In 2015, John Payne and his family act, the One Arm Bandit, were named Dress Act of

the Year for the 14th time.

Photo by PRCA photographer Marty Welter

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Jason Goodman’s Percheron ThunderYou’ve seen Jason Goodman at the Wrangler NFR before … under a former

sponsor’s name. But in 2015, Goodman came in as his own act, Percheron Thunder.

Why Thunder? If you were lucky enough to be seated in the Thomas & Mack Center, you remember. When six huge, jet-black horses barrel out of the dry-ice fog of the tunnel and into the spotlit arena, it has an almost physical impact on the audience – just like thunder.

“I think the biggest thing they like is the sheer power,” says Goodman. “Those ranchers from Montana and the Dakotas don’t see anyone running a hitch of draft horses, so to bring them into the T&M arena at a dead run is pretty cool.”

But cool doesn’t mean easy. Although Goodman focuses his program on especially athletic Percherons, they’re still about 2,000 lbs. each.

“That’s a tough arena for a draft horse to work in, because it’s small,” says Goodman. “They get a lot of weight moving, and once you get that rolling, it’s like a freight train – it’s hard to make a 90-degree corner from the tunnel into the arena at a high rate of speed, plus there are always new challenges.

“Last year they lowered the height of the tunnel to only 1-1/2 feet above the seat. We had to put a rope light across it so we could see it, and we had to duck way down while at a dead run. We rehearse in the arena a lot, so the horses know how to get in and out safely, but it could be 15 degrees warmer or colder when the crowd gets there, which changes what the fog does. So it’s always neat to work the NFR.”

Experience helps. One of Goodman’s lead horses, Pilot, made his fifth trip to the Wrangler NFR last year. Like most of Goodman’s Percherons, Pilot is a former show horse whose high spirit shortened his career in the show ring.

“Some of them are too ‘hot’ for show horses; when they see the crowd, they want to go past that (show-ring) trot – they want to lope,” says Goodman. “Once they go down that path, there’s no turning back for a show horse, but those horses are perfect for what I do. They are athletic and they love crowds, so all I have to do is to point them in the right direction.”

If it sounds like Goodman thinks his Percherons are naturals for the arena … well, sort of. “The Percherons are the blue heelers of the horse world. Imagine a very smart, very curious animal –

that weighs 2,000 pounds,” he chuckles. “They get into trouble; they tear stuff up. But they love to work, they love their jobs, they love attention and they love being on display. A lot of people have no idea how athletic these big guys are, and to see them roaring around the Thomas and Mack is pretty cool.

“It’s neat that we get to showcase the draft horse at the NFR, because the draft horse built this country. Before 1920, everything was hauled from a train or a boat to its final destination with draft horses. In the 1940s, motorized tractors almost made the Percheron extinct, but now there are three or four thousand registered every year.”

Goodman’s happy to have a hitch that does the breed proud – in the historical sense and in his own career.

“To have re-established ourselves in just five years and go back to the NFR – that was a pretty good honor,” he says gratefully.

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Madison MacDonaldAlready the only specialty act to perform at four consecutive Wrangler

National Finals Rodeos, in 2015 trick rider Madison MacDonald extended her string to five straight appearances at rodeo’s ‘Super Bowl.’

“I never thought this would happen,” says Macdonald. “It’s everyone’s dream to perform there, so I’m beyond lucky and beyond blessed. It’s always an awesome experience, and every year they surprise me. Last year they gave me my own opening with my trick riding students. That was stressful, especially since one of my horses got an abscess in his foot the day we left for Las Vegas.”

But a seasoned performer never lets the stress show, and at age 22, MacDonald has been trick riding for 17 years. In fact, she’s beginning to think about slowing down, maybe in a few years when she starts a family with fiancé Keegan Thomas, whom she will marry in May 2016. They live in Stephenville, Texas, where MacDonald teaches trick riding when she’s not on the road performing.

“I always wanted to be a teacher, but thought it might be junior high math and science,” says MacDonald. “It just worked out that I get to teach trick riding instead. Like any performer, I don’t always want to share my secrets, but it would be too dangerous to keep it to myself – so I tell them everything they need to know. It all started when I posted a video last year that I had worked really hard on; it went viral, and I got really busy teaching.”

MacDonald’s students come to Stephenville from around the neighborhood and all over the country – even overseas, as she had one student come from the Netherlands. She credits the increased interest to the appeal of the activity itself as well as lucky timing.

“It’s a sport for young girls, with costumes and fast horses,” says MacDonald. “And a couple of movies that featured trick riding helped too, like ‘Cowgirls and Angels.’”

That still appeals to the Wrangler NFR veteran herself – and, she says, to NFR general manager Shawn Davis.

“Mr. Davis loves the glitz and glamour, so I always try to come to Las Vegas with new costumes and new flags,” says MacDonald. “He tells me what he wants, and he doesn’t have to worry about me; I’m a perfectionist, and I guess I haven’t let him down yet.

“It’s like coming home to a family now, saying hello to all the grounds workers and the people backstage. But it’s also really exciting. It never gets old – being involved in that production – because it’s new and fresh every year, and there’s so much energy around that place. You just build off that.”

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Leon & Vicki Adams Rodeo ActsLeon and Vicki AdamsNFR/NFSR: Vicki, 1985, 1992-93, 1995, 1997, 1999; Leon 1997, 1999, 2004. PRCA MEMBERSHIP: Leon, 1964, Gold Card; Vicki, 1969, Gold Card. ACTS AND STUNTS: dancing trick horses, Roman riding, trick riding. ANIMALS: Roman riding horses Rudy and Trudy, trick riding horses Cherokee Smoke and Butterfly. ACHIEVEMENTS: inducted into ProRodeo Hall of Fame, 2008; PRCA Specialty Act of the Year, Leon, 1982, Vicki, 1984, together, 1987, 1997; performed in France, Japan, Finland, Mexico, Canada; Leon Adams inducted into National Cowboy and Western Heritage Museum and National Rodeo Hall of Fame, 2004; Vicki Adams inducted into National Multicultural Western Heritage Museum Hall of Fame in 2005. RESIDENCE: Stuart, Okla. BORN: Leon, July 3, 1930; Vicki, May 13, 1951. FAMILY: daughter, Kerri Hall; grandson, Zayne Goode, also a rodeo performer. OTHER OCCUPATION: ranching. ADDITIONAL INTEREST: training livestock for family.

All-American Cowgirl ChicksTrish Lynn and Sadie Lynn Carter PRCA MEMBERSHIP: 2006. ACTS AND STUNTS: high-speed drill and stunts with pyrotechnics, Roman riding, singing, fancy trick riding. ACHIEVEMENTS: nominated for Specialty Act of the Year, 2010-11; performed in Tournament of Roses parade, 2006-11; ongoing trick-riding training with ProRodeo Hall of Famer J.D. Stoker; representing the U.S., performed at the International Horse Show in Stockholm, Sweden, 2011; Rio Grande Valley Livestock Show and Rodeo (Mercedes, Texas), 2009-11; Comal County Fair and Rodeo (New Braunfels, Texas), 2010-11; Mesquite (Texas) ProRodeo Series, 2009-11; North Dakota Winter Show (Valley City), 2010; Brawley (Calif.) Cattle Call Rodeo, 2010; Trinity Valley Exposition (Liberty, Texas), 2009; Butterfield Stage Days Rodeo (Bridgeport, Texas), 2009; July Fourth Celebration and Rodeo (Belton, Texas), 2009. RESIDENCE: Weatherford, Texas. BORN: Trish Lynn, April 30, 1968. FAMILY: Trish Lynn and PRCA bullfighter Donnie Smith, parents; daughters Georgia Lynn, Sadie Lynn, Hattie and Whitney. COLLEGE: Trish Lynn, Texas

Woman’s University (Denton). OTHER OCCUPATION: Trish Lynn and Sadie Lynn Carter, family real estate business, RFD-TV appearances; Sadie Lynn, raising bucking bulls. ADDITIONAL INTERESTS: Trish Lynn, singing country music – recorded five CDs, stunts, dance. WEBSITE: www.CowgirlChicks.com.

Anderson’s Wild West EntertainmentAustin AndersonPRCA MEMBERSHIP: 1998. ACTS AND STUNTS: Roman riding, bullwhip act, trick riding. ANIMALS: Ringo, Buckshot, Pearl, Cheyenne, American Quarter Horses; Patches, paint horse. ACHIEVEMENTS: TV, film work performing stunts and using specialty horses; nominated for Dress Act of the Year, 2002; performed at Calgary (Alberta) Stampede, National Western Stock Show & Rodeo (Denver). RESIDENCE: Troup, Texas. BORN: July 3, 1968. FAMILY: sister, Staci Anderson-Diaz, brother-in-law Jerry Diaz, PRCA specialty acts. OTHER OCCUPATIONS: stunt man, horse trainer. ADDITIONAL INTERESTS: hunting, football, show production. WEBSITE: www.texastrickriders.com.

Rae-Lynn ArmstrongNFR: 2012. PRCA MEMBERSHIP: 2008. ACTS AND STUNTS: fast-paced trick riding. ANIMALS: Sable, black Quarter Horse mare; Leroy, Palomino gelding. ACHIEVEMENTS: RAM Badlands Circuit Finals Rodeo (Minot, N.D.), 2012; Fort Worth (Texas) Stock Show and Rodeo, 2004, 2008; Livingston (Mont.) Roundup PRCA Rodeo, 2012; Jerome (Idaho) County Fair and Rodeo, 2012; North Idaho Fair and Rodeo (Coeur d’Alene), 2012; Sussex Christian School Pro Rodeo (Augusta, Mont.), 2012; Kinsmen Pro Rodeo (Brooks, Alberta), 2012; Northwest Montana Fair and Rodeo (Kalispell), 2011; Fiesta Days Rodeo (Spanish Fork, Utah), 2011; Sheridan WYO (Wyo.) Rodeo, 2011; Calgary (Alberta) Stampede, 2012. RESIDENCE: Bassano, Alberta. BORN: Jan. 21, 1988. WEBSITE: www.rodeo-girls.org.

Steel RodeoKenny BartramPRCA MEMBERSHIP: 2012. RESIDENCE: Stillwater, Okla. BORN: Aug. 23, 1978.

Specialty ActsUnlike other sports, which have a single halftime or seventh-inning stretch, rodeo has many short

breaks in the action. Specialty acts fill those gaps with entertainment ranging from hilarious comedy to breathtaking excitement, as well as opening many rodeos with spectacle and glamour.

Local rodeo committees hire specialty acts that will appeal to their local audiences, so specialty acts can range from large trick riding teams whose performers might do vaults and death-defying stunts to skydivers who bring flags into opening ceremonies to clowns who interact with props, the announcer and the audience.

