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.

Along with success on the PRCA level, team ropers J.C. Flake (second from left) and Dustin Egusquiza (third from left) have performed well at jackpots as well, winning The Crawfish Invitational back in late March.

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Jesse Petri doesn’t accept barriers and with his business savvy, he is headed for success both inside and outside the arena.

It's a somewhat unlikely partnership, but Korbin Rice and Cooper Freeman have risen to the top spot in the PRCA team roping standings.

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Korbin Rice and Cooper Freeman are taking the team roping world by storm.

Brushton Minton's journey to PRCA success has included some hard work in the arena, new horsepower and a side hustle shoeing horses.

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Bruston Minton doesn’t just rely on his winnings in the arena, he kept up with a skill to keep him on the road.

Bareback rider Keenan Hayes competes in Tucson at the La Fiesta de los Vaqueros Rodeo.

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Keenan Hayes missed a full year of rodeo, but he is back and he is winning.

South Carolina captured its fourth NCEA dual discipline national title over the weekend, besting Texas A&M in a raw score outcome.

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The Gamecocks clinched their fourth championship all-time, while the Hornets re-established their dynasty with a fourth title in the last five years.

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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Steer wrestler Holden Myers is riding a high after his win at RodeoHouston.

The NCEA will crown two national champions this weekend, but the outcome is very much undecided.

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Last April, streaks were broken as Georgia took down SMU and Dartmouth bested Lynchburg to claim the dual and single discipline titles at the National Collegiat

The NCEA Championship will will start on Thursday at the World Equestrian Center in Ocala, Fla. Here are 12 riders to keep an eye on during the competition.

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The 2026 NCEA Championships have arrived and here are 12 riders to watch.

Barrel racer Gracen Harman is having a personal-best season so far, including a top 10 ranking in the WPRA World Standings

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Gracen Harman is having a breakout year, and she got a call that was like putting a cherry on top.

Paden Bray, pictured, is no stranger to NFR, having reaching Las Vegas three times since 2020. But his new team roping partner Ketch Kelton is a rookie to the sport giving them a lot to learn about each other.

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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.

Alex Riley

Joined: Dec 3, 2023

Familial Ties Put Dustin Egusquiza and J.C. Flake in Position for Team Roping Run to NFR

Tyke Kipp Savoring Long-Awaited Moment Among Steer Wrestling Leaders

Shorty Garrett Shares the Mindset Driving His 2026 NFR Return Bid

WPRA Breakaway Roping Finals Move Brings Mixed Feelings Among Competitors

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Bull Rider Jesse Petri Focusing on NFR Goals, Building Saddle Making Business

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Winding Journey Lands Korbin Rice, Cooper Freeman Atop the Team Roping Leaderboard

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A Shoe-In: Brushton Minton’s Rise Features Incremental Growth, Side Work to Keep Horses Sound

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Keenan Hayes Continues Impressive Comeback While Climbing the Rankings

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South Carolina, Lynchburg Capture College Equestrian National Titles

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Holden Myers Eager to Take the Next Step in ProRodeo Career

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Wide-Open Field Biggest Storyline Heading Into NCEA Championship

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Best of the Best: 12 Riders to Watch During the 2026 NCEA Championship

Harman Continues Building Momentum in Career-Defining Start to 2026 Season

Bray, Kelton Continue to Shape New and Successful Team Roping Partnership

World Champs, New Faces Highlight First Semi-Final Performance at San Antonio Rodeo

Narrow Outcomes Define Opening Semifinal at Fort Worth Stock Show and Rodeo