ProRodeo Sports News - August 5, 2022

CHEYENNE FRONTIER DAYS CHEYENNE, WYO.

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Stetson Wright won the saddle bronc riding for the second year in a row at Cheyenne Frontier Days. Stetson Wright repeats as champ StetsonWright has proved over his five-year ProRodeo career that he’s never been afraid of the big moment, and on championship Sunday in Cheyenne, Wyo. he proved that again. Christmas run with a wrist injury that required surgery. He admits there has been mental hurdles to get over, but he feels like he’s back in a good position with nine weeks left to go in the regular season.

Looking for back to back titles, Wright matched up with Sankey Pro Rodeo & PhenomGenetics’ Pendleton Roundup’s Marquee. The duo put together an 88-point trip to capture the coveted Cheyenne Frontier Days title. “That horse was really good, I knew I needed to get a good strong mark out on her to setup the whole ride,” saidWright, a five-time PRCA World Champion. “She kind of jumped down the gate, which made me question whether she was going to hit my leg or not. I was able to hold through it and luckily everything went well. Then once she started setting up it just felt amazing.” It’s been nearly a month since Wright was forced to miss the Cowboy

“There are definitely no excuses when you’re out here rodeoing,” he said. “If you show up no one wants to hear you cry. I feel like I’m back. I finally got all my doubt to myself out of the way. This is a really good way to cap off the week here in Cheyenne.” Wright walked out of Cheyenne with $12,198 added to his name. He currently sits No.1 in the PRCA | RAMWorld Standings in bull riding and third in saddle bronc. He said while this win is an important confidence boost, he knows there’s still a lot of rodeoing left. “I try not to overthink anything when I’m doing good or I’m doing bad,” he said. “The only thing that runs through my head is I’m healthy, wealthy, handsome, and happy.”

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