Josie Conner proved that resilience is the key at The American Rodeo, besting her competitors in both the 10-and-4-man rounds for the $100,000 prize. Mallory Beinborn courtesy Teton Ridge
The American Rodeo kicks off Friday, May 22, 2026 at Globe Life Field in Arlington, Texas—and the cowgirls are calling in their finals picks on what horses they are trusting to compete for a big payout.
Barn names: Monster and Ray
Munsell hasn’t tipped her hand yet, but she gave us an idea.
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Monster
Horse info coming
Barn name: Dutch
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Barn name: Cooper
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Barn name: Jigsaw
Barn name: Grey
Barn name: Trump
Nitro is a 20-year-old gelding that has been Townson’s partner for 12 years, and this ist thier third trip to The American together. When Nitro isn’t running at the highest level of the sport, he’s hauling Townson’s 6-year-old daughter, Teal, around the arena.
Barn name: Little Man
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Barn name: Juice Box
Barn name: Earl
Barn name: TLC
Barn names: Juke and Trojan
Crawford hasn’t given it all away yet, but she has narrowed it down to either Juke or Trojan.
Barn name: Salty
Barn names: Rooster and Eva
Outhier is another cowgirl who is going to make the call on game day, but either way she has the horsepower.
Barn name: Hank
Barn name: Whopper
Barn name: Bob
Barn name: Festus
Barn name: Jim
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