Back Under The Lights: Jake Ritz on Bringing the NIRA Back to Pratt
After more than a decade away, college rodeo is officially back in Pratt!
In this episode of the Eastes Media Podcast, Cody Eastes sits down with Pratt Community College Head Rodeo Coach Jake Ritz to break down the return of the NIRA Central Plains Region rodeo to town. Jake shares his personal roots,coming to PCC as a student-athlete in 2002, taking over the program five years ago, and transforming the campus facilities with new horse barns, arena footing, and brand-new arena lights.
We dive into the logistical mountain behind resurrecting a home rodeo—from NIRA scheduling and administrative…
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