ProRodeo Sports News - October 13, 2023

BRAD GJERMUNDSON XTREME BRONCS

Alaina Stangle photo Saddle bronc rider Brody Cress, above, had an 85.5-point ride on J Bar J’s Painted Commotion during the Brad Gjermundson Extreme Broncs event in New Town, N.D. He split the average win. Brody Cress and Qwint Stroh split the win Profit Sharing

BY DAGIN RENCK, Special to ProRodeo Sports News R odeo is relentless. The top saddle bronc riders feature

take it slow throughout the year,” Cress said. “You have to keep pushing if you want to be at the NFR at the end of the year.” The six-time NFR qualifier found himself in unfamiliar territory this season. A slow start placed Cress on the bubble for a spot on the grand stage, something he hasn’t missed since 2016. He sought change. The Wyoming native spent time at home to make

breathtaking talent. And the field is deeper than a Greek novel. Brody Cress knows this as well as anyone. “There’s a number of good guys. You can’t take a breath or

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