Tuesday, September 30, 2014

Larry Jordan Crisis Fund Auction

The Northern Rodeo Association and Northern Women’s Rodeo Association created The Larry Jordan Sr. Crisis Fund to help NRA and NWRA cowboys and cowgirls who in the unfortunate event may need financial help due to injury or other misfortune.  The Larry Jordan Sr. Crisis Fund annual silent auction takes place during the NRA Finals Awards Breakfast, Sunday, October 12th at 10:00 a.m.  This is your opportunity to provide compassionate assistance to your fellow members who have an emergency or unexpected tragedy situation.  We urge you to donate items to the silent auction or simply come to the auction and bid on the great items that are donated.  If you have any items you would like to donate or have any questions please contact the NRA/NWRA Office at (406)252-1122.

Monday, September 29, 2014

NRA/NWRA Finals Tickets

Get your NRA/NWRA Finals tickets now by going on-line at www.butteciviccenter.com or call 1-800-555-8989.

Thursday, September 25, 2014

NRA/NWRA Finals Countdown: 14 Days To Go

We have just 14 days to go until the NRA/NWRA Finals.  Don't miss out on this great rodeo action!  Get your tickets now at http://tickets.butteciviccenter.com/.

Wednesday, September 24, 2014

2014 NRA/NRWA Board of Directors Election Results

NRA PRESIDENT
Walt Anseth 72

NRA VICE PRESIDENT
Vance Ruff 73

BULL RIDING DIRECTOR
Leroy Eash 4
Ryan Parsons 1
Phil Shields 1
Tanner Theriault 1

STEER WRESTLING DIRECTOR
Mike Gollaher 14
Josh Boka 1
Parker Bignell 1

TEAM ROPING DIRECTOR
Orry Fruit 25
Jason Carlson 2
Travis Nichols 1

JUNIOR EVENTS DIRECTOR
Deb Lloyd 1

EASTERN COMMITTEE DIRECTORS
Luke Anderson 56
Kaare Gaustad 19
Amy Howie 27

NWRA PRESIDENT
Tracey Bolich 36

NWRA VICE PRESIDENT
Mandy Hamilton 36

LADIES BARREL RACING DIRECTOR
Donna Johnson 26
Mandy Hamilton 1

Monday, September 22, 2014

Copper Spring Ranch's Prime Talent


Prime Talent 2000 Bay Stallion, $101,269 LTE, 107 SI. Prime Talent is one of Corona Cartel's fastest sons. $1.25 million+ won by progeny with just five colt crops. Prime Talent highlights the breeding program at Copper Spring Ranch. The talented stallion has already been siring stakes winners at key tracks across the country. Sired by Corona Cartel and out of Oh How You Shine, his genetics are destined to influence the barrel racing world.  http://copperspringranch.com/PrimeTalent


Tuesday, September 16, 2014

Larry Jordan Crisis Fund

The Northern Rodeo Association and Northern Women’s Rodeo Association created The Larry Jordan Sr. Crisis Fund to help NRA and NWRA cowboys and cowgirls who in the unfortunate event may need financial help due to injury or other misfortune.  The Larry Jordan Sr. Crisis Fund annual silent auction takes place during the NRA Finals Awards Breakfast, Sunday, October 12th at 10:00 a.m.  This is your opportunity to provide compassionate assistance to your fellow members who have an emergency or unexpected tragedy situation.  We urge you to donate items to the silent auction or simply come to the auction and bid on the great items that are donated.  If you have any items you would like to donate or have any questions please contact the NRA/NWRA Office at (406)252-1122.

Thursday, September 11, 2014

Wednesday, September 10, 2014

Tuesday, September 9, 2014

NRA/NWRA Finals Entries

The top 10 in each event are eligible to compete in the NRA/NWRA Finals Rodeo.  Contestant entries must be called into the NRA/NWRA Office on Monday September 8th or Tuesday September 9th between 10 am and 5 pm.  Call 252-1122 to enter.  Contestants in the 11-15 positions should also enter at this time as some events may not fill with the top ten. 

Monday, September 8, 2014

NRA/NWRA Finals Entries

The top 10 in each event are eligible to compete in the NRA/NWRA Finals Rodeo.  Contestant entries must be called into the NRA/NWRA Office on Monday September 8th or Tuesday September 9th between 10 am and 5 pm.  Call 252-1122 to enter.  Contestants in the 11-15 positions should also enter at this time as some events may not fill with the top ten. 

Friday, September 5, 2014

NRA Announces The 2014 Top Bucking Stock

Bareback Horse of the Year - Big Circle Rodeo Company's F02 Hell on Hooves

Saddle Bronc Horse of the Year - Jacobs Livestock Rodeo's 604 Bartender

Bull of the Year - Jacobs Livestock Rodeo's 715 Cupcake

The awards are voted on by the top 15 cowboys in the NRA Standings in each event.  A big congratulations to these stock contractors and their amazing animals.

