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FATHER-SON TEAM ROPING DUO BRAXTON & BRAD CULPEPPER SET UP FOR A RUN AT RODEOHOUSTON PRCA photo by Mallory Beinborn

PSN CONTRIBUTORS Meet the individuals who help to create PRORODEO Sports News Magazine 2 MANAGER’S MESSAGE Remembering legendary ProRodeo Hall of Famer Hadley Barrett and cherishing the opportunity to cover PRORODEO 3

6 TRISTEN SETS RECORD Tristen Hutchings walks away with bull riding title and sets a record in the process.

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SCHALLA WINS XTREME BULLS IN OKLAHOMA After making his NFR debut last year, Schalla uses each victory as fuel to return to Las Vegas - this time chasing a gold buckle.

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TUF COOPER WINS RODEO AUSTIN

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Tuf claims yet another monster win with Rodeo Austin average title.

T.J. GRAY MAKING NAME FOR HIMSELF WITH XTREME BULLS WIN IN UTAH The 23-year-old cowboy gave the crowd something to remember, with a 90.5-point ride aboard a bull that only a few have endured.

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ROCKER STEINER WINS AT RODEOHOUSTON The youngest in the Steiner lineage accomplished something his elders never could - win RodeoHouston.

SNAKE RIVER STAMPEDE GOING STRONG For over a century, Snake River Stampede has been one of the pre mier rodeos in Idaho, becoming a must-attend event for cowboys and cowgirls in late July.

COVER PHOTO Rocker Steiner smiles as he ac knowledges his elated fans after his big win at RodeoHouston in photo by Mallory Beinborn

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Tracy has three decades of expe rience in sports journalism. He previously served three years as the editor of the PRORODEO Sports News, and seven years as a media coordinator at the PRCA. TRACY RENCK MANAGER OF COMMUNICATIONS AND MEDIA

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Lisa is responsible for the visual style, layout, and graphic design of the digital PSN. She leans into her Western roots to make sure the magazine’s content reflects the PRCA’s mission and values.

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MANAGER’S MESSAGE

CHERISHING THE OPPORTUNITY TO COVER PRORODEO BY TRACY RENCK

S ometimes life can become chaotic and small things seem to have the utmost importance in the moment. For good reason. Things can get crazy for a variety reasons - someone’s health, financial status, relocation to a different state - the list goes on and on. This reminds me of a moment when I was a young sports writer working for The Town Talk newspaper in Alexan dria, La., when I got a lesson in perspective. I was sent on assignment to South Bend, Ind., to cover the 1996 College Football Hall of Fame Induction ceremony. The purpose of the trip was to write about 1996 inductee Gary Reasons. Reasons, a linebacker, was a three-time All-American at Northwestern State in Natchitoches, La. After college, Reasons went on to have an outstanding NFL career with the New York Giants (1984-1991) and Cincinnati Bengals (1992). He was a two-time Super Bowl champion (XXI, and XXV) with the Giants. Before Reasons’ induction into the College Football Hall of Fame in the summer of 1996, I had a lasting memory with fellow 1996 inductee - late, legendary Pro Football Hall of Famer Walter Payton of the Chicago Bears. In a swarm of media members, I pushed my way in front

Payton paused for moment and responded: “Sometimes you just have to stop and smell the roses, and this is one of those times.” So well said - and his answer has stuck with me to this day - which brings me to the world of rodeo. There’s no questioning rodeo is a pure slice of Americana. There are no contestants kneeling for the national anthem and faith is celebrated. Many rodeo moments have stuck in my head since 2013 when I began working at the PRCA. • Tie-down roper Shane Hanchey winning the 2013 PRCA World Championship and setting the average record at the National Finals Rodeo. • Having a front-row seat to write about Trevor Brazile, the King of Cowboys, winning PRCA Steer Roping World Championships in 2013, 2014, 2015, 2019 and 2020. • Watching bull rider Ky Hamilton capture his improba ble 2023 PRCA World Championship These are just a few lasting memories I have stored away with hundreds of others. However, for me, there’s nothing like getting ready for a rodeo to start and hearing the voice of ProRodeo Hall of

of the table where Pay ton was conducting an impromptu press con ference. I saw my chance and spoke up. I asked “Sweetness,” as he was known: “With everything you have accomplished, being con sidered one of the best running backs in NFL history and a Super Bowl winner, and a member of the Pro Football Hall of Fame, what does being inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame mean to you?”

Fame announcer Hadley Barrett sing “God Bless America Again.” Barrett passed away March 2, 2017, at the age of 87, and I had the honor of knowing this great man. Every time I heard him eloquently sing “God Bless America Again,” it makes me pause - just like Payton did with me nearly 30 years ago - to stop and smell the roses. And truly cherish what I have the opportunity to do in the world of rodeo in this great country - the United States of America.

