The final hours of the 2025 Fourth-of-July run are drawing near, and while Cowboy Christmas is a significant time for the PRCA’s Top 15 hopefuls, it’s also important for the circuit team ropers.
Each PRCA circuit sees a different amount of rodeos over Cowboy Christmas, with circuits like the Columbia River and Badlands offering up a lot of money, whereas some like the Southeastern and California are relatively quiet. For many, a strong Cowboy Christmas could be the difference between making their respective circuit finals.
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Columbia River Circuit
Current Leaders
- Steven Duby — $9,674.48
- Riley Minor — $8,153.56
- Jake Raley — $8,132.05
- Garrett Rogers — $7,785.98
- Quincy Crum — $6,578.23
- Taylor Duby — $9,674.48
- Bo Patzke — $8,164.17
- Brady Minor — $8,153.56
- Russell Cardoza — $8,132.05
- Jake Minor — $7,475.78
Rodeos
- Eugene Pro Rodeo: Eugene, OR | July 3–6
- St. Paul Rodeo: St. Paul, OR | July 1–5
- Basin City Freedom Rodeo: Basin City, WA | July 3–5
- Toppenish Rodeo: Toppenish, WA | July 4–5
- Molalla Buckeroo Rodeo: Molalla, OR | July 1–4
- Sedro-Woolley PRCA Rodeo: Sedro-Woolley, WA | July 3–4
Top Earners (so far)
Majority of the Columbia River Circuit’s Fourth-of-July rodeos haven’t concluded, but Steven and Taylor Duby lead the way with $4,211 a man won thus far. The Duby brothers won $1,974 apiece in Sedro-Woolley, as well as $2,237 a man in Molalla.
California Circuit
Current Leaders
- Cutter Machado — $25,871.71
- Blake Hirdes — $18,079.77
- Dan Williams — $13,472.19
- Blake Van Stavern — $11,820.08
- Mike Christensen — $8,326.27
- Dalton Pearce — $25,358.47
- Jake Edwards — $16,973.97
- Cody Stewart — $13,472.19
- Stoney Boy Joseph — $11,820.08
- Layton Oswald — $8,536.32
Rodeos
- Folsom Pro Rodeo: Folsom, CA | July 3-5
Top Earners (so far)
Folsom is the only rodeo in the California Circuit over Cowboy Christmas, and it hasn’t concluded yet.
Wilderness Circuit
Current Leaders
- Rhett Anderson — $18,990.23
- Tyler Tryan — $18,061.08
- Clay Smith — $16,187.73
- Jake Smith — $15,575.26
- Coy Rahlmann — $15,189.76
- Nicky Northcott — $19,111.05
- JC Flake — $18,160.93
- Denton Dunning — $18,061.08
- Douglas Rich — $15,575.26
- Cole Curry — $15,189.76
Rodeos
- Oakley Independence Day Rodeo: Oakley City, UT | July 2–5
- Western Stampede: West Jordan, UT | July 3–5
Top Earners (so far)
Oakley and West Jordan have yet to wrap up.
Montana Circuit
Current Leaders
- Dustin Bird — $6,110.58
- Cameron Irwin — $4,245.04
- Talan Cummins — $3,358.97
- Ian Austiguy — $2,959.11
- Jason Handy — $2,470.90
- Ryan Zurcher — $7,655.94
- Coley Nicholls — $4,245.04
- Casey Cummins — $3,358.97
- Sam Levine — $2,959.11
- Lane Krutzfeldt — $2,909.88
Rodeos
- Pikuni Pro Rodeo: Browning, MT | July 5–6
- Livingston Roundup Rodeo: Livingston, MT | July 1–4
- Home Of Champions Rodeo: Red Lodge, MT | July 2–4
- Rodeo Roundup: Roundup, MT | July 3–4
Top Earners (so far)
Dustin Bird and Ryan Zurcher have capitalized big this Cowboy Christmas. Bird and Zurcher have won $6,111 a man with their biggest win coming from Livingston where they won second for $4,873 apiece. They also picked up $1,238 a man for second in Roundup.
