Black Cowboys Take Center Stage: 8 Seconds Rodeo Expands for Its Biggest Year Yet!
The 8 Seconds Rodeo is expanding its presence in 2025 with two major events in Portland (June 15th) and Philadelphia (October 11th), expecting 8,000 fans per venue. The rodeo will showcase Black cowboys competing in events including Bull Riding, Bareback Bronco Riding, Barrel Racing, and Mutton Bustin' for a total prize purse of $60,000.
Hosted by comedienne X Mayo, the event features notable athletes including the young Bluebird Riders duo (Jaelah & Jiyah), bull rider Tank Adams from Oklahoma, and rising star Au'vion Horton from Arkansas. The rodeo has secured partnerships with Crown Royal, offering a $10,000 award per event to organizations supporting Black cowboys, and Tecovas, along with support from various national and Pacific Northwest companies.
The event also includes athlete development initiatives, hosting bull riding and bareback riding clinics in Oregon with free professional instruction.
Il 8 Seconds Rodeo amplia la sua presenza nel 2025 con due grandi eventi a Portland (15 giugno) e Philadelphia (11 ottobre), aspettandosi 8.000 spettatori per ogni sede. Il rodeo vedrà la partecipazione di cowboy neri che gareggeranno in discipline come Bull Riding, Bareback Bronco Riding, Barrel Racing e Mutton Bustin', per un montepremi totale di 60.000 dollari.
Condotto dalla comica X Mayo, l'evento presenta atleti di rilievo tra cui il giovane duo Bluebird Riders (Jaelah & Jiyah), il cowboy del toro Tank Adams dall'Oklahoma e la promessa Au'vion Horton dall'Arkansas. Il rodeo ha stretto partnership con Crown Royal, che offre un premio di 10.000 dollari per ogni evento a organizzazioni che supportano i cowboy neri, e Tecovas, oltre al sostegno di varie aziende nazionali e del Pacific Northwest.
L'evento include anche iniziative per lo sviluppo degli atleti, con clinic di bull riding e bareback riding in Oregon che offrono istruzioni professionali gratuite.
El 8 Seconds Rodeo amplía su presencia en 2025 con dos grandes eventos en Portland (15 de junio) y Filadelfia (11 de octubre), esperando 8,000 aficionados por sede. El rodeo presentará a vaqueros negros compitiendo en disciplinas como monta de toros, monta sin silla, carreras de barriles y Mutton Bustin', con un premio total de 60,000 dólares.
Conducido por la comediante X Mayo, el evento cuenta con atletas destacados, incluyendo el joven dúo Bluebird Riders (Jaelah & Jiyah), el montador de toros Tank Adams de Oklahoma y la estrella emergente Au'vion Horton de Arkansas. El rodeo ha asegurado alianzas con Crown Royal, que ofrece un premio de 10,000 dólares por evento a organizaciones que apoyan a los vaqueros negros, y Tecovas, además del respaldo de varias empresas nacionales y del Noroeste Pacífico.
El evento también incluye iniciativas de desarrollo para atletas, con clínicas de monta de toros y monta sin silla en Oregón que ofrecen instrucción profesional gratuita.
8 Seconds Rodeo는 2025년에 포틀랜드(6월 15일)와 필라델피아(10월 11일)에서 두 차례 대형 이벤트를 개최하며 각 장소당 8,000명의 팬을 기대하고 있습니다. 이 로데오는 흑인 카우보이들이 불 라이딩, 베어백 브롱코 라이딩, 배럴 레이싱, 머튼 버스틴(Mutton Bustin') 등 다양한 종목에 참가하며 총 상금 6만 달러를 놓고 경쟁합니다.
코미디언 X Mayo가 진행하는 이 행사는 젊은 블루버드 라이더 듀오(자일라 & 지야), 오클라호마 출신 불 라이더 탱크 아담스, 아칸소의 떠오르는 스타 아우비언 호튼 등 주목받는 선수들이 참가합니다. 로데오는 Crown Royal과 파트너십을 맺어 각 이벤트마다 흑인 카우보이를 지원하는 단체에 1만 달러의 상금을 제공하며, Tecovas 및 여러 전국 및 태평양 북서부 기업들의 후원을 받고 있습니다.
또한 선수 육성 프로그램의 일환으로 오리건에서 불 라이딩과 베어백 라이딩 클리닉을 개최하여 무료 전문 강습을 제공합니다.
Le 8 Seconds Rodeo étend sa présence en 2025 avec deux grands événements à Portland (15 juin) et Philadelphie (11 octobre), prévoyant 8 000 fans par lieu. Le rodéo mettra en avant des cowboys noirs participant à des épreuves telles que le Bull Riding, le Bareback Bronco Riding, le Barrel Racing et le Mutton Bustin', avec une cagnotte totale de 60 000 dollars.
