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Barrel Racers Jockey for Position at Fort Worth Stock Show & Rodeo

ByRoberta Johnston

By Susan Kanode for the Fort Worth Stock Show & Rodeo

FORT WORTH, Texas (Jan. 26, 2026) — Barrel racing standings tightened Monday night during Bracket 2 of the Fort Worth Livestock Show & Rodeo (FWSSR) ProRodeo Tournament, with fast times and fierce competition inside Dickies Arena.

Kody Lamb won bareback riding on Tarleton State Day with 85.5 points aboard Dakota Rodeo’s Smoke Show.
Kody Lamb won bareback riding on Tarleton State Day with 85.5 points aboard Dakota Rodeo’s Smoke Show. FWSSR photo by James Phifer
Four-time NFR qualifier Zach Jongbloed of Iowa, La., won Bracket 2 round-two tie-down roping in 8.5 seconds to advance.
Zach Jongbloed won Bracket 2 round 2 tie-down roping in 8.5 seconds to advance. FWSSR photo by James Phifer
Hayle Gibson-Stilwell swept Bracket 2 barrel racing, clocking 16.11.
Hayle Gibson-Stilwell swept Bracket 2 barrel racing, clocking 16.11. FWSSR photo by James Phifer

Gibson-Stilwell Leads Bracket 2

Hayle Gibson-Stilwell of Redcrest, California, topped the leaderboard for the second straight round, blazing to a 16.11-second run—even faster than her round-one winning time of 16.43.

The first-time National Finals Rodeo qualifier advanced aboard her home-raised six-year-old palomino mare Buncha Dinero, known to fans as Piper. The pair now moves on to the Semi-Finals of the FWSSR ProRodeo Tournament.

Aldridge and Adios Close the Gap

Right behind Gibson-Stilwell is fellow first-time NFR qualifier Tricia Aldridge of Sanger, Texas. Riding her standout stallion Adios Pantelones, Aldridge placed second in both rounds, stopping the clock at 16.20 seconds Monday night.

Aldridge set a goal one year ago to qualify for major winter rodeos—including Fort Worth—and exceeded it by finishing the 2025 season as the reserve world champion. Adios Pantelones has earned more barrel racing money than any other stallion, building a fan base with each run.

Busby Heads to the Wild Card Round

Third place in Bracket 2 went to Andrea Busby of Brock, Texas, the defending FWSSR ProRodeo Tournament champion. A two-time NFR qualifier, Busby will advance to the Wild Card Round, where she’ll look for another opportunity to defend her title.

Lamb Breaks Through on Tarleton State Night

Tuesday night was Tarleton State University Night, and former Tarleton rodeo team member Kody Lamb of Sherwood Park, Alberta, delivered a clutch performance.

Needing a big score to advance, Lamb rode Smoke Show, owned by Dakota Rodeo, to 85.5 points, winning bareback riding and earning a Wild Card Round berth. Lamb is a four-time College National Finals Rodeo qualifier and holds a master’s degree earned during his time in Texas.

Tie-Down and Bull Riding Highlights

In tie-down roping, Zack Jongbloed of Iowa, Louisiana, claimed the round-two win with an 8.5-second run. Combined with a third-place finish in round one, Jongbloed advanced to the Semi-Finals alongside Kincade Henry of Mount Pleasant, Texas.

Bull riding proved challenging Monday night, as no qualified rides were recorded against the powerful bulls of Rafter G Rodeo.

What’s Next at FWSSR

Bracket 3 competition begins Tuesday night at Dickies Arena. Tuesday also marks Stock Show Goes Pink Day, benefiting the Careity Foundation in support of breast cancer awareness and research.

Unofficial Results

FWSSR ProRodeo Tournament — Bracket 2, Round Two

January 26, 2026

Bareback Riding

  1. Kody Lamb, Sherwood Park, Alberta — 85.5, Smoke Show (Dakota Rodeo), $2,542
  2. Gavin French, College Station, Texas — 83.5, $1,942
  3. Isaac Ingram, Eunice, La. & Cooper Cooke, Victor, Idaho — 79, $842 each
    Semi-Finals: French, Cooke • Wild Card: Lamb

Steer Wrestling

  1. Ty Erickson, Helena, Mont. & Rowdy Parrott, Mamou, La. — 4.0, $2,275 each
  2. Gavin Soileau, Bunkie, La. — 4.4, $1,575
  3. Tanner Brunner, Ramona, Kan. — 7.8, $1,075
    Semi-Finals: Brunner, Soileau • Wild Card: Parrott

Breakaway Roping

  1. Martha Angelone, Stephenville, Texas — 1.9, $2,575
  2. Cheyanne McCartney, Kingston, Okla. & Rickie Fanning, Martin, S.D. — 2.0, $1,775 each
  3. Taylor Munsell, Alva, Okla. — 2.7, $1,075
    Semi-Finals: Angelone, Munsell • Wild Card: Brooke Bruner

Saddle Bronc Riding

  1. Q Taylor, Nanton, Alberta — 88, Chaynee’s Fancy Freckles (Diamond G Rodeo), $2,518
  2. Logan Hay, Wildwood, Alberta — 87, $1,918
  3. Lucas Macza, High River, Alberta — $1,518
  4. Nicholas Patterson, Rocky Mountain House, Alberta — 82.5, $1,042
    Semi-Finals: Taylor, Macza • Wild Card: Hay

Tie-Down Roping

  1. Zack Jongbloed, Iowa, La. — 8.5, $2,542
  2. Kincade Henry, Mt. Pleasant, Texas — 9.0, $1,942
  3. Hayden Ford — 9.9, $1,542
  4. Cash Fuesz, Eureka, Kan. — 10.3, $1,042
    Semi-Finals: Henry, Jongbloed • Wild Card: Fuesz

Team Roping

  1. Jake Clay, Sapulpa, Okla. & Will Woodfin, Marshall, Texas — 4.9, $2,575 each
  2. Tyler Tryan, Lipan, Texas & Levi Lord, Sturgis, S.D. — 8.0, $1,975 each
  3. Aaron Tsinigine, Ariz. & Jeremy Buhler, Alberta — 9.3, $1,575 each
  4. Clay Tryan & Whip Peterson — $1,075 each
    Semi-Finals: Clay & Woodfin; Tryan & Lord • Wild Card: Tryan & Peterson

Barrel Racing

  1. Hayle Gibson-Stilwell, Redcrest, Calif. — 16.11, $2,500
  2. Tricia Aldridge, Sanger, Texas — 16.20, $1,900
  3. Andrea Busby, Brock, Texas — 16.52, $1,500
  4. Natalie Bland, Boyd, Texas — 16.91, $1,000
    Semi-Finals: Gibson-Stilwell, Aldridge • Wild Card: Busby

Bull Riding

No qualified rides
Semi-Finals: Trey Kimzey, Strong City, Okla.

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