By FloRodeo.com Jan 30, 2019 – Katy Lucas
1. The Money At The First High-Paying PRCA Rodeo Of The Year
Denver is always that rodeo that, when it comes around every year, it really feels like it’s time for competitors to pull their socks up, knock the rust off from the Christmas break, and really get down to business to start the year off right. The competitors that walked away as champions of the National Western Stock Show did just that, and earned big checks for their abilities to stay consistent between the two long rounds, the finals, and take home that big aggregate check.
2. The New Partnership Of Clay Smith & Jake Long Is A Success So Far
It may seem odd when a world champion combination splits up the very next season after winning the “Superbowl Of Rodeo”, but it’s hard to argue this decision after Denver. Clay Smith and Paul Eaves parted ways for the 2019 season and the new combination of Clay Smith and Jake Long has been paying like a slot machine so far. Not only did the two win Denver, but they also sit in the No. 1 spot in both the heading and heeling world standings with nearly $15,000 won apiece…
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