Contract Personnel For The 2014 NRA/NWRA Finals

The ultimate honor for those who work in rodeo is to be selected to serve at the NRA/NWRA Finals. The contestants and board of directors have made the following selections for this year's contract personnel.


ANNOUNCER Vance Ruff
SECRETARY Marlene Dreesen
TIMER Marlene Eiker
TIMER Kortney Diegel
PICKUPMEN Andy Bolich
PICKUPMEN Ben Wrzesinski
JUDGE Ray Buffington
JUDGE Don Clark
JUDGE Jay Clark
JUDGE Danny Halverson
BULL FIGHTER Ryan Hamilton
BULL FIGHTER Casey Stuivenga

NRA/NWRA Finals Entries

The top 10 in each event are eligible to compete in the NRA/NWRA Finals Rodeo.  Contestant entries must be called into the NRA/NWRA Office on Monday September 8th or Tuesday September 9th between 10 am and 5 pm.  Call 252-1122 to enter.  Contestants in the 11-15 positions should also enter at this time as some events may not fill with the top ten. 

Thursday, September 4, 2014

Wednesday, September 3, 2014

NRA/NWRA Finals Entries

The top 10 in each event are eligible to compete in the NRA/NWRA Finals Rodeo.  Contestant entries must be called into the NRA/NWRA Office on Monday September 8th or Tuesday September 9th between 10 am and 5 pm.  Call 252-1122 to enter.  Contestants in the 11-15 positions should also enter at this time as some events may not fill with the top ten. 

Tuesday, September 2, 2014

Helmville Results


Place Bareback Town Score $$$ Won
1 J2 Bridges Melrose 73 $627.92
2 Kiin Salois E Glacier 70 $470.94
3 Ben Richmond Havre 69 $313.96
4\5 Chache Hill Petonia 67 $78.49
4\5 Tristan Hansen Victor 67 $78.49
Place Saddle Bronc Town Score $$$ Won
1 Andrew Evjene Melville 79 $667.96
2 Philip Shields Dillon 76 $510.80
3 Brady Croy Cameron 71 $392.92
4\5 Beau Michael Browning 70 $196.46
4\5 Matt Halmes Cascade 70 $196.46
Place Bull Riding Town Score $$$ Won
1 Ryan Parsons Boulder 79 $743.07
 
Place Steer Wrestling Town Time $$$ Won
1 Weston Mallin LoLo 5.0 $564.00
2 Michael Gollaher Cascade 6.1 $423.00
3 Ian Austiguy Dillon 6.2 $282.00
4 C.R. Kunesh Ryegate 6.5 $141.00
Place Calf Roping Town Time $$$ Won
1 Landon Williams Midland 9.1 $639.20
2 Josh Harris Ronan 9.2 $479.40
3 Jade Gardner Winnett 9.6 $319.60
4 Ryan Hamilton Manhattan 10.8 $159.80
Place Team Roping Town Time $$$ Won
1 Clay Robertson Livingston 5.7 $639.20
  Zachary Schweigert      
2 Travis Nichols Bozeman 6.1 $479.40
  EJ Clark      
3 Cadee Tew Midland 6.2 $319.60
  Landon Williams      
4 Brant Davis Sand Coulee 6.8 $159.80
  Bryer Davis      
 
Place Lady Barrels Town Time $$$ Won
1 Tammy Jo Carpenter Kalispell 17.29 $671.16
2 Mandy Hamilton Manhattan 17.59 $513.24
3 Abby Knight Charlo 17.68 $394.80
4 Sheena Dee Stewart Butte 17.70 $256.62
5 Crystal Taylor Condon 17.71 $138.18
Place Lady Breakaway Town Time/Score $$$ Won
1 Heather McRae Bozeman 2.2 $591.26
2 Ryanne Tracy Victor 3.4 $452.14
3 Callie Otoupalik Arlee 4.5 $347.80
4 Danielle Staudenmeyer Belgrade 5.0 $226.07
5 Cierra Kunesh Helena 12.1 $121.73
Place Jr Barrells Town Time $$$ Won
1 Alexis McDonald Gardiner 17.72 $172.80
2 Tayla Moeykens Three Forks 17.91 $129.60
3 Shai McDonald Gardiner 18.02 $86.40
4 Maggie Lund Ronan 18.03 $43.20
Place Jr Breakaway Town Time $$$ Won
1 Gavin Beattie Helena 2.3 $153.60
2 Shai McDonald Gardiner 3.8 $115.20
3\4 Logan Smith Deer Lodge 4.5 $57.60
3\4 Logan Beattie Helena 4.5 $57.60

Monday, September 1, 2014

NRA/NWRA Finals Entries

The top 10 in each event are eligible to compete in the NRA/NWRA Finals Rodeo.  Contestant entries must be called into the NRA/NWRA Office on Monday September 8th or Tuesday September 9th between 10 am and 5 pm.  Call 252-1122 to enter.  Contestants in the 11-15 positions should also enter at this time as some events may not fill with the top ten.