Western News

Brett Woolsey earned herself a coveted spot in BFI Week History books, earning the 2023 Smarty All-Around Champion at the Bob Feist Invitational Charlie 1 Horse All-Girl Day. For Woolsey, the Charlie 1 Horse All-Girl Day was a marathon that ended with the Arizona cowgirl earning the 2023 Smarty All-Around Title. The day started bright...

(Courtesy of the PRCA) Steer wrestler Luke Branquinho, a five-time PRCA World Champion, heads up a star-studded 2023 induction class for the ProRodeo Hall of Fame. Branquinho is joined by two-time PRCA World Champion Saddle Bronc rider Cody Wright (2008 and 2010), World Champion Team Roper Doyle Gellerman (1981), pickup man Kenny Clabaugh, rodeo notables...

Sarah Angelone topped the field of cutthroat breakaway ropers at the 2023 Charlie 1 Horse All-Girl Breakaway Roping to kick off  BFI Week on Wednesday, March 29 at the Lazy E Arena in Guthrie, OK. Angelone’s time of 9.73 seconds on three calves earned her the $14,000 aggregate championship. From placing in both long rounds...

It was only their second time roping together, but for Kenzie Kelton and Whitney DeSalvo, the pairing has been quite sweet. When the dust settled, it was the college student from Arizona and three-time WPRA World Champion from Arkansas that sealed the deal and walked away as the 2023 Bob Feist Invitational Charlie 1 Horse...

The American Quarter Horse Association is proud to announce the 2022 Nutrena Don Burt AQHA Professional Horseman of the Year, Nutrena AQHA Professional Horsewoman of the Year and Most Valuable Professional award winners. Cindy HaleThe 2022 Nutrena AQHA Professional Horsewoman of the Year is Cindy Hale of Perryton, Texas. Hale has supported and promoted American...

The National Reined Cow Horse Association (NRCHA) Board of Directors voted unanimously to promote Emily Konkel to the role of NRCHA Executive Director. “During my time at the NRCHA, I have been fortunate to work in multiple departments within the association. I have learned this business from the inside out and could not be more...

The IPRA (International Professional Rodeo Association) announced that they will implement Instant Replay Review Challenge (IRRC) for the International Finals Rodeo (IFR) in January 2024.  The IPRA’s World Championship event will now offer this opportunity to its athletes with IRRC inclusion in the IFR54 event Ground Rules. “The IPRA believes that with advancements in media...

RodeoHouston is one of the biggest game-changers in every rodeo season. With a total purse of $1,936,000, it can make a big difference in the World Standings and can help solidify an athlete’s chance at qualifying for the WNFR in December. Here are your champions that had the fastest times and the highest scores: Jordon...