The Black Hills Roundup rodeo was held in Belle Fourche, S.D., on June 30 – July 4 where members of the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association (PRCA) and Women’s Professional Rodeo Association (WPRA) from around the globe competed in their specialty events. This year, the rodeo committee celebrated 102 consecutive years of hosting the Black Hills Roundup and are expecting many more to come.
The Black Hills Roundup is a family friendly event that has something for everyone. Throughout the Roundup, fans could find numerous activities to keep them entertained such as a cattle drive through downtown Belle Fourche on Thursday afternoon, a carnival every night, mutton bustin’ held before each rodeo, a firework show after the rodeos on Friday and Saturday, and a parade downtown on Sunday afternoon.
This event wouldn’t be possible, though, without the volunteers that are willing to pitch in throughout the event. One volunteer in particular, Mel Schmidt, has stepped up in past years to help make the contestants feel welcome with the rodeo’s hospitality tent. “We love giving them that small town, family feel and want to let them know that we appreciate them coming to our rodeo,” Mel explained. The hospitality tent has played a large role in the Black Hills Roundup’s accomplishment of being voted PRCA’s Medium Sized Rodeo of the Year three years in a row.
Each night of the rodeo performances, the rodeos contain a theme: Thursday – Family Night, Friday – Chutes for Charity, Saturday – Tough Enough to Wear Pink, and Sunday – Military and First Responders Appreciation. Each night also has a special presentation.
One of the most touching events of the weekend, though, occurred during the Thursday night performance when the Western Wish Foundation made one girl’s dream come true. Emma Juelffs, a young girl with down syndrome, had the chance to ride into the arena dressed in a new cowgirl outfit given to her by the foundation. She was also presented with a cowboy hat signed by multiple pro cowboys and a sash to make her the rodeo’s princess.
The Black Hills Roundup welcomed many contestants to Belle Fourche and crowned champions in each event. In the saddle bronc riding, Kole Ashbacher won the rodeo with an 87.5 on “Lunatic from Hell” provided by Burch Rodeo. Cole Franks also made an impressive ride in the bareback riding to win the rodeo with 89 points on “Two Buck Chuck” from Powder River Rodeo. Clay Smith and Jade Corkill took home the win in the team roping with a fast time of 3.7 seconds. In the steer wrestling, Riley Reiss had the quickest throw with 3.3 seconds.
This ProRodeo is a great event for everyone involved: fans, volunteers, and contestants. The competition was stiff in each event thanks to the stock. Powder River Rodeo, Burch Rodeo, and Legend Rodeo Stock, LLC all provided top notch rough stock that helped the winning cowboys earn their high point rides. Timed event stock, provided by the Frontier Rodeo Company, were fast and even, giving each contestant an equal opportunity to perform.
If you’re looking for a fun-filled, action packed weekend for next summer’s get away, the Black Hills Roundup will take place again June 30 – July 4, 2022. Tickets will be available starting Jan. 1, 2022.
Black Hills Roundup – Final Results – Belle Fourche, SD – July 1-4
Bareback riding: 1. Cole Franks, 89 points on Powder River Rodeo’s Two Buck Chuck, $2,786; 2. (tie) Clayton Biglow and R.C. Landingham, 86.5, $1,857 each; 4. Jess Pope, 86, $1,022; 5. Jamie Howlett, 83, $650; 6. (tie) Shane O’Connell, Shawn Perkins and Zachariah Phillips, 81, $371 each.
Steer wrestling: 1. Riley Reiss, 3.3 seconds, $2,590; 2. Rowdy Parrott, 3.6, $2,317; 3. (tie) Trell Etbauer and Riley Westhaver, 3.8, $1,908 each; 5. Josh Garner, 3.9, $1,499; 6. Jace Melvin, 4.2, $1,227; 7. (tie) Tyler Thorson and Bridger Anderson, 4.4, $818 each; 9. Gavin Soileau, 4.5, $409; 10. Richard Coats, 4.6, $136.
Team roping: 1. Clay Smith/Jade Corkill, 3.7 seconds, $4,324 each; 2. Tyler Wade/Trey Yates, 4.3, $3,869; 3. Brenten Hall/Chase Tryan, 4.5, $3,414; 4. Jr. Dees/Matt Sherwood, 4.6, $2,959; 5. (tie) Coleman Proctor/Logan Medlin and Nelson Wyatt/Levi Lord, 4.7, $2,276 each; 7. (tie) Jade Stoddard/Max Kuttler and Cory Kidd V/Ryan Motes, 4.8, $1,366 each; 9. (tie) Brandon Webb/Kollin VonAhn, Curry Kirchner/Austin Rogers, Kaleb Driggers/Junior Nogueira, Chad Masters/Joseph Harrison and Levi Simpson/Tyler Worley, 5.2, $182 each.
