Applications and instructions for submission can be found on the museums website. Carrie learned to ride and compete in 4-H, Open and Quarter Horse Shows. She kept up with her rodeo queening goals, and in 2010 won the title of Miss Wilderness Circuit and Miss Rodeo Ogden. During the 1960s, Paul organized many jackpot roping events with friends and associates held at his arena. You travel and see a lot of things. But Harris was more successful than most, and from a young age. After high school Chenae went to Utah State University, where she earned her business degree. Rodeo is a huge part of who Bobby Harris is, but its not the entire man. Bev still remembers all those she served and can tell you what they woreespecially those who became Miss Rodeo America. He won nine Mountain States Circuit titles: two all-arounds, four team ropings, and three steer ropings, and in 1978, was the Wyoming High School all-around champ and the PRCA Rookie of the Year steer roper. I might have been competing, but there were a lot of people behind the scenes that help you accomplish your goals., Rodeo is very special to him. My folks both rodeoed through high school and college, he explained, and my dad was a professional steer roper. We hold clinics here at the ranch every Tuesday through the summer, and then I do five big schools at different towns throughout Wyoming, Montana and South Dakota in the springtime, Harris said. Home and utilities provided. He worked with the Bar T Rodeo for many years, but was especially excited when he was able to work his hometown rodeo Ogden Pioneer Days. I have the accolades, but when youre done, youre done, and you cant live on what you did in the past. He worked for Weber County Jail, Weber County and Ogden City fire districts, and Weber State University, with positions as a firefighter, EMT, SWAT member and Fire Marshall., Dennis held many elected/appointed office positions. He won many awards and when the PRCA started the circuit system (for contestants who worked full time), he competed in the Wilderness Circuit and placed second in the All-Around, steer wrestling, and calf roping. He never missed an opportunity to help a young person get into the rodeo business, including his two sons and two grandsons who followed in his footsteps as contestants and clown/bullfighters. He and his wife Colleen run pasture cattle and yearlings on the ranch near Gillette in the summers and spend the winters at their home in Highmore, S.D. In 1965-1968, he mostly competed in the Rocky Mountain Rodeo Association, participating in steer wrestling, calf roping, and team roping. He never doubted that he could compete there. Wyoming's Tom Glause has been named the CEO of the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association (PRCA). Harris pointed out that rodeo really is professional gambling. In 1975 he received a masters degree in Education Administration and thereafter taught speech and drama in the Jerome School District from 1973 1980. World Qualifiers in AQHA, American Paint Horse Association, Appaloosa Horse Association, Reining, Working Cow Horse, Ranch Riding, Barrels, Poles 2x 1987, 2x 1988, 1989, 1992, 3x 2012-2018, World Qualifiers AQHA, APHA, ApHA Amateur 1987, 1988, 21989, 1999. Along the way, she picked up rodeo queening and promoting the western lifestyle became a passion. Thats just Bobbys history and his legacy.. Harris joins just a handful of other Wyomingites, including Chris LeDoux and Bill Smith, to be enshrined in Colorado Springs. So when I got the call it was surprising, but yet very rewarding, very humbling.. They traveled to numerous rodeos in support of their children. In 1981 Lynda started as the State Secretary for the Utah High School Rodeo Association (UHSRA) and Ken took a position on the Utah High School Rodeo Board. He was also a professional judge for the PRCA, amateur, and high school rodeos. In those 19 years Ken and Lynda inspired many high school rodeo contestants. In 2012, as Ogdens representative, she achieved a lifelong goal of winning the Miss Rodeo Utah title. Other inductees into the 2022 class include Cindy Rosser (WPRA notable), Trevor Brazile (all-around); Bobby Mote (bareback riding); the late Ardith Bruce (barrel racing); the late Jake Beutler (stock contractor); Rick Young (contract personnel -rodeo clown); Mel Potter (notable); Medicine Woman (livestock -saddle bronc); and Nebraskas Big Rodeo in Burwell (rodeo committee. As the town grew, Young and Young also grew with over 40 rodeos contracted annually, his favorite being the weekly Lagoon rodeo. He was employed with the Weber School District Transportation Department for 28 years, where he was the director of Transportation; and for Massey Ferguson in Clearfield for 18 years. He lived his entire 90 years in Plain City, Utah., Paul was a World War II Veteran, serving in the South Pacific for 4 years. The Pro Rodeo Hall of Fame ceremony was July 16 in Colorado Springs. She was a driving force, could make anything happen and her unique abilities will be greatly missed. He furnished roping stock and