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ALL-AROUND. ALL WRIGHT.

Congratulations to Stetson Wright for winning the 2022 All-Around and 2022 Bull Riding World Titles.

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CONTENTS

JANUARY 6, 2023 VOLUME 71, NO. 1

Bareback rider Clayton Biglow, the 2019 PRCA World Champion, had an 85-point ride on Four Star Rodeo’s Dibbs on the way to winning the av erage at the RAM California Circuit Finals Rodeo. Crystal Amen photo

California Cash Contestants competed for their share of the $170,000-plus purse at the RAM California Circuit Finals Rodeo in Red Bluff, Dec. 29-31. 34

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16 2023 PRCA World STANDINGS COVER 34 Red Bluff, Calif. California Circuit Finals Rodeo 36 Gillette, Wyo. 6 Editor’s Letter 8 Grille 12 He Said-She Said 14 Social Media 18 Short Round 44 Results INSIDE RODEOS

Alaina Stangle photo Bareback rider Dean Thompson had an 89-point ride on Muddy Creek Pro Rodeo’s Black Mamba in the finals of the New Year’s Eve Buck & Ball in Gillette, Wyo., Dec. 31. Ringing in the New Year Roughstock cowboys competed for a $62,000-plus purse at the New Year’s Eve Buck & Ball in Gillette, Wyo., Dec. 31. Fresh off his second Wrangler National Final Rodeo appearance, saddle bronc rider Sage Newman led the way in Gillette, earning $6,671. 36

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Saddle bronc rider Wade Brown had a wild ride aboard Beutler & Son Rodeo’s Goodness Gracious at the Greeley (Colo.) Stampede on June 29. Jason Suntych photo

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EDITOR’S LETTER TRACY RENCK

Stetson Wright could hit $1 million mark in regular season

T he wild roller-coaster ride that was the 2022 Wrangler National Finals Rodeo presented by Teton Ridge is in the rear-view mirror, but it will not be forgotten anytime soon. It was one for the ages, highlighted by StetsonWright. The Utah cowboy joined the PRCA in 2018 with plenty of hype. His family made a legacy in the saddle bronc riding ranks winning PRCA world championships, including two by his father, Cody in 2008 and 2010. Yet no one could have imagined the rodeo rock star/ legend Stetson has become in such a short period of time. After the 2022 NFR, Stetson upped his world title count to seven, when he claimed his fourth all-around world championship in a row and his second bull riding world crown. At 23, Wright already has seven PRCAWorld Championships. Only 17 men in the history of the PRCA have won more world titles than him. In 2023, if he wins at least two more world championships he will be tied with ProRodeo Hall of Famers Ty Murray, Tom Ferguson, and Casey Tibbs for nine world titles. Consider this, in his last two record-smashing years in the PRCA in 2021 and 2022, Stetson earned $686,513 and $927,940. That’s $1,614,453 in just two seasons. To put that into context, it used to be an amazing accomplishment for a PRCA cowboy to surpass $1 million in career earnings – and it still is – because nothing comes easy in the sport of rodeo. And Stetson accomplished that feat in two seasons. Honestly, if

Wright would not have missed the majority of the 2022 Cowboy Christmas run after having surgery on his left wrist June 30, he likely would have eclipsed $1 million in season earnings. That is mind-boggling. You would be hard-pressed to find anybody to think the PRCA would have a $1 million cowboy in one season. Well, if Stetson continues his meteoric rise $1 million is definitely in his reach. He’s one of the best saddle bronc riders and bull riders in the world. He’s a modern-day Ty Murray. Murray made a name for himself as a star bareback rider, saddle bronc rider and bull rider. Plus, the PRCA circuit is paying more than ever with huge paydays at the Calgary Stampede, RodeoHouston, San Antonio, Fort Worth and Cheyenne (Wyo.). Then, there’s the NFR Open powered by RAM in Colorado Springs, Colo., in July, which is expected to payout $1 million, followed at the end of the season by the Cinch Playoffs. The Cinch Playoffs will have athletes competing for the Governor’s Cup and vying for the more than $1 million purse Sept. 28-30, 2023, at the Denny Sanford Premier Center in Sioux Falls, S.D. Catching recently inducted ProRodeo Hall of Famer Trevor Brazile in world championships will be a tall task for Wright. Brazile, the King of Cowboys, has won a PRCA-best 26 world championships. However, records are made to be broken andWright has proven in his brief ProRodeo career, that is something he

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.

enjoys doing. Sit back and see what 2023 has in store.

