 2023

March 13, 1945 - January 6, 2024

April 2, 1927 - April 24, 2023

October 14, 1961 - February 16, 2024

July 15, 1938 - April 3, 2024

June 18, 1937 - November 8, 2023

Enjoy DRINK, DANCE,

Matt’s Saloon on Whiskey Row in downtown Prescott has a longstanding tradition where cowboys and cowgirls alike enjoy a cold beer, a warm whiskey, or a spin on the 1,200-square-foot oak dance floor.

For more than 60 years, visitors have been greeted with friendly faces and some of the best live country music in Arizona. The bar is known for its selection of whiskeys and bourbons, well drinks and wines.

There’s rich history in the walls of Matt’s, which was originally built in 1901 as a mercantile. Look at all the pictures covering the walls, and you’ll get a glimpse into its brilliant past.

Matt’s is recognized internationally and is a highly acclaimed designation for country music fans. Great country western acts like Buck Owens, Lee Hazelwood, and Waylon Jennings entertained on stage in the mid-‘60s.

Andy Griggs and Leland Martin have recently performed, and even legendary rock n’ roll star Bruce Springsteen has a special connection to Matt’s.

Come on down to Matt’s to make memories lasting a lifetime. If anyone asks you, “Where’d ya get dem red eyes?” you just tell ‘em “Matt’s Saloon,” proud sponsor of the World’s Oldest Rodeo®.

PRESCOTT FRONTIER DAYS FOUNDATION, INC.

This year’s poster celebrates the Team Roping rodeo event. It further commemorates the unique nature of the Prescott Frontier Days rodeo arena and the fact that both the header and heeler ride out of the same roping box in pursuit of the steer they are attempting to rope. The poster and representative t-shirts are available for sale in the grandstand during all performances.

The mission of the Prescott Frontier Days Foundation, Inc. is to preserve, protect, improve, and enhance the infrastructure and grounds of the World’s Oldest Rodeo® owned by the City of Prescott, and educate the public as to the western heritage and historical significance of the Prescott Frontier Days Rodeo. Our mission includes creating and maintaining a museum and hall of fame for the Prescott Frontier Days® Rodeo. Our mission also includes providing financial assistance to deserving citizens of Yavapai County, for their post high school, college, and technical education, and including grants and/or scholarships and including emergency monetary assistance to help individuals and/or families cope with tragic or catastrophic loss such as serious illness, bodily injury, fire, natural disaster, or other emergency situations. Our mission is to perform any and all tasks we deem necessary in accordance with IRS 501(c)(3).

We fund five $2,000 annual scholarships through the Yavapai College Foundation for those students majoring in equine, livestock or agriculture areas. Cataloging of our vast archive of rodeo memorabilia is proceeding and is the first step in creating a Museum and Hall of Fame in the historic Doc Pardee building. Watch for it and a memorial wall of fame honoring those who helped make the World’s Oldest Rodeo the historic event it has become.

2024 RODEO POSTER

Proceeds fund the scholarships at Yavapai College. Visit the Prescott Frontier Days Mercantile for other great rodeo souvenirs.

PRESCOTT FRONTIER DAYS FOUNDATION, INC.

Board of Trustees

Joe Butner, President

Bill Oden, Vice President

Danielle Adams, Secretary

Tammy Hankins, Treasurer

Board

of Directors

Rennie Anderson

Jack Berry

Mark Meredith

Daniel Rogers

Denise Silva

Penny Pauletto

Mary Ann Suttle

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Our goal is to support The Presc ot t Frontier Da ys, Inc.® in creating a world class rodeo experience.

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OUR CONTRIBUTIONS GO DIRECTLY TO CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS ON THE RODEO GROUNDS, GENERAL OPERATIONS AND SUPPLEMENTING PRIZE MONIES TO ATTRACT THE BEST COWBOYS AND COWGIRLS TO THE WORLDS OLDEST RODEO®.

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Old Timers Reunion 41ST ANNUAL

Each year, with honor and gratitude, Prescott Frontier Days®, Inc. hosts and welcomes cowboys and cowgirls who competed at the World’s Oldest Rodeo® prior to 1979. Believe it or not, we have several rodeo legends who live in the Prescott area and around Arizona.

It is a time to stop, say thank you, and recognize the rodeo family that is legendary in many ways. Initially, it was by invitation only and was limited to those who lived only in Yavapai County. However, in 1988 during the centennial year, the invitation to attend was open to all those who competed before 1950 regardless where they resided.

This reunion is open to past cowboys and cowgirls, their spouses, and rodeo queens who competed prior to 1979.

The “Old Timers” represent a special and unique breed of “cowboy.” Prior to 1948, rodeo was basically done by ranch cowboys. With the creation of the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association (PRCA), professional cowboy athletes, who made their living from the rodeo way of life, began to emerge. The ranch cowboy found it difficult to compete with professional cowboys and one by one they withdrew from competition.

