ProRodeo Sports News - September 16, 2022

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Cash Wilson, 21, took the ProRodeo world head on in 2022 during his rookie season in the sport. The Wall, S.D., native’s first win of the year came at the Brawley (Calif.) Cattle Call Rodeo in November with an 84-point ride on Flying U Rodeo’s Wicked Game. As of Sept. 14, he was fifth in the running for the Resistol Rookie of the Year in saddle bronc riding and 40th in the PRCA | RAM World Standings with $36,180.

How’d you get your start in rodeo? Cash: My family all did it and I just looked up to a lot of guys who were rodeoing in South Dakota at the time. Our state is kind of notorious for bronc riding. So, I was inspired by them and decided to give it a try. When did you know you could make a career out of the sport of rodeo? Cash: I don’t think there was a specific time when I thought you know what I can make it rodeoing. This year, which is my rookie year has been really eye opening for me. There’s a lot of money to be won out there and hopefully I can continue to make a career doing it. Why did you decide saddle bronc riding would be your event?

CASH WILSON

Cash: In South Dakota there’s Casey Tibbs and the Etbauers that started here just to name a few. So, there’s a lot of greats that have come out of South Dakota in bronc riding. I looked up to all of them growing up, plus it’s a pretty cool event. I think that’s probably why I ended up going that direction. Who’s someone you look up to in the sport of rodeo? Cash: I have quite a few idols in the sport, but you can’t go wrong with Billy Etbauer. I’d really like to get to know him better. What’s one rodeo you want to win before your career is over? Cash: I think winning the Cheyenne (Frontier Days) or Pendleton (Round-Up) would be pretty darn cool. Why did you decide to buy your PRCA card at this point in your career? Cash: I just decided I wanted to do it this year and have had that planned out for a while. I had a couple of years on my permit and filled it a couple times. To be honest, I didn’t know if I was ready, but I learned a lot this year and I’m excited for the 2023 season. What have you learned so far during your rookie season in ProRodeo? Cash: I think I’ve learned what rodeos to go to and which ones not to go to. I’ve matured as a bronc rider and I’m not quite as nervous now when I show up to a rodeo. You get those big rodeos out of the way to where you are even more prepared next season. What’s your favorite restaurant Cash: I’m not sure exactly, but probably like a Texas Roadhouse if I had to choose one. I’m definitely a steakhouse type of guy. Do you have a favorite candy? Cash: Usually a Reese’s Cup is what I would go with. What’s your go to movie? Cash: I usually go with whatever I can find on Netflix, but Step Brothers or Anchorman is hard to beat. I’m a big fan of movies with Will Ferrell in them. What was the make and model of your first car? Cash: I drove a 1998 Cadillac. I took that thing to rodeos in high school, but I don’t have it anymore. What’s your favorite TV show or series? Cash: I would have to say my favorite TV show is probably Outer Banks on Netflix. What’s your favorite holiday? Cash: I would probably have to go with New Year’s Eve. I don’t even know if you would count that as a holiday, but it’s always quite a bit of fun. What type of music do you like listening to? Cash: I listen to a little bit of everything on the road, but I probably listen to country artist Zach Bryan the most. What do you enjoy doing when you’re not rodeoing? Cash: Right now, I’m in college at Tarleton State (in Stephenville, Texas), so it usually involves something with college or rodeo. I always like hanging out with friends and ranching back at home when I can.

ProRodeo Sports News 9/16/2022

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