With a tie in bareback riding, the three horses that lead cowboys to the winners circle in the two bronc events all came from the same stock contractor: J-Bar-J Rodeo.

Three-time saddle bronc riding world champion Cody Wright rode Sweatin Bullets for 82 points to take the lead in his event; Brian Bain rode Bar Bandit and Seth Hardwick rode Freckled Doll for 81 to take the lead in bareback riding.

The first round is halfway over; the remaining field of 24 contestants in each event will have their first runs Friday. The second round will take place during two performances on Saturday.