OCA Ranch Rodeo Announces the 2023 Participating Ranch Teams

The Oklahoma Cattlemen’s Association, in partnership with the Oklahoma Ford Dealers is preparing for the OCA Ranch Rodeo, No. 39 on August 18 and 19 at the Lazy E Arena in Guthrie, Okla.

The OCA Ranch Rodeo consists of twelve ranch teams of ‘real ranch’ cowboys that compete in five different events mirroring many of the activities of daily ranch life.  

The 2023 participating ranches include:  A Bar Ranch, Claremore; Barron-Highsmith Cattle Co. and T and R Ranch, Oologah; Drummond Land & Cattle Co., Pawhuska; Stuart Ranch, Waurika; Daube Cattle Co. & 3C Cattle Co., Ardmore; 4C Cattle & Cross V, Bristow; Burford Ranches, Hominy; Gray G Bar Ranch, Shilder; Quarter Circle 99 Ranch & Rafter D Ranch, Loco; Lazy Rafter Slash Ranch, Lenapah; Trentman Ranch, Pawhuska will team up with Steirwalt Ranch & Cattle Co., Shidler; Whitmire Ranch, Delaware.

The competition is fierce, but the cowboys do not take home much more than bumps and bragging rights.  They participate with one goal: to support the Children’s Health Foundation (CHF).  

“The Oklahoma Cattlemen’s Association’s Ranch Rodeo has a close relationship with the Children’s Health Foundation (CHF) that spans 25 years and entails raising more than $630,000,” said Kent Trentman, Ranch Rodeo Committee Chair.  

The event has affectionately been called, ‘Cowboys Helping Kids’ because of our long-standing relationship with Children’s Health Foundation.

 “We’ve hosted many ‘Miracle Children’ over the years and met their families.  Those connections make our mission real and heart-felt for the participating cowboys and the committee that works to coordinate the event.”

CHF funds children’s medical research and treatment for children right here in Oklahoma.  The funds raised for CHF in Oklahoma, stay in Oklahoma.  

According to Trentman, the Oklahoma Ford Dealers have supported the OCA Ranch Rodeo since the beginning as the presenting sponsor.  

“The Oklahoma Ford Dealers believe in our mission and have been extremely loyal and generous over the years,” Trentman said.

The OCA is the trusted voice of the Oklahoma Cattle Industry and works to protect and empower Oklahoma cattlemen today, to serve tomorrow. OCA is the only voice that speaks solely for the cattlemen of Oklahoma and represents beef producers in all 77 counties across the state. The OCA officers, board of directors and membership encourages you to join us in our advocacy efforts to ensure less government intervention, lower taxes and a better bottom line. For more information about OCA membership, the theft reward program or activities call 405-235-4391 or visit www.okcattlemen.org.

THE 2023 CINCH WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP JUNIOR RODEO SET TO BE ONE OF THE RICHEST YOUTH RODEOS IN HISTORY

The 2023 Cinch World Championship Junior Rodeo, presented by Montana Silversmith, will make history in July when youth athletes compete for a near $400,000 projected payout— one of the richest in youth rodeo history. 

Hosted by WCRA Division Youth (DY) and The Lazy E Arena, the third edition of the World Championship event will shell out a projected minimum payout of $375,000 to youth rodeo athletes. The WCRA DY championship event will occur at the Lazy E Arena from July 25-29 and is open to any youth athlete ages 19 and under (as of the first day of competition). The 2022 WCJR paid out more than $271,000. 

Late entries for the youth world championship are open now and will close on July 12 at Noon CT. Entry fees for the Junior Division (ages 19-13) will be $400, while Youth Division (ages 15-10) will be $300 per entry. All entries will be taken on nextgenrodeo.com

In July 2022, the Lazy E Arena and the WCRA Division Youth (DY) announced they would join forces on the 2023 Cinch World Championship Junior Rodeo. The 2023 event is open to youth athletes competing in 11 disciplines which include – Bareback Riding, Ladies Breakaway Roping, Saddle Bronc Riding, Steer Wrestling, Team Roping Heading, Team Roping Heeling, Tie-Down Roping, Ladies Barrel Racing, Ladies Pole Bending, Ladies Goat Tying, and Bull Riding. WCJR athletes can enter only one age division and once per discipline. Roughstock events are Junior Divisions only. 

All rodeo athletes interested in learning more about the WCRA DY, the VRQ, or event format and payout details should be directed to dy.rodeo or download the WCRA DY app HERE.  

