Ragsdale added several new twists to the 1977 version of this rodeo/fundraiser.

He founded the Comstock Gay Rodeo Association and his rodeo project became the National Reno Gay Rodeo.

Following the Imperial Court's lead, Ragsdale added the "Mr., Ms., and Miss National Reno Gay Rodeo" contest to benefit the Muscular Dystrophy Association.

The 1977 rodeo, they donated $214.00 to MDA under the name of "Reno Gay Liberation." The National Reno Gay Rodeo became a totally new outlet for the gay community and created a dual party, "emerging Gay Liberation mixed into a Country/Western party" and "24-hour casinos."