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Phone: (417) 293-8840
Mailing Address: Mailing Address: PO Box 70, Caulfield, MO 65626

Email: acarodeosecretary@gmail.com

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Meet the Member Johnna Dixon

story by Michele Toberer At just 18 years old, Johnna Dixon has an affinity for racing fast horses, that she cannot ignore. Johnna’s mom, Nicole Bookout, described her daughter, “She is such a fearless rider, she just runs in the arena as fast and furious as she can go. She has matured a lot as a rider over the years, and I see her with more strategy before an event, checking the stakes and feeling…

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Meet the Member Blaine Turner

story by Michele Toberer Winning the 2018 Arkansas Cowboys Association, All-Around Champion Cowboy title was an accomplishment that 19-year-old Blaine Turner will cherish for a lifetime. Winning it the same season that his step-mom, Alex Turner won the All-Around Champion Cowgirl title made it even sweeter for the Turner family. “My step-mom has been really supportive, and us both winning the all-around titles at the same time was a pretty big deal.” Blaine had visions…

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Meet the Member Amber Taylor

story by Michele Toberer “I really like everything about the ACA, it’s a great association to be a part of; the producers are wonderful, and the people that work to make it all possible are wonderful. Once you’re a part of the ACA you won’t want to leave, because you’ve just met your new family.” In 2011, Amber Taylor joined the Arkansas Cowboy Association and is grateful to have won the 2011 and 2015 ACA…

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Meet the Member Gigi Robey

story by Michele Toberer Gigi Robey is a small-town Arkansas cowgirl that is carrying on the family tradition of roping in the Arkansas Cowboy Association. “I was born and raised in Mountain View, a little town with only two stop lights, I think I’m related to everyone in town!” Growing up, she spent time between Mountain View, where she lived with her mom, Tonya Robey, who works as a bail bondsman; and her dad, Andrew…

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Meet the Member Booker McCutchen

story by Michele Toberer Booker McCutchen is just 18 years old and the world of rodeo is wide-open in front of him. The second-generation cowboy has climbed up the ranks of rodeo like many before him, competing in junior rodeos, high school rodeos, amateur rodeos, and now he is on to college rodeo. After graduating from Bergman High School, just outside of his hometown of Harrison, Arkansas, the new graduate was glad to hit the…

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Meet the Member Lairen Hall

story by Michele Toberer Coming from a long-line of rodeo cowboys and cowgirls, Lairen Hall of Salem Arkansas, is happy to have found her place in her family’s rodeo story. Lairen has been immersed in the lifestyle from the beginning growing up in Salem, Arkansas watching several generations of her family competing at rodeos. Lairen rode horses but found outlets for her competitive spirit on the basketball courts and softball fields. She played sports throughout…

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Meet the Member Haven Wise

story by Michele Toberer Arkansas Cowboy Association member, Haven Wise has just finished her senior year at Arkansas State University, graduating with a bachelor’s degree in elementary education. Although she has enjoyed her time at ASU, as well as her internship at Greene Valley Tech, she is excited to start her new career, and ideally would like to secure a 4th grade teaching position right away. She wants to start a fresh new school year,…

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Meet the Member Emily Pate

story by Michele Toberer Finding time for much else besides rodeo is quite a challenge for Salem, Arkansas cowgirl, Emily Pate. Not only does Emily attend Arkansas State University, Mountain Home, as a full-time freshman college student; she works as an intern at North Arkansas Electric, where her mom, Holly Pate also works. When Emily is not working or in class studying to be an elementary teacher, she will most definitely be found in the…

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Meet the Member Legend Mills

story by Michele Toberer There is a beautiful eagle feather encased in a trophy box that sits in Legend Mill’s Jonesboro, Arkansas home. The feather was awarded to him by tribe members at the Indian National Finals Rodeo in 2016, when Legend won the fast-time award during the short round of the tie-down roping. It is one of Legend’s favorite awards he’s received over his many years of rodeo competitions. Legend was born in Jonesboro…

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Meet the Member Ronnie Jackson

story by Michele Toberer While working at the 2017 Wrangler National Finals Rodeo in Las Vegas, Nevada this past December, Ronnie Jackson suffered a traumatic brain injury that has changed his life. Ronnie’s only child, 24-year-old son, Tyler Jackson, spoke with us about Ronnie’s life as well as the details of the devastating injury. Ronnie is a long-time cowboy that was born and raised in Salem, Arkansas. His father, Homer Jackson raised and traded cattle;…

