ERA sues PRCA

[Bigfoot]

Rodeo threads don't usually go far, but I'll throw this article at the wall and see if sticks. The ERA, needs some public relations help. IMHO, they are coming off all wrong, kinda alienating themselves.
http://eraprorodeo.com/elite-rodeo-asso ... er-9-2015/

 

[wacocowboy]

I am sure there is a lot of info I don't know, but for as long I can remember cowboys have competed in the PRCA and other rodeo associations. There was BRO, PBR, CPRA, and few others I can't remember off the top of my head. What ERA is trying to do I have heard they want to compete in PRCA events to gain points toward competing in the ERA finals, and I have heard they want to have their own events separate from the PRCA like the PBR does?

 

[fenceman]

Appears to be a basic non compete agreement. Common in even the smallest business. Nothing unethical that I can see. :2cents:

 

[Bigfoot]

ERA has cancelled the 2017 season.

 

[Bestoutwest]

ERA has cancelled the 2017 season.

Saw that one coming from a mile away. They came to my area last year, but I didnt go. My folks did and said the crowd was so-so. Too many egos, not enough leadership, plus it didn't hurt that they ticked off the largest rodeo organization.

 

[ropinranger]

I was kinda on the fence on the ERA; I thought the idea to have a rodeo trail for those who have "paid their dues" was pretty good. However, I also feel they should have worked harder within the PRCA to get it done.

Going to 70+ rodeos a year is tough, especially as you get older and have a family.

I am glad to see some of the bigger stars back in the "regular" rodeos, like ours in San Angelo.

 

[HDRider]

Looks like the link is not working, or the article is gone..