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APRIL 15, 2022 VOLUME 70, NO. 8

Key Stop

Cowboys competed for their share of $47,000 at the Riggin Rally Xtreme Bare - back Riding in Weatherford, Texas, April 10. 26

Bareback riders take a moment to pray before the Riggin Rally. Over 40 competitors climbed over the chutes at the prestigious event. Kay Miller photo

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6 Editor’s Letter 8 Hot Takes 10 Grille 14 Social Media 22 Short Round 38 Results

RODEOS 16 2022 PRCA World STANDINGS COVER 24 San Angelo, Texas Xtreme Bulls 26 Weatherford, Texas 28 Logandale, Nev. RODEOS

PRCA ProRodeo file photo 26-time PRCA World Champion Trevor Brazile heads up a star-studded 2022 induction class for the ProRodeo Hall of Fame that was unveiled on April 12. New Class heads to Hall of Fame A new class of inductees has been announced for the ProRodeo Hall of Fame. The 2022 class features worlds champions, horses of the year, and personnel key to ProRodeo’s success over the years. 30

Get Ropin’ Spring rodeo season heating up

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Tanner Green, searching for his first Wrangler NFR bid, took a step towards accomplishing that by winning the all-around title at the Clark County

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Fair & Rodeo in Logandale, Nev., April 10.

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EDITOR’S LETTER TRACY RENCK Hall inductees have memorable reactions

T hose familiar with the Pro Football Hall of Fame would know the name David Baker. Baker is the former President & Executive Director of the Pro Football Hall of Fame, who famously would travel across the country and knock on the doors of players and let them know they had been selected for induction into the Pro Football Hall of Fame. The PRCA doesn’t have Baker, but that didn’t take away from the reactions of the Class of 2022 ProRodeo Hall of Fame inductees when they were notified the afternoon of April 12 of their inductions. As the phone was ringing the excitement in the room at the PRCA headquarters in Colorado Springs, Colo., was obvious. This was like notifying someone they won the Lotto. The 11-member induction class is full of star power headed up by the King of Cowboys Trevor Brazile. The induction ceremony is scheduled for 10 a.m. (MT), July 16 at the ProRodeo Hall of Fame in Colorado Springs. Brazile accomplished everything in his ProRodeo career winning a PRCA record 26 world championships, 14 as the all-around cowboy. Brazile won his most recent world championships in 2019 and 2020 at the National Finals Steer Roping in Mulvane, Kan. Despite all Brazile has accomplished in the rodeo arena even he was surprised by getting the call from the PRCA about his induction. “That’s a call you like to get right there,” said Brazile, 45, who still competes sparingly. “I have to say seeing the 719 (area code) I thought crap did I forget to pay something. That is awesome (to be inducted into the ProRodeo Hall of Fame). I will not miss it.” Four-time PRCA Bareback Riding World Champion Bobby Mote’s first words when told were simple. “No kidding,” he said. “It is a surprise.” Stock contractor Bennie Beutler, a ProRodeo Hall of Famer himself,

was thrilled another member of his family, the late Jake Beutler, is going into the Hall. Team roper Bobby Harris had silence at the other end of the phone and then said “All be. Boy, that’s a dream come true.” Frontier Rodeo owner Jerry Nelson was taken back about his saddle bronc and bareback horse Medicine Woman being inducted into the ProRodeo Hall of Fame. “When you can tell people to go to Colorado Springs and walk around and look (in the ProRodeo Hall of Fame) because there is one (horse) that come out of Frontier Rodeo that is a pretty special deal,” he said. Roy Duvall’s reaction when informed

Tracy Renck is the editor of the ProRodeo

Sports News . He previously served more than seven years as a media coordinator at the PRCA. He has three decades of experience in sports journalism with the last several consumed by ProRodeo.

by ProRodeo Hall of Fame steer wrestler Ote Berry that his prized horse Whiskey was being put in the Hall of Fame was priceless. “Ok, all right, take care of us,” Duvall said. Mel Potter, inducted as a notable, raised the bar for the entire sport of rodeo, but was humble in his response. “I’m not sure I deserve this,” Potter said. When rodeo clown Rick Young was told of his induction, you could tell in his voice, he thought someone might be pranking him. “Are you serious,” he replied. Hearing the reactions of the members of the 2022 ProRodeo Hall of Fame class was unforgettable for all involved, including myself. Congrats to the new class.

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Find the winners from the 2021 Guymon (Okla.) Pioneer Days Rodeo and the Redding (Calif.) Rodeo. Cowboys or cowgirls who won more than one event at both rodeos appear once for each win. Names may be forward, backward, horizontal, vertical, or diagonal. Spring Sprint 1. Find the winners from Guymon, Okla. BB: Caleb Bennett SW: Dalton Massey TR: Nelson Wyatt/Levi Lord SB: Wade Sundell TD: Shane Hanchey GB: Hailey Kinsel/Jordon Briggs BR: Laramie Mosley 2. Find the winners from Redding, Calif. BB: Ty Breuer SW: Josh Garner TR: Jack Graham/Calgary Smith SB: K’s Thomson

TD: Kincade Henry GB: Katie Pascoe BR: Garrett Smith

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Ky Hamilton is searching for his third straight trip to the Wrangler NFR Back in Business

“It might sound a little cocky, but I have no worries about trying to make the NFR. I know what kind of competitor I am, and I know I can do that (make the NFR again). There’s no point at looking at the standings. It’s just go ride everything they run in under you and the rest will take care of itself.”

presented by Teton Ridge. He had his season put on hold after suffering a lacerated kidney, but the Australian cowboy showed no rust coming off the shelf. He won the Division

1 Xtreme Bulls event in San Angelo (Texas), with a 90.5-point ride on Pete Carr Pro Rodeo’s Time Bomb.

NEXT ON TAP GUYMON PIONEER DAYS RODEO Where: Guymon, Okla. When: May 6-7 Broadcast Schedule: The Guymon Pioneer Days Rodeo will be broadcast on The Cowboy Channel and stream live on the PRCA on Cowboy Channel Plus App, May 6-7. BATTLE OF THE BEST XTREME BRONCS Where: Coarsegold, Calif. When: May 8 Broadcast Schedule: The Battle of the Best Xtreme Broncs event will be broadcast on The Cowboy Channel and stream live on the PRCA on Cowboy Channel Plus App, May 8.

