Kade Bruno ranks third in saddle bronc standings as gold buckle chase heats up
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 28, 2026, 12:55 AM
Last updated Jul 28, 2026
Kade Bruno, a 25-year-old saddle bronc rider from Challis, Idaho, is third in the PRCA World Standings with nearly $180,000 earned this season. He has qualified for the NFR four times and aims for his first gold buckle. Recent wins at multiple rodeos, including the Spudman Tri-State Rodeo and the Silver State Stampede, have bolstered his position. With Stetson Wright sidelined by injury, Bruno is in a competitive race with Rusty Wright, who leads with over $195,000. The upcoming rodeos will be crucial for Bruno's championship ambitions as he continues to ride in search of victory.
- •Bruno has surpassed $1 million in career earnings.
- •He recently finished third at the Calgary Stampede.
- •Bruno won multiple rodeos since June 1.
- •He received an invite to the 2026 Hondo Rodeo in Phoenix.
- •Quests for a gold buckle intensify in the final weeks of the season.
- 12:55 AMYahoo Sports — Saddle Bronc Rider Kade Bruno is On the Hunt For His First Gold Buckle
"He is a 4 time NFR qualifier, but never has walked away with a World Championship. He is within striking distance and making up ground in 2026.
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