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2018 Hi-Lo Country Ranch Rodeo Results

By WRCA

The official results for the 2018 Green Country Classic Ranch Rodeo! … Read More

WRCA Honored as WTAMU Business of the Year

By WRCA

For Immediate Release May 3, 2018 Contact: Leman Wall leman@wrca.org (806) 374-9722 The Working Ranch Cowboy’s Association was honored by West Texas A&M as the 2018 WTAMU Business of the Year. The 39th annual All-University Honors Banquet recognizing WRCA was held at the at the JBK Legacy Hall on April ... … Read More

Titan Fuel Tanks Ranch Team of the Week: Barron-Highsmith Cattle Co. & Short Ranches

By WRCA

Barron-Highsmith Cattle Co. & Short Ranches has been named the Titan Fuel Tanks Ranch Team of the Week after clinching the first-place overall position at the 2018 Green Country Classic Ranch Rodeo, held in Claremore, Oklahoma, April 27–28. The team—Willie Barron, Cory Highsmith, Jake McCall, John Crowder, ... … Read More

2018 Green Country Classic Ranch Rodeo Results

By WRCA

The official results for the 2018 Green Country Classic Ranch Rodeo! … Read More

Glimpse of the Past, The JA Ranch

By Bob Welch

The old ways—the old cowboys—are endlessly intriguing to me. In working on another project, I had the opportunity to view some archival footage of the JA Ranch and an interview with their longtime employee and cowboy legend Tom Blasingame. The old footage is from the 1940s and while I’ve haven’t been able to ... … Read More

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