HOT TAKES Hailey Rae photo Jeff Askey picked up a key win on the NFR Playoff Series pre- sented by Pendleton Whisky with his 88-point ride on Macza Pro Rodeo’s OLS Tubs Sunny..

On a Mission After just missing out on a fifth trip to the Wrangler NFR in 2021, finishing 16th in the final PRCA | RAM World Standings, Jeff Askey is on a mission to get back to Vegas in 2022 and helped his cause with a $5,978 win in Logandale, Nev. Askey had an 88-point ride on Macza Pro Rodeo’s OLS Tubs Sunny, the first qualified ride aboard the bull since the 2020 Wrangler NFR.

REDDING RODEO Where: Redding, Calif. When: May 19-21

Broadcast Schedule: The Redding Rodeo will be broadcast on The Cowboy Channel and stream live on the PRCA on Cowboy Channel Plus App, May 19-21. * Broadcasts are subject to change. For complete broadcast schedule visit https://bit.ly/3rnRCy2

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NUMBER OF PRCA-SANCTIONED RODEOS IN THE 2022 SEASON AS OF APRIL 13

$12,102,585

MONEY WON BY PRCA COWBOYS IN THE 2022 SEASON

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COWBOY GRILLE WITH TANNER BARTH

Trevor Hale is no stranger to the Western way of life. He’s been riding horses since he was a kid and now at age 19, he’s putting the ProRodeo world on notice. The Perryton, Texas, tie-down roper, is sitting in second place and in the running for the Resistol Rookie of the Year award. Hale has earned $9,789, thanks in part to third-place finish at the High Desert Stampede in Redmond, Ore., March 26. Overall, he is 49th in the PRCA | RAM World Standings.

How’d you get your start in rodeo? Trevor: My mom is a horse trainer, and my dad has always ran cows. So, I grew up around it and I just gradually continued to climb up the ranks in rodeo to the point I’m at now. I started riding and stuff when I was three or four years old. Then I started roping shortly after. When did you know you could make a career out of the sport of rodeo?

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Trevor: I think I was around 15 when I started thinking that I might have a chance to make it. I started going to roping events and I was fortunate as a kid to be around a lot of the top ropers. I think that’s when I thought I could really do this thing. Why did you decide tie-down roping would be your event? Trevor: I do team rope a little bit but not near as seriously. I’ve always just loved tie-down, and I love good calf horses. It’s just one of my favorite events and I don’t see that changing anytime soon. Who’s someone you look up to in the sport of rodeo? Trevor: I think Stran Smith is one of those guys, he has helped me a bunch. I got to be around him a lot as a kid and I still talk to him often. Stran and Marcos Costa have both helped me tremendously. What’s one rodeo you want to win before your career is over? Trevor: I don’t think there’s one rodeo in particular that I want to win. I just want to do well at every rodeo that I go to. What have your learned during your rookie season? Trevor: I’ve learned that you always have to be positive and that there’s always another one. You have to do the best you can with what you’re dealt because you’re not always dealt with ideal best situations. Why did you decide to buy your PRCA card at this point in your career? Trevor: I just thought it was a good time to. I do feel like I have some good horses underneath me and I feel like I’m capable. I just thought it would be as good a time as ever. What has this season been like for you? Trevor: I’ve been pretty blessed with good luck so far this season. I’ve definitely learned a lot in not very much time. I just hope I can keep the ball rolling for the rest of the season. What’s your favorite restaurant? Trevor: That’s hard, it would probably be any good steakhouse. If I had to pick one, it would probably be B&B Butchers shop. Do you have a favorite sports team? Trevor: I don’t follow sports much, really rodeo is about the only sport I pay attention to. Do you have a favorite candy? Trevor: Hershey’s milk chocolate candy bar is definitely my favorite. What was the make of your first car? Trevor: My first vehicle was a Ford F-450 that I bought. What’s your favorite TV show or series? Trevor: I’m a pretty big fan of the show Ozark on Netflix. What’s your favorite holiday? Trevor: Christmas is probably my favorite holiday for religious purposes. What type of music do you like listening to? Trevor: I like all of it to be honest with you. I usually like whatever is playing and I’m going to be listening to it extra loud most likely. What do you enjoy doing in your downtime from rodeo? Trevor: I like to ride horses even when I’m rodeoing. I also like to go out and mess around with the cattle we raise.

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There’s $1 million in payouts on the line, so the action at the 81 ST Pikes Peak or Bust Rodeo-NFR Open is going to be incredible as the best athletes in the sport compete in: The Best in ProRodeo are coming to Colorado Springs, July 13-16, 2022. You won’t want to miss a minute of this one!

H Bareback Riding H Steer Wrestling H Team Roping

H Saddle Bronc Riding H Breakaway Roping H Tie-down Roping H Barrel Racing H Bull Riding Plus we’ll have fan favorite mutton bustin’! Wednesday, Thursday, Friday & Saturday Evening (Rodeo starts at 6:45 p.m.; Grounds open at 4:00 p.m.) Saturday Matinee

(Rodeo starts at 12:15 p.m.; Grounds open at 10:00 a.m.) Arrive early and enjoy all the Fan Zone fun! And stay after the Rodeo and head over to the Coors Roadhouse Saloon for live music, dancing and cold Coors!

