Welcome to Rodeo at FRC!
The Feather River College Rodeo Program
The Feather River College Rodeo Team was founded in 2002 and continues to be a tradition of excellence. Our mission is to not only help students excel in the arena, but also in the classroom. We pride ourselves in celebrating the western way of life and continue to instill those values into our students. Watch us as we compete against the best in the West Coast Region!
Head Rodeo Coach - Zack Brown
Zack Brown was raised in Red Bluff, CA where he competed in junior and high school rodeos. After high school, he attended Feather River College, and competed on the rodeo team making it to the College National Finals. Zack earned his Bachelors in Business Management from UNLV while on rodeo scholarship. He led his team to the CNFR multiple years while in Vegas. Zack has competed in steer wrestling, saddle bronc, bull riding and roping, but found his passion in bareback riding. He has been competing in the PRCA for 11 years and continues to do so. Qualifying for the California Circuit finals 11 times, multiple trips to the National Circuit finals and many wins in rodeos all over the USA. Zack is excited to return to the school that jump-started his career to develop a distinguished and successful rodeo program. His commitment, drive and passion for rodeo brings a new level of performance to his colleagues and team.
Zack says his favorite things about FRC are the students he gets to instruct on a daily basis, and the beautiful Rodeo grounds that he calls his classroom now.
Assistant Rodeo Coach - Bryar Byrne
Bryar Byrne is originally from Gridley, CA and attended Feather River College from 2017-2021 where he received an Associate’s degree in Agriculture and a Bachelor's degree in Equine Science and Ranch Management. While at FRC, Bryar qualified for the College National Finals Rodeo 3 different times, once in the team roping and twice in the steer wrestling. In addition, he is a PRCA California Circuit Finals Qualifier in the steer wrestling and CCPRA champion steer wrestler. Bryar also went on to further his education at Chico State University and is currently finishing his master's degree in Agriculture Education while continuing to rodeo professionally as a steer wrestler.
Bryar says his favorite things about FRC are the facilities, its location, and the quality people he gets to interact with on a daily basis.
Assistant Rodeo Coach - Madison Eide
Madison Eide is originally from Escondido, CA and also attended Feather River College from 2019-2024 where she received an Associate’s degree in Agriculture and another in Rodeo Skills. She also obtained a Bachelor's degree in Equine Science and Ranch Management at FRC. During her time here, Madison competed mainly in the breakaway & barrel racing events. In addition she also competed at CCPRA rodeos and finished 8th in the breakaway standing in 2023. Madison is now planning to rodeo professionally in the 2025 season.
To view the current West Coast Region NIRA standings, click here.
- Feather River College - October 4-5
- CSU Fresno State - November 8
- Bakersfield College - November 9-10
- Coalinga College - March 28
- Allan Hancock College - March 29-30
- Cuesta College - April 11
- Cal Poly State University SLO - April 12
- University of Nevada - Las Vegas May 2-3
The NIRA is divided into 11 regions. Feather River Rodeo competes in the West Coast Region along with eleven other schools: Cal Poly, Bakersfield Communicty College, Cuesta College, Fresno State, Lassen College, the University of Las Vegas Nevada, Allan Hancock College, West Hills College, and Western Nevada College. Geographically, the region incudes all of California and Nevada. The region hosts 10 rodeos and is comprised of nearly 225 members competing in the following rodeo events: Bareback Riding, Saddle Bronc Riding, Bull Riding, Tie Down Roping, Team Roping and Steer Wrestling for men; and Barrel Racing, Breakaway Roping, Goat Tying, and Team Roping for women.
For more information on the NIRA West Coast Region, click here.
The NIRA is the sanctioning body of college rodeo. They create and enforce rules governing the sport, handle national administration, and work with individuals and college programs to promote college rodeo. The mission of the NIRA is to foster and develop rodeo at the college level so that it will provide educational and competitive opportunities for students. The NIRA organization lives up to its motto of "preserving western heritage through collegiate rodeo" by hosting nearly 100 college rodeos each year for its more than 3,500 competing members. The assocation is made up of 137 schools and universities and is divided into 11 regions.
For more information on NIRA, please visit collegerodeo.com.
Each college is allotted a 10-member team, consisting of six men and four women, to compete for team points at the College National Finals Rodeo (CNFR). These team points are earned by coach-selected individuals and count towards the team's standing. At the end of the season, the top two point-earning teams in each region qualify to send a complete team to teh CNFR. Athletes from each of the 11 regions compete throughout the season for these individual team points. Individual points are rewarded for placing 6th place or higher in each respective event. At the end of the season, the top four point holders in each event qualify for the CNFR. At the CNFR, no season points are carried over to deterine team and national titles. Instead, all national titles are determined through points earned at the CNFR.
For more information on the CNFR, please visit cnfr.com.
Coming soon!
We are thrilled to announce that Feather River College will kick off the 2024 West Coast National Intercollegiate Rodeo season this October 6th and 7th at the Plumas-Sierra County Fairgrounds! We are looking for your help to put on this outstanding event. In the past, it has been a highlight in the community and an economic benefit to Plumas County. The funds we raised last year provided us the opportunity to send six student-athletes to compete at the College National Finals Rodeo in Casper, WY this past summer. In exchange for your support, we recognize and promote your business or honor your family in our program advertisements and/or during the rodeo performances through arena banners, chute signs, and announcements. Feather River College has developed a nationally recognized rodeo program because of the generous support of our sponsors. Please contact Head Coach Zack Brown at 530-283-0202 ext. 306 or zbrown@frc.edu if you have any questions!
Rodeo at FRC
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