Bareback rider Richmond Champion knows consistency is key.
Scoring 85.5 points on Korkow Rodeos’ Ringworm, Richie took the win on night one at the Ram National Circuit Finals Rodeo in Kissimmee, splitting fourth/fifth overall in Round 1. He then rode The Cervi Brothers’ San Luis for 86 points, now splitting second/third in Round 2. With two solid rides in the preliminary rounds, he’s currently leading in the average and is solidly set to advance to the semi-finals. (The second performance of Round 2 kicks off this afternoon at 12:30 PM ET.)
After the first performance in Kissimmee, Richie caught up with Amy Wilson to talk about his ride on Ringworm and competing at the National Circuit Finals Rodeo.
RICHMOND CHAMPION | ROUND 1 | 85.5 POINTS
BAREBACK RIDING RESULTS: First round: 1. Cole Reiner, 87.5 points on Cervi Championship Rodeo’s Hangover, $5,080; 2. Tanner Aus, 86.5, $3,849; 3. Kaycee Feild, 86, $2,771; 4. (tie) Richmond Champion and Trenten Montero, 85.5, $1,462 each; 6. Taylor Broussard, 85, $770. Second round leaders: 1. Kody Lamb, 87 points on Cervi Championship Rodeo’s Control Freak; 2. (tie) Logan Corbett and Richmond Champion, 86 each; 4. Garrett Shadbolt, 85; 5. Craig Wisehart, 84; 6. Jamie Howlett, 82.5. Average leaders: 1. Richmond Champion, 171.5 points on two head; 2. Garrett Shadbolt, 167.5; 3. Jamie Howlett, 163.5; 4. Morgan Wilde, 162.5; 5. Craig Wisehart, 161; 6. Trenten Montero, 159.5; no other qualified rides.