“It’s A Tough Call — But Someone’s Going To Make It”: Jen Carfagno Sparks National Debate Calling for Rodeo Ban After Death of Dalyn Grant
April 8, 2025 — Fort Worth, TX
Weather Channel meteorologist Jen Carfagno is making waves far beyond the forecast after publicly calling for a nationwide ban on rodeo events following the tragic death of bull rider Dalyn Grant at the Lone Star Rodeo.
Grant, 26, was killed during a bull riding event over the weekend when he was violently thrown from the animal and fatally gored — an incident that has sent shockwaves through the sports world and reignited heated debate over rodeo safety.
Carfagno took to social media in a powerful statement:
> “It’s a tough call — but someone’s going to make it. Rodeos are costing lives. How many more tragedies do we need to wake up?”
Her comments quickly trended across platforms, drawing support from animal rights organizations and criticism from rodeo supporters defending the sport’s long-standing traditions.
Carfagno later addressed the controversy during a Weather Channel segment:
> “This isn’t about erasing history — it’s about protecting people and animals in the present. What happened to Dalyn Grant was preventable. We have to do better.”
Calls for legislative action have intensified, with several petitions gaining traction in Texas, Oklahoma, and Colorado, demanding either a full rodeo ban or sweeping reforms to bull riding regulations.
While the rodeo community mourns the loss of Dalyn Grant, Jen Carfagno’s bold stance has pushed the debate over rodeo culture into the national spotlight.
