Who won the NFR saddle bronc?
Ryder Wright
Ryder Wright from Milford, Utah has won his second world title in the saddle bronc competition. Ryder edged out Wyatt Casper for the number one ranking by tying for first place in the final round of the rodeo.
What happened to bronc rider Wade Sundell?
Sundell suffered internal injuries including a lacerated liver. Doctors told him later he was within centimeters of severing an artery and bleeding out. Instead, the resilient champion spent two weeks in a medically induced coma before returning to his home in Oklahoma to begin the long journey back.
Who are the Wright Brothers in the NFR?
Stetson is the son of two-time World Champion Saddle bronc rider (2008-2010) Cody and ShaRee Wright. His brothers are Rusty, Ryder (2017 World Champion saddle bronc), and Statler, and his sister is Lily.
How old is Shorty Garrett?
28-year-old
The 28-year-old cowboy comes from a rich rodeo heritage. The son of Juan and Johnilyn Garrett, his uncles are Mark and Marvin Garrett, who have a combined five world titles.
How old is Sterling Crawley?
“That was a big horse and it kind of jumped forward toward the post,” said Crawley, 29.
Where is Wade Sundell from?
Boxholm, Iowa
If you ask anyone from the area, Wade Sundell is a bit of a legend – a hometown hero from the tiny town of Boxholm, Iowa, who rose to the ranks of rodeo stardom after winning the title of World Champion Saddle Bronc Rider.
Is Tilden Hooper married?
Fun Facts about Tilden: Tilden and his wife, Melissa, welcomed a son, Tell, into their family a few weeks after last year’s NFR.
Are the Wright boys Mormon?
While Bill Wright, the patriarch of this large Mormon family, struggles to manage the ranch, his sons and grandsons continue to dominate the pro rodeo circuit, their names familiar to anyone with a knowledge of the sport.
Are rusty and Stetson Wright twins?
You can see rodeo runs deep in this family! Aside from having a ton of uncles that rodeo, Rusty has one little sister, Lilly Jo (7), and three younger brothers, Statler (12), Stetson (17), and Ryder (18). All of his brothers ride or compete in the sport of rodeo.