Today, we celebrate those who join us on the final performance of each year. Many “Old Timers” get together with other “Old Timers” and reminisce about old days but also talk about what is happening in their lives today. It is truly a joy and honor to watch history in the making, and sometimes this reunion is the only time they see each other all year.

Photos courtesy World’s Oldest Rodeo®

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YOUTH Initiative

As you watch the skill and dogged determination of rodeo contestants, have you ever wondered where they got their start?

Youth rodeo began in the late 1940s with the inception of the National High School Rodeo Association (NHSRA) and the National Intercollegiate Rodeo Association (NIRA). Prescott Frontier Days® is proud to support these organizations, and the newly created Yavapai County Junior Rodeo Association, as well as many others involved with youth rodeo.

The NHSRA mission statement is a perfect example of what it means to foster core values and love for the sport of rodeo:

“Promote the sport of rodeo and the highest type of conduct and sportsmanship and expose its positive image to the public. Preserve the Western Heritage. Offer a privilege of family bonding. Offer an opportunity of continuing education. Maintain the highest regard for our livestock.”

The mission of the NIRA is to foster and develop rodeo at the college level so it provides educational and competitive opportunities for students. The goals and purposes of the NIRA are to emphasize the importance of scholastic advancement and to:

• provide, encourage, and promote opportunities for student members to pursue and complete postsecondary degrees at member institutions.

• encourage the development of sportsmanship and humane treatment of livestock.

• develop citizenship and leadership values and skills.

• encourage prospective college students to enroll in member schools by providing funding and competition opportunities related to the sport of rodeo.

• encourage rodeo programs and provide opportunities and training.

• promote competent and ethical coaching of student members.

• stimulate and develop public awareness, understanding, and appreciation for the sport of rodeo as well as its heritage and lifestyle.

• promote rodeo on a national scale.

With these two core associations and the values they hold, the future contestants of Professional Rodeo and the World’s Oldest Rodeo® will be great ambassadors to our sport!

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WE APPLAUD THE RODEO AND Cherish our Customers

Pinnacle Bank is more than just a financial institution, we’re a family-owned business that has been serving our customers for over 80 years.

That’s likely why we are such big fans of something a bit older than we are — Prescott Frontier Days® — World Oldest Rodeo®. Founded in 1888, the 137th event runs July 1-7th.

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Our commitment to exceptional customer service and giving back to the communities we serve sets us apart. We take pride in being a part of the fabric of the neighborhoods we serve, and we’re proud to be a part of the Prescott community.

At Pinnacle Bank, we understand that every customer’s needs are unique, which is why we offer a wide range of lending and deposit solutions to help our clients achieve their financial

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Congratulations to the 2024 Prescott Frontier Days® Inc, World’s Oldest Rodeo® competitors, event volunteers and event management team on another successful rodeo season!

