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Top 10 Cowboy Movies of All Time

By Bob Welch

The following is a list of my favorite “cowboy” movies of all time. Now, before we get into the list, let’s establish that this is “cowboy” movies, not “Western” movies. There are many Westerns that have nothing to do with cows or horses or ranching. For example, perhaps the best Western ever made, The ... … Read More

How to Support Ranchers Affected by the Oklahoma Wildfires

By WRCA

Fires in Western Oklahoma that began late last week continue to devastate the region. The wildfires have burned more than  350,000 acres, claimed two lives, and injured seven. And due to drought, high temperatures, low humidity, and strong wind gusts, the risk remains considerable. How can you help? The WRCA has ... … Read More

WRCA Announces New Sponsorship with Titan Fuel Tanks

By WRCA

The Working Ranch Cowboy’s Association and Titan Fuel Tanks have entered into a sponsorship agreement that makes Titan Fuel Tanks a sponsor of the WRCA World Championship Ranch Rodeo through 2019. … Read More

2018 WRCA Foundation Scholarship Recipients

By WRCA

Congratulations to the recipients of the 2018 WRCA Foundation Scholarships! The Foundation Board of Directors couldn’t be more impressed by all the applicants and winners. We had applicants from all across the United States and we know you’ll go on to do great things. Each year, the WRCA’s Foundation awards ... … Read More

Wrangler Top Hand of the Week: Timber Holmquist

By WRCA

Timber Holmquist, who competed as part of the Cameron Livestock, LLC / Mike Oden Cattle Co. ranch rodeo team at the Lowell Goemmer Memorial Ranch Rodeo in Wickenburg, Arizona, on March 23, has been named the Wrangler Top Hand of the Week. Holmquist took part in all five events—bronc riding, stray gathering, wild cow ... … Read More

WRCA Announces New Partnership with Wrangler

By WRCA

The Working Ranch Cowboy’s Association and Wrangler have entered into a partnership agreement to make Wrangler the official jeans and shirts of WRCA. Wrangler will be a presenting sponsor of the WRCA World Championship Ranch Rodeo (WCRR) to be held November 8–11, 2018, in Amarillo, Texas. As part of this new ... … Read More

2018 Lowell Goemmer Memorial Ranch Rodeo Results

By WRCA

It's officially rodeo season! Results are up from the inaugural Lowell Goemmer Memorial Ranch Rodeo! … Read More

2018 WRCA Summer Internship

By WRCA

  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

Spring Fever | The WRCA Blog

By Bob Welch

After two-and-a-half months of wearing a Scotch cap “flaps down,” we’re entering the phase in my neck of the woods where you still better be wearing your cap—but the flaps can be up for most of the day. I’m fully aware that cow culture in the northern tier is still flaps down all day. In fact, a friend near ... … Read More

Top 10 Jobs Cowboys Hate | The WRCA Blog

By Bob Welch

As this is written, an Arctic front has brought brutally cold temperatures to the northern tier of ranching country. Not being able to ride for an extended period of time can sure make a cowboy feel a lot more like a farmhand than a Knight of the Plains. As such, it got me to thinking about all the jobs a cowboy/rancher ... … Read More