World's Oldest Rodeo - 2023

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THE PRESCOTT FRONTIER DAYS®

WORLD’S OLDEST RODEO®

Honors Its Heroic Bullfighters for the 2023 Rodeo

WRITTEN BY YVONNE GIBBS

Ever wonder what stands between 2,000 pounds of solid muscle and a fallen bull rider? One guy – THE BULLFIGHTER.

Fearless, agile, and adept at reading the bull’s next move, a bullfighter is in the arena before the bull is released from the bucking chute. Once a bull rider has been bucked off or jumped off himself, communication between the bullfighter, the barrelman, and the bull itself is key to protecting the fallen rider. While he’s distracting the bull to get it away from the rider, the bullfighter is also in constant contact with his team to protect the rider as well as each other.

Part of rodeos since the 1900s, the job has evolved from a rodeo clown who entertained fans to a professional athlete, the bullfighter. Later, to recognize the greater danger faced by these athletes, “bullfighter” began to replace the term “rodeo clown.” While comedy is still used as a distraction and to amuse rodeo fans, some of the humor of clown work began to disappear by the late 1970s.

Often consisting of a team of two to four athletes, being a bullfighter has become one of the most important jobs at a bull riding event. Although some bullfighters still wear clown makeup, they are mainly seen in brightly colored, loose garments that are designed to tear away easily and distract the bulls, while wearing protective gear underneath. Long-time bullfighter Quirt Hunt started as a bareback rider and a bull rider and found bullfighting more to his liking. “I like the satisfaction of doing a good job and the close calls,” says Hunt. “Saving the cowboy when you have ahold of the bull and bring his head up, it makes you feel good.”

Beau Schueth grew up watching the rodeo near his hometown of O’Neill, Nebraska, and wanted to compete but found that it wasn’t roping or riding that he liked, but bullfighting. After a great deal of hard work, he’s now a national champion bullfighter. “I actually wanted to ride bulls,” Beau recalls. “In college, I wanted something to do, so instead of wasting money learning how to ride bulls, I decided to fight them.”

HEROIC BULLFIGHTERS

At the 2023 Prescott Frontier Days, Inc® - World’s Oldest Rodeo®, we are celebrating our bullfighters and “Dances with Bulls” will be the rodeo parade held, July 1, in downtown Prescott. Quirt Hunt, one of Pro Rodeo’s top bullfighters and a performer who values humans’ relationships with animals, will serve as the Grand Marshal for the Rodeo Parade. We hope you will join us as we welcome Quirt and extend a warm welcome to Beau Schueth, our newest bullfighter and marvel at their skills as they protect our bull riders.

2023 Prescott Frontier Days®, Inc. Schedule

There’s lots going on and here’s the schedule to keep things straight

2023 RODEO PERFORMANCE SCHEDULE

PERFORMANCE #1 Wednesday, June 28, 2023 - 7:30 PM Sponsored by Daily Courier

PERFORMANCE #2 Thursday, June 29, 2023 - 7:30 PM Sponsored by Wrangler/TETWP

PERFORMANCE #3 Friday, June 30, 2023 - 7:30 PM Sponsored by Jack Daniels

PERFORMANCE #4 Saturday, July 1, 2023 - 1:30 PM US Military Tribute

PERFORMANCE #5 Saturday, July 1, 2023 - 7:30 PM Sponsored by Coors

PERFORMANCE #6 Sunday, July 2, 2023 - 7:30 PM Tribute to our First Responders

PERFORMANCE #7 Monday, July 3, 2023 - 7:30 PM Sponsored by Ram/York

PERFORMANCE #8 Tuesday, July 4, 2023 - 1:30 PM Sponsored by Pepsi

2023 PRESCOTT FRONTIER DAYS® EVENTS

KIDDIE PARADE June 30, 2023

RODEO DANCES June 19, 30, July 1, 2023

PARADE July 1, 2023 @ 9 AM

WHISKEY ROW BOOT RACE July 1, 2023 @ 12 PM

ARTS & CRAFT SHOW July 1-3, 2023

COWBOY CHURCH July 2, 2023

Welcome Rodeo Fans & Friends!

Ronnie Owsley, President

On behalf of the Prescott Frontier Days® board of directors, the PFD membership, and our hardworking, dedicated volunteers we welcome you to Prescott, home of rodeo’s official beginning in 1888, and we thank you for your support.

You are participating and enjoying a piece of history by attending the World’s Oldest Rodeo® celebrating its 136th year! We have an exciting lineup for all eight performances from June 28 through July 4.

We have a record number of PRCA cowboys and WPRA cowgirls competing.

There is mutton bustin’ for the kids: and entertaining specialty acts along with two of rodeo’s best and most informative and engaging announcers in Randy Corley and James Horcasitas. From the patriotism of the National Anthem, the solemn opening prayer, and whistle to start the Wild Horse Race until the last bull bucks, you are in for a fantastic rodeo experience.

We are once again fortunate to have the Vold Rodeo Company as our stock contractor for the 51st time. The Broken Spoke’s Clydesdales and their talented owner/driver Mark DeCoudres will impress and entertain fans of all ages.

Our dedicated and talented pick-up men Dalton Ward and Ty Atchison along with bull fighters Quirt Hunt and Beau Schueth will risk whatever it takes to keep the cowboys safe.

We hope you have a fantastic time in Prescott and enjoy each and every minute of the action packed 136th World’s Oldest Rodeo.

Now it’s time to Cowboy Up!!

Ronnie Owsley

Ronnie Owsley, President, Prescott Frontier Days® Inc.

Welcome to the 136th year of the World’s Oldest Rodeo®, brought to you, our loyal fans, by Prescott Frontier Days® Inc.

This years’ rodeo is honoring our bullfighters! Celebrating his 20th year, Quirt Hunt returns and is also our Rodeo Parade Grand Marshall, and bullfighting veteran yet newcomer to the Prescott Rodeo, Beau Schueth.

We’ve brought in some great new additions these past few years like the new arena by Priefert, the Women’s Breakaway Roping, and fan favorite- the Mutton Bustin’, which will now be featured as a pre-show activity before every performance. We are making strides in improving the fan experience, safety for our livestock and contestants, and the overall rodeo for everyone involved.

We hope you enjoy your visit to Prescott and the World’s Oldest Rodeo because with the continued support of our sponsors, volunteers and fans this rodeo will continue to thrive. Thanks to ALL of you for your continued support. Here’s to another 136 years with PFD and the WOR.

Let’s Rodeo!

Manager,

HOAMCO’S HERITAGE

HOAMCO is a Prescott-based HOA management company with a proud history in the community.

Our CEO and original employee, Justin Scott, has deep roots here, having lived in Prescott since he was a child. He attended local schools and worked his way through college, earning a degree in business management from Northern Arizona University.

Justin returned to Prescott in 1991, and HOAMCO (Homeowners Association Management Company) began with a vision and hard work.

It was founded with a focus on making neighborhoods into well-funded communities, and our consistent professional attention has

helped us grow into a company that manages more than 600 communities across seven states.

In addition to our streamlined processes and highly trained staff, who provide a personal touch to each of our clients, our success is due in large part to the support of the Prescott community. Justin is now joined at HOAMCO by the next generation of Prescottonians, his children.

As Prescott has grown and changed through the years, one constant has remained, the Prescott Frontier Days® rodeo. HOAMCO is proud to sponsor this worldwide legacy born in “Everybody’s Hometown,” and we remain committed to supporting the traditions and history of the Prescott community.

Rodeo Chairmen

ANIMAL HEALTH CARE

ARCHIVES/HALL OF FAME MUSEUM

GOLF TOURNAMENT

Chairmen Continued

PFD PHOTOGRAPHER

Jack Berry RECORDING SECRETARY Helene Schaffer

TIMED EVENTS

VENDORS/VOLUNTEER COORDINATOR

STRATEGIC PLANNING

not pictured BEVERAGE FINANCE, Sandy McClintock; COWBOY COUNTRY, Shelby Hall; DANCE FINANCE, Penny Pauletto;  GENERAL RODEO FINANCE, Sandra McClintock; RODEO HOSPITALITY, Steve Orosz; and, TICKET TAKERS, Jennifer Myers.

Justin M., Journeyman Lineman

Justin H., Journeyman Lineman

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A Big Local Welcome

Welcome to the 136th Annual World’s Oldest Rodeo®.

On behalf of the Yavapai County Board of Supervisors, welcome! We hope you enjoy the World’s Oldest Rodeo, the Prescott Frontier Days® , and all the fun and festivities our county has to offer during this time of year.

The World’s Oldest Rodeo has occurred annually in Prescott over the 4th of July weekend since 1888, with breathtaking performances and events for all ages. This year, we celebrate the bull riders, whose grit and perseverance draw both crowds and admiration alike.

This is a time for celebration in our community when we gather to honor our region’s rich history and western heritage. The World’s Oldest Rodeo is one of those iconic community events that people from around the state and country plan their summers around.

We would like to extend a hearty thanks to all the volunteers and organizers who help make these wonderful events possible. To you – the fans, visitors, and enthusiasts – we share our sincere gratitude for your support. We hope you enjoy all the Prescott Frontier Days celebrations and your visit to Yavapai County.

James Gregory, Chairman, Yavapai County Board of Supervisors District 2

A Mayor’s Welcome

Greetings Rodeo Fans and Welcome to Prescott:

Prescott is home to long-standing traditions like the iconic World’s Oldest Rodeo® established here in 1888. We are extremely proud to include the World’s Oldest Rodeo and its associated events as one of the most anticipated and celebrated times of the year in Prescott.

Prescott was founded in 1864 as the territorial capital of Arizona and has been recognized as a Top 10 True West Town by True West Magazine. Our city features more than 700 buildings on the Natgional Register of Historic Historic Places. While here in Prescott be sure to visit all the “one-of-a-kind”, locally owned restaurants, bars, breweries, cafes, and shops that add to the unique charm of Prescott. With a comfortable year-round climate, access to the Prescott National Forest, hundreds of miles of hiking, biking, and equestrian trails, five sporting lakes, four museums, Prescott offers “Old West” culture mixed with artistic creativity and a love of the outdoors.

Enjoy the rodeo, and best of luck to all our riders and contestants!

Sincerely,

Phil Goode, Mayor of the City of Prescott

Delighted You’re Here

Greetings Rodeo Fans,

It is with great honor and pleasure that I welcome you to Prescott, home of the World’s Oldest Rodeo®!! The rodeo is always an exciting time for our communities to showcase the amazing events and venues that the Prescott and Prescott Valley areas have to offer.

As the mayor of neighboring Prescott Valley, I would like to personally invite you to explore the fantastic hiking, golfing, shopping, and hospitality that Prescott Valley and Prescott have to offer. Whether you are hiking Thumb Butte, fishing in Fain Lake, or even catching a concert or show at the state-of-the-art 5,000-seat Findlay Toyota Center, all who have visited will agree that our area is a-one-of-a-kind location to visit, explore, and relax.

For those of you who live in the Prescott/Prescott Valley area, I am sure you will agree that even though we may have grown in size and population over the years we have not lost that smalltown feel that we all fell in love with when we moved here. Our residents enjoy the friendly community and knowing that we truly believe in each other and that every citizen and visitor is valued. Prescott Valley is proud of being the safest community in Northern Arizona, and we want you to know that our public safety personnel are some of the best in the country.

In conclusion, thank you again for choosing to spend your time in our area. We are confident you will make memories and want to come back soon. Do not forget to tell all your friends and family members about what a great time you had here in our great community! We look forward to seeing you all again very soon.

Sincerely,

Kell Palguta

Kell Palguta, Mayor of Prescott Valley

Mayor John Hughes, an Arizona native and fourth generation cattle rancher, grew up in Page Springs, where his family ran Hereford cattle at the DA Ranch, and the Diamond 2 ranch, today it is known as a popular winery. John, being the youngest of six in his family, learned at an early age how to operate ranch equipment and machinery. John was active in his community, participated in 4H, was on the PHS rodeo team, he worked the livestock yards and was the FFA President during his high school years at Prescott High School. John built the family diesel business with his wife for 20 years and shortly after his baby girl was born, he retired from the diesel business and continued on with his passion doing excavation in the construction field. John has served 4 years as Town Councilman of Dewey-Humboldt and today presides as the re-elected Dewey-Humboldt Mayor. He also serves as Vice Chair of CYMPO, Vice Chair of TAC and Vice Chair of GAMA. John is always volunteering, educating, or giving his time to local clubs and organizations. He enjoys reading, boating and spending quality time with his friends, but most of all, loving his adorable daughter and having quiet time with his high-spirited wife.