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1888-2023 List of Champions

Saddle Bronc

Champions

1888 Juan Levias

Charlie Meadows

1889 Juan Levias

1891 Ben Blackburn

1893 Doc Goodwin

1895 Eger Jones

1897 Ed Gatlin

1898 Chauncey Townsend

1900 Vicente Ortiz

1903 Frank Condron

1904 Fran Condron

1905 Harry Wright

1906 Will Stapp RW Coughran

1909 Logan Morris

1910 John Fredericks

1911 Thomas Miller

1912 John Fredericks

1913 Roy B Lewis

1914 Harry Henderson

1915 John Fredericks

1916 Doc Pardee

Frank Thompson

1917 Johnny Dobbins

1918 Harry Vandergrift

1919 Luther Swanner

1920 Cheyenne Kiser

1921 Ritchie Lewis

1922 Ritchie Lewis

1923 Doc Pardee

1924 Slim Riley

1925 Tommy Scarlett

1926 Lawton Champie

1927 Leonard Bloodworth

1931 Lawton Champie

1932 Leonard Bloodworth

1933 Leonard Wood

1934 Tom Bride

1935 Penny Henderson

1936 Tom Bride

1937 Pat Woods

1938 Ward Watkins

1939 Ray Seeley

1940 Bill Taylor

1941 Dutch Martin

1942 Joe Tyree

1943 Logue Morris

1944 Penny Henderson

1945 Tommy Williams

1946 Dutch Van Brunt

1947 Walter Pruitt

1948 Walt Stuart

1949 Chuck Sheppard

1950 Logue Morris

1951 Poog Brenton

1952 Jesse Jones

1953 Poog Brenton Bill Wyrick

1954 Chuck Sheppard

1955 Dick Mrray

1956 Steve Chambers

1957 Jack Swauger

1958 Bill Kips

1959 Sam Spahan

Jack Swauger

1960 Roy Archer

1961 Sam Spahan

1962 Jim Polk

1963 Lyle Smith

1964 Don L Willson

1965 Jim Polk

1966 Floyd Baze

1967 Arnold Jones

1968 David Thompson

1969 Sam Graves

1970 Marty Woods

1971 Bill Nelson

1972 Gary Halford

1973 Bo Hunsaker

1974 Bill Smith

Dennis Reiners

Ned Londo

1975 Ned Londo

1976 Dan Filippini

Bobby Brown

1977 Dan Filippini

Bobby Brown

1977 Dan Filippini

1978 John Forbes

1979 Larry Mahan

1980 Bud Pauley

1981 Dan Filippini

1982 Brad Gjermundson

1983 Clint Johnson

1984 Jon Scolari

1985 Mike Merchant

1986 Mel Coleman

1987 Chuck Morris

1988 Jim Jensen

Butch Small

1989 Dan Etbauer

1990 Bud Longbrake

1991 Gary McDaniel

Robert Etbauer

1992 Kent Cooper

1993 Tom Reeves

Jim Bob Custer

1994 Robert Etbauer

1995 Jake Ireland

1996 Brad Gjermundson

1997 Jake Ireland

1998 Jess Martin

1999 Jim Dewey Brown

2000 Scott Johnson

2001 Craig Latham

2002 Bart Nichols

2003 Craig Latham

Jim Dewey Brown

2004 Rawley McFarland

2005 Cody DeMoss

2006 Rod Hay

2007 Shaun Stroh

2008 Cody DeMoss

2009 Jesse Kruse

2010 Dustin Flundra

2011 Jacobs Crawley

Taos Muncy

2012 Jacobs Crawley

2013 Cody Wright

Tyler Corrington

2014 Chad Ferley

Heith Allan DeMoss

2015 Zeke Thurston

2016 Clay Elliott

2017 Sterling Crawly

Zeke Thurston

2018 Chase Brooks

2019 Taos Muncy

2020 Wyatt Casper

2021 Ryder Wright

2022 Tanner Butner

2023 Brody Cress

Cow Pony Racing

1888 Mose Bryan

1889 Lizzie Dillion

1890 John Roberts

1891 Lonnie Livingston

1895 Grant Carter

1897 Charles Buck

1901 Grant Carter

1902 Dr Fitzsimmons

1903 EL Price

1904 Grant Carter

1905 Grant Carter

1906 Herb Cook

1910 Walter Cline

1911 JD Contreras

1913 Juan Olea

1914 Commodore Passey

1915 Mrs Henry Ritter

1917 Ursula Carter

1918 Della Ritter

1921 Stella Robinson

1922 Walter Cline

1923 Walter Cline

1924 Van Dickson

1925 Lawton Champie

1926 Lawton Champie

1927 Cort Carter

1928 Walter Cline

1929 GW Cox

1930 Cort Carter

1931 Cort Carter

1932 Cort Carter

1934 Carl Arnold

1935 Gorman Arnold

1936 Ed Dixon

1937 Breezy Cox

Grace Mullen

1938 George Cline

Cort Carter

1939 Joe Cline

1940 Walter Cline

Cort Carter

Clarence Conway

Shorty Hudson

Steer Roping Champions

1888 Juan Levias

1889 Jeff Young

1891 Ben Blackburn

1893 Alejo Ortega

1895 George Brown

1897 Black Chappo

1898 Johnny Munds

1900 Dolph Evans

1901 James Carter

1903 Henry Ritter

1904 Jim Carter

1905 James Carter

Lon Lancaster

Walter Cline

1906 Herb Clark

1915 CC Jackson

1916 CC Jackson

1919 Clay McGonagill

1926 Jim Gardner

1937 Mike Stuart

1939 Joe Cornwall

Bull Riding Champions

1889 Jeff Young

1901 Tot Young 1913 Tom Mix 1914 Lon Jordan

1915 Bill Simon

1916 Frank McCoy

