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106 Cards in this Set
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what does PETA stand for?
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people for the ethical treatment of animals
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where are the national headquarters for the prca?
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colorado springs, co
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name the organization that helps educate the public and protect the sport of rodeo from animal rights activists
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PRCA
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Name the first cowboy who has earned over 2 million dollars during his career in the prca
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roy cooper
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how many events are sactioned by the prca? name them
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there are 8.
Bareback, Saddle Bronc, Bull riding, steer wrestling, team roping, tie-down roping, barrel racing, steer roping |
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in what year did the wrangler bullfighting start?
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1980's. rodney smets has won more bullfighting championships than any other cowboy with a total of 5.
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what are the qualifications for the all around title
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must compete in at least two events. the prca cowboy who wins the most prize money in a year while competing in at least two events, winning a minimum of 3,000 in each event, wins the world all around championship
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what is the linderman award
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nicknamed "the king" by other performers, linderman has been honored on several occasions. In 1966, rodeo sports news editor George Williams created the Linderman memorial award, which is presented yearly to the leading cowboy with minimum earnings of $1,000 in three events; riding and timed events must both be represented
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name the father/son duo who won the linderman award
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kyle chambers and his father Chip Whittiker
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According to PRCA statistics, how many minutes per year does the average rodeo animal work?
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2 minutes
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what year was the prca started? what was it called?
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The organization was created in 1936 when a group of cowboys walked out of a rodeo at Boston Garden to protest the actions of rodeo promoter W.T. Johnson, who refused to add the cowboys' entry fees to the rodeo's total purse. Johnson finally gave in to the cowboys' demands, and the successful "strike" led to the formation of the Cowboys' Turtle Association
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approximately how many rodeos are sanctioned by the PRCA each year?
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around 700
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what are the qualifications fort eh resistol rookie of the year award
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must be a first year competitor
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what is the official publication of the PRCA
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Pro Rodeo sports news
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who sponsors the rookie of the year award for the prca?
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resistol
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where is the NFR held
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each december in las vegas, nevada
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what other locations has the NFR been held?
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oklahoma city, ok
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how does one qualify for the NFR
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top 15 money winners in the prca are invited to compete at the nfr and try for the world championship. the finals are made comprised of 10 rounds of competition, with one round being held each day. prize money is paid out to the top 8 finishers of each round. This money is also added to the money earning during the season prior to the finals, and at the end of the ten rounds, he who has won the greatest amount wins the world.
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what si the permit incentive program for the prca and why was it created?
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riders must purchase a permit from the prca. with this, they are able to ride in professional rodeos for one year
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how much does a permit cost
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300
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how much does a contestant need to win with their permit before they can purchase a card and how much is the card?
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the permit member must win a minimum of $1,000 in order to be awarded a card by the prca, the signature of a pro rodeo cowboy (known as a card holder)
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name the sponsors of the prca
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wrangler and Justin boots (montana silversmith is the current "buckle-sponsor"
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what is the website address for the prca?
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www.prorodeo.com
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Who is the youngest cowboy to ever compete at the NFR, and in what event?
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Tuf Cooper entered the nfr at the age of 18 in 2008. steer roping.
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name the only father, daughter and son trip to compete in the nfr in the same year
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1984- (TR) dick, (TR) j.d, and (barrel racing) kelly yates
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name a prca rodeo stock contractor from your state
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tx.- stace smith from smith pro rodeos, he won prca stock contractor of the year in 2010
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name a prca specialty act from your state
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lecille harris, rodeo clown
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name a person from your state that has competed in the NFR
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maegan reichert from Mt Pleasant, texas (barrel racer)
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What are the long listings
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all riders and their places
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what are the short listings
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a list of the top 10 or 15 riders
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how much money was awarded to the winners at last years nfr
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close to $6 million dollars was given as prize money to the 2010 nfr
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list two jobs of a rodeo judge
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flag and judge the timed events
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how many rodeos can a timed event cowboy count his earnings from for a spot at the nfr
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100
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name the cowboy who has to this date the highest single year earnings
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trevor brazile. in 2006 he earned $329,924
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name the cowboy who holds the record for the most money won at a rodeo
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lindsay sears- won around $600,000
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who holds the record for the most money won during his rookie season
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jim sharp- won a little over $100,000
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name the cowboy who holds the record for earning the most world championships
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guy allen "the legend" has won about 14 in steer roping
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who was the 2010 coors man in the can?
