Since 1932, the San Angelo Stock Show and Rodeo has made a significant impact on rodeo athletes and the local community, playing a key role in shaping the PRCA world standings race, and playing a crucial role in year-end storylines.
The association’s commitment to rodeo excellence helps conclude the famed Texas Swing, influencing athletes’ seasons while previewing key storylines as athletes look ahead to the California rodeo run and premier West Coast events.
Ranked among the PRCA’s richest rodeos, events held at the San Angelo Coliseum generate an estimated $78 million in annual economic impact for the local community. The stock show and rodeo remains the city’s largest economic driver.
The rodeo, which began April 3, runs through April 17, with attention building toward the coveted final round. Adding nearly $400,000 throughout the two-week event, featuring a traditional two-round format — the first go in slack and the second in performances for timed events — followed by a final round with the top 12 competitors in each event.
In the bareback riding, Leighton Berry leads the field with a standout 92-point ride on Korkow Rodeos’ Tator Tot. The performance not only places him atop the San Angelo standings but also builds positive momentum as he sits 13th in the PRCA world standings.
In the steer wrestling, Chase Crane and Cimarron Thompson are tied for the aggregate lead at 15.3 seconds on three head, with both athletes aiming to add a coveted San Angelo title to their professional resumes.
The team roping has produced several eye-catching pairings and storylines, including the newly formed pairing of Resistol Rookie Ketch Kelton and All-Around cowboy and NFR qualifier Paden Bray. The duo currently leads the aggregate with a total time of 14.9 seconds on three head.
Four-time world champion Zeke Thurston made headlines in the saddle bronc riding with an 87.5-point ride on Pete Carr Pro Rodeo’s Uptuck, giving him the lead heading into the final stretch.
In the barrel racing, young standout London Gorham holds the aggregate lead with a combined time of 30.05 seconds on two runs, positioning herself well ahead of the championship round.
Also drawing attention is accomplished PBR standout John Crimber, who recently began his PRCA journey. The Resistol Rookie scored 90 points on New West Rodeo Productions’ Payday to take the lead in the bull riding.
With excitement and storylines continuing to build, all eyes turn to the remaining performances inside the San Angelo Coliseum, as athletes and fans anticipate a thrilling conclusion to the Texas Swing.