WPRA notable Cindy Rosser, barrel racer Ardith Bruce, and famed bucking horse Medicine Woman, will be enshrined July 16 during the festivities in Colorado Springs. Well, just to be recognized by your peers to be in the Hall of Fame is as farfetched as when I wrote down in my journal that I wanted to be a world champion, Mote said. The rodeo committee from Nebraskas Big Rodeo in Burwell also was also put into the Hall. The evening will feature a dinner, live auction, stories from Goose about his baseball career, and a Q&A session with Goose. Frontier Rodeo has won PRCAs Stock Contractor of the Year seven years in row 2015-2021. This is a surprise to me, but I feel deserving of this recognition. I had never thought about having an animal selected. Rodeo fans from around the world can help honor and preserve Americas original sport for generations to come by joining the ProRodeo Hall of Fame Membership Program. Over 50 percent of them turned into fantastic horses from Night Jacket. 1964 WPRA World Champion Bruce will be inducted into the WPRA Barrel Racing category, while Rosser will be inducted as a WPRA notable. I tell you what Ive never seen anything like it with the outpouring of support Ive gotten for my induction, Young said. Its amazing, I dont know what to say. Gellerman qualified for the NFR 25 times, the fifth most by any team roper in PRCA history. The rodeo committee from Nebraskas Big Rodeo in Burwell was thrilled to join the prestigious ProRodeo Hall of Fame. Bruce joined the Girls Rodeo Association (GRA) now the Womens Professional Rodeo Association (WPRA) in 1960 reaching the pinnacle of the sport in 1964 when she won the world title aboard a horse known as Red, registered as Shaws Kingwood Snip. Gossage played the relief pitcher role in an era where relievers were called to pitch in multiple innings, generally from the 7th inning to the end of the 9th inning. Born December 7, 1954 to Cotton and Linda Rosser in Yuba City, California, she grew up horseback and rodeo has remained her lifes work. Medicine Woman was selected to the Wrangler NFR 12 times. Rosser has had a hand in rodeo production all her life and in 1986 was named the PRCA Secretary of the Year, in 1998 she was selected as the NFR Rodeo Secretary and in 2012 was the Ram National Circuit Finals Rodeo secretary. Most PRCA cowboys today dont compete in three events, but thats something Brazile took great pride in during his decorated career. She resides in Marysville, Calif. 1964 WPRA World Champion Bruce will be inducted into the WPRA Barrel Racing category. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to Rodeo News, 1612 Laporte Ave. Suite #2, Fort Collins, CO 80521 These awards highlight the commitment of the 100% volunteer-run organization. Its something she looked forward to for a long time and its kind of like being immortalized for her. Seriously, Harris when told Cowtown Rodeo was Hall of Fame bound. Many more are lighting up the ProRodeo ranks as we speak, carrying on this once in a lifetime horses legacy. It was one of those things, where if it happened it happened, if it didnt, I was good with it. That horse had so many offspring that were buckers throughout their lives. By nature, Clabaugh wasnt about the spotlight at all. It is truly a great honor to be in there with some great people.. Written by: PRCA Back to Articles. Rosser, like Bruce, has been a staunch supporter of the WPRA for decades and has worked every facet of the rodeo business. Night Jackets success inside the arena, the horse may be more known for his star-studded offspring. It isnt a horse we bought at a sale. The ProRodeo Hall of Fame and Museum of the American Cowboy educates the public about rodeo, its history and impact on Western American culture, and provides recognition to rodeo notables of the past and present and serves as an inspiration for the future. Her first trip was in 2009 in the bareback riding, she made her debut in the saddle bronc riding in 2010 and never looked back. I always wanted to be a cowboy. However, you may visit "Cookie Settings" to provide a controlled consent. Mote, who retired in 2017 at the age of 41, qualified for 15 consecutive NFRs for 2001-2015 and was reserve world champion in 2001 and 2006. Gossage is a native of Colorado Springs, graduating from Wasson High School in 1970 where he played basketball and baseball and was inducted into the high schools Wall of Fame. In 1981, Gellerman, a header, roping with partner Walt Woodard, won the team roping world championship. The colorful history and equally