ProRodeo Sports News - May 27, 2022

Thank Haven Tie-down roper Meged wins Redding Rodeo

©2021 COORS BREWING CO., GOLDEN, CO • BEER CELEBRATE RESPONSIBLY ®

GRAB THE REINS IT’S BANQUET SEASON

ProRodeo Sports News 5/27/2022

ProRodeo.com

2

WORN TOWIN

STETSON WRIGHT 3X ALL - AROUND WORLD CHAMPION

STETSON RIDES IN 20X. SHOP NOW.

ProRodeo.com

CONTENTS

MAY 27, 2022 VOLUME 70, NO. 11

Spencer Wright had an 86.5-point ride on J Bar J’s Painted Commotion at the World Famous Miles City (Mont.) Bucking Horse Sale Matched Xtreme Bronc Ride, May 22. Kristen Schurr photo

Miles City High Miles City, Mont., native Houston Brown won the Miles City Bucking Horse Sale Matched Xtreme Bronc Ride with a 91.5-point ride on J Bar J’s In The Lu in the finals. 30

ProRodeo Sports News 5/27/2022

ProRodeo.com

4

INSIDE

6 Editor’s Letter 8 Hot Takes 10 Grille 12 Social Media 20 Short Round 44 Results 56 PRCA Notes

RODEOS

16 2022 PRCA World STANDINGS COVER 26 Redding, Calif. 28 Liberty Hill, Texas 30 Miles City, Mont.

William Kierce photo Ora Taton stands with his horse, Spur, after winning the Ron Ross Memorial Steer Roping in Liberty Hill, Texas, May 15. Taton cashes in at Ross Memorial Veteran steer roper Ora Taton is making a push to make his first trip to the National Finals Steer Roping since 2004 after earning $9,042 in Liberty Hill, Texas. 28

RODEOS

Thank Haven Tie-down roper Meged wins Redding Rodeo

ProRodeo Sports News PRCA CEO Tom Glause DIRECTOR OF COMMUNICATIONS & MEDIA Becky Hillier PSN EDITOR Tracy Renck PRCA ART DIRECTOR Stephen Olver PHOTOGRAPHY COORDINATOR Carol Lawrence

PRORODEO SPORTS NEWS (ISSN 0161-5815; USPS 469-620) is published semimonthly by the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association, 101 Pro Rodeo Drive, Colorado Springs, CO 80919-4301. PERIODICALS postage paid at Colorado Springs, Colo. , and additional mailing offices. Postmaster: Send address changes to ProRodeo Sports News , P. O. Box 469025, Escondido, CA 92046. Subscription rate: $45 for one year, 12 issues. Disclaimer: The ProRodeo Sports News carries advertising as a service to PRCA members and PSN readers. However, publication of advertisements in the PSN does not in any way, whether expressed or implied, commit the PSN to guarantee or warrant any of the merchandise or livestock advertised.

TO SUBSCRIBE TO THE PSN OR FOR SUBSCRIPTION PROBLEMS, CALL: 800.RODEO.4U (800.763.3648) _______________ To advertise in the PSN , call: 719.528.4704 PRORODEO SPORTS NEWS 101 ProRodeo Drive

Tie-down roper Haven Meged, the 2019 World Champion, gave his 2022 season a boost by winning the Redding (Calif.) Rodeo and earning $7,107.

Colorado Springs, CO 80919 ©2022, PRCA Properties Inc. , a

Crystal Amen photo

marketing service and subsidiary of the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, including photocopy, recording, or any information retrieval system, without permission in writing from PRCA Properties Inc.

STAFF WRITERS Tanner Barth Julia Plungy

ProRodeo Sports News 5/27/2022

5

ProRodeo.com

EDITOR’S LETTER TRACY RENCK

Cowboys getting ready for crucial summer rodeo run Phil Doyle photo The Reno (Nev.) Rodeo is the kickoff to the summer run for PRCA contestants. The 2022 Reno Rodeo runs from June 17-25.

I t seems like yesterday – Dec. 11 – the curtain dropped on the thrilling 2021Wrangler National Finals Rodeo at theThomas &Mack Center in Las Vegas. Fast-forward to the present and the calendar is getting ready to flip to June 1. That means there are only four months left for cowboys to rodeo and ultimately try and qualify for the 2022Wrangler NFR Dec. 1-10 in Las Vegas. Some cowboys – namely the season leaders bareback rider Jess Pope, steer wrestler Hunter Cure, team roping header Kaleb Driggers, team roping heeler Junior Nogueira, saddle bronc rider Sage Newman, tie-down roper John Douch, barrel racer Jordon Briggs and bull rider Stetson Wright can make their reservations. Barring unforeseen circumstances, all these cowboys will place in the Top 15 in their events by the end of the regular season Sept. 30. Jess Tierney is leading the steer roping standings with $31,064. The 2022 National Finals Steer Roping will take place in November in Mulvane, Kan. For those people keeping track at home, here are some numbers to digest as cowboys chase coveted NFR bids. The Top 15 cutoff in events were as follows in 2021, bareback rider Zach Hibler ($65,381), steer wrestler Curtis Cassidy ($64,548), team roping header Quin Kesler ($62,403), team roping heeler Joseph Harrison ($61,688), saddle bronc rider Spencer Wright ($74,061), tie-down roper

Rodeo is June 17-25, and it is a big payday on the NFR Playoff Series presented by PendletonWhisky. A year ago, the Reno Rodeo payout was nearly $700,000. Mix in Reno with the lucrative Cowboy Christmas run at the end of June and first of July and it is easy to see why a contestant’s season can be pointed toward Vegas in seemingly a blink of the eye. In 2021, the top five timed-event Cowboy Christmas earners were Tuf Cooper ($31,255), Dustin Egusquiza/Travis Graves ($30,464 each), Andrew Burks ($22,513) and Shad Mayfield ($20,915). On the roughstock end, Caleb Bennett ($20,264), Pope ($19,832), StetsonWright ($19,519), Jordan Spears ($15,702) and Clayton Biglow ($14,134) were stuffing their stockings. There are also many more top-dollar rodeos right after Cowboy Christmas, like the Calgary Stampede and the inaugural NFR Open powered by RAM in Colorado Springs, Colo., July 13-16, which will be one of the biggest rodeos of the season with $1 million in payouts to contestants, livestock and other PRCAmembers. So, to review, contestants can’t qualify for the NFR or NFSR in the middle of July. However, those who are all-in on making it to the NFR or NFSR need to put these coveted trips in focus by then capitalizing on opportunities. Solidifying a position in the Top 15 is a much more ideal situation than bouncing around the bubble – just outside the Top 15 and chasing rodeos all around the country the last week of the season to get into the Top 15. Honestly contestants don’t care how they get to the NFR, they just want to be there to have the chance to compete and go after the ultimate prize, a gold buckle.

