Sutton Rodeo Inc.

08/30/2026

08/28/2026

Congratulations Loyd!

ProRodeo History with the Original Wrangler Bull Fights Hall of Fame.
Class of 2026 Wrangler Bull Fighter World Champion Loyd Ketchum!! 1991 Wrangler Bull Fights World Champion and NFR Bull Fighter from Mile City Montana sure made his mark… Loyd’s career took him the top for many years!
Congratulations Loyd!!
Long Live Cowboy Bull Fighters 🤠

08/20/2026

Did you know that the Defeat of Jesse James Days is organized by a group of 50+ volunteers? Everyone from the bank raid reenactors, to the people behind the scenes, are dedicated volunteers who work year round to make the celebration happen. See our event lineup here: DJJD.org and we hope you join us from September 9th-13th in Northfield, Minnesota,

08/17/2026

08/16/2026

No matter where you ride, you're part of a community built on respect, hard work, and a love for horses.

We're proud to ride with you.

08/15/2026

He came home from a tour in Vietnam and climbed straight into a rodeo clown's barrel. For the next 37 years, he was the man standing between a bull and a fallen cowboy — and one of the most beloved entertainers the sport has ever had.
Born a twin on August 22, 1941, in Orange, California, Johnnie Ray "Jon" Taylor earned his degree in animal business management with a minor in animal science, splitting his education between Pierce College in Los Angeles and Cal Poly San Luis Obispo. Then he enlisted in the Army and served a tour in Vietnam. When he came home, he started his career as a barrelman working under legendary rodeo producer Cotton Rosser.
Then in 1970 he earned his PRCA card and started building one of the most respected careers a rodeo clown has ever had. He worked as the National Finals Rodeo barrelman in 1974, 1979, and 1983, and was selected as the alternate twice more. He worked the Canadian Finals Rodeo 17 times. He worked the Badlands and Columbia River Circuit Finals six times, the Indian National Finals three times, the National High School Rodeo Association Finals twice, and the NIRA Finals in 1985.
Then in 1981 he was named PRCA Clown of the Year — the sport's highest honor for the men whose job is equal parts comedy and courage, keeping crowds entertained while putting their own bodies between danger and a downed rider. He became a fixture at some of the biggest rodeos in the country, from Reno to Fort Worth to Pendleton to Ellensburg to Prescott.
Then, off the barrel, he built an even longer legacy. He served as the PRCA's contract acts director for two years, helping shape the business side of rodeo entertainment. Then, from 1974 all the way through 2007 — 33 consecutive years — he served as the saddle horse boss at the National Finals Rodeo, a role that quietly kept one of the most complex logistical operations in the sport running behind the scenes for over three decades.
Inducted into the ProRodeo Hall of Fame in 2012. In 2025, in the National Rodeo Hall of Fame's 70th anniversary class, he received the Directors' Choice Award — recognizing a lifetime as one of rodeo's great ambassadors, both in the barrel and long after he stepped out of it.
A Vietnam veteran who came home and stepped into the barrel. Three trips to the NFR as its barrelman. Thirty-three years keeping the biggest show in rodeo running long after the crowd stopped watching him.
That is Jon Taylor. 🤠🏆

08/11/2026

What a surprise!
What a gift!
What an incredible honor!

Thank you Victoria Blatchford, for this incredibly thoughtful and meaningful gift!
We have been so blessed to share so many different facets of life and friendship over the past 30+ years. Through all of those chapters, we have treasured your friendship, your support, and the amazing memories made!
We are truly humbled by your generosity and by this incredibly special gesture. Thank you for always believing in, supporting, and cheering on Sutton Rodeo. Your friendship means more to us than words can express!

TKringen Bullwhip Co. what beautiful craftsmanship, this will be something we treasure for generations, thank you.

08/06/2026

Welcome Madison Arnold Miss Rodeo South Dakota to the Onida PRCA Rodeo this Fri & Sat 7:30pm at the Sully County Fair!

