Following two days of intense and skilled competition, Daube Cattle Company and 3C Cattle Company of Ardmore, Okla. earned the champion overall team title for the second consecutive year at the 41st Annual Oklahoma Cattlemen’s Association (OCA) Ranch Rodeo, held Aug. 15–16 at the Lazy E Arena in Guthrie, Okla.
12 ranch teams from across Oklahoma competed in five traditional ranch events: saddle bronc riding, wild cow milking, team penning, team doctoring, and team branding. All proceeds from the event support the Children’s Health Foundation (CHF). In addition to champion team honors, awards were presented for outstanding individual and team event performances, recognizing the skill, dedication and teamwork demonstrated by each participant.
“Our ranch rodeo celebrates the heritage, work ethic and talent of Oklahoma’s ranching community while supporting a cause that truly matters,” said Michael Kelsey, OCA Executive Vice President. “Daube and 3C’s repeat championship reflects their exceptional teamwork and dedication. We sincerely appreciate all the ranches that contribute to the ongoing success of this meaningful event.”
Stuart Ranch of Waurika, Okla. earned reserve champion team honors, while Will Trentman of the Trentman Ranch and Stierwalt Ranch team, from Pawhuska, Okla., was named Top Hand. Bud Walker of Daube Cattle Company and 3C Cattle Company was recognized with the Top Horse, and EJ Gagan of Lazy Rafter Slash Ranch, based in Lenapah, Okla., received the Tuff Hand award. Event champions included A Bar Ranch of Claremore, Okla., in Saddle Bronc Riding and Team Penning; Daube Cattle Company and 3C Cattle Company in Team Doctoring; Slash K Cattle Company of Walters, Okla., in Team Branding; and McPhail Land & Cattle of Mountain Park, Okla., in Wild Cow Milking.
The OCA is the trusted voice of the Oklahoma Cattle Industry and works to protect and empower Oklahoma cattlemen today, to serve tomorrow. The OCA is the only voice that speaks solely for the cattlemen of Oklahoma and represents beef producers in all 77 counties across the state. The OCA officers, board of directors and membership encourages you to join us in our advocacy efforts to ensure less government intervention, lower taxes, and a better bottom line. For more information about OCA membership, the theft reward program or activities call 405-235-4391 or visit okcattlemen.org.
