Pacific Steel & Recycling

NRA Sponsor Pacific Steel & Recycling is all about you!  Amenities such as drive-through recycling, pick-up service and roll-off containers all have you in mind. Rest assured Pacific Steel & Recycling will continually strive to meet your needs in the best way possible.  Visit one of their 12 locations. 

Throwback Thursday

NRA President Lois Hill gives a few words of wisdom at the 1980 NRA awards banquet.  The NRA cannot thank Lois enough for her devotion to our association!

Dutch Lunak

In 1979 the NRA season started with Dutch Lunak from Browning, Montana leading the Saddle Bronc Riding and now in 2013 Dutch Lunak will start the NRA season off by producing the first rodeo in Browning, Montana on May 31st.  My how time flies when your having fun!!!

Carol Sue Mapston

Our deepest sympathy goes out to the Mapston family on their loss of Carol Sue Mapston.  Our thoughts and prayers are with this family during this tragic time.


ARLEE – Taken too soon from her loving family, Carol Sue Mapston, of Arlee, passed away Friday, May 24, 2013, in a tragic auto accident near her home.

Born July 22, 1940, in Missoula to Ralph and Ila Morin, Carol Sue spent most of her life in and around Arlee, overcoming polio and rheumatic fever as a child. Raised on a ranch in Valley Creek, she attended school in Arlee, graduated from Sacred Heart Academy in Missoula in 1958 and attended Santa Monica City College in California for a brief time. Carol Sue dated Wes Mapston while in high school before Wes was drafted into the Army. Upon returning from the Army, Wes and Carol Sue were married March 23, 1959.

Carol Sue and Wes settled on a ranch south of Arlee in 1962, raising registered Angus cattle and a growing family. In 1970, Carol Sue went to work as a rural mail carrier for the U.S. Postal Service, where she remained for 30 years until she retired in 2000. With a limited amount of rodeo competition to her credit, she was a tireless supporter of Wes’ rodeo career and eventually that of her children. The entire family achieved great success in and out of the rodeo arena. Sons Gray and Ryan followed in their father’s footsteps as successful saddle bronc riders, with Ryan qualifying for the National Finals Rodeo and Gray winning the Montana Pro Rodeo Circuit Saddle Bronc Riding Championship. Daughter Amber was a successful intercollegiate barrel racer and became Miss Rodeo Montana and runner-up to Miss Rodeo America. Carol Sue was an avid seamstress, and the owner of Double Horseshoe Ranchwear, and she passed that talent onto her daughter.

Her friends and family want her to be remembered as a servant to her Lord and to those around her. Always ready with a hot meal, Carol Sue was a caregiver and delighted in spreading the Word of God through Bible studies with young and old alike. She touched the lives of many and took a special delight in spreading the Word of God in the Native American community, where she was so loved.

Carol Sue was preceded in death by her parents; brothers Jerry, Bob and Richard Morin; sister, Leslie Morin; and daughter, Raegan (1983). She is survived by her husband of 54 years, Wes; her children, Gray Mapston, Amber Mapston Schmutz (Randy) and Ryan Mapston (Darcy); seven grandchildren; one great-grandchild; sister, Barbara Wilburn; and several cousins.

Services will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, May 29, at the Arlee High School gymnasium, where a potluck reception will follow. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Carol Sue’s name to Aglow Ministries at montanaaglow.org or Aglow International, c/o Linda Schuff, P.O. Box 1054 Condon, MT 59826.

Condolences may be left at fosterfhandcrematory.com.

Entries Today For Browning and Conrad

BROWNING STAMPEDE   MAY 31
BROWNING
PERFS: May 31  6:00 PM
SLACK:  May 31  Noon
EVENTS:  BB, SB, SW,TD,TR,LBR,LBAR @ $250 w/ $45; EF BR @ $250 w/$35 EF; JBR,JBAR @ $100 w/ $25 EF
SPECIAL EVENTS:  Ranch Bronc Riding
STK CONT:  Black Eagle Rodeo Company
EO:  Monday, May 27, 10 AM – 6:30 PM; (406)256-6488
CB:  Tuesday, May 28, Noon – 6:30 PM; (406)256-6488
LOCAL ENTRIES:  All Indian Association Cards, All Canadian Association Cards, 100 Mile Radius, Glacier and Pondera County
EMERGENCY PHONE:  (406)450-2012

