2005 Wild Bill Hickok Rodeo Results*

2005 Wild Bill Hickok Rodeo

The Wild Bill Hickok Rodeo, named one of the top 5 professional outdoor rodeos in America for 1995, 2001 and 2002, and the Top Large Outdoor Rodeo in the Prairie Circuit for 2003, brings you America’s original extreme sport. The 2005 rodeo had a total number of 474 entries with a payout of $83,010.85. The Wild Bill Hickok rodeo events and 2005 winning scores are as follows:

Bareback Bronc Riding

Riding is done with a one hand rigging. The rider must have the spurs over the point of the horse’s shoulders when the horse’s inside shoulder breaks the plane of the chute and rides for eight seconds without touching the free hand or being bucked off to have a qualified ride. There were 24 contestants entered last year. The event was won by Chris Harris, Itasca, TX with a score of 88; and collected $1,734.56.

Steer Wrestling

The Bulldogger starts on horseback in a box. Wrestlers must remain behind the rope barrier until the steer crosses the advantage point line or a 10 second penalty will be added. The wrestler, assisted by a hazer to keep the steer close, pursues the steer. The wrestler slips out of the saddle, down onto the steer’s back, sliding forward to grab the steer’s horns, extending his legs to slow the steer and wrestle it to the ground. All four legs of the steer must be extended on the same side to be legal. There were 89 contestants entered last year. The event ended in a tie between Bob Lummus, Folsom, LA and Jason Miller, Lance Creek, WY both with a time of 4.0 seconds; each winning $2,129.30.

Saddle Bronc Riding

Rodeo’s “classic” event, saddle bronc riding, has roots that run deep in history of the Old West. A hack-rein and a modified saddle are used in this event. The rider must have the spurs over the point of the horse’s shoulders when the horse’s inside shoulder breaks the plane of the chute and ride for eight seconds without touching horse or saddle with the free hand, losing a stirrup, or being bucked off to qualify. There were 34 contestants entered last year. The event was won by Rawley McFarland, Phoenix, AZ with a score of 86; winning $1,936.82.

Tie Down Roping

The Cowboy starts on horseback in a box. Ropers must remain behind the rope barrier until the calf crosses the advantage point line or a 10 second penalty will be added. The roper ropes the calf, dismounts and throws the calf, and ties three of the four legs. The roper must get the calf up if it is down when he gets to it and then throw it. There is a maximum of 25 seconds allowed to complete the catch and tie. There were 74 contestants entered last year. The event was won by Hunter Herrin, Apache, OK with a time of 8.7 seconds; winning $2,032.05.

Team Roping

The only true team event in the sport of rodeo. Comprised of a Header and a Heeler. The steer is given a head start that is determined by the size of the arena. If the header leaves the box before then the team is assessed a 10 second penalty. The Header’s job is to rope the animal around the head and change the animal’s direction so that the heeler can attempt to rope both hind feet. If the Heeler ropes only one hind foot a five second penalty will be assessed. This event takes precise timing and great team work. The team roping best typifies how sick or injured animals are treated on the range today. It is a very safe and effective method for keeping herds of cattle healthy. There were 70 teams entered last year. The event was won by Travis Tryan, Billings, MT (Header) and Allen Bach, Weatherford, TX (Heeler), with a time of 4.8 seconds, they each collected $2,348.87.

Barrel Racing

In barrel racing, the contestant enters the arena at full speed on a sprinting American Quarter Horse. As they start the pattern, the horse and rider trigger an electronic eye that starts the clock. Then the racer rides a cloverleaf pattern around three barrels positioned in the arena, and sprints back out of the arena, tripping the eye and stopping the clock as she leaves. The contestant can touch or even move the barrels, but receives a five-second penalty for each barrel that is overturned. There were 38 contestants entered last year. The event was won by Jenna Cadwallader, Phoenix, AZ with a time of 17.45 seconds; winning $1,292.25.

Bull Riding

Riding is done with one hand and loose rope, with or without hand hold. Rope must have a bell. Riders will be disqualified for being bucked off or touching animal with free hand or not competing the 8 second ride. The winner of the event will be the rider with the highest marking on the bull ridden. There were 75 contestants entered last year. The event was won by Bryan Richardson, Dallas, TX with a marking of 91; winning $5,742.63.

All-Around Cowboy

The All-Around Cowboy is considered by many to be the most talented and versatile cowboy. The PRCA cowboy, who wins the most prize money while competing in at least two events, wins the all-around crown. The All-Around Cowboy for the 2005 Wild Bill Hickok Rodeo was Trevor Brazile, Decatur, TX (competed in Team Roping and Tie-Down Roping); winning $1,501.95. This was the third consecutive year that Trevor Brazile won the Wild Bill Hickok Rodeo All-Around Cowboy Title.