The 81 ST Pikes Peak or Bust Rodeo/NFR Open takes place at the scenic Norris Penrose Event Center located at 1045 Lower Gold Camp Road, Colorado Springs, CO 80905

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2022 PRCA RAM WORLD STANDINGS

Official as of April 13, 2022. For the 2022 season (Oct. 1, 2021-Sept. 30, 2022), official rodeo limits are as follows: all-around, 70; bareback riding, 100; steer wrestling, 75; team roping, 75; saddle bronc riding, 100; tie-down roping, 75; barrel racing, 100; and bull riding, no limit. Bull riders can count Xtreme Bulls events toward the PRCA World Standings, but not toward the all-around standings.

ALL-AROUND 1. Stetson Dell Wright, Milford, Utah................... $185,588 2. Bart Brunson, Terry, Miss.................................... 24,607 3. Zack Jongbloed, Iowa, La.................................... 22,173 4. Taylor Santos, Creston, Calif................................ 21,285 5. Paul David Tierney, Oklahoma City, Okla.............. 20,973 6. Connor Murnion, Jordan, Mont.. ......................... 16,426 7. Seth Hall, Albuquerque, N.M................................ 15,051 8. Riley Wakefield, O’Neill, Neb................................ 12,183 9. Jase Staudt, Nathrop, Colo.................................... 9,765 BAREBACK RIDING 1. Jess Pope, Waverly, Kan.................................... $96,929 2. Clayton Biglow, Clements, Calif.. ......................... 57,486 3. Kaycee Feild, Genola, Utah................................... 51,110 4. Cole Franks, Clarendon, Texas............................. 50,130 5. Chad Rutherford, Hillsboro, Texas....................... 45,431 6. Cole Reiner, Buffalo, Wyo.................................... 43,232 7. Garrett Shadbolt, Merriman, Neb......................... 41,837 8. Mason Clements, Spanish Fork, Utah. ................. 39,568 9. Tanner Aus, Granite Falls, Minn.. ......................... 34,674 10. Tim O’Connell, Zwingle, Iowa. ............................. 34,112 11. Leighton Berry, Weatherford, Texas..................... 33,687 12. Rocker Shane Steiner, Weatherford, Texas. ......... 33,441 13. Caleb Bennett, Corvallis, Mont............................. 32,676 14. Orin Larsen, Inglis, Manitoba............................... 32,435 15. Lane McGehee, Victoria, Texas. ........................... 28,161 16. Ty Breuer, Mandan, N.D....................................... 26,780 17. Richmond Champion, Stevensville, Mont.. .......... 26,726 18. R.C. Landingham, Hat Creek, Calif....................... 26,538 19. Wyatt Denny, Minden, Nev................................... 25,172 20. Jacob Lees, Caldwell, Idaho................................. 22,407 STEER WRESTLING 1. Hunter Cure, Holliday, Texas.............................. $63,662 2. Tristan Martin, Sulphur, La.. ................................ 46,418 3. J.D. Struxness, Milan, Minn................................. 46,317 4. Tyler Waguespack, Gonzales, La.......................... 40,772 5. Tanner Brunner, Ramona, Kan.. ........................... 31,118 6. Timmy Sparing, Helena, Mont.. ........................... 29,428 7. Taz Olson, Prairie City, S.D.. ................................ 29,178 8. Payden McIntyre, Douglas, Wyo.......................... 27,715 9. Will Lummus, Byhalia, Miss.. .............................. 26,255 10. Talon Roseland, Marshalltown, Iowa.................... 25,656 11. Jesse Brown, Baker City, Ore............................... 24,686 12. Rowdy Parrott, Mamou, La.................................. 24,124 13. Ty Erickson, Helena, Mont.. ................................. 23,636 14. Dalton Massey, Hermiston, Ore.. ......................... 23,354 15. Nick Guy, Sparta, Wis.......................................... 23,203 16. Bridger Anderson, Carrington, N.D...................... 22,281 17. Kyle Irwin, Robertsdale, Ala................................. 22,145 18. Dirk Tavenner, Rigby, Idaho................................. 21,710 19. Jacob Talley, Keatchie, La.................................... 20,134 20. Eli Lord, Sturgis, S.D........................................... 20,129 TEAM ROPING (HEADER) 1. Clay Tryan, Billings, Mont.................................. $68,922 2. Kaleb Driggers, Hoboken, Ga............................... 67,131 3. Clay Smith, Broken Bow, Okla.............................. 33,220 4. Lightning Aguilera, Athens, Texas........................ 30,846 5. Chad Masters, Cedar Hill, Tenn............................ 29,859 6. Jake Orman, Prairie, Miss.................................... 27,543 7. Coleman Proctor, Pryor, Okla............................... 25,689 8. Jr. Dees, Aurora, S.D.. ......................................... 24,717 9. Andrew Ward, Edmond, Okla............................... 24,591 10. Rhen Richard, Roosevelt, Utah............................ 23,196 11. Dustin Egusquiza, Marianna, Fla.......................... 23,151 12. Cory Kidd V, Statesville, N.C................................ 22,989 13. Garrett Rogers, Baker City, Ore............................ 22,789 14. Reno Cash Stoebner, Stephenville, Texas............. 22,477 15. Colby Lovell, Madisonville, Texas......................... 22,080 16. Tanner Tomlinson, Angleton, Texas...................... 21,813 17. Curry Kirchner, Ames, Okla.................................. 21,676 18. Quinn Kesler, Holden, Utah.................................. 20,761 19. Riley Minor, Ellensburg, Wash............................. 20,264 20. Jeff Flenniken, Caldwell, Idaho............................. 20,176

