Aldine High School Student Heads to Nationals for Bull Riding

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Pedro Loera, an FFA student at Aldine High School, is preparing to compete in bull riding on October 31 as a member of Team El Imperio 14. With seven years of experience, Loera is continuing a family legacy started by his father, a former bull rider who has always been his biggest inspiration.

“I always wanted to try it after seeing my dad’s bull riding pictures,” Loera shared. “That motivated me not to give up on the dream little me had — to one day become a world champion.”

Loera’s relentless dedication to the sport is complemented by his impressive academic performance, as he maintains a strong 3.4 GPA at Aldine High School. After graduation, he is set on continuing his rodeo career while confidently pursuing his dream of launching his own business.

Through years of competition, Loera has experienced both triumphs and challenges. “Some of the best moments are when I’ve had the chance to ride next to my dad, and we both won our category,” he said. “But the hard part is dealing with injuries. Bull riding has a lot of ups and downs — one day you can ride, and the next day you can get bucked off in two seconds. You just have to keep your head up and get ready for the next one.”

In addition to American bull riding, Loera also competes in Mexican bull riding, which is part of Charrería, the national sport of Mexico. His pride in his culture and sport shines as he prepares for the Nacional Charro 2025 in Aguascalientes, Mexico, a meaningful milestone in his four years of competing.

“This year is special because it’s the first time my team has qualified for the Nacional,” Loera said. “We’ll be competing with the best from Mexico and the U.S., so it’s another dream come true.”Aldine FFA proudly congratulates Pedro on his outstanding achievements and fully supports him as he represents Aldine High School, his team, and his heritage on the national stage. The Aldine FFA stands firmly behind him and looks forward to cheering him on while watching the event on the Federación de Charrería YouTube channel.