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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!

So you may ask yourself, what could be better than watching a bunch of cowboys and cowgirls (most who have never attempted to ski/snowboard before) race down a mountain full speed and launch off of a professional ski-jump?

Well, for us, this takes the cake.

The Cowboy Lifestyle Network Road Team marks this event on the top of our Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association (PRCA) Events for the upcoming rodeo season in 2019.

For forty-five years, the Cowboy Downhill in Steamboat Springs, Colorado has been an unbelievable spectacle. Traditional media outlets in the early 1970s (Newspaper/Print, Radio, TV, etc.) exposed this unique event throughout the United States and beyond. Fast forward to 2019; this event has only gotten bigger over the years from a global perspective, along with extraordinary growth from the Web and Social Media.

This PRCA event, hosted by the Justin Cowboy Crisis Fund, has always coincided with the National Western Stock Show and Rodeo (NWSSR) in Denver, Colorado. It has included sponsors from brands like Coca-Cola, GoPro, PRCA, and Wrangler.

Any new cowboys or cowgirls looking to compete in the Cowboy Downhill events will need to enter as a PRCA or PBR contestant in Denver for the National Western Stock Show and Rodeo (NWSSR).

What do you get with the entry fee? Lodging on Sunday, January 20th through Monday, January 21st at The Lodge, two-day lift ticket vouchers, two-day ski or snowboard rentals, VIP Pass for all events, and a brand new special edition Wrangler jacket. It’s the complete package for the most fun you’ve ever had at a ski resort, period. Plus, Steamboat Ski Resort is home to the friendliest ski resort staff you will ever meet.

With this all being said, the Cowboy Downhill is hands down one of the top events during the month of January.

Not only does it bring some of the top rodeo athletes in the world together at Steamboat Resort, but it also reunites us with some of the most prominent PRCA Hall of Fame Rodeo athletes in the world. The event schedule is loaded with events other than the race itself, including live music, a VIP BBQ and non-stop entertainment. Here is the full Event Schedule:

EVENT SCHEDULE

SUNDAY, JANUARY 20, 2019

ALL DAY

Check-in and get ready to party at Bear River Deck with live music and great people.

MONDAY, JANUARY 21, 2019

8:30-10:30 AM

Race Registration in Competition Services Office in Gondola Square

11:00-12:45 PM

Cowboy/VIP BBQ on the Timber & Torch deck

12:45 PM

Head up the chairlift. It’s race time!

1:00 PM

45th Annual Steamboat Cowboy Downhill Timed Slalom Event & Stampede

Immediately Following

Free Concert with SAM BUSH in Gondola Square

7:00 PM

Cowboy Downhill Awards and Banquet at the top of the Gondola

9:00 PM

Party continues with entertainment from the band Banks & Shane

Billy Kidd and Larry Mahan had the incredible idea of bringing Western athletes together for a fun-filled event that would entail competing in traditional winter sports combined with western events. The CLN Team has traveled down the road along the side of World Champions and Hall of Fame Bull Riders Charles Sampson and Ted Nuce.

Special thanks to Traci Allen of Steamboat Resort and Jeff Chadwick of Wrangler for making this trip a reality year after year. 

Get social with us here at Cowboy Lifestyle Network and tune in to CLN’s Facebook, Instagram + IG Stories, and Twitter for all the live action as it unfolds on Monday, January 21, 2019.

I was absolutely hooked the first time that I heard Little Dive Bar in Dalonaga by Ashley McBryde I knew I had to hear more. A voice that is not like the others on radio right now is very refreshing to the ears.

And then getting to meet Ashley I fell in love with her style even more. My abs hurt so much from laughing so hard in the short time that she came to the studio, you could tell that this girl is destined for musical success. I just couldn’t believe why I hadn’t heard of her sooner! Her follow up song to “Dive Bar” was “Girl Going Nowhere”.

I think that numerous people can relate to this especially if you’ve been from a small-town. The majority of people want to see you succeed however there are some that can’t wait to tell you that your dream is foolish and that you will always come back with your tail tucked.

The real and raw way Ashley puts these feelings into a song makes them quite unique and captivating. I couldn’t help but listen to her entire CD all the way through, which believe me, doesn’t happen often.

Ashley has been selling out venues since “Dive Bar” hit the airwaves and I don’t see that slowing down anytime soon make sure if you have a chance you catch her out on the road, download her album, and requested it on your local stations…this girl is going to be making country music the way it should be again. Make sure to check out this extra Youtube clip that got me hooked on her humor and songwriting capability. With a start like this, I can’t wait to bring you more updates on her career.