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.

Douch ($88,874), barrel racer Molly Otto ($64,173) and bull rider Roscoe Jarboe ($95,778). The No. 15 steer roper was Cash Myers with $33,657. In simple terms, the push starts now for competitors with NFR and NFSR dreams. There’s no re-inventing the wheel here. Many world champions have said the PRCA “season” starts at Reno, Nev. The 2022 edition of the Reno

6 ProRodeo Sports News 5/27/2022

ProRodeo.com

ProRodeo Sports News 1/7/2022

7

ProRodeo.com

Ora Taton is no stranger to rodeo. He’s been a PRCA cardholder for 33 years. He recently took home the average title at the Ron Ross Memorial Steer Roping in Liberty Hill, Texas. The win added $9,042 to his season earnings, bumping him up to sixth in the PRCA | RAM World Standings and putting him in position to qualify for his first NFSR since 2004 . Zeroing In on NFSR

“It has been a while since I have been to (the NFSR). This year is pretty different because early on down in Andrews (Texas) at their stand-alone roping I won some money and I have been winning money at places. So, it has kind of been a different

year because I usually don’t win this type of money this early in the year.”

NEXT ON TAP OLD FORT DAYS RODEO

Where: Fort Smith, Ark. When: May 30-June 4

Broadcast Schedule: The Old Fort Days Rodeo will be broadcast on The Cowboy Channel and stream live on the PRCA on Cowboy Channel Plus App, May 30 -June 4. WOODWARD ELKS RODEO Where: Woodward, Okla. When: June 8-11 Broadcast Schedule: The Woodward Elks Rodeo will be broadcast on The Cowboy Channel and stream live on the PRCA on Cowboy Channel Plus App, June 8-11.

HOT TAKES Hailey Rae photo Winning a round at the Redding Rodeo has moved Trevor Hale up to 38th place in tie-down roping in the PRCA | RAMWorld Standings.

Rookie on the Rise Trevor Hale has been on quite the roll the past two weeks. The rookie tie-down roper is currently sitting in the top 40 of the PRCA | RAM World Standings after winning $5,166 in just a single week of rodeo. He posted the fastest run of the week (May 16-22) with a 7.2-second time at the Redding (Calif.) Rodeo. Hale is sitting second in the running for the Resistol Rookie of the Year award.

SISTERS RODEO Where: Sisters, Ore. When: June 10-12 Broadcast Schedule: The Sisters

Rodeo will be broadcast on The Cowboy Channel and stream live on the PRCA on Cowboy Channel Plus App, June 10-12. * Broadcasts are subject to change. For complete broadcast schedule visit https://bit.ly/3LsEcbR

312

NUMBER OF PRCA-SANCTIONED RODEOS IN THE 2022 SEASON AS OF MAY 25

$15,406,599

MONEY WON BY PRCA COWBOYS IN THE 2022 SEASON

• For the latest NFR Playoff Series and PRCA Circuit standings, go to https://bit.ly/39WQQSs

ProRodeo Sports News 5/27/2022

ProRodeo.com

8

ProRodeo Sports News 1/21/2022

9

ProRodeo.com

COWBOY GRILLE WITH TANNER BARTH

How’d you get your start in rodeo? Wade: Growing up my dad was a bull rider, he did a lot of the amateur and local bull riding up here in North Dakota. So, we were around it, but as far as rodeo cowboys go my brother and I are first generations. When did you know you could make a career out of the sport of rodeo? Wade: It probably wasn’t until my junior or senior year of college that I thought you know I have a burning desire to rodeo. I want to be a world champion and with that comes making a living doing it. So, I Wade Berg is beginning to make his name known in the ProRodeo ranks. The Chaffee, N.D., bull rider is coming off the biggest win of his young career at the Cowboy Channel Rookie Roundup presented by Resistol, April 30. Berg was the only cowboy to ride two bulls on his way to the title and added $11,278 to his cause in the running for the Rookie of the Year honor. He’s been riding in the PRCA since 2019, but just purchased his card at the beginning of this season.

WADE BERG

decided right then and there I was going to give it a go. Why did you decide bull riding would be your event?

Wade: I think being that my dad did it and honestly a lot of the driving factor for me right away was the money a guy can win doing it. I just fell in love with doing it and the adrenaline rush. The competition not only between man to man but man to animal was nothing like I had experienced before. What’s this season been like for you?

Wade: It has been pretty fun. It obviously could have gone a little better with winning more rodeos but winning the Rookie Roundup was definitely a big step and it gave me more confidence going into the summer. I just have to keep going and keep my nose to the grindstone. I’m excited to see what the rest of the season holds. Why did you decide to get your PRCA card this season? Wade: I stayed on my permit throughout college. Then once I got out of school, I decided to buy it and thought I better get going now since it’s something I can’t do my whole life. There was no better time than now. Did you do any other rodeo events growing up? Wade: I did all the events growing up besides bareback riding. I still do a little team roping every now and then when I can. Is there someone you look up to in the sport of rodeo?

Wade: I look up to a lot of the greats in the sport. Tuff Hedeman and Lane Frost from the bull riding side of things. I strive to be like a lot of the greats going right now as well because that’s somewhere I eventually want to be with my professional career. What’s your go to restaurant when you’re out on the road? Wade: If I were to sit down and have a good meal, I’d say my go to is probably either Texas Roadhouse or any other steakhouse out there. Do you have a favorite candy? Wade: I would have to say a Snickers bar, there’s nothing better than a good Snickers for me. What’s your favorite movie? Wade: If I had to pick a go to movie it would probably be Stepbrothers . I’m kind of a comedy guy when it comes to movies. What was the make and model of your first vehicle? Wade: It was a 2009 Chrysler 300. I burned that thing up and down the road going to rodeos. When you’re not rodeoing what do you enjoy doing for fun? Wade: I like to work out, so I try to stay in the gym as much as possible. I also love to ride horses just for the fun of it. What’s your favorite holiday? Wade: I would say Thanksgiving because you get to see the family and the food is usually amazing. What type of music do you like listening to? Wade: I’m kind of a multi-genre guy. I can listen to anything from Tupac to Toby Keith. I really like it all.

