#159 The State of Rodeo 2025 with IPRA President Dale Yerigan

Nov 4, 2025

We’re in St-Tite, Quebec — home of the legendary Festival Western de St-Tite — sitting down once again with Dale Yerigan, President and General Manager of the International Professional Rodeo Association and IPRA Canada.

From the rise of breakaway roping to new rule changes shaking up the rodeo world, Dale shares how the IPRA continues to lead the charge in innovation while protecting the heart of the sport. We talk about youth rodeo, replay technology, the IFR, IFYR, and the explosive growth of rodeo across North America.

It’s tradition, leadership, and the future of rodeo — all from the 57th Annual Festival Western de St-Tite.

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