Trump Hosts PRCA, WPRA Champions at White House

First rodeo champions visit to the White House in over 40 years

Mar. 14, 2026 at 1:34am

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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 over four decades that a group of PRCA champions had been hosted at 1600 Pennsylvania Ave., with the last such visit occurring during Ronald Reagan's presidency.

Why it matters

The return of this rodeo tradition to the White House highlights the continued popularity and cultural significance of rodeo sports in America, especially in more rural and conservative regions. It also reflects the close relationship between the Trump administration and the rodeo community.

The details

The visit featured several reigning rodeo champions, including all-around and bull riding champion Stetson Wright, bareback rider Rocker Steiner, steer wrestler Tucker Allen, and team ropers Andrew Ward and Jake Long. Barrel racer Kassie Mowry and breakaway roper Taylor Munsell were also among the guests honored by Trump.

  • The visit took place on Friday, March 14, 2026.
  • The last time PRCA champions were hosted at the White House was during Ronald Reagan's presidency, over 40 years ago.

The players

Donald Trump

The 45th President of the United States, who hosted the rodeo champions at the White House.

Stetson Wright

The 2025 all-around and bull riding champion of the PRCA.

Rocker Steiner

The 2025 bareback riding champion of the PRCA.

Tucker Allen

The 2025 steer wrestling champion of the PRCA.

Andrew Ward and Jake Long

The 2025 team roping champions of the PRCA, who also earned their first NFR championship together.

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What they’re saying

“It's so cool.”

— Donald Trump, President of the United States (White House communications advisor Margo Martin)

What’s next

The White House has indicated that this visit marks the return of a long-standing tradition, and that they hope to continue hosting PRCA and WPRA champions on a regular basis going forward.

The takeaway

The return of rodeo champions to the White House after over 40 years underscores the enduring appeal of these uniquely American sports, as well as the Trump administration's efforts to forge closer ties with rural and conservative constituencies.