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The bull riders came to Monday’s Cheyenne Frontier Days Rodeo (CFD) primed for action, and they delivered. Twelve of the 18 riders who climbed on a bull stayed for the full eight seconds.
Hayes Weight of Goshen, Utah, topped the field with an 87-point ride on Dakota Rodeo’s Time Bomb. The 2024 reserve world champion is currently ranked fourth in the standings and poised to qualify for his third National Finals Rodeo (NFR). He punched his ticket to the CFD Semi Finals with today’s win.
Weight was a point and a half ahead of 2023 world champion Ky Hamilton of Australia and South Dakotan Jestyn Woodward who each scored 85.5 on Dakota Rodeo’s Pontotoc and Melanie’s Dream, respectively.
Breakaway roper Rylee George has been on a hot streak. In June she won the college national championship for East Texas State University at Commerce. On Saturday, she won the biggest rodeo in her home state, the California Rodeo in Salinas. George was the final roper at Frontier Park on Monday, and her time of 4.3 seconds gave her the Quarter Final 3 win and advanced her to the Semi Finals.
Team ropers Jeff Flenniken of Caldwell, Idaho, and Buddy Hawkins III from Stephenville, Texas, turned in the fastest time thus far in the Quarter Finals to take first with a time of 8.8 seconds. The NFR veterans began roping together this season. They are ranked in the top 30, but will need big wins at CFD and other rodeos to return to Las Vegas in December. They will be back in the Semi Finals.
Rodeo insiders expected high scores to rule the day in bareback riding. A pair of former CFD champions – Canada’s Orin Larsen and Montana’s Richmond Champion—tied with two-time National High School champion Tuker Carricato for first with 88 points. Three others scored 85.5 to also qualify for the Semi Finals.
Quarter Final 4 begins Tuesday at 12:45 p.m. at Frontier Park where a new group of rodeo athletes in every event except bull riding will make their bids to advance in the tournament-style format. The PRCA Extreme Bulls tour stop concludes with round two beginning at 8 p.m.
UNOFFICIAL RESULTS
CHEYENNE, Wyo. (July 21, 2025)- The following are unofficial results from the Quarter Finals (second performance) at the Cheyenne Frontier Days Rodeo on Monday, July 21. Payoff subject to change.
Bareback Riding: 1, (tie) Richmond Champion, Stevensville, Mont., on Brookman Rodeo’s 3 Ten to Yuma; Tucker Carricato, Saratoga, Wyo., on Brookman Rodeo’s Lonely Smile; and Orin Larsen, Inglis, Manitoba, Canada, on United Pro Rodeo’s Marie Leveau, 88 points, $2,042 each. 4, (tie) Waylon Bourgeois, Church Point, La.; Wacey Schalla, Arapaho, Okla., and Cole Franks, Clarendon, Texas, 85.5, $227 each.
Breakaway Roping: 1, Rylee George, Oakdale, Calif., 4.3 seconds, $3,157. 2, Quincy Sullivan, Peralta, N.M., and Sequin Brewer, Union City, Okla., 4.6, $1,973 each. 4, Jordan Jo Hollabaugh, Pueblo, Colo., 5.4, $789.
Tie Down Roping: 1, Jake Pratt, Ellensburg, Wash., 12.3 seconds, $2,000. 2, Bryce Derrer, Portales, N.M., 12.6, $1,500. 3, Tyson Durfey, Brock, Texas, 12.8, $1,000. 4, Cody Stewart, Janesville, Calif., 13.1, $500.
Saddle Bronc Riding: 1, Chase Brooks, Deer Lodge, Mont., 88.5 points on Brookman Rodeo’s Satisfaction, $2,643. 2, Statler Wright, Beaver, Utah, 86.5, $1,982. 3, Isaac Diaz, Desdemona, Texas, 85, $1,321. 4, Shorty Garrett, Eagle Butte, S.D., 83, $661.
Team Roping: 1, Jeff Flenniken, Caldwell, Idaho, and Buddy Hawkins III, Stephenville, Texas, 8.8 seconds, $2,000 each. 2, Luke Brown, Rock Hill, S.C., and Trey Yates, Pueblo, Colo., 9.4, $1,500 each. 3, Brayden Schmidt, Benton City, Wash., and Jaydon Warner, Tropic, Utah, 10.3, $1,000 each. 4, (tie) Tyler Wade, Terrell, Texas, and Wesley Thorp, Stephenville, Texas; and Aaron Tsinigine, Tuba City, Ariz., and Jeremy Buhler, Arrowwood, Alberta, Canada, 10.9, $250 each.
