The American Rodeo – The Arena Press

45 Athletes Advance to Abilene from West Region Finals in Las Vegas, One Step Closer to Competing on Western Sports Largest Stage for $1 million dollars at The American Rodeo

January 15, 2024January 15, 2024Leave a Comment

As the curtains closed on three days of intense western sports action at The American Contender Tournament West Region Finals in Las Vegas, the top rodeo athletes secured their spots for the final showdown in Abilene, Texas. The journey towards the coveted $1 million bonus at The American Rodeo on March 9, 2024, is now set. Explore the list of contenders, featuring stars like 17x WPRA champion JJ Hampton and 23x champion Jackie Crawford.

THE AMERICAN RODEO ANNOUNCES RETURN TO GLOBE LIFE FIELD IN ARLINGTON, TEXAS, MARCH 8 – 9, 2024WITH NEW THREE-YEAR VENUE PARTNERSHIP

August 23, 2023August 23, 2023Leave a Comment

Teton Ridge announces the return of The American Western Weekend to Globe Life Field in Arlington, Texas on March 8-9, 2024. This iconic event, hosted by Teton Ridge, will showcase The American Rodeo and The American Performance Horseman, featuring top-notch western sports and entertainment. Partnering with Concerts West and AEG Presents, Teton Ridge promises world-class musical talent to enrich the experience. Following the success of the 2023 event with increased viewership and substantial prize money, the 2024 edition aims to continue the momentum. Stay tuned for ticketing information, performer lineup, and more exciting details to be announced later this year. Subscribe to Teton Ridge Plus for exclusive alerts and offers.

Anthony Lucia: A Voice for Rodeo

May 13, 2023June 21, 2023Leave a Comment

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.”

Meet 9-year old Barrel Racing Champion Dusky Lynn Hall

March 8, 2023September 13, 2026The Arena Press1 Comment

Dusky is no stranger to barrel racing and is on a mission to run for a million the this years American Rodeo.

Globe Life Field Becomes New Home For The American Rodeo

August 31, 2022September 24, 2022Leave a Comment

Teton Ridge’s 2023 The American Rodeo Celebrates 10th Anniversary March 8-11 with marquee events, star-studded music and Western culture celebrations ARLINGTON, Texas (August 30, 2022) – Today, Teton Ridge, a wholly American-owned brand and media company devoted to elevating the iconic American western way of life and western sports, is proud to announce that The American Rodeo will make Globe Life Field in […]

67th Johnson County Sheriff’s Posse Rodeo

July 18, 2022July 23, 2022Leave a Comment

The lights in the arena turned on once more June 8 for the 67th annual Johnson County Sheriff’s Posse Pro Rodeo in Cleburne, Texas. The four-day long rodeo had a record crowd of 15,000 in attendance. “The largest crowd we had in the past years looks like it was around 11,000.” Lieutenant Kit Woody said. The […]

Shelley Morgan — A Texas Star for the Win

March 26, 2022March 27, 2022Leave a Comment

By Heather Miner Shelley Morgan of Eustace, Texas, had a stellar showing at The American Rodeo 2022, earning over $100,000 and the title of champion barrel racer. The 50-year-old and HR FamesKissAndTell, called Kiss, stopped the clock in 14.609 for their final run to clinch the title. The finale marked the highest finish for Morgan, […]

Jackie Crawford Crushes the Competition at The American

March 26, 2022March 26, 2022Leave a Comment

By Heather Miner Stephenville, Texas, transplant Jackie Crawford was the final breakaway roper standing on March 6 in Arlington, Texas, in the Shootout championship. Stopping the clock in 2.26 seconds after just two swings, Crawford earned a check for $100,000, a staggering amount compared to the typical purses in the sport. Riding 8-year-old gelding Peppin […]

Tilden Hooper Cheered to American Win by Friends & Family

March 26, 2022March 26, 2022Leave a Comment

By Lillian Landreth Tilden Hooper took home his second consecutive bareback riding title from The American on March 6, 2022. With his best friend and fellow bareback rider, Kaycee Field, hollering for him from the chutes, Tilden spurred Frontier Rodeo’s Gun Fire to a 91-point ride in the final round, edging just past Kaycee’s score […]

Jesse Brown Puts the Twist on $100,000

March 26, 2022March 26, 2022Leave a Comment

By Lillian Landreth Steer wrestler Jesse Brown rode several strides out of the box and took his steer down in a swift 3.76 seconds to win the final round of The American on March 6, 2022. This is the 29-year-old’s second consecutive trip to AT&T Stadium. He enjoyed watching The American on TV before he […]