2014 arcadia rodeo

Clint Craig2013 Bull Riding Event Winner

Clint Craig2013 Bull Riding Event Winner

March 15, 2014April 12, 2014 (Finals)

Events start at 10:00am

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Arcadia Youth Rodeo Association What started with a lot of heart and passion and a small youth mem-bership has grown over the past five years into one of the top youth rodeo organizations in the State of Florida.Today our organization boasts over 140 members competing in 14 differ-ent events; they hail from all over the state and have included youth from Canada and Mexico. Backed by the Arcadia Rodeo and manned by a dedicated Board of Directors, our volunteer workers in-clude parents, family members, pro-

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fessionals and lay people who volun-teer their time to produce a full rodeo our youth members look forward to competing in each month. Our mem-bers, aged 4-18, are dedicated athletes in their chosen sport of rodeo. Many of them compete in other youth rodeo organizations as well as the Wrangler Junior Series and Florida High School Rodeo; several even compete and rank nationally. The AYRA looks forward to continue growing and to providing a safe, learning and competitive envi-ronment for our youth in a sport they love!

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The Arcadia All-Florida Champi-onship Rodeo is proud to once again welcome Jerry Nelson and his Frontier Rodeo Company back to the Arcadia Rodeo Arena. Frontier Rodeo always provides the best stock to challenge the cowboys in the arena, and has the Saddle Bronc and Bareback Horses of the Year for 2011 to prove it! Add in the always entertaining announce-ment of Donny Gay and it’s sure to be another great show!

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Full Baggage2011 PRCA Bareback of the Year

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Feeling So FlyA top ranked bull of Frontier Rodeo Company.

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Bareback Riding

Immense physical stress is placed on the arm and back, and bareback riders face more long term

injuries, such as elbow and lower back problems, than other rough-stock cowboys. Sheer strength isn’t all that’s required. A bareback rider is judged on his spur-ring technique, the degree to which his toes remain turned away from the horse throughout the ride and his “exposure,” or willingness to lean far back and take whatever may come during a ride. The horse’s bucking action also contributes half a rider’s score.

Steer Wrestling

Calf Scramble

WPRA & Junior Barrel Racing

Steer wrestling is the quickest event in rodeo. The objective of the endeavor is evident in its name: to

wrestle a steer to the ground using only leverage and strength. The steer wrestler, or “bulldogger,” begins his run behind a barrier along with his “hazer,” a second cowboy whose task is to keep the steer from veering away from the steer wrestler.

Cloverleaf barrel racing, established in 1957, became the competitive event for cowgirls that

would determine who would be named the All-Around Champion Cowgirl. It will be these cowgirls who will add the color and excitement of champi-onship rodeo here in the rodeo arena. An important part of barrel racing is, of course, the well-trained and seasoned horse. It takes months of practice, years of hauling and thousands of dollars to produce a barrel racing prospect. The barrel horse must have speed, stamina and strength. They must be able to run fast, stop short, roll back in a turn and - most important-ly- they must have the will to win. Training and riding the barrel racing horse takes dedication and patience. A good horse can’t perform without a determined and experienced rider.

Most rodeo events originated on ranches and cattle drives of the old west. Roping cattle and riding broncs in

competition were natural extensions of ranch work. Climb-ing onto a bull, however, was not. Many people, in fact, view attempting to ride a surprisingly agile and powerful 2,000 pound bull as a concept that is not totally sane. But those who make their living riding bulls swear by the lifestyle. Bull rid-ing requires balance, coordination, quick reflexes, flexibility and (perhaps above all else) a positive mental attitude.

This event is announced just before intermission, and no application is necessary. The calf scram-

ble takes place inside the rodeo arena. There will be several calves decorated with a bandanna, and the winners are those kids who “undecorate” them. Kids ages 4 – 12 are eligible to participate, and prizes are awarded to the winners.

Bull RidingSaddle Bronc Riding

Saddle bronc riding requires the balance of a gymnast, the timing of a springboard diver and

grace of a dancer – all aboard a 1,200 pound pitch-ing, twisting bronc. Considered rodeo’s “classic” event, saddle bronc riding evolved from ranch work of breaking and training horses. Many cowboys say bronc riding is the most difficult rough stock event to master because of its technical require-ments. Spurring action must be synchronized with the horse’s movements. If a rider is able to “keep in time” with the horse, the ride will be fluid and graceful – not wild and uncontrolled.

Premium Seats - $25 • Adults - $20 / $18 in advance • Children 11 & under - $15Advanced ticket sales end February 21, 2014

To order tickets:• In person at the Rodeo Office• 800-749-7633 or 863-494-2014• www.ArcadiaRodeo.com• Fax to 863-494-2751• Mail to: 124 Heard St., Arcadia, FL 34266All ticket prices are per person/per day. Group rates are available to groups of 40 or more. Tickets are sold on a first come, first served basis and there are no refunds or exchanges.

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FROM THE EAST - Take I-4 west to Highway 27 Exit; go south on 27 to Avon Park. Turn right onto Highway 64 west until it ends in Zolfo Springs. Turn left onto Highway 17 south and continue for 20 miles until you reach Heard Street; turn left onto rodeo grounds.

FROM THE NORTH - Take 1-75 south to exit No. 217 onto highway 70 east. Drive approximately 45 miles to Arcadia; turn right at the first traffic light onto highway 17 south. Turn left onto Heard Street for north side seating, or go to the next block (Palm Avenue) for south side seating.

