Isaac Diaz has been to six Wrangler NFRs, but 2020 was the first year he was responsible for picking the 105 bucking horses as PRCA Saddle Bronc Riding Director.
Diaz said that although it was a unique year for rodeo, he did not want to hold that against the horses, which is why the Calgary Stampede still lead the way with nine selections despite the horses only being able to buck at the winter rodeos. He said the one change this year would be there are less younger horses.
Womanizer, Shadow Warrior, Xena Warrior and Medicine Woman were some of the horses Diaz talked about specifically.
He says while 105 is the right number for the finals, it’s not enough to showcase all of the nation’s best horses.
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