Nov 24, 2025
THE RIATA 2025 NOMINATIONS DEADLINE IS DECEMBER 31!
Oct 29, 2025
Eighteen breakaway ropers entered the Riata Side Pot, all vying for their share of the added money and a qualification spot at Kimes Million
Oct 14, 2025
Riata horses have even more opportunities to earn, thanks to a partnership with the Kimes Ranch Million Dollar Breakaway.
Aug 14, 2025
The Riata side pot season closed out in style at the WSTR Qualifier in Tunica, Mississippi.
Aug 1, 2025
The Riata Side Pot made its biggest splash of the year at the legendary WSTR The Daddy Qualifier in Cheyenne, Wyoming
Jul 31, 2025
When Laura and Gary Teague purchased the Cross Bell Ranch in Copan, Oklahoma, it wasn’t just a real estate transaction, but the start
Jul 11, 2025
It was another outstanding little Riata Side Pot at Pocatello. Fourteen Riata horses entered the WSTR Pocatello Qualifier for $10,000! That’s $6,800 i
Jul 7, 2025
From roots in Mexico and entrepreneurial spirit to world-class roping prospects, the Briseno family continues to build a legacy.
Jun 12, 2025
Ever seen anything like this in team roping? Nine Riata horses entered the Mt. Pleasant side pot for $10,000.
Jun 3, 2025
The WSTR Hamilton Qualifier drew an impressive 2,748 teams over Memorial Day weekend, but a select group of just 28 individual ropers entered the $10,
May 30, 2025
After three years—including a record-setting $250,000 purse in 2024—the Riata Stallion Incentive breakaway event is entering a new chapter
May 23, 2025
“When the Riata opportunity came up, I didn’t hesitate,” Cindy says. “My goal is to give progeny owners every opportunity in every discipline
Apr 30, 2025
The wrap up on the 2025 USTRC Finals came out last week and the roping jumped up to over 6500 teams competing.
Apr 24, 2025
“Nothing But Blu’s dam, CC Cat was my first cutting horse,” Alicia said. “She was successful in the cutting pen. I was determined to breed her.
Apr 7, 2025
The second Riata side pot at the BFI wrapped up with Riata ropers and horses winning $525,000 in earnings.
Mar 10, 2025
“I don’t believe in coincidences, I believe things are meant to be,” says Terry Wengert, owner of TW Megga Cat.
Feb 24, 2025
The Ariat WSTR Title Fights made a huge jump in team count this year with just under 4400 teams and paying over $2M.
Feb 12, 2025
$10,000 Guaranteed! The Riata Side Pot program was a hit last season with Riata guaranteeing over $180,000 in added money at five major roping events.
Feb 4, 2025
Team ropers and stallion owners that provide the highest quality rope horses in the world have captured the competitive minds of men and women across
Jan 23, 2025
“It was kind of funny how we ended up buying Cowboys Cartel,” Zane said. “Bill Myers called and wanted to buy a Metallic Cat son I own.
Jan 6, 2025
Every year the Riata website covers all major horse sales around the country containing Riata eligible horses.
The $80,000 Riata Side Pot in Vegas had a total of eighty-nine ropers enter and surprisingly one-third of all entered horses won money in a Finale!
Nov 18, 2024
ITS $80,000 FOR ONE $500 ENTRY! We are changing how the Bonus Side Pot will be paid at the WSTR Finale in Vegas.
Nov 14, 2024
It was a historical streak for Stevie Rey Von offspring starting the last week of September through the National Reined Cow Horse Association Futurity
Nov 11, 2024
OptiWize Health is thrilled to announce our partnership as the official Human Health Supplement Sponsor for the Riata!
Oct 30, 2024
3C Performance Horses of Stephenville, Texas is home to Riata Stallions, Bet Hesa Freckledcat and Playen Spades.
Oct 23, 2024
Our sincere thanks for your attendance and bringing your Riata rope horse to the Riata Championships!
Aug 31, 2024
Infinite Reproduction & Genetics (IRG) is a breeding company designed to help ropers of all disciplines break into the breeding industry and produce w
Aug 23, 2024
September 11 is the deadliest act of terrorism in human history. Two thousand, nine hundred and seventy-seven innocent lives taken
Aug 6, 2024
The Riata Championship Event is September 25th-29th! Online entries are open or mail in entry forms can be downloaded at RiataBuckle.com.
