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.

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