The International Finals Youth Rodeo kicked off in Shawnee, Oklahoma July 6-11 with top-shelf competition from 35 states and provinces for the 33rd edition of the IFYR.
Find full IFYR results here.
IFYR Round One
The evening of Tuesday, July 8 marked the halfway point of the IFYR, showcasing some of the brightest youth rodeo talent in the country. When the dust settled, Hailey Beal from Blackwell, Texas, posted the fastest barrel racing time of the week so far with an impressive 16.094-second run, earning top honors as the first-go and Performance five champion. Golden State cowgirl Jaycee McGill, from Sanger, California, turned in the fastest pole bending time of the week, stopping the clock in 20.121 seconds and taking home the first-go Montana Silversmiths buckle.
IFYR Round Two
With one performance left in the second go-round of the 33rd annual International Finals Youth Rodeo (IFYR), attention shifts to the competitive aggregate race and the battle to qualify for the top 15 athletes advancing to the championship round, set for Friday, July 11 at 7:30 p.m.
During the first day of the second go-round, barrel racing continued to heat up, delivering some of the fastest times of the week. Sydney Fischer (Ledbetter, Texas) stopped the clock at 16.233 seconds to take the lead in Performance 9. This run places her in close contention for the aggregate lead, with a total time of 32.778 on two runs — just tenths of a second behind aggregate leader Rinley Rawlins (Midlothian, Texas).
IFYR Short-Go and Aggregate
A new chapter of International Finals Youth Rodeo (IFYR) history has officially been written as the curtain closes on the 33rd annual event. From coast to coast, each event featured the toughest competition in youth rodeo, showcasing the brightest rising stars in the industry.
Earning an impressive $10,484 was Mississippi cowgirl Raegan Chance (Mendenhall, Mississippi), who proudly took home the All-Around Cowgirl title after standout performances in both breakaway roping and barrel racing.
After several top finishes, barrel racer Rinley Rawlins (Midlothian, Texas) entered the Short-Go in the driver’s seat and maintained her success with a strong 16.282-second final run. With an aggregate time of 48.610 seconds on three runs, she secured the title and collected $9,056 in total winnings.
Running the quickest pole bending time of the week was home-state cowgirl Merrick Moyer (Woodward, Oklahoma). Moyer’s speed and consistency earned her over $5,000 and the prestigious IFYR Pole Bending title.
2025 IFYR Barrel Racing Results
Round One: 1) Hailey Beal/Blackwell, Texas/16.094/$2,333; 2) Karly Davis/Buffalo, Wyoming/16.234/$2,029; 3) Rinley Rawlins/Midlothian, Texas/16.282/$1,174; 4) Bryar Wilson/Calvin, Oklahoma/16.363/$1,420; 5) Raegan Chance/Mendenhall, Mississippi/16.537/$1,116; 6) Gracie Snyder/Hendrix, Oklahoma/16.539/$811; 7) Madi Moe/Walker, Minnesota/16.561/$507; 8) Elsa Flynn/Porterville, California/16.570/$203.
Round Two: 1) Rinley Rawlins/Midlothian, Texas/16.086/$2,333; 2) Zoey Carpenter/Rutledge, Alabama/16.166/$2,029; 3) Sydney Fischer/Ledbetter, Texas/16.233/$1,724; 4) Gracie Snyder/Hendrix, Oklahoma/16.239/$1,420; 5) Lacey Valdez/Pueblo West, Colorado/16.254/$1,116; 6) Raegan Chance/Mendenhall, Mississippi/16.263/$811; 7) Roxy Waring/Ocala, Florida/16.271/$507; 8) Hazel McKenzie/Muldrow, Oklahoma/16.318/$203.
Short-go: 1) Raegan Chance/Mendenhall, Mississippi/16.164/$2,000; 2) Rinley Rawlins/Midlothian, Texas/16.242/$1,500; 3) Roxy Waring/Ocala, Florida/16.395/$1,000; 4) Gracie Snyder/Hendrix, Oklahoma/16.396/ $500.
Aggregate (on three runs): 1) Rinley Rawlins/Midlothian, Texas/48.610/$3,499; 2) Raegan Chance/Mendenhall, Mississippi/48.964/$3,043; 3) Gracie Snyder/Hendrix, Oklahoma/49.174/$2,586; 4) Roxy Waring/Ocala, Florida/49.464/$2,130; 5) Kamry Davis/Buffalo, Wyoming/49.524/$1,674; 6) Elsa Flynn/Porterville, California/49.617/$1,217; 7) Bryar Wilson/Calvin, Oklahoma/49.674/$761; 8) Madi Moe/Walker, Minnesota/ 49.794/$304.
2025 IFYR Pole Bending Results
Round One: 1) Jaylee McGill/Sanger, California/20.121/$1,223; 2) Merrick Moyer/Woodward, Oklahoma/20.127/$1,063; 3) Claire Gordon/Terry, Mississippi/20.329/$904; 4) Gracie Snyder/Hendrix, Oklahoma/20.376/$744; 5) Piper Toon/Okmulgee, Oklahoma/20.387/$585; 6) Flora Harper/Austin, Texas/20.480/$425; 7) Baylee O’Leary/Colcord, Oklahoma/20.487/$266; 8) Worth Evans/ Burnet, Texas/20.557/$106.
Round Two: 1) Merrick Moyer/ Woodward, Oklahoma/ 19.727/$1,223; 2) Carsyn Holbrook/Cibolo, Texas/19.946/$1,063; 3) Claire Gordon/Terry, Mississippi/ 19.958/$904; 4) Zayda Morgan/Brandon, Mississippi/20.003/$744; 5) Piper Toon/Okmulgee, Oklahoma/20.015/$585; 6) Tayln Wright/Canadian, Texas/20.054/$425; 7) Kaden Burger/Pauls Valley, Oklahoma/20.224/ $266; 8) Jaylee McGill/Sanger, California/20.289/$106.
Short-go: 1) Merrick Moyer/Woodward, Oklahoma/19.896/$910; 2) Worth Evans/Burnet, Texas/19.942/$683; 3) Jaylee McGill/Sanger, California/20.006/$455; 4) Miranda Poag/Sweetwater, Texas/20.138/$228.
Aggregate: 1) Merrick Moyer/Woodward, Oklahoma/59.750/$1,834; 2) Jaylee McGill/Sanger, California/60.416/$1,595; 3) Piper Toon/Okmulgee, Oklahoma/60.549/$1,356; 4) Carsyn Holbrook/Cibolo, Texas/60.769/$1,116; 5) Worth Evans/Burnet, Texas/61.299/$877; 6) Miranda Poag/Sweetwater, Texas/61.540/$638; 7) Saige Leven/Burbank, Oklahoma/61.740/$399; 8) Kacey Bass/Brenham, Texas/62.002/$159.
