Chad Berger Elevates Rodeo in North Dakota with Inaugural Rough Riders Rodeo

Chad Berger announces the inaugural Rough Riders Rodeo in Mandan with top riders and a half-million-dollar payout

Chad Berger, 12-time PBR Stock Contractor of the Year, is hosting the inaugural Rough Riders Rodeo in Mandan, North Dakota.

The event offers a $500,000 payout and will feature top riders from around the globe. Supported by local tourism and the community, it includes cultural exhibits and coincides with the end of the PRCA season, offering crucial prize money.

Berger is collaborating with top stock contractors to bring the best of the best animal athletes to the rodeo, set for September 20-22. This event is set to be a major highlight of the season with the potential to make or break a contestant’s chances of finishing in the Top 15.

The 2024 season is complete, here are the full standings
With a payday north of $86,000 for the winner in each event, the importance of the NFR Average was unmatched in 2024
Mowry won the RAM Top Gun Award with nearly $300,000 in Las Vegas
After three straight second place finishes, Frost finally got his moment in 2024
Wright put an exclamation point on his 2024 season with 89.5 points on his final horse
Wade/Thorp were 3.8 as the last pair out to seal their Gold Buckles
Struxness entered Round 10 projected No. 4 and walked out with his first career Gold Buckle
Thompson did just enough to squeak out his first career Gold Buckle