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Message from the President

Myself and the directors of the Association and Foundation want to thank you for your attendance of the 24th WRCA World Championship Ranch Rodeo. Your support enables us to continue to highlight the ranching lifestyle and help those in need within our industry. This year we have 20 ranch teams from eight states ... … Read More

A Very Special Rodeo

Calves are being chalk branded, ropes are catching their targets, jeans are getting dusty with arena dirt, and whoops and hollers of encouragement are coming from all around. Despite the familiar sights and sounds, however, this ranch rodeo is a little different. Its star cowboys are children with disabilities. Jake ... … Read More

Rodeo Time!: A How-To Guide

The 24th annual World Championship Ranch Rodeo kicks off TOMORROW? With a jam-packed lineup of entertainment, it can feel overwhelming. But we’re here to help you organize your time so you can make the most of your trip to Amarillo. First thing: Get through the trade shows ASAP. You need a list of what you’re ... … Read More

Official 24th World Championship Ranch Rodeo Qualified Ranch Teams

Another regular season is in the books, and with that, here’s the official list of teams that have qualified for the WCRR! Muleshoe Ranch / Overson Ranches., Kirkland, Arizona, qualified at Lowell Goemmer Memorial Ranch Rodeo Haywire Cattle Co. LLC; El Dorado, Kansas; qualified at Green Country Classic Ranch ... … Read More

Growing Pains

While I’m aware that all over cow country folks wean their calves at different times and in different ways, there’s no sound I associate more with fall in cow country than bawling calves. … Read More

Telling Tales

There’s something about getting the mail. I look forward to it because each day holds the promise of a mini Christmas—you just never know what might be in that box. Recently, my daily anticipation was rewarded when an unexpected package arrived. It was a book, Cowboys Who Rode Proudly, sent to me by my great-uncle ... … Read More

Cowboy Culture Trivia, second edition

How well do you know your world? Here are a few fun questions to test your knowledge on all things “cowboy.” … Read More

Family Ties

I recently attended a family reunion with my maternal grandfather’s family. As a little background, my maternal great-grandfather and great-grandmother immigrated from Europe and settled in New Jersey where they raised seven sons and daughters. My grandfather, one of them, volunteered for the Air Force during World War ... … Read More

WRCA Announces New Partnership with Hughes Trailers, Inc.

The Working Ranch Cowboys Association and Hughes Trailers, Inc. have entered into a partnership agreement to make Hughes the official trailer of WRCA. Hughes Trailers, located in Canyon, Texas, will be a sponsor of the WRCA World Championship Ranch Rodeo (WCRR) to be held November 7–10, 2019, in Amarillo, Texas. As ... … Read More

Ranch Kids Come to Town

When families come to town for a ranch rodeo, kid watching can be just as entertaining as the action in the arena. … Read More