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2020 CJRA Season Schedule Announced
February 13, 2020
As the 2020 rodeo season draws near, the Colorado Junior Rodeo Association is pleased to announce that Lamar, Colorado, will once again be the host city for the 2020 finals. Contestants from Colorado and surrounding states will converge on the host city in early July where year-end champions will be crowned. The 2020 road to the championship will include the following rodeos: March 28-29, 2020 - Elbert, CO, April 18-19, 2020 - Loveland, CO, May…
Read MoreMeet the Member Jaxon Farella
December 20, 2019
Story by Payton Walter For 13-year-old Jaxon, rodeo has been apart of his life for as long as he can remember. This is a young man who knows the meaning of All-Around Cowboy. Having competed in Barrels, Poles, Flags, Goat Tying, Team Roping, Tie Down, Break Away, and Steer Riding, there is not much this cowboy hasn’t done. Competing in such a wide variety of events has offered many opportunities for Jaxon to acquire some…
Read MoreMeet the Member Coy Evans
March 21, 2019
story by Laurie Dineen Coy Evans lives outside of Yuma, CO with his parents Chris and Megan and 3 younger siblings – Cash and Cassidy (12 yr. old twins) and Cross (6 yrs. old). “My dad works for Hickert’s managing cow/calf and feedlot operation, but we all pitch in and help out when we can,” Coy said. Coy began competing in the CJRA in 2015 in the Jr. Boy division and ended the 2018 year…
Read MoreCJRA Celebrates 25th Anniversary
February 14, 2019
story by Laurie Dineen The Colorado Junior Rodeo Association is excited kick off their 25th year of hosting youth rodeo’s around the great state of Colorado. It is from the support of our former members from the beginning (with many bringing in the 2nd generation) to our current membership and the many dedicated sponsors that CJRA can continue to provide quality rodeo experiences for youth ages 5 – 18 and for families across the Rocky…
Read MoreMeet the Member Clyde Bolejack
January 17, 2019
story by Laurie Dineen Clyde has grown up on the ranch his great grandfather started and where his father was born in Elbert, CO. As a fourth-generation cowboy, he has learned about cattle, horses and the land it takes to raise them. This (soon to be) 18 yr. old helps his parents (Diamond and Paula) out with day to day chores in addition to going to school, riding and training horses and working on his…
Read MoreMeet the Member Juddy Farella
December 26, 2018
story by Laurie Dineen Nine-year-old Juddy wrapped up his last year in the CJRA Pee Wee division with style. He was named the 2018 Pee Wee All-around with accumulated earnings of $3,095.42, winning 1st in Barrels, 2nd in dummy roping, 3rd in both poles and goats and 4th in the flag race. In addition, he took home 2 saddles, scholarships totaling $400 and additional prizes at the CJRA Finals. “Last year was the best!”, Juddy…
Read MoreMeet the Member Sara Dickens
August 27, 2018
story by Laurie Dineen 2018 Zach Dorenkamp Memorial Award Winner Sara lives outside of Greeley, CO with her parents Jacy and Kim Dickens. Her upbringing in the rodeo and Christian communities has made her into the young woman she is today. “I have been around horses and rodeo my whole life. I have a photo of when I was 6 months old on a horse with my dad at his rodeo. The summer after I…
Read MoreCJRA News
July 19, 2018
CJRA members have competed at 15 rodeos to secure a spot in the top 15 by money won to be eligible to compete at the CJRA Finals in Lamar July 26-29. Over $150,000 in prizes, prize money and scholarships will be awarded to the top finishers in each event. The first go round begins Thursday evening, followed by morning and evening performances Friday and Saturday with the final performance Sunday morning. A luncheon and awards…
Read MoreMeet the Member Colby Runner
March 15, 2018
story by Laurie Dineen Colby has been a CJRA member for the past 8 years, getting his start in the sport of rodeo at the ripe age of 5 and now at the age of 13, he has grown not only taller and stouter, but broader in his outlook on life in general. He lives northeast of Wellington, CO with his dad Jerimy, mom Becky and his two sisters Tatum and Jaycee all of whom…
Read MoreRodeo Season is Just Around the Corner
February 15, 2018
The Colorado Junior Rodeo Association is excited kick off their 24rd year of hosting youth rodeos around the great state of Colorado. It is from the support of our former members from the beginning (with many bringing in the 2nd generation) to our current members and dedicated sponsors that CJRA can continue to provide quality rodeo experiences for families across the Rocky Mountain States and youth ages 5 - 18. MEMBERSHIP Membership in the CJRA…
Read MoreMeet the Member Amanda Terrell
January 18, 2018
story by Laurie Dineen Amanda Terrell has been riding horses since she could throw a leg over one – with or without the help of her parents - and at 16, that’s a few years in the saddle. Growing up in LaSalle, Colorado, with her Dad and Mom (Dirt and Sherry) and her older sister (Ashley), Amanda spent her younger years competing in local youth rodeos alongside her sister, and joined the CJRA when she…
Read More2018 CJRA Season Schedule
December 21, 2017
As the 2018 rodeo season draws near, the Colorado Junior Rodeo Association is pleased to announce that Lamar, Colorado, has been chosen as the host city for the 2018 finals. Contestants from Colorado and surrounding states will converge on the host city in July of 2018 where year-end champions will be crowned. The Colorado Junior Rodeo Association was established in 1994 and 2018 marks the 24th successful season of showcasing the top youth talent in…
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