John knows firsthand how being upfront and honest will gain you a relationship of trust and loyalty for a lifetime.

Sincerely,

John Huges

John Huges, Mayor of Dewey-Humboldt

Let’’s Rodeo!

On behalf of Chino Valley residents, staff, and Town Council, it is my pleasure to welcome the fans of the Prescott Frontier Days®, home of the World’s Oldest Rodeo®.

During your visit we encourage you to take the short drive northwest of Prescott to visit Chino Valley’s wide-open plains, rolling hills and take in our amazing vistas. Our town offers you a wide range of outdoor adventures, family-friendly, and adult activities.

Stroll along our section of the Peavine Trail via your favorite mode of transportation whether by horse, bike, or on foot with your canine companions. (Don’t forget to bring water and sun protection.) If you prefer to travel by ATV, we have miles of off-road trails begging to be explored. Perkinsville Road is a favorite that can take you all the way to Jerome. Practice your aim at our outdoor shooting range or engage family and friends in mock combat at the state’s largest airsoft field. We invite you to pause and reflect at our 9/11 Memorial – a profoundly moving tribute that by itself is worth the trip.

Our local eateries will greet you with small-town charm and attentive service while delighting your taste buds with BBQ, ethnic, farm-to-table, and gourmet offerings. If you’re craving an adult beverage, check out our local microbrewery and winery.

From the friendly folks who relish our rural character, the sprawling landscapes brimming with opportunity, the iconic pronghorn grazing along the highway, to the quiet evenings offering rest, relaxation, and expansive star-filled skies, we believe you will love Chino Valley as much as we do!

Jack Miller

Mayor Jack Miller, Town of Chino Valley

It is with great anticipation that we welcome the World’s Oldest Rodeo® back to Yavapai County again this year! As we venture out of the past three long pandemic years, this event gives our community the opportunity to get out, create, and relive unique memories; continuing the tradition of bringing one of the most exciting local events to you, our rodeo fans!

Even during the pandemic, when most rodeos were postponed or canceled events, the World’s Oldest Rodeo made several COVID-19 preventing and food safety adjustments and was a success. This year the rodeo is gearing up to be an awesome event! As the local Public Health Director, it is my hope that this event will provide a safe and fun venue that brings out the spirit of community and entertainment that has always been a part of rodeo history here in Yavapai County.

To accommodate the needs of those who cannot attend in-person, the rodeo is likely to be televised to alternate Prescott locations and on the Cowboy Channel for additional viewing and enjoyment.

It is a pleasure to be a part of the planning of this event, and I hope that you, the fans, will bring your family out to safely enjoy the rodeo, our local businesses, and our beautiful community.

Sincerely,

Leslie Horton, MA, MCHES Director, Local Health Officer, Yavapai County Community

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PRESCOTT FRONTIER DAYS® 2023 Rodeo Royalty

RODEO QUEEN

Bella Jenkins

Hi, I’m Bella Jenkins, your 2023 Prescott Frontier Days® Rodeo Queen. I’m 20 years old and live in Queen Creek. I am currently enrolled at Chandler-Gilbert Community College studying communications.

When I’m not riding or studying, I’m working at Lexington Life Academy, a school for kids who have autism.

I’m so honored to represent this great rodeo all over the great state of Arizona. I hope to see you all at the rodeo!

SR. COURT Trinity Tompkins

I’m Trinity Tompkins, your PFD Sr. Court. I’m a Prescott native who has attended every performance of the WOR since I was born. I grew up competing in 4H, FFA and rodeo right here in Prescott!

I am a pre-med student and one day aspire to be a physician’s assistant.

God bless the western way of life, ranching, farming, and rodeo. Long live the cowboy.

JR. QUEEN Gianna Minton

My name is Gianna Minton. I live in Prescott, and I am 16 years old.

I’m passionate about horsemanship and educating the upand-coming youth about the great sport of rodeo.

I am honored to be able to represent the World’s Oldest Rodeo®!

JR. COURT Abigail Griffith

My name is Abigail, and I am a 16-year-old from Prescott.

I have yet to miss a year of the Prescott Rodeo. I enjoy my horsemanship classes at Arizona Agriculture and Equine Early College High School where I attend school.

I cherish the opportunity to be a part of the Prescott Royalty and am honored to be able to represent it!

SWEETHEART Tymbi Tompkins

I’m Tymbi Tompkins, your PFD Sweetheart! I was born and raised in Prescott and am 8 years old.

I have been to every PFD rodeo performance since I was born! As the youngest rodeo queen my goal is to ensure the western lifestyle continues for many more generations, creating new rodeo fans everywhere I go.

Long live the cowboy!

What is PRESCOTT FRONTIER DAYS®, INC.?

Prescott Frontier Days®, Inc. is a nonprofit volunteer organization of people of all ages from Prescott and the surrounding areas. They give their time and talents as volunteers to produce a number of events each year including the World’s Oldest Rodeo®.

Prescott Frontier Days, Inc. currently has more than 200 yearround members, and during peak season through the 4th of July that number increases to more than 700 volunteers who stage the events, including the Rodeo Parade, the Rodeo Dance, Cowboy Church, and of course the World’s Oldest Rodeo.

In addition to the membership activities, Prescott Frontier Days, Inc. is active year-round with events in and around the greater Prescott area. PFD participates in the two Christmas parades, and PFD Royalty attends other rodeos and events statewide. PFD Royalty contributes each year to the community book and food drives and a Valentines for Vets program.

The organization has a board of directors, chairmen and assistant chairmen...who are all volunteers.

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Rodeo Dance

THURSDAY JUNE 29, 2023 — FAMILY NIGHT: 8:00 PM-1:00 AM

FRIDAY & SATURDAY , JUNE 30 & JULY 1 — 21 & OVER: 8:00 PM-1:00 AM

GATE ADMISSION — $5 PER PERSON

LOCATION — 303 MONTEZUMA ST. (IN THE DEPOT MARKETPLACE PARKING LOT)

BAND — JUSTIN HITSON & SOUTHBOUND

Justin Hitson & Southbound were formed in 2007 with the idea of being one of the most professional and entertaining bands around.

Since, they have played concerts/venues all over Arizona and Mexico and have played with national acts such as The Lost Trailers, Hal Ketchum, Ned Ledoux, G. Love, Craig Campbell, and Roger Clyne & The Peacemakers.

They play a mix of current and classic country favorites, as well as southern rock, classic rock, and variety from artists like Tyler Childers, Garth Brooks, George Strait, Jason Aldean, Shooter Jennings, Chris Stapleton, Johnny Cash, and Tom Petty.

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With their diverse selection, they can please even the most demanding audiences. The band features five seasoned and very talented musicians who love their craft: Justin Hitson on lead vocals and rhythm guitar; Greg Ahmann on lead guitar and vocals; Jeff Leece on bass guitar; Tommy Corbin on drums; and Justin’s daughter Autumn Hitson on lead and harmony vocals.

They have won over crowds and gained fans everywhere they play and never fail to turn each night into a party.

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History & Culture

BY WORLD’S OLDEST RODEO’S® YVONNE GIBBS

It survived two world wars, the Texas Revolution, the U.S.Mexican war, the American Civil War, and the 2020 pandemic. In the early years of the United States, it started as a simple ranch versus ranch competition, with no chutes, gates, or time limits. As Larry Bastian wrote and Garth Brooks sang:

It’s boots and chaps

It’s cowboy hats

It’s spurs and latigo

It’s the ropes and the reins And the joy and the pain And they call the thing rodeo

You are witnessing the culmination of hundreds of years of skills that came to be known as rodeo, from the Spanish word rodear, to surround. It is a magnificent mixture of cultures, genders, and traditions that showcase the ultimate human and animal athletes. What we know of rodeo today most likely started with Spanish ranchers and Mexican vaqueros, whose traditions began a century earlier with the conquistadores.

Blending Anglo and Spanish cultures led to the birth of the American cowboy era in the early 1800s. The real-life skills used to break horses to ride and to catch cattle were

brought from the frontier ranches into local towns. Early cowboy contests were informal events with cowboys and vaqueros testing their work skills against one another. Prescott, Arizona Territory, held the first competition on July 4, 1888; the term “rodeo” was first used there in 1924.

Our Prescott Rodeo defined much of what we know today of the sport of rodeo. Seeing the popularity of cowboy contests, a committee of local merchants planned and promoted the activities, then established the structure that is still seen today: establishing rules for competition, inviting cowboys and cowgirls to compete, charging admission, and awarding prizes. The original events included bronco riding, steer roping, and cow pony races. In 1889, the first steer riding competition was held; later this event became modern bull riding. By 1917, calf roping was added at Prescott.

Prescott Frontier Days®, Inc., is made up of people of all ages from local communities who share their time to put on events each year. There are currently over 200 active rodeo members, and during the peak period around July 4th that number increases by an additional 700 volunteers. They help with the World’s Oldest Rodeo® Cowboy Golf Tournament, the Rodeo Parade, the Happy Hearts rodeo for exceptional children, an Old Timers’ Gathering, and of course, the eight thrilling performances of the World’s Oldest Rodeo.

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GO EXTREME! Wild Horse Racing

Wild horse racing became a part of the Prescott Frontier Days® Celebration in 1913 as part of the first Cowboy Contest to be held at the present site. The first race consisted of five to eight teams of three men catching, saddling the wild horse, and racing around the half-mile track to determine the winner.

The wild horse race was stopped in 1950 due to the traveling expense of the teams across the U.S. In 1972, with the arrival of Harry Vold and his top rated rodeo stock company, wild horse racing became the opening event once more at the World’s Oldest Rodeo®

Today, the show is pretty much as it was in 1913 within arena space limitations. The teams consist of three key players. A shankman, a mugger, and a rider.

The unpredictable sport often leaves spectators mesmerized by an arena filled with wild horses and cowboys running about. The object of this Buckaroo Brilliance is simple

— contain a 1,200 pound unbroken bucking horse with nothing but a lead shank and halter. Bring him to a stop, control the animal’s actions, cinch down a saddle and buck him to the finish line. This must be performed while other teams are trying to accomplish the identical task at the same time and all in less than two minutes. Does the expression Wild Wild West come to mind?

Over the past 100 years, the event of three-man bronc riding has been refined, and the sport has evolved into more than just a tradition, but one of the most challenging and competitive events in professional rodeo.

As with many sports, cowboys are always looking to up the ante... Just as the sport of MotorCross introduced us to the “X-Games,” television reality show competitions brought us “Xtreme Fear Factor,” and even the PRCA has introduced Extreme Bulls. In 2012, a group of professional cowboys decided to take rodeo to the next level with the introduction of Xtreme Bronc Riding.

Steer Wrestling

Steer wrestling demands coordination between two mounted cowboys – the contestant and a hazer who controls the steer’s direction – and their horses. The cowboys back their horses into the box on each side of the steer. When the contestant nods, the chute gate opens and the steer gets a head start before the cowboys start to chase him. As the steer wrestler draws even, he dismounts from his horse, which is moving at perhaps 30 miles an hour. He grasps the steer’s horns and digs his boot heels into the dirt to slow down the 500- to 600-pound steer. Then he wrestles the steer onto its side; when all four legs point in the same direction, the clock stops. Times vary widely depending on the size of the arena.

STEER WRESTLING

The 411

The fastest cowboy wins the event. Cowboys can be penalized with a “speeding ticket” for breaking the barrier in front of the wrestler. The goal is to get the steer rolled over within 30 seconds. A good time is under five seconds. If the cowboy misses the steer coming out of the chute or the steer gets away, the cowboy gets no time.

This event is tough as the steer doesn’t generally like to cooperate, making it one of the rough events on the schedule.