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

The 67th Annual Mid-Winter Fair and PRCA Rodeo are located in Blackham Coliseum this year, the Lafayette Rodeo is back in town! Louisana’s longest running and most famous Mid-Winter Fair Rodeo is annually held in the month of January, and features the greatest rodeo competitors, entertainers, and livestock in the world! Spectators get to watch talented cowboys and cowgirls compete in a variety of events in this PRCA Rodeo including steer wrestling, bareback riding, saddle bronc riding, team roping, barrel racing, bull riding and calf and team roping. With exciting cash prizes to be won and such a diversity of events, you can be sure this will be a great family event with something for everyone to enjoy.

The performances will take place from January 10 (Thursday) to January 13 (Sunday) at these timings:

Thursday, January 10, 2019, 7:30 p.m. (4-H / FFA night) 

Friday, January 11, 2019, 7:30 p.m.

Saturday, January 12, 2019, 7:30 pm

Sunday, January 13, 2019, 2:30 p.m.

Tickets can be purchased online here; they range from $15 – $22 for adults and $11 – $22 for children (3-12). Children up to the age of two years can come in for free if they’re seated on your lap. There are also a limited number of VIP packages up for grabs for $50. VIP pass holders get an event ticket, a VIP parking pass and entry into the VIP hospitality room. You can also buy tickets from the Mid-Winter Fair Rodeo ticket office, located at Blackham Coliseum, 2330 Johnston Street, from January 7th to January 13th.  

Rodeo Tickets are also on sale at the following area outlets until January 13th:

Ranch Outlet (Selling:  Section O – Row 1-16) | 3324 NE Evangeline Hwy, Lafayette, LA

Huval’s Boot and Shoe Repair (Selling: Section H – Row 7-16) | 901 N Parkerson, Crowley, LA

Frey Outfitters (Selling: Section C –  Row 1-16) | 3320 E Laurel, Eunice, LA 70535

Boot Barn (Selling: Section M – Row 7-16) | 3320 Ambassador Caffery Pkwy, Lafayette, LA

Cavenders Boot City (Selling: Section Q – Row 1-16) | 130 Tucker Drive, Lafayette, LA

Gulotta’s (Selling: Section D – Row 1-7) | 916 S. Lewis St., New Iberia, LA

Buy your tickets as fast as possible; they sell out quickly, and all seats are reserved! For further information, call 318-787-4790.

 

There is no doubt that the world of rodeo is marked by a strong sense of comradery. Whether that teamwork is depicted between a cowgirl and her horse in the barrel racing arena, or displayed between a pair of team ropers chasing a steer, the teamwork portrayed by human and animal athletes alike is what propels and preserves the success of rodeo. Because of this strong sense of comradery and family across the rodeo community, when a team member is lost, the entire community gathers together to honor their legacy. 

        Wyatt Althoff, a beloved Arizona cowboy, lost his life August 17th, 2013 when he was involved in a boating accident on Roosevelt Lake. In his 26 years of life, Wyatt made a great impact on his rodeo community. Born into rodeo, Wyatt was an instant success in the arena, winning countless rodeos and championships. In 2008 Wyatt’s success continued when he was named the College National Finals Rodeo “All Around Champion.” Wyatt’s passing shocked the rodeo community. In the years since his passing, the rodeo community has been honoring the legacy of this young cowboy who impacted so many.

        The Grand Canyon Professional Rodeo Association (GCPRA) is proud to present the 2019 Wyatt Althoff Memorial Rodeo. Occurring Friday, January 11th and Saturday, January 12th at 7:00pm at the John Volken Academy in Gilbert, Arizona. This GCPRA rodeo is sure to entertain the entire family as it features all rodeo events, including Bareback, Steer Wrestling, Breakaway Roping, Tie Down Roping, Saddle Bronc, Team Roping, Barrel Racing, and Bull Riding.

The John Volken Academy is located at 26601 S. Val Vista Drive, Gilbert, AZ 85298. Rodeo admission is $5.00 per ticket. Parking on-site is $5.00 per vehicle.

        As a Lead Sanction GCPRA Rodeo, community members interested in competing must first purchase a GCPRA membership. Online entries will open January 5th and will close January 7th at 10:00 pm. More information for entries can be found at www.gcpra.net .

        The Grand Canyon Professional Rodeo Association and the John Volken Academy are proud to honor the legacy of beloved, Arizona cowboy Wyatt Althoff. Cowboy Lifestyle Network hopes that you will join us January 11th and 12th as we celebrate the cowboys and cowgirls like Wyatt Althoff that have made such a lasting impact on our rodeo community.

