There are eight words that are synonymous with the Rancho Mission Viejo Rodeo - "The Richest Two-Day Rodeo in the Nation". The Rancho Mission Viejo Rodeo gets underway this weekend - August 23 & 24, 2014, with a $200,000 plus purse! All of the bucking and roping chutes, and over 300 panels, have all been sanded and painted and will have a beautiful new look for fans and contestants! Speaking of contestants - some of the best of the best PRCA Cowboys are already rolling into town to participate in some of the pre-rodeo community events, as well as the rodeo performances themselves.
Over the years, the Rancho Mission Viejo Rodeo has distributed more than 1.3 million dollars to local charities, including Children's Hospital of Orange County, giving back to their community.
For all information regarding the Rancho Mission Viejo Rodeo, please visit their website and their Facebook.
The Richest 2-day Rodeo in the Nation - Rancho Mission Viejo Rodeo - August 23 & 24, 2014
The Rancho Mission Viejo Rodeo welcomes two veteran PRCA Announcers who are sure to keep rodeo audiences well informed of all the "goings on" in the arena - Mr. Bob Feist ( Facebook ) and Mr. Bob Tallman ( website ). Barrelman Charlie "Too Tall" West, along with Bullfighters Chance Jackson and Louie Jones, and, Pick-up Men Chase Cervi ( Facebook ) and Bronc Boehnlein ( Facebook ), will be in the arena keeping our cowboys safe.
Bullfighter Louis Jones steps in to protect bull rider Friday Wright II of Moss Point, MS from Ransom of Flying U Rodeo Co. at the Rancho Mission Viejo Rodeo in San Juan Capistrano, CA. Photo by Matt Cohen ( website / Facebook )
PRCA Specialty Act Bobby Kerr ( website / Facebook ), who many know from "Mustang Millionnaire", will wow the crowds with his unique and memorable performance.
PRCA Specialty Act - Bobby Kerr (Tehachapi Rodeo 2014 - photo by Shawna Nelson)
Make sure you get to the Rancho Mission Viejo Rodeo a little early for each performance - You are not going to want to miss the opening ceremonies! The Riata Ranch Cowboy Girls (website / Facebook ) are known worldwide for their western performing arts including trick riding and trick roping and you are going to be amazed.
Riata Ranch Cowboy Girls - Photo by Dale Miller ( website )
PRCA Photographers Matt Cohen ( website / Facebook ) and Richard Levine ( website / Facebook ) will be in the arena to capture the hottest rodeo action.
Rodeo Secretary Cindy Rosser will ensure a smooth running operation and Rodeo Timers Robin Yerxa and Karin Rosser will be on hand for the timed events. Flying U Rodeos (Website / Facebook) will provide all of the animal athletes for the Rancho Mission Viejo Rodeo.
Good Luck to all of the Contestants!!!!
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PRCA RAM California Circuit Finals Rodeo - October 17 & 18, 2014 - Lancaster, CA
We hope to see you in October for the PRCA CA Circuit Finals Rodeo ( website / Facebook ), which will be held October 17th (one performance) and October 18th (two performances and awards ceremony), 2014 - in Lancaster, CA ( website/ Facebook ) - at the Antelope Valley Fairgrounds ( website / Facebook ).