Back in Action: Upcoming University of Wyoming Rodeo 2026 Spring Schedule
- Jeff Bugher
- 32 minutes ago
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LARAMIE, Wyo. - University of Wyoming Rodeo team members and fans have been chomping at the bit (pun intended) since the fall season concluded. The spring season is coming up, with five competitions across Wyoming and Colorado. Season qualifiers will earn the chance to compete in Casper, Wyo., at the CNFR (College National Finals Rodeo) in June.
Leading the program is head coach Seth Glause, a four-time National Finals Rodeo (NFR) qualifier, was named as head coach in June of 2023 for the program. Glause grew up in Rock Springs and graduated from the University of Wyoming before returning to lead the program. Seth's father, Tom Glause, is the CEO of the PRCA (Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association).
Glause made the following statements when he took over as the head coach in 2023:
“I’m excited for the opportunity to lead the University of Wyoming rodeo team,” said Glause. “This has been a goal of mine, and I’m looking forward to sharing my experience with our student-athletes and helping create the next generation of rodeo athletes at UW".
“To be able to be the head coach at my alma mater, the University of Wyoming, is a great feeling, and I’m looking forward to being able to give back to the university where I graduated. It is also great to stay in the state of Wyoming, where I’ve grown up, and give back to the state."
He is joined on staff by Assistant Coach Jacey Hupp, Associate Athletic Trainer Brian O'Flannigan, and Oscar Martinez, a graduate assistant for Olympic Sports who helps oversee strength and conditioning for the rodeo team. Additional support staff includes Director of Rodeo Operations & Marketing, Tatum Runner, and Senior Office Associate, Ashley Barrowman.
Wyoming will compete at several rodeos throughout the region before saving the best for last… wrapping up the spring season at home in Laramie as they host the Laramie River Rendezvous.
2026 University of Wyoming Rodeo Spring Schedule
Mar. 20–22 – at Gillette College (Gillette, Wyoming)
Mar. 27–29 – at Eastern Wyoming College (Torrington, Wyoming)
Apr. 10–12 – at Colorado State University (Fort Collins, Colorado)
Apr. 17–19 – at Casper College (Casper, Wyoming)
Apr. 24–26 – Laramie River Rendezvous - University of Wyoming (Laramie, Wyoming)
How to Qualify for the CNFR:
To qualify for the College National Finals Rodeo (CNFR), student-athletes must first be members of the National Intercollegiate Rodeo Association (NIRA) and be enrolled at an accredited college or university with a rodeo team. Competitors must maintain academic eligibility by carrying at least 12 credit hours per semester, passing a minimum of nine credits, and maintaining a 2.0 GPA or higher. Throughout the season, contestants compete in more than 10 rodeos within one of the NIRA’s 12 regions, earning points toward the regional standings. At the end of the regular season, the top three individuals in each event within their region qualify for the CNFR, while the top two men’s and women’s teams from each region also earn automatic bids to the national finals.
Current University of Wyoming Rodeo Region Standings:
2025–2026 Central Rocky Mountain Region (After Fall 2025)
Team Standings
Men’s Team
1st — University of Wyoming — 2,830 points
Women’s Team
1st — University of Wyoming — 1,875 points
Men’s Events
Men’s All-Around
1st — Tate Shane Talkington — 855 pts
Saddle Bronc Riding
2nd — Traven Lloyd Sharon — 590 pts
5th — Malcom Heathershaw — 205 pts
7th — Cian Sean Ahern — 115 pts
Bareback Riding
3rd — Colton David Farrow — 430 pts
Tie-Down Roping
1st — Tate Shane Talkington — 695 pts
2nd — Treg John Thorstenson — 400 pts
6th — Samuel James Gallagher — 140 pts
9th — David Paul Gallagher — 120 pts
12th — Rio Douglas Nutter — 100 pts
Steer Wrestling
1st — Rio Douglas Nutter — 415 pts
2nd — Thayne Dean Kimbrough — 360 pts
3rd — Jacob Thomas Wang — 300 pts
6th — Samuel James Gallagher — 240 pts
8th — David Paul Gallagher — 185 pts
11th (tie) — Jaxson Diego Mirabal — 100 pts
Team Roping — Header
2nd — Bodie Russell Herring — 265 pts
3rd — Rowdy James Weil — 260 pts
9th — David Paul Gallagher — 160 pts
11th (tie) — Treg John Thorstenson — 90 pts
Team Roping — Heeler
2nd — Kashton Clark Reynolds — 265 pts
3rd — Roan Henry Weil — 260 pts
7th (tie) — Samuel James Gallagher — 170 pts
9th — Tate Shane Talkington — 160 pts
12th (tie) — Troupe McCullough Coors — 90 pts
12th (tie) — Rio Douglas Nutter — 90 pts
Women’s Events
Women’s All-Around
1st — Josie Mousel — 1,020 pts
Barrel Racing
7th (tie) — Landry Lynn Haugen — 160 pts
11th — Makenzi Taylor Scott — 150 pts
13th — Sage Jaclyn Wheatley — 130 pts
14th — Merrin Jae Frost — 120 pts
Breakaway Roping
3rd — Josie Mousel — 225 pts
4th — Brenna Nicole Herring — 210 pts
5th — Caysen Jo Gran — 195 pts
10th — Olivia Alice Lay — 135 pts
11th — Gracie Ann Hardeman — 130 pts
14th — Lucille Marlene Flynn — 105 pts
Goat Tying
1st — Josie Mousel — 795 pts
3rd (tie) — Layni Marie Stevens — 300 pts
5th — Landry Lynn Haugen — 225 pts
6th — Kassidy Rae Dunagan — 223.3 pts
12th — RaeLee Ann Caldwell — 55 pts
About the Author:
Jeff Bugher is a third-generation Wyomingite living in Casper. He is a sportswriter and Wyoming Cowboys/Cowgirls enthusiast who is a member of the Football Writers Association of America (FWAA ) and the National Sports Media Association (NSMA). Jeff's work has been cited by Sports Illustrated, one of the world's leading sports publications.
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