News & Notes from the Rodeo Trail, August 14

ProRodeoLive.com will be broadcasting the Gooding (Idaho) ProRodeo at 8 p.m. (MT) Aug. 17-19.

The Wrangler NFR National Anthem Contest sign-up form is now available at www.nfrsocialarena.com. The final day to submit entries is Aug. 25. This year, there is only one open category, available to all age groups.

The Steamboat Springs (Colo.) ProRodeo Series concluded Aug. 12. The champions of the 2017 summer series were all-around cowboy Cole Dorenkamp, bareback rider Ben Hall, saddle bronc rider Tyler Turco, bull rider Brett Custer, permit bull rider Cordell Curtis, tie-down roper Cy Eames, steer wrestler Beau Clark, team roping header Clayton Van Aken, team roping heeler Cullen Teller and barrel racer Stacey Smallwood.

QUOTE OF THE WEEK
“He loved rodeo and I know he would want to be remembered for his infectious smile, and loud, booming voice.”

– Lee Ann Alsbaugh-LeSueuer told the ProRodeo Sports News about her father Art Alsbaugh.

Courtesy of PRCA