donated his time to train willing souls in roping and flagging techniques. But it is absolutely fascinating to watch.. This is given to the director who exhibits an outstanding example of leadership and positive influence on the youth of high school rodeo., Lynda was awarded Secretary of the Year by the NHSRA for her years of service to the UHSRA., Ken and Lynda developed the UHSRA point system that ensures Utah sends its top competitors to the nationals., The Norris embody grit, determination, kindness, integrity and selflessness that come with the western way of life. So you need to be very well rounded, you need to be very well prepared. If somebody was beating me, it made me want to beat them. Over time, Bevs reputation for dressing young women competing as rodeo queens spread throughout the western world. Bach said Harris was one of the rare rodeo competitors who was able to hang up his rope at the right time. Barbara was born and raised in Lehi, Utah, daughter of Ferron and Florence Olson. Susie also founded this very Hall of Fame in which she and Dwane are being nominated. I have seen him fight to keep our western heritage alive and stand up for what is right and fair, even if its unpopular. For over 40 years he announced at all levels of rodeo in Utah, Idaho, Wyoming, Colorado and Nevada. And in between, he said, there have been many meaningful moments. The impact he has made in our state and with our youth and keeping the sport of rodeo alive and prosperous is second to none. Fishing and hunting are his favorite things to do when he gets time out of his busy schedule., Ben has been such a huge part of the success of many Utah cowboys and cowgirls, including my family! Bobby HarrisCourtesy photo, The Nick Harris family: Nick and Jayne and their children Charlene, Bobby and Brad. Des was also instrumental in starting the Alan E. Hall Center for Sales Excellence at WSU. He went to Shorty Thompsons arena on a regular basis to hone his skills. It was so interesting, how he could have super good concentration and execute and make shots, anywhere, no matter what he was doing. When I was a young person roping and playing sports, my dad always said, if youre going to get better, youre going to compete against people better than you. When I was eighteen, I couldnt wait to leave the ranch to rodeo. Then, you wont have regrets later about missing the opportunity to do what you love.. His passions included horses and helping others. He was not only a working cowboy/rancher but was also a competitor in the rodeo arena, where he won numerous awards and buckles in calf roping, bareback bronc riding and bull riding. They also have 9 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren., Jan, Kenny and Brad were involved in rodeo from a very young age and the western way of life was an important part of the Norris family. Carrie has been a National Reining Horse Association judge from 1992 to the present and Intermountain Reining Horse Association Events Coordinator and Operation Manager 1985 to 1991. She continues to serve as an Ogden Pioneer Days committee member today., They have both served on the Miss Rodeo Ogden and Miss Rodeo Utah committees and have supported the Hospitality Cabin at the Ogden Pioneer Stadium., They were also honored to be the Grand Marshals of the Ogden Pioneer Days in 2014., In 2006, Susie was appointed to the Ogden City Council and was elected to the same seat in 2009. In college Neil was named the Regional Champion Steer Wrestler.. Neil and Barbara were married in 1976 and welcomed their son Corey in 1977. Going into the Hall of Fame is an honor Im very proud of, and there are a lot of people who hopefully feel a part of (his induction). You have to keep going forward. It never crossed my mind that I couldnt make the Finals, he said. At that time the Deseret Land and Livestock Ranch was one of the largest ranches in the entire United States. The honor includes artists, champions, entertainers, musicians, ranchers, writers and those persons, past and present, who have promoted the western way of life. All inspiration and success comes through us not from us. Neil Merrill, Ben was born February of 1969 on a military base in White Sands, New Mexico. He began cowboying at a young age, often staying with cousins and uncles helping herd cattle and sheep in Carbon and Emery Counties. At one of the rodeos he attended one of the clowns didnt show up and he was talked into taking his place. In addition to being one of the founders of the Heber Valley Horse sale, he is also on the Heber Valley Cowboy Poetry board and serves as one of the masters of ceremonies. He also worked college and high-school rodeos and was invited to clown at the National Finals. You wouldnt find Ken without Lynda or Lynda without Ken. She was raised on the Lazy P Ranch. They graduated from Lehi High School in 1960 and were married in 1961. As Head Rodeo Coach from 2003-2015 he again lead the Womens Team to a National Championship in 2006. Des danced her way on stage to become Miss Lehi and went on to later become Miss Rodeo Utah