That’s Rodeo to Me with Sportswriter Barbara Pinnella
Discover the incredible journey of sportswriter Barbara Pinnella, from her early years covering bull riding to her decades-long dedication to sports journalism.
Where your rodeo life and style collide!
Discover the incredible journey of sportswriter Barbara Pinnella, from her early years covering bull riding to her decades-long dedication to sports journalism.
By Lillian Landreth Josh Frost showed his skill on both ends of the arena yet again, clinching the all-around title
Discover the captivating world of rodeo photography through the lens of Dudley Barker, a former US Marine turned renowned photographer. From his humble beginnings in Texas to capturing the essence of rodeo events for over four decades, Dudley’s timing and dedication have earned him prestigious accolades. Explore his award-winning artistry and iconic shots of world champions. Visit Dudley Barker’s website or Facebook page for a glimpse into the cowboy way and the unforgettable moments he has immortalized.
Working The American Rodeo is an experience Anthony Lucia will never forget. The trick roper, team roper, and now rodeo announcer from Weatherford, Texas not only announced The Crown Jewel of Rodeo with Garrett Yerigan, but also hustled on to interviews with the champions immediately following the action. Over the past two years, Anthony has done both jobs individually, but was honored—and challenged—to tackle them simultaneously in 2023. “I doubted myself at times if I could do it, to go from entertaining during a live event to that special moment of talking with someone who’s advancing or just won $100,000. But by the grace of God I got through it, and it was an honor to be part of it all.”
Working The American Rodeo is an experience Anthony Lucia will never forget. The trick roper, team roper, and now rodeo announcer from Weatherford, Texas not only announced The Crown Jewel of Rodeo with Garrett Yerigan, but also hustled on to interviews with the champions immediately following the action. Over the past two years, Anthony has done both jobs individually. He was honored—and challenged—to tackle them simultaneously in 2023. “I doubted myself at times if I could do it, to go from entertaining during a live event to that special moment of talking with someone who’s advancing or just won $100,000. But by the grace of God I got through it, and it was an honor to be part of it all.”
By Lillian Landreth Statler Wright made his mark in two highly competitive rodeo worlds during the 2022 season. The 18-year-old
The 2022 Wrangler NFR hits the arena floor of the Thomas and Mack Center in Las Vegas December 1-10. With
By Lillian Landreth Summer Kosel and her horse Apollo made their first-ever tracks at the 2022 Cheyenne Frontier Days and
Statler Wright just won the saddle bronc riding at the 2022 Resistol Rookie Roundup in Fort Worth, Texas. The 18-year-old
By Heather Miner Shelley Morgan of Eustace, Texas, had a stellar showing at The American Rodeo 2022, earning over $100,000