Author: Krysta Paffrath

The entire western industry is still reeling from the news of late Mason Lowe. No one expects this kind of thing, nor is prepared for it. On January 15th, 2019 Mason Lowe was riding in the National Western PBR Chute-Out when the bull he was riding stepped on his chest. According to Sean Gleason, CEO of the Professional Bull Riders, that he died as a result of injuries sustained while in competition.

“The entire PBR and National Western sports family extends our heartfelt condolences and deepest sympathies to Mason’s wife Abbey and his family.” – Sean Gleason

The 25-year-old cowboy from Exeter, Missouri, was number 18 in the World Rankings and was ready to go to the top this year. In the seven years, he was a part of the PBR, he qualified for the world finals twice. According to the PBR media guide, “Lowe began his bull-riding career as a toddler, when his dad let him get on the family’s milk cows.” When he was just 15 he began to compete in amateur bull riding in the Midwest and just a few years later joined the PBR’s elite tour.

Cowboy Lifestyle Network had the pleasure of hanging out with Mason on multiple occasions and can only say that heaven gained a great cowboy. As our team took a trip down memory lane, we remembered to be thankful for the time and the opportunities we have to meet great athletes like Mason and to not take anything for granted. With that being said, we give our most heartfelt condolences to his wife and family.

Lake Havasu City, AZ

Little Delbert Days Rodeo is coming back to Lake Havasu City! January 26th and 27th you can catch all the rodeo action at the Rodeo Grounds in SARA Park. Featuring all the event favorites such as bull riding, barrel racing, and team roping, there will also be steer and sheep riding for the kids!  Sign up begins at 10 a.m., and kids’ rides will go from 11 a.m. to noon.

This annual event is organized by Friends of the Fair, a local group whose mission is promoting family and equestrian events such as Little Delbert Days and The Grand Canyon Pro Rodeo. With 800 added seats this year, there is no reason not to go. There are many hands-on events that the kids can do as well if you are not thrilled about mutton busting or steer riding.

The weekend’s activities will include gold panning, king of the hill, roping arena, a back-hoe challenge, bounce houses, petting zoo, cow jousting, pony rides, shooting gallery, rock-climbing wall, pedal tractor races, and bungee jump.

Little Delbert Days Rodeo is a must see if you are in town for the weekend. The rodeo prides itself on being focused on good family entertainment and fun. With over 200 volunteers that make this rodeo happen every year, if you see a committee member, thank them for what they do!

Event Details

Saturday & Sunday, January 26th & 27th, 2019

Blue Country Band, from 4-8 p.m. on Saturday.

Food Vendors available all weekend
Rodeo Performances 1:00 to 4:00 PM Daily
$15.00 admission includes admission to Little Delbert Days (Children 15 and under free)

For all information, please see Little Delbert Days Rodeo website.

Scottsdale, Arizona- 

For the first time ever Bullfighters Only is coming to Barrett Jackson Car Auction 2019. Bullfighters Only are whipping out all the stops and are bringing ten of their top freestyle bullfighters to bring the best, man vs. beast show.  BFO’s Founder, Aaron Ferguson is excited to be a part of Barrett Jackson, according to a recently published article regarding the event.

“We are very excited to be a part of the legendary Barrett-Jackson Scottsdale Auction,” said BFO’s founder, Aaron Ferguson. “Presenting our sport to new audiences is what we are all about. The combination of Barrett-Jackson and BFO should prove to be the perfect fit.”

The bullfighters will have up to 60 seconds to gain as many points possible. A perfect score is 100-points but bullfighters have the opportunity to earn up to 50 extra points by exhibiting style and control while maneuvering around and jumping over the fighting bull. The bull, bred for this type of fight, can also tally up to 50 points for its speed, aggressiveness and willingness to stay engaged in the match.

If you are new to the sport of Freestyle Bullfighting, let us lay it out for you. Everyone is familiar with the Mexican Fighting Bulls, Freestyle Bullfighting is nothing like that at all. In fact, the bullfighters themselves are at a disadvantage being that they are going up against a 1,000 pound animal with minimal protection. A bullfighter’s job at a rodeo would be to protect the rider from getting hurt after he comes off the bull, our friends at BFO took a step further and made a competition out of it.

