Contestants came from far and wide — including overseas — to the 2018 International Youth Finals Rodeo to compete in Shawnee, Oklahoma, for more than $250,000 in prize money. Winners of the world's richest junior rodeo came from Texas, Louisiana, Arkansas, Alabama, Iowa, and even a "home-stater" from Oklahoma.

The talent at the event truly was an impressive look at what is to come from the next generation of rodeo superstars, so we're throwing it back to our favorite shots of those young talents. 

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Congratulations to the champions of the 2018 International Finals Youth Rodeo:

• Bareback Riding: Hunter Ramsey of El Dorado, Arkansas
• Breakaway Roping: Alli Masters of Leon, Iowa
• Team Roping: Leander Williams of Thorndale, Texas, and Whit Kitchens of Mullin, Texas 
• Pole Bending: Gabby Gunter of Sulphur, Louisiana
• Steer Wrestling: Gavin Soileau of Bunkie, Louisiana
• Saddle Bronc: Taylor Russell of Lipscomb, Texas
• Goat Tying: Kaylee Cormier of Lake Charles, Louisiana
• Tie Down Roping: John Elliott of Alvin, Texas
• Barrel Racing: Caroline Kelly of Waverly, Alabama
• Bull Riding: Mason Taylor of Maypearl, Texas
• All Around Cowgirl: Cashen Turner of Edmond, Oklahoma 
• All Around Cowboy: Quade Hiatt of Canyon, Texas

See the overall results for each event including round one, round two, the short round, and the aggregate HERE.