TEAM ROPING (HEELER) 1. Jake Long, Coffeyville, Kan................................ $68,922 2. Junior Nogueira, Presidente Prudente, Brazil ...... 67,131 3. Jonathan Torres, Ocala, Fla.................................. 40,999 4. Jade Corkill, Fallon, Nev....................................... 33,220 5. Joseph Harrison, Marietta, Okla........................... 29,585 6. Brye Crites, Welch, Okla.. .................................... 27,016 7. Logan Medlin, Tatum, N.M................................... 25,689 8. Tyler McKnight, Pollok, Texas.............................. 25,252 9. Buddy Hawkins II, Columbus, Kan....................... 24,591 10. Levi Lord, Sturgis, S.D.. ...................................... 24,435 11. Cory Petska, Marana, Ariz.................................... 24,061 12. Lane Mitchell, Bolivar, Tenn................................. 23,790 13. Jeremy Buhler, Arrowwood, Alberta..................... 23,196 14. Travis Graves, Jay, Okla....................................... 23,151 15. Patrick Smith, Lipan, Texas.................................. 21,813 16. Austin Rogers, Crescent, Okla.. ........................... 21,676 17. Jake Minor, Ellensburg, Wash.............................. 21,676 18. Caleb Hendrix, Fallon, Nev.. ................................. 20,761 19. Brady Minor, Ellensburg, Wash............................ 20,264 20. Brad Culpepper, Sylvester, Ga.............................. 19,899 SADDLE BRONC RIDING 1. Sage Newman, Melstone, Mont......................... $98,151 2. Stetson Dell Wright, Milford, Utah....................... 86,157 3. Wyatt Casper, Miami, Texas................................. 55,643 4. Ryder Wright, Beaver, Utah.................................. 50,299 5. Brody Cress, Hillsdale, Wyo................................. 50,259 6. Layton Green, Millarville, Alberta......................... 46,035 7. Leon Fountain, Socorro, N.M............................... 44,711 8. Sterling Crawley, Stephenville, Texas................... 42,447 9. Kolby Wanchuk, Sherwood Park, Alberta............. 41,580 10. Kole Ashbacher, Arrowwood, Alberta................... 39,613 11. Lefty Marvel Holman, Visalia, Calif.. .................... 33,636 12. Zeke Thurston, Big Valley, Alberta........................ 31,793 13. Lucas Macza, High River, Alberta......................... 29,700 14. Dawson Hay, Wildwood, Alberta.......................... 29,198 15. Chase Brooks, Deer Lodge, Mont.. ...................... 28,794 16. Tegan Smith, Winterset, Iowa.............................. 28,372 17. Damian Brennan, Injune, Australia....................... 27,836 18. Logan Cook, Alto, Texas. ..................................... 26,897 19. Kade Bruno, Challis, Idaho................................... 26,713 20. Mitch Pollock, Winnemucca, Nev......................... 25,936 TIE-DOWN ROPING 1. John Douch, Huntsville, Texas........................... $84,588 2. Shad Mayfield, Clovis, N.M.................................. 61,440 3. Tuf Case Cooper, Decatur, Texas.......................... 48,397 4. Tyler Milligan, Pawhuska, Okla.. .......................... 45,691 5. Haven Meged, Miles City, Mont.. ......................... 41,241 6. Kincade Henry, Mount Pleasant, Texas. ............... 38,978 7. Shane Hanchey, Sulphur, La.. .............................. 38,508 8. Quade Hiatt, Canyon, Texas. ................................ 34,146 9. Marty Yates, Stephenville, Texas.......................... 33,604 10. Riley Pruitt, Gering, Neb...................................... 32,292 11. Cory Solomon, Prairie View, Texas. ..................... 32,281 12. Michael Otero, Millsap, Texas. ............................. 31,482 13. Ty Harris, San Angelo, Texas. .............................. 31,304 14. Bryson Sechrist, Apache, Okla............................. 29,690 15. Ryan Jarrett, Comanche, Okla.............................. 26,181 16. Caleb Smidt, Bellville, Texas. ............................... 23,335 17. Lane Livingston, Seymour, Texas......................... 21,987 18. Blane Cox, Cameron, Texas.................................. 21,227 19. Lucas Potter, Maple City, Kan.. ............................ 20,873 20. Cooper Martin, Alma, Kan.................................... 20,715 STEER ROPING 1. Scott Snedecor, Fredericksburg, Texas. ............. $22,473 2. J. Tom Fisher, Andrews, Texas............................. 21,029 3. Cody Lee, Gatesville, Texas.................................. 21,024 4. Landon McClaugherty, Tilden, Texas.................... 16,302 5. Ora Taton, Rapid City, S.D.................................... 15,646 6. Slade Wood, New Ulm, Texas. ............................. 15,048 7. Vin Fisher Jr., Andrews, Texas............................. 14,831 8. Cole Patterson, Pratt, Kan.................................... 12,317 9. Clay Long, Stephenville, Texas............................. 12,296 10. Ryan Willberg, Lott, Texas................................... 12,117 11. Cash Myers, Kaufman, Texas............................... 11,990 12. John E. Bland, Turkey, Texas................................ 11,285 13. Jess Tierney, Hermosa, S.D................................. 11,239 14. Bryce Davis, Ovalo, Texas...................................... 9,177

