#185 The American Rodeo: From Lexington to Arlington: Winning Rides, Big Stakes, One Step Closer

Apr 14, 2026

From the dirt of Lexington, Kentucky at the Alltech Arena, this episode of Beyond the Chutes brings you inside the moment—right after the win.

We talk with Tilden Hooper, Dawson Hay, Jayden Roy, Austin Stewart, Brandon Edwards, and Lane Peterson following their performances at The American Eastern Regional Finals. With $10,000 on the line and everything pointing toward Arlington, Texas, these rides mean more than just a paycheck—they’re a shot at advancing to Globe Life Field and competing for a record $2 million.

You’ll hear how the rides came together, the horses that made the difference, and the mindset it takes when the stakes are this high.

This is rodeo at its sharpest—preparation meets opportunity, and the margin is razor thin.

Short. Real. Right from the arena floor.

And it’s all heading to Arlington, TX… The American Rodeo Championship Weekend, May 22–23 at Globe Life Field.

One step closer.

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