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