28/06/2026
There are moments in rodeo that aren’t measured by buckles, checks, or championship rounds.
They’re measured by character.
This week at the National Junior High Finals in Guthrie, Oklahoma, Kash Acuna showed everyone what a true champion looks like.
Sometimes the scoreboard doesn’t tell the whole story. Behind every ride is sacrifice, long miles, sleepless nights, storms, setbacks, pain, and a family pouring everything they have into one dream.
Cash’s week took a frightening turn when one of his re-ride bulls tore his vest off and another one caught him square in the chest. The result was a broken eighth rib and a trip to the emergency room. Thankfully, his lungs are clear, the break is in a good spot, and he’ll spend the next six weeks recovering before being reevaluated and cleared to ride again.
Even through the pain both physical and emotional, Cash never stopped carrying himself with grit and class.
The true test of an athlete isn’t how they act when they’re winning. It’s how they respond when things don’t go their way. Cash answered that test with courage and grace beyond his years.
To Tristan Acuna and the entire Acuna family, our hearts are with you. Between the storms, the long days, the scary moments, and the emotional highs and lows that come with chasing a dream, you’ve shown what being a rodeo family is all about. We know there’s no place like home after a week like this.
Cash, we’re incredibly proud to have you represent the Off R Rocker team. A broken rib will heal. The character you’ve built through this experience will last a lifetime. Keep your head high. This week doesn’t define you, your resilience does.
The arena lights may have gone dark at the , but your future is shining brighter than ever.
Heal up, Cash. We’ll be behind you every step of the way, and we can’t wait to see you back in the arena.
