ENMU Rodeo Teams Finish Strong at Howard College

Women's team places third, men's team takes fourth at Texas competition

Apr. 15, 2026 at 12:00am

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The Eastern New Mexico University women's rodeo team placed third while the men's team finished fourth over the weekend at the Howard College rodeo in Big Spring, Texas. Senior Jacob Walters led the Greyhounds by scoring in three different events, including a runner-up finish in tie-down roping, to take the men's all-around title.

Why it matters

ENMU's rodeo teams continue to be competitive in the Lone Star Conference, with the women's team earning a third-place finish and the men's team taking fourth at the Howard College event. The strong individual performances, including Walters' all-around title, demonstrate the depth and talent of the Greyhounds' rodeo programs.

The details

Freshman Cutter Pareo earned top honors in tie-down roping with times of 11.1 and 10.7 seconds. Junior Shaeden Marr (90 points) and freshman Harlee Barela (55 points) were the top scorers for the ENMU women's team.

  • The Howard College rodeo took place over the weekend.
  • ENMU will compete next at the West Texas A&M rodeo in Hereford this weekend.

The players

Jacob Walters

A senior on the ENMU men's rodeo team who won the all-around title at the Howard College event.

Cutter Pareo

A freshman on the ENMU men's rodeo team who earned first place in tie-down roping.

Shaeden Marr

A junior on the ENMU women's rodeo team who was one of the top scorers for the team.

Harlee Barela

A freshman on the ENMU women's rodeo team who was one of the top scorers for the team.

John Sharp

The head coach of the ENMU rodeo teams.

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What they’re saying

“We have to do it by committee. When someone has an off-weekend, we have people on this team ready to step up.”

— John Sharp, Head Coach

What’s next

ENMU's rodeo teams will compete next at the West Texas A&M rodeo in Hereford this weekend.

The takeaway

ENMU's rodeo programs continue to be competitive in the Lone Star Conference, with the women's team earning a third-place finish and the men's team taking fourth at the Howard College event. The strong individual performances, including an all-around title, demonstrate the depth and talent of the Greyhounds' rodeo teams.