Although Damian Brennan may be somewhat fresh to the Pro Rodeo trail, he’s no stranger to winning. Sitting at number one in the world standings in saddle bronc riding as of June 7th, Brennan accredits his success to having a good mind and staying positive.
He cracked out with a bang in his 2023 season, and at 25 won’t be slowing down any time soon. With one NFR qualification under his belt, Brennan has collected multiple professional career highlights, including a round four win in Las Vegas with a 89-point ride on TNT Pro Rodeo’s Cancun Moon. Brennan also won the 2022 PRCA Resistol Rookie of the year award in saddle bronc riding.
I caught up with Brennan over the phone as he was driving to his next rodeo in Idaho, just a quick thirteen hour jaunt from his previous rodeo in South Dakota. Although an Australian native, he is excited for the upcoming Fourth of July celebrations and to continue his hot streak in 2024.
In the 2024 season Brennan has already won rodeos such as Houston, Fort Worth, Arcadia, Dixie National Rodeo (Jackson, MS), and the Rocky Mountain Rodeo Challenge (West Valley, UT). With earnings around $126,755, his success is a combination of his physical ability and mental toughness.
Saddle Bronc Rider Damian Brennan
“Part of rodeo is 70% mental and 30% ability. A big part of it is to stay positive. That’s when you’re riding the best, when you’re positive and happy.”
Brennan will travel to multiple rodeo’s during the Cowboy Christmas run including Greeley, Cody, Red Lodge, Mandan, Kill Deer, Livingston, St.Paul, Alberta, and more. “I really like Cody. It’s a pretty part of the world and there’s a lot of money added.”
The Aussie plans on traveling with bronc riders Brody Wells, Cash WIlson and Cort Scheer will jump in over the fourth. Although the plan is to drive to the numerous rodeos, they may end up flying too. “Mainly over the fourth [we’ll be] driving, we may have to fly to a few.”
“It’s a pretty fun time of year, a lot of traveling in a short amount of time. It can be tiring on the body. But it’s a lot of fun.”
What’s the one match-up we all would like to see this year including Brennan? How about Sankey Pro Rodeo and Phenom Genetics Black Tie. He has yet to draw The Black Tie, the 2022 saddle bronc horse of the year.
