LEMHI COUNTY FAIR 2010
"Cowboy Boots & Country Roots"
Salmon Stampede PRCA Rodeo
August 27th & 28th 8:00 pm
Stock Contractor-Burns Rodeo Company
In 2007, Hal Burns of Burns Rodeo Company of Laramie, Wyoming brought his best to Salmon. Many of the Nation’s top-circuit cowboys combined with the stock equaled scores in the 80s to win in all three rough stock events.
Their stock is kept on their ranch 26 miles out of Laramie, Wyoming some of which top 8,500 feet in elevation. In the years since Hal started his bucking bull breeding program using the blood lines of Mr. T and Mardi Gras, (two well known Burns NFR bulls ) he has some of the most sought after blood lines in the industry. His bulls are known for their large size, athletic ability and hook.
Burns Rodeo Company started in the 1970's with a neighbors bucking Quarter Horse and today, they are known for supplying some of the toughest bulls and horses in the game, including the renowned "Mr. T", the first bucking bull inducted into the Cheyenne, Wyoming Frontier Days Hall of Fame. "Mr. T" was often called the "greatest bucking bull of all time" and was unconquered for more than five years, throwing 188 cowboys.
Burns Rodeo Company’s "Sky High" who has a 84.44% buck off average and is currently rated one of the top bulls in the country. Some of the most recognizable bulls that were raised on the Burns Ranch are; Blender Head, Black Sabbath, Sky High, Smokeless T along with Vertical Limit.
Hal, along with his wife Barb, and son Cade (a PRCA Bull Fighter), travel all across the country producing numerous PRCA rodeo and PBR events each year.
Announcer-Barney Sheridan
Barney Sheridan grew up in Tucson, Arizona. Spending a lot of time on the Quarter Horse Ranch that was in his family. He learned the Rodeo way of life at an early age. A move from Arizona to Western Montana in 1990 put him right in the middle of the way of life that he grew up with. A radio career that started in 1982 prepared him for the time that a stock contractor friend asked Barney to announce a local Rodeo in 1996. That led to 100’s of amateur, high school and college rodeo performances. Barney was accepted as a member of the PRCA in 2004. When asked about the difference between Pro Rodeo and the amateur ranks, his son Cody had the best response. “After watching his hero Trevor Brazile win the Tie Down Roping there was a big fireworks display. Cody looked over at me and said Dad, Pro is A Lot better!” When the PRCA comes to town it is something special. These are the very best rodeo athletes in the world, both 2 and 4 legged athletes. “I am so grateful to be a part of it all, it is one big family, to the fan it is a rodeo, an event, to us it is a reunion, a great big family get together”. Barney’s wife Tara usually is at home keeping an eye on the Quarter Horse operation and the AKC Australian Cattle Dogs (Blue Heelers) that the family breeds and raises. “It is simply a dream come true, Rodeo, Ranching, Fly Fishing in my spare time, it just doesn’t get any better than this”. Barney has been the announcer at the Energy Town Pro Rodeo in Gillette Wyoming, the ProRodeo in Miles City, Montana, the Great Northern Stampede in Havre Montana the ProRodeo in Bowman North Dakota as well as the 2005 Turquoise Circuit Finals and 12X at the Big Sky Regional Finals College Rodeo. Barney has appeared at 20 to 25 rodeo performances per year, and now exclusively works at PRCA ProRodeos. It’s Nice now that People are really starting to notice, getting the chance to work some of the bigger rodeo’s not only in the Northwest, but we will be heading into New Mexico, and Arizona, It will be nice to get back to the country where I grew up.
Professional Rodeo Clown-Kevin Higley
Kevin has been clowning around for over 25 years. He received his Pro card 24 years ago, and has been entertaining crowds all over the Northwest. Kevin has had the opportunity of working Rodeos from the Canadian border to the Mexico border and also Hawaii. The first part of his career Kevin fought bulls and did comedy. He was respected by the Bullriders enough as a Bullfighter to be voted to protect them at the Wilderness Circuit Finals 6 years straight 1985-1990.
Then as things go years slow you down, he decided to make a move to just entertaining and be a Barrelman. It was a good move he was called once again to be the Barrelman at the 1991, 1993, 1995, 1997 and 2006 Wilderness Circuit Finals. Two time Dodge National Finals Barrelman.
Kevin has a lot of new and original acts and he is always trying to come up with something new, whether it is on the spot or year after year. Kevin says that is what keeps him going back to some places for over 20 years.
“The things I like to sell most is - if you hire me you get me and my enthusiasm for the whole Rodeo” Say’s Kevin. Acts include Hollywood Tex and John, World’s Funniest Magic Sonic Wash, White Lighting – Newest Compact Car, Dipstick the barrel racing dog, and many filler acts.
Kevin’s interests are: his family and he believes Rodeo is truly a family sport and entertainment, Kevin has young bulls he raises to be sold to contractors, helps out with High School and College programs in the area. He also owns and operates Circle H. Construction Inc. where he builds custom homes.
Kevin lives in Hooper, Utah with his wife Tammy.
Then as things go years slow you down, he decided to make a move to just entertaining and be a Barrelman. It was a good move he was called once again to be the Barrelman at the 1991, 1993, 1995, 1997 and 2006 Wilderness Circuit Finals. Two time Dodge National Finals Barrelman.
Kevin has a lot of new and original acts and he is always trying to come up with something new, whether it is on the spot or year after year. Kevin says that is what keeps him going back to some places for over 20 years.
“The things I like to sell most is - if you hire me you get me and my enthusiasm for the whole Rodeo” Say’s Kevin. Acts include Hollywood Tex and John, World’s Funniest Magic Sonic Wash, White Lighting – Newest Compact Car, Dipstick the barrel racing dog, and many filler acts.
Kevin’s interests are: his family and he believes Rodeo is truly a family sport and entertainment, Kevin has young bulls he raises to be sold to contractors, helps out with High School and College programs in the area. He also owns and operates Circle H. Construction Inc. where he builds custom homes.
Kevin lives in Hooper, Utah with his wife Tammy.
PRCA Bullfighter-Marc Gill
Marc Gill has been a bull fighter for the past 11 years, with his start at the Universityof Wyoming college Rodeo. This has become his mainstay, and he also works around the western U. S. He is a bull fighter for the PRCA, and has been a card holder since 2005.
Marc makes his home in Laramie, Wyoming with his wife and two sons. Here he enjoys many hobbies including leather work, building log furniture, skiing, kyaking and hunting with his family. He also enjoys working with horses.
Marc's major sponsor is Wired Energy Drink. To find out more , and to view his blog, visit: www.myspace.com/marggillrodeo.
Marc makes his home in Laramie, Wyoming with his wife and two sons. Here he enjoys many hobbies including leather work, building log furniture, skiing, kyaking and hunting with his family. He also enjoys working with horses.
Marc's major sponsor is Wired Energy Drink. To find out more , and to view his blog, visit: www.myspace.com/marggillrodeo.
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