Manatee Pro Rodeo

The Manatee Pro Rodeo was held October 24-25th at the Manatee Fairgrounds in Palmetto, Florida. All-around cowboy went to Augustus Maraman who earned $756 by competing in the tie-down roping and steer wrestling. Clayton Culligan took first in the steer wrestling for his 3.8 second run to earn $1,062. Keven Daniel & Parker Carbajal took first in the team roping for their 5.3 second run to take home $1,022 each. Connor Brumley took first in the saddle bronc riding with his 79 point ride on No. 015 (Big Water Pro Rodeo) for $846. Treyton Faulk took first in the tie-down roping in with his 8.8 second second run to earn $913. Ahnie Jumper took first in the breakway roping for her 2.5 second second run to net her $1,308. Wendy Culberson took first in the barrel racing for her 15.60 second run to pocket $896. Ernie Courson Jr took first in the bull riding with his impressive 87 point ride on No. 84 (Big Water Pro Rodeo) for $2,756. Big Water Pro Rodeo provided the stock along with sub-contractors Jason Hanchey, Juan Alcazar Jr, and Brady Barrentine. Hunter Holley and Jake Anuez were the pickup men and Jake Geiger and Ben West kept the bull riders safe.

All-around Cowboy: Augustus Maraman, $756, tie-down roping and steer wrestling.

Steer Wrestling: 1. Clayton Culligan, 3.8 seconds, $1,062; 2. Jace The Ace Cooper, 5.5, $797; 3. Cody Vickers, 6.2, $531; 4. Trey Weekley, 7.2, $266.

Team Roping: 1. Keven Daniel/Parker Carbajal, 5.3 seconds, $1,022 each; 2. Josh Jumper/Jake Goddard, 5.5, $846; 3. (tie) Thomas Allen/Colton Allen, Travis Dorman/Craig Stevens and Spunk Sasser/Bryce Hart, 5.9, $494 each; 6. Joey Denney/Luke Denney, 6.1, $176.

Saddle Bronc Riding: 1. Connor Brumley, 79 points on Big Water Pro Rodeo's No. 015, $846; 2. Tyler Pruitt, 74, $635; 3. Colt Bass, 67, $423; no other qualified rides.

Tie-down Roping: 1. Treyton Faulk, 8.8 seconds, $913; 2. Gus Maraman, 9.0, $756; 3. Colt Papy, 9.2, $598; 4. Ben Mayworth, 9.6, $441; 5. Mike Wetzel Wetzel, 10.2, $283; 6. Colton Courson, 11.2, $157.

Breakaway Roping: 1. Ahnie Jumper, 2.5 seconds, $1,308; 2. Paige Willis, 2.7, $1,083; 3. Tiffany Schieck, 2.9, $857; 4. Maelee Wade, 3.0, $632; 5. Sorryl Cannon, 3.3, $406; 6. Traci Ashton, 3.6, $226.

Barrel Racing: 1. Wendy Culberson, 15.60 seconds, $896; 2. Nicole Turner, 15.67, $779; 3. Angie Curkovic, 15.74, $662; 4. Kristin Hanchey, 15.82, $545; 5. Ryleigh Adams, 15.83, $429; 6. (tie) Casey Byrd and Angela Mack, 15.84, $253 each; 8. Emily Tomlinson, 15.89, $78.

Bull Riding: 1. Ernie Courson Jr, 87 points on Big Water Pro Rodeo's No. 84, $2,756; 2. Jackson Ward Ward, 85, $2,161; 3. Clayton Sellars, 82.5, $1,650; 4. Cullen Telfer, 82, $1,140; 5. Ethan Skogquist, 76, $800; no other qualified rides. (all totals include ground money).

Total Payoff: $30,123. Stock contractor: Big Water Pro Rodeo. Sub-Contractors: Jason Hanchey, Juan Alcazar Jr and Brady Barrentine. Rodeo Secretary: Jody Cox. Officials: Marty Culligan and Kole Branton. Timers: Hailey Manson and Cathy Culligan. Announcer: Jesse Knudsen. Specialty Acts: Hailey Wall, Caitlyn Wall, Alexis Hamant and Dalton Morris. Bullfighters: Jake Geiger and Ben West. Clown/Barrelman: Dalton Morris. Flankman: Seth Louthan. Chute Boss: Seth Louthan. Pickup Men: Hunter Holley and Jake Anuez. Music Director: Nick Caswell. Photographer: Alex Menendez.