ProRodeo Sports News - June 9, 2023

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Kase Hitt, 18, has taken the ProRodeo world by storm during his rookie season. Hitt picked up the biggest pay- day of his young career back in February at the Brighton Field Days Festival Xtreme Bulls in Okeechobee, Fla., where he pocketed $11,210 for the win. The Ardmore, Okla., bull rider sits third in the running for the Resistol Rookie of the Year race and is 21st in the PRCA | RAM World Standings with $38,904 earned in 2023.

How’d you get your start in rodeo? Kase: My uncles name is H.D. Page and they have raised bucking bulls for probably 35 years. So, I’ve been around them for so long and I love the sport so much. I started riding bulls when I was probably 14 and it just grew from there for me. When did you know you could make a career out of the sport of rodeo?

KASE HITT

Kase: Everybody told me growing up if I tried hard and kept my hand shut, I could probably make something of it. When I was 17, I started going to a lot of bull riding events and it really started off there. I got the hang of it and started riding really good. Why did you decide bull riding would be your event? Kase: I grew up at my uncle’s place and was always around bulls since I can remember. He used to tell me a lot of his bull riding stories, and I really just wanted to be like him to be honest. It was a pretty easy choice for me when it was all said and done. Did you do any other rodeo events growing up? Kase: I roped a little bit here and there, but it has nothing on bull riding. It’s an adrenaline rush unlike any other when you’re on the back of a bull. What’s this season been like for you? Kase: The start of the year kind of started off slow, but once I knew that I was meant to be here I began believing that. It really kind of all came together after that. I started staying on more bulls and placing high. I’m just trying to keep it going and make the NFR this year. Why did you decide to buy your PRCA card this season? Kase: I thought that I was riding good enough at the time to buy it and make a run at Rookie of the Year. I made a business decision and ran with it. What’s one rodeo you want to win in your career? Kase: I would definitely want to win Pendleton (Ore.) or Cheyenne (Wyo.) that’s for sure. I’ve always watched those rodeos growing up and who wouldn’t want a buckle from there. Who’s someone you look up to in the sport of rodeo?

Kase: I really look up to my uncle H.D. and my grandpa Dillon Page. They always handle themselves the right way and have that do or die mentality and put that into me at a young age. What’s your go to restaurant when you’re out on the road? Kase: I’m always looking for a good steakhouse to go to when I’m on the road. I love going to Texas Roadhouse when I can. What’s your go-to movie? Kase: I have a couple that I really like, but my favorite movie is probably Django . What was the make and model of the first vehicle you drove? Kase: It was a 2014 Chrysler 200. I put a lot of miles on that thing and just put it up for sale actually. When you’re not rodeoing what do you enjoy doing for fun? Kase: I really enjoy helping out on the ranch and getting on practice bulls over there. I do a little bit of team roping in my downtime as well. What’s your favorite holiday?

Kase: I’m a big fan of Christmas. You get to see all of your family and open a lot of presents usually. What type of music do you like listening to? Kase: I mainly listen to country music. I like Tyler Childers and Colten Jesse quite a bit. I listen to a little bit of rock as well before my rides.

ProRodeo Sports News 6/9/2023

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