Back in the saddle: WRCA World Championship Ranch Rodeo now ongoing
Amarillo Globe-News
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The 26th annual Working Ranch Cowboys Association (WRCA) World Championship Ranch Rodeo is taking place Thursday through Sunday at the Amarillo Civic Center Complex, 401 S. Buchanan.
Among Saturday's highlights is the new Youth World Championship Ranch Rodeo, where up to eight youth teams will compete for the first-ever WRCA Youth World Champion title.
“Our youngsters are so important. They are the next generation of our ranching community,” John Welch, WRCA president, said in a news release. “We have been looking for the right time to make this event happen, and that time is now.”
For more information about the WRCA rodeo, visit www.wrca.org or go to social media sites, www.facebook.com/wrcarodeo, www.twitter.com/wrcarodeo and www.instagram.com/workingranchcowboyassoc.
Troy Higgs, the reigning Top Hand World Champion, carries the American flag during the opening ceremonies of the 26th Annual World Championship Ranch Rodeo in Amarillo.
Dillion Kirkland of Wilson Cattle Scores 73.5 in the ranch bronc riding.
Dillion Kirkland of Wilson Cattle Scores 73.5 in the ranch bronc riding.
Kieren Gaines of Slash W Cattle scores 76.50 in the ranch bronc riding.
Kieren Gaines of Slash W Cattle scores 76.50 in the ranch bronc riding.
Local team Sandhill Cattle Co. and McMillen Ranch turn in a time of 65.50 during the stray gathering event at the WRCA World Championship Ranch Rodeo.
Local team Sandhill Cattle Co. and McMillen Ranch turn in a time of 65.50 during the stray gathering event at the WRCA World Championship Ranch Rodeo.
Tripp Townsend, Bubba Garcia, James Winders and Kelton McMillen, all from the local team Sandhill Cattle Co. and McMillen Ranch, turn in a time of 43.8 to lead the round during the wild cow milking event at the WRCA World Championship Ranch Rodeo.
Anheuser Bush Clydesdales show the crowd how to dock a wagon with 5 tons in a small area, during the 26th Annual World Championship Ranch Rodeo.
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