

NOVEMBER/DECEMBER SPECIAL TO THE ARENA RECORD...
As most of you know, we have been talking about getting a Southeastern College Region started for probably a year now But the talk is
over and it is now time to roll up your sleeves and get in in gear!!! Read more
Legendary PRCA Rodeo Announcer, Johnny Pope, Passes Away
by Janie McManus
The voice of Johnny Pope has echoed across many arenas over the years, including hundreds here in the State of Florida. Johnny passed
away in Phoenix, Arizona on Wed., Oct. 29 in his hotel room. He was in Phoenix to announce the All Indian Rodeo at the Arizona State
Fair but suffered a diabetic seizure. Read more
Game of Chance turns into Smart money at X-Bulls Finale
After a rocky stretch in the middle of the season that had Chance Smart thinking about curtailing his 2009 schedule, he got just the surge
of confidence he needed Oct. 24 in the Dodge Xtreme Bulls Finale in Indianapolis. Read more
Sportsmedicine "Stayin' Healthy with Dr. Randy Bryant
Hey ya’ll! Last article we talked about fake foods and eating glue and plastic. I also mentioned the way race horses are maybe being bred
today for speed and not so much for strength. These things are closely related to what is going on in our bodies. Read more
Guilherme Marchi Captures A $1,000,000 Dream
The PBR’s 2008 Built Ford Tough World Finals presented by Wrangler (BFTS) electrified Las Vegas, NV, while two new champions
emerged from the world-class event. Read more
So long Adriano
“Now I have the most memorable day of my life—it’s today.”
Finally there was an answer to a question Adriano Moraes has been asked time and again since announcing earlier this year that he would
be retiring at the conclusion of the 2008 PBR World Finals, bringing to a close one of the most decorated bull riding careers of all time.
Read more

Williston Horseman's Pro Rodeo Continues It's Tradition
by Poppy Moe
likes the outdoors and cowboys and livestock. The weather was perfect and the rodeo fans had a lot of enthusiasm.
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PRCA announces Bucking Stock of the Year Awards
A familiar champion, a repeat winner and a shared title are among the highlights of the 2008 PRCA Stock of the Year
awards, presented by U.S. Smokeless Tobacco. Read more
Stockton and Mills wrap up Cruel Girl Championship
by Melinda Clements
They bring a touch of class to USTRC Team Roping. In fact, they bring not only a bit of class but set the trends for
fashion and flair in a mans sport. They are the ladies of the USTRC and with them comes a competitive spirit that
will boggle your mind. They love to rope and they rope well. Read more
Four Step Plan to Success, An In-depth Look at Open Header Beverly Robbins
by Melinda Clements
Her competitive spirit is evident immediately. That competitive spirit reveals her passion for team roping. It has
dominated her life for some twenty years and her commitment to the sport shows in her ability to run with the best in
the business. Muscle Shoals, Alabama header, Beverly Robbins, is one of a very elite group of women who have set a
standard for team roping that cannot be denied. A TRIAD #7 female header, Beverly has worked hard, faced some
tough situations and learned nothing worthwhile is easy. Read more
Records to be broken and Changes for the NFR
Trevor Brazile seems to have a knack for coming up with something special for his closing act at the Thomas & Mack
Center each year. A year ago it was the first Triple Crown in 24 years, winning gold buckles in the steer roping,
tie-down roping and all-around. Read more

