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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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PBR Global Cup 2020 Warriors and Rodeo

Veterans, First Responders and Bullriding: It doesn’t get more patriotic than that. On February 16, 2020 Warriors and Rodeo (W.A.R.) members attended the Professional Bull Riders (PBR) Global Cup event at AT&T Stadium for their annual event.  The following country teams from Brazil, Mexico, Australia, Canada, and USA teams were all represented and were competing… Read More PBR Global Cup 2020 Warriors and Rodeo

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Dirteater to Retire at end of 2020 Season

Ryan Dirteater to Retire from Professional Bull Riding at Conclusion of 2020 Season photo: Addie Hillenburg/Hillenburg Photos/Western Media and Sports PUEBLO, Colo. – Ryan Dirteater (Hulbert, Oklahoma), an eleven-time PBR (Professional Bull Riders) World Finals qualifier and 2016 World Finals event winner, has announced that he will retire from professional bull riding at the conclusion of the… Read More Dirteater to Retire at end of 2020 Season

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Life is a Ride: Story of Cody & Korie Nance

Cody Nance, PBR Springfield, MO photo: Addie Hilldenburg / Western Media and Sports Life is a Ride: Story of Cody & Korie Nance Written by Monica Stewart, free-lance reporter Western Media and Sports monicasmedia1@gmail.com Published by Sheri Smith / Western Media and Sports westernmediaandsports@gmail.com Photography Addie Hillenburg / Hillenburg Productions / Western Media and Sports… Read More Life is a Ride: Story of Cody & Korie Nance

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