The Tie-Down Breakdown: Dylan Hancock on Rodeo Momentum and the 2026 Cinch Timed Event Championship

On this episode of The Tie-Down Breakdown, Dylan Hancock talks about trading a baseball glove for a rope, the eye-opening rookie year that taught him what it takes to win, and the breakthrough that proved he belongs at the top level of ProRodeo.Hancock also shares what it felt like to get the call to the Cinch Timed Event Championship and how he’s preparing to head back in 2026 after the Lazy E Arena announced the roster of athletes. From horsepower to mindset, Hancock explains how his approach has shifted since his first Finals and what’s fueling his summer hot streak.EAST OF WALL, a new film directed by Kate Beecroft that is a portrait of female cowgirls in the “New West,” about a rebellious rancher who must cope with her family, losing her ranch, and providing for a group of wayward teens. Only in Theaters August 15.More from The Tie-Down BreakdownThe Tie-Down Breakdown: Kyle Lucas on Chasing His Own LegacyThe Tie-Down Breakdown: Tuf Cooper’s Nashville Win and 2025 MindsetIntroducing Hannah Wheeler: New Host of The Tie-Down BreakdownThe Tie-Down Breakdown: Spring RoundupThe Tie-Down Breakdown: NFR Catch-Up