BAREBACK BRONC RIDING - Sponsored by - HSBC
Emphasizes the balance of the rider as only one hand on a rigging strap helps him to stay aboard his bucking mount.
SADDLE BRONC RIDING - Sponsored by - Soaring Eagle
Brings horse and rider together in a classic duel as the cowboy attempts to stay atop the bronc's back for eight seconds.
BARREL RACING - Sponsored by - Pepsi
Features the skill of the cowgirl as she races her horse against the clock in cloverleaf fashion around a series of three barrels.
TIE DOWN ROPING - Sponsored by - Altmeyers Western Wear
Tests both horse and cowboy as they work together to rope and tie a calf weighing up to 350 pounds in a race against the clock.
STEER WRESTLING - Sponsored by - Quality Markets
Is a timed event in which the cowboy leaps from his horse, grabs the steer's horns, and attempts to throw the animal to the ground.
TEAM ROPING - Sponsored by - Ken Asel Rv's
Pits a pair of contestants in a race against the clock as the "header" ropes a steer's horns while the "heeler" attempts to lasso its hind legs.
BULL RIDING - Sponsored by - The Heritage Group
The most dangerous of all rodeo events, pits the cowboy's courage and riding skill against the speed and power of a 1500 pound bull.
For more detailed information on each event, check out ESPN Pro Rodeo
Click here for the First Frontier circuit to the current standings of the cowboys and cowgirls coming to Gerry in August..
Bull fighters distract the bulls so the cowboys can get away safe after falling off. Encourage bulls to buck and jump more.
Funny man Brad “The Wild” Hair will be bringing his unique brand of comedy to the Gerry Fire Department’s 63rd annual rodeo on August 8-12. Highlighting his variety of crowd-pleasing acts is his trick car which once appeared in the National Finals Rodeo in Las Vegas. The car, which is one of the most unusual ever, was built by the legendary rodeo performer Toad Cook. When the rigors of rodeo became too much for Cook, he hated to see the car retired and, because he had become friends with Hair, donated the car to him and helped to train him. The rest is history as Hair has developed his own act with the car and has appeared in rodeos across the United States, including the California State Fair. In addition to his specialty acts, Hair will also be the “barrel man,” performing his comedy from inside a specially constructed barrel in the middle of the arena. This part of his act also has a practical purpose as it helps to distract the bulls, thus protecting the cowboys. He says his first barrel was a Christmas present from a friend and he was performing in it just three nights later. Brad Hair hails from Michigan where he helps to run his wife’s family dairy farm. He is an ex-Marine who served in Desert Storm. His start in rodeo was as a team roper but he says he was mediocre at best, so since he always enjoyed “being the center of attention and entertaining family and friends”, making fans laugh from the rodeo arenas was a natural for him. He is now in his eighth year as a rodeo clown In addition to the car act, Hair brings an exploding outhouse, a chicken cannon, and a gorilla act, among others to the rodeo stage. He says he likes to vary the acts from night to night and must travel with all his equipment in a semi-trailer.
The Rodeo Announcer's job is to inform the crowd what is taking place during each event. He is very similar to a sports caster. He tells you who the rider is and what their score is after the ride. Also, the announcer explains the rules a little bit for the people who are not sure how the event is judged. Travis Schauda -Bio Growing up around horses, cattle and sports has provided a backdrop for a future immersed in rodeo. Travis' Grandpa Tommy Loughran was very active in rodeo as a contestant, judge, pickup man and hazer. His mom was also a contestant and rodeo queen, and his dad's ranching and musical background all laid a path to be involved in the great American sport of rodeo. Travis was called to fill an announcer void at a local high school rodeo when he was just 17. After the rodeo he was contacted by several other rodeos and the rest, as they say, is history. Travis graduated high school from Sargent Nebraska in a class of 21. Following high school he attended and graduated from Central Community College in Hastings, Nebraska with a Broadcasting degree. He continued to hone his announcing skills as the years went on and the rodeos kept getting bigger and better. He has earned the Nebraska State Rodeo Association Announcer of the Year award three times and been the voice of the Nebraska High School Rodeo Finals from 2003-2007. Now as a member of the prestigious PRCA, Travis has announced in nine states and has been fortunate enough to share the microphone with the legendary Hall of Fame member Hadley Barrett. Travis feels he has a huge responsibility to the contestant, sponsors, and livestock, but most of all, the fans. Travis says "without our loyal fan base, we would not have rodeo. I will do everything I can to both inform the rookie fan and entertain the veterans." Travis makes his home in Broken Bow, Nebraska. The biggest supporters of this 30 year old voice of pro rodeo are his wonderful family. His wife of eight years, Amy, and two children Lindsay (5) and Jace (2). Amy helps a great deal with the production of a performance by running the computerized music for the rodeos. Travis and his family look forward to seeing you in the stands at their next pro rodeo.
This is where kids chase 3 cows with yellow ribbons tied to their tails. Kids that grab the ribbons win $5. It can be very exciting. Sometimes the kids lose their shoes or fall into etc...
What would you like to see at the Rodeo next year?
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