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To keep up to date on all the exciting things we have going on, follow us on all our social media platforms! The UNL Rodeo Association consists of approximately 50 members who meet every other week to conduct rodeo meetings. Club members are responsible for all aspects of the UNL rodeo: sending bid contracts, hiring announcers and judges, facilities set-up and tear down, running stock, assisting timers and working during the performances and slacks.

03/14/2025

One Month Away! Tickets & Registration Still Available! 🎟️🏇🔥

The countdown is on! We’re just one month away from the John Cook Team Roping Classic—don’t miss your chance to be part of the action!

📍 Sandhills Global Event Center – Tractor House Pavilion
📅 Sunday, April 13th
⏰ Gates open at 2:30 PM | Short Go at 3:30 PM

🎟 General Admission: $20 (Tickets available ONLY at The Fort Western Wear in Lincoln)
🤠 Participants can still register at rodeoentries4u.com!

Every ticket sold helps fund scholarships for the UNL Rodeo Team! Secure your spot today and get ready for an unforgettable event! 🐎🔥

03/07/2025

John Cook Signing Autographs - April 6th at The Fort - Limited Tickets - Sold ONLY at The Fort in Lincoln

John Cook Team Roping Classic April 13th - Limited Tickets - Sold ONLY at The Fort in Lincoln, get them quick!!!
Sandhills Global Event Center University of Nebraska-Lincoln Rodeo

🚨 UNL Rodeo Jackpot – This Saturday in Broken Bow! 🚨Join the UNL Rodeo Team and Mill Iron Spear Enterprises, LLC for a n...
03/04/2025

🚨 UNL Rodeo Jackpot – This Saturday in Broken Bow! 🚨

Join the UNL Rodeo Team and Mill Iron Spear Enterprises, LLC for a number 11 and a youth roping this Saturday!

Thank you to Tumbleweed's Crackerjacks Bar and Cafe for donating gift cards to our 1st Place headers and heelers. See you all in Broken, Bow this weekend!

03/01/2025

Ticket sales and registration open this weekend!

Get ready for an action-packed day at the John Cook Team Roping Classic! 🏇🔥

📍 Sandhills Global Event Center – Tractor House Pavilion
📅 Sunday, April 13th
⏰ Gates open at 2:30 PM | Short Go at 3:30 PM
🎟 General Admission: $20 (Tickets available ONLY at The Fort Western Wear in Lincoln & Columbus)

Participants can register at rodeoentries4u.com starting March 1st.

Every ticket sold supports scholarships for the UNL Rodeo Team! Don’t miss out—see you there! 🤠🐎

02/21/2025

📣 John Cook Team Roping Classic - #13 Team Roping Event 🤠

📅 Date: April 13th, 2025
⏰ Time: Long Go starts at 10:00 AM | Short Go at 3:30 PM
📍 Location: Sandhills Global Event Center – Tractor House Pavilion, Lincoln, Nebraska

🎯 Event Details:
• #13 Team Roping
• 💵 Entry Fee: $775 per side ($25 administrative fee included)
🌐 Enter Online:
🔗 rodeoentries4u.com
🕗 Entries Open: March 1st, 2025 at 8:00 AM (Central Time)

🏆 Payouts (Per Side, Based on 50 Teams Entered):
Round 1, Round 2 & Round 3:
🥇 1st - $3,400 | 🥈 2nd - $2,550 | 🥉 3rd - $1,700 | 4th - $850
Short Go (Top 15):
🥇 1st - $1,250 | 🥈 2nd - $750 | 🥉 3rd - $500
Average (Fastest on 4):
🥇 1st - $6,800 | 🥈 2nd - $5,100 | 🥉 3rd - $3,400 | 4th - $1,700
🎁 Prizes:
• 🏆 Buckles for each round winner & average champion
• 🎩 JCTRC Cap for all contestants
• 🏇 CVA Empyrean Horse Feed for top 10 finishers
• 🪢 Classic Rope to top 2 teams in the average
• 🐴 50 lb Equine Tub for Average Champions
• ⚡ Fast Time Award: $500 per team

🎉 BONUS DRAWING:
We will draw from all #9 and #13 Short Go participants for a Priefert Roping Chute to be awarded following the Short Go!