CONRAD WHOOP-UP TRAIL DAYS RODEO JUNE 1 & 2
CONRAD
PERFS: June 1  1:00 PM; June 2  1:00 PM
SLACK:  June 2  8 AM
EVENTS:  BB, SB, BR @ $1000 w/ $75; SW,TD,TR.LBR.LBAR @ $750 w/ $60 EF; JBR,JBAR @ $100 w/ $25 EF
Original Oil Painting to all-around
STK CONT:  Jacobs Livestock Rodeo Company
EO:  Monday, May 27, 10 AM – 6:30 PM; (406)256-6488
CB:  Tuesday, May 28, Noon – 6:30 PM; (406)256-6488
LOCAL ENTRIES:  Toole, Teton, Pondera, Glacier Counties, All Canadian Association Cards, All Indian Association Cards
EMERGENCY PHONE:  (406)868-1997
ONE RODEO PERMITS NOT ACCEPTED

Throwback Thursday

Jody Petersen, Clay Tryan, Travis Tryan and Rachael Myllymaki accept their awards for Horses of the Year 1997.

NRA/NWRA Rodeo Season Ready To Kick Off!

The NRA/NWRA rodeo season kicks off May 31 in Browning and June 1 & 2 in Conrad.  Entries will be taken Monday, May 27, from 10 AM - 6 PM (406)256-6488.

Dick Lyman Named Big Sky Region Coach of the Year

The recent University of Great Falls Big Sky Region Rodeo was a winner in more ways than one.

The rodeo, which attracted a total of more than 2,000 fans for a three-performance event at Four Seasons Arena, was recently voted the Big Sky Region’s “Rodeo of the Year.”

Dick Lyman, who started the UGF program from scratch three years ago and was the driving force behind the college rodeo here, said he was proud that his hometown supported the event.

“We just wanted to show the great city of Great Falls what UGF Rodeo was all about,” Lyman said in a statement. “The kids really stepped up and everyone pitched in. I was very pleased with the outcome for the first one. This award is a testament to the hard work so many people put in to ensure the success of our first rodeo.”

Lyman was also named Big Sky Region Coach of the Year.

“This one goes to my family,” Lyman said, referring to his wife, Terri Jo and daughters. “I could not have even dreamed up such an undertaking without their support and help.”

Lyman and his family also received an award at the recent UGF faculty and staff award luncheon.

The Lymans received the “In the Spirit of the Founders” Award, from university President Eugene McAllister, for their tireless work on the UGF Rodeo.

Throwback Thursday

NRA Champion Sam Levine ropes his Junior Breakaway Roping calf at the Missoula Spring Fling 1999.

Cedar 'n Sage

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BOUMA TRUCK SALES

Bouma Truck Sales has been an outstanding supporter of the Northern Rodeo Association for many years.  Please contact them with your truck, trailer and equipment needs.  Please support the company that supports the cowboys and cowgirls!  

It's A Girl!

Congratulations to Ali MacCarty and Chase Gauger on the arrival of their daughter Gwendolyn Mae Gauger.  Ali says she is the sweetest little baby in town!!

THROWBACK THURSDAY

Mary Ketchum rounds the barrel at the East Helena rodeo in 1984.

NRA Personnel

ATTN NRA PERSONNEL: We are currently updating our website. If you would like your name listed on the NRA/NWRA Website as active personnel please get your membership into the office at your earliest convenience.

MAY/JUNE RODEOS

RODEO SEASON IS AROUND THE CORNER!!!  HERE IS A LIST OF THE MAY/JUNE RODEOS:

BROWNING STAMPEDE   MAY 31
BROWNING
PERFS: May 31  6:00 PM
SLACK:  May 31  Noon
EVENTS:  BB, SB, SW,TD,TR,LBR,LBAR @ $250 w/ $45; EF BR @ $250 w/$35 EF; JBR,JBAR @ $100 w/ $25 EF
SPECIAL EVENTS:  Ranch Bronc Riding
STK CONT:  Black Eagle Rodeo Company
EO:  Monday, May 27, 10 AM – 6:30 PM; (406)256-6488
CB:  Tuesday, May 28, Noon – 6:30 PM; (406)256-6488
LOCAL ENTRIES:  All Indian Association Cards, All Canadian Association Cards, 100 Mile Radius, Glacier and Pondera County
EMERGENCY PHONE:  (406)450-2012