ProRodeo Sports News 5/27/2022

ProRodeo.com

10

Proud sponsor of NFR Playo Series, National Finals Rodeo, and Xtreme Bulls Tour Finale

ProRodeo Sports News 1/7/2022

11

ProRodeo.com

SOCIAL MEDIA CONNECTIONS

ProRodeo Sports News 5/27/2022

ProRodeo.com

12

DRIVEN TO DO MORE

PROUD TO BE THE OFFICIAL OFF-ROAD VEHICLE OF PRCA

Out here the days start before sunrise, and they don’t end until the job is done. Polaris ® RANGER ® is born from a determination to never compromise; the passion and purpose which drives you, also drives us. Powerful, capable, comfortable — for 20-years strong, RANGER ® is the most trusted utility side-by-side in the world.

WA RN I NG : T he P o l a r i s ® R A NGER ® c an be ha z a r dous t o ope r a t e and i s no t i n t ended f o r on - r o ad us e . D r i v e r mus t be a t l e a s t 1 6 y e a r s o l d w i t h a v a l i d dr i v e r ’ s l i cense t o ope r a t e . Pas senge r s mus t be a t l eas t 1 2 y ea r s o l d . Dr i v e r s and pas senge r s shou l d a l wa y s wea r he lme t s , e y e pr o t ec t i on , and sea t be l t s . A l wa y s use cab ne t s or door s ( as equ i pped ) . Ne v e r engage i n s t un t dr i v i ng , and a v o i d excess i v e speeds and shar p t u r ns . R i d i ng and a l c oho l / d r ugs don ’ t mi x . A l l d r i v e r s shou l d t ake a s a f e t y t r a i n i ng c ou r s e . C a l l 800 - 3 4 2 - 3 7 6 4 f o r add i t i ona l i n f o rma t i on . C h e c k l o c a l l aw s b e f o r e r i d i n g o n t r a i l s . P o l a r i s ® i s a r e g i s t e r e d t r a d ema r k o f P o l a r i s I n du s t r i e s I n c . ©2 0 1 9 P o l a r i s I n du s t r i e s I n c .

VISIT POLARISRANGER.COM

ProRodeo Sports News 5/27/2022

13

ProRodeo.com

UP CLOSE RODEO ACTION

VIDEO

• Highlights to enjoy from Sweet Pro Rodeo’s Bruiser.

Summer Run

WORD SEARCH TRY YOUR LUCK S N U C R T F A S H A N E H A N C H E Y L E O I D M P N N A M L H A R Y O C I Y E W R T R D E N E L L H E N D E R S O N G K W G S J I C A K Y Z A T P N F V M M N U H P S E T K G C M R G S D T B S F O O S V B M B L F D Y G I A U H R F L K Y H E U R S D I R R S U Q I G V A D R Y G H T W P S P Y D A A A W S V N C E K B K K O S O T A S W A H Z I O Y T C S O R U K A V K L U D E L K C A H D G M I J M C I K A B E L M S V R T A Z K C Y R E N B I R C S E E L Y K A D P M E G D I R D L E A T O K A D I D L R A Z M Z O C X R A X T G D H V P J W W S G V B E C K L Q P S N Y D U E L F O P N F S J L Z V Z J U R H A D B S S V T T T U S I Q E L L E V O L Y B L O C I Q P S J T J V F Q U F N Y V P L X W G L V V U C U K E A V Q V J E J K I D F B R U P S P I Q R R R H L P T N V D N U G B H J O H L H Z Q F T B W P V B T P W P E D Z L P D A N B A A F J S E T H H A R D W I C K L G P Q J D K A A

Find the winners from the 2021 Woodward (Okla.) Elks Rodeo and Parker County Sheriff’s Posse Frontier Days And PRCA Rodeo in Weatherford, Texas. 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. 1. Find the winners fromWoodward, Okla.: BB: Will Lowe SW: Dakota Eldridge TR: Dustin Egusquiza/Travis Graves SB: K’s Thomson TD: Shane Hanchey GB: Kylee Scribner BR: Maverick Potter 2. Find the winners fromWeatherford, Texas: BB: Seth Hardwick SW: Denell Henderson