1917 Jack Garnett

1920 Cheyenne Kiser

1921 Everett Hardin

Lee Robinson

1922 Sterling Ellis

1923 Dud Thomas

1924 Howard Carter

1925 David Hill

1926 Everett Bowman

1927 John Kyle

1929 Charley Matli

1930 Jack Kennedy

1931 Homer Ward

1932 Homer Ward

1933 Elmer Hepler

1934 Frank Schneider

1935 Tom Bride

1936 Smoky Snyder

1937 Smoky Snyder

1938 Lee Farris

1939 Clarence Stockdale

1940 Shorty Allard

1941 Dutch Martin

1942 Hershel Downs

1943 Logue Morris

1944 CL Shontz

1945 Linden Litten

1946 Cyril Stewart

1947 Lyman Tenney

1948 Eddie Jacques

1949 Gib Stratton

1950 Rocky Rutherford

1951 Bob Mitchell

1952 Stan Neal

1953 Arnold Jones

1954 Donnie Adams

1955 Lynn Sheppard

1956 Joel Sublette

Dick Carr

1957 Gib Stratton

1958 Torn Parrish

1959 Harold Fisher

1960 Sonny Payne

1961 Cliff Carr

1962 Don Adams

Clyde Fisher

Joel Sublette

1963 Joel Sublette

1964 Terry Couch

1965 Terry Couch

1966 Joel Sublette

1967 Joey Bishop

Joel Sublette

1968 Dave Ericson

Champions Continued

1969 Jim Ericson

1970 Doug Brown

1971 Bill Underwood

1972 John Quintana

1973 Joe Landers

1974 Vern Smith

1975 Monty Taylor

1976 Wacey Cathey

1977 Larry Mahan

Bill Dunn

1978 Don Gay

1979 Charles Sampson

1980 John Davis

1981 Bobby DelVecchio

1982 Ralph Pacheco

1983 Charles Sampson

1984 Ted Nuce

1985 Billy Wayne Busbee

1986 Danny Williams

1987 Danny Williams

Eb Richie

1988 Brent Terry

1989 Lane Frost

Todd Steinbock

Darin Price

1990 Terry Ward

1991 Tracy Crain

1992 Scott Mendes

1993 Tuff Hedeman

1994 Scott Mendes

1995 Rodney Lidgard

1996 Myron Duarte

1997 Royd Doyal

1998 Tracer Hand

1999 Greg Potter

2000 Phillip Elkins

2001 Sye Jones

2002 Myron Duarte

2003 Logan Knibbe

2004 Cassidy Matthews

2005 Greg Potter

2006 Shawn Proctor

2007 Mike Strong

Ted Bert

2008 Cory McFadden

2009 JW Harris

2010 Cody Whitney

2011 Trevor Kastner

2012 Cody Whitney

2013 Trey Benton III Jeff Askey

2014 Reid Barker

2015 Kody DeShon

2016 Ednei Caminhas

2017 Dustin Bowen

2018 Tim Bingham

2019 Parker Cole McCown

2020 Dayton Swearingen

Dailee Mason

2021 Shawn Bennett Jr.

2022 Canyon Bass

2023 Tristin Parker

Steer Wrestling Champions

1913 Harry Knight

Harry Knight

Walter Long

Lee Robinson

R Abbott

Walter Bowman

RD Scott

Everett Bowman

Ed Bowman 1928 OD Dominy 1929 Roy Adams

Gene Ross

Lawton Champie

Everett Bowman

Lawton Champie

Leonard Ward

Everett Bowman

Hugh Bennett

Joe Thompson

Len Smith

Barney Willis

Elmo Carr

Frank Banks

Clyde Taylor

Gene Holm

Fred Cook

Dell Haverty

1948 Leo Patton

1949 Jay Parsons

1950 Poog Brenton

1951 Del Brooks

1952 Dick Williams

1953 Bud Baldwin

1954 Homer Pettigrew

1955 Dave Dolton Don Adams

1956 Dell Haverty

1957 Dick Williams

1958 Ted Reed

1959 Poog Brenton

1960 Floyd Baze

1961 Elliott Calhoun

1962 Bill Henderson

1963 Frank Powell

1964 Arnold Jones

1965 Bill Gatlin

1966 George Andress

1967 Joel Sublette

1968 Walter Wyatt

1969 Frank Powell

1970 Leo Camarillo

1971 Leo Camarillo

1972 Walter Wyatt

1973 Richard Morgan

1974 Dick Aronson

1975 Wayne Jennings

1976 Cliff Armstrong

1977 Bill Owen

1978 Wayne Jennings

1979 Tim Tierney

1980 Dennis Karre

1981 Ben Hawkins

1982 Olie Smith

1983 Bob Miller

1984 Gary Green

1985 Marty Melvin

1986 Brent Hill

1987 Tommy Puryear

1988 David Courmier

1989 John Jones

1990 Steve Duhon

1991 Lance Robinson

1992 Dale Mienecke

1993 Brad Gleason

1994 Craig Wakefield

1995 JW Aldrich

1996 Brad Orick

1997 Steve Duhon

1998 Rope Meyers

1999 Spade Duvall

2000 Rod Lyman

2001 Birch Negaard

2002 Joey Bell Jr

2003 John Kieckhefer

2004 Teddy Johnson

2005 Roger Anderson

2006 Rod Lyman

2007 Bo Bleil

2008 Ryan Jarrett

2009 Matt Reeves

2010 Dean McIntyre

2011 Ryan Swayze

2012 Baylor Roche

2013 Stan Branco Tait Kvistad

2014 Dirk Tavenner

2015 Trevor Knowles

2016 Cutter Parsons

2017 Josh Peek

2018 Cody Cabral

2019 Ty Erickson

2020 Jacob D Edler

2021 Dirk Tavenner

2022 Timmy Sparing

2023 Tyler Waguespack

Wild Horse Race (aka Team Bronc Riding)

