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Saving Silver|Collecting Bits and Spurs

By Bob Welch

When I walk through any cowboy trade show—but particularly the World Championship Ranch Rodeo in Amarillo each November—I’m inexorably drawn to the displays of bits and spurs. And I don’t know exactly why. I’ve always had a good pair of spurs and more bits than I use. What do I need with more? Truth is I ... … Read More

Cowboy Culture Trivia, third edition

By Bob Welch

How well do you know your world? Here are a few fun questions to test your knowledge on all things “cowboy.” What famous Country/Western artist played a Texas Ranger on the television series Miami Vice?Where is Buffalo Bill Cody buried?What model was Gus McCrae’s pistol in Lonesome Dove?World Champion roper and ... … Read More

Ranch Horse Association of America crowns winners during the Working Ranch Cowboys Association World Championships

By WRCA

edited press release The Ranch Horse Association of America was proudly hosted in Amarillo, Texas, on November 8-10, 2019 at the 24th Working Ranch Cowboys Association World Championship. Held at the Amarillo Civic Center arena, the 2019 WRCA Ranch Horse Show featured a full slate of RHAA sanctioned classes for riders ... … Read More

24th World Championship Ranch Rodeo Final Results

By WRCA

World Champion Team Jolly Ranch and S&L Cattle Reserve World Champion Team Tongue River Ranch Third-Place Team Hatchet Ranch and Willows Ranch Fourth-Place Team R.A. Brown Ranch Fifth-Place Team Lost Creek Ranch and Walker Ranch Top Hand Justin Peterson, Haywire Cattle Co. Reserve Top Hand Cody Tillery, Hatchet Ranch ... … Read More

Sunday Results—2nd Performance of the 2nd Go-Round

By WRCA

Ranch Bronc Riding Tongue River Ranch – 78 Four Three Land and Cattle & FX Bar Ranch – 83.5 Muleshoe Ranch & Overson Ranches – 0 3B Cattle Co. & Infinity Cattle Co. – 80 Thompson Ranch – 76.5 Sandhill Cattle Co. & Flying N Cattle – 75 Wilson Cattle & Haystack Cattle Co. – 82 Keith ... … Read More

Saturday Results—1st Performance of the 2nd Go-Round

By WRCA

Ranch Bronc Riding Buford Ranches LLC-Osage County – 72 Rocker B Ranch – 78 Lonesome Pine Ranch – 0 Jolly Ranch & S&L Cattle – 81.5 Beachner Bros. Livestock – 77 Veale Ranch & Sarco Creek Ranch – 75 Lost Creek Ranch & Walker Ranch – 79.5 Whitmire Land and Cattle – 74 Haywire Cattle ... … Read More

More Than a Rodeo

By WRCA

Dear Spectator, Contestant, Volunteer, and Supporter— Welcome to the 24th World Championship Ranch Rodeo! Why are you here? Sure, to watch the best working cattle ranches compete for a World Championship or maybe your yearly vacation with family and friends. But, underneath the dirt, heritage, tradition, and fellow... … Read More

Friday Results—2nd Performance of the 1st Go-Round

By WRCA

Ranch Bronc Riding R.A. Brown Ranch – 81.5 Keith Cattle Co. & Perry Thompson Ranch – 77 Arndt Ranch & Bailey Ranch – 70 Wilson Cattle & Haystack Cattle Co. – 75.5 Sandhill Cattle Co. & Flying N Cattle – 72.5 Tongue River Ranch – 82.5 Four Three Land and Cattle & FX Bar Ranch – ... … Read More

2019 Youth Cowhorse Results

By WRCA

Junior (12 and under) 1st: Blaine Roberts 2nd: Avery Roberts 3rd: Levens Peebles Senior (13 to 17) 1st: Regan Wheatly 2nd: Trey Mitchell 3rd: Cooper McClesky … Read More

Thursday Results—1st Performance of the 1st Go-Round

By WRCA

Ranch Bronc Riding Hatchet Ranch & Willows Ranch – 75.5 Veale Ranch & Sarco Creek Ranch – 73 Buford Ranches LLC-Osage County – 74 Lost Creek Ranch & Walker Ranch – 73.5 Whitmire Land and Cattle – 77 Jolly Ranch & S&L Cattle – 77.5 Rocker B Ranch – 0 Haywire Cattle Co. LLC – 74.5 Lones... … Read More