Excitement filled NRG Stadium as champions came out on top during a competitive night at the RODEOHOUSTON® Super Series Championship.
TIE-DOWN ROPING
Tie-down roper, Riley Webb took home the title of RODEOHOUSTON Super Series Champion with a time of 8.9 seconds. This was Webb’s first year competing at RODEOHOUSTON®.
“I am so excited to be able to win my first time here at RODEOHOUSTON, especially because it’s one of the biggest rodeos in the world,” Webb said.
Final Four Winners (total RODEOHOUSTON® 2023 winnings):
Riley Webb, Denton, Texas – $55,625
Hunter Herrin, Apache, Oklahoma – $24,375
Reese Riemer, Stinnett, Texas – $13,750
Beau Cooper, Stettler, Alberta – $13,250
BAREBACK RIDING
Coming off of a win in the RODEOHOUSTON® Super Series Semifinals, Leighton Berry continued his success and captured the champion title during the RODEOHOUSTON Super Series Championship with a score of 90.
“It’s been awesome, like every year,” Berry said. “You come here and compete on an awesome and huge stage. You show up and do your job.”
Final Four Winners (total RODEOHOUSTON 2023 winnings):
Leighton Berry, Weatherford, Texas – $57,375
Kaycee Feild, Genola, Utah – $27,000
Keenan Hayes, Hayden, Colorado – $20,000
Cole Reiner, Buffalo, Wyoming – $13,875
TEAM ROPING
Rhen Richard and Jeremy Buhler won big at the RODEOHOUSTON Super Series Championship with a time of 5.8 seconds. Richard and Buhler have been partners for four years.
“We had good runs all the way through, and we placed every night,” Richard said. “It paid off.”
“This is why I do it, competing against the best at one of the biggest rodeos,” Buhler said.
Final Four Winners (total RODEOHOUSTON 2023 winnings):
Rhen Richard, Roosevelt, Utah; and Jeremy Buhler, Maricopa, Arizona – $111,500
Nelson Wyatt, Clanton, Alabama; and Justin Davis, Cottonwood, California – $52,000
Brenten Hall, Eucha, Oklahoma; and Paden Bray, Granbury, Texas – $30,500
Marcus Theriot, Lumberton, Mississippi; and Cole Curry, Liberty, Mississippi – $27,500
SADDLE BRONC RIDING
Sage Newman was seeing double after his back-to-back wins at RODEOHOUSTON. Newman’s score of 90 secured the victory for the Montana cowboy.
“It’s unbelievable,” Newman said. “This is a great rodeo, you can’t beat the crowd or the money here so to be a repeat is great.”
Final Four Winners (total RODEOHOUSTON® 2023 winnings):
Sage Newman, Melstone, Montana – $56,750
Chase Brooks, Anaconda, Montana – $25,500
Ben Andersen, Eckville, Alberta – $15,750
Zeke Thurston, Big Valley, Alberta – $10,750
STEER WRESTLING
Dalton Massey wrestled the steer to victory, winning the RODEOHOUSTON Super Series Championship with a time of 4.5 seconds.
“I just had a lot of confidence on the horse I was riding and made the runs I’ve practiced my whole life,” Massey said.
Final Four Winners (total RODEOHOUSTON® 2023 winnings):
Dalton Massey, Stanfield, Oregon – $54,250
Cody Devers, Perryton, Texas – $21,250
Tyler Waguespack, Gonzales, Louisiana – $19,000
Rowdy Parrott, Mamou, Louisiana – $9,250
BARREL RACING
Consistency was key for Jordon Briggs and her horse, Rollo, as they became back-to-back RODEOHOUSTON® Super Series Champions with a time of 14.73 seconds.
“This is his second time to Houston and second time to win it,” Briggs said. “He loves this place, and he always shines, the tougher the place is.”
Final Four Winners (total RODEOHOUSTON® 2023 winnings):
Jordon Briggs, Tolar, Texas – $58,000
Molly Otto, Grand Forks, North Dakota – $28,500
Jessica Routier, Buffalo, South Dakota – $16,750
Sissy Winn, Champion Ranch, Texas – $12,000
BREAKAWAY ROPING
Hali Williams was ecstatic to become the RODEOHOUSTON Super Series Champion during her first year competing at RODEOHOUSTON® with a time of 3.6 seconds.
“I just won!” Williams said, in disbelief about her victory.
Final Four Winners (total RODEOHOUSTON® 2023 winnings):
Hali Williams, Comanche, Texas – $53,750
Tiffany Schieck, Floresville, Texas – $26,000
Joey Williams, Volborg, Montana – $14,750
JJ Hampton, Stephenville, Texas – $10,375
BULL RIDING
After an intense night of bull riding, Ky Hamilton came out on top to take home the RODEOHOUSTON Super Series Championship title. The Australian cowboy scored a 90.5 to secure the victory.
“Just the same thing as always, stay on and do your job,” Hamilton said.
Final Four Winners (total RODEOHOUSTON 2023 winnings):
Ky Hamilton, Bowie, Texas – $62,000
Josh Frost, Randlett, Utah – $23,000
Creek Young, Springfield, Missouri – $16,000
JB Mauney, Stephenville, Texas – $9,500
More about RODEOHOUSTON®
The top four from each event, from each Super Series advanced to a Semifinal Round. The top four from each event in the Semifinal rounds will advance to the RODEOHOUSTON Super Series Championship, Sunday, March 19. The remaining six from each event in the two semifinals will compete in the Wild Card Rounds, Friday, March 17, and Saturday, March 18, where the winner from each event will advance to the Championship. Each event champion will walk away with a $50,000 payout, in addition to previous winnings.
More about the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo™
The Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo promotes agriculture by hosting an annual, family-friendly experience that educates and entertains the public, supports Texas youth, showcases Western heritage and provides year-round educational support within the community. Since its beginning in 1932, the Rodeo has committed more than $575 million to the youth of Texas and education. The 2023 Rodeo is scheduled for Feb. 28 – March 19. For more information, visit rodeohouston.com and connect with #RODEOHOUSTON online via Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and YouTube for all the latest news.
TIE-DOWN ROPING: RILEY WEBB, DENTON, TEXAS - $55,625
BAREBACK RIDING: LEIGHTON BERRY, WEATHERFORD, TEXAS - $57,375
TEAM ROPING: RHEN RICHARD, ROOSEVELT, UTAH; AND JEREMY BUHLER, MARICOPA, ARIZONA - $111,500
SADDLE BRONC RIDING: SAGE NEWMAN, MELSTONE, MONTANA - $56,750
STEER WRESTLING: DALTON MASSEY, STANFIELD, OREGON - $54,250
BARREL RACING: JORDON BRIGGS, TOLAR, TEXAS - $58,000
BULL RIDING: KY HAMILTON, BOWIE, TEXAS - $62,000