Kade Sonnier Professional Bareback Rider

As I sit here and reflect on the NFR and really the whole year that I’ve had, there’s a lot of emotions that run through me. I am extremely grateful and blessed to be able to make a living, living a little boy’s dream. I’ve had more fun this year than I’ve ever had, and my NFR wasn’t any different. Once I remembered how I got here, it was easy to start winning. Praise God for keeping me healthy and giving me the ability to ride bucking horses! Thank you to my family, my friends, and my sponsors for supporting me and having my back throughout the year! There were so many highs and lows, but that's the thrill of it!

I finished the 2025 season 4th in the world, and even though it wasn’t exactly where we intended for it to be, I am extremely happy with how I finished this week. I’m leaving Vegas with a different level of confidence and a mission on my mind for 2026. Let’s Geaux get the gold!


📸: Casey St Blanc