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 State…
The Mid-States Rodeo Association is currently seeking applicants to serve as their new secretary. The new hire will replace Jill Austin, who is stepping down after serving in this position for 15 years. The position will start in January of 2025. More information about the role can be obtained by…
Rocking Plus Rodeo Company's Nebraska's Roughest Rodeo Series has been underway all summer. The series serves as a unique opportunity for roughstock riders to hone in on their skills and compete for competitive prize money. Events in the series feature bareback riding, saddle bronc riding, and bull riding. So far,…
The Wahoo Saddle Club PRCA Rodeo took place last week in Wahoo, Nebraska. Amongst the excitement of professional rodeo action, the Thundering Hooves Drill Team made their debut. Team lead HalLee Linner was inspired to start the group because of her previous experience on a drill team with her late…
Nestled in the heart of the Nebraska Sandhills, Phipps Land and Livestock is known for raising top of the line horse flesh. Primarily a yearling and cow-calf outfit, the Phipps family is among the prestigious list of American Quarter Horse Association Ranching Heritage Breeders. Perhaps even more impressive, they were…
Steer wrestler Augustus Franzen of Kearney, Nebraska made a splash at multiple professional rodeos over the past week. Most notably, he took home the win from the Days of '76 rodeo in Deadwood, South Dakota. Franzen placed fourth in the first round with a 4.6 second run, and third in…
Alex Parsaye knew from a young age that she belonged on the back of a horse. Growing up, she felt drawn to horses in such a powerful way that her parents got her in riding lessons at the age of five. Parsaye explored multiple events and disciplines, but ultimately fell…
Hastings pro rodeo original board member volunteered for 32 years, loves the excitement of pro rodeo Hastings, Neb. (July 29, 2024) – Since the Oregon Trail Rodeo in Hastings, Neb. came into existence, Willis Hunt has been involved with it. The Hastings man was one of nine men on…
The Wahoo Saddle Club PRCA Rodeo took place July 25-27. More information about this year’s rodeo can be found here: https://ruralradio.com/rrn/news/wahoo-saddle-club-prca-rodeo-brings-western-way-of-life-to-eastern-nebraska/ Here are final results per the PRCA: All-around cowboy: (tie) Clay Ellis, tie-down roping and team roping, and Judd Grover, tie-down roping and team roping, $948 each. Bareback riding: 1. Rhett Robbins,…
The Sheridan County PRCA Rodeo in Gordon took place July 25-27. More information about this year’s rodeo can be found here: https://ruralradio.com/rrn/news/sheridan-county-prca-rodeo-attracts-top-talents-in-prca-wpra/ Here are final results per the PRCA: All-around cowboy: Matt Peters, $196, tie-down roping and team roping. Bareback riding: 1. Nick Pelke, 86 points on Muddy Creek Pro Rodeo's Black Mamba,…
