PRORODEO Sports News - August 8, 2025

"Knowing that they're up there cheer ing keeps me motivated," Rutland stated. "There's nothing like this sport and having them with me is just the best."

Not only will this win give a confi dence boost to the 30-year-old cow boy, but two familiar faces will help keep him grounded and motivated on the road: his wife, Shaydon, and their son, Rye.

"It was crazy," Rutland said. "That's a lot of money for eight seconds of work. For many of these guys who ride well, it's probably not a lot. But for me, it's just really cool. It'll help keep the season rolling and bump me up in the standings."

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