Rodeo Personnel

Bullfighter Dusty Tuckness

Dusty Tuckness is returning to the Horse Heaven Round-Up, Dusty has worked the Wrangler National Finals rodeo 14 times and has been voted PRCA Bullfighter of the Year 11 times! His dad was a bullfighter, so the rodeo life was nothing new to him.

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Bullfighter Nate Jestes

We are happy to welcome back bullfighter, Nate Jestes. Nate was accepted into the PRCA in 2010 and his career quickly accelerated. Nate has worked the Wrangler National Finals Rodeo 5 times and has been nominated for bullfighter of the year 8 times.

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Bullfighter Miles Barry

When Barry was 13 he decided to follow in his father Rowdy Barry’s footsteps and become a bullfighter. Rowdy is a retired National Finals Rodeo and PRCA bullfighter. Miles has slowly been moving up the ranks from fighting at high school rodeos to college to amateur and now professionally.

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Barrelman JJ Harrison

Always a crowd favorite, Walla Walla’s JJ Harrison is one of the top in the business. JJ has been a barrelman at the NFR and was selected to be the barrelman at the RAM National Circuit Finals Rodeo for 5 times, the second highest honor in the industry. JJ, a former school teacher, also helps our rodeo outside of the arena, leading anti-bullying education programs in area schools.

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Announcer Roger Mooney

It would hardly feel like the Horse Heaven Round-Up Rodeo without Roger Mooney’s booming voice. In his 27 years here, Mooney has seen the rodeo grow and evolve into one of the best in the nation. From Elijay, Georgia, Roger’s Southern-tinged voice brings an air of distinction to the rodeo. Mooney has been an announcer at the NFR six times, including in 2022.

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ProWest Scoreboard

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Flag Carriers - The 2023 Wrangler Girls

HorseBack Montana Alonso, Lexi Hagins, Kelci McKenna

Standing Morgan Wiese, Haylee Hartzell, Abbie Smith, Emma Hewitt, Taylor Sorbel, Dakota Flora

Front Row Madison Eastman, Wendy Ralston, McKenzie Lookabill, Shyla Stiles, Kadyen Anderson, Ashleigh Emlaw, Kimberly Lawson, Aubrey Johnston

Not Pictured Sadie Muller, Hunter Michael, Abby Grudzinski, Austyn Robinson, Kyle Morgan Thomas

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Pro Rodeo Sound

Pro Rodeo Sound, LLC is owned and operated by Jason Buchanan who has a lifetime of experience in rodeo and 15 years of experience providing sound and music for rodeos, bull ridings, and equine sports throughout the country.

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OTHER PERSONNEL

Rough Stock: Calgary Stampede Ranch, Bridwell Pro Rodeo, Cory & Lange Rodeo, Outlaw Buckers

Rodeo Secretary: Allison Whitsett

Timers: Stacey Jo Dowton & Molly Twitchell

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