It was clear from the moment Stetson Wright hit the ground in Puyallup, Wash., on SaturdaySeptember 6, he knew something was very wrong. Paired up with Calgary Stampede’s Cloudy Skies in the saddle bronc riding, Wright had come down before the buzzer and took a hard hit as the horse moved away from him.
🚨 INJURY UPDATE 🚨 During the matinee performance on Saturday in Puyallup, Stetson Wright’s injuries include a collapsed lung, broken ribs, and a lacerated pelvis. His timeline for recovery is six weeks. pic.twitter.com/h5OoWZltx3
— The Cowboy Channel (@Cowboy_Channel) September 7, 2025
While the eight-time World Champion has spent the majority of his life riding bucking stock, there was no question in Wright’s expression that the result was severe.
He sat up and immediately waved for help. After being assisted out of the arena, the Justin Sports Medicine team on site sent Wright to the local hospital after his initial exam…