Other kinds of specialty acts include comedians whose antics keep audiences laughing out loud, trick ropers and whip artists who manipulate their tools in spectacular ways, motorcycle riders who do tricks in the arena between events, expert sharpshooters – even chuckwagon drivers who control hitches of speeding horses while careening around tight arenas.

Other specialty acts feature trained animals – horses and dogs, of course, but also monkeys, bulls, goats, mules, ponies, oxen, llamas, buffalo and miniature horses – who perform astonishing tricks and seem to bask in audience appreciation.

This chapter provides some information about PRCA members who were qualified as insured specialty acts as of March. 1, 2016.

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Roz Beaton NFR: opening, 2000. PRCA MEMBERSHIP: 2008. ACTS AND STUNTS: fast-paced trick riding, Roman riding, patriotic openings. ANIMALS: Shaq, sorrel Quarter Horse; Blackie, black Quarter Horse; Itty Buskin, Quarter Horse. ACHIEVEMENTS: RAM Badlands Circuit Finals Rodeo (Minot, N.D.), 2012-13; Black Hills Stock Show and Rodeo (Rapid City, S.D.), 2013; Lewiston (Idaho) Roundup, 2013; Golden Spike PRCA Rodeo (Tremonton, Utah), 2013; California Rodeo Salinas, 2012; Cody (Wyo.) Stampede Rodeo, 20112; Ellensburg (Wash.) Rodeo, 2010-11; Sheridan (Wyo.) Rodeo, 2011; Fiesta Days (Spanish Fork, Utah), 2011-12; Last Chance Stampede (Helena, Mont.), 2010, 2012; Sandhills Stock Show and Rodeo (Odessa, Texas), 2010-11; Sisters (Ore.) Rodeo, 2011; Big Sky ProRodeo Roundup (Great Falls, Mont.), 2011; Hamel (Minn.) Rodeo, 2011; Yellowstone Stampede (Billings, Mont.), 2011; Missoula (Mont.) Stampede, 2011; Omak (Wash.) Stampede, 2010; Benton Franklin Fair and Rodeo (Kennewick, Wash.), 2009-10; Canyonlands PRCA Rodeo (Moab, Utah), 2009-10; Calgary (Alberta) Stampede, 2012; Ponoka (Alberta) Stampede; Cirque du Soleil’s Cavalia. RESIDENCE: Decatur, Texas. BORN: Sept. 26, 1986. OTHER OCCUPATIONS: professional barrel racer, stuntwoman. ADDITIONAL INTERESTS: team roping, barrel racing, motocross. WEBSITE: www.sureshotacts.net.

Sally Bishop NFR: opening, 2000. PRCA MEMBERSHIP: 2008. ACTS AND STUNTS: four-up Roman riding, trick riding, trick horses. ANIMALS: Hades, Spot, Barley, Jellybean, Tangler, Pistol, horses. ACHIEVEMENTS: Omak (Wash.) Stampede, 2010; Horse Heaven Round-Up (Kennewick, Wash.), 2010; Ellensburg (Wash.) Rodeo, 2010; Last Chance Stampede (Helena, Mont.), 2010; Calgary (Alberta) Stampede; Ponoka (Alberta) Stampede; Williams Lake (British Columbia) Stampede; performed in Dubai for Saudi royal family. RESIDENCE: De Winton, Alberta. BORN: July 13, 1972. FAMILY: husband, Grady Galvin. COLLEGE: Principia College, bachelor’s degree in environmental science, minor in Russian literature. OTHER OCCUPATION: professional stuntwoman for film and TV, fitness trainer. ADDITIONAL INTERESTS: motorcycles, motocross, basketball. WEBSITE: www.sureshotacts.com.

Jessica BlairPRCA MEMBERSHIP: 2012. ACTS AND STUNTS: Roman riding, jumping team through ring of fire; trick riding; fire/bullwhip act – fancy and target cracking . ANIMALS: Moose, Goose, Maverick and Bunny, grey American Quarter Horses. ACHIEVEMENTS: Georgia National Rodeo (Perry), 2012; Atlantic City (N.J.) Boardwalk Rodeo, 2012; Lowry’s 4L Ranch Rodeo (Summerville, Ga.), 2012; North Carolina Mountain State Fair PRCA Rodeo (Fletcher), 2012. RESIDENCE: Riceville, Tenn. BORN: June 17, 1986. COLLEGE: University of Tennessee, preveterinary science and ag business; University of South Carolina, bachelor’s degree of nursing. OTHER OCCUPATION: registered nurse.

Rudy Burns NFR: barrelman, 1996; alternate, 1999, 2001. PRCA MEMBERSHIP: 1977, Gold Card. ACTS AND STUNTS: clowning; trick horse, Zero the Wonder Horse; Redneck

Squirrel, dog. ACHIEVEMENTS: PRCA Comedy Act of the Year nominee, 2005, 2008-09; Clown of the Year nominee, 2005-12; Coors Man in the Can, 1995, 2000, runner-up, 1991; seven-time barrelman, Wrangler Bullfighter Finals. RESIDENCE: Smithdale, Miss. BORN: Sept. 12, 1949. FAMILY: wife, Betty Jane; daughter, Tressa; son, Kevin. OTHER OCCUPATION: cattleman. ADDITIONAL INTEREST: hunting.

Charles BushPRCA MEMBERSHIP: 2013. RESIDENCE: Larsen, Wis.BORN: Nov. 11, 1990.

Niki Cammaert-FlundraNFR: opening act 2001; specialty act 2004, 2007-09, 2011. PRCA MEMBERSHIP: 2000. ACTS AND STUNTS: trick riding. ANIMALS: Rebel, Palomino; Sonny, Ziada, black trick riding horses. ACHIEVEMENTS: nominated for the PRCA Dress Act of the Year Award, 2008-10; Canadian Professional Rodeo Association Dress Act of the Year, 2010-13; Sundre (Alberta) Pro Rodeo, 2012-13; Pincher Creek (Alberta) Pro Rodeo, 2012; Interior Provincial Exhibition and Stampede (Armstrong, British Columbia), 2012; Calgary (Alberta) Stampede specialty act, 1997-2005; Canadian Finals Rodeo, 1995-2008; RodeoHouston, 2003-08; San Antonio, 2002-05. RESIDENCE: Pincher Creek, Alberta. BORN: April 20, 1980. FAMILY: husband, PRCA saddle bronc rider Dustin Flundra; son, Ridge. ADDITIONAL INTERESTS: training horses, sports. WEBSITE: www.CowgirlinUp.com.

Cody CavanaughPRCA MEMBERSHIP: 2012. ACTS AND STUNTS: freestyle motocross; portable ramps with gap of 75 feet. ACHIEVEMENTS: Clovis (Calif.) Rodeo, 2015; Strawberry Days Rodeo (Pleasant Grove, Utah), 2015; Headwaters PRCA Rodeo (Park Rapids, Minn.), 2015; Last Chance Stampede (Helena, Mont.), 2015; Dodge City (Kan.) Roundup Rodeo, 2015; Sioux Empire Fair Rodeo (Sioux Falls, S.D.), 2015; Dacotah Stampede Rodeo (Aberdeen, S.D.), 2015; Moses Lake (Wash.)Round-up, 2013-15. RESIDENCE: Neenah, Wis. BORN: Feb. 5, 1981. WEBSITE: www.wi-fmx.com.

Cowboy Gone WildBinion CerviPRCA MEMBERSHIP: 2002. ACTS AND STUNTS: trick and fancy riding. ANIMALS: Fancy, Charlie, Counter, paint horses; Gunner, Palomino. RESIDENCE: Greeley, Colo. BORN: July 24, 1984. ADDITIONAL INTERESTS: fishing, water skiing.

Brice ChapmanPRCA MEMBERSHIP: 1993. RESIDENCE: Lubbock, Texas. BORN: Oct. 14, 1969.

CrAsh CooperNFR: 2011. PRCA MEMBERSHIP: 2002. ACHIEVEMENTS: nominated for PRCA Comedy Act of the Year, 2011-12; Tour Finale barrelman (Omaha), 2005; Canadian Finals Rodeo barrelman, 2003-10; College National Finals Rodeo barrelman; RAM Montana Circuit Finals Rodeo barrelman; two-time RAM Columbia Circuit Finals Rodeo barrelman; Canadian TV’s Host of the Year, 2007. RESIDENCE: Senlac, Saskatchewan. BORN: Jan. 26, 1973. FAMILY: wife, Katrina; son, Jinks. COLLEGE: Red Deer (Alberta) College, degree in fine arts. OTHER OCCUPATIONS: TV host, professional S

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Gena CoxPRCA MEMBERSHIP: 2013. RESIDENCE: Germantown, Ohio. BORN: July 9, 1984.

The Coppertown Clown Bert DavisNFR: opening act, 2000; specialty act 2003, 2006. PRCA MEMBERSHIP: 1974, Gold Card. ACTS AND STUNTS: Davis’ Muttley Crew character dog trick liberty act; Trash Can Kitty; Balloon Bo Bo; barrel-racing dogs. ACHIEVEMENTS: PRCA Comedy Act of the Year, nominee, 2013; RAM Turquoise Circuit Finals Rodeo, 2003, 2014; RAM Badlands Circuit Finals Rodeo, 2006; RAM California Circuit Finals Rodeo, 1998, 2004; RAM Mountain States Circuit Finals Rodeo, 2002; RAM Columbia River Circuit Finals Rodeo, 2001; RAM Prairie Circuit Finals Rodeo, 1999; National Western Stock Show and Rodeo (Denver, Colo.), 2014; Livingston (Mont.) Roundup, 2014; Northwest Montana Fair and Rodeo (Kalispell), 2004, 2014; Silver State Stampede (Elko, Nev.), 2003, 2014; American Legion Rodeo (Augusta, Mont.), 2012, 2014; Bear Paw Roundup (Chinook, Mont.), 2011, 2014; Crowley’s Ridge Saddle Club & Lions Club Rodeo (Forrest City, Ark.), 2014; Whoop-Up Days Pro Rodeo (Lethbridge, Alberta), 2010-13; Mother Lode Round-up (Sonora, Calif.), 2006-07, 2009, 2012; Southwestern International PRCA Rodeo (El Paso, Texas), 2002-03, 2012, 2014; Missoula (Mont.) Stampede, 2000, 2013; Yellowstone River Roundup (Billings, Mont.), 2013; Home of Champions Rodeo (Red Lodge, Mont.), 2000, 2004, 2009, 2013; PRCA Comedy Act of the Year nominee, 2003-04, 2013; Vegas round finalist on “America’s Got Talent,” 2010; featured on National Geographic’s “Dogs with Jobs” and CMT’s “Most Shocking: Stomped and Gored,” 2004; PRCA executive council, contract personnel chairman, at-large director, 2005-06; youngest clown/bullfighter in the RCA (16 years old, 1974). RESIDENCE: Penn Valley, Calif. BORN: July 31, 1957. FAMILY: wife, Frannie; daughter, Cheyenne; son, Cody. OTHER OCCUPATIONS: animal trainer, truck driver. ADDITIONAL INTERESTS: traveling, cooking, Facebook. WEBSITE: www.coppertownclown.com.

