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Mayfield Announces Planned Return to Competition After Hip Surgeries
Two-time World Champion tie-down roper Shad Mayfield aims to make his comeback at the 2026 Calgary Stampede after undergoing surgeries on both hips.
Apr. 4, 2026 at 6:34pm
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Following two major hip surgeries within four months, professional tie-down roper Shad Mayfield remains focused on returning to competition by mid-summer 2026. The 25-year-old two-time World Champion has battled hip issues for the past few seasons and, in 2025, made the difficult decision to address them fully through extensive surgery and rehabilitation.
Why it matters
Mayfield is one of the top tie-down ropers in the sport, with seven National Finals Rodeo qualifications and nearly $2 million in career earnings. His return to competition will be highly anticipated by rodeo fans, as he looks to regain his championship form after overcoming significant injuries.
The details
In 2025, Mayfield underwent FAI (Femoroacetabular Impingement) and macro-fracture surgery on his left hip. On March 26, 2026, he had surgery on his right hip performed by renowned orthopedic surgeon Dr. Thomas Byrd. Mayfield chose to have the surgeries early in the 2026 season to focus on a crucial rehab period, with the goal of making his comeback at the 2026 Calgary Stampede in July.
- In 2025, Mayfield underwent surgery on his left hip.
- On March 26, 2026, Mayfield had surgery on his right hip.
- Mayfield's goal is to return to competition at the 2026 Calgary Stampede, which runs from July 3-12.
The players
Shad Mayfield
A 25-year-old professional tie-down roper who is a two-time World Champion and seven-time National Finals Rodeo qualifier with nearly $2 million in career earnings.
Dr. Thomas Byrd
An orthopedic surgeon in Nashville, Tennessee who is a team physician for the Tennessee Titans and has served as a physician for the U.S. Olympic Team. He is a pioneer in his field and has extensive experience with athletes and hip issues.
What they’re saying
“The plan is to be back at Calgary. That's what we're working on. I go to PT (physical therapy) five days a week. I have one of the best physical therapists out there. The only time I take off is weekends. We alternate hips. I work on one hip one day and the other hip the next day. If I stay in PT and stay true to all that and just stay healthy, then I told him, let's plan on me being back at Calgary. That's the goal. I feel like if I can get back at Calgary and have success there and then roll on, I have a big chance of making the NFR.”
— Shad Mayfield
What’s next
The judge in the case will decide on Tuesday whether or not to allow Walker Reed Quinn out on bail.
The takeaway
Mayfield's determination to return to the top of his sport after undergoing two major hip surgeries showcases the resilience and dedication of elite rodeo athletes. His comeback will be closely watched by fans as he aims to regain his championship form.
