Rhett Willis

The Carlos Effect: How Latricia Duke Went From ‘Not Rodeoing’ to No 2 in the World

LaTricia Duke wasn’t going to rodeo in 2026, but she’s seated No. 2 in the World Standings and ripping through the winter rodeos, forcing a different conversation on a yellow gelding. Duke has already stacked nearly $70,000 and trails only reigning World Champion Kassie Mowry on DM He Will Run Em, “Carlos,” a 6-year-old that wasn’t supposed to be her rodeo horse this year. “I had no clue,” Duke said.

Via BarrelRacing.com