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OCTOBER 18, 2024 VOLUME 72, NO. 21

Permit Power The top young guns in ro deo traveled to Waco, Texas, for the PRCA Permit Finals, Oct. 4-6. The contestants competed for their share of the $81,450 purse. 34

Bull rider Lane Vaughan captured the average title at the PRCA Permit Finals with 243.5 points on three head. Vaughan was one of two cowboys to ride all three bulls. James Phifer photo

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12 Manager’s Message 14 Hot Takes 16 Cowboy Grille 18 Social Media 22 World Standings 24 Short Round 46 Results RODEOS 34 Waco, Texas PRCA Permit Finals 36 Waco, Texas Texas Circuit Finals 38 Minot, N.D. Badlands Circuit Finals

James Phifer photo Bull rider Tristan Mize earned $8,157 in Waco at the RAM Texas Circuit Finals Rodeo after capturing the average title with 172 points on two head. Texas Tough The RAM Texas Circuit Finals Rodeo saw the top contestants in the region battle it out for four nights in Waco. Each cowboy and cowgirl were compet ing for their share of the $534,004 purse at the Extraco Events Center. 36

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Veteran bareback rider Chad Rutherford was the top money earner at the RAM Texas Circuit Finals Rodeo. Rutherford pocketed $12,336 for his four rides in Waco.

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MANAGER’S MESSAGE TRACY RENCK

Tracy Renck is the Manager of Communications and Media. He previously served three years as the editor of the ProRodeo Sports News , and before that he spent seven years as a media coordinator at the

PRCA. He has three decades of experience in sports journalism.

PRCA ProRodeo file photo Vin Fisher Jr. is the active leader in National Finals Steer Roping round wins at 34, and he will try and add to that total when he competes at the 2024 NFSR in Mulvane, Kan., Nov. 1-2.

Action-packed NFSR set to unfold in Mulvane T he buzz in PRORODEO right now is about the qualifiers for the 2024 Wrangler National Finals Rodeo presented by Teton Ridge. The 120 contestants will take aim at coveted gold buckles Dec. 5-14 at the Thomas & Mack Center in Las Vegas. Before the Super Bowl of PRORODEO kicks off in Sin City – there is another big Finals event on tap first. wasn’t enough money to be won at the NFSR to catch the leader. That’s not the case anymore. Back in 2021 when Cole Patterson won his inaugural steer roping gold buckle, he earned an NFSR-record $85,761. Realistically, cowboys who have strong NFSRs should earn around $40,000 to $50,000. That’s not only a great payday, but also a check that could vault someone to a world championship. Like the Wrangler NFR, whoever performs best at the NFSR will

The National Finals Steer Roping takes place Nov. 1-2 at the Kansas Star in Mulvane just outside of Wichita. The action gets underway at 7 p.m. (CT) each night. Unlike the NFR, which has one round a night for 10 nights, things are much more compact at the NFSR, which makes it unique. The Top 15 steer ropers in the world compete in Rounds 1 through 5 on Friday and 6 through 10 on Saturday. So, if you get on a heater – the timing could not be better. Rounds keep clicking off and checks are to be had. Conversely, if things start going bad a cowboy has to fight the fight before all is lost on Day 1. Especially since the round money and average money is better than ever. Round winners will take home $10,718 and the second ($8,870); third ($7,022); fourth ($5,174); fifth ($3,326) and sixth ($1,848) place finishers also get checks. Staying in the average also is crucial simply because of the payout. The average champ collects a $32,016 check; second ($26,496); third ($20,976); fourth ($15,456); fifth ($9,936) and sixth ($5,520) all will get to visit the pay window. Back in the no-so-distant past seemingly whoever arrived at the NFSR as the season leader usually walked away the world champ because there

likely be the 2024 PRCA Steer Roping World Champion, and that’s how it should be. It’d be no fun if steer ropers arrived in Mulvane and were just competing for second place. Here are some more storylines to digest as cowboys prepare to compete at the Kansas Star this year. • Scott Snedecor comes in as the winningest active roper at the NFSR, thanks to collecting $606,507 in his decorated career, which includes four world championships. • Trevor Brazile, who won eight steer roping world titles, is the top career earner at the NFSR with $697,280. • Vin Fisher Jr. is the active leader in NFSR round wins at 34, followed by Snedecor at 31. The top two round winners in NFSR history are legends Guy Allen (48) and Trevor Brazile (36). • Fisher Jr. is returning to Mulvane in 2024 looking to add to that round win total and possibly claim his first career gold buckle. There should be no shortage of excitement and drama in Mulvane and on Nov. 2 the new star at the Kansas Star will step into the spotlight. Let the Countdown begin.