15. Dalton Walker, Clyde, Texas................................... 9,097 16. Brian Garr, Belle Fourche, S.D................................ 8,705 17. Corey Ross, Liberty Hill, Texas. ............................. 8,611 18. Rocky Patterson, Pratt, Kan................................... 7,963 19. Chet Herren, Pawhuska, Okla................................. 7,468 20. Roger Branch, Wellston, Okla................................ 7,194 BULL RIDING 1. Stetson Dell Wright, Milford, Utah................... $123,035 2. Sage Steele Kimzey, Salado, Texas. ..................... 92,376 3. Josh Frost, Randlett, Utah. .................................. 87,724 4. Roscoe Jarboe, New Plymouth, Idaho................. 56,210 5. Jeff Askey, Athens, Texas..................................... 51,120 6. Trey Kimzey, Strong City, Okla.. ........................... 45,935 7. Lukasey Morris, Union City, Okla......................... 43,634 8. Bubba Greig, Estherville, Iowa............................. 43,608 9. Scottie Knapp, Albuquerque, N.M........................ 43,428 10. Ernie Courson Jr., Okeechobee, Fla...................... 40,924 11. Grayson Cole, Fredonia, Pa.................................. 37,003 12. J.R. Stratford, Byers, Kan.................................... 34,368 13. Jordan Hansen, Amisk, Alberta............................ 33,609 14. Trevor Kastner, Roff, Okla.................................... 32,918 15. Clayton Savage, Banner, Wyo.. ............................ 32,542 16. Parker Breding, Edgar, Mont................................ 31,789 17. Cole Fischer, Jefferson City, Mo........................... 30,819 18. Tyler Taylor, Stephenville, Texas........................... 30,485 19. Jace Trosclair, Chauvin, La................................... 28,265 20. Koby Radley, Montpelier, La.. .............................. 27,435 BARREL RACING Barrel racing and breakaway roping standings, provided by the Women’s Professional Rodeo Association (WPRA), are unofficial, subject to audit and may change. Unofficial WPRA Standings are published by the PRCA as a courtesy. The PRCA is not responsible for the verification or updating of WPRA standings. 1. Jordan Briggs, Tolar, Texas................................. $90,614 2. Hailey Kinsel, Cotulla, Texas. ................................ 64,894 3. Brittany Pozzi Tonozzi, Lampasas, Texas. ............. 45,791 4. Sissy Winn, Chapman Ranch, Texas..................... 41,322 5. Wenda Johnson, Pawhuska, Okla......................... 39,520 6. Dona Kay Rule, Minco, Okla.................................. 35,866 7. Kassie Mowry, Dublin, Texas. ............................... 34,350 8. Emma Charleston, Reeds, Mo............................... 32,452 9. Cheyenne Wimberley, Stephenville, Texas............. 32,331 10. Shannon McReynolds, La Luz, N.M...................... 27,601 11. Cassidy Chaplin, Pilot Point, Texas....................... 25,875 12. Ilyssa Riley, Hico, Texas........................................ 24,609 13. Jimmie Smith, McDade, Texas.............................. 23,876 14. Emily Beisel, Weatherford, Okla............................ 23,733 15. BryAnna Haluptzok, Tenstrike, Minn.. ................... 21,885 16. Jessica Routier, Buffalo, S.D. ............................... 21,651 17. Sarah Rose Waguespack, Gonzales, La.. .............. 19,560 18. Nellie Miller, Cotttonwood, Calif............................ 18,588 19. Kylee Scribner, Azle, Texas. .................................. 17,863 20. Cheyenne Hattesen, Kerman, Calif........................ 17,574 BREAKAWAY ROPING 1. Erin Johnson, Fowler, Colo................................. $49,899 2. Kelsie Domer, Dublin, Texas.................................. 36,726 3. Martha Angelone, Stephenville, Texas................... 29,122 4. J.J. Hampton, Stephenville, Texas. ....................... 24,099 5. Lari Dee Guy, Abilene, Texas................................. 22,137 6. Laramie Johnson, Shreveport, La. ....................... 18,665 7. Taylor Engesser, Spearfish, S.D. .......................... 17,218 8. Cadee Williams, Weatherford, Texas..................... 17,198 9. Hope Thompson, Abilene, Texas........................... 17,033 10. Shelby Boisjoli, Stephenville, Texas...................... 16,571 11. Cheyanne Guillory, Gainsville, Texas..................... 13,590 12. Samantha Fulton, Miller, S.D.. .............................. 13,413 13. Amanda Coleman, Stephenville, Texas.................. 12,659 14. Amber Crawford, Springtown, Texas..................... 12,040 15. Taylor Munsell, Alva, Okla..................................... 11,106 16. Jackie Crawford, Stephenville, Texas. ................... 10,940 17. Bailey Gubert, Hungerford, Texas. ........................ 10,873 18. Jordi Edens, Gatesville, Texas............................... 10,446 19. Taylor Hanchey, Carmine, Texas.............................. 9,935 20. Makayla Boisjoli, Calgary, Alberta........................... 8,876 .

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Stu Hagen photo OAKDALE, CALIF.: Tory Johnson secures the average title at the Oakdale Saddle Club Rodeo with 12.0 seconds on two head, April 17.

Phillip Kitts photo WICKENBURG, ARIZ.: Bullfighter Josh Hernandez takes time to shave before a performance at the Wick- enburg Pro Rodeo, April 2.

Darlena Roberts photo MAGNOLIA, ARK.: Lex Oakley guts it out but is unable to make the whistle on Hi Lo ProRodeo’s News Flash at the Magnolia Stampede, April 8.

