Author: Krysta Paffrath

The toughest sport on dirt is returning to St. Louis, for what was formerly, the St. Louis Invitational, from February 15-16, 2019. After the accident involving Mason Lowe in January, it was decided that this event would be the Official Memorial event for the former bull rider.  This PBR event is one of many that kicks off the new season and will allow a multitude of riders to make some money and change their ranking.

All of this action is going down at the Enterprise Center in St. Louis, Missouri on both Friday, February 15  at 7:45 pm and Saturday, February 16 at 6:45 pm. Make sure to check back on the website for event updates such as after parties and meet n greets with the riders.

The American Freestyle Bullfighting, in collaboration with the PBR, is excited to announce another performance of spanish bulls and bullfighters. Legendary bullfighter Shorty Gorham, best known for his cowboy protection at PBR events, is reviving the forgotten sport of American style bullfighting and creating a new generation of stars with the formation of Shorty Gorham’s American Freestyle Bullfighting. You can catch highlights from other events on their website.

Last year, PBR rider, Tanner Byrne was the champion of the weekend. It will be interesting to see if he will be able to snag that title for the second year in a row or if someone else will be named the champion. The number one leader right now, Jess Lockwood, has the number one spot on lock. Can he hold on to it?

Event Details: Unleash the Beast Mason Lowe Memorial 2019

Date: Friday, February 15, at 7:45pm and Saturday, February 16, at 6:45pm

Address: Enterprise Arena (1401 Clark Ave, St. Louis, MO 63103)

Click here to buy your ticket now.

 

The 64th Annual Scottsdale Arabian Horse Show will take place at the City of Scottsdale’s WestWorld, February 14-24, 2019. The largest event of its kind in the world, the Scottsdale Arabian Horse Show routinely attracts hundreds of thousands of spectators. Experience the passion of the Arabian horse and its versatility at the Scottsdale Arabian Horse Show. The show draws more than 2,400 of the world’s finest Arabian and half-Arabian horses for 11 days of thrilling competition, horses travel from around the world in pursuit of the coveted “Scottsdale Champion” title. These magnificent animals and their owners gather to celebrate this exciting show where more than $2,000,000 in prize money is offered, luxurious trophies, and wonderful awards are given to the best in the world. With more than 1,000 colorful classes there is always something exciting to see.

In addition to exciting competitions, gala parties, educational seminars, and an international cuisine court, the event features more than 300 vendors and trade booths, offering everything from lavish jewelry, clothing and works of art to boots, saddles and gifts. Guests also can stroll the luxurious, exotically decorated stabling areas in which the horses are housed. Each year the show has a variety of family-friendly events, meet an Arabian Horse, behind the scenes barn tours, educational seminars, paint a pony and camel rides to name a few.

Scottsdale is not only the world’s largest display of Arabian horses, but offers a multitude of activities that help promote the Arabian Horse to the world. Scottsdale is the mecca for the Arabian horse, with its shows and Arabian horse farms it is a great place to see touch and feel the world’s finest Arabian Horses! If you are an exhibitor, the Scottsdale Arabian Horse Show presents an unprecedented halter/breeding showcase opportunity that offers prize money and abundant marketing opportunities for breeders and purebred Arabian horse enthusiasts. You will find the schedule and entry forms at our website at scottsdaleshow.com

Set against the beautiful backdrop of the Sonoran Desert, the Scottsdale Arabian Horse Show is a great vacation destination as there is so much to see and do in Scottsdale. The excitement from the show is sure to inspire, the scenery of the desert is sure to allow you to relax but best of all will be the discovery of new friends and wonderful experiences. Please plan to join Cowboy Lifestyle Network in Scottsdale later this month!

The toughest sport on dirt is teaming up with American Freestyle Bullfighting to put on the best show we have yet to see this year. AFB will be bringing you three days packed full of man vs. beast action. Not only will you get the chance to witness your favorite bull riders go head to head against the top bulls in the nation, but you will also get to see some of the best bullfighters in the nation do what they do best.

