Elite Riders Compete for Titles at Cinch World's Toughest Rodeo

The Cinch World's Toughest Rodeo delivered thrilling action on Feb. 2-3 as elite riders showcased their prowess in bareback riding, saddle bronc riding, and bull riding, competing fiercely for the coveted titles.

In the bareback riding, Ethan Mazurenko emerged as the champion, notching an impressive 85.5 points atop Fettig Pro Rodeo's Hot Money. Mazurenko's stellar performance earned him $3,630, securing his top position in a highly competitive field. Tanner Aus closely followed with 84.5 points, pocketing $2,783, while Lane McGehee claimed the third spot with 83.5 points, earning $2,057.

Tanner Aus claimed the first performance bonus with an 80-point ride on Dakota Rodeo's Gunpowder, adding $1,000 to his winnings. Colt Eck secured the second performance bonus, earning $1,000 with an 84-point ride on Three Hills Rodeo's Tarnished Silver.

In the saddle bronc riding, Allen Boore made an 84-point ride on Three Hills Rodeo's Devils Advocate, clinching the top spot and $3,574 in earnings. Ryder Sanford closely followed with 83.5 points, taking home $2,740. A four-way tie for third place featured Ben Andersen, Cole Elshere, Cort Scheer, and Brody Wells, each scoring 83 points and earning $1,191.

Ben Andersen claimed the first performance bonus with an 86-point ride on Three Hills Rodeo's Harry Rocks, adding $1,000 to his winnings. Ryder Sanford secured the second performance bonus with an 85.5-point ride on Three Hills Rodeo's Cisco Kid, earning an additional $1,000.

In the bull riding, Trey Holston emerged victorious with an 84.5-point ride on Dakota Rodeo's Maximus, earning $3,865. T Parker closely followed with 84 points, taking home $2,963, while Coy Pollmeier secured third place with 83.5 points, earning $2,190.

Coy Pollmeier also claimed the first performance bonus with an 86.5-point ride on Dakota Rodeo's Pontoc, adding $1,000 to his earnings. However, the second performance bonus went unclaimed as no other riders managed to qualify with a successful ride.

Cinch World's Toughest Rodeo Full Results:

Bareback riding: 1. Ethan Mazurenko, 85.5 points on Fettig Pro Rodeo's Hot Money, $3,630; 2. Tanner Aus, 84.5, $2,783; 3. Lane McGehee, 83.5, $2,057; 4. Ethan Crouch, 82, $1,331; 5. Colt Eck, 80, $847; 6. Drew Lind, 79, $605; 7. Brayze Schill, 78.5, $484; 8. Kooper Heimburg, 77.5, $363.
First performance bonus: 1. Tanner Aus, 80 points on Dakota Rodeo's Gunpowder, $1,000.
Second performance bonus: 1. Colt Eck, 84 points on Three Hills Rodeo's Tarnished Silver, $1,000.

Saddle bronc riding: 1. Allen Boore, 84 points on Three Hills Rodeo's Devils Advocate, $3,574; 2. Ryder Sanford, 83.5, $2,740; 3. (tie) Ben Andersen, Cole Elshere, Cort Scheer and Brody Wells, 83, $1,191 each; 7. Rusty Wright, 82.5, $476; 8. (tie) Shea Fournier and Gus Gaillard, 82, $179 each.
First performance bonus: 1. Ben Andersen, 86 points on Three Hills Rodeo's Harry Rocks, $1,000.
Second performance bonus: 1. Ryder Sanford, 85.5 points on Three Hills Rodeo's Cisco Kid, $1,000.

Bull riding: 1. Trey Holston, 84.5 points on Dakota Rodeo's Maximus, $3,865; 2. T Parker, 84, $2,963; 3. Coy Pollmeier, 83.5, $2,190; 4. Dalton Walling, 78, $1,417; 5. Jax Mills, 77, $902; 6. Lija Gore, 76, $644; no other qualified rides.
First performance bonus: 1. Coy Pollmeier, 86.5 points on Dakota Rodeo's Pontoc, $1,000.
Second performance bonus: 1. No qualified rides.