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Oklahoma family ready to rodeo together

Debbie — Wed, 16 May 2012 10:51:31 +0000

By Ted Harbin

CLAREMORE, Okla. – Many people associated with rodeo talk about the family atmosphere the sport fosters. None know that any more than the Poppino clan of Big Cabin, Okla.: Tana, Marty and Brodie. Rodeo is in their blood as well as their bloodline, and they travel the country chasing their gold buckle dreams.

They [...]

World champions walk away with Guymon titles

Debbie — Fri, 11 May 2012 12:01:42 +0000

By Ted Harbin

GUYMON, Okla. – The Guymon Pioneer Days Rodeo has been the place where champions play. In 2012, Henry C. Hitch Pioneer Arena was better known as the place where champions win. Of the 10 disciplines, five winners from this year’s event own gold buckles that are awarded to world champions. As always, this [...]

MGM Deuces Night steals show at Guymon rodeo

Debbie — Thu, 10 May 2012 09:44:39 +0000

By Ted Harbin

GUYMON, Okla. – The newest pen of Carr Pro Rodeo bucking bulls made a statement, but MGM Deuces Night stole the show at the 2012 Guymon Pioneer Days Rodeo. “When I heard callbacks for this rodeo, I was screaming out loud and running around like a little girl,” Vezain said of the great [...]

Vezain wins Guymon on MGM Deuces Night

Debbie — Sun, 06 May 2012 23:38:44 +0000

By Ted Harbin

GUYMON, Okla. – To say bareback rider J.R. Vezain was excited about his match-up with MGM Deuces Night might be a great understatement. “When I heard callbacks for this rodeo, I was screaming out loud and running around like a little girl,” Vezain said of the great Carr Pro Rodeo horse, which was [...]

Elshere picture perfect with 87 at Guymon rodeo

Debbie — Sun, 06 May 2012 05:06:36 +0000

By Ted Harbin

GUYMON, Okla. – Sometimes a photograph can tell a great story. Saddle bronc rider Cole Elshere relied heavily on a photo of the Powder River Rodeo horse Lipstick & Whiskey, and it paid off on Saturday night during the third performance of the Guymon Pioneer Days Rodeo at Henry C. Hitch Pioneer Arena. [...]

Ferley takes love for the game to No. 1 in Guymon

Debbie — Sat, 05 May 2012 22:42:23 +0000

By Ted Harbin

GUYMON, Okla. – The accolades are great, and the gold buckles are awesome, but that’s not why Chad Ferley competes in rodeo. “I’m just out here to make as much money as I can and get on good bucking horses,” said Ferley, the 2006 world champion saddle bronc rider from Oelrichs, S.D. “If [...]