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Meet the Member Betsy Roemer

story by Michele Toberer Reading is one of Betsy Roemer’s favorite classes at Brookland High School, where the 16-year- old is a sophomore this year. She loves the interesting books she’s assigned to read, and the way they delve into all the literary details of books like Frankenstein and To Kill a Mockingbird. Betsy also enjoys her involvement in the school’s FFA program, where she shows market goats and takes part in the FFA horse…

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Meet the Member Cody Reed

story by Michele Toberer Jonesboro, Arkansas has been home to Arkansas Cowboy Association member, Cody Reed, since 1997. That’s the year he and his parents, Steve and Amy Reed, moved from West Memphis, Arkansas when he was just 5-years-old. Cody, now 25, is a third-generation roper and grew up watching his grandfather, Vernie Reed, spinning steers for his dad until he was old enough to join in on the fun. Vernie Reed used to work…

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2018 Final Standings
Bareback
1 Montana Duvall $2,914.39
2 Jeremy Poe R $2,178.73
3 Shannon Warren $2,115.03
4 Blair Ables $751.30
5 Matthew Wall R $223.57
6 TJ Sullins $135.85
Saddle Bronc
1 Shannon Warren $2,412.65
2 Darin Lively $1,053.09
3 Andy Brueckner $651.56
4 Lane Jason $85.50
Ranch Bronc
1 Jeremy Poe $2,865.79
2 Andy Brueckner $1,468.46
3 Luke Yates R $1,054.84
4 Trent Bryant $316.74
5 Jeremy Smith $232.68
6 Cody Snyder $223.25
7 Dusty McCoy $135.54
8 Justin Henderson $98.16
9 Lane Jason $90.57
Bull Riding
1 Tyler Lewis $3,861.64
2 Blair Ables $1,508.40
3 Kaylen Ables $1,241.19
4 Dacus Crain R $1,221.89
5 Denton Fugate $956.18
6 Dakota Eagleburger $641.25
7 Jace Wyatt R $399.82
8 Tal Williams R $256.50
9 Cody Furr R $238.45
10 Ryan Foster R $159.78
11 Sean Garner R $128.25
12 Michael Richard $128.25
13 Trevor Roberts R $85.50
Calf Roping
1 Shane Goodson $4,375.56
2 Briar King R $3,567.26
3 Stan Goodman $3,156.19
4 Blaine Turner $1,920.65
5 Billy Joe Arie $1,904.00
6 Hadley DeShazo $1,892.80
7 Booker McCutchen $1,854.51
8 Dawson Turner $1,782.52
9 BJ Billingsley $1,596.49
10 Jace Woods $1,203.03
11 Justin Cochran $1,188.00
12 Jonathan Isaacs $1,055.09
13 Trey James R $633.85
14 Toby Hastings $490.83
15 Ricky Hyde $292.12
Steer Wrestling
1 Corey Kurck $4,098.38
2 Casey Greer $3,224.54
3 Troy Smotherman $2,600.40
4 Seth Caldwell $2,545.64
5 John Barnett $1,701.40
6 Chase Montgomery $1,470.60
7 Trae Norton $1,406.83
8 Jarrod Johnson $1,311.74
9 Jackson Williams R $1,233.20
10 Weston Stroud $988.73
11 Myles Neighbors $627.41
12 Jason Stockton $333.25
13 Jared Hall $205.20
14 Wesley Ellison $188.10
15 Trey Schaff $119.70
TR Header
1 Kevin Williams $6,613.60
2 Rodey Buford $6,029.15
3 Cooper Lee $6,019.05
4 Dalton Turner $5,791.86
5 Daniel Dorris $5,359.47
6 Cody Reed $4,633.73
7 Clint Wallace $4,518.23
8 Jake Weddle $4,358.26
9 Brandon Hall $4,246.38
10 Blaine Turner $4,086.39
11 Jared Hall $3,530.24
12 Justin Spotts $3,199.70
13 Gus Howell $2,879.81
