#141 Rick Bevington: From Roughstock Cowboy to Rodeo Judge

In this episode of Beyond the Chutes, host Doug Simcox sits down with Rick Bevington—roughstock cowboy turned respected pro rodeo judge—at the 2nd Annual King Brothers Rodeo Reunion in Lewisburg, Ohio.Rick shares his unforgettable journey from riding bareback horses, saddle broncs, and bulls across the Midwest in the late '70s to becoming a seasoned rodeo official with over 40 years of judging experience. You’ll hear firsthand stories of riding three events, sleeping in the back of a pickup truck with 12 guys, hauling to Bass Lake and Cowtown, and how the rodeo game has evolved—from scoring systems and gear changes to today’s rule shifts in the IPRA.Presented by: Parasite Systems – veterinary diagnostics that save time, money, and pets.Kickback Ranch and Resort: https://kickbackranch.net/Wandering Gypsy RV Life: https://open.spotify.com/show/746s6L4oLDcSdQPR3AcU1F?si=e729c69f873f4b2cRodeo Roots Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/6NP4RyUN0m5KWXpAq2HmGp?si=1bde1f2037d048ffKing Brothers Rodeo Reunion: https://www.facebook.com/KingBrosRodeoWestern Festival de St Tite: https://www.festivalwestern.com/Mountain Cove Rodeo Reunion: https://www.facebook.com/groups/729424520834071Here are some resources for Beyond the Chutes:Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100093822821241Official Website:https://beyondthechutes.show/Spotify: https://shorturl.at/bvK35Apple Podcasts: https://shorturl.at/jnGV4YouTube: https://tinyurl.com/bdcju8nzParaSight SystemsCoupon: BTC023 for 50% off Mail In Test Kitshttps://www.parasightsystem.com/The IRA Projecthttps://www.facebook.com/groups/681292165259783#RodeoLife #ProRodeo #BarebackRiding #SaddleBronc #BullRiding #TimedEvents #RodeoCowbo #RodeoJudge #WesternLifestyle #RodeoHistory #KingBrothersRodeo #BeyondTheChutes #BTCPodcast #RodeoReunion #MidwestRodeo #RoughstockRider #IPRARodeo #WesternHeritage #CowboyUp #BehindTheChutes #WesternPodcast #RodeoStories #LegendsofRodeo #OnTheRodeoRoad #InOurRoots