TR: Colby Lovell/Paul Eaves and Coy Rahlmann/Douglas Rich SB: Riggin Smith

TD: Cody McCartney GB: Emma Charleston BR: Braidy Randolph

ANSWERS ON PAGE 58

ProRodeo Sports News 5/27/2022

ProRodeo.com

14

ProRodeo Sports News 5/27/2022

15

ProRodeo.com

2022 PRCA RAM WORLD STANDINGS

Official as of May 25, 2022. For the 2022 season (Oct. 1, 2021-Sept. 30, 2022), 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, no limit. 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................... $206,337 2. Zack Jongbloed, Iowa, La.................................... 46,007 3. Rhen Richard, Roosevelt, Utah............................ 35,071 4. Paul David Tierney, Oklahoma City, Okla.............. 26,748 5. Taylor Santos, Creston, Calif................................ 26,101 6. Caleb Smidt, Bellville, Texas. ............................... 24,750 7. Bart Brunson, Terry, Miss.................................... 24,607 8. Brushton Minton, Witter Springs, Calif................ 18,856 9. Connor Murnion, Jordan, Mont.. ......................... 16,426 10. Seth Hall, Albuquerque, N.M................................ 16,123 11. Wyatt Muggli, Lane, Okla..................................... 15,587 12. Hudson Wallace, George West, Texas.................. 15,573 13. Riley Wakefield, O’Neill, Neb................................ 13,178 14. Justin Thigpen, Waycross, Ga.. ........................... 12,802 15. Garrett Busby, Brock, Texas................................. 11,781 16. Jase Staudt, Nathrop, Colo.................................... 9,765 17. Roger Nonella, Redmond, Ore............................... 8,466 18. Blake Deckard, Eufaula, Okla.................................. 7,433 BAREBACK RIDING 1. Jess Pope, Waverly, Kan.................................. $105,333 2. Clayton Biglow, Clements, Calif.. ......................... 60,899 3. Cole Reiner, Buffalo, Wyo.................................... 57,889 4. Cole Franks, Clarendon, Texas............................. 55,727 5. Tanner Aus, Granite Falls, Minn.. ......................... 51,344 6. Kaycee Feild, Genola, Utah................................... 51,110 7. Tim O’Connell, Zwingle, Iowa. ............................. 48,786 8. Chad Rutherford, Hillsboro, Texas....................... 48,703 9. Garrett Shadbolt, Merriman, Neb......................... 45,565 10. Caleb Bennett, Corvallis, Mont............................. 38,923 11. Mason Clements, Spanish Fork, Utah. ................. 38,568 12. Leighton Berry, Weatherford, Texas..................... 37,048 13. Orin Larsen, Inglis, Manitoba............................... 33,678 14. Rocker Steiner, Weatherford, Texas..................... 32,474 15. R.C. Landingham, Hat Creek, Calif....................... 30,933 16. Wyatt Denny, Minden, Nev................................... 30,685 17. Ty Breuer, Mandan, N.D....................................... 28,026 18. Lane McGehee, Victoria, Texas. ........................... 27,543 19. Jacob Lees, Caldwell, Idaho................................. 25,545 20. Seth Hardwick, Ranchester, Wyo......................... 24,357 STEER WRESTLING 1. Hunter Cure, Holliday, Texas.............................. $70,634 2. Tyler Waguespack, Gonzales, La.......................... 63,239 3. Tristan Martin, Sulphur, La.. ................................ 54,923 4. J.D. Struxness, Milan, Minn................................. 47,510 5. Tanner Brunner, Ramona, Kan.. ........................... 38,145 6. Payden McIntyre, Douglas, Wyo.......................... 36,634 7. Dalton Massey, Hermiston, Ore.. ......................... 35,302 8. Ty Erickson, Helena, Mont.. ................................. 32,444 9. Dakota Eldridge, Elko, Nev................................... 32,101 10. Timmy Sparing, Helena, Mont.. ........................... 31,456 11. Dirk Tavenner, Rigby, Idaho................................. 31,334 12. Nick Guy, Sparta, Wis.......................................... 30,451 13. Stetson Jorgensen, Blackfoot, Idaho. .................. 30,410 14. Talon Roseland, Marshalltown, Iowa.................... 29,750 15. Rowdy Parrott, Mamou, La.................................. 29,297 16. Jesse Brown, Baker City, Ore............................... 28,987 17. Taz Olson, Prairie City, S.D.. ................................ 28,616 18. Kyle Irwin, Robertsdale, Ala................................. 27,915 19. Will Lummus, Byhalia, Miss.. .............................. 27,451 20. Cameron Morman, Glen Ullin, N.D....................... 25,496 TEAM ROPING (HEADER) 1. Kaleb Driggers, Hoboken, Ga............................. $79,993 2. Clay Tryan, Billings, Mont.................................... 65,968 3. Lightning Aguilera, Athens, Texas........................ 44,141 4. Andrew Ward, Edmond, Okla............................... 41,499 5. Clay Smith, Broken Bow, Okla.............................. 37,261 6. Cody Snow, Los Olivos, Calif............................... 36,727 7. Cory Kidd V, Statesville, N.C................................ 35,118 8. Rhen Richard, Roosevelt, Utah............................ 31,823 9. Chad Masters, Cedar Hill, Tenn............................ 31,772 10. Jr. Dees, Aurora, S.D.. ......................................... 31,623 11. Dustin Egusquiza, Marianna, Fla.......................... 30,456 12. Jake Orman, Prairie, Miss.................................... 30,274 13. Coleman Proctor, Pryor, Okla............................... 28,130 14. Reno Cash Stoebner, Stephenville, Texas............. 28,128 15. Riley Minor, Ellensburg, Wash............................. 24,785 16. Jeff Flenniken, Caldwell, Idaho............................. 23,992

17. Tyler Wade, Terrell, Texas. ................................... 23,290 18. Garrett Rogers, Baker City, Ore............................ 22,789 19. Braxton Culpepper, Poulan, Ga.. .......................... 21,688 20. Joshua Torres, Ocala, Fla..................................... 21,041 TEAM ROPING (HEELER) 1. Junior Nogueira, Presidente Prudente, Brazil .... $79,993 2. Jake Long, Coffeyville, Kan.................................. 65,968 3. Jonathan Torres, Ocala, Fla.................................. 42,541 4. Buddy Hawkins II, Columbus, Kan....................... 41,499 5. Jade Corkill, Fallon, Nev....................................... 37,261 6. Wesley Thorp, Throckmorton, Texas.................... 36,727 7. Lane Mitchell, Bolivar, Tenn................................. 35,919 8. Jeremy Buhler, Arrowwood, Alberta..................... 31,823 9. Levi Lord, Sturgis, S.D.. ...................................... 31,341 10. Travis Graves, Jay, Okla....................................... 30,456 11. Brye Crites, Welch, Okla.. .................................... 29,746 12. Joseph Harrison, Marietta, Okla........................... 29,137 13. Logan Medlin, Tatum, N.M................................... 28,130 14. Wyatt Cox, Arroyo Grande, Calif.. ........................ 26,006 15. Cory Petska, Marana, Ariz.................................... 25,974 16. Jake Edwards, Fort Ann, N.Y................................ 25,700 17. Paul Eaves, Lonedell, Mo..................................... 25,570 18. Jake Minor, Ellensburg, Wash.............................. 25,492 19. Brady Minor, Ellensburg, Wash............................ 24,785 20. Tyler McKnight, Pollok, Texas.............................. 24,502 SADDLE BRONC RIDING 1. Sage Newman, Melstone, Mont....................... $115,317 2. Stetson Dell Wright, Milford, Utah..................... 104,034 3. Brody Cress, Hillsdale, Wyo............................... 101,600 4. Wyatt Casper, Miami, Texas................................. 78,488 5. Ryder Wright, Beaver, Utah.................................. 69,092 6. Layton Green, Millarville, Alberta......................... 53,684 7. Sterling Crawley, Stephenville, Texas................... 49,674 8. Leon Fountain, Socorro, N.M............................... 46,165 9. Kolby Wanchuk, Sherwood Park, Alberta............. 44,373 10. Kole Ashbacher, Arrowwood, Alberta................... 43,891 11. CoBurn Bradshaw, Beaver, Utah. ......................... 41,744 12. Chase Brooks, Deer Lodge, Mont.. ...................... 41,220 13. Zeke Thurston, Big Valley, Alberta........................ 36,270 14. Lefty Marvel Holman, Visalia, Calif.. .................... 36,013 15. Spencer Wright, Milford, Utah............................. 35,201 16. Kade Bruno, Challis, Idaho................................... 34,660 17. Lucas Macza, High River, Alberta......................... 31,885 18. Dawson Hay, Wildwood, Alberta.......................... 31,227 19. Logan Cook, Alto, Texas. ..................................... 29,022 20. Jake Finlay, Goondiwindi, Australia...................... 28,193 TIE-DOWN ROPING 1. John Douch, Huntsville, Texas........................... $94,682 2. Shad Mayfield, Clovis, N.M.................................. 69,532 3. Tuf Case Cooper, Decatur, Texas.......................... 65,600 4. Tyler Milligan, Pawhuska, Okla.. .......................... 64,962 5. Marty Yates, Stephenville, Texas.......................... 55,454 6. Haven Meged, Miles City, Mont.. ......................... 53,019 7. Kincade Henry, Mount Pleasant, Texas. ............... 51,267 8. Ty Harris, San Angelo, Texas. .............................. 46,638 9. Shane Hanchey, Sulphur, La.. .............................. 43,008 10. Zack Jongbloed, Iowa, La.................................... 42,308 11. Cooper Martin, Alma, Kan.................................... 41,869 12. Quade Hiatt, Canyon, Texas. ................................ 40,492 13. Cory Solomon, Prairie View, Texas. ..................... 33,547 14. Michael Otero, Millsap, Texas. ............................. 32,155 15. Bryson Sechrist, Apache, Okla............................. 30,130 16. Lane Livingston, Seymour, Texas......................... 29,681 17. Riley Pruitt, Gering, Neb...................................... 29,292 18. Caleb Smidt, Bellville, Texas. ............................... 26,522 19. Ryan Jarrett, Comanche, Okla.............................. 25,181 20. Lucas Potter, Maple City, Kan.. ............................ 24,788 STEER ROPING 1. Jess Tierney, Hermosa, S.D............................... $31,184 2. Scott Snedecor, Fredericksburg, Texas. ............... 31,034 3. Ora Taton, Rapid City, S.D.................................... 29,611 4. Cody Lee, Gatesville, Texas.................................. 26,419 5. Slade Wood, New Ulm, Texas. ............................. 25,382 6. Cole Patterson, Pratt, Kan.................................... 24,681 7. J. Tom Fisher, Andrews, Texas............................. 23,702 8. Landon McClaugherty, Tilden, Texas.................... 21,837 9. Vin Fisher Jr., Andrews, Texas............................. 21,566