 

 

The Naked Cowboy of Times Square shamelessly represents the New York City cowboy community 362 days a year, but on January 4 through 6, watch the real cowboys of the  PBR shine so brightly 15 minutes south at Madison Square Garden that the famous walking landmark will bury his head in shame.

The best of the best of PBR gladiators on the championship trail are rolling into town from all points on the bull riding globe on tough Cooper Tires to match their skills against the wickedest bulls known to man from Chad Berger Bucking Bulls. The best of the Berger buckers have been enjoying the holiday break, playing with their buddies, eating breakfasts of champions and dreaming of launching cowboys. They’ll be fresh and ready to take on veteran champs like J.B. Mauney, Montana’s young Jess Lockwood as well as rising stars like 26 year old Cody Teel, hungry for a world title after his 2018 third in the world finish and spending three months recovering after breaking his left ankle trying to ride Little Bob.

2019 marks 25 years of PBR bringing the heat to the historic home of rodeo on Manhattan Island since 1922 when the first contest was held at Madison Square Garden. The silver anniversary event is the first of 2019 and sets the tone for an exciting season to come.

The Monster Energy Buck Off at the Garden presented by Ariat kicks off on Friday and Saturday evenings and comes back with the first of the year’s PBR major events, the Unleash The Beast Tour opener is on Sunday afternoon.

Cooper Tire is an American company focused on quality, high mileage, smooth riding, quiet dependable tires since 1914. PBR rolls on Cooper Tires.

The Junior NFR Rodeo wrapped up its second year in Las Vegas, Nevada during the week of December 6th-15th. This event took place on the second floor of the South Halls, at the Las Vegas convention center. There were ten action-packed days filled with a back number ceremony, plenty of competition, signings and a buckle ceremony. Giving these kids the true NFR competitor experience.

Each year, kids from all over the country compete in qualifying rodeos in hopes of making it to Vegas. Their goal is to either gain points or win first in the average which goes towards helping qualify them for the Jr.  NFR. The competition is fierce and you have to be the best of the best o be able to compete at the Jr. NFR in Las Vegas! As a competitor, they are competing against kids in their own age group whom may be just as good or even better themselves. Although these kids are making everlasting memories along the way, their main priority is to be the best contestant they can be and hopefully win a gold buckle.

This year’s 2018 Junior National Finals Rodeo Champions are as follows, along with their times:

Barrel Racing

• Junior: Aspen Autry (14.05,14.112,14.062)
• Senior: Kelsey Cadwell (14.304, 13.642, 14.1)

Steer Wrestling

• Open Results: Kyler Dick (5.5,5.7,4.3)

Tie Down

• 12 & under: Pecos Tatum (9.77, 11.14, 10.8, 11.15, 10.11, 9.23)
• 15 & under: Kincade Henry (9.39,9.56, 8.6, 9.03, 7.69, 8.77)
• 19 & under: Garrett Elmore (9.16,9.37,10.92,8.28,8.34)

Breakaway

• 10 & under: Bryce Ehlinger (3.6,3.31,2.76,2.77,3.67,3.69)
• 15 & under: Brighton Bauman (2.11,2.51,2.02,3.4,2.19,3.14)
• 19 & under: Morgan Sparks (2.23, 12.08, 3.1, 2.11)

Team Roping

• 17 & under #10: Caden Tinsley & Tate Thompson (7.7, 8.7, 7.21, 17.37, 8.4)
• 17 & under open: Kreece Thompson & Cole Curry (5.64,6.07,5.26)

Bull Riding

• 10-11 year olds: Ryder Carpenetti (72.0, 76.0, 68.0)
• 12-13 year olds: Clay Guiton (78.5, 71.0, 73.5)
• 14-15 year olds: Christopher Wilson (76.5, 75.0, 83.0)
• 16-18 year olds: Chris Villanueva (72.5, 86.0, 86.5)

Bareback Riding

• Senior: Kooper Heimburg (78.0, 76.0, 72.0)
• Novice: Bradlee Miller (79.0, 80.0, 87.0)
• Junior: Kash Loyd (83.0, 84.0, 86.0)
• Peewee: Hayes Weinberger (74.0, 79.0, 73.0)

Saddle Bronc

• Senior: Mason Stuller (70.0, 68.0, 53.0)
• Novice: Brandon Lansford (68.0, 75.0, 66.0)
• Junior: Braunson Sims (73.0, 77.0, 80.0)
• Peewee: Cy Webb (50.0, 75.0, 75.0)

Congratulations to all the competitors! As well as a big thank you to all their sponsors, families and friends who made it possible for these kids to compete in a sport that they are so passionate about! See you next year Jr. NFR!