Tickets are still available for most performances. Don't forget about Chute Seats directly behind the bucking chutes. Then, when the entertainer takes the rotating stage, you have the option to take a chair down to the dirt to enjoy the concert.
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South Terrace Special – March 20 – Taylor Swift
Your $150 ticket includes admission to the Rodeo and Taylor Swift concert. A full Tex-Mex and barbecue buffet dinner will be served from 6:15 to 8:45 p.m., and an open bar will be available. Seats are located on level 7 on the south end of Reliant Stadium. Use the Ford or Amegy Bank elevators to access the South Terrace.
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Pros Master Consistency AdVANCING TO RODEOHOUSTON BP SUPER SERIES SEMIFINALS
Consistency and remaining cool under pressure were key for the contestants to master the RODEOHOUSTON BP Super Series V to advance to the Semifinal rounds, and a shot at the RODEOHOUSTON Championship title and $50,000.
Brad Goodrich grabbed the Tie-Down Roping top spot, with earnings of $5,500. For the Oregon native, Houston is a familiar routine, as he said he has competed more than 18 times in Houston. Although semi-retired, Goodrich is still looking to make additions to his resume, and the RODEOHOUSTON BP Super Series Championship would do just that for him.
Cody DeMers rode his bronc for the win in the Bareback Riding with an aggregate score of 237. DeMers will take at least $6,750 home to Montana. "It's a great honor to be in the top 50 in the world invited to come to Houston," he said.
Trevor Brazile and Patrick Smith teamed to win the Team Roping title and $6,100. The two became a duo two years ago when both were without a partner and each recognized the other's talents. Smith said, "When each member does his job right, it happens."
Stockton Graves joins the winners in Steer Wrestling, earning $4,750. Although he's been coming to Houston for six years, Graves has had only a little success, he said. Because Graves' dad came to Houston for Steer Wrestling, winning the Championship would mean a lot to him.
Newcomer Sheena Robbins from California took home $7,000 in Barrel Racing; her aggregate time was 46.62 seconds. Not advancing past her Super Series last year, moving on to a Semifinal Round is a dream come true for Robbins, whose mom ran barrels.
Heith DeMoss won the Saddle Bronc Riding and a total of $8,500. His third round score of 82.5 and an aggregate score of 239 put him through to a Semifinal Round.
In Bull Riding, Danny McDowell scored an aggregate 171 and won $7,000. After finding out his wife is pregnant less than a week ago, the father-to-be hopes to win the $50,000 to prepare for their new addition.
The RODEOHOUSTON BP Super Series contestants advance to the Semifinals based on money earned in three rounds. The top four money earners in each event from each BP Super Series advance to one of two Semifinal rounds, held March 18 and 19.
The top four from each event, from each Semifinal Round, will advance to the Championship Round March 21. The remaining six contestants from each event and each Semifinal Round proceed to the Wild Card Round March 20, for their last chance at the $50,000 Championship payout.
In total, six contestants from each event will complete in the RODEOHOUSTON Championship Round March 21. The top four will compete again in the Shootout, where $50,000 will be awarded to each RODEOHOUSTON Champion.
MINIATURE CATTLE BREEDS TAKE ON THE 2009 HOUSTON LIVESTOCK SHOW
Although the cattle may be small, the competition was not. The Miniature Zebu, Miniature Herefords and Lowline Angus Cattle shows highlighted the morning activities in Reliant Center Tuesday.
Dottie Love of Fancher Love Ranch in Ennis, Texas, stood with her 4-year-old miniature Zebu cow "Rocket," as she waited to walk in the show ring. "Rocket," full-grown, stands about 35 inches tall and weighs about 300 pounds.
"Zebus are the smallest breed of cattle, but are naturally sized," Love said. Along with Love and "Rocket" was the cow's 3-month-old calf "Roosevelt," who compares in size to a young Labrador Retriever.
Love said the Zebu breeds have characteristics similar to Brahman cattle and that the term Zebu actually means "humped cow." The breed was brought to the United States in the 20th century for use in zoos and also as circus attractions, she said. Their small size played a role within the "side show" acts.
Region 6 director of the Miniature Hereford Breeders Association Greg Schulz said, "As long as there have been Herefords, there have been Mini-Herefords."
This is Schulz's fourth year to bring his Miniature Herefords to the Show from his ranch in Bay City, Texas. He said most Miniature Herefords are likely a descendent of a bull named "Anxiety IV," and that they are all registered with the American Hereford Association, just as the larger Hereford cattle.
Miniature Hereford mature bulls must stand less than 48 inches tall, while a mature female can be no taller than 45 inches. The average weight is between 700 to 1,000 pounds.
