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Rough Stock Events – Bareback, Saddle Bronc and Bull Riding
A year ago, bareback rider Clay Jorgensen had the biggest win of his career in Frontier Park. He rode Summit Rodeo’s horse Game Trail for 90 points to win the championship at the “Daddy of ‘em All.” Jorgensen earned $11,729 here and finished the season in 24th place, the highest of his career, which began in the PRCA in 2020.
The win here competing against the best in the business gave him both confidence and momentum. Clay is currently ranked 14th in the world standings, and if he is inside the top 15 at the end of September, he’ll be headed to his first Wrangler National Finals Rodeo (NFR). Another big win here would certainly help him accomplish that.
There are seven spots in the Semi Finals left for this group of bull riders after five were successful on Saturday. Stetson Wright was so close, bucking off less than one-quarter second short of the required eight. Look for him to make up ground today. He is also competing in saddle bronc riding. Stetson is second in the world standings in bull riding and just outside the top 15 in saddle bronc. He has an opportunity to change that today and be back in Las Vegas at the NFR competing in two events and looking for his sixth all-around world championship.
En route to those titles, he has earned seven titles at Frontier Park. Two in each of his disciplines and three times as the all-around. He will join his older brother Ryder Wright today in the saddle bronc riding. Ryder is a reigning and four-time world champion. He’s watched his brother make the victory lap around this arena, but never had the opportunity to do it himself. He is hoping to change that this year and increase his lead in the world standings.
Along with cheering for Wyoming’s Brody Cress yesterday, fans made the most noise for bull rider Ernie Courson Jr., who won the day with an 88-point ride. After a successful ride, Ernie’s signature celebration includes a back flip off of the fence. Fans were waiting for that yesterday, and with any luck, will get to see it again today. Courson is matched up against Night Prowler, a young bull from Stace Smith Pro Rodeo that has yet to be ridden. Courson’s got momentum on his side, and we hope he gets to do another back flip today.
Timed Events – Steer Wrestling, Team, Tie-Down, Breakaway Roping and Barrel Racing
Shy-Ann Jarrett has been a support system for her husband Ryan Jarrett, the 2005 world champion all-around cowboy, for years. She has also competed but often stayed close to home to take care of animals and their daughter. This year she is venturing out a little more and has entered the breakaway roping and barrel racing when she can. One of those rodeos is right here.
Shy-Ann will compete in the breakaway roping today and is hoping to accomplish something that her husband never has – win a championship at Frontier Park. She nearly qualified for the Quarter Finals in the barrel racing as well, but a five-second penalty for a downed barrel cost her. If that wouldn’t have occurred, she would be in the Quarter Finals in both events and would be eligible for the all-around title.
Another all-around cowgirl from Wyoming is also in today’s breakaway roping. Willow Wilson from Baggs competed in the team roping with her husband TW. She had enough success in the Qualifier to make it back for today’s breakaway roping but won’t be after an all-around championship this year.
In June, Rylee George tied for the championship at the College National Finals Rodeo in Casper, and now she wants to add another Wyoming title to her resume. Rylee is attending East Texas A&M University located at Commerce. She is a graduate student working towards her master’s degree in ag science. She qualified for the National Finals Breakaway Roping last year and is hoping to return to Las Vegas this December. A win here would certainly help. She is currently 14th in the world standings.
Joseph Harrison won this rodeo in the team roping in 2018 heeling for Chad Masters. This year he won the qualifier here with Bubba Buckaloo with a time of 5.6 seconds. That has added nearly $5,000 to their checking accounts already. Joseph spends most of his time training rope horses and competing with them at futurities. He is currently 38th in the world standings, so if he does well here, he might consider going to more rodeos hoping to qualify for his seventh NFR.
Shali Lord has always loved this rodeo. The Colorado ranch wife is used to wide-open spaces, and the barrel racing here is full of those in comparison with many other rodeo arenas. Lord tied for the title here in 2019 with world champion Nellie Miller. Winning is always a highlight, and Shali would love to add her name to the record books again.
Steer wrestling today is going to showcase the legacy that the Duvall family has in this arena as well as rodeo across the nation. Riley Duvall is the latest generation to make his mark. His great-uncle Roy Duvall won this rodeo in 1967. Roy’s brother Bill was Riley’s grandfather and probably hazed as many steers in Frontier Park as any other human. Bill hazed for Roy when Roy won here and in later years hazed for Riley’s father, Sam. Sadly, Bill passed away recently, and Riley is making his way to Cheyenne from his grandfather’s funeral.
Doing well here would not only help Riley, who is 15th in the world standings, it would also be a great tribute to a man who exemplified all that is good in our world.
