We are four of five Texas Swing rodeos in and already, six of your eight event leaders in the World Standings have over $100,000 to their names.
The reigning World Champion, Ryder Wright, has the highest earnings of all so far coming in at $131,900. The first RodeoHouston win of his career helped him get there.
Second year veteran Wacey Schalla’s success is undeniable. He is the second highest earner with $138,931 to sit No. 2 in the All-Around Race and No. 1 in the Bull Riding World Standings. Wins came his way at the National Western Stock Show and Rodeo as well Rodeo Austin.
Superman in boots has his work cut out for him thanks to Schalla. Stetson Wright is the No. 3 money earner with $127,975 and a heated All-Around race is shaping up. Wright’s first big win back after sitting out the 2024 season came at the legendary San Antonio Stock Show and Rodeo.
No. 1 in the Bareback Riding World Standings is Bradlee Miller who has covered 31 horses and made his way to the pay window after 29. With $111,896 earned so far, Miller’s heater started at the Texas Circuit Finals and has yet to come down.
World Champion Tie-Down Roper Riley Webb has $108,184 with Shad Mayfield’s $65,000 being the next closest. He has already broken the regular seasons earnings record once before and he just might do it again.
Carrying six figures in the WPRA before April is the iconic $7 million cowgirl, Kassie Mowry. The reigning World Champion, Jarvis and Will have only made 23 runs at a total of eight rodeos with 18 checks coming out of it.
