GOODING, Idaho – Things are coming together nicely for Nevada team ropers Brodi Jones and Cody Burnside.

They just started competing together in ProRodeo this year, though they’ve been friends most of their adult lives. But this is different, and the smiles on their faces revealed their 4.5-second run to put them atop the leaderboard during Thursday’s performance of the Gooding Pro Rodeo after making.  

 “We knew that steer was slow, so to take a fair shot at winning money, it’s always a question,” said Cody Burnside, 28, of Mesquite, Nevada. “I knew when (Jones) got out and had him stuck we had a chance. I just had to do my job and finish the run. Anytime we go 4.5, that’s the run we try to make.

“We’re grateful we drew a good steer and my partner was able to get a good start. When they go left that good, I have a real good chance to finish the run and hopefully win the money.”

The bulk of teams were yet to run, but Jones and Burnside set the standard to beat. In fact, that was the winning time in the Gooding arena a year ago. Getting a good start is imperative That job sits on the header, and Jones made the best one.

“I called the guys that had that steer back in Castle Rock (Colorado), and everybody was telling me it was real slow,” said Jones, 29, of Wells, Nevada. “I knew I was going to have to see my start and keep the steer in front of me. I tried to the best job for my heeler that I could do.”

To be that fast, it all had to work well. A key to the success was the horsepower both men. Coincidentally, both have ties back to Jones.

“This is actually a horse I bought from Brody 12 years ago,” Burnside said of Denny, a buckskin gelding. “He’s 17 years old and is Hollywood Dun It-bred horse. He’s just been super good since Day 1.”

Jones knows a few things about equine flesh. He’s likes what he has in Nala, a 13-year-old bay mare.

“She’s amazing,” Jones said. “She’s pretty special to me, and I’m hoping she’s bred this year and hoping to get a baby out of her.”

This is the phase of life the cowboys are in. They know while in Gooding that they are competing against the sport’s elite, men who have competed at the National Finals Rodeo and have won world championships. Their friendship goes well beyond just being partners, but their enjoying the tandem they’ve put together.

“This is our first year, but we high school rodeoed together and kind of grew up together,” Burnside said. “It’s been a long time coming for us to ProRodeo together.”

Gooding Pro Rodeo
Aug. 13-16
Bareback riding: 1. Richmond Champion, 87.5 points on Macza Pro Rodeo’s Stevie Nicks; 2. Sage Allen, 86.5; 3. (tie) Mason Stuller and Jess Pope, 86; 5. Wacey Schalla, 85.5; 6. (tie) Jacek Frost and Tanner Aus, 85; 8. (tie) Mason Clements and Tilden Hooper, 84.

Steer wrestling: 1. Riley Duvall, 3.4 seconds; 2. Will Lummus, 3.6; 3. Riley Westhaver, 3.7; 4. Cody Devers, 3.8; 5. (tie) Tristan Martin and Landris White, 3.9; 7. (tie) Jacob Edler, Trisyn Kalawaia and Garrett Oates, 4.0; 10. Don Payne and Darcy Kersh, 4.1.

Team roping: 1. Brody Jones/Cody Burnside, 4.5; 2. Riley Kittle/Landen Glenn, 5.5; no other qualified runs.

Saddle bronc riding: 1. Zac Dallas, 88.5 points on Summit Pro Rodeo’s Big John; 2. Tanner Butner, 87.5; (tie) Lefty Holman and Ben Andersen, 87; 5. Kade Bruno, 86.5; 6. (tie) Sawyer Eirikson, Logan Hay, Reed Neely and Brody Cress, 85.5; 10. (tie) Cash Wilson and Q McWhorter, 85.  

Breakaway roping: 1. (tie) Aubryn Bedke,Kash Gay and Brooke Bruner, 2.1 seconds; 4. (tie) Maddy Deerman, Beau Peterson and Hali Williams, 2.2; 7. (tie) Jessi Everett and Rylee A George, 2.3; 9. Shayla Hall, 2.4; 10. Bradi Good, 2.5; 11. (tie) Martha Angelone, Erin Johnson, Taylor Raupe and Kinlie Brennise, 2.6; 15. Brittany Truman, 2.7.

Tie-down roping: 1. John Douch, 7.4 seconds; 2. Bryce Derrer, 8.2; 3. (tie) Seth Hall, Shad Mayfield, Bo Pickett and Chet Weitz, 8.4; 7. (tie) Tyler Calhoun and Brushton Minton, 8.6; 9. Hagen Houck, 8.8; 10. Tom Crouse, 8.9.

Barrel racing: 1. Summer Kosel, 16.66 seconds; 2. (tie) Halyn Lide, Kassie Mowry and Anita Ellis, 16.72; 5. LaTricia Duke, 16.74; 6. (tie) Hayle Gibson-Stillwell and Tayla Moeykens, 16.75; 8. Jordan Driver, 16.78; 9. Caitlyn White, 16.87; 10. Katie Hlbert, 16.88; 11. Katelyn Scott, 16.90; 12. Julia Johnson, 16.93; 13. Carlee Otero, 16.96; 14. Tricia Aldridge, 1697; 15. Julie Plourde, 16.99..

Bull riding: 1. Trevor Reiste, 87 points on Macza Pro Rodeo’s Carharts and Lac; 2. Jordan Spears, 86.5; 3. Cutter Kaylor, 86; 4. Luke Mackey, 85; 5. Billy Quinlan, 83.5; no other qualified rides.