Farren, Rinehart Claim Saddle Bronc Wins in Florida

Bronc riders stake their claims to start the 2024 season off strong.

Joe Farren and Kody Rinehart walked away with Saddle Bronc riding victories at rodeos in Newberry and Inverness, Fla.

Farren claimed the victory at the Country Way Town Square Pro Rodeo and Rinehart claimed the victory at the Citrus Stampede Rodeo.

Farren finished with a 78-point ride on Peyote. It was his second victory in three events so far in the 2024 season, as he also claimed a victory at the Northwest Florida Championship Rodeo in October.

Parker Kempfer and Rinehart finished in a tie for second with a 76-point ride.

With the rodeos so close, Rinehart was able to slide over to Inverness and claim the victory there with an impressive 86-point ride on Girl Crush.

The ride was Rinehart’s second victory of the 2024 season. His first came at the Arcadia Fall Rodeo and also came while riding Girl Crush.

Kempfer also finished in the money at the Citrus Stampede as he tied for third place with Jack Smithson with an 80-point ride.

Kempfer was a Top 50 saddle bronc rider last season and dominated the Saddle Bronc event at the recent Southeastern Circuit Finals in Davie, Fla.

Smithson was also fourth at the Country Way Town Square Pro Rodeo. He was the only one able to break Kempfer’s hold on the top spot at the Southeastern Finals earlier this month, with a winning ride on Rich Girl.

Country Way Town Square Pro Rodeo

Newberry, Fla., Nov. 17-18

1. Joe Farren, 78 points on 4L & Diamond S Rodeo's Peyote, $526; 2. (tie) Parker Kempfer and Kody Rinehart, 76, $329 each; 4. Jack Smithson, 75, $132.

Citrus Stampede Rodeo

Inverness, Fla., Nov. 17-18

1. Kody Rinehart, 86 points on Five Star Rodeo 's Girl Crush, $511; 2. Rudy Troyer, 83, $384; 3. (tie) Parker Kempfer and Jack Smithson, 80, $192 each.