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The Drought | The WRCA Blog

By Bob Welch

If there’s one consistent theme I hear from my contacts in cow country, it’s the drought conditions currently affecting a wide swath of the West. Huge chunks of Nevada, Utah, Colorado, Arizona, and New Mexico are experiencing “Extreme” or “Exceptional” drought (based on the U.S. Drought Monitor’s latest map). ... … Read More

2018 Fort Sumner Ranch Rodeo Results

By WRCA

2018 Wild Horse Prairie Days Ranch Rodeo Results … Read More

2018 Wild Horse Prairie Days Ranch Rodeo Results

By WRCA

2018 Wild Horse Prairie Days Ranch Rodeo Results … Read More

James Cavender, a Texas Legend

By Bob Welch

James Cavender, founder of the fastest-growing Western wear chain in America, passed away on Tuesday, May 29 at the age of 87. I had the chance to meet the man once and was thoroughly impressed by his sharp wit and boundless energy for a man in his 80s. I was in Cavender’s corporate offices in Tyler, Texas, and he ... … Read More
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Happy Birthday, Buster!

By Bob Welch

  On May 23, my great-uncle, Buster Welch, turned 90 years old. I’m working on a project that—during the past six months—has given me the opportunity to spend more time with him than I ever have previously. For those who might not be aware, Buster is perhaps the most influential and successful individ... … Read More

The Ranch Rodeo Road | The WRCA Blog

By Bob Welch

Almost six months had passed since the World Championship Ranch Rodeo in Amarillo, Texas. Our team—Iron Springs Ranch/Welch Cattle Co.—hadn’t competed as a group since, so the Hi-Lo Country Ranch Rodeo in Kim, Colorado, had us all excited to get back to action. We won the rodeo last year, so we entered with some ... … Read More

Titan Fuel Tanks Ranch Team of the Week: Stock Ranch / Felt Ranch

By WRCA

The Stock Ranch/ Felt Ranch team has been named the Titan Fuel Tanks Ranch Team of the Week after walking away with the first-place overall position at the 2018 Hi-Lo Country Ranch Rodeo, held in Kim, Colorado, May 5. … Read More

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