Very First Ridgeview Pro Rodeo Attracts Rodeo's Biggest Names to Driggs, Idaho

Most first year rodeos start small and spend years building toward becoming a destination event. The Ridgeview Pro Rodeo took a different approach.

Held at the Teton County Fairgrounds in Driggs, Idaho, the inaugural event came out swinging with huge added money, immediately attracting many of the biggest names in professional rodeo. World champions, National Finals Rodeo qualifiers, and top ranked cowboys and cowgirls all made their way to Idaho looking to capitalize on another important stop during the early summer run.

The timing couldn't be better. Northwest rodeos have become a crucial part of the season as athletes work to build momentum heading toward the Fourth of July run and the second half of the year. With strong payouts and a beautiful setting beneath the Tetons, Ridgeview quickly became a rodeo many will likely circle on their calendars moving forward.

The impressive field of contestants produced exactly what fans would expect. When the biggest names in rodeo show up going head to head, you can imagine just how tough it will get. 

In the bareback riding, Wilderness Circuit man, Bronc Marriott was 89.5 points on Summit Pro Rodeo's Game Trail to take the win. The Grantsville, UT man sits in the top 40 in the World Standings right now. 

In the the Steer Wrestling, 5 time World Champion Tyler Waguespack couldn't get beat. He was a 3.4 good enough for the win. The nearly $5,000 won in Driggs help extend his lead in the World Standings. Right now, Waguespack is the only Steer Wrestler with over $100,000 in winnings so far on the year. 

A 4.7 by Cash Duty and Trent Vaught was enough to come out on top in the team roping. Vaught currently sits 7th in the PRCA World Standings while Duty remains in the top 40. 

4x NFR qualifier Kade Bruno got the win in the saddle bronc after he was 89.5 points on Frontier Rodeo's Big Sky. Bruno is chasing his first gold buckle this year and has already made over $100,000 on the season, too. The Idaho cowboy currently sits 4th in the World. 

Springtown, Texas, cowgirl Jordan Jo Hollabaugh won the breakaway roping with 2.3 seconds. The 'In The Loop' Podcast host has been at the top of her game lately, going into the summer. She is hoping to make her 3rd NFBR this year. 

In the tie-down roping, it was the young gun and the veteran that came out on top. What made this story cool was that Shane Hanchey, a 16x NFR Qualifier, and 19-year-old Brodey Clemons are actually traveling together this year. Hanchey and Clemons both tied at 7.8, each taking home nearly $5,000. This win helped Hanchey remain in the top 5 of the 2026 World Standings and pushed Brodey into the top 15. Clemons is looking to make his first National Finals Rodeo appearance this year and win the Resistol Rookie of the Year title. 

Barrel racer Carlee Otero has been on a tear this year. She won the Music City Rodeo recently, and then showed up to Driggs to continue her dominance. A 17.17 would win the rodeo and add over $7,000 to her season. Otero is in the top 10 of the WPRA World Standings right now looking to qualify for her 6th NFR.

The bull riding was exciting until the end. Tristen Hutchings was the best with 89.5 points on Frontier Rodeo's Misunderstood. Hutchings sits atop the World Standings right now with over $140,000 won in 2026. He is looking to win his first gold buckle at his 5th NFR this year. 

The Ridgeview Pro Rodeo definitely shifted some things around in the standings. It was such a fun rodeo to watch as they had a very successful year. It is safe to say cowboys and cowgirls will have Driggs on their calendar for many years to come. 

Follow Rodeo Roundtable for more results, standings, and updates as the summer run continues.