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The American Rodeo

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The American Rodeo
GenreRodeo
Date(s)Early March
FrequencyAnnual
Location(s)Arlington, Texas, U.S.

AT&T Stadium (2014-2022)

Globe Life Field (2023-present)
Years active10
Inaugurated2014
Websitewww.americanrodeo.com

The American Rodeo is an annual event held since 2014 at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas. It accepts competitors from across the United States who partake in qualifier events.

The competition begins with preliminary rounds in late February. The top competitors then proceed to the semifinals and eventually the “Contender Round” finals. The group of 10 athletes who reached the final round in 2022 were eligible for their discipline's prize money of $100,000.[citation needed] In 2022, the total purse surpassed $3 million.

History

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The American Rodeo, often called "The American," premiered in 2014. Organized and broadcast by the Rural Media Group's RFD-TV network, it features a range of standard rodeo events. Both amateur competitors and professionals may qualify in the competition.

Events

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2021 Champions

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The 2021 Champions of "The Richest Weekend in Western Sports" took place on March 6 and 7.

Name Award
Tilden Hooper Bareback Riding
Jill Tanner Breakaway Roping
Erich Rogers Team Roping - Heading
Paden Bray Team Roping - Heeler
Jacob Talley Steer Wrestling
Ryder Wright Saddle Bronc Riding
Shane Hanchey Tie-Down Roping
Hailey Kinsel Barrel Racing
Colten Fritzlan Bull Riding

2020 Champions

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The 2020 Champions of "The Richest Weekend in Western Sports" took place on March 7 and 8.

Name Award
Kaycee Feild Bareback Riding
Kaycee Hollingback Breakaway Roping
Luke Brown Team Roping - Heading
Joseph Harrison Team Roping - Heeler
Matt Reeves Steer Wrestling
Wyatt Casper Saddle Bronc Riding
Shad Mayfield Tie-Down Roping
Stevi Hillman Barrel Racing
João Ricardo Vieira and Sage Kimzey Bull Riding

2019 Champions

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The 2019 Champions of "The Richest Weekend in Western Sports" took place on March 7 and 8.

Name Award Ref
Orin Larsen Bareback Riding [1]
Madison Outhier Breakaway Roping [2]
Coleman Proctor Team Roping - Heading [3]
Ryan Motes Team Roping - Heeler [4]
Ty Erickson Steer Wrestling [5]
Ryder Wright Saddle Bronc Riding [6]
Caleb Smidt Tie-Down Roping
Hailey Kinsel Barrel Racing [7]
João Ricardo Vieira Bull Riding [8]
Rhen Richard All-Around [9]
Todd Danley Back in the Saddle Award
Michael Duffie Up and Comer Award [10]

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2018 Champions

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The 2018 Champions of the World's "Richest One Day Rodeo" took place in February 2018.

Name Award Source
Jess Lockwood Bull Riding
Cort Scheer Saddle Bronc Riding
Kaycee Feild Bareback Riding
Taci Bettis Barrel Racing
Kaleb Driggers Team Roping - Header
Junior Nogueira Team Roping - Heeler
Matt Reeves Steer Wrestling
Marty Yates Tie-Down Roping
London Gorham Up and Comer Award
Jane Fambro Back in the Saddle Award
Wesley Thorp All-Around

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References

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  1. ^ "Final Results from RFD-TV's The American". Wrangler Network. March 4, 2019. Archived from the original on February 2, 2022. Retrieved March 20, 2020.
  2. ^ "Final Results of The American". Western Horseman. March 12, 2019. Retrieved March 20, 2020.
  3. ^ Gustave, Kaitlin (May 29, 2019). "The American Break Down with Coleman Proctor". The Team Roping Journal. Retrieved March 20, 2020.
  4. ^ Shaffer, Chelsea (June 24, 2019). "Motes Riding High Into 2019 Summer Run on Full Brother to His Great Horse of the Year". The Team Roping Journal. Retrieved March 20, 2020.
  5. ^ "Ty Erickson wins steer wrestling at The American". 406 MT Sports. March 3, 2019. Retrieved March 20, 2020.
  6. ^ "Ryder Wright". Wrangler Network. November 12, 2019. Retrieved March 20, 2020.
  7. ^ "Hailey Kinsel Wins Second RFD-TV's The American Championship". Barrel Horse News. March 7, 2019. Retrieved March 20, 2020.
  8. ^ "Vieira Wins The American Bull Riding And Piece Of $1 Million Bonus | News". Wrangler Network. March 4, 2019. Retrieved March 20, 2020.
  9. ^ "Rhen Richard Crowned 2019 All Around Champion at 'The American' Event". Basinow. Retrieved March 20, 2020.
  10. ^ "Michael Duffie is Winner of the 2019 DISH Up and Comer Award". The American Rodeo. Retrieved March 20, 2020.
  11. ^ "Meet Your 2019 American Champions!". The American Rodeo. Retrieved March 20, 2020.
  12. ^ "Meet Your 2018 American Champions!". The American Rodeo. Retrieved March 20, 2020.