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Meet the Member Kacey Kobza

story by Siri Stevens Kacey Kobza is no stranger to Rodeo News – she was on the cover back with the magazine was newsprint (August 15, 2006). The Colorado native started rodeoing along with her older brother, Clay, in the Colorado Junior Rodeo Association when she was five – back in 1994, getting her start under the leadership of Jay and Tammy Ellerman. She did all the Pee Wee events; flags, goats, poles, and barrels.…

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Meet the Member Wendi Maez

story by Siri Stevens Wendi Maez lives in Center, Colorado, where she works as the county administrator for Saguache County. “I just got appointed December 10,” she said. “I’ve done it for 13 years as a co-administrator and now it’s easier.” Wendi grew up in the Larkspur area of Colorado. In 1975 her family moved to the San Luis Valley. “There are a lot less people and the mountain views are amazing. The pace of…

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Meet the Member Lorie Diodosio

story by Darlene Craven An old boyfriend once accused Lorie Diodosio of liking her horses more than him and he was right. Lorie’s passion for horses was bred into her at an early age, spending weekends and summers on the family farm in Fowler, Colorado. As a kid, Lorie competed in 4-H and Little Britches rodeos and participated in Southern Colorado Rodeo Association events in high school. Living in a home she and her husband,…

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Meet the Member Rylea Fabrizio

story by Siri Stevens It’s said that cowgirl is in the heart. If that’s the case, then Rylea Fabrizio is a cowgirl at heart with the essential try that makes the winning difference. When Rylea isn’t roping somewhere in the West, she is working in it or thinking about it. And placing in it – earning second place ranking in the mixed team roping and seventh place in the breakaway roping after the recent Colorado…

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Meet the Member Pat Stouffer

story by Siri Stevens “I don’t know what I’d do without it (rodeo),” said CPRA secretary, Pat Stouffer. “I look forward to it.” Pat has been recognized as secretary of the year multiple times during her 23 years with the association. “Math has always been my favorite subject,” said the Nebraska farm girl. “I have an accounting degree and have worked in accounts receivable for Miller International (CINCH, Cruel, Miller Ranch Clothing) since 1995.” Pat…

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Meet the Member Tyler Kippes

story by Siri Stevens Tyler Kippes is leading the bull riding in the CPRA – and leading by a long shot. “It’s been a good season and I’m fortunate to be where I am,” said the 16 year old from Eaton, Colorado. “It was my goal to win the CPRA on my Rookie card.” Tyler was riding last year at a few local jackpots and then ended up tearing his PCL on his knee and…

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Heidi’s Notes

by Heidi Geesen I can’t believe that it is already the middle of August. The kids are starting to get excited to start school but bummed that their summer is coming to an end. And the rodeo season is slowly coming to an end. Please keep a close eye on the website as well as Facebook for any updates to rodeos in regard to 72 hour Health Papers being required. I would like to thank…

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Meet the Member Montana Barlow

story by Michele Toberer Family ties have fueled Montana Barlow’s drive for riding saddle bronc horses in the Colorado Professional Rodeo Association, and the lessons he learned as he recalls every little detail of watching his father, Eugene Barlow, step over the chutes on to broncs when Montana was just 5 years old, are helping him with his own rides now. “I always enjoyed going with my dad and hanging out at the bucking chutes…

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Meet the Member Titus Adams

story by Siri Stevens Titus Adams, from Greeley, Colorado, rides bulls in the CPRA and plans to continue riding in that association. He’s been a member for four years and loves the association. “The CPRA is a great opportunity to get used to high caliber stock and teaches me how to book my trips. It’s great for local people who can’t travel fulltime,” said the 23 year old, who loves to ride bulls. “It’s hard…

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Meet the Member Hadley Jackson

story by Siri Stevens Hadley Jackson has been competing in the Colorado Pro Rodeo Association for 13 years and is the current Vice President. “It’s a great association,” he said. “Both my wife, Samantha, and I compete.” He competes in steer wrestling and she does barrels, team roping, and breakaway roping. He learned his event from Jace Honey, and started in high school. “I won CSHSRA Finals my senior year, in 2007.” He went on…

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Meet the Members Atkinson Family

story by Siri Stevens Julie Atkinson, her husband, Dale, and 19-year-old Chase make their home in Elizabeth, Colorado. The family ropes together, and made the decision this year to join the CPRA…again. Dale joined the CPRA the year it started - 1974. “It was called the CSRA then – I was 13 and it was awesome.” He was a member for almost 20 years. “I won the team roping in 1975 at the age of…

