Multiple Rodeos Across US, Canada Award Top Prizes July 2025

Several notable rodeo events and performers highlighted the 2025 summer rodeo circuit across the United States and Canada. The 79th Annual Old West Trail Rodeo in Crawford, Nebraska, featured top competitors like Cinch Kiger and Mitchell Story, with a total payout of over $20,000. At the Calgary Stampede, competitors such as Lefty Holman, Brody Cress, and Anita Ellis advanced to the championship rounds with significant earnings, with Ellis setting a record in barrel racing. Montana's Cowboy Christmas rodeos in Livingston and Red Lodge showcased multiple dual-event winners, including bareback rider R.C. Landingham and tie-down roper Shad Mayfield, who earned substantial prize money across both venues. Meanwhile, three-time world champion Braylon Johnson demonstrated the dedication required for rodeo athletes, balancing rigorous training with competition. These events collectively reflect the intense competition and substantial payouts that define professional rodeo today.