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Rodeo action from the 36th Annual Parker Ranch Labor Day Scholarship Round Up Rodeo at Parker Ranch rodeo arena in Waimea Saturday (Sept 4). The action continues on Sunday with the top teams.

The action continues on Sunday:

8 a.m. Sunday Slack

• Kane Wahine Ribbon Roping
• Wahine Breakaway
• Double Mugging
• Poo Wai U

10:30 a.m. Horse Sale (live auction)

12 noon

Intermission

• Wahine Barrel Racing
• Keiki Barrel Racing
• Mutton Bustin
• Calf Scramble
• JR Bulls
• Saddle Bronc Exhibition
• Open Team Roping
• Century Team Roping
• Bull Riding

Round up Club Rodeo coming up Labor Day weekend for two days. Fun begins at noon both days.

Tyler Saito in action (Photo courtesy of Parker School)

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Tyler Saito, a Parker School 10th-grader, earned a position on the Hawaii State high school rodeo team and traveled with 10 fellow teammates to Gillette, Wyoming, July 18-24 to compete at the 62nd Annual National High School Finals Rodeo (NHSFR) in the boys cutting competition.

Featuring more than 1,500 contestants from 41 states, five Canadian provinces, and Australia, the National High School Finals is the world’s largest rodeo. In addition to competing for $200,000 in prizes, NHSFR contestants vied for more than $350,000 in college scholarships and the chance to be named the National High school Rodeo National Champion.

To earn this title, contestants must finish in the top 20 after two go-rounds of intense competition before advancing to the final championship performance.

Tyler finished in the top 20 in boys cutting, advanced to the championship performance and came in 13th overall in a field of more than 100 boy cutters.

Along with great rodeo competition and the chance to meet new friends from around the world, NHSFR contestants have the opportunity to represent their team in a volleyball tournament, enjoy nightly contestant dances, participate in a talent contest, compete in a NRA rifle shooting competition, test their skills in a Knowledge Bowl competition, have the chance to shop the ever-popular NHSFR western tradeshow, and visit the historical attraction of the “Cowboy State.”

The Hawaii Team in the rough stock arena at Camplex in Gillette, Wy. Left to right: Lily Bertelsen, Grace Bertelsen, Kelly Carveiro, Shelby Rita, Troy Gomes, Taylor Ludington, Tanya Lee Castillo, Tyler Saito, Ty Kauai, Cole Hendrickson, Mikey Andrade and Richard Kaniho. (Photo courtesy of Parker School)

(Hawaii 24/7 photo by Karin Stanton)

Fourth of July Rodeo and Horse Races at Parker Ranch, Waimea

Color Guard: Marine Corps League, Camp Tarawa Detachment #1255

Flag raising: Cub Scout Pack 27

RODEO EVENTS

Poo Wai U

1. Braiden Malicki, Peter de Luz Ranch
2. Keolia Loando, Palani Ranch
3. Billy Andaade, Peter de Luz Ranch

Junior-senior ribbon roping

1. Nahe and Wayne Tachera, RK Livestock
2. Shane and Stetson Lindsey de Luz, Ernest de Luz Ranch
3. Kelsey Kanhiho and Blain Hoopai, Parker Ranch

Team roping

1. Rachel Rincon and Tanya de Luz, Ernest de Luz Ranch
2. Josh Gomes and Keola Loando, Palani Ranch
3. Matthew Souza and Shane Hoopai, Peter de Luz Ranch

Ranch mugging

1. Calob de Casa, Gabby de Casa and Justin Onaka, Palani Ranch
2. Wayne Tachera, Levi Rita and DeeDee Bertelmann, RK Livestock
3. Alan Greenwell, Jesse Hoopai and Keola Kawaihae, Parker Ranch

(Hawaii 24/7 photo by Karin Stanton)

RACE EVENTS

1/8-mile

1. Alan Greenvell, Parker Ranch
2. Kamehana Tachera, RK Livestock
3. Wayne Tachera, RK Livestock

1/4-mile

1. Peter de Luz Jr., Peter de Luz Ranch
2. Manny Souza, Parker Ranch
3. Alan Greenwell, Parker Ranch

Relay race

1. Fatso Paiva, Doug Cox and Kawika Souza, Kukaiau Ranch
2. Peter de Luz Jr., Shane Hoopai and Matthew Souza, Peter de Luz Ranch

5/8-mile

1. Alan Greenwell, Parker Ranch

Calf dressing

1. Willocks Construction, Kanu O Ka Hina

Each of the 12 three-paniolo teams pitched in $100, which was pooled and given to the winner’s chosen charity. Willocks Construction was competing for Hospice of Waimea.