PRCA photo by Bern Gregory of Hadley Barrett singing "God Bless America" at Kansas City Shrine Rodeo in 1985

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ROCKER STEINER MAKES FAMILY HISTORY WITH RODEOHOUSTON WIN BY ALEX RILEY

N o matter how many fans pile into the arena or are tuning in on The Cowboy Channel, Rocker Steiner knows there are two sets of eyes always intently watching him ride. And for one of PRORODEO's big gest bareback riding stars, they are the eyes that matter most. "My dad and my granddad are my biggest supporters. There's not one ahead of the other," Rocker said. "All of the Steiners are right there equal. But definitely the ones that are the most into it are my dad and granddad." On Sunday, March 23, the youngest Steiner accomplished something his elders never could - win Rodeo Houston. Rocker's 91-point effort against Cal gary Stampede bucking horse Agent Lynx proved to be the best showing of the day,

putting him ahead of Bradlee Mill er's 89.5-point ride against Calgary Stampede's Blasting Sand in the four-man Championship Shootout. The outcome made the Weather ford, Texas, native the first in his family tree to claim a victory at one of the biggest winter rodeos. Sid Steiner won the 2002 PRCA Steer Wrestling World Championship, while Bobby Steiner, Rocker's grandfather, was the 1973 PRCA Bull Riding World Champion. Neither won RodeoHouston during their respective careers. The youngest in the Steiner lineage has come close to a world title of his own, finishing inside the top 10 each of the last three years, includ ing a runner-up showing in 2024. The win at Houston certainly puts him on the fast track to getting back to the Wrangler National Finals Rodeo presented by Teton Ridge this December. Rocker earned money in all three rounds of Super Series Four, in cluding a win in Round 3. After placing third in his Super Se ries and second in the second semifinal, Rocker earned a spot in Sunday's finale, drawing the highly desired Agent Lynx. An NFR horse last December, the Calgary Stampede product pre viously produced an 89-point ride in Fort Worth back in February. In

2024, the average score on Agent Lynx was 88.79. "I knew that was the horse to have, and they've won it on Agent the last two years in a row," Rock er said, referencing Leighton Berry's 91.5-point ride last March. "I know that's one I always obvi ously wanted, and everybody wanted, so to draw that horse and to get a trip like that out of it is what I needed for sure." The end result is a $65,000 payday that vaulted Rocker from unranked to inside the top five of the PRCA | Bill Fick Ford World Standings. And, more impor tantly, it gives him a championship no one in his family has ever earned. "Rocker is the first Houston champ in our family. Like I said, he's the best of us all," Sid Steiner said.

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Rocker Steiner’s 91-point ride against Calgary Stampede’s Agent Lynx allowed him to become the first RodeoHouston champion in his family. PRCA photo by Mallory Beinborn

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TRISTEN HUTCHINGS SETS PRCA RECORD FOR EARNINGS AT REGULAR SEASON RODEO BY ZACH ALVIRA

T risten Hutchings’ main goal head ing into the championship round of bull riding at RodeoHouston was to secure his first title at the mega event. Little did he know along with walking away with the title, he set a record in the process. Hutchings’ $74,000 at RodeoHous ton, which includes $1,000 in ground money, set a new PRCA record for earnings at a regular season rodeo in one or multiple events. Stetson Wright previously held the record with $73,750 in earnings from saddle bronc riding and bull riding at Rodeo

Houston in 2022. “I am just thankful, honestly,” Hutch ings said. “To win Houston has been nothing short of a dream. And to do it the first year after they raised the added money is a cherry on top.” Hutchings was the only cowboy to register a score in the bull riding championship round Sunday, March 23. Championship qualifiers Wacey Schalla, the top-ranked bull rider in the PRCA | Bill Fick Ford World Standings, Mason Moody and Stetson Wright were all bucked off. Simply needing to complete his ride for the title,

The win in Houston comes three months after Hutchings was forced out of competition at the 2024 Wran gler National Finals Rodeo presented by Teton Ridge due to a sprained knee he suffered in Round 9. It also vaulted him to the No. 3 spot in the world rankings. “I moved up somewhere around 50 places in one day,” Hutchings said. “There are some injuries you can brush off and then some that you have to take time off and go get fixed up or take time off to let it heal up. Throughout the years now, I know when I should go home and get phys ically stronger and let my body heal up.” Hutchings’ familiarity with Cervi Championship Rodeo’s Centerfold, the bull he rode in the finals, was lim ited to watching Wright match with it in Denver at the National Western Stock Show and Rodeo in January. Wright had an 88-point ride on the bull in Denver. Hutchings knew he had his work cut out for him, especial ly with the added pressure of another ride if he was unable to stay on. He said he cleared his head and went for it. It paid off. “I knew this morning if I gave it all I had, I’d be happy,” Hutchings said. “I wanted to come in here and I knew I was going to win this rodeo. But mentally, I just knew if I tried to do my job the best, and the way I pre pared myself, I would feel right with the outcome.”