Bareback Riding

Bareback riding is one of the most physically demanding events in rodeo. A bareback rider sits directly on a bucking horse, with only his own “riggin’” to hang onto. As the horse comes out of the chute, the cowboy’s feet must be above the break of the horse’s shoulders. He holds his feet up at least through the horse’s first move, usually a jump, then spurs the horse on each jump, matching the horse’s rhythm and showing control rather than flopping around. He may not touch the horse, his equipment, or himself with his free hand. If the ride lasts eight seconds, two judges award up to 25 points each for the cowboy’s “exposure” to the strength of the horse and his spurring technique and up to 25 points each for the horse’s bucking strength and moves.

BAREBACK RIDING

The Info

Cowboys ride one-handed, bareback on the horse using a leather rigging to hold on. Their free hand cannot touch either the horse or their own body during the ride. A qualifying ride is eight seconds.

Riders must keep the rowels of both spurs in front of, and touching, the break of the bronc’s shoulders as it moves out of the shoot and must be in this position when the bronc’s front feet first hit the ground.

A “pick up” rider assists the cowboy at the end of the ride to see him safely to the ground.

Tie-Down Roping

To start this sprinting event, the tie-down roper and his horse back into the box; the cowboy carries a rope in one hand and a “piggin’ string” in his mouth. When the cowboy nods, the chute opens and the calf gets a head start. The cowboy throws a loop over its head; his horse stops and pulls the rope taut while the cowboy jumps off, dashes down the rope, lays the calf on the ground, and uses the piggin’ string to tie any three of its legs together. Then he lifts his hands to show he is finished, and the field flag judge drops a flag to stop the clock. The horse is trained to keep the rope taut until the cowboy remounts and moves the horse toward the calf, giving the rope slack. If the calf’s legs stay tied correctly for six seconds, it’s a qualified run and the time stands.

TIE-DOWN ROPING

The Lowdown

The fastest time wins after any fines are assessed. If the calf breaks free after being tied, the roper gets no time. A 10-second fine applies for breaking the barrier at the start of the run.

The cowboy may use two loops if both ropes are carried. He must dismount and catch and throw the calf and cross and tie any three feet by hand. If the calf is already down, he must allow it to rise and then throw and tie.

Once tied, the roper will call for time and the tie must last at least six seconds.

Women’s Breakaway Roping

Don’t blink or you may just miss the run. Breakaway roping is the event comparable to the men’s tie-down roping on the cowboy side except the cowgirls are not required to dismount and tie the calf. In breakaway roping, the cowgirl has a flag tied close to the end of her rope and a nylon string tied from the rope to the saddle horn. Once the barrier is released and the calf leaves the roping chute, the cowgirl gives chase, throwing the loop around the calf’s neck. When the rope grows tight after the calf is roped, the string breaks away from the saddle horn and the flag goes flying, signaling the timer to stop the clock. The time in the breakaway roping can sometimes get as fast as 2.0 seconds and since it is a timed event, the fastest time wins. A broken barrier results in a 10-second penalty.

WOMEN’S BREAKAWAY ROPING

The Scoop

The roper enters the box on the right side of the roping chute where the calf has been loaded. Waiting until her horse is squarely looking ahead, she nods and the gate opens allowing the calf into the arena.

The calf has a small rope looped around its neck, connected to the rope barrier in front of the roper. When the calf runs far enough from the chute, the barrier breaks and releases to rope and the roper may leave the box. A 10-second penalty is applied for breaking the barrier early.

Saddle Bronc Riding

In rodeo’s classic event, the saddle bronc rider sits on a specialized saddle – it has no horn, and the stirrups are set forward. In the chute, the cowboy adjusts his grip on the rein and perhaps the horse’s position. When the gate opens, his boots must be above the breaks of the horse’s shoulders. After the horse’s first move, usually a jump, the cowboy begins spurring in long, smooth strokes, in sync with the horse’s jumps – legs straight when the bronc comes down, toward the back of the saddle at the top of the jump. His only handhold is a six-foot braided rope; his free hand may not touch his equipment, his body or the horse. If the ride lasts the required eight seconds, it is scored by two judges – one on each side – who assess difficulty and control. Each judge awards up to 25 points for the cowboy’s performance and up to 25 points for the animal’s performance, for a potential of 100 points.

SADDLE BRONC RIDING

The Rules

Qualification requires the rider be touching the horse with spurs over the break of the shoulders when the horse’s front feet land on the first jump. The riding hand and rein must be on the same side. The ride must be eight seconds. The rider will be disqualified for touching the horse, rein or saddle with the free hand, being bucked off, losing the stirrup, or changing hands on the rein.

The horse is rated on the force of his bucking action as well as height of kicks and any twisting action.

Team Roping

Team ropers work as partners: one header and one heeler who move in precise coordination. They and their horses start in the “box.” When the header nods, the chute gate opens and the steer gets a head start. The header throws the first loop, which must catch the steer’s head or horns, protected by a horn wrap. Then the header dallies – wraps his rope around his saddle horn – and moves his horse to pull the rope taut, changing the direction of the steer. That gives the heeler the opportunity to catch both of the steer’s hind legs with his own rope; most heelers try to time their throws to catch the legs when they are in the air. After the catch, the heeler also dallies, to stop the steer. When the ropes are taut and both horses face the steer, the time is recorded. Times vary widely depending on the size of the arena.

TEAM ROPING

How it works

The two ropers in this event are the “header” and the “heeler.” The two must get a loop around the steer’s head or horns (header) and then lasso both hind legs at the same time (heeler). The timer stops once the steer is stretched out with the fastest time designated the winner.

A time of less than 10 seconds is enough to win most team roping events.

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Barrel Racing

Barrel racing is just that – a race against time in a cloverleaf pattern around three barrels set up in the arena. A rider can choose to begin the cloverleaf pattern to the right or left. The time begins when the horse and rider cross the predetermined start line and stops when they come back across the same line. Each run is timed to the hundredths of a second, making every fraction of a second count. (Starting in 2012, Canadian rodeos now time to the thousandth of a second.) Each tipped-over barrel adds a five-second penalty to the time. Although barrel racing is one of seven events common to many PRCA-sanctioned rodeos, it is administered by a separate organization, the Women’s Professional Rodeo Association, which produces its own online media guide.

BARREL RACING

The Scoop

There is a 60-second limit to complete the course. The fastest time wins. A rider will be disqualified for running past a barrel or off pattern. A five-second or more penalty will apply for knocking over a barrel that could cause the final time to be too slow to win.

Barrels must be 55 gallons, metal, at least two colors, and enclosed.

Bull Riding

Bull riding is rodeo’s most dangerous event. In the chute, the bull rider settles on the bull’s back, wraps his braided rope around the bull’s girth, then loops the rope around his hand and back into his palm so he can grip it tightly. When he nods, the gate is opened and the bull lunges out of the chute. Spurring is optional – the primary goal for the cowboy is to stay on for eight seconds without touching himself, his equipment or the bull with his free hand. The cowboy will be scored highly for staying in the middle of the bull, in full control of the ride. If the ride lasts the required eight seconds, it is scored by two judges who assess difficulty (the bull’s spinning, jumping and kicking, lunging, rearing and dropping, and side- to-side motion) as well as the cowboy’s degree of control. Each judge awards up to 25 points for the cowboy’s performance and up to 25 points for the animal’s performance, for a potential of 100 points.

BULL RIDING Scoring

A rider must remain on the bull for more than eight seconds to be scored in this event. High score is 100; 50 for the bull and 50 for the rider. The scores are added and averaged between judges to reach the final score.

The harder the ride, the more points awarded. Bulls are judged on speed, agility, and power while riders are judged on control and rhythm with the bull.

Steer Roping

Some PRCA rodeos include steer roping, which resembles tie-down roping but requires the cowboy to catch and control a large steer (about 450-600 lbs.). The mounted cowboy backs into the box and nods when he’s ready; the steer gets a head start, just as the calf does in tie-down roping. The cowboy must catch the steer by first roping it around the horns, which are protected by horn wraps and reinforced with rebar. Then he tosses the rope over the steer’s right hip and rides to the left, bringing the steer to the ground, a frontier technique modern ranch cowboys still use to bring down fullgrown steers that need medical attention. When the steer is lying on its side and the rope is taut, the rider dismounts and runs to the steer, tying any three of its legs. As in tie-down roping, the steer’s legs must remain tied for six seconds after the tie is complete and the roper remounts his horse.

STEER ROPING

The Technique

The champion of this event will be the rider with the fastest time roping a steer that stays tied for six seconds.

In competition, the steer must be roped around both horns. Once the roper catches up with the steer, he’ll secure the head loop and try to execute the trip by placing the trip just below the hip of the steer. The roper then moves to the left of the steer, while riding on the left side of his horse to lay the animal on the ground. The roper jumps of his horse, runs to the steer and ties three of its legs together.

All-Around Cowboy

Many cowboys compete in more than one event. Some rodeo committees award a special prize to the top money-earner among all the cowboys who entered more than one event at their rodeos, starting with the cowboy who won the most money in two or more events – the all-around champion, a prestigious title indeed.

ALL-AROUND COWBOY The Job

Being a cowboy is a demanding job that requires time and dedication for success. Modern day cowboys love the outdoors and working with animals in this physically and emotionally demanding job.

All-Around Cowgirl

With the addition of Breakaway to Professional Rodeo, there will be a chance for a woman to place in both Breakaway and Barrels. It will only be a matter of time before we have our 1st All-Around Cowgirl at Prescott Frontier Days®.

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MUTTON Bustin'

JUNE 28TH - JULY 3RD, 2023 @ 6:00 PM JULY 1ST & 4TH @ 12:00 PM

Eight performances — Mutton busting will be happening before every performance this year, June 28 to July 4.

In mutton bustin’, rodeo’s youngest cowboys and cowgirls cinch up their jeans and climb aboard an atypical rough stock animal — sheep, also known as mutton.

While all contestants are winners in the mutton bustin’ competition, the rider who holds on the longest will receive a shiny, gold belt buckle. To qualify, all mutton bustin’ participants must be between the ages of 4 and 7 and not weigh more than 55 pounds.

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The Humane Facts

In professional rodeo, cowboys share the limelight with the livestock. Rodeo is a rugged, wild sport. Like a well-conditioned athlete, an animal can perform well only if it is healthy. Any cowboy will tell you he takes home a paycheck only when the animal is in top form. Specific rules govern how long an animal can remain in transit before a rest, how many times an animal can perform in a specified period of time, and that an inspection of the animals is required before each performance; any animals deemed not in top condition, do not perform. Additional rules govern facilities to be free of hazards to the animals, specify arena preparation, a conveyance for transport of injured animals, the use of fleeced-lined flank straps placed away from animal’s genitals, prohibit sharpened spurs by riders, and require the presence of a veterinarian on site for all performances.

Stock contractors pay up to five figures for top-rated animals. Naturally, this motivates care of these investments. For many, these animals are more than mere investments; they are “members of the family.” The average bucking horse, or bull, works less than five minutes a year in the arena, as a result they can live to be 20 years of age and 15 years, respectively. Veterinarians attribute these long, healthy lifespans to good care, quality feed, and adequate exercise.

Some bulls and horses have natural bucking tendencies. The absolute determination to buck if something is on its back, often an inherited trait, is what makes an animal a candidate for rodeo livestock. This tendency is the focus of the “Born to Buck” breeding program. Simply stated, “If everything is done right, when the animals arrive at the arena, they’re excited. They know the game, and they’re looking forward to it. They are ready to buck!”

Prescott Frontier Days® takes pride in the care and well-being of all animals used in performances of the World’s Oldest Rodeo®

VOLD RODEO COMPANY

Kirsten Vold, Owner — The youngest of six children, Kirsten started taking over the Vold Rodeo Company when she was just 25. Since, she has built on the legacy her Canadian-born father began nearly six decades ago. It may seem like a natural progression, but Kirsten didn’t always see herself living on the rodeo trail.

Home-schooled until her freshman year in high school, Vold grew up on the road, ensconced in the life of the cowboy and the excitement of the rodeo. After graduating from University of Southern Colorado in 1996 with a B.A. in communications, Kirsten decided to put her degree to work with a job in sports marketing and promotion.

“If you ask me the No. 1 reason why I do what I do, it’s because of the animals,” she beams. “I love working with animals.”

Vold is now considered a trusted veteran in the industry, and her family’s company sets the standard by which all others are measured.

Whether at the rodeo or the ranch, Kirsten’s horses are her life and she is committed to breeding and raising champions. In 2015 Kirsten was the recipient of the Tad Lucas Memorial Award and was inducted into the Rodeo Hall of Fame.