One of their featured fighters,  Andres Gonzalez, is sponsored by one of our very own local businesses, WSM Auctioneers, check them out if you haven’t already! 

You can catch the action every night at 7:30 pm at the WestWorld Equidome in Scottsdale. You can get your tickets ahead of time by clicking the banner below. Make sure to follow Cowboy Lifestyle Network as we cover the event live on Facebook and Instagram!

Fort Worth, TX January 18 – February 9, 2019

Every year from the end of January to the first week of February, cowboys, and cowgirls come from across the country to participate in the Fort Worth Stock Show & Rodeo. Just as the title suggests, it is much more than just a rodeo. Agriculture plays a huge part in the festivities as well, with both 4-H and FFA competing in their own specialty events.

The FWSSR kicks off with the annual All Western Parade on January 19, 2019, in Downtown Fort Worth. Along with numerous animal shows and auctions, all are welcome to enjoy the carnival, browse the vendor displays and attend the various rodeos that are scheduled to take place. The Coors Light Roadhouse has a long list of musicians scheduled, who will be sure to provide top-notch entertainment.

Fort Worth Stock Show and Rodeo History

The FWSSR began in 1896 when ranchers brought their cattle to auction. Representatives of meat-packing houses arrived to choose prime beef. In 1917, the show included cowboy riding contests. One year later, rodeo events included cowboy and cowgirl bronc riding along with adult and junior steer riding. Since Western sporting events increased attendance at the show, sponsors began increasing the number of rodeo events. By 1920, bull riding was added to the rodeo lineup. Bareback-bronc riding was added in 1927.

In 1932, NBC was the first radio station to broadcast the Fort Worth Stock Show and Rodeo. NBC was also the first television network to broadcast the Texas sporting event on live television in 1958. That year, Roy Rogers, Dale Evans, and other notable Western stars made an appearance. Today, the Fort Worth Stock Show and Rodeo generate millions of dollars in revenue, much of which is given in the form of grants and scholarships.

 

FWSSR Rodeo Schedule Highlights

Friday-January 18

• Best of the West Invitational Ranch Rodeo at 2:00 P.M.-Coliseum

Saturday, January 19

• All Western Parade at 10:00 A.M.- Downtown
• Fort Worth Stock Show and Rodeo Heritage Sale at 12:00 P.M. – Justin Arena

Sunday, January 20

• Cowboy Church provided by Shepherd’s Valley Cowboy Church at 9:00 A.M. – Auditorium   

Monday, January 21

• Cowboys of Color Rodeo at 2:00 P.M. – Coliseum

Tuesday, January 22 & Wednesday, January 23

• Bull’s Night Out-PRCA Extreme Bull Riding at 7:30 P.M.-Coliseum

Thursday, January 24

• Mustang Magic, presented by Lone Star Ag Credit – Trainers Challenge at 6:00 P.M. – Justin Arena
• RodeoX Extreme Team Competition at 7:30 P.M. – Coliseum

Friday, January 25

• Mustang Magic, presented by Lone Star Ag Credit – Trainers Challenge at 9:00 A.M. & 6:00 P.M. – Justin Arena

Saturday, January 26

• Nolan Ryan Beef Cooking Demonstration at 7:30 P.M. – Coors Light Roadhouse
• Mustang Magic, presented by Lone Star Ag Credit – Trainers Challenge at 6:00 P.M. – Justin Arena

Sunday, January 27

• Fort Worth Rodeo School – PRCA Championship Rodeo Camp at 8:00 A.M. – Coliseum
• “Kids Gone Wild” at 11:00 A.M. – Cattle Arena

Monday, January 28

• Western Music & Cowboy Poetry at 12:00 P.M. – West Arena
• Western Horseman Timed Event Challenge – Team Roping – Jud Little Ranch “Fast Five” followed by Top 65 Team Ropers at 6:00 P.M. – Justin Arena

Tuesday, January 29

• Stock Show Goes Pink – Celebration of Breast Cancer Survivors
• Paint and Quarter Horse Tie-down Roping Classes followed by Women’s Invitational Breakaway Roping at 9:00 A.M. – Justin Arena

Wednesday, January 30

• Cowboy Mounted Shooting at 10:00 A.M. – Justin Arena

Thursday, January 31

• Stock Show Bowl – Varsity Equestrian Competition at 6:00 P.M. – TCU vs. West Texas A&M – Justin Arena

Monday, February 4

• Military Day – Get the Details

To see the full schedule of events, please see the website.