CHEYENNE, Wyo. (June 19, 2025) — The first rodeo performance of Cheyenne Frontier Days was action-packed and full of thrills as the Quarter Final action began.
One of the biggest moments of the afternoon came when local favorite Brody Cress from Hillsdale, Wyo., rode in the saddle bronc riding. Cress, who attended high school in Cheyenne, won the championship here three consecutive years starting in 2017. Only Earl Thode, who competed here in the 1920s and 1930s, has won the bronc riding title at the “Daddy of ‘em All” four times, and Cress would love to match that feat.
Cress, who is currently ranked eighth in the world championship standings, scored 88 points to win the saddle bronc riding on Saturday and qualified for the Semi Finals, which are held Friday and Saturday, July 26 and 27. A solid ride then would send him to Championship Sunday and a possible fourth championship.
Another highlight came when Cheyenne Rumble and his rider Bristan McCarley of Happy, Texas, started the barrel racing with a time of 17.00 seconds. McCarley calls her palomino Louie and the duo finished 46th among the more than 200 competitors in the qualifying round on Wednesday with a time of 17.98. They improved their time by almost a full second (an eternity in barrel racing where hundredths of a second decide winners) and posted the fastest time of the rodeo so far.
The closest any of the other 11 cowgirls could get to McCarley’s time was a 17.01 by four-time world champion Hailey Kinsel. McCarley earned $2,487 for her Quarter Final win, which doubled her 2025 season earnings in the Women’s Professional Rodeo Association, and she and the horse she calls Louie advanced to the Semi Finals.
Jayco Roper experienced the full range of the downs and ups of rodeo Saturday. The former National Finals Rodeo (NFR) bareback rider from Oktaha, Oklahoma, was part of a highly anticipated match-up with Sankey Pro Rodeo & Phenom Genetics’ horse Sozo. Roper started a great ride, but was thought to have disqualified himself before the full eight seconds elapsed.
When a correction was announced a few minutes later, the disappointment of not capitalizing on a match-up with a six-time NFR bucking horse turned to the thrill of learning he had actually scored 88 points to win the Quarter Finals and advance to next week’s Semi Finals.
Roper, a third-generation rodeo competitor, is ranked 13th in the standings and continued success in Cheyenne could help him return to Las Vegas for his second NFR.
Quarter Finals 2 begins on Sunday at 12:45 p.m. where new contestants in every event but bull riding will be vying for their spots in the Semi Finals. The ladies ranch bronc riding will again be a special attraction.
UNOFFICIAL RESULTS
CHEYENNE, Wyo. (July 19, 2025) – The following are unofficial results from the Quarter Finals (first performance) at the Cheyenne Frontier Days Rodeo on Saturday, July 19. Payoff subject to change.
Bareback Riding: 1, Jayco Roper, Oktaha, Okla., 88 points on Sankey Pro Rodeo & Phenom Genetics’ Sozo, $2,722. 2, Dean Thompson, Altamont, Utah, 87.5, $2,042. 3, Rocker Steiner, Weatherford, Texas, 85.5, $1,361, 4, Jacob Lees, Caldwell, Idaho, 84.5, $681.
Breakaway Roping: 1, Rylie Smith, Whitsett, Texas, 4.4 seconds, $3,157. 2, Kelsie Domer, Dublin, Texas, 4.6, $2,367. 3, Taylor Munsell, Alva, Okla., 4.7, $1,578. 4, Maddy Dearman, Hope, N.M., 4.9, $789.
Tie Down Roping: 1, John Douch, Huntsville, Texas, 12.6 seconds, $2,000. 2, Pecos Tatum, La Plata, N.M., 14.4, $1,500. 3, (tie) Cory Solomon, Prairie View, Texas, and Riley Webb, Denton, Texas, 14.7, $750 each.
Saddle Bronc Riding: 1, Brody Cress, Hillsdale, Colo., 85 points on United Pro Rodeo’s High Flyer, $2,64.3. 2, Waitley Sharon, Ordway, Colo. 82.5, $1,982. 3, Ian McGivney, Kaycee, Wyo., 80, $1,321. 4, Jake Barnes, Stephenville, Texas, 77, $661.
Team Roping: 1, Wyatt Murray, Neola, Utah and Rhett Nebeker, Roosevelt, Utah, 9.0 seconds, $2,000 each. 2, Billy Bob Brown, Carbon, Texas, and Blaine Vick, Breckenridge, Texas, 10.6, $1,500 each. 3, Kolby Krieger, Fredericktown, Mo., and Michael Fortenberry, Beaumont, Texas, 10.7, $1,000 each. 4, Gunner Plenty, Garryowen, Mont., and Mason Trollinger, Lodge Grass, Wyo., 11.9, $500 each.
