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  • History, Grit, and Glory the Vold's Legacy | Ride With Us
    2025/06/09

    In this special episode of Ride With Us, host Greg Mengarelli sits down with Karen and Kirsten Vold, the dynamic mother-daughter duo behind the iconic Vold Rodeo Company. From Harry Vold’s legendary beginnings as the “Duke of the Chutes” to the powerful legacy carried on today, this episode dives deep into the grit, heritage, and heart behind one of the most respected names in rodeo.

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    54 分
  • Women in Rodeo | Ride with Us
    2025/06/02

    Join host Greg Mengarelli and resident historian Danny Rogers as they celebrate the powerful legacy of women in the sport of rodeo at Prescott Frontier Days, the World’s Oldest Rodeo.

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    24 分
  • From 1888 to Today: The Rodeo That Never Missed a Year | Ride with Us
    2025/05/19

    In this special episode of Ride with Us, host Greg Mengarelli sits down with Danny Rogers, resident historian and lifelong rodeo volunteer, for a deep dive into the rich and rugged history of the World's Oldest Rodeo in Prescott, Arizona. From his first rodeo experience in 1964 to helping build the museum on the rodeo grounds, Danny shares fascinating stories, rare facts, and personal anecdotes spanning over 50 years of involvement.

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    51 分
  • A Love Story in and Around the Arena | Ride with Us
    2025/05/02

    In this episode of the Ride with Us podcast, host Greg Mingerelli sits down with Chase and Melinda Manzioni, a couple whose love story is deeply rooted in the world’s oldest rodeo.

    Melinda started volunteering six years ago and now chairs the timed events, ensuring that everything, from steer wrestling to barrel racing, runs smoothly. She’s one of the few women trusted to operate heavy equipment like rollers and water trucks. Chase, whose family ties go back to when the grounds were a racetrack, chairs Ranch Bronc Riding and assists with multiple behind-the-scenes tasks across the rodeo.

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    43 分
  • Ride with Us – Featuring Mike Alderete: Master of the Arena
    2025/04/22

    In this episode of Ride with Us, host Greg Mengarelli sits down with Mike Alderete, the unsung hero behind the pristine condition of the Prescott Rodeo Grounds and the world’s oldest rodeo.

    As the official Arena Groomsman for Prescott Frontier Days, Mike shares his journey from humble beginnings in Socorro, New Mexico to becoming a five-time winner of the prestigious Justin Boots Best Footing Award, voted on by professional barrel racers

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    27 分
  • Ride With Us | Julie Jutton Rodeo's Hidden Hero
    2025/04/11

    In this episode, host Greg Mengarelli welcomes long-time rodeo advocate and event producer Julie Jutton to the show. Julie shares her journey in rodeo, from her time with the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association (PRCA) to launching her own business supporting events like the Mile High PBR and Turquoise Circuit Finals.

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    34 分
  • College Rodeo Comes to Prescott Frontier Days | Ride With Us
    2025/03/13

    Welcome to the Ride With Us podcast, your go-to source for all things Prescott Rodeo Grounds and the World's Oldest Rodeo.

    Hosted by Greg Mengarelli this episode dives into an exciting new addition to the rodeo grounds—the Grand Canyon Regional College Rodeo Finale.

    Joining the conversation are two key figures from Prescott Frontier Days, Katie Ramos and Summer Logan, who share their insights and experiences in the world of rodeo.

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    29 分
  • #009 Johnny Kieckhefer
    2024/12/02

    This episode of Ride With Us features an engaging interview with Johnny Kieckhefer, a fifth-generation rodeo contestant and rancher from Arizona.

    Johnny delves into his family's deep roots in rodeo and ranching, beginning with his great-grandfather, Bob Kieckhefer, who established the renowned K4 Ranch and launched the family's successful quarter horse breeding program in the 1940s.

    He also shares stories about his grandfather, Chuck Shepherd, a legendary cowboy who not only competed in various rodeo events but also played a pivotal role in shaping the rules and organization of the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association (PRCA).

    Johnny reflects on his own rodeo career, recounting memorable rides, the horses he's worked with, and the challenges he's overcome along the way.

    A highlight of the discussion is the Prescott Frontier Days rodeo, one of the oldest and most iconic rodeos in the United States. Johnny speaks passionately about his involvement with the 1888 Buckle Club, a booster organization dedicated to raising funds to support and enhance the Prescott Frontier Days rodeo and its fairgrounds.

    Throughout the interview, Johnny expresses deep pride in his family's legacy and emphasizes his commitment to preserving the Western heritage and traditions embodied by the Prescott rodeo.

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