All of this action is going down at the AT&T Stadium in Arlington, TX on February 8-10th. The performances will be on Friday at 12pm, Saturday at 11:30am and Sunday at 10am and the finals later that day around 3:30pm.

There will be 24 bullfighters going head to head in the first four heats of the Championships. The top two from each heat will then go on to the semi-finals which will take place on Saturday and Sunday. With the championship on Sunday afternoon, you will see the top three bullfighters duke it out for the number one spot.

Full PBR & American Freestyle Bullfighting Schedule

February 8, 2019

11:00am – Fan Zone Opens to Public at Texas Live Plaza
12:00pm – Chris Shiver’s MBR Tour & Shorty Gorham’s AFB Tour at Fan Zone Priefert Arena
1:00pm – Native Fancy Dance Showcase at Backyard Dancefloor
2:00pm – Chris Shiver’s MBR Tour & Shorty Gorham’s AFB Tour at Fan Zone Priefert Arena
3:00pm – Native Fancy Dance Showcase at Backyard Dancefloor
5:30pm – 7:00pm – Global Cup Coaches Forum hosted by Flint Rasmussen at Live Arena Stage
7:00pm – 8:30pm – Global Cup Rider Meet & Greet with Texas Live (various locations)
10:00pm – Official Kickoff Party featuring King George at Live Arena Stage
11:00pm – Fan Zone closes at Texas Live Plaza

February 9, 2019

11:00am – Fan Zone Opens to Public at Texas Live Plaza
11:30am – Chris Shiver’s MBR Tour & Shorty Gorham’s AFB Tour at Fan Zone Priefert Arena
12:00pm – Outside the Barrel with Flint Rasmussen at Live Arena Stage
1:30pm – Native Fancy Dance Showcase at the Backyard Dancefloor
2:30pm – Chris Shiver’s MBR Tour & Shorty Gorham’s AFB Tour at the Fan Zone Priefert Arena
3:30pm – Native Fancy Dance Showcase – Backyard Dancefloor
4:00pm – Elite Seats / VIP Check-In at AT&T Stadium-Entrance A
4:45pm- Doors Open to PBRewards Members at AT&T Stadium- Entrance A
5:00pm – Doors open to public at AT&T Stadium
5:15pm – 6:45pm – VIP Partner Reception at AT&T Stadium in Draft Kings Lounge
6:45pm – PBR Global Cup USA Starts at AT&T Stadium
10:00pm – Official After Party featuring Bottom Dollar at PBR Texas & Troy’s Patio
11:00pm – Fan Zone closes at Texas Live Plaza

February 10, 2019

9:00am – Fan Zone Opens to Public at Texas Live Plaza
10:00am – Chris Shiver’s MBR Tour & Shorty Gorham’s AFB Tour at Fan Zone Priefert Arena
10:00am – Elite Seats / VIP Check-In at AT&T Stadium- Entrance A
10:45am – Doors Open to PBRewards Members at AT&T Stadium- Entrance A
11:00am – Native Fancy Dance Showcase Championship Round at the Backyard Dancefloor
11:00am – Doors open to public – AT&T Stadium
11:15am – 12:45pm – VIP Partner Reception at AT&T Stadium- Draft Kings Lounge
12:45pm – PBR Global Cup USA Starts at AT&T Stadium
1:00pm – Fan Zone closes at Texas Live Plaza

3:30pm – Shorty Gorham’s AFB Championship

For more information the schedule and events going on, head to the PBR Website.

The 2019 Lost Dutchman Days continues to be “the fun place to be for all ages.” This 55th annual event has 3 days of professional rodeo action brought to you by the Grand Canyon Professional Rodeo Association, and a carnival that features 30+ rides.  What would any event be without plenty of food and vendor booths to browse and they have over 100 setting up to keep the family busy.

The Lost Dutchman Days Rodeo Committee partners up with various youth-serving organizations and sponsors to put on this event that entertains the entire family. Profits from this event are donated back to these youth organizations and other youth-serving programs of the Apache Junction Community, ensuring the opportunity to reach the ultimate goal of “Putting Smiles on Kid’s Faces”. 

