PRORODEO Sports News - January 10, 2025

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“I’ve got big plans for 2025. The goal is to make every ride count. If I can earn $2,000 every time I nod my head, I’ll have a real shot at the NFR, but it’s not just about getting there – it’s about finishing strong, and a top-10 finish would mean the world to me.” NEXT ON TAP NATIONAL WESTERN STOCK SHOW AND RODEO Where: Denver, Colo. When: Dec. 16-26 Broadcast Schedule: The National Western Stock Show and Rodeo will broadcast live on The Cowboy Channel and stream live on the PRCA on The Cowboy Channel Plus App, Dec. 16-26. RODEO RAPID CITY XTREME BULLS Where: Rapid City, S.D. When: Jan. 31 Broadcast Schedule: The Rodeo Rapid City Xtreme Bulls will broadcast live on The Cowboy Channel and stream live on the PRCA on The Cowboy Channel Plus App, Jan. 31. FORT WORTH STOCK SHOW & RODEO Where: Fort Worth, Texas When: Jan. 24 – Feb. 8 Broadcast Schedule: The Fort Worth Stock Show & Rodeo will broadcast live on The Cowboy Channel and stream live on the PRCA on The Cowboy Channel Plus App, Jan. 24 – Feb. 8. For complete broadcast schedule visit https://bitly.ws/3hK9m

26-year-old Reed Neely ended 2024 on a high note, but the cowboy from Sanger, Calif., is already looking toward an even brighter 2025. After overcoming a 16-month injury hiatus, Neely captured the average

title at the RAM California Circuit Finals Rodeo on New Year’s Eve.

HOT TAKES Alaina Stangle photo Bareback rider Tanner Aus captured a key early season win at the New Year’s Eve Buck & Ball in Gillette, Wyo., with an 89-point ride on Korkow Rodeos’ Tator Tot.

Fresh start Veteran bareback rider Tanner Aus faced the heartbreak of finishing 16th in the world standings at the conclusion of the 2024 PRORODEO regular season. Instead of letting the disappointment linger, he jumped right back into the mix this year. Aus had already won over $14,000 in 2025, highlighted by winning with the New Year’s Eve Buck & Ball in Gillette, Wyo. The victory added $4,860 to his name in the PRCA | Bill Fick Ford World Standings.

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NUMBER OF PRCA-SANCTIONED RODEOS IN THE 2025 SEASON AS OF JAN. 9

$4,992,989

MONEY WON BY PRCA COWBOYS IN THE 2025 SEASON

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