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Salt Lake Showdown: World Standings Shake Up At Days Of ‘47 Rodeo

Salt Lake City felt electric over the weekend during the Utah Days of ‘47. The rodeo kicked off July 25th, with the gold medal round on the 26th. The days held some great rides and an even better look at just how close these riders are ranking in the world standings.

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A $45,000 Week Puts Stetson Wright Firmly in Control of the All Around Leaderboard

Wacey Schalla was starting to creep up on Stetson Wright in the all-around world title race as the two athletes were the only ones who had posted over $200,000 on the season, but Wright must have taken that personally.

Post Malone Makes Surprise Appearance At Spanish Fork Rodeo During Weekend Event

Spanish Fork, Utah just finished up their annual PRCA rodeo which is arguably the best that Utah offers and the western community is not the only one who recognizes that.

Rodeo News / Rodeo on SI / July 25

Keenan Hayes To Sit Out 2025 Season Due To Injury, Eyes 2026 Return

The future of bareback rider Keenan Hayes has been a mystery for many during this rodeo season. After placing third in the world for bareback riding last year, the cowboy ended the season with an injury, one he spent a lot of time trying to rehab all season long.

Rodeo News / Rodeo on SI / July 25

Tarleton To Welcome Back Koe Wetzel For Major Concert Event At EECU This Fall

Koe Wetzel is headed to the university he played linebacker for, Tarleton State. However, this time he won't be suiting up for the Texans. Instead he will be on stage for the grand opening of the newly built, $120 million dollar, EECU Event Center.

Rodeo News / Rodeo on SI / July 24

PBR Teams Action Coming To Homes Nationwide With Live Broadcasts On Major Networks

Professional Bull Riding has raised the bar again for western sports. The CW network, the fifth largest broadcasting network in the country, reached an agreement with the association for multiple years to show live events on Saturday's and Sunday's.

Rodeo News / Rodeo on SI / July 24

Martha Angelone: Consistently Rising As A Breakaway Champion (Exclusive)

Martha Angelone is no stranger to the winner’s circle in breakaway roping. The 2022 World Champion Breakaway Roper has built an impressive list of accomplishments that speak to her undeniable talent.

Rodeo News / Rodeo on SI / July 23

Steer Roping Veteran Cole Patterson Tops Standings With $25K Lead

Cole Patterson, from Pawnee, Oklahoma, sits number one in the world standings in steer roping and has a comfortable lead of over $25,000 ahead of second place.

Rodeo News / Rodeo on SI / July 23

Cheyenne Breakthrough Puts Wacey Schalla In World Title Hunt Across The Board

Wacey Schalla. Get to know the name if you haven't already as the 19-year-old cowboy has just dethroned Stetson Wright at the top of the world standings in the bull riding and is now hot on his tail in the all-around race.

Rodeo News / Rodeo on SI / July 22

Oklahoma Wildcatters Prepare To Face Nashville Stampede In Key PBR Teams Clash

PBR Teams for the Camping World Series is gearing up for their second event of the year. They had a week off after debuting in Oklahoma City where the Wildcatters hosted the first production July 11-23.

Rodeo News / Rodeo on SI / July 22

Dominance and Dollars: Calgary Stampede 2025 Shakes Up World Standings

The 2025 Calgary Stampede wrapped up with huge winnings across the board. There was nearly $100,000 up for grabs just in the finals alone which means the three that qualified into it were going to make a solid move in the world standings.

Rodeo News / Rodeo on SI / July 22

RodeoHouston Honored By ACM Awards As The Best Fair and Rodeo of the Year

The 60th Academy of Country Music Awards (ACMA) offers a variety of different awards around the western industry that is not limited to just country music.

Rodeo News / Rodeo on SI / July 21

Quarterfinals Reach Midpoint As Cheyenne Frontier Days Continues To Heat Up

Cheyenne Frontier Days has reached the halfway point of quarterfinals action. Half of the field is set for the upcoming semi-finals. Jayco Roper is out for blood right now in the bareback riding.

Rodeo News / Rodeo on SI / July 21

Clyde Longfellow Dies Leaving Behind 60 Years of Commitment to Pro Rodeo

Clyde Longfellow had been a member of the PRCA since he was 23-years-old. He had actually been a member of professional rodeo long enough that he was a member of R.C.A., which was the precursor of the PRCA.

Rodeo News / Rodeo on SI / July 21

Rodeo Community Mourns the Loss of Four Time NFR Saddle Bronc Rider Ralph Maynard

The daughter of Ralph Maynard, Kelsi, took to Facebook recently to announce the passing of her father who was a four-time qualifier to the National Finals Rodeo and left their lives at age 80.

Rodeo News / Rodeo on SI / July 20

Rodeo Salinas Winners Shine in One of the Most Prestigious Stops of the Season

Salinas, California has been a member of the PRCA for over a century as they joined the professional rodeo circuit back in 1911. It has been a bucket list rodeo to win since joining not only because the amount of money up for grabs, but the set up as well.

Rodeo News / Rodeo on SI / July 20

Inclusion of Calgary Stampede in Standings Draws Scrutiny From Rodeo Community

There has always been a debate on whether or not limited rodeos should count towards the world standings and the Calgary Stampede is no different. The Stampede is an incredibly lucrative event and is arguably the best outdoor rodeo in North America, but does that mean the money won there should count towards the world standings?