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keith isley
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what year did the prca develop the coors man in the an program?
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1984
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what is the prca circuit system and why was it created
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it was formed to give cowboys with commitments close to home a chance to compete in rodeos that lead towards a final of their own. the circuit system culminates in the dodge national circuit finals rodeo, where the best in each circuit compete for glory at the circuit finals championship in pocatello, idaho. There are 12 circuits
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What does dncfr stand for
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dodge national circuit finals rodeo
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how many circuits are in the prca and which circuit do you live in
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there are 12. texas circuit
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who is the prca circuit coordinator?
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2010- therese cobb
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name the 12 circuits of the prca
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columbia river, california, montana, badlands, great lakes, 1st frontier, south eastern, prairie, texas, mountain states, turqoise, wilderness
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when did the prca create the circuit system
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1975
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what is the max number of points awarded in a roughstock event?
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100
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what are locked rowels, are they legal
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rowels that do not spin, no they are ILLEGAL
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what does pulling leather mean
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when a bronc rider holds on to any part of the saddle
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has anyone ever received a perfect score in a roughstock event
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yes, wade lesley in bullriding
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name the cowboy who holds the record for the highest scored ride in bareback riding
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94 pts is the highest and 3 cowboys have received it. wes stevenson, will lowe, and ryan gray
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in what event does a cowboy use an association saddle
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saddle bronc
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what is rodeo's "classic" event
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saddle bronc
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name the cowboy who holds the record for the highest scored ride in the saddle bronc riding
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doug vold- 95 pts
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are bull riders required to spur during their ride
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no, but it adds points
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what does 'tipping' refer to
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sharpening of the rowels
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bucking bull of the year in 2010
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after party- belonging to silverado rodeo
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how many seconds is a cowboy penalized for breaking the barrier
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10 seconds
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what is a score line
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a calf must cross the score line before the barrier is broken. it's a predetermined head start
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how long must a calf remained tied for in calf roping
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6 seconds
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what is a jerkline
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it tells the horse to back up and keeps the line tight when the calf is roped
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what is a 'jerk down'
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when a roper flips the calf over backwards after roping it. it can result in disqualification
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what is the purpose of a neck rope in calf roping
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it holds the jerk line in place. a jerkline runs from the horse's bit through the neck hobble and attaches to the cowboy. without the hobble, the jerkline would pull the bit forward rather than act as a fulcrum to pull it backward
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what ist he minimum and max a calf can weigh in the calf roping?
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150-300 lbs
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how much can the steers weigh in the steer wrestling event
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450-650 lbs
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what black cowboy started the steer wrestling event
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bill pickett
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where is the pro rodeo hall of fame located?
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Colorado Springs, CO
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At the hall entry of the Pro Rodeo hall of fame, there is a larger-than-life statue of a cowboy. Who is he?
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Casey Tibbs "the champ". He is riding the famed saddle bronc, Necktie. Tibbs was a 9 time world champion and one of americas most celebrated cowboys.
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where is the pro rodeo hall of fame located?
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Colorado Springs, CO
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where was the first NFR held?
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in Dallas in 1959 (and continued to be held there through 1961)
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At the hall entry of the Pro Rodeo hall of fame, there is a larger-than-life statue of a cowboy. Who is he?
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Casey Tibbs "the champ". He is riding the famed saddle bronc, Necktie. Tibbs was a 9 time world champion and one of americas most celebrated cowboys.
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Where was the NFR held after it was held in dallas, tx?
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Los Angeles
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where was the first NFR held?
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in Dallas in 1959 (and continued to be held there through 1961)
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After Los angeles, where was the NFR held?
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Oklahoma City (1965)
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Where was the NFR held after it was held in dallas, tx?
