The professional rodeo season continues to heat up as we head into the spring and summer runs. Rodeos across the country drew top athletes over the recent weekend, as they vie for positions at the 2026 National Finals Rodeo (NFR). Every dollar counts, especially as we enter the last five months of the 2026 season. Riverdale Rodeo - Riverdale, Calif. Bareback rider Jacob Lees earned two California victories on the weekend, scoring 81.5 points on Four Star Rodeo's Sweet Annie in Riverdale. His 83.5-point ride on Bridwell Pro Rodeos' Socket claimed the win in Stonyford. Reigning Circuit Champion, Hayle Gibson-Stillwell , topped the barrel racing by two-tenths of a second with her time of 17.04 sconds. Stonyford Rodeo - Stonyford, Calif. California cowboy Bailey Small put together a solid weekend in his circuit, winning Stonyford with an 82.5-point ride on Bridwell Pro Rodeos' Classy Clark. He also finished second in Riverdale.…