⚠️ JCTRC reserves the right to reject entries if a team is “over numbered.” Callbacks will occur one week after entries fill.
🔥 A day packed with top-tier roping and BIG payouts—don’t miss the grand finale of the John Cook Team Roping Classic! Enter early and rope for the win! 🤠💥

02/21/2025

📣 John Cook Team Roping Classic - #9 Team Roping Event 🤠

📅 Date: April 13th, 2025
⏰ Time: Long Go starts at 8:30 AM | Short Go at 3:30 PM
📍 Location: Sandhills Global Event Center – Tractor House Pavilion, Lincoln, Nebraska

🎯 Event Details:
• #9 Team Roping
• 💵 Entry Fee: $325 per side ($25 administrative fee included)
🌐 Enter Online:
🔗 rodeoentries4u.com
🕗 Entries Open: March 1st, 2025 at 8:00 AM (Central Time)

🏆 Payouts (Per Side, Based on 50 Teams Entered):
Round 1 & Round 2:
🥇 1st - $1,828.57 | 🥈 2nd - $1,371.43 | 🥉 3rd - $914.29 | 4th - $457.14
Short Go (Top 15):
🥇 1st - $1,250 | 🥈 2nd - $750 | 🥉 3rd - $500
Average (Fastest on 3):
🥇 1st - $2,742.85 | 🥈 2nd - $2,057.13 | 🥉 3rd - $1,371.43 | 4th - $685.72

🎁 Prizes:
• 🏆 Buckles for each round winner & average champion
• 🎩 JCTRC Cap for all contestants
• 🏇 CVA Empyrean Horse Feed for top 10 finishers
• 🪢 Classic Rope to top 2 teams in the average
• 🐴 50 lb Equine Tub for Average Champions
• ⚡ Fast Time Award: $500 per team

⚠️ JCTRC reserves the right to reject entries if a team is “over numbered.” Callbacks will occur one week after entries fill.
🔥 Two days. Three epic events. Mark your calendars, grab your partner, and enter March 1st—don’t miss the action! 🤠💥

02/21/2025

📣 John Cook Team Roping Classic - Youth Roping Event 🤠

📅 Date: April 12th, 2025
⏰ Time: 7:30 PM
📍 Location: Sandhills Global Event Center – Tractor House Pavilion, Lincoln, Nebraska

🎯 Event Details:
• Youth Roping | Age 18 & Under
• #12 Team Roping
• 💵 Entry Fee: $165 per side ($15 administrative fee included)
🌐 Enter Online:
🔗 rodeoentries4u.com
🕗 Entries Open: March 1st, 2025 at 8:00 AM (Central Time)
🏆 Payouts (Based on 50 Teams Entered):

Round 1 & Round 2:
🥇 1st - $742.85 | 🥈 2nd - $557.14 | 🥉 3rd - $371.42 | 4th - $185.71
Short Go (Top 15):
🥇 1st - $1,250 | 🥈 2nd - $750 | 🥉 3rd - $500
Average (Fastest on 3):
🥇 1st - $1,114.28 | 🥈 2nd - $835.71 | 🥉 3rd - $557.14 | 4th - $278.57

🎁 Prizes:
• 🏆 Buckles for each round winner & average champion
• 🎩 JCTRC Cap for all contestants
• 🐎 Smarty Roping Dummy for Average Champion Header & Heeler
• 🏇 CVA Empyrean Horse Feed for top 10 finishers
• 🪢 Classic Rope to top 2 teams in the average
• 🐴 50 lb Equine Tub for Average Champions
• ⚡ Fast Time Award: $500 per team

⚠️ JCTRC reserves the right to reject entries if a team is “over numbered.” Callbacks will occur one week after entries fill.
🔥 Don’t miss out on this top-tier youth roping event—mark your calendars, get your team ready, and enter early! 🤠💥

There’s something special about rodeo—it’s not just about the wins and losses; it’s about the people who stand behind yo...
02/13/2025

There’s something special about rodeo—it’s not just about the wins and losses; it’s about the people who stand behind you, cheering you on. At this year’s UNL Rodeo Team Banquet, we felt that in full force.