1913 WY Peck

1918 Harry Vandergrift

1919 Harry Henderson

1920 Cheyenne Kiser

1921 Al Littrell

1922 LE Smith

1923 LB Cox

1924 Ray Minter

1925 Carl Arnold

1926 Homer Ward

1927 Doc Pardee

1928 Tunie DeBell

1929 OD Dominy

1930 Sam Fancher

Joe Dunn

1931 George Fisher

1932 Tom Bride

1933 Shorty Allard

1934 Raymond Seeley

1935 Hugh Clingman

1936 Ken Hargis

1939 Dick Denny

1940 Sid Despain

1949 Leo Patton

1950 Vernon Mounce

1972 Dusty Mackin

1973 Carl Minnick

Hap Hansen

1974 Bill Hitchcock

1975 Keith Jones

1979 Danny Levie

1980 Danny Levie

1981 Ed Kyte

1982 Mike Nolan Team

1985 Ernie Hoehn Team

1986 Stoneburner Tram

1987 Ernie Hoehn Team

1990 Bert Hamilton Team

1991 Dan Agin Team

1992 Dan Agin Team

1993 Ron Dutras Team

Jr. Hollander Team

1994 Kurt Banks Team

1995 Antonio Mendive Team

1996 Mike Bozarth Team

1997 Eric James Team

1998 Jason Sisk Team

1999 Jerrod Horner Team

2007 Loren Ortega Team

Charlie Logan Team

2009 Team Agin.com

2010 Team Agin.com

2011 TC Buntin Team

2012 BCB Team

2013 Pee Wee Buntin Team

2014 Blackbird Yoga Team

2015 Gary White Team

2016 Jason Smith Team

2017 TC Buntin Team

Brandon Begay Team

2018 Team Agin

2019 Team Agin

2020 Team Agin

2021 TC Buntin Team

2022 Jim’s Alignment Team

Relay Horse Racing

1913 CE Koontz

1914 Walter Cline

1915 Alton Gardner

1916 Walter Cline

1917 Frank Cain

1918 Tom Wells

1919 Tom Wells

1920 Tom Wells

1921 Walter Cline

1922 Doc Pardee

1923 Van Dickson

1924 Ed Bowman

1925 John Osborne

1926 Ed Bowman

1927 Ed Bowman

1928 Ed Bowman

1929 Ed Bowman

1930 Ed Bowman

1931 Ed Bowman

1932 Ed Bowman

1933 Carl Arnold

1934 Carl Arnold

1935 Gorman Arnold

1936 Ed Dixon Port Parker

1937 Gorman Arnold

1938 Floyd Murphy

1939 Dave Davis

1940 Buck Nichols

Bareback Bronc Champion

1914 Doc Pardee

1915 Bob Anderson

1916 Doc Pardee

1917 Lon Jordan

1919 Cheyenne Kiser

1920 Cheyenne Kiser

1921 Cheyenne Kiser

1922 Howard Carter

1923 Ray Kane

1924 Bruce Redenbaugh

1925 Tommy Scarlett

1926 Charlie Fancher

1927 Charlie Fancher

1928 Ingersoll Heckle

1934 Frank Schneider

1935 Frank Schneider

1936 Joe Burrell

1937 Smoky Snyder

1938 Bob Estes

1941 Wag Blesing

1945 Bob Muller

1946 Ray Noe

1947 Vic Dossey

1948 Rockey Lewis

1949 Vic Dossey

1950 Arnold Jones

1951 Arnold Jones

1952 Chet Hall

1954 Don Whisenant

1955 Arnold Jones

1956 Donnie Adams

1957 Walt Sullins

Champions Continued

1958 Clyde Fisher

1959 Marvin Davis

1960 Jim Shupe

1961 Allan Houston

1962 Andy Milliate

1963 Dewey Dunaway

1964 Ralph Buell

1965 Alvin Deal

1966 Arnold Jones

1967 Charlie Winters

1968 Stan Smith Paul Howard

1969 Paul Mays Ken Tanton

1970 Paul Mays

1971 Bob Berger

1972 JC Trujillo

1973 Ace Berry

1974 TJ Walker

1975 JC Trujillo

1976 James Ward

1977 Danny O’Haco

1978 Royce Smith

1979 Bruce Ford

1980 JC Trujillo

1981 JC Trujillo

1982 Gary Hemsted

1983 Larry Peabody

1984 JC Trujillo

1985 Chuck Logue

Danny Brady

1986 Clint Corey

1987 Randy Slaughter

1988 Marvin Garrett

1989 Steve Smith Jr

1990 Danny McLanahan

1991 Marvin Garrett

1992 Danny McLanahan

1993 Randy Slaughter

1994 Chuck Logue

1995 Mark Garrett

1996 Eric Mouton

1997 Phil Smith

1998 Mark Gomes

1999 Lan Lajuenesse

2000 James Boudreaux

2001 Eric Swenson

2002 Jason Havens

2003 Chad Klein

2004 Wes Stevenson

2005 Tyson Thompson

2006 Andy Martinez

2007 Larry Sandvick

2008 Jess Davis

2009 Tim Shirley

2010 Tom McFarland

Kelly Timberman

2011 Casey Colletti

2012 Brian Bain

2013 Joe Gunderson

