Weekly Recap
The stakes were high this week, as the Ellensburg (Wash.) Rodeo was the final rodeo on the Wrangler ProRodeo Tour before the Justin Finale in Puyallup, Wash., Sept. 6-9.
As the calendar flipped from August to September, there was $1,413,873 worth of PRCA action as cowboys competed at 26 rodeos across North America, Aug. 27 through Sept. 3.
The fastest times and highest scores might not always make the record book, but they make a lasting memory for fans and competitors. With about 650 PRCA competitions across the Western Hemisphere each year, there are plenty of opportunities to make a memorable ride.
Although the prize money differs from one competition to the next, the judging remains consistent across the board.
In addition to the fame that comes with winning the most prize money, each ride was a chance to be the best of the week. Here’s a look at the highest scores and fastest times for each event during that period.
Bareback rider Clayton Biglow had a 90-point ride on Sankey Pro Rodeo & Robinson Bulls’ Black Tie at the Magic Valley Stampede in Filer, Idaho, Aug. 30.
Two steer wrestlers made 3.3-second runs this week. Dirk Tavenner made his run at the Sanders County Fair & PRCA Rodeo in Plains, Mont., Aug. 31. Nick Guy made his run at the Magic Valley Stampede, Sept. 1.
Two sets of team ropers stopped the clock in 4.2-seconds this week. Shain Sproul and Lane Siggins made their run at the Socorro (N.M.) County Fair & PRCA Rodeo, Aug. 31. Clay Tryan and Travis Graves made their run at Montana’s Biggest Weekend in Dillon, Mont., Sept. 2.
Saddle bronc rider Chase Brooks made an 87.5-point ride on D & H Cattle’s Foxy Mama at the Sanders County Fair & PRCA Rodeo, Aug. 31.
Two tie-down ropers made 7.9-second runs this week, and both were at the Ellensburg Rodeo. Randall Carlisle made his time Aug. 30, while Tuf Cooper did the same Sept. 2.
Steer roper Brodie Poppino made a 9.8-second run at Walla Walla (Wash.) Frontier Days, Sept. 1.
Barrel racer Wendy Chestnut made a 14.32-second run at the Painted Pony Championship Rodeo in Lake Luzerne, N.Y., Aug. 31.
Bull rider Sage Kimzey made a 90.5-point ride on Harry Vold Rodeo’s Golden Child at the Colorado State Fair & Rodeo in Pueblo, Colo., Aug. 27.
Courtesy of PRCA