The Vold Rodeo Company has been the stock contractor at the World’s Oldest Rodeo® for the past 50 years. Their legacy continues with the amazing bucking horses and bulls that they bring each and every year.

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Grand Entry

The World’s Oldest Rodeo® is steeped in tradition. One such custom is the Grand Entry, which was first documented in 1920. It’s a time-honored tradition with an inspirational oration when more than 50 riders fill the arena. Featured riders include Prescott Frontier Days® (PFD) members, volunteers, competing cowboys and cowgirls, and rodeo royalty. Riders display colorful flags representing the featured sponsors of the 2023 World’s Oldest Rodeo. This is our opportunity to thank the sponsors who continue to support the vision and tradition of the World’s Oldest Rodeo, celebrating its 136th year at this arena!

As our grand entry procession exits the arena, we salute in song and presentation of the American flag, the symbol of our country. As the flag circles the arena, please take a moment to remember the symbolism it represents: stars on a background of blue for “faith from above,” red for “courage,” white for “strength,” and blue for “justice.” Let these ideals guide our lives, each and every day. Additionally, on the 4th of July in honor of Military Appreciation Day, military flags are scheduled to be posted by the PFD grand entry riders. Please join us in paying homage to our veterans and first responders — past and present, home, and abroad. May they all return home safely one day! Rummel Eye Care generously sponsored the purchase of matching shirts, saddle blankets, and horse equipment for our pivot riders. We thank Rummel Eye Care for their support of the World’s Oldest Rodeo.

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RANDY CORLEY

Rodeo Announcer

Randy Corley, Rodeo Announcer — Randy is a rodeo legend who is well respected, trusted, and known around the sport of professional rodeo.

His accomplishments in the industry are impressive (to say the least). They include induction into the Pro Rodeo Hall of Fame in 2017 by the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association (PRCA) and being named the Rodeo Announcer of the Year in 1984, 1990 through 1996, 1998, 2003, 2011, and 2015, also by the PRCA.

Randy has been the “voice of the World’s Oldest Rodeo®” for the past 37 years, and many generations of rodeo fans, families, and contestants have grown fond of him over nearly four decades. He is considered a great friend of Prescott Frontier Days® because of his longevity, loyalty, and the knowledge he brings to the sport of professional rodeo.

Before each performance, he studies the contestants, gaining awareness of the latest developments in their rodeo careers. It makes for great rodeo when he can announce and discuss their latest accomplishments. He understands the sport of rodeo and it resonates with fans and contestants of this traditional rodeo.

Randy is active year-round announcing professional rodeos (big and small) throughout the U.S. and is one of the announcers at the Wrangler National Finals Rodeo (WNFR) in Las Vegas every year, 18 times to be exact (1985- 86, 1992, 1994-96, 2007-2020). The WNFR is the Super Bowl of rodeos and draws people from all over the world.

His knowledge, friendly demeanor, talented voice, and engaging personality makes every person attending the rodeo feel welcome and included in on the action.

It truly is an honor to have Randy Corley in our arena every year! Please say hello to this rodeo legend if you get the chance.

JAMES HORCASITAS

Rodeo Co-Announcer

James Horcasitas has had a lifetime of experiences in rodeo. As a former contestant and promoter of rodeo events, he has an enthusiastic and friendly personality that enables him to engage and excite a rodeo crowd and put the contestants at ease. He also provides the knowledge and upbeat commentary that is critical to any rodeo performance that builds energy throughout the event and creates a “high voltage” rodeo experience.

James is a lifelong resident of New Mexico and has seen his rodeo career excel and send him to arenas he has always dreamed of performing in. He received his PRCA card in 2008 and hasn’t looked back. “Everything about rodeo is exciting and daring, and I truly enjoy sharing my love for the sport with everybody that attends an event.”

Even though his travels take him all over the nation, he still enjoys running, boxing, carpentry, and tinkering on small equipment.

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While not quite as old as the World’s Oldest Rodeo®, Desert Financial has been serving the people of Arizona for over 80 years. Like the rodeo, our roots are in Arizona, which is why we care so deeply about the communities we serve.

Through things like community grants, scholarships, teacher appreciation events and employee volunteering programs, we commit our time, money, expertise, and resources in ways that support Prescott and beyond.

In 2022, we provided more than $4 million through corporate, foundation, and employee giving. These included $235,000 in community grants to Arizona nonprofits, 12,152 Random Acts of Kindness performed and $488,000 awarded, and $253,250 in scholarships to 685 students.

Like Desert Financial, the World’s Oldest Rodeo brings people together and has donated thousands of dollars in past years to many community

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Rodeo’s Rules of Wide Fame 1928 PRESCOTT RULES

By 1928 “Prescott Rules” had become “Rodeo’s Rules of Wide Fame.” They had been worked to a fine point by Lester Ruffner, former arena director; Doc Pardee, arena director in 1926, 1927 and 1928; and Grace Sparkes, secretary of Prescott Frontier Days® since 1915. By 1928, these rules had been found to be almost foolproof and had been copied and used at many of the big rodeos held throughout the country. Few complaints had been lodged against them or the judges during this era, and the Prescott rodeo was being held up as a shining example to be copied in other places where cowboy sports were featured.

In 1928, many noted Wild West shows are conducted on the rules adopted in Prescott many years ago and made famous through their general acclaim by the show-following punchers. The rules, worked out first by Ruffner, the former arena director, and now adopted and expanded by the new director, Pardee, are held to be fair to all concerned, the show directors, the participants, and the public that pays its money to take in the contests.

With the big show, the 40th annual Prescott Frontier Days celebration started in 1888, less than a month distant, it is held to be not too soon to print the general rules for the contests, which follow:

This contest will be held in the afternoon, commencing exactly 1:30 P.M. You can dance all night, sleep and recuperate in the forenoon, but be sure to be in the parade at 12:45 P.M. every day of the show.

Every contestant must have his own outfit and be ready when called and no cowboy will be entered who is not willing to wear his big hat and boots at all times. If you are ashamed of being a cowboy, stay away from here.

The management assumes no responsibility for accident or injury to contestants or stock, and each participant by the act of entry or participation waives all claims against the management for any injury they or their stock may sustain. Management has the right to withdraw any contestant’s name and entry and refuse to allow stock to be used for any of the following reasons, to-wit:

• “Rowdyism.”

• “Quarreling with judges or officials.”

• “Abusing stock.”

• “Failure to give assistance when requested to do so by the arena director.”

• “Not being ready for events when called.”

• “Being under the influence of intoxicants, or attempting to take unfair advantage of rules.”

• “The management is going to run a snappy program and every contestant will be required to lend his assistance to keep it going.”

• “Any contestant refusing to ride, rope or participate in any event when called or withdrawing from any event in which he is entered, will be disqualified in all events in which he is entered.”

• “Identification numbers will be issued and must be worn in a visible manner at all times while in the arena.”

• “Every contestant must ride in every parade and grand entry. Failing to do so means disqualification.”

• “There will be no substitutes in these contests. This is a contest of cowboy sports. open to the world of cowboys, who are sportsmen, so if you do not think you can win without help or if you are afraid of getting hurt, get a grandstand seat instead of a receipt for entrance fees.”

• “The management positively will issue no passes. Only contestants wearing official numbers will be admitted to the grounds.”

• “Mounted parade contestants will be admitted to arena grounds only.”

• “The management reserves the right to refuse entry of, or withdraw from entry, any contestant who has been dishonest in the competitions, or who has proven to be an undesirable character at any recognized cowboy contest, or elsewhere, and entrance fee shall be forfeited.”

• “Any attempt to take unfair advantage of any rule in any event will result in disqualification of contestants from this and all other contests held under this management.”

• “Any contestant who protests the decision of the judges, automatically disqualifies himself. These judges are elected by contestants and are given their service gratis. Their decision must be respected.”

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PRESCOTT FRONTIER DAYS® 2023

Rodeo Parade

SATURDAY — JULY 1, 2023 AT 9:00 AM DOWNTOWN PRESCOTT, ARIZONA

The Prescott Frontier Days – World’s Oldest Rodeo? proudly presents the 136th Annual Rodeo Parade held in downtown Prescott over the 4th of July weekend! This year’s rodeo theme is, “Dances With Bulls,” celebrating the skill of the rodeo bull fighter (sometimes mistaken for rodeo clowns)!

The Rodeo Parade is a wonderful tradition, which celebrates our rich western history right here in Prescott, Arizona! We hope you will join us and help celebrate this amazing tradition!

GRAND MARSHAL

This year, our Parade Grand Marshal is bullfighter Quirt Hunt. Quirt started his bullfighting career in high school and has been keeping bull riders out of harm’s way at the Prescott Frontier Days Rodeo for 20 years. Bullfighting is an iconic part of the rodeo culture that requires skill, courage, and athleticism. Every year Quirt Hunt puts on a spectacular show of exceptional talent, distracting bulls with his amazing skills, leading them away from the bull riders who are scrambling to safety. We appreciate Quirt taking the bull by the horns every single year, and we are honored to have him as our Parade Grand Marshal!

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JOHN S. PAYNE One Arm Bandit

John S. Payne, the notorious One Arm Bandit, was born to a rancher in the oil rich town of Shidler, Oklahoma on April 19, 1953. Ranch life with four brothers taught John to “Get out of the way or get run over.” John believes “When the going gets tough, the tough get going” and “If there is a will, there is a way.”

The cowboy said he started a rodeo act of wrangling mustangs and even a zebra to climb on top of a tractor trailer, and at the end of his performance he would get on top of it shooting off his pistol. He would do all of this with only one good arm. He’s been performing amazing acts for rodeos across the country for decades.

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Bullfighters

QUIRT HUNT

This year we honor a bullfighter who has fought alongside our World’s Oldest Rodeo® for the last 20 years, Quirt Hunt! Quirt continues to show us every year why we love having him as an official bullfighter for our rodeo. As our 2023 Parade Grand Marshal, we are excited to honor Quirt and show our gratitude for how much he has done for us over the last several years. Quirt is a huge asset to our rodeo family.

Quirt started his bullfighting career in high school rodeos, stepping in as a backup. Since then he has become one of Pro Rodeo’s top bullfighters. Good friend and rodeo announcer Hadley Barrett describes him best, “There are many responsibilities that go along with wearing clown and bullfighters makeup, and Quirt Hunt meets them all head on. He can protect a bull rider from a charging bull, to entertaining an adult audience, yet create the kind of image that a child can have as their hero and parents can be glad that they did. These are the kinds of things that go through the mind of Quirt the Clown and Bullfighter each day of his pro rodeo life. In my opinion he meets these qualifications and does them well.”

Quirt was ranch raised and knows the value of man’s relationship with animals. This makes him a natural at bullfighting and protection. He also has a love for horses and established himself as a topnotch horse trainer. It is a treat to watch him ride and work horses. If you are fortunate enough to see him training a horse between rodeo performances, be sure to take advantage of it. It truly is amazing!!

BEAU SCHUETH “SHEETS”

Beau Schueth “Sheets” is a national bullfighter who grew up in O’Neill, Nebraska Rodeo had been something he wanted to do since he grew up watching the Clearwater Rodeo. When most young men want to join the rodeo circuit, they hop on a horse and start roping or they get on a bronc or bull and hold on for eight seconds. Schueth decided that while he still wanted to compete in rodeo, neither roping nor riding was a good fit. He decided to take the bull by the horns and become a bullfighter.

With a lot of work, Schueth was finally the scheduled bullfighter for the 50th annual Clearwater Rodeo. Now, he has made his way to the top and staked a claim as a national champion bullfighter. Some of his accomplishments include: 2015 BOA Finals Bullfighter, 2017 CBR Bullfighter, Bull riding Tour Bullfighter, 2017 to Present Tuff Hedeman, 2018 Roughy Cup Champion, 2018 BFO Reserve World Champion, and 15+ Freestyle Bullfighting Wins.

