PRORODEO Sports News | Roy Cooper 1955-2025 | May 2, 2025

helps me out - he is always there for me when I need help at the rope. Thomas Smith lives around 25 min utes from me and has been a big help. Billy Good has been great, helping me with my horses and letting me practice with him. WHAT’S ONE RODEO YOU WANT TO WIN BEFORE YOUR CAREER IS OVER? Cheyenne, Wyo. Rocky Garnett has won it twice, and I think it would be cool to win the same rodeo he did. WHAT’S YOUR FAVORITE MOVIE? Tin Cup. WHAT’S YOUR GO-TO RESTAURANT BEFORE OR AFTER A RODEO? I like Chili’s, specifically the barbecue chicken wings.

WHAT’S THE FIRST VEHICLE YOU DROVE? A little single-cab Ford. DO YOU HAVE A FAVORITE CANDY? Reese’s Fast Break. WHAT DO YOU ENJOY DOING WHEN YOU’RE NOT RODEOING? Practicing. WHAT’S YOUR FAVORITE HOLIDAY? St. Patrick’s Day. WHAT TYPE OF MUSIC DO YOU LIKE LIS TENING TO? 80s or 90s Country.

Riley O'Rourke competes at the Walker County Fair and Pro Rodeo in Huntsville, Texas. PRCA photo by William Jennings

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