The Prairie Circuit Finals Rodeo (Nov. 4-5) sponsored by Dodge took place at the Lazy E Arena in Guthrie, Ok. this past weekend. The top cowboys and cowgirls from the great states of Kansas, Nebraska and Oklahoma (and others!) battled for 2 exciting rounds to determine the winners. Congrats to all the competitors!

The Champions are:

• All-Around: Trell Etbauer (qualified in bulldogging and saddle bronc).
• Bareback: Buddy Gulley (Athens, TX.) 161 points (on 2 head).
• Steer Wrestling: Ricky Riley (Checotah, OK.) 10.6 seconds (on 2 steers).
• Team Roping: Nick Sartain (Yukon, OK.) and Shannon Frascht (Alva, OK.) 10.8 seconds.
• Saddle Bronc: Bobby Griswold (Geary, OK.) 164 points.
• Tie-down Roping: Ken Bailey (Henryetta, OK.) 19.5 seconds.
• Barrel Racing: Lanita Powers (Arcadia, OK.) 34.39 seconds.
• Bull Riding: Cole Taylor (Sayre, OK.) and Lucas Dick (Manhattan, KS.) split with 165 points.

Next stop for these competitors is the Dodge National Circuit Finals Rodeo in Pocatello, Idaho.

Read my article on the Circuit System for more information.