PRORODEO Sports News - June 1, 2026

MANAGER’S MESSAGE P. 4 WORLD CHAMPS MEDIA DAY BY TRACY RENCK 8 PSN HQ MANAGER OF COMMUNICATIONS AND MEDIA Tracy Renck PSN EDITOR AND DIGITAL MEDIA SPECIALIST Zach Alvira MEDIA REPORTER Alex Dodd DIGITAL PUBLICATIONS MANAGER Lisa Cush

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PRORODEO SPORTS NEWS DIGITAL MAGAZINE

JUNE 1, 2026

COVER STORY

Rodeo Corpus Christi, Buc Days bring coastal flair back to PRORODEO

BUCKIN’ ON THE BAY Rodeo Corpus Christi made its return to the PRCA this year. The setting of the event, right on the water of Corpus Christi Bay, surrounded by palm trees, chirping seagulls and the aroma of saltwater, positions it as a destination rodeo for contestants and fans alike. BY ALEX DODD

PRCA photo by Click Thompson

ON THE COVER Since 1938, the Buccaneer Commission, has annually staged the Buccaneer Days festival in Corpus Christi, Texas. In the early 1990s, Buc Days sought to expand its footprint in the area with a rodeo. PRCA photo by Click Thompson 19 NATIONAL CIRCUIT FINALS STEER ROPING Veteran Chet Herren captures National Circuit Finals Steer Roping title for first time BY TRACY RENCK PRORODEO COVERAGE PRCA’S 90TH ANNIVERSARY P. 34 NFR QUALIFIERS SHARE MEMORIES BY TED HARBIN

GRASSROOTS PRORODEO P. 22 ADA, OKLAHOMA 125TH BIRTHDAY BY ZACH ALVIRA

ONE MORE RUN P. 30

DONNIE LANDIS ISN’T DONE YET BY KELSI OPAT

CHET HERREN NATIONAL CIRCUIT FINALS STEER ROPING CHAMPION

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