Calf roper Tuf Cooper is first with fans
By Jason McDaniel Tuf Cooper stayed in the fan zone a little longer than most of the cowboys do at RodeoHouston, but he didn’t have a choice. The girls wouldn’t let him escape. At 22 years old, he’s...
View ArticleRodeoHouston results: March 13
Super Series V Tuesday’s Round 3 results Barrel racing 1. Jane Melby, Backus, Minn., 14.36; 2. Lindsay Sears, Ropesville, 14.42; 3. Sydni Blanchard, Albuquerque, N.M., 14.45 Team roping 1. T. Brazile,...
View ArticleStevenson, Lowe ride into bareback finals
Stevenson posted an 86.0, good enough for third on the night behind the 87.0 scored by world No. 4 Kaycee Feild and the 87.5 posted by event winner and world No. 2 Will Lowe.
View ArticleRodeoHouston results: March 15
RodeoHouston Semifinals II Thursday’s results Barrel racing 1. Lisa Lockhart, Oelrichs, S.D., 14.15; 2. Sherry Cervi, Marana, Ariz., 14.21; 3. Trula Churchill, Valentine, Neb., 14.32; 3. (tie) Tana...
View ArticleAussie advances to saddle bronc finals
Growing up on ranches in Australia, Sam Spreadborough didn’t know much about America. But he knew he wanted to rodeo for a living, and this is where world champions are made.
View ArticleChampionship set after a night of wild rides
By Jason McDaniel The odds were stacked against him. Steer wrestler Ben Shofner, a native of Jasper, in his first RodeoHouston appearance, landed in a last-chance wild-card round with five of the last...
View ArticleRodeoHouston results: March 16
RodeoHouston Wild Card Friday’s results Barrel racing 1. Carlee Pierce, Stephenville, 13.92; 2. Linda Vick, Hesperia, Ga., 14.16; 3, Christina Richman, Glendora, Calif., 14.23. Team roping 1. E....
View ArticleBareback rider follows in father’s footsteps
By Jason McDaniel Like father, like son. Three-time all-around world champion Lewis Feild won the bareback riding title at Houston’s rodeo in 1982 — long before his son, reigning world champ bareback...
View ArticleRodeoHouston results: March 17
RodeoHouston Finals Barrel racing 1. Lindsay Sears, Ropesville, 14.13; 2. Carlee Pierce, Stephenville, 14.14; 3. Trula Churchill, Valentine, Neb., 14.35; 4. Sherry Cervi, Marana, Ariz., 14.42. Team...
View ArticleBack on her trusty horse Martha, barrel racer Sears cleans up
By Jose de Jesus Ortiz While resting her beloved 12-year-old sorrel mare Martha, barrel racer Lindsay Sears endured a long, dry winter. The two-time world champion competed in five rodeos this year...
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