Saddle bronc riding: 1. Kole Ashbacher, 87.5 points on Burch Rodeo’s Lunatic From Hell, $5,555; 2. (tie) Brody Cress and Chase Brooks, 86.5, $3,704 each; 4. (tie) K’s Thomson, Cody DeMoss and Isaac Diaz, 86, $1,420 each; 7. (tie) Jarrod Hammons, Stetson Dell Wright and Cash Wilson, 85, $432 each.
Tie-down roping: 1. Caleb Smidt, 8.5 seconds, $4,965; 2. Beau Cooper, 8.7, $4,442; 3. Tyler Milligan, 8.8, $3,920; 4. Marcos Costa, 9.0, $3,397; 5. Trent Sorey, 9.1, $2,875; 6. J.D. McCuistion, 9.2, $2,352; 7. (tie) Chase Lako and Erik Dublanko, 9.3, $1,568 each; 9. (tie) J. Cody Jones and Tanner Green, 9.4, $523 each.
Barrel racing: 1. Summer Kosel, 16.95 seconds, $4,273; 2. Hallie Hanssen, 17.15, $3,419; 3. Emily Miller-Beisel, 17.21, $2,778; 4. Jessica Routier, 17.23, $2,137; 5. Ashley Castleberry, 17.31, $1,709; 6. (tie) Ericka Nelson and Amanda Welsh, 17.34, $1,175 each; 8. Jamie Chaffin, 17.36, $961; 9. Stevi Hillman, 17.37, $855; 10. Molly Otto, 17.38, $748; 11. Leia Pluemer, 17.45, $641; 12. Shaw Nelson, 17.49, $534; 13. Tamara Reinhardt, 17.50, $427; 14. Hilary Hilzendeger, 17.51, $320; 15. Loni Lester, 17.52, $214.
Breakaway roping: 1. Cheyanne Guillory, 1.80 seconds, $4,899; 2. (tie) Sawyer Gilbert and Nicole Baggarley, 1.90, $3,552 each; 4. (tie) Cassidy Boggs and JJ Hampton, 2.10, $2,205 each; 6. (tie) Sarah Verhelst, Shai Schaefer and Danielle Lowman, 2.20, $1,266 each; 9. (tie) Beau Peterson and Coralee Spratt, 2.30, $919 each; 11. (tie) Rickie Engesser and Caitlyn Wiswell, 2.40, $674 each; 13. (tie) Justine Doka, Bethanie Shofner, Cadee Williams and Casey Rae Reimler, 2.50, $276 each.
Bull riding: * 1. Daylon Swearingen, 90 points on Powder River Rodeo’s Audacious, $13,240; no other qualified rides. *(all totals include ground money).
Steer roping: First round: 1. Clay Long, 9.9 seconds, $1,427; 2. Thomas Smith, 10.2, $1,181; 3. Vin Fisher Jr., 10.4, $935; 4. Ora Taton, 10.7, $689; 5. Scott Snedecor, 10.8, $443; 6. Landon McClaugherty, 11.3, $246. Second round: 1. Cole Patterson, 8.8 seconds, $1,427; 2. Slade Wood, 9.5, $1,181; 3. Reo Lohse, 9.7, $935; 4. (tie) J. Tom Fisher and Vin Fisher Jr., 9.8, $566 each; 6. Ryan Willberg, 10.2, $246. Third round: 1. Shay Good, 9.5 seconds, $1,427; 2. Rocky Patterson, 9.7, $1,181; 3. Ty Tillard, 10.4, $935; 4. Ryan Willberg, 10.6, $689; 5. Darin Suit, 10.8, $443; 6. Garrett Hale, 11.4, $246. Average: 1. Chet Herren, 35.2 seconds on three head, $2,140; 2. Shay Good, 36.3, $1,771; 3. Ora Taton, 36.4, $1,402; 4. Travis Mills, 43.5, $1,033; 5. Don Ed Eddleman, 44.8, $664; 6. Roger Branch, 45.6, $369.
All-around cowboy: Tanner Green, $523, tie-down roping and team roping.
Stock contractor: Powder River Rodeo. Sub-contractors: Legend Rodeo Stock and Burch Rodeo. Rodeo secretary: Jackie Northrop. Officials: Wade Berry, Scot Quick and Butch Kirby. Timers: Kim Ridley and Pat Parks. Announcer: Steve Goedert. Specialty act: Trent McFarland. Bullfighters: Zane Lewis and Clay Heger. Clown/barrelman: Trent McFarland. Flankmen: Darcy Hollingsworth, John Franzen and Dillon Page. Chute boss: John Franzen. Pickup men: Clint Humble and Jay Shaw. Photographer: Alaina Stangle. Music director: Nicky Kimm.
