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2025 International Finals Youth Rodeo Returns to Shawnee, Oklahoma

SHAWNEE, Okla. – The highly anticipated 2025 International Finals Youth Rodeo (IFYR) returns to Shawnee, Oklahoma, from July 6–11, 2025, bringing together youth rodeo’s stars and toughest competitors for six days of elite youth rodeo action. Now in its 33rd year, the IFYR is one of the world’s richest and most prestigious youth rodeos, awarding more than $250,000 in prize money across 11 thrilling performances. The event draws nearly 1,000 athletes annually, representing three countries Read more…

By Julia Dondero, ago

Alyssa Gary Captures IFYR Goat Tying Victory in Style 

By: Julia Dondero For 19-year-old McNeese State University student Alyssa Gary, her final International Finals Youth Rodeo (IFYR) concluded with a picture-perfect victory in goat tying. In a bittersweet end to her youth rodeo career, the college rodeo athlete laid down three quick and consistent runs, resulting in an aggregate time of 21.7 seconds. She ultimately earned nearly $3,000, in addition to a highly treasured prize lineup and title. “The first thing I could do Read more…

By Julia Dondero, ago

Bareback Rider Kash Loyd ‘Cashes Out’ with a Clean Sweep at the IFYR

The 16-year-old Texan leaves his mark on the competitive IFYR bareback riding field. By: Julia Dondero SHAWNEE, Okla.– For 16-year-old bareback rider Kash Loyd, the 32nd annual International Finals Youth Rodeo (IFYR) proved to be picture-perfect, as he swept the competition and wrote his name in the prestigious IFYR history books. Loyd, a rising junior from Cleburne, Texas, aimed for the coveted IFYR Bareback Riding title at the Heart of Oklahoma Exposition Center. From the Read more…

By Julia Dondero, ago

THE 32ND IFYR CONCLUDES WITH YOUTH RODEO’S BRIGHTEST STARS

History was made under the bright lights of Shawnee, Oklahoma, as young champions were crowned. SHAWNEE, Okla.–The sun sets on the 32nd annual International Finals Youth Rodeo (IFYR), and 13 new champions will leave the Heart of Oklahoma Exposition Center with their names in the history books. Kicking off the excitement in bareback riding was leading man Kash Loyd (Cleburne, Texas). The Team Calendars member entered the short-go as the leading roughstock rider, with a Read more…

By Julia Dondero, ago

Sisters Square Off at Final IFYR Together

By: Julia Dondero Sisters Jada and Tana Trosper are competing together, and against each other for the final time at the 32nd annual International Finals Youth Rodeo. SHAWNEE, Okla.– Sisters Jada and Tana Trosper are competing together, and against each other, for the final time at the 32nd annual International Finals Youth Rodeo (IFYR). Jada and Tana Trosper, from Ponder, Texas, are under the bright lights of the Heart of Oklahoma Expo Center for their Read more…

By Julia Dondero, ago

PERFORMANCE 8 CONCLUDES, ATTENTION SHIFTS TO AVERAGE RACE

SHAWNEE, Okla. –As the dust settles on Performance 8, Round 2 of the International Finals Youth Rodeo (IFYR), storylines and average races begin to circulate, and attention starts to shift to tomorrow’s short go. Crowds cheered loudly as Patton Ann Lynch (Crawford, Texas) crossed the timers in victorious fashion. Becoming the first cowgirl to break the 16-second mark, she takes over the round, performance, and average lead. Her 15.913-second run puts her in the driver’s Read more…

By Julia Dondero, ago

STORYLINES BEGIN TO TAKE SHAPE AFTER PERFORMANCE 7

SHAWNEE, Okla. –As the dust settles on Performance 7, Round 2 of the International Finals Youth Rodeo (IFYR), storylines and average races begin to take shape. DJ Birdsong (Claremore, Okla.) does it again! The First Go Barrel Racing winner takes the lead again with an impressive 16.113-second run. Narrowly topping her first go-round time, the Sooner State cowgirl takes the early lead in the average with a time of 32.238 seconds on two runs. Multi-event Read more…

By Julia Dondero, ago

ROUND TWO KICKS OFF IN CHAMPION STYLE

SHAWNEE, Okla. – In an impressive morning performance, the 32nd annual International Finals Youth Rodeo (IFYR) highlighted top talents from across the globe.  In the barrel racing, Georgia cowgirl Maddie Gail Carver (Cataula, Georgia) laid down a lightning-quick run of 16.171 seconds, the fastest time of the rodeo thus far.  Lone Star State cowgirl Hadley Spence (Venus, Texas) continued her winning ways from round 1, making a second run of 20.252. With a total time Read more…

By Julia Dondero, ago

ROUND ONE OFFICIALLY CONCLUDES AT 32ND ANNUAL IFYR

SHAWNEE, Okla. – In a thrilling evening performance, the 32nd annual International Finals Youth Rodeo (IFYR) reached the halfway mark and crowned Round One leaders. In barrel racing, home-state cowgirl DJ Birdsong (Claremore, Okla.) laid down a lightning-quick run of 16.125 seconds, pocketing $2,078.21 at the pay window. Fellow Lone Star State cowgirl Hadley Spence (Venus, Texas) snuck into the number one spot in the pole bending with a smooth 20.540-second run, earning her $1,151.31. Channing Wescott (Denton, Texas) turned heads Read more…

By Julia Dondero, ago

PERFORMANCE 4 SHOWCASES QUICK TIMES AND HIGH SCORES

SHAWNEE, Okla. – As the first round of the International Finals Youth Rodeo nears its close, the competition continues to heat up in Shawnee. In barrel racing, home-state cowgirl DJ Birdsong (Claremore, Okla.) laid down a lightning-quick run of 16.125 seconds, the fastest time of the rodeo thus far. Also climbing her way to the top of the round was Camree Slavin (Canadian, Texas) with a quick 20.828-second run. Channing Wescott (Denton, Texas) turned heads Read more…

By Julia Dondero, ago

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