Rodeo Underground

Clint Corey recalls that fateful day in Cheyenne...July 30, 1989

Nocona, in the North Texas Hill Country, has a rich deep history based in the cowboy's life from the infamous Chisholm Trail, to the boot companies like Justin and Nocona. To meet the needs of the cowboys driving cattle along The Chisholm Trail, H.J. "Daddy Joe" Justin moved to the banks of the Red River where he founded Justin Boots. Following Daddy Joe's death, the Justin brothers moved the business to The Fort Worth Stockyards. His Daughter, Enid Justin "Miss Enid" stayed in Nocona and founded Nocona Boot Company, in direct competition with her brothers, in efforts to follow her father's wishes and support the small town that had supported her family for so long. Under Miss Enid's direction Nocona Boots became an infamous and respected boot brand in the great state of Texas. In 1990, with the death of Miss Enid, the Justin brothers acquired the Nocona brand. The town facing hard times but with talented specific personnel, the Fenoglio family stepped up.

The Fenoglio family, who settled in Nocona in 1886, picked up the reigns and charted a new course in boot making. Holding onto Miss Enid's business model, with modern updates, the Fenoglio Boot Company was founded. Today the Fenoglio Boot Company utilizes the specialized personnel skill set available, some who have been crafting quality boots the time-honored way for over 40 years. Fenoglio Boot Company builds the highest quality truly Texas made boots, living up to their company's motto: "There's Nothing Finer than Fenoglio."

"LONGEST WEEK"

1991 WORLD CHAMPION BAREBACK RIDER - CLINT COREY

Known as much for his positive attitude as for his accomplishments, Clint Corey has produced one of the most consistently high level careers in the history of ProRodeo. Born Nov. 29, 1961, Corey joined the PRCA in 1984. Since that time, he has qualified for the Wrangler NFR 18 times, including 17 straight from 1985-2001; won the 1991 world bareback riding title; and captured the aggregate title at the 2001 Wrangler NFR. In addition to his dominance in the world standings, Corey also has proved himself in his circuit, winning the Columbia River Circuit year-end title 12 consecutive times between 1989-2000. He has won the bareback title at the Dodge National Circuit Finals Rodeo (DNCFR) three times (1989, 1991 and 1997), making him the only roughstock cowboy in event history to have claimed three titles. Corey was always passionate about rodeo because he was doing what he wanted to do.

"FIRST TIME WEARING MAKEUP"

2019 COORS MAN IN THE CAN - JOHNNY DUDLEY

Professional  rodeo clown and barrel man "Backflip" Johnny Dudley of Denton, TX is  one of the top talents in pro rodeo. He is known for amazing feature  acts, along with his quick wit and off-the-cuff banter that keeps crowds  laughing until their sides hurt. He has performed at rodeos from  Florida to Alaska and just about everywhere in between. He has been  chosen twice for the Turquoise Circuit Finals rodeo, five times for the  PRCA's All American Finals, and nominated twice for PRCA Comedy Act of  the Year. But, before becoming a rodeo clown, Johnny served 8 years in  the United States Marine Corps and then went on to college where he  graduated with a degree in International Business. Johnny is one of the  most likeable people you will ever meet and greets everyone with a big  Texas smile.

"DON'T DROP THE FLAG"

RE-RIDE STORY FROM 9X NFR QUALIFIER K.C. JONES

Having been in professional rodeo for over 20 years, steer wrestler KC Jones has been involved in the sport since his childhood. KC has made it to the Wrangler National Finals Rodeo nine times and earned over $1.37 million since receiving his pro card in 1995. KC was born in La Junta, Colorado and now lives in Decatur, Texas. Among traveling to rodeos, KC has started two other very successful businesses: Rodeo Vegas (the Official WNFR After Party of the PRCA) and Pro Fantasy Rodeo (the official fantasy rodeo game of the PRCA and WNFR). KC's wife Gayle, a barrel racer, devotes a lot of her time to help KC with the horses and supporting him through all his career endeavors.

Nocona, in the North Texas Hill Country, has a rich deep history based in the cowboy's life from the infamous Chisholm Trail, to the boot companies like Justin and Nocona. To meet the needs of the cowboys driving cattle along The Chisholm Trail, H.J. "Daddy Joe" Justin moved to the banks of the Red River where he founded Justin Boots. Following Daddy Joe's death, the Justin brothers moved the business to The Fort Worth Stockyards. His Daughter, Enid Justin "Miss Enid" stayed in Nocona and founded Nocona Boot Company, in direct competition with her brothers, in efforts to follow her father's wishes and support the small town that had supported her family for so long. Under Miss Enid's direction Nocona Boots became an infamous and respected boot brand in the great state of Texas. In 1990, with the death of Miss Enid, the Justin brothers acquired the Nocona brand. The town facing hard times but with talented specific personnel, the Fenoglio family stepped up.

The Fenoglio family, who settled in Nocona in 1886, picked up the reigns and charted a new course in boot making. Holding onto Miss Enid's business model, with modern updates, the Fenoglio Boot Company was founded. Today the Fenoglio Boot Company utilizes the specialized personnel skill set available, some who have been crafting quality boots the time-honored way for over 40 years. Fenoglio Boot Company builds the highest quality truly Texas made boots, living up to their company's motto: "There's Nothing Finer than Fenoglio."

Fenoglio Boot Company

We start with the finest hand selected skins sourced from around the world from exotics to the more traditional leathers. The Fenoglio boot is built traditionally, in the time-honored way with all leather outsoles, insoles, stacked holes, and lemon wood peg construction right here in Texas. We offer customization in design like preferred toe construction, stitching patterns and heel design. Our boots are hand constructed with laborious strict quality control standards. Let us build you a pair of quality boots.

https://www.fenoglioboot.com/

"Don't Lend Your Car" - Jack Ward

Re-Ride story from 2X Word Champion Bareback Rider Jack Ward

Born May 21, 1948, in Caldwell, Kan., Jack Ward began his career as a bull rider by winning the 1969 National Intercollegiate Rodeo Association Championship. He qualified for his first NFR in bareback riding in 1972 and went on to make 11 appearances at rodeo’s world championships. Those 11 trips gave him two world bareback championships and three NFR aggregate titles. During his riding career, Ward was known as the kind of cowboy who excelled when the competition was at its toughest. He served as the bareback director on the PRCA Board of Directors from 1977-79 where he worked diligently to keep professionalism in the event a priority. Ward never traded in his rigging when he retired from the arena; he just used it as a prototype for his rodeo equipment company. “My ultimate goal in life and in rodeo is to leave this earth and not have one enemy. I believe if I can do that, I’ll have been successful,” Ward said.

World Championships: 2 (1977-78)