Steer Wrestling: 1, Garrett Oates, Huntsville, Texas, 5.8 seconds, $2,000. 2, Kyle Irwin, Westville, Fla., 6.6, $1,500. 3, Gary Gilbert, Paradise, Texas, 6.8, $1,000. 4, Talon Roseland, Marshalltown, Iowa, 7.3, $500.
Barrel Racing: 1, Kimmie Wall, Roosevelt, Utah, 17.42 seconds, $2,487. 2, Michelle Alley, Madisonville, Texas, 17.44, $1,865. 3, Carlee Otero, Perrin, Texas, 17.47 $1,244. 4, Hadley Tidwell, La Luz, N.M., 17.55, $622.
Bull Riding: 1, Hayes Weight, Goshen, Utah, 87 points on Dakota Rodeo’s Time Bomb, $2,662. 2, (tie) Jestyn Woodward, Custer, S.D., and Ky Hamilton, Mackay, Queensland, Australia, 85.5, $1,664 each. 4, Clayton Sellars, Fruitland Park, Fla., 85, $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. (second round leaders) 1, Molina, 80 points on Fettig Pro Rodeo’s 158. 2, Moses, 76.5. 3, Nunn, 74. 4, Lyons 73. (overall leaders) 1, Molina, 159. 2, (tie) Nunn and Moses, 143.5 each. 4, Lyons 140.5.
Wild Horse Race: 1, Team Skomkic, $600. 2, Kicked in the Belly, $450. 3, Graves Team, $300. 4, Plan C, $150.
Hayes Weight led the field in Quarter Final 3 at the 2025 Cheyenne Frontier Days Rodeo with this 87-point ride on Dakota Rodeo’s Time Bomb. The 2024 reserve world champion advanced to the Semi Finals with the win. PRCA photo by Laura Storey.
Rough Stock Events – Bareback, Saddle Bronc and Bull Riding
We think today’s bareback riding is worth the price of a ticket! And the competition could be a game changer for a number of those contestants. The 2014 – 2016 Cheyenne Frontier Days champions are all on the roster.
Richmond Champion won the title here in 2014, the first year that he qualified for one of nine Wrangler National Finals Rodeos (NFR). Champion is 25th in the world standings and needs to get some big checks to make his 10th trip to compete at rodeo’s championships in Las Vegas next December.
Tanner Aus won this rodeo in 2015 and Orin Larsen in 2016. Aus is 16th in the world while Larsen is currently 28th. Then there are newcomers Waylon Bourgeois and Nick Pelke, who are inside the top 15 and looking for their first NFR qualification. Throw in Tucker Carricato, who won two National High School Rodeo Finals titles representing the Cowboy State and his traveling partner, Roedy Farrell. Eyes will also be on Wacey Schalla as he competes in bareback riding and bull riding looking for that all-around champion saddle and trophy package awarded here. Any of the other bareback riders have an opportunity to win, and they are likely to be some upsets in this event today.
Last year’s CFD bull riding champion T.J. Gray is fifth in the world standings, and the smiling Oregonian would like to be the first competitor to win back-to-back titles in this decade. Gray finished ahead of Wacey Schalla, who will do everything in his power to be at the top of the leaderboard. The success that these two men had in Frontier Park last year helped them qualify for their first NFR. Wacey is also coming off of a big win at the Calgary Stampede and leads the world standings.
The first time Ky Hamilton came to the U.S., he was in junior high and had qualified for the finals. Since then, he has competed successfully at every level and earned the buckle in Frontier Park in 2021. A year later he won the world championship. Ky is sixth in the world standings and very likely headed to his fifth NFR.
There are two Wrights in today’s field of saddle bronc riding, Statler, the youngest of Cody’s boys and Ryder and Stetson’s brother, and Spencer Wright who is an uncle. Spencer was the best saddle bronc rider in the world in 2014 and would like nothing more than to beat his nephews in Frontier Park. There is a slew of NFR qualifiers in the mix, and this is another event that will be worth watching.
