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All activities are held
at the Elko County Fairgrounds unless otherwise stated.
See Map:
Map to Elko County Fairgrounds, Elko, NV 89801
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 total 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 Open-Branding Fundraiser
June 21, 2009 at the Elko County Fairgrounds
Any questions or concerns call:
Lacie Tervort 775-738-8894 cell 208-866-5974 or Sandy Davis
775-397-4755 cell
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
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Queen - Megan
Johnson (seated right)
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Princess –
Megan Harney (lower right)
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Teen Princess
– Kala King (upper left)
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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
Also see an article describing the Old West Bronc Riding.
2007 Old West Bronc Riding Winner:
Matt Morrison (middle), being presented his trophy buckle
from Skyline Silversmiths, his Western Horseman bronze,
and a quilt made and donated by Timmy Lyn DeLong, Christy
Stanton, and Samme Engelson. He also has a certificate for
a pair of handmade custom boots by Kelly Martin.
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, five 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.
Art Contest:
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Barbara Hoffheins,
2008 Poster Contest Winner,
receives her Garcia Spurs from Crystal Bartorelli.
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Every year, the Silver
State Stampede Association holds a contest to design
the year’s poster. Entrants create a poster using the media
of their choice, and submit them for judging. The winner’s
art becomes a permanent part of the Stampede legend.
Entries for 2009 to be taken
through May 15. Poster size is approximately
16" x 22". Artwork only, no lettering on poster.
Winner will receive a pair of commemorative Garcia
spurs. All artwork becomes the property of
the Silver State Stampede Association. For
more information, please call Rose Conner 775-934-9201.
2008 Silver
State Stampede Results
The results of the PRCA events are as follows:
Bareback riding: Colton
Bair 80 points
Tie-down roping Jesse Loveless 9.5 seconds
Saddle bronc riding Wyatt Smith 80 points
Steer wrestling Lex Smith 4.9 seconds
Team roping Matt Losee/Trent Clement 5.5 seconds
Barrel racing Megan McLeod 17.35 seconds
Bull riding Dwayne Hargo 76 points
All-around champion Lex Smith
Event winners receive Garcia
spurs, in addition to purse money. The Silver State
Stampede is the only professional rodeo to offer
Garcia spurs as prizes. Additional prizes include
a hand-crafted miniature bronc saddle made by Bill
Maupin for the saddle bronc winner, Montana Silversmiths
jewelry donated by Lois Lacaillade for the barrel
racing winner, and a watch donated by Chip Stone
for the all-around champion.
2008 World Championship Old West Bronc Riding
 In
its sixth year, the World Championship Old West
Bronc Riding was a big success with a total of 37
entries. Tying for first in the elimination round
were Chris Baird of Battle Mountain and Ira Wines
of Tuscarora with scores of 74.
Baird and Wines both receive a pair of custom handmade
boots by Kelly Martin of Battle Mountain in addition
to purse money.
Tying for second in the elimination round were Daniel
Richards of Murphy, Idaho and Monte Greene of Battle
Mountain with scores of 73. In addition to purse
money, Richards received handmade western pillows
donated by Shar Peterson. Greene will receive a
custom handmade mecate donated by Tracy Sue Bruce.
The top 13 riders of the elimination round rode
a second time on Saturday night, and the overall
event winners were determined by the combined total
score on two head. The 2006 champion, Chris Baird,
took the title home again after scoring 77 in the
short-go for a total of 151 on two head. Baird received
a Skyline Silversmiths buckle in addition to prize
money.
Taking second overall was Monte Greene, with a score
of 76 in the short-go for a combined total of 149
on two head. Greene received prize money, a bedroll
quilt made by Timmy Lyn DeLong, Samme Engelson,
and Christy Stanton, and will receive custom handmade
chinks donated by Amanda Lewis.
Daniel Richards took third overall, and 2004 champion
Jack Payne of Jordan Valley, Oregon, took 4th.
For more information
contact
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President-
Bob Rosevear, 775-738-5597
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Vice-President-
Crystal Bartorelli 775-738-3003.
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Treasurer-
Jim Conner 775-738-7991
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Secretary-
Becky Prunty 775-934-9201
pruntyhorses@hotmail.com
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Art Contest: Rose Conner
775-738-7991
2008 Photos
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Silver State Stampede
Photo Gallery
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