PRORODEO Sports News - July 2, 2026

SHORT ROUND

border. With the severity of the injury, Petersen will wear a splint for roughly six weeks to support the healing process, then go through an additional several months of recovery and physical therapy. “I’d say my first rodeo back will prob ably be the Buck and Ball on New Year’s Eve,” Petersen said. Petersen’s brother and father were able to join him to support him through this difficult time. “I have such a tremendous support system, it’s pretty crazy,” Petersen said. “I’m just so thankful that the Lord has put so many amazing people in my life that show me uncondition al support and love. It means every thing to me.” Many from Petersen’s rodeo family have reached out to offer their sup port and well wishes as well. “They just make going through an injury like this so much easier,” Petersen said. Petersen sat 20th in the PRCA | Bill Fick Ford World Standings with $42,189 at the time of his injury. A year ago, he finished second in the world standings with $448,755 and he earned the most of any competi tor in the bareback riding in Vegas, taking home $226,853 and the NFR average title.

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