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women and keep your livestock corralled; the Tater Hill Bluff Gang is coming to town! The Gang has been around on a regular basis since ap-proximately 1966. It was originally started by Terry Welles around 1963. This group consists of individuals from in and around our community. As of the time, there are approximately 50 members. They are all volunteers who enjoy having fun and entertaining the rodeo fans. The Director of this dastardly bunch is Walter Brown, a lifelong Arcadia resident. He has been with the Shootout since approximately 1966. Then there’s Willie Wood, the stumblin’, staggerin’, let’s hang ’em now Judge who’s been with the Gang since around the time it was originated. In addition to Mr. Brown and Mr. Wood, there are numerous Outlaws, Townspeople, a Banker, Otis – the town’s whiskey quality control inspector (he does a great job) - the Sheriff, several Deputies, a Town Judge, Bar-tender, a Saloon Madame and of course, the very attractive yet hardly virtuous Dance Hall Girls.

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Mutton Bustin'

Quadrille

Shoot Out

The Quadrille is a very popular event which can best be described as “square dancing on horse-

back.” The Quadrille has performed all over the state of Florida for different rodeos as a specialty act. The couples wear jeans and matching shirts with chaps, black hats and matching gear on horses. The riders are all members of the Arcadia All-Florida Saddle Club.

Photo provided by Kelly Eggers

Tie Down Roping

More than any other event in professional rodeo, Tie Down roping has roots dating back to the

old west. When a calf was sick or injured, it had to be caught and immobilized quickly for treatment. Ranch hands prided themselves on how fast they could rope and tie calves, and soon they began informal contests. Being quick and accurate with a lasso aren’t the only requirements in calf roping. A successful roper also must be an experienced horseman and fast sprinter.

Most rodeo events originated on ranches and cattle drives of the old west. Roping cattle and riding broncs in

competition were natural extensions of ranch work. Climb-ing onto a bull, however, was not. Many people, in fact, view attempting to ride a surprisingly agile and powerful 2,000 pound bull as a concept that is not totally sane. But those who make their living riding bulls swear by the lifestyle. Bull rid-ing requires balance, coordination, quick reflexes, flexibility and (perhaps above all else) a positive mental attitude.

Our Mutton Bustin’ event has become one of our most popular, talked about events since its

introduction. The contestants are 4 – 6 years old, and the winner is the contestant who rides the sheep the longest distance inside the arena. The winner receives a shiny new belt buckle, ribbon, and his or her pic-ture is posted on the website.

Team Roping

Team Roping is the only team event in rodeo. Like tie-down roping and saddle bronc riding, team rop-

ing grew out of the ranch chores of the past. Larger cattle would have to be immobilized for branding and doctoring by two ropers due to their strength and size. Today, team roping is a timed event that relies on the cooperation and skill of the cowboys and their horses. The two cowboys in-volved in team roping have unique goals. The first, known as the header, does just what the name implies and ropes the head of the cattle. The other cowboy, known as the heeler, ropes the heels or legs.

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FROM THE EAST - Take I-4 west to Highway 27 Exit; go south on 27 to Avon Park. Turn right onto Highway 64 west until it ends in Zolfo Springs. Turn left onto Highway 17 south and continue for 20 miles until you reach Heard Street; turn left onto rodeo grounds.

FROM THE NORTH - Take 1-75 south to exit No. 217 onto highway 70 east. Drive approximately 45 miles to Arcadia; turn right at the first traffic light onto highway 17 south. Turn left onto Heard Street for north side seating, or go to the next block (Palm Avenue) for south side seating.

Driving Directions

Aviation DirectionsArcadia Municipal Airport

Exit airport and turn right onto Airport Road. Take quick left onto Maple Drive. Go 1 mile to Hillsborough and turn right.

Go 1/2 mile and see Rodeo grounds on your left.

Airport ID: X06CTAF 123.0

Latitude: 27-11.520NLongitude: 81-50.238W

FROM THE SOUTH - Take I-75 north to exit No. 142 onto Highway 80 heading east; stay in the left lane to Highway 31, at the end of Hwy 31, turn left onto Hwy 70 West. Stay in left lane and left side of the fork to turn left onto Hillsborough Ave; go past two stop signs and the arena will be on your right. (OR Take I-75 to exit #164. Stay on right side of ramp merging onto Highway 17 north. Go approximately 20 miles to Heard Street and turn right.)

FROM THE WEST - Take I-75 south to exit No. 205 onto Clark Road (Hwy 72). Go east approximately 45 miles to Highway 70 in DeSoto County. Turn right onto Hwy 70 east (stay in the right lane); turn right at the first traffic light. Turn right onto Highway 17 south to Heard Street; turn left onto ro-deo grounds.

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Grit, determination and skills such as horsemanship, roping and ground work as well as pride, tenac-ity and enjoyment of teamwork con-tribute to the tradition of the Ameri-can ranch cowboy. See first-hand the best working ranch cowboy teams from around the state compete for the right to represent Florida at the National Finals in Amarillo, Texas.

The working cowboy lifestyle is set in some of the most pristine land-scape in North America. Now add extreme weather conditions and challenging environments. Imagine working in bay heads and swamps or palmetto thickets and briar patches. Do that on horseback for hours on end in blistering heat or driving rain. These and many other

elements are what working cowboys face. To them, it comes with the job! See how that working way of life documented since the late 19th century came to be a sport - one of America’s original sports, Rodeo. That friendly competition among working ranches exists today in the Working Ranch Cowboy rodeo. See for yourself!

Gates open - 2:00pm | Show starts - 4:00pmAdults - $10 | Children 12 & under - $5

Tickets available at gate on day of event, Rodeo Parking - $5Team branding is demonstrated here as an event at the Ranch Rodeo.

The stray gathering event tests the skills cowboys use every day. The Ranch Rodeo also includes wild cow milking and team branding.

Saddle bronc riding is just another hard day at the office and one of the most exciting events.

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