December is the most wonderful time of the year — because of the Wrangler National Finals of course! Here’s everything you need to know about the PRCA top 15 Bareback Riders headed to the 2023 Wrangler NFR in December.
2023 PRCA Top 15 Bareback Riders
- Keenan Hayes
- Kade Sonnier
- Clayton Biglow
- Tim O’Connell
- Leighton Berry
- Orin Larsen
- Rocker Steiner
- Dean Thompson
- Jayco Roper
- Jess Pope
- Mason Clements
- Jacob Lees
- Tanner Aus
- Cole Reiner
- Richmond Champion
1. Keenan Hayes
Hometown: Hayden, CO
2023 PRCA Earnings: $265,895.60
Wrangler NFR Qualifications: 1 (2023)
2. Kade Sonnier
Hometown: Carencro, LA
2023 PRCA Earnings: $163,028.33
Wrangler NFR Qualifications: 1 (2023)
“There’s a lot of exciting things happening and going on. This is probably very unexpected, but I think personally, I’m most excited about being able to share my testimony and what God has done for my life on Sunday at the Cowboy Church at Resorts World. The Good Lord has blessed me and given so many opportunities, but this one might be the best one of my career so far.”
Kade Sonnier
3. Clayton Biglow
Hometown: Clements, CA
2023 PRCA Earnings: $162,737.96
World Titles: 1 (2019)
Wrangler NFR Qualifications: 8 (2016-23)
4. Tim O’Connell
Hometown: Zwingle, IA
2023 PRCA Earnings: $159,326.29
World Titles: 3 (2016-17, 2018)
Wrangler NFR Qualifications: 10 (2014-2023)
“I’m most excited about the field of competitors and the show we are going to put on for our fans.”
Tim O’Connell
5. Leighton Berry
Hometown: Weatherford, TX
2023 PRCA Earnings: $157,955.35
Wrangler NFR Qualifications: 3 (2020, 2022-23)
“10 opportunities for a lot of money and one huge opportunity for a gold buckle!”
Leighton Berry
6. Orin Larsen
Hometown: Inglis, MB
2023 PRCA Earnings: $147,236.77
Wrangler NFR Qualifications: 9 (2015-23)
7. Rocker Steiner
Hometown: Weatherford, TX
2023 PRCA Earnings: $143,123.37
Wrangler NFR Qualifications: 2 (2023)
8. Dean Thompson
Hometown: Altamont, UT
2023 PRCA Earnings: $135,317.74
Wrangler NFR Qualifications: 1 (2023)
9. Jayco Roper
Hometown: Oktaha, OK
2023 PRCA Earnings: $127,967.91
Wrangler NFR Qualifications: 1 (2023)
“I’m most excited to get behind those yellow bucking chutes and take it all in.”
Jayco Roper
10. Jess Pope
Hometown: Waverly, KS
2023 PRCA Earnings: $127,047.73
World Titles: 1 (2022)
Wrangler NFR Qualifications: 4 (2020-23)
“I’m so excited for the energy and camaraderie that the Thomas and Mack has and turning Vegas into a cowboy town for 10 night.”
Jess Pope
11. Mason Clements
Hometown: Spanish Fork, UT
2023 PRCA Earnings: $126,165.50
Wrangler NFR Qualifications: 4 (2017-18, 2020, 2023)
12. Jacob Lees
Hometown: Caldwell, ID
2023 PRCA Earnings: $121,349.25
Wrangler NFR Qualifications: 1 (2023)
“I’m most excited for happening is the back number ceremony! I’ve grown up hearing how special that one moment is and getting to get your number and you only get one first NFR.”
Jacob Lees
13. Tanner Aus
Hometown: Granite Falls, MN
2023 PRCA Earnings: 119,896.86
Wrangler NFR Qualifications: 8 (2015-17, 2019-23)
14. Cole Reiner
Hometown: Buffalo, WY
2023 PRCA Earnings: $118,219.69
Wrangler NFR Qualifications: 4 (2020-23)
15. Richmond Champion
Hometown: Stevensville, MT
2023 PRCA Earnings: $111,687.69
Wrangler NFR Qualifications: 8 (2014, 2016-21, 2023)
*Photo courtesy PRCA
*Photos courtesy PRCA