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Meet the Member Heidi Geesen

story by Siri Stevens Heidi Geesen is the new secretary for the CPRA. She will take over her duties February 1. One thing is for certain, Heidi is not new to rodeo. She has been competing since she was five, working her way through the Wyoming High School Rodeo Association (1994 Wyoming state high school goat tying champion), then moving to college at Casper where she was a three time Central Rocky Mountain region goat…

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CPRA Rodeo Schedule
PO Box 668, Kersey, CO 80644
cpraoffice@coloradoprorodeo.com
www.coloradoprorodeo.com
Office: 719-647-2828 Fax: 719-213-2259
Schedule Updated – Aug 9, 2019
Pay turn-out and/or fines call 719-469-4186
Non-Members – CASH ONLY NMRA & GCPRA – CASH ONLY
If your association doesn’t accept checks Colorado will not accept your check. We do accept debit/credit cards.
All turnouts, vet releases, and medical releases MUST call the State Office and leave a message for each rodeo entered. Please be specific in your message, what type of turn out it is (vet or medical or plain turn out), your full name, card number and return phone number.
You must notify each rodeo that you are turning out of a minimum of 3 hours in advance of that rodeo, call the State Office. The same rules apply to any state we are co-sanctioned with.
Non-members: Non-members may enter through Central Entry at the specified date and time. They will be assessed a non-member fee of $25.00, and must contact the State Office to put a credit card on file (to secure entry) and be assigned a non-member number before entering with central entry. They can pay their fees at the rodeo, but with CASH only.
Colorado Entry Fees: BB/SB $88; TD/BKW/SW $112; OTR/MTR $129; LBR $78; BR $103 You have to buy your membership before you compete for your earnings to count.

May 1 & 2, 2020
NMRA Kick-Off Rodeo South
Carlsbad, NM
Eddy Co. Sheriff’s Posse Arena
NMRA with PAFRA, CPRA, Others Pending
Entries Open: 4/27 (6-9pm)
TE:505-864-9426 TR: 505-864-7200 RS/TE:505-864-9427
First Come First Serve
Slack: 5/2 @ 9 am
Perfs: 5/1 @ 7pm; 5/2 @ 7 pm
Added Money: $1200 each major event
Stock Contractor: Bucking H Rodeo Company
New Mexico has lots of entry options – check their web site for more details www.newmexicorodeoassociation.org

Short List:

Buena Vista, CO June 13 & 14, 2020
Cripple Creek, CO June 13 & 14, 2020
Kiowa, CO June 26 & 27,, 2020
Brush, CO July 2-4, 2020
Craig, CO July 3 & 4, 2020
Canadian, TX July 2-4, 2020
Fairplay, CO July 17 & 18, 2020
Montrose, CO July 25, 2020
White Deer, TX July 30-Aug 1, 2020
Poncha Springs Aug 1 & 2, 2020
Longmont, CO August 2, 2020
Rocky Ford, CO Aug21 & 22, 2020
Eads, CO Sept 11 & 12, 2020
Montrose, CO Oct 2 – 4, 2020

 

**Heidi’s Notes**

Hello everyone! I hope everyone is doing well. As of right now I have put our rodeo schedule together as I receive paperwork for the rodeo committees. In regards to COVID 19, it is hard to determine today what we will be facing in the coming months and with the way things are changing daily we will post updates as they become available both on our website and on Facebook in regards to any cancellations and or postponements of any upcoming rodeos based on recommendations from the state of Colorado.
As a reminder, if you as a member can raise $1,000 in sponsorship money your membership for the following year will be paid. Just a little added incentive for those of you that might know of a few businesses that would like to sponsor our association. Sponsorship packets are available just give me a call and I will be glad to hook you up.
Midwest Rodeo Entries will be handling our entries again this year. We have entry tutorial videos available on our website as well as our Facebook page.
We are getting closer to rodeo season starting so please remember that if you want to enter a rodeo as a CPRA member your membership must be bought at least 48 prior to entries opening for that rodeo, otherwise you will have to enter as a non-member and buy your card at the rodeo. For example: Online entries open on Friday, therefore you MUST have bought your card by Wednesday in order to enter that weekends rodeos as a member. You will still be able to buy your card at the rodeo, but you will have to enter through Midwest Rodeo Entries as a Non-Member.
All non-members must call the State Office to get a non-member card number prior to entering a rodeo. A credit card number must be put on file to secure you entry. Please note that the credit card will not be charged.

Until Next Time,
Heidi Geesen

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