ProRodeo Sports News - March 17, 2023

Opportunity

“I had never been on that horse. I looked up a few scores, and he looked like he had real potential with some 80s. Nothing too crazy. So, I went out on a limb.

Sage Newman knows how crucial every dollar can be in the sport of rodeo. Riding at the 94th annual Arcadia All-Florida Championship Rodeo presented his latest challenge. Headed into the rodeo, Newman wasn’t sure if he’d make the trip not knowing anything about his draw. He’s glad he did, after winning the rodeo with an 86.5-point trip on Frontier Rodeo ‘s High River.

It worked out. He was a really good horse, and he had a good day,”

NEXT ON TAP RODEO AUSTIN Where: Austin, Texas When: March 17-25 Broadcast Schedule: Rodeo Austin will be broadcast on The Cowboy Channel and stream live on the PRCA on Cowboy Channel Plus App, March 17-25. SAN ANGELO STOCK SHOW & RODEO Where: San Angelo, Texas When: March 31-April 2, 6-8, & 12-14 Broadcast Schedule: The San Angelo Stock Show & Rodeo will be broadcast on The Cowboy Channel and stream live on the PRCA on Cowboy Channel Plus App, March 31- April 2, 6-8, & 12-14. HIGH DESERT STAMPEDE Where: Redmond, Ore. When: April 6-8 Broadcast Schedule: The High Desert Stampede will be streamed

HOT TAKES

Rookie on the Rise Bareback riding rookie Luke Thrash is making his name known in the ProRodeo ranks. As of March 15, he sits 14th in the PRCA | RAM World Standings with $21,982 earned during the 2023 season. He struck paydirt at Parada Del Sol in Scottsdale, Ariz., with an 87-point ride on Pickett Pro Rodeo’s Queen Scarlet. The eight-second ride added $1,247 to his pockets. Kent Soule photo Luke Thrash walked away with the Parada Del Sol bareback riding title after his 87-point ride on Pickett Pro Rodeo’s Queen Scarlet.

live on the PRCA on Cowboy Channel Plus App, April 6-8. * Broadcasts are subject to change. For complete broadcast schedule visit https://bit.ly/3LsEcbR

135

NUMBER OF PRCA-SANCTIONED RODEOS IN THE 2023 SEASON AS OF MARCH 15

$11,372,034

MONEY WON BY PRCA COWBOYS IN THE 2023 SEASON

ProRodeo Sports News 3/17/2023

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