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Funnyman Cooper puts new spin on role as one of rodeo’s top clowns

Debbie — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 19:14:00 +0000

OKLAHOMA CITY – Ash Cooper always fancied himself a world-class hockey player. That’s what little boys dream about while growing up in the Canadian province of Saskatchewan. And, truth be told, Cooper was pretty talented on the ice.

“I was employed playing hockey, and at the same time, I was playing a high level of rugby,” [...]

Lerwill amps up finale’s entertainment

Debbie — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 19:11:06 +0000

OKLAHOMA CITY – ProRodeo’s National Championship means a lot to every cowboy and cowgirl who has ever qualified to compete for the coveted title.

It means a lot to plenty of others who make their livings on the rodeo trail. Take Troy Lerwill, one of the greatest entertainers in the sport who has been named Act [...]

Get ready for the OPSU Top Hand Auction on Feb. 4!

Debbie — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 20:06:45 +0000

OPSU rodeo athletes Joe Frost made the spurs and Dixon Winn crafted the straps for this one-of-a-kind item you can find only at the Top Hand Auction on Feb. 4! — Laura Nelson photo

By Kashly Schweer

Goodwell, Okla. — From handmade spurs to duck hunts and western home décor, this year’s Oklahoma Panhandle State University [...]

Cervi, other elite contestants ready for RNCFR

Debbie — Wed, 11 Jan 2012 23:07:41 +0000

By Ted Harbin

OKLAHOMA CITY – The first time Sherry Cervi circled the cloverleaf pattern at the Ram National Circuit Finals Rodeo, she was 19 years old.

That was in the spring of 1994, and the Arizona cowgirl followed that season with her first qualification to the Wrangler National Finals Rodeo. She’s been rolling ever [...]

Taton takes work ethic to the next step

Debbie — Wed, 28 Dec 2011 20:49:53 +0000

By Laura Nelson on 12/28/2011

Goodwell, Okla.—Whether competing or coaching, training horses or working on the family ranch, Jordan Taton gives it her all.

The Oklahoma Panhandle State University graduate won 2 national titles in June 2010 at the College National Finals Rodeo (CNFR) in Casper, Wyoming, graduated in May 2011 with a bachelor of arts [...]

Gold Buckle Bash set for Jhett in Wyoming Thursday

Debbie — Wed, 28 Dec 2011 11:32:27 +0000

From the Wyoming Office of Tourism: Our thanks to the Casper area rodeo and ranch folks, most notably Dona Vold Larsen of Triple V Rodeo Company, for putting together the gala to honor Jhett Johnson this week. The Team Wyoming team roper won the world champion’s gold at the national finals in Vegas finishing 2011 [...]