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Cavender’s Becomes Inaugural Sponsor of the WRCA Youth World Championship Ranch Rodeo

The Working Ranch Cowboys Association and Cavender’s have signed a contract extension that will make Cavender’s the inaugural sponsor of the WRCA Youth World Championship Ranch Rodeo to be held in conjunction with the 26th WRCA World Championship Ranch Rodeo in Amarillo, Texas, on November 11–14, 2021. “Caven... … Read More

WRCA to Host First-Ever WRCA Youth World Championship Ranch Rodeo in 2021

The Working Ranch Cowboys Association board of directors recently approved the addition of a Youth World Championship Ranch Rodeo to be held in conjunction with the 26th WRCA World Championship Ranch Rodeo in Amarillo, Texas, on November 11–14, 2021. “Our youngsters are so important. They are the next generation of ... … Read More

Red River Ski & Summer Area Becomes Newest WRCA Sponsor

The Working Ranch Cowboys Association (WRCA) is proud to announce that the Red River Ski & Summer Area in Red River, New Mexico is now an official sponsor of the 2021 WRCA World Championship Ranch Rodeo. “This is truly a unique opportunity. Many cowboys and their families enjoy the mountains when they take time ... … Read More

2021 WRCA Summer Internship

Summary The WRCA internship will offer the opportunity to see all aspects of association management and event planning. Qualified candidates will be challenged to assist WRCA staff in the daily activities of the organization. This position is located at WRCA’s headquarters in Amarillo, Texas, and travel to specific ... … Read More

2020 Resistol Rookie of the Year: Will Trentman

For Will Trentman, there’s no place like home. The 21-year-old Oklahoma State University senior isn’t quite sure what he wants to do when he graduates with a degree in ag business, but he knows he wants to see a little of the world first. “I want to see some countries and tour around a bit,” he says. “I ... … Read More

2020 WRCA Sanctioned Rodeo of the Year: Big Bend Ranch Rodeo

When the Big Bend Ranch Rodeo was named the 2020 Sanctioned Rodeo of the year at the 25th WRCA World Championship Ranch Rodeo, it wasn’t only the rodeo committee members who felt honored. People from throughout the ranching community of Alpine, Texas, felt the glow of recognition and pride for their hometown ... … Read More

An Emblem of the American West

A ubiquitous part of Western history and myth, the Texas Rangers are one of the most storied law enforcement agencies in the world. Their legacy is the product of nearly 200 years of protecting the frontier. Nearly as inextricable from Western history is the Colt firearm—the manufacturer of the gun that "won the West." ... … Read More

Punchy in Pink

According to the National Cancer Institute, one in eight women will be diagnosed with breast cancer within her lifetime. The disease doesn’t discriminate and affects women from all walks of life, from CEOs in big cities to ranching women in the heartland. Brooke Cargill’s life has been touched by cancer multiple ... … Read More

Message from the President

Welcome to the 25th Anniversary of the Working Ranch Cowboys Association World Championship Ranch Rodeo! For a quarter of a century (and with your help), this event, through the WRCA Foundation has been helping cowboys, cowgirls, and their families during difficult and trying times in their lives, and has helped hundreds ... … Read More

Top 25 Reasons to Be a Cowboy | #1: The People

Here we are, the top spot. After months of slowly unveiling the top reasons to be a cowboy, hopefully the No. 1 reason is obvious: the people. Interestingly, as I examined the other top 24 reasons, on nearly all of them I found myself having to purposely write around mentioning the people in this lifestyle as the ... … Read More