The 2024 Big Bend Ranch Rodeo, presented by Hunter Industries and Flying W Ranches, is set to deliver two days of thrilling ranch rodeo action on August 9-10 at the Sul Ross S.A.L.E. Arena. Tickets are $10 each, with children 12 and under admitted free. Tickets will be sold at the gate before each performance; no presale or online sales are available.
The event kicks off on August 9 at 7:00 p.m. with the WRCA Adult Performance. The excitement continues on August 10 with the WRCA Youth Performance at 11:00 a.m. and another WRCA Adult Performance at 7:00 p.m.
The rodeo showcases teams from renowned ranches competing in events such as Ranch Bronc Riding, Team Sorting, Team Doctoring, Team Branding, and Wild Cow Milking. These events highlight the skills and everyday work of ranch cowboys, preserving the heritage and tradition of the working ranch lifestyle.
Participating Teams
- Lochhead Cattle Co. from Terrell, Texas
- Captain: Cash Lochhead
- Members: Tallan Miller, Colt Carter, Marshall Ayer, Cinch Rodgers, Frances Lochhead
- Henderson-Durham Ranch/Hard Way Land and Livestock from Jacksboro, Texas, and Bluff Dale, Texas
- Captain: Cory Pippen
- Members: Cashion Klipfel, Casey Correll, Lucas Love, Dylan Spain, Tyler Fogelson
- Pettigrew Ranch/White Ranch from Santa Rosa, New Mexico
- Captain: Kasey White
- Members: Chris Booth, Tee Jay White, Christian Pettigrew, Kit Pettigrew, Scott Lewis
- Baca Ranches from Vega, Texas
- Captain: Jake Baca
- Members: Jayton Baca, Trenton Baca, Colton Kingston, Zane Peters, Brady Beery
- Blackmore/Rail 3 AZ from Hillside, Arizona, and Florence, Arizona
- Captain: Shad Beebe
- Members: Chase Pope, Seth Hall, Dee Oles, Jason Olson
- Crossroads Ranches from Elida, New Mexico
- Captain: Jarryd Burris
- Members: Cole Pacheco, Brock Dearing, Trey Rusk, Seth Waldron, Bradly Burris
- Detwiler Cattle Company from Childress, Texas
- Captain: Chad Detwiler
- Members: Jeffery Jefferson, Colby McCleskey, Wes McKee, Collin Kemp
- Singleton Ranches from New Mexico and California
- Captain: Grant Mitchell
- Members: Tanner Hart, Gregg Gudgell, Jeff Bilberry, Jacob Gudgell, Garrett Fry
- Wilson Cattle LLC from Canyon, Texas
- Captain: Rodey Wilson
- Members: Zach Vickers, Brooke Wilson, Cayce Joe Lewis, Cooper McCleaskey, True Lacina
- Geronimo Ranch/Vaca Ranch from Douglas, Arizona, and Patagonia, Arizona
- Captain: Travis Nevins
- Members: Jack Nevins, Wyatt Klump, Tyre Nevins, Sarah Everhart, Colt Lyman
- Bonds Ranch from Saginaw, Texas
- Captain: Missy Bonds
- Members: Kieren Gains, Colby Ruthardt, Sloan Hendley, Trace Foust, Holt Hufstedler
- Smith Cattle Company from Channing, Texas
- Captain: Clint Jackson
- Members: Colten Jackson, Wesley Jackson, Wesley Gudgell, Monty Teykl, Taylor Burkett
Sponsors
The rodeo is supported by a host of sponsors, including:
- Paloma Blanca
- Flying W Ranch
- Lazy 8 Ranches
- Fort Davis State Bank
- Zesch & Pickett
- Capital Farm Credit
- McCoy’s Building Supply
- HorsLic
- Big Bend Regional Medical Center
- GameGuard (In kind)*
- Marfa National Bank
- Arrowhead Drilling and Well Service
- Big Bend Saddlery (In kind)*
- Trans Pecos Banks
- Ropesmart (In kind)*
- Birria King (In kind)*
- Out West Feed and Supply (In kind)*
- Wayne Baize (In kind)*
- West Texas National Bank
- Big Bend Title
- Top Hand Ropes (In kind)*
- La Casita (In kind)*
- Big Bend Trailers
- McCoy Remme Ranches
- 9. Mesa Ranch
- Dixon Water Foundation
- Morrison True Value
- Big Bend Telephone/BBT
- Quarter Circle 7/Spicewood
- Alpine Veterinary Clinic
- Hawkins Construction
- Alpine Framing
- Bill Williams Tire
- Killingsworth Arena
- Pace & Associates CPAs, L.L.C. (In kind)*
- PrintCo (In kind)*
- Power Pipe and Tank
- Yarborough Ranches L.P.
- Legacy Brokers
- Red & LaNell Brown
- GSM Insurors
- Buddy Knight (In kind)*
- Anza (In kind)*
- Krist King (In kind)*
- Jenco (In kind)*
- The Feed Wagon
- Atwood Hats (In kind)*
- Moore Maker (In kind)*
- Vogt Silversmiths (In kind)*
- Acme Tent (In kind)*
- Wyoming Traders (In kind)*
- Professionals Choice (In kind)*
- El Paso Saddleblanket (In kind)*
- Livestock Weekly (In kind)*
- Diamond Wool (In kind)*
- Weber Stirrups (In kind)*
- Dodson Guns
- The Chili Pad
- Reata Restaurant (In kind)*
- Ethan Richardson Leather (In kind)*
- Outback Trading Company (In kind)*
- Geier Glove (In kind)*
- California Equine (In kind)*
About Ranch Rodeo
Ranch rodeos provide a platform for working ranch cowboys to demonstrate their skills and compete in events that mirror their daily tasks. Unlike pro rodeo cowboys, who make their living from rodeoing, ranch cowboys work on cattle ranches and participate in rodeos to celebrate their lifestyle and heritage.
The Working Ranch Cowboys Association (WRCA) was established in 1995 to celebrate and preserve this way of life. WRCA-sanctioned rodeos, like the Big Bend Ranch Rodeo, offer cowboys a chance to compete for a spot in the World Championship Ranch Rodeo.
Event Schedule
- August 9: WRCA Adult Performance at 7:00 p.m.
- August 10: WRCA Youth Performance at 11:00 a.m. and WRCA Adult Performance at 7:00 p.m.
Don’t miss the chance to witness the authentic skills and thrilling performances at the 2024 Big Bend Ranch Rodeo.
