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 Saddle Bronc Riders headed to the 2023 Wrangler NFR in December.
2023 PRCA Top 15 Saddle Bronc Riders
- Stetson Wright
- Sage Newman
- Kade Bruno
- Zeke Thurston
- Dawson Hay
- Ben Andersen
- Ryder Wright
- Wyatt Casper
- Chase Brooks
- Layton Green
- Tanner Butner
- Brody Cress
- Damian Brennan
- Lefty Marvel Holman
- Ryder Sanford
1. Stetson Wright
Hometown: Beaver, UT
2023 PRCA Earnings: $620,256.39
World Titles: 7 (AA, 2019-22) (BR, 2020, 2022) (SB, 2021)
Wrangler NFR Qualifications: 10 (BR, 2019-2023) (SB, 2020-23)
2. Sage Newman
Hometown: Melstone, MT
2023 PRCA Earnings: $247,263.50
NFR Qualifications: 3 (2021-23)
“I’m most excited about getting a chance at the gold buckle and being able to get on the best horses and riding against my buddies on the biggest rodeo platform! God Bless!”
Sage Newman
3. Kade Bruno
Hometown: Challis, ID
2023 PRCA Earnings: $225,259.17
Wrangler NFR Qualifications: 2 (2022-23)
“It’s kind of tough to just be excited about one thing. I reckon I’d be most excited to watch the races play out! There’s always some nail biters!”
Kade Bruno
4. Zeke Thurston
Hometown: Big Valley,AB
2023 PRCA Earnings: $221,919.01
World Titles: 3 (2016, 2019, 2022)
Wrangler NFR Qualifications: 9 (2015-2023)
5. Dawson Hay
Hometown: Wildwood, AB
2023 PRCA Earnings: $155,974.09
Wrangler NFR Qualifications: 4 (2019, 2021-23)
6. Ben Andersen
Hometown: Eckville, AB
2023 PRCA Earnings: $152,390.89
NFR Qualifications: 2 (2021, 2023)
7. Ryder Wright
Hometown: Beaver, UT
2023 PRCA Earnings: $150,402.41
World Titles Won: 2 (2017, 2020)
Wrangler NFR Qualifications: 8 (2016-2023)
8. Wyatt Casper
Hometown: Miami, TX
2023 PRCA Earnings: $142,420.78
NFR Qualifications: 4 (2020-23)
“I am most excited about the top 15 bronc riders getting together and getting on the best horses in the country for 10 nights! I enjoy the competition and atmosphere of the Thomas and Mack!”
Wyatt Casper
9. Chase Brooks
Hometown: Deer Lodge, MT
2023 PRCA Earnings: $139,220.98
Wrangler NFR Qualifications: 6 (2018-23)
10. Layton Green
Hometown: Millarville, AB
2023 PRCA Earnings: $136,829.01
Wrangler NFR Qualifications: 4 (2017, 2021-23)
11. Tanner Butner
Hometown: Daniel, WY
2023 PRCA Earnings: $135,288.54
Wrangler NFR Qualifications: 2 (2022-23)
Excited for “being able to get on 10 head of the top broncs.”
Tanner Butner
12. Brody Cress
Hometown: Hillsdale, WY
2023 PRCA Earnings: $132,743.15
Wrangler NFR Qualifications: 7 (2017-2023)
“I am most excited about getting to compete with the best guys in the world, on the best horses in the world, in the most exciting atmosphere you can ask for!”
Brody Cress
13. Damian Brennan
Hometown: Injune, AU
2023 PRCA Earnings: $129,743.87
Wrangler NFR Qualifications: 1 (2023)
“Riding in the Thomas and Mack, been dreaming about it for a long time, so to nod my head in there, that’ll be the most exciting thing for me.”
Damian Brennan
14. Lefty Holman
Hometown: Visalia, CA
2023 PRCA Earnings: $128,954.60
Wrangler NFR Qualifications: 3 (2020, 2022-23)
15. Ryder Sanford
Hometown: Sulphur, LA
2023 PRCA Earnings: $125,388.16
Wrangler NFR Qualifications: 1 (2023)
“I believe every part of it is going to be special, but I’m most excited to get on 10 of the best bucking horses in the world.”
Ryder Sanford
*Photos courtesy PRCA