in 1979. Roping is still what I do, but its not who I am, he said. Under his leadership, the Fiesta Days has promoted all types of horse shows, rodeos, cow cutting, ropings, barrel racing, and fairs. He also won the team roping average in Las Vegas three times and held the worlds record for the fastest team roping time for 15 years. Brent Kelly was born on April 17, 1949, and currently resides in Heber City, Utah. Bach said that in rodeo, competing against and becoming friends with stars like Trevor Brazile, Cody Ohl and Bobby Harris is something you dont find in other sports. We were buddies, I was friends of his family, he was friends of my family. My parents set the tone of who I am and how I competed, and I try to pass that on to my family and the people at my schools, too.. Submission in consideration for this years class are due by March 15, 2022. I didnt hope to make the Finals, I expected to make the Finals., His parents helped instill that mental game in him and his siblings. Harris understands that it took a village to get him to where he is today, and hes grateful. He credits his parents for having high standards for him and his brother and sister. We need hands-on care to take care of my loved one in Eaton, Colorado. They have also received numerous PRCA Justin Best Footing Awards. She served as the Council Vice Chair in 2010 and had significant involvement in Ogdens demolition by neglect ordinance and other historic preservation initiatives., She has been a member or chairperson of many boards in Ogden including: Ogden City Landmarks Commission, Salvation Army Board, Egyptian Theater Foundation Board, Crossroads of the West Advisory Committee, Utah Heritage Foundation and Weber County Heritage Foundation., As the Vice President of the Egyptian Theater Foundation Board Susie led the restoration of the Egyptian Theater (one of Ogdens treasures) and as a past President of the Weber County Heritage Foundation was instrumental in the restoration of the lime kiln in Ogden Canyon., In 1996 Dwane was asked to serve on the Governors Sesquicentennial Celebration Coordinating Council, which provided oversight to the activities commemorating the 1847 arrival of the Mormon Pioneers to the Salt Lake Valley., In 1991, Susie and Dwane received President George H.W. He believed deeply that you should give back to your community and served as a Grantsville City Councilman, Assistant Mayor, Tooele County Commissioner, and chaired many committees on the local, state and national level. Even while the serving in the military, he was able to spend his weekend leave time working shows for the Louisiana Rodeo Association.After returning from the military, with the help of Pro Rodeo Clown, Chuck Henson, and Rodeo Producer Swanny Kerby, Tim earned his RCA Professional Rodeo Card, which led him into an incredible 34-year, clowning and bull fighting career. Ken and Lynda were also members of the Cedar Valley Riding Club., In 1974 they became advisors for the Lehi Longhorn Rodeo Club. He moved to Grantsville to teach school and raise his family in that small town community. He continued his education at Weber State College in the Paramedic Program, graduating in 1983. She won Utah State High School Rodeo Queen in 2007 and went on to become the 2007-08 National High School Rodeo Association Queen. Bev Cross was the backbone of the western world in Ogden and Weber County from the mid-1960s to 1980sturning more young women into rodeo queens than any other person in the nation. I dont know how to explain it. In 1977 he was chosen as the N.H.S.R.A. Joe and Carrie have both served for several years on the Utah Quarter Horse Association Board of Directors. His personality, mannerisms, true gentlemanly ways, and love for the west and all things rodeo were his way of life. Brent has been the Rocky Mountain Pro Rodeo Announcer of The Year five times. In fact, she was referred to as the Queen Mother. Many state rodeo queens came to Ogden to gain her fashion knowledge and have her create their competition wardrobe. He was a monument to generations of youth as he felt rodeo was one of the few sports where the individual could compete on his own against the world. Utah is known for having some of the most talented rodeo athletes in the nation and if you look into it, Ben has been a huge part of all of them. Great partners and great teams come and go in the world of team roping, so when you find one that works, you try hard to make that relationship last easier said than done.. His wife and children worked beside him, and several children are still a large part of the daily management and operation of the ranch. As his dad rodeoed, he and his brother and sister rodeoed as well. Ive always called team roping the Desperate Housewives event of professional rodeo, Miller told Cowboy State Daily. Stevens passion and desire to produce the best rodeo possible is what led to the Fiesta Days Rodeo becoming a Silver Tour Rodeo in 2010. As with most young couples, money was tight, so to pay the bills, Neil took a job in a machine shop. He lived by the