-WCRA-

About WCRA DY (World Champions Rodeo Alliance Division Youth):

WCRA DY is a culmination of a leaderboard race of rodeo events worldwide. Athletes can qualify for July 2023 $200,000 Added Money World Championship Event at the Lazy E Arena by nominating their rodeo efforts and earning points for the WCRA DY leaderboard positions using the VRQ (Virtual Rodeo Qualifier). Athletes can nominate their rodeo efforts starting May 2, 2022 and have until Sunday, June 25, 2023 at 11:59 p.m. to nominate and earn points. The top 16 on the leaderboard will qualify for the event with no entry fees.

ABOUT LAZY E ARENA: 

The Fabulous Lazy E Arena – just southeast of Guthrie and northeast of Edmond/Oklahoma City – was established in December 1984, just in time for the ’84 National Finals Steer Roping Finals. Originator of the E, E.K. Gaylord II had a vision that both the National Finals Steer Roping Finals and the National Finals Rodeo would happen the same time, in the same area, creating the most epic days rodeo had seen. While the plan only worked for one year, as the NFR moved to Vegas in ’85, the legacy and standards E.K. set from the beginning still carry on today. From giving PBR its start to the Timed Event Championship of the World, the Lazy E has hosted world champions, world championships and personalities galore. In 2005, Gaylord sold the property to a partnership from Nevada, and in October 2013 the property was sold to the McKinney Family from Midland, Texas. The ownership group has long recognized not only the tremendous facility, but also the importance of the Lazy E’s place in Rodeo and Oklahoma history. The Family has committed to maintaining the Lazy E as the World’s premier western entertainment facility. Many updates and renovations are taking place at the Arena which will only enhance the lure of the Lazy E to the general population.

Watch the 2023 Cinch Timed Event Championship Livestream on Roping.com

The 2023 Cinch Timed Event Championship will return to the Lazy E Arena in Guthrie, Oklahoma March 2–4, 2023, and Roping.com is bringing livestream coverage of the event to your fingertips. 

The Cinch Timed Event Championship (CTEC) is comprised of five rounds, where each cowboy will compete in five events. New this year, after the first four rounds, the top 15 will return for the fifth round to determine the $100,000 Cinch Timed Event Champion.

LIVESTREAM the 2023 Cinch Timed Event Championship

“This year, our partners at Select Genes are presenting the Sports Desk, hosted by Dru Stewart,” Roping.com Content Director Chelsea Shaffer said. “This will bring ropers and fans arena-side with all of the personalities driving this iconic event, giving them a taste of what makes the CTEC the true Ironman of rodeo.”

Roping.com will also stream the Jr Ironman presented by the WCRA, an event that awards $20,000 to the top all-around hand in the youth ranks. It pits 10 standout contestants head-to-head in the heading, steer wrestling, tie-down roping and heeling over three rounds to determine the ultimate Jr Ironman.

The event kicks off on Thursday, March 2 at 8 a.m. with a Pro-Am team roping for Cinch TEC contestants. The Jr. Ironman will take the stage at 5 p.m. followed by the first performance of the CTEC at 7 p.m. 

Friday, March 3 the second performance of the CTEC, Jr Ironman and third performance of the CTEC will take place at noon, 5 p.m. and 7 p.m., respectively.  

Saturday, March 4 will start with the fourth CTEC performance starting at noon, with the final Jr Ironman performance following at 5 p.m. and the final CTEC performance at 7 p.m. 

Ropers can livestream the 2023 Cinch Timed Event Championship on Roping.com or on the Roping.com mobile app. Archived footage of the event will be available exclusively to members. The entire 2022 Cinch Timed Event Championship and bonus footage from the event—won by World Champion Erich Rogers—is also available exclusively on Roping.com.

2023 Ironman Format – A Throwback to the Past

The Cinch Timed Event Championship of the World debuted in 1985. In the world of rodeo at that time, cowboys were beginning to specialize in one or two events. EK Gaylord II, builder and owner of the Lazy E, and a few close cowboy friends had the idea to develop an event that showcased the all-around cowboy, the cowboy who could excel in multiple events, and thus the “Ironman of Pro Rodeo” was born. 

Pro rodeo’s top 20 timed event cowboys in the world are invited and required to compete in all five timed events—heading, tie-down, heeling, steer wrestling, and steer roping—over three grueling days of competition. There have been minor changes to the format over the years including seven years (1987-1993) where there was a precedent of taking 25 contestants and dropping back to 15 for the championship round. Since then, only one cowboy ranked 12th place or higher going into the fifth round has earned aggregate prize money.