CHAMPIONS CROWNED AT ABILENE RODEO

Abilene, Kansas – The third and final performance of the Wild Bill Hickok Rodeo took place Saturday, August 6, 2005. Champions were crowned in seven Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association (PRCA) and nearly $75,000 was paid out in prize money.

In the bareback riding, National Finals Rodeo (NFR) qualifier Chris Harris, Itasca, Texas, rode Sammy Andrews’ NFR horse Roly Poly for 88 points and the championship. Roly Poly carried last year’s bareback champion, Jason Jeter to the 2004 championship. Rawley McFarland, Phoenix, AZ, rode 965 Tango in the saddle bronc riding for 86 points and the championship belt buckle. The #3 man in the Jack Daniels Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association World Standings, Bryan Richardson, Dallas, Texas, covered the bull named 122 Slim for 91 points and first place honors.

From the timed event end of the arena, the fastest time in the steer wrestling was a 4.0, clocked by the #10 steer wrestling in the world, Bob Lummus, Folsom, La. Tie down roping honors went to Hunter Herrin, Apache, Okla., with a time of 8.7 seconds. The current #1 man in the team roping as a header, Travis Tryan, Billings, Mont., teamed up with the three time world champion heeler, Allen Bach, Weatherford, Texas, for a time of 4.8 in the team roping. In the Women’s Professional Rodeo Association sanctioned barrel racing, Jenna Cadwallader, Phoenix, Ariz. , turned the barrels in 17.45 seconds to win the championship.

Fans were treated to the 11 th Armed Regiment Cavalry from Ft. Irwin, California. These men demonstrated their horsemanship as they rode through the arena, chopping watermelon with sabers, picking rings off stands, and shooting balloons, all while on horseback. They are traveling throughout Kansas, performing at rodeos in Colby, Abilene, and Dodge City, before heading home to California.

The Wild Bill Hickok Rodeo hires some of the best rodeo personnel in the business. Justin Mckee called the play by play action behind the microphone. McKee, from Lenapah, Okla., is well known as an NBC announcer for the Professional Bull Riders (PBR). Fans helped pro rodeo clown Lecile Harris celebrate his 50 th year in rodeo, and Lecile returned the favor by tickling fans’ funny bones with his comedy acts. Bullfighters Dustin Brewer, Elk City, Okla., and Casey Wells, Glendale, Ariz., helped to protect bull riders after the 8 second buzzer, and the 2002 PRCA Stock Contractor of the Year, Sammy Andrews of Andrews Rodeo Company, Bagwell, Tex., brought his top quality bucking horses and bulls to Abilene. Miss Rodeo America 2005 Selena Ulch, Sparks, Nevada, rode in the parade and the grand entry.

Final Results, 2005 Wild Bill Hickok Rodeo

August 6, 2005

Bareback Riding

1. Chris Harris, Itasca, TX – 88 points on 4151 Roly Poly
2. Justin McDaniel, Porum, OK – 84 points on E3 Copy Cat
3. Heath Ford, Greeley, CO – 83 points on D90 Spitfire
4. Stetson Herrera, Portales, NM – 79 points on 60 Bar Maid

Saddle Bronc Riding

1. Rawley McFarland, Phoenix, AZ – 86 points on 965 Tango
2. Jordan Furnish, Guymon, OK – 82 points on 961 Huckleberry
3. Colin Stalley, Goodwell, OK – 81 points on 14 Silver Bullet
4. Sean Prater, Shidler, OK – 80 points on 260 Hornet

Bull Riding

1. Bryan Richardson, Dallas, TX – 91 points on 122 Slim
2. Levi Smith, Steamboat Rock, IA – 90 points on 998 Culpepper
3. 3/4 Matt Austin, Wills Point, TX – 87 points on 990 Johnny Rotten JM
   Sam Smith, Vernon, TX – 87 points on C35 Jo Jo

Steer Wrestling

1. 1/2 Bob Lummus, Folsom, LA – 4.0 seconds
   Jason Miller, Lance Creek, WY – 4.0 seconds
3. Dale Yerigan, Pryor, OK – 4.2 seconds
4. Justin Smith, Castle, OK – 4.3 seconds

Tie Down Roping

1. Hunter Herrin, Apache, OK – 8.7 seconds
2. Tate Watkins, Alva, OK – 9.1 seconds
3. Trevor Brazile, Decatur, TX – 9.4 seconds
4. Jon-Michael Blake, Rio Medina, TX – 9.7 seconds

* All scores/times are unofficial.