Timed Events – Steer Wrestling, Team, Tie-Down, Breakaway Roping and Barrel Racing
The headers and heelers are going to be slinging their ropes today, and times should be fast with this field. The past two years, Tyler Wade and Wesley Thorp have finished their seasons at the top. Tyler also has a championship here. He won here in 2016 heading for Dakota Kirchenschleger. Wesley has three gold buckles in the heeling and two of those were won with Tyler.
There is another world champion earning team here today in Aaron Tsinigine and Jeremy Buhler. Tsinigine of the Navajo Nation won the heading in 2015. Buhler was part of the first team roping world champions representing Canada in 2019. And we can never count out header Luke Brown, who has been to the NFR 15 times and won this rodeo in 2015. Luke is roping with Trey Yates, the 2019 heeling champion here. Trey has been to the NFR three times.
It doesn’t matter how many world titles you have or other rodeos that you have won, the steers don’t care about a cowboy’s resume. If they did, they would all pack their bags and leave if they saw Tyler Waguespack coming. Tyler has qualified for the Wrangler National Finals Rodeo ten times and left with the gold buckle that says you are the world champion half of those. But he has never won this rodeo. He was out a good part of 2024 with a torn bicep tendon. He had a season-ending surge that saw him back in Las Vegas last December where he finished 14th. He is completely back to form and hoping to add a CFD title to his rodeo resume.
Andrea Busby checked a big item off of her bucket list in 2022 when she earned the championship here. It’s always a goal for anyone who enters, but for Andrea, who grew up on a Wyoming ranch, it was very special. Even though she lives in Texas now, Wyoming is in her blood. Cheyenne Frontier Days might be in Jordon Briggs’ blood. Her mother Kristie Peterson won this rodeo four times and three consecutive from 1996 – 1999 with Jordon watching. Last year, Jordon was on stage as the barrel racing champion, and it was a full circle moment.
Katie Jolly tied for first in the Qualifying round in the breakaway with a 4.2 to already earn $4,142 here. The ranch-raised cowgirl knows how to rope and ride and is hoping to put it all together here again today. Over 20 years ago, the dynamic team roping duo of Speed Williams and Rich Skelton won the title here. Now, their children are competing, and it’s no surprise to anyone that Speed’s daughter Hali Williams is making her own name in the arena. Hali will also be one to watch in the breakaway roping today. Jordan Hollabaugh was the very first breakaway champion crowned in this arena. Her name was Fabrizio at the time, and she was wearing her future husband, Raymond Haollabaugh’s Cheyenne Frontier Days tie-down roping buckle. Now she is one of six women to have earned one.
CHEYENNE, Wyo. (July 20, 2025) — Former college rodeo standout Mason Couch of Bronaugh, Missouri, wrestled his steer in 8.5 seconds for the win. Riley Duvall of Checotah, Oklahoma, hazed for Couch, then won second with a 9.1.
Duvall traveled from Oklahoma following his grandfather Bill’s funeral service on Friday. Bill Duvall, 85, hazed steers for decades at CFD, the National Finals Rodeo (NFR) and nearly every other rodeo large and small. On Sunday, Riley continued his family legacy as he also hazed for his cousin Nathan Duvall, who finished fourth. All three cowboys, plus third-place finisher Cash Robb of Utah, advanced to the Semi Final.
Robb is currently 10th and Riley Duvall 15th in the steer wrestling world rankings, so everything earned at CFD can help them finish the season in the Top 15.
The first 90-point ride of this year’s “Daddy of ‘em All” came in the saddle bronc riding. Coleman Shallbetter of Gunnison, Colorado, and Smith Pro Rodeo’s bucking horse Charlies Angel earned that score to win Quarter Final 2. Shallbetter, who leads the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association’s 2025 permit standings with over $96,000, advanced to the Semi Finals.
His ride was one point better than eight-time world champion Stetson Wright whose second-place finish put him in the Semi Finals as well.
Tristan Mize of Bryan, Texas, bested the field of bull riders on Sunday when he rode Dakota Rodeo’s bull Maximus for 81.5 points. The Texas circuit champion is currently ranked 26th in the bull riding world championship standings, so every dollar won is crucial if he is to qualify for the NFR.
