P R AT T C O M M U N I T Y C O L L E G E
B BE EA AV VE ER R RODEO RODEO
HUFFMAN ARENA HUFFMAN ARENA
PRATT, KS PRATT, KS
TH -- OCTOBER TH OCTOBER 88TH OCTOBER OCTOBER 10 10TH
PERFORMANCES AT PERFORMANCES AT 7:00PM 7:00PM THURSDAY SLACK THURSDAY SLACK AFTER AFTER THURSDAY THURSDAY PERFORMANCE PERFORMANCE FRIDAY SLACK FRIDAY SLACK AT AT 9:00AM 9:00AM SATURDAY SLACK SATURDAY SLACK AT AT 9:00AM 9:00AM
WELCOME RODEO WELCOME RODEO FANS FANS to PRATT COMMUNITY PRATT COMMUNITY COLLEGE COLLEGE Welcome to Pratt Community College Rodeo! Rodeo is a proud part of the tradition and identity of Pratt Community College. For more than five decades, PCC has provided student-athletes with the opportunity to compete, grow, and prepare for success both in and beyond the arena. As President, I am proud to support our rodeo program and the students who represent Pratt Community College with determination, discipline, and Beaver pride. Their hard work is a reflection of the strong tradition that has been built here over the years. I extend my appreciation to our coaches, families, alumni, sponsors, donors, and community supporters whose continued commitment makes opportunities like this possible for our students. To our fans and guests, thank you for joining us and supporting PCC Rodeo. We hope you enjoy the competition and experience the energy and tradition that make Pratt Community College a special place. Welcome to PCC Rodeo and Go Beavers! Dr. Carl B. Smalls President Pratt Community College
BRODEO B E E A A V V E E R R RODEO TEAM TEAM 2026-2027 2026-2027
FR: Kulter Barnett, Logan Seifried, Kasey Spangenberg, Sophia Ciaponi, Brekyn Zook, Madison Hammond, Keldon Bunker, Creed Shannon, Garrett Usry, Wyatt Martin BR: Asst. Coach Ross Russell, Holden Willis, Mace Miller, Kelby McDorman, Tate Morgan, Dawson Wood, Ethan Gates, Jacob Rose, Taylor Stapleton, Cameron Beeson, Kayden Swaggert, Head Coach Jake Ritz Not pictured: Diesel Payne KULTER BARNETT
CAMERON BEESON
KELDON BUNKER
SOPHIA CIAPONI
ETHAN GATES
MADISON HAMMOND
WYATT MARTIN
KELBY MCDORMAN
MACE MILLER
TATE MORGAN
DIESEL PAYNE
JACOB ROSE
LOGAN SEIFRIED
CREED SHANNON
KASEY SPANGENBERG
TAYLOR STAPLETON
KAYDEN SWAGGART
GARRETT USRY
HOLDEN WILLIS
DAWSON WOOD
Oakley, KS Steer Wrestling & Team Roping Anthony, KS Tie Down Roping
Cimarron, KS Team Roping
Cimarron, KS Team Manager
Parkerfield, KS Saddle Bronc Riding
BREKYN ZOOK
Garrnett, KS Barrel Racing, Team Roping, & Breakaway Roping
Winfield, KS Team Roping
Manhattan, KS Barrel Racing
Cedar Point, KS Team Roping & Saddle Bronc Riding Humboldt, KS Tie Down Roping & Team Roping Howard, KS Team Roping
Preston, KS Bullriding
Dexter, KS Saddle Bronc Riding, Team Roping, & Steer Wrestling Abbyville, KS Bullriding
Lyons, KS Barrel Racing
Abbyville, KS Tie Down Roping, Steer Wrestling, & Team Roping
Wichita, KS Barrel Racing, Goat-Tying, & Breakaway Roping. Kingman, KS Bullfighter
Halstead, KS Team Manager Meade, KS Barrel Racing
Kingman, KS Tie Down Roping & Team Roping
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FACILITY DEDICATION FACILITY DEDICATION
& DEDICATION & DEDICATION OF OF THE THE JOHN JOHN DAUNER DAUNER STABLES STABLES TH,, 2026 THURSDAY, OCTOBER THURSDAY, OCTOBER 88TH 2026 6:30 PM 6:30 PM HERB HUFFMAN HERB HUFFMAN ARENA ARENA
RIBBON CUTTING RIBBON CUTTING PARTICIPANTS PARTICIPANTS Dr. Carl B. Smalls, President, Pratt Community College Barry Fisher, Executive Director, PCC Foundation Jake Ritz, Head Coach, PCC Rodeo Team Jill Dauner, Daughter of John Dauner Donna Meier Pfeifer, Executive. Asst. to the President, PCC PCC Board of Trustees PCC Foundation Board Donors & Special Guest PCC Rodeo Team Members CELEBRATING THE CELEBRATING THE PAST. PAST. HONORING THE HONORING THE PRESENT. PRESENT. INVESTING IN INVESTING IN THE THE FUTURE. FUTURE.
