North Texas Fair & Rodeo
- Megan Nicole Larson
- 22 hours ago
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The North Texas Fair & Rodeo kick off August 15-17th at the North Texas State Fair Arena in Denton, Texas. This fair and rodeo has not just a PRCA rodeo, but also a ranch rodeo, bull team event, and a Mexican rodeo.
All-around cowboy went to Jacob Walters, who earned $559 by competing in the tie-down roping and team roping. He also took fourth in the tie-down roping for his 8.5 second run for an additional $559. Chad Rutherford took first in the bareback riding for his 83 point ride on Rylee's Rasin Ca (Andrews Rodeo) for $884. Skyler Woolls took first in the steer wrestling for his quick 4.6 second run to earn $940. Cody Carter & Blake Bentley took first in the team roping for their 5.4 second run to take home $1,153 each. Cooper Thatcher took first in the saddle bronc riding for his 86 points on Vegas Dough (Andrews Rodeo) for $1,008. Brodey Clemons took first in the tie-down roping for his 8.1 second run to net him $1,159. Jimmie Smith took first in the barrel racing for her 17.03 second run to earn $1,055. Jaci Hammons took first in the breakaway roping for her 2.3 second run to bring home $1,600. There were no qualified rides in the bull riding. Andrews Rodeo provided the stock along with sub-contractors Diamond G Rodeo and Penthouse Pro Rodeo. James Rogers and Tj Bohlender were the pickup men and Brody Smith and Ryan Fizer provided the cowboy protection.
All-around Cowboy: Jacob Walters, $559, tie-down roping and team roping.
Bareback Riding: 1. Chad Rutherford, 83 points on Andrews Rodeo's Rylee's Rasin Ca, $884; 2. Mason Yancy, 73, $663; 3. Bucky McAlpine, 68.5, $442; no other qualified rides.
Steer Wrestling: 1. Skyler Woolls, 4.6 seconds, $940; 2. Kamry Dymmek, 4.9, $778; 3. Laramie Warren, 5.1, $616; 4. (tie) Walt Arnold and Chase Crane, 5.4, $373 each; 6. Tory Johnson, 6.0, $162.
Team Roping: 1. Cody Carter/Blake Bentley, 5.4 seconds, $1,153 each; 2. Cory Smothers/Trey Johnson, 5.5, $954; 3. Manny Egusquiza Jr./Corey Hendrick, 6.2, $756; 4. Peyton Walters/Tyson Thompson, 6.8, $557; 5. Bubba Buckaloo/Joseph Harrison, 9.2, $358; 6. Brent Mibb/Blayne Horne, 9.7, $199.
Saddle Bronc Riding: 1. Cooper Thatcher, 86 points on Andrews Rodeo's Vegas Dough, $1,008; 2. (tie) Cooper Lane and Brandon Lansford, 83.5, $657 each; 4. Drew Bordelon, 83, $367; 5. John Allen, 82, $214; 6. Tyler Wall, 81, $153.
Tie-down Roping: 1. Brodey Clemons, 8.1 seconds, $1,159; 2. Dillon Grote, 8.2, $959; 3. Blake Carter, 8.4, $759; 4. Jacob Walters, 8.5, $559; 5. Stephen McLauchlin, 8.9, $360; 6. Travis Staley, 9.2, $200.
Barrel Racing: 1. Jimmie Smith, 17.03 seconds, $1,055; 2. Alyssa Urbanek-Wade, 17.12, $904; 3. (tie) Kappie Bryant and Stephanie Fryar, 17.32, $703 each; 5. Emily Askew, 17.42, $502; 6. (tie) Tillar King and Kathleen Menard, 17.50, $352 each; 8. Liz Pinkston, 17.57, $201; 9. Stormie Wisnoski, 17.59, $151; 10. (tie) Madison Hamilton and Lindsey McCuiston, 17.61, $50 each.
Breakaway Roping: 1. Jaci Hammons, 2.3 seconds, $1,600; 2. Chloe Lambert, 2.5, $1,391; 3. Kayelen Helton, 2.6, $1,183; 4. (tie) Rainey Skelton and Shayla Smith, 2.8, $870 each; 6. Bailey Witt, 2.9, $556; 7. Brandy Gilbert, 3.0, $348; 8. (tie) Kirsten George and Maci Ray, 3.1, $70 each.
Bull Riding: No qualified rides.
Total Payoff: $28,280. Stock contractor: Andrews Rodeo. Sub-Contractors: Diamond G Rodeo and Penthouse Pro Rodeo. Rodeo Secretary: Michele Conn. Officials: Travis Howe and Joey Jobe. Timers: Kalee Cross and Michele Conn. Announcer: Terry Starnes. Specialty Act: Johnny Dudley. Bullfighters: Brody Smith and Ryan Fizer. Clown/Barrelman: Johnny Dudley. Flankman: James Andrews. Chute Boss: James Andrews. Pickup Men: James Rogers and Tj Bohlender. Music Director: Shelley Starnes. Photographer: Joe Duty.