10. Cash Myers, Kaufman, Texas............................... 21,040 11. Clay Long, Stephenville, Texas............................. 19,135 12. Taylor Santos, Creston, Calif................................ 18,107 13. John E. Bland, Turkey, Texas................................ 15,848 14. Chet Herren, Pawhuska, Okla............................... 15,404 15. Corey Ross, Liberty Hill, Texas. ........................... 15,144 16. Bryce Davis, Ovalo, Texas.................................... 15,108 17. Ryan Willberg, Lott, Texas................................... 14,282 18. Mike Chase, McAlester, Okla................................ 13,993 19. Garrett Hale, Snyder, Texas.................................. 12,844 20. Billy Good, Wynnewood, Okla.............................. 12,408 BULL RIDING 1. Stetson Dell Wright, Milford, Utah................... $148,564 2. Sage Steele Kimzey, Salado, Texas. ................... 110,806 3. Josh Frost, Randlett, Utah. ................................ 105,080 4. Jeff Askey, Athens, Texas..................................... 65,319 5. Roscoe Jarboe, New Plymouth, Idaho................. 63,691 6. Lukasey Morris, Union City, Okla......................... 59,561 7. Bubba Greig, Estherville, Iowa............................. 48,992 8. Ky Hamilton, Mackay, Australia............................ 46,995 9. Trey Kimzey, Strong City, Okla.. ........................... 46,302 10. Ernie Courson Jr., Okeechobee, Fla...................... 45,272 11. Scottie Knapp, Albuquerque, N.M........................ 43,428 12. Cole Fischer, Jefferson City, Mo........................... 43,184 13. J.R. Stratford, Byers, Kan.................................... 42,875 14. Garrett Smith, Rexburg, Idaho............................. 42,268 15. Grayson Cole, Fredonia, Pa.................................. 38,127 16. Clayton Savage, Banner, Wyo.. ............................ 37,640 17. Toby Collins, Stephenville, Texas. ........................ 37,560 18. Parker Breding, Edgar, Mont................................ 35,927 19. Trevor Kastner, Roff, Okla.................................... 34,844 20. Tristen Hutchings, Monteview, Idaho................... 33,739 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. Jordan Briggs, Tolar, Texas................................. $93,896 2. Hailey Kinsel, Cotulla, Texas. ................................ 72,029 3. Dona Kay Rule, Minco, Okla.................................. 56,119 4. Wenda Johnson, Pawhuska, Okla......................... 56,043 5. Sissy Winn, Chapman Ranch, Texas..................... 48,672 6. Brittany Pozzi Tonozzi, Lampasas, Texas. ............. 47,290 7. Shannon McReynolds, La Luz, N.M...................... 36,918 8. Kassie Mowry, Dublin, Texas. ............................... 34,350 9. Cheyenne Wimberley, Stephenville, Texas............. 34,191 10. Emma Charleston, Reeds, Mo............................... 32,785 11. Stevi Hillman, Weatherford, Texas........................ 32,320 12. Emily Beisel, Weatherford, Okla............................ 29,647 13. Margo Crowther, North Fort Myers, Fla................. 29,129 14. Cassidy Chaplin, Pilot Point, Texas....................... 28,325 15. Jimmie Smith, McDade, Texas.............................. 27,353 16. Bayleigh Choate, Fort Worth, Texas. ..................... 27,225 17. Abby Phillips, Marshall, Texas. ............................. 26,812 18. Nellie Miller, Cotttonwood, Calif............................ 25,815 19. Ilyssa Riley, Hico, Texas........................................ 24,609 20. Megan Champion, Ukiah, Calif.............................. 23,671 BREAKAWAY ROPING 1. Erin Johnson, Fowler, Colo................................. $50,250 2. Kelsie Domer, Dublin, Texas.................................. 42,193 3. Martha Angelone, Stephenville, Texas................... 36,507 4. Lari Dee Guy, Abilene, Texas................................. 30,011 5. J.J. Hampton, Stephenville, Texas. ....................... 26,876 6. Cadee Williams, Weatherford, Texas..................... 20,363 7. Shelby Boisjoli, Stephenville, Texas...................... 20,310 8. Laramie Johnson, Shreveport, La. ....................... 20,105 9. Samantha Fulton, Miller, S.D.. .............................. 18,818 10. Hope Thompson, Abilene, Texas........................... 17,815 11. Amanda Coleman, Stephenville, Texas.................. 17,744 12. Taylor Engesser, Spearfish, S.D. .......................... 17,218 13. Taylor Munsell, Alva, Okla..................................... 15,275 14. Jordi Edens, Gatesville, Texas............................... 13,857 15. Cheyanne Guillory, Gainsville, Texas..................... 13,590 16. Jackie Crawford, Stephenville, Texas. ................... 13,483 17. Amber Crawford, Springtown, Texas..................... 13,007 18. Josie Conner, Iowa, La.......................................... 12,846 19. Bailey Gubert, Hungerford, Texas. ....................... 12,322 20. Sawyer Gilbert, Buffalo, S.D. . .............................. 11,998 .