A LEGACY A LEGACY RENEWED: RENEWED: THE HISTORY THE HISTORY OF OF PCC PCC RODEO RODEO Rodeo has been part of the Pratt Community College story for more than half a century. The PCC Rodeo program was founded by Herb Huffman, a PCC graduate and longtime agriculture faculty member. The original rodeo arena, completed in 1973, was named in his honor and has been home to generations of PCC cowboys and cowgirls. To carry that legacy forward, the PCC Foundation led a fundraising campaign to renovate and improve the rodeo facilities. Through the generosity of individuals, families, businesses, and community supporters, $443,000 was raised for the project. Those funds made possible significant improvements, including: renovated rodeo arena, new 20-stall horse barn, new announcer's stand, and upgraded lighting. These improvements give PCC student-athletes an enhanced place to learn, train, and compete, while creating new opportunities to host rodeo and equine events in Pratt for years to come.
HONORING JOHN HONORING JOHN DAUNER DAUNER A project of this significance begins with people who are willing to invest in the future. John Dauner, a lifelong Pratt resident, farmer, rancher, and longtime supporter of the community, believed deeply in agriculture, livestock, horses, education, and giving back. His commitment to Pratt Community College included providing scholarships for students and supporting opportunities that strengthen our community. John made a lead gift of $250,000. That extraordinary gift provided the momentum for the campaign and inspired others to join him in investing in the future of the PCC Rodeo program. In recognition of John's generosity and commitment to Pratt Community College, the new 20-stall horse barn is dedicated as the John Dauner Stables.
RODEO SPONSORS RODEO SPONSORS BUCKING CHUTES
OUTGATE BANNERS
ANNOUNCER’S STAND
PICKUP MEN
RODEO SPONSORS RODEO SPONSORS BUCKING CHUTES SC Telcom - Official Internet Provider of PCC Pratt Feeders The Peoples Bank Stanion Wholesale Electric Co. Southwest Truck Parts, INC. NextEra Energy Resources
PICKUP MEN
Fitzsimmons Land & Cattle
ANNOUNCER’S STAND
J.A. Knight & Sons, INC.
OUTGATES
InteGreen Services, Inc. Taylor Printing, Inc.
RODEO SPONSORS RODEO SPONSORS BUSINESS SUPPORTERS
360 Trailer Baymont by Wyndam Bumper to Bumper - Auto Parts Specialists Davis Chiropractic Eck Services Heather’s Hairy Highlands Legacy Bank Lisa’s Western Wear Mead Lumber Mead Lumber of Pratt Orozco & Sons Concrete PCC Instruction - Private Donation Quint Liquor Scooters SJN Bank of Kansas Stateline Stockyards Sunflower Trailer T&W Meats
RODEO WEEKEND RODEO WEEKEND SCHEDULE SCHEDULE THURSDAY, OCT. 8TH
6:30PM PCC Rodeo Facility & John Dauner Stables Dedication Ceremony 7:00PM Thursday Night Performance TBD* Thursday Night Slack (Breakaway Roping Only) *Will start approximately following the performance
FRIDAY, OCT. 9TH
9:00AM Friday Morning Slack 7:00PM Friday Night Performance
TOUGH ENOUGH TO WEAR PINK NIGHT BREAST CANCER AWARENESS
SATURDAY, OCT. 10TH 9:00AM Saturday Morning Slack 7:00PM Saturday Night Performance
PCC RODEO PCC RODEO SCHEDULE SCHEDULE
9/11-9/13 10/8-10/10 10/15-10/17 10/29-10/31 2/18-2/21 3/12-3/14 4/2-4/4 4/8-4/10 4/15-4/17 4/22-4/24 6/13-6/19
Colby Community College Pratt Community College Oklahoma State University Northwestern Oklahoma State University Kansas State University Fort Scott Community College Garden City Community College Southwestern Oklahoma State University Fort Hays State University Oklahoma Panhandle State University College National Finals Rodeo - Casper, WY
RODEO 101 RODEO 101
ROUGHSTOCK EVENTS ROUGHSTOCK EVENTS
In the roughstock events bareback riding, saddle bronc riding and bull riding a contestant's score is equally dependent upon his performance and the animal's performance. To earn a qualified score, the cowboy, while using only one hand, must stay aboard a bucking horse or bull for eight seconds. If the rider touches the animal, himself or any of his equipment with his free hand, he is disqualified. In saddle bronc and bareback riding, a cowboy must "mark out" his horse; that is, he must exit the chute with his spurs set above the horse's shoulders and hold them there until the horse's front feet hit the ground after the initial jump out of the chute. Failing to do so results in disqualification. Two judges each score a cowboy's qualified ride by awarding 0 to 25 points for the rider's performance and 0 to 25 points for the animal's effort. The judges' scores are then combined to determine the contestant's score. A perfect score is 100 points.
