July 8, 9, 10, 2010
Elko, Nevada

• 2009 Results

• Schedule

• Kick-Off Party

• Partners of Tradition

• PRCA Rodeo

• World Championship Old West Bronc Riding  Troy Van Norman Memorial

• Ring of Fear

• Western Dance each night

• Concessions, Bar, and Vendors

• Trade Show

• Art Contest

• Photo Gallery

• 2009 Queen and Cowgirl Court
  Silver State Stampede Rodeo

• Contact Information

• Prices

• Archives of previous years

Silver State Stampede Results 2009
PRCA events:

All event winners receive Garcia spurs.  In addition, the winner of the saddle bronc riding receives a miniature bronc saddle made by Bill Maupin.  The all-around winner receives a gold watch donated by Chip Stone of Stonecraft Jewelers.

Bareback riding:      Moe Heaton          88
Tie-Down Roping:    Bradley Bynum      8.3
Saddle Bronc Riding:  Wyatt Smith       83
Steer Wrestling:       Dirk Tavenner       4.4
Team Roping:         Steve Sherwood/Jason Warner         6.2
Barrel Racing:        Tracee Young         15.89
Bull Riding:            RC Landingham        83

All-around Cowboy was RC Landingham

Old West Bronc Riding:
 
This year, each Old West Bronc Riding contestant rode two horses, and go-round winners were paid as well as the average (overall event) winner.
 
Go-round money paid $750 for first, $375 for second, $200 for third, and $100 for fourth. 

First go round placed as follows:  1st  John Wright, 2nd/3rd Victor Madrigal/Monte Greene, 4th/5th  Chris Laucomer/Jake McKay.
 
Second go round placed as follows:  1st  Chris Baird, 2nd Nathan Kelly Jr, 3rd Jack Payne, 4th Moe Star.

The average paid $2750 for first, $1625 for second, $800 for third, and $250 for fourth.  Prizes were also donated for the average (overall event) winners.  Results follow:

1st  John Wright (Elko, Nevada)--in addition to prize money, won a buckle donated by Skyline Silversmiths and Garcia spurs by JM Capriola Co.  Wright also won a pair of custom handmade boots by Kelly Martin for having the highest score of the event, with 80 points.
 
2nd  Chris Baird(Battle Mountain, Nevada) (2006 and 2008 Old West Bronc Riding Champion)--in addition to prize money, won a handmade mecate donated by Tracy Sue Bruce, and a custom metal art sign by Cade Lindquist.
 
3rd  Victor Madrigal (Beatty, Oregon)--in addition to prize money, won a pair of custom chinks by Amanda Lewis and a bedroll quilt by Timmy Lyn DeLong, Samme Engleson, and Christy Stanton.
 
4th  Chris Laucomer (Scottsbluff, Nebraska)--prize money only

2009 Silver State Stampede Rodeo Photos

Concessions and a full bar are available each night. To learn more about individual events, click on the appropriate links above. Trade show opens at 4pm each day

2009 Silver State Stampede Schedule

Thursday, July 9, 2009:
Trade show opens at 4pm
Kick-Off Party 4:00 PM
Tri-tip dinner
Calcutta 5:30 PM
First Round of Old West Bronc Riding (OWBR) Elimination
This year the OWBR is going to be the Troy Van Norman Memorial
Western Dance

Friday, July 10, 2009
Trade show opens at 4pm
Mutton Busting 6:00 PM
PRCA Rodeo 7:00 PM
Second Round of Troy Van Norman Memorial OWBR Elimination
Ring of Fear
Western Dance

Saturday, July 11, 2009
"Tough Enough to Wear Pink" Night
For every OWBR finalist that wears a solid pink shirt, the SSS will donate $10 to cancer research
Trade show opens at 4pm
Mutton Busting 6:00 PM
PRCA Rodeo 7:00 PM
Final Round of Troy Van Norman Memorial OWBR
Ring of Fear
Western Dance

Entrance costs:
Adult -  $10.00
Student -  $5.00
Family - $25.00
Box Seats - $75.00 per day

Partners of Tradition
The legend lives on! The 2009 Silver State Stampede Association is working to keep alive over sixty years of Nevada rodeo heritage. In order to continue presenting the oldest professional rodeo in the state, our all-volunteer, non-profit organization is requesting support from members of the Western community.

To celebrate Nevada’s ranching heritage, we are offering a special package to Nevada’s brand owners. For $50, your brand will be placed on our ‘Partners Of Tradition’ sign, which will be prominently displayed during our event, held July 9, 10, 11 2009. In addition, you will receive two admission tickets to the July 9th Kick-Off Party and two tickets for the Kick-Off Dinner—delicious tri-tip with a slew of side-dishes.

To be included as a Partner of Tradition, please submit a clear drawing of your brand with your $50 check, made payable to Silver State Stampede Association, to the following address: Silver State Stampede, 371 Mountain City Hwy. #7 Elko, NV 89801.  Thank you for your support, and we’ll see you in July!

Kick-Off Party:
The Kick-Off party is one of the most exciting and fun aspects of the rodeo. Thursday night brings the best of the West to spectators of all ages. Start off the evening with a delicious tri-tip dinner and spirits from our well-stocked bar.
For the gambling rodeo fan, the Calcutta provides the opportunity to ‘buy’ your favorite Old West Bronc Rider. The buyer of the winning bronc riders will win a portion of the Calcutta purse. The total purse can amount to over $10,000!
The first elimination round Old West Bronc Riding will match cowboys against Wally Blossom’s toughest broncs.
The band kicks-up immediately following the last bronc rider, and dancing carries on into the wee hours of the morning.

