Catch up on the latest on the sport that derived from the way the west was won: Rodeo. Whether it's top rodeo athletes, products to get you down the trail, and more, join us for a ride on the rodeo circuit!
Rodeo 250 put cowboys and western heritage at the National Mall during the Great American State Fair. That is a huge visibility moment - but also a reminder that when rodeo is used to represent American culture, the story has to be told well.
Read MoreCowboy Christmas barrel racing is officially in results mode. Greeley is wrapped, St. Paul, Oakley, Mandan, and Livingston are moving, and the summer run is already starting to reshape the NFR conversation.
Read MoreReno Rodeo is already giving barrel racing fans something to watch. Catherine Asmussen’s 16.76 in Round 2 put her at the top of a fast field, and with the summer run heating up, every hundredth of a second matters. This is where momentum starts getting real.
Read MoreRiley Webb is sitting comfortably at the top of the world standings, reportedly leading by nearly $42,000. But behind him, the race gets much tighter. Get ready for Cowboy Christmas to show early indicators of who is heating up, who is hanging on, and who might just be about to break through.
Read MoreHouston Rodeo just announced a $300 million agricultural complex, and this is more than a facilities upgrade. It is a major reminder that rodeo’s future is tied to livestock, youth programs, ag education, and year-round western impact. The arena matters. But the roots matter just as much.
Read MoreCowboy Christmas is almost here, and the rodeo world is about to hit one of the most important stretches of the season.
Over the next 30 days, world standings can change fast. A rookie can become a real NFR contender. A bubble athlete can move into the Top 15. A familiar name can either separate from the pack or get caught.
This is the part of the summer where rodeo storylines get made.
As major PRCA rodeos open across the country, all eyes are on who is heating up, who is holding steady, and who is about to make the kind of run that changes their season.
That Western Life will be watching the names moving up, the rodeos that matter, and the stories behind the standings.
Because in rodeo, July does not just pay well.
It decides a lot.
Read MoreThese rodeos offer a great summer experience and a chance to see some of the top cowboys and cowgirls compete. Many of these events also offer additional activities such as concerts, parades, and other festivities that add to the overall experience. Again, it's always a good idea to research the event before attending to ensure that it meets your preferences and interests.
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