World’s Original Indoor Rodeo® Schedule

Monday through Friday at 7:30 P.M.

Saturdays at 10:00 A.M., 2:00 P.M. and 7:30 P.M.

Sundays at 2:00 P.M. and 7:30 P.M.

Coors Light Roadhouse Schedule

The Coors Light Road House is hosting nightly shows beginning on January 18 and extending through February 9. Some of the featured performers include:

• Jon Wolfe
• Randall King
• The Derailers
• Clare Dunn
• Mickey & The Motorcars

Plus many more, for the full schedule check out the website.

Cowboy Lifestyle Network is dedicated to providing media coverage across Texas and nationwide for events just like the FWSSR. Keep an eye out for us at future events by following us on Facebook and Instagram.

 

The toughest sport on dirt is returning to Chicago for the ninth time this year. The PBR Chicago Invitational is the second stop in the Unleash the Beast Tour. This is the second opportunity for some cowboys to cover some bulls and make the buzzer. There will be 35 bull riders going head to head against some of the best bulls in the industry.

All of this action is going down at the Allstate Arena in Chicago on both Saturday, January 12 at 6:45 pm and Sunday, January 13th at 1:45 pm. If you are going to be in town a day early, make sure to catch the WRCA (World Champions Rodeo Alliance) performance as well at 7 pm on January 11, also at the Allstate Arena.

The WCRA, in collaboration with the PBR, is pleased to announce that this will be the first $1 Million Major Rodeo in the 2019 Series. This will be the first time in history that 81 of the world’s top rodeo athletes will compete in the WCRA Windy City Roundup, which takes place the same weekend as the PBR.

Last year, PBR rider, Cooper Davis was the champion of the weekend. It will be interesting to see if he will be able to snag that title again or someone else will be named the champion. This early in the series, the playing field is open and it is a great opportunity for the riders to get some wins under their chaps.

26th PBR Unleash The Beast Chicago Invitational

Date: Saturday, January 12 at 6:45 p.m.; Sunday, January 13 at 1:45 p.m.

Address: Allstate Arena (6920 Mannheim Rd, Rosemont, IL 60018)

Admission: Tickets start at $20

Denver, Colorado January 12-27th, 2019

It is that time of the year again to head to Denver, Colorado for the National Western Stock Show and Rodeo. Get ready for 16 days packed full of events that celebrate western heritage and entertainment. Since 1906, the NWSS has been one of the premier destinations for livestock, rodeo and horse show lovers across the country.

NWSS attracts around 650,000 visitors each year and is home to one of the largest Western trade shows in Colorado. There is a multitude of vendors that specialize in everything from western accessories to BBQ. If you are looking to get your fill of shopping, rodeo and western lifestyle, the NWSS is a great place to start.

To kick off the festivities, the annual National Western Stock Show Kick-Off Parade will be taking place on January 10th at Union Station in Denver. Families, cowboys, cowgirls, and businesses alike take a step back in time to see a parade of longhorns as they would have in a cattle drive back in 1906. To follow the longhorns there will be plenty of other cowboys, cowgirls, tractors, marching bands and floats all celebrating Colorado’s western traditions.

There is something for everyone at the National Western Stock Show, whether you are interested in livestock, rodeo, or the Colorado Rocky Mountain Fiddle Championships, which takes place on January 12th. The NWSS also hosts 20 Pro Rodeo Performance for those looking for a little more action. Make sure to check out their full schedule and ticket information on their website: NationalWestern.com