In recent years, numerous high-profile events in professional rodeo have made changes in their competition format. After careful consideration and consulting with our industry partners, the Lazy E is bringing our throw-back format to the 2023 event, with the top 15 in the aggregate returning for the 5th and Championship Round. With a total purse of $200,000, the winner walks away with a $100,000 paycheck and bragging rights. The Timed Event Champion of the World remains an elusive title that only a select few can claim!

Cinch Timed Event History Facts

Over the past 28 years (1994-2022) only 10 contestants ranked 16-20 in the aggregate have placed in the final round, only 3 total have won the final round – in 28 years.

In 1985 the Timed Events was on 30 head instead of 25. Leo Camarillo won the event with a 407.0 on 30 head. 

For 7 years (1987-1993) there was a precedent set of taking 25 contestants and dropping back to 15 for the final perf. During those 7 years, 35% of contestants ranked 11-15 in aggregate took home final round money.

In the final performance, the largest move in aggregate placings any contestant has made is 6 places.

Everything You Need to Know About the Cinch Timed Event Championship

The 2023 Cinch Timed Event Championship will return to the Lazy E Arena in Guthrie,

Oklahoma March 2–4, 2023. Here is everything you need to know about the Ironman of

rodeo competition.

Where is the livestream for the Cinch Timed Event Championship?

Roping.com is broadcasting the entire event. Watch the 2023 Ironman starting Thursday, March 2: CLICK HERE

What’s the schedule for the Cinch Timed Event Championship?

The event kicks off on March 2 at 8 a.m. with a Pro-Am team roping for Cinch TEC

contestants. The Jr. Ironman will take the stage at 5 p.m. followed by the first

performance of the Cinch TEC at 7 p.m.

Friday March 3 the second performance of the Cinch TEC, Jr Ironman and third

performance of the Cinch TEC will take place at noon, 5 p.m. and 7 p.m., respectively.

Saturday, March 4 will start with the fourth Cinch TEC performance starting at noon,

with the final Jr Ironman performance following at 5 p.m. and the final Cinch TEC

performance at 7 p.m.

Who will be competing in the 2023 Cinch Timed Event Championship?

1 Erich Rogers of Round Rock, Arizona

2 Clayton Hass of Weatherford, Texas

3 Russell Cardoza of Terrebonne, Oregon

4 Taylor Santos of Creston, California

5 Paul Tierney of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

6 Riley Wakefield of O’Neill, Nebraska – ROOKIE (Replacement for Haven Meged)

7 Roger Nonella of Redmond, Oregon

8 Lane Karney of Creston, California

9 Cole Patterson of Pratt, Kansas

10 Marcus Theriot of Poplarville, Mississippi

11 Nelson Wyatt of Clanton, Alabama – ROOKIE (Replacement for Shad Mayfield)

12 Cody Cabral of Hilo, Hawaii (Replacement for Tyler Pearson)

13 Cody Doescher of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

14 Jess Tierney of Altus, Oklahoma

15 Kyle Lockett of Visalia, California

16 Seth Hall of Albuquerque, New Mexico

17 Justin Thigpen of Waycross, Georgia

18 K.C. Jones of Burlington, Wyoming

19 Colby Lovell of Madisonville, Texas – ROOKIE

20 Kolton Schmidt of Barrhead, Alberta, Canada – ROOKIE

How does the 2023 Cinch Timed Event Championship work?

There are five rounds, where each rider will compete in five events. After the first four

rounds, the top 15 riders will return for the fifth round. The times will be combined for an

aggregate, and no-times will receive an automatic 60 seconds.

PRCA rules apply to the Cinch TEC, although earnings will not count towards the PRCA

World Standings.

What will the 2023 Cinch Timed Event Championship pay?

Average:

  • $100,000
  • • $25,000
  • • $15,000
  • • $10,000
  • • $7,500
  • • $5,000
  • • $4,500
  • • $3,000

Rounds:

  • • $3,000
  • • $2,000
  • • $1,000

Who will be competing in the 2023 Jr Ironman?