Superstition Mountain Promotional Corporation and the Apache Junction Mounted Rangers are the moving forces behind this highly successful and popular hometown rodeo. With both organizations being completely made up of volunteers, this event has been growing and evolving since 1965 and 55 years later, they are proud to present their best year yet.

Kicking off the weekend festivities is the Beer & Brat Party on February 21st, 2019 at the Apache Junction Elks Lodge. There will be free entertainment, a classic car show and plenty of beer and brats for the whole family!

Performance Dates and Times

Main Rodeo Performances

• Friday, February 22nd, 2019 – Gates open at 9 am, Performance at 1:30 pm
• Saturday, February 23rd, 2019 – Gates open at 9 am, Performance at 1:30 pm
• Saturday, February 24th, 2019 – Gates open at 9 am, Performance at 1:30 pm

Mutton Busting

• Sunday, February 24th, 2019 – Sign-ups at 4 pm on Saturday, Performance immediately follows the performance on Sunday afternoon

Ticket Prices

Event Center admission is only $2.00 and parking is free.

Child (ages 4-10, 3 and under Free) – $10.00

Adult – $15.00

There is so much more going on for this fun event, make sure to follow Cowboy Lifestyle Network on social media to keep up with our live event stream. You can also find Lost Dutchman Days on Facebook and Instagram! Give them a follow and stay tuned for more great event features.

Oklahoma City, are you ready for the toughest sport on dirt to return to your city? The PBR Express Ranches Invitational is teaming up the American Freestyle Bullfighters to put on the best show yet. This will be yet another opportunity for fans to witness man vs beast in some of the toughest challenges out there. Not only will you get the chance to witness your favorite bull riders go head to head against the top bulls in the nation, but you will also get to see some of the best bullfighters in the nation do what they do best.

All of this action is going down at the Chesapeake Energy Arena in Oklahoma City, OK on both Friday, February 1 at 7:45 p.m and Saturday, February 2, 2019, 6:45 PM. On top of these performances, there are many other events going on around town that you need to check out!

January 31, 2019

Rider Meet N Greet

You can stop by Twin Peaks on Thursday, January 31st, for a chance to meet PBR Rider Brennon Eldred from 6-7 PM. Twin Peaks is located at 6500 SW 3rd St Oklahoma City, OK 73128 at 6:00 PM CST

February 1, 2019

Express Ranches Invitational: Round 1

Location: OKLAHOMA CITY, OK | CHESAPEAKE ENERGY ARENA at 7:45 PM. Find your tickets here. 

American Freestyle Bullfighting

Location: OKLAHOMA CITY, OK | CHESAPEAKE ENERGY ARENA

This event is included with your PBR ticket and will take place during the performance. Be prepared for the next best sport on dirt!

After Party

Looking for a great honky tonk bar? Head over to Western Nights after the PBR event, free entry with your PBR ticket! This event is located at 1164 N. Macarthur in Oklahoma and is right after the PBR Performance.
GET MORE INFO HERE!

February 2, 2019

Express Ranches Invitational: Championship Round

Location: OKLAHOMA CITY, OK | CHESAPEAKE ENERGY ARENA
Time: 6:45 PM CST

After Party

Western Nights bring you Steve Brack Live (full band) at the Official PBR after party on Saturday night at 9:30 PM. Free Entry with PBR Ticket!

Location: OKLAHOMA CITY | 1164 N.MACARTHUR

About American Freestyle Bullfighting

Legendary bullfighter Shorty Gorham, best known for his cowboy protection at PBR events, is reviving the forgotten sport of American style bullfighting and creating a new generation of stars with the formation ofShorty Gorham’s American Freestyle Bullfighting. Shorty has teamed up with PBR to be an additional event at select your stops. Oklahoma City is the second stop in their circuit.