TIMED EVENTS TIMED EVENTS
In timed events steer wrestling, team roping, tie-down roping, barrel racing and goat tying; cowboys and cowgirls at compete against the clock, as well as against each other. A contestant's goal is to post the fastest time in his or her event. In steer wrestling and the roping events, calves and steers are allowed a head start. The competitor, on horseback, starts in a three-sided fenced area called a box. The fourth side opens into the arena. A rope barrier is stretched across that opening and is tied to the calf or steer with a breakaway loop. Once the calf or steer reaches the head-start point - predetermined by the size of the arena - the barrier is automatically released. If a cowboy breaks that barrier, a 10second penalty is added.
NATIONAL INTERCOLLEGIATE NATIONAL INTERCOLLEGIATE RODEO RODEO ASSOCIATION ASSOCIATION College rodeo is run by the National Intercollegiate Rodeo Association (NIRA), which is basically the "NCAA of rodeo." It sets the rules and organizes competitions for college rodeo across the country. More than 135 colleges and universities have rodeo teams, and they're grouped into 11 regions. Students whose schools don't have a team can still compete on their own. Over the school year, athletes compete in about 10 rodeos, all working toward one big goal: qualifying for the College National Finals Rodeo. Pratt Community College and the other schools competing this weekend are all part of the NIRA's Central Plains Region, which includes 18 colleges across Kansas and Oklahoma. College rodeo athletes are students first. To compete, they have to be enrolled full-time (at least 12 credit hours a semester), pass most of their classes, and keep at least a C average (2.0 GPA). Athletes get four seasons of competition, which they need to use within six years of graduating high school.
RODEO 1101 RODEO 01
Saddle Bronc Riding - Riders hang on one-handed to a bucking horse for 8 seconds using a specialized hornless saddle and single rein. Bareback Riding - Riders hang on one-handed to a bucking horse for 8 seconds, judged on control and spur technique. Team Roping - Two riders work together to rope a steer, one catches the horns while the other ropes the hind legs. Breakaway Roping - A rider races after a calf and ropes it around the neck. The rope is tied to the saddle horn and breaks away when the calf is caught. Goat Tying - A rider catches a goat, lays it down, and ties three legs together as quickly as possible. Barrel Racing - Riders race around three barrels in a cloverleaf pattern, competing for the fastest time. Bull Riding - Riders attempt to stay on powerful bucking bull for 8 seconds while showing control and balance Tie Down Roping (Calf Roping) - A timed event where a mounted rider ropes and ties a calf as fast as possible. Steer Wrestling - A rider jumps from horseback onto a running steer and wrestles it to the ground as quickly as possible. Barrier - In timed events, a line at the front of the box that the contestant and their horse cannot cross until the steer or calf has a head start, usually marked with a rope and a flag so the timers can see it drop and start the clock. Slack - Excess entries at some rodeos may be scheduled for preliminary (slack) competition, usually before the rodeo opens to the public. Header/Heeler - The two partners in team roping – the header throws the first rope, over the animal’s head or horns, and the heeler throws the second rope to catch both the steer’s hind legs; roping one leg results in a five-second penalty. Roughstock - The bucking horses and bulls used in bareback riding, saddle bronc riding and bull riding, usually bred and raised for the job. Stock contractors - The companies that bring livestock to the arena for rodeos – bucking horses and bulls for the roughstock events and steers and calves for the timed events. Timed events - Steer wrestling, team roping, tie-down roping, breakaway, barrel racing, goat tying, and steer roping – events in which the contestant(s) who make the fastest qualified runs win. Pickup men - Two mounted cowboys who help riders dismount, release a bucking horse’s soft flank strap, and escort bucking horses and bulls to the exit gate after a ride Hazer - In steer wrestling, the cowboy who rides on the right side of the steer from the contestant to make sure the steer runs straight.