Nebraska Sandhills Cowboy Hall of Fame inductions happening this weekend

Nebraska Sandhills Cowboy Hall of Fame inductions happening this weekend

The Nebraska Sandhills Cowboy Hall of Fame honors individuals who have made significant contributions to the western lifestyle and horse culture in the Sandhills of Nebraska. The 19th Annual Banquet Ceremony will be held on June 8, 2024, at the 4-H building at the Cherry County Fairgrounds in Valentine, NE.…
Legend Buttes Horse Sale happening in Crawford June 21st

Legend Buttes Horse Sale happening in Crawford June 21st

The eighth Legend Buttes Horse Sale will take place June 21st in Crawford, Nebraska at Crawford Livestock. The sale is the first of two in 2024, with the fall edition happening at the same location September 27th. The upcoming June sale will feature 62 consigned ranch, rope, and recreational type…
Miss Rodeo Nebraska pageant begins Sunday, June 9 in North Platte

Miss Rodeo Nebraska pageant begins Sunday, June 9 in North Platte

The 2024 edition of the Miss Rodeo Nebraska pageant will begin Sunday, June 9, in North Platte. The four day pageant will serve as the selection process for Miss Rodeo Nebraska 2025 and Miss Teen Rodeo Nebraska 2024. This year's current titleholders are JoSee Saults of Big Springs and Maci…
Saults competes at second ever College National Finals Steer Roping

Saults competes at second ever College National Finals Steer Roping

Jate Saults of Big Springs, Nebraska, made his way to the second edition of the National Finals Steer Roping College Division. The event took place May 27th in Clarendon, Texas. Saults ended up seventh overall, while Slade Wood of Southwest Texas Junior College was named the National Champion. Though the…
Cowboy Entrepreneurship – Nic Lica on Breaking the Barrier

Cowboy Entrepreneurship – Nic Lica on Breaking the Barrier

After hearing countless stories of bull fighters battling injury from traditional metal bells used by bull riders, 19-year bull riding veteran Nic Lica decided to do something about it. Nic used his expertise to craft the Licabell, a first of its kind bell substitute. It is “like a bell,” in…
Panhandle, Harrison, and Crawford High School Rodeo Results

Panhandle, Harrison, and Crawford High School Rodeo Results

Nebraska High School Rodeo Association student athletes spent three days competing this past weekend. Panhandle High School Rodeo - Bridgeport, NE | May 31st Harrison High School Rodeo | June 1st Crawford High School Rodeo | June 2nd Here are results from all three days of rodeo, per the NEHSRA:…
Nebraska Rodeo Update for June 1st

Nebraska Rodeo Update for June 1st

The Nebraska Rodeo Update is a weekly radio program designed to highlight Nebraska rodeo and western events. The program sheds light on the success of Nebraska athletes, rodeos, and cowboy culture in the Cornhusker state. Listen to the update, or read highlights from the program below! Program Overview: Nebraska Volleyball…
Meet the CNFR Qualifier: Riata Day

Meet the CNFR Qualifier: Riata Day

Fleming, Colorado native, Riata Day, found her home in the Nebraska High School Rodeo Association. In fact, she took home a state championship title in the goat tying in 2019. These days, she is preparing to represent the University of Wyoming at the College National Finals Rodeo. "This region is…
Nebraska High School Rodeo Queen leads state in goat tying

Nebraska High School Rodeo Queen leads state in goat tying

Hastings, Nebraska cowgirl Lynsie Lancaster currently leads the standings in the goat tying heading into the last regular season high school rodeo of the year. The recent graduate of Adams Central High School has been involved in the Nebraska High School Rodeo Association since she was a freshman.   Lancaster,…
From wins All-Around Cowgirl Honors at Valentine High School Rodeo

From wins All-Around Cowgirl Honors at Valentine High School Rodeo

Tacey From of Bridgeport was named the All-Around Cowgirl at the Valentine High School Rodeo May 26th. The honor and buckle were presented to her after impressive performances in multiple events. From placed fifth in the pole bending, first in the breakaway roping, and placed in the top fifteen in…