Last year, PBR rider, Ryan Dirteater was the champion of the weekend. It will be interesting to see if he will be able to snag that title for a second year in a row or if the Brazilian Cowboy, JOÃO RICARDO VIEIRA will take his third win in a row.

Come one, come all! The San Angelo Stock Show & Rodeo is back for its 87th year. First held in 1934, the San Angelo Rodeo is one of the most beloved rodeos in Texas. A favorite of Lone Star State cowboys and cowgirls for decades, this event has been a family tradition for generations. Known for attracting great crowds as well as many of the world’s best rodeo competitors, the PRCA San Angelo Stock Show and Rodeo has gained a reputation for great action and excitement from start to finish. Always attracting plenty of media coverage from various sources as the Cowboy Lifestyle Network, Wrangler, Justin Boots, Pendleton Whisky, RAM and Coors, it’s clear the PRCA San Angelo Rodeo is indeed something special.

Rodeo Events

Because the San Angelo Stock Show and Rodeo has such a rich tradition, fans can always count on seeing many of the best rodeo events anywhere. For this year’s rodeo, fans can expect to see such exciting events as:

• Bull riding
• Saddle bronc riding
• Bareback riding 
• Team roping
• Calf roping
• Steer wrestling
• Barrel racing

With both cowboys and cowgirls competing in many of these events, fans of this great Texas rodeo can expect to be cheering for their favorite competitors from beginning to end.

Special Events and Charities

Since rodeo fans are some of the most passionate in the world about their sport, their community, and their country, the San Angelo Stock Show and PRCA San Angelo Rodeo always contain a number of special events to entertain fans, as well as affiliations with numerous charities that help cure illnesses, support military veterans, and help local community members in need of food and other assistance. Along with these important events, fans of this great event can also look forward to such activities as the plethora of stock shows, RQHA Horse Show, concerts, carnivals, after-party dances, Rodeo Queen contests, and plenty of other activities that will delight Lone Star State rodeo fans of all ages.

Purchase Your Tickets Now

Because the PRCA San Angelo Stock Show and Rodeo is such a popular Texas attraction year in and year out, it’s always a good idea to get your tickets as soon as possible. If you’d like, you can stop by the Foster Communications Coliseum at the San Angelo Fairgrounds to purchase tickets, or you can instead purchase tickets online at www.sanangelorodeo.com. Whatever method you choose, you are sure to be attending a truly unique Texas-style event, whereas we all know everything is always bigger and better than what you’ll find anywhere else.

This CLN Insider is for all you cowgirls out there! I am excited to be able to highlight one of the leading western magazines in the industry, COWGIRL Magazine. They cover everything from horse tips to fashion trends and everything in between.

What sets COWGIRL Magazine apart from the rest is the fact that they focus on what it means to be a cowgirl. Just in the last few months, they brought on writer, singer, and horsewoman, Adrian Brannan (Adrian Buckaroogirl) to publish her infamous “Dear Cowgirl,” blogs. You can take a peek at one of those here.

On top of working with some of the best in the industry, you can catch exclusive interviews and behind the scenes material both on their website and in their magazine. Their magazine is printed Bi-Monthly, which means six issues for you a year when you sign up for a subscription. Also, if you are itching for more great material, you can buy back issues of their magazine on their website.

COWGIRL Magazine covers four main topics, Horses, Home, Life, and Style. In addition to these, COWGIRL covers a multitude of western events such as the PBR, NFR, Scottsdale Arabian Horse Show and Art of the Cowgirl, coming up up February 8-10th. Make sure to check in with them on social media to get the latest updates.

Again, this CLN Insider has been brought to you by COWGIRL Magazine, from Cave Creek, Arizona. Make sure to check out everything COWGIRL has to offer and follow them on social media. Make sure to catch our next CLN Insider, “The In’s and Out’s of Stock Contracting”.

 

This time of the year there is no shortage of things to in the valley of the sun. There is one special event that is right around the corner that you won’t want to miss, Western Week in downtown Scottsdale. The city of Scottsdale is celebrating its western heritage during Scottsdale Western Week which starts on February 2nd and ends on the 10th. With a multitude of events going on, there is something for the whole family to enjoy!

