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July 8, 9, 10, 2010
Elko, Nevada

Silver State Stampede, Elko Nevada the heart of the West
2007 Best Small Rodeo in the PRCA Wilderness Circuit.
We won this award four out of five years -- in 2003, 2005,  2006, and 2007. 

2008 Best Medium-Sized Rodeo in the PRCA Wilderness Circuit.

All activities are held at the Elko County Fairgrounds unless otherwise stated. See Map:  

Silver State Stampede Results 2010

PRCA Rodeo Results
The Silver State Stampede is the only professional rodeo to offer Garcia spurs to event winners. In  addition, there is also an added purse of $3250 per event.

  • Bareback riding was won by Elko native Paul Jones, with a score of 84 on Bar T Rodeo’s horse, Brown Robin.   There were 26 entries in the bareback riding. ·

  • Tie-down roping was won by JC Malone of Roy, UT, with a time of 8.2 seconds.  There was a total of 49 entries.

  • Saddle bronc riding was won by Jesse Wright of Milford, UT, with a score of 87 on Bar T’s horse, Robin’s Best.  In addition to the Garcia spurs, Wright will also receive a hand-crafted miniature bronc saddle by Elko saddle maker Bill Maupin.  There were 27 saddle bronc riders.

  • Steer wrestling was won by Casey McMillen of Redmond, OR, with a time of 4 seconds flat.  There were 37 steer wrestlers.

  • Team roping was won with a time of 5.4, split with a tie by Kaden and Rhen Richard from Roosevelt, UT, and Blaine Linaweaver of Leavenworth, KS, and Wade Hooker of Winchester, CA.  There was a total of 27 teams.

  • Barrel racing was won by Norma Wood of West Jordan, UT, with a time of 16.02.  There were 36 entries.

  • Bull riding was won by Hutch Haslam of Morgan, UT, with a score of 83 on Bar T’s bull, All Fired Up.  There were 27 entries.

  • The All-Around winner was Wyatt Smith of Rexburg, ID, who competed in steer wrestling and saddle bronc riding.

Old West Bronc Riding
Bucking horses for the Old West Bronc Riding were provided by Wally and Teola Blossom of Owyhee.  Judges this year were Ira Slagowski and Charley Gardner, both ranch cowboys and former NFR qualifiers from northern Nevada.
The elimination round, known as the long-go, was won by Jake McKay of Wells, with a score of 78.  McKay won $1200, a certificate for a pair of custom made boots by Kelly Martin, and a bedroll quilt made by Timmy Lyn DeLong, Christy Stanton, and Samme Engelson.
Nolan O’Leary and Pook Hoots split second and third in the long go, each receiving $750.  One will receive spur straps donated by Amanda Lewis, and one will receive a mecate donated by B Braiding. Splitting fourth place in the long go were Dalton Jim and Jake Flint, receiving $150 apiece.
The winner of the championship round, known as the short go, was Eli Burr, with a score of 82.  Burr won $500.  Second was Isaiah Jones with a score of 77.  Jones received $250.
The overall event winner was determined by the total score on two head.  The 2010 champion is Eli Burr, who scored a 73 in the elimination round and an 82 in the championship round, for a total of 155.   Burr received a trophy buckle donated by Skyline Silversmiths and the Silver State Stampede Association; a pair of Garcia spurs donated by JM Capriola Co; and $1200.  His name will also be added to the new trophy, which is a Remington bronze donated by Western Horseman magazine.  Burr was also the 2003 champion.
Splitting second and third in the average were Pook Hoots and Dalton Jim, each receiving $750.  Isaiah Jones was fourth, winning $300.

Eli Burr wins the Old West Bronc Riding for Second Time
Eli Burr (3rd from left) receives spurs from Doug Wright (left), bronze from Jennifer Denison, Western Horseman Magazine (2nd from left) and buckle from Becky Lisle, Stampede Committee Secretary. (right)

Concessions and a full bar are available each night. To learn more about individual events, click on the appropriate links above. Trade show opens at 4pm each day

2010 Silver State Stampede Schedule

Thursday, July 8, 2010:
Trade show opens at 4pm
Kick-Off Party begins with team branding contest 4:00 PM
Tri-tip dinner
Calcutta 6:00 PM
First Round of Old West Bronc Riding
Western Dance ~ Chip Stone and Stone Rock Sound

Friday, July 9, 2010
Trade show opens at 4pm
Mutton Busting 6:00 PM
PRCA Rodeo 7:00 PM
Second Round of Old West Bronc Riding
Ring of Fear
Western Dance ~ Jeff Palmer Band