1 Jake Holmes of Mulberry, Kansas

2 Mason Appleton of Chelsea, Oklahoma

3 Connor Griffith of Skullbone, Tennessee

4 Kreece Dearing of Chico, Texas

5 Ketch Kelton of Mayer, AZ

6 Clay Clayman of Highlandville, Missouri

7 Evan Bottini of La Junta, Colorado

8 Wyatt Williams of Penrose, CO

9 Dylan Hancock of San Angelo, TX

10 Caleb Lake of Bayfield, CO

What will the Jr Ironman pay?

Average:

  • • $20,000
  • • $5,000
  • • $2,000

Rounds:

  • • $750
  • • $250

BFI 46 Adds Ropings, Clinic, and After-Party

Tickets are on sale now for the 46th annual Bob Feist Invitational roping coming to Guthrie, Oklahoma’s Lazy E Arena on April 1 for the fourth straight year. 

The world’s richest Open roping, featuring the 125 best professional teams over six rounds, occurs on a Saturday smack in the middle of Wrangler BFI Week, presented by Yeti. In 2023, the extravaganza has been extended to seven full days – March 29 through April 4.

“We paid out $2.88 million in cash last year at Wrangler BFI Week, and look for some record-breaking payouts in Oklahoma now with the addition of three ropings,” said Daren Peterson, who owns the BFI with his wife, Kami Peterson, and Corky and Kristi Ullman. 

On Tuesday, April 4, the producers have added brand-new 9.5-Over-40, 8.5 and 7 ropings. In the 9.5, you can be 40 anytime in 2023, and it’s capped at 5.5 heelers. The 8.5 and 7 ropings are pick-or-draw, capped at 4.5 and 4 ropers, respectively, and are progressive after two with age minimums of at 21. 

Find schedule details and entry forms for those and the Charlie 1 Horse All-Girl Team Roping and Breakaway, Hooey Jr. BFI Championships, BFI Legends for past BFI ropers over 40, 15.5, 12.5, 11.5 Businessman’s and 10.5-Over-40 ropings at www.bfiweek.com. Entries will be taken on-site with a $100 per team late fee, or postmark by March 1. 

And on March 31, in the Equinety Arena (the warm-up arena by the stalls) BFI greats will be giving a free clinic, new this year, to all Jr. BFI contestants. The clinic presented by Smarty is from 10 a.m. to noon (Jr. BFI contestants can also show their back numbers the next morning for free admission into the BFI). 

That night, plan to attend the legendary BFI cowboy auction and free welcome dinner with entertainment, now at the infamous Chicken Shack on Rt. 66 in Arcadia, south of the Lazy E Arena. Doors open at 5 and the first team sells at 6 p.m. 

Finally, during “The Feist” on April 1 fans can enjoy a brand-new Beer Garden in the Lazy E, featuring world champion calf roper Shane Hanchey’s popular Cajun food truck. Bo’s Boil N Geaux was named after Taylor Hanchey’s NFR barrel horse and offers creole goodies like crawfish, sausage, chicken and shrimp; etouffee and gumbo.  

Also, a new Kids’ Corral and Smarty Arena will host jackpots for kiddos that day, including the Future Champions Dummy Roping at 10 a.m. Finally, a Saturday-night BFI after-party is in the works upstairs in the Cantina over the boxes, open to the public and featuring up-and-coming cowboy recording artist Tyler Halverson. The next day, the 12.5 again has $10,000 added, and ropers can enjoy Happy Hour and a cornhole tournament powered by Texas Ranch Sales. 

BFI tickets are available in person at the Lazy E box office, by phone at 405-282-RIDE, or online at www.ticketmaster.com. A special BFI rate is available at the Hampton Inn and Suites in Guthrie by calling (405) 293-9595. Visit www.BFIWeek.com for more information. 

About Ullman-Peterson Events

The Phoenix-based production company helmed by Daren Peterson and Corky Ullman has owned and produced the Bob Feist Invitational since 2012 and purchased the Reno Rodeo Invitational team ropings in 2015. Founded by notable rodeo announcer and publisher Bob Feist in 1977, the BFI is the richest team roping event for professionals and one of the most prestigious, due to its limited roster and long head-start for steers. The high-stakes amateur, female and youth roping events surrounding the BFI comprise Wrangler BFI Week presented by Yeti – one of the most lucrative Western sporting events of its kind.

WCRA And Lazy E Arena Announce Collaboration On $200,000 World Championship Junior Rodeo

WCRA (World Champions Rodeo Alliance) and the Lazy E Arena have announced a breakthrough collaboration on the World Championship Junior Rodeo (WCJR). The two properties will join forces to host the World Championship event in Guthrie, Oklahoma the week of July 24, 2023.