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COWBOY GRILLE WITH TANNER BARTH

Ryder Sanford, 24, rode on his permit throughout college, but now as a PRCA cardholder he’s taking the ProRodeo world by storm during his rookie season. The Sulphur, La., cowboy, not only leads the Resistol Rookie race in the saddle bronc riding with $17,237 but sits third in the PRCA | RAM World Standings. His big payday this season came at the RAM Southeastern Circuit Finals Rodeo. He took home the average title with 241 points on three head, earning $10,307 over the three days in Davie, Fla.

How’d you get your start in rodeo? Ryder: My dad roped a little bit and trained horses. So, I actually started off roping, but I had a few friends of mine that rode bucking horses. I thought I would try that in high school and I just kind of excelled from there. I quit roping and now here I am. When did you know you could make a career out of the sport of rodeo? Ryder: It was probably a couple of years into college when I realized that this was dang sure something I could make a career out of. I started having some success and decided to give it a go as a pro. Why did you decide to compete in saddle bronc riding? Ryder: For me I think it was the adrenaline that drew me in from the start and I just loved everything about it from that point on. I excelled more in that than I did roping, so I just decided to stick with it. What’s this season been like for you so far?

RYDER SANFORD

Ryder: So far, this season has been great. I’m very excited to have a good start that will allow me to get into all the rodeos that I want to get into. It’s a dream come true to be able to get into Houston, San Antonio, and those type of winter rodeos. I’m super blessed to have such a good start to the 2023 season. Why did you decide to buy your PRCA card this year? Ryder: I waited a little bit longer than some guys because I really just wanted to get through with college first. I had a pretty tough degree, graduating in civil engineering at McNeese State in Lake Charles, La. It was tough for me to go on the road and a miss a lot of school. So, I decided to wait until this year and be all in with it. Is there someone you look up to in the sport of rodeo? Ryder: You can’t not look up to the greats like Billy Etbauer. Then there is Trevor Brazile, who is probably like the Michael Jordan of rodeo. Their mentality and the way they went about things is second to none. What’s one rodeo you want to win in your career? Ryder: Winning the NFR would obviously be my top pick, but I’d really like to win RodeoHouston as well. I think that would be pretty dang cool. It’s one of those rodeos you grow up watching. What’s your go-to restaurant when you’re out on the road? Ryder: I don’t know if I have a specific restaurant that I like, but I’m a big sushi fan. I’m pretty specific when it comes to my sushi though, I’m not just getting it anywhere out on the road. What’s your favorite movie or TV show? Ryder: My favorite movie would probably be Step Brothers , I like a good

laugh. As far as TV shows go, I’m a big Yellowstone fan. What was the make and model of your first car?

Ryder: The first vehicle I had was a 2007 Dodge dually. Then when I started rodeoing more, I got a 2007 Mercury Grand Marquis that I still have. I needed a little better gas milage out on the road. When you’re not rodeoing, what do you enjoy doing for fun? Ryder: I really enjoy hunting and fishing when I can. We go duck and deer hunting around home and then I like to fish in the marsh when I have time.

What’s your favorite holiday? Ryder: My favorite holiday would probably have to be Christmas. I like to see the family and it’s around hunting season. So, that’s always a plus for me. What type of music do you like listening to? Ryder: Going up and down the road I listen to a lot of Texas country music. That is probably my go to when it comes to music.

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Find the winners from the 2022 National Western Stock Show and Rodeo in Denver and the Fort Worth (Texas) Stock Show & 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. Winter Winnings 1. Find the winners from Denver, Colo.:

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2. Find the winners from Fort Worth, Texas: BB: Kaycee Feild SW: Tristan Martin TR: Kaleb Driggers/Junior Nogueira

SB: Stetson Wright TD: Bryson Sechrist GB: Wenda Johnson BR: Sage Kimzey

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2023 PRCA RAM WORLD STANDINGS