Saturday, July 10, 2010
"Tough Enough to Wear Pink" Night ~ sponsored by Newmont Mining
Trade show opens at 4pm
Mutton Busting 6:00 PM
PRCA Rodeo 7:00 PM
Final Round of Old West Bronc Riding
Ring of Fear
Western Dance ~ Jeff Palmer Band

Entrance costs:
Adult -  $12.00
Students/Seniors -  $5.00
Family - $30.00 (2 adults and 2 children)
Box Seats - $75.00 per day


Partners in TraditionPartners of Tradition
The legend lives on! The Silver State Stampede Association is working to keep alive over sixty years of Nevada rodeo heritage. In order to continue presenting the oldest professional rodeo in the state, our all-volunteer, non-profit organization is requesting support from members of the Western community.

To celebrate Nevada’s ranching heritage, we are offering a special package to Nevada’s brand owners. For $50, your brand will be placed on our ‘Partners Of Tradition’ sign, which will be prominently displayed during our event, held in July. In addition, you will receive two admission tickets to the Kick-Off Party and two tickets for the Kick-Off Dinner—delicious tri-tip with a slew of side-dishes.

To be included as a Partner of Tradition, please submit a clear drawing of your brand with your $50 check, made payable to Silver State Stampede Association, to the following address: Silver State Stampede, 371 Mountain City Hwy. #7 Elko, NV 89801.  Thank you for your support, and we’ll see you in July!


Kick-Off Party:
CalcuttaThe Kick-Off party is one of the most exciting and fun aspects of the rodeo. Thursday night brings the best of the West to spectators of all ages. Start off the evening with a delicious tri-tip dinner and spirits from our well-stocked bar.
For the gambling rodeo fan, the Calcutta provides the opportunity to ‘buy’ your favorite Old West Bronc Rider. The buyer of the winning bronc riders will win a portion of the Calcutta purse. The total purse can amount to over $10,000!
The first elimination round Old West Bronc Riding will match cowboys against Wally Blossom’s toughest broncs.
The band kicks-up immediately following the last bronc rider, and dancing carries on into the wee hours of the morning.

PRCA Rodeo:
The Silver State Stampede is the oldest rodeo in Nevada. The tradition of Elko’s annual rodeo started in 1913 when GS Garcia, the world-famous bit, spur, and saddle maker, decided that northern Nevada cowboys needed a rodeo, and the town needed the added entertainment and income.
Today’s Stampede has grown into a multi-faceted event, showcasing the best of rodeo and ranch cowboys alike. The Stampede won the award for 2006 Best Small Rodeo in the Wilderness Circuit. We have won it four out of five years--in 2003, 2005, 2006, and 2007. 

The PRCA stock contractor is Maupin miniature bronc saddlethe Bar T Rodeo Company of Chester, Utah, which is owned and operated by Bud and Evelyn Kerby. With 50 years of experience producing professional rodeos, Bar T brings to Elko some of the best stock in the industry. Members of the Cowboy Rodeo Hall of Fame, Kerbys have sent stock to the National Finals Rodeo every year since 1959.   They won the PRCA 2006 Best Remuda award for their great bucking stock.

Winners  The Stampede is extremely unique in that it is the only professional rodeo to offer Garcia spurs to event winners. The winner of the saddle bronc riding also receives a handcrafted, miniature bronc saddle made by local cowboy and saddlemaker Bill Maupin.
Event purses for the 2008 rodeo totaled over $20,000, with $3,000 designated for each event.
   Click here fo a l
ink to the PRCA website.


Silver State Stampede Rodeo Queen

Silver State Stampede Cowgirl Court
Ages 15-24
Queen - $1000.00 scholarship
1st Princess - $500.00 scholarship
2nd Princess - $250.00 scholarship

Ages 8-14
1st Jr. Princess
2nd Jr. Princess

Contestants will be judged on the following criteria – Horsemanship, modeling, written test, interviews, speech, photogenic abilities and impromptu questions.

If chosen they will win the following:
Scholarship money, SSS Buckle and Crown, Saddle Pad, Jewelry, SSS Travel bags and Jacket.
They will also be traveling to Las Vegas to the NFR, Reno Rodeo and Wilderness Circuit in SLC.


2010 Silver State Stampede Cowgirl Court (l-r)

  • Queen - Tess Turk

  • Princess – Megan Harney

  • Teen Princess – Kala King

  • Jr. Princess – Danyelle Brown

Silver State Stampede Queen and Court
Crowned June 12, 2010


All the contestants.


