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National Rodeo Hall of Fame
Inducted in 2026
Bobby Kerr
Born in the late 1950s, Bobby Kerr grew up during the golden age of television westerns, where the cowboy way of life captured his imagination early. His first job was with a neighbor’s Wild West horse show, where he discovered his lifelong passion for horses. As a teenager, he competed in rodeo as a saddle bronc rider, bull rider and calf roper, building grit, courage and discipline that would define his career. Over the years, Bobby became a respected horseman and trainer, competing successfully in reining, working cow horse, cutting and other Western disciplines.
His deep connection with the American Mustang became a defining part of his legacy, earning national recognition for his ability to build trust with these horses and bring out their intelligence, heart and versatility. His Mustang performances and freestyle acts made him a standout in rodeo entertainment across the country, winning PRCA Specialty Act of the Year six times.
In 1997, Bobby and his wife Susan founded the Texas Cowboy Hall of Fame, honoring outstanding horsemen and women and preserving Western heritage.
More than a performer or trainer, Bobby Kerr embodied the cowboy way of life in its purest form with honesty, humility, hard work, and deep respect for both animals and people. His legacy lives on in the countless lives he touched, the horses he transformed and the enduring cowboy spirit he so authentically represented.
Born in the late 1950s, Bobby Kerr grew up during the golden age of television westerns, where the cowboy way of life captured his imagination early. His first job was with a neighbor’s Wild West horse show, where he discovered his lifelong passion for horses. As a teenager, he competed in rodeo as a saddle bronc rider, bull rider and calf roper, building grit, courage and discipline that would define his career. Over the years, Bobby became a respected horseman and trainer, competing successfully in reining, working cow horse, cutting and other Western disciplines.
His deep connection with the American Mustang became a defining part of his legacy, earning national recognition for his ability to build trust with these horses and bring out their intelligence, heart and versatility. His Mustang performances and freestyle acts made him a standout in rodeo entertainment across the country, winning PRCA Specialty Act of the Year six times.
In 1997, Bobby and his wife Susan founded the Texas Cowboy Hall of Fame, honoring outstanding horsemen and women and preserving Western heritage.
More than a performer or trainer, Bobby Kerr embodied the cowboy way of life in its purest form with honesty, humility, hard work, and deep respect for both animals and people. His legacy lives on in the countless lives he touched, the horses he transformed and the enduring cowboy spirit he so authentically represented.
