The American Rodeo

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The American Rodeo
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Genre Rodeo
Date(s)Early March
FrequencyAnnual
Location(s) Arlington, Texas, U.S.

AT&T Stadium (2014-2022)

Globe Life Field (2023-present)
Years active10
Inaugurated2014
Website www.americanrodeo.com

The American Rodeo is an annual event held since 2014 at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas. It accepts competitors from across the United States who partake in qualifier events.

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The competition begins with preliminary rounds in late February. The top competitors then proceed to the semifinals and eventually the “Contender Round” finals. The group of 10 athletes who reached the final round in 2022 were eligible for their discipline's prize money of $100,000.[ citation needed ] In 2022, the total purse surpassed $3 million.

History

The American Rodeo, often called "The American," premiered in 2014. Organized and broadcast by the Rural Media Group's RFD-TV network, it features a range of standard rodeo events. Both amateur competitors and professionals may qualify in the competition.

Teton Ridge Inc. acquired The American Rodeo in 2021, following it with the purchase of Rural Media Group's Western sports division (The Cowboy Channel and related networks) in 2024. [1]

Events

2021 Champions

The 2021 Champions of "The Richest Weekend in Western Sports" took place on March 6 and 7.

NameAward
Tilden HooperBareback Riding
Jill TannerBreakaway Roping
Erich RogersTeam Roping - Heading
Paden BrayTeam Roping - Heeler
Jacob TalleySteer Wrestling
Ryder WrightSaddle Bronc Riding
Shane HancheyTie-Down Roping
Hailey Kinsel Barrel Racing
Colten FritzlanBull Riding

2020 Champions

The 2020 Champions of "The Richest Weekend in Western Sports" took place on March 7 and 8.

NameAward
Kaycee Feild Bareback Riding
Kaycee HollingbackBreakaway Roping
Luke BrownTeam Roping - Heading
Joseph HarrisonTeam Roping - Heeler
Matt ReevesSteer Wrestling
Wyatt CasperSaddle Bronc Riding
Shad MayfieldTie-Down Roping
Stevi HillmanBarrel Racing
João Ricardo Vieira and Sage KimzeyBull Riding

2019 Champions

The 2019 Champions of "The Richest Weekend in Western Sports" took place on March 7 and 8.

NameAwardRef
Orin LarsenBareback Riding [2]
Madison OuthierBreakaway Roping [3]
Coleman ProctorTeam Roping - Heading [4]
Ryan MotesTeam Roping - Heeler [5]
Ty Erickson Steer Wrestling [6]
Ryder WrightSaddle Bronc Riding [7]
Caleb SmidtTie-Down Roping
Hailey Kinsel Barrel Racing [8]
João Ricardo Vieira Bull Riding [9]
Rhen RichardAll-Around [10]
Todd DanleyBack in the Saddle Award
Michael DuffieUp and Comer Award [11]

Source: [12]

2018 Champions

The 2018 Champions of the World's "Richest One Day Rodeo" took place in February 2018.

NameAwardSource
Jess Lockwood Bull Riding
Cort ScheerSaddle Bronc Riding
Kaycee FeildBareback Riding
Taci BettisBarrel Racing
Kaleb DriggersTeam Roping - Header
Junior NogueiraTeam Roping - Heeler
Matt ReevesSteer Wrestling
Marty YatesTie-Down Roping
London GorhamUp and Comer Award
Jane FambroBack in the Saddle Award
Wesley ThorpAll-Around

Source: [13]

References

  1. ↑ "Today is a historic day for Rural Media Group and the Gottsch family!". RFD-TV. November 20, 2024. Retrieved November 21, 2024.
  2. ↑ "Final Results from RFD-TV's The American". Wrangler Network. March 4, 2019. Archived from the original on February 2, 2022. Retrieved March 20, 2020.
  3. ↑ "Final Results of The American". Western Horseman. March 12, 2019. Retrieved March 20, 2020.
  4. ↑ Gustave, Kaitlin (May 29, 2019). "The American Break Down with Coleman Proctor". The Team Roping Journal. Retrieved March 20, 2020.
  5. ↑ Shaffer, Chelsea (June 24, 2019). "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.
  6. ↑ "Ty Erickson wins steer wrestling at The American". 406 MT Sports. March 3, 2019. Retrieved March 20, 2020.
  7. ↑ "Ryder Wright". Wrangler Network. November 12, 2019. Retrieved March 20, 2020.
  8. ↑ "Hailey Kinsel Wins Second RFD-TV's The American Championship". Barrel Horse News. March 7, 2019. Retrieved March 20, 2020.
  9. ↑ "Vieira Wins The American Bull Riding And Piece Of $1 Million Bonus | News". Wrangler Network. March 4, 2019. Retrieved March 20, 2020.
  10. ↑ "Rhen Richard Crowned 2019 All Around Champion at 'The American' Event". Basinow. Retrieved March 20, 2020.
  11. ↑ "Michael Duffie is Winner of the 2019 DISH Up and Comer Award". The American Rodeo. Retrieved March 20, 2020.
  12. ↑ "Meet Your 2019 American Champions!". The American Rodeo. Retrieved March 20, 2020.
  13. ↑ "Meet Your 2018 American Champions!". The American Rodeo. Retrieved March 20, 2020.

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