RILEY WEBB

TIE-DOWN ROPER CLAIMS HIS FIRST WORLD TITLE

Las Vegas, Nevada — Tie-down roper Riley Webb’s memorable season added one last memorable chapter on Saturday night.

Webb clocked a 10.9-second time in Round 10 to clinch the coveted gold buckle – the first of his career.

“It hasn’t even sunk in yet. I’m just blessed to be in this situation at 20-years-old. I’m so fortunate to have this support system from my family to the horses that have made this dream come true. I’m so grateful,” said Webb, 20.

“I drew a great calf (in Round 10) and just knew that I needed to hold my spot down. It actually took me longer than I was hoping, with it being my longest time of the week,” Webb said. “Thankfully, I had a great year and a great showing at the NFR, so I didn’t have to go out and win the round to make it happen. All the runs and the miles we traveled throughout the year put me in that position and I’m so grateful.”

Although Webb didn’t place in Round 10, Webb finished second in the average – 82.9 seconds on 10 head – which earned him a $63,889 check. Webb finished atop the world standings with $452,852, a single-season tie-down roping record, breaking the mark of $374,737 set by Caleb Smidt in 2022.

Webb had to hold off hard-charging Haven Meged, who finished second in the world standings with $411,263 and won the average with an NFRrecord 77.4 seconds on 10 head.

Webb placed in five rounds, highlighted by his Round 3 win in 6.9 seconds.