Rodeo Personnel

Dusty Tuckness is returning to the Horse Heaven Round-Up, Dusty has worked the Wrangler National Finals rodeo 16 times and has been voted PRCA Bullfighter of the Year 10 times! His dad was a bullfighter, so the rodeo life was nothing new to him.

Miles Barry was 13 when he decided to follow in his father Rowdy Barry’s footsteps and become a bullfighter. Miles moved up the ranks from fighting at high school rodeos to college to amateur and now professionally.

A fan favorite year after year, Walla Walla’s JJ Harrison is one of the most respected barrelmen in rodeo. With an impressive resume that includes an appearance at the National Finals Rodeo (NFR) and being selected six times as the barrelman for the RAM National Circuit Finals Rodeo, JJ brings unmatched energy and entertainment to every performance. A former schoolteacher, he continues to make a difference beyond the arena, leading anti-bullying education programs in local schools and inspiring the next generation.

It wouldn’t be the Horse Heaven Round-Up without the unmistakable voice of Roger Mooney echoing through the arena. For 28 years, Mooney has been a cornerstone of the rodeo, witnessing its rise to one of the nation’s premier events. Hailing from Ellijay, Georgia, he brings a signature Southern charm that sets the tone for an unforgettable experience. A seasoned professional, Mooney has announced at the National Finals Rodeo (NFR) eight times, most recently in 2024, solidifying his reputation as one of the best in the business.