The first arena event of the 95th Annual Greeley Stampede was kicked off by PRCA Xtreme Bulls sponsored by Bank of Colorado. The evening agenda included introduction of the fifty cowboys competing in this popular Bull Riding event, flag presentation by 2016 Miss Rodeo Colorado, Madelaine Mills, and National Anthem by Michelle Scallon and Rebecca Moch with sign language by Cheri Wolfe.
Announcers Hadley Barrett and Will Rasmussen with Barrelman Justin Rumford and Cowboy Protectors Wacy Munsell, Brandon Loden and Dustin Konig informed and entertained thousands of spectators in the award-winning Greeley Stampede arena.
The PRCA Xtreme Bulls Tour showcases the top PRCA’s bull riders and some of the rankest bulls the world has to offer with thanks to renowned stock contractors Beutler & Sons Rodeo Company. Former world champions Cody Teel and Shane Proctor competed alongside Weld County locals Jacob Smith from La Salle and Cody Johansen from Kersey.
The top competitors of the night:
1. Chase Reed of Weldona, CO on A1 Mudshark PR – Total Score 87.0
2. Roscoe Jarboe of New Plymouth, ID on 57Z Jack Shot PR – Total Score 86.5
3. Tim Bingham of Honeyville, UT on 128 American Blood RM – Total Score 85.5
4/5. Cain Smith of Pendleton, OR on 967 Lovin’ the Business BU – Total Score 85.0
4/5. Cody Teel of Kountze, TX on 27A Harlem Shake PR – Total Score 85.0
6. Riker Carter of Stone, ID on 02Tumb BU – Total Score 79.0
Rodeo fun continues in the arena on Saturday June 25 at 11am with Kids Rodeo sponsored by John Elway Dodge Ram, which is free to the public with park admission. Sunday, June 26 at 1pm is American Bullfighting with special entertainment from Austin Wahlert. The PRCA Pro Rodeo series commences on Monday, June 27 -June 30, and July 2 with finals on July 3.
Greeley Stampede tickets are available online at www.greeleystampede.org, at the Stampede Ticket Office open Monday-Friday 8am-6pm in June or during the event, by calling 970-356-7787 and at all Colorado King Soopers.
ABOUT THE GREELEY STAMPEDE: The Greeley Stampede, a 501(c)4 nonprofit corporation, is Colorado’s premiere summer western celebration. This longstanding event has grown in diversity and popularity since its inception and has provided music and rodeo entertainment to hundreds of thousands of people every summer. The Stampede was inducted in the Pro Rodeo Hall of Fame in 2014 and the event was named 2015 Professional Rodeo Cowboy Association (PRCA) Mountain States Large Rodeo of the Year. The Stampede will be celebrating its 95th annual event June 23-July 4, 2016. For more information about the Greeley Stampede visit www.greeleystampede.org.
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