Hutchings scored a 91 and helped him earn $65,000, adding to his total earnings at RodeoHous ton. Schalla, Moody and Wright all received $20,000 for making it to

the cham pionship round.

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Tristen Hutchings secured the RodeoHouston title with a 91-point ride on Cervi Championship Rodeo’s Centerfold. PRCA photo by Mallory Beinborn

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RYDER WRIGHT SECURES FIRST RODEOHOUSTON WIN IN TIEBREAKER BY ZACH ALVIRA

T hings don’t always go as planned. Saddle bronc rider Ryder Wright knows that all too well after the championship round at RodeoHous ton Sunday, March 23. Ryder’s final ride scored an 88. Kolby Wanchuk scored the same on Andrews Rodeo’s All or Nothin’, the 2024 PRCA Horse of the Year. It sent the two cowboys into a ride off for the title. Ryder drew Cervi Brothers’ Mortician and scored an 87. Wanchuk, on Cervi Championship Rodeo’s Forked Up, finished with an 81.5. “I feel pumped,” Ryder said. “(I’ve) been down here in Texas for two months, so we’re headed home right here after this. It’s a good chunk of money to head home with.” The win was

Ryder started RodeoHouston strong. He scored an 84.5 in the first round of Super Series Five on Bailey Pro Rodeo's Firehouse, earning $3,000 in the process. He drew Calgary Stam pede’s Burban in Round 2, scoring 83.5 points and earning another $3,000. With a spot already secured to move on to the semifinals, his final ride of the Super Series rounds earned him $750 and 78.5 points.

Ryder picked up where he left off in the semifinals, scoring an 85 and earning $1,000. He secured his spot in the Championship Shootout with an 87.5-point ride on Cervi Champi onship Rodeo’s Womanizer. He followed it up with the two high-scoring rides to win the title. Ryder and Mortician are no strang ers to one another. The two paired in

the first for the 27-year

old Beaver, Utah, native at Rodeo Houston. And

it came in dramatic fashion.

Ryder Wright secured the RodeoHouston saddle bronc title in ride-off fashion. PRCA photo by Mallory Beinborn

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2021 at the Snake River Stampede in Nampa, Ida ho, where Wright scored an 88 and placed second overall. “I knew he was going to give me a chance to go out there and win if I didn’t mess up on my part,” Ryder said. “Luckily, it worked out.” Ryder comes from PRO RODEO royalty. His father, Cody Wright, is a ProRodeo Hall of Famer and two-time world champion saddle bronc rider (2008, 2010). His uncles, Jesse Wright and Spencer Wright, won world titles in 2012 and 2014, respectively. His brother, Stetson Wright, is an eight-time PRCA World Champion. He now becomes the fourth in the Wright family to win a title at Ro deoHouston, a feat Ryder has been chasing since he became a PRCA member in 2016. Cody won in Houston in 2012. Jesse won in 2019, and Stetson took home the bull riding title in 2022. Since Ryder began com peting in rodeo in 2012, he’s continued to live by the same mantra of “keep ing it simple” with every ride. “Just work hard. You can do anything you put your mind to,” Ryder said. “If you just keep hustling. Just keep your head down and try hard, that’ll get you a lot of places.”

The magic of RodeoHouston never disappoints.

PRCA photo by Mallory Beinborn

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TUCKER ALLEN CLAIMS STEER WRESTLING TITLE AT RODEOHOUSTON BY ZACH ALVIRA

P ressure doesn’t faze Tucker Allen. The 25-year-old Ventura, Calif., na tive faces pressure daily, whether it be on the dirt or in Hollywood. When he isn’t wrestling steers into the ground at a professional level, he’s complet ing daring stunts on movie sets as a stunt double. It’s two very different worlds. One is filled with glamor. The other a tradi tional Western lifestyle. But when it comes to competing in PRORODEO, performing stunts helps Allen over come pressure in arenas. “I get the same adrenaline rush from both,” Allen said. “It’s pretty cool. I’m by no means a professional like all my buddies. But when they can’t get hired, they call me.” Allen faced pressure, March 23 in the steer wrestling finals at RodeoHouston. Up against some of the best in the world, he made a statement with runs of 5.8 sec onds, 4.6 seconds and 5 seconds in Super Series V to qualify for the semifinals. A run of 8.9 sent him to the Wild Card round, but he made up for his below average time with a run of 5.2 seconds to secure a spot in the final. At that point, the pressure was at an all-time high for Allen. Winning at Houston was a goal of his. Only one run stood in his way from winning his first RodeoHouston title and putting

him in prime position for the rest of the year leading up to the 2025 Wrangler National Finals Rodeo presented by Teton Ridge. Allen responded to the pressure with a 4.2-second run. He walked away with the title, $69,000 in earnings and the No. 1 ranking in the PRCA | Bill Fick Ford World Standings. “This is a big goal of mine,” Allen said. “I've thought about this for a long time and executed under pressure. That's awesome. That's what we do it for.”

