STETSON WRIGHT

Las Vegas, Nevada — Stetson Wright, the sensational cowboy from Milford, Utah, has etched another milestone in his illustrious career by clinching his fifth PRCA All-Around World Championship and eighth world title overall. Despite being sidelined due to a right hamstring strain after Round 2 of the 2023 Wrangler NFR, Wright’s dominance throughout the season propelled him to the all-around crown with a total of $479,621.

Expressing his excitement, the 24-year-old stated, “This will be a world title I will not forget. I stopped thinking about world titles after I pulled myself out of the NFR. I just wanted to be healthy, and it is pretty special to win something like that when you’re not even able to finish the richest ten days of the year.”

Wright’s impressive collection of world titles includes all-around championships from 2019 to 2023, along with bull riding titles in 2020 and 2022 and a saddle bronc riding title in 2021. Joining the ranks of ProRodeo Hall of Fame legends, Wright stands alongside iconic figures like Joe Beaver, Roy Cooper, and Larry Mahan, who have each secured eight PRCA World Championships. In the quest for greatness, Wright aspires to surpass Trevor Brazile’s record of 26 world championships, emphasizing the need for strategic decision-making to ensure a lasting and healthy career.

Acknowledging the challenge ahead, Wright asserted, “My goal is to break Trevor’s (all-around) record, and the way I’m going to do that is being wise enough to know when to hold’em and when to fold’em.”

Reflecting on his difficult decision to withdraw from the NFR due to injury, Wright expressed peace with the choice, prioritizing his long-term health. He plans to undergo surgery on December 18 with an undetermined return date, asserting, “I will be back when I’m 100 percent. I will be back, so everybody still believes in Superman.”