Allan Dessel PRCA MEMBERSHIP: 2002. ACHIEVEMENTS: Woodward (Okla.) Elks PRCA Rodeo, 2008; Sitting Bull Stampede (Mobridge, S.D.), 2005-08; Cherokee (Iowa) PRCA Rodeo, 2003-05; RAM Great Lakes Circuit Finals Rodeo bullfighter, 2004, 2006, 2008. RESIDENCE: Soper, Okla. BORN: May 28, 1984. COLLEGE: Buena Vista University (Storm Lake, Iowa). OTHER OCCUPATION: high school physics and math teacher. ADDITIONAL INTERESTS: roping, hunting, family. WEBSITE: www.AllanDessel.com.

Gerardo “Jerry” Diaz ProductionsNFR: 1998. PRCA MEMBERSHIP: 1985, Gold Card. ACTS AND STUNTS: horsemanship, rope artistry, charro performer, dancing horses. ANIMALS: Andalusians, Quarter Horses, Aztecas and a Friesian stallion. ACHIEVEMENTS: PRCA Specialty Act of the Year, 1998; director and producer, Mexican rodeo

extravaganzas in Denver and Fort Worth, Texas; director, National Western Stock Show and Rodeo (Denver); lifetime member, San Antonio Stock Show & Rodeo; first charro to perform at Summer Olympics (Atlanta, 1996); inducted into National Cowboys of Color Museum (Fort Worth, Texas) and Texas Trail of Fame (Fort Worth); performed in many TV commercials, several films. RESIDENCE: New Braunfels, Texas. BORN: Nov. 7, 1960. FAMILY: wife, Staci Anderson-Diaz; son, Nicolas. OTHER OCCUPATIONS: ambassador for Purina Mills; spokesperson for Hutchinson HW Brands; horse trainer. WEBSITE: www.CharroJerryDiaz.com.

“Backflip” Johnny Dudley PRCA MEMBERSHIP: 2004. ACTS AND STUNTS: Cow Patty, Xploding Limousine, Mailman Skunk. ANIMALS: Flower, skunk. ACHIEVEMENTS: All American ProRodeo Finals (Waco, Texas), 2014; RAM Turquoise Circuit Finals (Las Cruces, N.M.), 2012; Central Wyoming Fair and Rodeo (Casper), 2013-14; Chief Joseph Days Rodeo (Joseph, Ore.), 2013-14, Redding (Calif.) Rodeo, 2014; XIT Rodeo and Reunion (Dalhart, Texas), 2014; Yuma (Ariz.) Jaycees Silver Spur Rodeo, 2010, 2012; Avi River Stampede (Fort Mohave, Ariz.), 2012; Fort Mohave (Ariz.) Classic Xtreme Bulls, 2012; PRCA Xtreme Bulls (Waco, Texas), 2012; Sandhills Stock Show and Rodeo (Odessa, Texas), 2011; ABC ProRodeo (Lubbock, Texas), 2008, 2011. RESIDENCE: Aubrey, Texas. BORN: June 2, 1978. FAMILY: wife, Emily; son, Jase. COLLEGE: University of Houston, bachelor’s degree in international business. OTHER OCCUPATIONS: hypnotist, rodeo announcer, U.S. Marine Corps veteran. ADDITIONAL INTERESTS: golf, baseball, motorcycles. WEBSITE: www.BackflipJohnny.com.

Ginger Duke PRCA MEMBERSHIP: 2006. ACTS AND STUNTS: trick riding, Roman riding, openings and closings. ANIMALS: Who, buckskin mustang; Dollar, dun mustang; Rooster, bay mustang. ACHIEVEMENTS: Black Hills Stock Show and Rodeo (Rapid City, S.D.), 2014; California Rodeo Salinas, 2013; Los Fresnos (Texas) PRCA Rodeo, 2014; Cache County PRCA Rodeo (Logan, Utah), 2013. RESIDENCE: Weatherford, Texas. BORN: March 29, 1982. COLLEGE: radio/TV/film, University of North Texas (Denton). OTHER OCCUPATION: training horses, including wild mustangs for use in acts; substitute-teaching. WEBSITE: www.dynamitedames.com.

Ehcapa Bareback RidersNancy WeikelPRCA MEMBERSHIP: 2014. ACTS AND STUNTS: bareback riders aged 8-19, in costumes honoring Native Americans, do maneuvers and jumps while controlling their horses with leg cues, voice commands and tack reins only. ACHIEVEMENTS: Western Stampede (West Jordan, Utah), 2015; Caribou County Fair & Rodeo (Grace, Idaho), 2015; Tehachapi (Calif.) Rodeo, 2015. RESIDENCE: Nampa, Idaho. BORN: Jan. 1, 1956. WEBSITE: www.ehcapa.com.

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Jim Bob FellerNFR: barrelman, 1991, 1998-99; Wrangler Bullfight Finals barrelman, 1991, 1998-99. PRCA MEMBERSHIP: 1970, Gold Card. ACTS AND STUNTS: Ben Gay Tiger, Country Star Search, car act. ACHIEVEMENTS: nominated for PRCA Clown of the Year, 2001; RAM National Circuit Finals Rodeo barrelman, 1993; RAM Turquoise Circuit Finals Rodeo barrelman, six times. RESIDENCE: Granbury, Texas. BORN: March 9, 1951. FAMILY: wife, Donna; daughter, Tami; son, J.D. COLLEGE: Weatherford (Texas) College; Tarrant County Junior College (Fort Worth, Texas); University of Texas (Arlington). OTHER OCCUPATIONS: construction, cattle, representative for RAM Rodeo.

“Texas” Jack FulbrightPRCA MEMBERSHIP: 1998. RESIDENCE: Sarasota, Fla. BORN: Aug. 24, 1968.

Haley GanzelPRCA MEMBERSHIP: 2013. RESIDENCE: Choctaw, Okla. BORN: Oct. 2, 2013.

La CharreriaTomas Barrera GarcilazoNFR/NFSR: opening act or specialty act, 1997-2001, 2003, 2005, 2010-12. PRCA MEMBERSHIP: 1998. ACTS AND STUNTS: Mexican trick-roping artist, reining, Pass of the Dead stunt. ANIMALS: Cholo, Overo, Tator, Nick, horses. ACHIEVEMENTS: PRCA Dress Act of the Year, 2007, 2012-13, nominated, 2008, 2010-11, 2015; performed at White House with Will Rogers Follies; has worked with Linda Ronstadt, Keith Carradine and Mac Davis; performs acts around the world. RESIDENCE: Menifee, Calif. BORN: Dec. 21, 1966. FAMILY: wife, Bertha; daughter, Nancy; son, Tomas. OTHER OCCUPATION: horse trainer. ADDITIONAL INTEREST: show business productions.

Jeff “Slim” GarnerPRCA MEMBERSHIP: 2000. ACTS AND STUNTS: cowboy Cadillac, barbecued chicken, air taxi, fishing boat. ACHIEVEMENTS: RAM Turquoise Circuit Finals Rodeo, 2005-06, 2008; Dinosaur Roundup Rodeo (Vernal, Utah), 2008; Mollala (Ore.) Buckeroo PRCA Rodeo, 2004-06; Guymon (Okla.) Pioneers Day Rodeo, 2005; Laughlin (Nev.) River Stampede PRCA Rodeo, 2004-05, 2008. RESIDENCE: Wickenburg, Ariz. BORN: Feb. 21, 1973. FAMILY: wife, Alisha; daughter, Jacquelyn. COLLEGE: Garden City (Kan.) Community College, associate degree. ADDITIONAL INTERESTS: roping, hunting. WEBSITE: www.SlimGarner.com.

Rodney “Shotgun” GastonPRCA MEMBERSHIP: 1993. RESIDENCE: Chappell Hill, Texas. BORN: Sept. 17, 1965.

Percheron ThunderJason Goodman NFR: 2006-10, 2015. PRCA MEMBERSHIP: 2006. ACTS AND STUNTS: high-speed horse driving exhibition, Roman riding with six Percheron draft horses, tandem riding, random riding. ANIMALS: Pilot, Captain, Tuff, Jag, Huey, Bode, Count, Mike, all 2,000-pound Percheron draft horses. ACHIEVEMENTS: nominated for PRCA Dress Act of the Year Award, 2008-11, 2013; National Western Stock Show & Rodeo (Denver) specialty act, 2004-09, 2013, 2015; San Antonio Stock Show

& Rodeo specialty act, 2007-10, 2015; Reno (Nev.) Rodeo, 2006-10, 2013, 2015; Ogden (Utah) Pioneer Days, 2015; Sisters (Ore.) Rodeo, 2013; Wrangler ProRodeo Tour Championship (Dallas) specialty act, 2006-08; Justin Boots Championships (Omaha, Neb.) specialty act, 2006-08; Calgary (Alberta) Stampede, 2007, 2009; World Quarter Horse Congress, 2003-05, 2007; World Percheron Congress, 2004, 2006, 2010; Rolex Three-day Hunter/Jumper Event. RESIDENCE: Fort Collins, Colo. BORN: March 7, 1973. FAMILY: wife, Rose. OTHER OCCUPATIONS: farrier, trainer, hitch driver. ADDITIONAL INTERESTS: hunting, fishing, snowmobiling. WEBSITE: www.percheronthunder.com.

Cliff HappyPRCA MEMBERSHIP: 1968. RESIDENCE: Santa Clarita, Calif. BORN: Aug. 26, 1952.

Lecile Harris PRCA MEMBERSHIP: 1982, Gold Card. ACTS AND STUNTS: piano act, baseball act, magic act, robot, taxi, shootout, fiddle act, whip act. ACHIEVEMENTS: ProRodeo Hall of Fame inductee, 2007; PRCA Clown of the Year, 1992, 1994-96; seven years on TV’s Hee Haw; bullfighter for U.S. rodeo team touring Africa; RAM National Circuit Finals Rodeo (Pocatello, Idaho), 1991, 1997, 2010; RAM Great Lakes Circuit Finals Rodeo, RAM Southeastern Circuit Finals Rodeo, five times; Dixie National Rodeo (Jackson, Miss.), 32 times; Rodeo of the Ozarks (Springdale, Ark.), 30 years; Canadian Finals Rodeo, five times; Colorado State Fair (Pueblo), 1994-2005; Southwest District Fat Stock Show and Rodeo (Lake Charles, La.), 34 years; Semi-annual Ralph Morgan Rodeo (Lauderdale, Miss.), 43 years; Calgary (Alberta) Stampede, 1994-2002; Collierville (Tenn.) Sports Hall of Fame. RESIDENCE: Collierville, Tenn. BORN: Nov. 6, 1936. FAMILY: wife, Ethel; sons, Matt, Chuck; daughter, Christi. COLLEGE: University of Tennessee (Martin), animal husbandry. OTHER OCCUPATIONS: owner, sign business. ADDITIONAL INTEREST: golf, rodeo production. WEBSITE: www.Lecile.com.