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Lane Vaughan was the last bull rider out at the PRCA Permit Finals and needed a big ride. Hudson Bolton led the average with 237.5 points on three head. Vaughan lived up to the moment with an 86.5-point ride on Cervi Championship Rodeo’s Midnight Flyer to earn the round win and the average title. Up for the Moment

“He (Bolton) rode his first two bulls too, and I knew it was going to come down to this last round. (My mindset was) stay on, do my job and whatever happens happens. But once I hit the ground, I knew that I probably won it.” NEXT ON TAP INDIANTOWN RODEO Where: Indiantown, Fla. When: Oct. 18-19 Broadcast Schedule: The Indiantown Rodeo will stream live on the PRCA on The Cowboy Channel Plus App, Oct. 18-19. THREE HILLS RODEO FFA EDITION Where: Indianapolis When: Oct. 23-25 Broadcast Schedule: The Three Hills Rodeo FFA Edition will stream live on the PRCA on The Cowboy Channel Plus App, Oct. 23-25. RAM MOUNTAIN STATES CIRCUIT FINALS Where: Loveland, Colo. When: Oct. 25-26 Broadcast Schedule: The RAM Mountain States Circuit Finals will stream live on the PRCA on The Cowboy Channel Plus App, Oct. 25-26. For complete broadcast schedule visit https://bitly.ws/3hK9m

HOT TAKES

Fast Start Veteran bareback rider Chad Rutherford kicked off his 13th year of PRORODEO with a bang at the RAM Texas Circuit Finals Rodeo in Waco, Oct. 8-11. Rutherford won three out of the four rounds of competition to take home the average title with 333.5 points on four head. The win punched Rutherford’s ticket to the NFR Open next July in Colorado Springs, Colo., and added $12,336 to his name in the 2025 PRCA | RAM World Standings. James Phifer photo Bareback rider Chad Rutherford took home the bareback riding average title at the RAM Texas Circuit Finals Rodeo with 333.5 points on four head.

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- WHAT WINNERS WEAR -

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Jax Mills, 20, had a Resistol Rookie season to remember. The Montgomery, Texas, bull rider just wrapped up his first season of PRORODEO sitting top 50 in the PRCA | RAM World Standings with $52,846. His biggest payday during the 2024 season came by finishing second at the Bulls in the Ballpark event in Round Rock, Texas. Mills pocketed $8,270 for his 86-point ride on Beutler & Son Rodeo’s Six Shooter. He finished sixth in the race for the Bull Riding Resistol Rookie of the Year title.

JAX MILLS

How’d you get your start in rodeo? Jax: When I was growing up my dad was riding bareback horses. So, I always saw him doing it and I grew up around rodeo. Rodeo was something I always wanted to do, and I just started riding bulls. When did you know you could make a career out of rodeo? Jax: I won my (Texas) State Finals in high school rodeo and did pretty good at Nationals. After that I told myself there was no looking back. I told myself you got this, and you can make it as a pro. Why did you decide bull riding would be your event?

Jax: With my dad being on the roughstock end of the arena that’s what I grew up trying. I didn’t like bareback horses at all. I liked bull riding. I liked the adrenaline rush it gave me and just stuck to bull riding from that point. Did you do any other rodeo events growing up? Jax: I did some bareback riding in practice pens, and I didn’t like it very much. I didn’t like getting jerked down and popping out. I just stuck to the bull riding. Why did you decide to get your PRCA card last season? Jax: I was always told that there’s no sense in putting stuff off, so that’s one of the reasons I got my card. If you’re putting stuff off that just means you don’t believe in yourself. So, I just bought my card when I could because I believed I had it in me to win. What did you learn during your Resistol Rookie season? Jax: I definitely learned that you are going to put a lot of stress on your body between the driving and the rodeos every day during the summer. It’s going to be difficult on you, you just have to keep your head up and keep going at every bull. Who’s someone you look up to in the rodeo business right now? Jax: A few guys that I’ve always looked up to are Parker McCown and Boudreaux Campbell. I grew up right around them and always going to their houses to get on practice bulls. They have always just helped me with my career. What’s one rodeo you want to win before your career is over? Jax: Houston is the one rodeo I really want to win. I don’t think I’ll ever be able to quit until I win it. I grew up 45 minutes from Houston and that’s what I consider my hometown rodeo. What’s your favorite movie? Jax: I think I’d have to go with Gladiator . What’s your go-to restaurant before or after a rodeo? Jax: When I’m back home it’s probably McDonalds or something like that. But if I’m up north we are probably stopping at In-N-Out Burger. What’s the first vehicle you drove? Jax: It was a 2013 Chevy Silverado. I put a lot of miles on that thing.

Do you have a favorite candy? Jax: Let’s go with Peach Rings.

What do you enjoy doing when you’re not rodeoing? Jax: I like to go golfing when I can and if we’re not rodeoing, we will just go drive around the new cities we are in. What’s your favorite holiday? Jax: Christmas would be my favorite holiday because we get to celebrate Jesus. What type of music do you like listening to? Jax: Country music is definitely my go-to whenever I’m listening to music. Right now, my favorite band is probably Treaty Oak Revival.

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WE HAVE TOUGH HANDS Often dirty and gritty but always authentic. The force that drives us is undefinable. It is physical, spiritual and emotional. It calls to us in different ways, but the result is the same. A fever that is never really cured. This lifestyle isn’t a choice, it is a calling.

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WORD SEARCH TRY YOUR LUCK

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Find the winners from the RAM Turquoise Circuit Finals in Camp Verde, Ariz., and the RAM Wilderness Circuit Finals in Heber City, Utah, in 2023. 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. Fall Fun 1. Find the winners from Camp Verde, Ariz.: BB: Evan Betony SW: Rooster Yazzie TR: Erich Rogers/Paul Eaves SB: Slade Keith TD: Seth Hall GB: Madison Bean SR: Garrett Hale BR: Caelan Reynolds 2. Find the winners from Heber City, Utah: BB: Cooper Cooke SW: Stetson Jorgensen

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TR: Tanner Pallesen/Max Kuttler SB: Spencer Wright/Statler Wright TD: Chance Thiessen GB: Abby Phillips/Savannah Bennett BR: Josh Frost

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SOCIAL MEDIA SPOTLIGHT

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2024 PRCA RAM WORLD STANDINGS

Unofficial as of Oct. 1, 2024. For the 2024 season (Oct. 1, 2023-Sept. 30, 2024), official rodeo limits are as follows: all-around, 70; bareback riding, 100; steer wrestling, 80; team roping, 80; saddle bronc riding, 100; tie-down roping, 80; barrel racing, 100; breakaway roping,100; and bull riding, 125. Bull riders can count Xtreme Bulls events toward the PRCA World Standings, but not toward the all-around standings.

