Former PRCA Steer Wrestling World Champion Announces Retirement

2017 PRCA Steer Wrestling World Champion and a six-time National Finals Rodeo (NFR) qualifier, Tyler Pearson, has announced his retirement from PRORODEO.

The 40-year-old Oklahoman announced the news in a Facebook post and later spoke to PRORODEO Sports News, citing his desire to spend more time with his children. In 2024, Pearson finished 15th in the PRCA world standings with $130,111.17.

Speaking about his career and children, 11 year old old Stetson and nine year old Steelie, Pearson said:

"My little boy is getting big into rodeo and I'm bringing him around. I just don't want to miss that, so I'm going to stay home. I've had a good career, and I've had a blast. He and my little girl are getting pretty active, and I'd rather follow them around instead of rodeoing. I enjoy that just as much."Tyler Pearson

He added:

"The world championship was fun but I had a lot of good years after that too. I loved it. I made some friends and relationships that I'll never forget. We had a ball doing it. Now I'll take some time to go chase the kids around.