PRORODEO Sports News - March 27, 2026 Digital Edition

BARREL RACING WORLD CHAMPION KASSIE MOWRY “What a privilege and an honor, I’m just trying to soak all of this in. It’s beautiful.”

BREAKAWAY ROPING WORLD CHAMPION TAYLOR MUNSELL “It’s such a huge honor to be recognized at the White House and by the President for a way of life that I grew up in. It’s crazy to see where the rodeo world will take you.”

MISS RODEO AMERICA OLIVIA FAVERO

“To me, being honored here at the White House is one of the most important things to be recognized for by the President of the United States. This is important for each of us as Americans not only as a rodeo community and the PRCA but to pay respect to our country and those who are leading us.”

“Honor” was a commonly used word among the champions. Some, like Mowry, were lost for words at the opportunity to be standing inside one of the most significant buildings in the world, let alone the United States. For most, if not all, it was the first and potentially only time they would be able to step foot inside the Oval Office. Something a large majority of Americans will never get to experience in their life. It was not only a chance for the nation to learn about the faces of the PRCA and WPRA, but to pay homage to the Western way of life and the sport that represents it. “For him to recognize us is super cool,” Long said. “To know that he shows any interest in what we do with everything he’s got going on is amazing. It was just super cool he took the time to ask ques tions to get a deeper knowledge of what we do. “This was pretty remarkable.”

Steer wrestler Tucker Allen inside the Oval Office.

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