14 Brandon Thone $2,824.03
15 Ronnie Colclasure $2,735.43
TR Heeler
1 Josh Canant $7,805.46
2 Jeff Lee $6,220.06
3 Casey Rush $5,339.73
4 Travis Holland $5,188.03
5 Tanner Dickson $4,879.51
6 Chris Kyle $4,648.88
7 Cody Andrews $3,952.54
8 Justin Pruitt $3,807.98
9 Jeri Rhine $3,743.78
10 Justin Gossett $3,637.17
11 Jace McDaniel $3,484.91
12 Tyler Jackson $3,345.26
13 Douglas Henry $3,110.19
14 Tommy Edwards $2,903.11
15 Josh Hamby $2,769.29
CBR
1 Ashley Moore R $4,514.17
2 Katie Clay-Thomas $4,141.51
3 Haven Wise $4,093.83
4 Johnna Dixon R $3,005.12
5 Kelsey Phillips $2,886.03
6 Lindsey Nixon $2,730.40
7 Sara Rowe $2,364.83
8 Brittney Steed $2,299.06
9 Ashley Montgomery $2,109.74
10 Sabrina Freeman $2,088.73
11 Kyley Campbell $1,933.68
12 Taylor Wells $1,794.51
13 Kara Byars $1,649.99
14 Rylie Bevill $1,614.51
15 Cindy Johnson $1,444.03
JBR
1 Paige Mitchell $3,803.97
2 Carleigh Evans $1,599.33
3 Kelsey Odom R $1,593.98
4 Adyson Taylor R $1,173.44
5 Dally Howell R $1,005.43
6 Eva Daughhutee $646.62
7 Peyton Landreth $637.31
8 Kinsey Devine R $617.00
9 Alliston DeJournett $564.46
10 LexieTweddell R $523.15
11 Jackie Jo Young $522.79
12 Cassidy Holder $497.82
13 Taci Humphries R $428.88
14 Halle Musick $348.35
15 Sam Ratliff $348.01
Breakaway
1 Cassidy Frazier $4,162.08
2 Alex Turner $3,758.16
3 Claire Manns $3,327.27
4 Gigi Robey $3,022.82
5 Destiny Richards $2,656.33
6 Emily Pate $2,387.42
7 Lairen (Hall) Ochoa $2,025.45
8 Will Criner R $1,671.51
9 Betsy Roemer $1,601.02
10 Brandi Reynolds $1,375.43
11 Jennifer Hyde $1,227.21
12 Toby Hart $1,136.57
13 Tonya Devine $1,085.14
14 Kyla Jones $1,037.98
15 Kallen Roller $894.84
Goat Tying
1 Betsy Roemer $2,283.86
2 Ashley Moore $1,582.07
3 Amber Taylor $1,340.67
4 Aubrey Lee R $388.50
5 Kelsey Goodman $288.17
6 Gracie Rabey $199.33
7 Kallen Roller $134.59
8 Mason Dixon R $109.25
9 Cidney Kimbrow R $80.76
10 Avery Turner R $71.25
11 Jack Davidson R $71.25
12 Catie Looney $47.50
13 Shelby Walters R $23.75
50+ TR Header
1 Marvin Holt $5,158.29
2 Lori Thone $4,845.88
3 Alex Turner $4,516.68
4 Eddie Edwards $4,378.03
5 Harold McCain $3,746.16
6 Kevin Holland $3,512.24
7 Tim Webb $2,987.06
8 Howard Neighbors $2,375.90
9 Ronnie Williams $2,134.89
10 Cavin Hall $2,119.96
11 Randy Emerson $1,806.00
12 Emily Pate $1,390.39
13 Steve Hinson $1,292.72
14 Keith Crowder $1,110.05
15 Brittney Steed $974.49
50+ TR Heeler
1 Jeff Lee $5,977.34
2 Bill Olsen $5,177.97
3 John Griffith $4,622.39
4 Steve Reed $4,361.39
5 Stan Rider $3,472.18
6 Tom Bridges $3,452.33
7 Mark Weddle $3,085.84
8 Kyla Jones $2,289.07
9 Jack Newberry $2,250.88
10 Scotty Broadaway $1,892.11
11 Kim Hall $1,823.44
12 Mark Pate $1,715.45
13 David Martin $1,481.09
14 Larry Bright $888.44
15 Gigi Robey $766.57
All Around Cowboy
1 Blaine Turner $6,007.04
2 Jeremy Poe $5,044.52
3 Shannon Warren $4,527.68
4 Booker McCutchen $3,950.28
5 Jace Woods $3,901.70
All Around Cowgirl
1 Alex Turner $8,385.36
2 Ashley Moore $6,096.24
3 Betsy Roemer $4,319.13
4 Gigi Robey $3,789.39
5 Emily Pate $3,777.81

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