In a stellar finish to the season, Mitchie Story has been crowned the Year-End Saddle Bronc Riding Champion of the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association (PRCA) Mountain States Circuit. This victory marks a significant milestone in Story’s career, cementing his position among the elite of circuit rough-stock competitors.
Throughout the season, Story delivered consistent top-tier performances, steadily accumulating earnings and besting his rivals in one of the most grueling rodeo divisions. According to an official PRCA summary, his lead in the standings was strong enough that he secured the title even prior to the circuit finals events.
The Mountain States Circuit, which spans a broad range of western states, is known for its tough venue lineup and deep field of talent. Emerging as the year-end champion in saddle bronc riding — the event in which the cowboy must ride a bucking horse for 8 seconds, maintaining proper style, control and amplitude — is a testimonial to about far more than mere toughness. Story’s win signals his mastery of timing, rhythm and mental fortitude under pressure.
In interviews and coverage during the year, Story was described as having “dominated the Mountain States Circuit this summer and is not planning to let off the gas anytime soon.” His victory grants him not only the gold buckle for the circuit, but also qualification for the next level of competition including the NFR Open (National Finals Rodeo Open) — a pathway toward national-level championships.
For his fans, this moment is both a celebration and a promise. It’s a celebration of the grit and commitment that brought him here: early mornings, long travel, countless bucking horses, and the singular goal of staying aboard eight seconds at a time. It’s also a promise of more: Story’s determination to carry this momentum into the next season, challenge tougher brackets and raise the standard.
While we look forward to the next chapter, the respect due is clear. Congratulations to Mitchie Story — you made it through one of rodeo’s toughest circuits and stood at the top. Your journey inspires all who ride, and all who watch.