From Student Night on Thursday, February 19 through Championship Sunday on February 22, the 156th Silver Spurs Rodeo once again proved why it is the largest professional rodeo east of the Mississippi — delivering four unforgettable performances filled with world-class competition, family tradition, patriotism, and community pride inside the Silver Spurs Arena. The 156th Silver Spurs Rodeo was sponsored by Experience Kissimmee and Kisselback Ford in St. Cloud.
Student Night kicked off rodeo week in a big way, as Osceola students and teachers were able to attend the rodeo at no charge — filling the arena with excitement, school spirit, and the next generation of rodeo fans.
Throughout the four-performance run, the arena was packed as fans experienced some of the very best professional rodeo action in the country, culminating in a thrilling Championship Sunday where the top competitors battled for bragging rights and a share of the $188,147 total payoff. The week prior, the Silver Spurs Club hosted the Silver Spurs Rodeo Parade and its Monster Bulls event.
World-Class Competition in the Silver Spurs Dirt
The all-around cowboy title went to Wacey Schalla with $2,402 earned in bareback riding and bull riding…