Bull Rider T. Parker Out of Round 8 with Shoulder and Elbow Injuries

Injury forces T. Parker to withdraw from the competition.

Photo by Hillary Maybery for SI Rodeo Daily

T Parker, the 2023 Resistol Bull Riding Rookie of the Year, is currently unable to compete at the Wrangler National Finals Rodeo due to injuries sustained to his right shoulder and elbow.

Parker was first added to the Justin Sportsmedicine injury report after being bucked off Cowtown Rodeo's Kingdom in Round 5 on Dec. 12. 

He was then bucked off Big Stone Rodeo's Dirty Dave in Round 6, which led to his doctor releasing him from Round 7 and Round 8. However, he is expected to be able to compete again in Round 9 on Friday.

According to Dr. Tandy Freeman, the medical director of the Justin Sportsmedicine team, Parker's shoulder had previously given him trouble, and on the night he injured his elbow, his shoulder also slipped out but then popped back in.

Despite his injuries, Parker remains No. 11 in the pro rodeo world standings, with a total earnings of $184,336. At the NFR, he has earned $31,544.

NFR Bull Riding Average Leaders:

1. Ky John Hamilton, 514.5 points on six head
2. Sage Steele Kimzey, 349 points on four head
3. Trey Kimzey, 337.5
4. Creek Walker Young, 257.5 points on three head
5. Jared Parsonage, 249.5
6. Josh Frost, 172 points on two head
7. Jeff Askey, 171
8. Trey Holston, 166
9. T Parker, 164.5
10. Jordan Hansen, 84.5 points on one head
11. Cody Teel, 84
12. (tie) Tristen Hutchings, Hayes Weight and Cullen R Telfer
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Pro Rodeo Bull Riding World Standings:

1. Ky John Hamilton, $516,667
2. Stetson Dell Wright, $378,630
3. Josh Frost, $293,789
4. Sage Steele Kimzey, $284,037
5. Trey Kimzey, $228,071
6. Creek Walker Young, $221,013
7. Trey Holston, $196,468
8. Jeff Askey, $193,697
9. Tristen Hutchings, $191,192
10. Jared Parsonage, $188,843
11. T. Parker, $184,336
12. Hayes Weight, $164,695
13. Jordan Hansen, $162,147
14. Cody Teel, $158,548
15. Cullen R. Telfer, $138,245