Rodeo: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Pay Tribute To Hall of Famer Roy Cooper This Memorial Day At Cowtown Coliseum in Fort Worth, Texas

It was a huge shock when one of the greatest of all time, Roy Cooper, left the world suddenly on April 29. The legacy he left was unlike many, qualifying for his first National Finals Rodeo in 1976 as a rookie before going on to become World Champion.

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'Not Her First Rodeo' Docuseries Premiering Tonight On Hulu

The series premier of 'Not Her First Rodeo' will drop tonight at 10 p.m. ET on Hulu. Developed by Fereform and ABC News Studios, the first two episodes of the six episode series will be available to stream beginning tonight, while the remaining four episodes are to be released on June 6th.

Rodeo News / Rodeo on SI / May 21

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.

Kid Rock & Lauren Boebert Romance Rumors Reignited After 'Rock N Rodeo' Moment Together

Rumors of Kid Rock and Lauren Boebert dating have ignited once again. Colorado Republican Lauren Boebert was pictured with Kid Rock at his Rock N Rodeo

Rodeo News / Rodeo on SI / May 20

Draft Order For The 2025 PBR Camping World Team Series New Rider Draft Happening Today

The 2025 PBR Camping World Team Series New Rider Draft is set to take place today, May 20, in Austin, Texas at 7:30pm ET. Fans can tune into the show via the PBR App, Ridepass or on YouTube.

Rodeo News / Rodeo on SI / May 20

Neal McDonough’s 'The Last Rodeo' Drops Final Trailer Ahead Of Release

Neal McDonough's new film 'The Last Rodeo' is set to hit theaters this Friday, May 23, and the final trailer has now been dropped ahead of its release.

Rodeo News / Rodeo on SI / May 20

Minnesota Man Awarded Millions After Being Trampled At Rodeo Event

Back in September 2021, Minnesotan Scott Sellers attended the Nimrod Bull Bash, a yearly event hosted by the Meech Bucking Bull Ranch in Sabeka, MN. He wouldn't know it at the time, but attending the event would change his life forever.

Rodeo News / Rodeo on SI / May 14

Rodeo Corpus Christi: Young Guns & Seasoned Veterans Qualify to Progressive Rounds

With a unique format, the World Champions Rodeo Alliance (WCRA) was designed to offer opportunities to rodeo athletes from a variety of backgrounds. The 2025 Rodeo Corpus Christi (RCC) was held May 7-10, at the American Bank Center in Corpus Christi, Texas.

Rodeo News / Rodeo on SI / May 14

With High Stakes and Fast Loops the Best in Breakaway Roping Show Up in Billings

Billings, Mo. has been the home for the World’s Richest Breakaway Roping for the past 19 years. This roping honors Kari Benson Burns, Betty Benson, and Gilean Newman. The event started out as the Kari Benson Burns memorial roping in 2006 and was renamed in 2011 after its dramatic growth.

Rodeo News / Rodeo on SI / May 14

Kaden Profili, Jayse Tettenhorst Enjoy Rare Reunion for Brotherly Roping in Texas

Jayse Tettenhorst has been posing the question for several years, but never got the answer he was hoping for. His persistence finally paid off. This portion of the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association schedule is generally a bit slower as the winter season winds down ahead of the summer slate in June and July.

Rodeo News / Rodeo on SI / May 14

Breakaway and Tie Down Standouts Rise to the Occasion at the Ellensburg Five Header

Kass and Kaycie Kayser are the producers of the Ellensburg Five Head Breakaway and Tie-Down Annual Roping. It is the biggest and best paying roping in the northwest with $5,000 added to both roping’s.

Rodeo News / Rodeo on SI / May 14

Kentucky Horse Park Hosts Fierce Competition: IBRA and NPBA Preferred Show

With over $25,000 added, the IBRA and NPBA Preferred Show at the Kentucky Horse Park saw both great turnouts and payouts for the event, May 2-4. The win in the IBRA Pole Futurity was no surprise, going to William Ball and Red As Hale (Streaking Ta Fame x Designer Diamond x Designer Red) with a speedy 19.703.

Rodeo News / Rodeo on SI / May 13

South Point Hotel and Casino's Iconic Wall of Halters Puts Rodeo History on Display

To contestants, fans, and others in the Western industry, the South Point Hotel, Casino & Spa is more than a place to socialize— it’s deeply rooted

Rodeo News / Rodeo on SI / May 13

Sudden and Deadly Bee Swarm Inflicts Lethal Fate to Three Treasured Rodeo Horses

What started out as a normal day for Baillie Hillman and James Ramirez quickly turned tragic as their horses became victims of Killer Africanized Honey Bees in Comanche, Texas.

Rodeo News / Rodeo on SI / May 13

Running for the Roses: Owens and Dominick Dominate Derby Days Barrel Race

With over $80,000 added, the Derby Days Barrel Race in Ocala, Fla., was held at the Southern Livestock Pavilion, May 2-4. The race boasted an Open 4D, 2D Futurity, 2D Derby, and great incentives like Future Fortunes, Legends of the South, and Diamond Classic.

Rodeo News / Rodeo on SI / May 13

Hit by a Bus, the Question is “What Would Chase Outlaw Do?”

In late April in New York City, I was hit by a bus. I’m on a Citibike, properly using an East Village bike lane. A bus tearing past clips my left handlebar and spins me out. I am shaken by the wreck.

Rodeo News / Rodeo on SI / May 12

In College Rodeo Circles Tarleton State Is Synonymous With Grit and Greatness

When you think college rodeo you should think Tarleton State University as they are one in the same. With 39 national championships and countless regional

Rodeo News / Rodeo on SI / May 12

Pro Rodeo Cowboys and Cowgirls Bring the Heat From California to Canada

The professional rodeo season continues to ramp up as we head into summer. We have another great recap of all that action, right here. Finishing the spring run on the west coast, the Riverdale Rodeo was May 4 and the Stonyford Rodeo was May 2-3.

Rodeo News / Rodeo on SI / May 12

Holden Myers Savoring Unanticipated Rise In PRCA Steer Wrestling Rankings

Making the top 30 by the end of the 2025 season. For Holden Myers, that seemed like an achievable goal, especially given how things had gone his first

Rodeo News / Rodeo on SI / May 11

Following Adversity, McLeod-Sprague Turns Focus To Chasing Something Special

Megan McLeod-Sprague knew what kind of horse Jagger was before the injury in occurred in July 2024. But when the tires started rolling out of her driveway in late January, she wasn’t 100 percent certain what kind of horse was actually in her trailer. The path to recovery had been long and complex, spanning more than seven months.

Rodeo News / Rodeo on SI / May 11

JL Jamaican Me Rich Lives up to His Name at Money and Beaches Barrel Race

With $28,000 added, the Fifth Annual Money and Beaches Barrel Race was held at Circle T Arena in Hamilton, Tex., May 1-4. Produced by Bizzy Bee Productions, the race had a unique format.