The fifth of seven brackets from Fort Worth kicks off as the second half of a Friday doubleheader. The action begins on The Cowboy Channel and Cowboy Channel+ at 8:30 PM ET.
BAREBACK RIDING
The star of last year’s Texas Swing, Leighton Berry, begins this year’s run in Bracket 5.
| Jacek Frost | Star Witness |
| Tristan Hansen | Cactus Black |
| Cole Franks | Jet Stream |
| Bill Tutor | Neurotic Toddy |
| Dantan Bertsch | Jesse’s Girl |
| Strawbs Jones | Exposed Vegas |
| Clint Laye | Sunset Trail |
| Leighton Berry | Feather Tickler |
STEER WRESTLING
This year’s National Western Champion Tyler Pearson looks to continue the momentum to begin the Texas Swing. Meanwhile, Dalton Massey looks to kickstart another big regular season.
| Winsten McGraw |
| Travis Munro |
| Gus Franzen |
| Tyler Pearson |
| Riley Duvall |
| Mike McGinn |
| Dalton Massey |
| Bridger Anderson |
TEAM ROPING
There’s a handful of NFR cowboys up in the team roping including Jake Clay/Trey Yates, a new team in 2024 with four trips between them.
| Cole Thomas | Dylin Ahlstrom |
| Cody Snow | Hunter Koch |
| Brady Tryan | Calgary Smith |
| Ty Arnold | Tyler McKnight |
| Payden Emmett | Lucas Falconer |
| JC Yeahquo | Buddy Hawkins |
| Jake Smith | Douglas Rich |
| Jake Clay | Trey Yates |
SADDLE BRONC RIDING
Riggin Smith, Lefty Holman, Kolby Wanchuk and Statler Wright are all in the Top 25 of the PRCA World Standings.
| Jake Burwash | Dreamliner |
| Allen Boore | Broken Button |
| Jake Watson | Ronnie |
| Riggin Smith | Going South |
| Lefty Holman | Devil’s Advocate |
| Kolby Wanchuck | Charlies Angel |
| Tyrel Roberts | Chester |
| Statler Wright | Dance Hall Dreamer |
TIE-DOWN ROPING
John Douvch has made the last three NFRs but is still seeking the first Fort Worth Finals berth of his career.
| Ryan Thibodeaux |
| Lane Livingston |
| Cash Hooper |
| John Douch |
| Taylor Santos |
| Chet Weitz |
| JT Adamson |
| Ryan Jarrett |
BREAKAWAY ROPING
Every round winning time so far has been 2.2 seconds or faster inside Dickies Arena.
| Bradi Good |
| Samantha Fulton |
| McKenna Hickson |
| Cassidy Boggs |
| Addee Carder |
| Alli Masters |
| Braylee Shepherd |
| Maddy Deerman |
BARREL RACING
Kelly Allen will look to take advantage of the top of the ground she competes again National Western Champion Halyn Lide, five-time NFR qualifier Ivy Saebens and more.
| Kelly Allen |
| Preslie Reid |
| Ashley Castleberry |
| Halyn Lide |
| Lakken Bice |
| Tracy Nowlin |
| Hayle Gibson |
| Ivy Saebens |
BULL RIDING
Josh Frost anchors the bull riding field in Bracket 5.
| Cannon Cravens | Train Smoke |
| TJ Gray | Western Hauler |
| Justin Houston | Cowtown |
| Jake Gardner | Western Hauler’s Starburst |
| Braden Richardson | Hot Pursuit |
| Luke Mast | Crash Cart |
| Jesse Hopper | Hot Grease |
| Josh Frost | Jags Metal Tucker Brown |
