Stan Branco is an All-Around hand who has been to the National Finals Rodeo once before in 2013. He is returning, this time as the No. 12 steer wrestler in the world with $99,511 to his name.
BIGGEST PAYDAYS
NFR Open (Colorado), $17,514
Branco’s highest payday came in Colorado Srpings at the second ever NFR Open. Branco placed in the Top 3 in all three Go-Rounds before finishing third in the Average.
Rodeo Austin. $10,270
Early on in the season, Branco picked up a solid win during the Texas Swing when he won the Final Round at Rodeo Austin with a 3.2-secon run after placing in the Second Round.
FASTEST RUNS
The Calgary Stampede, 3.4 Seconds
At one of the biggest rodeos of the summer, it pays to be your quickest. Branco threw down his second fastest time of the regular season in Round 3 of Pool A to tie for the Go-Round win.
Utah Days of ’47 Rodeo, 3.8 Seconds
Branco wound up witha second-place check from Round 3 in Salt Lake City. It was a run worth $5,000 to keep Branco climbing the standings.
NOTABLE WINS
Santa Maria Elks Rodeo (California), 9.9 Seconds on two head
A Cowboy Christmas in his home state of California resulted in a win for Branco. A 4.2 won Round 1 while a 5.7 wasn’t in the money for Round 2 but landed him on top of the Average.
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