PRORODEO Sports News - March 27, 2026 Digital Edition

H olden Myers is just carrying on an old family tradition. Myers is the top dog in the PRCA | Bill Fick Ford Steer Wrestling World Standings thanks to his $70,750 in RodeoHouston earnings, accentuated by a 4.0-second run to claim the Shootout victory, just four tenths of a second ahead of the runner-up, Oregonian Mike McGinn. “My dad taught me everything about bulldogging, and I definitely wouldn’t be here without him,” Myers said of Rope Myers, a nine-time National Finals Ro deo qualifier and the 2001 PRCA World Champion. Holden Myers is the third generation of his family wrestling steers at a high level. His grandfather, Butch Myers, won the 1980 gold buckle and made 12 overall appearances at the NFR – he also qualified in tie-down roping in 1989. That talent has carried down to his grandchildren; while Holden is hoping this will be his first ven ture to Las Vegas, his cousin, Quade Hiatt, roped calves there in 2024. Houston was certainly the biggest win of his career. Coming off a 2025 season in which he finished 22nd in the standings, he seemed to be enjoying his moment in the sun. “I’ve never been so excited to run a steer after watching that 6.5 (-second run) by Riley Webb,” said Myers, 26, of Van, Texas. “That was the most hyped I’ve ever been during a rodeo. I was just pumped to be able to run one, especially with this kind of crowd. It was awesome.” Another key was horsepower. After his primary horse suffered an injury, he jumped on Whiskers, which has carried Bridger Anderson to three NFR qualifica tions and an intercollegiate championship. “He’s just tried and true,” Myers said of Whiskers. “He takes care of me. I got off a little early in the (10-man round), and then he just packed me through there even though I messed up. He’s just an awesome horse I get to ride, and I’m really blessed.” WIN PROPELS MYERS TO LEAD IN WORLD STANDINGS

Holden Myers took a major jump in the world standings following his RodeoHouston win. PRCA photo by Emily Hilton

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