PRORODEO Sports News - August 8, 2025

Fulton Rutland matched Stetson Wright to earn a share of the bull riding title in Ogden. PRCA photo by Amanda Dilworth

FULTON RUTLAND MATCHES STETSON WRIGHT FOR BULL RIDING TITLE IN OGDEN By Lexi Gieck Special to PRORODEO Sports News F ulton Rutland aimed to make the most of his first trip to the Ogden (Utah) Pioneer Days Rodeo. And on July 24, during the final per formance of the rodeo, he figured out quickly why it has become a favorite destination for cowboys. "There were a ton of people every where," Rutland said. "Everyone in hospitality was super friendly, and they were great towards my wife and son, which is awesome. I plan on coming back." Facing a roster stacked with world champions and former National Finals Rodeo qualifiers, Rutland rose to the occasion, scoring 88 points on Harper & Morgan Rodeo's High Noon

to match eight-time PRCA World Champion Stetson Wright's mark and earn a share of the title. "I watched a couple of videos where they rode him," Rutland said of High Noon. "In those, he went around to the left, so that's what I was expect

ing. But they opened the gate, and it was one big jump, and he came around to the right. I was like, 'Oh boy.' But it all worked out." A veteran PRORODEO athlete, the Ogden win was arguably the biggest in Rutland's seven-year career.

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