#128 2025 American Rodeo Eastern Region Qualifier - Lexington, Kentucky
Beyond the Chutes by Doug Simcox
Episode notes
This week, Doug and Sam attended the American Rodeo Eastern Region Qualifier at the AllTech Arena in the Kentucky Horse Park in Lexington, KY. They recap the event, which began on Thursday and culminated in an exciting championship round on Saturday night. Highlights include Colton Swearingen qualifying for the steer wrestling championship round and showcasing incredible talent in a fiercely competitive field.
Sylvain Bourgeois and BJ Prince from the iconic Western Festival of St. Tite, Quebec joined the event to support the qualifiers from their Super Contender Event. The reunion brought together incredible stories, camaraderie, and memories of Rawhide Rodeo's impact on the sport.
Additionally, the episode features stories from 2018 IPRA Saddle Bronc World Champion Raymond Hofstetter and 2001 ...