2011 RAM California Finals Rodeo Results:
Congratulations to all of our competitors who gave their Rodeo fans exactly what they expected – 3 days of top caliber, action packed championship rodeo. To all of our competitors, their families and friends we thank you! (photos by Liz Breault, Official Photographer of Showdown Rodeo, Inc., will be available soon at the Official RAM California Finals Rodeo Facebook at Facebook and to this website)
Congratulations to the average winners of the 2011 RAM California Finals Rodeo!
All Around Cowboy: Jared Ferguson – Cottonwood, CA (steer wrestling and tie-down roping)
Bareback Riding: Danny Webb – Cottonwood, CA (240 points on three head)
Steer Wrestling: Luke Branquinho – Los Alamos, CA (13.2 seconds on three head)
Team Roping: Header - Blaine Linaweaver – Leavenworth, KS
Team Roping: Heeler - Jake Twisselman – Santa Margarita, CA (19.3 seconds on three head)
Saddle Bronc Riding: Mert Bradshaw – Eagle Point, CA (245 points on three head)
Tie-Down Roping: Ryle Smith – Oakdale, CA (28.9 seconds on three head)
Barrel Racing: Linda Vick – Hesperia, CA (53.02 seconds on three runs) (Official results may be found at www.wpra.com)
Bull Riding: Keith Roquemore – Cottonwood, CA (167 points on two head)
(Official results may be found at www.prorodeo.com)
We would also like to acknowledge and thank the professionals who helped make this such a successful event.
Our stock contractors who provided our contestants with the best animal athletes! Four Star Rodeo Company, Growney Bros Rodeo/Kish’s Buckin Best, and Western Rodeos.
Rodeo Secretary: Traci Mitchell
Officials: Rocky Steagall, Steve Yoast, and Tim Engelhart.
Timers: Charlotte Holmes and Robin Yerxa.
Announcer: Don Jesser
Specialty Act: Donnie Landis
Bullfighters: Eric Layton and Rick Moffatt
Barrelman: Donnie Landis
Flankmen: Jeff Davis, Dan Russell, Tim Bridwell, and Don Kish
Chute Boss: John Wright
Pick-up Men: Bobby Marriott and Matt Twitchell
Photographers: Gene Hyder and Phil Broda
To our Partners, Sponsors, Event Sponsors, Friends of Rodeo, Rodeo Sponsors, and our National Sponsors – We thank you for all of your support and continued generosity – your support helps keep the sport of rodeo growing and keeps the western traditions alive for future generations!