Rookie Athlete of the Week: Saddle Bronc Rider Bailey Small Makes Money Moves with Arcadia Win

Bailey Small capitalized at a Florida Rodeo to move up in Rookie and World Standings.

Bailey Small AOW

Bailey Small is a California saddle bronc rider who ahs consistently been cashing in during the 2025 season. He now sits No. 1 in the Resistol Rookie Race and is your Rookie Athlete of the Week after a win came his way in Florida

Aboard Wolf Pup of Frontier Rodeo, Small put together the highest marked ride of his career so far when 88 points topped the leaderboard. This is the second highest marked ride of Wolf Pup’s career as well.

Small picked up another pay day down the road at Okeechobee Cowtown Rodeo when he placed fifth on Natalie of Silver Spurs Club. He now leads the Rookie Saddle Bronc Standings by just $100 over Ira Dickinson and has entered the Top 15 in the PRCA World Standings.