Cheyenne Frontier Days Recognized For Best Bucking Horses

The Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association [PRCA] has recognized Cheyenne Frontier Days with it's 2025 Remuda Award.

The award is for the best and most consistent pen of bucking horses in pro rodeo.

In the words of a press release "The Remuda Award, presented annually by the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association (PRCA), celebrates a rodeo and stock contractor that offers contestants the highest-quality livestock, giving cowboys the best opportunity to showcase their talent and compete on a level playing field.

Cheyenne Frontier Days CEO Praises Stock Contractor

"It's really exciting for us to even be considered for the Remuda Award," Cheyenne Frontier Days CEO Tom Hirsig said. "There are so many great rodeos out there and the quality of bucking horses has gone through the roof."

Stacie Smith Pro Rodeos is the primary stock contractor for CFD, although other livestock producers may provide some livestock as well. Hirsig had good things to say about Smith:"I think we're just very thankful that we've got Stace Smith, who really cares about our rodeo and is trying to make it one of the best ones when it comes to the bucking horses," Hirsig said. "He's worked hard to try to get us to this level and it's great to see that we're getting acknowledged for it."

Cheyenne Frontier Days is the worlds largest outdoor rodeo and one of the most prestigious PRCA events.