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Airborne Bareback rider Bronc Marriott takes flight with Bar T Rodeo’s Ruby Hawk at the Clark County Fair & Rodeo on April 9 in Logandale, Nev. Marriott had a 79-point ride. – Hailey Rae photo

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SHORT ROUND Standout saddle bronc rider Rusty Wright out indefinitely On the Sideline

F ive-time Wrangler National Finals indefinitely after suffering multiple breaks in his right leg at the Clark County Fair & Rodeo in Logandale, Nev., April 7. Wright told ProRodeo. com he broke his ankle and suffered a spiral fracture to his tibia. In addition to those breaks, he also broke his fibula below the knee and just above his ankle. The injury occurred after his 83-point ride on Bar T Rodeo’s Hell Boy. He underwent surgery April 8 in Las Vegas. Wright said he believes the injury will cause him to miss the remainder of the ProRodeo season but didn’t rule out a possible return. Rodeo qualifier Rusty Wright will be out

PRCA ProRodeo photo by Clay Guardipee Rusty Wright will be sidelined indefinitely after suffering multiple breaks in his right left after an 83-point ride in Logandale, Nev., April 7.

Bareback rider Champion out for the year

Seven-time Wrangler National Finals Rodeo qualifying bareback rider Richmond Champion suffered an injury that will require him to miss the remainder of the 2022 ProRodeo season. Champion announced on his social media, that the results of a recent MRI showed he has a severely bulged disc in his neck that is compressing his spinal cord. The Stevensville, Mont., cowboy underwent a cervical fusion on April 1 in Austin, Texas.

Champion said he had been sore in shoulders and neck since the end of the 2021 season, but that wasn’t cause for concern for him. “In my sport, that (soreness) is nothing out of the ordinary,” he said. “I had the SportsMed team in San Antonio

run a few strength tests on me and they told me I was pretty weak in a lot of areas that I shouldn’t be. They wanted to get an MRI. I got the MRI (the second week of March) and it is showed a disc between my C3 and C4 (vertebrae) where I had a problem. Like I said, the surgery went great and a fully recovery is expected.” A year ago, Champion finished eighth in the PRCA | RAM World Standings with $188,739. He earned $89,793 at the 2021 Wrangler NFR presented by Teton Ridge.

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“The surgery went great, and I have to be immobile for a month and they slowly get back going doing stuff,” he said. “They say it is like six months when they release you to live life normally. I’m obviously in no rush to get back at that point, so I’m just going to wait until January of 2023.”

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California Rodeo Salinas joining ProRodeo’s Xtreme Bulls Tour

BY THE NUMBERS 54 The combined number of National Finals Rodeo and National Finals Steer Roping qualifications by Trevor Brazile in steer roping, tie-down roping, and team roping, which a PRCA record. Brazile will be inducted into the ProRodeo Hall of Fame on July 16, 2022, in Colorado Springs, Colo. $185K The combined amount of money ($185,428) earned by saddle bronc rider/bull rider Stetson Wright in the state of Texas – Fort Worth, Texas, San Antonio, Houston and Austin – from Jan. 19 through March 26. $12.1M The money paid out ($12.1 million) to PRCA cowboys through the first six months of the 2022 ProRodeo season.

festivities as the Stampede draws more than 220,000 annual visitors. The Stampede is expecting the 100th to draw even more people who want to celebrate the historic event. Now is your chance to join the community celebration by becoming a seasonal bartender. Available positions include: bartenders, bar backs and beverage warehouse associates. “Annually we hire over 100 seasonal employees to join us in putting on Northern Colorado’s premiere western celebration,” said Morgan Moisey, Greeley Stampede Beverages Coordinator in a press release. Overall, the Stampede is looking for high- energy, outgoing, friendly, personable people with excellent communication skills to serve beverages to guests. Applicants must be 21+ and able to work a minimum of five shifts throughout the 12-day event. The PRCA Xtreme Bulls Tour is adding a new stop. For the first time in PRCA Xtreme Bulls Division 1 history, California Rodeo Salinas is hosting an event. The 2022 Big Week Bull Riding will take place at 7 p.m. (PT), July 20, 2022, at the Salinas Sports Complex. This event will showcase the PRCA’s top bull riders and some of the rankest bulls the world has to offer. This event is presented by Salinas Valley Ford. The PRCA Xtreme Bulls event will be a warm-up to California Rodeo Salinas, July 21- 24. California Rodeo Salinas is a stop on the NFR Playoff Series presented by Pendleton Whisky. “Having Salinas be a part of the PRCA’s Xtreme Bulls Tour is great addition to our Tour,” PRCA CEO Tom Glause said. “California

Rodeo Salinas has had a storied tradition with the PRCA and now we can spotlight the PRCA’s top bull riders at this Xtreme Bulls event.” Fred Hooker, President of California Rodeo Salinas, is also

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Xtreme Bulls Tour.

“California Rodeo (Salinas) is excited to partner with the PRCA on our first Xtreme Bulls event this July. Our fans love bull riding, and we look forward to highlighting some of the best riders on the Tour,” Hooker said. Gates open at 5 p.m., July 20, and the show starts at 7 p.m. The PRCA Xtreme Bulls event will be followed up with fireworks. Tickets for the PRCA Xtreme Bulls stop in Salinas go on sale at 10 a.m. (PT), May 5 in person at the Salinas Sports Complex ticket office or online at carodeo.com.

Greeley Stampede needs bartenders The 100th Greeley (Colo.) Stampede, is slated for June 25-30. The PRCA rodeo is only part of the

Bar backs will assist bartenders by pouring beer and stocking bars. Beverage warehouse associates will work in the stampede beverage warehouse and assist with product distribution across the park. Applicants must be 18+ and able to work a minimum of five shifts throughout the 12-day event. A complete list of job duties and descriptions for each position as well as applications can be found at greeleystampede.org/p/get-involved/join- our-team. Applications for bar staff will be open through May 20 or until positions are filled. For questions about bar staff at the Greeley Stampede, please contact Morgan Moisey at morgan@ greeleystampede.org.