ALL-AROUND 1. Shad Mayfield, Clovis, N.M. .......................... $224,413 2. Junior Nogueira, Pres. Prudente, Brazil .......... 190,401 3. Coleman Proctor, Pryor, Okla. ......................... 185,703 4. Wacey Schalla, Arapaho, Okla. ........................ 167,953 5. Tuf Cooper, Decatur, Texas .............................. 133,016 6. Paden Bray, Stephenville, Texas ...................... 107,547 7. Jake Clay, Sapulpa, Okla. ................................. 101,966 8. Erich Rogers, Round Rock, Ariz. ....................... 99,769 9. Tyler Pearson, Atoka, Okla. ............................... 93,375 10. Bodie Mattson, Sturgis, S.D. ........................... 92,365 11. Brushton Minton, Witter Springs, Calif. .......... 88,425 12. Zane Kilgus, Pryor, Okla. ................................. 79,161 13. Marcus Theriot, Lumberton, Miss. .................. 78,875 14. Chet Weitz, London, Texas .............................. 75,545 15. Seth Hall, Albuquerque, N.M. .......................... 61,913 16. Riley Wakefield, O’Neill, Neb. .......................... 60,787 17. Chance Oftedahl, Pemberton, Minn. ................ 56,220 18. Cole Walker, Sparta, Tenn. ............................... 55,038 19. Paul Tierney, Oklahoma City, Okla. .................. 53,877 20. Slade Wood, New Ulm, Texas ......................... 53,375 BAREBACK RIDING 1. Rocker Steiner, Weatherford, Texas .............. $233,319 2. Keenan Hayes, Hayden, Colo. ......................... 219,083 3. Leighton Berry, Weatherford, Texas ................. 172,955 4. Dean Thompson, Altamont, Utah .................... 172,197 5. R.C. Landingham, Hat Creek, Calif. .................. 171,420 6. Jess Pope, Waverly, Kan. ................................ 168,154 7. Weston Timberman, Columbus, Mont. ............ 154,100 8. Cole Franks, Clarendon, Texas ........................ 139,556 9. Cooper Cooke, Victor, Idaho ............................ 139,067 10. Jacob Lees, Caldwell, Idaho .......................... 138,363 11. Bradlee Miller, Huntsville, Texas .................... 137,365 12. Cole Reiner, Buffalo, Wyo. ............................ 137,128 13. Garrett Shadbolt, Merriman, Neb. .................. 137,096 14. Taylor Broussard, Estherwood, La. ................ 129,499 15. Richmond Champion, Stevensville, Mont. ..... 128,965 16. Tanner Aus, Granite Falls, Minn. .................... 128,747 17. Orin Larsen, Inglis, Manitoba ........................ 127,994 18. Waylon Bourgeois, Church Point, La. ............ 123,039 19. Nick Pelke, Mondovi, Wis. ............................. 103,228 20. Sam Petersen, Helena, Mont. .......................... 97,405 STEER WRESTLING 1. Dalton Massey, Hermiston, Ore. ................... $199,263 2. Dakota Eldridge, Elko, Nev. .............................. 169,401 3. Stetson Jorgensen, Blackfoot, Idaho ............... 153,752 4. Will Lummus, Byhalia, Miss. ........................... 148,837 5. J.D. Struxness, Milan, Minn. ........................... 147,266 6. Jesse Brown, Baker City, Ore. ......................... 135,266 7. Don Payne, Stephenville, Texas ....................... 119,939 8. Cash Robb, Altamont, Utah ............................. 110,557 9. Rowdy Parrott, Mamou, La. ............................ 108,611 10. Ty Erickson, Helena, Mont. .............................. 99,657 11. Justin Shaffer, Hallsville, Texas ....................... 96,382 12. Tyler Pearson, Atoka, Okla. .............................. 94,575 13. Tucker Allen, Ventura, Calif. ............................. 93,437 14. Tyler Waguespack, Gonzales, La. ..................... 92,656 15. Scott Guenthner, Consort, Alberta ................... 91,348 16. Tristan Martin, Sulphur, La. ............................. 90,690 17. Tanner Brunner, Ramona, Kan. ....................... 90,180 18. Jacob Edler, Alva, Okla. ................................... 79,560 19. Stephen Culling, Fort St. John, B.C. ................ 79,275 20. Trisyn H. Kalawaia, Hilo, Hawaii ....................... 76,865 TEAM ROPING (HEADER) 1. Dustin Egusquiza, Marianna, Fla. ................... $201,008 2. Tyler Wade, Terrell, Texas ................................ 191,738 3. Kaleb Driggers, Hoboken, Ga. ......................... 177,361 4. Coleman Proctor, Pryor, Okla. .......................... 155,790 5. Clint Summers, Lake City, Fla. ......................... 143,146 6. Andrew Ward, Edmond, Okla. .......................... 136,581 7. Jake Smith, Broken Bow, Okla. ........................ 129,366 8. J.C. Yeahquo, Mandaree, N.D. ......................... 126,296 9. Brenten Hall, Jay, Okla. .................................... 125,663 10. Luke Brown, Rock Hill, S.C. .......................... 117,418 11. Clay Smith, Broken Bow, Okla. ...................... 113,083 12. Cyle Denison, Iowa, La. ................................. 108,812 13. Erich Rogers, Round Rock, Ariz. ................... 108,313 14. Cody Snow, Los Olivos, Calif. ........................ 108,269