John Harrison Specialty ActsNFR: opening act, 2001-02, 2008; barrelman, 2013, 2015. PRCA MEMBERSHIP: 1999. ACTS AND STUNTS: comedy trick riding, Miss Rodeo Universe, magic act, Olympics act. ANIMALS: Gus, horse. ACHIEVEMENTS: PRCA Comedy Act of the Year 2012, 2014-15, nominated 2008-11, 2013; nominated for PRCA Dress Act of the Year, 2004-05, nominated for PRCA Clown of the Year, 2008-15; Coors Man in the Can, 2014; nominated for Coors Man in the Can, 2011-12; RAM Great Lakes Circuit Finals Rodeo, 2014. RESIDENCE: Soper, Okla. BORN: Oct. 12, 1978. FAMILY: wife, Carla; daughter, Addison, son, Cazwell. COLLEGE: Colby (Kan.) Community College, Southeastern Oklahoma State University (Durant), bachelor’s degree in agricultural business. OTHER OCCUPATIONS: rancher, entrepreneur. ADDITIONAL INTERESTS: hunting, roping, event production. WEBSITE: www.HarrisonEntertainment.com.

Kevin HigleyPRCA MEMBERSHIP: 1984, Gold Card. ACTS AND STUNTS: Hollywood Tex and John, Billy the Kid. ACHIEVEMENTS: RAM Wilderness Circuit Finals Rodeo bullfighter, 1985-90, barrelman 1991, 1993-94, 1997, 2006, 2009; RAM National Circuit Finals S

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Specialty Acts (continued)Rodeo barrelman, 1995, 1997; RAM Columbia River Circuit Finals Rodeo barrelman, 1996; Wyoming State Fair Clown Classic, 1984. RESIDENCE: Hooper, Utah. BORN: Dec. 1, 1956. FAMILY: wife, Tammy; sons, Justin, Casey, Trevor, Colton. OTHER OCCUPATION: general contractor. ADDITIONAL INTERESTS: family, raising bucking bulls, skiing.

Robbie Hodges NFR: barrelman, 2010; alternate, 2011. PRCA MEMBERSHIP: contestant, 1991; barrelman, 2004. ACHIEVEMENTS: nominated for the PRCA Comedy Act of the Year, 2008, 2010-11; nominated for PRCA Clown of the Year, 2006, 2008, 2010; nominated for Coors Man in the Can, 2011-12; RAM Great Lakes Circuit Finals Rodeo barrelman, specialty act, 2006; RAM Southeastern Circuit Finals Rodeo barrelman, 2005. RESIDENCE: Cave Spring, Ga. BORN: Jan. 11, 1968. FAMILY: wife, Lynn; sons, Reed, Blake; daughter, Carli.

Bryan HopePRCA MEMBERSHIP: 1994. RESIDENCE: Ninety Six, S.C. BORN: Dec. 23, 1959.

Keith IsleyNFR: opening act, 1998, 2001, 2008; barrelman, 2009. PRCA MEMBERSHIP: 1994. ACTS AND STUNTS: horse act, dog acts, comedy trick roping, bull whips. ACHIEVEMENTS: PRCA Clown of the Year, 2006-11, nominated 2012-15; Coors Man in the Can, 2006, 2009-12; PRCA Comedy Act of the Year, 2001, 2004, 2009-11, 2013, nominated 2008, 2012, 2014-15; PRCA Specialty Act of the Year, 1999-2002, 2006; RAM National Finals Circuit Rodeo specialty act and barrelman, 1999-2000, 2008, 2010, barrelman, 2014; RAM Prairie Circuit Finals Rodeo, 2013; RAM Badlands Circuit Finals Rodeo, 2008; RAM Columbia River Circuit Finals Rodeo, 2007; RAM Great Lakes Circuit Finals Rodeo, 2003; RAM First Frontier Circuit Finals Rodeo, 1999-2001, 2004-06, 2009, 2015; RAM Southeastern Circuit Finals Rodeo, 1996. RESIDENCE: Goldston, N.C. BORN: Oct. 9, 1957. FAMILY: wife, Melanie. WEBSITE: www.KeithIsley.com.

Josey “Hollywood” KelleyPRCA MEMBERSHIP: 2003. RESIDENCE: Redding, Calif. BORN: May 3, 1984.

Bobby KerrPRCA MEMBERSHIP: 2013. ACTS AND STUNTS: American mustang act: sliding stops, bridleless spins, stand on horse and shoot shotgun, cutting and roping a remote-controlled “calf,” horse sits down in and rides in a 1936 convertible. ANIMALS: Poncho, Trigger, JingleBob, American mustangs. ACHIEVEMENTS: nominated for PRCA Dress Act of the Year, 2015; Cowboy Capital Pro Rodeo (Stephenville, Texas), 2013, Waller County Fair and Rodeo (Hempstead, Texas), 2013; champion and fan favorite award-winner at Supreme Extreme Mustang Makeover, 2012. RESIDENCE: Hico, Texas. BORN: Oct. 31, 1957. FAMILY: wife, Susan; daughter, Kelsey; son, Cody. ADDITIONAL INTERESTS: metal sculpting and fabricating; custom motorcycles. WEBSITE: www.bobbykerrmustang.com.

Mike “Kiep Kiep” KieperPRCA MEMBERSHIP: 2013. RESIDENCE: Neenah, Wis. BORN: Dec. 7, 1987.

Rider Kiesner NFR: 2012-14. PRCA MEMBERSHIP: 2010. ACTS AND STUNTS: trick roping, horseback trick roping, gun spinning, fire whips, whipcracking. ACHIEVEMENTS: nominated for PRCA Dress Act of the Year, 2015; performed in Wild West show in nine countries; Cheyenne (Wyo.) Frontier Days, 2012-13; Dillon (Mont.) Jaycee Rodeo, 2011; Roots ‘n’ Boots Queen Creek (Ariz.) Pro Rodeo, 2011; Davie (Fla.) Pro Rodeo, 2011; Prescott (Ariz.) Frontier Days, 2008; Cody (Wyo.) Stampede, 2007; Fiesta Days Rodeo (Spanish Fork, Utah), 2007; North Idaho Fair and Rodeo (Coeur d’Alene), 2007; Sheridan (Wyo.) Rodeo, 2007; RAM City (Kan.) Roundup, 2007; San Angelo (Texas) Rodeo, 2006; Clovis (Calif.) Rodeo, 2006; Omak (Wash.) Stampede, 2005; Wild West Performing Arts Society World Champion Trick Roper, 2009-11, World Champion Gun Spinner, 2011, World Champion All-around Performer, 2011, reserve world champion whip cracker, 2011. RESIDENCE: Granbury, Texas. BORN: Oct. 11, 1991. FAMILY: single. OTHER OCCUPATION: team roping. ADDITIONAL INTEREST: roping. WEBSITE: www.riderkiesner.com.

Tricked Out TrickridersDusta Kimzey PRCA MEMBERSHIP: 2012. ACTS AND STUNTS: trick riding, trick roping, rodeo openings and closings. ACHIEVEMENTS: Big Spring (Texas) Cowboy Reunion and Rodeo, 2015; Cushing (Okla.) Community Rodeo, 2015; Woodward (Okla.) Elks Rodeo, 2012-13; Cache County Fair & Rodeo (Logan, Utah), 2013; Pioneer Days Rodeo (Clovis, N.M.), 2012; Will Rogers Stampede (Claremore, Okla.), 2012; Barber County Fair (Hardtner, Kan.), 2012; Old Settlers Reunion PRCA Rodeo (Cheyenne, Okla.), 2012; appeared in feature film “Cowgirls and Angels.” RESIDENCE: Strong City, Okla. BORN: Nov. 18, 1991. FAMILY: father, Ted, PRCA barrelman; mother, Jennifer; brothers, Trey and 2014-15 World Champion Bull Rider Sage. COLLEGE: Southwestern Oklahoma State University, doctoral student in pharmacy. OTHER OCCUPATIONS: pharmacist, barrel racer, stunt woman.

Ted Kimzey PRCA MEMBERSHIP: 1974, Gold Card. ACTS AND STUNTS: six-wheeled car with lots of fireworks; trained animals; youth trick riding with clown comedy. ACHIEVEMENTS: NFR Wrangler Bullfight barrelman, 1985-98, 2000; RAM National Circuit Finals Rodeo barrelman, 1996; PRCA Clown of the Year, 1986; RAM Prairie Circuit Finals Rodeo barrelman, 10 times; Oklahoma State High School Finals, 1977; RAM Prairie Circuit Clown of the Year, 1981; Coors Man in the Can finalist, 1985-86, 1989-97, 1999. RESIDENCE: Strong City, Okla. BORN: Aug. 13, 1952. FAMILY: wife, Jennifer; daughter, Dusta; sons, Sage, Trey. COLLEGE: Southwestern Oklahoma State University (Weatherford), bachelor’s degree in industrial education. OTHER OCCUPATIONS: auctioneer, rancher. ADDITIONAL INTEREST: collecting bits and spurs.

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Lil Bucks Rodeo & Co. Donnie LandisNFR: 1993, 1995, alternate, 1997. PRCA MEMBERSHIP: 1978, Gold Card. ACTS AND STUNTS: Donnie’s Amazing Magic Show, Mario the Flea, Wild Cantbeatalope, The Miniature One-Armed Bandit. ANIMALS: miniature bucking bulls. ACHIEVEMENTS: RAM National Circuit Finals Rodeo barrelman, 1995, 2002; RAM Columbia River Circuit Finals Rodeo clown/bullfighter, 1988; RAM Montana Circuit Finals Rodeo barrelman, 1995; RAM Sierra Circuit Finals Rodeo bullfighter, 1978, barrelman, 1992, clown, 1996; Calgary (Alberta) Stampede barrelman, 1995; Pendleton (Ore.) Round-Up barrelman, 1989-91, 1993; Reno (Nev.) Rodeo bullfighter, 1991, barrelman, 1992-95; California High School Association Rodeo bullfighter and clown, 1976-77. RESIDENCE: Gooding, Idaho. BORN: June 7, 1960. FAMILY: wife, Rabecca; sons, Travis, Kyler, Tucker, Michael, Robert; daughter, Leslie. ADDITIONAL INTERESTS: fishing, animal training, magic.

