Tag: Rodeo

Roster is set for the 31st edition of the IFYR with a near 1,000 entries, and more than 35 states represented.

 SHAWNEE, Oklahoma – Ahead of the 2023 IFYR (International Finals Youth Rodeo), the organization has announced the roster for the six-day event, which features nearly 1,000 entries from 35 different states. Marking its 30th year in Shawnee, Oklahoma, The IFYR is set to take place July 9-14 and will be one of the richest youth rodeos in the sport,… Read More Roster is set for the 31st edition of the IFYR with a near 1,000 entries, and more than 35 states represented.

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Okies win first-ever Cactus #10.5 for $61,500 at the 2020 BFI Week

Collins and Vincent. Photo by Olie’s Images GUTHRIE, Okla. (June 23, 2020) – Good friends Mark Collins and Max Vincent weremoved to tears and long hugs after their $61,500 win in the first-ever Cactus 10.5 Over40 roping during Wrangler BFI Week presented by Yeti, held at the Lazy E Arena inGuthrie, Oklahoma. “To be able… Read More Okies win first-ever Cactus #10.5 for $61,500 at the 2020 BFI Week

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Cactus kingpins win 11.5 for $100,000 in Guthrie at the 2020 BFI Week

Berg and Noblett. Photo by Olie’s Images GUTHRIE, Okla. (June 23, 2020) – He finally did it. Barry Berg – who has overseen for nearly 30 years the production of millions of Cactus Ropes – has had callbacks three different times to win the coveted six-figure prize in Reno’s original Invitational #11 roping. On June… Read More Cactus kingpins win 11.5 for $100,000 in Guthrie at the 2020 BFI Week

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The American – photo journal of Abigayle Hampton and Jackie Crawford

photo: John Miller / SmithPRO LLC/Western Media and Sports RFD-TV’s The American has become an iconic event – featuring the top names in the industry as well as a opportunity for the lesser known rodeo athletes to have a chance at a piece of the 2.3 million dollars purse. Photographers line the arena capturing every angle… Read More The American – photo journal of Abigayle Hampton and Jackie Crawford

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