The American Rodeo
RFD-TV The American Rodeo | |
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Genre | Rodeo |
Begins | March |
Frequency | Annual |
Location(s) | Arlington, Texas, U.S. |
Years active | 7 |
Inaugurated | 2014 |
Website | www |
The American Rodeo or RFD-TV’s The American debuted in 2014. The rodeo is an annual event that takes place the first weekend in March at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas.[1]
The American Rodeo is attended by thousands of fans every year. Rodeo competitors compete for their share of $2.5 million in prize money. In 2020, more than 130 competitors and their horses competed. All ages are eligible for the $1 million bonus. This rodeo is still considered the "Richest Weekend in Western Sports" due to the fact that it pays out $2.5 million.[2] The 2021 edition of the event consisted of a limited and socially distanced crowd because of the COVID-19 pandemic. From 2019 to 2021, The American Rodeo was sanctioned by the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association (PRCA). As of 2022, the event is now owned by Teton Ridge. [3]
Events[]
2019 Champions[]
The 2019 Champions of "The Richest Weekend in Western Sports" took place the weekend of March 7 and 8.
Name | Award | Ref |
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Orin Larsen | Bareback Riding | [4] |
Madison Outhier | Breakaway Roping | [5] |
Coleman Proctor | Team Roping - Heading | [6] |
Ryan Motes | Team Roping - Heeler | [7] |
Steer Wrestling | [8] | |
Ryder Wright | Saddle Bronc Riding | [9] |
Caleb Smidt | Tie-Down Roping | |
Hailey Kinsel | Barrel Racing | [10] |
João Ricardo Vieira | Bull Riding | [11] |
Rhen Richard | All-Around | [12] |
Todd Danley | Back in the Saddle Award | |
Michael Duffie | Up and Comer Award | [13] |
Source:[14]
2018 Champions[]
The 2018 Champions of the World's "Richest One Day Rodeo" took place in February 2018.
Name | Award | Source |
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Jess Lockwood | Bull Riding | |
Cort Scheer | Saddle Bronc Riding | |
Kaycee Feild | Bareback Riding | |
Taci Bettis | Barrel Racing | |
Kaleb Driggers | Team Roping - Header | |
Junior Nogueira | Team Roping - Heeler | |
Matt Reeves | Steer Wrestling | |
Marty Yates | Tie-Down Roping | |
London Gorham | Up and Comer Award | |
Jane Fambro | Back in the Saddle Award | |
Wesley Thorp | All-Around |
Source:[15]
References[]
- ^ "The American Rodeo". RFD-TV The American Rodeo. Retrieved March 20, 2020.
- ^ "Seven Things That Make RFD-TV's The American Presented By Durango A Show You Won't Want To Miss". The American Rodeo. Retrieved March 20, 2020.
- ^ "The American now owned by Teton Ridge". fortworthbusiness.com. Retrieved October 28, 2021.
- ^ "Bareback Rider Orin Larsen Healthy and Rolling | News". Wrangler Network. March 4, 2019. Retrieved March 20, 2020.
- ^ "Get to Know Breakaway Roper Madison Outhier". Western Horseman. March 12, 2019. Retrieved March 20, 2020.
- ^ Gustave, Kaitlin. "The American Break Down with Coleman Proctor". The Team Roping Journal. Retrieved March 20, 2020.
- ^ Shaffer, Chelsea. "Motes Riding High Into 2019 Summer Run on Full Brother to His Great Horse of the Year". The Team Roping Journal. Retrieved March 20, 2020.
- ^ "Ty Erickson wins steer wrestling at The American". 406 MT Sports. Retrieved March 20, 2020.
- ^ "Ryder Wright". Wrangler Network. November 12, 2019. Retrieved March 20, 2020.
- ^ "Hailey Kinsel Wins Second RFD-TV's The American Championship". Barrel Horse News. March 7, 2019. Retrieved March 20, 2020.
- ^ "Vieira Wins The American Bull Riding And Piece Of $1 Million Bonus | News". Wrangler Network. March 4, 2019. Retrieved March 20, 2020.
- ^ "Rhen Richard Crowned 2019 All Around Champion at 'The American' Event". Basinow. Retrieved March 20, 2020.
- ^ "Michael Duffie is Winner of the 2019 DISH Up and Comer Award". The American Rodeo. Retrieved March 20, 2020.
- ^ "Meet Your 2019 American Champions!". The American Rodeo. Retrieved March 20, 2020.
- ^ "Meet Your 2018 American Champions!". The American Rodeo. Retrieved March 20, 2020.
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