PRORODEO Sports News - July 2, 2026

Gus Gaillard had a career-high ride to win the Jordan Xtreme Bronc Match. PRCA photo by Alaina Stangle

draw. Gaillard predicted he would end up with Shady Jacket, a horse he had ridden before and one he hoped would be waiting for him. Moments later, his prediction proved accurate. “If I could have picked one outta the hat, that’s the one that I would’ve wanted,” Gaillard said. “Super nice horse. They won on that horse last

year, and it just jumps out there and gets in the air and has all the timing in the world.”

much higher. “I just plan on trying to make money on every horse that I get on and just trying to work my way up to the top,” Gaillard said. “I’m not too worried about being 13th right now. I’m just trying to work my way up to No. 1.”

The championship also provid ed momentum as the summer run intensifies. While Gaillard moved up to 11th in the PRCA | Bill Fick Ford World Standings with $74,836, and his focus remains fixed on climbing

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