White County Fair Rodeo
- Megan Nicole Larson

- Nov 7
- 3 min read
The White County Fair Rodeo was held September 12-13th at the White County Fairgrounds in Searcy, Arkansas. James Loosenort was awarded all-around cowboy and $891 for entering the tie-down roping and team roping. Bryce Eck took first in the bareback riding with his 86.5 point ride on Colorado Bay (Hampton Pro Rodeo) for $978. Jake Thomas took first in the steer wrestling with his 4.1 second run to earn $1,036. Justin Johnson & Kaden Graves took first in the team roping with their 4.1 second run to bring home $1,188 each. Spur Montag took first in the saddle bronc riding for his big 84 point ride on Dream Package (Hampton Pro Rodeo) for $1,166. Roy Lee took first in the tie-down roping for his 8.3 second run to earn $1,261. Kara Kreder took first in the barrel racing for her fast 15.97 second run to net her $1,011. Hannah Giger took first in the breakaway roping for her speedy 2.0 second run to pocket $1,581. Kale Visnieski had the only qualified ride in the bull riding with his 77 point ride on Bobcat (Hampton Pro Rodeo) for $10,021. Hampton Pro Rodeo provided the stock along with sub-contractor Dillon Holder, Jeff Miller, and Brandon Harris. Brandon Harris and Sean Prater were the pickup men and Ryan Dahl and Myles Essick kept the bull riders safe.
All-around Cowboy: James Loosenort, $891, tie-down roping and team roping.
Bareback Riding: 1. Bryce Eck, 86.5 points on Hampton Pro Rodeo's Colorado Bay, $978; 2. Jason Wilson, 84, $733; 3. Isaac Ingram, 78.5, $489; 4. Trent Tuten, 75.5, $244.
Steer Wrestling: 1. Jake Thomas, 4.1 seconds, $1,036; 2. Juan Alcazar Jr, 4.6, $857; 3. Clayton Culligan, 4.8, $679; 4. Cody Green, 5.1, $500; 5. Chase Thrasher, 5.4, $321; 6. Christian Cagle, 5.5, $179.
Team Roping: 1. Justin Johnson/Kaden Graves, 4.1 seconds, $1,188 each; 2. Tyler Brooks Brooks/Bob Loosenort, 5.1, $891; 3. Brandon Farris/Braden Harmon, 6.0, $594; 4. Blake Hughes/Daniel Reed, 9.3, $297.
Saddle Bronc Riding: 1. Spur Montag, 84 points on Hampton Pro Rodeo's Dream Package, $1,166; 2. Jackson Ford, 83, $874; 3. Bryett Larsen, 79.5, $583; 4. Blake Steuck, 78, $291.
Tie-down Roping: 1. Roy Lee, 8.3 seconds, $1,261; 2. Jayden Broussard, 8.5, $1,043; 3. Macon Murphy, 8.6, $826; 4. Bart Brunson, 8.8, $609; 5. Andrew Burks, 9.0, $391; 6. Coltin Rauch, 9.1, $217.
Barrel Racing: 1. Kara Kreder, 15.97 seconds, $1,011; 2. Presley Smith, 16.09, $866; 3. Emily Griffin, 16.10, $722; 4. Ashley Sanders, 16.12, $626; 5. (tie) Kaydi Anderson and Caitlyn Clair, 16.21, $433 each; 7. Nicole Thomas, 16.30, $289; 8. Lakota Elkins, 16.32, $193; 9. Marne Loosenort, 16.34, $144; 10. Melora Potter, 16.54, $96.
Breakaway Roping: 1. Hannah Giger, 2.0 seconds, $1,581; 2. Alli Masters, 2.6, $1,308; 3. (tie) Ajae Griffin and Kyla Jones, 2.7, $900 each; 5. Sami Jo O'Day, 3.1, $491; 6. (tie) Jesse Alsup, Cheree Caudle and Tia Wallace, 3.4, $91 each.
Bull Riding: 1. Kale Visnieski, 77 points on Hampton Pro Rodeo's Bobcat, $10,021; no other qualified rides. (all totals include ground money).
Total Payoff: $36,352. Stock contractor: Hampton Pro Rodeo. Sub-Contractors: Dillon Holder, Jeff Miller and Brandon Harris. Rodeo Secretary: Gina Hampton. Officials: Will Lynd and Gip Allen. Timers: Mary Lynn Emmett and Pamela Bowersock. Announcer: Chris Pyle. Bullfighters: Ryan Dahl and Myles Essick. Clown/Barrelman: Colten Ulmer. Flankmen: Jay Hampton and Kevin Hampton. Chute Boss: Kl Hampton. Pickup Men: Brandon Harris and Sean Prater. Music Director: Tate Thompson.