Unofficial as of Jan. 4, 2023. For the 2023 season (Oct. 1, 2022-Sept. 30, 2023), 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, 125. 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..................... $14,712 2. Brush Minton, Witter Springs, Calif.. ................... 13,543 3. Nelson Wyatt, Clanton, Ala.. ................................ 13,252 4. Eli Lord, Sturgis, S.D............................................. 9,484 BAREBACK RIDING 1. Dean Thompson, Altamont, Utah....................... $17,568 2. Garrett Shadbolt, Merriman, Neb......................... 14,984 3. Luke Barlow Thrash, Bastrop, La......................... 12,471 4. Keenan Hayes, Hayden, Colo.. ............................. 11,279 5. Jacek Lane Frost, Browns Valley, Calif................. 10,631 6. Jacob Lees, Caldwell, Idaho................................. 10,588 7. Clayton Biglow, Clements, Calif.. ......................... 10,495 8. Cole Franks, Clarendon, Texas............................. 10,464 9. Ty Breuer, Mandan, N.D......................................... 9,670 10. Cooper Cooke, Victor, Idaho. ................................. 8,796 11. Austin Foss, Terrebonne, Ore................................. 8,732 12. Matthew Smith, Saraland, Ala................................ 8,428 13. Mason Clements, Spanish Fork, Utah. ................... 8,302 14. Bronc Marriott, Woods Cross, Utah....................... 8,184 15. Nick Pelke, Mondovi, Wis...................................... 7,879 16. Jayco Roper, Oktaha, Okla..................................... 7,259 17. Ty Pope, Marshall, Mo........................................... 7,022 18. Taylor Broussard, Estherwood, La......................... 6,946 19. Kyle Charley, Lukachukai, Ariz.. ............................. 6,592 20. Trenten Montero, Winnemucca, Nev...................... 6,445 STEER WRESTLING 1. Tucker Allen, Oak View, Calif.............................. $11,684 2. Joshua Hefner, Knoxville, Tenn............................ 11,330 3. Jacob Edler, Alva, Okla........................................... 9,471 4. Rowdy Parrott, Mamou, La.................................... 8,378 5. Gavin Soileau, Bunkie, La.. .................................... 8,336 6. Levi Rudd, Chelsea, Okla.. ..................................... 8,060 7. Wyatt Jurney, Las Cruces, N.M.............................. 7,758 8. Travis Munro, Townsville, Australia........................ 7,613 9. Cash Robb, Altamont, Utah.................................... 7,525 10. Cameron Morman, Glen Ullin, N.D......................... 7,521 11. Blake Brown, Spanish Fork, Utah........................... 7,432 12. Cody Metsker, Taylorville, Ill.................................. 6,676 13. Cody Cabral, Hilo, Hawaii....................................... 6,670 14. Juan Alcazar Jr., Okeechobee, Fla.......................... 6,462 15. Jace Logan, Yampa, Colo....................................... 5,986 16. Marc Joiner, Loranger, La...................................... 5,750 17. Logan Lemmel, Whitewood, S.D............................ 5,271 18. Walt Arnold, Coleman, Texas. ................................ 5,167 19. Cody Devers, Balko, Okla....................................... 5,162 20. Eli Lord, Sturgis, S.D............................................. 5,160 TEAM ROPING (HEADER) 1. Hagen Peterson, Delta, Utah................................ $9,226 2. Pedro Egurrola, Florence, Ariz.. ............................. 9,153 3. Nelson Wyatt, Clanton, Ala.. .................................. 8,974 4. Manny Egusquiza Jr., Hico, Texas.......................... 8,685 5. Lightning Aguilera, Athens, Texas.......................... 8,476 6. Chace Thompson, Knox City, Texas. ...................... 7,515 7. Clint Keller, Winston Salem, N.C............................ 7,247 8. Andrew Ward, Edmond, Okla................................. 6,868 9. Tyler Jackson, Salem, Ark...................................... 6,386 10. Jade Schmidt, Rapid City, S.D.. ............................. 6,320 11. T.C. Hammack, Chiloquin, Ore.. ............................. 5,900 12. Kreece Thompson, Munday, Texas......................... 5,518 13. Brady Barretine, Enigma, Ga.................................. 5,483 14. Bradley Massey, Perry, Fla..................................... 5,432 15. Clay Ullery, Valleyview, Alberta. ............................. 5,372 16. Shay Dixon Carroll, Stephenville, Texas................. 5,003 17. Pace Freed, Chubbuck, Idaho. ............................... 4,869 18. Tanner Kent, Oakdale, Calif.................................... 4,839 19. Forrest Fisher, Navasota, Texas.............................. 4,700 20. Jake Cooper Clay, Sapulpa, Okla............................ 4,660 TEAM ROPING (HEELER) 1. J.C. Flake, Laramie, Wyo.. ................................... $9,691 2. Dylin Ahlstrom, Hooper, Utah. ............................... 9,226 3. Evan Arnold, Stephenville, Texas. .......................... 9,138 4. Tyler Worley, Berryville, Ark................................... 8,974 5. Coleby Payne, Stephenville, Texas......................... 8,476 6. Morgan Jones, Town Creek, Ala............................. 8,060 7. Tyson Thompson, Munday, Texas.......................... 7,515 8. Cash Hetzel, Lemmon, S.D.. .................................. 7,263