Steer Wrestling: 1, Trisyn Kalawaia, Hilo, Hawaii, 7.0 seconds, $2,000. 2, Joe Nelson, Watford, N.D., 7.5, $1,500. 3, Rowdy Parrott, Mamou, La., 8.3, $1,000. 4, Jacob Elder, Alva, Okla., 8.5, $500.
Barrel Racing: 1, Bristan McCarley, Happy, Texas, 17.00 seconds, $2,487. 2, Hailey Kinsel, Cotulla, Texas, 17.01, $1,865. 3, Brittany Pozzi Tonozzi, Lampasas, Texas, 17.53, $1,244. 4, Ashley Day, Volberg, Mont., 17.56, $622.
Bull Riding: 1, Mason Spain, Forney, Texas, 84.5 points on Stace Smith Pro Rodeo Co.’s Home Boy, $2,662. 2, Ernie Courson, Okeechobee, Fla., 83, $1,997. 3, Gavin Mitchell, Graford, Texas, 81.5, $1,331. 4, Cutter Kaylor, Jasper, Texas, 77, $666.
Rookie Saddle Bronc Riding (first round leaders): 1, Logan Nunn, Lovell, Wyo., 79.5 points on Stace Smith Pro Rodeo’s 419. 2, Josue Molina, Juarez, Chihuahua, Mexico, 79. 3, Regan Lyons, Snyder, Texas, 77.5. 4, Tag Moses, Keenesburg, Colo., 77.
Wild Horse Race: 1, Team Allen, $600. 2, Kicked in the Belly, $450. 3, Wild & Vintage, $300. 4, Team Skomkic, $150
Three-time Cheyenne Frontier Days saddle bronc riding champion, Brody Cress, from Hillsdale, Wyo., is looking for number four. He had the high-marked ride in Quarter Finals 1 and will be riding in the Semi Finals. Cress rode United Pro Rodeo’s horse named High Flyer for 85 points. CFD photo by Tanya Hamner.
Rough Stock Events – Bareback, Saddle Bronc and Bull Riding
World champions and former CFD champions are going head-to-head today to see who will rise to the top. There are five bareback riders in the field who have ridden for gold buckles, and one of those is wearing his. Dean Thompson was the best in the world in 2024 and is trying to earn his second world championship. Cooper Cook qualified for his first NFR last December and just had the biggest win of his career at Calgary. Also in the mix is the very flamboyant Rocker Steiner, who made his debut at Frontier Park in the mini bareback riding as a teenager. Steiner is currently leading the world standings and finished as the reserve world champion last year.
Stetson Wright has won more CFD titles than any of this year’s competitors. He was the all-around champion in 2019, 2021 and 2023, the bull riding champ in 2019 and 2023 and saddle bronc in 2021 and 2022. Wright was injured for all of 2024, and his comeback has him leading the PRCA’s world all-around standings and second in the bull riding. That’s the event we will see him in today. Also, look for the 2016 CFD champion Roscoe Jarboe to make some moves in section one. Colten Fritzlan also is a comeback kid and NFR qualifier in the second section.
Wyoming’s own Brody Cress will be among the saddle bronc riders today. Cress won three consecutive titles here from 2017 – 2019. However, last year’s CFD was likely his favorite. He and his wife Sierra welcomed baby boy Roweler to the family, and the 2024 Cheyenne Frontier Days rodeo was Roweler’s first. They have travelled this year as a family and love making new memories. Hopefully, they will include winning more here.
Lefty Holman might have the winningest smile in rodeo, and he’s had a lot to smile about too. He has qualified for the NFR four times and finished as the reserve world champion in 2022. He has never won Cheyenne, but his grandfather John “Witch” Holman was the rookie champion here in 1947. Lefty and his wife, Hailey welcomed a daughter to their family, and one of the traditions they keep is taking time to pray together before Lefty gets on a bucking horse.
Timed Events – Steer Wrestling, Team, Tie-Down, Breakaway Roping and Barrel Racing
To say that today’s barrel racing is stacked might be an understatement with four NFR qualifiers and three former CFD champions. Leading the pack is Hailey Kinsel and her great mare, DM Sissy Hayday, aka “Sister” who won the qualifying round here with a blazing time of 17.18 seconds. They have already earned over $7,000. They are joined by 2015 champion and fan favorite, Lisa Lockhart as well as Brittany Pozzi Tonozzi, who was the champion in 2007. Also in the mix is Wenda Johnson, who is looking for her first title here.
