ProRodeo Sports News - June 26, 2020

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Steer wrestler Tanner Brunner enjoying solid season, eyes NFR

BY THE NUMBERS 2 The number of Olympic Games as a demonstration sport. It happened in 1988 in Calgary, Alberta, and 2002 in Salt Lake City. 6 The PRCA record years rodeo was included in the for consecutive wins at National Finals set by steer roper Arnold Felts at the 1993 Clem McSpadden National Finals Steer Roping. Felts won rounds 3 through 8. Felts was inducted into the ProRodeo Hall of Fame in Colorado Springs, Colo., in 2016. 966 The number of entries for the Black Hills Roundup in Belle Fourche, S.D., July 1-4, including breakaway roping for the first time. Last year, the Black Hills Roundup, a 2018 ProRodeo Hall of Fame inductee, had 519 entries.

Steer wrestler Tanner Brunner has had solid seasons the last two years, qualifying for the Wrangler National Finals Rodeo both times. However, after two 15th-place finishes in the PRCA | RAM World Standings, he’s hungry for more. “I want to get back there (to the NFR) again and have the opportunity to run at that kind of money,” said Brunner, 27. “It’s

the clock in 3.7 seconds in Coleman and earned $1,925 after splitting the victory with Gabe Soileau. Brunner rode Miss Kitty, 13, in Coleman and Woodward. Cole Edge, riding Slick, was Brunner’s hazer. When rodeos were on hiatus, Brunner kept busy working for his family at their farm in Ramona, Kan. “We have a family operation, and

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a big stage, and you learn something every time you are there. I just hope to use everything I’ve learned when I go back.” Despite the rodeo season’s stop and start, Brunner has worked his way to eighth in the June 22 PRCA | RAM World Standings with $26,235. He moved up five spots in the latest standings, after splitting wins at the Woodward (Okla.) Elks Rodeo and the Coleman (Texas) PRCA Rodeo. Brunner had a 3.8-second run in Woodward and earned $3,266 by tying with Trell Etbauer. He stopped

I just tried to help out,” the 6-foot-2, 230-pound Brunner said. “I practiced a little bit, took some time off and let my horses take some time off. When things looked like they were going to get going again, I started practicing and getting my horses back in shape, but I enjoyed my time at home for sure.” Up next for Brunner is the World’s Oldest Rodeo in Prescott, Ariz., June 29. From there he is scheduled to compete at the Oakley Independence Day Rodeo in Oakley City, Utah, June 30 and the Cody (Wyo.) Stampede, July 1.

The 2020 Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo was cut short due to the coronavirus pandemic, but that won’t stop the event from carrying on next year. Rodeo officials announced the new dates for the 2021 Barbecue Contest and the month-long livestock show and rodeo. The contest will be Feb. 25-27, and the 2021 Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo will run March 2-21. Houston announces 2021 dates

Pendleton Round-Up off for 2020; return set for next year

For the third time in their iconic history, the 110th Pendleton (Ore.) Round-Up and the 104th Happy Canyon Indian Pageant & Wild West Show and associated events will not be held the second full week in September 2020. Health and safety restrictions precluded the committee from hosting the Pendleton Round-Up and Happy Canyon. Beginning in March and on a weekly basis, members of the Pendleton Round-Up and Happy Canyon boards and staff began meeting with local, state and various association representatives to begin the process of discussing the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic and how the event could go on in a traditional and full manner. A comprehensive operational

plan was submitted to the governor’s office to implement various safety protocols in order to host guests whom attend and participate in the various community events. As it became evident that the events would not be allowed, the Pendleton Round-Up and Happy Canyon Board of Directors decided the best course was to not host the events. This difficult decision is in the best interest for the health and safety of the community, volunteers, tribal participants, vendors, sponsors and contestants. Not having an event in 2020 will have an impact on the community, region, local businesses, supporters, sponsors and loyal fans. The Round-Up and Happy Canyon will return in 2021.

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