IFYR

Connor Brumley of Mocksville, NC, busts out of the stall in the Saddle Bronc final round of the IFYR on July 14. Countywide & Sun/Natasha Dunagan

Connor Brumley of Mocksville, NC, busts out of the stall in the Saddle Bronc final round of the IFYR on July 14. Countywide & Sun/Natasha Dunagan

Caught in Action

Natasha Dunagan
Thursday, July 20, 2023
31st Annual IFYR Action Countywide & Sun/Natasha Dunagan
Brayden Dowdle of McLoud competes in the second round of bull riding at the IFYR on July 12. Countywide & Sun/Natasha Dunagan

Brayden Dowdle of McLoud competes in the second round of bull riding at the IFYR on July 12. Countywide & Sun/Natasha Dunagan

Two McLoud Bull Riders Compete In The IFYR

Natasha Dunagan
Thursday, July 20, 2023
Bull riding is probably the most dangerous event at the International Finals Youth Rodeo. So, in most years, the bull riders are few and from other states. But, this year, there were two brave teens from McLoud who entered. Ryker Butler received an 84 in his second round and an 83.
Matraya Haynes, of Maud, finishes up her run in Barrel Racing on the morning of July 15 during the IFYR at the Heart of Oklahoma Expo Center. Countywide & Sun/Natasha Dunagan

Matraya Haynes, of Maud, finishes up her run in Barrel Racing on the morning of July 15 during the IFYR at the Heart of Oklahoma Expo Center. Countywide & Sun/Natasha Dunagan

Gilbert Declares 2022 IFYR A Success

Natasha Dunagan
Thursday, July 21, 2022
The dust has settled, and the announcer’s booth is now silent at the Heart of Oklahoma Exposition Center. But all last week, in the morning and evening, it was the place for all things roping and riding.
IFYR Event Champions And All-Around

IFYR Event Champions And All-Around

IFYR Event Champions And All-Around Announced

Natasha Dunagan
Thursday, July 21, 2022
The IFYR champions in each event and All-Around pose following finals competition on July 15. Each event winner won a saddle and belt buckle, as well as a cash prize. The All-Around winners also received a saddle and a Cimarron horse trailer from National Trailer Source.
Tommy and Linda Carpenter pose with Miss Rodeo USA at this year's IFYR.

Tommy and Linda Carpenter pose with Miss Rodeo USA at this year's IFYR.

Volunteers, The Unsung Heroes Of The IFYR

Ryan Ackerman
Thursday, July 21, 2022
The Internationa Finals Youth Rodeo wrapped up July 15 at the Heart of Oklahoma Expo Center in Shawnee. The event wouldn’t have been possible without the 600 volunteers who helped plan and run one of the largest rodeos in the country.
Madison Van Brunt, of Shawnee, competes in the Barrel Racing event during the IFYR on July 11 at the Heart of Oklahoma Expo Center. Countywide & Sun/Natasha Dunagan

Madison Van Brunt, of Shawnee, competes in the Barrel Racing event during the IFYR on July 11 at the Heart of Oklahoma Expo Center. Countywide & Sun/Natasha Dunagan

MCKINLEE PASCHAL HOLDING TOP SPOT OF IFYR ALL-AROUND STANDINGS

News Staff
Thursday, July 14, 2022
SHAWNEE, Okla. – As the action got underway at the 30th annual International Finals Youth Rodeo (IFYR) in Shawnee, Oklahoma at the Heart of Oklahoma Expo Center, heated races for the $250,000 payout began to unfold.