Tie-down roper Marcos Costa loves this rodeo. When he first came to the United States from his native country of Brazil, this was one of the first big rodeos he earned a major check at. Then he went on and became the first Brazilian to earn an individual world championship. Marcos has been waiting to win this rodeo since he became a member of the PRCA over 10 years ago.
Watch for Cory Solomon to be going for the green today. Cory wears green, the color of money, and he hopes to earn his share here. The 2024 tie-down roping champion here is 18th in the world standings and needs to move inside the top 15 to qualify for his 11th NFR. A big win here would certainly help.
Billy Bob Brown had the biggest win of his career in Frontier Park in 2023 when he got to make the victory lap as the champion header. He has a new roping partner in Blaine Vick this year, and the duo has similar mindsets and goals. The ranch-raised cowboy loves the big open feel of Cheyenne’s arena and would like nothing more than to rope for a second title here this year.
Chad Masters and Cory Petska have both won this rodeo, but if they repeat this year, it will feel like new. Chad won it as the header in 2009 and again in 2018. Cory won it the year before that in 2017. They both have gold buckles to their credit and are among the legends of the heading and heeling. They have been friends for a long time and roped together before, but this is the first time at Cheyenne Frontier Days.
Breakaway roper Coralee Anderson’s family is very well-known among Wyoming’s rodeo elite. Her maiden name is Spratt, and her grandfather Bill Spratt won the steer roping here in 1976. Coralee is the sixth generation to be on that ranch, and she sure would like to add her name to the rodeo legacy.
Kenzie Kelton is another cowgirl adding to her family’s legacy. Her father Chance Kelton was the steer roping champion here in 2010 and has qualified for the NFR in the heading. Kenzie, like Coralee, was raised on a ranch and riding and roping have been part of their lives from the get-go.
The opportunity to compete in front of the electric crowd at Cheyenne Frontier Days became very real for 72 of the best from the team roping, tie-down roping, steer wrestling and women’s breakaway roping and barrel racing.
Rodeo athletes from the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association and Women’s Professional Rodeo Association competed for that chance ahead of the first rodeo performance, which starts Saturday, July 19. Not only did this preliminary competition determine who will be in the first six performances, it also gave them a chance to add to their checking accounts.
Over $250,000 was paid across the disciplines with the big money winner here so far coming in the barrel race. Four-time world champion Hailey Kinsel had the fast time in that event stopping the clock in 17.18 seconds. Kinsel was riding her great mare, DM Sissy Hayday “Sister.”
Not only did the 2021 Cheyenne Frontier Days champion earn $7,834 here already, she will compete during a performance and if she finishes among the top four in that performance she will advance to the semi-finals. The ultimate goal is to be here Sunday, July 27 and compete for the legendary Cheyenne Frontier Days Championship.
Kinsel was crowned the champion at Wyoming’s Cody Stampede over the Fourth-of-July. Then she finished in the top five at Sheridan’s WYO Rodeo. It looks like Wyoming in July is a very good place for Kinsel and Sister to be competing.
Riley Pruitt is in contention for his first tie-down roping title here thanks to a 9.6-second run here in the qualifier. Pruitt, from Gering, Nebraska, has momentum on his side as well. He won the NFR Open at the Pikes Peak or Bust Rodeo in Colorado Springs last week.
The two-time Wrangler National Finals Rodeo competitor earned $5,351 for his first-place finish here. He is looking good for another trip to Las Vegas to compete for rodeo’s championships in December. He is currently eighth in the world standings and stands to move up with his success here.
The first rodeo performance kicks off at 12:45 on Saturday, July 19. Along with all of the timed events, bareback, saddle bronc and bull riding will be featured. The ladies ranch bronc riding is a special attraction.
The following are qualifying results from Cheyenne Frontier Days in the timed events.
Team Roping: Money is per man. (first round) 1, Bubba Buckaloo, Kingston, Okla., and Joseph Harrison, Marietta, Okla., 6.6 seconds, $4,943. 2, Tyler Wade, Terrell, Texas, and Wesley Thorp, Stephenville, Texas, 7.3, $4,361.85. 3, Kyle Polich, Cortez, Colo., and T.J.. Watts, Eads, Colo., 7.4, $3,780. 4, Brye Crites, Welch, Okla., and Tyler Worley, Berryville, Ark., 8.0, $3,199. 5, Jr. Dees, Orange, Texas, and Coleby Payne, Stephenville, Texas, 8.1, $2,617. 6, Clint Summers, Lake City, Fla., and Jade Corkill, Victoria, Texas, 8.2, $2,326. 7, Riley Kittle, Stephenville, Texas, and Landen Glenn, McAlester, Okla., 8.3, $2,036. 8, Kolby Krieger, Fredricktown, Mo., and Michael Fortenberry, Beaumont, Texas, 8.4, $1,745. 9, Jett Hillman, Perry, Okla., and Jason Handy, Recluse, Wyo., 8.5, $1,454. 10, (tie) Jason Handy, Recluse, Wyo., and Cole Cooper, Montrose, Colo.; and Corben Culley, Lawton, Iowa, and Trent Vaught, Mena, Ark., 8.6 and $1,018 each. 12, Devon Johnson, Red Oak, Texas, and Zane Pratt, Congress, Ariz., 8.7, $582.
