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With the year ticking down to a close one might assume that the top-15 is fairly close to set, but ultimately that isn't the case. There are still a lot of rodeos left and lots of runs to be made.

Rodeo News / Rodeo on SI / August 30

Once-in-a-Lifetime Athletes: Meet the 2025 CPRA Stock of the Year

As the 2025 Canadian Professional Rodeo Association(CPRA) season comes to a close, three standout rough stock animals have been honored with the prestigious

Rodeo News / Rodeo on SI / August 29

Cinch Playoffs Timed Events Analysis: World Standings and Puyallup Qualifiers

The Cinch Playoffs in Puyallup, Wash., play a key role in National Finals Rodeo (NFR) qualifications. With the professional rodeo season coming to an end in a little over 30 days, the Playoffs Series is a focal point.

Rodeo News / Rodeo on SI / August 29

All Eyes Are on Tarleton Rodeo’s Head Coach As the Season Draws Closer

There is nobody who dislikes bragging on themselves more than the head coach of Tarleton State University's rodeo team- Mark Eakin. His accolades speak for themselves, and there is no telling where the program would be if not for him.

Rodeo News / Rodeo on SI / August 28

Cinch Playoffs Rough Stock Analysis: World Standings and Puyallup Qualifiers

Rodeo News / Rodeo on SI / August 28

College Rodeo Seeing Rise of Women Leaders as Faith Anders Makes History

College rodeo season is knocking on the door. It seems like just last week the CNFR was happening in Casper, Wyo., but now it is time for the fall semester to kick off.

Rodeo News / Rodeo on SI / August 28

Weston Patterson Grinding to Keep Himself Ahead of the NFR Cutline

When the chute gate opens, the lone goal for saddle bronc rider Weston Patterson is to hold on for eight seconds. He now has that same mentality about

Minnesota Vikings News / Rodeo on SI / August 27

Legendary Stock Contractor Chad Berger Induction into National Rodeo Hall of Fame

Chad Berger, the legendary owner of Chad Berger Bucking Bulls, is set to be inducted into the National Rodeo Hall of Fame. The 12-time PBR Stock Contractor of the Year has deep roots in rodeo.

Rodeo News / Rodeo on SI / August 27

PBR All-Star Clay Guiton Ties Ride Record Continuing Quest for MVP

It’s no secret that Clay Guiton is one to watch in the bull riding arena right now. As a member of the Carolina Cowboys for the PBR team series, he has now matched the all-time record for consecutive rides at 10.

NFBR on the Line: Who’s In and Who’s Out in Breakaway Roping

The 2025 rodeo season is winding to a close with new talent emerging across the board. The breakaway roping is showing some strong competitors that are new to the top 15. Some of that new talent is keeping some veterans on their toes and pushing them out of the top 15, into the bubble when it comes to the world standings.

NFR Contenders Battle for Big Payouts in Bremerton at Kitsap Stampede

In Bremerton, Wash., another major Playoffs Series rodeo was held over the recent weekend. The Kitsap Stampede paid out over $260,000, along with critical Playoffs points. Stetson Wright has five All-Around World Championships to his name at just 26 years old and he is chasing his sixth.

Oklahoma Cowgirl Making Final Push for World’s Top Spot Before NFR

The stakes might feel higher this year, but that doesn't necessarily mean that Oklahoma cowgirl, Taylor Munsell, is changing anything as the clock on the regular season winds down.

Horse Heaven Round-Up Crowns Their Champions

Since 1949, the Horse Heaven Round-Up has been a place where cowboys chase vital winnings towards their standings and where spectators gather to watch

Playoff Series Points Push and Big Payouts Collide at Golden Spike Rodeo

Two more major Playoffs Series rodeos happened over the recent weekend. The Golden Spike Rodeo in Tremonton, Utah, paid out nearly $300,000. While cowboys and cowgirls came to test their talents, the community was mourning.

2015 PRCA World Champion Bareback Rider Steven Peebles Recovery Update

You have to be tough to be a bareback rider and certainly the 2015 World Champion, Steven Peebles has proven that time and time again. While the arena posed many challenges for him over the years, Peebles has recently been in the fight of his life.

Late Jud Little Remains Number One on Barrel Racing Lifetime Top Breeder List

Within an industry, it can be easy to forget how many individuals work behind the scenes towards an end result of breaking records, making history, and evolution.

Rodeo News / Rodeo on SI / August 24

Russell Dickerson on Music, Fatherhood, and Finding His Groove

Russell Dickerson doesn’t just bring the party—he is the party. From sold-out arenas and viral dance tracks to sentimental dad moments and sommelier dreams, the country hitmaker is living proof that authenticity wins.

Hall of Famer and Triple Crown Winning Jockey Ron Turcotte Passes Away

One of the greatest legends of the sport of horse racing, Ron Turcotte passed away at home in New Brunswick on August 22. The Canadian jockey was 84. Turcotte first got a taste of working with horses alongside his father, handling the horses that hauled timber out of the forest.