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Veteran Steer Wrestler Credits Horse Power for Yet Another Round Win

The world title race heats up again in Vegas after Round 3 of the steer wrestling. Will Lummus takes another round win, proving consistency to be crucial to the standings.
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Will Lummus
Will Lummus | PRCA Photo by Hailey Rae

The steers at the 2024 Wrangler National Finals Rodeo are proving to be a challenge. They are fast, strong, and unpredictable, making each run a gamble even for the best in the world. As a result, the average race and tight world title race are constantly fluctuating and becoming more uncertain.

The steer wrestling this year is becoming more and more about who draws the best, and which guys can keep it together through the 10-round marathon. Mississippi cowboy, Will Lummus is standing out in the midst of it. He started his week strong with a Round 1 win and came out on top of Round 3 again with a smokin' 3.5-second run.

As Katie Lucas brought up in the round win interview with Lummus, these 10 rounds are a marathon, not a sprint. Lummus humbly recognize that the true test will be consistency. He was quick to credit his exceptional horse and hazer for this win on a tough steer specifically.

"If I were on a lesser horse, I don't catch that one," Will explained, "I am just blessed to get my hands on him."

Lummus is one of two guys aboard the amazing Swamper at this year's NFR. "Off The Fence", owned by Broom Tree Ranch LLC has been a superstar in the steer wrestling world this season. The 2015 bay gelding is the mount for Dakota Eldrige and Will Lummus who are both in the running for the World Title.

With another round win under his belt, the 7-time qualifier, is now in the No.1 spot in both the average and world title race. He was less than $50,000 behind Dalton Massey coming into Vegas and is now nearly $20,000 ahead of him. Lummus is positioning himself comfortably to go after his first gold buckle.

Coming in second place in round 3 was NFR Rookie, Tucker Allen. He hit the start just right and got his hands on the steer fast to be 3.8 seconds. 2017 World Champion, Tyler Pearson came in No. 3 with a 4.2. Close behind was J.D. Stuxness with a 4.5 and Jesse Brown and Rowdy Parrott each with a 4.6.

Round 3 NFR Steer Wrestling Full Results

1. Will Lummus, 3.5 seconds, $33,687
2. Tucker Allen, 3.8, $26,624
3. Tyler Pearson, 4.2, $20,104
4. J.D. Struxness, 4.5, $14,127
5. (tie) Jesse Brown and Rowdy Parrott, 4.6, $7,063 each
7. Cash Robb, 4.7
8. Stetson Jorgensen, 4.9
9. Don Payne, 5.1
10. Dakota Eldridge, 5.7
11. Tyler Waguespack, 6.6
12. Dalton Massey, 6.7
13. Scott Guenthner, 12.7
14. Ty Erickson and Justin Shaffer, NT

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Madison Richmann
MADISON RICHMANN

Madison Richmann calls Keenesburg, Colorado home. There you can find her parents, Justin and Shawnda, and her younger brother Rylan. Currently, she is living in Oklahoma while attending Western Oklahoma State College on a rodeo scholarship, and studying agriculture communications, where she will graduate this spring. Madie plans to continue her education and rodeo career when transferring to a university in the fall to work towards her bachelor's degree. As a breakaway roper, Madison is excited for all of the new opportunities that are continually arising for women in the sport of rodeo. Also a barrel racer and team roper, Richmann is very passionate for all things of the western way of life. As an advocate for agriculture, she plans to help educate all, about the importance of the industry. When looking into the future, Madie plans to make a career in journalism and marketing for the western sports and agriculture industries while continuing her rodeo career professionally.

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