May 8, 2026
Gates Open 5:30 am | Rodeo Start 12:00 pm
The winner of the Sikapiyohkitoopi Bronc Battle will receive:
-Hand Crafted Bronc Saddle by Emmet Saddlery
-$5,000 Cash Prize
-Hand Painted Buffalo Skull
-Trophy Buckle by Gist Silversmiths
-Gary Hanson Bronc Rein
-Custom Chaps
-Spurs (Best Dressed in Orange & Best Hat)
Last Years Champion
JESSE KRUSE
Concert After Event
Armond Duck Chief
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The Legacy of White Rider
Saddle Bronc Invitational
In Memory of Wyatt "White Rider" Mad Plume
In the vast, open landscapes of the Blackfeet Nation, the spirit of Wyatt Mad Plume—Sikapiyohkitoopi, or White Rider—continues to inspire those who knew him. Wyatt's traditional name, White Rider, was a reflection of the grace, strength, and quiet confidence he carried with him throughout his life.Despite his infectious smile and the way he lifted everyone around him with his kindness, Wyatt faced internal battles that even his closest friends and family didn’t fully understand. The weight of mental health challenges is something too many young people face in silence, and Wyatt, like so many others, carried that burden quietly. His passing in 2024 was a devastating loss, one that left an indelible mark on his family and his community.
Wyatt Mad Plume may no longer walk among us, but his legacy is far from over. Through the Sikapiyohkitoopi (White Rider) Healing Ranch and the Saddle Bronc Invitational, his memory continues to inspire.
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Join us Mother’s Day Weekend for the Sikapiyohkitoopi Bronc Battle: Cowboys & Indians where 36 talented bronc riders from across the nation will compete in a thrilling display of skill and determination.
White Rider Healing Ranch
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This bronc battle is more than a competition. It’s about community, connection, and looking out for one another. In the cowboy world, we’re taught to be tough — but one of the toughest things a cowboy can do is ask for help. A major part of honoring Wyatt is continuing the conversation around mental health and suicide prevention, and reminding our rodeo family that no one has to carry it alone.