Wild Thang Productions Tim LepardPRCA MEMBERSHIP: 2004. ACTS AND STUNTS: four monkeys riding four dogs round up bighorn sheep and put them on roof of semi-tractor. ANIMALS: Sam, Meg, Bubba and Little E, monkeys; Ned, Jed and Tey, dogs. ACHIEVEMENTS: National Western Stock Show & Rodeo (Denver, Colo.), 2009-10; Silver Spurs Rodeo (Kissimmee, Fla.), 2004, 2006, 2008, 2010, 2013; barrelman, specialty act, RAM Badlands Circuit Finals Rodeo, 2009; RAM First Frontier Circuit Finals Rodeo, 2006-10; RAM Southeastern Circuit Finals Rodeo (Davie, Fla.), 2011, 2013; Black Hills Roundup (Belle Fourche, S.D.), 2015; Southeastern Livestock Exposition (Montgomery, Ala.), 2008, 2015; Ellensburg (Wash.) Rodeo, 2009, 2014; Horse Heaven Round-Up (Kennewick, Wash.), 2014; Lakeland (Fla.) PRCA Rodeo, 2013-14; Peace River ProRodeo Classic (Wauchula, Fla.), 2014; Immokalee (Fla.) Firefighters ProRodeo Classic, 2014; six NFL half-time shows and 220 MLB shows as well as NHL, MBA and arena football games; movie/TV appearances include “Gambit” and Jay Leno’s “Tonight Show,” “America’s Got Talent” and “E60”. RESIDENCE: Pontotoc, Miss. BORN: Jan. 30, 1962. FAMILY: wife, Rhonda; daughter, Lakelynn. OTHER OCCUPATIONS: trainer, electrician, welder. ADDITIONAL INTERESTS: training animals, spending time with daughter, working in flower beds. WEBSITE: www.TeamGhostRiders.com.

The Wild Child Troy LerwillNFR: opening act, 2001, 2003, 2005; barrelman, 2006-08. PRCA MEMBERSHIP: 1997. ACTS AND STUNTS: The Wild Child, motorcycle act. ACHIEVEMENTS: PRCA Comedy Act of the Year, 2002-03, 2005-08, nominated 2010, 2012, 2015; nominated for Clown of the Year, 2008-11, 2015; Coors Man in the Can, 2007-08, nominated, 2011-12; Winter Tour Finale (Las Vegas) specialty act, 2001; RAM National Circuit Finals Rodeo specialty act, 2001, 2003, 2015; RAM Mountain States Circuit Finals Rodeo barrelman, 2001, 2003; RAM Columbia River Circuit Finals Rodeo barrelman, 2006; RAM Wilderness Circuit Finals Rodeo barrelman, 2004; Southwestern Exposition and Livestock Show (Fort Worth, Texas), 2002, 2005; Reno (Nev.) Rodeo,

2001, 2003-04. RESIDENCE: Payson, Utah. BORN: Jan. 2, 1967. OTHER OCCUPATION: owner, mountain bike store. ADDITIONAL INTERESTS: mountain biking, alpine climbing, camping. WEBSITE: www.TheWildChild.net.

John LewisPRCA MEMBERSHIP: 2003. RESIDENCE: Littleton, Colo. BORN: March 2, 1980.

Anthony Lucia NFR: 2010-13. PRCA MEMBERSHIP: contestant, 2005; specialty act, 2009; announcer, 2011. ACTS AND STUNTS: trick roping. ACHIEVEMENTS: specialty act: nominated for Dress Act of the Year, 2012-13; RAM Great Lakes Circuit Finals Rodeo, 2010; National Western Stock Show and Rodeo, Denver, Colo., 2012-13; Fort Worth (Texas) Stock Show & Rodeo, 2008, 2010-11; Upper Peninsula Championship Rodeo (Iron River, Mich.), 2011, 2013; Buffalo Bill Rodeo (North Platte, Neb.), 2009; Days of ‘47 Rodeo (Salt Lake City, Utah), 2009; RAM City (Kan.) Roundup, 2009; semifinalist on “America’s Got Talent,” 2010; announcer: Canton (Texas) Stampede Rodeo, 2010; won the team roping at Buc Days ProRodeo (Corpus Christi, Texas), 2011. RESIDENCE: Weatherford, Texas. BORN: March 19, 1985. FAMILY: father, Tommy Lucia, 2003-05 Specialty Act of the Year. OTHER OCCUPATIONS: live talk show host during Wrangler National Finals Rodeo; columnist for “Rodeo Fame” magazine; rodeo announcer; team roper.

Madison MacDonaldNFR: 2011-15. PRCA MEMBERSHIP: 2010. ACTS: trick riding, bridleless, pyro, liberty horse. ANIMALS: Chick and Chex, Palomino Quarter Horses; No. 1, buckskin Quarter Horse; Vegas, black Thoroughbred/Quarter Horse cross; Joe Brown, bay Quarter Horse. ACHIEVEMENTS: RAM National Circuit Finals Rodeo, 2013; RAM Badlands Circuit Finals Rodeo (Minot, N.D.), 2012; Sikeston (Mo.) Jaycees Bootheel Rodeo, 2015; Pasadena (Texas) Livestock Show and Rodeo, 2013-15; Belton (Texas) 4th of July Rodeo, 2015; Guadalupe County Fair & Rodeo (Seguin, Texas), 2015; Los Fresnos (Texas) PRCA Rodeo, 2014-15; Fort Bend County Fair & Rodeo (Rosenberg, Texas), 2015; Cowboy Capital of the Year PRCA Rodeo (Stephenville, Texas), 2013-14; Dixie National Rodeo (Jackson, Miss.), 2014; Midwest Horse Fair and Rodeo (Madison, Wis.), 2014-15; Ralph Morgan Rodeo (Lauderdale, Miss.), 2014; Mesquite (Texas) Pro Rodeo, July 2014; Moses Lake (Wash.) Roundup Rodeo, 2014; Fort Worth (Texas) Stock Show and Rodeo, 2012, 2014; Black Hills Stock Show and Rodeo (Rapid City, S.D.) 2013; Steamboat Springs (Colo.) Pro Rodeo Series, 2013; Livingston (Mont.) Roundup PRCA Rodeo, 2012-14. RESIDENCE: Stephenville, Texas. BORN: Feb. 20, 1993. OTHER OCCUPATIONS: student, TV stuntwoman, teaching trick riding. ADDITIONAL INTERESTS: horse training, rodeo events.

Gizmo’s Comedy Show Gizmo McCrackenNFR: specialty act, 2005. PRCA MEMBERSHIP: 1992. ACTS AND STUNTS: Utility Man, Dr. Giz Ambulance, Gizmo’s Sirinkin Machine, Miracle Golfer, Ostrich Jockey, Swamp People. ACHIEVEMENTS: World’s Oldest Rodeo (Prescott, Ariz.), 2015; Wrangler Champions Challenge (Spanish Fork, Utah), 2015; California Rodeo S

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Specialty Acts (continued)Salinas, 2011; Sandhills Stock Show (Odessa, Texas), 2012-13; Fort Worth (Texas) Stock Show & Rodeo, 2009; RAM National Circuit Finals Rodeo specialty act, 2006; Wrangler ProRodeo Tour Championships (Dallas), 2008; RAM California Circuit Finals Rodeo, 2014; RAM Wilderness Circuit Finals Rodeo (Heber City, Utah), 2013; RAM Texas Circuit Finals Rodeo, 2008; RAM Prairie Circuit Finals Rodeo, 1998, 2005; RAM Great Lakes Circuit Finals Rodeo, 1994, 1996, 2000-01; RAM Badlands Circuit Finals Rodeo, 1997-2003, 2007, 2015; RAM Southeastern Circuit Finals Rodeo, 2004; PRCA Comedy Act of the Year nominee, 2002, 2005, 2014-15; Coors Man in the Can nominee, 2007-09. RESIDENCE: Fairview, Mo. BORN: Dec. 29, 1961. FAMILY: wife, Janice; daughters, Mandy, Cassie. ADDITIONAL INTERESTS: gospel music, grandkids, comedy. WEBSITE: www.GizmoMcCracken.com.

Trent McFarlandPRCA MEMBERSHIP: 2013. ACTS AND STUNTS: Cowboy Wambulance, Talladega Nights Race Car, Trick Mule, trick roping. ANIMALS: Barthal the Mule. ACHIEVEMENTS: Okeechobee (Fla.) Cattlemen’s PRCA Rodeo, 2014-15; Jasper (Texas) Lions Rodeo, 2015; Arcadia All-Florida Championship Rodeo, 2015; Citrus Stampede Rode (Inverness, Fla.), 2015; Benton (Pa.) Rodeo, 2015; Southeastern Pro Rodeo (Ocala, Fla.), 2014; Davie (Fla.) Pro Rodeo, 2014; Seven Clans PRCA Rodeo (Cherokee, N.C.), 2014. RESIDENCE: Hope Hull, Ala. BORN: Nov. 26, 1980. FAMILY: wife, Wendy; sons, Cody and Ryder; father, Sid, PRCA Gold Card barrelman. COLLEGE: associate degree, nursing; additional certifications in operating room specialties. OTHER OCCUPATIONS: operating room nurse. WEBSITE: www.trentmcfarland.com.

Cody McGeePRCA MEMBERSHIP: 2014. RESIDENCE: Platte City, Mo. BORN: March 27, 1979.

Cliff McLaughlinPRCA MEMBERSHIP: 1976, Gold Card. RESIDENCE: Moorpark, Calif. BORN: Aug. 21, 1959.

Gene “Who” McLaughlinPRCA MEMBERSHIP: 1976, Gold Card. RESIDENCE: Moorpark, Calif. BORN: Sept. 25, 1929.

Lynette McMillanPRCA MEMBERSHIP: 2014. RESIDENCE: Soap Lake, Wash. BORN: Oct. 31, 1971.

Daredevil Darlings Kim MedicisNFR: 2006. PRCA MEMBERSHIP: 2001. ACTS AND STUNTS: trick riding, Roman riding, openings. ANIMALS: Black Jack, paint horse; Gizmo and Goose, Quarter Horses. ACHIEVEMENTS: Cheyenne (Wyo.) Frontier Days, 2002-11, 2013; Southwest District Fat Stock Show and Rodeo (Lafayette, La.), 2013; Mid Winter Fair and Rodeo (Lake Charles, La.), 2013; Dixie National Rodeo (Jackson, Miss.), 2013; Pasadena (Texas) Livestock Show and Rodeo, 2010, 2013; Oklahoma State Fair Rodeo Xtreme Bulls Tour event (Oklahoma City), 2010. RESIDENCE: Bell City,

La. BORN: Aug. 17, 1981. FAMILY: husband, Kyle. OTHER OCCUPATION: owner, leather/saddle shop. ADDITIONAL INTEREST: training horses. WEBSITE: www.readytorodeo.com.

