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PRCA Weekly Press Release – Sept. 4, 2012

1. Peebles works his magic again in Ellensburg

ELLENSBURG, Wash. – It probably wasn’t a coincidence that bareback rider Steven Peebles drew a horse named Lucky at Ellensburg on Sept. 3. After all, the Redmond, Ore., cowboy has had his share of good fortune at the last stop on the Wrangler Million Dollar Gold Tour, presented by Justin Boots.

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PRCA Weekly Press Release – July 23, 2012

1. Brazile and Smith answer challenge in Salinas

SALINAS, Calif. – The lead for the 2012 team roping world championship was on the line in the final performance at the California Rodeo on July 22.

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PRCA Weekly Press Release – July 16, 2012

1. Maass’ gold-buckle bid takes on more luster in Casper
CASPER, Colo. – Justin Maass’ year hasn’t gone at all like he planned. And he’s fine with that.
The Giddings, Texas, tie-down roper thought he was going to be cutting back on his competitive schedule in 2012 and by this time would be opening a roadside restaurant with family and friends.

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Etbauers enter Hall of Fame with “Band of Brothers” at their side

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. – When they started out, the Etbauer brothers – Robert, Billy and Dan – and their friend, Craig Latham, traveled together, sharing space in the truck and expenses to make sure everybody could afford to keep going down the road. They were the self-described “Band of Brothers.” Inseparable. Indomitable.

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CHAMPIONS CROWNED AT YOUTH RODEO

Shawnee , Okla.  (July 13, 2012) – More than 800 cowboys and cowgirls ran through the gates at the 20th annual International Finals Youth Rodeo in Shawnee , Oklahoma , but only a handful filled their dreams of gold buckles and paychecks.

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PRCA Weekly Press Release – July 9, 2012

Editor’s Note: The information enclosed in this release is courtesy of the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association (PRCA) for media use. However, if you reprint any of the following information verbatim in your publication, or if you read it verbatim on a radio broadcast, please mention that the information is courtesy of the PRCA.

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PRCA Weekly Press Release – July 2, 2012

 1. A ‘deuce’ of a day for Dent in Pecos
PECOS, Texas – As much as rodeo might seem based on the principle of rugged individualism, it never hurts to have a few friends. You could ask Steven Dent about that.

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Reigning World Champions Win Spurs at Reno Rodeo

RENO, NEV., June 25, 2011 — After nine days and nights of competition, the best of the best were crowned at the $488,238 Reno Rodeo.

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Saddle bronc riders make move at Reno Rodeo

RENO, NEV., June 22, 2012 There was a shakeup in the saddle bronc riding at the eighth performance of the Reno Rodeo that changed the travel plans of six of the twelve final round qualifiers.

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Maier takes bull riding lead at Reno Rodeo

RENO, NEV., June 21, 2012 One year ago, when Ardie Maier entered the Reno Rodeo, he was 10th in the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association World Standings, the exact same ranking as this year.