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Hamilton bounces back from injury to win San Angelo Back Rolling

BY TRACY RENCK I n 2020, Australia native Ky Hamilton burst onto the PRCA bull riding scene as a rookie, finishing fourth in the PRCA | RAMWorld Standings. Hamilton proved he was no fluke as he made a return trip to the 2021Wrangler National Finals Rodeo presented by Teton Ridge, placing eighth. Hamilton’s march to a third consecutive NFR took a detour when he suffered a lacerated kidney March 5 at a non- sanctioned PRCA event and was sidelined for a month. Now, however, he is back on the right track after winning the San Angelo (Texas) Xtreme Bulls event April 10. Hamilton won the two-head average with 175.5 points and earned $11,757. Parker Breding, the only other cowboy to make two qualified rides, finished second in the average with 170.5 points. “I’m stoked to win my first (Division 1) Xtreme Bulls buckle,” said Hamilton, 22. “It’s a cool buckle and these (Division 1) events are hard to win.” Hamilton clinched the victory by winning the short round with a 90.5-point ride on Pete Carr Pro Rodeo’s Time Bomb. “It was a dogfight the whole time,” Hamilton said. “That bull had me working the whole time. He never let up. I had never been on him before, and I didn’t know what to expect. He was a big scary rodeo-looking bull and those are the kind I like. They look cool and they are cool to ride. “That bull was kind of mean, but when I looked up at the scoreboard, there’s no better feeling than when you go 90-plus.” Hamilton put his Texas triumphant in motion with an 85-point ride on Rafter HRodeo’s Night Prowler in the first round. “I didn’t know what (Night Prowler) would be like,” Hamilton said. “I had never been on him, but he was great to ride as well. When you get the first one knocked out then you’re feeling good for the second one.” This was the third 2022 Division 1 Xtreme Bulls event and Hamilton joins fellow winners StetsonWright (Fort Worth, Texas, Jan. 19) and Josh Frost (San Antonio, Feb. 22). Speaking of Wright, that’s Hamilton traveling partner. “We went together last year, and we are going together again this season,” Hamilton said. “As the old saying goes, iron sharpens iron. You are only as good as the guys who you run with. It dang sure is good to run with a guy like (Stetson) because we’re always trying to outdo each other, and you expect a lot of each other. It also definitely helps each of us be better.” Hamilton is upbeat about what the remainder of his 2022 holds. “It might sound a little cocky, but I have no worries about trying to make the NFR,” Hamilton said. “I know what kind of competitor I am, and I know I can do that (make the NFR again). There’s no point at looking at the standings. It’s just go ride everything they run in under you and the rest will take care of itself.” At the last twoNFRs, Hamilton earned a combined $188,571 and placed in eight rounds. He split the Round 1 win at the 2021NFRwith an 87.5-point ride onHurst &TNTPro Rodeo’s Rip in Las Vegas.

PRCA XTREME BULLS 2022 TOUR STANDINGS (Unofficial as of April 13) 1. Josh Frost, Randlett, Utah...................$25,799 2. Stetson Dell Wright, Milford, Utah.........24,666 3. Tyler Taylor, Stephenville, Texas. ...........18,095 4. Grayson Cole, Fredonia, Pa.. .................15,398 5. Trey Kimzey, Strong City, Okla...............13,745 6. Ruger Piva, Challis, Idaho. ....................12,007 7. Ky Hamilton, Mackay, Idaho. .................11,757 8. Bubba Greig, Estherville, Iowa...............10,575 9. Jace Trosclair, Chauvin, La....................10,445 10. Cole Fischer, Jefferson City, Mo...........10,372 11. Scottie Knapp, Albuquerque, N.M.. ......10,173 12. Koby Radley, Montpelier, La.. ..............10,104 13. Trevor Kastner, Roff, Okla..................... 9,872 14. Brody Yeary, Morgan Mill, Texas........... 9,033 15. Lukasey Morris, Union City, Okla.......... 8,994

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Ky Hamilton clinched the San Angelo (Texas) Division 1 Xtreme Bulls win with his 90.5-point ride on Pete Carr Pro Rodeo’s Time Bomb in the short round on April 10.

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Clements wins first Riggin Rally title Go Dad! BY TANNER BARTH M ason Clements has been to three Wrangler National Finals Rodeos, yet it was a weekend in April that might top the cake as his most memorable. The Spanish Fork, Utah bareback rider, not only RIGGIN RALLY WEATHERFORD, TEXAS TOP SCORES 1. Mason Clements .......... 90 pts. 2. Cole Reiner ....................... 89.5 3. Chad Rutherford ................. 89 (Tie) Leighton Berry .............. 89 5. Two tied at ......................... 86.5

