The Silver Spurs Rodeo celebrated its 153rd edition on May 31 and June 1 at the Silver Spurs Arena in Kissimmee. Hailed as the largest rodeo east of the Mississippi River, the event drew a large crowd, filling the stands on Friday and selling out the arena on Saturday.
The Silver Spurs Rodeo showcased a thrilling lineup of seven traditional events: bull riding, saddle bronc riding, bareback riding, steer wrestling, team roping, tie-down roping, and barrel racing. It also featured women’s breakaway roping, an increasingly popular event in professional rodeo.
It wouldn’t be a June Silver Spurs Rodeo without performances by the PeeWee and Junior Quadrilles, that captivated the audience with their skill and precision. And of course, the crowd-favorite mutton bustin’ event saw young participants bravely attempting to ride sheep across the Silver Spurs Arena dirt. while only a few managed to stay on, everyone relished the fun and excitement of the experience in the arena!
Every June, the Silver Spurs Rodeo proudly showcases the future of professional rodeo with exciting Junior Bullriding and Junior Barrel racing events. These young cowboys and cowgirls give the audience a thrilling preview of the next generation’s talent and passion. It’s a heartwarming and hopeful glimpse into the future, ensuring that the Silver Spurs Rodeo tradition will thrive for generations to come!
The rodeo’s passion for national pride shone brightly as a solemn highlight of the evening, with beloved local singer Kenyon Lockry delivering a stirring rendition of the national anthem on Friday, followed by a heartfelt performance by Scott Ashbire on Saturday.
My year of being Big Boss has been wonderful, and a lot of fun. We’ve made some changes this year, and seen some sold-out rodeos. And, of course, we’ve even gone to the Rose Parade. However, my favorite part of being Big Boss has been giving back to the community, the money we donate in the community, and the events we’ve attended. It’s been a great thing!
The Silver Spurs Riding Club demonstrated its commitment to the community by donating to local organizations. Sara Berlinsky, the club’s Big Boss, presented a $1,000 check to the Boys and Girls Clubs of Central Florida’s St. Cloud Branch and a $4,000 check to Safety First Pediaquatics.
The 2024 Miss Silver Spurs Court made its debut during the evening featuring:
- Miss Silver Spurs: Bailee Jeannin
- Junior Miss Silver Spurs: Savannah Watts
- Little Miss Silver Spurs: Cooper Mohen
Final Results for the 153rd Silver Spurs Rodeo
- All-around cowboy: Clayton Culligan, $585 (steer wrestling and team roping)
- Bareback riding: 1. Mason Ortego, 78 points, $532
- Steer wrestling: 1. Kamry Dymmek, 4.6 seconds, $780
- Team roping: 1. Ryan Pope/Zak Dobbins, 4.4 seconds, $1,194 each
- Saddle bronc riding: 1. Will Reynolds, 81 points, $502
- Tie-down roping: 1. Jerry Easler, 10.4 seconds, $686
- Barrel racing: 1. Sally Young, 15.54 seconds, $623
- Bull riding: 1. LJ Doty, 80.5 points, $1,079
The total payoff for the event was $18,198.
The next Silver Spurs Rodeo is scheduled for October 5 at 7:30 PM at the Silver Spurs Arena.
