Historical article · 2022. The events and results below belong to that period. Editorial review: November 1, 2026.
Dawson Hay won the ninth round of the 2022 NFR with 92 points on Killer Bee. The organizer's report identified the ride as a tie of the round record and the final competitive out of the celebrated Beutler & Son horse.
That combination made the performance more than a nightly result. Hay earned the round win while the horse closed a career already associated with major bareback and saddle bronc performances.
Roughstock scores reflect the animal's performance as well as the contestant's riding. A farewell ride therefore offers a useful way to understand why livestock names are part of rodeo history rather than background details.
Keep the claim precise: this was the 2022 ninth-round mark described in the contemporary report, not a blanket claim about every NFR scoring record. Likewise, the horse's final out is a career milestone, not an assertion that no later tributes or developments occurred. Readers can follow the original event account for the score and our bucking-stock archive for other examples of horses whose careers shaped the finals.
For a different season, see current saddle bronc standings. Historical results above should be read with their original year.
Sources and official information
- NFR Experience: Dawson Hay and Killer Bee, December 2022
- PRCA news and official competition information
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