Meet the WSRRA Stock Contractors!!

Photo Credit Mary Williams Hyde

Meet the WSRRA STOCK CONTRACTORS!

Photo Credit Mary Williams Hyde

Photo Credit Mary Williams Hyde

Wally & Teola Blossom
Blossom Ranch
Owyhee, Nevada

The Blossom Ranch is family owned ranch owned by Wally and Teola Blossom and their sons.  The ranch operation has raised horses in the Duck Valley since the late 1980s.  Welcome to the WSRRA National Finals, Blossom Ranch!! 

Wes Clegg
7 C Buckers
Tooele, Utah

Wes Clegg on the left and Jess Jones on the right picking up at the 2013 Finals.  Photo by Lee Raine

Wes is a third generation stock contractor and pick-up man.  Welcome to the WSRRA National Finals, 7 C Buckers!!

Glen Shelly
Shelley's Ranch Broncs 
Burns, Oregan

Photo Credit Mary Williams Hyde

 Shelley's Ranch Broncs is a family owned and operated bucking string that started 11 year's ago by gathering up ranch horses that were too cranky. Now we are raising some good young horses.  Family is a big part of our operation, with Glen picking up, Jane doing our books, Monel flanking and Wyatt doing footwork. Welcome to the WSRRA National Finals, Shelley Ranch Broncs!!

David Hoggan
Hoggan Rodeo Company
Hamar, Idaho

Hoggan Rodeo Company is a 4th generation family business, headquartered in Hamer, Idaho.  Hoggan Rodeo is very proud of our "Born to Buck" program, an extensive born-to-buck breeding program in which we raise many of our own top horses and bulls.  Welcome to the WSRRA National Finals, Hoggan Rodeo Company!!

Jess & Katie Jones
Outlaw Broncs
Elko, Nevada

Photos by Lee Raine

Photos by Lee Raine

Welcome to the WSRRA National Finals, Outlaw Broncs!!

Photos by Lee Raine

Gene King
King Rodeo CO.
Homedale, Idaho

Photos by Lee Raine

Photos by Lee Raine

Photos by Lee Raine

King Rodeo Company has been producing rodeos for 7 years.  They started breeding and raising their own bucking stock about 4 years ago.  Today, they breed and raise about 40 colts a year.  They also produce and to about 40 plus events a year.
 Welcome to the WSRRA National Finals, King Rodeo Company!!

Wayne & Jodi Larsen
Bad Medicine Rodeo
Chugwater, Wyoming

Bad Medicine Rodeo Stock was founded over 15 years ago by Wayne and Jodi Larsen.
Bad Medicine Rodeo Stock is located in Chugwater, Wyoming.  Welcome to the WSRRA National Finals, Bad Medicine Rodeo!!

This year promises to be better than the last.
The WSRRA thanks these contractors for their support and their excellent stock!
We hope to see you all in Winnamacca, Nevada!!






WSRRA National Sponsors:

Behind the Scenes at the WSRRA Finals

Behind the Scenes at the WSRRA Finals.

Thank you Hot Creek Ranch for supporting WSRRA.
Picture Credit to Mary Williams Hyde

The 2014 Western States Ranch Rodeo Association Finals is 4 weeks away.  I thought I would blog about some important people and animals.

All of the corriente cattle that are used at the finals are owned by Hot Creek Ranch.  Hot Creek Ranch is owned by Dave and Bobbi Murphey.  Hot Creek Ranch is located in Tonopah, Nevada. If you interested in buying or leasing premium corriente roping cattle please email: crchotcreek@gmail.com

On behalf of all the contestants, directors, representatives, and production crew; THANK YOU!
THANK YOU for your outstanding Cattle!

High Quality Roping Cattle is what Hot Creek Ranch brings to
the WSRRA Finals.
Picture Credit to Mary Williams Hyde

It takes a crew to put on the WSRRA National Finals.  It takes long hours, and it takes team work.  Help me Thank ALL of the WSRRA Volunteers! 

2013 WSRRA National Finals Cowgirls
Photo Credit to Jennifer Denison

2013 WSRRA National Finals Behind the Chutes Cowboys
Photo Credit to Jennifer Denison

Thank YOU

Board of Directors, for all you do!!

Marc Page - President
Dave Murphey-Vice President
Rick Maestrejuan - DirectorChris Bengoa - Director
Curtis Tollefsrud - Director

Thank YOU

Office Ladies, for all you do!!

Sarah Urbick-Operations Manager
Deb Lewis-Association Secretary
Debby Romani-VIP/Vendor Coordinator
Jennifer Dennison-Media Coordinator
Naomi Loomis and Laurie Wood
Mary Williams Hyde-Official Photographer, webmaster

Thank YOU

Production Crew, for all you do!!

Chris Bengoa -Judging coordinator/Head Judge
Curtis Tollefsrud/Arena Director
Rick Maestrejuan/Rough Stock Coordinator/Judge
Mike Laughlin/Chute Boss
Shane Flanigan/Judge
Shawn Eng and Ky Rosenburg/Rough Stock Judges
Pat Stanford and Lee Daggett/Announcers
Jerry Howard/Judge/Working Ranch Horse
and Ranch Dog Challenge
Paul Barnes/Judge/Working Ranch Horse
Brandon Nuffer/Flagman
Bob Boyd and Pete Romani/Security
Kathy Flanigan/Cowboy Crisis Fund Silent Auction
Dennis Bisnett/Cattle Pen Manager

Thank YOU

Hot Creek Ranch, for all you do!!

Event Cattle 
Hot Creek Ranch
Dave and Bobbi Murphey

Thank YOU

Gouveia Ranches/ Nick Gouvei, for feeding WSRRA Finals Stock!

HayGouveia Ranches/Nick Gouvei

~~~Volunteers are seldom paid; not because they are worthless, but because they are priceless.~~~