Rodeo

The 2025 Indian National Finals Rodeo ended Saturday night with several Navajo contestants bringing home world titles and buckle honors from an intense week of competition at the South Point Arena & Equestrian Center.

The final rounds of the 2025 Indian National Finals Rodeo’s Junior and Senior divisions wrapped up in Las Vegas, closing the week with new champions crowned and gold buckles secured.

The third round of the 2025 Indian National Finals Rodeo drew a sharp line across the leaderboard Friday night at the South Point Arena & Equestrian Center.

Cajuan Cleveland stood beneath the bright arena spotlights of the South Point Arena & Equestrian Center, taking in the moment after a long week of competition and a quiet triumph after a year of preparation.

Two rounds into the Indian National Finals Rodeo, Navajo contestants have made their presence felt inside the South Point Arena & Equestrian Center, stacking up wins and top finishes across nearly every major event.