Pioneer Days Rodeo

The Pioneer Days Rodeo kicked off it's 53rd year May1-3rd in Clovis, New Mexico as part of the Turquoise circuit rodeos. Toby Deudney earned himself a check for $2,087 for all-around cowboy for competing in bareback riding and bull riding. He also placed sixth in the bareback riding with his 80 point ride for $227, and first in the bull riding for his big 87 points on Cowboy Bob (Generations Pro Rodeo) to take home a $3,045 check. Kashton Ford took first in the bareback riding with his 86 point ride on Tube Socks (The Cervi Brothers) to earn)$1,495. Matt Jodie took first in the steer wrestling with his 5.0 second run for $1,343. Hiyo Yazzie & Shawn Murphy took first in the team roping with their 4.8 second run to take home $2,184 each. In the saddle bronc riding, Zachary Dallas took first with his 87 point ride on Stink Bug (The Cervi Brothers) for $1,756. Pecos Tatum took first in the tie-down roping with his 8.4 second run to win $1,833. Hadley Tidwell took first in the barrel racing with her 15.50 second run to take home $2,066. Cheyenne Britain took first in the breakaway roping with a quick 1.7 second run for $2,643.

In the first round of the steer roping,  Cole Patterson took first with his 10.7 second run to earn $1,339 and first in the second round with another 10.7 second to earn an additional $1,339. Vin Fisher Jr. took first in the third round with his 9.7 second run to take home a check for $1,339. First in the average went to Cole Patterson for 33.3 seconds on three head to earn an additional $2,008.

Cervi Championship Rodeo with sub-contractors Generations Pro Rodeo, Jace Honey, Corey Ross, TROY MCDONALD, Quade Hiatt, and The Cervi Brothers provided the stock. Tanner Jones and Jake Welker kept the bull riders safe.

All-around Cowboy: Toby Deudney, $2,087, bareback riding and bull riding.

Bareback Riding: 1. Kashton Ford, 86 points, $1,495; 2. Roedy Farrell, 85, $1,133; 3. Zach Hibler, 84, $816; 4. Drake Amundson, 83, $544; 5. Taylon Carmody, 81, $317; 6. Toby Deudney, 80, $227.

Steer Wrestling: 1. Matt Jodie, 5.0 seconds, $1,343; 2. Rooster Yazzie, 6.1, $1,111; 3. Zane Cline, 6.3, $880; 4. Tyke Kipp, 6.4, $648; 5. Wacey Dorenkamp, 6.5, $417; 6. Michael Bates Jr., 7.3, $231.

Team Roping: 1. Hiyo Yazzie/Shawn Murphy, 4.8 seconds, $2,184 each; 2. Lyvan Gonzalez/John Hisel, 5.4, $1,899; 3. (tie) James Arviso/Whip Peterson and Derrick Begay/Colter Todd Todd, 5.5, $1,472 each; 5. Wawa Ben JR./Brandon Ben, 5.6, $1,044; 6. Klay Yaussi/Kash Yaussi, 5.8, $760; 7. Troy Boone/Tator Taton, 6.8, $475; 8. Michael Ortiz/Pedro Maestas, 6.9, $190.

Saddle Bronc Riding: 1. Zachary Dallas, 87 points on The Cervi Brothers' Stink Bug, $1,756; 2. (tie) Sterling Crawley and James Perrin, 83, $1,144 each; 4. (tie) Cooper Lane, Joe Macqueen and Garrett Varilek, 79, $426 each.

Tie-down Roping: 1. Pecos Tatum, 8.4 seconds, $1,833; 2. Ryan Thibodeaux, 8.7, $1,517; 3. Denton Oestmann, 9.1, $1,201; 4. Garrett Jacobs, 9.7, $885; 5. Ryan Belew, 10.0, $569; 6. (tie) Glenn Jackson and Shad Mayfield, 10.1, $158 each.

Barrel Racing: 1. Hadley Tidwell, 15.50 seconds, $2,066; 2. Ashley Castleberry, 15.66, $1,756; 3. LaTricia Duke, 15.73, $1,446; 4. Jo Fisher, 15.79, $1,240; 5. Emily Beisel, 15.82, $1,033; 6. Fallon Taylor, 15.84, $723; 7. Julie Plourde, 15.86, $517; 8. Liz Herrin, 15.90, $413; 9. Sherry Cervi, 15.93, $362; 10. McKenna Coronado, 15.94, $310; 11. Rachelle Riggers, 15.95, $258; 12. Tara Carr, 16.01, $207.

Steer Roping:

First Round: 1. Cole Patterson, 10.7 seconds, $1,339; 2. J. Tom Fisher, 11.2, $1,108; 3. Mike Chase, 11.4, $877; 4. Kelton McMillen, 11.8, $646; 5. Will Eddleman, 12.1, $415; 6. Thomas Smith, 12.5, $231.

Second Round: 1. Cole Patterson, 10.7 seconds, $1,339; 2. Scott Snedecor, 10.8, $1,108; 3. J. Tom Fisher, 11.0, $877; 4. Vin Fisher Jr., 11.1, $646; 5. Dee Kyler Jr., 11.6, $415; 6. (tie) Frank Pohlmann, Thomas Smith and Jess Tierney, 11.7, $77 each.

Third Round: 1. Vin Fisher Jr., 9.7 seconds, $1,339; 2. Will Eddleman, 10.0, $1,108; 3. Ryan Willberg, 10.4, $877; 4. Clay Long, 10.5, $646; 5. Tanner Stec, 10.7, $415; 6. Scott Snedecor, 11.2, $231.

Average: 1. Cole Patterson, 33.3 seconds on three head, $2,008; 2. Kelton McMillen, 36.8, $1,662; 3. Frank Pohlmann, 39.4, $1,316; 4. Mike Chase, 40.0, $969; 5. Blake Deckard, 40.3, $623; 6. Will Eddleman, 41.8, $346.

Breakaway Roping: 1. Cheyenne Britain, 1.7 seconds, $2,643; 2. (tie) Kaydin Finan and Britta Strain, 2.0, $2,049 each; 4. (tie) McKenna Brennan and TiAda Gray, 2.1, $1,454 each; 6. (tie) Shacie Marr and LeighAnn Scribner, 2.2, $793 each; 8. (tie) Emilee Charlesworth and Jackie Crawford, 2.3, $496 each; 10. (tie) Stephanie Braman and Teryn McWhirter, 2.4, $363 each; 12. (tie) Bailey Bates, Lauren Hopkins and Hope Thompson, 2.5, $88 each.

Bull Riding: 1. Toby Deudney, 87 points on Generations Pro Rodeo's Cowboy Bob, $3,045; 2. Avery Mullins, 85.5, $2,594; no other qualified rides. (all totals include ground money).

Total Payoff: $80,043. Stock contractor: Cervi Championship Rodeo. Sub-Contractors: Generations Pro Rodeo, Jace Honey, Corey Ross, TROY MCDONALD, Quade Hiatt and The Cervi Brothers. Rodeo Secretary: Marien Woner. Officials: Travis Howe, Kent Crouch and Clayton MACOM. Timers: Big Frank Woner and Nancy Jane Dorenkamp. Announcer: Charlie Throckmorton. Bullfighters: Tanner Jones and Jake Welker. Clown/Barrelman: Preston Broxson. Flankman: Payden Franks. Chute Boss: Binion Cervi. Music Director: James Horcasitas. Photographer: David Seymore.