• For the latest NFR Playoff Series and PRCA Circuit standings, go to https://bit.ly/39WQQSs

ProRodeo Sports News 5/27/2022

ProRodeo.com

16

MATCH DAD COLLECTION

ProRodeo Sports News 5/27/2022

17

ProRodeo.com

THE BEST IS YET TO COME. bootbarn.com

ProRodeo Sports News 5/27/2022

ProRodeo.com

18

STRENGTH OF MIND & COURAGE

T Y E R I C K S O N , P R O F E S S I O N A L S T E E R W R E S T L E R P h o t o b y S a m - S i n P h o t o g r a p h y

T R O P H Y B U C K L E S & AWA R D S

w w w . m o n t a n a s i l v e r s m i t h s . c o m 8 88 - 67 7 - 94 87 | Fo l l ow u s

ProRodeo Sports News 5/27/2022

19

ProRodeo.com

SHORT ROUND Difference Maker

Kay Miller photo

The Let’s Rodeo flag is brought into the arena before a performance at the 2022 San Antonio Stock Show & Rodeo.

T he San Antonio Stock Show & Rodeo on May 20 announced its educational commitment of $11.5 million for 2022. This year, the organization helped educate over 21,000 Texas students. Since 1984, the Rodeo has committed more than $243 million to serve its mission. Executive Director & CEO Cody Davenport had the following to say: “We are thrilled to help future generations of Texas youth achieve their educational goals,” Davenport said in a press release. “The Rodeo and our over 6,000 volunteers work diligently to generate as many funds for the youth of Texas as it is at the core of our organization and mission. This educational commitment would not be possible without the support of our community, sponsors and patrons that came back this year to visit our event. “The support of San Antonio, Bexar County and the State of Texas and all those that attend should feel a sense of pride that they are making a positive impact on our future.” San Antonio makes educational commitment of $11.5 million

ProRodeo Sports News 5/27/2022

ProRodeo.com

20

ONLINE: For more ProRodeo events and full results, go to www.prorodeo.com

Time to subscribe to PRCA on Cowboy Channel Plus App

BY THE NUMBERS 2

The PRCA and the Cowboy Channel want to give you something to smile about while enjoying America’s western sports streaming on PRCA on Cowboy Channel Plus App. The Cowboy Channel is the official network of ProRodeo through 2028 and to celebrate we are including the 2022 Wrangler National Finals Rodeo with an annual subscription to PRCA on Cowboy Channel + for $99.99. Stream over 750 PRCA Rodeo Performances, and all ten days and nights

of the 2022 Wrangler National Finals Rodeo for only $99.99. This offer is for a limited time and may not be offered again. Never miss a minute of the action, signup at cowboychannelplus.com and get more bang for your bucks. For monthly subscribers, the 2022 Wrangler NFR will not be included but you can upgrade to an annual subscription for the same $99.99 and enjoy all the same great rodeos and get the 2022 Wrangler NFR!

The number of cowboys who have qualified in four events at the National Finals. The short list consists of Dale Smith and Trevor Brazile. They both qualified for the National Finals Rodeo in team roping – heading and heeling – and tie-down roping and steer roping at the National Finals Steer Roping. Smith was inducted into the inaugural ProRodeo Hall of Fame class in 1979 in Colorado Springs, Colo. Brazile will be inducted into the ProRodeo Hall of Fame on July 16. 3 The number of PRCA Steer Wrestling World Championships won by Steve Duhon. Duhon won his gold buckles in 1986-87 and 1993. Duhon, who qualified for the NFR eight times – 1986-89, 1992-94 and 1998, also clocked a 3.0-second time in Round 5 of the 1986 NFR. That’s tied for the fastest steer wrestling time with Bryan Fields’ 3.0-time in Round 6 in 2001. Duhon is being inducted into the Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame on June 25 in Natchitoches, La. $14K The amount of money ($14,241) earned by Brody Cress at the World Famous Miles City (Mont.) Bucking Horse Sale Matched Xtreme Bronc Ride on May 22.

Western marketplace planned for Buffalo (Minn.) June rodeo GM Western Enterprises and Kirchmann

shopping, cocktails, appetizers and a fashion show. “We are thrilled to create this western expo for Buffalo. Greg McDonald and I grew up attending the Buffalo Rodeo as children and have fond memories. It was an annual tradition for our families, during the ’80s. I remember the bunting across downtown Buffalo. “In addition to the expo the Buffalo Rodeo Association is hosting a business window decorating contest to help recreate the town’s enthusiasm for the rodeo,” Gretchen Kirchmann said in a press release. Western boutiques from North Dakota, Montana, Iowa, and Minnesota are bringing fashions and furnishings to Wright County. Historical rodeo memorabilia of the Buffalo PRCA Championship Rodeo, Barnes PRCA Rodeo company and Minnesota High School Rodeo Association will be on display. The community is welcome to donate memorable for the displays and share their memories.

Media Group are producing a new event in Buffalo (Minn.) during the annual rodeo that will feature Rodeo & Rhinestones, a Ladies Night Out, and five days of western shopping. The Buffalo PRCA Championship Rodeo is June 23-25. The western marketplace will take place in the Buffalo Civic Center, June 22-25. The event is free and open to the public from 2-6 p.m. (CT) daily. Boutiques and western businesses selling clothing, accessories, tooled leather goods, home furnishings, custom made jewelry and rodeo apparel are participating. Rodeo & Rhinestones will showcase a Ladies Night Out on Tuesday June 21 from 5-7 p.m. A limited number of advance tickets are available for $30. Rodeo & Rhinestones is an exclusive VIP event for all ages to attend. The ticket includes admission for early

ONLINE: For more ProRodeo events and full results, go online at www.prorodeo.com

ProRodeo Sports News 5/27/2022

21

ProRodeo.com

SNAPSHOT

Rough Ride Bull rider JorDee Nielsen failed to make the whistle on Bridwell Pro Rodeos’ Mr. Ramos at the Redding (Calif.) Rodeo on May 20.

