PRORODEO Sports News February Digital Edition

POSITIVE TIMES OF PRORODEO PRESENTED BY AMERICAN HAT: RILEY WEBB LIVES WITH QUIET CONFIDENCE R iley Webb lives by a mindset that reflects the quiet confidence of champions: prepare relentlessly, trust the work, and let consistency speak for itself. the positive times into 2026.” That statement captures who Webb is at his core. While the accolades are historic, he measures success just as much by gratitude as he does with his gold buckles. He understands that championships are fleeting, but the re lationships, moments and lessons learned along the way are what truly last. Though still early in his career, Webb has already carved his name into PRORODEO history, not through flash or bravado, but through discipline, composure and an un wavering respect for the craft of tie-down roping. In a sport where pressure is constant and margins are razor thin, Webb has separated himself by committing fully to the process day in and day out. Webb’s third straight What makes Webb stand out isn’t only what he’s accom plished, but how he carries himself while doing it. There’s a steady calm to his presence, even in the highest-pres

sure moments. He knows tie-down roping is as much mental as it is physical. Staying grounded, focused and present is non-nego tiable. Webb doesn’t chase moments, he prepares for them. When they arrive, he meets them with confidence and clarity. That mindset extends beyond the arena. Webb is deeply rooted in his up bringing and the people who shaped him. Family, faith, and a strong support system keep him balanced amid the demands of life at the top. Success hasn’t changed his values, it’s reinforced them. He remains committed to doing things the right way, respecting the sport and honoring those who paved the way before him. Positive Times, to Webb, isn’t about perfection or

world title places him in a group so exclusive it spans nearly a century of PRORO DEO history. That level of achievement isn’t acciden tal. It’s the product of years spent refining fundamen tals, managing expectations and embracing the grind long before the spotlight arrives. For Webb, success begins long before he backs into the box. It’s built through repetition, patience and an understanding that excel lence is earned one run at a time. At the core of Webb’s dy nasty is partnership. Every dynasty has a cornerstone, and for Webb, that corner stone is Marked Up Cat, bet ter known as “Rudy.” Riding the 2025 Nutrena Horse of the Year present

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ed by AQHA, Webb leaned on the horse that has carried him through all three world titles. Their connection is the result of trust, timing, and countless miles togeth er. Rudy isn’t just a great horse, he’s a teammate. One that shows up with the same reliability and heart Webb demands of himself. The 2025 season represented a defining chapter, one marked by both professional dominance and personal joy. “(This was) was my best year yet,” Webb said. “I secured my second average title and my third world title. My horse Rudy also won his first Horse of the Year Title. I ended the year by getting engaged to Josie (Conner). We are carrying

dominance. It’s about gratitude in the grind and perspec tive in the process. It’s recognizing that even in winning, there’s always more to learn, more to improve, and more to appreciate. He ropes with the understanding that every run is a privilege and every season an opportunity. Webb represents the modern standard of rodeo excel lence. Rooted in tradition, elevated by preparation, and defined by character. Through trust in his horse, belief in his process and appreciation for the people beside him, he continues to prove that Positive Times aren’t just moments worth celebrating, they’re a way of life. Carried forward with purpose into whatever comes next.

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