The American Rodeo

The American Rodeo is an annual event that has taken place during the first weekend in March since 2014 in Arlington, Texas.[1]

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

AT&T Stadium (2014-2022)

Globe Life Field (2023-present)
Years active9
Inaugurated2014
Websitewww.americanrodeo.com

History

RFD-TV's The American Rodeo, often simply called "The American," first premiered in 2014. The event, organized and broadcast by the Rural Media Group's RFD-TV network, features a range of standard rodeo events with top professional competitors from across the nation.

The central feature of The American Rodeo is its substantial prize pool, often exceeding one million dollars. This prize is divided among the winners of the various events. In addition, The American Rodeo also stands out for its inclusion of amateur competitors alongside professionals.

The event is generally held at the AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas. Its wide outreach allows for substantial live attendance and increased television viewership. The event celebrates the traditions of the American West through its competitive events, music, and culture, all within the context of a modern sporting event.

Current day rodeo

The American Rodeo is an annual event held at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas. It welcomes competitors nationwide who partake in qualifier events. As of 2022, the total purse surpassed $3 million.

The competition begins with preliminary rounds in late February. The top competitors then proceed to the Semifinals and eventually the “Contender Round” Finals. The ultimate group of 10 athletes who reach the final round in 2022 are eligible for their discipline's prize money of $100,000. In addition to this, they also have an opportunity to contest for additional bonus rewards.

Events

2021 Champions

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

Name Award
Tilden Hooper Bareback Riding
Jill Tanner Breakaway Roping
Erich Rogers Team Roping - Heading
Paden Bray Team Roping - Heeler
Jacob Talley Steer Wrestling
Ryder Wright Saddle Bronc Riding
Shane Hanchey Tie-Down Roping
Hailey Kinsel Barrel Racing
Colten Fritzlan Bull Riding

2020 Champions

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

Name Award
Kaycee Feild Bareback Riding
Kaycee Hollingback Breakaway Roping
Luke Brown Team Roping - Heading
Joseph Harrison Team Roping - Heeler
Matt Reeves Steer Wrestling
Wyatt Casper Saddle Bronc Riding
Shad Mayfield Tie-Down Roping
Stevi Hillman Barrel Racing
João Ricardo Vieira and Sage Kimzey Bull Riding

2019 Champions

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

Name Award Ref
Orin Larsen Bareback Riding [2]
Madison Outhier Breakaway Roping [3]
Coleman Proctor Team Roping - Heading [4]
Ryan Motes Team Roping - Heeler [5]
Ty Erickson Steer Wrestling [6]
Ryder Wright Saddle Bronc Riding [7]
Caleb Smidt Tie-Down Roping
Hailey Kinsel Barrel Racing [8]
João Ricardo Vieira Bull Riding [9]
Rhen Richard All-Around [10]
Todd Danley Back in the Saddle Award
Michael Duffie Up and Comer Award [11]

Source:[12]

2018 Champions

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

Name Award Source
Jess Lockwood Bull Riding
Cort Scheer Saddle Bronc Riding
Kaycee Feild Bareback Riding
Taci Bettis Barrel Racing
Kaleb Driggers Team Roping - Header
Junior Nogueira Team Roping - Heeler
Matt Reeves Steer Wrestling
Marty Yates Tie-Down Roping
London Gorham Up and Comer Award
Jane Fambro Back in the Saddle Award
Wesley Thorp All-Around

Source:[13]

References
  1. "The American Rodeo". RFD-TV The American Rodeo. Retrieved March 20, 2020.
  2. "Final Results from RFD-TV's The American". Wrangler Network. March 4, 2019. 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. 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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