Rodeo

SDPB's coverage of the South Dakota High School State Rodeo Finals. Full live stream from the morning of June 13, 2024.

SDPB's coverage of the South Dakota High School State Rodeo Finals. Full live stream from June 12, 2024.

SDPB's Nate Wek explains the events, schedule, and excitement that surrounds the State High School Rodeo Championships.

The 75th year of the SDHSRA state rodeo finals will take place in Ft. Pierre this week on June 12-15. This year, SDPB will provide live streaming options for all four days of the event.

The South Dakota High School Rodeo Association is celebrating 75 years of operation, 75 years of sportsmanship, education, family bonding, heritage, and opportunities. Penny Schlagel, secretary of the SDHSRA, gave us some insight into the organization.

Held at the end of July every summer, come with SDPB to check out the Days of 1910 in Timber Lake, South Dakota.

Held each summer in August, the ranch rodeo is a unique community tradition that draws hundreds to Union Center.

Jacey Hupp has officially been named the new women’s rodeo coach at the University of Wyoming. Hupp grew up in Huron, began participating in rodeo at a young age, and then went on to compete in rodeo for South Dakota State University. But as far as having an official ‘coaching job,’ this is her first.

Piper Cordes of Wall, South Dakota is the high school world champion in barrel racing for 2023. She claimed the title this past week at the national high school rodeo finals in Gillette, Wyoming.

Every rodeo star begins their career with a big achievement – winning their first belt buckle. For Macy Maxwell of Dimock, it happened at the 4-H Heartland Rodeo in Huron on July 15th.