Barrelman

CODY SOSEBEE

A resident of Charleston, Arkansas, Cody Sosebee was content playing out his days as a bareback and bull rider. As his 30s approached, Sosebee was sure he’d fill the rest of his years in the farming and ranching industry. An accidental career path was presented, and Sosebee became a rodeo barrelman or “rodeo clown.” Today, Sosebee has provided sidesplitting entertainment that has attracted rodeo contractors nationwide. His goal is to entertain rodeo fans of all ages at every performance. We welcome Cody to the Prescott Frontier Days,® Inc. – World’s Oldest Rodeo®

Pick Up Men

TY ATCHISON

Ty Atchison 37, earned his nickname “Cowboy Ty” from his lack of conforming to the modern day cowboy appearance so many men his age have adopted. A NFR qualifier in the saddle bronc riding, he also competed in the tie-down roping and team roping in college. A graduate from a University in Tennessee, Ty has shelved his degree to pursue his passion in the rodeo arena. No longer competing, he has cultivated his natural talent to become an accomplished pick up man.

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DALTON WARD

Dalton Ward 30, has grown up around the Vold Rodeo Company. He was 6 years old when his dad, six-time NFR pick up man Billy Ward, along with his mother, rodeo timekeeper Marlo Ward, started touring with the Vold Rodeo Company. Following in his father’s footsteps, Dalton remains in pursuit of his dream, of one day being selected as a pick up man for the National Finals Rodeo. His excellent horsemanship and work ethic has made him a valuable member of the Vold Rodeo Company.

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BE TOUGH ENOUGH to wear pink

Tough Enough to Wear Pink (TETWP), the grassroots cowboy campaign to fight breast cancer, celebrates its 19th anniversary. Through the combined efforts of hundreds of volunteers and regional rodeos across the U.S. and Canada, TETWP has raised over $40 million since its inception in 2004. The money raised benefits local breast cancer charities and the Breast Cancer Research Foundation, which funds breast cancer research projects throughout the word.

Tough Enough to Wear Pink was created when Terry Wheatley teamed up with former director of special events at Wrangler Karl Stressman and issued a challenge: wear the color pink during competition at the Wrangler NFR. The idea was to bring attention to the need for breast cancer early detection and a cure. While pink is not typically associated with rough and tumble rodeo cowboys, the industry and fans rose to the challenge, filling the arena with the symbolic color. Inspired rodeo associations began asking how they

could put on TETWP events at their own hometown rodeos, and the grassroots fundraising took off, one rodeo at a time.

In 2021, Prescott Frontier Days®, Inc. raised $9,900 from our Tough Enough to Wear Pink project. The money is used for Fry’s gift cards and donations to YRMC BreastCare Center for cancer patients in need. These gift cards can be used to help with prescription costs, food needs, and fuel to get to treatment appointments.

No administration fee is deducted, allowing 100% of the proceeds to go directly to those in need. Since 2006, Prescott Frontier Days, Inc. has donated over $67,300 to help local cancer patients. Profits from pink merchandise available for purchase at the rodeo will go to this community program. The amount donated will depend on the generosity of the community.

COURIER & RODEO go hand and hand

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The roots of The Daily Courier and the World’s Oldest Rodeo® extend back into the 1880s. They arguably are among the oldest entities in the Prescott area.

The Daily Courier started in 1882 as The Courier, and has evolved and changed with the times over the decades. It has been family owned by the Soldwedels (Western News&Info) since 1958 and is currently the third largest daily newspaper in Arizona.

The Daily Courier covers the Greater Prescott area’s news, happenings and milestones. And every year it puts Prescott Frontier Days® center stage.

Prescott’s hometown rodeo — documented and trademarked

as the World’s Oldest Rodeo — began in 1888. It has been setting the standard for the sport of rodeo ever since, according to the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association (PRCA).

What became known as the “Prescott rules” for rodeo in the 1920s has been adopted by rodeos and Wild West shows the world over.

“We see the Courier and the Prescott rodeo as part of the fabric of all things of Yavapai County and Prescott’s past, present and future,” says Tim Wiederaenders, editor. “As someone who moved here nearly 30 years ago, in part because of the area’s history, it is a pleasure to be linked with both of these entities.”

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For more than 60 years, visitors have been greeted with friendly faces and some of the best live country music in Arizona. The bar is known for its selection of whiskeys and bourbons, well drinks and wines.

There’s rich history in the walls of Matt’s, which was originally built in 1901 as a mercantile. Look at all the pictures covering the walls, and you’ll get a glimpse into its brilliant past.

Matt’s is recognized internationally and is a highly acclaimed designation for country music fans. Great country western acts like Buck Owens, Lee Hazelwood, and Waylon Jennings entertained on stage in the mid-‘60s.

Andy Griggs and Leland Martin have recently performed, and even legendary rock n’ roll star Bruce Springsteen has a special connection to Matt’s.

Come on down to Matt’s to make memories lasting a lifetime. If anyone asks you, “Where’d ya get dem red eyes?” you just tell ‘em “Matt’s Saloon,” proud sponsor of the World’s Oldest Rodeo®.

PRESCOTT FRONTIER DAYS FOUNDATION, INC.

Prescott Frontier Days Foundation, Inc. is pleased to offer for sale this year’s rodeo poster celebrating the year of the Bullfighter, honoring Quirt Hunt. The poster and representative T-shirts are available for sale in the grandstand during all performances.

The mission of the Prescott Frontier Days Foundation, Inc. is to preserve, protect, improve, and enhance the infrastructure and grounds of the World’s Oldest Rodeo® owned by the City of Prescott and educate the public as to the western heritage and historical significance of the Prescott Frontier Days Rodeo. Our mission includes creating and maintaining a museum and hall of fame for the Prescott Frontier Days® Rodeo. Our mission also includes providing financial assistance to deserving citizens of Yavapai County for their post high school, college, and technical education, including grants and/or scholarships and including emergency monetary assistance to help individuals and/or families cope with tragic or catastrophic loss such as serious illness, bodily injury, fire, natural disaster, or other emergency situations. Our mission is to perform any and all tasks we deem necessary in accordance with IRS 501(c)(3).

We fund five $2,000 annual scholarships through the Yavapai College Foundation for those students majoring in equine, livestock, or agriculture areas. Cataloging of our vast archive of rodeo memorabilia is proceeding and is the first step in creating a Museum and Hall of Fame in the historic Doc Pardee building. Watch for it and a memorial wall of fame honoring those who helped make the World’s Oldest Rodeo the historic event it has become.

2023 RODEO POSTER

Proceeds fund the scholarships at Yavapai College. Visit the Prescott Frontier Days Mercantile for other great rodeo souvenirs.

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Two things have been constant throughout the 20th and 21st centuries. People love rodeo as evidenced by the growing crowds at Prescott Frontier Days® and rodeo, and people love radio as evidenced by the growth of Arizona’s Hometown Radio Group including KDDL 94.3 and 100.7 “Cattle Country.”

Both have evolved into multimedia including elements of internet streaming, which in the case of www.cattlecountryradio.com and World’s Oldest Rodeo®, gains both a worldwide audience.

Download our free app at AZ HOMETOWN RADIO from your App Store and enjoy the radio and the rodeo for years to come!

Old Timers Reunion 40TH ANNUAL

Each year, with honor and gratitude, Prescott Frontier Days®, Inc. hosts and welcomes cowboys and cowgirls who competed at the World’s Oldest Rodeo® prior to 1979. Believe it or not, we have several rodeo legends who live in the Prescott area and around Arizona.

It is a time to stop, say thank you, and recognize the rodeo family that is legendary in many ways. Initially, it was by invitation only and was limited to those who lived only in Yavapai County. However, in 1988 during the centennial year, the invitation to attend was open to all those who competed before 1950 regardless where they resided.

This reunion is open to past cowboys and cowgirls, their spouses, and rodeo queens who competed prior to 1979.

The “Old Timers” represent a special and unique breed of “cowboy.” Prior to 1948, rodeo was basically done by ranch cowboys. With the creation of the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association (PRCA), professional cowboy athletes, who made their living from the rodeo way of life, began to emerge. The ranch cowboy found it difficult to compete with professional cowboys and one by one they withdrew from competition.

Today, we celebrate those who join us on the final performance of each year. Many “Old Timers” get together with other “Old Timers” and reminisce about old days but also talk about what is happening in their lives today. It is truly a joy and honor to watch history in the making, and sometimes this reunion is the only time they see each other all year.

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Red Bluff, CA

Oakley City, UT

San Antonio, TX

Sheridan, WY

Gooding, ID

Cheyenne, WY

Salt Lake City, UT

Belle Fourche, SD

Fort Worth, TX

Ogden, UT

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Calgary, AB

Tucson, AZ

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Sisters, OR San Angelo, TX

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Woodward, OK

Pendleton, OR Hermiston, OR Prineville, OR

Denver, CO

Guymon, OK Abilene, TX

Salinas, CA

Casper, WY

Bremerton, WA

The Playoff Series Standings will be based on points distributed to contestants for the top 20 placings at each of the Playoff Series Rodeos. There will be three levels of points distribution based on the total payout at a Playoff Series Rodeo. Points will be distributed based on placings in the average at that respective rodeo for rodeos with a one or more go-rounds or one or more go-rounds with a Finals. Contestants with no score or no time at that rodeo will not be awarded Series points.

At tournament format rodeos, the contestants who qualify for the Finals will receive points for the highest placings. The number of placings that are distributed for the Finals will correspond with the number of contestants who advanced to the Finals. Points will be distributed based on highest scores or fastest times in the Finals. If there are less qualified scores or times than there are contestants competing in the Finals, the points allotted for the remaining places that were not distributed due to the lack of qualified scores or times in the Finals will be split evenly among the contestants with no time or no score in the Finals. After points are distributed to contestants who qualified for the finals, the remaining points will be distributed to contestants based on highest scores or fastest times in the Semi-Finals. For example, at a tournament style rodeo where there is a long go-round, followed by a Wild Card Round and a Semi-Finals Round and then followed by a top 8 Finals with a top 4 Shoot-Out round, the contestants who qualified for the top 4 Shoot-Out round will be awarded the points for the first 4 places.

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Logan, UT Nampa, ID

Lovington, NM

Sikeston, MO

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Montgomery, AL

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If there are less than 12 contestants (in this example) with a qualified score or time in the Semi-Finals, the points for the remaining places (not to exceed a total of 20 places plus splits) will be divided evenly among the contestants with no score or no time in the Semi-Finals. If there are remaining points to be distributed to contestants for the top 20 places after all contestants in the Semi-Finals have been awarded points for their placings, points will be distributed to contestants with highest scores or fastest times in the Wild Card Round. If there are still points to be distributed to contestants for the top 20 places after points have been awarded to contestants in the Wild Card Round, points will be distributed to contestants based on highest scores and fastest times in the average from the Brackets. Contestants with no qualified score or time at that rodeo will not be awarded Series points.

Additionally, monetary turn out fines will be doubled at 2023 Playoff Series Rodeos. Contestants will be assessed a maximum 10-point deduction for turning out at a Playoff Series Rodeo (includes notified and non-notified TO’s, does not include VIR’s and DR’s)

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As you watch the skill and dogged determination of rodeo contestants, have you ever wondered where they got their start?

Youth rodeo began in the late 1940s with the inception of the National High School Rodeo Association (NHSRA) and the National Intercollegiate Rodeo Association (NIRA). Prescott Frontier Days® is proud to support these organizations, and the newly created Yavapai County Junior Rodeo Association, as well as many others involved with youth rodeo.

The NHSRA mission statement is a perfect example of what it means to foster core values and love for the sport of rodeo:

“Promote the sport of rodeo and the highest type of conduct and sportsmanship and expose its positive image to the public. Preserve the Western Heritage. Offer a privilege of family bonding. Offer an opportunity of continuing education. Maintain the highest regard for our livestock.”

The mission of the NIRA is to foster and develop rodeo at the college level so it provides educational and competitive opportunities for students. The goals and purposes of the NIRA are to emphasize the importance of scholastic advancement and to:

• provide, encourage, and promote opportunities for student members to pursue and complete post-secondary degrees at member institutions.

• encourage the development of sportsmanship and humane treatment of livestock.

• develop citizenship and leadership values and skills.

• encourage prospective college students to enroll in member schools by providing funding and competition opportunities related to the sport of rodeo.

• encourage rodeo programs and provide opportunities and training.

• promote competent and ethical coaching of student members.

• stimulate and develop public awareness, understanding, and appreciation for the sport of rodeo as well as its heritage and lifestyle.

• promote rodeo on a national scale.