BULL RIDING 1. Colton Byram, Mound City, Kan......................... $25,654 2. Jack Gilmore, Ironton, Mo................................... 18,793 3. Ernie Courson Jr., Okeechobee, Fla...................... 18,400 4. T.J. Gray, Dairy, Ore............................................. 17,636 5. Grayson Cole, Fredonia, Pa.................................. 14,455 6. Fulton Rutland, Westville, Okla.. .......................... 14,345 7. Cole Fischer, Jefferson City, Mo........................... 13,881 8. Jeff Askey, Athens, Texas..................................... 13,732 9. Ethan Paul Skogquist, Elk River, Minn.. ............... 12,817 10. Tristen Hutchings, Monteview, Idaho................... 12,161 11. T. Parker, Winnie, Texas....................................... 12,047 12. Cody Teel, Kountze, Texas.................................... 11,513 13. Jestyn Woodward, Custer, S.D.. .......................... 11,290 14. Trey Holston, Fort Scott, Kan............................... 11,025 15. Trevor Reiste, Linden, Iowa. ................................ 10,907 16. Coy Thorson, Fergus Falls, Minn.. ....................... 10,806 17. Cole Wagner, Valier, Mont.................................... 10,212 18. Garrett Norby, Walsenburg, Colo........................... 9,899 19. Jeff Bertus, Avon, S.D............................................ 8,772 20. Wade Berg, Chaffee, N.D.. ..................................... 8,490 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. Ilyssa Riley, Hico, Texas...................................... $15,583 2. Erin Wetzel, Plant City, Fla.. .................................. 13,694 3. Stephanie Fryar, Waco, Texas. .............................. 10,572 4. Kelly Allen, Stephenville, Texas............................. 10,177 5. Sissy Winn, Chapman Ranch, Texas....................... 9,398 6. Jackie Ganter, Abilene, Texas.................................. 9,124 7. Sara Winkelman, Big Lake, Minn.. .......................... 9,077 8. Lisa Lockhart, Oelrichs, S.D. . ................................ 8,436 9. Austyn Tobey, Bemidji, Minn................................... 8,384 10. Ivy Hurst, Springer, Okla......................................... 8,339 11. Leia Pluemer, Fillmore, Calif.. ................................. 8,227 12. Jordan Briggs, Tolar, Texas..................................... 7,947 13. Tiany Schuster, Krum, Texas................................... 7,789 14. Ashley Rogers, Amite, La........................................ 7,465 15. Brittany Pozzi Tonozzi, Lampasas, Texas. ............... 7,447 16. Nikki Hansen, Dickinson, N.D.. ............................... 6,526 17. Rachelle Riggers, Lewiston, Idaho.......................... 6,413 Kacey Gartner, Walla Walla, Wash........................... 6,413 19. Cayla Small, Afton, Okla.......................................... 6,257 20. Nellie Miller, Cottonwood, Calif............................... 6,229 BREAKAWAY ROPING 1. Hali Williams, Comanche, Texas. ........................ $12,081 2. Josie Conner, Iowa, La. ........................................ 11,756 3. Lari Dee Guy, Abilene, Texas................................... 8,824 4. Martha Angelone, Stephenville, Texas..................... 8,792 5. Madison Outhier, Fulshear, Texas............................ 8,500 6. Syerra Christensen, Kennebec, S.D......................... 7,789 7. Samantha Fulton, Miller, S.D.. ................................ 7,763 8. Sloan Anderson, Whitehorse, S.D........................... 6,448 9. Jordan Jo Hollabaugh, Canyon, Texas. ................... 6,267 10. Beau Peterson, Council Grove, Kan. ....................... 5,999 11. Tiffany Schieck, Floresville, Texas........................... 5,883 12. Erin Johnson, Fowler, Colo..................................... 5,874 13. Heather McLaughlin, Ernelle, Ala............................ 5,374 14. Sarah Angelone, Lipan, Texas................................. 5,314 15. Taylor Munsell, Alva, Okla....................................... 4,845 16. McKenna Hickson, Lipan, Texas.............................. 4,817 17. Alex Loiselle, Decatur, Texas................................... 4,596 18. J.J. Hampton, Stephenville, Texas. ......................... 4,429 19. Cathy Cagliari, Corning, Calif.. ................................ 4,324 20. KeAnn Hayes, Blanchard, Okla................................ 4,223

