Berry Scores 92 to Take Bareback Lead at San Angelo Rodeo

Texas cowboy Leighton Berry put on a show with a 92-point ride to take the lead in bareback riding at the San Angelo Rodeo.

Apr. 5, 2026 at 2:54am

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Leighton Berry, a four-time qualifier to the National Finals Rodeo, scored a 92-point ride on Korkow Rodeo's Tator Tot to take the lead in bareback riding at the San Angelo Rodeo on Saturday. Berry, who has won the Texas Circuit and most of the major rodeos in the Lone Star State, including the San Angelo Stock Show and Rodeo, has always had success at the San Angelo performance.

Why it matters

Berry's impressive ride showcases his skill and experience as a top bareback rider in the sport of rodeo. The San Angelo Rodeo is a prestigious event that attracts some of the best cowboys in the country, and Berry's performance highlights his status as an elite competitor.

The details

Berry put on a show with his 92-point ride on Tator Tot, a horse that has been selected to buck at the National Finals Rodeo. Berry has had success on Korkow Rodeo's horses in the past, and he was confident that he would draw a good one for the Saturday matinee performance. Tator Tot exceeded Berry's expectations, and he was able to guide the horse to a high-scoring ride that ignited the crowd at the CRC Roofers Coliseum.

  • Berry last won the San Angelo Rodeo in 2023.
  • Tator Tot was first selected to buck at the NFR in 2024.

The players

Leighton Berry

A 27-year-old cowboy from Weatherford, Texas, who is a four-time qualifier to the National Finals Rodeo and has won the Texas Circuit and most of the major rodeos in the Lone Star State, including the San Angelo Stock Show and Rodeo.

Tator Tot

A Korkow Rodeo horse that was first selected to buck at the National Finals Rodeo in 2024 and has since become a top bucking horse on the rodeo circuit.

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What they’re saying

“'San Angelo has always been good to me. To tell you the truth, I've always been fond of this exact performance, the Saturday matinee.'”

— Leighton Berry

“'Anytime you can draw one like that, whether it's the 10th round at the NFR or the long round at San Angelo, it just gets your motor going. I've been thinking about that horse all week and what it might feel like. She exceeded my expectations by a mile.'”

— Leighton Berry

What’s next

Berry will look to continue his strong performance and secure the bareback riding title at the San Angelo Rodeo during Championship Friday, where the top 12 contestants in each event will battle for titles.

The takeaway

Leighton Berry's dominant performance in bareback riding at the San Angelo Rodeo showcases his status as one of the top cowboys in the sport. His ability to excel on high-caliber bucking horses like Tator Tot, combined with his experience and success at the San Angelo Rodeo, make him a favorite to win the title and continue his impressive run in the sport of rodeo.