ABOUT THE WRCA AND THE RANCH RODEO

In March of 1995, a group of people from across the western United States created the Working Ranch Cowboys Association.WRCA produces the World Championship Ranch Rodeo as a means to showcase the skills of the working ranch cowboy and to raise funds for the WRCA Foundation.Members contribute to•...

COUNTY JUDGES

COUNTY JUDGES of Motley County are Jim Meador (above, with wife, Carla) and of Dickens County, Kevin Brendle (below).

BRYNLEIGH CHAVEZ

The current reigning queen is Brynleigh Chavez, daughter of Lacy Clary and sibling to Ace Taylor, Caleb Clary, Mickey Clary and Kenzie Clary. Brynleigh is a sophomore at Motley County ISD. Her hobbies include spending time with her family and friends.

2026 RODEO QUEEN CANDIDATE

2026 RODEO QUEEN CANDIDATE

103RD ANNUAL MOTLEY-DICKENS REUNION & RODEO KEEPSAKE PROGRAM

103RD ANNUAL MOTLEY-DICKENS REUNION & RODEO KEEPSAKE PROGRAM

TOP HAND SADDLE

Saddlemaker Will Burgess has been hard at work crafting the Top Horse saddle for the Motley- Dickens Old Settlers Reunion and Rodeo. Burgess is among the long lineage of area saddlemakers going back to the craftsmanship of Tooter Cannon, Slim Durham, and H.H. Schweitzer. | COURTESY PHOTO

RODEO PRIZES

BUCKLES go to winners of all county events, all RHAA classes, top mutton buster of weekend and top mini bronc rider of weekend, and for the top adult team TOP HAND receives a bit TOP HORSE gets the saddle donated by Will & George, made by Will Burgess WINNING TEAM OF CUTTING wins Stephen White...

THE MUSICIANS

Dust off your dancing boots, because the entertainment lineup for the 103rd Annual Motley-Dickens Old Settlers Reunion & Rodeo will have you tapping your toes and two-stepping across the dance floor.Kicking off the free Old Folks Dance on both Friday, Aug. 28 and Saturday, Aug. 29 at 5 p.m. will be...

103RD ANNUAL MOTLEY-DICKENS REUNION & RODEO KEEPSAKE PROGRAM

103RD ANNUAL MOTLEY-DICKENS REUNION & RODEO KEEPSAKE PROGRAM

BEGINNINGS

Since records of the Old Settlers organization have been lost or misplaced, the Tribune has endeavored to trace its history through newspaper files dating back to 1933.It has been established that the association was organized in August of 1923, with early settlers, Mr. and Mrs. Charlie Bird, Mr...