Tarleton State Rodeo Teams Open Spring Season in Fort Worth

The men's and women's teams look to build on strong fall performances at the Fort Worth Stock Show Collegiate Rodeo.

Jan. 29, 2026 at 10:15am

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Tarleton State University's rodeo teams are set to kick off the spring portion of the National Intercollegiate Rodeo Association's 2025-26 season at the Fort Worth Stock Show Collegiate Rodeo on February 2-4. The men's team, defending national champions, and the women's team both lead their respective Lone Star Region standings after dominant performances in the fall campaign.

Why it matters

Tarleton State's rodeo teams have established themselves as regional powerhouses, and their success at the Fort Worth event could set the tone for the remainder of the spring season as they aim to qualify for the national finals.

The details

The men's team accumulated 2,675 points in the fall, over 1,100 more than second-place Weatherford College. They are led by all-around leader Clay Greenslade, as well as event leaders Taylon Carmody in bareback riding, Brodey Clemons in tie-down roping, and Brenson Barlett in bull riding. The women's team holds a 190-point lead over Weatherford College, paced by all-around contender Rylee Abel and goat tying leader Kaylie Garza.

  • The Fort Worth Stock Show Collegiate Rodeo will take place from February 2-4, 2026.
  • The South Texas Collegiate Classic is scheduled for March 5-7, 2026.
  • The Ranger College Rodeo will be held on March 26-28, 2026.
  • The Pecos College Rodeo is set for April 9-11, 2026.
  • The Tarleton State Stampede, the season finale, will take place on April 16-18, 2026.

The players

Tarleton State University

A public university located in Stephenville, Texas, known for its successful rodeo teams in the National Intercollegiate Rodeo Association.

Clay Greenslade

The all-around leader for the Tarleton State men's rodeo team, competing in bareback and saddle bronc riding.

Taylon Carmody

The regional leader in bareback riding for the Tarleton State men's rodeo team.

Brodey Clemons

The regional leader in tie-down roping for the Tarleton State men's rodeo team.

Brenson Barlett

The regional leader in bull riding for the Tarleton State men's rodeo team.

Rylee Abel

The all-around contender and leader in barrel racing and goat tying for the Tarleton State women's rodeo team.

Kaylie Garza

The regional leader in goat tying for the Tarleton State women's rodeo team.

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What’s next

Following the Fort Worth rodeo, the season continues with the South Texas Collegiate Classic, the Ranger College Rodeo, the Pecos College Rodeo, and the Tarleton State Stampede, the season finale.

The takeaway

Tarleton State's rodeo teams have built impressive leads in the Lone Star Region standings and are poised to build on their strong fall performances as they kick off the spring season at the prestigious Fort Worth Stock Show Collegiate Rodeo.