ProRodeo Sports News - May 10, 2024

XTREME BULLS DEL RIO, TEXAS

Josh Frost continues hot streak with win in Del Rio Frost on Fire

BY BRADY RENCK, Special to ProRodeo Sports News J osh Frost is uncompromising in his passion for rodeo. He is old school in every way, winning four straight Linderman Awards by earning money in tie-down roping, steer wrestling and team roping. He aims to make it a high five when he begins entering those events next month after working through an injury. Riding horses and roping is his hobby. He does it for fun. He makes his living as one of the best bull riders in the sport. “There’s nothing like it in the world. Whether you get 76 points or 95, that feeling when you make the whistle is special,” Frost said. “It’s an impossible task we are trying to complete by staying on for eight seconds. And when you do it, it doesn’t matter where you are. It feels good.” Frost continued his season of good vibes, claiming his third PRCA Xtreme Bulls victory this season. Frost eclipsed the competition, winning the average with 179 points on two head at the George Paul Memorial Bull Riding in Del Rio, Texas, May 4. “It was such a great environment. It was awesome,” Frost said. “It was so loud in there you could barely hear the whistle. The crowd was totally into it.” Frost gave them a reason to scream and stand. He delivered a 91-point score on Sutton Rodeo’s Schott in the Dark. The 28-year-old knew a title was possible with this draw. “The whole short round there were a lot of great bulls. I don’t know if he was the best, but he dang sure was in the top 3,” Frost said. “I had seen that bull a couple of times and always wanted to get on him. It was a really good ride. He took me right, then he was going left. I wasn’t ever in a perfect position. But, yeah, it worked out.” At this point in his career, Frost has laser-focused his eyes on the prize. He finished second in the world standings last season after placing third at the Wrangler National Finals Rodeo in Las Vegas. He has been residing in the top this season. It helps when you win three Xtreme Bulls events. “I don’t know exactly what it is. It just seems like there are so many good bulls and they have added good money. The people putting them on also have like four or five contractors with really good bulls,” Frost said. “I get energy from the rodeos, the prestige and history. But Del Rio had a lot of history, too. It was a great event.” Frost, 28, has been ranked in the top 10 this season. His goal is no longer to qualify for the NFR, something he has done four times, including three straight. He aims to finish first in the world. “Yep (I want to win it all). It’s easy to keep my focus. I love riding bulls and not that many people love doing their job. So, the motivation keeps me going,” Frost said. “And I know it’s a marathon, not a sprint.” Versatility makes Frost unique. He will begin his pursuit of a fifth consecutive Linderman Award next month. “The plan is to get in the practice pen. And get going. I do it because honestly, I love competing and I take a lot of pride in the Linderman Award,” Frost said. “And when I am not riding bulls, I thoroughly enjoy riding a horse and roping calves. It brings me joy. I guess you could say that’s my hobby.”

(Unofficial as of May 9) 1. Roscoe Jarboe, New Plymouth, Idaho..$46,355 2. Josh Frost, Randlett, Utah..................... .....................35,921 3. Clayton Sellars, Wildwood, Fla.............. . ............35,125 4. Creek Young, Rogersville, Mo................ ...............29,604 5. Tristan Mize, Bryan, Texas..................... .....................25,434 6. Luke Mast, Hutchinson, Kan.................. .................23,325 7. Fulton Rutland, Westville, Okla.............. .............21,097 8. Jeter Lawrence, Council Hill, Okla. ........ ........20,494 9. Lukasey Morris, Union City, Okla........... ..........19,679 10. Tyler Bingham, Howell, Utah................ ................19,324 11. Trey Benton III, Richards, Texas.......... . .........19,224 12. Trey Holston, Fort Scott, Kan............... ..............18,480 13. Cannon Cravens, Porum, Okla............. ............17,205 14. JR Stratford, Byers, Kan...................... .....................16,583 15. Laramie Mosley, Palestine, Texas ........ ........16,309 Complete results/Page 57 PRCA XTREME BRONCS 2024 TOUR STANDINGS

Josh Frost acknowledges the crowd after winning his third Xtreme Bulls event of the season. Frost earned $15,592 in Del Rio.

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Josh Frost was a man on a mission in the month of April. He continued his hot streak by winning the 46th George Paul Memorial Xtreme Bull Riding.

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