On this week’s episode of The Rundown, recap events from across the country like the National Junior High School Finals Rodeo, Reno Rodeo, The Ruby Buckle West and more.

Inside this week’s episode:

Cowboy Christmas Kickoff

• July 1 marks the start of Cowboy Christmas.
• Severe weather impacted several events:
  • Tornado sightings near Clear Lake, South Dakota.
  • Heavy rain in Ponoka, Alberta disrupted performances.
• Despite conditions, competition remains fierce as athletes choose different routes to chase earnings.

ProRodeo Highlights

• Greeley, Colorado
  • Kassie Mowry returned with Famous Ladies Man, winning slack with a 17.05.
  • Brittany Pozzi Tonozzi posted a 16.85 in the performance round to take the average lead.
• Pecos, Texas
  • Ginger Billingsley earned $7,313 for the win.
  • Sharin Hall added to her Top 30 standings push with a Top 5 finish.
• Carlee Otero
  • Collected over $9,000 in combined earnings at Pecos, Reno, and Lehi.
  • Split the win at Lehi with Brylee Wall.
  • Currently campaigning Cathys Kandy and new mount Regina George.
• Springdale, Arkansas
  • Taycie Matthews won Rodeo of the Ozarks for $4,952.
  • Boosts her Southeastern Circuit Finals standing.

Reno Rodeo Recap

• $70,000 added money and 96 entries.
• Round 1: Anita Ellis ran a 16.94 to win.
• Performance rounds: McKenna Coronado set an arena record with a 16.62.
• Short Round: Michelle Alley took the win with a 16.81.
• Average Results:
  • Hailey Kinsel and Sister claimed back-to-back Reno titles.
  • Emily Beisel and Chewy finished second.
  • Coronado’s performance placed her in the top three.

Ruby Buckle West – South Jordan, Utah

• $1.155 million paid out across all divisions.
• Derby
  • Jamie Montano won the average on Repete The Bete.
  • McKinlee Kellett won Round 2 on Evening Rush Hour.
  • Bailey Alvarez finished second in the average.
• Futurity
  • Dacota Monk and Seis Martinis won the average and Round 1.
  • Taylor Langdon earned over $35,000 on two home-raised horses.
  • Langdon won Round 2 on Hes Got The Sting.
• Open
  • Caitlin White won Round 2 and the fastest time of the week on Mr Soul.
  • Soul Fury, by Mr Soul, also placed in the top 10 with White aboard.
• Youth & Rookie
  • Josey Teague and Maci Hemmington earned youth round wins.
  • Makenna Shook and Toria Madsen won the Rookie Ruby futurity rollovers.
• Note: One Ruby Buckle remains in 2025—entries for Perry, Georgia due July 15.

Aloha Acres – Money Talk High Stakes 3D

• $1,000 entry fee, 150 entries, major payouts.
• Hosted “Rally for Leslie Willis” with widespread support in purple.
• 1D Winner: Taycie Matthews on Fame Fire Rocks ($29,000).
• 2D Winner: Danielle Church on Firefighters Love Me ($17,000).
• 3D Winner: Pressley Green on Sissys Slick Design.

Youth Rodeo Recognition

• National Junior High Finals barrel racing title went to Hes Got Cats Style.
• New Mexico swept the event’s barrel racing honors.

This episode is presented by Chewy.

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