Oakdale 10-Steer ACTRA Roping Championship Recap
From August 29 to September 1, the 69th annual Oakdale 10-Steer Roping Championship was held at the Oakdale California Rodeo Grounds. This event is known for being the oldest ten-steer competition still active, limited to the first 250 teams. It included several competitions: Leo Camarillo Open Roping, Century Roping, Phil Stadtler Memorial Roping, Ladies BellCollar Catch Breakaway Roping, Mixed Juniors and Seniors Roping, and the Original Oakdale 10-Steer.
Event Highlights and Top Winners
The championship showcased intense competition with significant rewards. Top honors went to:
Leo Camarillo Open Roping 4 Steer:
Layton Oswald and Stoney Boy Joseph clinched first place in the average with a time of 38.37 seconds, earning $930 each.
Century Roping 4 Steer:
Rich Bakke and Scott Harvey won the average with a time of 36.77 seconds, taking home $1240 each.
Phil Stadtler Memorial #7 Roping 4 Steer:
Ryan Bettencourt and Colby George took the top spot in the average with a time of 34.27 seconds, earning $1350 each.
Ladies BellCollar Catch Breakaway Roping:
Whitlee Burgess dominated the average with a cumulative time of 10.55 seconds and a prize of $1100.
Mixed Jr/Sr #7 3 Steer:
Abilene Chavez and Arturo Chavez led the average with an impressive time of 23.20 seconds, winning $1400 each.
Special Awards and Recognitions
Prizes included saddles for the 10-steer winners, buckles for the runners-up, and buckles for the fastest time in roping. Round winners received vests, and all participants who completed 10 steers were awarded hats. The youngest roper acknowledged at the event was Ryatt Xavier, presented by Dan Dooley.
Sponsors and Contributions
The event was supported by prominent sponsors such as Yeti, Coat Saddles, Lazy L Saddles, the Stadtler Family, Ag Farmers Best Feeds, Masellis Drilling, Cen Cal Graphics, and Valley Feed and Supply. The cattle for the event were provided by V7 Cattle.
The Oakdale 10-Steer Roping Championship remains a cornerstone event in the rodeo calendar, celebrating tradition, community, and the relentless spirit of competition. Congratulations to all the participants for their exceptional talent and sportsmanship at this historic event.
Leo Camarillo Open Roping 4 Steer
– Round 1:
– 1st: Blake Hirdes & Kyle Lockett – 7.41 seconds, $340 each
– Average:
– 1st: Layton Oswald & Stoney Boy Joseph – 38.37 seconds, $930 each
– 2nd: Eli Green & Lane Wheeler – 40.82 seconds, $610 each
Century Roping 4 Steer
– Round 1:
– 1st: Daren Lowry & Daniel Green – 7.98 seconds, $450 each
– Average:
– 1st: Rich Bakke & Scott Harvey – 36.77 seconds, $1240 each
– 2nd: Mike Christensen & Frank Perez – 40.19 seconds, $730 each
– 3rd: Daren Lowry & Blair Wheatley – 40.33 seconds, $500
each
Phil Stadtler Memorial #7 Roping 4 Steer
– Round 1:
– 1st: Ross Rivero & Blake VanStavern – 6.59 seconds, $1000 each
– Average:
– 1st: Ryan Bettencourt & Colby George – 34.27 seconds, $1350 each
– 2nd: Karter Rowland & Ruby Lewis – 34.49 seconds, $850 each
– 3rd: Bronc Rowland & Hunter Lowry – 35.61 seconds, $700 each
– 4th: Hank Brown & Scott Harvey – 38.21 seconds, $500 each
– 5th: Gage Harvey & Dillon Almasan – 40.77 seconds, $350 each
– 6th: Jake Harvey & Willie Wheelson – 41.13 seconds, $170 each
Ladies BellCollar Catch Breakaway Roping
– Round 1:
– 1st: Patricia Rincon – 2.83 seconds, $375 each
– Round 2:
– 1st: Whitlee Burgess – 2.69 seconds, $375 each
– Average:
– 1st: Whitlee Burgess – 10.55 seconds, $1100 each
– 2nd: Braydee Bourdet – 13.20 seconds, $900 each
– 3rd: Julie Harvey – 15.47 seconds, $700 each
– 4th: Ruby Riedel – 19.11 seconds, $500 each
– 5th: Sage Pearce – 21.19 seconds, $400 each
– 6th: Taylor Murray – 23.21 seconds, $190 each
Mixed Jr/Sr #7 3 Steer
– Round 1:
– 1st: Avery May & Stoney Boy Joseph – 7.55 seconds, $350 each
– Average:
– 1st: Abilene Chavez & Arturo Chavez – 23.20 seconds, $1400 each
– 2nd: David Rosenthal & Ryan Reed – 27.69 seconds, $1050 each
– 3rd: Wyatt Bullivant & Blake VanStavern – 28.76 seconds, $750 each
– 4th: John Wheatley & Layton Oswald – 29.05 seconds, $470 each
– 5th: Wyatt Bullivant & Les Oswald – 29.19 seconds, $270 each
Youngest Roper
– Youngest Roper: Ryatt Xavier, presented by Dan Dooley
Fast Time Winners
– Fast Time Winners: Layton Oswald, presented by Liz Mount for Cowboy Museum
10 Steer Round Winners
– 1st Round:
– 1st: Blake VanStavern & Jake Bourdet – 707 seconds, $350 each
– 2nd: Cody Cowden & Dalton Pearce – 732 seconds, $135 each
– 2nd Round:
– 1st: Les Oswald & Stoney Boy Joseph – 717 seconds, $350 each
– 2nd: Cody Cowden & Dalton Pearce – 741 seconds, $135 each
– 3rd Round:
– 1st: Cutter Machado & Jake Bourdet – 748 seconds, $350 each
– 2nd: Lane Lowry & Dalton Pearce – 703 seconds, $135 each
– 4th Round:
– 1st: Cutter Machado & Blake Hirdes – 644 seconds, $350 each
– 2nd: Lane Lowry & Jake Bourdet – 648 seconds, $135 each
– 5th Round:
– 1st: Cutter Machado & Blake Hirdes – 626 seconds, $350 each
– 2nd: Cutter Machado & Zach Varian – 660 seconds, $135 each
– 6th Round:
– 1st: Wyatt Bullivant & Stoney Boy Joseph – 670 seconds, $350 each
– 2nd: Ryan Bettencourt & Layton Oswald – 794 seconds, $135 each
– 7th Round:
– 1st: Cutter Machado & Zach Varian – 621 seconds, $350 each
– 2nd: Lane Lowry & Jake Bourdet – 642 seconds, $135 each
– 8th Round:
– 1st: Layton Oswald & Les Oswald – 570 seconds, $350 each
– 2nd: Case Hirdes & Dalton Pearce – 665 seconds, $135 each
– 9th Round:
– 1st: Cutter Machado & Zach Varian – 621 seconds, $350 each
– 2nd: Les Oswald & Layton Oswald – 659 seconds, $135 each
– 10th Round:
– 1st: Layton Oswald & Les Oswald – 544 seconds, $350 each
– 2nd: Cutter Machado & Zach Varian – 653 seconds, $135 each