The win for Allen comes a year after he placed second at RodeoHouston. It was a missed opportunity he has had in the back of his mind since last year. He knew he needed a good start in the Championship Shootout to not come up short once again. “Got a good start and just tried to slow down on the ground,” Allen said. “I knew the steer was good. It worked out.”

Tucker Allen found redemption at RodeoHouston by securing the steer wrestling title.

PRCA photo by Mallory Beinborn

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RODEOHOUSTON TOP SCORES 2025

TOP MONEY EARNER Tristen Hutchings, $74,000 (bull riding) BAREBACK RIDING 1. Rocker Steiner, 91 points 2. Bradlee Miller, 89.5 points 3. Sam Petersen, 85.5 points STEER WRESTLING 1. Tucker Allen, 4.2 seconds 2. Holden Myers, 5.2 seconds 3. Dalton Massey, 15.0 seconds TEAM ROPING 1. Begay/Todd, 5.8 seconds 2. Tomlinson/Graves, 15.1 seconds 3. Wade/Thorp, 16.2 seconds SADDLE BRONC RIDING 1. Ryder Wright, 87 points (ride off) 2. Kolby Wanchuk, 81.5 points (ride off) 3. Chase Brooks, 86 points TIE-DOWN ROPING 1. Riley Mason Webb, 7.6 seconds 2. Kincade Henry, 8.1 seconds 3. Zack Jongbloed, 8.4 seconds BARREL RACING 1. Kassie Mowry, 14.5 seconds 2. Hailey Kinsel, 14.52 seconds 3. Brittany Pozzi Tonozzi, 14.59 seconds BULL RIDING 1. Tristen Hutchings, 91 points 2. (tie) Wacey Schalla, Mason Moody and Stetson Wright, NS

A glimpse of some the memories made at RodeoHouston in 2025.

PRCA photo by Mallory Beinborn

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TUF COOPER KEEPS MOMENTUM ROLLING WITH RODEO AUSTIN WIN BY ALEX RILEY

T uf Cooper's PRORODEO résumé is the stuff many cowboys dream of. With a combined four PRCA World Championships and 16 trips to the National Finals Rodeo already to his credit, the Decatur, Texas, product is among the sport's most elite compet itors. He's also proof that no matter how much success a person can have, sometimes it's a good idea to listen to those who have more experience and wisdom. "When I was 14 years old, my grandpa told me, 'Roping is all within your first swing.' That really has been resonat ing here lately, so I've been working on it," Cooper said. With his grandpa's advice echoing in his head, Cooper capped another monster weekend of competition, this time claiming the Rodeo Austin tie-down roping average title after a win in the finals on March 29. Cooper tied for third in the opening go with a result of 8.1 seconds but

much-needed breathing room as he finished with an aggregate time of 27.1 seconds on three runs, edging Bird out at 27.3. Between round success and the aver age championship, Cooper left Austin with $11,654 in earnings. "Before I nodded, I said to myself, 'Just really place your first swing,'"

Cooper said. "After that, I saw the neck loop going really sharp, which keeps your timing really good. The calf kind of steps left, but (my horse) Hammer just made things so easy." The win continues a big winter stretch run for Cooper. In the last month, he's picked up significant paydays at RodeoHouston and the San Antonio Stock Show & Rodeo, vaulting

missed money in the second round. Despite not collecting a check, he stuck with the run to record a showing of 10.5 seconds, keeping himself in contention. That proved to be

critical during during the March 29 finale. Cooper's last run fin ished in 8.5 seconds, one-tenth better than runner-up Logan Bird. That narrow margin gave Cooper some

Tuf Cooper capped another monster weekend of competition by claiming the Rodeo Austin tie-down roping average title. PRCA photo by James Phifer

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himself to No. 6 in the PRCA | Bill Fick Ford World Standings with more than $44,500 in earnings secured so far. While it would be easy to take credit for the outcomes he's having, Cooper is quick to offer thanks to others. His father, ProRodeo Hall of Famer Roy Cooper, convinced him to buy the

horse, Hammer, last year, creating a partnership that has blossomed into a winning combination. He's also grateful for some guidance from veteran ropers Clay Brown and Gordy Alderson in recent weeks. Listening to others has helped Cooper find a way into contention for another NFR berth with a shot at a fifth world title. It's a plan that has worked well

so far and he doesn't intend to change it. "Sometimes, if you're not getting the result you want, it takes trying something else and those two, Clay and Gordy, have been helping me a lot with some different stuff I need to work on and we've been getting some good results, so I think I'll stick with it," Cooper said with a laugh.

