Alex Riley

Joined: Dec 3, 2023

Alex Riley is a writer for Rodeo On SI. Formerly working at news outlets in South Carolina, Texas, Wyoming and North Carolina, Alex is an award-winning writer and photographer who graduated from the University of South Carolina.

Holden Myers win at RodeoHouston has him atop the PRCA Steer Wrestling World Standings with more than $81,000 won already.

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One conversation was essentially all it took. In the world of team roping, tandems are usually formed in a variety of ways – familial relationships, longstandi

Ty Harris was all smiles after winning the semi-final at the San Antonio Stock Show and Rodeo on Thursday.

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After the first semi-finals performance at the San Antonio rodeo, half of the field has been set for the finals.

Stetson Wright won the saddle bronc semifinal by a half point on Thursday.

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The first half of the roster for the finals of the Fort Worth rodeo has been set. The semifinal A was one to watch with close calls and narrow outcomes.

From top left, Auburn, Georgia, UC Davis, Oklahoma State, Lynchburg and SMU all have milestone moments ahead in the spring 2026 NCEA schedule.

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The National Collegiate Equestria Association spring season is about to kick off. With no clear frontrunner, things are getting interesting.

Bryce Derrer, black shirt, captured the Cinch Roping Fiesta back in October to catapult himself into the No. 1 spot in the PRCA Tie-Down World Standings.

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Thanks to some earlier success, the tie-down roper has put himself in the top spot of the PRCA World Standings.

Bull rider Bryce Jensen put together a monster rookie season in 2025, including Resistol Rookie of the Years honors and a sixth-place finish in the PRCA World Standings.

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Thanks to some early success at the end of 2025, the Texas native has more than $35,000 in his ledger and a lead in the PRCA World Standings.

Dustin Boquet got to the Wrangler National Finals Rodeo last year thanks to a big late season surge, something he's trying to replicate yet again.

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The veteran bull rider earned more than $27,000 over the weekend between a win at the New Mexico State Fair and Rodeo, and a runner-up showing at the Pendleton Extreme Bulls Finale.

Weston Patterson got the 2025 PRCA season off to a strong start, winning the Prairie Circuit Finals. He's sitting inside the top 15 with a goal of making NFR for the first time.

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The Waverly, Kan., bareback rider enters the final weeks of the 2025 season inside the top 15 with a goal of staying there.

Kaden Profili, pictured, is hoping to make NFR for a second straight year, but relished the opportunity to compete with his stepbrother, Jayse Tettenhorst at three Texas rodeos over the weekend.

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With the spring schedule slowing, the step brothers got the unique chance to compete together, allowing Profili to stay sharp and Tettenhorst to build confidence during his comeback.

Holden Myers throws down a steer during the Red Bluff (Calif.) Round-Up earlier this month. The Van, Texas, cowboy is currently ranked third in the PRCA World Standings.

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After facing setbacks at the start of his career, the up-and-coming PRCA competitor has put himself in position to make the NFR after a strong winter campaign.

Megan McLeod-Sprague and her horse, Jagger, have bounced back since an injury in July 2024 to race their way to fourth in the WPRA World Standings as the summer schedule begins.

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The veteran barrel racer has always run a limited WPRA schedule, but with an equine partner eager to shine and a strong start to the season, finally reaching NFR appears within reach.

Tristen Hutchings, seen here in a file photo, was the lone bull rider to cover both animals he faced at the 47th annual George Paul Xtreme Bulls event.

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The three-time NFR qualifier was the only competitor to cover two rides at the event in Del Rio, Texas over the weekend, giving him another significant victory.

Alex Riley

Joined: Dec 3, 2023

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Following Setbacks, Roper Bryce Derrer Embracing Strong Start to 2026 Season

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Following Whirlwind Rookie Season, Jensen Aiming to Keep Bull Riding Momentum Rolling

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Dustin Boquet Focused On Strong Finish Following Recent Win

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Weston Patterson Grinding to Keep Himself Ahead of the NFR Cutline

Kaden Profili, Jayse Tettenhorst Enjoy Rare Reunion for Brotherly Roping in Texas

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Following Adversity, McLeod-Sprague Turns Focus To Chasing Something Special

Hutchings Overcomes The Odds To Secure George Paul Memorial Xtreme Bulls Title