Rodeos are well-known for those eight dangerous seconds where riders hold on for dear life while a very mean bull tries to throw the rider to the ground. While bull riding is one of the biggest draws ...

Leslie Smalygo competes in barrel racing during the 2025 Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo at NRG Stadium. Leslie Smalygo knows her horse like a mother knows her child. The professional barrel racer ...

Jayy Hardin, 30, shares how she trains as a 8 Seconds Rodeo star, fights against stereotypes, inspires others, and keeps ...

Feb. 20—Some rodeo people won't wear a yellow shirt in a rodeo arena and others will only wear a certain "lucky" hat. But for Charlo barrel racer Abby Knight, luck is woven into six braids in her ...

One of the most electrifying stages in Western sports, The American, will again this year feature the top women in the arena from the seasoned pros to the youngest talent. Globe Life field will soon ...

While rodeo fans remain focused on the western industry and the athletes who help keep it alive, it can be easy to forget that the general public knows so little about our favorite sport. Receiving ...

With just two rounds to go in the 2025 National Finals Rodeo, only three barrel racers have had a flawless run in the Thomas & Mack arena.

Six barrel racers stepped into the Thomas & Mack arena for the first time this year and some were able to prove they have ...

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) -- TX 2K-19 is a racing event in Houston this weekend, but law enforcement says with it often comes an influx of street racing. It's why you'll see officers cracking down on ...

Carlee Otero leads the way with a timing of 13.54 seconds and prize money of $36,668. She is currently third with a timing of 13.63 seconds and a prize money of $21,882. The National Finals Rodeo is ...

The event will feature musical performances, arts and crafts booths, and rodeo events like bust out, bareback riding, wild ...

From the humble beginnings of our sport, we are thrilled to see it showcased on mainstream media in this special feature. While rodeo fans remain focused on the western industry and the athletes who ...