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WACEY SCHALLA TAKES HUMBLE APPROACH TO PRORODEO SUCCESS BY ZACH ALVIRA

Wacey Schalla continues to put on a show this season, winning Rodeo Austin to hold on to his No. 1 world ranking. PRCA photo by James Phifer

O ne week after receiving a no score in the bull riding cham pionship at RodeoHouston, Wacey Schalla reinforced why he holds the No. 1 ranking in the PRCA | Bill Fick Ford World Standings just over 160 miles away in Austin, Texas. The 19-year-old once again found himself competing for a title. But this time he delivered a 91.5-point ride on Beutler & Son Rodeo's Gangster Walk to come out of Austin with the cham pionship and $14,218 in earnings. “That’s a bull I’ve been wanting to get on for a long time,” Schalla said. “(Beutler & Son Rodeo) brought him to the NFR last year and they won money on him. I was pretty excited to have him. “He was a lot tougher than I thought.

I didn’t think I made the buzzer but I’m glad I did.” Schalla beat out Stetson Wright for the title in Austin. Wright, who is the No. 2 ranked bull rider in the PRCA | Bill Fick Ford World Standings behind Schalla, capped off the cham pionship round with an 89.5-point ride on Beutler & Son Rodeo’s Foul Motion. The win brought Schalla’s season earnings to $112,723, with a large majority having come from bull rid ing. His first and only bareback ride in Austin resulted in a tie for fourth place with Roedy Farrell and Tilden Hooper, earning $2,937. The win helped push Schalla’s season earnings to $125,941, with a large ma jority having come from bull riding.

But he remains on a fast track to qual ify for his second Wrangler National Finals Rodeo. Holding on to his No. 1 ranking before heading to Las Vegas is key for Schalla. But he is taking a humble approach in attempting to do so, not taking any ride for granted and fo cusing on his love for the sport rather than money earned. It’s a mindset that helps him stay grounded. So far, it’s led to plenty of success. “It’s a long season but to be going into the next few months on top feels great,” Schalla said. “(I’m a) hum ble kid just chasing my dreams. I’m riding bulls not for the money but because I love it.”

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Q TAYLOR PICKS UP MUCH-NEEDED WIN IN AUSTIN BY ZACH ALVIRA

Q Taylor knew his stock draw for the final round of saddle bronc at Rodeo Austin would present the biggest challenge for the Nanton, Alberta, cowboy. Perhaps the biggest of the 2025 season. Taylor drew Hammer Stone from Beutler & Son Rodeo, a five-time Wrangler National Finals Rodeo bucking horse who is averaging more than a 66% buckoff rate this season. Taylor knew what he had in store. “That’s a horse that’s been to the (National Finals Rodeo) quite a bit,” he said. “He really bucks. A lot of guys have trouble with him. I had my hands full today.”

Hands full or not, Taylor delivered a 90-point ride with Hammer Stone, clinching the Rodeo Austin title. He approached the run like any other, and didn’t think much about the stock he was paired with. To Taylor, reaction is every thing. Distractions at bigger rodeos are a plenty, from the crowd to the con testants to the caliber of stock. He didn’t let that affect him en route to the title. “I try to keep myself as calm and relaxed as I can and keep breath ing,” Taylor said. “(I) try to take care of business before any emo

tions get involved.” The 23-year-old knows there is still plenty to accomplish for a chance to qualify for the 2025 Wrangler National Finals Ro deo presented by Teton Ridge in December, but the win in Austin opens the door to more rodeos. He left Austin with $10,340 in earnings, which boosted his sea son total to $21,926. “This helps big time. I needed to get some checks to get into some more rodeos,” Taylor said. “We’ll go up to California here in the next couple weeks. It moves me right along.”

Q Taylor picked up a much-needed win in Austin to add to his season earnings.

