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The crowd in Denver, Colo., collectively held its breath when Coleman Shallbetter was taken out of the arena on a backboard. On Friday, January 23, the young saddle bronc rider was competing in the second round of his bracket at the National Western Stock Show & Rodeo (NWSS), when things took a turn.

Rodeo News / Rodeo on SI / January 30

Two Legendary NFR Stallions Who Lit Up the Thomas & Mack

Right now, a beautiful palomino stallion is stealing the show in the barrel racing industry, Adios Pantalones. "Adios" is now the all-time leading money earner in the history of studs, and as he starts to dethrone the greats before him, it is important not to forget about them.

Rodeo News / Rodeo on SI / January 29

Montgomery and Hall Claim Big Wins in Unadilla at Put Up or Shut Up

Molli Montgomery had a fairytale weekend in Unadilla, Ga., at the 4th Annual Put Up or Shut Up Futurity and High Stakes, produced by Aloha Acres. The $10,000 added event had a 4D Open, 3D Highstakes, 2D Futurity, 2D Derby, and 2D Futurity Slot.

Rodeo News / Rodeo on SI / January 29

Jess Lockwood’s Ride for Redemption

Jess Lockwood won the opening round of the PBR Unleash The Beast last weekend in Tampa with a commanding 89.5-point textbook ride on Raider, a tricky bull who spun away from his hand.

Rodeo News / Rodeo on SI / January 29

Record-Breaking Bracket 3 Wraps Up at Fort Worth Stock Show & Rodeo

The Fort Worth Stock Show and Rodeo (FWSSR) is well underway, as Bracket 3 wrapped up on Wednesday, January 28. Part of the Texas Swing, the FWSSR is a "limited entry" rodeo.

Rodeo News / Rodeo on SI / January 29

2023 Steer Wrestling Rookie of the Year is Back With Vengeance After Falling in 2025

The 2026 rodeo season is underway, and these athletes are ready to fight hard to earn enough cash to send them to the National Finals Rodeo come December.

Rodeo News / Rodeo on SI / January 28

2025 NFR Barrel Racing Rookie Dominates Bracket 2 in Fort Worth, Texas

The Fort Worth Stock Show and Rodeo is the second major destination this winter for athletes looking to fight their way into this year's National Finals Rodeo.

Rodeo News / Rodeo on SI / January 28

Wyatt & Torres Set New Arena Record at Fort Worth Stock Show & Rodeo

The final team to rope in the first round of Bracket 3 at the famed Fort Worth Stock Show & Rodeo (FWSSR) made history on Tuesday night. With a 4.0-second run leading the round and two previous arena record holders on the leaderboard, Nelson Wyatt and Jonathan Torres knew what they had to do to earn the win.

Rodeo News / Rodeo on SI / January 28

Knight Claims High Money Honors at Xtreme Queen Creek in Arizona

When many barrel racing events had to hit "pause" due to the EHV-1/EHM outbreak in November and December 2025, one of the events that was postponed was the Xtreme Race in Arizona.

Rodeo News / Rodeo on SI / January 27

Spring NCEA Schedule Shaping Up To Be a Wild Ride

The first half of the season was topsy-turvy. Why should the second half be any different? The spring portion of the 2025-26 National Collegiate Equestrian

Rodeo News / Rodeo on SI / January 27

Rodeo Rapid City Returns to South Dakota as 7-Time PRCA Indoor Rodeo of the Year

The seven-time PRCA Top Indoor Rodeo of The Year is back once again in Rapid City, South Dakota. Rodeo Rapid City kicks off January 30th and is full of a week of non-stop action in the rodeo arena.

Rodeo News / Rodeo on SI / January 27

PBR World Mourning Incredibly Tragic Loss of Beloved Bull ‘Cool Whip’

Very few PBR bulls struck a chord like Cool Whip did. New fans drawn to his groovy name learned that a top bull could be sweet in disposition. Cool Whip

Rodeo News / Rodeo News / January 26

Prairie Circuit Finals Return Despite EHV Challenges, Headed to Pawhuska

There were questions and concerns. Ordinary people sought advice from medical professionals. The uncertainty was real, and what followed were cancellations and postponements with no real end in sight.

Rodeo News / Rodeo News / January 26

A NEW YEAR – 2026

IT’S A NEW YEAR! A new year to be prosperous in the Lord and in every area of your lives. The Bible says in Psalm 35 that God takes pleasure… The post A NEW YEAR – 2026 first appeared on Rodeo Life.

Rodeo News / Rodeo on SI / January 26

Colorado‑Born Barrel Racer Finds Breakout Success With New Horse in 2026

The first of many large indoor rodeos for 2026 has come to a close as the National Western Stock Show and Rodeo in Denver, Colo., just wrapped up. There were plenty who made big jumps in the world standings as the pursuit of a qualification to this year's NFR heats up, and that includes barrel racer Brittany Fellows.

Rodeo News / Rodeo on SI / January 26

Family of Winners on Full Display at 2026 National Western Colorado vs the World

The National Western Stock Show and Rodeo in Denver, Colo. has come to a close, marking the end of one of the better winter rodeos that the PRCA has to offer.

Rodeo News / Rodeo on SI / January 26

NFR Barrel Racer Tayla Moeykens Talks The Importance of Mindset

Tayla Moeykens may be one of the younger competitors in the field but she is no stranger to the rodeo world. The 2021 College National Finals Rodeo Champion has had her fair share of rodeo accomplishments throughout the years.

Rodeo News / Rodeo on SI / January 25

Rodeo Athletes Shine on Championship Sunday in Denver at 2026 NWSS

With one final round on Sunday, January 25, the 2026 National Western Stock Show in Denver, Colo., has come to an end. In a riveting performance on Championship Sunday, we witnessed the high-scoring rides and fast times that took home the big wins.

Rodeo News / Rodeo on SI / January 25

Semi-Final 3 Delivers Thrills in Denver As 2026 NWSS Finals Take Shape

As the final round of the National Western Stock Show and Rodeo (NWSS) draws near, these are the athletes from Semi-Final 3 who have officially punched their tickets to the championships. If you like our content, choose Sports Illustrated as a preferred source on Google.

Rodeo News / Rodeo on SI / January 25