(Wild Card) 1, (tie) Jack Fischer, Ellensburg, Wash., and Andy Carlson, Hermiston, Ore.; and James Arviso, Winslow, Ariz., and Logan Moore, Dublin, Texas, 7.1 and $3,102 each. 3, Howard Hutchings, Springville, Utah, and Scott Lauaki, Springville, Utah, 7.2, $2,520. 4, (tie) Peyton Holliday, Chouteau, Okla., and Whip Peterson, San Simon, Ariz., and Wyatt and Paden Bray, Stephenville, Texas; 7.6, $1,939. 6, Chet Weitz, London, Texas, and Jeryn Ellerd, Levelland, Texas, 7.7, $1,551. 7, Brayden Schmidt, Benton City, Wash., and Jaydon Warner, Tropic, Utah, 7.8, $1,357. 8, (tie) Blair Lammers, Hartford, S.D., and Tel Sorenson, Watford City, N.D.; and David Temple, New Plymouth, Idaho, and Dillon Baherm, Parma, Idaho, 8.1, $1,066 each. 10, (tie) Wyatt Murray, Neola, Utah and Rhett Nebeker, Roosevelt, Utah; and Chad Masters, Cedar Hill, Tenn., and Cory Petska, Marana, Ariz.; 8.4, $679. 12, Smith Walker, Bedias, Texas, and Will Smith, Bedias, Texas, 8.5, $388.
Tie-Down Roping: (first round) Riley Pruitt, Gering, Neb., 9.6 seconds, $5,351. 2, Jake Pratt, Ellensburg, Wash., 10.2, $4,721. 3, (tie) Dylan Hancock, San Angelo, Texas; Chase Webster, Kamas, Utah; Marcos Costa, Iretama, Brazil, 10.5, and $3,462 each. 5, Tom Crouse, Gallatin, Mo., 10.7. 6, Cole Eiguren, Fruitland, Idaho, 11.1, $2,203. 8, (tie) Landyn Duncan, Weatherford, Texas, and Marty Yates, Stephenville, Texas, 11.2, $1,731. 10, (tie) Cole Clemons, Okeechobee, Fla.; Bryce Derrer, Portales, N.M.; and Adam Shuckburgh, Innisfairl, Alberta; 11.3, $944.
(Wild Card) 1, Blane Cox, Stephenville, Texas, 10.1, $3,567. 2, Tyler Boxleitner, Loveland, Colo., 10.4, $3,148. 3, Brey yore, Rupert, Idaho, 10.5, $2,728. 4, Roan Hudson, Carbon, Texas, 10.9, $2,308. 5, (tie) Denton Oestmann, Auburn, Neb., and Ryan Wilhite, Clovis, N.M., 11.0, $1,784. 7, Joel Harris, San Angelo, Texas, 11.2, $1,459. 8, Kyle Lucas, Carstairs, Alberta, 11.5, $1,259. 9, Richarrd Newton, May, Texasa, 11.6, $1,049. 10, (tie) Cody Stewart, Janesville, Calif., and Jim Mike Hutto, North Zulch, Texas, 11.9, $734. 12, (tie) Owen Wahlert, Grover, Colo.; Garrett Busby, Steamboat Springs, Colo.; and Andrew Burks, Kiln, Miss.; 12.0, $140.
Steer Wrestling: (first round) 1, Joe Nelson, Watford City, N.D., 6.1, $4,933. 2, Eli Lord, Sturgis, S.D., 6.5, $4,290. 3, Tyke Kipp, Lordsburg, N.M., 6.6, $3,646. 4, Colt Honey, La Junta, Colo., 6.7, $3,003. 5, Landon Sivertsen, Ree Heights, S.D., 6.8, $2,359. 6, Riley Barber, Blackfoot, Idaho, 6.9, $1,716. 7, Rowdy Parrott, Mamou, La., 7.0, $1,072. 8, Tucker Allen, Ventura, Calif., 7.2, $429.