colorful legends of professional rodeo live on at the ProRodeo Hall of Fame and Museum of the American Cowboy in Colorado Springs, Colorado. This is wonderful.. Cowtown has had a storied rodeo tradition, but rodeo secretary Betsy Harris, who has been an integral part of the rodeo for decades couldnt believe the phone call she received on Monday. Feller is a cowboy through and through. Wed go to Houston and rodeos like that and probably 30 or 40 guys would make runs on him. Colorado Springs, CO. 80919. I would probably debunk all the laws of positive thinking because I had just hoped at some time, I would be fortunate to be to get a world championship, that would be awesome. Lynn Beutler of Elk City, Okla., was an integral part of professional rodeo for 40 years, becoming one of the sports most widely known stock contractors in the family rodeo company known as Beutler Brothers. He was a great horse and the greatest horse that I ever owned. You also have the option to opt-out of these cookies. Theres nothing wrong with it, it just wasnt for me. So, Id say that was my most memorable moment.. Brazile also has won a PRCA record 74 career round wins at the Wrangler National Finals Rodeo in tie-down roping and team roping and steer roping. This is mind-boggling, Feller said. He has the record for most NFR rounds won by a steer wrestler at 25. She won the all-around in 1960, the flag race world title in 1964 and one that might surprise everyone was her bull riding title in 1966. Its a tremendous honor, theres no other way to put it, Mote said. Analytical cookies are used to understand how visitors interact with the website. She won her first WPRA world title in 1961 in the all-around category, but the highlight of her career would come in 1962 when she won the barrel racing world title aboard Star Plaudit Red.. Like many cowgirls during this era, they competed in many different events with calf roping being one of Leachs favorites. Mote, who retired in 2017 at the age of 41, qualified for 15 consecutive NFRs from 2001-2015 and was reserve world champion in 2001 and 2006. Ive always thought it would be awful nice, Duvall said. A small town with some serious roots is a good place for rodeo and we have been one of those. I dont know that I truly deserve it but know it is a big deal, said Leach, who makes her home in Kilgore, Texas. This is a surprise to me but I feel deserving of this recognition. 103 Pro Rodeo Drive, Colorado Springs, CO 80919; PHONE: (719) 528-4764; EMAIL: halloffame@prorodeo.com; HOURS OF OPERATION: Summer Hours: . Descent won the honor six times from 1966-69, 1971-72. Despite a destructive windstorm that damaged its rodeo grounds on May 12, Nebraskas Big Rodeo is still scheduled to take place July 27-30. Ardith was the one to put together a celebration party when Scamper was the first barrel horse to be inducted into the ProRodeo Hall of Fame and was once again on hand to see the first WPRA members inducted into the ProRodeo Hall of Fame in 2017. Stetson has won a total of seven world championships four in all-around (2019-22), two in bull riding (2020 and 2022) and one in saddle bronc riding in 2021. It is quite an honor, its probably not the place that I feel like I should be. I dont know that I truly deserve it but know it is a big deal, said Leach, who makes her home in Kilgore, Texas. Especially Mel Potter. She was named Coca-Cola Woman of the Year in 1997 and was inducted into the National Cowboy and Western Heritage Museum in Oklahoma City in 2005. The ProRodeo Hall of Fame and Museum of the American Cowboy educates the public about rodeo, its history and impact on Western American culture, and provides recognition to rodeo notables of the past and present and serves as an inspiration for the future. Theres only been 21 bareback riders that have been inducted into the Hall of Fame. Some of my heroes are in there obviously, John W. Jones Jr. and John W. Jones Sr., and a lot of the California cowboys that helped put ProRodeo on the map and to be able to be in that Hall with them is very special.. He won the NFR average in 1987. I started out a long time ago when I went to that first National Finals Rodeo, but it didnt make me a lot of money. Ive enjoyed the ride that Ive had. 101 Pro Rodeo Drive Our entire family is going to be there to celebrate his accomplishment, itll be great, Bennie Beutler said. Jack Ward, 1995. Johnson gave back to the WPRA serving on the Board of Directors from 1963-1971, including a stint as the Vice President. 