words, Life is too short, so do what brings you the most joy. After passing on her crowns, Chenae went on to marry her own cowboy, professional tie-down roper, Stetson Vest. They took part in decision making, office work and behind the scenes action for the UHSRA., From 1989-2008 Ken was the Utah National High School Rodeo Association Director. In high school she competed in five events and qualified for High School Nationals Finals each year of eligibility. Due to her passionate efforts, along with the help of many others, the Ogden Pioneer Days rodeo has been honored as a top PRCA Rodeo of the Year for 13 years. As a horse trainer, Joe has specialized in Reining, Working Cow horse, and Barrel racing. He ran his own dairy herd from 1946 until 1976. Joe competed in college rodeo for Central Arizona College in Casa Grande, Ariz., from1969-1971. Steven started working for Spanish Fork City in 1991 and has been the Fairgrounds Manager and Rodeo Committee Chairman for 34 years. Their desire for improving rodeo ground conditions lead them to come up with a design for a self-leveling implement that practically runs itself. Representing the Beehive State in Las Vegas that same year, she won the title of Miss Rodeo America 2013a true honor for her. He was a great competitor, said Bach. So to win that because thats almost like a hometown rodeo to me, you know? Deciding this activity was too hard on his body, he determined to provide others with horses to ride and went into business for himself, creating Young and Young Rodeo Company. He is a Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association Card Holder and a Rocky Mountain Professional Rodeo Association Card Holder. He not only served the local and national rodeo industry, he also served his local community and county as a County Commissioner, Chairman of the Oakley Independence Day rodeo, Grand Marshall for the Independence Day parade, recipient representing Summit County for the National Day of the American Cowboy, and has been showcased in a number of publications. Harris, who won the world title as a champion team roper in 1991, qualified for the National Finals Rodeo 18 times. Mr. He was the founding member of the new city rodeo committee. In 2003 Gary sold his cattle as his wife had become increasingly disabled with aging dementia, so he became her full-time caregiver and they lived at their home in Grantsville. Harris said that the possibility of being inducted into the Hall of Fame wasnt a driving force for his career but the honor itself symbolized what he had hoped to accomplish all these years. Paul H. (Jaws) Knight was a cattleman from his birth in 1919 until his death in 2009. She was the go-to woman for young ladies wanting to wear the title of Rodeo Queen. He then owned and operated a beef cow/calf herd from 1976 until 2008., Paul was very giving and enjoyed helping the youth. In 2017, he received the John Justin Committee Person of the Year Award and was honored at the PRCA awards banquet and at the National Finals Rodeo in Las Vegas. Harris started his professional rodeo career in 1978 at the tender age of 15, making his last appearance at the National Finals rodeo in 2010, which happened to be the same year he married his wife, Colleen. Wed caught our last steer, and we knew wed win the world championship, Harris recalled. He used to teach twenty schools a year across the U.S. and Canada. He always dreamed of being a cowboy and began living that dream in 1952 when he started riding bareback horses and bulls at the Red Rock Ranch. Miller said Woolman and Harris are both legendary names in team roping. Joe is an accomplished horse trainer, bit and spur craftsman, judge and clinician. It was also significant because shortly after Frontier Days, Harris mother passed away. And so I think he kind of knew, Hey, time to go ahead and let go of the rodeo deal and go on and take care of other things.. I reached that goal and had a successful career, but when its all done, you cant live on the fact that Im a worlds champion. As the Rocky Mountain Region College Rodeo Faculty Director he helped support 11 colleges. He also serves on the water board for Midway City. She nurtured, loved and brought out the best in the in all of them, and still enjoys friendships with many of the Queens. As Barbara ran down the alley at the Thomas & Mack Arena you can bet Neil ran every step with her. I have witnessed his large heart in action as he secretly paid for entry fees, has given away free tickets to his events and has gone out of his way to help the underprivileged. Kickin Corona held in 2020 was one of the few rodeos that provided an opportunity for junior high and high school competitors an opportunity to compete. Though his clowning career took a toll on his body with several broken bones, he never regretted his decision to be a bullfighter. He was famous for being the man in the barrel. He had many jokes and acts, two of his favorite were with his trick pony Cappy, and his dog Toby. Roy never hesitated to jump in front of a bull to keep the cowboys safe. She got to see me win Cheyenne, and so that was very special, he said. 