Wright Triumphs in Veater Financial Bronc Match

Ryder Wright, a two-time PRCA World Champion Saddle Bronc rider, emerged victorious at the Veater Financial Bronc Match in Coarsegold, Calif., on Saturday, May 11. Wright secured the top spot with an 87-point ride on Corey & Lange Rodeo's Mojave Moon in the finals, earning $12,800. 

The event featured 30 of ProRodeo's premier saddle bronc riders and boasted $50,000 of added money, showcasing intense competition.

"These big wins and big bronc matches are always a plus," Wright told ProRodeo Sports News. "They bump you up in the world standings and look pretty good in your bank account too."

Hailing from Beaver, Utah, the 26-year-old now sets his sights on his ninth-straight Wrangler National Finals Rodeo qualification. Ranked sixth in the PRCA World Standings with $61,216, Wright expressed confidence following his highest single-day earnings total of the season, bolstered by a recent victory at the San Angelo (Texas) Cinch Chute-Out on April 20.

"This is a huge confidence boost to get the ball rolling into the summer run," Wright told ProRodeo Sports News.

Looking forward, Wright plans to compete at the Redding (Calf.) Rodeo from May 16-18 and the World Famous Miles City (Mont.) Bucking Horse Sale Matched Xtreme Bronc Ride on May 19.

Lefty Holman, a three-time NFR qualifier, claimed second place with an 86.5-point ride, pocketing $9,600, while Riggin Smith secured third place with an 84-point ride, earning $6,400.

Catch the action from the Veater Financial Bronc Match on The Cowboy Channel at 9:30 p.m. (ET) on May 24.

Veater Financial Bronc Match Results:
Coarsegold, Calif., May 11

Saddle Bronc Riding
Section One: 1. Lefty Holman, 85.5 points on CL Summer Camp, $2,766; 2. Allen Boore, 83.5, $1,362; 3. Logan Hayes, 83; 4. Zac Dallas, 77; no other qualified rides.
Section Two: 1. Ryder Sanford, 87 points on Brookman Rodeo’s Johnny Ringo, $2,766; 2. Layton Green, 85, $1,362; 3. Kade Bruno, 80; no other qualified rides.
Section Three: 1. Parker Kempfer, 86 points on Brookman Rodeo’s Rude Roomate, $2,766; 2. Wyatt Casper, 84, $1,362; 3. Statler Wright, 80.5: no other qualified rides.
Section Four: 1. Ryder Wright, 91 points on Flying U Rodeo’s Good Time Nic, $2,766; 2. Brody Wells, 84.5, $1,662; 3. Brody Cress, 81.5; 4. Dawson Hay, 80.5; 5. Logan Cook, 79; 6. Leon Fountain, 76.
Section Five: 1. Riggin Smith, 84 points on Rosser Rodeo’s Oppenheimer Air, $2,766; 2. Jake Finlay, 83, $1,362; no other qualified rides.
Finals: 1. Ryder Wright, 87 points on Corey & Lange Rodeo's Mojave Moon, $12,800; 2. Lefty Holman, 86.5, $9,600; 3. Riggin Smith, 84, $6,400; no other qualified rides.