AMARILLO, Texas — The Muleshoe Ranch / Hatchet Ranch team from Kirkland and Paradise, Arizona, emerged victorious at the 29th World Championship Ranch Rodeo (WCRR) this weekend, showcasing exceptional skills across multiple events at the prestigious competition.
The winning team, consisting of Logan Anderson, Logan Westcott, Ace Peterson, Whip Peterson, Dally Peterson, and Cole Hubbell, demonstrated their prowess throughout the four-day championship. Team member Logan Westcott doubled down on the team’s success by earning the coveted Top Hand award, while the team also claimed first place in the Stray Gathering event.

EC Cattle Co. / Mule Creek Cattle from Santo and Breckenridge, Texas, secured the Reserve World Champion position. Team member Waylon Davis made his mark on the competition by not only winning the Ranch Bronc event but also earning Reserve Top Hand honors. The Texas-based team further demonstrated their expertise by winning the Team Penning category.

Circle M8 Land & Cattle from Silverton rounded out the top three, followed by Thompson Ranch from Munday, Texas, in fourth place. Rocking P Cattle / S&P Cattle, representing Latham, Kansas, and Welch, Oklahoma, completed the top five.
In the equine category, “Tic Tick Boom Boon,” owned by Rodey Wilson of Wilson Cattle LLC from Canyon, earned Top Horse honors. The Reserve Top Horse title went to “New Metallic,” ridden by Tristan Grantham of Daube Ranch / 3C Cattle Co. from Ardmore and Mill Creek, Oklahoma.

Other notable victories included Jolly Ranch / S&L Cattle from Colorado claiming the Wild Cow Milking event, while Arizona’s Blackmore Ranch / Rail 3 dominated the Team Branding competition.
The championship, organized by the Working Ranch Cowboys Association (WRCA), featured multiple events showcasing authentic ranching skills. The WRCA, established in 1995, continues its mission to promote ranching at national and international levels while preserving the working ranch cowboy lifestyle.

In the youth division, Hat Creek Cattle emerged as the 2024 Youth World Championship Ranch Rodeo champions, with Double Check Cattle as Reserve World Champions and Baca Antelope securing third place. Blaine Roberts of Hat Creek Cattle Co. earned Youth Top Hand honors, while Brody Grigsby with Califor showcased the Youth Top Horse.

The event, held at the Amarillo Civic Center, attracted teams from across the western United States and featured not only competitive events but also trade shows, cultural celebrations, and educational opportunities. The championship serves as both a competitive venue and a crucial fundraising platform for the WRCA Foundation, supporting the organization’s broader mission of preserving western heritage and supporting working ranch families.