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Kincade Henry has been a force to reckon with the last few years of his professional career. He first joined the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association in 2020 and has been to the National Finals Rodeo three times since then. The first two years he competed he, respectfully, ended up No.

Rodeo News / Rodeo on SI / April 29

Hutchings Overcomes The Odds To Secure George Paul Memorial Xtreme Bulls Title

Saddles, buckles, branding irons, bags, coats and other assorted items are often found in the prize package given by rodeos to champions. While some of

Rodeo News / Rodeo on SI / April 29

Gorham Runnin With Wings at Tracey Austin Ivy Memorial Barrel Race

A little over a year ago, Texas cowgirl, Tracey Austin Ivy passed away following a battle with cancer. Her friends and community rallied around her, with a benefit auction and barrel race to help raise money for Ivy and her family.

Rodeo News / Rodeo on SI / April 29

Catching Fire: Taycie Matthews and 2023 WPRA Horse of the Year, Fame Fire Rocks

We love a good comeback story and throughout the early 2025 season, one we have been following closely is 2023 National Finals Rodeo qualifer, Taycie Matthews, and her great mare, Fame Fire Rocks.

Rodeo News / Rodeo on SI / April 28

The Young Guns: Barrel Racing's Hottest Junior Sires and Stallions

As barrel horse breeding has revolutionized the sport over the past few decades, we always have our eye on young, promising sires. There are so many great horses to consider and this is not an all-inclusive list of top stallions.

Rodeo News / Rodeo on SI / April 28

In the Ashes of a Trailer Fire Two Young Women Search for Healing and Hope

On April 25 Charlee Edge, Hailey Duncan, and Hailey’s mother, Carrie, were traveling to Hillsboro, Texas for their last college rodeo of their freshman season when their trailer caught fire.

Rodeo News / Rodeo on SI / April 28

Battle Born Broncs Crowned Talented Familiar Names as Their 2025 Champions

The 2025 Battle Born Broncs has come and gone for the year, but not without making history and crowning champions. The talented lineup of bareback and

Rodeo News / Rodeo on SI / April 27

Let's Rock N Roll: Rocker Steiner is Racking Major Wins in 2025

As we watch the 2025 professional rodeo season develop, it has become apparent that there may be no animal more dangerous than a hungry Rocker Steiner.

Rodeo News / Rodeo on SI / April 27

Evanston Cowboy Days Inspirational President Dustin Matthews Passes Away At Age 40

Influential rodeo lover and advocate, Dustin Matthews, passed away on April 23, 2025. Matthews, who has served as the president of the Evanston Cowboy Days in Evanston, Wyo., since 2023, was 40 years old.

Rodeo News / Rodeo on SI / April 27

PRCA Announces National Circuit Finals Steer Roping Rescheduled For July 2025

The Professional Rodeo Cowboy's Association (PRCA) reported on April 22, 2025: "Due to unforeseen circumstances, the National Circuit Finals Steer Roping,

Rodeo News / Rodeo on SI / April 26

Saddle Up and Sparkle With Daniel Diamond’s Wild West Wardrobe

Western fashion has exploded over the past several years with the rise of "Cowboy is cool" in the mainstream. People from all walks of life are rocking cowboy hats and fringe, while falling in love with the western lifestyle.

Rodeo News / Rodeo on SI / April 26

PRCA's Number One Steer Wrestler Tucker Allen Taking the Arena by Storm

Ventura, Calif. is the home to 25 year old cowboy Tucker Allen and he is having a record year. Coming off of his first National Finals Rodeo qualification he is headed into the spring rodeos as the number one steer wrestler in the world standings. In 2017 Allen was the National High School Finals Rodeo steer wrestling champion.

Rodeo News / Rodeo on SI / April 26

Rank Pen of PBR Bulls Dominates Inaugural TKO Takeover Amid Roaring Kansas City Crowd

PBR’s rare Thursday show in Kansas City was a coming out party of sorts, which lived up to the advance hype from the moment the letters “T K O” were burned into the dirt to pump the boisterous crowd for the wildest 8 seconds in sports.

Rodeo News / Rodeo on SI / April 25

National Reined Cow Horse Association Names Class of 2025 Hall of Fame Inductees

Hosted in the Sonoma room of the South Point Hotel and Casino during the 2025 CINCH NRCHA Stallion Stakes, two horsemen who have dedicated their lives

Rodeo News / Rodeo on SI / April 25

Athletes Step Into Spotlight During Memorable Weekend at Red Bluff Rodeo

The month of April in professional rodeo is known for the California circuit. Red Bluff Round-Up just concluded and had nearly a $530,000 payoff. 24-year-old Cody Stewart of Janesville, Calif.

Rodeo News / Rodeo on SI / April 25

Equine Superstar Carries Half the Field to The American Rodeo Final Round

Off the Fence, most commonly know as Swamper, has become one of the top bull dogging horses traveling the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association circuit.

Rodeo News / Rodeo on SI / April 25

McCracken and Aint Seen Burnin Yet Dominate at UBRA Heber Futurity

Held at the Wasatch County Events Center in Heber City, Utah, the Utah Barrel Racing Association Heber Futurity and Open 5D had $21,500 added. From April 18-20, the event also had great sidepots - $10,000 Top Shelf Breeders, $10,000 Future Fortunes, $5,000 Diamond Classic, $5,000 Royal Crown, and a KK Run for Vegas qualifier.

Rodeo News / Rodeo on SI / April 24

Empowering Families Through Medical Crises: The Mission of Levi Wright Foundation

It is starting to get close to the anniversary of Levi Wright's death. With something as unimaginable as losing a child it is hard to picture such an impactful foundation coming out of it.

Rodeo News / Rodeo on SI / April 24

NFR Barrel Horse VF Expensive Taste Undergoes Surgery with Great Prognosis

Prior to the 2024 National Finals Rodeo, we covered the very special journey of barrel racer Abby Phillips and her talented mare, VF Expensive Taste. Better known as Andi Anderson, the beautiful sorrel by Eddie Stinson and out of Expensive Crystal by Southern Cartel was not always easy.

Rodeo News / Rodeo on SI / April 24

Crown Royal & Bill Pickett Invitational Rodeo Foundation Award $100k Hats Off Grant

Some outside of our tight-knit rodeo family may be surprised to learn that the sport is much more than wild and western events in the arena. The community and support beyond the competition are truly what makes rodeo so unique.

Rodeo News / Rodeo on SI / April 24

Everything You Need to Know About the Inaugural Desert Rodeo in Thermal, Calif.

April 25-27, 2025, will see the inaugural Desert Rodeo at the stunning Desert International Horse Park in Thermal, Calif. Coinciding with one of the hottest events in country music, the sold-out Stagecoach Festival, the Desert Rodeo is bringing three matinee performances with some of the best rodeo athletes in the business.

Rodeo News / Rodeo on SI / April 23

Kincade Henry Capitalizes on Unexpected Opportunity at San Angelo Chute-Out

Kincade Henry described the phone call on Friday afternoon as “a good surprise,” one he certainly wasn’t expecting but was happy to get. While waiting for the tie-down short round at the San Angelo (Texas) Stock Show and Rodeo, Henry saw a Colorado Springs number pop up.

Rodeo News / Rodeo on SI / April 23