#198 2025 PRCA Bareback Riding Champion Dean Thompson

2025 PRCA Bareback Riding World Champion Dean Thompson joins the show for a fun and inspiring conversation filled with grit, laughs, and hometown pride. Dean dives into how his wrestling background shaped his mental toughness in rodeo and even shares his pick for the best wrestler in the rodeo world. He talks about the unmatched support from Utah fans and how special it is to return home to compete. Dean also reflects on the surreal experience of being surrounded by legendary champions from 1985. With his first gold buckle in hand, he’s more motivated than ever to keep grinding and return to Las Vegas for another shot at the NFR.