The American Rodeo Recap

The American Rodeo never ceases to bring the sport of rodeo to new heights, and the 2025 event was no exception. With the opportunity to win $1,000,000 on the line, every contender and invitee brought their a-game to Globe Life Field this month.

Scroll to read a full recap of the event and meet the champions!

Bareback: Rocker Steiner

Rocker Steiner never fails to get the energy going when he comes out of the bucking shoots, and his performance in the four-man round at the American was no exception! His 91.75-ride had everyone on their feet as he left his competition in the dust to claim the victory.

Breakaway Roping: Josie Conner

21-year-old Josie Conner is no stranger to big wins, but the American victory has slipped through her grasp three times. Josie broke that streak this year with a 1.89 in the final round to earn the top slot in the breakaway roping.

Team Roping: Kaleb Driggers And junior Nogueira

Kaleb and Junior have both won their share of American money through their careers, and this year each man added $100,000 to their past earnings. Despite a rocky start in the 10-man round, the pair pulled off a 3.95 in the finals to secure the win.

This title marks Kaleb’s fifth American win—the most won by an individual athlete since the American’s inception—and Junior’s third.

Saddle Bronc: DamiAn Brennan

Australian saddle bronc phenom Damian Brennan came to play at the American Rodeo. His score of 91.75 points abroad Exotic Warrior earned him the win in the four-man finals after an electric ride that showed the prowess of both human and equine athletes.

Steer Wrestling: Will Lummus

Will Lummus is always a force to reckon in the steer wrestling. In the 10-man round, Will proved he meant business with a 3.5 second run, winning the prelim, then brought it home with a 3.71 to win the finals.

As the victory was announced in the arena, his first stop was to hug fellow steer wrestler, Dakota Eldridge—who was also part of the four-man round. The pair showcased the camaraderie and brotherhood that’s built through hours spent together on the rodeo road.

Tie-Down Roping: Shane Hanchey

Veteran tie-down roper Shane Hanchey proved he’s still got what it takes when he beat reigning world champ Riley Webb’s time in the finals. Shane’s 6.73-second run bested Riley’s 6.9 to secure the championship.

Hear more about Shane’s big win on the latest episode of Beyond the Rodeo!

Barrel Racing: Kassie mowry

While many spectators were cheering for 11-year-old Dusky Lynn Hall to earn a million-dollar victory at the American, reigning World Champion Kassie Mowry and her horse, Jarvis, ran an incredible 15.055 to claim the victory in the finals.

After finishing fourth in the 10-man round, Kassie and Jarvis faced the roughest ground in the finals at the bottom of the pack, but that didn’t stop this incredible pair from showing they could dominate.