Barnes PRCA Rodeo
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 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…
World Bareback title comes home
World Bareback title comes home Wednesday, December 21, 2016 By Gretchen Kirchmann, Correspondent for Chronicle Times Tim O’Connell is the 2016 World Champion Bareback Rider. Photo contributed by www.prorodeo.com Tim O’Connell from Zwingle, Iowa was all smiles as he entered the Wrangler NFR media room on Saturday December 10, 2016 following his 10th round performance…