– Hailey Rae photo

ProRodeo Sports News 5/27/2022

ProRodeo Sports News 5/27/2022

ProRodeo.com

22

23

ProRodeo.com

There’s $1 million in payouts on the line, so the action at the 81 ST Pikes Peak or Bust Rodeo-NFR Open is going to be incredible as the best athletes in the sport compete in: The Best in ProRodeo are coming to Colorado Springs, July 13-16, 2022. You won’t want to miss a minute of this one!

H Bareback Riding H Steer Wrestling H Team Roping

H Saddle Bronc Riding H Breakaway Roping H Tie-down Roping H Barrel Racing H Bull Riding Plus we’ll have fan favorite mutton bustin’! Wednesday, Thursday, Friday & Saturday Evening (Rodeo starts at 6:45 p.m.; Grounds open at 4:00 p.m.) Saturday Matinee

(Rodeo starts at 12:15 p.m.; Grounds open at 10:00 a.m.) Arrive early and enjoy all the Fan Zone fun! And stay after the Rodeo and head over to the Coors Roadhouse Saloon for live music, dancing and cold Coors!

The 81 ST Pikes Peak or Bust Rodeo/NFR Open takes place at the scenic Norris Penrose Event Center located at 1045 Lower Gold Camp Road, Colorado Springs, CO 80905

Copyright © Pikes Peak or Bust Rodeo. All rights reserved. © Photography by Brian Gauck

ProRodeo Sports News 5/27/2022

ProRodeo.com

24

ProRodeo Sports News 5/27/2022

25

ProRodeo.com

Steer wrestler Dalton Massey gets key Redding Rodeo win Rewarding BY PATRICK EVERSON Special to ProRodeo Sports News S everal years ago, when Dalton Massey was in his early 20s, he came to Las Vegas during the Wrangler National Finals Rodeo, just to check it out from the stands. REDDING RODEO REDDING, CALIF.

TOP SCORES

TOP MONEY WINNER Haven Meged ($7,107, tie down roping) BAREBACK RIDING

He hasn’t been back since. And he has his reasons. “I’ve been to Vegas a few times, but it’s been eight or nine years,” said Massey, 29. “I’ve just been saying I’m gonna go back when I make it.” And by “make it,” he means qualifying for the Wrangler NFR. If Massey can keep having days like he had at the Redding Rodeo on May 19, he won’t be waiting much longer. Competing on the first day in Redding, the steer wrestler clocked a time of 4.1 seconds on his first steer. He came back that night with a 4.4-second run. However, Redding runs for three days; since he competed onThursday, opening day, he then had to play the waiting game. “I was nervous. There were two more sets of guys to go, 15 Friday and 15 Saturday,” he said. “I was up in the first set, so you’ve just got to wait it out a couple of days. We went to Hayward (Calif ). We took off as soon as we got doneThursday night.” When the arena dust settled May 21, Massey’s first-round 4.1 stood up for first place and $1,668. And his 4.4 was good for second in the second round, and another $1,450. That’s $3,118 total, not a bad day’s work. But it got better. His two-round 8.5-second total won the Redding average, good for another $2,500. So Massey netted more than $5,600 in Redding, which was a stop on the NFR Playoff Series presented by PendletonWhisky. The Redding payday put Massey at $35,302 for the season, seventh in the PRCA | RAMWorld Standings. That marks continued progress from Massey’s previously best-ever 2021 campaign, when the bulldogger finished 19th in the world, just four slots shy of NFR qualification. Massey said he’s aiming to keep it simple, rodeo by rodeo. Having $35K in winnings certainly helps. “I think it’s a good start. I’m just feeling confident and ready to go rodeoing this summer. My horses have been working good,” Massey said, while noting what it will take to keep rolling. “Get a little lucky, I guess. I just need to win every chance I get and do my job. Nothing crazy.”

Meged

1. Jess Pope ............................... 86 pts. 2. Austin Foss.................................. 85.5 3. Leighton Berry............................. 84.5 STEER WRESTLING 1. Dalton Massey................ 8.5 sec. on 2 2. Cody Cabral................................... 9.1 3. Trell Etabuer................................... 9.7 TEAM ROPING 1. Kilgus/Edwards ........... 12.1 sec. on 2 2. J. Tucker/W. Cox ........................ 12.6 (Tie) B. Hirdes/W. Hansen............. 12.6 SADDLE BRONC RIDING 1. Kade Bruno.............................. 85 pts. 2. Wade Sundell............................... 84.5 3. Two tied at .................................... 84 TIE-DOWN ROPING 1. Haven Meged................ 16.4 sec. on 2 2. Colton Farquer ............................ 17.2 (Tie) Chance Thiesen ..................... 17.2 BARREL RACING 1. Jennifer Kalafatic................ 17.38 sec. 2. Megan Champion....................... 17.39 3. Steely Steiner. ........................... 17.46 BULL RIDING 1. Jake Gardner. ....................... 87.5 pts. 2. Riker Carter. ................................... 86 3. Clayton Savage............................ 85.5

Crystal Amen photo

Complete results/Page 48

ProRodeo Sports News 5/27/2022

ProRodeo.com

26

Steer wrestler Dalton Massey capitalized at the Redding Rodeo by winning the average and leaving town with $5,620.

ProRodeo Sports News 5/27/2022

ProRodeo.com

27

LIBERTY HILL, TEXAS.

RON ROSS MEMORIAL STEER ROPING

Ora Taton wins Ron Ross Memorial competition Cashing In BY TRACY RENCK V eteran steer roper Ora Taton had never competed at the Ron Ross Memorial Steer Roping. His first appearance, May 14-15 in Liberty Hill, Texas was quite memorable.