(Hawaii 24/7 photo by Karin Stanton)

OVERALL WINNERS

All around rodeo champion: Keola Wando, Palani Ranch

All around race champion: Alan Greenwell, Parker Ranch

All around cowboy: Alan Greenwell, Parker Ranch

Ranch award: Parker Ranch

Dr. Billy Bergin and some young rodeo fans. Honored at this year's rodeo was the Hawaii High School Rodeo Association, which was founded by Bergin and Bill White to perpetuate the paniolo lifestyle and encourage island youth to stay involved in the sport. (Hawaii 24/7 photo by Karin Stanton)

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Saturday, April 10 – Merri Monarch Parade.

Saturday, April 24 – Stampede Rodeo Workers Gathering

Saturday, June 26 & Sunday, June 27 – Trail Ride & Overnight Camp Out

Saturday, July 3 & Sunday, July 4 – Ka‘u 4th of July Rodeo

Saturday, Aug. 21 – Youth Rodeo at Panaewa Equestrian Center

Saturday, Sept. 18 – Ka’u Keiki Benefit Rodeo

Saturday, Sept. 25 – Aloha Festival Parade at Waimea Town

Saturday, Oct. 9 – 6th Annual Club Rodeo at Panaewa Equestrian Center – HHOA will host Ka’u and Kona Roping Clubs for a Fun Rodeo

Saturday, Nov. 13 – Ranch Rodeo – Ka’u with Rodeo Competition between Ranch and Equestrian Clubs

Friday, Nov. 19 – Annual Membership Meeting. Election of 2011 Directors & Officers

Friday, Dec. 3 – HHOA Cowboy Christmas Party

Saturday, Dec. 4 – Pahoa Christmas Parade

Saturday, Dec. 11 – Keaau Christmas Light Parade

All dates and activities are subject to change. Call 959-8932 to confirm.

— Find out more:
www.hawaiirodeostampede.com

It’s a little late, but here are the winners from the Feb. 13-14 Panaewa Stampede Rodeo in Hilo:

All Around Cowboy		Boots Kaapana
All Around Cowgirl		Chelsea Branco

Po’o Wai U
Billy Benevides  		19.63 Seconds
Jere Benevides			19.67
Dale Benevides			22.48
Nicky Rapoza			24.31

Double Mugging
Dane Andrade & Dusty Miranda	23.07 Seconds
Rodney Kuahiwinui & Lucan Wong	24.73
Buster Barton & Dale Benevides	29.04
Kevin Aguiar & Branson Branco	29.47

Open Team Roping
Boots Kaapana & Danny Joseph	12.63 Seconds
Boots Kaapana & David Joseph	13.72
Rolland Alcoran & Chris Awa	13.82
Macey Loando & Bronson Branco	16.08

Tie Down Roping
Kevin Hill			32.90 Seconds
Cody Cabral			34.56
Bronson Branco			40.79
Dale Benevides			44.06

Bull Riding		The Bulls

Team 90 Roping
John Fitzgerald & Matt Kanhai	20.89 Seconds
Roy Loando & Jason Loando	22.87
David Benevides & Danny Joseph	7.18 on 1
Danny Joseph & Matt Castillo	7.66 on 1 

Wahine Barrel Racing
Denecia Derasin			37.10 Seconds
Kristin Fraizer			37.21
Hoo Andrade			37.37
Tanya Lee Castillo		37.38

Wahine Breakaway Roping
Marlo Loando			5.65 Seconds
Chelsea Branco			6.14
Macey Loando			6.24
Chelsey Fuerte			9.35

Wahine Double Mugging
Chelsea Branco & Heidi Cox	   12.34 Seconds
Justyce Frias & Shelby Rivera	   17.74
Maile Andrade & Shelby Rivera	   19.06
Nahea Brenneman & Biggie Sepulvida 20.34

Youth Barrel Racing
Devon Richmond			38.03 Seconds
Ethan Awa			38.24
Jesse James Meyer		38.59
Deveny Rapozo			41.45

Youth Team Roping
Jere Benevides & Ryan Sanborn	 20.32 Seconds
Daphnee Joseph & Westin Joseph	 40.14
Jere Benevides & Matthew Loando   7.67 on 1
Kekoa Loando & Matthew Loando    10.49 on 1

Junior Bull Riding
Rusty Wilbur			74 Points
Daylin Perreira			70
Jyrus Malicki			64
Westin Joseph			62

Junior Sheep Riding
Chance Miranda			68 Points
Clancy Aku			66
Shayson Batin			64
Aryka Diego			64

— Find out more:
Hawaii Horse Owners Association: www.hawaiirodeostampede.com

When: 8 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 13, rodeo starts at noon (slack starts at 8 a.m.)
and 11 a.m. Sunday, Feb. 14

The Hawaii Horse Owners Association hosts its 18th annual rodeo “The 2010 Panaewa Stampede” at the Panaewa Equestrian Center in Hilo.