15. Derrick Begay, Seba Dalkai, Ariz. ................... 105,069 16. Nelson Wyatt, Clanton, Ala. ........................... 101,988 17. Riley Minor, Ellensburg, Wash. ...................... 100,100 18. Jr. Dees, Orange, Texas ................................... 98,047 19. Tanner Tomlinson, Mineral Wells, Texas .......... 97,992 20. Chad Masters, Cedar Hill, Tenn. ....................... 96,722 TEAM ROPING (HEELER) 1. Levi Lord, Sturgis, S.D. ................................. $201,008 2. Wesley Thorp, Throckmorton, Texas ............... 191,738 3. Junior Nogueira, Pres. Prudente, Brazil ........... 188,486 4. Jake Long, Coffeyville, Kan. ............................ 146,584 5. Logan Medlin, Tatum, N.M. ............................. 142,557 6. Douglas Rich, Herrick, Ill. ................................ 129,366 7. Kaden Profili, Jacksonville, Texas .................... 126,836 8. Kollin VonAhn, Blanchard, Okla. ..................... 125,382 9. Tanner Braden, Dewey, Okla. ........................... 124,959 10. Coleby Payne, Stephenville, Texas ............... 122,197 11. Jonathan Torres, Ocala, Fla. .......................... 117,705 12. Buddy Hawkins II, Stephenville, Texas ......... 114,789 13. Travis Graves, Jay, Okla. ................................ 112,042 14. Hunter Koch, Vernon, Texas .......................... 110,280 15. Paul Eaves, Lonedell, Mo. ............................. 108,912 16. Colter Todd, Willcox, Ariz. ............................. 105,069 17. J.C. Flake, Milsap, Texas ................................ 101,216 18. Wyatt Cox, Arroyo Grande, Calif. ................... 100,344 19. Brady Minor, Ellensburg, Wash. ...................... 98,420 20. Patrick Smith, Lipan, Texas ............................. 97,992 SADDLE BRONC RIDING 1. Damian Brennan, Injune, Australia ................ $280,035 2. Ryder Wright, Beaver, Utah ............................. 251,262 3. Kade Bruno, Challis, Idaho .............................. 227,123 4. Wyatt Casper, Miami, Texas ............................ 219,784 5. Brody Cress, Hillsdale, Wyo. ........................... 213,988 6. Zeke Thurston, Big Valley, Alberta ................... 211,385 7. Lefty Holman, Visalia, Calif. ............................ 207,735 8. Sage Newman, Melstone, Mont. ...................... 187,940 9. Statler Wright, Beaver, Utah ............................ 172,824 10. Dawson Hay, Wildwood, Alberta .................... 147,858 11. Kolby Wanchuk, Sherwood Park, Alberta ...... 139,743 12. Brody Wells, Powell, Wyo. ............................ 135,803 13. Zac Dallas, Las Cruces, N.M. ......................... 129,157 14. Ben Andersen, Eckville, Alberta ..................... 127,285 15. Logan Hay, Wildwood, Alberta ....................... 127,250 16. Ryder Sanford, Sulphur, La. .......................... 125,307 17. Logan Cook, Alto, Texas ................................ 122,081 18. Allen Boore, Axtell, Utah ............................... 103,339 19. Layton Green, Millarville, Alberta ..................... 94,177 20. Isaac Diaz, Desdemona, Texas ........................ 90,980 TIE-DOWN ROPING 1. Shad Mayfield, Clovis, N.M. .......................... $286,347 2. Haven Meged, Miles City, Mont. ...................... 221,309 3. Ty Harris, San Angelo, Texas ........................... 219,172 4. Riley Webb, Denton, Texas .............................. 216,907 5. Shane Hanchey, Sulphur, La. ........................... 157,845 6. Marty Yates, Stephenville, Texas ...................... 155,868 7. John Douch, Huntsville, Texas ......................... 155,804 8. Kincade Henry, Mount Pleasant, Texas ............ 140,958 9. Dylan Hancock, San Angelo, Texas .................. 134,896 10. Zack Jongbloed, Iowa, La. ............................. 134,380 11. Tuf Cooper, Decatur, Texas ............................ 127,444 12. Hunter Herrin, Apache, Okla. ......................... 123,999 13. Joel Harris, San Angelo, Texas ...................... 116,810 14. Cole Clemons, Okeechobee, Fla. .................. 103,417 15. Quade Hiatt, Canyon, Texas ........................... 101,980 16. Marcos Costa, Iretama, Brazil .......................... 99,339 17. Bryce Derrer, Portales, N.M. ............................ 98,988 18. Brushton Minton, Witter Springs, Calif. ........... 94,999 19. Macon Murphy, Keatchie, La. .......................... 90,671 20. Luke Potter, Maple City, Kan. ........................... 89,373 STEER ROPING 1. Cole Patterson, Pawnee, Okla. ........................ $96,403 2. Slade Wood, New Ulm, Texas ............................ 77,887 3. Vin Fisher Jr., Andrews, Texas ........................... 70,335 4. Trenton Johnson, Blue Mound, Kan. ................. 70,028 5. Cody Lee, Gatesville, Texas ................................ 69,667 6. Scott Snedecor, Fredericksburg, Texas .............. 66,462