9. Buddy Hawkins II, Stephenville, Texas................... 6,868 10. Josh Hamby, Viola, Ark.......................................... 6,386 11. Jade Nelson, Midland, S.D..................................... 6,271 12. Corey Hendrick, Bedias, Texas............................... 6,005 13. Jason Duby, Klamath Falls, Ore.. ........................... 5,900 14. Craig Stevens, Tallahassee, Fla.. ............................ 5,483 15. Reno Gonzales, Scott, La....................................... 5,432 16. Matt Zancanella, Aurora, S.D................................. 5,372 17. Cole Wilson, Lake Shore, Utah............................... 4,869 18. Joseph Shawnego, Oakdale, Calif.. ........................ 4,839 19. Billie Jack Saebens, Nowata, Okla.......................... 4,660 Logan Medlin, Tatum, N.M..................................... 4,660 SADDLE BRONC RIDING 1. Brody Wells, Powell, Wyo.................................. $22,056 2. Shorty Garrett, Eagle Butte, S.D........................... 19,393 3. Isaac Diaz, Desdemona, Texas............................. 18,290 4. Ryder Sanford, Sulphur, La.................................. 17,237 5. Zeke Thurston, Big Valley, Alberta........................ 15,506 6. Jacobs Crawley, Stephenville, Texas.................... 14,978 7. Stetson Dell Wright, Milford, Utah....................... 14,375 8. Sage Newman, Melstone, Mont........................... 13,717 9. Logan James Hay, Wildwood, Alberta.................. 11,647 10. Kade Bruno, Challis, Idaho................................... 10,399 11. Parker Fleet, Axtell, Texas...................................... 9,798 12. Statler Wright, Beaver, Utah................................... 9,025 13. Dean Wadsworth, Buffalo Gap, Texas. ................... 8,863 14. Brody Cress, Hillsdale, Wyo................................... 8,445 15. Houston Garrett Brown, Miles City, Mont............... 8,397 16. Reed Neely, Sanger, Calif....................................... 8,391 17. Joe Farren, Cottondale, Fla.. .................................. 7,977 18. Ben T. Andersen, Eckville, Alberta.......................... 7,393 19. Jesse James Kirby, Cheney, Wash......................... 6,510 20. Kody Rinehart, Rienzi, Miss................................... 6,461 TIE-DOWN ROPING 1. Andrew Burks, Kiln, Miss................................... $13,039 2. Richard Newton, Portales, N.M............................ 12,464 3. Riley Mason Webb, Denton, Texas....................... 12,041 4. Matt Shiozawa, Chubbuck, Idaho......................... 11,553 5. Joel Braden Harris, San Angelo, Texas................. 10,938 6. Michael Otero, Lowndesboro, Ala........................ 10,881 7. Brush Minton, Witter Springs, Calif.. ................... 10,009 8. Marty Yates, Stephenville, Texas............................ 9,677 9. Tyler Milligan, Pawhuska, Okla.. ............................ 8,703 10. Austin Hurlburt, Norfolk, Neb.. .............................. 8,299 11. Lucas Potter, Maple City, Kan.. .............................. 8,209 12. Marcos Costa, Iretama, Brazil ............................... 8,144 13. Sterling Smith, Stephenville, Texas........................ 7,528 14. Blane Cox, Cameron, Texas.................................... 7,353 15. Trevor Hale, Perryton, Texas.................................. 7,186 16. Roy Lee, Marshall, Mo........................................... 6,676 17. Britt Bedke, Oakley, Idaho...................................... 6,671 18. Jerry Adamson, Cody, Neb.. .................................. 6,622 19. Brayden Roe, Wendell, Idaho................................. 6,616 20. Owen Wahlert, Grover, Colo................................... 5,763 STEER ROPING 1. Cole Patterson, Pratt, Kan.................................. $17,195 2. Jess Tierney, Hermosa, S.D................................. 14,861 3. Taylor Santos, Creston, Calif................................ 13,668 4. Cody Lee, Gatesville, Texas.................................. 11,554 5. Cash Myers, Kaufman, Texas............................... 11,050 6. Bryce Davis, Ovalo, Texas...................................... 9,829 7. Ora Taton, Rapid City, S.D...................................... 9,266 8. Vin Fisher Jr., Andrews, Texas............................... 8,602 9. Trenton L. Johnson, Blue Mound, Kan................... 8,594 10. Slade Wood, New Ulm, Texas. ............................... 8,408 11. Scott Snedecor, Fredericksburg, Texas. ................. 8,386 12. Wade Shoemaker, Greeley, Colo.. .......................... 8,016 13. Clay Long, Stephenville, Texas............................... 7,837 14. Rocky Patterson, Pratt, Kan................................... 7,772 15. Travis Mills, Gillette, Wyo.. .................................... 7,130 16. Reo Lohse, Kaycee, Wyo.. ..................................... 7,048 17. Martin Poindexter, Comanche, Texas..................... 7,019 18. Logan Currie, Wharton, Texas................................ 6,817 19. Ty Fisher, Hardin, Mont.......................................... 6,575 20. Tony Reina, Wharton, Texas................................... 6,435

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SHORT ROUND 2023 Wrangler National Finals Rodeo scheduled Dates Unveiled

T he 65th National Finals Rodeo will return to the Thomas & Mack Center in Las Vegas, Dec. 7-16, 2023. The 10 nights of competition will feature the top 120 contestants in the world vying for a coveted PRCA World Championship. They will also be competing for their share of the $10.9 million purse, which set a record in 2022.