2018: Beaver Tail and Painted Fling and Beaver Tail's foal Leave It To Beaver from Harry Vold Rodeo Company. When the Associations headquarters was moved to Colorado Springs, Bruce was there to help get things up and running. Since the Hall's opening in 1979, 279 people, 35 animals and 30 rodeo committees have been inducted. Oh wow, said Bruce upon learning of her induction into the ProRodeo Hall of Fame. Inductees. In 2011, she was inducted into the Texas Rodeo Cowboy Hall of Fame under the category of Trailblazers and now she will be immortalized in the ProRodeo Hall of Fame for her dedication to building a strong foundation for women in rodeo, Bareback Performance 1. Night Jacket competed at every Wrangler National Finals Rodeo as a bareback horse from 2000-2007. I am in shock, stated Johnson uponlearning of her induction into the ProRodeo Hall of Fame. You are kiddingwow, wow, wow, said Rosser when she learned of her induction while working cattle on the family ranch. It didnt matter what the conditions were, he loved to compete. Theres a lot of guys that are in the Hall that are truly great, so to be in the same Hall as those people it truly means something. It should be a fun evening., We are offering this new event as a way for local residents who are fans of baseball, Goose and rodeo to come together to support our museum, Sturman said. He didnt seek attention nor boast about his accomplishments. Cowtown has had a storied rodeo tradition, but rodeo secretary Betsy Harris, who has been an integral part of the rodeo for decades couldnt believe the phone call she received on Monday. Bruce was among the early GRA members to conduct barrel racing clinics and often traveled to Hawaii to conduct them. The 2023 Ken Stemler Pioneer Award, whichrecognizes those who have provided groundbreaking, innovative ideas and forward thinking that help the development, advancement, and success of the PRCA and or the Hall of Fame and their missions is being awarded to Bryan McDonald, former bull rider and National Finals Rodeo judge. But its an honor to be thought of that way, it really is. In the 1970s and 80s Gossage became the personification of the closer along with his bad guy looks and demeanor. Going Digital - The equine industry experiences radical growth in digital sales. The ProRodeo Hall of Fame will celebrate the 75th anniversary of the Womens Professional Rodeo Association this summer with an exhibit in the 101 Gallery. In 1967, she and Red won the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo the first year it was held in the Astrodome. When I started my career, it wasnt anything I really even thought about. The ProRodeo Hall of Fame and Museum of the American Cowboy educates the public about rodeo . Duvall, who won world titles in 1967, 1969 and 1972 spent nine years riding Whiskey. Check your inbox or spam folder now to confirm your subscription. Oh wow, said Bruce upon learning of her induction into the ProRodeo Hall of Fame in the spring. The event will be held on Friday, May 19 at the Hall of Fame beginning at 6 pm. WPRA notable Cindy Rosser, barrel racer Ardith Bruce, and famed bucking horse Medicine Woman, will be enshrined July 16 during the festivities in Colorado Springs. Leach never won a world title in the barrel racing, but she qualified for nine consecutive NFRs (1959-1967). It certainly wasnt expected thats for sure, McDonald said. Bruce and Rosser will join the following on the PRCA side Trevor Brazile (all-around), Bobby Mote (bareback riding), Bobby Harris (team roping), Jake Beutler (stock contractor), Rick Young (contract personnel clown), Mel Potter (notable), Medicine Woman (livestockstock saddle bronc), Whiskey (livestock steer wrestling horse), and Burwell, NE (rodeo committee). We worked very hard in the early years for the Association but never really got to reap the benefits, but they are now. Seriously, Harris said when told Cowtown Rodeo was Hall of Fame bound. Really? said Cody, when told of his induction. You didnt give me much time to come up with any type of emotions, but it is definitely a great honor to be put in there just because of the people who are in there. Night Jacket competed at every Wrangler National Finals Rodeo as a bareback horse from 2000-2007. In 1995, she was named the Coca-Cola WPRA Woman of the Year, in 2015 she received the Lenora Reimers Heritage Award through the WPRA and in 2019 was honored with the Tad Lucas Award from the National Cowboy Museum. These events allow the American Royal, a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization, to give over $1 . Rosser is also a member of American Bucking Bull, Inc. and has sat on their Board of Directors for more than 6 years. Branquinho is joined by two-time PRCA World Champion Saddle Bronc rider Cody Wright (2008 and 2010), World Champion Team Roper Doyle Gellerman (1981), pickup man Kenny Clabaugh, rodeo notables Butch Knowles and Tom Feller and standout bareback horse Night Jacket, rodeo committees from the St. Paul (Ore.) Rodeo and Cowtown Rodeo in Pilesgrove, N.J., and barrel racer Sherry (Combs) Johnson, the 1962 WPRA World Champion and WPRA notable Fay Ann Horton Leach. The company, started in 1929 with Lynn, Jake, and Elra Beutler, was recognized as one of the top stock contracting firms producing rodeos across the Southwest and Northwest. These cookies track visitors across websites and collect information to provide customized ads. It means the world to us for sure. You didnt give me much time to come up with any type of emotions, but it is definitely a great honor to be put in there just because of the people who are in there. 1964 WPRA World Champion Ardith Bruce will be inducted into the WPRA Barrel Racing category, while Cindy Rosser will be inducted as a WPRA notable. Since the Halls opening in 1979, 279 people, 35 animals and 30 rodeo committees have been inducted. All animals had a fondness for Ardith, theres was always a connection between them., It means the world to our family. I never thought an honor like this would happen, especially when I started out.. Im at a loss for words, I really am. It is just truly a great day.. Cody Wright comes from the storied Wright family of saddle bronc riders as his brothers Jesse (2012) and Spencer (2014) also won PRCA World Championships as have his sons, Ryder (2017 and 2020) and Stetson (2021). I am honored to be put in the same category as Florence, an early member of the GRA. In 1995, she was named the Coca-Cola WPRA Woman of the Year, in 2015 she received the Lenora Reimers Heritage Award through the WPRA and in 2019 was honored with the Tad Lucas Award from the National Cowboy Museum. She was the California Circuit Barrel Racing Champion in 1982. I could take care of business with the cranberries in Wisconsin in the morning and steer rope in the afternoon in Cheyenne (Wyo.). All my friends are going to be there, thats what Im looking forward to the most. Rosser is only the second WPRA notable to earn induction into the ProRodeo Hall of Fame with Florence Youree being the first. I am honored to be joining an elite group of hard-working ladies who have received this honor before me.. I think learning to fly was what really helped my rodeo career. In 2011, she was inducted into the Texas Rodeo Cowboy Hall of Fame under the category of Trailblazers and now she will be immortalized in the ProRodeo Hall of Fame for her dedication to building a strong foundation for women in rodeo. The 2023 Ken Stemler Pioneer Award, whichrecognizes those who have provided groundbreaking, innovative ideas and forward thinking that help the development, advancement, and success of the PRCA and or the Hall of Fame and their missions is being awarded to Bryan McDonald, former bull rider, and National Finals Rodeo judge. Immortalized among the best of the best and to be included with that level of cowboy and cowgirl and recognized as some of the best there ever was, its huge.. He was part thoroughbred and tough as nails. Im at a loss for words, I really am. Im really grateful for this honor because theres a lot of great contestants that arent in the hall. My horses made me better than I thought I ever would be.. I look at guys who are in the Hall of Fame and you know thats a pretty great honor, said Frontier Rodeos Jerry Nelson. 2023 ProRodeo Hall of Fame Class Announced, 2022 ProRodeo Hall of Fame Class Announced, Cindy Rosser Joins Father, Cotton, in ProRodeo Hall of Fame, Venerated Horsewoman Bruce Takes Rightful Place in ProRodeo Hall of Fame, Sammy Thurman Brackenbury to be Enshrined in ProRodeo Hall of Fame, Charmayne James to Add ProRodeo Hall of Fame Inductee to Illustrious Career, French Flash Hawk Bozo Inducted into ProRodeo Hall of Fame. The ProRodeo Hall of Fame is a 501(c)3 educational and charitable not-for-profit organization. It's a dream come true. of professionals external and independent of the municipal government of Valencia, was set up to advise all areas of the local administration. 