PRCA photo by James Phifer

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TANNER AUS CAPITALIZES ON IDEAL DRAW BY ALEX DODD

E verything fell into place for bareback finals on March 29. After a steady winter, the 34-year old eight-time National Finals Rodeo qualifier got the draw he needed for a breakthrough performance on Dia mond G Rodeo’s Good Girl. Aus paired with Good Girl for a 91-point ride to pick up an impressive victory and add $10,340 to his ledger. “She had what felt like an outstanding day,” Aus said of his draw. “It’s a great horse that’s been to the NFR. To have one like that this time of year is great. My winter has been plucking along and waiting for the right one and to be feeling good. Today, the stars aligned.” Aus qualified for the semifinals with an 82-point ride on Dakota Rodeo’s Long Haul Trucker in the opening round. Then, he went on to win the semis with an 87-point trip on Dakota Rodeo’s Wild N Out. The Great Falls, Minn., na tive returned home after his perfor Tanner Aus in the Rodeo Austin

home March 28 in Minnesota when I got the draw, and I recognized the name of the horse right off the bat,” Aus said. “I just watched him go a few days ago in Houston in the wild card. I thought, it doesn’t matter how far away I am or what the other guys got, I’ve got to go.” The trip went exactly as Aus expected, and Good Girl lived up to expecta tions. Mason Clements finished as the runner-up with an 88-point ride. “She pretty much did exactly what

she’s done in the videos I’ve seen,” Aus said. “She has a big, flashy jump out of there. So you need to mark her out and let her hit. Then she’s very short, stays close to the bucking chutes and sends your feet. There were no surprises, and I’m just glad they liked it.” The impressive outing in the Lone Star State brought Aus’ earnings total over $40,000 and positioned him firmly in the top 10 of the PRCA | Bill Fick Ford World Standings.

mance in the long round but decided to venture South on short notice

when he received his draw for the finals. “I was at

Tanner Aus had a breakthrough performance in Austin to solidify a top 10 ranking in the PRCA | Bill Fick Ford World Standings. PRCA photo by James Phifer

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LOGAN KENLINE JUMPSTARTS PRORODEO SEASON IN AUSTIN BY ALEX DODD

Logan Kenline jumpstarted his career at Rodeo Austin, collecting more than $6,000 in earnings for just the second time. PRCA photo by James Phifer

L ogan Kenline kickstarted his PRORODEO career at Rodeo Austin. The 25-year-old steer wrestler from Penrose, Colo., entered the event in Austin, Texas, with less than $1,000 in earnings. And he’d only pocketed more than $6,000 at a rodeo once in his career when he won the Greeley Stampede last July. Kenline put all the pieces together in Austin, including a 4.0-second run in the finals to clinch the average win and a $6,660 payday at 12.9 seconds on three head.

“My run felt pretty good,” Kenline said of his final go. “I was just trying to stay calm, do my job, keep every thing simple and not overthink it. I just wanted to go out and have fun mainly.” Kenline utilized Steve Gilbert’s horse Tommy in Austin and credited the horsepower for setting him up to succeed. “He’s out of Canada and he’s a great horse,” Kenline said. “He’s helped me out tremendously. It was a huge opportunity that I was able to get on,

and he’s helped me out through the whole year with everything. It’s a true blessing.” Kenline hopes his lucrative trip to Texas gives him momentum as he heads to spring rodeos and prepares for the heat of the summer run. “That’s a huge stepping stone for sure,” he said. “It’s nice to be a little ahead going into it and not panicking when you’re going to all of these rode os and figuring out what you’re going to do for the summer.”

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RODEO AUSTIN TOP SCORES 2025

TOP MONEY EARNER Stetson Wright, $25,330 (saddle bronc riding and bull riding) BAREBACK RIDING 1. Tanner Aus, 91 points 2. Mason Clements, 88 points 3. Cole Reiner, 87.5 points STEER WRESTLING 1. Logan Kenline, 12.9 seconds 3 2. Will Lummus, 13.1 seconds 3. Tyler Waguespack, 13.3 seconds TEAM ROPING 1. Theriot/Cox, 13.9 seconds on 3 2. Carroll/Moore, 15.1 seconds 3. Hall/Profili, 16.2 seconds SADDLE BRONC RIDING 1. Quintin Taylor, 90 points 2. Stetson Dell Wright, 89.5 points 3. Lefty Holman, 89 points TIE-DOWN ROPING 1. Tuf Cooper, 27.1 seconds on 3 2. Logan Bird, 27.3 seconds 3. Shane Hanchey, 27.6 seconds BARREL RACING 1. Brittany Pozzi Tonozzi, 15.10 secs 2. Jordan Driver, 15.18 3. Makenzie Mayes, 15.51 BULL RIDING 1. Wacey Schalla, 91.5 points 2. Stetson Dell Wright, 89 seconds *No other qualified rides

Kenline feeling fine after picking up his Rodeo Austin win.

