Steer wrestling today is going to showcase the legacy that the Duvall family has in this arena at the Cheyenne Frontier Days Rodeo as well as rodeos across the nation. Riley Duvall is the latest generation to make his mark. His great-uncle Roy Duvall won this rodeo in 1967. Roy’s brother Bill was Riley’s grandfather and probably hazed as many steers in Frontier Park as any other human. Bill hazed for Roy when Roy won here and in later years hazed for Riley’s father, Sam. Sadly, Bill passed away recently, and Riley is making his way to Cheyenne from his grandfather’s funeral. Riley, who is 15th in the world standings, competed in the Cheyenne Frontier Days Rodeo.

Riley flew in the day after his grandpa Bill’s celebration of life, competed, and then did the hazing for three other competitors on Sunday. And, along with a second place finish himself, he hazed for the first place Mason Couch and his cousin, Nathan Duvall, who finished fourth that same day.

There is no doubt that the Duvall legacy continues to shine in rodeos across this nation. It’s a name of respect, honor and dignity that Riley and Nathan carry on with them in every competition.