“This might be the only rodeo I’ve won that my dad hasn’t,” joked 2026 RODEOHOUSTON champion steer wrestler Holden Myers.
At one of rodeo’s richest and most prestigious stages, Myers delivered a defining performance. Not only capturing his first RODEOHOUSTON title, but also continuing a family legacy deeply rooted in the sport. After finishing as the 2025 reserve RODEOHOUSTON champion, the son of world champion Rope Myers returned determined to finish the job.
“My dad has always been my number one coach and supporter,” Myers said. “From junior rodeos to now, I’ve learned so much from him. He’s taught me to always finish my cattle — that’s the most important part of your run.”
He did exactly that.
With a fast 4.0-second run, Myers topped a competitive four-man shootout to claim the title in a pressure-packed final round, delivering the fastest time of the night when it mattered most and securing his place in the winner’s circle.
“This win means a lot,” he said. “It’s a great start to the year. Last year was my first time in Houston, and I finished second. Coming into the short round, I knew what I needed to do.”
Following in the footsteps of his grandfather, world champion and RODEOHOUSTON champion Butch Myers, the multi-generational talent relied on both experience and strategy in the championship round.
With a focused mindset, Myers understood and executed his Championship Round game plan.
“Once I made the four-man, I knew I had to max that steer and hit the barrier just right,” he said. “I definitely didn’t want to end up second again.”
After narrowly missing his first National Finals Rodeo qualification in 2025, Myers is off to a blazing start in 2026. With $81,243 in earnings — including $70,750 from Houston — he now sits atop the PRCA world standings, positioning himself as an early contender for his first trip to Las Vegas.
Although it’s only March, Myers has nearly matched his season’s total earnings in 2025, an exciting indicator for the remainder of the 2026 season.
Despite the momentum, Myers said his approach won’t change, a mindset shaped by the family and support system that built him.
“Growing up in such a strong rodeo family has been awesome,” he said. “I have a pretty great rodeo extended family, too. Family friends that my family made while they were rodeoing have also helped me out along the rodeo road.”
And while the 2026 RODEOHOUSTON title adds another chapter to the Myers name, Holden’s season is just getting started — with his sights set not only on carrying the legacy forward, but carving his own under the bright lights of the National Finals Rodeo come December.