Dylan Grant’s tragic passing in 2024 has left a deep void in the rodeo world. A rising star in bull riding, the 24-year-old Wyoming native was known for his grit, talent, and love for the sport. His life was cut short during a performance at the Wharton County Youth Fair in Texas, where he sustained fatal injuries in a bull-riding accident.
Let’s take a closer look at who Dylan Grant was, what happened during the event, and the legacy he leaves behind in the world of rodeo.
What happened to Dylan Grant?
Dylan Grant passed away on April 4, 2024, following a tragic accident during a bull-riding event at the Wharton County Youth Fair in Texas.
During the Xtreme Bulls event, Grant was stepped on by a bull while performing, suffering critical injuries. He was immediately transported to Memorial Hermann–Texas Medical Center in Houston, but despite emergency medical efforts, he was pronounced dead at the hospital.
The Wharton County Youth Fair mourned the young athlete with a heartfelt Facebook tribute, and the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association (PRCA) released a statement offering prayers and condolences to his family and the rodeo community.
Who was Dylan Grant?
Dylan Grant was a talented rodeo competitor from Wyoming and a proud member of the University of Wyoming rodeo team.
He began his professional journey in 2018, the same year he earned his PRCA permit. That year, he also won the Wyoming High School Rodeo Association state championship in bull riding with a combined score of 208.5 points.
Over the years, Grant carved out a name for himself in PRORODEO and Xtreme Bulls circuits, earning a total of $15,710 in prize money from various events. He was celebrated for winning the Mountain States Circuit Finals Rodeo bull riding title and made headlines again in 2022 after his remarkable win at the Lamar Rodeo, where he was the only rider to score in two rounds.
Dylan Grant’s legacy in the rodeo world
Though Dylan Grant’s time in the arena was brief, his impact was lasting.
Known for his fearless riding style and sportsmanship, Grant represented the future of bull riding. He was admired not just for his athleticism but for his dedication to the sport and the camaraderie he shared with fellow riders.
The PRCA’s official statement summed it up best:
“The PRCA would like to send its thoughts and prayers to bull rider Dylan Grant’s family, friends, and the entire rodeo/bull riding community after Grant passed away after suffering injuries during the Wharton County Youth Fair Xtreme Bulls event in Wharton, Texas. Grant was 24.”
From small-town Wyoming to some of the biggest stages in rodeo, Dylan Grant rode with courage and heart. His journey ended far too soon, but his legacy lives on in the sport he loved.
