Kling wins Badlands saddle bronc

Chase Kling won the saddle bronc average title at the Boot Barn Badlands Circuit Finals Rodeo in Minot, N.D., earning $8,487 that counts toward the 2027 world standings.

Key points Kling wins Badlands saddle bronc
  1. Chase Kling won the saddle bronc average title at the Boot Barn Badlands Circuit Finals Rodeo in Minot, N.D., earning $8,487 that counts toward the 2027 world standings.
  2. The 19-year-old from Belfield, N.D., matched Korkow Rodeos' Me Mojo for 87.5 points to share the third-round win and took the average by a half point.
  3. The win also gives the Dickinson State freshman a bid into the NFR Open, where his father once finished second in bull riding.
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Ridge Riders sweep homestand 3-0

The hometown Arizona Ridge Riders beat the No. 3 Nashville Stampede 175.70-88 on Saturday to finish a perfect 3-0 homestand at PBR Teams: Ridge Rider Days in Glendale, Arizona.

Key points Ridge Riders sweep homestand 3-0
  1. The hometown Arizona Ridge Riders beat the No. 3 Nashville Stampede 175.70-88 on Saturday to finish a perfect 3-0 homestand at PBR Teams: Ridge Rider Days in Glendale, Arizona.
  2. The win lifted Arizona past the Texas Rattlers into the No. 5 spot in the PBR Teams standings, with the No. 1 Missouri Thunder extending their lead to four games.
  3. The weekend also produced a franchise-best 352.90-point win for the Oklahoma Wildcatters and a 3-0 showcase for the Kansas City Outlaws.
  4. PBR Teams resumes Oct. 16-18 at UBS Arena in Belmont Park, New York.
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