The Bareback rodeo event is exhilarating yet one of the most perilous rodeo events. Also referred to as bronc riding, this event requires the rodeo participant to stay on a bucking horse for a duration of eight seconds. Amidst the ranks of seasoned professionals and legends in the rodeo world, a 20-year-old rookie cowboy is emerging as a standout in rodeo competitions. Hailing from Colorado, Keenan Hayes has been showcasing his exceptional skills and talent since the beginning of this year.

In a recent viral video on social media, the reigning number one bareback rider displayed remarkable rodeo skills at the Macza Pro Rodeo. This young talent, who began his journey at an early age, is demonstrating a promising future ahead. It’s clear that he’ll be a formidable competitor for the seasoned professionals in the field of bareback riding.

In his debut year at professional rodeo events, Keenan Hayes is showcasing his exceptional talent and securing numerous victories. His remarkable skills have left the rodeo community astonished and are giving the seasoned professionals a run for their money. In a video captured during the Macza Pro Rodeo Bareback event, Hayes displayed an extraordinary level of talent rarely witnessed from rookie cowboys. Specifically, during the War Bonnet Round Up of the rodeo, Hayes rode a horse named Half Cow, earning an impressive score of 86.5 points from his ride.

The rodeo prodigy began riding at the age of nine. Speaking about his childhood, Hayes once mentioned that he grew up participating in mutton-busting and also rode calves, steers, and junior bulls. Standing at 5’6″, this cowboy’s father is a truck driver, and his mother works as a banker. His initial success came in the junior National High School Rodeo Association in 2016 when he secured the title of World Bareback Steer Riding Champion. In the 2018 NHSRA, he claimed the title of Reserve World Champion Bareback Rider.

This year, the twenty-year-old cowboy has emerged victorious at Rodeo Austin (Texas), the Mountain States Circuit Finals in Loveland, Colorado, the Home Of Champions Rodeo, and the San Angelo (Texas), among many others. With his current earnings amounting to $202,714, he now holds the coveted No. 1 position in the world rankings for bareback riding.

The incredible skills and talent exhibited by the cowboy from Colorado are truly remarkable, and his current No. 1 position underscores his determination to continue excelling in the competition and maintain his title throughout the rest of the year.