Dylan Grant, a 24-year-old professional bull rider from Wyoming, tragically died on April 3, 2025, after being thrown from and trampled by a bull during the Xtreme Bulls event at the Wharton County Youth Fair in Wharton, Texas. Despite immediate medical attention and airlifting to Memorial Hermann-Texas Medical Center in Houston, he succumbed to his injuries .
Grant was a rising star in the rodeo community, having competed for the University of Wyoming Rodeo Team and winning the Mountain States Circuit Finals Rodeo in 2021. He earned over $15,000 in his career and had been a full member of the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association (PRCA) since 2024 . ([Cowboy, 24, trampled to death after being thrown from rampaging bull at
Talented’ Bull Rider, 24, Dead After Being Thrown Off a Bull at a Youth Fair in Texas: ‘Once a Cowboy, Always a Cowboy’
The incident highlights the inherent risks of bull riding, a sport known for its danger despite safety measures. The PRCA and the Wharton County Youth Fair expressed condolences, with the PRCA stating, “Our rodeo family lost a talented young cowboy last night” . Texas bull riding death: Wyoming bull rider Dylan Grant dies after being stepped on at Wharton County Youth Fair event – ABC13 Houston
Grant’s death follows a similar tragedy in 2024, when 22-year-old Peter De Luna died after a bull riding accident in Bandera, Texas . These incidents underscore the ongoing dangers faced by bull riders and the close-knit nature of the rodeo community.
Grant is remembered not only for his skill and achievements but also for his spirit and dedication to the sport. His passing serves as a somber reminder of the risks inherent in rodeo sports and the resilience of those who participate.
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