Official Stage Set for $1M American Rodeo, Here Are Your Competitors

It took a full year to determine the 10 athletes who will compete for the $1 million crown jewel of rodeo. Here is a guide for rodeo fans to know who will be competing.

The field has finally been determined, and it has taken competitors across the United States to earn the right to be a part of The American Rodeo. March 9 could be a day that someone becomes a millionaire due to rodeo. The final performance of the American Contender Tournament was held on Feb. 10 in Abilene, Texas, and whittled the field to the final five.

15 of the proven best in the country came for the one-round showdown with hopes of being in the top five to advance to The American Rodeo. The five in each event that move on will have the chance to contend for an incredible $1.1 million prize. Should more than one contender win their respective event, the $1 million prize will be split.

The contenders won't have an easy road to victory, as they will be up against the top five from the 2023 PRCA and WPRA World Standings. Without question, these athletes have certainly earned their way to the big stage and will prove to be formidable challengers.

Here is your guide to the 10 contestants who will be competing in head-to-head action at Globe Life Field on March 9:

Bareback

Top 5 PRCA

1. Keenan Hayes
2. Jess Pope
3. Kade Sonnier
4. Clauton Biglow
5. Rocker Steiner

Contenders

1. Taylor Broussard
2. Bradlee Miller
3. Jacob Lees
4. Cole Reiner
5. Tilden Hooper

Breakaway

Top 5 WPRA

1. Shelby Boisjoli-Meged
2. Hali Williams
3. Martha Angelone
4. Sarah Angelone
5. Taylor Munsell

Contenders

1. Jordan Jo Hollobaugh
2. Bailey Bates
3. JJ Hampton
4. Morgan Sparks
5. Josie Conner

PRCA photo by Hailey Rae

Barrel Race

Top 5 WPRA

1. Brittany Pozzi Tonozzi
2. Lisa Lockhart
3. Kassie Mowry
4. Jordon Briggs
5. Emily Beisel

Contenders

1. Brandon Cullins
2. Dr. Kathy Grimes
3. Mindy Holloway
4. Emma Parr
5. Rylee Jo Maryann

Bull Riding

Top 5 PRCA

1. Ky Hamilton (may be out due to injury)
2. Josh Frost
3. Stetson Wright (out due to injury)
4. Sage Kimzey
5. Trey Kimzey
6. Creek Young (alternate)
7. Jared Parsonage (alternate)

Contenders

1. Cody Nancy
2. Jeff Askey
3. Chase Dougherty
4. Matt Palmer
5. Cody Teel

Team Roping

Top 5 PRCA

1. Tyler Wade/Wesley Thorp
2. Clint Summers/Jake Long
3. Andrew Ward/Buddy Hawkins
4. Derrick Begay/Colter Todd
5. Luke Brown/Hunter Koch

Contenders

1. Brenten Hall/Kaden Profili
2. Coy Rahlmann/Billy Jack Saebens
3. Shay Carroll/Logan Moore
4. Dustin Egusquiza/Travis Graves
5. Clay Smith/Nicky Northcott

Saddle Bronc Riding

Top 5 PRCA

1. Zeke Thurston
2. Sage Newman
3. Kade Bruno
4. Brody Cress
5. Damian Brennan

Contenders

1. Dawson Hay
2. Ryder Sanford
3. Shea Fornier
4. Logan Hay
5. Mitch Pollock

Steer Wrestling

Top 5 PRCA

1. Tyler Waguespack
2. Dalton Massey
3. Jesse Brown
4. Stan Branco
5. J. D. Struxness

Contenders

1. Ty Erickson
2. Matt Reeves
3. Stephen Mullins
4. Will Lummus
5. Dakota Eldridge

2023 Tie-Down Roping World Champion Riley Webb.

PRCA photo by Clay Guardipee

Tie-Down Roping

Top 5 PRCA

1. Riley Webb
2. Haven Meged
3. Shad Mayfield
4. Caleb Smidt
5. Tuf Cooper

Contenders

1. Shane Hanchey
2. J. Cody Jones
3. Kincade Henry
4. Zack Cargle
5. Westyn Hughes