Las Vegas here we come
Well gentle readers, after nearly two months of recouping from bronchial pneumonia I am back on the rodeo road again and as you can see I’m riding Shamu this trip. At least as far as Tulsa. Who knows...
View ArticleAnd that’s a wrap for Vegas
Well, round three of drag on the Rodeo circuit is finished and back in the bags. After getting to ride Southwest’s Shamu, I was disappointed not to ride another animal into Vegas but I arrived in...
View ArticleSu-thu-nuhs!
Southerners know their summer weather report: Humidity Humidity Humidity Southerners know their vacation spots: The beach The rivuh The crick Southerners know everybody’s first name: Honey Darlin’...
View ArticleExecutive Committee BOD Conf Call: Wed, May 23
The Executive Committee will hold a conference call on Wednesday, May 23 at 5:30 PM Pacific time. Call-in number 1-7193252630 Attendee access code:1363654249 This meeting is open to the public.
View ArticleOK is more than merely OK
MY MEN & ME What an fantastic weekend! It never fails that when I hit Oklahoma City I have a A+++ stay. This rodeo is no exception. After a full day at work, I drove up Thursday night with the...
View ArticleAlabama Public Radio Documents CSGRA’s Quest for Gay Rodeo
Alabama Public Radio recently aired multi-part audio series about the Cotton States Gay Rodeo Association’s quest to bring gay rodeo to Alabama. You can find the audio and related articles below. All...
View ArticleIGRA 2013 University Site is Live
As of June 1, 2012 the IGRA 2013 University page is LIVE!! Classes are up; registration is active; hotel link is active (and the room block is open); and there is even a link to the sponsorship packet....
View ArticleIGRA Announces 2012 World Gay Rodeo Finals® Grand Marshals and Community Hero
The Rodeo Director Team for the 2012 World Gay Rodeo Finals® is pleased to announce the selections for the following distinguished awards. Co-Grand Marshals: Frank Harrell and Ty Teigen Honorary Grand...
View ArticleIGRA Site Transitioned to New Server, New Functionality Coming
The web and technology committee is pleased to announce that the IGRA website has been transitioned to a much faster web server. The new server allows us much greater flexibility with our online...
View ArticleThe Whirlwind Picks Up Speed
Besides the earthquake tremors and massive hail storms (I’m wondering if we will be seeing either frogs, boils or plague next) It was a BIG fundraising week for me. I’m tired but happy. We are now...
View ArticleCasting Call to our IGRA family for “The Amazing Race” on CBS
Are you wondering what to do between 2012 World Gay Rodeo Finals & the first rodeo of 2013? How will you fill your need for competition and adrenaline? The casting director of CBS’s The Amazing...
View ArticleThink you have what it takes to make a difference?
This year IGRA is electing a president and treasurer for 2013 and 2014 calendar years. If you think you have what it takes or know someone who does, please contact me at jameswall77@gmail.com with...
View ArticleThe welcoming wonder of Canada
I can’t begin to tell you how much I was looking forward to being a part of the Alberta Rockies Gay Rodeo Association’s festivities. When first recieving the Miss IGRA crown in November, I made a...
View ArticleIGRA Mourns the Passing of Longtime Contestant Ty Teigen
We are saddened to announce that Ty Teigen passed away on Sunday, July 8, 2012. The following announcement is from Ty’s home association, the Colorado Gay Rodeo Association. Monday, July 9, 2012 Good...
View ArticleCGRA Rodeo School Canceled
With the recent passing of our RMRR 30 Grand Marshal, Ty Teigen, it is regretful but necessary to cancel CGRA”s scheduled Rodeo School. We feel very strongly here at CGRA that ALL those wishing to...
View ArticleObituary for Taryn “Ty” Teigen
Taryn “Ty” Teigen August 24, 1963 – July 8, 2012 After a long and courageous battle with ovarian cancer, Taryn Teigen, 48, passed away peacefully in Canada with Janie at her side. She had spent the...
View ArticleIGRA Approves First Five Rodeos of the 2013 Season
The IGRA Board of Directors recently sanctioned five rodeos for the 2013 calendar year: Road Runner Regional Rodeo Phoenix, Arizona February 15-17, 2013 A Texas Tradition Rodeo Houston, Texas March...
View ArticleAGRA Announces 2013 Rodeo Poster Contest
The Arizona Gay Rodeo Association (AGRA) is sponsoring a poster contest for the 28th Annual Arizona Gay Rodeo (Road Runner Regional Rodeo) that will be February 15-17, 2013 at the Corona Ranch &...
View ArticleNominations for 2013-14 IGRA President & Treasurer
A reminder to be thinking about your nominations for 2013-14 IGRA President and Treasurer. Please send your nominations to me at jameswall77@gmail.com. If you make a nomination, please include the full...
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