7. Chet Herren, Pawhuska, Okla. ........................... 63,490 8. Clay Long, Stephenville, Texas .......................... 63,474 9. Jess Tierney, Hermosa, S.D. ............................. 62,093 10. John Bland, Okarche, Okla. ............................. 57,880 11. Brodie Poppino, Big Cabin, Okla. .................... 56,429 12. J. Tom Fisher, Andrews, Texas ......................... 50,576 13. Thomas Smith, Barnsdall, Okla. ....................... 49,012 14. Dalton Walker, Clyde, Texas ............................. 48,314 15. Blake Deckard, Eufaula, Okla. .......................... 47,903 16. Billy Good, Wynnewood, Okla. ......................... 46,769 17. Coleman Proctor, Pryor, Okla. .......................... 42,727 18. Logan Cole Currie, Wharton, Texas .................. 40,196 19. Tuff Hardman, Atoka, Okla. .............................. 38,771 20. Kelton McMillen, Weatherford, Okla. ............... 37,833 BULL RIDING 1. T.J. Gray, Dairy, Ore. ...................................... $244,844 2. Hayes Weight, Goshen, Utah ........................... 236,023 3. Jace Trosclair, Chauvin, La. ............................. 212,965 4. Josh Frost, Randlett, Utah .............................. 211,064 5. Clayton Sellars, Wildwood, Fla. ....................... 207,366 6. Jeter Lawrence, Council Hill, Okla. .................. 206,134 7. Wacey Schalla, Arapaho, Okla. ........................ 194,096 8. Chase Dougherty, Canby, Ore. ......................... 165,013 9. Trevor Reiste, Linden, Iowa ............................. 160,670 10. Cooper James, Erda, Utah ............................. 158,998 11. Tristen Hutchings, Monteview, Idaho ............. 150,460 12. Jordan Spears, Redding, Calif. ...................... 129,997 13. Trey Kimzey, Strong City, Okla. ..................... 128,455 14. Tyler Bingham, Howell, Utah ......................... 125,616 15. Creek Young, Rogersville, Mo. ....................... 121,609 16. Dustin Donovan Boquet, Bourg, La. ............... 121,352 17. Jake Gardner, Fort St. John, B.C. ................... 120,448 18. Luke Mast, Hutchinson, Kan. ........................ 114,779 19. JR Stratford, Byers, Kan. .............................. 112,392 20. Brody Yeary, Morgan Mill, Texas ................... 111,900 BARREL RACING 1. Hailey Kinsel, Cotulla, Texas ......................... $204,103 2. Leslie Smalygo, Skiatook, Okla. ...................... 195,907 3. Ashley Castleberry, Montgomery, Texas .......... 170,235 4. Kassie Mowry, Dublin, Texas ........................... 162,283 5. Emily Beisel, Weatherford, Texas .................... 154,005 6. Lisa Lockhart, Oelrichs, S.D. .......................... 140,888 7. Tiany Schuster, Krum, Texas .......................... 132,495 8. LaTricia Duke, Zephyr, Texas ............................ 129,148 9. Halyn Lide, China Spring, Texas ...................... 121,966 10. Dona Kay Rule, Minco, Okla. ......................... 121,481 11. Wenda Johnson, Pawhuska, Okla. ................. 117,970 12. Andrea Busby, Millsap, Texas ........................ 115,838 13. Abby Phillips, Marshall, Texas ....................... 115,510 14. Carlee Otero, Lipan, Texas ............................. 112,910 15. Shelley Morgan, Eustace, Texas ..................... 111,189 16. Tayla Moeykens, Three Forks, Mont. .............. 104,740 17. Jordon Briggs, Tolar, Texas ............................ 103,193 18. Paige Jones, Wayne, Okla. ............................ 102,362 19. Summer Kosel, Glenham, S.D. ........................ 93,451 20. Sara Winkelman, Big Lake, Minn. .................... 88,073 BREAKAWAY ROPING 1. Shelby Boisjoli-Meged, Miles City, Mont. ...... $146,665 2. Josie Conner, Iowa, La. ................................... 139,098 3. Jackie Crawford, Stephenville, Texas ............... 135,498 4. Kelsie Domer, Dublin, Texas ............................ 133,037 5. Taylor Munsell, Alva, Okla. .............................. 132,998 6. Martha Angelone, Stephenville, Texas ............. 131,099 7. Maddy Deerman, Hope, N.M. .......................... 112,897 8. Danielle Lowman, Gilbert, Ariz. ......................... 97,999 9. Rickie Fanning, Spearfish, S.D. ....................... 97,008 10. Macy Young, Wittmann, Ariz. .......................... 89,531 11. Kendal Pierson, Wardlow, Alberta .................... 87,559 12. Hali Williams, Comanche, Texas ...................... 84,791 13. TiAda Gray, Portales, N.M. ............................... 82,447 14. Rylee A. George, Oakdale, Calif. ...................... 81,957 15. Jordan Jo Hollabaugh, Springtown, Texas ....... 77,757 16. Sarah Angelone, Lipan, Texas .......................... 72,983 17. Bradi Good, Abilene, Texas .............................. 69,604 18. Bailey Bates, Tohatchi, N.M. ............................ 66,374 19. Joey Williams, Volborg, Mont. ........................ 63,023 20. Braylee Shepherd, Fitzhugh, Okla. ................... 60,184