CONRAD WHOOP-UP TRAIL DAYS RODEO JUNE 1 & 2
CONRAD
PERFS: June 1  1:00 PM; June 2  1:00 PM
SLACK:  June 2  8 AM
EVENTS:  BB, SB, BR @ $1000 w/ $75; SW,TD,TR.LBR.LBAR @ $750 w/ $60 EF; JBR,JBAR @ $100 w/ $25 EF
Original Oil Painting to all-around
STK CONT:  Jacobs Livestock Rodeo Company
EO:  Monday, May 27, 10 AM – 6:30 PM; (406)256-6488
CB:  Tuesday, May 28, Noon – 6:30 PM; (406)256-6488
LOCAL ENTRIES:  Toole, Teton, Pondera, Glacier Counties, All Canadian Association Cards, All Indian Association Cards
EMERGENCY PHONE:  (406)868-1997
ONE RODEO PERMITS NOT ACCEPTED

UPPER YELLOWSTONE ROUNDUP JUNE 14 & 15
GARDINER NRA/NWRA BONUS BUCKS RODEO
PERFS:  June 14  6 PM; June 15  6 PM
SLACK:  June 14  Noon
EVENTS: BB,SB,SW,TD,TR,LBR,LBAR @ $675 w/ $60; BR @ $725 w/ $50 EF; JBR, JBAR @ $275 w/ $25 EF
SPECIAL EVENTS:  Stock Saddle w/$500 added
ALL AROUND COWBOY BUCKLE and ALL AROUND COWGIRL BUCKLE.
STK CONT:  Jacobs Livestock Rodeo Company
EO:  Monday, June 10, 10 AM – 6:30 PM; (406)256-6488
CB:  Tuesday, June 11, Noon –6:30 PM; (406)256-6488
LOCAL ENTRIES:  Park and Gallatin County Residents
EMERGENCY PHONE:  (406)223-2418

FRONTIER DAYS RODEO JUNE 14 & 15
CULBERTSON
PERFS: June 14  6:30 PM; June 15  7:00 PM
SLACK: June 15  9:00 AM
EVENTS:  BB,SB @ $800 w/ $60 EF; BR @ $800 w/ $75 EF; SW,TD,LBR,LBAR @ $500 w/ $60 EF; TR @ $1000 w/ $75 EF; JBR,JBAR @ $100 w/ $25 EF
SPECIAL EVENTS:  Senior Men’s Breakaway Roping @ $200 w/ $45 EF
STK CONT: Big Circle Rodeo Company II
EO: Monday, June 10, 10 AM – 6:30 PM; (406)256-6488
CB: Tuesday, June 11, Noon – 6:30 PM; (406)256-6488
LOCAL ENTRIES: 100 Mile Radius, NRCA Cards Accepted
CO-APPROVED:  NRCA $3.00 Charge Per NRA/NWRA Contestant
EMERGENCY PHONE: (406)478-3118

POPLAR WILD WEST DAYS JUNE 15 & 16
POPLAR
PERFS:  June 15  2 PM; June 16  2 PM
SLACK:  June 16 After Perf (Performances will be filled prior to anyone being drawn for slack)
EVENTS: BB,SB,BR,SW,TD,TR @ $1000 w/ $75 EF; LBR,LBAR @ $500 w/ $60 EF; JBR, JBAR @ $100 w/ $25 EF
SPECIAL EVENTS:  Senior Men’s Breakaway Roping @ $500 w/ $60 EF; Wild Horse Race $250 per day
STK CONT: Big Circle Rodeo Company
EO: Monday, June 10, 10 AM – 6:30 PM; (406)256-6488
CB: Tuesday, June 11, Noon – 6:30 PM; (406)256-6488
LOCAL ENTRIES: 100 Mile Radius
CO-APPROVED:  NRCA $3.00 Charge Per NRA/NWRA Contestant
EMERGENCY PHONE: (406)768-7050
ONE RODEO PERMITS NOT ACCEPTED

WILSALL RODEO JUNE 15 & 16
WILSALL NRA/NWRA BONUS BUCKS RODEO
PERFS: June 15  6:30 PM; June 16  2 PM
SLACK: June 15  1:00 PM
EVENTS:  BB, SB, BR @ $1175 w/ $75 EF; SW,TD,TR,LBR,LBAR @ $425 w/ $50 EF; JBR, JBAR @ $100 w/ $25 EF
SPECIAL EVENTS: Local Kids Barrel Racing @ $25 w/ $3 EF
STK. CONT: Red Eye Rodeo Company
EO: Monday, June 10, 10 AM – 6:30 PM; (406)256-6488
CB: Tuesday, June 11, Noon – 6:30 PM; (406)256-6488
LOCAL ENTRIES: Park County Residents
EMERGENCY PHONE:
ONE RODEO PERMITS NOT ACCEPTED