RodeoHouston to give out $22.5M in aid Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo officials

Rodeo scholarship applications are now open online through Jan. 31, 2023. For full eligibility requirements, or to apply online, visit rodeohouston.com. Education extends beyond the classroom, which is why the Rodeo supports students who demonstrate leadership as members of Texas 4-H or FFA. Each year, The Houston Livestock Show™ draws thousands of Texas 4-H and FFA exhibitors

recently approved an educational commitment of $22,560,562 to support Texas youth and statewide educational programs in 2023. A majority of the funds will be administered through more than 800 scholarships valued at $14,286,000. “Our 2023 educational commitment continues to grow, and we are excited to

announce that our total educational commitment since 1932 now exceeds $575 million,” said Chris Boleman, Rodeo President, and CEO in a press release. “The commitment we have to supporting Texas youth and education has been unwavering and we are so grateful to our 35,000 volunteers, sponsors, partners, donors and the Houston community who help support our mission.” The Rodeo’s 2023 educational commitment will award more than $14.2 million in scholarships, more than $5 million to junior show exhibitors, more than $2.5 million in educational program grants and more than $464,000 toward graduate assistantship programs. More than 800 scholarships will be awarded through the Rodeo’s scholarship programs in 2023. As one of the largest scholarship providers in the U.S., the Rodeo has presented more than 20,000 scholarships valued at more than $275 million since 1957.

to compete at the world’s largest livestock show, each hoping to take home the coveted title of Houston Champion. Sizable prizes and premiums will be awarded to junior show exhibitors, including calf scramble contestants who participate in the 2023 Houston Livestock Show. Since 1932, nearly $200 million has been committed to exhibitors through premiums and calf scramble certificates. Grants are awarded to 501(c)(3) charities and accredited institutions of higher education that align with the Rodeo’s mission. The Rodeo’s 2023 grant recipients include the Barbara Bush Houston Literacy Foundation, Boys and Girls Clubs of Greater Houston, Houston Ballet, King Ranch Institute for Ranch Management, and the Texas Wildlife Association Foundation, among others. To view the complete list, visit rodeohouston. com. To date, the Rodeo has presented over $86 million in research, grants, and educational programs to more than 100 organizations and institutions in Texas.

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BY THE NUMBERS 92

The highest scored roughstock ride in points in the 10 rounds of bareback riding, saddle bronc riding and bull riding at the 2022 Wrangler NFR presented by Teton Ridge, Dec. 1-10 at the Thomas & Mack Center in Las Vegas. The ride was registered by bareback rider Kaycee Feild aboard Pickett Pro Rodeo’s Night Crawler in Round 10. That increased Feild’s record to 29 NFR bareback riding wins. $927K The amount of money ($927,940) earned by saddle bronc rider and bull rider Stetson Wright in the 2022 season, which was a single season PRCA earnings record. $1.72M The amount of money – $1,717,979 to be exact – collected by the top event earners at the 2022 Wrangler National Finals Rodeo presented by Teton Ridge. The list consists of bareback rider Jess Pope ($231,361); steer wrestler Kyle Irwin ($151,537); team roping header Tanner Tomlinson ($199,727); team roping heeler Patrick Smith ($199,727); saddle bronc rider Zeke Thurston ($256,078); tie-down roper Caleb Smidt ($225,221); barrel racer Hailey Kinsel ($182,783); and bull rider Stetson Wright ($271,545).

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Saddle bronc rider Ira Dickson was unable to hang on during his ride aboard Summit Pro Rodeo’s Trixie in August in Castle Rock, Colo. Brian Gauck photo

PRCA photographers offered their best shots snapped throughout 2022. Over the next several pages, enjoy their favorite photos from rodeos around the country.

Steer wrestler Whiplash Grimshaw competes at the 2022 Oakdale (Calif.) Rodeo in the spring. Stu Hagen photo

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Saddle bronc rider Kade Bruno was unable to make the whistle on Flying U Rodeo’s 614 in May in Hayward, Calif. Yoko Kobayashi photo

Steer wrestler Kyle Galbraith, 45, was uninjured during a run at the Pendleton (Ore.) Round-Up when a steer jumped over him. Clay Guardipee photo

Veteran steer wrestler Blake Knowles got all he could handle with rain and mud at the War Bonnet Round Up in Idaho Falls,

Idaho in August.

