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UTAH VALLEY UNIVERSITY'S RODEO

Held on October 5th and 6th at the Spanish Fork Fair Grounds

Results for UVU:

After this rodeo, the UVU Women's team is sitting 2nd in the region. UVU Men's team is sitting 3rd. Our very own Emmalee Dubois is winning the goat tying event for the region. 

EXPLANATION OF EACH EVENT

Barebackis a rough stock event. Where a cowboy tries to stay on a horse with no saddle no rein just a riggin. Which is like a handle you strap around the horse girth. The cowboy is score point on how hard the horse bucks and how well he spurs and keeps control of the ride. The horse and score 1-50 points and the cowboy can score 1-50 points added together for a total score of 100 points possible.

Breakaway Roping is a timed event.  Girls compete in this event from jr. rodeos up through college and amateur rodeos but not pro. In this event the goal is for a girl to rope a calf clean around the neck in the fastest time possible. The end of the rope is tied to the saddle horn. When the calf hits the end of the rope it breaks the string. That’s when the time is stopped. 

Steer Wrestling is another timed event. Because of how dangerous and physical this event is most kids do not start this event until their in High school. In this event there is two riders start in the box. One riders job is to keep the steer straight so the other guy can run his horse past the steer as fast as possible. when he gets next to the steer he jumps from his horse to the steers head catching it by the horse. He then shoves his feet in the ground and stop the steer and throw it on its side. When all four of the steers legs are facing the same way the time stops. 

Saddle Bronc is probably the most iconic event is rodeo. It is a rough stock event where a cowboy puts a special saddle on a horse typically a draft cross horse because their bigger and more powerful. This event is very similar to bareback besides the rider uses a saddle and bronc rein. They are still scored the same way.

Tie Down Roping is the event Breakaway was made after. The cowboy ropes the calf in the same way but when the rope comes tight it is tied to the saddle horn so it will not get loose. The cowboy then steps off his horse runs down the rope and flanks the calf and ties three of the four feet together. While the horse is keeping the rope tight for the cowboy. The calf then has to stay tied for six seconds. 

Goat Tying is another event made for girls to compete in from jr. rodeo through college. It is also formed from Tie Down. A girl starts on her horse on one end of the arena and runs it down the middle of the arena toward a goat toed to a stake. She then steps off her horse flanks and ties the goat as fast as possible. It also has to stay tied for six seconds.

Team Roping is and timed event where two people male or female compete together. One partner ropes the steers head. Then turns it left so the other partner can rope its feet. Two feet means a clean time its +5 seconds if you only catch one. Then they must get both ropes tight and turn the horse and face each other then the time stops.

Barrel Racing is a girls event. this is the only event girls can compete in at the professional level. 

Pretty simple the girl and her horse start at the end of the arena. Run into arena as fast as possible runs around three barrels in a clover leaf pattern then back to the end. Fastest time wins. 

Bull Riding is a rough stock event and a fan favorite. The rider has to ride the bull for eight seconds. With a bull rope around its girth. The rider has to use one hand. He is then scored the same as the other rough stock events. 

THE MEN OF THE UVU RODEO TEAM

Kade Pitchford

Kade is a senior majoring in construction management. He competes in calf roping and team roping, and has competed at the CNFR twice. Currently, Kade is working on an internship at Geneva Rock. For fun he likes to fish, but in all seriousness, his greatest goal for this year is to be at the nation’s number one goat trainer. Kade would like to thank his coaches, family, and friends for supporting him.

Weston Hogan

Weston is a senior majoring in behavioral science with a sociology emphasis. He competes in bareback riding. He enjoys riding horses, hunting, fishing, and anything outdoors. His life motto is, “All it takes is all you got.” He would like to thank his parents for pushing him and supporting him. He also wants to thank his coach Shane Draper, as well as UVU for giving him this opportunity

Rodney Nez

Rodney is a sophomore studying diesel technology. He competes in bull riding. His favorite saying is, “Carpe diem.” He loves fishing and rock climbing. Rodney wants to thank Shane and the team for giving him this opportunity.

Brayden Rinderknecht

Brayden is a freshman studying engineering design technology. He competes in calf roping and team roping. He enjoys golfing and is fantastic at leatherwork! His favorite quote is, “All wars are won or lost before they are ever fought.” We are excited to have Brayden in our program!

Wyatt Peterson

Wyatt is a Freshman, studying Construction Management and competes in the Bareback Riding. One of his favorite quotes is, “No matter how you feel. Get up, Look up, Show up and Never give up.” Wyatt is a multiple time RMPRA finals qualifier and in 2017 was the reserve champion in the Bareback Riding. He enjoys being in the arena, practicing on his own practice horses, and being with his family. He’s very grateful for his wife and daughter and his family for all the love and support that he receives from them.

Coleden Rinderknecht

Coleden is a freshman from Howell, Utah. He is a business management major, and he competes in calf roping and team roping. He enjoys hunting, fishing, and loving every day. He loves rodeo and hanging out with friends too. His favorite quote is, “If you ain’t first, you’re last.”