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Los Angeles
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Where is the NFR held each year
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the Thomas and Mack Center in Las Vegas
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After Los angeles, where was the NFR held?
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Oklahoma City (1965)
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Who was the first title sponsor of the NFR?
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Wrangler
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Where is the NFR held each year
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the Thomas and Mack Center in Las Vegas
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Starting in 2011, Oklahoma City will become the host city of which rodeo?
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DNCFR (dodge national circuit finals rodeo) the finals for the semi-pro series
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Who was the first title sponsor of the NFR?
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Wrangler
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Name the events in the PRCA rodeo
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bareback riding, saddle bronc riding, bull riding, steer wrestling, team roping, tie-down roping, barrel racing
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Starting in 2011, Oklahoma City will become the host city of which rodeo?
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DNCFR (dodge national circuit finals rodeo) the finals for the semi-pro series
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The "World all around rodeo Champion Cowboy" title is awarded at the end of the nfr. who receives it?
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The highest earning cowboy who has regularly competed in more than one event during the year.
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Name the events in the PRCA rodeo
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bareback riding, saddle bronc riding, bull riding, steer wrestling, team roping, tie-down roping, barrel racing
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The "World all around rodeo Champion Cowboy" title is awarded at the end of the nfr. who receives it?
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The highest earning cowboy who has regularly competed in more than one event during the year.
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where is the pro rodeo hall of fame located?
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Colorado Springs, CO
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At the hall entry of the Pro Rodeo hall of fame, there is a larger-than-life statue of a cowboy. Who is he?
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Casey Tibbs "the champ". He is riding the famed saddle bronc, Necktie. Tibbs was a 9 time world champion and one of americas most celebrated cowboys.
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where was the first NFR held?
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in Dallas in 1959 (and continued to be held there through 1961)
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where is the pro rodeo hall of fame located?
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Colorado Springs, CO
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Where was the NFR held after it was held in dallas, tx?
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Los Angeles
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At the hall entry of the Pro Rodeo hall of fame, there is a larger-than-life statue of a cowboy. Who is he?
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Casey Tibbs "the champ". He is riding the famed saddle bronc, Necktie. Tibbs was a 9 time world champion and one of americas most celebrated cowboys.
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After Los angeles, where was the NFR held?
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Oklahoma City (1965)
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Where is the NFR held each year
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the Thomas and Mack Center in Las Vegas
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where was the first NFR held?
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in Dallas in 1959 (and continued to be held there through 1961)
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Who was the first title sponsor of the NFR?
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Wrangler
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Where was the NFR held after it was held in dallas, tx?
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Los Angeles
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Starting in 2011, Oklahoma City will become the host city of which rodeo?
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DNCFR (dodge national circuit finals rodeo) the finals for the semi-pro series
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After Los angeles, where was the NFR held?
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Oklahoma City (1965)
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Name the events in the PRCA rodeo
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bareback riding, saddle bronc riding, bull riding, steer wrestling, team roping, tie-down roping, barrel racing
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Where is the NFR held each year
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the Thomas and Mack Center in Las Vegas
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The "World all around rodeo Champion Cowboy" title is awarded at the end of the nfr. who receives it?
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The highest earning cowboy who has regularly competed in more than one event during the year.
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Who was the first title sponsor of the NFR?
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Wrangler
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Starting in 2011, Oklahoma City will become the host city of which rodeo?
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DNCFR (dodge national circuit finals rodeo) the finals for the semi-pro series
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Name the events in the PRCA rodeo
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bareback riding, saddle bronc riding, bull riding, steer wrestling, team roping, tie-down roping, barrel racing
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The "World all around rodeo Champion Cowboy" title is awarded at the end of the nfr. who receives it?
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The highest earning cowboy who has regularly competed in more than one event during the year.
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Tell me about Jim Sharp
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Jim began riding at age 9. He is from Kermit, TX. He won his first PRCA championship in 1988. Also, in 1988, he was the first contestant to ride 10 consecutive bulls at the NFR. He was inducted into the Texas Rodeo Hall of Fame in 2004
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