Wild Rides, Fast Times at Rowell Rodeo
Rodeo fans enjoyed sunny skies to watch professional cowboys and cowgirls from throughout the United States compete at the 102nd Rowell Ranch Pro Rodeo.
The weekend kicked off with the Rockin Bull Bash and a winning 85.5-point ride for bull rider Lane Michael Vaughan out of Klamath Falls, Oregon, on Flying U Rodeo’s #427.
Rodeo highlights for Saturday and Sunday included a winning 78.5 ride for Wyoming bareback rider Coy James Montgomery on Flying U Rodeo’s bronc Michaela’s Madness.
Not to be outdone, the California cowgirls showed off their stuff in the ladies breakaway roping event. Suzanne Williams from Standish, CA, took home the winning time with a 2.4-second run. Maggie Usher from Santa Ynez was second in the field with her 3-second time, while Cathy Cagliari (Corning, CA) completed a 3.6-second run for third place.
The 103rd Rowell Ranch Pro Rodeo will return May 17-19, 2025, at the Rowell Rodeo Park off Highway 580 between Dublin/Castro Valley.
photos courtesy of Darrell Lavin/ lavinphotos.com
