Washington County Rodeo: Experience the Thrill of Rodeo Fun
Join us at the Washington County Saddle Club for thrilling rodeo events that celebrate our cowboy heritage and showcase the skills of talented Cowboys in Washington, Kansas!
About wASHINGTON cOUNTY sADDLE cLUB
Our Heritage
The Washington County Saddle Club is committed to honoring the rich cowboy heritage and tradition of rodeo events. We celebrate the spirit of Cowboys and the excitement of competition in every rodeo event we host.
The Voice of Washington County Pro Rodeo
Troy Goodridge
Troy, an Iowa native, didn’t grow up in a rodeo family, but he developed a passion for the sport of rodeo early on by competing in steer riding. This passion advanced to riding bulls at junior rodeos, high school events, and college rodeos, ultimately leading him to the PRCA, where he qualified for the PRCA RAM Great Lakes Circuit Finals in Louisville, Kentucky, and the World's Toughest Bulls and Broncs Series Finals in Madison, Wisconsin. After suffering a series of injuries while riding bulls, Troy sought a way to stay connected to the cowboy heritage he cherished. In 2003, he was offered the opportunity to announce a small rodeo event in Missouri, and the rest is history. Since that weekend, Troy has announced rodeos and bull ridings across multiple states, from Chicago, IL, to Deridder, Louisiana, and from Texas to New Jersey, covering almost everywhere in between. He has also had the privilege of being invited to announce over 30 different finals at the minor league level, showcasing his dedication to the rodeo community. Troy loves every aspect of the sport of rodeo and the cowboy way of life, particularly enjoying the athleticism of horses and bucking bulls. This passion keeps him busy studying for the next world champion animal athletes. Troy has been a PRCA announcer since 2009, and in 2023, he was honored as the WPRA announcer of the year. Additionally, Troy is very active in real estate as an agent in Kansas, where he lives with his family in the southeast part of the state near Fort Scott. We hope you enjoy the rodeo events and are very thankful for the opportunity to spend this time with you, allowing us to provide you with a small glimpse into our world of professional rodeo, including the Washington County Saddle Club. God Bless.
Meet the Offical Entertainer of the 2026 Washington Co. Pro
Please Welcome Rodeo Clown Shawn Boom Boom Thompson!
Giggle, laugh, cry and hold your breath. That's just some of what you will be doing when you see award winning Rodeo Clown Shawn Boom Boom Thompson in action. With his wireless mic and many props, he is a fan favorite. Boom Boom also has many special guest appearances in his acts such as Dolly Parton, Cody Johnson, and the iconic rock band Kiss just to name a few. Shawn Boom Boom Thompson enjoys making people laugh and it shows. Shawn says after becoming a cancer survivor he looks at comedy as a must in life, Yes, a Cancer survivor. In 2002 Boom Boom was diagnosed with NON-Hodgkin's Lymphoma(cancer). After treatments of Chemotherapy and some trying times in his life Shawn believes he is here today to make crowds all over see the joy in living and what a better way to do it than in the arena of hooves, humps, and horns.
Caution:
Watch out because Here Comes the Boom!
Award Winning Rodeo Clown Shawn Boom Boom Thompson makes his home in Sidney Iowa, Better known as Rodeo Town USA. Boom Boom has been in the rodeo clown industry for over 30yrs and has traveled all over the country entertaining crowds with his many comedy acts and quick witted walk and talk humor. Boom Boom when not in the rodeo arena enjoys watching sporting events and enjoying the great outdoors. Boom Boom feels he has the best job in the world by giving others the opportunity to giggle, laugh, and forget about the everyday hustle and bustle. Boom Boom is a huge believer in Good Things Happen To Good People. So if you happen to run into Boom Boom, stick out your hand say hello and share a smile.