Thompson Livestock claims NILE Ranch Rodeo championship
The top hand of the night was Dusty Holland of the South Pryor Team.
| The NILE Ranch Rodeo Finals took place on Saturday, October 15. It was a great night full of ranch rodeo events, honoring NILE Heroes, and the famous Dance in the Dirt with Kyle Shobe & the Walk ‘Em Boys. Thompson Livestock grabbed the champion title for the 2022 NILE Ranch Rodeo Finals. They took home a $2,500 paycheck, Legend Tack and Silver Buckles sponsored by the Montana Cowboy Hall of Fame, and a qualification to the WSRRA World Finals. South Pryor took home second place, which included a $2,000 check, NILE jackets and a qualification to the WSRRA World Finals. Complete team scores can be viewed here at https://www.thenile.org/p/events/rodeo/ranch-rodeo-finals. Top Ranch Bronc Ride goes to Sam Phipps New to the NILE Ranch Rodeo Finals this year was the Open Ranch Bronc Ride. This was a standalone event that had no impact on team scores. Ten bronc riders vied for the top ride of the night, and Sam Phipps walked out on top. Phipps earned a check for $1,000 and a Legend Tack and Silver Trophy Buckle sponsored by the Montana Cowboy Hall of Fame. Taylor Merrill placed second, taking home a $750 check, Kelly Holmquist placed third earning a $500 check, andConnor Dove placed fourth earning a $250 check. Results Teams: Thompson Livestock South Pryor Lazy J Hangin U Ranch Steffler Ranch Krutzfeldt Ranch Bootheel 7 & Hageman Ranches MonDak Ranches Steppler Ranch Dawson County Vet Clinic A Hangin F Top Horse: #651, “Mischief,” ridden by Jason Steffler of Steffler Ranch Top Hand: Dusty Holland of South Pryor Fastest Time Team Trailering: Bootheel 7 & Hageman Ranches Fastest Team Branding: Lazy J Hangin U Ranch Fastest Time Team Doctoring: Thompson Livestock Fastest Time Wild Cow Milking: Steffler Ranch –The NILE  |
The top horse of the night went to #651, “Mischief,” ridden by Jason Steffler.
The top hand of the night was Dusty Holland of the South Pryor Team.
Top Ranch Bronc Ride – Sam Phipps.
Thompson Livestock. The NILE | Courtesy photos
