Barnes PRCA Rodeo
Barnes PRCA Rodeo bull wins go-round buckle in Las Vegas, 2023
Canadian earns over $39,000 riding Barnes PRCA Rodeo bull, Umm by: Gretchen Kirchmann/PRCA Las Vegas, Nevada (Dec. 17, 2023) – The second performance of the 2023 Wrangler National Finals Rodeo (WNFR) held in Las Vegas on Saturday December 9, 2023 shined the spotlight on Barnes PRCA Rodeo Company from Cherokee, Iowa. Their bull, #930 named…
Westin Barnes, third generation stock contractor
LAS VEGAS, Nev. (Dec. 3, 2022) – The signature yellow bucking chutes at the Wrangler National Finals Rodeo in Las Vegas are iconic. The Rafter B Bar brand represented in Las Vegas with the third generation Westin and Katelyn Barnes and second-generation Marty Barnes. Westin Barnes flanked his ranch raised horse, 5H2, at the Wrangler National…
Q&A with Chute Tunes “Wild & Western” Rodeo Music Productions
Nicky Kimm, co-owner and operator of Chute Tunes “Wild & Western” Rodeo Music Productions has a long history of involvement with the western industry. Since 2012, Nicky and her husband Davie have worked the Buffalo PRCA Championship Rodeo. Nicky Kimm was selected as the Music Director for the 2019 Clem McSpadden National Finals Steer Roping. She…
Bucking horse named after Hawley, Minnesota travels the country
While the winter winds howl during February in Hawley, Minn. and residents shovel snow; the bucking horse named Hawley Falls is enjoying southern temperatures. The past five years Hawley Falls has competed near Atlanta, Georgia. Barnes PRCA Rodeo named a gelding Hawley Falls after Hawley, Minn. Marty Barnes the stock contractor recalls naming the bucking horse. …
Iowa bull, bucks off Idaho cowboy – Round 4 WNFR
Iowa based stock contractor Barnes PRCA Rodeo’s bull #211 Pot Licker was no match for Roscoe Jarboe from Idaho. Two jumps and Jarboe bailed off to the right. Stock Contractor Marty Barnes said, “The Charolais and Brahma crossbred bull usually does two jumps then turns back.” A ProRodeo history nugget is Barnes PRCA Rodeo had…
Whitaker wins all-around titles in Hawley and Merrill
8x Linderman Award winner adds to saddle collection Kyle Whitaker, 8x PRCA Linderman Award winner, won the 2017 all-around titles at both Barnes PRCA Rodeos during the second weekend of June. Whitaker competed in Saddle Bronc, Tie-Down Roping, and Steer Wrestling. Whitaker consistently enters Barnes PRCA Rodeo’s due to the caliber of animal…
Barnes’ animal athletes selected for 2017 Great Lakes Circuit Finals
J2 FRANKIE SCOTT, LEADS THE HERD TO LOUISVILLE, KENTUCKY November 6, 2017 Representing the Rafter B Bar Ranch from Peterson, Iowa are bucking horses, bulls and saddle horses selected for the Great Lakes Circuit Finals (GLCF) November 9-11 in Louisville, Kentucky. Among the Barnes PRCA Rodeo livestock selection is bareback horse J2 Frankie Scott, saddle bronc 3I9…
Barnes PRCA Rodeo
March 2, 2018 – Iowa State alum give back to Iowa State Rodeo Team February 26, 2018 – KMG brings GoCoastGuard.com onboard as the newest sponsor January 19, 2018 – Iowa cowboys shine in Sioux City, Sweep Saturday November 6, 2017 – Barnes’ animals athletes selected for 2017 Great Lakes Circuit Finals October 12, 2017…
Wrangler Champions Challenge Finale selects eight Barnes’ animal athletes
TWO STATES, SEVEN PERFORMANCES IN FOUR DAYS FOR BARNES PRCA RODEO Omaha, Neb. (Sept. 14, 2017) – Animal athletes from Barnes PRCA Rodeo are in high demand between September 28 – October 1, 2017. Marty Barnes and his son Westin Barnes will take part in seven rodeo performances in just four days in Iowa and…
Bucking bull named after former Minnesota Twins player, Killabrew
Omaha, Nebraska (April 25, 2017) – Killebrew, a cross-bred bucking bull named after former Minnesota Twins player Harmon Clayton Killebrew is among the animal athletes Barnes PRCA Rodeo Company is bringing to the Minnesota State Fairgrounds. Last weekend in Madison, Wisconsin during the Midwest Horse Fair & Rodeo Levi Michael Berends from Maynard, Minn. drew…
