Rookie Bull Rider Hudson Bolton Capitalizes with Round 1 Win at NFR Open

Hudson Bolton continues to chase the No. 1 Rookie spot.

Hudson Bolton has a clear goal coming into his rookie season with the PRCA and that is win the Rookie of the Year title for both PBR and PRCA. He claimed the PBR title earlier this year but continues his quest in the PRCA.

In the first performance at the NFR Open, Bolton capitalized in a huge way when he was the only bull rider to make the whistle. The 86.5-point ride on New West Rodeo Productions’ Baller added $7,500 to Bolton’s season earnings.

“It’s awesome. I kind of got banged up in my groin a little bit but I’m just having fun with it now,” Bolton said.

While the groin injury has Bolton slowing down and being more selective with where he goes, he remains the No. 2 rookie behind Qynn Andersen while also sitting just outside the Top 20 in the World Standings.