Trevor Smith, founder of Smith & Associates in Kiowa, Colo., brought his Lowline Angus to the Houston Livestock Show for the second year. His business is a Lowline marketing group that specializes in breeding, sales, herd consulting and more.
"Lowlines are the descendants of Angus cattle," Smith said. "They are the result of a 40- year breeding project."
With an approximate shoulder height of 40 inches, mature bulls weigh between 1,100 to 1,800 pounds, and mature females weigh between 900 to 1,100 pounds, Smith said.
FAMILY FUN AT THE CARNIVAL
The carnival in Reliant Park not only offers thrills with wild rides, but invites family fun with line dancing, live music, pony rides, delicious food and other excitement.
Year after year, the McLane family from Somerville, Texas, enjoys the carnival before the big Rodeo performance. Leslie McLane said they arrive when it opens (11 a.m.) and stay all day because there is so much to see and do as a family.
Ten-year-old Rachel said she enjoyed petting the pigs and riding the Ferris wheel. Mark McLane said it provides a great opportunity for his daughter to have fun while interacting with animals.
"We don't miss this for anything; we've been coming for about seven years as a family now," he said.
Houston natives Steve and Christina Garcia watch as their 5-year-old daughter, Kara, imitates the "Wild West Express: Fabels of the West" line dancers on the Kids Country Stage. Although they don't have far to travel, the family sees it as a vacation.
Steve enjoys truck shopping, while Christina can't get enough of the funnel cakes.
If you're looking for excitement and a day of family-filled entertainment, the carnival is the place to be.
This week is Spring Break Stampede. The carnival opens at 1 p.m. through Friday, and 10 a.m. Saturday and Sunday, and closes at midnight each night.
RODEOHOUSTON ON FOX SPORTS
 Fox Sports Houston is airing 30-minute segments profiling RODEOHOUSTON and the RODEOHOUSTON BP Super Series athletes, and highlighting each performance through March 22.
Look for these segments to have input from the announcers, athletes and other RODEOHOUSTON personalities.
RODEOHOUSTON ON LIVE TELEVISION!
RODEOHOUSTON broadcasts rodeo action straight into the homes of fans across the United States through special television events on DIRECTV Pay-Per-View.
During 2009, RODEOHOUSTON, viewers can see the live rodeo-only performances of the BP Super Series Semifinals, Wild Card and Championship rounds, featuring world champion rodeo athletes as they compete for more than $1.4 million dollars in the world's richest, regular-season PRCA rodeo.
The RODEOHOUSTON pay-per-view events can be seen live on DIRECTV channel 118, and replays will air throughout March and into April.
Enjoy the wild action of the RODEOHOUSTON BP Super Series on DIRECTV!
Pay-Per-View Broadcast Schedule:
Wednesday, March 18
RODEOHOUSTON Super Series Semifinals 1 Live – 7 p.m. CST
Thursday, March 19
RODEOHOUSTON Super Series Semifinals 2 Live – 7 p.m. CST
Friday, March 20
RODEOHOUSTON Super Series Wild Card – 7 p.m. CST
Saturday, March 21
RODEOHOUSTON Super Series Championship – 3 p.m. CST
For more information, call 1-800-RODEOTX.
TOMORROW'S ENTERTAINMENT
PAT GREEN
Thursday, March 19, 6:45 p.m.
Chutes, Loge and Great Upper Level seats still available.
RODEOHOUSTON appearances: 2002 - 2009
Born and raised in Texas, singer-songwriter Pat Green began his musical career when he was 18 and in college at Texas Tech University, and in 1995 he put out his first independent record. After spending many years playing to young audiences in college towns across America, Green chose to take his music to a national audience.
Green made his label debut in 2001 with "Three Days." A GRAMMY nomination and a top-three hit with the single "Wave on Wave" followed. Although he's known for his Texas country music with songs like "I Like Texas" and "Southbound 35," Green continues to climb the Nashville charts and build a national fan base with his contemporary country releases.
Singles: "What I'm For," "Way Back Texas," "Dixie Lullaby," "Feels Just Like It Should," "Baby Doll," "Somewhere Between Texas and Mexico," "Don't Break My Heart Again," "Wave on Wave," "Three Days," "Texas on My Mind," "Carry On"
The Hideout
Doors open at 4 p.m.
Thursday, March 19, 10:15 p.m.
MARK MCKINNEY
Born and raised in Big Spring, Texas, Mark McKinney distinguishes himself from the typical country artist by drawing himself from a wide range of influences. His style earned him a spot on stage at Big State Festival at the Texas World Speedway, alongside country giants such as Willie Nelson, Lynyrd Skynyrd and Tim McGraw.
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