Ranch and
Rodeo Roundup
By Kimmie Dillon
I
love this time of year because on any
given weekend there are multiple events
to choose from. With summer still in the
distance we can mount-up and ride to our
heart’s desire. Here are some of the arena
highlights from March:
The Willcox Jr Rodeo
Association hosted a 2
day event at Quail Park
arena on March 14th
and 15th. The WJRA
was established in 2013
by dedicated parents
and volunteers with the
goal of providing young
cowboys and cowgirls
the opportunity to
participate and grow
Madilyn Todd, Goat Tying
within the sport of rodeo.
Justin Kibler, Chute Doggin
Overall Fast Time
Guero Quiroz / Austin Sanders 6.59, $900
#10 Gold Plus Average
Sam Scott / Art S Gallais 36.82, $2,490
Incentive
Neil Bartelson / Neil Main 36, $1,070
Overall FT
Joe Gallegos / Terry Boydstun 6.25, $370
#10 GP Century Bonus Average
Sam Scott / Art S Gallais 26.64, $780
#9 Average
RaShel Garside / Robert Murphy Gosney
48.67, $6,140
Incentive
Jake Howe / Cashton Weidenbener
38.25, $960
Overall Fast Time
Wade Smith / Bradley Whelan 7.02, $650
#8 Pick Draw Average
Xavier Reynoso Sr / Brandon Ben
31.8, $2,370
Overall Fast Time
Xavier Reynoso Sr / Brandon Ben 8.44, $310
Arizona’s ranch sorting pens will be even
more active thanks to new producer,
Darrell Gehrig. His company, AZ Sorting
Productions, is planning RSNC-sanctioned
sortings throughout the year. His inaugural
event was held March 14th and 15th at Hogs
N Horses in Cave Creek.
Ropers travelled to the Casa Grande rodeo
grounds on March 13th-15th to compete in
the Valley of the Sun Championships. The
sanctioned USTRC qualifier was produced
by Zamora Roping Productions which
awarded 3 trophy Cowboy Gold saddles
along with 37 trophy Gist buckles. The
results are in and here are the top placing’s:
Overall Fast Time
John Henry Gaona / Bob Ferguson
6.83, $900
#10 Average
Colin Gorr / Art S Gallais 40.19,
$5,554
Incentive
Guero Quiroz / Austin
Sanders 27.43, $960
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April 2015
The 62nd annual Parada del Sol Rodeo
took place February 28th through March
1st. The PRCA rodeo was held at West
World in Scottsdale and as always, thrilled
crowds and contestants alike.
Bareback Riding:
First/Second (tie): Morgan Heaton & Luke
Creasy, 77 score, $1,355 each
Steer Wrestling:
First: Clayton Morrison, 4.0 seconds, $1,778
Team Roping:
First: JoJo LeMond/Josh Patton, 4.3 seconds,
$2,735 each
Saddle Bronc Riding:
First: John Redig, 81 score, $1,560
Tie-down Roping:
First: Tuf Cooper, 8.1 seconds, $1,649
Barrel Racing:
First: Rachel Dice, 17.29 seconds, $2,324
Bull Riding:
First: LJ Jenkins, 85 score, $2,327
All-around Champion:
JoJo LeMond, $2,735, tie-down roping
and team roping
Until next month, ride hard and stay safe!
The next RSNC sorting is scheduled for
April 18th and 19th. Saddles will be given
for most cattle sorted in both shows (March
and April combined) in the #2 division, #3
division and #4 and above. Buckles will also
be awarded to the high point winners for the
April weekend.
Kimmie Dillon grew up
competing on horseback here
in Arizona. As a former Miss
Rodeo Arizona and Miss
Rodeo America runner-up,
Kim enjoys sharing her
equestrian love and expertise
with others.
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