News: World Champion tie-down roper Jeff Copenhaver Passes Away Jeff Copenhaver, the 1975 PRCA World Champion Roper and a key player in cowboy ministry died in Granbury, Texas on May 17. He was 73 years old. Copenhaver is the son of Deb Copenhaver, two-time World Champion Saddle Bronc Equestrian and ProRodeo Hall of Famer. Deb, who was 94 years old, died on February 6, … [Read more...] about World Champion Tie-Down Roper Jeff Copenhaver Passed Away
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Superstar Bill Sweet Pro’s Bruiser Passed Away
Rodeo News: Superstar Bull SweetPro's Bruiser Passes Away River Powder SweetPro's Bruiser, a PRCA Superstar award-winning sire, passed away suddenly on May 17th. He was 11 years old. SweetPro's Bruiser won the PRCA Bull of the Year award in 2017 and finished second in 2018. Bruiser was also the NFR's top sire in 2015, 2017 and 2019. In October 2021, he announced his … [Read more...] about Superstar Bill Sweet Pro’s Bruiser Passed Away
Garrett Smith Climbs Inside Top 15
Garrett Smith Climbs Inside Top 15: PRCA Standings Shuffle Garrett Smith has competed in the most critical stage of the rodeo. He qualified for three Wrangler National Finals Rodeos (2016, 2017, and 2019) but has struggled to stay healthy. His most recent injury occurred in July of last year when we broke his right foot. The injury required surgery, and he effectively … [Read more...] about Garrett Smith Climbs Inside Top 15
Myron Duarte Still Riding Bulls in the PRCA at 54
Ageless Wonder: Myron Duarte Still Riding Bulls in the PRCA at 54 | News A challenge and a lot of bravery to back it up got Myron Duarte into a career in the rodeo business in days gone by. The same station has him back in the arena after eight retirements. I did it for a dare; Duarte laughs when asked how he got interested in riding bulls when he was young, growing up … [Read more...] about Myron Duarte Still Riding Bulls in the PRCA at 54
Rodeo News: Bareback Rider Caleb Bennett Sidelined With Elbow Injury
With a right elbow injury, Sans Protection jockey Caleb Bennett, a nine-time Wrangler National Finals Rodeo qualifier, will be sidelined for six weeks. Bennett underwent a medical procedure on the elbow of his riding arm on April 18 in Austin, Texas. Overall, I haven't liked the elbow, and it blew up pretty bad (around March 1), the 33-year-old Bennett said. He had a lot … [Read more...] about Rodeo News: Bareback Rider Caleb Bennett Sidelined With Elbow Injury