Matt MerrittPRCA MEMBERSHIP: 2013. RESIDENCE: Olin, N.C. BORN: Jan. 26, 1982.

Miss Rodeo America Katherine MerckRESIDENCE: Spokane, Wash. BORN: July 22, 1990. COLLEGE: bachelor’s degree, finance and medieval studies double major, Notre Dame University; on leave from Gonzaga University School of Law during her reign. WEBSITE: www.MissRodeoAmerica.com.

Randee MunnsPRCA MEMBERSHIP: 1971. ACTS AND STUNTS: Frisbees, T-shirt cannon. ACHIEVEMENTS: RAM National Circuit Finals Rodeo, bullfight barrelman, 1994-95, 1997; RAM Wilderness Circuit Finals Rodeo specialty act, 2004, chute boss, barrelman or bullfighter 24 other years. RESIDENCE: Garland, Utah. BORN: Sept. 15, 1949. OTHER OCCUPATION: welding inspector, welding teacher. ADDITIONAL INTERESTS: heli-skiing; breaking and training mules and horses.

Pyro CowboysRandy Myers PRCA MEMBERSHIP: 2008. ACTS AND STUNTS: mounted shooting demonstration off longhorn cattle and horseback; wagon with pyro; Wild West show. ANIMALS: horses, cattle, buffalo. ACHIEVEMENTS: Pikes Peak or Bust Rodeo (Colorado Springs, Colo.), 2006-09; Kit Carson County Fair and Rodeo (Burlington, Colo.), 2008-09; Royal Gorge Rodeo (Cañon City, Colo.), 2009; Colorado State Fair (Pueblo), 2009. RESIDENCE: Lake George, Colo. BORN: Dec. 9, 1956. FAMILY: wife, Brenda; son, Randy; daughters, Jamie, Heather. OTHER OCCUPATIONS: owns guest ranch; trains soldiers to handle livestock. ADDITIONAL INTEREST: traveling with horses. WEBSITE: www.PyroCowboys.com.

Carmine “Cooper” Nastriwith Carmine B. NastriPRCA MEMBERSHIP: 2013. ACTS AND STUNTS: trick roping. ACHIEVEMENTS: Painted Pony Championship Rodeo (Lake Luzerne, N.Y.), 2013-14; Cowtown Rodeo (Woodstown-Pilesgrove, N.J.), 2013-14; Sussex (N.J.) Christian School Pro Rodeo, 2013-14; Gerry (N.Y.)Firemen’s Rodeo, 2014; Washington County Fair Pro Rodeo (Greenwich, N.Y.), 2014; Goshen (Conn.) Stampede, 2014. RESIDENCE: Ballston Spa, N.Y. BORN: July 11, 2000. FAMILY: father, Carmine, PRCA team roper and tie-down roper; mother, Sheri; grandfather, Dusty Cleveland, PRCA announcer.

Flying Arena Stars Trick Riding Melissa NavarreNFR: opening act, 2001, 2013. PRCA MEMBERSHIP: 1996. ACTS AND STUNTS: trick riding, Roman riding. ANIMALS: Charlie Brown, Quarter Horse; Concho, Palomino. ACHIEVEMENTS: RAM National

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Circuit Finals Rodeo, 2013; PRCA Dress Act of the Year nominee, 2002-03, 2005, 2008-09, 2012-13; Fort Worth (Texas) Stock Show and Rodeo, 2009; Calgary (Alberta) Stampede, 2002; Greeley (Colo.) Independence Stampede, 2002; Prescott (Ariz.) Frontier Days, 2005; La Fiesta de Los Vaqueros (Tucson), 2005, 2007-09. RESIDENCE: Weatherford, Okla. BORN: April 22, 1977. FAMILY: husband, Corey, PRCA bull rider; daughters, Shyla, Layna; mother, Dollie Riddle, and aunt, Vickie Shireman, rodeo secretaries; uncle, Bennie Beutler, stock contractor; cousin, Jennie Murray, timer; brother, Caine Riddle, bareback rider. COLLEGE: Tarleton State University (Stephenville, Texas); Southwestern Oklahoma State University (Weatherford), bachelor’s degree in secondary education. OTHER OCCUPATIONS: high school math teacher, basketball coach. WEBSITE: www.mnavarreandcompany.com.

Lindy NealeyPRCA MEMBERSHIP: 2013. RESIDENCE: Bloomington, Ill. BORN: May 2, 1991.

Jerry Wayne Olson NFR: 1992-96, 2009-10. PRCA MEMBERSHIP: 1974, Gold Card. ACTS AND STUNTS: miniature trick horse, liberty horse act, trick roping, comedy. ANIMALS: Justin Boots, liberty horse; Bucko the Buckeroo, miniature horse. ACHIEVEMENTS: PRCA Specialty Act of the Year, 1988, nominated, 2011-12; Northwest Florida Championship Rodeo (Bonifay), 2009; Black Hills Round-up (Belle Fourche, S.D.), 2009; Cody (Wyo.) Stampede; Sheridan (Wyo.) Rodeo, Big Sky Pro Rodeo Round Up (Great Falls, Mont.); Missoula (Mont.) Stampede PRCA Pro Rodeo; Defeat of Jesse James Rodeo (Northfield, Minn.); Black Hills Stock Show and Rodeo (Rapid City, S.D.); National Western Stock Show and Rodeo (Denver); Ellensburg (Wash.) Rodeo; Grand National Rodeo (San Francisco); Madison Square Garden (New York). RESIDENCE: Auburn, Neb. BORN: Oct. 2, 1955. COLLEGE: Black Hills State University (Spearfish, S.D.). FAMILY: wife, Judy; sons, Michael, Jay W. OTHER OCCUPATION: rancher. ADDITIONAL INTERESTS: training horses, golf.

One Arm Bandit & Co. John, Mandy and Lynn PayneNFR: 1994-95. PRCA MEMBERSHIP: 1988. ACTS AND STUNTS: rounding up wild buffalo, horses, longhorns on top of trailer. ANIMALS: two buffalo, mules, horses, dogs. ACHIEVEMENTS: Calgary (Alberta) Stampede, RodeoHouston; Reno (Nev.) Rodeo; Southwestern Exposition Livestock Show and Rodeo (Fort Worth, Texas); National Western Stock Show & Rodeo (Denver); PRCA Specialty Act of the Year 1989-96; PRCA Dress Act of the Year, 2008-11, 2014-15, nominated, 2012; RAM National Circuit Finals Rodeo, Amanda, 2003, John, 1992; Lynn, 2007. RESIDENCE: Shidler, Okla. BORN: John, April 19, 1953; Amanda, May 2, 1978; Lynn, Jan. 8, 1976. FAMILY: wife, Judy; son, Lynn; daughter, Amanda. OTHER OCCUPATIONS: rancher, hunter. ADDITIONAL INTERESTS: playing poker, hunting wild cattle.

Holly “Emily” PeeblesPRCA MEMBERSHIP: 2013. RESIDENCE: Sparwood, British Columbia. BORN: Nov. 5, 1970.

Abi PetersenPRCA MEMBERSHIP: 2010. RESIDENCE: Sperry, Iowa. BORN: Jan. 24, 1986.

Meishja PetersenPRCA MEMBERSHIP: 2010. RESIDENCE: Sperry, Iowa. BORN: Dec. 29, 1987.

Full Throttle Trick RidersBruce PiersonPRCA MEMBERSHIP: 2014. ACTS AND STUNTS: trick riding, specialty vaulting. ANIMALS: Splatter, paint horse; Smudge, Gunner and Zip, Quarter Horses. ACHIEVEMENTS: won Canadian Trick Riding Competition, intermediate and senior divisions, 2012 (Onoway, Alberta) and senior division, 2013-14 (Sundre, Alberta); won 2015 Royal Easter Australian Extreme Trick Riding, senior division (Sydney, Australia). RESIDENCE: Wardlow, Alberta. BORN: Feb. 24, 1969. FAMILY: father, Bruce, former PRCA bareback rider; mother, Connie; daughters, Larae, Kealy, Shelby and Kendal; son, Brodie. OTHER OCCUPATION: student. ADDITIONAL INTERESTS: 4-H, competitive dance, stunt work.

Brian PotterPRCA MEMBERSHIP: 2002. ACTS AND STUNTS: World’s Smartest ¼ Horse, Motocross Mike. RESIDENCE: Newville, Ala. BORN: Dec. 21, 1971. FAMILY: wife, Paula; children, Cassidy, Dallas. OTHER OCCUPATION: equine dentist. ADDITIONAL INTERESTS: hunting, fishing. WEBSITE: www.PotterRodeoClown.com.

The Lone Indian Chief Will PowellNFR: 1999, 2002 openings. PRCA MEMBERSHIP: 1984, Gold Card. ACTS AND STUNTS: trick horse act, liberty horse act and trick riding. ANIMALS: Ghost Dancer, Sleepy, Doc, Dancer and Dippity, all black-and-white paint horses. ACHIEVEMENTS: Indiantown (Fla.) Rodeo, 2011; Northwest Florida Championship Rodeo (Bonifay), 2007, 2011; Davie (Fla.) Pro Rodeo, 2010; RAM Great Lakes Circuit Finals Rodeo (Louisville, Ky.), 2007; Florida Gateway Pro Rodeo (Lake City), 2008; Southeastern Pro Rodeo (Ocala, Fla.), 2006; RAM Southeastern Circuit Finals Rodeo, 1995, 1997, 2000. RESIDENCE: Bonifay, Fla. BORN: Oct. 30, 1943. FAMILY: widowed; son, Christopher. COLLEGE: Chipola Junior College (Marianna, Fla.). OTHER OCCUPATIONS: freelance floral designer, paralegal, horse trainer. ADDITIONAL INTERESTS: playing keyboard, singing Southern gospel music. WEBSITE: www.loneindianchief.com.

