Okeechobee Cowtown Rodeo

The Okeechobee Cowtown Rodeo was held March 14-15 in Okeechobee, Florida at the Okeechobee Cattlemans Arena. All-around cowboy went to Marcus Theriot, who earned $1,348 by competing in the tie-down roping and team roping. He also took second in the tie-down roping for his 8.6 seconds run for another $1,348.

Hayden James took first in the bareback riding with his 80 point ride on No. 012 (Big Water Pro Rodeo) for $1,070. Marc Joiner took first in the steer wrestling with his 3.2 seconds run to earn $1,629. Keven Daniel & Parker Carbajal took first in the team roping with their 5.8 seconds run to take home $2,086 each. Spencer Wright took first in the saddle bronc riding with an 83 points on Natalie (Silver Spurs Club) for $1,241. Macon Murphy took first in the tie-down roping with his 8.2 seconds run to pocket $1,629. Patti Higdon took first in the barrel racing with her 16.14 seconds run to bring home $1,531. Jestin Jacklin took first in the bull riding with his 80 point ride on No. 9 (Big Water Pro Rodeo) for $1,503.

The total payout this year was $49,834. Silver Spurs Club provided the stock along with sub-contractors Big Water Pro Rodeo, Dudley Kirton, and Marty Johns. Spook Whidden, Hunter Holley, and Reed Durrance were the pickup men and Jake Geiger and Mike Driver kept the bull riders safe.