PRORODEO Sports News - February 7, 2025

Zac Dallas was gifted the opportunity for a little revenge during the National Western Stock Show and Rodeo and took full advantage of the moment. During the 2024 Wrangler Nation al Finals Rodeo presented by Teton Ridge, Dallas drew Cervi Champion ship Rodeo’s Vitalix Ricky Bobby in Round 8, leaving a bit to be desired. He paired with the bucking horse for an 81.5-point ride, finishing out of the money. The 23-year-old from Las Cruces, N.M., topped the leaderboard at the Denver Coliseum with an 87.5-point trip on Ricky Bobby to earn his first win of 2025. “My first thought was hell yeah, this is going to be fun,” Dallas said. “I had him at the Finals and kind of messed up on a couple of jumps. So, I knew what I needed to do today, and I did it for the most part.” The ride was just enough to best Logan Hay and defending PRCA World Cham pion Ryder Wright, who tied for second with a pair of 86-point rides. “It’s pretty awesome because I’m probably the last guy to get on (Ricky Bobby) before this,” Dallas said. “You can’t beat that.” The win was a vital confidence booster early in Dallas’ sophomore campaign. Last season, he finished as the Resistol Saddle Bronc Rookie of the Year and qualified for his first NFR. Dallas hopes to build on that success in 2025. “This was a super tough group of guys and really good horses,” Dallas said. “So, when it’s all working out and you’re riding good, you just try to keep the ball rolling and stay on the high.” DALLAS GETS REVENGE IN DENVER

Zac Dallas extends on Cervi Championship Rodeo’s Ricky Bobby during an 87.5-point ride in the short round of the National Western Stock Show and Rodeo. PRCA Photo by Ric Andersen

Zac Dallas poses with National Western CEO Paul Andrews and his buckle at the Denver Coliseum. PRCA Photo by Ric Andersen

DALLAS WINS IN DENVER

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