Sam Houston State University Rodeo Team

Sam Houston State University Rodeo Team Huntsville, the home of General Sam Houston, is located 60 miles north of Houston on Interstate-45 in the piney woods of South East Texas.

Huntsville has a population of about 30,000 and is in the center of the Southern Region of the National Intercollegiate Rodeo Association (N.I.R.A.) which means the rodeo team has less travel than any other school in the N.I.R.A. Huntsville is also a very good town to rodeo out of; regardless of the type of rodeoing you want to do. We are fortunate to have both indoor and outdoor practice arenas a

nd maintain practice stock almost year-round for timed events. The SHSU Rodeo Club is one of the oldest clubs on campus (active since 1950) and has produced more national champion rodeo teams than any other college or university in the nation! If you like the sport of rodeo and want to get a good education, Sam Houston is the college to attend.

First practice back... let the rodeo season begin! Eat ’Em Up, Kats 💥💥
09/02/2026

First practice back... let the rodeo season begin!
Eat ’Em Up, Kats 💥💥

08/24/2026

What’s the least cowboy thing about you?

Our rodeo athletes answered, now it’s your turn: Let us know your answer in the comments.. 💥💥

We are beyond excited to kick off our Fall 2026 season!! 🔥The Bearkats are ready for another year of rodeo, and we hope ...
08/20/2026

We are beyond excited to kick off our Fall 2026 season!! 🔥

The Bearkats are ready for another year of rodeo, and we hope you’re just as excited as we are!

And don’t forget… we’ll be back at Sonny Sikes Arena November 12–14 for our annual Sam Houston State University Rodeo! 🎉 Mark your calendars and come out to support your Bearkats in our home arena!

2026–2027 SHSU RODEO ATHLETES!!! We cannot wait to kick off another season with our annual SHSU Rodeo Welcome Meeting on...
08/13/2026

2026–2027 SHSU RODEO ATHLETES!!!

We cannot wait to kick off another season with our annual SHSU Rodeo Welcome Meeting on August 20 at 7:00 PM!

Before the meeting, please be sure to complete the linked Google Form and review the required documents attached to the form.

Google Form:

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeYFs1mCufXIMz3-xisoV-urv-1_UghHvpmUKGZUlAzKVmwhA/viewform

IMPORTANT: Please bring a $300 money order along with the required documents listed in the Google Form to the meeting.

We’re excited to get everyone together and kick off the 2026–2027 season!

08/10/2026

Sam Houston State University has announced the naming of its College of Osteopathic Medicine in honor of Russell and Glenda Gordy, two distinguished alumni whose visionary philanthropy helped turn the dream of a medical school into a nationally recognized institution.

Approved by the Texas State University System Board of Regents, the naming honors Russell and Glenda Gordy's decades of support for and their pivotal role in establishing the SHSU College of Osteopathic Medicine. Their investment helped lay the foundation for a program that is preparing the next generation of physicians while expanding access to quality healthcare across Texas.

The naming of the Russell and Glenda Gordy College of Osteopathic Medicine celebrates not only the generosity that made the medical school possible, but also a legacy that will continue shaping healthcare, higher education and the lives of future physicians for generations to come.

Learn more: https://bit.ly/4pZ7h3C

07/27/2026

Congratulations to Sam Houston senior Cole Pugh on an incredible victory at Cheyenne Frontier Days!

A two-time College National Finals Rodeo qualifier, Cole continues to prove himself on some of the biggest stages in rodeo. His dedication, grit, and relentless work ethic have led to this well-deserved win, and we couldn’t be more proud to have him represent Sam Houston.

Congratulations, Cole! We can’t wait to see what you accomplish next.

Thank you to everyone who stopped by the Sam Houston Rodeo booth at the 2026 NHSRA College Fair! We enjoyed meeting so m...
07/22/2026

Thank you to everyone who stopped by the Sam Houston Rodeo booth at the 2026 NHSRA College Fair! We enjoyed meeting so many talented student-athletes and their families, answering questions, and sharing what it means to be a Bearkat.

We appreciate everyone who stopped by, and we look forward to seeing where your rodeo journey takes you! Good luck to all the NHSFR Athletes competing this week!

07/21/2026

The beautiful, state-of-the-art facility we are blessed to call home would not be possible without the vision, drive, and unwavering support from sponsors like the Sandel family with Sandel Energy. The Sonny Sikes Arena was once just a dream — a dream held by Mr. Byron Sandel’s late son, Blake. Today, that dream stands strong, serving generations to come. We invite you to listen as Mr. Sandel shares a heartfelt story of how he played a part in making his son’s dreams come to life.

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