BIG TIMBER NRA/NWRA RODEO JUNE 28 & 29
BIG TIMBER
PERFS:  June 28  7 PM; June 29  6 PM
SLACK:  June 29  8:30 AM
EVENTS:  BB,SB @ $700 w/ $60 EF; BR @ $700 w/ $50 EF; SW,TD,LBR,LBAR @ $500 w/ $60 EF; TR @ $1000 w/ $75 EF; JBR,JBAR @ $100 w/ $25 EF
STK CONT:  Red Eye Rodeo Company
EO:  Monday, June 17, 10 AM – 6:30 PM; (406)256-6488
CB:  Tuesday, June 18, Noon – 6:30 PM; (406)256-6488
LOCAL ENTRIES:  Sweet Grass County Residents
EMERGENCY PHONE:  406-932-4432

MISSION MOUNTAIN RODEO JUNE 28 & 29
POLSON
PERFS:  June 28  7:30 PM; June 29  7:30 PM
SLACK:  June 29  9:00 AM
EVENTS:  BB,SB,BR,SW,TD,TR.LBR.LBAR @ $1000 w/ $75 EF; JBR,JBAR @ $100 w/ $25 EF
STK CONT:  Big Circle Rodeo Company
EO:  Monday, June 17, 10 AM – 6:30 PM; (406)256-6488
CB:  Tuesday, June 18, Noon – 6:30 PM; (406)256-6488
LOCAL ENTRIES: 100 mile radius, NPIRA Cards Accepted, UIRA Cards Accepted
EMERGENCY PHONE:  406-261-8731
ONE RODEO PERMITS NOT ACCEPTED

HOOK’S HIDEAWAY RODEO JUNE 30
BABB
PERFS:  June 30  4:00 PM
SLACK:  June 30  11:00 AM
EVENTS:  BB,SB @ $500 w/$60 EF; BR @ $500 w/$45 EF; SW,TD,TR,LBR,LBAR @ $250 w/ $45 EF; JBR,JBAR @ $250 w/$25 EF
STK CONT: Black Eagle Rodeo Company
EO: Monday, June 17, 10 AM – 6:30 PM; (406)256-6488
CB: Tuesday, June 18, Noon – 6:30 PM; (406)256-6488
LOCAL ENTRIES:  Glacier, Pondera & Toole Counties, Chinook Rodeo Association Cards, All Indian Association Cards
EMERGENCY PHONE: 406-450-2012

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MEET YOUR 2012 BAREBACK RIDING CHAMPION

John Salois hails from East Glacier, Montana.  He rodeo’s with his son Kiin and they are a pair to draw to.  He breezed into the finals with a  $4999.51 lead and placed 4^th in the first go and won the 2^nd go and was 3^rd in the average.  In 2011 he was the runner-up champion.  John had a “hot” summer in the bareback riding and seemed to place wherever he went.  I’m sure that we will see him all over again this summer and with Kiin right behind him.  It is a lot of pleasure to watch these “Father-Son” contestants.

Throwback Thursday

Ed Solomon picking up for Jacobs Livestock Rodeos.

Rebates And Savings From Butte's Mile High Motors Chrysler Jeep Dodge RAM

Mile High Motors and the NRA have team up again for 2013. Mile High will donate $1000 to be awarded during the 2013 NRA Finals at the Civic Center in Butte, Montana.  Additionally all Northern Rodeo Association Members along with their friends and family are eligible for Exclusive Rebates and Savings from Butte's Mile High Motors Chrysler Jeep Dodge RAM located at 3883 Harrison Avenue in Butte Montana next to the Walmart parking lot.  Simply visit MileHighDodge.com and click on the NRA logo on the front page to request more information or call (888) 273-6054 Monday - Saturday 8 AM - 6 PM.

Again, every vehicle purchased by NRA Members, friends and family Mile High Motors will contribute between $100 - $150 to the Northern Rodeo Prize Pool and will be awarded during this years Rodeo Finals!