The American Rodeo

The American Rodeo or RFD-TV’s The American debuted in 2014. The rodeo is an annual event that takes place the first weekend in March at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas.[1]

RFD-TV The American Rodeo
GenreRodeo
BeginsMarch
FrequencyAnnual
Location(s)Arlington, Texas, U.S.
Years active7
Inaugurated2014
Websitewww.americanrodeo.com

The American Rodeo is attended by thousands of fans every year. Rodeo competitors compete for their share of $2.5 million in prize money. In 2020, more than 130 competitors and their horses competed. All ages are eligible for the $1 million bonus. This rodeo is still considered the "Richest Weekend in Western Sports" due to the fact that it pays out $2.5 million.[2] The 2021 edition of the event consisted of a limited and socially distanced crowd because of the COVID-19 pandemic. From 2019 to 2021, The American Rodeo was sanctioned by the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association (PRCA). As of 2022, the event is now owned by Teton Ridge. [3]

Events

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 [4]
Madison Outhier Breakaway Roping [5]
Coleman Proctor Team Roping - Heading [6]
Ryan Motes Team Roping - Heeler [7]
Ty Erickson Steer Wrestling [8]
Ryder Wright Saddle Bronc Riding [9]
Caleb Smidt Tie-Down Roping
Hailey Kinsel Barrel Racing [10]
João Ricardo Vieira Bull Riding [11]
Rhen Richard All-Around [12]
Todd Danley Back in the Saddle Award
Michael Duffie Up and Comer Award [13]

Source:[14]

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:[15]

References
  1. "The American Rodeo". RFD-TV The American Rodeo. Retrieved March 20, 2020.
  2. "Seven Things That Make RFD-TV's The American Presented By Durango A Show You Won't Want To Miss". The American Rodeo. Retrieved March 20, 2020.
  3. "The American now owned by Teton Ridge". fortworthbusiness.com. Retrieved October 28, 2021.
  4. "Bareback Rider Orin Larsen Healthy and Rolling | News". Wrangler Network. March 4, 2019. Retrieved March 20, 2020.
  5. "Get to Know Breakaway Roper Madison Outhier". Western Horseman. March 12, 2019. Retrieved March 20, 2020.
  6. Gustave, Kaitlin. "The American Break Down with Coleman Proctor". The Team Roping Journal. Retrieved March 20, 2020.
  7. Shaffer, Chelsea. "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.
  8. "Ty Erickson wins steer wrestling at The American". 406 MT Sports. Retrieved March 20, 2020.
  9. "Ryder Wright". Wrangler Network. November 12, 2019. Retrieved March 20, 2020.
  10. "Hailey Kinsel Wins Second RFD-TV's The American Championship". Barrel Horse News. March 7, 2019. Retrieved March 20, 2020.
  11. "Vieira Wins The American Bull Riding And Piece Of $1 Million Bonus | News". Wrangler Network. March 4, 2019. Retrieved March 20, 2020.
  12. "Rhen Richard Crowned 2019 All Around Champion at 'The American' Event". Basinow. Retrieved March 20, 2020.
  13. "Michael Duffie is Winner of the 2019 DISH Up and Comer Award". The American Rodeo. Retrieved March 20, 2020.
  14. "Meet Your 2019 American Champions!". The American Rodeo. Retrieved March 20, 2020.
  15. "Meet Your 2018 American Champions!". The American Rodeo. Retrieved March 20, 2020.

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