The American Rodeo facts for kids
Quick facts for kids RFD-TV The American Rodeo |
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| Genre | Rodeo |
| Begins | March |
| Frequency | annual |
| Location(s) | Arlington, Texas, U.S. |
| Years active | 10 |
| Inaugurated | 2014 |
The American Rodeo or the RFD-TV The American Rodeo was created in 2014. The rodeo is an annual event that takes place the first weekend in March in AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas.
The American Rodeo is attended by thousands of fans every year. Rodeo competitors compete for their share of $2.5 million in prize money in Cowboy Stadium. In 2020, more than 130 competitors and their horses will competed. All ages are eligible for the $1 million bonus. This rodeo is still considered the "Richest Weekend in Western Sports" due to the fact that it pays out $2.5 million.
Events
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2019 Champions
The 2019 Champions of "The Richest Weekend in Western Sports" took place the weekend of March 7th and 8th.
| Name | Award | Ref |
|---|---|---|
| Orin Larsen | Bareback | |
| Madison Outhier | Breakaway Roping | |
| Coleman Proctor | Team Roping - Heading | |
| Ryan Motes | Team Roping - Heeler | |
| Ty Erickson | Steer Wrestling | |
| Ryder Wright | Saddle Bronc | |
| Caleb Smidt | Tie Down Roping | |
| Hailey Kinsel | Barrel Racing | |
| Joao Ricardo Viera | Bull Riding | |
| Rhen Richard | All Around | |
| Todd Danley | Back in the Saddle Award | |
| Michael Duffie | Up and Comer Award |
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2018 Champions
The 2018 Champions of the World's "Richest One Day Rodeo" took place in February 2018.
| Name | Award | Source |
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| Jess Lockwood | Bull Riding | |
| Cort Scheer | Saddle Bronc | |
| Kaycee Feild | Bareback | |
| Taci Bettis | Barrel Racing | |
| Kaleb Driggers | Team Roping - Header | |
| Junior Nogueria | 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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