STEPHENVILLE, Texas — A pair of Tarleton State University rodeo athletes were in action Sunday on the opening day of the College National Finals Rodeo in Casper, Wyo.
Saddle bronc rider Gus Gaillard posted a 78.5 for eighth place in the first round, and Tayler Felton’s 2.9-second time in breakaway roping put her 16th, half a second off the leaders in the first go.
Tarleton is well-represented in today’s schedule as Gaillard makes his second ride, tie-down roper Wyatt Crandall goes for his first calf, and team ropers Wyatt Bray and Korbin Rice make their initial runs.
On the women’s side, barrel racers Acey Pinkston and Jordan Driver saddle up today for their first rides. Driver’s first-go breakaway run and Tori Brower’s goat-tying debut at Casper also are today.
The CNFR runs through Saturday when national team and individual event champions will be named.
A founding member of The Texas A&M System, Tarleton State University is breaking records — in enrollment, research, scholarship, athletics, philanthropy and engagement — while transforming the lives of approximately 18,000 students in Stephenville, Fort Worth, Waco, Bryan and online. For 125 years, Tarleton State has been committed to accessible higher education opportunities for all while helping students grow academically, socially and professionally through programs that emphasize real world learning and address regional, state and national needs.