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The American Rodeo
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Genre Rodeo
Date(s) Early March
Frequency Annual
Location(s) Arlington, Texas, U.S.

AT&T Stadium (2014-2022)

Globe Life Field (2023-present)
Years active 10
Inaugurated 2014

The American Rodeo is an annual rodeo that has taken place during the first weekend of March since 2014 in Arlington, Texas.

History

RFD-TV's The American Rodeo, often simply called "The American," first premiered in 2014. The event, organized and broadcast by the Rural Media Group's RFD-TV network, features a range of standard rodeo events with professional competitors from across the nation.

The American Rodeo has a prize pool often exceeding $1 million. This prize is divided among the winners of the various events. In addition, The American Rodeo is accessible to both amateur competitors and professionals.

The event is generally held at AT&T Stadium in Arlington. The event celebrates the traditions of the American West through its competitive events, music, and culture, all within the context of a modern sporting event.

Current day rodeo

The American Rodeo is an annual event held at AT&T Stadium in Arlington. It accepts competitors nationwide who partake in qualifier events. As of 2022, the total purse had surpassed $3 million.

The competition begins with preliminary rounds in late February. The top competitors then proceed to the semifinals and eventually the “Contender Round” finals. The group of 10 athletes who reach the final round in 2022 are eligible for their discipline's prize money of $100,000.

Events

2021 Champions

The 2021 Champions of "The Richest Weekend in Western Sports" took place the weekend of March 6 and 7.

Name Award
Tilden Hooper Bareback Riding
Jill Tanner Breakaway Roping
Erich Rogers Team Roping - Heading
Paden Bray Team Roping - Heeler
Jacob Talley Steer Wrestling
Ryder Wright Saddle Bronc Riding
Shane Hanchey Tie-Down Roping
Hailey Kinsel Barrel Racing
Colten Fritzlan Bull Riding

2020 Champions

The 2020 Champions of "The Richest Weekend in Western Sports" took place the weekend of March 7 and 8.

Name Award
Kaycee Feild Bareback Riding
Kaycee Hollingback Breakaway Roping
Luke Brown Team Roping - Heading
Joseph Harrison Team Roping - Heeler
Matt Reeves Steer Wrestling
Wyatt Casper Saddle Bronc Riding
Shad Mayfield Tie-Down Roping
Stevi Hillman Barrel Racing
João Ricardo Vieira and Sage Kimzey Bull Riding

2019 Champions

The 2019 Champions of "The Richest Weekend in Western Sports" took place the weekend of March 7 and 8.

Name Award Ref
Orin Larsen Bareback Riding
Madison Outhier Breakaway Roping
Coleman Proctor Team Roping - Heading
Ryan Motes Team Roping - Heeler
Ty Erickson Steer Wrestling
Ryder Wright Saddle Bronc Riding
Caleb Smidt Tie-Down Roping
Hailey Kinsel Barrel Racing
João Ricardo Vieira Bull Riding
Rhen Richard All-Around
Todd Danley Back in the Saddle Award
Michael Duffie Up and Comer Award

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2018 Champions

The 2018 Champions of the World's "Richest One Day Rodeo" took place in February 2018.

Name Award Source
Jess Lockwood Bull Riding
Cort Scheer Saddle Bronc Riding
Kaycee Feild Bareback Riding
Taci Bettis Barrel Racing
Kaleb Driggers Team Roping - Header
Junior Nogueira Team Roping - Heeler
Matt Reeves Steer Wrestling
Marty Yates Tie-Down Roping
London Gorham Up and Comer Award
Jane Fambro Back in the Saddle Award
Wesley Thorp All-Around

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