Christian Burleson

Christian is a freshman studying biology as a pre-vet student. He competes in saddle bronc riding. He has been married to his wife, Emily, for three years. When Christian isn’t riding horses or at school, he’s probably fly fishing. His favorite quote is, “Nobody got anywhere in the world by simply being content.”

THE LADIES OF THE UVU RODEO TEAM

Meet the ladies of the UVU Rodeo Team!

EmmaLee Dubois

Emmalee Dubois is a sophomore majoring in business management. She competes in goat tying, breakaway, and barrel racing, and she is a recreational heeler. In fact, some call her Double Hock Dubois. She is the 2017-18 RMR Champion Goat Tyer & won the first round at the CNFR last year! She loves drawing, playing the piano, and strumming the guitar while humming tunes. She has also recently become an avid weightlifter.

Courtney Provost

Courtney is a senior this year. She’s studying Psychology and competes in breakaway, team roping, and occasionally goat tying. Her favorite quote is, “Stay humble, work hard, and make it happen!” Courtney qualified for the CNFR last year, and placed second in the first round in breakaway! She is thankful for all the opportunities and support our fantastic coaches and team have given her, and we are all super excited to see what her senior year has in store for her!

 Jacie Steed

Jacie is a freshman studying dental hygiene. She competes in breakaway, team roping and goat tying. She loves rodeo - it’s her favorite thing to do. Her favorite quote is, “She’s a dreamer, a doer, a thinker, she sees possibility everywhere she goes.” Jacie competed at the NHSFR this year. 

Jill Nunn

Jill Nunn is a sophomore this year. She is currently majoring in Exercise Science, and competes in breakaway, team roping, and goat tying, and selective barrel racing. Jill loves coaching at Winning Edge Rodeo Schools, playing basketball, photography, and is always down for a good time. Her favorite quote is, “If today, you are a little better than you were yesterday, that’s enough.” She competed at the CNFR last year. Jill wants to thank her coaches, family, and friends for pushing her and having her back. 

 Katie Hood

Katie Hood is graduating this semester, hallelujah! She will be graduating with her Associates in science degree, and we will miss her. Katie will then continue on by pursuing her wildest dream to become a dental hygienist. Gotta make the big bucks so she can support her expensive hobbies. Katie enjoys hunting, being outdoors and going on long walks through the fields. Katie competes in barrel racing, goat tying and Team roping. She looks forward to a great year and just remember, it’s all good in the Hood!

Kaycie Ahlstrom

Kaycie Ahlstrom is a sophomore studying Special Education. She competes in goat tying, breakaway, team roping, and barrel racing. Her favorite quote is, “Stay strong, because you never know who you are inspiring.” Kaycie is a multiple time NHSFR qualifier. She is an aspiring rapper, a natural with children, an instructor at Winning Edge Rodeo Schools, and she loves ropes (like she’s an actual expert).

Sadie Fitzgerald

Sadie is a junior this year, and she is studying business management. She competes in barrel racing, team roping, breakaway, and goat tying. Her favorite quote is, “Whether you think you can or you think you can’t, you’re right.” She is an awesome photographer, she loves coaching younger girls in rodeo with Winning Edge Rodeo Schools, and enjoys helping out on her family ranch. She wants to thank her friends and family that have helped her get to this point! We can’t wait to cheer Sadie on this year.

Sage Finck

Sage is a freshman joining us from Southern Alberta! She is double majoring in marketing and an MRS. degree. She competes in breakaway, team roping, and goat tying. Her favorite quote is, “Work hard, play harder.” She loves playing volleyball and basketball, and can hold her own on the ranch. She would like to thank her coaches for giving her this chance, and her family for their support. 

Shayla Gourdin

Shayla is a freshman majoring in Animal Science. She competes in barrel racing, breakaway, and goat tying. Shayla loves riding horses, and watching her siblings compete as well. 

UVU FALL RODEO SCHEDULE

2018 FALL RODEO SCHEDULE

ROCKY MOUNTAIN REGION

Southern Utah University
9/7/2018 - 9/8/2018
Cedar City, UT

Idaho State University
9/14/2018 - 9/15/2018
Pocatello, ID

Utah State University- Eastern
9/21/2018 - 9/22/2018
Price, UT

Utah State University
9/28/2018 - 9/29/2018
Logan, UT

Utah Valley University
10/5/2018 - 10/6/2018
Spanish Fork, UT

ABOUT ME

Just a little about me.

ZACH TRAPP

Zach is in his second year at UVU. He plans to transfer to BYU to study Wildlife and Wildland management. This is his last year on the team and wants to make it count. He's a steer wrestler and team roper. His current roping partner is Hazen Smith at CSI. He enjoys hunting, breaking horses, shoeing horses, and anything outdoors. His life motto is, “Always say yes to a breath mint!” His favorite sushi place is anywhere @coby.jones.923 pays.