Ranch, Rodeo, And Random News Outlet

  The Texas Department of Agriculture is warning of an equine virus outbreak linked to an event in Central Texas. ** MEDIA RELEASE ** The department issued an alert to horsemen regarding an outbreak of Equine Herpesvirus Type 1 (EHV-1) reported by veterinarians after the recent World Championship Barrel Racing (WPRA) Finals in the Waco area Nov. 5-9 2025. Officials are asking horse owners, trainers, or venue operators who attended or were in proximity to the event to monitor their animals carefully. Horse owners or facility operators who recently participated in large multi-barn gatherings, roping jackpots, or traveled extensively, including in the Waco region are also urged to monitor and take precautions, officials say.  “This virus can spread fast, it can be deadly, and the earliest signs are often so subtle they’re easy to miss,” Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller said. “That’s why monitoring your horses right now is critical. The quicker we identify a potential cas...

  PBR Reimagines Leading Women’s Rodeo as PWR – Premier Women’s Rodeo –                                                        Aiming to Redefine the Future New era of women’s rodeo offers expanded opportunities, record payouts, and global visibility under PBR’s groundbreaking PWR brand. PBR (Professional Bull Riders), the global leader in bull riding, today announced PWR (Premier Women’s Rodeo), a new wholly-owned brand built to become the preeminent platform for women’s rodeo athletes worldwide. The organization’s marquee event – the 2026 PWR Championship – will take place May 12 – 15, 2026 at the historic Cowtown Coliseum in Fort Worth, Texas. Backed by the same vision and innovation that made PBR a dominant force in Western sports, Premier Women’s Rodeo is set to elevate women’s rodeo through increased competition, visibility...

Paramount+ to Become Streaming Home of PBR Unleash The Beast Paramount and Professional Bull Riders (PBR) today announced a new five-year media rights agreement that will make Paramount+ the primary streaming home of PBR’s premier tour,  Unleash The Beast , starting in the 2026 season beginning December 12. Under the agreement, for the first time ever, Paramount+ will stream live coverage of the full  PBR Unleash The Beast  (UTB) season – the highest level of individual bull riding competition spanning five months in 19 cities across 17 states. The partnership builds on the long-standing relationship between PBR and CBS Sports, which began in 2013 and runs through 2030. CBS Television Network will continue to carry the CBS Game of the Week during the 2026 Unleash The Beast Season.  This announcement reinforces Paramount’s strong partnership with PBR, which also includes Pluto TV’s collaboration that began in 2021 with the launch of PBR RidePass as an e...