Pioneer Rodeo

Three Women from the Rodeo Team

Experience the excitement of western sports by coming out to the rodeo. The WCJC Rodeo Team is a group of talented and dedicated athletes who share a passion for the western way of life. We compete in the NIRA Southern Region and support each other both in and out of the arena, creating lasting friendships and unforgettable experiences.

Meet Us at the Rodeo

Cheer us on in the arena! See our schedule and join us for an action-packed competition.

DATE Location
February 2-3 Texas A&M-Commerce
March 8-9 Texas A&M University-Brazos Co. Expo Complex
April 5-6 Trinity Valley Community College
April 12-13 WCJC - Crescent Fairgrounds
April 26-27 Hill College 
I met a lot of great people while at Wharton. This is a great school to get started on before you go to a university.
Trey Benton
Class of 2012; Former WCJC Bull Rider
Benton excelled in the arena throughout his time at WCJC. He went onto win 13 rodeos, earn Reserve World Champion Bull Rider honors, and went on to win the George Paul Memorial Bull Riding rodeo in Del Rio three times. He was named to the WCJC Athletic Hall of Fame in 2021.
Trey Benton

Get Roped In!

Join our rodeo team and experience the excitement of a collegiate rodeo arena! We're looking for dedicated and passionate athletes who are ready to saddle up and compete at the highest level. Contact one of our coaches today!
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Meet the Coaches

Sean Amestoy

Sean Amestoy

Head Coach

Sean Amestoy has coached rodeo at WCJC for 26 years and was named NIRA Southern Region Coach of the year in 2001. Sean’s personal rodeo experience includes 15 years as a Bareback rider at the youth, amateur and professional ranks. As a student at Tarleton State University, Sean competed in the NIRA for four years. Sean earned a Bachelor of Science in Agri-Business from Tarleton State University and a Master of Science in Agriculture from Sam Houston State University. In his long list of accomplishments at WCJC, Coach Amestoy has produced 104 CNFR Event Qualifiers, 4 CNFR National Championships, 4 NIRA Southern Region Team Champions, and 41 NIRA Southern Region Event Champions. 

“I believe strongly in three methods of preparation for athletes and life in general - mental, physical, and spiritual. They all need to be worked on every day.” 

Email: seana@wcjc.edu

Phone: 979-532-6453
Casey Halderman

Casey Halderman

Assistant Coach

Casey Halderman has coached rodeo at WCJC for 10 years. He was also on the WCJC collegiate rodeo team and qualified for the college finals. In 2006, his team was ranked 2nd in the nation. He is a member of the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association (PRCA) and qualified for the Cowboys Professional Rodeo Association (CPRA) multiple times. He continues to participate in rodeo events as a team roper.

Email: haldermanc@wcjc.edu

Phone: 979-532-6453
Rodeo team

Meet the Team