2020 Media Guide - Xtreme Bulls & Broncs

What is Xtreme Broncs?

The PRCA Xtreme Broncs Tour is a series of events that features only saddle bronc riding competition. These stand-alone events were first approved by the PRCA in 2016. In 2019, there were 13 events across the country that concluded with a finale in Rapid City, S.D. The format: the top 12 saddle bronc riders in the PRCA | RAMWorld Standings and the top 12 contestants in the Xtreme Broncs standings

competed in a long go and a short go for the Xtreme Broncs title and a portion of $50,000 added money. All money earned on the tour and in the tour finale counted toward qualifying for theWrangler National Finals Rodeo.

2019 SEASON HIGHLIGHTS

• Zeke Thurston posted a 94-point ride on Calgary Stampede Rodeo’s Special Delivery at the Hard Grass Bronc Match in Pollockville, Alberta on July 27, 2019. It was the highest score of the season in saddle bronc riding. • At the Range Days Rodeo Xtreme Broncs finale, Wade Sundell posted a 92-point ride on Burch Rodeo’s Lunatic From Hell; Brody Cress posted a 90-point ride on J Bar J’s Hell on Hooves to tie for the win. • Wade Sundell and Brody Cress split the Xtreme Broncs title at the finale Aug. 22 in Rapid City, S.D. Sundell earned $10,599, while Cress walked away with $12,315. • After cashing in at the finale, Cress moved from the15th in the world standings to 10th in saddle bronc riding. He went on to win the average at the 2019Wrangler NFR and finished second in the world with $286,382.

Range Days Rodeo Xtreme Broncs finale, Rapid City, S.D., Aug. 22

FIRST ROUND: 1. (tie) Rusty Wright, on J Bar J’s Painted Commotion, and Brody Cress, on Burch Rodeo’s Professional Lunatic, 88 points, $3,737 each; 3. JakeWatson, 87, $2,397; 4. (tie) JJ Elshere and Wade Sundell, 86, $1,269 each; 6. Ryder Wright, 85.5, $705; 7. Zeke Thurston, 84.5, $564; 8. (tie) Jacobs Crawley and Colt Gordon, 84, $212 each. FINALS: 1. Wade Sundell, 92 points on Burch Rodeo’s Lunatic From Hell, $3,102; 2. Brody Cress, 90, $2,350; 3. (tie) Ryder Wright and Colt Gordon, 89, $1,410 each; 5. JJ Elshere, 87.5, $658; 6. Jacobs Crawley, 87, $470. AVERAGE: 1. (tie) Wade Sundell and Brody Cress, 178 points on two head, $6,228 each; 3. Ryder Wright, 174.5, $3,995; 4. JJ Elshere, 173.5, $2,585; 5. Colt Gordon, 173, $1,645; 6. Rusty Wright, 172.5, $1,175; 7. (tie) Zeke Thurston and Jacobs Crawley, 171, $823 each.

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