Despite the calendar just turning to 2024, we are already almost four months into the 2024 rodeo season and the rookies are already finding their place in the race for the coveted Resistol Rookie of the Year title.
In the roughtstock events, Mason Stuller leads the bareback riding with $7,081, Zachary Dallas leads saddle bronc with $8,603, and Jax Mills leads the bull riding with $10,510.
In timed events, Rope Smith leads the steer wrestling at $4,67, Casey Thomas is first among the headers with $3,896, Wyatt Thomas leads the heelers with $5,591, and Bryce Derrer is in first in the tie-down with $8,599.
In the ladies’ events, Tessa Arnold leads barrel racing with $4,981 while KC Gail Churchill leads the breakaway roping with $3,870.