2014 Casey Coletti

Jared Smith

2015 Winn Ratliff

2016 Tim O’Connel

2017 Evan Jayne

2018 Steven Dent

2019 Kaycee Field

2020 Tanner Aus Ty Breuer

2021 Caleb Bennett

2022 Tim O’Connell

Calf/Tie Down Roping Champions

1917 H Eubank

1920 George Cline

1921 Lee Robinson

1922 George Cline

1923 Arthur Beloat

1924 Ed Bowman

1925 Ike Rude

1926 Omer Maxwell

1927 Ed Bowman

1928 Wid Fuller

1929 Arthur Beloat

1930 Jake McClure

1931 Breezy Cox

1932 Roy Admas

1933 Jake McClure

1934 Carl Shepard

1935 Arthur Beloat

1936 Jake McClure

1937 Richard Merchant

1938 Juan Salinas

1939 Lawton Champie

1940 Ike Walker

1941 Frank Sproul

1942 Bill Walls

1943 Wid Fuller

1944 Oscar Walls

1945 John Cline

1946 Buck Nichols

1947 Joe Cornwall

1948 Gilbert Nichols

1949 JD Hollyman

1950 Fred Darnell

1951 Cliff Whatley

1952 Fred Darnell

1953 Roy Snedigar

1954 JK Harris

1955 Walt Nichols

1956 Clyde Alfred

1957 Asbury Schell

1958 Walt Nichols

1959 Walt Nichols

1960 Gordon Wilkerson

1961 Don Nichols

1962 Dale Smith

1963 Jim Anderson

1964 Duane Reece

1965 Dale Smith

1966 David Eastlake

1967 Rick Snure

1968 Jim Anderson

1969 Howard Nichols

1970 Bill Snure

1971 Ron Poindexter

1972 Bill Darnell

1973 Allen Brunson

1974 Gary Good

1975 Bill Darnell

1976 Pow Carter

1977 Brad Smith

1978 WC Sibley

1979 Dave Brock

1980 Buford Neugebauer

1981 Roy Cooper

1982 Leo Camarillo

1983 Jerry Jetton

1984 Dee Pickett

1985 Mike Freeland

1986 Ralph McKinley

1987 James Zant

1988 Scott Baker

1989 James Zant

1990 Mike Johnson

1991 Jerry Jetton

1992 Ralph McKinley

Ken Bacque

1993 Roy Cooper

1994 Rusty Sewalt

1995 Keith Hudson

1996 Blair Burk

1997 Clay Cerny

1998 Shane Hatch

1999 Cody Ohl

2000 Blair Burk

2001 Jerome Schneeberger

2002 Scott Kormos

2003 Jerome Schneeberger

2004 Terry Kitchens

2005 Stran Smith

2006 Justin Maass

2007 Adam Gray

2008 Trevor Brazile

2009 Hunter Herrin

2010 Justin Maass

2011 Corey Solomon

2012 Cory Solomon

2013 Reese Riemer

2014 Bryce Runyon

2015 Marcos Costa

2016 Rhen Richard

2017 Caleb Smidt

2018 Cory Solomon Tuf Cooper

2019 J.D. Kibbe

2020 Hunter Herrin

2021 Shane Hanchey

2022 Richard Newton

2023 Cory Solomon

Team Roping Champions

1919 Art Sanders

Clay McGonagill

1920 Oscar Clay

Guy Schultz

1921 Perlie Morris

Logan Morris

1922 Perlie Morris

Logan Morris

1923 Walter Cline

JC Cline

1924 SA Faust

Tom Wells

1925 Arthur Beloat

Ike Rude

1927 Carl Arnold

Jack Trainor

1928 Wid Fuller

Logan Morris

1929 Arthur Beloat

Roy Adams

1930 Dick Conley

Arthur Beloat

1931 Homer Ward

Dick Conley

1932 Everett Bowman

Roy Adams

1933 Arthur Beloat

Jake McClure

1934 Arthur Beloat

Lawrence Conley

1935 Dick Conley

Tommy Rhodes

1936 Breezy Cox

John Rhodes

1937 Mike Stuart

Adolph Gill

1938 Asbury Schell

Joe Bassett

1940 Arthur McEuen

Delmar Asay

1941 Jack Clem

Bill Walls

1942 Buck Nichols

Gilbert Nichols

1943 Lawton Champie

Joe Lambert

1944 Arthur Beloat

Lawton Champie

1945 Arthur Beloat

Joe Bassett

1946 Gilbert Nichols

Hank Alrich

1947 Bo Giles

AD Browning

1948 Jack Clem

Charlie Mickle

1949 Joe Bassett

Joe Glenn

1950 Fred Darnell

Joe Glenn

1951 Fred Lambert

Joe Lambert

1952 Asbury Schell

Joe Bassett

1953 Buck Nichols

Gilbert Nichols

1954 John Clem

John Rhodes

1955 John Clem

John Rhodes

1956 John Rhodes

Dale Smith

1957 John Clem

Ed Schell

1958 Buck Nichols

Gilbert Nichols

1959 John Clem

Art Arnold

1960 Glenn Motes

Don Nchols

1961 John Clem

Tex Bidegain

1962 Glenn Motes

Choc Hamilton

