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Driggers and Nogueira Rewrite Hermiston Record Books With Blazing Fast Run

The northwest run is officially underway and many chasing the NFR for this year make their way to Hermiston, Ore. for the Farm-City PRORODEO. The rodeo

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Two Key Horses Help Riley Pruitt Quietly Charge Into PRCA Tie-Down Top Five

Riley Pruitt is arguably one of the best to ever rope calves who hasn't won a world championship, but the way he is going this year, and the horse power underneath him, that could change.

Rodeo News / Rodeo on SI / August 8

Chris Janson To Kick Off Inaugural PBR Friday Night Live

Friday, August 8, marks a historic moment for the Professional Bull Riders (PBR) as Sunrise, Fla., becomes the site of the debut of PBR Friday Night Live, hosted by FOX Nation. The newest addition to the PBR Teams season will air weekly for 10 weeks on Friday evening, with each broadcast highlighting a new stop across the country.

Rodeo News / Rodeo on SI / August 7

PBR Teams New Era Begins at Freedom Days

A sunrise harkens new beginnings: the promise of a fresh start and the potential for something special. It’s a fitting symbol for PBR in Sunrise, Florida, when a new era for PBR Teams gets underway Friday night.

Rodeo News / Rodeo on SI / August 7

The American Rodeo Announced Highly-Anticipated 2026 Dates

The American Rodeo announced the dates for 2026, which will include four weekends featuring three regional qualifier tournaments and The American Rodeo Championship Weekend.

Rodeo News / Rodeo on SI / August 7

Top Cowboys Hold Their Ground in PRCA Timed Event World Standings

After a jam packed rodeo weekend, the world standings in men’s timed events have been updated for the first week of August. Cowboys competed from Idaho to Kansas, showing out in steer wrestling, tie-down roping, and team roping. Tucker Allen holds the No.

Rodeo News / Rodeo on SI / August 6

Busy PRCA Rodeo Weekend Rearranges Rough Stock World Standings

Following a big rodeo weekend, the world standings have had some major shifts in the rough stock and timed events. From Idaho to Kansas, cowboys showed some of their best rides of the season over the weekend.

Rodeo News / Rodeo on SI / August 6

PRCA Rodeo Act, Bobby Kerr, Continues to Preform Despite Ongoing Cancer Battle

Legendary specialty rodeo act Bobby Kerr has been battling esophageal cancer since a diagnosis in 2021. Despite this, he has not let it slow him down in the rodeo arena.

Rodeo News / Rodeo on SI / August 6

ProRodeo Competition Heats Up in the Midwest at Iowa and Wisconsin Rodeos

It was a big weekend for rodeo in the midwest, with county and state fair season in full swing. While some cowboys and cowgirls went west, others hit Iowa’s

Rodeo News / Rodeo on SI / August 5

The Rookie Race: Professional Cowboys and Cowgirls Chase Top Honor

One of the most exciting races of the professional rodeo season is for the Rookie of the Year title. As the best and brightest upcoming athletes in the sport battle it out for the remainder of 2025, we will be keeping close tabs on these standings.

Rodeo News / Rodeo on SI / August 5

Dodge City Pro Rodeo Pays Out Without Finals After Storm Ends Event Early

Dodge City Pro Rodeo just finished up their annual event which has happened every year since joining the PRCA in '77, but they weren't able to finish as normal.

Rodeo News / Rodeo on SI / August 5

Theorem Ranch Purchases Famed Cutting Horse Stevie Rey Von

The purchase of such an extraordinary stud marks a historic acquisition, and social media buzzed rapidly when the news broke. This purchase highlights the increasing national focus on Western performance horses.

Rodeo News / Rodeo on SI / August 5

Barrel Racers Blast to Big Payouts at Utah's Red Rocket Futurity

The over $66,000 added Red Rocket Futurity in South Jordan, Utah, drew some of the best competition in the business and set records over the recent weekend.

Rodeo News / Rodeo on SI / August 5

Important Wins in Idaho: Rodeo Athletes Capitalize as Northwest Run Begins

As professional rodeo athletes begin the journey to the Pacific Northwest for the lucrative late summer run, Idaho recently hosted several great rodeos.

Rodeo News / Rodeo on SI / August 4

Heber City Utah Rodeo Arena Belongs to Wacey Schalla After Two Standout Victories

19-year-old Wacey Schalla is turning heads this season for his battle for number one in the world standings in both the bull riding and the all-around race.

Rodeo News / Rodeo on SI / August 3

Dodge City Rodeo Finals Canceled After Severe Weather Halts Sunday Competition

The professional rodeo circuit is constantly moving around the country and when the beginning of August rolls around the top athletes call Dodge City, Kan.

Rodeo News / Rodeo on SI / August 3

Legendary Bucking Horse 'Wise Guy' Passes Away After Storybook Career

Wise Guy, an incredible star bareback horse for the Classic Pro Rodeo stable, has died at 35n years old. The smaller horse, with a huge heart, passed on July 17.

Rodeo News / Rodeo on SI / August 3

Breeders Challenge and Xtreme Barrel Race Join Forces for Ultimate Opportunity

The Breeders Challenge is an annual event that takes place in Fort Worth, Texas at the notorious Will Rogers. This incentive program has paid out over $9.2 million since 2021 and they are working to bring more money to those that are loyal to them.

Rodeo News / Rodeo on SI / August 2

After 45 Years Gary Rempel Retires As Rodeo's Most Awarded Pick-Up Man

The 2017 PRCA Pickup Man of the Year, Gary Rempel, has officially retired after 45 years in the arena. Raised on the Matador Ranch near Kyle, Saskatchewan, Rempel grew up on one of the largest ranches in Canada.

Rodeo News / Rodeo on SI / August 2

World Champion Bareback Rider Steven Peebles Fighting for His Life

Steven Peebles was the 2015 World Champion Bareback Rider. He has been to the National Finals Rodeo an incredible seven times. Unfortunately, the cowboy has fallen on hard times.

Rodeo News / Rodeo on SI / August 2

Update on Dylan Terro: Cowboy Injured at CFD While Opening Chutes in Bareback Riding

Cheyenne Frontier Days is a historic event every year where cowboys and cowgirls earn life-changing championships and fans gather incredible memories. Unfortunately for one cowboy inside the arena, July 25 is a day that forever changed his life.

Rodeo News / Rodeo on SI / August 2

Updated WPRA Breakaway Standings: Rickie Fanning Surges After Days of 47 Victory

The National Finals Breakaway Roping is getting closer and closer. The regular season has two months left and with the big paydays coming few and far between it is important to capitalize where one can and that is exactly what Rickie Fanning did this week.

LaGrange News / Rodeo on SI / August 1

PRCA Pickup Man Dalton Ward Makes Major Announcement

The legendary pickup man, Dalton Ward, has made the decision to step into the arena for the last time in Pueblo, Colorado later this year. A career that spanned almost two decades started by a legacy created by his parents 35 years ago.

Rodeo News / Rodeo on SI / August 1

WCRA Era Ends With Lasting Legacy Remaining in Industry

After making a significant mark on the rodeo industry through innovative formats, the World Champions Rodeo Alliance (WCRA) will officially cease operations on August 1, 2025.