The 2023 WCRA Division Youth (DY) event will award a guaranteed payout of $200,000 and is open to any youth athlete ages 19 and under (as of the first day of competition) in the world competing in 11 disciplines which include – Bareback Riding, Women’s Breakaway Roping, Saddle Bronc Riding, Steer Wrestling, Team Roping (Heading and Heeling), Tie-Down Roping, Barrel Racing, Pole Bending, Goat Tying, and Bull Riding.

In February 2022, WCRA announced that roughstock disciplines (Bareback, Saddle Bronc and Bull Riding) in the Junior class were open for nominations along with Ladies Goat Tying and Ladies Pole Bending in all classifications.

“This partnership marks the beginning of a colossal step to growing the sport of rodeo among youth athletes nationwide and allowing them to qualify for a true world championship event,” said WCRA President Bobby Mote. “Being a 4x World Champion Bareback Rider, having the opportunity to grow opportunities for youth roughstock athletes is special and I couldn’t be prouder to help foster and cultivate the upcoming stars of rodeo.”

World Champions will be crowned in all disciplines from both the Junior Leaderboard (ages 19 and under) and the Youth Leaderboard (age 13-15).

Junior World Champions will earn $2,000 each while Youth athletes will be battling it out for the $1,000 World Champion Cash Bonus. The All-Around World Championship cash bonus (Junior= $4,000 Youth= $2,000) and Discipline World Champion Cash Bonus will be awarded based on total points earned from the combined classifications leaderboards.

According to Mote, historically all DY nominations were $25 and the same points were offered whether you won your local jackpot or the legendary IFYR (International Finals Youth Rodeo). Now, youth athletes will have a chance to nominate those local jackpots at a lower price point of $15.00 and receive a lower point scale at DY5.

“What is unique about this partnership is that we have taken the best of two innovative rodeo properties that are designed to provide new opportunities for rodeo athletes and created an even better junior rodeo platform for youth of all ages,” said Dan Wall, Lazy E Arena General Manager. “There are multiple ways to qualify to the 2023 Semi-Finals Rounds and even more ways to win money at this event.”

DY Athletes will have three opportunities to earn a position to the 2023 Championship event with no entry fees:

  • Athletes can qualify by nominating their rodeo efforts and earning points for the WCRA DY23 leaderboard positions using the VRQ (Virtual Rodeo Qualifier). Athletes have until June 25, 2023 at 11:59 p.m. to nominate and earn points. The top 16 on the leaderboard in each discipline will qualify for the event with no entry fees.
  • Generic Qualification from a DY Qualifier Series event.
  • Open Entry (entries will open will be announced at a later date)

Since launching in May of 2018, the WCRA and its partners have awarded more than $12,100,000 in new money to rodeo athletes. All rodeo athletes interested in learning more about the WCRA DY, the VRQ, or event format and payout details should be directed to dy.rodeo or download the WCRA DY app HERE.

-WCRA-

About WCRA DY (World Champions Rodeo Alliance Division Youth):

WCRA DY is a culmination of a leaderboard race of rodeo events worldwide. Athletes can qualify for the July 2023 $200,000 World Championship Event at the Lazy E Arena by nominating their rodeo efforts and earning points for the WCRA DY leaderboard positions using the VRQ (Virtual Rodeo Qualifier). Athletes can nominate their rodeo efforts starting on May 2, 2022 and have until Sunday, June 25, 2023 at 11:59 p.m. to nominate and earn points. The top 16 on the leaderboard will qualify for the event with no entry fees.

About Lazy E Arena:

The Fabulous Lazy E Arena – just southeast of Guthrie and northeast of Edmond/Oklahoma City – was established in December 1984, just in time for the ’84 National Finals Steer Roping Finals. Originator of the E, E.K. Gaylord II had a vision that both the National Finals Steer Roping Finals and the National Finals Rodeo would happen the same time, in the same area, creating the most epic days rodeo had seen. While the plan only worked for one year, as the NFR moved to Vegas in ’85, the legacy and standards E.K. set from the beginning still carry on today. From giving PBR its start to the Timed Event Championship of the World, the Lazy E has hosted world champions, world championships and personalities galore. In 2005, Gaylord sold the property to a partnership from Nevada, and in October 2013 the property was sold to the McKinney Family from Midland, Texas. The ownership group has long recognized not only the tremendous facility, but also the importance of the Lazy E’s place in Rodeo and Oklahoma history. The Family has committed to maintaining the Lazy E as the World’s premier western entertainment facility. Many updates and renovations are taking place at the Arena which will only enhance the lure of the Lazy E to the general population