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Bareback rider Keenan Hayes won the Sisters (Ore.) Rodeo with an 85.5-point ride on Flying 5 Rodeo’s Miss Major. Bill Lawless photo

Steer wrestler Newt Novich came up on the short end of a muddy run at the Drummond (Mont.) PRCA Rodeo in July. Dave Hollenback photo

Matthew Weber scurries away from a bull on Aug. 5 at the Dodge City (Kan.) Roundup Rodeo. David Seymore photo

A.J. Ruth failed to register a score on Beutler & Son Rodeo’s Capsized at the Elk City (Okla.) Rodeo of Champions on Sept. 2. Terri Abrahamsen photo

Honeycutt Rodeo’s Stop the Steal gets fired up in the chute at the Parada Del Sol rodeo in Scottsdale, Ariz., in March. Kent Soule photo

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Saddle bronc rider Jesse Kruse takes a moment to pray before his ride at the Deadwood (S.D.) Days Of ’76 Rodeo. Kristen Schurr photo

Horses gallop around the arena during a break in the performance in Rapid, S.D. Jackie Jensen photo

Travis Nelson handles Pickett Pro Rodeo Co.’s Pasted Life out of the bucking chutes during his 71-point ride at the Central Montana PRCA Rodeo in Lewistown.

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Dirk Tavenner slides past his steer during a muddy performance of the Sisters (Ore.) Rodeo. Kent Soule photo

Bullfighter Joshua Hernandez fights off a bull from his back during the Cooks Rodeo Days in Lubbock, Texas.

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Dalton Petersen fought to the finish but failed to make the eight second whistle at the Wickenburg (Ariz.) Pro Rodeo.

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Team roping partners Jared Parke and Jaylen Eldridge compete at dusk during the Chief Joseph (Ore.) Days.

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Specialty act Bethany Iles performs for the crowd at the 101 Wild West Rodeo in Ponca City, Okla. Dale Hirschman photo

Lonnie West added money to his name at the Northern Most Xtreme Bull Riding in America in Palmer, Alaska with an 84.5-point ride on Wayne Vold Rodeo’s Big Bird. Rod Connor photo

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RED BLUFF, CALIF.

CALIFORNIA CIRCUIT FINALS RODEO

A Big Win

Tucker Allen eyes bigger goals after California win BY BRADY RENCK, Special to ProRodeo Sports News T ucker Allen is a horseback rider, and sometimes he plays one on TV. Working on a ranch and training horses, Allen remains comfortable in the saddle. So, as a side hustle, he performs stunt work for TV shows. He appeared on the drama series “1883,” starring TimMcGraw, Faith Hill and Sam Elliott. “Yeah, I got killed in that one,” Allen said. “They tell you exactly the spot to ride to, and get killed and fall off the horse. I am nothing in that world. Once in a while, I get work there, and I take it. It’s fun. I love it. I kind of get the same adrenaline rush I get from steer wrestling.” That is Allen’s occupation of choice. With his career continuing to rise, Allen played a starring role at the RAMCalifornia Circuit Finals Rodeo in Red Bluff, Calif., winning the steer wrestling title with a time of 12.3 seconds on three head. Allen followed a linear path to success, winning the first round in 4.2 seconds, the second in 3.7, allowing for a clear head in the final go as he clinched the title riding Sterling Lambert’s horse as Lambert hazed him. “That was a big reason it went so well,” said Allen, who pocketed $6,976 for his performance. “The first steer I knew was pretty good because we actually jackpotted on the cattle the day of the event. I tried to keep it simple. When I got to the last round, I knew there had not been much luck with that steer – the scores (were) around 10. But it had potential. I had to get a better start. And it worked out. It was an awesome environment, pretty electric. They packed the stands.” What unfolded was another step forward in Allen’s career. Allen, 23, has been steadily making progress in a professional career which began in earnest in 2017. The Oak View, Calif., native – he lives about 90 miles west of Los Angeles in Ventura County – earned $39,517 in 2021 and in 2022 won the Glennville (Calif.) Round-Up Rodeo and was a co-champion at the Poway (Calif.) Rodeo. This season represents an opportunity to realize every cowboy’s dream – the Wrangler National Finals Rodeo in Las Vegas. “I am ready to be there. That’s the goal, and I am really working at it. Last year I gave myself a chance, my best chance so far. And winning this event should help. I am not changing much schedule wise, just going to the same good rodeos,” Allen said. “The key is don’t back off the barrier. Luke Branquinho (a five-time world champion and 14-time NFR qualifier) taught me how to bulldog, and if I can stay aggressive that is the kind of mindset that will help me win and get me to where I want to go.” Commitment and discipline are needed to excel in this sport, as the cowboys navigate a gypsy lifestyle. Allen embraces it, a challenge made more feasible with the road company of fellow steer wrestlers Justin Shaffer, Bridger Anderson, Cody Harmon and Taite Stickler. “The thing I like most about rodeo is the travel, seeing new places and getting to compete every day. No matter what happens, there’s always another rodeo,” Allen said. “And having a group of us together, we have a good time. We are always messing with each other. That’s honestly one of the best parts, the brotherhood of being together for several months and pushing each other to get better.”

