Behind The Chutes - Midwest Rodeo Stories

Behind The Chutes - Midwest Rodeo Stories Behind The Chutes - Midwest Rodeo Stories works to preserve the history of rodeos throughout the Midwestern USA. We continue to grow on that basis.

It was once focused on the United Rodeo Association, formed in 1962 and now one of the country's largest rodeo associations. The United Rodeo Association is a non-profit organization established in 1962 that sanctions rodeos primarily in the nine-state area of Illinois, Iowa, Kansas, Missouri, Minnesota, Nebraska, Oklahoma, South Dakota, and Wisconsin. The URA season goes year round, beginning in

September or October after the point cut-off for our Finals Rodeo. Our Championship Finals Rodeo is held each fall and features the top 15 contestants in each of nine events. (Bareback Riding, Saddle Bronc Riding, Bull Riding, Women's Barrel Racing, Calf Roping, Forty and Over Calf Roping, Breakaway Roping, Steer Wrestling and Team Roping)


The URA has averaged 800 members each of the past few years and annually approves or co-approves an average of more than 100 rodeos. Our strength is in giving solid support to regional rodeo within our established territory. Our primary goal is to work cooperatively with committees, stock contractors, members and contestants for our mutual success!

As we head into time spent with family it seemed like a great time to share these old photos and see what memories they ...
11/26/2025

As we head into time spent with family it seemed like a great time to share these old photos and see what memories they bring back for everyone. Please feel free to share memories and Identify these contestants.

History is so fun, as the URA finals are starting tomorrow at Domer Arena check out the team Ropers from the 1972 finals...
10/30/2025

History is so fun, as the URA finals are starting tomorrow at Domer Arena check out the team Ropers from the 1972 finals. Who ever thought back then that the finals in 2025 would be held in an arena named after a 1972 finals contestant? Good luck to everyone as they compete at Domer Arena.

50 years ago here are the United Rodeo Association champions.
10/29/2025

50 years ago here are the United Rodeo Association champions.

More interesting memorabilia from the 1980 URA finals.
10/25/2025

More interesting memorabilia from the 1980 URA finals.

Check out the contestant list from the 1980 URA finals held in Fort Dodge, Iowa. Were you there?
10/24/2025

Check out the contestant list from the 1980 URA finals held in Fort Dodge, Iowa. Were you there?

All members of the United Rodeo Association are reminded to vote on year end honors. Voting closes on October 28 and eve...
10/22/2025

All members of the United Rodeo Association are reminded to vote on year end honors. Voting closes on October 28 and every member is encouraged to vote. Calling all United Rodeo Association current members to VOTE!!

ATTENTION EVERYONE: PLEASE VOTE IF YOU ARE A URA MEMBER, ON THE YEAR END AWARDS...YOUR VOTE DOES COUNT...

Votes must be complete & submitted by October ??, 2025 midnight. ENTRY FORM MUST BE COMPLETED NO EXCEPTIONS!! See complete Finals details on the website. (Call in time, Stall, Accommodations, Entry, schedule, etc.) Finals Entry also required to submit separately.

Wishing a very successful finals to everyone at the MRCA finals starting tonight.
10/16/2025

Wishing a very successful finals to everyone at the MRCA finals starting tonight.

Behind every great cowboy is a great horse. Tonight in Albia, Iowa Bill Huber announced the retirement of his horse that...
10/05/2025

Behind every great cowboy is a great horse. Tonight in Albia, Iowa Bill Huber announced the retirement of his horse that has carried so many cowboys to the pay window. In front of his hometown crowd he roped the last calf off of him and led him out of the arena to retirement.

Check out the rodeo action this weekend in Albia, Iowa.
10/02/2025

Check out the rodeo action this weekend in Albia, Iowa.

Here are pictures from the 1971 URA finals program. Pretty neat reading the bios on each contestant. Interesting to see ...
09/30/2025

Here are pictures from the 1971 URA finals program. Pretty neat reading the bios on each contestant. Interesting to see that the team ropers just provided pictures.

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