Quadrille de MujeresJudy BlairPRCA MEMBERSHIP: 1997. ACTS AND STUNTS: Drill team of 12 women in colorful, sequined outfits perform speed and precision maneuvers for three minutes; grand openings and sponsor flag presentations. ANIMALS: matching Quarter Horses and tack. ACHIEVEMENTS: performed at California Rodeo Salinas, Parada del Sol (Scottsdale, Ariz.), La Fiesta de los Vaqueros (Tucson, Ariz.), for 30 consecutive years; RAM Turquoise Circuit Finals Rodeo; Prescott (Ariz.) Frontier Days; Rose Parade; Fiesta Bowl Parade. RESIDENCE: Phoenix, Ariz. BORN: March 10, 1945. S

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Specialty Acts (continued)Red River Express Specialty Acts Penny WaltonNFR: opening, 2001. PRCA MEMBERSHIP: 1994. ACTS AND STUNTS: trick riding, Roman riding. ANIMALS: Palominos, Quarter Horses and paints. ACHIEVEMENTS: California Rodeo Salinas, 1996; Southeastern Livestock Expo Rodeo (Montgomery, Ala.), 1992; 89er Days PRCA Rodeo (Guthrie, Okla.), 1995, 2004; American Royal (Kansas City, Mo.), 2001; Pikes Peak or Bust Rodeo (Colorado Springs, Colo.), 2002; Miss Rodeo Missouri, 1991. RESIDENCE: Billings, Mont. BORN: March 19, 1969. FAMILY: husband, Scott; son, Cutter. COLLEGE: Maple Woods Community College (Kansas City, Mo.). OTHER OCCUPATION: embroidery business.

Pony Baroni & Little RichieDuane ReichertNFR: opening act, 1999, 2001, 2002. PRCA MEMBERSHIP: 1968, Gold Card. ACTS AND STUNTS: horse walking on hind legs, dancing horse. ANIMALS: Pony Baroni, gray gelding; Little Richie, horse; W.W. Foxie Fanny, Yorkshire terrier; B.J., pygmy goat. ACHIEVEMENTS: nominated for the Donita Barnes Contract Personnel Lifetime Achievement Award, 2011-13; inducted into Black Hills State University Rodeo Hall of Fame, 2014; Animal Athlete of the Year Award, Casey Tibbs Rodeo Center, Fort Pierre, Sd.D., 2014; Ben Kobzo Award for outstanding service in Badlands Circuit, 2000; RAM National Circuit Finals Rodeo barrelman, 1994 (alternate, 1992-93); RAM Badlands Circuit Finals Rodeo specialty act, 1999; RAM Badlands Circuit Finals Rodeo barrelman, six times, bullfighter, once; RAM First Frontier Circuit Finals Rodeo specialty act and barrelman, 1996-97; inducted into the Casey Tibbs Hall of Fame, 2010; inducted into South Dakota Hall of Fame, 1991; PRCA Contract Personnel Executive Council member2005-12; Wrangler National Finals Rodeo Committee, 2005-2012; screen credits: Backstage with a Rodeo Clown, Oscar-winning documentary The Great American Cowboy, All That Glitters Is Not Gold and Dan Seals country music video. RESIDENCE: New Underwood, S.D. BORN: June 4, 1941. FAMILY: wife, Claudette; son, Chris. COLLEGE: Black Hills State University (Spearfish, S.D.), bachelor’s degree in elementary education. OTHER OCCUPATIONS: entertainer, rancher. ADDITIONAL INTERESTS: youth work, travel. WEBSITE: www.gwtc.net/~pbaroni.

Bobby ReidPRCA MEMBERSHIP: 1989. ACTS AND STUNTS: skydiving into arena with 12’ by 18’ American flag during national anthem. ACHIEVEMENTS: Tri-State Rodeo (Fort Madison, Iowa), 2008-10; Jackson County Rodeo (Bellevue, Iowa), 2008-09; Central Wyoming Fair and Rodeo (Casper), 2008-10; Woodward (Okla.) Elks Rodeo, 2010; RAM City (Kan.) Roundup, 2010; Will Rogers Memorial Rodeo (Vinita, Okla.), 2010. RESIDENCE: Montrose, Iowa. BORN: Jan. 17, 1948. FAMILY: wife, Terri; daughters, Darcie, Shanna, barrel racers. OTHER OCCUPATIONS: locomotive engineer, farrier.

Jeff Reynolds PRCA MEMBERSHIP: 1983, Gold Card. RESIDENCE: Fort Ann, N.Y. BORN: Jan. 7, 1965.

Entertainment to the MaxMax Reynolds NFR: opening act, 1991, 1993, 1995-96, 1998-2000. PRCA MEMBERSHIP: 1976, Gold Card. ACTS AND STUNTS: Roman riding, trick roping, whips, fancy gun handling, mounted shooting. ANIMALS: paint horses. ACHIEVEMENTS: RAM National Circuit Finals Rodeo, 1990, 2008, 2014; National Western Stock Show & Rodeo (Denver), 1996-2014; three-time Specialty Act of the Year nominee; performed in several foreign countries; film and video credits include Adventures of Pepper and Paula; All About Cowboys for Kids; Frank Schoonover, the Authentic Cowboy Artist; and stunt work as Buffalo Bill in Buffalo Girls; also performed at a party for the family of Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan of Abu Dhabi. RESIDENCE: Lexington, Neb. BORN: Aug. 9, 1952. FAMILY: wife, Cathy. COLLEGE: Colorado State University (Fort Collins), bachelor’s degree in animal science. OTHER OCCUPATIONS: horse training, ranch work. ADDITIONAL INTERESTS: horses, performing in Wild West shows and rodeos. WEBSITE: www.wildwestacts.com.

Riata Ranch Cowboy GirlsJennifer Welch Nicholson, Brandi Phillips NFR: 1985-89, 1996. PRCA MEMBERSHIP: 1990. ACTS AND STUNTS: all-female group performing choreographed trick roping, trick riding, Roman riding. ANIMALS: Apollo, Seven, Remington, American Quarter Horses; Ciscos Kids Chex, paint horses; Shilo, Appaloosa. ACHIEVEMENTS: nominated for PRCA Specialty Act (Dress) of the year, 2011, 2013, 2015; performed for Queen Elizabeth’s Jubilee, 2012; RAM California Circuit Finals Rodeo; California Rodeo Salinas, 2010; RAM City Roundup, 2008, 2011; Days of ‘76 (Deadwood, S.D.), 2008, 2011; Red Bluff (Calif.) Roundup, 2010; Rose Parade, 2000-04; Cavalia, 2005; NFL Super Bowl Party; Monday Night Football halftime show; NBA All-Star Game; American Cowboy Culture Award, 2010; appearances in national commercials and videos. RESIDENCE: Three Rivers, Calif. BORN: April 10, 1963. FAMILY: husband, Chad Nicholson, PRCA rodeo announcer. OTHER OCCUPATIONS: Western performance arts clinician; motivational speaker; trick riding trainer for Cavalia International. ADDITIONAL INTERESTS: Rotary International, international charities, motivational speaking. WEBSITE: www.RRCowboyGirls.com.

Bill RiversPRCA MEMBERSHIP: 1979. RESIDENCE: Pipe Creek, Texas. BORN: Jan. 3, 1948.

Ryan RodewaldPRCA MEMBERSHIP: 1994. RESIDENCE: Mount Dora, Fla. BORN: Feb. 26, 1973.

Ryan “Radical” Rodriguez NFR: 2010. PRCA MEMBERSHIP: 2000. ACTS AND STUNTS: father and son fishing act, K-9 cannon. ANIMALS: Money, Hutch, dogs. ACHIEVEMENTS: RAM Southeast Circuit Finals Rodeo; three-time

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performer, Calgary (Alberta) Stampede; five-time performer, National Western Stock Show & Rodeo (Denver); Tour Finale (Las Vegas) barrelman, 2003; Tour Finale Challenge (Omaha, Neb.) barrelman, 2004; RAM Mountain States Circuit Finals Rodeo barrelman, 2004. RESIDENCE: Phillipsburg, Kan. BORN: Feb. 11, 1972. FAMILY: wife, Lacey; son, Rad; daughter, Sadie. ADDITIONAL INTERESTS: pyrotechnics, hunting.

Gary SandsteadPRCA MEMBERSHIP: 2007. RESIDENCE: Platteville, Colo. BORN: April 15, 1952.

Linda ScholtzPRCA MEMBERSHIP: 1979. RESIDENCE: Boone, Colo. BORN: May 29, 1955.

WolfeyClint SelvesterPRCA MEMBERSHIP: 1998. ACHIEVEMENTS: RAM California Circuit Finals Rodeo, barrelman, 2007. RESIDENCE: Red Bluff, Calif. BORN: Oct. 6, 1979. FAMILY: wife, Katie. COLLEGE: Shasta (Calif.) College, Platt College (San Diego), associate degree in multimedia design. OTHER OCCUPATIONS: sound man, event DJ, freelance designer. ADDITIONAL INTERESTS: hunting, fishing, snowboarding.

Nancy SheppardPRCA MEMBERSHIP: 1986. RESIDENCE: Globe, Ariz. BORN: Dec. 29, 1929.

Frankie “Punkintown” SmithPRCA MEMBERSHIP: 1998. STYLE OF DRESS: colorful jerseys, Wrangler baggies, hats. VITALS: 6-0, 175 pounds. ACTS AND STUNTS: clogging on Mini Pearl (the mule); World’s Smartest Horse. ACHIEVEMENTS: RAM National Circuit Finals Rodeo, 2008; RAM Southeastern Circuit Finals Rodeo, 2008, 2015; RAM Columbia River Circuit Finals Rodeo, 2012; RAM Turquoise Circuit Finals Rodeo, 2011; RAM First Frontier Circuit Finals Rodeo, 2010; RAM Prairie Circuit Finals Rodeo, 2004, 2007; Norco (Calif.) Mounted Posse PRCA Rodeo, 2015; Magic Valley Stampede PRCA Rodeo (Filer, Idaho), 2015; San Bernardino (Calif.) Sheriff’s Rodeo, 2015; Kit Carson County Pro Rodeo (Burlington, Colo.), 2015; Walla Walla (Wash.) Frontier Days, 2012; Grand National Rodeo (San Francisco, Calif.), 2012; Cody (Wyo.) Stampede Rodeo, 2009-12; Southwestern Exposition Livestock Show and Rodeo (Fort Worth, Texas), 2008; Cheyenne (Wyo.) Frontier Days, 2006-08; International Country Gospel Music Association Comedian of the Year, 1997-99, and Entertainer of the Year, 1997; world champion clogger, 1995. RESIDENCE: Trenton, Tenn. BORN: July 19, 1964. FAMILY: wife, Laurie. OTHER OCCUPATIONS: evangelist, motivational speaker, entertainer. ADDITIONAL INTERESTS: beef cattle ranching. WEBSITE: www.Punkintown.com.

Paul M.D. SmithPRCA MEMBERSHIP: 2016. RESIDENCE: Las Vegas, Nev. BORN: , 1972.

