Piper Yule is widely known for her success as a rodeo entertainer, with achievements that span Canada and the United States. Before turning 14, she had already performed on some of the sport’s biggest stages. She is a five-time Canadian Pro Rodeo Dress Act of the Year, three-time PRCA Top 5 Dress Act nominee, served as the opening act at the 2019 PRCA National Finals Rodeo, and has been named a five-time CPRA Canadian Finals Rodeo Entertainment Act. Those accomplishments are impressive, but they only tell part of her story.
What often goes unseen is the influence of ranch life. Raised in a multi-generation ranching family in Southern Alberta, Piper grew up in a setting where consistency, responsibility, and horsemanship mattered long before performance. Life at home shaped her approach to horses and competition, grounding her in daily work that continues even when the rodeo season is busy.
For Piper, the arena is just one extension of a much larger life in the saddle. In addition to trick riding and liberty work, she competes in team roping, cutting, and the cowhorse—events that challenge her timing, feel, and decision-making. These disciplines aren’t just side interests, but areas she hopes to continue developing as she looks toward the future.
At home, Piper’s priorities are hard to miss. Her mom, Kelsey, jokes that finding her can be a challenge.
“More often than not, she’s off in the hills riding,” Kelsey laughs. “She literally has no care for anything but horses.”
This year at Art of the Cowgirl, Piper will take on several roles. Alongside her mentor, Jerri Duce, she will be teaching a two-day clinic, “Legends in the Arena: Trick, Fancy & Roman Riding,” focused on fundamentals, safety, and balance, with an emphasis on building confidence and partnership with the horse. In addition to teaching, she will also compete in the World’s Greatest Cowgirl and the Art of the Cowgirl All-Girl Team Roping—bringing both her performance background and competitive drive into the same week.
At home on the ranch, Piper rides her trick horses just as she would any other, giving them time away from crowds and travel. That routine helps settle their minds and gives them a job outside of the rodeo arena.
As Piper continues to balance travel, competition, and life at home, her focus remains on building well-rounded horses and continuing to grow as a rider. Grounded in ranch life and shaped by experience in the arena, she approaches each opportunity with consistency and respect for the process. While she has already accomplished a great deal, her journey is just beginning, and the path ahead points toward a long and promising future in the western industry.
