In this special edition of Ride With Us, we sit down with Jim Dewey Brown, General Manager of Prescott Frontier Days and the World’s Oldest Rodeo, and Kymberli Lopez, President of the Rodeo Board and Prescott Valley councilmember.

Together, they share what it takes to run one of Arizona’s most historic and impactful events — from nearly a thousand contestants and 37,000 fans to major community fundraisers and global recognition.

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On this episode of Ride With Us, host Greg Mengarelli sits down with Megan Johnson—former Miss Prescott Frontier Days Rodeo Queen—and her son, Braylon Johnson, a rising star in the rodeo world. 

Megan shares her journey from trail rides and pageants to representing Prescott across Arizona, while also balancing family, community, and her current role with Dancing for the Stars. Then, Braylon takes us into the grit and glory of high school rodeo, recounting his path from riding calves at eight years old to becoming a national champion bareback rider. 

Together, they reflect on family traditions, rodeo roots, and what it means to represent Prescott on the national stage.

Tune in for heartfelt stories, behind-the-chutes moments, and a glimpse of the next generation of rodeo talent carrying Prescott’s proud legacy forward.

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In this episode of Ride with Us, host Greg Mengarelli welcomes longtime Arizona leader and Prescott native Karen Fann. Karen shares her family’s deep rodeo roots, memories of growing up in Prescott parades, and her decades of public service. Most importantly, she spotlights the upcoming Cowboy Golf Classic—a fun-filled fundraiser supporting Prescott Rodeo royalty.

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In this special episode of Ride With Us, host Greg Mengarelli sits down with Dr. Steve Dow, a veterinarian who’s been behind the scenes at the World’s Oldest Rodeo for over 40 years. From military service to veterinary school to pulling a sprinkler head out of a horse (yes, really), Dr. Dow shares incredible stories and vital insights about the care and welfare of rodeo’s true athletes — the animals.

 Learn what goes into keeping bulls, broncs, and competitor horses healthy, what it’s really like working behind the chutes, and how animal welfare in rodeo has evolved over the decades. Whether you're a rodeo fan or new to the sport, this conversation will open your eyes to the dedication behind the scenes.

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In this episode, Robby Long and Greg Mengarelli talk about all the different events you will see at The World's Oldest Rodeo, how they work, and what to expect.

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 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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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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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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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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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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