With these two core associations and the values they hold, the future contestants of Professional Rodeo and the World’s Oldest Rodeo® will be great ambassadors to our sport!

You can see these associations and events here at the Prescott Rodeo Grounds or around the area throughout the year. We encourage you to support them as they are our future contestants here at the World’s Oldest Rodeo!

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WE APPLAUD THE RODEO AND Cherish our Customers

Pinnacle Bank is more than just a financial institution, we’re a family-owned business that has been serving our customers for over 80 years.

That’s likely why we are such big fans of something a bit older than we are — Prescott Frontier Days® — World Oldest Rodeo®. Founded in 1888, the 136th event runs June 28 through July 4.

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Our commitment to exceptional customer service and giving back to the communities we sets us apart. We take pride in being a part of the fabric of the neighborhoods we serve, and we’re proud to be a part of the Prescott community.

At Pinnacle Bank, we understand that every customer’s needs are unique, which is why we offer a wide range of lending and deposit solutions to help our clients

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We also offer a One-time Close single family construction loan, which is a great option for those looking to build their dream home. Our local team of experts is here to guide you through the entire process, from pre-approval to the final closing.

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Our greatest strength is our people, many of whom are second or third generation miners. We are committed to providing a competitive employment package that delivers value to employees through compensation, industry-leading benefit programs, development opportunities, job progression, and a culture that supports our core values of safety, respect, integrity, excellence, and commitment.

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In Memoriam CHRIS GRAFF

Prescott Frontier Days, Inc.® (PFD) President Chris Graff passed away on July 2, 2022 during the Saturday Performance at the World’s Oldest Rodeo®, which is exactly how many people who knew him say he would have wanted to go.

The all-around community leader was born May 18, 1960 in Clifton, Texas, and raised in Paullina, Iowa, and brought his own family to Prescott in 1997. An avid outdoorsman, he became an integral part of the local rodeo community and loved the history and culture that its central event brought to the city. His determination and “no-guff” attitude helped to ensure the nonprofit’s ongoing success and led to his selection as PFD’s president in 2016, a title he held for the rest of his life. One of his favorite quotes was: “Tell me I can’t, then watch me work twice as hard to prove you wrong.”

Jim Dewey Brown, PFD general manager, said, “Graff is now a part of our rodeo’s legacy. He strived to share rodeo traditions with people from all over the world. We will be forever thankful for all he has done for the organization and our community.”

The Prescott Valley resident was respected as a businessman as vice president of Asphalt Paving/McCormick Construction, where he was employed for 17 years. He was active in numerous other organizations, serving as Chairman of the Prescott Valley Chamber of Commerce and Vice Chair of the Prescott Valley Economic Development Foundation.

He was a board member of Arizona’s chapter of Associated General Contractors, a recent past member of the board of directors for the Association of Rodeo Committees, and was vice president of the Mohave Valley Contractors Association and a board member for United Way of Yavapai County.

He was a big fan of our Prescott Frontier Days® Rodeo Cookbook to which he donated several of his cherished family recipes.

He is survived by his wife Denine Graff; his mother, Cynthia Lenz; his children TC “Travis” Graff, Tasha Robbins, Erica Buckavich and Tera Stubelfield; and his six grandchildren.

Chris was a friend to all and we will miss him, as will the rest of Greater Prescott.

List of Champions

1888-2022

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Champions

1888 Juan Levias

Charlie Meadows

1889 Juan Levias

1891 Ben Blackburn

1893 Doc Goodwin

1895 Eger Jones

1897 Ed Gatlin

1898 Chauncey Townsend

1900 Vicente Ortiz

1903 Frank Condron

1904 Fran Condron

1905 Harry Wright

1906 Will Stapp RW Coughran

1909 Logan Morris

1910 John Fredericks

1911 Thomas Miller

1912 John Fredericks

1913 Roy B Lewis

1914 Harry Henderson

1915 John Fredericks

1916 Doc Pardee

Frank Thompson

1917 Johnny Dobbins

1918 Harry Vandergrift

1919 Luther Swanner

1920 Cheyenne Kiser

1921 Ritchie Lewis

1922 Ritchie Lewis

1923 Doc Pardee

1924 Slim Riley

1925 Tommy Scarlett

1926 Lawton Champie

1927 Leonard Bloodworth

1931 Lawton Champie

1932 Leonard Bloodworth

1933 Leonard Wood

1934 Tom Bride

1935 Penny Henderson

1936 Tom Bride

1937 Pat Woods

1938 Ward Watkins

1939 Ray Seeley

1940 Bill Taylor

1941 Dutch Martin

1942 Joe Tyree

1943 Logue Morris

1944 Penny Henderson

1945 Tommy Williams

1946 Dutch Van Brunt

1947 Walter Pruitt

1948 Walt Stuart

1949 Chuck Sheppard

1950 Logue Morris

1951 Poog Brenton

1952 Jesse Jones

1953 Poog Brenton Bill Wyrick

1954 Chuck Sheppard

1955 Dick Mrray

1956 Steve Chambers

1957 Jack Swauger

1958 Bill Kips

1959 Sam Spahan

Jack Swauger

1960 Roy Archer

1961 Sam Spahan

1962 Jim Polk

1963 Lyle Smith

1964 Don L Willson

1965 Jim Polk

1966 Floyd Baze

1967 Arnold Jones

1968 David Thompson

1969 Sam Graves

1970 Marty Woods

1971 Bill Nelson

1972 Gary Halford

1973 Bo Hunsaker

1974 Bill Smith

Dennis Reiners Ned Londo

1975 Ned Londo

1976 Dan Filippini

Bobby Brown

1977 Dan Filippini

Bobby Brown

1977 Dan Filippini

1978 John Forbes

1979 Larry Mahan

1980 Bud Pauley

1981 Dan Filippini

1982 Brad Gjermundson

1983 Clint Johnson

1984 Jon Scolari

1985 Mike Merchant

1986 Mel Coleman

1987 Chuck Morris

1988 Jim Jensen

Butch Small

1989 Dan Etbauer

1990 Bud Longbrake

1991 Gary McDaniel

Robert Etbauer

1992 Kent Cooper

1993 Tom Reeves

Jim Bob Custer

1994 Robert Etbauer

1995 Jake Ireland

1996 Brad Gjermundson

1997 Jake Ireland

1998 Jess Martin

1999 Jim Dewey Brown

2000 Scott Johnson

2001 Craig Latham

2002 Bart Nichols

2003 Craig Latham

Jim Brown

2004 Rawley McFarland

2005 Cody DeMoss

2006 Rod Hay

2007 Shaun Stroh

2008 Cody DeMoss

2009 Jesse Kruse

2010 Dustin Flundra

2011 Jacobs Crawley

Taos Muncy

2012 Jacobs Crawley

2013 Cody Wright

Tyler Corrington

2014 Chad Ferley

Heith Allan DeMoss

2015 Zeke Thurston

2016 Clay Elliott

2017 Sterling Crawly

Zeke Thurston

2018 Chase Brooks

2019 Taos Muncy

2020 Wyatt Casper

2021 Ryder Wright

2022 Tanner Butner

Cow Pony Racing

1888 Mose Bryan

1889 Lizzie Dillion

1890 John Roberts

1891 Lonnie Livingston

1895 Grant Carter

1897 Charles Buck

1901 Grant Carter

1902 Dr Fitzsimmons

1903 EL Price

1904 Grant Carter

1905 Grant Carter

1906 Herb Cook

1910 Walter Cline

1911 JD Contreras

1913 Juan Olea

1914 Commodore Passey

1915 Mrs Henry Ritter

1917 Ursula Carter

1918 Della Ritter

1921 Stella Robinson

1922 Walter Cline

1923 Walter Cline

1924 Van Dickson

1925 Lawton Champie

1926 Lawton Champie

1927 Cort Carter

1928 Walter Cline

1929 GW Cox

1930 Cort Carter

1931 Cort Carter

1932 Cort Carter 1934 Carl Arnold

1935 Gorman Arnold

1936 Ed Dixon

1937 Breezy Cox

Grace Mullen

1938 George Cline

Cort Carter

1939 Joe Cline

1940 Walter Cline

Cort Carter

Clarence Conway Shorty Hudson

Steer Roping Champions

1888 Juan Levias

1889 Jeff Young

1891 Ben Blackburn

1893 Alejo Ortega

1895 George Brown

1897 Black Chappo

1898 Johnny Munds

1900 Dolph Evans

1901 James Carter

1903 Henry Ritter

1904 Jim Carter

1905 James Carter

Lon Lancaster

Walter Cline

1906 Herb Clark

1915 CC Jackson

1916 CC Jackson

1919 Clay McGonagill

1926 Jim Gardner

1937 Mike Stuart

1939 Joe Cornwall

Bull Riding Champions

1889 Jeff Young

1901 Tot Young

1913 Tom Mix

1914 Lon Jordan

1915 Bill Simon

1916 Frank McCoy

1917 Jack Garnett

1920 Cheyenne Kiser

1921 Everett Hardin

Lee Robinson

1922 Sterling Ellis

1923 Dud Thomas

1924 Howard Carter

1925 David Hill

1926 Everett Bowman

1927 John Kyle

1929 Charley Matli

1930 Jack Kennedy

1931 Homer Ward

1932 Homer Ward

1933 Elmer Hepler

1934 Frank Schneider

1935 Tom Bride

1936 Smoky Snyder

1937 Smoky Snyder

1938 Lee Farris

1939 Clarence Stockdale

1940 Shorty Allard

1941 Dutch Martin

1942 Hershel Downs

1943 Logue Morris

1944 CL Shontz

1945 Linden Litten

1946 Cyril Stewart

1947 Lyman Tenney

1948 Eddie Jacques

1949 Gib Stratton

1950 Rocky Rutherford

1951 Bob Mitchell

1952 Stan Neal

1953 Arnold Jones

1954 Donnie Adams

1955 Lynn Sheppard

1956 Joel Sublette

Dick Carr

1957 Gib Stratton

1958 Torn Parrish

1959 Harold Fisher

1960 Sonny Payne

1961 Cliff Carr

1962 Don Adams

Clyde Fisher

Joel Sublette

1963 Joel Sublette

1964 Terry Couch

1965 Terry Couch

1966 Joel Sublette

1967 Joey Bishop

Joel Sublette

1968 Dave Ericson

1969 Jim Ericson

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1970 Doug Brown

Champions Continued

1971 Bill Underwood

1972 John Quintana

1973 Joe Landers

1974 Vern Smith

1975 Monty Taylor

1976 Wacey Cathey

1977 Larry Mahan

Bill Dunn

1978 Don Gay

1979 Charles Sampson

1980 John Davis

1981 Bobby DelVecchio

1982 Ralph Pacheco

1983 Charles Sampson

1984 Ted Nuce

1985 Billy Wayne Busbee

1986 Danny Williams

1987 Danny Williams

Eb Richie

1988 Brent Terry

1989 Lane Frost

Todd Steinbock

Darin Price

1990 Terry Ward

1991 Tracy Crain

1992 Scott Mendes

1993 Tuff Hedeman

1994 Scott Mendes

1995 Rodney Lidgard

1996 Myron Duarte

1997 Royd Doyal

1998 Tracer Hand

1999 Greg Potter

2000 Phillip Elkins

2001 Sye Jones

2002 Myron Duarte

2003 Logan Knibbe

2004 Cassidy Matthews

2005 Greg Potter

2006 Shawn Proctor

2007 Mike Strong

Ted Bert

2008 Cory McFadden

2009 JW Harris

2010 Cody Whitney

2011 Trevor Kastner

2012 Cody Whitney

2013 Trey Benton III

Jeff Askey

2014 Reid Barker

2015 Kody DeShon

2016 Ednei Caminhas

2017 Dustin Bowen

2018 Tim Bingham

2019 Parker Cole McCown

2020 Dayton Swearingen

Dailee Mason

2021 Shawn Bennett Jr.

2022 Canyon Bass

Steer Wrestling Champions

1913 Harry Knight

1914 Harry Knight 1915 Bill Simon 1919 Bill Simon 1920 Harry Knight 1921 Walter Long 1922 Lee Robinson 1923 R Abbott 1924 Walter Bowman 1925 RD Scott