PRCA Rodeo:
The Silver State Stampede is the oldest rodeo in Nevada. The tradition of Elko’s annual rodeo started in 1913 when GS Garcia, the world-famous bit, spur, and saddle maker, decided that northern Nevada cowboys needed a rodeo, and the town needed the added entertainment and income.
Today’s Stampede has grown into a multi-faceted event, showcasing the best of rodeo and ranch cowboys alike. The Stampede won the award for 2006 Best Small Rodeo in the Wilderness Circuit. We have won it four out of five years--in 2003, 2005, 2006, and 2007. 

The PRCA stock contractor is the Bar T Rodeo Company of Chester, Utah, which is owned and operated by Bud and Evelyn Kerby. With 50 years of experience producing professional rodeos, Bar T brings to Elko some of the best stock in the industry. Members of the Cowboy Rodeo Hall of Fame, Kerbys have sent stock to the National Finals Rodeo every year since 1959.   They won the PRCA 2006 Best Remuda award for their great bucking stock.

Winners  The Stampede is extremely unique in that it is the only professional rodeo to offer Garcia spurs to event winners. The winner of the saddle bronc riding also receives a handcrafted, miniature bronc saddle made by local cowboy and saddlemaker Bill Maupin.
Event purses for the 2008 rodeo totaled over $20,000, with $3,000 designated for each event.
   Click here fo a link to the PRCA website.

Silver State Stampede Rodeo Queen

Silver State Stampede Cowgirl Court
Ages 15-24
Queen - $1000.00 scholarship
1st Princess - $500.00 scholarship
2nd Princess - $250.00 scholarship

Ages 8-14
1st Jr. Princess
2nd Jr. Princess

Contestants will be judged on the following criteria – Horsemanship, modeling, written test, interviews, speech, photogenic abilities and impromptu questions.

If chosen they will win the following:
Scholarship money, SSS Buckle and Crown, Saddle Pad, Jewelry, SSS Travel bags and Jacket.
They will also be traveling to Las Vegas to the NFR, Reno Rodeo and Wilderness Circuit in SLC.

2009 Silver State Stampede Cowgirl Court

• Queen - Megan Johnson (seated right)

• Princess – Megan Harney (lower right)

• Teen Princess – Kala King (upper left)

• Jr. Princess – Robie Davis (lower left)

World Championship Old West Bronc Riding:
In the tradition of old-time buckaroos, this is an exciting ranch-style bronc riding is held in conjunction with the PRCA rodeo. The event is open to amateur and professional contestants alike. Entrants ride in the stock saddles they work in every day, to simulate actual working conditions of authentic modern-day cowboys and buckaroos.
See  entry form. The OWBR winner will be determined by an average on two head, and we now require a one-handed two second start to each ride. There will be a third judge just to time that aspect of it. Contact committee for complete revised rules. Call Ralph Chiquete for more information at 775-397-2275 .
The event is limited to 40 riders.  Total prize money is in excess of $14,000.
The winner will also receive a custom made Skyline Silversmiths buckle. Skyline Silversmiths will co-sponsor the buckle for the OWBR. 

Previous Winners of the OWBR:

• 2003   Eli Burr                NV
• 2004   Jack Payne          OR
• 2005   Trevor Fuhriman    ID
• 2006   Chris Baird            NV
• 2007   Matt Morrison        NV
• 2008   Chris Baird            NV
• 2009   John Wright           NV

Also see an article describing the Old West Bronc Riding.

Ring of Fear:
Immediately following the PRCA performances on Friday and Saturday, the crowd-pleasing Ring of Fear offers a thrill to participants and spectators alike. Held directly in front of the grandstand, six amateur ‘bullfighters’ are pitted against a PRCA fighting bull. Each person must remain in their designated circle as the bull charges, with contestants being eliminated if they leave their circle to avoid the bull—a half-ton of athletic, angry hooves and horns. The last man standing in his circle (or lying, as the case may be) wins $500. Exciting and unpredictable, the Ring of Fear is yet another unique aspect of the Silver State Stampede.

Western Dance:
Each night following the conclusion of the rodeo performance, the live band strikes it up next to the outdoor Cowboy Bar, located to the south of the grandstands. Dance under the stars and mingle with rodeo contestants “Where the Sidewalk Ends and the West Begins.”

Concessions, Bar, and Vendors:
Our concession stand offers a variety of high-quality food and beverages, and our fully-stocked bar supplies beer, wine, and mixed drinks. Vendors of western wear, tack, and cowboy gear are scheduled to set up booths. A number of unique Silver State Stampede souvenirs are also available, including t-shirts, caps, and commemorative posters, which have become quite a collector’s item. Prints from previous years are also available. If you are looking to round out your western art collection, or to start one, Silver State Stampede posters are excellent choices.

Trade Show:
We will offer an expanded western gear show featuring cowboy gear, western art, furniture, books, quilts, clothing, jewelry, toys, stationary…just about anything that fits our wonderful western lifestyle!  Trade show opens at 4 pm each day. The Silver State Stampede Association would like to extend thanks to the vendors who have donated prizes to the Old West Bronc Riding.

For information on the 2009 trade show,
call Tracy at 208-550-2185.