As the 2026 rodeo season heats up, the standings are changing almost daily. The Texas Swing is fully underway with big windfalls happening for contestants across the state. As the spring rodeos are taking shape, the industry took a blow with a recent press release from the Clovis, California rodeo.
No breakaway roping. After hosting the event for several years, the Clovis committee announced it would not host it. The rodeo is scheduled to take place April 23 through 26, so the notice was a shock, as many had assumed everything was proceeding as it had in the past.
Clovis Rodeo Announcing Decision About Breakaway Roping
On Monday, March 9, the Clovis committee issued its statement with the explanation that the decision was based on a difference of opinion.
“After lengthy negotiations, the Clovis Rodeo Board of Directors, has voted to not include breakaway roping at their 112th Annual Clovis Rodeo in 2026. The decision is based on a difference of opinion regarding prize money and the term of the agreement. Breakaway roping is not a required event of the sanctioning organization Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association.”…