1963 Dale Smith

Eddie Schell

1964 Gilbert Nichold

Howard Nichols

1965 Al Gastelum

Dick Richards

1966 Glenn Motes

Choc Hamilton

1967 Nick Nicholas

Gilbert Nichols

1968 Joe Glenn

Art Arnold

1969 Leo Camarillo

Bucky Bradford

1970 Jerold Camarillo

John Miller

1971 Leo Camarillo

Bill Darnell

1972 Ken Lumen

Jim Rodriquez

1973 Les Hirdes

John Deaton

1974 HP Evetts

Jerold Camarillo

1975 Leo Camarillo

HP Evetts

1976 Reg Camarillo

Jerold Camarillo

1977 Jeff Barnsby

Ed Hirdes

1978 Mark Arnold

Fred Davis

1979 Doyle Gellerman

Walt Woodard

1980 Leo Camarillo

Tee Woolman

1981 Billy Darnell

Jim Compton

1982

Champions Continued

George Richards

Matt Silveira

1983 Clay O’Brien Cooper

Bret Beach

1984 Doyle Gellerman

Walt Woodard

1985 Jimmie B Cooper

Allen Bach

1986 Joe Parsons

Clay Parsons

1987 Dick Yates

JD Yates

1988 Clay Parsons

Joe Parsons

1989 David Motes

Dennis Watkins

1990 Rube Woolsey

Kory Koontz

1991 Matt Tyler

Mike Beers & Clay O’Brien Cooper

Jake Barnes

1992 Clay O’Brien Cooper

Jake Barnes

1993 Tim Ross

Dee King

1994 Tee Woolman 23.2/3

Rick Skelton

1995 Terry Leonard

Tony Boggs & George Ishman

Billy Holland

1996 Kevin Stewart

Bobby Harris

1997 Matt Tyler

Monty Joe Petska

1998 Larry Harris

Cody Guess

1999 G Allen

Trey Johnson

2000 Speed Williams

Rich Skelton

2001 Mark Simon

Bret Tonozzi

2002 Jake Barnes

Clay O’Brien Cooper

2003 Jay Adams

Cody Hintz

2004 Rich Skelton

Speed Williams

2005 Michael Jones

Trevor Brazile

2006 David Key

Kory Koontz

2007 Tee Woolman

Cory Petska

2008 Cody O’Dell

JW Borrego

2009 Derrick Begay

Cesar de la Cruz

2010 Charly Crawford

Russel Cardoza

2011 Justin Yost/Kyle Crick

Nick Rawlings/ Dakota Kirchenschlager

2012 Derrick Begay

Cesar de la Cruz

2013 Brandon Beers

Jim Ross Cooper

2014 Levi Grantham

Dennis Watkins

2015 Brady Tryan

B.J. Campbell

2016 Riley Minor

Brady Minor

2017 Chad Master

Travis Graves

2018 Luke Brown

Jake Long

2019 Britt Smith

Jake Smith

2020 Clay Tryan

Jake Long

2021 Headers Derrick Begay & Cory Petska

Heelers Clint Summer & Ross Ashford

2022 Header Kaleb Driggers

Heeler Junior Nogueira

2023 Header Cody Snow, Heeler Jace Corkill

Single Steer Roping Champions

1982 Pecos Shannon

1983 Pete McEntire

1984 Larry Noland

1985 Charlie Price

2012 Chet Herren

2013 Brad Prather

2014 Shay Good

2015 Vin Fisher

2016 Jess Tierney

2017 Mike Chase

Bryce Davis

2018 Rocky Patterson

2019 Rocky Patterson

2020 Garrett Hale

2021 Taylor Santos

2022 Cooper Mills

2023 Coleman Proctor

All-Around Cowboy Champions

1920 Cheyenne Kiser

1921 Walter Lynch

1922 Lee Robinson

1923 JC Cline

1924 Ed Bowman

1925 Ike Rude

1926 Jim Gardner

1927 Carl Arnold

1928 Wid Fuller

1929 Arthur Beloat

1930 Jake McClure

1931 Lawton Champie

1932 Everett Bowman

1933 Jake McClure

1934 Lawton Champie

1935 Arthur Beloat

1936 Tom Bride

1937 Mike Stuart

1938 Asbury Schell

1939 Joe Cornwall

1940 Delmar Asay

1941 Joe Tyree

1942 Joe Tyree

1943 Joe Lambert

1944 Lawton Champie

1945 Joe Bassett

1946 Fred Cook

1947 Sid Despain

1948 Pete Pascoe

1949 Joe Bassett

1950 Logue Morris

1951 Arnold Jones

1952 Fred Darnell

1953 Arnold Jones

1954 Don Whisenant

1955 John Clem

1956 Clyde Allred

1957 Asbury Schell

1958 Walt Nichols

1958 John Clem

1960 Glen Motes

1961 Arnold Jones

1962 Joel Sublette

1963 Chuck Sheppard

1964 Walt Nichols

1965 Walt Nichols

1966 George Andress

1967 Nick Nichols

1968 Don Nichols

1969 Leo Camarillo

1970 Doug Brown

1971 Leo Camarillo

