70th Annual CTRA Oakdale 10-Steer
70th Annual CTRA Oakdale – Results & History
The Oakdale Ten Steer Roping has stood as one of California’s most revered team roping events since its founding in 1956. Born out of the California Team Roping Association’s vision for a true test of horsemanship and stamina, the format—ten steers over three days—quickly separated the contenders from the pretenders. Through the years, the Oakdale Ten Steer became a proving ground where some of the greatest names in the sport left their mark. Cowboys like Leo Camarillo, Mike Cervi, Allen Bach, and countless others have written their chapters in its history, turning the event into both a showcase of endurance and a roll call of rodeo legends.
Seventy years later, the Ten Steer still carries that weight of tradition. Generations of ropers have chased the buckle in Oakdale’s arena, and the prestige of winning here has never dimmed. With deep roots in California’s ranching country and a reputation that stretches nationwide, the Oakdale Ten Steer remains a benchmark of consistency, horsemanship, and resilience.[Text Wrapping Break][Text Wrapping Break]This year’s 70th Annual CTRA Oakdale opened with the Open Roping, where Layton Oswald and StoneyBoy Joseph championed the average on four head with a 29.87 to win $1,435 and buckles. Daniel Green and Spencer Mitchell followed in second with a 30.20 for $1,077, and Tanner Kent with Joseph Shawnego placed third at 30.49 for $750. Oswald and Joseph also took the first go with a 7.07 worth $362.
In the Century #8.5 Handicap Roping, Les Oswald and Todd Hampton came out on top with a 35.62 on four, winning $1,062 and buckles. Joe Murray and Walt Rodman placed second at 36.31 for $796, while David Rosenthal and Anival Guerrero earned third with a 39.36 for $530. Rosenthal teamed up with Joseph Shawnego for fourth at 44.62, worth $265. In the first go, Cody Cowden and Kyle Lockett were quickest with a 6.75 for $280, while Cowden and Green took second at 7.99 for $188.The Phil Stadtler #7 Roping saw Zane George and Branstan Joseph take home the championship saddles with a 30.87 on four, good for $3,197. Quinn Tannehill and Chase Grantham finished second at 34.00, winning $2,780 and buckles, and David Guerra with Walt Rodman placed third at 36.54 for $2,363. Wyatt Gibbs and Wyatt Adams secured fourth with 36.62 for $1,945, Rosenthal and Guerrero placed fifth with 37.67 for $1,529, and Lauren Segura with Kyle Lockett came in sixth at 37.81 for $1,112. Seventh place was split as Randon and Ross Rivera tied Logan Erickson and Lane Wheeler with 38.45, sharing $486. In the go rounds, Michael Tighe and George Dellis won first with a 7.34 worth $982, followed by David Porteur and Emitt Bourdet at 7.64 for $735, Rosenthal and Blake VanStavern at 7.65 for $490, and John Wheatley with Levi Segura at 7.77 for $245.
The Girls Breakaway crowned Whitlee Burgess as average champion with a 9.76 on three, winning $880 and a Yeti. Sutton Mang was second with 10.36 for $659, Leighton Musick took third at 19.62 for $439, and Sarah George placed fourth with 21.18 for $219. In the first go, Mang clocked a 2.61 to win $439, while Burgess was second at 2.75 for $293. In the second go, Ellie Gomes stopped the clock at 2.69 for $439, and Burgess followed with a 2.98 for $293. The Mixed Jr/Sr #7 Handicap Roping went to Will and Royce Musick, who secured the average title with a 24.98 on four head to win $1,360 and buckles. David Rosenthal and Joseph Shawnego placed second at 25.56 for $1,050, Les Oswald and Ace Flanagan were third with 25.58 for $740, and John Wheatley with Ross Rivera finished fourth at 25.71 for $470. Fifth went to Riley Currin and Dawsyn Ozcoidi at 26.11 for $270. In the first go, Kyle Lockett and Royce Brown turned in a 6.24 to win $340, followed closely by Kelton Martinez and Brandon Bates at 6.26 for $200, and Kelton with Franky Martinez at 7.21 for $140.
The spotlight event, the CTRA Ten Steer Roping #8.5 Handicap, was championed by Kyle Lockett and Ross Rivera, who roped ten head in 105.54 to claim $2,850 along with saddles and buckles. Kelton Martinez and Royce Brown were second with 110.13 for $2,350 and buckles. Tanner Kent and Brandon Bates placed third with 112.42 for $1,850, while Kent paired with Todd Hampton to take fourth at 113.91 for $1,350. Fifth went to Cowden and Blake Vanstavern with 116.96 for $850, and Les and Layton Oswald finished sixth at 118.04 for $500. The youngest roper award went to 13-year-old Kanton Wagner, who received a buckle, while the fast time honors went to Tyler Jones and Royce Brown with a 5.53, also earning buckles. In the Dummy Roping, Caroline Weirsma won the 6-and-under division, Axel Cozzitorto topped the 7–9 division, and Wren McCurley won the 10–12 division. Second-place ropes went to Hayes Harvey, Harper Bacigalupi, and Bodi Hirdes. Third-place hats were awarded to Bailey Weirsma, Waverly McCurley, and Royce Musick, while fourth-place cups went to Bryce Wall, Hadley Bacigalupi, and Dylan Bourgeois.