found out he was going to be a father to a baby girl, but he won his first title at the prestigious Riggin Rally Xtreme Bareback Riding, April 10. Clements said it was 24 hours of pure joy. “It’s a really prestigious bareback riding event,” said Clements, 29. “All the best cowboys were there and that’s what you go there to compete for. “We had our gender reveal on Saturday and flew out Sunday morning to the Riggin Rally. I landed in Dallas around 10 in the morning and then went to Weatherford (Texas) and went to work.” Going to work might have been an understatement for Clements. His eight second cover on Frontier Rodeo’s Southern Star was good enough for 90 points, which is his highest scored ride in over two years of ProRodeo action. “I had never been on that horse before. That was one of those 90-point rides that you were sharp from the moment you nodded your head,” he said. “It feels good when your practice and all your preparation going into those rides shines and shows.” He said it was sigh of relief once he finally got two feet on the ground. “It took about a lap and half around the arena to get my hand out and get to the pickup man,” Clements said. “I was pointing at Bob (Talman) saying, ‘just tell me the score, the anticipation is killing me.’ He finally said 90 and it was a breath of fresh air. It felt like that was it, that was the money ride.” One day of work turned into $11,400 for Clements, bumping him back inside the Top 15 of the PRCA | RAMWorld Standings. He said he’s in as good of shape as he’s ever been in throughout his eight-year PRCA career. “I feel like I am in a great position right now, I’m getting close to being in the best shape of my life,” he said. “I feel like I’m smarter with my decisions, I feel like I’m stronger with my body. I’m staying healthier as the season is going on, I’m not getting banged up and feeling crappy.” And with his first child on the way in August he feels like he has a little something more to ride for now. “I got big boots to fill now. I have a little girl coming,” Clements said. “I’m still riding for me, and I still love what I do. But there’s a bigger responsibility on the back end now to be able to rodeo and have a family and take care of them. Then they will all be able to rodeo with me one day and that’ll be even better.”

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Mason Clements, left, holds up his buckle after winning his first Riggin Rally in Weatherford, Texas. He secured the title with a 90-point ride on Frontier Rodeo’s Southern Star. Clements walked away with $11,400.

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CLARK COUNTY FAIR & RODEO

Hardwick in quest to get back to NFR in Las Vegas The Chase BY JOLEE JORDAN, Special to ProRodeo Sports News S eth Hardwick is perennially amongst the upper echelon of bareback riders in ProRodeo but has only settled into the famous yellow bucking chutes of the Wrangler National Finals Rodeo once in his long and successful career. That year, 2015, Hardwick finished third in the world standings after placing in seven rounds. Southern Nevada was kind to Hardwick again in 2022 as the TOP SCORES Driggers Nogueira

TOP MONEY WINNERS Kaleb Driggers/Junior Nogueira ($7,052

Ranchester, Wyo., cowboy claimed the win at the Clark County Fair & Rodeo in Logandale, just about 30 minutes outside of Vegas. The rodeo returned after a two-year absence due to the COVID pandemic. “It was good to have that one back,” Hardwick said. “It’s one we always go to.” After an 86-point ride aboard Macza Pro Rodeo’s OLS Tubs Stevie Knicks, Hardwick, 33, earned $5,570 and jumped to 21st in the PRCA | RAMWorld Standings, giving him a boost toward making a return trip to the Nevada desert come December. “I’ve been to Logandale quite a few times, but I don’t know that I’d ever done anything there,” Hardwick said. “It’s a great rodeo and it’s good to finally win it.” That determination has kept Hardwick pounding the road despite setbacks along the way during his 11-year pro career. He finished 24th in the standings a year ago, marking his eighth top 30 finish. A string of injuries following his 2015 NFR qualification have provided more than enough adversity for the resilient cowboy. “They say injuries are just part of the sport, but I seem to have had the injury bug a lot,” Hardwick said. He missed the entire 2016 season with a hip injury that has continued to be an issue off and on. “I’ve dealt with my hip, my bicep and even had to have my elbow scoped.” It’s a love of the sport that keeps him bouncing back again and again. “I just love rodeo,” he said. “When things are going right, there’s nothing like it. It’s a fun life, doing what you love and being out there with your friends. As long as I’m decent at it and can make a living, that’s what I’m going to do.” Hardwick definitely wants another crack at the Wrangler NFR and he’s hoping his story turns around in 2022 with the turning point being the Nevada match-up with one of ProRodeo’s most electric bucking horses in Stevie Knicks. His Logandale dancing partner has contributed to more than her share of wins in recent years including eye-popping trips with three-time World Champion TimO’Connell in San Angelo, worth 94 points, and a 93-point, Round 10 win at the 2019 NFR for to help Clayton Biglow clinch a world championship. Hardwick had danced to Stevie Knicks tune previously, recording a 90-point ride to win the Parker County Sheriff ’s Posse Frontier Days and PRCA Rodeo inWeatherford, Texas, last June. “She’s incredible,” he said. “If you’ve got Stevie Knicks drawn, you’ve got an excellent shot to win the rodeo if you do your job.” Logandale was a stop on the NFR Playoff Series presented by PendletonWhisky, and the points Hardwick gathered up landed him inside the top 30 of the Playoff Series.

each in team roping) BAREBACK RIDING

1. Seth Hardwick ......................... 86 pts. 2. Zack Brown ................................. 85.5 (Tie) Caleb Bennett ..................... 85.5 STEER WRESTLING 1. Ringo Robinson ............ 8.3 sec. on 2 2. Trell Etbauer .................................. 8.7 3. Two tied at .................................... 8.8 TEAM ROPING 1. Driggers/Nogueira ......... 9.5 sec. on 2 2. C. Kidd/L. Mitchell ...................... 10.2 3. C. Snow/W. Thorp ....................... 10.4 SADDLE BRONC RIDING 1. Sage Newman ...................... 89.5 pts. 2. Kolby Wanchuk ........................... 85.5 3. Isaac Diaz ................................... 84.5 TIE DOWN ROPING 1. Marty Yates ................. 18.6 sec. on 2 2. Neil Dove .................................... 20.0 (Tie) JD McCuistion .................... 20.0 BARREL RACING 1. Megan McLeod-Sprague ... 17.22 sec. 2. Three tied at .............................. 17.32 BULL RIDING 1. Jeff Askey ............................... 88 pts. 2. Sage Kimzey .................................. 87 3. Clayton Savage ........................... 86.5

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