You can enjoy both Western and Native American festivals, art walks, the Hashknife Pony Express, Parada del Sol Parade, and the newest addition, the Arizona Indian Festival. We have highlighted a few of the favorite events below. You can find the whole schedule of events on the website.

February 2, 2019 – 11:00 AM TO 12:00 PM

You can catch the Top Ten Western Films that are focused around the American West. This event will be taking place at the Scottsdale Museum of the West, 3830 N. Marshall Way. Admission is free when you purchase a general admission ticket and it is free for museum members. 

February 6, 2019 – 1:00 PM TO 2:00 PM

Chris Wimmer, who is Co-Owner of Black Barrel Media and Producer of Legends of the Old West Podcast will be presenting on how podcasts are a great medium to learn about the West’s history. Cowboy Lifestyle Network is proud to be partnering with Black Barrel Media to help promote our western heritage and help share their stories. To find out more about Legends of the Old West Podcast, check out their website. He will be presenting at Western Spirit: Scottsdale’s Museum of the West, 3830 N. Marshall Way.  Admission is free when you purchase a general admission ticket and it is free for museum members. 

February 8, 2019 – 10:00 AM TO 1:00 PM

Downtown Scottsdale is the end of the Annual Hashknife Pony Express Ride. This ride pays tribute to the men of the Pony Express who used to transport mail on horseback. Today, cowboys travel from Holbrook, AZ all the back to downtown Scottsdale, taking turns riding with their partners to transport mail. To read more about the Hashknife traditions, check out their website.  This event is free and will take place at Scottsdale’s Museum of the West, 3830 N. Marshall Way.

February 8 & 9, 2019 – 9:30 AM TO 5:00 PM

FREE MUSEUM ADMISSION
Western Spirit: Scottsdale’s Museum of the West, 3830 N. Marshall Way

February 9, 2019 – 9:00 AM TO 4:00 PM

Make sure to catch the free 66TH Annual Scottsdale Parada Del Sol Parade And Trail’s End Festival!
Pre-Parade Entertainment | 9:00 am – 10:00 am
Parade | 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Trail’s End Festival | 12:00 – 4:00 pm
Parade route: Drinkwater Blvd. along Scottsdale Rd., finishing at Brown Ave.
and Indian School Rd. The Trail’s End Festival is held in Historic Old Town.

February 9, 2019 – 8:00 AM TO 1:00 PM

You can bring the whole family out for the free Western Week Farmer’s Market. There will all kinds of local goods from produce to local fairs. What a great way to spend a Saturday morning!  
Location: Brown Ave. & 1st St. February 9 & 10, 2019

Arizona Indian Festival
Feb. 9 | 9:00 am – 6:00 pm
Feb. 10 | 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
Free event located at Scottsdale Civic Center, 3939 N. Drinkwater Blvd.

It is Sacramento’s turn to have the toughest sport on dirt return to the 1 Golden Center. The PBR Sacramento Invitational is three days packed full of man vs. beast action. This is another opportunity on the Unleash the Beast Tour for cowboys to win some money and cover some bulls. Who will come out on top? Last year, PBR rider, Ramon de Lima was the champion of the weekend. It will be interesting to see if he will be able to snag that title for the second year in a row or if we will someone else will be named the champion.

All of this action is going down at the 1 Golden Center in Sacramento from Friday, January 25 through Sunday January 27. Most of the Unleash the Beast tours are only two days long, so this three-day long event is sure to pack a punch. You can stay up to date with the event on the website.

Event Details: 26th PBR: Unleash the Beast Sacramento Invitational

Date: Friday, January 25 at 7:45 p.m., Saturday, January 26 at 6:45 p.m., and Sunday, January 27 at 1:45 p.m.

Address: 1 Golden Center (500 David J Stern Walk, Sacramento, CA 95814)

Admission: Tickets start at $15