

Lonnie Hale
Class of 2020 (posthumously)
1935-1972
Lonnie was born in Melville, Utah and moved with his family to Manns Creek, Idaho as a small child. After getting his first pony, and his cowboy hat, he was hooked on the western life style.
Rodeo was his passion. He started riding Bareback horses, Broncs and Bulls. He traveled in Idaho winning many rodeos. Later he joined the PRCA and extended his travel and competition. He was an auctioneering graduate from Billings, Montana, and was a sculptor and artist as well.
He and his brother, Lou Hale, traveled together and worked together for McGregor Triangle construction company during the week. Then on the weekends they would hit the rodeo trail.
Lonnie was also a master bull rope braider and sold bull ropes to many a champion. He could do any size plait the bull rider needed.
Some of his rodeo wins included Weiser, Id. Cambridge, Id. Lakeview, Ore. Red Bluff, Ca. Edmonton, Alberta. And many more. He was a mentor to many young cowboys and admired for his numerous talents.

Lonnie Hale
Class of 2020 (posthumously)
1935-1972
Lonnie was born in Melville, Utah and moved with his family to Manns Creek, Idaho as a small child. After getting his first pony, and his cowboy hat, he was hooked on the western life style.
Rodeo was his passion. He started riding Bareback horses, Broncs and Bulls. He traveled in Idaho winning many rodeos. Later he joined the PRCA and extended his travel and competition. He was an auctioneering graduate from Billings, Montana, and was a sculptor and artist as well.
He and his brother, Lou Hale, traveled together and worked together for McGregor Triangle construction company during the week. Then on the weekends they would hit the rodeo trail.
Lonnie was also a master bull rope braider and sold bull ropes to many a champion. He could do any size plait the bull rider needed.
Some of his rodeo wins included Weiser, Id. Cambridge, Id. Lakeview, Ore. Red Bluff, Ca. Edmonton, Alberta. And many more. He was a mentor to many young cowboys and admired for his numerous talents.

Lonnie Hale
Class of 2020 (posthumously)
1935-1972
Lonnie was born in Melville, Utah and moved with his family to Manns Creek, Idaho as a small child. After getting his first pony, and his cowboy hat, he was hooked on the western life style.
Rodeo was his passion. He started riding Bareback horses, Broncs and Bulls. He traveled in Idaho winning many rodeos. Later he joined the PRCA and extended his travel and competition. He was an auctioneering graduate from Billings, Montana, and was a sculptor and artist as well.
He and his brother, Lou Hale, traveled together and worked together for McGregor Triangle construction company during the week. Then on the weekends they would hit the rodeo trail.
Lonnie was also a master bull rope braider and sold bull ropes to many a champion. He could do any size plait the bull rider needed.
Some of his rodeo wins included Weiser, Id. Cambridge, Id. Lakeview, Ore. Red Bluff, Ca. Edmonton, Alberta. And many more. He was a mentor to many young cowboys and admired for his numerous talents.

Lonnie Hale
Class of 2020 (posthumously)
1935-1972
Lonnie was born in Melville, Utah and moved with his family to Manns Creek, Idaho as a small child. After getting his first pony, and his cowboy hat, he was hooked on the western life style.
Rodeo was his passion. He started riding Bareback horses, Broncs and Bulls. He traveled in Idaho winning many rodeos. Later he joined the PRCA and extended his travel and competition. He was an auctioneering graduate from Billings, Montana, and was a sculptor and artist as well.
He and his brother, Lou Hale, traveled together and worked together for McGregor Triangle construction company during the week. Then on the weekends they would hit the rodeo trail.
Lonnie was also a master bull rope braider and sold bull ropes to many a champion. He could do any size plait the bull rider needed.
Some of his rodeo wins included Weiser, Id. Cambridge, Id. Lakeview, Ore. Red Bluff, Ca. Edmonton, Alberta. And many more. He was a mentor to many young cowboys and admired for his numerous talents.
Lonnie Hale
Class of 2020 (posthumously)
1935-1972
Lonnie was born in Melville, Utah and moved with his family to Manns Creek, Idaho as a small child. After getting his first pony, and his cowboy hat, he was hooked on the western life style.
Rodeo was his passion. He started riding Bareback horses, Broncs and Bulls. He traveled in Idaho winning many rodeos. Later he joined the PRCA and extended his travel and competition. He was an auctioneering graduate from Billings, Montana, and was a sculptor and artist as well.
He and his brother, Lou Hale, traveled together and worked together for McGregor Triangle construction company during the week. Then on the weekends they would hit the rodeo trail.
Lonnie was also a master bull rope braider and sold bull ropes to many a champion. He could do any size plait the bull rider needed.
Some of his rodeo wins included Weiser, Id. Cambridge, Id. Lakeview, Ore. Red Bluff, Ca. Edmonton, Alberta. And many more. He was a mentor to many young cowboys and admired for his numerous talents.





Avery, Vance
Class of 2024
Vance Avery: A Rodeo Legacy
Vance Avery's journey through the rodeo arena is nothing short of remarkable. Beginning his rodeo career in high school in 1976, Vance quickly established himself as a formidable competitor. By 1980, he had made a significant mark by reaching the Eastern Idaho Rodeo Finals. This early success set the stage for a career filled with impressive achievements and contributions to the sport.
Avery's collegiate years at Hartnell College in Salinas, California, from 1980 to 1982, were particularly noteworthy. During this period, he won the Bareback Riding and Bull Riding titles in both 1981 and 1982, showcasing his exceptional skills in multiple events. His performance continued to shine on a broader scale as he competed in the West Coast Regional Finals, securing victories in the same disciplines in 1980, 1981, and 1982. His outstanding talent was further highlighted at the College National Finals Rodeo in Bozeman, Montana, where he clinched the coveted titles in Bull Riding in 1981 and achieved a commendable fourth place finish in 1981.
In 2018, Hartnell College honored his exceptional contributions by inducting him into their Hall of Fame, a testament to his influence and excellence in the rodeo community.
Avery's professional rodeo career took off as he filled his PRCA permit from 1981 to 1983. His prowess in the arena was evident as he consistently performed at the PRCA Wilderness Circuit Finals, securing second place in Bull Riding for three consecutive years: 1984, 1987, and 1988. His crowning achievement came in 1984 when he was named the Bull Riding Champion of the PRCA Wilderness Circuit.
Throughout the mid-1980s, Avery made a name for himself in various prestigious rodeo circuits. He earned a place in the National Finals Rodeo (NFR) in Las Vegas in 1987, entering as the tenth-ranked bull rider. His consistent performance also saw him qualify for the Dodge National Circuit Finals in the late 1980s.
Avery's influence extended beyond his own competitive success. He was an integral part of the Pro Rodeo Tour from 1986 to 1987 and represented Rodeo America’s team and the Heston team in 1987. Known for his dedication to the sport, Avery also coached and developed numerous young bull riders, many of whom have gone on to achieve their own success at the NFR. His contributions to the sport include not only his competitive achievements but also his skills as a bull rider and bullfighter, as well as his role in raising rodeo bulls and teaching the art of bull riding to aspiring riders.
Vance Avery’s legacy is built on his exceptional skills in the rodeo arena and his unwavering commitment to mentoring the next generation of rodeo stars. His sound advice and support have made him a respected figure both in and out of the arena. Vance Avery is truly a champion of Idaho rodeo, and his induction into the Idaho Rodeo Hall of Fame is a well-deserved recognition of his remarkable career and enduring impact on the sport.