PRCA photo by James Phifer

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THERIOT & COX CASH OUT IN TEAM ROPING BY ALEX DODD

Team roping header Marcus Theriot and heeler Wyatt Cox picked up $9,644 in their win at Rodeo Austin. PRCA photo by James Phifer

T eam roping header Marcus Theri ot and heeler Wyatt Cox knew the situation when they backed into the box for their final run during the Ro deo Austin short round on March 29. The duo sat in decent shape at 8.8 seconds on two head but needed to make a splash to clinch the victory in their last go-round at Travis County Expo Center. They took advantage of the opportunity with a 5.1-second run to finish second in the finals and win

the average at 13.9 seconds on three head. “We were last out and knew exactly what we had to get,” Theriot said. “We kind of called it and said we were going to be 5.5. We were 5.1.” Theriot/Cox opened with a 4.3-second run to place sixth in the first round and pick up $1,544. In the second round they clocked 4.5 seconds to stay in the mix entering the finals.

Cyle Denison and Lane Mitchell earned the top spot in the short round with a 4.9-second run. But Theriot/ Cox finished two-tenths of a second behind to finish second in the round, adding $1,500 and securing the title. The average paid out $6,600. “Wyatt did a great job,” Theriot said. “We just tried not to beat ourselves, had a good steer and capitalized on an easier round of team roping.”

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The duo picked up $9,644 from their trip to the Lone Star State. The check put Theriot and Cox in the top 10 of the PRCA | Bill Fick Ford World Standings for headers and heelers, respectively. “It’s a huge boost,” Cox said. “I had kind of an average winter so far and was trying to really start climbing up the standings. This one is definitely going to put a big stamp on it.”

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TRADITION OF SNAKE RIVER STAMPEDE GOING STRONG BY ZACH ALVIRA

PRCA Board President and saddle bronc rider Jacobs Crawley competes at the Snake River Stampede in 2021. For 110 years, the Snake River Stampede has taken place in late July, but will move to June for the first time in 70 years. PRCA photo by Thomas Duncan

F or over a century, Snake River Stampede has been one of the premier rodeos in Idaho, becoming a must-attend event for cowboys and cowgirls in late July. It’s grown year after year, adding money to the purse to lure in some of the best stock and athletes to the

Nampa, Idaho, community. But as rodeo has experienced a boost in popularity, so too did other rodeos across the Western United States during the same week. Directors and board members knew a change was necessary for Snake River to keep on the same path of

growth. Ideas were thrown into the pot. Many were thrown out. The one that stuck, however, was one Jeff Agenbroad never thought his companions would take seriously when he made the suggestion. Change the date.

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“I said, ‘This is a stupid idea, it would never happen. “Why don’t we change our date?” said Agen broad, a 20-year member of the Snake River Board of Directors. “The more we talked about it the more (June) started to make some sense.” The month of July was home to Snake River for more than 70 years. But a new era now has the rodeo taking place June 17-21. It’s a decision Agenbroad said wasn’t taken lightly. But with 30% of the biggest rodeos taking place around the same time, he said they saw the writing on the wall. “We weren’t going to get the best stock, or it would come at a price,” he said. “We weren’t going to get the best cowboys and cow girls and that was going to come at a price as well. We could see down the road that it was going to impact us.” Simply changing the date of the rodeo was no easy feat. Idaho Center, Snake River’s home since the arena opened 28 years ago, hosts national horse events, monster truck circuits and other major events through out the year. So, negotiating a new date came with challenges. But, as Agen broad noted, Idaho Center has al ways worked its schedule around Snake River, which was one of its first partners when it opened.

With a new date agreed upon, the next feat was marketing. Snake River Executive Director Lynn Calvin encouraged rodeo staff to make nightly announcements in 2024, informing the Nampa community of the date change and the opportunity to secure tickets for the 2025 rodeo. Calvin said their biggest concern was familiarity with July. But the reaction has been positive. The lower bowl seats are already sold out for the fifth performance on Saturday night. “A lot of people are like, ‘Oh my gosh we missed the rodeo because July is a heavy month for vacations,’” Calvin said. “People are excited that it’s earlier in the year.” Moving to June comes with at least one major benefit. The average temperature in June in Nampa is around 81 degrees, with lows falling into the 50s. July’s average is in the mid-90s, often pushing into the 100s. While the competition is in

There are many factors that have played a role in Snake River mak ing it to its 110th year in Nampa. But the most notable one is the community. Rodeo has a soft spot in the hearts of residents. More than just a rodeo, it’s a community gathering, where they welcome others from surrounding states and internationally on a yearly basis. The support from the commu nity, as well as volunteers, has allowed it to thrive and become one of the biggest rodeos in Idaho with a top 15 purse thanks to sponsorships and ticket sales. Agenbroad believes if the support from the community continues to grow strong, so too will the Snake River Stampede. “We have a tremendous volun teer base that allows us to make this happen,” Agenbroad said. “We know it takes all of us to put on a phenomenal performance that promotes the Western life style. Without the community, we would have nothing.”

doors, stock and athletes remain outside. The 10 plus degree difference will be beneficial for the health and safety for all involved.

