Cowboy U

Cowboy U was an American reality television series that aired on CMT from 2003 to 2007. The show premiered on August 29, 2003. Each season, eight "city slickers" were brought to a ranch and competed to win the final rodeo and $25,000.

Cowboy U
Cowboy U first season logo
Developed byTriage Inc., CMT Productions
StarringRocco Wachman (Instructor)
Judd Leffew (Wrangler)
Country of originUnited States
Production
Camera setupMulti-camera
Running time60 minutes
Release
Original networkCMT
Original releaseAugust 29, 2003 (2003-08-29) 
2007 (2007)
External links
Website

Aspects

Contests

The show has several weeks of contests (called "boot camp") to determine who will go to the final rodeo, and who will be going home. Recurring competitions throughout the series include the seven rings of fire, calf scrambling, cow dodging, firearm competitions, steer wrestling, driving a horse and wagon, buckboard wagon shooting, pig chasing, barrel racing, wild cow riding, bull riding, and various eating contests that (most recently) have included Rocky Mountain Oysters.

Rewards

At the campfire, Rocco announces who has worked the hardest over the past few days and announces the reward. The winner gets a special reward, like a warm bubble bath, instead of the daily cold showers.

Penalties

Once during each season, Rocco will show up at the bunkhouse and ask the contestants to decide who has done the least over the past few days. After they decide, the unlucky person has to do a special chore, like shoveling out horse barns.

Eliminations

Every few days at the campfire, someone who is just not getting the job done is eliminated. They say goodbye to the other contestants, get their stuff loaded on the back of a truck, and they leave the ranch. Only four of the contestants not eliminated get to participate in the rodeo and have a chance at winning all-around cowboy and walk away with a check for $25,000.

Trail Ride

After boot camp, the city slickers go out on the trail for a two-day ride to gather cattle and bring them back to the ranch. Everyone works hard to escape the final elimination and make it to the next day's rodeo.

Rodeo day

Rodeo day is finally here, and the city slickers will put all they've learned at Cowboy U to the test. They will compete in barrel racing, steer wrestling, wagon racing and shooting and bull riding. One person will be named the all-around cowboy and walk away with a check for $25,000.

Cowboy U: 2003

Cowboy U: 2003[1]
Location: Arizona
Premiered: August 29, 2003
Season Number: One

Season 1 Contestants

StatusNameSexHometownDay JobWeek Eliminated
Dotan BaerMJerusalem, IsraelCommodities broker
Justin Rae BarnesFLake Tahoe, NevadaWaitress/Writer
Jason EbsMCamden, New JerseyMusician
WinnerDrea GunnessFupstate New HampshireFitness instructor
Marc HeberMAgoura Hills, CaliforniaSales executive
Chelsea McElroyFPortland, OregonBoutique owner

Cowboy U: 2004

Cowboy U: 2004
Location: California
Season Number: Two

Season 2 Contestants

StatusNameSexHometownDay JobWeek Eliminated
Dani ArmstrongFHighland, MichiganSinger/dancer
WinnerDavid BaumanMBurlington, WisconsinChildren's book author
Megumi HosogaiFHonolulu, HawaiiRestaurant hostessvoluntarily quit
Brandie LyonsFVisalia, CalifRegistered nurse
Frank PratherMBethesda, MdSoftware salesman
Amir RaziqMSt. Louis, MissouriSalesman
Chris ShurleyMGainesville, FloridaMarketing director
Elli WootenFKey West, FloridaFlight attendant

Cowboy U: Moloka'i (2004)

Cowboy U: Moloka'i
Premiered: November 19, 2004
Season Number: Three

Season 3 Contestants

There were ten contestants competing in Cowboy U Season 3.[2] The ten contestants were composed of five couples teams.

StatusNamesHometownDay JobWeek Eliminated
WinnerEric Rojas and Yancy MendiaEric (Fireman), Yancy (Secretary)
RodeoEric Dunn and Tiffany DeClark
RodeoLance and Vicky
' Bill and Annette
' Tom and Sandra

Cowboy U: Texas (2005)

Cowboy U: Texas
Premiered: July 1, 2005
Season Number: Four

Season 4 Contestants

StatusNameSexHometownDay JobWeek Eliminated
WinnerSal WilliamsMLos Angeles, CaliforniaMusic DirectorN/A
EliminatedCandice FieldsFSacramento, CaliforniaLawyer
EliminatedBrian SimpsonMLakeland, FloridaArtist
RodeoCoreyMWestwood, CaliforniaPersonal Trainer
EliminatedFawnFLos Angeles, CaliforniaFashion Merchandiser
EliminatedGeorgeMOviedo, FloridaSalesman
RodeoRachelFNew York, New YorkBallet Teacher
RodeoTeraFSanta Monica, CaliforniaGraphic Designer

Cowboy U: Oklahoma (2006)

Cowboy U: Oklahoma
Premiered: January 6, 2006
Season Number: Five

Season 5 Contestants

StatusNameSexHometownDay JobPlacing in competition
WinnerJoe McEachernMDorchester, MassachusettsTechnical Director1st
RodeoDanMPromotions Director2nd
RodeoGina DeFreitasFOffice manager3rd
RodeoTrishFFashion Sales Rep4th
EliminatedAnthony SiniscalcoMHair Stylist5th
EliminatedKaliaMBartender6th
EliminatedKimberlieFLife Coach7th
EliminatedRyanM8th

Cowboy U: Colorado (2007)

Cowboy U: Colorado
Premiered: January 12, 2007
Season Number: Six

Season 6 contestants

StatusNameSexHometownDay JobPlacing in competition
WinnerMalcolm WilliamsMPark Forest, IllinoisFreelance graphic artist1st
RodeoBobby ChesneyMBaltimore, MarylandAssistant College football Coach at Johns Hopkins University2nd
RodeoRich KrepsMHanford, CaliforniaRestaurateur3rd
RodeoCandaceFLansdale, PennsylvaniaStay at home mom4th
EliminatedKatieFLos Angeles, CaliforniaFifth grade teacher5th
EliminatedCosmo FattizzoMSouth Philadelphia, PennsylvaniaUnemployed6th
EliminatedSarahFSugerical Coordinator7th
EliminatedFarrahFDallas, TexasSells residential Real estateLast (Voluntarily quit competition)

Criticism

Cowboy U has received some criticism, mainly for being, to some, sexist. Critics said that the women are portrayed as "materialistic and prissy". The critics also said that the women are depicted differently in the competition than the men are, along with focusing on animal rights issues, and the fact that there aren't many female ranch hands on the show.[3]

See also

References

  1. Cowboy U website (August 2003 archive)
  2. M.B. Roberts (2004-11-14). "Cowboy U Isn't Horse Play". AmericanProfile.com. Archived from the original on 2006-10-18. Retrieved 2007-02-19.
  3. Pam Gelman (2007). "Common Sense Note". commonsensemedia.org. Retrieved 2007-02-20.
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