ProRodeo Sports News - May 10, 2024

Eyes on the Prize

“It’s been really good. I’m just trying to stay positive. I

Statler Wright has been a man on a mission in 2024. His most recent win in Guymon, Okla., kept him on track to become the latest member of the storied Wright family to make an appearance at the Wrangler NFR. As of May 9, he sat second in the PRCA | RAM World Standings

think that was something the last two years I really struggled with was staying positive. It seems like if you’ve got a positive attitude,

it’s kind of hard to knock you off when you’re doing good.”

with $75,297 earned. He credits his early season success to a change in mindset.

NEXT ON TAP REDDING RODEO Where: Redding, Calif. When: May 16-18

Broadcast Schedule: The Redding Rodeo will be broadcast on The Cowboy Channel and stream live on the PRCA on The Cowboy Channel Plus App, May 16-18.

WORLD FAMOUS MILES CITY BUCKING HORSE SALE XTREME BRONCS Where: Miles City, Mont. When: May 19

HOT TAKES Peggy Gander photo Jess Pope won the American Royal Rodeo in Kansas City, Mo., May 2-4, with an 87-point ride on Korkow Rodeos’ I Fly Plane.

Broadcast Schedule: The World Famous Miles City Bucking Horse Sale Xtreme Broncs will be broadcast on The Cowboy Channel and stream live on the PRCA on The Cowboy Channel Plus App, May 19. PRCA LAST STAND RODEO Where: Grand Coulee, Wash. When: May 24-26 Broadcast Schedule: The PRCA Last Stand Rodeo will stream live on the PRCA on The Cowboy Channel Plus App, May 24-26. * Broadcasts are subject to change. For complete broadcast schedule visit https://bitly.ws/3hK9m

Prepare for the Pope The first week of May was a promising one for bareback rider Jess Pope. He picked up wins at the Guymon (Okla.) Pioneer Days Rodeo and the American Royal Rodeo in Kansas City, Mo. The two wins added $5,258 to Pope’s earnings. After a slow start to the 2024 season, he now finds himself 25th in the PRCA | RAM World Standings in his quest for a fifth straight appearance at the Wrangler National Finals Rodeo.

206 $20,545,842 MONEY WON BY COWBOYS IN THE 2024 SEASON NUMBER OF PRCA-SANCTIONED RODEOS IN THE 2024 SEASON AS OF MAY 9

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