Rodeo Billings

Rodeo Billings was held August 14-16th at the First Interstate Arena in Billings, Montana. Nathan Ruth was awarded all-around cowboy and $1,871 for competing in the tie-down roping and team roping. He also took fifth in the tie-down roping for his 10.3 run for another $1,871. Sage Allen took first in the bareback riding with an impressive 90.5 point ride on Night Crawler (Pickett Pro Rodeo Co) for $5,182. Ross Mosher took first in the steer wrestling for his 3.4 second run to earn $2,659. Dustin Bird & Ryan Zurcher took first in the team roping for their 4.9 second run to take home $2,852 each. Sage Newmantook first in the saddle bronc riding for his big 88.5 point ride on Hell On Hooves ( J Bar J) for $5,189. Zack Jongbloed took first in the tie-down roping for his 7.9 second run to net him $3,180. Emma Parr took first in the barrel racing for her 17.27 second run to pocket $2,920. Cadee Williams took first in the breakaway roping for her 2.2 second run to earn $3,497. Colton Coffman took first in the bull riding for his 84.5 point ride on Rolling Thunder (J Bar J) for $7,121. J Bar J. provided the stock along with sub-contractors Mo Betta Rodeo, Paul Eiker, and Pickett Pro Rodeo Co. Hayes Hanna and Justin Kissack were the pickup men and Beau Schueth and Koby Ruff kept the bull riders safe.

All-around Cowboy: Nathan Ruth, $1,871, tie-down roping and team roping.

Bareback Riding: 1. Sage Allen, 90.5 points on Pickett Pro Rodeo Co's Night Crawler, $5,182; 2. Ben Kramer, 88.5, $3,973; 3. Chett Deitz, 87.5, $2,936; 4. (tie) Trapper McAllister and Sam Petersen, 85.5, $1,555 each; 6. (tie) Trevar McAllister and Mason Stuller, 84.5, $777 each; 8. Richmond Champion, 84, $518.

Steer Wrestling: 1. Ross Mosher, 3.4 seconds, $2,659; 2. Traver Johnson, 4.1, $2,312; 3. (tie) Grey Gilbert and Jaden Whitman, 4.3, $1,792 each; 5. Austin Whitehouse, 4.5, $1,272; 6. Brady Boyce, 4.7, $925; 7. Lj Albisu, 5.5, $578; 8. Kris Anderson, 5.6, $231.

Team Roping: 1. Dustin Bird/Ryan Zurcher, 4.9 seconds, $2,852 each; 2. (tie) Ty Fischer/Corbin Fisher and Aaron Tsinigine/Sid Sporer, 5.1, $2,349 each; 4. Jon Peterson/Arye Espenscheid, 5.4, $1,846; 5. Brent McInerney/Tanner McInerney, 5.7, $1,678; 6. Talan Cummins/Casey Cummins, 5.9, $1,510; 7. Ian Austiguy/Sam Levine, 7.6, $1,342; 8. (tie) Jason Carlson/Cael Espenscheid and Gunner Plenty/Mason Trollinger, 10.3, $1,091 each; 10. Cameron Irwin/Coley Nicholls, 10.4, $671.

Saddle Bronc Riding: 1. Sage Newman, 88.5 points on J Bar J's Hell On Hooves, $5,189; 2. Brody Wells, 87.5, $3,978; 3. Jackson Ford, 85.5, $2,940; 4. (tie) Dawson Hay and Qwint Stroh, 85, $1,557 each; 6. Tyrel Roberts, 84.5, $865; 7. Chet Johnson, 83.5, $692; 8. (tie) Brody Cress and Tegan Smith, 83, $259 each.

Tie-down Roping: 1. Zack Jongbloed, 7.9 seconds, $3,180; 2. Dalton Porch, 8.4, $2,806; 3. Riley Pruitt, 9.2, $2,432; 4. Haven Meged, 9.7, $2,058; 5. Nathan Ruth, 10.3, $1,871; 6. Jade Gardner, 10.4, $1,684; 7. Clay McNichol, 10.5, $1,496; 8. (tie) Dillon Hahnkamp and Cash Trexler, 10.6, $1,216 each; 10. Taten Erickson, 10.7, $748.

Barrel Racing: 1. Emma Parr, 17.27 seconds, $2,920; 2. Alyssa Allen, 17.30, $2,482; 3. (tie) Brittney Cox, Lisa Lockhart and Tara Stimpson, 17.34, $1,752 each; 6. Heather Crowley, 17.42, $1,022; 7. Ashley Schad, 17.43, $730; 8. (tie) Ashley Day and Molly Salmond, 17.50, $547 each; 10. Anna Pethel, 17.51, $438; 11. (tie) Becky Fuson and Manchi Nace, 17.58, $328 each.

Breakaway Roping: 1. Cadee Williams, 2.2 seconds, $3,497; 2. Ellie Meeks, 2.3, $2,797; 3. Jacey Fortier, 2.5, $2,273; 4. Shelby Boisjoli-Meged, 2.7, $1,748; 5. (tie) Kassidy Albright, Alicia Bird, Danielle Lowman and Celie Salmond, 2.9, $1,027 each; 9. (tie) Shalee King, Tiffany Ogren and Lanna Osborne, 3.0, $612 each; 12. (tie) Tammy Carpenter and Murphy Gaasch, 3.1, $393 each; 14. (tie) Amelia Lancaster and Molly Salmond, 3.2, $219 each.

Bull Riding: 1. Colton Coffman, 84.5 points on J Bar J's Rolling Thunder, $7,121; 2. Dylan Rice, 75, $5,875; 3. Cole Wagner, 69, $4,807; no other qualified rides. (all totals include ground money).

Total Payoff: $133,495. Stock contractor: J Bar J. Sub-Contractors: Mo Betta Rodeo, Paul Eiker and Pickett Pro Rodeo Co. Rodeo Secretary: Rowena Nelson. Officials: Justin Lindquist, Bruce Keller and Del Nose. Timers: Jan Marshall and Rowena Nelson. Announcers: Bob Tallman and Garrison Allen. Bullfighters: Beau Schueth and Koby Ruff. Clown/Barrelman: Tate Rhoads. Flankman: Cullen Pickett. Pickup Men: Hayes Hanna and Justin Kissack. Music Director: Jacob Narducci. Photographer: Kristen Schurr.