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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.

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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?

Rodeo News / Rodeo on SI / July 19

Qualifiers Finalized As Timed Event Competitors Move On To Cheyenne Performances

Cheyenne Frontier Days is back and better than ever. The timed event athletes all duke it out well before the performances start in order to earn their spot during the rodeo.

Rodeo News / Rodeo on SI / July 19

From Stingray And Stitch To Their Offspring, Salinas Rodeo Comes Full Circle

Sherry Cervi, 4x world champion barrel racer, and Christina Richmond Porter, were co-champions of the prestigious Rodeo Salinas back in 2010 on Stingray and Stitch.

Rodeo News / Rodeo on SI / July 19

After Decades of Excellence Vold Rodeo Company To Be Sold After 2025 Season

Kirsten Vold of Vold Rodeo Company took to social media to announce her official retirement from the rodeo world. At the end of the 2025 season Vold Rodeo Co.

Rodeo News / Rodeo on SI / July 18

PBR Announces 2026 World Finals Will Return To Dickies Arena In Fort Worth

The Unleash the Beast finals will start at the famous Cowtown Coliseum in the heart of the Fort Worth Stockyards, on May 7 and will go through the 10. The finals will commence on May 14 and conclude on the 17 at Dickies Arena.

Rodeo News / Rodeo on SI / July 18

World’s Top High School Rodeo Athletes Compete For Titles In Rock Springs, Wyoming

With qualifiers from across the globe, the National High School Finals Rodeo is in full swing as top young athletes battle for world titles. The top four competitors from each state, province, and country qualify in every event, earning two preliminary runs to secure a spot in the short round.

Rodeo News / Rodeo on SI / July 18

Timed Event Standouts At Calgary Stampede Now Surging In World Standings

The Stampede doesn't offer team roping for the men's timed events, but there is steer wrestling and tie-down roping. Now if you made it to the showdown round you were guaranteed at least a $10,000 check no matter what.

Rodeo News / Rodeo on SI / July 18

Cody Johnson Confirms COJO Championship Event Will Return To Texas In October

Cody Johnson recently took to social media to make a huge announcement regarding his special COJO event that is held in the heart of Texas where his love story began.

Rodeo News / Rodeo on SI / July 17

Haiden Thompson Surges To Top Of Rookie Standings After Massive July Earnings

Haiden Thompson is a name to get to know if you haven’t already. After winning over $21,000 in a single week she propelled herself to the top of the Resistol Rookie of the Year standings. The Rooftop Rodeo in Estes Park, Colorado just had their first-ever rodeo that included the breakaway roping.

Rodeo News / Rodeo on SI / July 16

Wacey Schalla Climbs World Standings After Big Win In Calgary

Bareback and bull rider Wacey Schalla is climbing the world standings in the all-around race after pocketing more than $60,000 at the Calgary Stampede.

Rodeo News / Rodeo on SI / July 16

Oklahoma City Opener Sets Tone For Another Fierce PBR Teams Series Season

The Paycom Center in Oklahoma City just hosted the Wildcatter Days for their hometown team- The Oklahoma Wildcatters. However, it was the Kansas City Outlaws who stole the show. The Outlaws are the leagues number one team currently.

Rodeo News / Rodeo on SI / July 16

Rising Contender Gavin Soileau Captures Greeley and Casper on Path to First NFR

Gavin Soileau is a former collegiate national champion in the steer wrestling. He won the title for McNeese State University in 2021, but he didn't want his career to end there and he is fighting for his first qualification to the NFR.

Rodeo News / Rodeo on SI / July 15

Shelby Boisjoli-Meged Posts Record-Setting Week With Wins at NFR Open And Calgary

On July 10 there was one lone cowgirl to have won over $100,000 in the breakaway roping this year- RodeoHouston champion, Taylor Munsell. Munsell had won nearly $120,000 on the season and it was looking like nobody could catch her as she still had the number one spot by nearly 40 grand over Josie Conner.

Rodeo News / Rodeo on SI / July 14