Mountain States Circuit
Current Leaders
- Clayton Van Aken — $17,477.92
- Luke Brown — $14,344.59
- Garrett Tonozzi — $11,630.02
- Jay Tittel — $10,256.57
- Eric Martin — $8,272.21
- Trey Yates — $17,217.47
- Cullen Teller — $11,148.39
- Conner Herren — $10,370.42
- Ryon Tittel — $8,272.21
- Cody Lansing — $7,631.03
Rodeos
- Steamboat Springs Pro Rodeo Series: Steamboat Springs, CO | July 3–5
- Cody Stampede Rodeo: Cody, WY | July 1–4
- Brush Rodeo: Brush, CO | July 2–4
- Greeley Stampede: Greeley, CO | June 26–July 2
Top Earners (so far)
On the head side, Clayton Van Aken has won $6,150 this Cowboy Christmas. Van Aken won $2,703 in Round 2 in Greeley, followed by $1,432 for the Steamboat Springs win. He then added another $2,015 to his standings for the win in Brush.
Cullen Teller has had the biggest Cowboy Christmas this far out of the Mountain States heelers, pocketing $5,332. Teller won $4,440 out of Greeley, then another $892 in Steamboat Springs.
Turquoise Circuit
Current Leaders
- Derrick Begay — $14,616.44
- Corey Whinnery — $11,347.28
- Kesley Phillips — $7,317.10
- Wawa Ben Jr. — $6,129.38
- Trey Begay — $6,098.30
- Colter Todd — $14,616.44
- Robert Murphy — $11,347.28
- John Hisel — $8,406.56
- Pace Blanchard — $7,519.85
- Myles John — $7,317.10
Rodeos
- World’s Oldest Rodeo: Prescott, AZ | June 30-July 6
Top Earners (so far)
Prescott will conclude Sunday, July 6.
Texas Circuit
Current Leaders
- Clay Tryan — $25,213.96
- J.C. Yeahquo — $21,817.47
- Manny Egusquiza — $19,919.04
- Brenten Hall — $18,892.51
- Colby Lovell — $17,450.30
- Kaden Profili — $20,497.62
- Ross Ashford — $19,778.26
- Walt Woodard — $19,214.51
- Ty Arnold — $18,230.24
- Creed West — $15,189.72
Rodeos
- Belton CoC 4th Of July Celebration & PRCA Rodeo: Belton, TX | July 3–5
- Mesquite Championship Rodeo: Mesquite, TX | July 5
Top Earners (so far)
Awaiting conclusion of Belton and Mesquite.
Prairie Circuit
Current Leaders
- Bubba Buckaloo — $16,819.26
- Brandon Farris — $13,355.61
- Cam Hoelting — $11,206.99
- Coleman Proctor — $8,396.57
- Brent Mibb — $8,287.16
- Joseph Harrison — $16,231.66
- Braden Harmon — $13,355.61
- Dawson McMaster — $11,206.99
- Logan Medlin — $8,396.57
- Blayne Horne — $8,287.16
Rodeos
- Old West Trail Rodeo: Crawford, NE | July 3-4
Top Earners (so far)
Mason Stueve and Kingston Chang won Crawford, Nebraska, for $1,090 each.
Great Lakes Circuit
Current Leaders
- Corben Culley — $15,796.56
- Dalton Turner — $13,297.79
- Dylan Breitsprecher — $11,758.37
- Jesse Boos — $8,819.90
- Rylee Mills — $7,191.58
- Trent Vaught — $16,669.56
- Clay Clayman — $14,747.69
- Cooper Bruce — $14,222.32
- Reed Boos — $7,641.36
- Jace Steenhoek — $7,328.72
Rodeos
- Harding Days Rodeo: Harding, MN | July 5–6
- Mid-Western Rodeo: Manawa, WI | July 3–5
- 47th Annual Headwaters ProRodeo: Park Rapids, MN | July 2–5
- Price County PRCA Rodeo: Phillips, WI | July 4–5
Top Earners (so far)
All Great Lakes Circuit rodeos are still in progress.
