2024- Animal Athlete

Onion Ring

Onion Ring was born in 2010 at Korkow Ranch, 17 miles east of Pierre, South Dakota. He spent his early years running wild on the prairies, but his rodeo journey began in 2014 at the Korkow Rodeo Ranch School, where he was bucked for the first time. It was clear from the outset that he was a standout.
In 2015, Onion Ring made a splash at the Dirty Rotten Buckers Futurity in Peo, Utah, winning first place and his first trophy halter. His accolades quickly grew, establishing him as a force in the rodeo world. In 2017, he earned 3rd Place PRCA Bareback Horse of the Year and secured a spot as a Top Bronc Ride in the 5th Round of the NFR. The following year, he claimed 2nd Place PRCA Bareback Horse of the Year and was a finalist for Badlands Circuit Bareback Horse of the Year.
Onion Ring continued to impress, winning the Badlands Circuit Bareback Horse of the Year in 2019. In 2020, he repeated his success with a 5th Round NFR Top Bronc Ride and was named Badlands Circuit Top Bronc of the Year. His crowning achievement came in 2021 when he was honored as the PRCA Top Bronc Horse of the Year. With each accolade, Onion Ring solidified his legacy as a beloved icon in the rodeo community, embodying the spirit of the wild prairies he calls home.