Quarter Final 3 begins Monday at 12:45 p.m. at Frontier Park where a new group of rodeo athletes will make their bids to advance in the tournament-style format. Military Monday at Cheyenne Frontier Days will also feature the PRCA Extreme Bulls tour stop Monday evening at 8 p.m. The Extreme Bulls will also be held on Tuesday night.
UNOFFICIAL RESULTS
CHEYENNE, Wyo. (July 20, 2025)- The following are unofficial results from the Quarter Finals (second performance) at the Cheyenne Frontier Days Rodeo on Sunday, July 20. Payoff subject to change.
Bareback Riding: 1, Clay Jorgenson, 86.5 points on Smith Pro Rodeo’s Neurotic Toddy, $2,722. 2, Taylor Broussard, Estherwood, La., 83, $2,042. 3, Ben Kramer, Max, N.D., 82.5, $1,361, 4, (tie) Kooper Heimburg, Marshall, Mo., and Quinton Lunsford, McCune, Kan., 78, $340 each.
Breakaway Roping: 1, Brooke Ladner, Poplarville, Miss., 4.7 seconds, $3,157. 2, (tie) Jordi Edens-Mitchell, Stephenville, Texas, and Rickie Fanning, Martin, S.D., 5.0, $1,973 each. 4, Shy-Anne Jarrett, Comanche, Okla., 5.8, $789.
Tie Down Roping: 1, Kyan Wilhite, Clovis, N.M., 11.6 seconds, $2,000. 2, Tyler Boxleitner, Loveland, Colo., 11.9, $1,500. 3, Tripp Brown, Kenansville, Fla., 12.4, $1,000. 4, Ty Moser, Volga, S.D., 13.0, $500h.
Saddle Bronc Riding: 1, Coleman Shallbetter, Gunnison, Colo., 90 points on Smith Pro Rodeo’s Charlies Angel, $2,643. 2, Stetson Wright, Beaver, Utah, 89, $1,982. 3, Warwick Southern, Weengallon, Queensland, Australia, 84, $1,321. 4, Walker Rezzonico, Florence, Colo., 83, $661.
Team Roping: 1, David Temple, New Plymouth, Idaho, and Dillon Bahem, Parma, Idaho, 10.3 seconds, $2,000 each. 2, Cody Carter and Blake Bentley, Stephenville, Texas, 10.7, $1,500 each. 3, Bubba Buckaloo, Kingston, Okla., and Joseph Harrison, Marietta, Okla., 10.9, $1,000 each. 4, Garrett Tonozzi, Lampasas, Texas, and J.W. Borrego, Phoenix, Ariz., 12.1, $500 each.
Steer Wrestling: 1, Mason Couch, Bronaugh, Mo, 8.5 seconds, $2,000. 2, Riley Duvall, Checotah, Okla., 9.1, $1,500. 3, Cash Robb, Altamont, Utah, 10.2, $1,000. 4, Nathan Duvall, Hitchita, Okla., 12.0, $500.
Barrel Racing: 1, Emily Beisel, Weatherford, Okla., 17.24 seconds, $2,487. 2, Lisa Lockhart, Oelrichs, S.D., 17.41, $1,865. 3, Emilee Pauley, Wall, S.D., 17.59, $1,244. 4, Shali Lord, Lamar, Colo., 17.61, $622.
Bull Riding: 1, Tristan Mize, Bryan, Texas, 81.5 points on Dakota Rodeo’s Maximus, $2,662. 2, Caelan Reynolds, Marana, Ariz., 80, $1,997. 3, Robbie Taylor, Chinle, Ariz., 78, $1,331. 4, Wade Tuni, Rock Point, Ariz., 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. (second round leaders) 1, Molina, 80 points on Fettig Pro Rodeo’s 158. 2, Moses, 76.5. 3, Nunn, 74. 4, Lyons 73. (overall leaders)
Wild Horse Race: 1, Plan C, $650. 2, Graves Team, $500. 3, Team Allen, $350.
Tristan Mize of Bryan, Texas, scored 81.5 points on Dakota Rodeo’s bull named Maximus to win Quarter Final 2 at the 2025 Cheyenne Frontier Days Rodeo and advance to the Semi Finals. PRCA photo by Tanya Hamner
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.
