Trump Hosts PRCA and WPRA Champions at White House

First time in over 40 years rodeo stars visit the Oval Office

Mar. 13, 2026 at 11:51pm

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President Donald Trump welcomed the 2025 world champions of the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association (PRCA) and the Women's Professional Rodeo Association (WPRA) to the White House on Friday. This marked the first time in more than four decades that a group of PRCA champions had been hosted at 1600 Pennsylvania Ave.

Why it matters

The return of this rodeo tradition to the White House is seen as a symbolic gesture of support for the sport of rodeo and the athletes who compete at the highest levels. It also highlights the continued popularity of rodeo in the United States, particularly in more rural and western regions of the country.

The details

The guests honored by Trump included all-around and bull riding champion Stetson Wright, bareback rider Rocker Steiner, steer wrestler Tucker Allen, team ropers Andrew Ward and Jake Long, barrel racer Kassie Mowry, and breakaway roper Taylor Munsell. In a video shared by the White House, the champions explained different types of ropes used in rodeo competition, with Trump remarking "It's so cool."

  • The last time PRCA champions visited the White House was during Ronald Reagan's presidency, more than 40 years ago.
  • The 2025 world champions were hosted at the White House on Friday, March 13, 2026.

The players

Donald Trump

The 45th President of the United States who hosted the PRCA and WPRA champions at the White House.

Stetson Wright

The 2025 PRCA all-around and bull riding champion.

Rocker Steiner

The 2025 PRCA bareback riding champion.

Tucker Allen

The 2025 PRCA steer wrestling champion.

Andrew Ward and Jake Long

The 2025 PRCA team roping champions who earned their first career PRCA world title.

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What they’re saying

“It's so cool.”

— Donald Trump, President of the United States

What’s next

The White House has indicated that this event marks the return of an ongoing tradition, suggesting that future PRCA and WPRA champions may be invited to the White House in the coming years.

The takeaway

The return of rodeo champions to the White House after more than four decades underscores the enduring popularity of the sport and the Trump administration's efforts to celebrate American traditions and athletes.