1926 Everett Bowman 1927 Ed Bowman

1928 OD Dominy

1929 Roy Adams

1930 Gene Ross

1931 Lawton Champie 1932 Everett Bowman

Everett Bowman

Lawton Champie 1935 Leonard Ward

Everett Bowman 1937 Hugh Bennett 1938 Joe Thompson 1940 Len Smith 1941 Barney Willis 1942 Elmo Carr 1943 Frank Banks 1944 Clyde Taylor 1945 Gene Holm 1946 Fred Cook 1947 Dell Haverty

1948 Leo Patton

1949 Jay Parsons

1950 Poog Brenton

1951 Del Brooks

1952 Dick Williams

1953 Bud Baldwin

1954 Homer Pettigrew

1955 Dave Dolton Don Adams

1956 Dell Haverty

1957 Dick Williams

1958 Ted Reed

1959 Poog Brenton

1960 Floyd Baze

1961 Elliott Calhoun

1962 Bill Henderson

1963 Frank Powell

1964 Arnold Jones

1965 Bill Gatlin

1966 George Andress

1967 Joel Sublette

1968 Walter Wyatt

1969 Frank Powell

1970 Leo Camarillo

1971 Leo Camarillo

1972 Walter Wyatt

1973 Richard Morgan

1974 Dick Aronson

1975 Wayne Jennings

1976 Cliff Armstrong

1977 Bill Owen

1978 Wayne Jennings

1979 Tim Tierney

1980 Dennis Karre

1981 Ben Hawkins

1982 Olie Smith

1983 Bob Miller

1984 Gary Green

1985 Marty Melvin

1986 Brent Hill

1987 Tommy Puryear

1988 David Courmier

1989 John Jones

1990 Steve Duhon

1991 Lance Robinson

1992 Dale Mienecke

1993 Brad Gleason

1994 Craig Wakefield

1995 JW Aldrich

1996 Brad Orick

1997 Steve Duhon

1998 Rope Meyers

1999 Spade Duvall

2000 Rod Lyman

2001 Birch Negaard

2002 Joey Bell Jr

2003 John Kieckhefer

2004 Teddy Johnson

2005 Roger Anderson

2006 Rod Lyman

2007 Bo Bleil

2008 Ryan Jarrett

2009 Matt Reeves

2010 Dean McIntyre

2011 Ryan Swayze

2012 Baylor Roche

2013 Stan Branco Tait Kvistad

2014 Dirk Tavenner

2015 Trevor Knowles

2016 Cutter Parsons

2017 Josh Peek

2018 Cody Cabral

2019 Ty Erickson

2020 Jacob D Edler

2021 Dirk Tavenner

2022 Timmy Sparing

Wild Horse Race (aka Team Bronc Riding)

