Five states, 6 cities and it all comes down to this! Who is the best cowboy/cowgirl?
The Greatest Show on Dirt rides into Upper Marlboro, Md for the final showdown on Saturday, September 21, 2019 at The Show Place Arena located at 14900 Pennsylvania Ave, Upper Marlboro, MD.
Through heat, storms, photoshoots, interviews, celebrities, and sold out crowds, The 35th Bill Pickett Invitational Rodeo (BPIR) has traveled the United States with cowboys/cowgirls competing to make it to this final stop. Who will be the BPIR World Champion cowboy and cowgirl?
On September 21, 2019 thousands of spectators' young and old and from all over the world will watch over 50 black cowboys and cowgirls compete in nine major rodeo events labeled as "The Greatest Show on Dirt." The events areBare Back Ridin', Bull Doggin', Calf Ropin', Ladies Steer Undecoratin', Ladies Barrel Racin', Jr. Barrel Racin', Jr. Break Away, Relay Racin', Bareback Ridin" and Bull Ridin'-all absolutely spectacular!
The prize? Legendary fame as The World Champion of the historic 35th Bill Pickett Rodeo, added money of $35,000, prizes such as saddles, breast collars, signature buckles, official souvenir jackets, Ariat boots, Yeti Coolers and more.
BPIR Championship Finals activities include the following:
FRIDAY - September 20, 2019
10:00am
RODEO FOR KIDZ SAKE
Showplace Arena
1:00pm
Cowboy & Cowgirl Lunch Banquet
Showplace Arena Banquet Room
8:00pm until
MEET & GREET BPIR COWBOYS
Colony South Hotel & Conference Center Lounge/Bar
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BPIR CHAMPIONSHIP RODEO
Showplace Arena
1:30pm Performance
7:30pm Performance
RODEO AFTER PARTY
Showplace Arena
10:30 pm (after the rodeo) |
Top 4 BPIR Contenders are:
Justin Richard, from Houston, Texas, Jeremy Burkhalter from Eufaula, Oklahoma, Mikala Nealy from Kiowa, CO, and Krishaun Adair from Point Blank, Texas.
Krishaun Adair
Ladies Barrel Racing & Ladies Steer Undecorating
Point Blank, TX
New to the BPIR in 2019, but has been a fierce competitor in the world of rodeo for many years. Krishaun prayed and asked God for a horse she could win on, and he delivered. She has placed at every BPIR rodeo she attended this year. She is definitely one to keep an eye on at the BPIR Championship Finals and years to come. She will be electrifying!
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Mikala Neely
Ladies Barrel Racing & Ladies Steer Undecorating
Kiowa, Colorado
Reigning BPIR World Champion Barrel Racer. Mikala began traveling and competing with the BPIR full time in 2016. Since setting her sites on the world title, she has accomplished her goals each of the past two years. Confident in her riding game, she is determined to remain #1, making the finals a showdown between the top 5 contenders. The competition will be intense.
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Jeremy Burkhalter
Steer Wrestling/Calf Roping 2019 finalist
Eufaula, Oklahoma
New to the BPIR in 2019, Jeremy is making up for lost time. A previous high school superstar athlete in football and basketball. Rodeo is no exception for him. Jeremy decided to travel and rodeo with the BPIR tour in 2019. Winning in two events at the biggest rodeos of the year was his way to say I am here and hopefully would help to ensure himself a spot at the BPIR Championship Finals. Well, that is exactly what happen. Jeremy is coming into the finals as the #2 man, which simply means the #1 man better bring his "A" game. Jeremy is now the quarterback of his own one-man team and has every intention of beating Justin Richard to walk away with the ultimate BPIR All-Around Cowboy for 2019. The competition has never been this exciting.
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Justin Richard
Steer Wrestling/ Calf Roping/ Bull Riding
Houston, Texas
Justin is no stranger to the BPIR. After a long hiatus from the organization, he decided he would give it another shot. He is BACK! He has excelled in each of his 3 events during the 2019 tour. After winning countless rounds in each event he finds himself in the #1 spot. Justin has made it clear, he still got it and will be on his "A" game at the finals. Justin is a threat to walk away with several BPIR titles in 2019. Keep your eyes out for this cowboy.
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BPIR FINAL CONTESTANTS
BAREBACK RIDING
Harold Miller
Lamontre Hosely
Tank Adams
Jason Griffin
BULL DOGGING Kenny Autman
Justin Richard
Drew Madden
James Taylor
Troy Ford
Charles Barrett
Jeremy Burkhalter
Jeremy Burkhalter
Wefus Tyus
Rodney Demery
CALF ROPING Jeremy Burkhalter
Justin Dan
Matthew Sloan
Harrel Williams
TJ Hewitt
Justin Richard
Deon Osborne
Malik Gatson
Johnny Howard
Derek Goff
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LADIES STEER UNDECORATING
Deshauna Loud
Azja Bryant
Denesha Henderson
Jasmine Bennett
Krishaun Adair
Denise Tyus
Dayna Carter
Jay Carter
Carolyn Carter
Raemia Clemons
LADIES BARREL RACING Savannah Roberts
Mikala Nealy
Krishaun Adair
Aleeyah Roberts
Carolyn Carter
Jay Carter
Denesha Henderson
Danielle Clark
Raemia Clemons
Kortnee Solomon
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JUNIOR BARREL RACING
Savannah Roberts
Kortnee Solomon
Lindon Demery
Harrel Williams Jr
JUNIOR BREAK AWAY Harrel Williams Jr
Linden Demery
BULL RIDING Justin Richard
Tyree Kossie
Tank Adams
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