2025
STOCK CONTRACTOR ~ FRONTIER RODEO COMPANY
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Jerry Nelson’s Frontier Rodeo Company was established in 1991 and is now one of the world’s largest rodeo stock contracting companies.
The ranch spans over 10,000 acres in Northwest Oklahoma and is home to the vast herd of rodeo livestock and over 500 head of beef cattle.
Nelson didn’t have a goal of making a lot of money or to achieve fame with this venture. He loved rodeo, especially bulls and was determined to make the sport better than it was. And he did just that! In the early 1990s he purchased 50 acres of land near Hamshire, TX, and constructed a rodeo arena. In 1992 he invested in a bucking bull and traveled the rodeo circuit with him for a few years.
Frontier Rodeo Company quickly grew and branched out in the mid-1990s when Nelson began forming a staff. Now, Frontier contracts rodeo stock throughout the United States from Florida to Elko Nevada. The company’s list of awards and honors include 9-time PRCA (Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association) Stock Contractor of the Year, 2022 PRCA Bareback Horse of the Year (Gun Fire), 4-time PRCA Saddle Bronc Horse of the Year (Medicine Woman), 2-time PRCA Bareback Horse of the Year (Full Baggage), 2013 PRCA Saddle Bronc Horse of the Year (Maple Leaf) & they've been the recipient of the Remuda Award twice (2012 & 2016). The Remuda is an award given by the PRCA for a high caliber herd of bucking horses. In 2019 they were recognized as the WPRA (Women's Professional Rodeo Association) Stock Contractor of the Year and they’ve been named the PRCA Xtreme Bulls Stock Contractor of the Year three-times.
At the 2012 National Finals Rodeo (NFR), Frontier Rodeo Company became the first PRCA stock contractor to have the top bareback horse at the National Finals four years in a row and in 2011 the company was first to win both bareback and saddle bronc Horse of the Year awards in the same year.
Numerous other awards have been earned by the company’s horses and bulls. And, yes, the early bull herd included Jerry’s first bull, Tough Enough, who had been “retired.”
Nelson and wife, Beverly, have been married for over 40 years and have two children, Candace and Jerry III (Bubba) and four grandchildren, who he lists as one of his favorite hobbies, along with basketball, rodeo, bulls and horses.
Nelson remains industrious and enjoys 12-to-14-hour workdays with the rodeo business and other business ventures, including Maverick International in Winnie, TX , The Stables in Freedom, OK and Frontier Rodeo Coffee based out of Winnie, TX.
Nelson got his start in the oil business when he was 18 and still maintains that business along with his son in Winnie, TX.
While Frontier Rodeo Company is based out of Freedom and owned by Jerry Nelson, two other men are an important part of success and growth of the company. They are 8x PRCA World Champion Bull Rider Donnie Gay who is the general manager and Heath Stewart, rodeo manager and ranch foreman. With the staff and workers which have been assembled, Frontier Rodeo Company will no doubt continue to provide what the cowboys want…the best bucking stock!
RODEO CLOWN ~ AUSTIN SINGLEY
Austin did not grow up on a farm or in a rodeo family, though through rodeo, he found a “bonus family.” Despite being raised by a single mother in the suburbs of Utah, he always wanted to be a cowboy like his Grandpa; he proudly describes himself as “the city kid who never grew out of wanting a pony.” Now at 30 years old, he has three equine co-stars and has built a successful career as a Professional Rodeo Clown and Entertainer! Austin’s true love for performing and making people laugh began in his middle school theatre class; though, it wasn’t until he was 17 years old that he was inspired to become a Professional Rodeo Clown after saw the opportunity to be both a cowboy, and an entertainer. Austin’s journey in the PRCA officially began in 2015, where he now travels the country working for some of the top Rodeo Producers in the world; promoting the Western Way of Life, and entertaining tens of thousands of rodeo fans every year. Austin’s deep love and passion for animals and animal welfare can be seen demonstrated in and out of the rodeo arena. In his rodeo acts, it is his top priority to showcase the talent, athleticism, and majesty of his horses while adding a splash of comedy of course; most notably in his Trick Horse and Clydesdale Roman Riding Acts. After the rodeos, you can often find Austin and his team of horses taking pictures and signing autographs for fans. “It can be life-changing for a fan to get up close and personal with a horse. Whether they used to have horses, they’ve never seen one in person, or they’ve always wanted one, it is always so special to be able to provide that moment for them. Because I used to be that kid.”
ANNOUNCER ~ SCOTT GROVER
Scott Grover, who resides just outside of Kansas City, Missouri with wife Becky and son Statler, and daughter’s Lano and Clemmie, first picked up a microphone at the age of 19. Since that day Scott’s career has grown beyond his wildest dreams. Scott calls the action at numerous events a year from California to New York and Texas to Canada and all points in between.
Scott has been selected six times to call the action at the Ram Prairie Circuit Finals, and selected in 2014 for the Ram National Circuit Finals. Scott also called the action at the Clem McSpadden Nationals Finals Steer Roping, the PBR World Finals and was the WPRA Announcer of the Year in 2017 Along with being the voice at some of the best PRCA rodeo’s he can also be heard at some of the top PBR Events in the World and as a broadcaster for RidePass.com
Scott’s exciting delivery will bring you as close to the action and the contestants as you can get.
Check him out at www.scottgrover.org
ANNOUNCER ~ STEVE KENYON
Award winning Professional Rodeo Announcer Steve Kenyon has spent more than three decades sharing the story of the world of professional rodeo around the world, in dozens of rodeo arenas in the United States and Canada, on television and Sirius XM, as the radio voice of the National Finals Rodeo on ProRodeoLive.com, and now through the all new 8SecondsMedia.com with the Steve Kenyon Podcast.
Steve is a two time recepient of the Women's Professional Rodeo Association's Announcer of the Year award, and has won media awards from both the WPRA and the Professional Rodeo Cowboy's Association.
Steve Kenyon annually maintains a schedule appearing at more than 30 rodeos and related events, and has been selected 25 times as the in house voice of the Ram Columbia River Circuit Finals Rodeo.
You can follow Steve Kenyon on multiple social media platforms or at 8secondsmedia.com
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Officers
Pat Laughlin ~ President
Alkie Mariluch ~ 1st Vice President
Scott Manoukian ~ 2nd Vice President
Jim Conner ~ Treasurer
Cathy Laughlin - Secretary
Board Members
Ralph Chiquete
Bob Rosevear
Julie Gabrielson
Brandon Casey
Matt Smith
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