William “Bill” West: Born to Merle “Windy” West, a respected rodeo announcer and CBRA member, and Dorothy West, Bill was raised in Moses Lake. He married his high school sweetheart, Lucinda. Bill served as Roundup Secretary (1988-92) and Director (1993–95). Bill was honored as the Moses Lake Roundup Man of the Year in 2008 in […]
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Kaylee Stump: On the Campaign Trail to Miss Rodeo Washington
Kaylee Stump is in the second year of her reign as Moses Lake Rodeo Queen, but she is in a very different place, and it’s a very different year. In 2024 Kaylee competed against two talented girls for the title – this year she was offered the position. After juggling her work and school obligations, […]
Tom Dent: A Rodeo Champion
The Moses Lake Roundup Rodeo has changed a lot since the 1960s. State Representative of District 12, Tom Dent, would know… because he was riding broncs in the arena. More than half a century later, Representative Dent still lives near Moses Lake, managing his ranch raising buffalo and growing hay. “Moses Lake Roundup is just […]
Breakaway Roping: A Roping Career Path for Women
Breakaway Roping is the fastest rodeo sport in the arena. In April of this year, Shania Johnston, had an incredible, likely all-time record with a staggering 1.29-second run. Breakaway roping is a relatively new professional rodeo career path for women. In 2019 it was introduced at The American, a one-day rodeo event in Texas. Nearly […]
Dirt Bike Barrel Racing
You can ride a dirt bike? But, can you ride a dirt bike in a Clover pattern? It might not be as easy as you think. Riders enter the arena to race one at a time, with times recorded much like the rodeo horse racing event. Each rider must make three 360 degree turns throughout […]
Beer Gardens: You’ve Got Options!
Loadin’ Chute: Exclusive Lounge Open 5 PM – 1 hr after last event, Tues. – Sat.Food, full service bar and waitstaff.Featuring Southern Spirits, Proximo & Coors products from Odom Distributing.Featuring Spurstride Wheated Bourbon Whiskey from Moses Lake Distillery.Large tent with shade.Great views from raised viewing platform with *new* bleachers.Featuring John White’s memorable and acoustic music […]