1972 Leo Camarillo

1973 Larry Mahan

1974 Bill Darnell

1975 Leo Camarillo

1976 Rick Snure

1977 Brad Smith

1978 Sherrick Grantham

1979 Bob Monroe

1980 Brad Smith

1981 Ron Poindexter

1982 Leo Camarillo

1983 JD Yates

1984 Dave Brock

1985 Jimmie B Cooper

1986 Joe Parsons

1987 Lance Robinson

1988 Joe Parsons

1989 Steve Duhon

1990 Olie Smith

1991 Clay O’Brien Cooper

1992 Joe Parsons

1993 Kory Koonz

1994 KC Jones TD/TR

1995 Cody Lee

1996 Herbert Theroiot

1997 Brent Lewis

1998 Shane Hatch

1999 Chad Hager

2000 Scott Johnston

2001 Tom McFarland

2002 Cash Myers

2003 Bart Bailey

2004 Trevor Brazille

2007 Cutter Parsons

2008 Ryan Jarrett

2009 Trevor Brazille

2010 Joseph Parsons

2011 Bill Snure

2012 Clay Parsons

2013 Cimmaron Boardman

2014 Rick Kieckhefer

2015 Brent Lewis

2016 JoJo Lemond

2017 Trell Etbauer

2018 Seth Hall

2019 Tanner Green

2020 JC Mortensen

2021 Stetson Wright

2022 Seth Hall

2023 Trevor Hale

Wild Cow Milking

1936 Arthur Beloat Lee Barkdoll

1940 Chas Burgess

Joe Tyree

1941 Olan Sims

Bill Roer

1942 Tommy Walker

Bill Walls

Roy Prather

1943 Joe Lambert

Frank Banks

1944 Clarence Balcom

Ivan Jones

Charlie Matli

1945 Joe Bassett

1946 Clarence Balcom

Charley Matli

Ralph Stringfield

1948 Tommy Rhodes

Bobo Chapman

Logue Morris

1955 Joe Bassett

1956 Clyde Allred

1957 John Clem

1959 Don Nichols

1960 Clyde Allred

1961 Jack Branham

1962 Cecil Billingsley

1963 Chuck Sheppard

1964 Cliff Whatley Poog Brenton

1965 Walt Nichols

Cliff Whatley

1966 Pat Orr

Gary Orr

1967 Glenn Motes

1971 Jack Branham

1972 Gene Ray Wood

1973 Bo Hunsaker

Bucky Bradford

1974 Art Savoini

1975 Sonny Stazenski

1976 Jim Martiny

1977 Sherrick Grantham

Bob Lester

1978 Dale Smith

Bob Lester

1979 Tanner Grantham

1981 Tom Ferguson

Barrel Racing Champions

1959 Phyllis Turnage

1960 Gerry Wales

1961 Sherry Laughlin

1962 Kay Sublette

1963 Pat Hatberg

1964 Shirley Davis

1965 Shirley Davis

1966 Shirley Davis

1967 Alexa Allred

1968 Sammie Thurman

1969 Barabara Baer

1970 Diane Morris

1971 Alexa Allred

1972 Alexa Allred

1973 Kathy Gary

Fran Snure

1974 June Evetts

1975 Debbie Richards

1976 Joy Paddock

1977 Gail Tyson

1978 Phyllis Underdown

1981 Lee Ann Guilkey

1982 Bonnie Lemaire

1979 Gail Tyson

1980 Kathy McGuire

1981 Lee Ann Guilkey

1982 Bonnie Lemaire

1983 Kay Cline Goode

1984 Wanda Cagliari

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Champions Continued

1985 Rose Webb

1986 Barrie Smith

1987 Rose Webb

1988 Marci Alderman

1989 Rose Webb

1990 Joy Jean Bassinger

1991 Twila Haller

1992 Twila Haller

1993 Twila Haller

1994 Kathy Montono

1995 Sherry Potter Cervi

1996 Sherry Cervi

1997 Kelly Yates Gail Hillman

1998 Tona Wright

1999 Kay Blandford

2000 Judi Reed

2001 Renee Gossett

2002 Jolee Lautaret

2003 Patti Jo Higdon

2004 Sheri Sinor-Estrada

2005 Sheri Sinor-Estrada

2006 Sheri Sinor-Estrada

2007 Brittany Hofstetter

2008 Maegan Reichert

2009 Brittany Pharr Pozzi

2010 Brenda Mays

2011 Brenda Mays

2012 Nancy Hunter

2013 Christy Loflin

2014 Kelli Thouvenell

2015 SherryLynn Johnson

2016 Falena Hunter

2017 Brittany Pozzi Tonozzi

2018 Nellie Miller

2019 Sarah Kieckhefer

Megan Champion

2020 Wenda Johnson

2021 Brittany Pozzi Tonozzi

2022 Halyn Lide/ Cheyenne Hattesen

2023 Tara Seaton

Wrangler Bullfight Champions

1985 Rick Chatman

1986 Miles Hare

1987 Skipper Voss

Breakaway Roping Champions

2021 Amanda Coleman

2022 Kayse Mahoney

2023 Shelby Boisjoli

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