08/30/2026
Go Stetson — But Take Care of Yourself, Too!
We already knew Stetson Wright was a rodeo superstar. At this point, we might have to start calling him a superstar healer, too.
On July 14, the 10-time World Champion underwent knee surgery to repair a torn meniscus and PCL. For most athletes, that sounds like the beginning of a long stretch on the sidelines.
Not Stetson.
Less than a month later, on August 8, Wright was back in the arena at Logan, Utah. He scored 84 points in saddle bronc riding, picked up another check, competed in bull riding and walked away as the All-Around Champion—all while also working his way back from a separated shoulder.
And this isn't his first remarkable comeback.
A serious hamstring injury ended his 2023 NFR early and eventually cost him most of the 2024 season. Stetson came roaring back, and by 2025 he was a World Champion again.
That's what makes watching him in 2026 so remarkable. Ten World Championships, more than $4 million in career earnings, and after everything his body has been through, he's still climbing into the chute and competing with the best.
But there is something more important than another buckle.
Take care of yourself, Stetson. The gold buckles will always be there, but your health and family come first.
Go Stetson! We’re yelling for you!