(Wild Card) 1, (tie)Dalton Walker, Clyde, Texas, and Cody Devers, Perryton, Texas, 5.8 and $3,623 each. 3, Jake Holmes, Mulberry, Kan.., 6.1, $2,865. 4, Riley Westhaver, High River, Alberta, 6.6, $2,359. 5, Jacob Edler, Alva, Okla., 6.7, $1,854. 6, (tie) Talon Sterkel, Brighton, Colo., and Logan Kenline, Penrose, Colo., 6.8, $1,095. 8, Avery Jamerman, Lagrange, Wyo., 7.4, $337.
Breakaway Roping: (first round – section one) 1, (tie) Katie Jolly, Deer Trail, Colo., and Haiden Thompson, Yoder, Wyo., 4.2 seconds and $4,142 each. 3, Danielle Lowman, Gilberta, Ariz., 4.3, $2,571. 4, Bradi Good, Abilene, Texas, 4.6, $1,714. 5, Josie Conner, Iowa, La., 4.8, $1,000. 6, (tie) Jonee Crozier, Buffalo, Wyo., and Shawnee Sherwood, Coolidge, Ariz., 4.9 and $357.
(first round – section 2) 1, Hannah Giger, Wilburton, Okla., 3.5, $4,713. 2, Charity Hoar, Pine Bluffs, Wyo., 4.1, 43,571. 3, Braylee Shepherd, Fitzhugh, Okla., 4.4, $2,571. 4, Nicole Hadley, Goodland, Kan., 4.7, $1,714. 5, (tie) Rickie Fanning, Martin, S.D.; Jessica Holmes, Buffalo, S.D.; Rylie Smith, Whitsett, Texas; and Rylee George, Oakdale, Calif., 4.9, $429.
(Wild Card) 1, Tia Wallace, Spencer, Okla., 3.2 seconds, $990. 2, Mattie Turner, Canby, Ore., 3.9, $750. 3, Shy-Anne Jarrett, Comanche, Okla., 4.1, $540. 4, Madalyn Richards, Hereford, Texas, 4.3, $360. 5, (tie) Josey Murphy, Keachi, La., and Emilee Charlesworth, Marathon, Texas, 4.4
Barrel Racing: (only one round) 1, Hailey Kinsel, Cotulla, Texas, 17.18 seconds, $7,834. 2, Anita Ellis, Blackfoot, Idaho, 17.26, $6,715. 3, Wenda Johnson, Pawhuska, Okla., 17.27, $5,596. 4, Lisa Lockhart, Oelrichs, S.D., 17.37, $4,850. 5, Katelyn Scott, Odessa, Texas, 17.38, $3,731. 6, Kassie Mowry, Dublin, Texas, 17.46, $2,984. 7, Brittany Pozzi-Tonozzi, Lampasas, Texas, 17.50, $2,238. 8, Michelle Alley, Madisonville, Texas, 17.57, $1,492. 9, Tyra Kane, Weatherford, Texas, 17.60, $1,119. 10, Halyn Lide, China Spring, Texas, 17.65, $746.
Hailey Kinsell from Cotulla, Texas had the fastest time in the qualifying round of barrel racing at Cheyenne Frontier Days. Riding DM Sissy Hayday “Sister,” she stopped the clock in 17.18 seconds to earn $7,834. She will compete again in the Quarter Finals and is hoping to win her second title at the “Daddy of ‘em All.” Photo by Kirk Miller CFD Volunteer.
Cheyenne Frontier Days (CFD), in partnership with creative agency West Edge, announces the launch of the Official VR App of Cheyenne Frontier Days, an immersive virtual reality journey that brings the spirit of the World’s Largest Outdoor Rodeo and Western Celebration into homes and classrooms around the globe.
As part of the Celebration’s “Trail Guide to the Future,” the interactive Official VR App invites users to explore Frontier Park, learn the history of CFD and witness the excitement of the rodeo all from their Meta Quest headset.
“This technology meets people where they are and expands the way we connect with new generations of rodeo fans,” said Tom Hirsig, CEO of Cheyenne Frontier Days. “It’s fun. It’s free, and it’s the perfect blend of old west meets new west. A modern tribute to our historic roots.”
Available now via the Meta Horizons Store, the Official VR App of Cheyenne Frontier Days offers 360-degree interactive video and storytelling moments which highlight the rodeo, parades, Native American Indian Village and behind-the-scenes areas typically not seen by the public. Users without a headset can also explore 360° experiences online at tour.cfdrodeo.com.
“The VR project with CFD is about accessibility and imagination,” said Jesse Sevier, Managing Director at West Edge. “For those who can’t make it to Cheyenne, we’re bringing the magic to them—with the same heart and grit that make the live experience so unforgettable.”
