Canyon Tyler Treviño is a bull rider from Boaz, Alabama. He is currently attending the University of West Alabama where he is studying Psychology. Canyon strives not only to succeed as a bull rider but also to be known for his kindness and compassion to those around him. He values the community aspect of rodeo life, where athletes celebrate each other's victories and offer help during defeat. Rodeo has taught him that working together can benefit him not only in the arena but in life.

Courtney Schum is a junior pre-optometry major at Murray State University in Kentucky and a member of the MSU rodeo team. She competes in the barrels and breakaway as well as a specialty act performer who showcases trick riding and roman riding. After graduating from MSU, she plans to attend graduate school to earn an O.D.

Emma Ohm is from a ranching family in the sandhills of Arthur, Nebraska. She enjoys breakaway roping, team roping, and goat tying for Black Hills State University, where she is majoring in Psychology. After graduating, Emma hopes to become an Elementary School Counselor. She takes pride in her work ethic and strives to always put her faith and trust in God. 

Emily Rafftery is from Stanchfield, Minnesota, and is currently attending Odessa College with hopes to become a registered nurse. She has four horses at college and enjoys breakaway roping, team roping, and riding barrels. Emily believes that success in the rodeo arena comes from hard work and dedication. She prides herself on being respectful, kind, and hard working.

Kenna Stratton is a freshman at Casper College, where she is pursuing a nursing degree while also competing as on the college rodeo team. Originally from Lakeview, Oregon, Kenna graduated from Silvies River Charter School, where she excelled not only in academics but also in various sports, including rodeo, volleyball, and basketball. Kenna’s current goals include qualifying for the College National Finals Rodeo (CNFR) in breakaway roping, mastering the concepts of nursing school, and continuing to improve her skills in goat tying. Long-term, she aspires to become a nurse practitioner, with the ultimate aim of making a lasting impact on people's lives by identifying and addressing the root causes of their health issues.

Kiera Mavity is a freshman at Black Hills State University, pursuing a double major in biology and chemistry with the goal of becoming a veterinarian.

She comes from a ranching family and competes on the BHSU rodeo team in goat tying and barrel racing. Through the university's work study program, she helps care for the rodeo team’s goats. Kiera has always maintained a strong work ethic, earning membership in the National Honor Society and consistently achieving a high GPA. She is active in teaching AWANA church school to children and mentors younger girls in the sport of goat tying.

As a Native American, Kiera values the support and connection offered through the Center for Indian Studies on campus. She is a firm believer in God, in actions speaking louder than words, and in treating others the way she would want to be treated.

Maryn Buchanan will complete her Associates in Biology this semester and will continue on to a bachelor’s degree in pre-vet with an emphasis in genetics.  She comes from a long line of ranchers and rodeo competitors and currently rodeos independently for Pima Community College. She competes in Breakaway, Team Roping, Barrels, and Goat tying. 

McKinlee May is from Bozeman, Montana and a sophomore at Colorado State University where she is pursuing her degree in Equine Science (BS) with a minor in Business Management. She competes in barrel racing, breakaway roping and goat tying.  After graduation, McKinlee plans on opening her own Equine Rehabilitation and Physical Therapy Business, raising futurity horses and Pro-Rodeoing. McKinlee hopes to make an impact and encourage others through her character.

Preston Eleck Stone from Capitan, New Mexico, is a freshman majoring in Agricultural Economics and Agricultural Business and minoring in Range Science at New Mexico State University (NMSU).   He is a member of the NMSU Rodeo team, participating in steer wrestling, and represents the team as a representative to the ACES Council.   In high school, he participated in football, FFA, National Honor Society, and Sierra Blanca Shooters. In March 2023, he began to steer wrestling and ended the year as the NM High School Reserve Champion, qualifying for the National High School Rodeo in Rock Springs, Wyoming.   Stone enjoys working on the ranch, day working for the neighbors, cutting firewood for sale, welding, and guiding hunters when he can fit it in between school and college rodeos.    Stone hopes to take the skills he learns in college and from internships over the next four years and return to the ranch someday to apply his new skill set to continue ranching as the 6th generation north of Capitan.  He is proud to be part of the 1% of the population providing food and fiber to the world.   

Sage Gaillard is from Morse, Texas, and is currently attending WTAMU. She is also a member of the WT rodeo team and the WT rodeo media team.

Rodeo has had a great influence on her life for many years. Her upbringing in agriculture and the western way of life taught her that what she is working towards may not always come easily, but the outcome will always be rewarding.

At the conclusion of her rodeo career, Sage hopes to be remembered as a person who left the arena with the same smile on her face whether it was a good run or bad run. Rodeo is a lot like life, no matter how things are going, it is important to be happy and proud of myself for something each day.

Sage Wheatley is currently attending the University of Wyoming and is on the rodeo team.

The values of the western way of life and her faith are important to Sage. Rodeo is a sport that she has seen faith strive in the most, besides wrestling. Family feels like another western lifestyle value that never fades.

At the conclusion of her rodeo career, she wants to be known as an athlete that kept going, who was kind, and who was able to move past losses. Sage wants to be a good role model that portrays emotions well. She feels that younger generations need more mental coaching, confidence, and to be taught how to handle wins and losses, and she desires to be that type of role model for younger generations.

Tatum Roberts, from Natchitoches, Louisiana, graduated with Summa Cum Laude honors from Magnolia Bend Academy and now attends East Texas A&M University (ETAMU) in Commerce, Texas, where he is majoring in AgriBusiness. Tatum is a 3rd generation cowboy whose primary event is steer wrestling as a member of the rodeo team at ETAMU. While in high school Tatum competed in Texas High School Rodeo Association. At the 2025 National High School Finals, he finished the year #11.

Outside the arena, Tatum has been recognized for his academic achievements, community involvement, and extracurricular activities. He was named the 2025 THSRA Whataburger “What-A-Kid”, a Smarty Rodeo Collegiate Team member, Quanta Services High School Rodeo Team member, and International Finals Youth Rodeo (IFYR) Youth Director.

Travis Smith is a dedicated student at Cal Poly University, where he is double majoring in Agribusiness and Agricultural Systems Management. Beyond the classroom, Travis is an active member of the Cal Poly Rodeo Team, competing in team roping and calf roping, and serving as the team’s Vice President. His leadership and passion for the sport are evident both in the arena and in his role off the field, where he works to strengthen the team’s spirit and success. Additionally, Travis serves as the Regional Director for the National Intercollegiate Rodeo Association (NIRA), helping to promote and support western sports events across the region. Travis is incredibly grateful for the support and encouragement he has received from his rodeo coach, his friends, and his faith in God. He believes that these pillars of support have helped him seize the many opportunities in his life, and he continues to work hard with a heart full of thanks and determination.