Six-Time NFR qualifier Pete Hawkins was in attendance for the Riggin’ Rally over the weekend and came away from it impressed and excited for the direction of Bareback Riding.
“It is an amazing event. I feel like the Bareback Riding is finally catching up with the other Xtreme events in ProRodeo. As a competitor you want to be against all of the best guys and the Riggin’ Rally allows you to do that.”
Hawkins said of Tim O’Connell’s 94 point winning ride,"94 points, you can’t take anything away from Tim, but half that score is the horse’s score. These equine athletes these days, I am so impressed with the breeding programs. It’s amazing.”