1913 WY Peck

1918 Harry Vandergrift

1919 Harry Henderson

1920 Cheyenne Kiser

1921 Al Littrell

1922 LE Smith

1923 LB Cox

1924 Ray Minter

1925 Carl Arnold

1926 Homer Ward

1927 Doc Pardee

1928 Tunie DeBell

1929 OD Dominy

1930 Sam Fancher

Joe Dunn

1931 George Fisher

1932 Tom Bride

1933 Shorty Allard

1934 Raymond Seeley

1935 Hugh Clingman

1936 Ken Hargis

1939 Dick Denny

1940 Sid Despain

1949 Leo Patton

1950 Vernon Mounce

1972 Dusty Mackin

1973 Carl Minnick

Hap Hansen

1974 Bill Hitchcock

1975 Keith Jones

1979 Danny Levie

1980 Danny Levie

1981 Ed Kyte

1982 Mike Nolan Team

1985 Ernie Hoehn Team

1986 Stoneburner Tram

1987 Ernie Hoehn Team

1990 Bert Hamilton Team

1991 Dan Agin Team

1992 Dan Agin Team

1993 Ron Dutras Team

Jr. Hollander Team

1994 Kurt Banks Team

1995 Antonio Mendive Team

1996 Mike Bozarth Team

1997 Eric James Team

1998 Jason Sisk Team

1999 Jerrod Horner Team

2007 Loren Ortega Team

Charlie Logan Team

2009 Team Agin.com

2010 Team Agin.com

2011 TC Buntin Team

2012 BCB Team

2013 Pee Wee Buntin Team

2014 Blackbird Yoga Team

2015 Gary White Team

2016 Jason Smith Team

2017 TC Buntin Team

Brandon Begay Team

2018 Team Agin

2019 Team Agin

2020 Team Agin

2021 TC Buntin Team

2022 Jim’s Alignment Team

Relay Horse Racing

1913 CE Koontz

1914 Walter Cline

1915 Alton Gardner

1916 Walter Cline

1917 Frank Cain

1918 Tom Wells

1919 Tom Wells

1920 Tom Wells

1921 Walter Cline

1922 Doc Pardee

1923 Van Dickson

1924 Ed Bowman

1925 John Osborne

1926 Ed Bowman

1927 Ed Bowman

1928 Ed Bowman

1929 Ed Bowman

1930 Ed Bowman

1931 Ed Bowman

1932 Ed Bowman

1933 Carl Arnold

1934 Carl Arnold

1935 Gorman Arnold

1936 Ed Dixon

Port Parker

1937 Gorman Arnold

1938 Floyd Murphy

1939 Dave Davis

1940 Buck Nichols

Bareback Bronc Champion

1914 Doc Pardee

1915 Bob Anderson

1916 Doc Pardee

1917 Lon Jordan

1919 Cheyenne Kiser

1920 Cheyenne Kiser

1921 Cheyenne Kiser

1922 Howard Carter

1923 Ray Kane

1924 Bruce Redenbaugh

1925 Tommy Scarlett

1926 Charlie Fancher

1927 Charlie Fancher

1928 Ingersoll Heckle

1934 Frank Schneider

1935 Frank Schneider

1936 Joe Burrell

1937 Smoky Snyder

1938 Bob Estes

1941 Wag Blesing

1945 Bob Muller

1946 Ray Noe

1947 Vic Dossey

1948 Rockey Lewis

1949 Vic Dossey

1950 Arnold Jones

1951 Arnold Jones

1952 Chet Hall

Champions Continued

1954 Don Whisenant

1955 Arnold Jones

1956 Donnie Adams

1957 Walt Sullins

1958 Clyde Fisher

1959 Marvin Davis

1960 Jim Shupe

1961 Allan Houston

1962 Andy Milliate

1963 Dewey Dunaway

1964 Ralph Buell

1965 Alvin Deal

1966 Arnold Jones

1967 Charlie Winters

1968 Stan Smith Paul Howard

1969 Paul Mays

Ken Tanton

1970 Paul Mays

1971 Bob Berger

1972 JC Trujillo

1973 Ace Berry

1974 TJ Walker

1975 JC Trujillo

1976 James Ward

1977 Danny O’Haco

1978 Royce Smith

1979 Bruce Ford

1980 JC Trujillo

1981 JC Trujillo

1982 Gary Hemsted

1983 Larry Peabody 1984 JC Trujillo

1985 Chuck Logue Danny Brady

1986 Clint Corey

1987 Randy Slaughter

1988 Marvin Garrett

1989 Steve Smith Jr

1990 Danny McLanahan

1991 Marvin Garrett

1992 Danny McLanahan

1993 Randy Slaughter

1994 Chuck Logue

1995 Mark Garrett

1996 Eric Mouton

1997 Phil Smith

1998 Mark Gomes

1999 Lan Lajuenesse

2000 James Boudreaux

2001 Eric Swenson

2002 Jason Havens

2003 Chad Klein 2004 Wes Stevenson 2005 Tyson Thompson

2006 Andy Martinez

2007 Larry Sandvick

2008 Jess Davis

2009 Tim Shirley

Tom McFarland Kelly Timberman

2011 Casey Colletti 2012 Brian Bain 2013 Joe Gunderson

2014 Casey Coletti Jared Smith

2015 Winn Ratliff

2016 Tim O’Connel

2017 Evan Jayne

2018 Steven Dent

2019 Kaycee Field

2020 Tanner Aus Ty Breuer

2021 Caleb Bennett

2022 Tim O’Connell

Calf/Tie Down Roping Champions

1917 H Eubank

1920 George Cline

1921 Lee Robinson

1922 George Cline

1923 Arthur Beloat

1924 Ed Bowman

1925 Ike Rude

1926 Omer Maxwell

1927 Ed Bowman

1928 Wid Fuller

1929 Arthur Beloat

1930 Jake McClure

1931 Breezy Cox

1932 Roy Admas

1933 Jake McClure

1934 Carl Shepard

1935 Arthur Beloat

1936 Jake McClure

1937 Richard Merchant

1938 Juan Salinas

1939 Lawton Champie

1940 Ike Walker

1941 Frank Sproul

1942 Bill Walls

1943 Wid Fuller

1944 Oscar Walls

1945 John Cline

1946 Buck Nichols

1947 Joe Cornwall

1948 Gilbert Nichols

1949 JD Hollyman

1950 Fred Darnell

1951 Cliff Whatley

1952 Fred Darnell

1953 Roy Snedigar

1954 JK Harris

1955 Walt Nichols

1956 Clyde Alfred

1957 Asbury Schell

1958 Walt Nichols

1959 Walt Nichols

1960 Gordon Wilkerson

1961 Don Nichols

1962 Dale Smith

1963 Jim Anderson

1964 Duane Reece

1965 Dale Smith

1966 David Eastlake

1967 Rick Snure

1968 Jim Anderson

1969 Howard Nichols

1970 Bill Snure

1971 Ron Poindexter

1972 Bill Darnell

1973 Allen Brunson

1974 Gary Good

1975 Bill Darnell

1976 Pow Carter

1977 Brad Smith

1978 WC Sibley

1979 Dave Brock

1980 Buford Neugebauer

1981 Roy Cooper

1982 Leo Camarillo

1983 Jerry Jetton

1984 Dee Pickett

1985 Mike Freeland

1986 Ralph McKinley

1987 James Zant

1988 Scott Baker

1989 James Zant

1990 Mike Johnson

1991 Jerry Jetton

1992 Ralph McKinley

Ken Bacque

1993 Roy Cooper

1994 Rusty Sewalt

1995 Keith Hudson

1996 Blair Burk

1997 Clay Cerny

1998 Shane Hatch

1999 Cody Ohl

2000 Blair Burk

2001 Jerome Schneeberger

2002 Scott Kormos

2003 Jerome Schneeberger

2004 Terry Kitchens

2005 Stran Smith

2006 Justin Maass

2007 Adam Gray

2008 Trevor Brazile

2009 Hunter Herrin

2010 Justin Maass

2011 Corey Solomon

2012 Cory Solomon

2013 Reese Riemer

2014 Bryce Runyon

2015 Marcos Costa

2016 Rhen Richard

2017 Caleb Smidt

2018 Cory Solomon Tuf Cooper

2019 J.D. Kibbe

2020 Hunter Herrin

2021 Shane Hanchey

2022 Richard Newton

Team Roping

Champions

1919 Art Sanders

Clay McGonagill

1920 Oscar Clay

Guy Schultz

1921 Perlie Morris

Logan Morris

1922 Perlie Morris

Logan Morris

1923 Walter Cline

JC Cline

1924 SA Faust

Tom Wells

1925 Arthur Beloat

Ike Rude

1927 Carl Arnold

Jack Trainor

1928 Wid Fuller

Logan Morris

1929 Arthur Beloat

Roy Adams

1930 Dick Conley

Arthur Beloat

1931 Homer Ward

Dick Conley

1932 Everett Bowman

Roy Adams

1933 Arthur Beloat

Jake McClure

1934 Arthur Beloat

Lawrence Conley

1935 Dick Conley

Tommy Rhodes

1936 Breezy Cox

John Rhodes

1937 Mike Stuart

Adolph Gill

1938 Asbury Schell

Joe Bassett

1940 Arthur McEuen

Delmar Asay

1941 Jack Clem

Bill Walls

1942 Buck Nichols

Gilbert Nichols

1943 Lawton Champie

Joe Lambert

1944 Arthur Beloat

Lawton Champie

1945 Arthur Beloat

Joe Bassett

1946 Gilbert Nichols

Hank Alrich

1947 Bo Giles

AD Browning

1948 Jack Clem

Charlie Mickle

1949 Joe Bassett

Joe Glenn

1950 Fred Darnell

Joe Glenn

1951 Fred Lambert

Joe Lambert

1952 Asbury Schell

Joe Bassett

1953 Buck Nichols

Gilbert Nichols

1954 John Clem

John Rhodes

1955 John Clem

John Rhodes

1956 John Rhodes

Dale Smith

1957 John Clem

Ed Schell

1958 Buck Nichols

Gilbert Nichols

1959 John Clem

Art Arnold

1960 Glenn Motes

Don Nchols

1961 John Clem

Tex Bidegain

1962 Glenn Motes

Choc Hamilton

1963 Dale Smith

Eddie Schell

1964 Gilbert Nichold

Howard Nichols

1965 Al Gastelum

Dick Richards

1966 Glenn Motes

Choc Hamilton

1967 Nick Nicholas

Gilbert Nichols

1968 Joe Glenn

Art Arnold

1969 Leo Camarillo

Bucky Bradford

1970 Jerold Camarillo

John Miller

1971 Leo Camarillo

Bill Darnell

1972 Ken Lumen

Jim Rodriquez

1973 Les Hirdes

John Deaton

1974 HP Evetts

Jerold Camarillo

1975 Leo Camarillo

HP Evetts

1976 Reg Camarillo

Jerold Camarillo

1977 Jeff Barnsby

Ed Hirdes

1978 Mark Arnold

Fred Davis

1979 Doyle Gellerman

Walt Woodard

1980 Leo Camarillo

Champions Continued

Tee Woolman

1981 Billy Darnell

Jim Compton

1982 George Richards

Matt Silveira

1983 Clay O’Brien Cooper

Bret Beach

1984 Doyle Gellerman

Walt Woodard

1985 Jimmie B Cooper

Allen Bach

1986 Joe Parsons

Clay Parsons

1987 Dick Yates

JD Yates

1988 Clay Parsons

Joe Parsons

1989 David Motes

Dennis Watkins

1990 Rube Woolsey

Kory Koontz

1991 Matt Tyler

Mike Beers & Clay O’Brien Cooper

Jake Barnes

1992 Clay O’Brien Cooper

Jake Barnes

1993 Tim Ross

Dee King

1994 Tee Woolman 23.2/3

Rick Skelton

1995 Terry Leonard

Tony Boggs & George Ishman

Billy Holland

1996 Kevin Stewart

Bobby Harris

1997 Matt Tyler

Monty Joe Petska

1998 Larry Harris

Cody Guess

1999 G Allen

Trey Johnson

2000 Speed Williams

Rich Skelton

2001 Mark Simon

Bret Tonozzi

2002 Jake Barnes

Clay O’Brien Cooper

2003 Jay Adams

Cody Hintz

2004 Rich Skelton

Speed Williams

2005 Michael Jones

Trevor Brazile

2006 David Key

Kory Koontz

2007 Tee Woolman

Cory Petska

2008 Cody O’Dell

JW Borrego

2009 Derrick Begay

Cesar de la Cruz

2010 Charly Crawford

Russel Cardoza

2011 Justin Yost/Kyle Crick

Nick Rawlings/ Dakota Kirchenschlager

2012 Derrick Begay

Cesar de la Cruz

2013 Brandon Beers

Jim Ross Cooper

2014 Levi Grantham

Dennis Watkins

2015 Brady Tryan

B.J. Campbell

2016 Riley Minor

Brady Minor

2017 Chad Master

Travis Graves

2018 Luke Brown

Jake Long

2019 Britt Smith

Jake Smith

2020 Clay Tryan

Jake Long

2021 Headers Derrick Begay & Cory Petska

Heelers Clint Summer & Ross Ashford

2022 Header Kaleb Driggers

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Single

Steer Roping Champions

1982 Pecos Shannon

1983 Pete McEntire

1984 Larry Noland

1985 Charlie Price

2012 Chet Herren

2013 Brad Prather

2014 Shay Good

2015 Vin Fisher

2016 Jess Tierney

2017 Mike Chase

Bryce Davis

2018 Rocky Patterson

2019 Rocky Patterson

2020 Garrett Hale

2021 Taylor Santos

2022 Cooper Mills

All-Around Cowboy Champions

1920 Cheyenne Kiser

1921 Walter Lynch

1922 Lee Robinson

1923 JC Cline

1924 Ed Bowman

1925 Ike Rude

1926 Jim Gardner

1927 Carl Arnold

1928 Wid Fuller

1929 Arthur Beloat

1930 Jake McClure

1931 Lawton Champie

1932 Everett Bowman

1933 Jake McClure

1934 Lawton Champie

1935 Arthur Beloat

1936 Tom Bride

1937 Mike Stuart

1938 Asbury Schell

1939 Joe Cornwall

1940 Delmar Asay

1941 Joe Tyree

1942 Joe Tyree

1943 Joe Lambert

1944 Lawton Champie

1945 Joe Bassett

1946 Fred Cook

1947 Sid Despain

1948 Pete Pascoe

1949 Joe Bassett

1950 Logue Morris

1951 Arnold Jones

1952 Fred Darnell

1953 Arnold Jones

1954 Don Whisenant

1955 John Clem

1956 Clyde Allred

1957 Asbury Schell

1958 Walt Nichols

1958 John Clem

1960 Glen Motes

1961 Arnold Jones

1962 Joel Sublette

1963 Chuck Sheppard

1964 Walt Nichols

1965 Walt Nichols

1966 George Andress

1967 Nick Nichols

1968 Don Nichols

1969 Leo Camarillo

1970 Doug Brown

1971 Leo Camarillo

1972 Leo Camarillo

1973 Larry Mahan

1974 Bill Darnell

1975 Leo Camarillo

1976 Rick Snure

1977 Brad Smith

1978 Sherrick Grantham

1979 Bob Monroe

1980 Brad Smith

1981 Ron Poindexter

1982 Leo Camarillo

1983 JD Yates

1984 Dave Brock

1985 Jimmie B Cooper

1986 Joe Parsons

1987 Lance Robinson

1988 Joe Parsons

1989 Steve Duhon

1990 Olie Smith

1991 Clay O’Brien Cooper

1992 Joe Parsons

1993 Kory Koonz

1994 KC Jones TD/TR

1995 Cody Lee

1996 Herbert Theroiot

1997 Brent Lewis

1998 Shane Hatch

1999 Chad Hager

2000 Scott Johnston

2001 Tom McFarland

2002 Cash Myers

2003 Bart Bailey

2004 Trevor Brazille

2007 Cutter Parsons

2008 Ryan Jarrett

2009 Trevor Brazille

2010 Joseph Parsons

2011 Bill Snure

2012 Clay Parsons

2013 Cimmaron Boardman

2014 Rick Kieckhefer

2015 Brent Lewis

2016 JoJo Lemond

2017 Trell Etbauer

2018 Seth Hall

2019 Tanner Green

2020 JC Mortensen

2021 Stetson Wright

2022 Seth Hall

Wild Cow Milking

1936 Arthur Beloat Lee Barkdoll

1940 Chas Burgess Joe Tyree

1941 Olan Sims

Bill Roer

1942 Tommy Walker

Bill Walls

Roy Prather

1943 Joe Lambert

Frank Banks

1944 Clarence Balcom

Ivan Jones

Charlie Matli

1945 Joe Bassett

1946 Clarence Balcom

Charley Matli

Ralph Stringfield

1948 Tommy Rhodes

Bobo Chapman

Logue Morris

1955 Joe Bassett

1956 Clyde Allred

1957 John Clem

1959 Don Nichols

1960 Clyde Allred

1961 Jack Branham

1962 Cecil Billingsley

1963 Chuck Sheppard

1964 Cliff Whatley Poog Brenton

1965 Walt Nichols

Cliff Whatley

1966 Pat Orr

Gary Orr

1967 Glenn Motes

1971 Jack Branham

1972 Gene Ray Wood

1973 Bo Hunsaker

Bucky Bradford

1974 Art Savoini

1975 Sonny Stazenski

1976 Jim Martiny

1977 Sherrick Grantham

Bob Lester

1978 Dale Smith

Bob Lester

1979 Tanner Grantham

1981 Tom Ferguson Barrel Racing Champions

1959 Phyllis Turnage

1960 Gerry Wales

1961 Sherry Laughlin

1962 Kay Sublette

1963 Pat Hatberg

1964 Shirley Davis

1965 Shirley Davis

1966 Shirley Davis

1967 Alexa Allred

1968 Sammie Thurman

1969 Barabara Baer

1970 Diane Morris

1971 Alexa Allred

1972 Alexa Allred

1973 Kathy Gary

Fran Snure

1974 June Evetts

1975 Debbie Richards

1976 Joy Paddock

1977 Gail Tyson

1978 Phyllis Underdown

1981 Lee Ann Guilkey

1982 Bonnie Lemaire

1979 Gail Tyson

1980 Kathy McGuire

1981 Lee Ann Guilkey

1982 Bonnie Lemaire

1983 Kay Cline Goode

1984 Wanda Cagliari

1985 Rose Webb

1986 Barrie Smith

1987 Rose Webb

Champions Continued

1988 Marci Alderman

1989 Rose Webb

1990 Joy Jean Bassinger

1991 Twila Haller

1992 Twila Haller

1993 Twila Haller

1994 Kathy Montono

1995 Sherry Potter Cervi

1996 Sherry Cervi

1997 Kelly Yates Gail Hillman

1998 Tona Wright

1999 Kay Blandford

2000 Judi Reed

2001 Renee Gossett

2002 Jolee Lautaret

2003 Patti Jo Higdon

2004 Sheri Sinor-Estrada

2005 Sheri Sinor-Estrada

2006 Sheri Sinor-Estrada

2007 Brittany Hofstetter

2008 Maegan Reichert

2009 Brittany Pharr Pozzi

2010 Brenda Mays

2011 Brenda Mays

2012 Nancy Hunter

2013 Christy Loflin

2014 Kelli Thouvenell

2015 SherryLynn Johnson

2016 Falena Hunter

2017 Brittany Pozzi Tonozzi

2018 Nellie Miller

2019 Sarah Kieckhefer

Megan Champion

2020 Wenda Johnson

2021 Brittany Pozzi Tonozzi

2022 Halyn Lide/ Cheyenne Hattesen

Wrangler Bullfight Champions

1985 Rick Chatman

1986 Miles Hare

1987 Skipper Voss

Breakaway Roping Champions

2021 Amanda Coleman

2022 Kayse Mahoney

WHO WAS Jack Daniel?

The character of Jack Daniel’s, the whiskey with the iconic black-and-white label on the equally iconic square bottle, is bound up in the character of Jack Daniel, the brand’s founder and first master distiller.

The Jack Daniel’s website suggests its founder Jasper Newton “Jack” Daniel was born in 1850 (the date on his tombstone); the Tennessee state library website lists his birthdate as Sept. 5, 1846; and in a 2004 biography, author Peter Krass says he was born in January 1849. Whatever his actual birthdate, his parents were Calaway and Lucinda Cook Daniel, and he was of Welsh, Scottish, English, and Scots-Irish descent.

Jack ran away from home after his father died and was taken in by a local lay preacher and moonshine distiller named Dan Call, and he began learning the distilling trade. In 1875, after receiving an inheritance from his father’s estate, Jack founded a legally registered distilling business with Call. He took over the whole thing shortly afterward when Call quit for religious reasons. In 1884 Jack purchased the hollow and land where the distillery is now located.

A physically small man only 5 feet 2 inches tall, Jack Daniel devoted his time to the ideal of making a whiskey that, thanks to charcoal filtering and other factors, he could be proud to sell at a premium price. He wanted his whiskey to be special so he used only the iron-free cave spring water on his property, along with the finest grains, filtering it through 10 feet of sugar maple charcoal.

Jack Daniel never married and did not have any children. However, he took his nephews under his wing — one of whom was Lemuel “Lem” Motlow, who was skilled with numbers and was soon doing all the distillery’s bookkeeping. In 1907, due to failing health, Jack gave the distillery to Lem and another nephew. Lem soon bought out his partner and operated the distillery for about 40 years.

Jack died in 1911. For July 4, 2011, Jack Daniel’s launched a media blitz to celebrate the independent American spirit. A poster from that campaign reads, “56 men signed the Declaration of Independence, one man put it in a bottle.”

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