Frank and Joe are learning the true meaning of the words "Wild West." Invited to stay at a ranch in the Texas Panhandle, they arrive just in time to attend the Dry Valley Rodeo. The star of the show is a rugged young cowboy named Buck -- but his day in the sun is about to take a dark turn: he's riding straight into a Texas-size setup!

Buck's high-powered performance is abruptly cut short by a high-powered rifle, and the Hardys are determined to find out why. The truth may lie in Buck's shadowy past or in his sudden success, but one thing's for sure: money and lives are at stake. The boys had better learn the rodeo ropes fast, or they may be the ones to bite the dust!