To Allan and Korrina Tomes-Hughes, your auctioneering skills are unmatched, and your generosity touches us all. Thank you for giving your time and heart to our event.

To Tom Field, your words reminded us that we can't change the beginning, but we can grab the helm and change the ending. Thank you for being a part of our special night.

To everyone who has supported us—whether at the banquet, through a Glow Big Red donation, or in quiet encouragement—we couldn’t do this without you. These moments of kindness keep us fueled, focused, and forever grateful. Thank you for being a part of our journey! ❤️

🔴✨ GLOW BIG RED for UNL Rodeo! ✨🔴This 24-hour giving event is your chance to make an impact! By supporting the new Rodeo...
02/12/2025

🔴✨ GLOW BIG RED for UNL Rodeo! ✨🔴

This 24-hour giving event is your chance to make an impact! By supporting the new Rodeo & Equine Sports Complex, you’re helping us:
👉 Create a state-of-the-art practice facility.
👉 Build on-campus horse boarding for our team.
👉 Expand hands-on learning opportunities for CASNR students.
👉 Grow equine extension programs for youth and adults across Nebraska.

🚨 We’re just 6 donors away from unlocking a $5,000 gift! Every gift makes a difference, no matter the size.

Follow the link to donate today: https://glowbigred.unl.edu/campaigns/animal-science-rodeo-team?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAaZSdQfvRc5cE_Jrdg7EqYAp0Ualuo7IUlpKhnKDnPtQAFcfsBYUnwJSVmY_aem_ZdQXqzOp8TXzYodE1BRtjw

We’re grateful for the opportunity to train in the newly renovated Campus Recreation facilities, using the expanded stre...
02/10/2025

We’re grateful for the opportunity to train in the newly renovated Campus Recreation facilities, using the expanded strength and conditioning space to stay sharp for competition season!

✨Auction Preview✨We’re so grateful for the incredible support of our donors. Here’s what’s up for grabs at the banquet a...
02/06/2025

✨Auction Preview✨
We’re so grateful for the incredible support of our donors. Here’s what’s up for grabs at the banquet auction:

🔥Rodeo Trail - Roadside Emergency Bundle donated by Tom Korth
🔥NE Rodeo Copper Mugs donated by Andersen Ag Services
🔥Statement Necklace donated by Wild Horse Co., Savannah Jensen
🔥Cooler Bundle donated by Luke Wallace, Whitetail Properties
🔥College Rodeo Fire Pit donated by Stout Welding & Larry and Nick Buell
🔥1/4 Beef Package donated by Wolfe Ranch LLC & North Bend Locker
🔥Land Improvement Package (8 hrs) donated by Billy Chromy, Whitetail Properties
🔥Decanter Set with Coasters donated by MT Etching Hobby
🔥Leather Wallet donated by Virginia Leather Co., Mattison Beattie
🔥Outdoor Cooler donated by Mike and Dani Schram

We are thrilled to announce that Tom Field will be the featured speaker at this weekend’s UNL Rodeo Banquet!Tom serves a...
02/05/2025

We are thrilled to announce that Tom Field will be the featured speaker at this weekend’s UNL Rodeo Banquet!

Tom serves as the Director of the Engler Agribusiness Entrepreneurship Program at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln, where he empowers the next generation of entrepreneurs in agriculture and rural communities.

Why Tom?
👉A fifth-generation cattleman and partner in his family’s cow-calf operation in western Colorado.
👉An internationally recognized educator, innovator, and speaker who connects people, industries, and ideas.
👉An advocate for free enterprise and the potential of young leaders in agriculture.
👉Known for challenging audiences to think outside the box, unleash creativity, and lead their organizations to excellence.