Episode #9:
This year, we’ll make Cheyenne Frontier Days history as we welcome country music artist Ian Munsick to the Frontier Nights stage—marking the first time one of Wyoming’s own will headline a night show at The Daddy of ‘em All!
As Ian famously shared on stage during his sold-out show at Red Rocks, “My [second] goal is to headline Cheyenne Frontier Days. Ball is in your court, Cheyenne Frontier Days; 2025, what do you say?”
The rest, as they say, is history… or will be, here in a few weeks.
Former Miss Frontier Tara Vreeland brings Ian back to that moment for the story behind that now-infamous statement, plus finds out:
How Ian’s Wyoming roots have shaped his path as an artist and the music he’s created
What the crowd can expect when Ian takes the stage—and what surprises might be in store
How Ian hopes fans feel coming away from his shows
Brand-new and longtime fans alike can brush up on Ian’s extensive music catalog right here, and catch him live in Cheyenne, Wyoming, as he kicks off the 129th Cheyenne Frontier Days celebration on Friday, July 18! Tickets available now at https://cfdrodeo.com/.
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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.
And that, folks, is the thrill of bull riding.
Episode #8:
Not so long ago, the gentlemen you’ll meet today were your average trio of Wyoming-grown buddies, catching up and crossing paths in various rodeo circles.
Today, one is the CEO of Cheyenne Frontier Days (Tom Hirsig); another’s been the Cheyenne Frontier Days arena medic for going on 38 years (Dr. Skip Ross); and the third is a former National Finals Rodeo (NFR) bull rider (Dennis Humphrey).
Through it all, they’ve held strong to their friendship, including their shared ties to rodeo.
Today, you’ll get to listen in as they recount some of their favorite stories. Find out:
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Cheyenne Frontier Days (CFD), the World’s Largest Outdoor Rodeo and Western Celebration, announces the United States Air Force Thunderbirds will return to the 129th annual “Daddy of ’em All” for a special weekend performance on Saturday, July 26, 2025.
Traditionally held midweek, the aerial demonstration team will headline the Wings Over Wyoming Airshow from 11 a.m. to noon during this year’s Saturday showcase. The team’s elite pilots perform aerial maneuvers with just inches between wingtips, demonstrating the capabilities of the U.S. Air Force, which made their first public appearance at CFD in 1953.
By moving the show to Saturday, the Thunderbirds are hoping a larger crowd will be able to attend, as well as increase opportunities for the Thunderbirds to interact with CFD customers both on the park and at our downtown events.
Held at F.E. Warren Air Force Base, directly adjacent to Frontier Park, this free public event offers rodeo-goers and aviation fans the chance to witness the aerial showcase. The one-hour airshow will also feature a lineup of aircraft and skydivers, and attendees will be treated to food trucks, inflatable games, and static displays of Blackhawk and Huey helicopters.
“The Thunderbirds are a cherished part of the Cheyenne Frontier Days tradition,” said Colonel Jonathan Esses. “We’re thrilled to bring this incredible experience to fans on a Saturday – making it even more accessible to more visitors attending CFD events.”
The show is drive-in style, with all public access through Roundtop Road. Valid photo ID is required, and vehicles are subject to security checks. Distinguished Visitors with a valid pass may use Gate 5 on Central Avenue for designated DV parking.
One of Cheyenne Frontier Days’ most enduring connections is our partnership with the military,
a relationship woven into the fabric of our celebration since the very first parade.
Around here, tradition runs deep; the stories—and, sometimes, the horses—run wild; and community runs strong above all.
One of the most enduring connections is our partnership with the military, a relationship woven into the fabric of our celebration since the very first parade.
Today, your host Tara Vreeland—former Miss Frontier and current CFD marketing team member—welcomes two distinguished former military chairmen, Tucker Fagan and Hans Ritschard, for a heartwarming and humorous conversation about the enduring connection between F.E. Warren Air Force Base and Cheyenne Frontier Days.
Find out:
Why you’ll always see a tank in the arena on Military Monday—and the story behind how the tradition got started
How CFD changes the lives of young airmen stationed in Cheyenne
The legacy behind Tucker’s beloved 1996 CFD jacket
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