SignalsAZ.com Prescott News Podcast - PFD Brings Home the Inaugural Large Circuit Rodeo of the Year Award

Episode Date: November 24, 2025

Send us a text and chime in!What James Horcasitas saw when he visited Prescott Frontier Days® -- World’s Oldest Rodeo®, was sold-out crowds, wild livestock, happy contestants, helpful volunteers, and adequate parking. As president of the Turquoise Circuit Finals Rodeo (of which PFD is a member), Horcasitas wanted to recognize the wonderful people who created such an event: the rodeo committees. The Circuit Rodeo of the Year Award is given to rodeo committees that are recognized for excellence within their specific circuits by rodeo organizations like the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association and the Women's Professional Rodeo Association. To capture the essence of what makes a rodeo... For the written story, read here >> https://www.signalsaz.com/articles/pfd-brings-home-the-inaugural-large-circuit-rodeo-of-the-year-award/Check out the CAST11.com Website at: https://CAST11.com Follow the CAST11 Podcast Network on Facebook at: https://Facebook.com/CAST11AZFollow Cast11 Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/cast11_podcast_network

Text-to-speech audio articles made possible by Cast 11 Talking Glass Media What James Horkasitas saw when he visited Prescott Frontier Days, world's oldest rodeo, was sold out crowds, wild livestock, happy contestants, helpful volunteers, and adequate parking. As president of the Turquoise Circuit Finals rodeo, of which PFD is a member, Horkasitas wanted to recognize the wonderful people who created such an event, the rodeo committees. The Circuit Rodeo of the Year award is given to Rodeo Committees, that are recognized for excellence within their specific circuits by rodeo organizations like the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association and the Women's Professional Rodeo Association.

To capture the essence of what makes a rodeo successful, contestants, not boards or other management, were asked to vote by text message on their favorite rodeos. What makes this award remarkable is that the opinions of their spouses, kids, volunteers, and spectators make a difference in the outcome. Noting that winning an award of this magnitude is huge, Horkasitas was high. complementary of PFD's Rodeo Committee, stating it's great to see the excitement in the committee's eyes. They are already asking each other, what can we build on? What can we do to be better next year? PFD is the second largest prize money-producing rodeo in the Turquoise Circuit, one of top 50 rodeos in the

nation, and is recognized as one of the top 10 rodeos that spectators need to see in their lifetime. PFD is in the large rodeo category, with over $175,000 in prize money. Small category Rodeos bring in up to $75,000, medium rodeos bring in from $75,000 to $175,000. Horkasita's mentioned, PFD is considered the Rolex of rodeos, with so many moving parts. Look at the size of the crowds they attract, look at what it does for the city of Prescott as well as expanding the goodwill to the sponsors, who benefit from being mentioned. He also paid compliments to PFD's hardworking office staff and general manager Jim Dewey Brown, marveling at what they have been able to accomplish. Congratulations and many thanks to the

PFD Rodeo Committee for bringing home the first of its kind large circuit rodeo of the year award. The exceptional care is shown to our contestants, volunteers, sponsors, vendors, and fans makes all the difference. Read more stories from dining, entertainment, recreation, and travel on Signalsaz.com. Subscribe and be the F1RSD2 know.