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By Lillian Landreth
Zachary Dallas has a firm hold on the bronc rein of his new pro rodeo career. The 22-year-old saddle bronc rider from Las Cruces, New Mexico is dominating the PRCA Resistol Rookie standings with $61,424. Not only does this position him almost $45,000 ahead of second place, but also 15th in the PRCA world standings. With much of Cowboy Christmas ahead of him, this puts Zac on the radar for a Resistol Rookie title and a shot at qualifying for the WNFR.
In early spring, Zac won the first round of the Resistol Rookie Roundup and finished third in the average, boosting his earnings by $2,329. A second-place tie at the Redding Rodeo put him ahead another $3,829, while his first-round win and finals victory at the Casey Tibbs Match of Champions Extreme Broncs shot him ahead of his fellow rookies with another $10,642. A first-round win at Jordan Extreme Broncs in June also cut him a check for $4,822.
In between building his pro rodeo resumé, Zac finished his senior year at New Mexico State University. He finished at the top of the NIRA Grand Canyon region in 2023 and 2024, and made two trips to the CNFR in Casper, Wyoming. Zac took third in the average at the 2024 CNFR before hitting the pro rodeo trail once more. He’s fond of sharing Bible verses and inspirational quotes on social media, including St. Francis of Assisi’s words, “First do what is necessary. Then do what is possible. And before you know it you are doing the impossible.”
About the Author
Lillian Landreth is a freelance writer and editor. She particularly enjoys writing about rodeo and the extraordinary people and animals who make the lifestyle fascinating. The author of more than 1,000 stories, her writing has appeared in the Rodeo News; The Ketchpen, published by the Rodeo Historical Society and National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum; and local newspapers. She is also working on her first novel. When she’s not writing, Lily enjoys riding with the Snake River Stampeders night light drill team, coaching the EhCapa Bareback Riders, a PRCA specialty act, and teaching horseback riding lessons. She makes her home in Southwest Idaho with her entrepreneurial husband, their dog, horse, and cows.
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