While VR users can experience the annual event all year long, this year’s Cheyenne Frontier Days celebration runs July 18-27, 2025, and will feature nine days of PRCA professional rodeo, concluding with Championship Sunday as well as hundreds of vendors, a full carnival, artists, food, and music celebrating the history and culture of the American West.
Cheyenne Frontier Days is thrilled to announce its final addition to the 2025 lineup: Jordan Davis with special guest Brett Young on Saturday, July 19! Jordan Davis, known for hits like Next Thing You Know and Buy Dirt and Brett Young, celebrated for his soulful voice and chart-topping songs, will deliver a performance that will leave audiences eager for more. Tickets for this highly anticipated concert will be available April 15 at 9 a.m. The full 2025 Frontier Nights line up now includes:
July 18: Ian Munsick with Travis Tritt
July 19: Jordan Davis with Brett Young
July 20: Bailey Zimmerman with Josh Ross
July 21-22: PRCA Xtreme Bulls
July 23: Brooks & Dunn with Chancey Williams
July 24: Luke Bryan with Priscilla Block
July 25: Cody Johnson with Randy Houser
July 26: Megan Moroney with TBD
July 19-27: PRCA Rodeo
Prices range from $39.50 – $134, rooftop starts at $200, and Tunes on the Terrace range from $225 – $275. Xtreme Bulls tickets range from $25 – $95. A $5 discount is offered on concert tickets purchased before July 1. Fans can upgrade to a Frontier Nights® Fast Pass for early admission to the Party Zone.
CHEYENNE, WY – March 6, 2025: Cheyenne Frontier Days™ (CFD), the World’s Largest Outdoor Rodeo and Western Celebration, today announced the 2025 Frontier Nights® entertainment series.
July 18: Ian Munsick with Travis Tritt
July 19: TBA
July 20: Bailey Zimmerman with Josh Ross
July 21-22: PRCA Xtreme Bulls
July 23: Brooks & Dunn with Chancey Williams
July 24: Luke Bryan with Priscilla Block
July 25: Cody Johnson with Randy Houser
July 26: Megan Moroney with TBA
July 19-27: PRCA Rodeo
Prices range from $39.50 – $134, rooftop starts at $200, and Tunes on the Terrace range from $225 – $275. Xtreme Bulls tickets range from $25 – $95. A $5 discount is offered on concert tickets purchased before July 1. Fans can upgrade to a Frontier Nights® Fast Pass for early admission to the Party Zone.
Frontier Nights® tickets will go on sale Thursday, March 13, 2025, at 9 a.m. MDT at www.cfdrodeo.com. Tickets will be sold online only to accommodate purchase. The Cheyenne Frontier Days Ticket Office, the only authorized source of tickets for the event, will open for in-person and phone sales on March 14 at 9 a.m. MDT.
“With a phenomenal blend of iconic country music stars and rising talent, this year’s Frontier Nights lineup promises an electrifying celebration of music, rodeo, and Western heritage,” Mike Wilkinson, Contract Acts Chairman said. “We can’t wait to share these unforgettable moments with everyone this July.”
The 129th annual Cheyenne Frontier Days 2025 runs from July 18-27 and will feature nine days of PRCA professional rodeo, concluding with Championship Sunday as well as hundreds of vendors, a full carnival, artists, food, and music celebrating the history and culture of the American West.
Cheyenne Frontier Days partners with AXS, a global leader in ticketing for the entertainment world. For the full schedule, artist profiles, and more event information, please visit www.cfdrodeo.com.
Cheyenne Frontier Days (CFD), the World’s Largest Outdoor Rodeo and Western Celebration, announces the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association’s (PRCA) Xtreme Bulls Tour will kick up dust in the legendary Frontier Park arena on July 21 and 22, 2025. Starting at 8 p.m., this two-night event will showcase the PRCA’s top bull riders to face off against some of the most powerful bulls on the rodeo circuit, offering fans a display of cowboy competition and athletic skill.
“We’re getting back to our rodeo roots by partnering with the PRCA to host the Xtreme Bulls,” said Tom Hirsig, CEO of Cheyenne Frontier Days. “The family friendly event will produce a fast-paced, live audience event that our fans expect from the Daddy of ‘em All.”
Xtreme Bulls tickets go on sale Monday, February 24, 2025, at 9 a.m. MST at www.cfdrodeo.com, and by calling (307) 778-7222. Prices range from $25 – $95.
Xtreme Bulls competitors include top bull riders from the PRCA | Bill Fick Ford World Standings as well as contestants who advance through Xtreme Bulls qualifying events. Contestants will compete in the first round, with the top performers advancing to the final round.