While that wasn’t a determining factor in the date change, it further reinforces the belief that they made the right call.

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WACEY SCHALLA CONTINUES RUN OF SUCCESS WITH XTREME BULLS WIN BY KENSIE DARST-TODD

Wacey Schalla continued his run of success Monday night at D&H Cattle Co's Xtreme Bulls & Sale in Ardmore, Okla. PRCA photo by Dale Hirschman

S uccess has come natural to

Matched against Powder River Ro deo’s Warlock, Schalla delivered a standout 89.5-point ride, earning a payout of $17,061. “I’ve never been on him,” Schalla said of Warlock. “I watched him in Aus tin - H.D. (Page) had him there and they were 86 on him, so I was excited about getting on him.”

19-year-old Wacey Schalla this season, winning title after title in bull riding and establishing himself as an up-and-coming star in bull riding. He took another step in that direction March 31 at the D&H Cattle Company’s Xtreme Bulls & Sale in Ardmore, Okla.

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T.J. GRAY MAKING NAME FOR HIMSELF WITH XTREME BULLS WIN BY LEXI GIECK

When he received his draw, Schalla knew he had something special. Among a pen of promising young bulls, Warlock stood out as a veteran, a bull that knew his job in the arena. “I knew with a group of bulls that are out of the young ones, I had the vet eran bull that knew what to do,” Schalla said. Schalla is currently leading the PRCA | Bill Fick Ford Bull Riding World Stand ings and holds the second spot in the World All Around leaderboard, just behind eight-time world champion Stetson Wright. With nearly $20,000 earned from one event, Schalla is eager for what’s ahead. “There’s a lot of opportu nities in bull riding to get a big jump in the world standings,” Schalla said. “These definitely help, especially when they got so much added money to stay on and do your job.” After making his Wran gler National Finals Rodeo debut last year, Schalla uses each victory as fuel to re turn to Las Vegas - this time chasing a gold buckle. “It made me want to go back but I didn’t have a great finals,” Schalla said. “That was just more fuel in the fire. I want a gold buckle this year.”

T.J. Gray has become a household name in PRORODEO, drawing cheers from fans when the chutes open. During the PRCA Bull Riding at Tuacahn in Ivins, Utah, the 23-year-old Dairy, Ore., cow boy gave the Xtreme Bulls crowd something to remember, with a 90.5-point ride on March 29 aboard a bull that only a few have endured.

Gray made his Wrangler National Finals Rodeo debut in 2024, where he led the pack going into the largest 10-day rodeo. Since December, Gray has had a slower start to his 2025 PRORODEO season. Getting beat up towards the end of the NFR and struggling at the first few rodeos of the year, including just days before his ride at Rodeo Austin, Gray decided it was time to change things up, and the change-up worked in his favor. "I tried to change how I left the Utah chute," Gray said. "I honestly didn't like it because I couldn't see the bull the first three jumps, but it all worked out." Diamond G Rodeo's Admiral Hustle is a bull that 18 of the sport's best athletes have at tempted to cover since 2022. Only three competitors before Gray have conquered him. "I don't usually look up the stats, but I was curious, and the last time I saw he was rid den, Josh Frost had ridden him in 2023," Gray said. "I watched the video, and he didn't turn back. He was just jump kicking, so that was all I had to go off of." Not knowing what you're about to face is often part of the game regarding roughstock athletes, but Gray expressed his unique approach to the mindset he carries into each ride throughout his career. "I don't think of it as how other guys have fared on certain bulls, whether it's the first time he's been ridden or the 50th," Gray said. "I just like to nod my head, and if it works out, then I feel blessed, and if it doesn't work out, I still feel blessed." Not only did Gray earn a significant payday of $16,356 to add to his season earnings, but he also got to share the evening with great friends, demonstrating just how import ant it is to always have fun when riding bulls. "I had a lot of great buddies there that night, and my brother (Levi) was entered there, too," Gray said. "We were having fun, joking around, and not as worried about the com petition. I ride better when I'm loose and having fun like we were that night." The fun that Gray experienced that night, both behind the chutes with his friends and inside the arena on a powerhouse of an athlete, has built some momentum for this young bull rider as he continues down the road for his campaign to the 2025 Wrangler National Finals Rodeo presented by Teton Ridge. T.J. Gray had a 90.5-point ride on Diamond G Rodeo’s Admiral Hustle to win at Tuacahn Xtreme Bulls event in Ivins, Utah. PRCA photo by Andrea Kausi

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