2017: Bill Pickett and Powder Wash from Summit Pro Rodeo. COWGIRL inspires the Modern Western Lifestyle. This isnt even something that I thought would be possible when I was picking up at rodeos. We use cookies on our website to give you the most relevant experience by remembering your preferences and repeat visits. Bruce was among the early GRA members to conduct barrel racing clinics and often traveled to Hawaii to conduct them. She also produced and designed openings and sponsor flags at the NFR for 10 years. Rosser is only the second WPRA notable to earn induction into the ProRodeo Hall of Fame with Florence Youree being the first. You are kiddingwow, wow, wow, said Rosser when she learned of her induction while working cattle on the family ranch. Medicine Woman was a ranch-raised mare out of Big Medicine (sire) & Showtime (dam). A total of 11 will be inducted including two representatives from the Women's Professional Rodeo Association (WPRA) on July 16. It was one of those things, where if it happened it happened, if it didnt, I was good with it. I am so thankful the girls now can expect to make some money as we were lucky to run at $20 day money. Oh my gosh, are you serious? We have a huge work force that does work for us and so dedicated and wonderful. I won some big rodeos, but we had a great stock contractor firm that we put together. It definitely brings my career around full circle. That is quite an honor, and it is great that the ProRodeo Hall of Fame is recognizing the women of the WPRA. Cody qualified for the NFR 13 times from 2003-14, and 2016. Even with. [4] In 2015, he was inducted as a member of the inaugural class of the Bull Riding Hall of Fame and the George Paul Memorial Bull Riding event was also inducted in the "Legends . That same year, Red was the AQHA Reserve World Champion Barrel Horse and in 1965 was the first GRA/WPRA barrel horse to ever be featured in color on the cover of theQuarter Horse Journal. 2019: Bartender and Diamond Mine from the Powder River Rodeo and Marty. Red loved running close to home he won the Pikes Peak or Bust Rodeo in Bruces hometown of Colorado Springs six times. Colorado Springs, CO 80903 She was really a thinker. Half of our board is grandsons and great grandsons of our rodeo in 1936. The company, started in 1929 with Lynn, Jake, and Elra Beutler, was recognized as one of the top stock contracting firms producing rodeos across the Southwest and Northwest. His foresight on day money and work with PROCOM have set the industry apart. Thats a heck of an honor, Im not sure I deserve it, Potter said. Bruce landed among the top 15 seven consecutive years from 1963-1969. The WRANGLER Horse & Rodeo News has been the leading equine publication of the Rocky Mountain Region since 1987. Two cowgirls (and one amazing mare) are amongst the star-studded ProRodeo Hall of Fame Class of 2022 inductees! She was selected in saddle bronc riding from 2010-2020. I was consumed with rodeo my whole life, but you know I never thought of the Hall of Fame, Harris said. Cindy Rosser, like Bruce, has been a staunch supporter of the WPRA for decades and has worked every facet of the rodeo business. She would add three more of those titles in 1959, 1963 and 1971. They will be enshrined July 15 during ceremonies at the ProRodeo Hall of Fame in Colorado Springs, Colo. Branquinho, who won world championships in 2004, 2008, 2011-12 and 2014, is second all-time in ProRodeo steer wrestling world championships behind only Homer Pettigrew, who had six. Combine Potters longevity as a competitor with his decade of success (1964-73) as a stock contractor with Rodeos Inc., and his time served on the PRCA Board of Directors and being selected as the 2015 Legend of ProRodeo, and it adds up to him going into the ProRodeo Hall of Fame. I wanted to be known as a cowboy and not specialized in any one discipline. Check your inbox or spam folder now to confirm your subscription. This has kind of been a whirlwind, and it is darn sure exciting, Rosser said. That was one of my goals and I got that accomplished. I know a lot of the guys in the ProRodeo Hall of Fame, and I have a huge respect for them and what they do for a living, stated Gossage. COLORADO SPRINGS, CO (PRCA) - The stars of ProRodeo converged when the 2022 ProRodeo Hall of Fame inductees led by Trevor Brazile, the King of PRCA cowboys with 26 world championships, were inducted into the ProRodeo Hall of Fame on July 16. Ardith was the one to put together a celebration party when Scamper was the first barrel horse to be inducted into the ProRodeo Hall of Fame and was once again on hand to see the first WPRA members inducted into the ProRodeo Hall of Fame in 2017. Of course, like