The 2022 Big Hat Rodeo “Dusty Boots and Gold Buckles” Tour will include a terrific lineup of rodeo performers.
These amazingly talented people add that special touch of color, excitement & fun that Big Hat Rodeo performances are known for.
Isaiah Garn
Isaiah Garn: Isaiah , originally from Ohio now lives with his wife Jennifer in MO. They both are very familiar with midwestern Barrel Racing and rodeo. Isaiah is an active IPRA announcer and this is his first year joining the Big Hat crew. When not at rodeos, Isaiah is a successful farrier.
Skip Ransom
Skip Ransom and his wife Shelley make their home in Decatur, TX. A former bull rider, Skip came up through the ranks starting riding calves at age 7. He continued in rodeo and graduated to riding bulls and began his announcing career while still a Senior in High School. Skip has had an impressive start in rodeo and already has made appearances on the Cowboy Channel and Ride Pass as well as hosting a podcast called “RansomNotes on Instagram”. In 2022 Skip joins the Big Hat crew for the first time and will be handling the microphone at Seymour and Elkhorn, WI.
Robert Blue Jeanes
Robert Blue Jeanes is a well respected veteran bullfighter who retired from that hazardous job in 2020, after 24 great years. He grew up in a rodeo family, his father was a rodeo announcer so Robert’s career transition seems like a natural one. Blue Jeanes and wife Jennifer make their home in Winnie, TX with their teenage daughter, Graci. The Big Hat Rodeo family is delighted to welcome Blue Jeanes to the crew in 2022, he’ll be announcing at the Dan Patch Festival Pro Rodeo in September.
Shane Esco
Shane began his rodeo career at the age of 11, and he’s never looked back. He’s a bullfighter that bull riders are delighted to see at rodeos as their protection is his number one priority.
Jeremy Coan
Leighton AL resident Jeremy Coan is an extremely talented bullfighter and has been a great addition to the Big Hat family for the past 5 years. He is often teamed with Shane Esco and the two of them do an awesome job protecting bull riders. Jeremy is married to the lovely Jody Coan, who is a talented barrel racer.
Rob Gann
Rob Gann is a multi-talented cowboy who can handle everything from being a pickup man, rodeo announcer, rodeo secretary and a great rodeo clown and entertainer. He was selected for his first appearance as the barrelman at the International Finals Rodeo in 2021 and he also serves on the Association Board of Directors for all contract personnel.
Jeff Havely
Jeff Havely From Lubbock, TX Jeff is returning to pro rodeo . Jeff competed in Bull Riding and is an avid team roper. Jeff has been a terrific bullfighter and rodeo photographer. He’s also been involved in rodeo production and marketing. He previously worked for Big Hat Rodeo Co for several years and is delighted to be returning to the Big Hat family in 2022 as a rodeo clown and barrelman. Jeff has a son, Chase who attends the University of North Carolina-Charlotte and has been involved in racing since his go cart days.
Here’s what rodeo spectators have to say about their Big Hat Rodeo visits …
“My family (all 12 of us ages 4-81) always includes some Big Hat rodeos on our summer schedule. We love every minute & our rodeo visits
are favorite family memories. We all look forward to the next one.”
“Big Hat rodeos are always exciting & fun…definitely worth our 2 hour drive to attend.”
“The Great Midwest Pro Rodeo really was my first rodeo & I loved it. So much fun with family-friendly ticket prices. We’ll be back.”