A tragic accident at the Wharton County Youth Fair in Texas has claimed the life of 24-year-old Dylan Grant, a rising talent in the world of professional bull riding. Grant, a member of the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association (PRCA), was seriously injured Thursday night after being bucked off a bull during the second round of the Xtreme Bulls event.
According to officials, the accident occurred inside the rodeo arena in Wharton, Texas. Grant was immediately tended to by on-site first responders, who rushed him to a waiting ambulance in a desperate effort to stabilize him. Due to the severity of his injuries, he was quickly airlifted to Memorial Hermann-Texas Medical Center in Houston.
Despite emergency medical efforts, Grant later died from his injuries.
The rodeo world has been left heartbroken by the devastating loss.
“Our rodeo family lost a talented young cowboy last night,” wrote rodeo journalist Kendra Santos in a heartfelt social media tribute shared by the Wharton County Youth Fair. “There are no worthy words of sympathy at a time of such profound shock and sadness.”
The Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association also released a statement expressing their condolences:
“The PRCA would like to send its thoughts and prayers to bull rider Dylan Grant’s family, friends, and the entire rodeo/bull riding community after Grant passed away after suffering injuries Thursday night during the Wharton County Youth Fair Xtreme Bulls event in Wharton, Texas.”
Grant’s rodeo career began at a young age, and he was no stranger to the spotlight. He earned his PRCA permit in 2018 and went on to compete in multiple PRORODEO and Xtreme Bulls events, earning the respect of his peers with every ride.
In 2021, while riding for the University of Wyoming rodeo team, Grant captured one of the highlights of his career — winning the Mountain States Circuit Finals Rodeo bull riding title with an impressive score of 169.5 points on two head.
Fellow competitors, fans, and rodeo organizers across the country have shared tributes honoring Grant’s fearless spirit, work ethic, and passion for the sport. He is remembered as a dedicated cowboy whose love for rodeo ran deep — and who died doing what he loved most.
Details regarding memorial services have not yet been announced.
As the rodeo community mourns, Grant’s legacy continues to inspire young athletes nationwide, reminding them of both the glory and the gravity of one of the sport’s most dangerous and thrilling events.
Grant leaves behind his family, friends, and countless fans — all of whom are grieving the untimely loss of a true cowboy.