Mike “Scooter” SmithPRCA MEMBERSHIP: 2003. STYLE OF DRESS: white Wrangler shirts with multi-color stripes, camo orange baggies. VITALS: 5-9, 190 pounds. ACHIEVEMENTS: North Central Rodeo (Medford, Wis.), 2015; Cowtown

Rodeo (Woodstown Pilesgrove, N.J.), 2012; Delaware State Fair (Harrington), 2012; Gerry Lane PRCA Rodeo (Baton Rouge, La.), 2005-07; YMBL Championship Rodeo (Beaumont, Texas), 2007; Cajun Classic Pro Rodeo (Crowley, La.), 2007; Ocala (Fla.) Shrine Rodeo, 2004, 2006; Five Star Championship Rodeo (Davie, Fla.), 2004-06; Homestead (Fla.) Championship Rodeo, 2005; Brighton (Fla.) Rodeo, 2005; Chino (Calif.) Pro Rodeo, 2004; Bryan (Texas) Breakfast Lions Club PRCA Rodeo, 2004; Greater Gulf State Fair Pro Rodeo (Mobile, Ala.), 2003. RESIDENCE: Lewisburg, Tenn. BORN: March 31, 1972. FAMILY: wife, Amber; sons, Bonner, Nick, Taylor; daughter, barrel racer Gracie Basso. EDUCATION: Arkansas Tech (Russellville); OSHA-certified safety officer. OTHER OCCUPATIONS: building custom-made knives, horseshoe art. ADDITIONAL INTERESTS: deer hunting.

Cody SosebeePRCA MEMBERSHIP: 2003. STYLE OF DRESS: flame shirts, baggies, black felt hat, new-style jerseys, board shorts. ACHIEVEMENTS: nominated for PRCA Comedy Act of the Year, 2012-13, 2015; nominated for Clown of the Year, 2006, 2011-13, 2015; RAM Prairie Circuit Finals Rodeo barrelman, 2006; Wrangler ProRodeo Tour Summer Finale (Omaha, Neb.) barrelman, 2006; Cheyenne (Wyo.) Frontier Days; Calgary (Alberta) Stampede. RESIDENCE: Charleston, Ark. BORN: Dec. 28, 1974.COLLEGE: Southern Arkansas University (Magnolia), bachelor’s degree in agricultural business. OTHER OCCUPATION: ranching. ADDITIONAL INTERESTS: motorcycle racing, guitar.

Kyzer StoddardPRCA MEMBERSHIP: 2012. ACTS AND STUNTS: trick riding, six-up Roman riding, liberty horse act. ANIMALS: blue roan or gray horses. STYLE OF DRESS: cowboy attire, or cowboy hat with Spandex outfit for trick riding. ACHIEVEMENTS: Salmon (Idaho) Stampede PRCA Rodeo, 2012-14; Preston (Idaho) Night Rodeo, 2013; Gem State Classic Pro Rodeo (Blackfoot, Idaho), 2012; Omak (Wash.) Stampede, 2015; Crystal Springs Ranch Rodeo (Clear Lake, S.D.), 2015; War Bonnet Roundup (Idaho Falls, Idaho), 2015; Thermopolis (Wyo.) Cowboy Rendezvous PRCA Rodeo, 2014; Gooding (Idaho) Pro Rodeo, 2013. RESIDENCE: Sugar City, Idaho. BORN: April 16, 1993. FAMILY: parents, former PRCA pickup man Jim and Kelly Stoddard. OTHER OCCUPATIONS: training horses, coaching gymnastics, instructor at school for disabled kids. ADDITIONAL INTERESTS: anything with horses or kids. WEBSITE: www.kyzerstoddard.com.

Daredevil SweetheartsBobbie StonePRCA MEMBERSHIP: 1976. ACTS AND STUNTS: trick riding, opening ceremonies. ANIMALS: Soda Pop, Slick, Mr. Grey, Quarter Horses; Bullsye, pony. ACHIEVEMENTS: Old Fort Days (Fort Smith, Ark.), 2012; California Rodeo Salinas, 1982, 1985, 1994, 2000; Santa Fe (N.M.) Rodeo, 1985, 1994; Cheyenne (Wyo.) Frontier Days, 1990; Vinson Ranch Rodeo (Thompson Falls, Mont.), 1977, 1985. BORN: March 3, 1954. FAMILY: daughter, Josey Lynn. OTHER OCCUPATIONS: state rodeo association secretary, livestock weighmaster. ADDITIONAL INTERESTS: leather carving, costume designing, crafts. S

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Specialty Acts (continued)Mark SwinglerPRCA MEMBERSHIP: 1993. ACTS AND STUNTS: escaped prisoner car act, Original Moonwalk, UPS delivery, YMCA. ACHIEVEMENTS: PRCA Board of Directors contract personnel director, 2007-10; PRCA Contract Personnel Executive Council, 2006-present; nominated for PRCA Comedy Act of the Year, 2002, 2004-11, 2013; PRCA Clown of the Year nominee, 2003-04; nominated for Coors Man in the Can, 2006-08, 2011; RAM National Circuit Finals Rodeo barrelman, 2001, 2005, 2009; Winter Tour Finale (Las Vegas), 2001; RAM Montana Circuit Finals Rodeo barrelman, 2001; RAM First Frontier Circuit Finals Rodeo barrelman, 2000; Texas Circuit contract act of the year, 1996-97, PRCA Barrelman/Specialty Act of the Year, 1999; RAM Turquoise Circuit Finals Rodeo barrelman, 1996. RESIDENCE: Austin, Texas. BORN: July 22, 1966. FAMILY: wife, Tami; daughter, Jessica. COLLEGE: Southwest Texas State University (San Marcos), bachelor’s degree in marketing. ADDITIONAL INTERESTS: golf, family, landscaping.

Timber Tuckness PRCA MEMBERSHIP: 1993. ACTS AND STUNTS: Village Idiots; Ranger Do-right; Hercules, the World’s Smartest Horse. ANIMAL: Hercules, miniature horse. ACHIEVEMENTS: Cody (Wyo.) Nite Rodeo barrelman, 1993-95, 2005-09; RAM Mountain States Circuit Finals Rodeo barrelman, 2005; RAM Turquoise Circuit Finals Rodeo barrelman, 2001-04; RAM Montana Circuit Finals Rodeo, 2009; Benny Binion Bucking Horse and Bull Sale bullfighter, 1989-2007; Calgary (Alberta) Stampede; RAM National Circuit Finals Rodeo committee for 13 years. RESIDENCE: Meeteetse, Wyo. BORN: April 27, 1960. FAMILY: sons, Jesse James, Dusty – four-time PRCA Bullfighter of the Year. COLLEGE: Washington State University (Pullman), Western Montana College (Dillon), bachelor’s degrees, animal biology, photography, physical education. OTHER OCCUPATIONS: rancher, rodeo clown, bullfighter. ADDITIONAL INTERESTS: photography of Western events, kids’ groups, woodworking. WEBSITE: www.TimberTuckness.com.

Equine Extremist Tommie Mack Turvey IINFR: 2005, 2013. PRCA MEMBERSHIP: 2004. ACTS AND STUNTS: Roman riding, liberty work, The Riding Instructor (comedy act), Best Friends (cowboy, dog and mustang). ANIMALS: Pokerjoe, Joker, Ace, paints; Blade, mustang; Bucephalus “The Black,” Trakehner horse; Maverick and Deuce, red heelers. ACHIEVEMENTS: National Western Stock Show and Rodeo (Denver, Colo.), 2010-13; RAM Great Lakes Circuit Finals Rodeo (Louisville, Ky.), 2012; Woodward (Okla.) Elks Rodeo, 2013; trains horses for TV shows including “The Walking Dead” and commericals including “Brotherhood,” named in 2016 as best Super Bowl

Commerical of All Time. RESIDENCE: Summerville, Ga. BORN: June 21, 1969. FAMILY: wife, Chantal; father, Tommie, former PRCA bull rider. COLLEGE: College of Southern Idaho (Twin Falls). OTHER OCCUPATIONS: stuntman, trainer. ADDITIONAL INTERESTS: skydiving, martial arts, scuba diving. WEBSITE: www.EquineExtremist.com.

Whiplash the Cowboy Monkey with Kenny PetetNFR: 2012, 2014. PRCA MEMBERSHIP: 1993. ACTS AND STUNTS: Whiplash the Cowboy Monkey, Gone with the Wind chuckwagon races. ACHIEVEMENTS: RAM Great Lakes Circuit Finals Rodeo, 2014; RAM Texas Circuit Finals Rodeo, 2000, 2006; New Mexico State Fair (Albuquerque), 2014; Mesquite (Texas) Championship Rodeo, 2003-08. RESIDENCE: Stephenville, Texas. BORN: Sept. 16, 1965. FAMILY: wife, Nicole. COLLEGE: Boise (Idaho) State University. OTHER OCCUPATIONS: rancher, business owner. WEBSITE: www.whiplashthecowboymonkey.com.

Trick Rider and Buffalo ActBree WorthingtonPRCA MEMBERSHIP: 1997. ACTS AND STUNTS: trick and fancy riding, buffalo act. ANIMALS: Red Cloud, Warbonnet, horses; Miko, buffalo. ACHIEVEMENTS: ambassador for American Paint Horse Association; recognized by Texas Senate; nominated for National Cowgirl Hall of Fame; featured in David Stoecklein’s 1999 book Cowgirls; featured in Coca-Cola, Fruit Roll-ups commercials. RESIDENCE: Weatherford, Texas. BORN: Aug. 20, 1978. FAMILY: husband, Nathan. COLLEGE: Tarleton State University (Stephenville, Texas). ADDITIONAL INTERESTS: skiing, outdoor activities.

Rick “Agin’ Cajun” YoungNFR: 1974, bullfighter. PRCA MEMBERSHIP: 1959; Gold Card. ACTS AND STUNTS: Dumas Walker lion act, Texas T-shirt. ACHIEVEMENTS: National Cowboy Hall of Fame inductee (Oklahoma City), 2004; Coors Man in the Can, 1991, 1994, 1996-97; PRCA Clown of the Year, 1980; Wrangler Bullfight Tour Finals, 1980-81, alternate, 1983; RAM Great Lakes Circuit Finals Rodeo, 1996; Original Coors Rodeo Showdown, 1992, 1995; RAM National Circuit Finals Rodeo, 1991-92; RAM Southeastern Circuit Finals Rodeo, 1985; Sikeston (Mo.) Jaycee Bootheel Rodeo, 1960-2011. RESIDENCE: Independence, La. BORN: March 3, 1934. FAMILY: wife, Bernie Lee; daughters, Denise, Rhonda, Laura; sons, Rod, Denny. COLLEGE: Southeastern Louisiana University (Hammond); Louisiana State University (Baton Rouge), bachelor’s degree in animal husbandry. OTHER OCCUPATION: Appaloosa horse rancher. ADDITIONAL INTERESTS: sports, training horses.