ProRodeo Sports News - Sept. 29, 2023

COWBOY GRILLE WITH TANNER BARTH

How’d you get your start in rodeo? Jacek: My mom and my dad rodeoed for a bit, but never on a professional level like this. I think we were actually at an amateur rodeo, and I was watching the mutton busting and decided you know what, I’m going to do it. When did you know you could make a career out of the sport of rodeo? Jacek: I think it was probably when I was in seventh grade doing junior high rodeos. I won a state title that year and after that I thought this was something I wanted to do for as long as I could. Why did you decide bareback riding would be your event? Jacek: My dad said was when I was younger, I’d sit down right in front of the TV and watch the bareback riding then get up and leave. It’s honestly not something I do for the adrenaline, I do it because I love it. Who’s someone you look up to in the sport of rodeo? Jacek: I’d have to say Ty Murray and Kaycee Feild. Kaycee is just a legend. It’s hard to explain but he’s just one of the best and you want to be like Kaycee Feild. As far as Murray goes, he was always an all-around cowboy and I’d love to win the Linderman (Award) like he did. It’s one of my goals. Jacek Frost, 19, has made his presence felt during his Resistol Rookie season. The Browns Valley, Calif., bareback rider sits 21st in the PRCA | RAM World Standings with $82,557 as of Sept. 26. His biggest payday during the 2023 season came at the St. Paul (Ore.) Rodeo, where he finished second and pocketed $9,572. He’s currently fifth in the running for the Resistol Rookie of the Year honor.

JACEK FROST

What’s one rodeo you want to win before your career is over? Jacek: I’d have to go with the Cheyenne (Wyo.) Frontier Days Rodeo. What have you learned during your rookie season? Jacek: One of the biggest things I’ve learned is the hard times are hard and the easy times are easy. You have to have a short memory and can’t let the negatives carry on with you. Why did you decide to buy your PRCA card at this point in your career? Jacek: I really liked how I was riding at the end of my permit year last year. I figured if I kept on working at it and progressing, I might have a chance to go to the Finals. I didn’t quite get there, but we will just keep going at them. What’s your most memorable moment this season? Jacek: Getting to ride at RodeoHouston was really awesome. But winning the Havre, Mont., Extreme Bares & Broncs Challenge is probably at the top for me. They gave some cool prizes for winning. What’s your favorite restaurant? Jacek: I’d probably have to go with Texas Roadhouse. My go-to is usually a ribeye steak. Do you have a favorite sports team? Jacek: I’ll watch football when it’s on TV, but I don’t really have a favorite team. I just watch it to watch it. Do you have a favorite candy? Jacek: I think my favorite is probably Reese’s. I like the Reese’s Sticks a lot. What was the make and model of the first vehicle you drove? Jacek: It was a 1998 Dodge 3500. I drove that thing everywhere my permit year. I think it would outrun the new pickups still. What’s your favorite TV show or series? Jacek: I’ve been watching the All-American football show on Netflix. I like to watch that when I get time. What’s your favorite holiday? Jacek: I think I’d probably have to go with Christmas because it’s really nice getting to get together with family. What type of music do you like listening to? Jacek: I listen to rap music mainly and a little bit of country here and there. What do you enjoy doing in your downtime from rodeo? Jacek: My buddy gave me a pair of golf clubs last year and I’ve started golfing quite a bit. We get to go to a lot of different places on the road and some really cool golf courses.

ProRodeo Sports News 9/29/2023

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