The Rapid City, S.D., cowboy won the average with a 69.2-seconds time on five head. Taton earned $9,042 at the event, including $6,239 for capturing the average. “It was one of those deals where it was very unexpected,” said Taton, 52. “To travel from South Dakota to Texas and win something like that against the guys I was roping against, it was just unexpected. I had never been there before, and I had a little money won already in the rodeos (this season) and this is one of the bigger ones we get to go to. My wife and I decided to come down here and we are going to spend a few days between this one (May 14-15) and the next one at Liberty Hill (May 19-21).” With his windfall financial performance in Liberty Hill, Taton moved up to fifth in the world standings. He is a two-time qualifier for the National Finals Steer Roping in 2003 and 2004 and he won the average in 2003 when he finished a career-best fifth in the world standings. Most recently, Taton finished 20th in the PRCA | RAMWorld Standings in 2020. That year he won the National Circuit Finals Steer Roping in Torrington, Wyo., beating newly-inducted ProRodeo Hall of Famer Trevor Brazile in the finals, along with four-time world champion Scott Snedecor. “It has been a while since I have been to (the NFSR),” Taton said. “I would love to go back to (the NFSR). But I don’t travel hard usually. I tell everybody if I don’t have money to go, I can’t go. If I don’t win something, I don’t get to play. This year is pretty different because early on down in Andrews (Texas) at their stand-alone roping I won some money and I got to go and I have been winning money at places. So, it has kind of been a different year because I usually don’t win this type of money this early in the year.” Taton was aboard his horse, Spur in Liberty Hill. “I believe he’s around 10 years old and he’s the only horse I have got right now,” said Taton, who won the NCFSR in 2020 in Torrington aboard that horse. “I bought him when he was around 5 years old. I was needing one and he looked like he would make one and my dad (Ralph) and I got him going and he’s turned into one we have liked. He’s one of those one in a million horses.” Although he has a solid spot in the world standings, Taton isn’t certain he’s going to make a push to make the 2022 NFSR. “Everybody tells you when you win money you have to keep going, but I have never done that,” Taton said. “It seems like I keep winning and everybody is telling me I need to keep going, but I’m not going to burn up a rig going everywhere and be gone, I just can’t do that. I’m going to go to a few of the others that I don’t normally go to like I would like to go to Pecos (Texas), and right after that is the Fourth of July run and there are a lot of ropings closer to my home (in Rapid City). But, I’m not going to burn the road up. I’m going to go and I’m going to have fun and be ready when I go.”

William Kierce photo

Complete results/Page 46

Veteran steer roper Ora Taton competes during the Ron Ross Memorial Steer Roping in Liberty Hill, Texas. Taton won the average and left town after earning $9,042.

ProRodeo Sports News 5/27/2022

ProRodeo Sports News 5/27/2022

ProRodeo.com

ProRodeo.com

28

29

XTREME BRONCS MILES CITY, MONT.

Houston Brown shines at Miles City match Home Cookin’ PRCA XTREME BRONCS 2022 TOUR STANDINGS (Unofficial as of May 25)

BY TANNER BARTH H ouston Brown is no stranger to the World Famous Miles City (Mont.) Bucking Horse Sale Matched Xtreme Bronc Ride. In fact, his hometown is Miles City, and he grew up attending the bronc match nearly every year. Now, his name will forever be etched in the record books after he captured the event title, May 22. He said the win in his hometown is a dream come true. “This feels great, I grew up watching that match ever since I was a little kid, looking up to those guys,” said Brown, 23. “It’s kind of surreal to be able to win it. It’s special to have family and friends there to watch me do it. I don’t know if it’s really sunk in yet.” Brown was able to advance out of the 40-man long round with an 85.5-point ride on Burch Rodeo’s Bubble Bath. He then advanced to the finals where a matchup with J Bar J’s National Finals Rodeo bucking horse In The Lu awaited him. After a few helpful tips from fellow cowboys in attendance he had no problem rising to the occasion. Brown put together a 91.5-point ride to secure the title. It is the highest marked ride of his ProRodeo. “I had watched that horse quite a bit and knew what to expect,” he said. “I talked to a few guys there to figure out what I needed to do for the rein. After that it was kind of nod your head and see what happens. It nearly bucked me off at the end, but I was pretty happy they gave me the thumbs up at the end of it.” Heading into the weekend, Brown was sitting 49th in the PRCA | RAMWorld Standings. He will no doubt jump up the standings after earning $9,392 in Miles City. He said a win like this gives him a major confidence boost headed into the summer run. “This win is going to do a lot for me. It’ll give me some good confidence going into the summer,” Brown said. “I’ll finally be able to take a little bit of a breath and add some money to my name. I hadn’t had a lot of luck the last month or so. It’s really good to get this one and finally get a win.” He said in the sport of rodeo it’s key to have a short memory, whether that’s after a good or bad ride. You never know when the ball will start rolling in your direction and he hopes this win will do just that for him. “You have to have that mentality because it’s a really long year,” he said. “If things aren’t going your way and you start getting down on yourself, it can snowball on you. You have to have a positive attitude because you never know when things can turn around.”

1. Brody Cress, Hillsdale, Wyo.. ..............$58,048 2. Wyatt Casper, Miami, Texas...................23,720 3. Stetson Dell Wright, Milford, Utah.........12,199 4. Sage Newman, Melstone, Mont.. ...........12,046 5. Ryder Wright, Beaver, Utah. ..................11,391 6. Logan Cook, Alto, Texas........................10,749 7. Layton Green, Millarville, Alberta...........10,659 8. Logan James Hay, Wildwood, Alberta. .... 9,933 9. Houston Brown, Miles City, Mont.. ......... 9,392 10. Wade Sundell, Boxholm, Iowa. ............. 9,379 11. CoBurn Bradshaw, Beaver, Utah............ 8,052 12. Lucas Macza, High River, Alberta.......... 7,340 13. Allen Boore, Axtell, Utah....................... 6,946 14. Lefty Marvel Holman, Visalia, Calif........ 6,839 15. Leon Fountain, Socorro, N.M................ 6,635 Complete results/Page 52

TOP SCORES 1. Houston Brown .......... 91.5 pts. 2. Brody Cress .......................... 89 3. Stetson Wright .................. 88.5 4. Wyatt Casper ....................... 86 (Tie) Sage Newman .............. 86

Chuck Miner photo Stetson Wright continued his impressive season with a third-place finish in Miles City. Wright had an 88-point ride on Mosbrucker Rodeo’s Young Gun in the first round.

Jackie Jensen photo

Houston Brown’s 91.5-point ride on J Bar J’s In The Lu is the highest scored ride of his ProRodeo career.

ProRodeo Sports News 5/27/2022

ProRodeo Sports News 5/27/2022

ProRodeo.com

ProRodeo.com

30

31