Southeastern Circuit
Current Leaders
- Keven Daniel — $21,292.43
- Braxton Culpepper — $20,693.49
- Bradley Massey — $19,320.78
- Brady Barrentine — $16,267.27
- Marcus Theriot — $15,175.19
- Parker Carbajal — $21,292.43
- Brad Culpepper — $20,693.49
- Zack Mabry — $19,162.16
- Reno Gonzales — $16,267.27
- Chase Graves — $14,739.27
Rodeos
No Cowboy Christmas rodeos.
First Frontier Circuit
Current Leaders
- Eric Fabian — $6,489.75
- Waylon Cameron — $5,542.70
- Chase Quinn — $4,639.60
- Chuck Smith — $3,259.45
- Jose Mota — $3,137.25
- Derek Carey — $5,663.73
- Ryan Whetham — $5,313.34
- Riley Quinn — $3,805.82
- Kevin Brown — $3,259.45
- Angel Mota — $3,137.25
Rodeos
- Cowtown Rodeo: Woodstown Pilesgrove, NJ | July 5
- Painted Pony Championship Rodeo: Lake Luzerne, NY | July 4
- Painted Pony Championship Rodeo: Lake Luzerne, NY | July 5
Top Earners (so far)
With one rodeo remaining in the First Frontier this Cowboy Christmas, Jack Loughner and Tanner Naylor are the current top earners, winning Cowtown Rodeo for $920 a man.
Badlands Circuit
Current Leaders
- Guy Howell — $16,262.34
- Payton Pirrung — $9,343.62
- Braden Pirrung — $8,064.73
- Marty McPherson — $7,212.72
- Turner Harris — $6,503.97
- Logan Schliinz — $16,262.34
- Levi O’Keeffe — $9,480.24
- Wroper Kosel — $7,837.82
- Tucker Dale — $6,724.51
- Cash Hetzel — $6,512.70
Rodeos
- Black Hills Roundup: Belle Fourche, SD | July 2-5
- Gary Rodeo: Gary, SD | July 4–5
- Mandan Rodeo Days: Mandan, ND | July 2–4
- Killdeer Mountain Roundup PRCA Rodeo: Killdeer, ND | July 2–4
- Sitting Bull Stampede: Mobridge, SD | July 2–4
- Roughrider Days Rodeo: Dickinson, ND | June 27–29
Top Earners (so far)
The Badlands Circuit has one of the largest Cowboy Christmas runs, and Guy Howell and Logan Schliinz lead the way. Howell and Schliinz won Dickinson for $3,276 each, and they picked up $3,815 a man for the win in Killdeer.
Maple Leaf Circuit
Current Leaders
- Kavis Drake — $15,157.44
- Clay Ullery — $10,691.59
- Tee McLeod — $9,997.83
- Kash Bonnett — $9,950.96
- Ty Vaile — $8,078.74
- Denim Ross — $15,157.44
- Tyce McLeod — $10,691.59
- Logan Cullen — $9,950.96
- Riley Wilson — $8,078.74
- Rylan Brost — $6,370.43
Rodeos
- Benalto Stampede: Benalto, AB | July 4–6
- Bassano Pro Rodeo: Bassano, AB | July 4–5
- Ponoka Stampede: Ponoka, AB | June 25–July 1
- Raymond Stampede: Raymond, AB | June 30–July 1
- Airdrie Pro Rodeo: Airdrie, AB | June 29–July 1
- Williams Lake Stampede: Williams Lake, BC | June 27–30
Top Earners (so far)
Kolton Schmidt and Sid Storer raked in major money in Ponoka, taking the win and $18,343 a man.
Kavis Drake and Denim Ross also have had a successful Cowboy Christmas, winning $1,719 a man in Williams Lake, followed by $7953 in Ponoka.
