Stetson Wright Continues to Rewrite Rodeo History Ahead of NFR

Stetson Wright continues to raise the bar as he breaks two regular season earnings records in the final stretch of the 2023 rodeo season.

Alex Cawthon | Sep 19, 2023

Stetson Wright Continues to Rewrite Rodeo History Ahead of NFR /

The 24-year-old from Milford, UT, Stetson Dell Wright, continues to rewrite the record books. Joining the PRCA in 2018, Wright has made his mark on the world of professional rodeo during the last five years.

With seven gold buckles already under his belt, Wright told the Cowboy Channel at the 2022 National Finals Rodeo, "Bronc riding humbled me this year, but I will be back next year, and I will walk out of the Thomas & Mack with three Gold Buckles.”

It is clear Wright has been on a mission to add three more world championships to his collection this season. He has broken both the bull riding and all-around regular season earnings record during what rodeo competitors call the "fourth quarter" of the season.

With $403,914 won in the all-around and $324,128 won in bull riding, the rough stock rider shows no signs of slowing down before the NFR.

In 2021, Stetson Wright broke the all-around season earnings record previously set by the king of cowboys, Trevor Brazile in 2015 with $320,482. Since then Wright has broken the glass ceiling every season.

Although he still has a ways to go to catch Brazile's record of 14 all-around world championships, Wright is well on his way with four-consecutive all-around gold buckles already secured.

Wright continues to raise the bar not only in the rough stock, but in the sport of rodeo in general. The PRCA has seen many living legends come through the ranks of professional rodeo, but few this quick and at this age.

Published Sep 19, 2023

ALEX CAWTHON

Alex Cawthon is a writer for Sports Illustrated's Rodeo Daily. She is also an accomplished rodeo athlete and business leader driven by the desire to achieve greatness. Born and raised in Rockwall, TX where she learned the importance of family and enjoying the simple things in life. Growing up Alex focused on her academics as well as fine-tuning her abilities as an athlete, which led her to a rodeo scholarship at Tarleton State University. She competed in the National Intercollegiate Rodeo Association (NIRA) in the Southwest Region during her time in college rodeo. In addition to a long list of rodeo accomplishments, Alex’s reputation for excellence as well as her grit and determination garnered awards and high-profile brand deals. When not competing full-time as a rodeo athlete, Alex applies her intense work ethic to thrive in the classroom. She graduated from Tarleton State University with a bachelor's degree in Agribusiness in 2022 and will graduate in December 2023 with a Master's in Business Administration. Now based in Stephenville, Tx, Alex continues to make her mark as she establishes a career in the oil and gas industry. In addition, Alex utilizes her expertise and connections to support the sport she loves, as she joins forces with Sports Illustrated as a writer for their acclaimed feature, Rodeo Daily. Beyond Alex’s accomplishments in and out of the arena, to her core, she is tenacious, focused, and driven. Her deep roots in the Western industry have not only shaped her professional journey, but also instilled an unwavering commitment to tradition, excellence, and innovation.