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2024 Nutrena Horse of the Year Presented by AQHA named Top Horses

S uccess in rodeo doesn’t fall on just the cowboys and cowgirls. Horses play just as big a factor. The Nutrena Horse of the Year presented by AQHA awards provide recognition to PRORODEO’s top horses. The 2024 winners in each category were: TEAM ROPING HEADER 1. Espuela Bro “Spur” ridden by Tyler Wade and owned by Tyler and Jessi Wade 2. Cole E Man “Biscuit” ridden and owned by Andrew Ward 3. Mr. Joe’s Shadow Bar “Joe” ridden by Clint Summers and owned by Clint and Darren Summers TEAM ROPING HEELER 1. Kadabra King “Turbo” ridden by Patrick Smith and owned by Patrick & Christi Smith 2. Cut Off My Spots “Coon” ridden and owned by Coleby Payne 3. TRR Freckles Holidoc “Cantina” ridden and owned by Logan Medlin STEER ROPING 1. Unbreykable “Big Country” ridden and owned by Kelton McMillen 2. JKC Seven Freckles “Cotton” ridden by Trent Johnson and owned by Trent and

owned by Shad Mayfield 2. Seven S Tomahawk “Smoke” ridden and owned by Haven Meged 3. Major A 2009 “Earl” ridden and owned 1. Force The Goodbye “Jarvis” – ridden by Kassie Mowry, owned by the late Michael Boone 2. (tie) DM Sissy Hayday “Sister” – ridden and owned by Hailey Kinsel DM High Roller “Vanilla Wafer” – ridden by LaTricia Duke, owned by Dillon & LaTricia Mundorf BREAKAWAY ROPING 1. Stylish Drifter “Dutch” – ridden and owned by Josie Conner 2. Catalac Escalade “Coon” – ridden and owned by TiAda Gray 3. Oke Colours “Copper” – ridden by Rickie Fanning, owned by Rhett Fanning PICKUP MAN 1. Guys High on Fame “Tuffy” ridden by Tyler Kraft and owned by Tyler and Vanessa Kraft 2. Jack on Moon “Spider” ridden by Matt Twitchell and owned by Clegg Livestock Co Inc 3. Aspeka Oakie Bar “Shorty” ridden and owned by Randy Britton by Dylan Hancock BARREL RACING

Ayla Johnson 3. JS Frosty Badger “Goose” Ridden by Scott Snedecor and owned by Scott and Kelli Snedecor STEER WRESTLING 1. Finding Meno “Crush” ridden by Ty Erickson, JD Struxness, and Rowdy Parrott and owned by TC Equine LLC 2. Eds Famous Bar “Eddie” ridden by Dalton Massey, Stephen Culling, Ryan Shuckburgh, and Tanner Milan and owned by Tanner Milan 3. Off the Fence “Swamper” ridden by Will Lummus, Dakota Eldridge, and Winsten McGraw. Owned by Broom Tree Ranch LLC TIE-DOWN ROPING 1. Figure to Fly “Lollipop” ridden and

McMillan named 2024 Linderman Award recipient

The PRCA Linderman Award is one of the most prestigious in PRORODEO. It recognizes a cowboy who won at least $1,000 in three events, including at least one roughstock and one timed event. The 2024 winner is Caleb McMillan after an exceptional season in which he took home at least $2,000 in four events. “This is really cool,” McMillan, 26, told the ProRodeo Sports News . “I’ve come close a few times but never got it done. This is my first time and it’s quite an honor. There are a lot of good cowboys (who’ve won the Linderman) that I’ve looked up to my whole life while rodeoing: Phil Lyne, the Whitakers, and Josh Frost.” The Soap Lake, Wash., cowboy finished the season with

$31,267 in bull riding, $9,080 in tie-down roping, $7,322 in steer wrestling and $2,168 in steer roping. “It’s the work in both ends of the

arena,” he said. “You don’t see that hardly at all anymore. I know back in the day, it was a big deal and there were a lot of guys who did it. But now there’s not very many.” McMillan missed out on qualifying for his first Wrangler National Finals Rodeo presented by Teton Ridge. However, he will travel to Las Vegas this December to receive the award during Round 7 at the Thomas & Mack Center. McMillian

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Century Products new Official Stock Tank

BY THE NUMBERS $33K The payout ($33,687) for event round winners at the 2024 Wrangler National Finals Rodeo presented by Teton Ridge Dec. 5-14 in Las Vegas. $35K The amount of money ($35,814) Dawson Hay earned by winning the Brad Gjermundson Extreme Broncos in New Town, N.D., Oct. 4-5. $86K The payout ($86,391) for the event average winners at the 2024 Wrangler NFR at the Thomas & Mack Center in Las Vegas. $16.2M The payout ($16.2 million) for the 2024 Wrangler National Finals Rodeo presented by Teton Ridge. The prize money for contestants will be $12,501,505 and stock contractors will receive $3,750,451.

