Thermopolis Cowboy Rendezvous PRCA Rodeo

Thermopolis has a rich rodeo history dating back to 1895. Over the years the rodeo grow and became more professionally organized. In 1935 the Thermopolis Rodeo Association was created and it quickly gained popularity in the rodeo world. Although the focus shifted from pro to youth and high school athlete in the 1970-80's, by 2004 the demand to bring back the PRCA rodeo lead to the Thermopolis Cowboy Rendezvous PRCA Rodeo. This year it included WPRA barreling racing and breakaway roping.

Seth Hardwick took first in the bareback riding with a 78 point ride on Powder River Rodeo's Siete Lagos. In the steer wrestling Kalane Anders took first with his 5.5 second run. In the team ropingBen Folsom/Matt Williams took first with a fast 5.4 second run. There was a tie for first in the saddle bronc riding with both Ben Kukowski, on Powder River Rodeo's Black Velvet, and Cauy Pennington, on Powder River Rodeo's Wild Child scoring 77 point rides. Tate Teague took first in the tie-down roping with a 10.5 second run. In the barrel racing Ashley Rogers took first with a quick 17.78 second run. The bulls were not playing nice and there was only one qualified ride. Kase Hitt took it all with his 67 point ride on Powder River Rodeo's Ferb. In the breakaway roping Anna Callaway took first with her  2.5 second run. All-around cowboy went to Jace Mayfield who competed in tie-down roping and steer wrestling.

All-Around Cowboy: Jace Mayfield, $818, tie-down roping and steer wrestling.

Bareback Riding:

1. Seth Hardwick, 78 points on Powder River Rodeo's Siete Lagos, $1,090; 2. Roedy Farrell, 77, $818; 3. Colton Farrow, 76, $545; 4. (tie) Myles Carlson and Tuker Carricato, 69, $136 each.

Steer Wrestling:

1. Kalane Anders, 5.5 seconds, $988; 2. Jace Mayfield, 8.0, $818; 3. Jacob Sterkel, 10.1, $647; 4. Jacob Wang, 14.8, $477; 5. Brady Buum, 16.5, $307; no other qualified runs.

Team Roping:

1. Ben Folsom/Matt Williams, 5.4 seconds, $1,765 each; 2. Teagan Bentley/Kash Reynolds, 5.5, $1,461; 3. Delon Parker/Ryan Zurcher, 6.0, $1,156; 4. Sid Sorge/Taner Sorge, 6.6, $852; 5. Jason Handy/Parker Murnion, 7.7, $548; 6. Charlie Sadler/C.J. Bentley, 8.1, $304.

Saddle Bronc Riding:

1. (tie) Ben Kukowski, on Powder River Rodeo's Black Velvet, and Cauy Pennington, on Powder River Rodeo's Wild Child, 77 points, $886 each; 3. (tie) Jesse Kruse and Brady Love, 72, $458 each; 5. T.W. Flowers, 71, $214; 6. Joe Priebe, 68, $153.

Tie-Down Roping:

1. Tate Teague, 10.5 seconds, $1,111; 2. Jade Gardner, 10.6, $919; 3. (tie) Dillon Hahnkamp and J.D. McCuistion, 11.3, $632 each; 5. Quinn McQueary, 11.6, $345; 6. (tie) Cash Trexler and Ty Wilcox, 11.7, $96 each.

Barrel Racing:

1. Ashley Rogers, 17.78 seconds, $1,558; 2. Ashley Day, 17.82, $1,336; 3. Sami Buum, 17.92, $1,113; 4. Makala Pierce, 17.95, $965; 5. Katie Ferguson, 17.96, $742; 6. Samantha Thoenig, 17.98, $594; 7. Chris Gibson, 18.02, $445; 8. Brittyn Rocha, 18.03, $297; 9. Della Epler, 18.04, $223; 10. Sally Conway, 18.08, $148.

Bull Riding: 1. Kase Hitt, 67 points on Powder River Rodeo's Ferb, $8,654; no other qualified rides. (all totals include ground money).

WPRA Breakaway Roping Results

1. Anna Callaway   2.500   $1,915.53, 2. Nicole Hadley   2.600   $1,665.68, 3. Tatum Runner   2.700   $1,415.82, 4. Libby Winchell   2.800   $1,165.97, 5. Kirsty Stewart   3.100   $916.12, 6. Jacey Fortier   3.200   $666.27, 7. Shawnee Sherwood   3.700   $416.42, 8. Raegen DeLancey   3.900   $166.56

Total payoff: $42,992. Stock contractor: Powder River Rodeo. Rodeo secretary: Penny Walton. Officials: Bruce Keller and Jack Wipplinger. Timers: Penny Walton and Dalonna Guthrie-Hurd. Announcer: Doug Mathis. Specialty act: Dalton Morris. Bullfighters: Ruger Jennings and Shane Jennings. Clown/barrelman: Dalton Morris. Flankman: Hank Franzen. Pickup men: Royce Breeden and Clint Humble. Music director: Flexx Moorhead.