Rodeo Clown JJ Harrison will return this year to keep the spectators and contestants alike on the edge of their seats or saddles as the case may be. In addition to traditional events, this popular two-day rodeo will feature three uniquely Hawaiian competitions: the “Poo Wai U”, “Double Mugging” and “Wahine (Women) Mugging” Events. Plus, Bull Riding with our cowboys and the Bull Run with the spectators!

The Hawaiian cowboy, known as “paniolo”, have a long history of handling cows, beginning in 1793 when King Kamehameha I was given a gift of a herd of cattle. Not having a ranch in the traditional sense, Kamehameha placed a “kapu” (taboo) on these cattle and allowed them to roam freely to insure their survival. By the 1830s, the wild cattle had become quite a nuisance and were often dangerous.

As trade and commerce with the world outside of Hawaii grew, the Hawaiian Kings needed goods to trade to support their royal expenses. The idea of commercial uses of these wild cattle thus came about. To help teach the Hawaiians how to handle the cattle, vaqueros were brought in from Mexico. The Hawaiian word “paniolo” was derived from this Spanish influence.

The “Poo Wai U” was a technique developed by the Paniolo to capture these free ranging, wild cattle. A wild steer would be lassoed around its horns and then tied to a tree. Overnight the cow would hopefully wear itself out. The next day the “paniolo” returns to roundup the steer.

At the rodeo event commemorating this activity, a cowboy will have to lasso a steer by the horns, pass the rope through a Y-shaped pole (simulating a tree), holding the steer to the pole and tie the rope to his horse. As the steers used for this event are not your friendly tame cow, the cowboy and his horse have to work well together.

“Double Mugging” is another unique event found only in Hawaiian rodeos. Harking back to the story of capturing wild cattle, tying them to a tree was only the first part of returning from areas overgrown with trees to the ranch with a cankerous wild cow. In this rodeo event, two “paniolo” will work together to knock a cow to the ground and tie up three of its legs.

This event involves full size steers and often turns into a wrestling match between man and beast or between women and beast in the Wahine Double Mugging Event.

Rodeo attendees will also be treated to roping, mugging and bronc riding along with Wahine (women) and Keiki (children) events.

Tickets will be on sale on both days at the Equestrian Center on Highway 11 going out of Hilo toward Volcano. Turn at the signs for the rodeo and the Panaewa Zoo. Admission is $6 for adults and children under 12 are free.

— Find out more:
959-8932, http://hawaiirodeostampede.com/PanaewaRodeo.aspx

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The 35th Annual Parker Ranch Round-Up Club Rodeo will lasso in two days of rodeo events Saturday, Sept. 5 and Sunday, Sept. 6 at the Parker Ranch Rodeo Arena in Waimea.

The action-packed weekend is an annual fundraiser to provide scholarships for school-age children of Parker Ranch employees. This year, the event also celebrates Hawaii’s 50th anniversary of statehood.

Family-style fun begins at noon Saturday with rodeo events that may include everything from open and dally team roping and double mugging, and po’o wai u, to saddle bronc, bull riding, junior bull riding, wahine barrel racing, wahine steer un-decorating, and more. 

Always fun and exciting to watch is the makule team roping competition. One team member must be over 40, one over 50. The crowd is always on its feet for the the keiki barrel racing for participants 12 & under, and mutton busting, or keiki sheep riding.

The Round Up Club, in partnership with Parker Ranch will be hosting an auction for saddle horses and 2-year old quarter horses.  Come at 10 a.m. to participate in the auction and purchase a Parker Ranch horse.  

For non-riders, come and watch and enjoy the fast pace of a Ranch horse auction.

Sunday’s rodeo action begins again at noon with more excitement throughout the afternoon. Food and refreshments will be available both days with on-going events lasting until 4 p.m.

Tickets are $5 per person in advance from the Parker Ranch Store at the Parker Ranch Center, Waimea or $6 at the gate on rodeo days. Children 10 and under are free. 

For more information, call 808-885-5669.