Jr Ironman presented by WCRA 2022 Full Results

Aggregate Results

1. Clay Clayman, 111.2 on 12 head, worth $20,000

2. Dawson Price, 131.9 on 12 head, worth $5,000

3. Denton Good, 207.4 seconds on 12 head, worth $2,000

Round 3 Results

1. Dawson Price, 34.2 seconds on four head, worth $750

2. Clay Clayman, 35.2 seconds on four head, worth $250

Round 2 Results

1. Clay Clayman, 35.6 seconds on four head, worth $750

2. Dawson Price, 37.5 seconds on four head, worth $250

Round 1 Results

1. Clay Clayman, 40.4 seconds on four head, worth $750

2. Cayden Harmon, 52.3 seconds on four head, worth $250

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Cinch Timed Event Championship 2022 Full Results

Aggregate Results

  1. Erich Rogers, 311.3 on 25 head, worth $100,000
  2. Clayton Hass, 327.6 on 25 head, worth $25,000
  3. Russell Cardoza, 335.2 on 25 head, worth $15,00
  4. Taylor Santos, 341.3 on 25 head, worth $10,000
  5. Paul David Tierney, 363.9 on 25 head, worth $7,500
  6. Haven Meged, 374.8 on 25 head, worth $5,000
  7. Roger Nonella, 391.0 on 25 head, worth $4,500
  8. Lane Karney, 401.3 on 25 head, worth $3,000

Round 5 Results

  1. Marcus Theriot, 50.9 on five head, worth $3,000
  2. Clayton Hass, 55.6 on five head, worth $2,000
  3. Paul David Tierney, 60.6 on five head, worth $1,000

Round 4 Results

  1. Taylor Santos, 52.1 on five head, worth $3,000
  2. Erich Rogers, 55.5 on five head, worth $2,000
  3. Marcus Theriot, 56.3 on five head, worth $1,000

Round 3 Results

  1. Paul David Tierney, 51.4 on five head, worth $2,500
  2. Taylor Santos, 51.4 on five head, worth $2,500

3. Seth Hall, 54.9 on five head, worth $1,000

Round 2 Results

  1. Cody Doescher, 51.3 on five head, worth $3,000
  2. Erich Rogers, 52.8 on five head, worth $2,000
  3. Clayton Hass, 54.9 on five head, worth $1,000

Round 1 Results

  1. Clayton Hass, 58.4 on five head, $3,000
  2. Russell Cardoza, 58.8 on five head, $2,000
  3. Paul David Tierney, 59.5 on five head, $1,000

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Doescher to Replace Jordan Ketscher

Cinch Timed Event Championship Roster Update…. Cody Doescher replaces Jordan Ketscher.

The 2022 CTEC will be Doescher’s 9th year to compete for the Ironman title and is coming in with $9,500 CTEC Career Earnings under his belt. Doescher primarily competes in steer wrestling, steer roping, and team roping heeling in the PRCA.

Lazy E Arena photo James Phifer

2021 Contestant Bio

Cody Doescher, who regularly competes in the heeling, steer wrestling and steer roping in PRCA competition, will rope at his eighth Cinch Timed Event Championship after recovering from a torn ACL and lateral meniscus at the 2020 edition of event.

“That was in the bull dogging in the second round,” Doescher said. “I came back and team roped in the fourth and fifth rounds after tearing it, and I was supposed to have surgery at the end of March to fix it. Because of COVID they pushed it back to May 5, and it’s great now—I’ve been bull dogging even.”

Doescher and wife Courtney had a son, Holten Roan, Dec. 12, 2020, and Doescher makes a living outside the arena guiding water fowl hunts for Sand Creek Outfitters and working the sale ring as a bid spotter at sale barns across Oklahoma.

This year Doescher will heel for Cale Markham at the ProRodeos, and he’ll focus on steer roping, rather than the steer wrestling, for the first time in his career .

“Dr. Tandy Freeman said my knee might not take the bull dogging day in and day out, and I like the independence of the steer roping,” Doescher said of the specialty he originally honed for CTEC competition.

Doescher will tap AQHA Horseman Steve Orth for help in the heading and heeling, and Doescher’s great mare Ginger will be helping on the back side.