Trenten Montero passed away, Bareback Rider died after injuries sustained in Owyhee County Rodeo accident

The rodeo community is currently in a state of profound grief following the tragic passing of the cherished rider, Trenton Montero.

Hailing from Winnemucca, Nevada, Montero had earned widespread renown as a skilled and prominent bareback rider. His exceptional abilities in the art of bareback riding had made him a standout figure in the rodeo world.

Montero’s devoted fans are grappling with a need for answers as they seek to understand the circumstances surrounding his untimely demise.

Official sources have confirmed that Montero, the skilled bareback rider, lost his life due to injuries he sustained during an unfortunate incident at the Owyhee County Rodeo. Read ahead to learn more information on his accident and death cause.

Trenten Montero passed away

It is with deep sorrow that we share the tragic news of the passing of accomplished Professional Bareback Rider Trenten Montero.

Regrettably, Montero succumbed to injuries he sustained as a result of a bareback riding incident. Our hearts go out to his loved ones and the entire rodeo community during this difficult time. As the rodeo community navigates this time of mourning, the spirit of unity remains unshaken.

Trenton Montero’s name will forever be etched in the annals of rodeo history, a poignant reminder of the bond between rider and beast, and a testament to the enduring camaraderie that unites this tight-knit community.

Owyhee County Rodeo accident

At the Owyhee County Rodeo in Homedale, Idaho, on August 10, bareback rider Trenten Montero, who had already earned a spot in the 2019 Wrangler National Finals Rodeo, suffered a serious injury.

After Montero’s 79-point performance on Macza Pro Rodeo’s Half Crow, the horse fell on him, injuring him severely. At the Saint Alphonsus Trauma Centre in Boise, Idaho, Montero is still receiving medical care.

Trenten’s wife said: “We are so grateful and thankful for everyone’s support,” said Maria Montero. “Hearing everyone’s words of encouragement have shown how grateful we are for our community and the family and friends we have.”

Trenten sustained severe injuries

The horse Montero was riding tumbled and rolled on top of him after he had just accomplished a 79-point ride, which ultimately earned him second place in the competition.

Montero sustained severe wounds as a result, including spleen and pancreas lacerations, three broken ribs, a broken sternum, a collapsed lung, bilateral pelvic fractures, and aorta damage.

Before being unable to breathe and having to go to the hospital, Montero stood up and left the arena. He underwent a number of procedures in a Boise hospital after the event on August 10th.

Kendra Santos, a rodeo journalist, posted on Instagram.

Trenten’s injuries from the wreck included three fractured ribs, a fractured sternum, a collapsed lung, bilateral pelvic fractures, a lacerated pancreas and spleen, and an aortic aneurysm.

Trenten’s already undergone several surgeries, including the placement of an aortic stent. Doctors have also removed his spleen, and part of his pancreas. And due to complications of several serious internal injuries, he’s been intubated and has needed dialysis support.

A profoundly tragic and heart-wrenching ending

Trenten was one of the truest and most genuine people. Also, he was the epitome of sportsmanship and a true example of how cowboys should conduct themselves on and off the arena dirt. The accident occurred just days after the arrival of his firstborn son Noah. 

The overwhelming sadness weighs heavily on loved ones. The concern now is how she will navigate life with her precious newborn. His passing leaves behind a wife and a newborn baby boy. 

The pain and sorrow that must engulf his entire family are beyond imagining. Engaged in what he cherished, there is a measure of comfort for those who held him dear.

His exceptional skills were admired, and his absence will be felt deeply by many. Life’s fairness often seems elusive. Let’s hope for an abundance of strength for them in these trying times.

Quick biography of Trenten Montero

Trenton Montero’s one regret about qualifying for the Wrangler National Finals Rodeo is that he won’t be able to take part in the grand entry. He hails from a rodeo family where his father, aunt, and uncle were all accomplished college athletes.

He is the first Montero, nonetheless, to compete in the world championships of rodeo. To follow his goal, Trenton moved out of Nevada.

He began his collegiate career at New Mexico State University (NMSU), where he three times qualified for the college national finals in bull riding and bareback riding.

He met an Arizonan girl while he was still in school, and she would forever alter his course. Not only did he achieve his first NFR qualification in 2019, but he also married Maria in that year.

They both graduated from NMSU with a bachelor’s degree, but Maria had much higher expectations. She is presently attending Rocky Mountain College in Billings, Montana, where she is pursuing her doctorate in occupational therapy. The young couple has not yet established roots. 

Trenten Montero excels at first NFR

His father, Glynn, a seasoned cowboy and expert saddle bronc rider who always wanted to compete in the NFR but never qualified, taught Montero the ropes.

He retired from the professional scene to raise Trenten on his ranch close to Winnemucca, where he also shared his love of rodeo.

The younger Montero excelled in all three roughstock competitions while attending New Mexico State University in high school and college.

He was a competitive bareback horse and bull rider but stopped after he suffered too many injuries. He also had back surgery, which prevented him from competing in the 2016 season. 

“I was working really hard to try to avoid surgery. … Just wasn’t seeing any progress,” said Montero, noting that he was inactive for nine months. “Since I was about 7 years old, that was the longest I had gone without being on any kind of bucking animal.” 

Although Montero admitted that he periodically questioned whether he would be eligible for the NFR, his father claimed that his son never lost his positive outlook while making a full recovery from injuries.

The younger Montero competed once more in 2017 and placed 37th overall in the PRCA rankings. In 2018, he came in 25th place.“He never lost hope,” Glynn Montero said. “There was no ‘should I be doing this?’ or anything else.”

Montero put forth his best season in 2019 to earn that elusive berth in the NFR. He won events at seven rodeos to finish among the world’s 15 best bareback riders with $80,757 in earnings.

He was the world’s best bareback rider. “I literally was so excited I was in tears,” Glynn Montero said. “I had to walk out of the building, and I was trying to call everybody I knew at home. … I was just so proud of him. I can’t even describe it.”

Montero’s name will continue to inspire future generations of rodeo enthusiasts to embrace the essence of dedication and ardor that defined his illustrious career.

Medico Topics extends our deepest condolences and offers earnest prayers to his family and the entire rodeo community during this challenging period.  Also, please don’t hesitate to offer your condolences and share any cherished memories you may have shared with Trenten.

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