With his deep roots in agriculture and passion for rural success, Tom is sure to deliver an inspiring message you won’t want to miss!

The countdown is on! ⏳ Our UNL Rodeo Banquet is happening this weekend, and you don’t want to miss it! There's still tim...
02/04/2025

The countdown is on! ⏳ Our UNL Rodeo Banquet is happening this weekend, and you don’t want to miss it! There's still time to grab your tickets—purchase before Wednesday, February 5th to secure your spot!

What’s in store?
A night of great company, delicious food, and an incredible auction lineup, including:

⭐ Custom Made LED Lighted Clock – Mark Brown, MT Etching Hobby
⭐ "Coming in at Sundown" by Tim Cox – Donated & Framed by Barb Young Sebesta
⭐ Jason Aldean Concert Tickets – Froggy981
⭐ Pair of 2025 NFR Round 6 Tickets – Justin Osborne, Industrial Irrigation, Reliable Horsepower
⭐ Leathercraft Certificate – Sam Skavdahl, Flying Y Leather
⭐ Custom Saddle Stand – Jessie & Elizabeth Cain
⭐ Blackstone 22" Tabletop Grill – Missy Ruff Realtor - Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate
⭐ Handcrafted Console Table – Jim Lancaster & Family

Don’t miss your chance to bid on these amazing items and support UNL Rodeo! 🎟️ Secure your ticket before it’s too late!

https://form.jotform.com/243385293121151?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAaaVllZoJHfRsc69w5P4wGVPmBBNVUD8SPqmvloG3DP3ELkfp2XsiV6xHQE_aem_1Q-PzSaNZ5cu3bmOVeaHkQ

🏆 Champions in the Arena & the Classroom! 🏆It takes grit, discipline, and determination to compete at a high level while...
02/04/2025

🏆 Champions in the Arena & the Classroom! 🏆

It takes grit, discipline, and determination to compete at a high level while excelling in academics. Congratulations to these UNL Rodeo student-athletes and club members for earning a spot on the Dean’s List!

Kylee Ruff – College of Business (Accounting)
Kylie Lancaster – College of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources (Biochemistry)
Lynsie Lancaster – College of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources (Animal Science & Pre-Vet)
Peyton Fisher – College of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources (Animal Science & Pre-Vet)
Nathan Ertzner – College of Journalism and Mass Communications (Broadcasting)
Jaya Nelson – College of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources (ALEC)

Proud of these Huskers for representing UNL Rodeo at the highest level!

Congratulations to the 7,300+ University of Nebraska–Lincoln students who have been named to the Deans’ List for the fall semester of the 2024-25 academic year!

See the full list ›› https://ow.ly/S9tQ50USmnI

Stay tuned, mark your calendars and come join us for a Legendary Event!
01/31/2025

Stay tuned, mark your calendars and come join us for a Legendary Event!

🐎 Support Nebraska College Rodeo! 🐎
Since 1947, the Nebraska College Rodeo Program at UNL has been a cornerstone for students passionate about competitive rodeo. Members take on leadership roles, fundraising, practice, and grow the sport while promoting education and sportsmanship.

🎟️ Join us at the John Cook Team Roping Classic! 🎟️
📅 April 12-13, 2025
📍 Sandhills Global Event Center
🔹 A Calcutta auction will be held, with 15% of proceeds supporting Nebraska College Rodeo scholarships!

Come out, enjoy the action, and support the future of college rodeo! Stay Tuned for announcements about ticketing. 🤠

The UNL Rodeo Team is excited to participate in the Glow Big Red campaign, supporting the Rodeo & Equine Sports Complex ...
01/22/2025

The UNL Rodeo Team is excited to participate in the Glow Big Red campaign, supporting the Rodeo & Equine Sports Complex on East Campus.

Your contribution helps us build a brighter future for equine education, rodeo, and Nebraska’s agricultural workforce.

Donate today and support the Rodeo Team as we work to build the future of college rodeo in Nebraska!🤠

https://glowbigred.unl.edu/campaigns/animal-science-rodeo-team

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