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the rodeo community,” said Jay Paul Fagan, owner of Century Products. “Century Products was founded with a deep passion for the agriculture and livestock industries, and this partnership is a reflection of our commitment to delivering high-quality, American made products our customers can depend on.” “PRORODEO is the premier association in western lifestyle and the front porch to millions of homes and landowners. 'Our membership and fans appreciate quality and Century Products offers us the opportunity to partner with a company who understands our way of life. We are excited to see our brands grow together,” said Paul Woody, PRCA’s Chief Marketing Officer. The partnership will kick off at the 2024 NFR in Las Vegas, with Century Products being featured throughout the event. Rodeo fans can also expect to see Century Products prominently involved in key events such as the PRCA Playoffs and Wrangler NFR in the coming years. For more information about Century Products, visit www.centuryproductsusa.com.

Thurston nabs fifth straight CFR title There’s no ‘whoa’ in the stellar career of Zeke Thurston. Chalk up another significant on Calgary Stampede’s Freedom Express. He followed that up with a Round 3 victory with a 90-point trip on Duane Kesler’s Miscreant. Then to put the icing on the

win as the Big Valley, Alberta, talent collected his fifth straight Canadian saddle bronc championship during the $1.5 million Canadian Finals Rodeo on Oct. 6. He’s the first saddle bronc rider to accomplish such a feat in Canadian rodeo history.

cake, Thurston matched up with another Stampede horse, Tokyo Bubbles, for an outstanding

92.75-point trip and his third go round buckle, paving the way for the championship title. “Each one is honestly more special,” said Thurston, 30. “They’re hard to come by, and to have it happen this many times in a row is unbelievable.” Thurston earned $41,411 over the CFR with 432.25 points on five horses, pushing his Canadian season earnings to $100,215.

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Thurston came into the event, which celebrated its 50th anniversary by returning to its original home of Edmonton, Alberta, with a $6,000 lead in season earnings over his next closest rival, Lucas Macza. Thurston opened up his drive for five with a first-round win, racking up 89.25-point ride

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SNAPSHOT

Old Glory The American flag is brought down from the ceiling at the NILE Pro Rodeo in Billings, Mont., Oct. 11-12. The rodeo paid out $82,880 to cowboys and cowgirls.

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THE CHUTE BOSSES CINCH PLAYOFFS

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A look back from Sioux Falls In the latest episode of The Chute Bosses, the guys break down Jess Pope’s run of success to wrap up the regular season and what it will take for him to win another gold buckle in 2024. In the short round, Tanner and Tracy discussed the record-breaking performances at the Cinch Playoffs Governor’s Cup and the contract personnel for the Wrangler National Finals Break away Roping presented by Tito’s Handmade Vodka. Plus, Alex Dodd and Taylor Brown joined the show to talk about their experience in Sioux Falls, S.D. Our ProRodeo Hall of Fame spotlight is on rodeo clown and bullfighter Rick Young. We will also have “Eight Questions With…” two-time PRORODEO Announcer of the Year Garrett Yerigan.

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THE WORLD’S REGULAR SEASON RODEO RICHEST

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WACO, TEXAS

PERMIT FINALS

Legacy Continued

Kooper Heimburg keeps Missouri Valley relevant BY ALEX DODD T he Missouri Valley College rodeo program has developed a reputation in the PRORODEO world, mainly due to its knack for producing top-level bareback riders. Distinguished Viking alumni include three-time world champion Tim O’Connell, 2022 champ Jess Pope and eight-time National Finals Rodeo qualifier Tanner Aus. Another Missouri Valley College phenom may be on the horizon in PRORODEO after Kooper Heimburg earned the bareback riding title at the PRCA Permit Finals on Oct. 6 in Waco, Texas, with 247.5 points on three head. “My coach (at Missouri Valley College) Ken Mason is a really good guy and he’s really good on the bareback riding,” Heimburg told the ProRodeo Sports News . “And I have to thank him for a lot of the ways that I think.” Heimburg earned $15,060 on his permit to qualify for the culminating event from Oct. 4-6 at the Extraco Center. The Marshall, Mo., cowboy said college rodeo at Missouri Valley College and the mentorship provided by some of PRORODEO’s best prepared him for the ups and downs of his permit season. “Jess (Pope), Tim (O’Connell) and Tanner Aus came out of (MVC) and I got really close with them by going to school there,” Heimburg said. “They’re always by my side if I need anything, and they taught me a lot along the way too.” Heimburg opened the permit finals with a Round 1 win thanks to an 84.5-point ride on Cervi Championship Rodeo’s R. Watson’s Scarlette to pick up $1,042 out of the gate. He followed with a 78-point ride in Round 2. In the final go-round, Heimburg delivered an 85-point trip to earn an additional $782 and clinch the average title. “It was really exciting,” he said of the event. “It was a really cool rodeo that they put on for us. And I was out most of the summer due to an injury, but I’m glad that I was able to come here and dominate when I could.” Heimburg’s average win bested second-place finisher Tuker Carricato (246.5 points on three head) to earn $1,535. Winners at the PRCA Permit Finals also received an automatic bid to compete at RodeoHouston from March 4-23, 2025. The upcoming edition of the event will pay out more than $2.5 Million. “It’s a really big deal,” Heimburg said. “I’ve always dreamed of riding there. And the PRCA giving us that opportunity is a really big deal, and it’s really exciting to me.”

