Cooper Cooke captures bareback riding title at Silver State Stampede

Cooper Cooke dominated the bareback riding competition at the Silver State Stampede on June 22, 2026, scoring 89 points on Frontier Rodeo's Lonesome Medicin. His victory added $5,675 to his season earnings, bringing his June total to nearly $40,000 and moving him into the Top 5 of the world standings. Other key performances included Garrett Oates setting a new arena record in steer wrestling with a 3.4-second run, while Kade Bruno won the saddle bronc riding event with 89.5 points. Barrel racing champion Tayla Moeykens clocked a 15.68-second run, and Suzanne Williams topped the breakaway roping field with a 1.8-second time. The Silver State Stampede showcased many of the sport's elite competitors, intensifying the race for gold buckles as they approach July's major events.

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