Little Britches Rodeo (TV series)
Little Britches Rodeo is a non-fiction television series produced by Hodge Media Group for RFD-TV. It portrays the real life events during National Little Britches Rodeo Association Finals. This western lifestyle documents the lives of rodeo contestants and rodeo competition from the Finals.[1] In addition, it features interviews with PRCA World Champions, contestants, parents, rodeo personal, and some of the industry leaders in agriculture, horse industry, and rodeo.
| Little Britches Rodeo | |
|---|---|
| Genre | Sports Reality Documentary |
| Created by | Dustin Hodge |
| Narrated by | Donna Hodge |
| Country of origin | United States |
| Original language | English |
| No. of seasons | 10 |
| No. of episodes | 262 (list of episodes) |
| Production | |
| Executive producer | Dustin Hodge |
| Camera setup | Multi-camera |
| Running time | 22–26 minutes |
| Production companies | Hodge Media Group HM Group |
| Original release | |
| Network | RFD-TV |
| Release | March 27, 2013 – April 20, 2022 |
Format edit
Every episode features rodeo performances from one event at the NLBRA Finals. Commentary is provided for each rodeo ride/run. Each episode also features multiple interviews. Finally, each episode concludes with an interview with the world champion of the event featured in the episode.
Narration edit
Every episode has been narrated by Donna Hodge.
Production edit
The first 4 seasons were filmed at the Colorado State Fairgrounds in Pueblo, Colorado.[2] Season 5-8 were filmed at the Lazy E in Guthrie, Oklahoma.[3]
The NLBRA Finals has rodeo events running simultaneously in three different arenas.[4] A two-person camera crew covers each arena. Camera teams also cover rodeo action from the rough stock chutes and on the arena floor. Several two-camera crews roam grounds, camping areas, and stalls to pick up b-roll, and man on the street interviews. A three-person camera crew also conducts sit down interviews in a studio space.
Subject Matter edit
Rural Lifestyle edit
The series focuses on issues impacting rural lifestyles from communities around the United States.
Competition edit
National Little Britches Rodeo Association is the starting organization for many professional cowboys.
Society of Rodeo Families edit
One of the series’ focuses is the importance of extended family. The community aspect of the western lifestyle is highlighted.
Notable guests edit
- Martha Josey - Women's Professional Rodeo Association World Champion
- Fallon Taylor - Women's Professional Rodeo Association World Champion
- Mary Fallin - Governor of Oklahoma
- Jim Reese - Oklahoma Secretary of Agriculture
- Chuck Hall - Oklahoma State Senator
- Garry Mize - Oklahoma House of Representatives
- Amberley Snyder - Barrel Racer & Motivational Speaker
- Blayne Arthur - Oklahoma Secretary of Agriculture
- John McBeth - ProRodeo Hall of Fame inductee
- Clint Corey - ProRodeo Hall of Fame inductee
- Joe Beaver - Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association World Champion
- Jerod Johnston - Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association contestant
- P. J. Burger - Women's Professional Rodeo Association contestant
- Sherrylnn Johnson - Women's Professional Rodeo Association contestant
- Mike Johnson - Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association contestant
- Jett Johnson - Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association World Champion
- Bobby Griswold - Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association contestant
- Butch Morgan - Western Horseman
- Kent Sturman - Director of ProRodeo Hall of Fame
- Steve Miller - Montana Silversmiths
- R.E. Josey - AQHA World Champion
- Sarah Wiens - Miss Rodeo Colorado 2013
- Madeline Mills - Miss Rodeo Colorado 2016
- Taylor Spears Miss Rodeo Oklahoma 2018 & Miss Rodeo America 2019 First Runner-up[5]
- Mike Poland - Cactus Ropes General Manager
- Keith Dundee - President of American Hats
- Jerry Moore - Five Star Equine
- April Patterson - Rodeo Fame
- Tom Spaulding - Spaulding Labs
- Bob Norris - Noble Equine
- Janet Honeycutt Boyt - Rodeo Producer
Episodes edit
| Season | Episodes | Originally aired | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| First aired | Last aired | |||
| 1 | 26 | March 27, 2013 | September 4, 2013 | |
| 2 | 26 | November 27, 2013 | May 14, 2014 | |
| 3 | 26 | October 1, 2014 | March 25, 2015 | |
| 4 | 26 | September 30, 2015 | May 30, 2016 | |
| 5 | 26 | November 2, 2016 | April 26, 2017 | |
| 6 | 26 | October 4, 2017 | March 28, 2018 | |
| 7 | 26 | October 10, 2018 | April 3, 2019 | |
| 8 | 26 | October 9, 2019 | April 20, 2020 | |
| 9 | 26 | October 7, 2020 | April 18, 2021 | |
| 10 | 26 | November 13, 2021 | April 20, 2022 | |
Spin-off edit
Little Britches on the Road - A travel show focusing on rural aspects of the United States.[6]
References edit
- ^ McMiller, Itinease. "Cowboys and cowgirls prepare for National Little Britches Rodeo". Retrieved 2018-02-15.
- ^ "Little Britches Rodeo comes to Pueblo for last time". Retrieved 2018-02-15.
- ^ "Little Britches Rodeo finals comes to Guthrie". NewsOK.com. 2016-07-13. Retrieved 2018-02-15.
- ^ "National Little Britches Rodeo Association Returns to Lazy E Arena". Farm Flavor. 2017-07-08. Retrieved 2018-02-15.
- ^ "Official Pageant Results".
- ^ Little Britches Rodeo on the Road, Donna Hodge, J. R. Dees, Ethan Parr, retrieved 2018-02-15
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External links edit
- Little Britches Rodeo on RFD-TV
- Little Britches Rodeo at IMDb