Madiso Arnold
Where the wide-open plains meet the golden gleam of the World's Only Corn Palace, Madison Arnold, proudly calls Mitchell, SD, home. A recent graduate of the University of Minnesota, Madison earned a Bachelor of Science in Biology and a minor in Marine Biology. During her time, she balanced academics with athletics as an NCAA Division I athlete and completed neuroscience research at the University of Minnesota Medical School. Today, she serves her community as an EMT.
Madison's love for the Western lifestyle runs deep and it showed early on! When she was little, she kept her parents busy as she signed up for just about every discipline 4-H had to offer. Madison rode everything from reining, ranch riding, barrels, and poles to show jumping and hunt seat equitation, embracing every opportunity to learn and grow in the saddle. Her passion carried her into continued involvement with the American Quarter Horse Association, the National Reining Horse Association, the Cowboy Mounted Shooting Association (CMSA), and of course, rodeo! In 2025, Madison proved that hard work pays off when she earned the title of CMSA Level 1 High Point Champion and finished the season ranked among the Top 10 CMSA Rookies in the world.
Looking ahead, Madison is excited to see what 2026 has in store and is honored to represent the great state of South Dakota. She looks forward to traveling the state, meeting rodeo fans, and celebrating the Western way of life alongside the communities that make it so special. With gratitude for where she comes from and enthusiasm for the road ahead, Madison is proud to carry South Dakota's rodeo tradition with her every step of the journey and can't wait to see where the year takes her.

08/05/2026

Please welcome for his very first trip to the Onida PRCA Rodeo, Barrelman Houston Stuart!
Don't miss Houston presented by Sunrise Bank, at the Sully County Fair this Fri & Sat 7:30pm!

Residing in Creek, Arizona, Houston "Big Daddy" Stuart is a renowned rodeo personality with a storied career spanning over a decade. With 12 years of experience as a professional Rodeo Entertainer and Barrelman, Houston has brought laughter and excitement to audiences nationwide.

A former professional competitor in ba****ck riding and bull riding, Houston's rodeo roots run deep. After retiring from competition, he unexpectedly discovered his passion for entertaining, leveraging his charisma and rodeo expertise to engage crowds, ensure the safety of competing cowboys and promote the sport of rodeo.

Houston's accolades include the prestigious 2018 INFR Barrelman of the year, the 2023 PCA Barrelman of the year, 2024 Military Finals Barrelman of the year and 2025 NDRA Barrelman of the year awards. His ultimate goal is to become the NFR Barrelman, solidifying his position among the sports elite.

Houston travels the country, visiting schools to share his passion for rodeo and its life-changing impact. He also uses these opportunities to spread awareness and support for anti-bullying initiatives, believing that laughter can unite people across different ages, genders, races, and cultures.

In addition to his entertainment career, Houston has also dedicated himself to growing the sport through educational initiatives. He has successfully conducted bull riding and bullfighting schools, nurturing the next generation of rodeo athletes.

With his infectious enthusiasm and dedication to the sport, Houston Stuart continues to inspire and delight rodeo fans of all ages.

08/04/2026

Check this out!
She's coming back!
Welcome PRCA Specialty Act Madison Schalla Trick rider for her 2nd trip to the Onida PRCA Rodeo!
Fast horses, dangerous stunts, pure entertainment!
Don't miss this world class entertainer, presented by CHS River Plains, this Fri & Sat 7:30 pm at the Sully County Fair!

Madison Schalla has been thrilling crowds with her incredible trick riding performances for over 15 years, showcasing her talent at rodeos and events across the country. Coming from a rodeo family, the western way of life runs deep in her roots, and her passion for preserving the art of trick riding shines through every performance. She has performed at some of the biggest stages in rodeo with goals of even bigger!! She has performed in Nashville, TN, in Salinas, CA and has even performed for Reba McEntire, along with so many more prestigious events!! She can’t wait to be back in Onida!!
Fast horses, dangerous stunts, pure entertainment!
We can't wait to have you join us for the Sully County Fair this Fri & Sat 7:30pm!

Madison Schalla has been thrilling crowds with her incredible trick riding performances for over 15 years, showcasing her talent at rodeos and events across the country. Coming from a rodeo family, the western way of life runs deep in her roots, and her passion for preserving the art of trick riding shines through every performance. She has performed at some of the biggest stages in rodeo with goals of even bigger!! She has performed in Nashville, TN, in Salinas, CA and has even performed for Reba McEntire, along with so many more prestigious events!! She can’t wait to be back in Onida!