Southern Arkansas University Rodeo Team

Meet the 2026 CNFR Qualifiers representing the Southern Arkansas University Rodeo Team! Wish them good luck as they travel to Casper, WY!

Scout McElroy is currently studying Business Management. He is from Mountain View, AR and will be heeling for his brother, Sanders, at the CNFR.

Hayden Clay, from Nashville, AR is currently finishing his master’s degree in Agricultural Business. He will be heeling for Teagan Orr at this year’s CNFR.

Westin Barnett will head for Carson Powell in Casper, WY at the CNFR. Westin is a General Business major from Hope, AR.

Good luck Muleriders!

Macy Preston of Nicholasville, KY signed her letter of intent this past weekend at the Kentucky High School Finals. Macy is an all around competitor and a welcomed addition to our Women’s Team. Congratulations and Welcome Macy!

We’re proud to highlight the graduates from the SAU Rodeo Team who have balanced academics, competition, and countless hours on the road. Their journeys continue beyond SAU, and we’re proud to cheer them on!

Faith Davis — Forrest City, AR
MBA graduate. Faith will stay in Magnolia this summer as a VISTA worker before moving to begin her career.

Dakota Benight — Okolona, AR
Ag Business graduate. Dakota is headed to Sherwood, AR to work as a Sales Representative for River City Hydraulics.

Katie Talley — McCaskill, AR
Animal Science (Pre‑Vet) graduate. Katie will continue her journey in Baton Rouge as she begins veterinary school at LSU.

Lex Wood — Morrisdale, PA
Nursing graduate. Lex is starting her career at Hunt Regional Medical Center in Greenville, TX.

Harley Hunter — Baxley, GA
Animal Science (Pre‑Vet) graduate. Harley will continue taking classes back home while preparing for next year’s vet school application cycle.

We are proud of each of you and wish you the best of luck in your future endeavours! Go Muleriders!

Mabry Davis signed her letter of intent today at Hamburg High School.
Mabry will compete in barrels, goat tying and breakaway for our Women’s Team.
Congratulations and Welcome Mabry!

Congratulations Scout McElroy on your qualification to the CNFR in Casper, WY! Scout was the Ozark Region’s Reserve Champion Heeler. We are very proud of you and can’t wait to cheer you on in June! Go Muleriders!