Bullfrog Recruiting

For many families, college rodeo recruiting feels hard and unknown. Athletes compete, send messages, post results, and then wait. Sometimes conversations move quickly. Other times, they feel slow or like maybe you've been ghosted. That uncertainty often leads to one big question: How are recruiting decisions actually made?

Throwing your horses in with someone else and carpooling to the next college rodeo, blasting music on road trips, the late nights and early mornings, and team practices create more than just champions; they build a culture of grit, humility, and connection. When you go through adversity with a group of people it can create ties that last a lifetime. Every coach we’ve talked to says the same thing: winning runs come and go, but great culture lasts.

Choosing the right college rodeo program can feel like trying to rope a calf in the dark — there are a lot of moving parts, and it’s easy to focus on the wrong target. Sure, every student-athlete wants a great coach, a strong team, and solid scholarship support. But when you talk to college rodeo coaches, one message stands out: the best program for you is the one that fits who you are — not just who gives you the most money.