Oakdale Saddle Club Rodeo

The California circuit rodeos are going strong with Oakdale Saddle Club Rodeo taking place April 12-13th. This northern California city is dubbed the "Cowboy Capitol of the World" for a reason and is a favorite rodeo for both fans and athletes. Speaking of cowboys, Paden Bray took all-around cowboy for tie-down roping and team roping for a $5,740 check. In the tie-down roping he tied for second in the first round with Monty Lewis with both stopping the clock at 9.9 second run to earn $1,346 each. Cody Stewart beat out Bray and Lewis to take first with his 9.0 second run for $1,674 each. In the second round, Tom Simpson took first with his 9.0 second run for a $1,674 check and first in the average for 21.4 seconds on two head to take home another $2,511.

In the team roping, Paden took first in the first round paired with header Wyatt Paden with a 6.2 second run for a $2,085 check. The pair also placed eighth in the second round for their 8.7 run for $181, and first in the average for 14.9 seconds on two head to take home and additional $3,127. First in the second round of the team roping went to Hayes Smith & Justin Davis for their 5.5 second run netting them $2,085 each.

In the first round of the steer wrestling, Denell Henderson took first with his fast 5.3 second run to win $1,394 and first in the average for 11.2 seconds on two head to take home an additional $2,091. In the second round, Payden McIntyre took first with a 4.2 second run for $1,394.

In the roughstock events, Myles Carlson took first in the bareback riding with his 86.5 points on Tigers Blood (Bridwell Pro Rodeos) for a $2,699 check. Kole Ashbacher took first in the saddle bronc riding with an 85 points on Wounded Knee (Four Star Rodeo) for a $2,826 check. Colten Fritzlan took first in the bull riding with an 85.5 point ride on Redneck (Four Star Rodeo) to earn $3,252.

In the women's events, Tricia Aldridge took first with her speedy 17.28 second run for a $3,188 check. Suzanne Williams took first in the breakaway roping with a quick 2.6 second run to take home $3,017.

Four Star Rodeo provided the stock along with subcontractors Steve Simons and Bridwell Pro Rodeos. Dave Murdoch, Josh Daries and Austin Jones kept the bull riders safe and Rick Moffatt, Jared Groene and Jeffrey Shearer were the pickup men.

All-around Cowboy: Paden Bray, $6,740, tie-down roping and team roping.

Bareback Riding: 1. Myles Carlson, 86.5 points on Bridwell Pro Rodeos' Tigers Blood, $2,699; 2. R.C. Landingham, 85.5, $2,069; 3. Jacek Frost Frost, 84.5, $1,529; 4. Clayton Biglow, 81, $990; 5. Clay Stone, 80.5, $630; 6. Daxtyn Feild, 79.5, $450; 7. Kashton Ford, 78.5, $360; 8. Tristan Hansen, 77, $270.

Steer Wrestling:

First Round: 1. Denell Henderson, 5.3 seconds, $1,394; 2. Seth Peterson, 5.9, $1,154; 3. Jace Melvin, 6.6, $913; 4. Sterling Lambert, 7.4, $673; 5. (tie) Darcy Kersh and Quentin Wheeler, 7.9, $337 each.

Second Round: 1. Payden McIntyre, 4.2 seconds, $1,394; 2. Ty Bauerle, 4.8, $1,154; 3. (tie) Holden Myers and Jason Thomas, 4.9, $793 each; 5. Darcy Kersh, 5.2, $433; 6. Owen Redfeairn, 5.8, $240.

Average: 1. Denell Henderson, 11.2 seconds on two head, $2,091; 2. Darcy Kersh, 13.1, $1,731; 3. Seth Peterson, 13.6, $1,370; 4. Quentin Wheeler, 16.1, $1,010; 5. Dirk Tavenner, 17.5, $649; 6. Hayden Webb, 20.1, $361.

Team Roping:

First Round: 1. Wyatt Bray/Paden Bray, 6.2 seconds, $2,085 each; 2. Justin Spence/Garrett Busby, 6.3, $1,813; 3. Blake Hirdes/Jake Edwards, 7.2, $1,541; 4. (tie) D.J. Parker/Jordan Ketscher and Aaron Tsinigine/Jade Corkill, 7.5, $1,133 each; 6. (tie) Brye Crites/Tyler Worley and Cole Eiguren/Breck Ward, 7.7, $589 each; 8. (tie) Marcus Battaglia/Todd Hampton and Blake Van Stavern/Stoney Boy, 8.1, $91 each.

Second Round: 1. Hayes Smith/Justin Davis, 5.5 seconds, $2,085 each; 2. Brenten Hall/Kaden Profili, 6.7, $1,813; 3. Talon Petska/Lane Wheeler, 7.7, $1,541; 4. Aaron Tsinigine/Jade Corkill, 7.9, $1,269; 5. Marcus Battaglia/Todd Hampton, 8.2, $997; 6. Tanner Kent/Layton Oswald, 8.3, $725; 7. D.J. Parker/Jordan Ketscher, 8.4, $453; 8. Wyatt Bray/Paden Bray, 8.7, $181.

