Garrett Shadbolt of Merriman, Neb., is airborne in bareback riding.
Photos by Steve Ranson The world’s top bareback and saddle bronc riders competed in Battle Born Broncs, the first rodeo event held at Fallon’s new Rafter 3C Arena. Thirty bareback and 30 saddle bronc riders competed for $50,000 in prize money on the best broncs in rodeo. The grand entry honored the military men and women along with appreciation for the rural community and western lifestyle. The Cowboy Channel broadcast the event. The Cowboy Channel originally started its summer campaign promoting “100 Rodeos in 100 Days” in 2021 in Reno and Battle Born Broncs was the first rodeo launching the 100 days for 2022.