Golden Spike Rodeo: Recap, Highlights & Payouts

Golden Spike 2024

The Golden Spike Rodeo wrapped up over the weekend and we saw some big names make moves in the World Standings. Over $240,000 was up for grabs in Tremonton and winners won between $4,500 and $$7,000.

Ryder Wright Claims Third Golden Spike Rodeo Win

Ryder Wright added a third Golden Spike Rodeo title to his resume after going 89 points on Legacy Pro Rodeo’s Sadie’s Brew. The win earned Wright $6,655 on the weekend and helped him climb to No. 6 in the Saddle Bronc World Standings. It has been a big month for Ryder, who has now made over $50,000 in August.

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Tristen Hutchings Continues Strong 2024 Season

Tristen Hutchings is on his way to his third straight NFR and is up to No. 8 in the PRCA Bull Riding World Standings. Hutchings took home the title at the Golden Spike Rodeo with an 89-point ride on Angels Landing. Hutchings is up to $147,574 on the season as we head into the regular season’s final month.

Sam Petersen Gets Much-Needed Win, Keeps NFR Hopes Alive

Sam Petersen took home a much-needed $6,500 after winning the Golden Spike Rodeo. The win came at a great time, as Petersen is fighting for his life on the bubble. The payday brought him to $89,000 on the season and moved him to No. 18 in the PRCA World Standings. There is still a lot of work for Petersen, who is $10,000 out of the top 15.

Bareback riding: 1. Sam Petersen, 87.5 points on Macza Pro Rodeo’s Half Crow, $6,521; 2. (tie) Orin Larsen and Dean Thompson, 87, $4,348 each; 4. Cooper Cooke, 86.5, $2,391; 5. (tie) Kade Sonnier and Rocker Steiner, 86, $1,304 each; 7. Weston Timberman, 84.5, $870; 8. (tie) Jaceklane Frost and Keenan Hayes, 83, $326 each.

Steer wrestling: 1. Trisyn Kalawaia, 4.2 seconds, $5,058; 2. (tie) Stan Branco and Landris White, 4.4, $4,165 each; 4. (tie) Bridger Anderson and Clayton Hass, 4.5, $2,975 each; 6. Jesse Brown, 4.9, $2,380; 7. (tie) Tucker Allen, Walt Arnold, Eli Lord and Tyler Waguespack, 5.0, $1,636 each; 11. Caden Camp, 5.1, $893; 12. (tie) Olin Hannum, Tyke Kipp and Gavin Soileau, 5.2, $198 each.

Team roping: 1. (tie) Billy Bob Brown/Josh Patton, Tanner Tomlinson/Patrick Smith, Tyler Wade/Wesley Thorp and Nelson Wyatt/Jonathan Torres, 4.4 seconds, $4,442 each; 5. Kaleb Driggers/Junior Nogueira, 4.7, $3,198; 6. Dustin Egusquiza/Levi Lord, 4.9, $2,843; 7. Devon McDaniel/Walt Woodard, 5.0, $2,487; 8. (tie) Jake Clay/Trey Yates, Cyle Denison/Tanner Braden, Brenten Hall/Kaden Profili, Ben Jordan/JR Gonzalez, Tee Luttrell/Chris Young, Tee McLeod/Sid Sporer, Tanner Pallesen/Jade Espenscheid and Kreece Thompson/Cooper Freeman, 5.1, $1,155 each.

Saddle bronc riding: 1. Ryder Wright, 89 points on Legacy Pro Rodeo’s Sadie’s Brew, $6,655; 2. Damian Brennan, 87, $5,102; 3. Ira Dickinson, 86.5, $3,771; 4. (tie) Wyatt Casper and Weston Patterson, 86, $1,997 each; 6. (tie) Tanner Butner and Mitch Pollock, 84.5, $998 each; 8. (tie) Chase Brooks, Colt Gordon, Logan Hay, Riggin Smith and Kolby Wanchuk, 83, $133 each.

Tie-down roping: 1. Riley Pruitt, 7.3 seconds, $5,499; 2. Tuf Case Cooper, 7.9, $4,766; 3. Brushton Minton, 8.1, $4,399; 4. Beau Cooper, 8.2, $3,666; 5. Hunter Herrin, 8.3, $3,299; 6. (tie) Booker McCutchen and Riley Mason Webb, 8.4, $2,750 each; 8. Bryce Derrer, 8.5, $2,200; 9. Lucas Potter, 8.6, $1,833; 10. (tie) Justin Brinkerhoff and Seth Hall, 8.8, $1,375 each; 12. Joel Harris, 8.9, $1,100; 13. Garrett Jacobs, 9.1, $733; 14. Tom Crouse, 9.3, $550; 15. Michael Otero, 9.6, $367.

Barrel racing: 1. Tiany Schuster, 17.10 seconds, $6,819; 2. Keyla Costa, 17.15, $5,455; 3. Carlee Otero, 17.20, $4,432; 4. Ashley Castleberry, 17.23, $3,409; 5. Oceane Veilleux, 17.29, $2,728; 6. (tie) Anita Ellis and Haylee Woodward, 17.30, $1,875 each; 8. Jodee Miller, 17.34, $1,534; 9. Sue Smith, 17.35, $1,364; 10. Stephanie Fryar, 17.37, $1,193; 11. (tie) Jordan Driver and Kailey Mitton, 17.40, $938 each; 13. Jymmy Cox, 17.42, $682; 14. (tie) Megan McLeod-Sprague and Carly Rudd, 17.44, $426 each.

Bull riding: 1. Tristen Hutchings, 89 points on Legacy Pro Rodeo’s Angels Landing, $6,542; 2. Briggs Madsen, 87.5, $5,016; 3. Cooper James, 86, $3,707; 4. Dalton McCaslin, 83.5, $2,399; 5. Billy Quillan, 82.5, $1,527; 6. JaCauy Hale, 82, $1,090; 7. Jate Frost, 81, $872; 8. Luke Mast, 80, $654.

Meet the NFR Athletes is presented by Montana Silversmiths
Meet the NFR Athletes is presented by Montana Silversmiths
Meet the NFR Athletes is presented by Montana Silversmiths
Meet the NFR Athletes is presented by Montana Silversmiths
Meet the NFR Athletes is presented by Montana Silversmiths