Western News

The Calgary Stampede rodeo holds a remarkable place in the rich history of Western Canada. It all began in 1912 when Guy Weadick, a skilled roper and promoter, envisioned a grand celebration that would showcase the traditions, skills, and spirit of the cowboy way of life. With the support of prominent businessmen and ranchers, Weadick’s...

That’s a wrap on the 2023 Cowboy Christmas run! With so much money up for grabs across such a short period of time, it’s some of the most important runs rodeo athletes will make during the year. The standings always change in a big way, and we sit and watch anxiously to see who comes...

 The National Cowgirl Museum and Hall of Fame will welcome five 2023 Inductees at the 47th Annual Induction Luncheon and Ceremony. “We are excited to announce the 2023 Hall of Fame Inductees.  Each year we marvel at the talent, strength and leadership of each of the women chosen, and this year is no exception.  Their...

The entire world knows that Christmas is in December, but in the world of Professional Rodeo and in the eyes of the cowboys and cowgirls of the PRCA and WPRA, the rodeos around the 4th of July are known as “Cowboy Christmas.” Reigning World Champion Breakaway Roper Martha Angelone shares an insight into her plans...

It’s the most wonderful time of the year! Rodeo athletes across the country are hitting the road for the 4th of July weekend, affectionately known as “Cowboy Christmas.” It’s one of the busiest and most profitable weekends in the rodeo season and is a major game-changer in the World Standings race. While it would take...

The Cowboy Channel announces today that it has produced a television special, “100 Rodeos in 100 Days,” to premiere on CBS this Sunday, July 2nd, at 1 pm ET.  The one-hour special highlights ProRodeo as rural America’s favorite sport and provides an inside look at what The Cowboy Channel has coined “100 Rodeos in 100 Days” to a large national viewing audience.  The...

Equine Hemp Solutions brings exciting news to the world of western sports, as they recently become the official hemp supplement partner of the PCRA, Ariat WSTR and WPRA. Equine Hemp Solutions is an equine supplement made of a blend of more than 23 flavonoid compounds that creates an almost unbeatable combination for the performance horse...

Brittany Pozzi Tonozzi and “Benny” made a run for the history books this past weekend in Reno, Nev at the Reno Rodeo. Running a blazing pattern of 16.70 seconds in the Short Round, the duo shattered the previous arena record and secured the Silver Spurs. Pozzi Tonozzi gleamed with excitement as she recounted the moments...