Average: 1. Wyatt Bray/Paden Bray, 14.9 seconds on two head, $3,127 each; 2. Aaron Tsinigine/Jade Corkill, 15.4, $2,719; 3. D.J. Parker/Jordan Ketscher, 15.9, $2,311; 4. Marcus Battaglia/Todd Hampton, 16.3, $1,903; 5. Tanner Kent/Layton Oswald, 16.7, $1,496; 6. Justin Spence/Garrett Busby, 16.9, $1,088; 7. Brye Crites/Tyler Worley, 17.0, $680; 8. J7 Bland/Tyson Thompson, 17.7, $272.

Saddle bronc riding: 1. Kole Ashbacher, 85 points on Four Star Rodeo's Wounded Knee, $2,826; 2. Jasper Frost, 84, $2,166; 3. Lefty Holman, 83, $1,601; 4. Tucker Bourdet, 82.5, $1,036; 5. Q McWhorter, 82, $659; 6. Reed Neely, 81.5, $471; 7. (tie) Jake Barnes and Kaden Chance Horrocks, 79.5, $330 each.

Tie-down Roping:

First Round: 1. Cody Stewart, 9.0 seconds, $1,674; 2. (tie) Paden Bray and Monty Lewis, 9.9, $1,346 each; 4. Preston Pederson, 10.1, $1,019; 5. (tie) Brushton Minton and Coltin Rauch, 10.2, $691 each; 7. Jason Andersen, 10.5, $364; 8. (tie) Cole Eiguren and Max Mathis, 10.6, $73 each.

Second Round: 1. Tom Simpson, 9.0 seconds, $1,674; 2. Justin Stuckey, 9.7, $1,456; 3. (tie) Rial Engelhart and Thane Lockhart, 10.0, $1,128 each; 5. Hayden Ford, 10.1, $801; 6. Colton Farquer, 10.2, $582; 7. Jade Church, 10.5, $364; 8. Garrett Busby, 10.8, $146.

Average: 1. Tom Simpson, 21.4 seconds on two head, $2,511; 2. Garrett Busby, 21.6, $2,183; 3. Brushton Minton, 21.8, $1,856; 4. Monty Lewis, 22.0, $1,528; 5. Jason Andersen, 22.4, $1,201; 6. Casey Branquinho, 22.6, $873; 7. Hunter Reaume, 23.0, $546; 8. Colton Suther, 24.4, $218.

Barrel Racing: 1. Tricia Aldridge, 17.28 seconds, $3,188; 2. Kathy Petska, 17.39, $2,551; 3. Leslie Smalygo, 17.40, $2,073; 4. Doskie Edwards, 17.43, $1,594; 5. Carly Rudd, 17.53, $1,275; 6. Ann McGilchrist, 17.56, $957; 7. Fallon Taylor, 17.66, $797; 8. Shelby Bates, 17.69, $717; 9. Shelley Holman, 17.74, $638; 10. (tie) Timber Cote and Amie Grohl, 17.75, $518 each; 12. Meghann Pearce, 17.76, $399; 13. Emma Charleston, 17.80, $319; 14. Tristan Parrish, 17.85, $239; 15. Lindsey Muggli, 17.87, $159.

Breakaway Roping: 1. Suzanne Williams, 2.6 seconds, $3,017; 2. Emily Gately, 2.8, $2,565; 3. Kinlie Brennise, 2.9, $2,112; 4. (tie) Kaitlyn Andersen and Alyssa Bigon, 3.1, $1,660 each; 6. Maren Powers, 3.3, $1,056; 7. Beth Hitchcock, 3.6, $754; 8. Rylee A George, 3.7, $603; 9. Madison Deardorf, 4.1, $528; 10. Sissy Barnes, 4.6, $453; 11. Fallon Ruffoni, 4.8, $377; 12. Adriene Steffen, 5.0, $302.

Bull Riding: 1. Colten Fritzlan, 85.5 points on Four Star Rodeo's Redneck, $3,252; 2. Kyle Eaton, 83, $2,522; 3. Thayne Elshere, 82, $1,896; 4. Justin Houston, 81.5, $1,269; 5. Jordan Spears, 81, $852; 6. Andres Guzman, 76, $643; no other qualified rides. (all totals include ground money)

Total payoff: $154,140. Stock contractor: Four Star Rodeo. Sub-Contractors: Steve Simons and Bridwell Pro Rodeos. Rodeo Secretary: Allison Whitsett. Officials: Brad McGilchrist, Matt Askew and Mike Tatsey. Timers: Kyla Pearson Pearson and Kaely Juzek. Announcer: Jody Carper. Specialty Act: John Payne. Bullfighters: Dave Murdoch, Josh Daries and Austin Jones. Clown/Barrelman: Rider Kiesner. Pickup Men: Rick Moffatt, Jared Groene and Jeffrey Shearer. Music Director: Michael Dwyer. Photographers: Fernando Sam-Sin, Yoko Kobayashi, Cody Gibbons, Alyn Brereton, Ryan Jae and Click Thompson.