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Waimea, Hawai‘i’s Big Island ~ The 35th Annual Parker Ranch Round-Up Club Rodeo will lasso in two days of rodeo events on Saturday, September 5th and Sunday, September 6th, 2009 at the Parker Ranch Rodeo Arena in Waimea.

The action-packed weekend is held annually as a fundraiser to provide scholarships for school-age children of Parker Ranch employees. This year, the event joins all of Hawaii in its celebration of Hawaiian Statehood in 2009.

EVENT ENTRY Deadline August 19
Entries for the rodeo must be postmarked by August 19 or hand delivered to Parker Ranch headquarters no later than August 21.

DOWNLOAD ENTRY FORM or are available at the Parker Ranch Store, Waimea Feed Supply in Waimea, Hog Wild Feed & Supply in Honokaa, Miranda Country Store or Del’s Farm Supply in Hilo, King’s Trail Ride in Kealakekua and Pearl’s Garden Center in Captain Cook.

Family-style fun begins on Saturday, September 5th at 12 noon with rodeo events which may include everything from open and dally team roping and double mugging, and po’o wai u, to saddle bronc, bull riding, junior bull riding, wahine barrel racing, wahine steer un-decorating, and more. Always fun and exciting to watch is the makule team roping competition. (One team member must be over 40, one over 50). The crowd is always on its feet for the the keiki barrel racing for participants 12 & under, and mutton busting (keiki sheep riding).

HORSE AUCTION
The Round Up Club, in partnership with Parker Ranch will be hosting an auction for saddle horses and 2-year old quarter horses. Come at 10 a.m. to participate in the auction and purchase a Parker Ranch horse. For non-riders, come and watch and enjoy the fast pace of a Ranch horse auction.

Sunday’s rodeo action begins again at high noon with more excitement throughout the afternoon. Ono (delicious) food and refreshments will be available both days with on-going events lasting until 4:00 p.m.

TICKETS
Tickets are $5 per person in advance from the Parker Ranch Store at the Parker Ranch Center, Waimea or $6 at the gate/online on rodeo days. Children 10 and under are free. For more information, call 808-885-5669.

Friday high school rodeo action at Paniolo Park
Photography by Jock Goodman/Special to Hawaii247.com

Macey Loando ropes a calf during Friday rodeo action at Parker Ranch Paniolo Park in Waimea. Photography by Jock Goodman/Special to Hawaii 24/7

Levi Rita competes in Friday high school rodeo action in Waimea. Photography by Jock Goodman/Special to Hawaii 24/7

Levi Rita wrestles a bucking bare-back bronc that Kalani Grace is hung up on during Friday rodeo action. Photography by Jock Goodman/Special to Hawaii 24/7

Saturday high school rodeo action at Paniolo Park
Photography by Baron Sekiya/Hawaii247.com

HONOKAA’S HERITAGE ~ WESTERN WEEK FESTIVAL 2009
Celebrate Honokaa Town’s Heritage May 22nd through May 25th, 2009

[Honokaa, Hawaii, May 22-25th, 2009] — Dust off your boots, saddle up and join Honokaa Town in celebrating their heritage during the 2009 Western Week Festival! Saturday May 23rd begins at noon with the Block Party Festival at the Honokaa Sports Complex, 1 block North of Mamane Street featuring our “New Keiki Corral Loads of “Free” activities including bouncy jumps, climbing wall, games, educational displays & activities…”A barrel of family fun” , Horseshoe competition & fun, vendor booths, & displays, rummage sale, Live music & entertainment. Don’t forget to come dressed for the Lil Cowgirl & Lil Cowboy Contest!

The Paniolo Parade begins at 4:00PM downtown Honokaa on Mamane Street ending at the Sports Complex, join us for this time honored tradition; Grand Marshall is Dr. William (Billy) Bergin.

At 5:00PM we open the barn again with the block party featuring Live Music & fun! Members of the Paniolo Hall of Fame will be honored for their contribution to Honokaa’s Heritage with Hawaiian Style steak BBQ plates featuring local grass fed beef will be served for dinner. At 7:00PM the “Saloon Girl contest” begins, don’t miss this crowd favorite! Following the Saloon Girl Contest we begin “Dancing in the Street with “Silver Spurs”, dance to live country music till the barn closes at 11:00PM. Best dressed Cowboys & Cowgirls pulled from the crowd during the event!

On Sunday May 24th & Monday May 25th at the Honokaa Rodeo grounds from Noon to Dark is the Annual Rodeo held by the Hawaii Island Saddle Club!

For more information on Western Week please visit our website at westernweek.com or call 808-885-5580 or 808-557-2780.