Animé par la comédienne X Mayo, l'événement présente des athlètes remarquables, notamment le jeune duo Bluebird Riders (Jaelah & Jiyah), le bull rider Tank Adams de l'Oklahoma, et la star montante Au'vion Horton de l'Arkansas. Le rodéo a établi des partenariats avec Crown Royal, qui offre une récompense de 10 000 dollars par événement à des organisations soutenant les cowboys noirs, ainsi qu'avec Tecovas, avec le soutien de diverses entreprises nationales et du Nord-Ouest Pacifique.
L'événement comprend également des initiatives de développement des athlètes, avec des cliniques de bull riding et de bareback riding en Oregon proposant des cours professionnels gratuits.
Das 8 Seconds Rodeo erweitert seine Präsenz im Jahr 2025 mit zwei großen Veranstaltungen in Portland (15. Juni) und Philadelphia (11. Oktober) und erwartet jeweils 8.000 Zuschauer. Das Rodeo zeigt schwarze Cowboys, die in Disziplinen wie Bull Riding, Bareback Bronco Riding, Barrel Racing und Mutton Bustin' antreten, mit einem Gesamtpreisgeld von 60.000 US-Dollar.
Moderiert von der Komikerin X Mayo, umfasst das Event namhafte Athleten wie das junge Bluebird Riders Duo (Jaelah & Jiyah), den Bull Rider Tank Adams aus Oklahoma und den aufstrebenden Star Au'vion Horton aus Arkansas. Das Rodeo hat Partnerschaften mit Crown Royal geschlossen, die pro Veranstaltung eine Prämie von 10.000 US-Dollar an Organisationen vergeben, die schwarze Cowboys unterstützen, sowie mit Tecovas und wird von verschiedenen nationalen und nordwestpazifischen Unternehmen gefördert.
Das Event beinhaltet außerdem Athletenförderungsprogramme mit Bull Riding- und Bareback-Riding-Kliniken in Oregon, die kostenlose professionelle Anleitung anbieten.
- Expansion to two major cities, doubling potential revenue opportunities
- Significant corporate sponsorships from Crown Royal, Tecovas, Ford, and others
- $60,000 prize purse attracting top talent
- Large venue capacity of 8,000 attendees per event
- None.
This year's rodeo will feature an intense lineup of events, including Bull Riding, Bareback Bronco Riding, Barrel Racing, and Mutton Bustin', with top Black rodeo athletes from around the country competing for
"This rodeo is about celebrating Black excellence in the Western world and providing a platform for future generations of Black rodeo athletes to thrive," says Ivan McClellan, founder of the 8 Seconds Rodeo. "With this expansion, we're bringing the culture and excitement to new audiences, proving that Black cowboys belong on the national stage."
Highlights of the 2025 8 Seconds Rodeo:
Two National Events – June 15th in
Elite Rodeo Competition – Featuring Bull Riding, Bareback Bronco Riding, Barrel Racing, and Mutton Bustin' with a
Host X Mayo – The celebrated actress and comedian will keep the energy high and the crowd rolling in the aisles.
Athlete Development – 8 Seconds Rodeo is committed to the future of Black rodeo, hosting bull riding and bareback riding clinics in
Athletes to Watch:
The Bluebird Riders (Jaelah & Jiyah) – At just 11 and 13 years old, this dynamic barrel racing duo has taken the rodeo world by storm, winning against much older riders—including the 2024 8 Seconds Rodeo in
Tank
Au'vion
2025 8 Seconds Rodeo Partnerships:
Crown Royal's "That Deserves a Crown" Award – Returning as the official whisky of 8 Seconds Rodeo, Crown Royal will present a
Tecovas – A Legacy of Western Authenticity -
Additional support from Pacific Northwest and National companies such as Oregon Community Foundation, Wild Roots Vodka, Wyld, Ford, Travel Oregon, and Travel Portland make this one of a kind event possible.
Tickets & More Information:
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About 8 Seconds Rodeo:
Founded by photojournalist Ivan McClellan, the 8 Seconds Rodeo celebrates Black Cowboy culture and supports cowboys and cowgirls nationwide. More than just a rodeo, it's a cultural movement that fuses Western heritage with Black excellence, music, fashion, and art—delivering a high-energy event that continues to grow in size and impact.
About Crown Royal
Crown Royal Canadian Whisky is the number-one selling Canadian whisky brand in the world and has a tradition as long and distinctive as its taste. Specially blended to commemorate a grand tour of
About Diageo North America:
Diageo is a global leader in beverage alcohol with an outstanding collection of brands including Johnnie Walker, Crown Royal, Bulleit and Buchanan's whiskies, Smirnoff, Cîroc and Ketel One vodkas, Casamigos, DeLeon and Don Julio tequilas, Captain Morgan, Baileys, Tanqueray and Guinness. Diageo is listed on both the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: DEO) and the London Stock Exchange (LSE: DGE) and their products are sold in more than 180 countries around the world. For more information about Diageo, their people, brands, and performance, visit www.diageo.com. Visit Diageo's global responsible drinking resource, www.DRINKiQ.com, for information, initiatives, and ways to share best practice. Follow on Twitter and Instagram for news and information about Diageo North America: @Diageo_NA.
About Tecovas:
Tecovas is an
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