The countdown to the Wrangler National Finals Rodeo is on. Get to know the PRCA Top 15 Saddle Bronc Riders who will compete in rodeo’s most classic event. From world champions to first-time qualifiers, these cowboys have earned their places in Las Vegas with standout performances throughout the season.
2025 PRCA Top 15 Saddle Bronc Riders:
- Ryder Wright
- Damian Brennan
- Dawson Hay
- Zeke Thurston
- Kade Bruno
- Brody Wells
- Zachary Dallas
- Sage Newman
- Statler Wright
- Brody Cress
- Weston Patterson
- Stetson Wright
- Q Taylor
- Ben Andersen
- Lefty Holman
1. Ryder Wright
Hometown: Beaver, UT
Career Earnings: $2,973,328
Season Earnings: $293,994.02
World Titles: 3 (2017, 2020, 2024)
Wrangler NFR Qualifications: 10 (2016-25)
2. Damian Brennan
Hometown: Injune, QL
Career Earnings: $1,109,797
Season Earnings: $278,153.12
Wrangler NFR Qualifications: 3 (2023-25)
3. Dawson Hay
Hometown: Wildwood, AB
Career Earnings: $1,416,988
Season Earnings: $268,621.07
Wrangler NFR Qualifications: 6 (2019, 2021-25)
4. Zeke Thurston
Hometown: Big Valley, AB
Career Earnings: $3,039,424
Season Earnings: $244,268.49
World Titles: 4 (2016, 2019, 2022-23)
Wrangler NFR Qualifications: 11 (2015-25)
5. Kade Bruno
Hometown: Challis, ID
Career Earnings: $1,028,277
Season Earnings: $215,065.42
Wrangler NFR Qualifications: 4 (2022-25)
6. Brody Wells
Hometown: Powell, WY
Career Earnings: $546,333
Season Earnings: $214,707.37
NFR Qualifications: 2 (2024, 2025)
7. Zachary Dallas
Hometown: Las Cruces, NM
Career Earnings: $150,471
Season Earnings: $198,403.28
Wrangler NFR Qualifications: 2 (2024-25)
8. Sage Newman
Hometown: Melstone, MT
Career Earnings: $1,291,745
Season Earnings: $196,495.28
Wrangler NFR Qualifications: 5 (2021-25)
9. Statler Wright
Hometown: Beaver, UT
Career Earnings: $658,530
Season Earnings: $181,871.98
Wrangler NFR Qualifications: 2 (2024-25)
10. Brody Cress
Hometown: Hillsdale, WY
Career Earnings: $2,311,785
Season Earnings: $180,091.95
Wrangler NFR Qualifications: 9 (2017-25)
11. Weston Patterson
Hometown: Waverly, KS
Career Earnings: $265,197
Season Earnings: $173,735.41
Wrangler NFR Qualifications: 1 (2025)
12. Stetson Wright
Hometown: Beaver, UT
Career Earnings: $3,548,701
Season Earnings: $165,336.46
World Titles: 8 (AA, 2019-23) (BR, 2020, 2022) (SB, 2021)
Wrangler NFR Qualifications: 11 (BR — 2019-25, SB — 2020-25)
13. Q Taylor
Hometown: Nanton, AB
Career Earnings: $333,783
Season Earnings: $157,561.67
Wrangler NFR Qualifications: 1 (2025)
14. Ben Andersen
Hometown: Eckville, AB
Career Earnings: $714,139
Season Earnings: $149,661.35
Wrangler NFR Qualifications: 4 (2021, 2023-25)
15. Lefty Holman
Hometown: Visalia, CA
Career Earnings: $1,387,038
Season Earnings: $144,872.18
Wrangler NFR Qualifications: 5 (2020, 2022-25)
*Photos courtesy PRCA.
I love watching the young men compete and they are so talented