everybody its a great honor, said Amber West, Bruces granddaughter. The ProRodeo Hall of Fame and Museum of the American Cowboy educates the public about rodeo, its history and impact on Western American culture, and provides recognition to rodeo notables of the past and present and serves as an inspiration for the future. She could really out smart a lot of people and a lot of horses. It is quite an honor, its probably not the place that I feel like I should be. Thats pretty cool.. This is just a great honor for us to receive.. on. Name of the Plaza. When the Associations headquarters was moved to Colorado Springs, Bruce was there to help get things up and running. Over 50 percent of them turned into fantastic horses from Night Jacket.. It is very cool to go in the ProRodeo Hall of Fame with my dad. 8th Performance of the NHSFR, Rock Springs, Wyo, Local contestants excel at Cheyenne Frontier Days and current leaders, 21,000-Fan Crowd Shows Out for RFD-TVs The American Rodeo Presented by DISH. A total of 11 will be inducted including two 431 South Cascade Editor's Note: The information enclosed in this release is courtesy of the Women's Professional Rodeo Association (WPRA) for media use. After those nine years of work, I thought he deserved retirement, so I just put him out to pasture. Bruce landed among the top 15 seven consecutive years from 1963 thru 1969. Together they founded Billy Leach Ropes. We worked very hard in the early years for the Association but never really got to reap the benefits, but they are now. We have a huge work force that does work for us and so dedicated and wonderful. He was voted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 2008. Lane McGehee, Victoria, Texas, 64 4. My husband and I have been doing this for 44 years and we never saw this coming. This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. Nomination Form Canadian Rodeo Historical Association (canadianprorodeohalloffame.org) October 14, 2022 When I got the call, I had goosebumps and yes, tears in my eyes. Chance Ames, Big Piney, Wyo., 67 3. Necessary cookies are absolutely essential for the website to function properly. Its a great honor for the Board (Of Directors), past board members, and the community. COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. Steer wrestler Luke Branquinho, a five-time PRCA world champion, heads up a star-studded 2023 induction class for the ProRodeo Hall of Fame. It kind of made it feel like you know this is really happening, said Jess Helgoth, President of Nebraskas Big Rodeo Board of Directors. Many more are lighting up the ProRodeo ranks as we speak, carrying on this once in a lifetime horses legacy. The 2022 Ken Stemler Pioneer Award, which recognizes those who have provided groundbreaking, innovative ideas and forward thinking that help the development, advancement, and success of the PRCA and/or the Hall of Fame and their missions is being awarded posthumously to John Van Cronkhite, the first general manager of the National Finals Rodeo in 1959. Branquinho, who was known for his booty shake, qualified for the Wrangler National Finals Rodeo 14 times 2001-04, 2006-15 and won the average three times in 2008, 2011 and 2014. Rodeo has a way of humbling you. By clicking Accept All, you consent to the use of ALL the cookies. They will be enshrined July 15 during ceremonies at the ProRodeo Hall of Fame in Colorado Springs, Colo. Branquinho, who won world championships in 2004, 2008, 2011-12 and 2014, is second all-time in ProRodeo steer wrestling world championships behind only Homer Pettigrew, who had six. It is such a blessing to be put in the Hall with my horse Red and my sister. The ProRodeo Hall of Fame is the only heritage center in the world dedicated to the sport of professional rodeo and it is located right here in Gooses hometown of Colorado Springs.. She has also carried the American flag in the opening ceremonies and has trained numerous horses to jump through paper, stand in a Liberty Bell, a birthday cake, a ring of fire, and more. COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. - Trevor Brazile, the King of PRCA cowboys with 26 world championships, heads up a star-studded 2022 induction class for the ProRodeo Hall of Fame. I would definitely say winning my first and second world championships were memorable and winning the second one made the first one that much sweeter to me. The colorful history and equally colorful legends of professional rodeo live on at the ProRodeo Hall of Fame.

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