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Texas Ranch Roundup Chosen As 2022 Ranch Rodeo of the Year

In 1980, Mike McAfee, general manager of Falls Distributing Co., the distributor for Anheuser- Busch products in Wichita Falls, developed a rough idea that he and consultant Teri Brown had discussed with local PRCA cowboys Johnny Gass and Eugene Weakley during the Red River Rodeo that summer.  The idea was to ... … Read More

Cowboy New Year’s Resolutions

Sometimes the first of the year is the best time to reset your habits. For cowboys, though, there are usually different sets of priorities … Read More

MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT

Hello everybody. Welcome to the 27th Annual WRCA World Championship Ranch Rodeo. It has been another crazy year! We are still dealing with COVID outbreaks, the price of fuel is high, some of our country is wet and some of it is in a bad drought, interest rates are climbing day by day, and the stock market is down. ... … Read More

Branded for Quality

Nutrition Plus is not just another mineral company. Yes, Nutrition Plus is a livestock supplement and feed company, offering protein and mineral supplements, but it’s much more than that to those who work here. The company sets itself apart from the rest with the people it employs and supports. “We are a regional ... … Read More

Debunking Myths About Ranching

The mission statement of the Working Ranch Cowboys Association is “To promote ranching on a national and international level and to preserve the lifestyle of the working ranch cowboy.” Of course, this is accomplished at ranch rodeos across the West and the World Championship Ranch Rodeo in Amarillo each November. But ... … Read More

Bull or Heifer | AFCC Devotional 

For the past several years my husband has gone and helped people day work. His favorite thing in the world is to ride a good horse, with some good cowboys, and drag calves. My husband is also the cowboy pastor of our church and he shows a lot of excitement for two things: telling people about Jesus and dragging ... … Read More

The T4 Ranch | Stewards of the Land

The T4, located in northeastern New Mexico, is synonymous with ranching heritage. Owned by the same family for going on six generations, its commitment to conservation has been in effect long before conservation was even a buzzword. How it Started Yetta Goldsmith Kohn, a widow, arrived in Montoya, New Mexico, in ... … Read More

Upcycling for Sustainability

In the cattle industry, Westway Feed Products is probably most associated with the high-quality molasses-based liquid feed supplements it produces, but the company is much more than this. It’s part of a global corporation and has 25 American manufacturing facilities. Even with the company’s expansive reach, the ... … Read More

Employee Driven

Cattle are certainly the focus of Sooner Cattle Company, Pawhuska, Oklahoma, but an important contributor to the ranch’s success are its amazing employees. Ranch manager Tyson Johnson says being involved in WRCA is an extension of that, as it not only provides cowboys a place to show off their skills and have fun, but ... … Read More

Coolhorse Becomes Presenting Sponsor of the WRCA Youth World Championship Ranch Rodeo

The Working Ranch Cowboys Association (WRCA) is proud to announce that Coolhorse has enhanced their WRCA sponsorship and will now be the official presenting sponsor of the WRCA Youth World Championship Ranch Rodeo. … Read More