The money won at the CFD PRCA Xtreme Bulls tour counts toward the PRCA | Bill Fick Ford World Standings for bull riding, which determines qualifiers for the Wrangler National Finals Rodeo presented by Teton Ridge.
The 129th annual Daddy of ‘em All® runs July 18-27, 2025, and will feature nine days of rodeo featuring PRCA and WPRA competitors with winners every day culminating in Championship Sunday. Other highlights of CFD include hundreds of vendors, a full carnival, artists, food, and music celebrating the history and culture of the American West.
Cheyenne Frontier Days partners with AXS, a global leader in ticketing for the entertainment world. Event attendees will use AXS Mobile ID technology through the AXS App which provides contactless, secure, and personalized fan experiences. Attendees will need to download the AXS App to access digital ticket purchases for 2025.
The concert artist announcements are coming March 6, 2025.
Cheyenne Frontier Days today released the 2024 Report to Our Community. The report includes current economic impact information that quantifies the economic benefits generated by visitors from outside of Laramie County to the City of Cheyenne and Laramie County.
Economic impacts resulting from direct visitor spending surrounding the event totaled approximately $50.4 million, up from $40.3 million in 2021. The Report to Our Community features the most recent information, along with other support our organization contributes to the community.
The 2024 edition of the Daddy of ‘em All, which celebrated the Year of the Cowgirl, experienced robust crowds and attendance. Approximately 550,000 people attend all combined events during the ten-day celebration each year. A total of 263,640 tickets were sold for all events.
“The mission of Cheyenne Frontier Days is to attract visitors to our community to provide economic benefit for businesses and community members. We are proud to continue delivering on this mission year after year,” said Chief Executive Officer, Tom Hirsig. “By producing the best possible event that celebrates the heritage of the West, we remain a bucket list event for visitors and a source of family fun for local attendees.”
2024 Economic impacts of visitors who reside outside of Laramie County
2024 Profile of Cheyenne Frontier Days Attendees
Unique Attendees and Attendees from Outside of Laramie County
Unique Attendees Outside of Laramie County Attendees
2012 144,000 112,313
2015 149,300 125,397
2018 142,000 105,689
2021 164,200 139,600
2024 146,500 107,500
Cheyenne Frontier Days is a major Rocky Mountain regional event with numerous Western heritage activities and experiences; while some events charge admission, many events are free. Attendance measures include totals that track both paid attendance and total attendance. It is recognized as the consummate Western heritage, cultural, and entertainment experience in the world. Cheyenne Frontier Days is a top attraction in the state of Wyoming behind Yellowstone National Park, Jackson and Grand Teton National Park.
“Cheyenne Frontier Days relies solely on the revenue that the celebration generates each year to continue operating and to cover construction and maintenance of all the facilities on Frontier Park,” said Hirsig. “We are careful stewards of the funding that our event generates, and we consider each project and the priorities for park improvements before getting underway.”
The tryouts for the official drill team will take place in the rodeo arena at 1 p.m. on Sunday, September 29, 2024.
Cheyenne Frontier Days (CFD), the World’s Largest Outdoor Rodeo and Western Celebration, announces tryout dates for the 2025 Dandies drill team. Tryouts are open to young women from Wyoming and Colorado ages 14-19 and will be held in the CFD arena at 1230 W. 8th Avenue, Cheyenne, WY on Sunday, September 29, 2024 at 1 p.m.
“We’re thrilled to hold this tryout each year. We welcome returning Dandies and new girls in the horsemanship community who want to be a part of this prestigious team,” said Dandy Director, Halley Redman. “Being a Dandy is an incredible experience for these young ladies. The skills they learn – from horseback riding to public speaking – will benefit them beyond the rodeo world.”
Young woman interested in joining the team must own or lease a horse and be willing to travel. Tryout requirements include:
The young women selected for next year’s Dandies will serve as good will ambassadors for Cheyenne Frontier Days. They represent CFD at rodeos, fairs, and events throughout the Rocky Mountain Region – including Casper, Estes Park, and Greeley. During the annual 10-day event, which will take place July 18-27, 2025, the Dandies participate in the rodeo performances and each of downtown parades. Additionally, they will attend the Coronation Ball, the Western Art Show and Sale, pancake breakfasts, and the USAF Thunderbird Aerial Demonstration.
“Being a Dandy is a commitment,” said Redman. “The Dandies and their families dedicate a large amount of time throughout the year to practices and meetings along with the CFD functions, parades and rodeos. You’re all in as a Dandy. We’re excited to meet the young women interested in joining the team.”
A makeup tryout will be Wednesday, October 2, 2024 at 6 p.m. for those who are unable to attend on September 29.
For more information, please email dandies.director@cfdrodeo.com.