2011 Silver State Stampede Results
There were a total of 219 professional rodeo contestants in 7 events, competing for over $33,000 in prize money. Winners of the PRCA events receive Garcia spurs; the Silver State Stampede is the only PRCA rodeo to offer them as a prize. The winner of the saddle bronc riding also receives a handmade miniature bronc saddle made by local craftsman, Bill Maupin.
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Bareback riding was won by Josi Young of Kimberly, ID, with a score of 82 on Bar T’s horse Top Ridge.
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Tie-down roping was won by Jake Pratt of Ellensburg, WA with a time of 8.6 seconds.
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Saddle-bronc riding was won by Brock Winn of Ferron, UT on Bar T’s horse, Robins Best.
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Steer wrestling was won by Wyatt Kinghorn of Lewisville, ID with a time of 3.6 seconds.
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Team roping was won by Kaden and Rhen Richard of Roosevelt, UT, with a time of 5.2 seconds.
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Barrel racing was won by Nellie Williams of Cottonwood, CA, with a time of 15.88 seconds.
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Bull riding was won by Tyler Willis of Wheatland, WY on the Bar T bull, Alamo.
A local favorite, the 9th annual Old West Bronc Riding had 22 riders competing for a buckle donated by Skyline Silversmiths, and Garcia spurs donated by JM Capriola Co. In addition to prize money from the entry fee pool, there was also $3,000 added money donated by Barrick Gold of North America. Other prizes included custom boots by Kelly Martin, a framed Buck Taylor print donated by Western Horseman magazine, tack donated by B Braiding and Amanda Lewis designs, and a quilt by Timmy Lyn DeLong.
Each contestant rode two horses, with the total score on two head (the average) determining the overall winner. The first go-round placings were:
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Isaiah Jones 74
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Myles Blossom 73
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Seth Franklin 72
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Eli Burr/Gene Curtis/Cameron Hopper 70
Second go-round placings were:
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Mike McBeth 78
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Dalton Jim/Gene Curtis/ 77
Cameron Hopper/Roberto Melendez
Average:
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Seth Franklin/Gene Curtis/Cameron Hopper 147
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Eli Burr 146
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Mike McBeth 145
The three-way tie resulted in a ride-off for the buckle and spurs, while the prize money was split evenly between the three high scorers. Winning the ride-off was Cameron Hopper, with a 79.
2011-12 Silver State Stampede Cowgirl Court
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Queen - Shelby Bellander
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Princess – Megan Harney
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Jr. Princess – Alyssa Boyd
2011 Art Contest Winner was Mary Williams Hyde.