July 19, 20, 21, & 22, 2012
Corn Palace Stampede Rodeo Feature Events| BULLFIGHTERS | |||
| Dennis Halstead - My name is Dennis and I have been aprofessional rodeo clown and barrelman for 13 years and still enjoy being in the arena as much today as I did ten years ago. I try to carry that enthusiasm into the arena with each performance. As well as a rodeo clown, I have been a City of Calgary firefighter for 25 years. Being a firefighter has helped me to appreciate what I do in rodeo, especially my kindness towards children. Throughout my year I visit over 100 elementary schools, showing the kids what rodeo is all about. In the arena my show is high energy and packed with lots of comedy for all ages. I come with many acts, from my world famous Tub Mobile, to the outrageous Dream Machine, to the special critters that travel along with me. |
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Throughout my rodeo career, I have been fortunate enough to perform at every major rodeo in Canada, including five appearances at the Calgary Stampede. I was twice named Canada's Entertainer of the Year, traveled with the Calgary Stampede to Hong Kong, and in 2005, was asked to work one of the largest rodeo to ever take place in Australia, held in Melbourne - What an experience!! |
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| ANNOUNCER | |||
David M Kimm was raised on the family farm in Lakeville, Minnesota. His rodeo career started when he joined the Minnesota High School Rodeo Association in 1981. During High School Rodeo competition he rode bareback horses, saddle broncs, and roped calves. Davie was the reserve state champion saddle bronc rider for Minnesota in 1982, and he qualified for the National High School Rodeo Finals in Douglas, Wyoming. In 1986 Davie joined the Professional Rodeo Cowboy Association (P.R.C.A) and he qualified as a saddle bronc rider for the Great Lakes Circuit Finals Rodeo in Louisville, KY in 1987, '88, '89, and '92. He retired from competition in October 1994. Occasionally riding until early 2000 when injuries forced him to stop. Davie's announcing career began in 1989 when he announced his first rodeo filling in for a no show announcer. The following year he began announcing High School rodeos in Minnesota and Wisconsin. He attended Sam Howry's Rodeo Academy, a school for professional rodeo announcers in Oklahoma City, OK. Since then Davie has worked high school, college, amateur, and professional rodeos and bull ridings that stretch from the upper Midwest to northern Alberta Canada. Now calling Rosemount, Minnesota home, Davie and his wife Nicky (who handles rodeo music production) travel throughout the upper Midwest and Canada. He worked more than 54 performances at over 25 rodeo and bull riding events last year. His insight as a past contestant and his mid-west work ethic has helped him become one of the most exciting and sought after voices in the PRCA. You will find Davie at many professional rodeos through out the upper midwest. |
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| Riata Ranch Cowboy Girls | |||
| We are frequently asked "What is Riata Ranch?" and "Who are the Riata Ranch Cowboy Girls & how did they become these polished confident girls?" PURPOSE: Present a professional international team skilled in the areas of western performance including trick riding and trick roping to perform at public and private events. To continue the efforts and skill building of girls who have gone through the Riata Ranch program. These young ladies are the end result of what we are trying to achieve. Allow young women from all over the world to further their performance skills through the education, training and mentoring skills provided on this level. The monies raised through the appearances of the Cowboy Girls is used to support the youth mentorship programs presented at our home base as well as across the country. The Riata Ranch Cowboy Girls are the living, breathing mouth piece for the Riata programs. |
Click HERE to visit the Riata Ranch Cowboy Girl Home Page
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