The Professional Bull Riding tour will stop in San Angelo in less than three weeks now that our fairground guests have vacated the coliseum. Plans for the event were once on hold due to the housing of the polygamist sects’ women and children. As most of the civilized world now knows, the coliseum served an emergency shelter after authorities raided their Eldorado compound. There’s nothing quite like driving to work through a gauntlet of satellite trucks and law enforcement. It did force me to wash my truck after seeing it on television and broadcast around the world. I now remember its white in color.
But, let’s return to the PBR. Tickets are now on sale. Great seats are available and the prices range from $15-$35. We’re bucking PBR quality bulls from both ends of the arena. In my next writing, I should have names of the 80 cowboys expected to compete once entries open. You can purchase tickets at the Stock Show office, 200 W. 43rd or order by telephone at (325) 653-5622. All major credit cards are accepted. Other outlets are Blair’s western wear and Elite Physique.
An event, not related to our PBR, is a television production called, ‘World’s Toughest Jobs’. Former PBR bullfighter, Rob Smets, will put several novices through the world of rodeo bull fighting. It will give us an opportunity to showcase San Angelo and the 1st Community Credit Union Spur arena. We have a limited number of seats available for a Spur arena audience.
Producers are asking for production assistants to work as interns on the program. Duties include technical, casting, art and production. It’s a great way for students interested in television and film to notch experience. You can send your resume to Jackie Palombo via e-mail. Her address is jackiepalombo@yahoo.com.
Meantime, a couple of West Texans are enjoying success on the Professional rodeo circuit. Casey Baize of Big Lake and Wall high school won the bull riding at the Grand National Rodeo in San Francisco. He scored an 89-point ride on his way to pocketing almost $7,700. The 29-year old has been battling injuries in recent years that have limited his career. “That’s an old rodeo that everybody would like to go out there and win. It’s an honor to say that I’ve won that rodeo,” according to Baize in an interview with the ProRodeo Sports News. Baize expects to participate in more rodeos this year and already has plans to ride in PBR Angelo. He’s won a few bucks in San Angelo in the past. I predict it’s time for Casey to snare a championship at this hometown bull riding.
Colorado City barrel racer, Terra Bynum is sitting in fourth place in the Women’s Professional Rodeo Association barrel racing. The WPRA includes PRCA standings. She’s won almost $33,000 in 2008.
- Perry Curnutt, San Angelo Stock Show and Rodeo Marketing Director