contents JUly <strong>21</strong>, 2017 – Volume 65, No. 14 Canadian Crush Ponoka Stampede provides largest ‘Christmas’ haul 34 more in this issue 30 36 money makers Layton Green was tops in roughstock, while Caleb Smidt earned the most overall cash. stocking stuffer The St. Paul (Ore.) Rodeo set an attendance record, while paying out big money. 8 ProRodeo Sports News 7/<strong>21</strong>/2017 2016 Saddle Bronc Riding World Champion Zeke Thurston rode <strong>for</strong> 83.75 points on Kesler Rodeo’s Paper Clip during the first round of the $450,000 Ponoka (Alberta) Stampede. Jeremy Wombold photo ProRodeo.com
42 Bareback rider Logan Patterson got some serious air on Harry Vold Rodeo’s Dani Girl at the World’s Oldest Rodeo in Prescott, Ariz., on June 28. Dale Miller photo rodeos 34 Ponoka, Alberta 36 St. Paul, Ore. 38 Cody, Wyo. 40 Greeley, Colo. 42 Prescott, Ariz. THE COVER Tie-down roper Caleb Smidt clocked a run of 7.9 seconds en route to finishing second in the average at the Rooftop Rodeo in Estes Park, Colo. Smidt, the 2015 world champion, earned a Cowboy Christmas-best $30,199, including wins in Prescott, Ariz., and Cody, Wyo. Greg Westfall photo INSIDE 12 cowboy grille 16 he said-she said 18 brain teasers ProRodeo Sports News prca commissioner & ceo Karl Stressman PSN EDITOR Justin Shaw Art Director Stephen Olver PHOTOGRAPHY COORDINATOR <strong>Bryan</strong> Oller Contributing WriterS Anne Christensen Tracy Renck Matt Naber Nick Cicere Advertising manager Nathan Vodehnal 20 short round 49 results 72 prca notes 73 prca business PRORODEO SPORTS NEWS (ISSN 0161-5815; USPS 469-620) is published semimonthly by the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association, 101 Pro Rodeo Drive, Colorado Springs, CO 80919-4301. PERIODICALS postage paid at Colorado Springs, Colo., and additional mailing offices. Postmaster: Send address changes to ProRodeo Sports News, P.O. Box 469025, Escondido, CA 92046. Subscription rate: $45 <strong>for</strong> one year, 24 issues. Disclaimer: The ProRodeo Sports News carries advertising as a service to PRCA members and PSN readers. However, publication of advertisements in the PSN does not in any way, whether expressed or implied, commit the PSN to guarantee or warrant any of the merchandise or livestock advertised. _____________________________ PHONE: 719.593.8840 FAX: 719.548.4889 TO SUBSCRIBE TO THE PSN, CALL: 800.RODEO.4U (800.763.3648) SUBSCRIPTION PROBLEMS PRCA members: 719.528.4747 Nonmembers: 800.763.3648 ____________________________ To advertise in the PSN, call: <strong>21</strong>4.883.1466 Standings 14 2017 prca world 65 all american 66 circuits PRORODEO SPORTS NEWS 101 ProRodeo Drive Colorado Springs, CO 80919 ©2017, PRCA Properties Inc., a marketing service and subsidiary of the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced or transmitted in any <strong>for</strong>m or by any means, electronic, mechanical, including photocopy, recording, or any in<strong>for</strong>mation retrieval system, without permission in writing from PRCA Properties Inc. ProRodeo.com ProRodeo Sports News 7/<strong>21</strong>/2017 9