Established in 1950, Barnes PRCA Rodeo from Peterson, Iowa continues to be a premier livestock contracting company and member of the Professional Rodeo Cowboy Association.  Marty Barnes, the eldest son of the late Bob and Donita Barnes, manages all aspects of the livestock,  rodeo production and breeding program.   

The Rafter B Bar brand is synonymous with Barnes PRCA Rodeo and quality rodeo productions.  Barnes PRCA Rodeo is in a elite class of being one of only two firms across North America selected to provide livestock for every National Finals Rodeo, since its inception in 1959.  The athletic talent of the bucking horses, bulls and saddle horses are award winning.  During the 2015 Wrangler National Finals Rodeo,  Red Horse Crossin disqualified her riders and was judged the best horse of the performances in round 3 and round 8.  Notably CAT Power was selected nine consecutive times from 2005-2013 to the WNFR.  In 1977 Crystal Springs was named the PRCA Saddle Bronc Horse of the Year.  The foundation sire Boy Ballou continues to influence the breeding program today.  He made five trips to the National Finals Rodeo.  The Rafter B Bar brand has been represented the past 40 years at every RAM Great Lakes Circuit Finals Rodeo. 

Today the second and third generations of Barnes family handle the day-to-day operations on the ranch and provide for the health and welfare of 165 bucking horses and 70 bulls.  The longevity of Barnes PRCA Rodeo is captured in the marketplace across the Midwest where community celebrations dating back 40, 50 and 60 years are continuous partners.
  
Sixty-six years ago, Barnes PRCA Rodeo was founded with the guiding principles of integrity and hard work.  Bob Barnes was known as "the Colonel"," and today is still one of the most respected stockman in professional rodeo.  He was selected as the 1984 PRCA Stock Contractor of the Year and inducted into the ProRodeo Hall of Fame in 1994.

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