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Yes, Im a team roper and a worlds champion but Im a steer roper, Im a rancher, Im a grandpa, Im a husband, Im an uncle, Im a dad, Im a friend. ***For All Things Wyoming, Sign-Up For Our Daily Newsletter***. Team roping, which was Harris primary event as a professional rodeo cowboy, involves a team of two cowboys roping one steer the header catches the steers horns, then the heeler catches the back two feet. Gary Blackburn began life at a coal camp in Spring Canyon, Cabon County in 1928, coming from a long line of ranchers, cowboys and pioneers who settled Utah. At Cheyenne Frontier Days in 2010, I won the team roping, and that was a very special win, Harris said. Ken was the National High School Rodeo President in 1998 and in 2002 received the National High School Rodeo Association Man of the Year award. They are dedicated horsemen who have had a large impact on the equestrian world. The induction ceremony will be held on July 9, 2022, at the Cooper Nickel in Ogden. The Utah Cowboy and Western Heritage Museum honors men and women whose lives exemplify the independence and resilience of the people who settled Utah. It made me that much hungrier. He passed away Oct. 9, 2013. He qualified for the National Finals Rodeo eighteen times, making his first NFR in 1981 at the age of eighteen. and summers at the ranch near Gillette, Wyo. And make a difference is exactly what he did., Dennis graduated from Weber High School in 1971. Gary retired from Skull Valley Company in 1993 to run his own cattle operation. He is thrilled, Bobby said. He was hired as a cowboy and then became ranch manager in 1970. When I was 40, I couldnt wait to get back to the ranch, he said. The one thing you learn about rodeo, he said, is the people you meet. What matters most is what the horse thinks of it, is their philosophy.. National Day of the American Cowboy Honorees, World Champion American Quarter Horse Association (AQHA) Reining 1994, Reserve World Champions Working Cow Horse and Freestyle Reining. Some welding and, Wanted full time self-motivated ranch managerNeeds to be familiar with customary ranch activitiesWe are a cow/calf & hay producer.Equipment maitience, GETTING INTO THE SPIRIT: Helena couple to be awarded Spirit of the West award, Bland takes top honors at Days of 76 steer ropoing, Campbell County cowboys, cowgirls make a showing at NHSRF. Together they raised three children, Curt Knight, Gwen Knight Moitzfield, and Russ Knight. Ben grew up in Roy, Utah where he graduated from Roy High School in 1987. And its a short pen there at the NFR, and theyre going for broke. As a heeler, Harris was dependent on his partners accuracy and consistency. Bullfighter of the Decade, which Tim considered his greatest personal achievement. ), Bobby has roped all over the Western United States and more. From 1996-2003 Dennis was the assistant Rodeo Coach for WSU womens rodeo team and led them to a National Championship in 1997. From rough stock contestant to bull fighter, to rodeo clown and more, Jerry has made indelible tracks in rodeo arenas at every level of competitionstarting with his achievement as the National High School Association Champion Bull Rider in 1968. He was a proven leader, mentor and master of his craft, and was paid tribute to for having a major influence in many lives as well as the sport of rodeo. Ray was a man of honor and integrity who knew history played a major role in the development of rodeo, and it was his passion to keep the western spirit alive. He was that guy that could just laugh and kid around and have fun and still, you know, out-rope your rear end.. Keith was a devout horseman and rancher who put his whole heart into all he did and helped ingrain western heritage into the lives of those around him. Des was the heart and soul of the Ogden Pioneer Days Celebration and worked endlessly to build a world-class PRCA Hall of Fame Rodeo. Brent is a previous owner-operator of the Utah Livestock Auction in Spanish Fork. He was master of the mic for rodeos, horse shows, chariot races, horse pulling contests, ball games, fashion shows, talent show, auctions and western style competitive games, who promoted the western lifestyle from his signature neck scarf to his humble cowboy ways. Ray probably work at least 630 rodeos during his successful 25-30 year career. Neil was born and raised in Salem, Utah, son of Freeborn (Jack) and Ruth Merrill. They continue to travel the pro rodeo trail together, now joined by their little girl. If either the header or the heeler misses, the team gets a no time score, and is out of the competition. The Van Hoosers have been married for over 58 years and have three grown children (Randy, Kelly and Courtney) and many grandchildren living in the Ogden area. She was a Lehi High School Cheerleader and qualified for the National High School Rodeo Finals in barrel racing. Its a very big honor, Harris told Cowboy State Daily.
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