TOP SCORES

TOP MONEY EARNER Reed Neely ($8,391, saddle bronc riding) BAREBACK RIDING

Neely

1. Clayton Biglow................... 256.5 pts. 2. Jacek Frost. .............................. 250.5 3. R.C. Landingham......................... 248 STEER WRESTLING 1. Tucker Allen.................12.3 sec. on 3 2. Levi Rudd. .................................. 13.2 3. Stan Branco................................ 14.0 TEAM ROPING 1. Williams Jr./Hampton 20.7 sec. on 3 2. T. Kent/J. Shawnego . ................ 23.8 3. L. Lowry/J. Bourdet .................. 24.2 SADDLE BRONC RIDING 1. Reed Neely................. 242.5 pts. on 3 2. Bailey Small................................. 219 3. Caden Grisedale........................... 214 TIE-DOWN ROPING 1. Brushton Minton..........30.6 sec. on 3 2. Edward Boltares.......................... 32.6 3. Colton Farquer............................ 36.1 BARREL RACING 1. Nellie Miller................41.17 sec. on 3 2. Payton Schoeppach.................. 41.82 3. Meghann McNulty..................... 45.57 BULL RIDING 1. Cody Russell................ 83.5 pts. on 1 2. Jesse Flores................................ 79.5 3. Conner McClure............................. 79

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Crystal Amen photo Steer wrestler Tucker Allen won the average with a 12.3-second time on three head at the RAM California Circuit Finals Rodeo in Red Bluff.

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GILLETTE, WYO.

NEW YEAR’S BUCK & BALL

Bull rider Blaine Beaty off to good start with victory BY DAGIN RENCK, Special to ProRodeo Sports News A spur-of-the-moment decision changed the course for Blaine Beaty. In a heartbeat, the cowboy turned his once childhood hobby into his passion and profession. “I was pretty stoked to get on him. He took that first jump out and set me up on my rope,” said Beaty. “After that, I felt I could ride him all day. I couldn’t ask for any better.” Beaty rode Burning Bush to an 82.5-point ride, earning $2,380. With no qualified rides in the final round, he also picked up the $1,250 check for the average title. It was the night this cowboy needed to regain his footing. Other winners in Gillette were bareback rider DeanThompson and saddle bronc rider Sage Newman. Celebration

Just weeks before the start of the 2017-18 school year, Beaty flipped his script. He went from having no plans of attending school to being a part of the Iowa Central Community College Rodeo team. There, the Minnesota native struck gold. Beaty helped capture multiple regional titles while finding his love for rodeo. He credits his coaches for playing a crucial part in launching his ProRodeo career. “If it weren’t for those two coaches (Terry Coleman and Bridget Lambright Coleman), I wouldn’t be where I am today,” the 23-year-old said. “So, that was the best decision I ever made.” Beaty, now entering his third season of ProRodeo, aims to lean on those experiences in pursuit of reaching the Wrangler National Finals Rodeo. It has already begun to pay dividends. The bull rider collected his first win of the 2023 season at the New Year’s Eve Buck & Ball in Gillette, Wyo. Beaty knew his matchup, Burch Rodeo’s Burning Bush, would land him a chance at earning money after watching strong rides from his traveling partner Reid Oftedahl (87.5 points) and StetsonWright (91 points) at the Clovis (Calif.) Rodeo last April.

“I haven’t had the best start to my season, but I knew the (New Year’s Eve) Buck & Ball was coming, and I had seen the draw come out,” Beaty said. “Once I saw what I had, I couldn’t have been anymore stoked to be there.” Last season, Beaty attacked rodeo full-time for the first time. It was a grueling test. He recalls riding a rollercoaster of emotions while trying to remain level-headed. “My mentality was about keeping a positive mindset and continuing to enter rodeos, regardless of standing. The lows are low, and the highs are high,” Beaty said. “Last year, I had quite a bit of lows and all I could keep telling myself was ‘keep your head up and keep entering.’” This year, the mindset has pivoted. Beaty has intentions to stick around in ProRodeo, making a career out of it. He hopes to encapsulate that energy into each rodeo he enters, setting his sights on a trip to Las Vegas. “We’re going to the big show.”

Alaina Stangle photo Bull rider Blaine Beaty had an 82.5-point ride on Burch Rodeo’s Burning Bush, which propelled him to the win at the New Year’s Eve Buck & Ball in Gillette, Wyo. Beaty left town after earning $4,760.

Hailey Rae photo Bull riders Riggin Shippy, Blaine Beaty and Coy Thorson ham it up prior to competing at the New Year’s Eve Buck & Ball in Gillette, Wyo., Dec. 31.

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