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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…

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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…

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2017 Buffalo Rodeo Results

Buffalo PRCA Championship Rodeo 2017 Unofficial Results AA Kyle Whitaker BB Tanner Aus from Granite Falls, MN on Undergrad (6H9) 83.5 pts TD Steve Kuntz from North Branch, MN – 9.2 seconds TR Jr. Dees/Matt Zancanella from Aurora, SD– 5.3 seconds SB Logan Allen from Crecent, IA on Barry Crossin’ – 79 pts SW Fenton…

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CLN NFR Fashion Tip #4 – Long Live Cowboys (in a sports coat)

Published November 2017 CLN NFR Fashion Tip #4 – Long Live Cowboys (In A Sport Coat) (cowboylifestylenetwork.com) The WNFR provides ample opportunities for cowboys to dress up while in Las Vegas.  Stepping up the cowboy style is the combination of a sport coat, suit jacket, blazer or vest with the addition of a necktie, exotic skin boots…

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CLN NFR Fashion Tip #2 – Make a fashion statement, Be bold. Be brave. Be you with Boot Rugs

CLN NFR Fashion Tip #2 – Make a fashion statement, Be bold. Be brave. Be YOU with Boot Rugs. (cowboylifestylenetwork.com) Stop traffic, and make a fashion statement at the Wrangler National Finals Rodeo this December with Boot Rugs as your centerpiece! The Wrangler National Finals Rodeo is a display of fashion.  The abundance of Cowboy Christmas shopping…

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CLN NFR Fashion Tip #1 – Plan to bring a clutch purse to the 2017 WNFR

If you plan on going to the Wrangler NFR this year from December 7-16th, you may want to read this! Here is more information on the new purse policy! by Gretchen Kirchmann November 1, 2017 This year the new clear bag policy that various stadiums and the NFL have implemented will reach the Wrangler National Finals Rodeo. …

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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