TOP SCORES

TOP MONEY EARNER Bailey Small ($4,377 in saddle bronc riding) BAREBACK RIDING

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1. Kooper Heimburg ..... 247.5 pts. on 3 2. Tuker Carricato ........................ 246.5 3. Darien Johnson .......................... 242 STEER WRESTLING 1. Tyler Mann .................. 18.7 sec. on 3 2. Jacob Wang ............................... 19.8 3. Jake Shelton .............................. 22.4 TEAM ROPING 1. Johnson/Lansing ........ 18.3 sec. on 3 2. Jayse Tettenhorst/Mason Bice ... 19.5 3. Cole Smith/Gus Mosley ............. 17.3 SADDLE BRONC RIDING 1. Bailey Small ................. 247 pts. on 3 2. Skinny Parsons ........................... 245 3. Jett Williams ............................... 231 TIE-DOWN ROPING 1. Tyler Calhoun .............. 34.3 sec. on 3 2. Cash Fuesz ................................ 35.9 3. Sam Lewis .................................... 38 BULL RIDING 1. Lane Vaughan ........... 243.5 pts. on 3 2. Hudson Bolton ......................... 237.5 3. Dalton Rudman ..................... 86 on 1

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James Phifer photo Kooper Heimburg matched Cervi Championship Rodeo’s Guardian Angel for an 85-point trip to clinch the average win at the PRCA Permit Finals on Oct. 6 in Waco, Texas.

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Big rides propel Mize to circuit title Hot Start RAM TEXAS CIRCUIT FINALS RODEO

BY ALEX RILEY, Special to ProRodeo Sports News T ristan Mize could have let the first outcome at the RAM Texas Circuit Finals impact his overall performance. Facing off with High Class, a bull from Lancaster & Cude Pro Rodeo, Mize was bucked off to start competition, setting an inauspicious tone – one that the Bryan, Texas, product quickly bounced back from. “When you’ve got four of them to get on, you can’t really let one of them take you out of it,” Mize said. Mize rebounded from the opening round disappointment to post back-to-back high scoring efforts in the second and third go-rounds, leading to an aggregate total of 172 points on two head. That proved to be just enough to take care of business at the four-day circuit finale, with Mize finishing a half-point ahead of Hayden Ferguson to claim the Texas Circuit championship, earning himself $9,032 in prize money. Mize’s resurgence started with a little redemption in the second go. Back in March, he drew Stockyards Pro Rodeo’s Cheddar Biscuit at the Ellis County Stock Show and Rodeo in Waxahachie, Texas, resulting in a no-score after getting bucked off. Knowing that a rematch was looming, Mize honed in and came up with an 86.5-point effort to place second in the round and get things rolling in Waco. “He’s a really good bull and everybody gets along with him really good, so I knew I had a good chance on him,” Mize said. “I had been on him once and he put me down – but I knew I could get some revenge on him. I reckon we’re even now.” In the third go, Mize came up big again, going for 85.5 points against United Pro Rodeo’s Back Bender to once again place runner-up in the round. Mize was unable to cover his fourth-round bull and Ferguson made it interesting by scoring 88 points on his last ride, but it wasn’t enough to overtake the longtime PRORODEO competitor as he claimed his first circuit championship. The win gives Mize a head start on 2025 after a return to the PRCA last year. He ended the 2024 campaign with a little more than $65,000 in earnings to finish 38th in the PRCA | RAM World Standings. Now, he’s got significant money to his ledger before the calendar flips to a new year, along with a guaranteed spot at the NFR Open in July 2025. Between now and then, Mize plans to continue adding to his winnings, with a focus on being in contention for his first trip to the Wrangler National Finals Rodeo presented by Teton Ridge next December. The outcome in Texas certainly helped bolster his confidence to get the job done. “I think everybody wants to kind of start the year off at the circuit finals because it pays pretty good compared to the other rodeos this time of year,” Mize said. “It’s definitely helpful to get that good of a start early on in the year and get some money won off the bat.”

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TOP MONEY EARNER Chad Rutherford ($12,336, bareback riding) BAREBACK RIDING

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1. Chad Rutherford ....... 333.5 pts. on 4 2. Bradlee Miller ............................ 328 3. Jacob Lees ............................. 316.5 STEER WRESTLING 1. Justin Shaffer ............ 18.6 sec. on 4 2. Rowdy Parrott .......................... 22.9 3. Grady Payne ............................. 28.1 TEAM ROPING 1. T. Wade/W. Thorp ...... 20.0 sec. on 4 2. D. Egusquiza/L. Lord ................ 24.5 3. T. Tomlinson/K. Profili .............. 37.0 SADDLE BRONC RIDING 1. Brody Cress ................. 333 pts. on 4 2. Isaac Diaz .................................. 332 3. Jake Finlay ................................. 326 TIE-DOWN ROPING 1. John Douch ............... 35.0 sec. on 4 2. Shad Mayfield ........................... 36.0 3. Tyler Calhoun ............................ 36.4 STEER ROPING 1. Scott Snedecor .......... 47.0 sec. on 4 2. Cole Patterson .......................... 49.9 3. Vin Fisher Jr. ............................. 58.9 BULL RIDING 1. Tristan Mize ................. 172 pts. on 2 2. Hayden Ferguson .................... 171.5 3. Cutter Kaylor .............................. 170

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Tristan Mize finished second in Round 2 of the RAM Texas Circuit Finals Rodeo with an 86.5-point ride on Stockyards Pro Rodeo’s Cheddar Biscuit.

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