World Championship Old West Bronc Riding:
In the tradition of old-time buckaroos, this is an exciting ranch-style bronc riding is held in conjunction with the PRCA rodeo. The event is open to amateur and professional contestants alike. Entrants ride in the stock saddles they work in every day, to simulate actual working conditions of authentic modern-day cowboys and buckaroos.   Every effort has been made to make this event "contestant friendly." 

For 2010, the entry fee has been lowered to $250, and the two-second, one-hand rule no longer applies.  There is also an early entry incentive, and we're working toward a year-to-year judge rotation program.  Contest format will be determined by number of entries as of July 1st.  The OWBR winner will be determined by an average on two head,
See new entry form for complete details. 
Call Ralph Chiquete for more information at 775-397-2275 .
The event is limited to 40 riders.  Prize money will depend on sponsorship; however, a minimum of $3000 will be added.
The winner will also receive a custom made Skyline Silversmiths buckle.
Skyline Silversmiths
will co-sponsor the buckle for the OWBR. 

Western States Ranch Rodeo Association
 Sanctioned Event

WSRRA

Previous Winners of the OWBR:

  • 2003   Eli Burr                NV
  • 2004   Jack Payne          OR
  • 2005   Trevor Fuhriman    ID
  • 2006   Chris Baird            NV
  • 2007   Matt Morrison        NV
  • 2008   Chris Baird            NV
  • 2009   John Wright           NV

Also see an article describing the Old West Bronc Riding.


Ring of FearRing of Fear:
Immediately following the PRCA performances on Friday and Saturday, the crowd-pleasing Ring of Fear offers a thrill to participants and spectators alike. Held directly in front of the grandstand, six amateur ‘bullfighters’ are pitted against a PRCA fighting bull. Each person must remain in their designated circle as the bull charges, with contestants being eliminated if they leave their circle to avoid the bull—a half-ton of athletic, angry hooves and horns. The last man standing in his circle (or lying, as the case may be) wins $500. Exciting and unpredictable, the Ring of Fear is yet another unique aspect of the Silver State Stampede.

Western Dance:
Each night following the conclusion of the rodeo performance, the live band strikes it up next to the outdoor Cowboy Bar, located to the south of the grandstands. Dance under the stars and mingle with rodeo contestants “Where the Sidewalk Ends and the West Begins.”


Concessions, Bar, and Vendors:
Our concession stand offers a variety of high-quality food and beverages, and our fully-stocked bar supplies beer, wine, and mixed drinks. Vendors of western wear, tack, and cowboy gear are scheduled to set up booths. A number of unique Silver State Stampede souvenirs are also available, including t-shirts, caps, and commemorative posters, which have become quite a collector’s item. Prints from previous years are also available. If you are looking to round out your western art collection, or to start one, Silver State Stampede posters are excellent choices.

Trade Show:Silver State Stampede Trade Show
We will offer an expanded western gear show featuring cowboy gear, western art, furniture, books, quilts, clothing, jewelry, toys, stationary…just about anything that fits our wonderful western lifestyle!  No food or beverage vendors. 
Trade show opens at 4 pm each day.
The Silver State Stampede Association would like to extend thanks to the vendors who have donated prizes to the Old West Bronc Riding. 

For information on the 2009 trade show,
call Tracy at 208-550-2185.


Art Contest:
The Silver State Stampede Association is again seeking out artists and/or photographers to create the 2010 Silver State Stampede Print.  Entrants are asked to create a print using a medium of choice or photography.   Entries will be judged and the winner’s submission becomes a permanent part of the SSS PRCA Rodeo legend.  Only 200 prints are made, numbered and signed.  Anyone one may submit an entry (i.e.…previous winners and out of area artist or photographers).  Deadline for entries is April 9, 2010.  Please no lettering on submission.  The winning entry will become the property of the Silver State Stampede Association.  Winner will receive a pair of Silver State Stampede Garcia spurs.  Also, the chosen artist or photographer must be available for signing July 5th-7th and for the rodeo July 8th, 9th, & 10th, 2010.  For more information, please contact Rose Conner at 775-738-7991.

2010 Art Contest Winner:
2010 winner was photographer Keith Clark.


For more information contact

Silver State Stampede
P.O. Box 7

Elko, Nevada 89803
  • President- Bob Rosevear, 775-738-5597

  • Vice-President- Crystal Bartorelli 775-738-3003.

  • Treasurer- Jim Conner 775-738-7991

  • Secretary- Becky Prunty 775-934-9201 pruntyhorses@hotmail.com

  • Art Contest:  Rose Conner 775-738-7991

 

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