2-ranked Rusty Wright competing alongside him, as well as nine of the top 10 saddle bronc riders competing in the rodeo, Taylor knew he had to do something special in order to walk away victorious. Carter Dooner / The Dickinson Press32 riders competed in the opening round before the field was trimmed to 12 for the short-go final. Before the rodeo, Taylor drew the horse “Shady Jacket”, a bronc he knew a bit about from other riders. 1 / 21: Action from the Champions Rodeo at Home on the Range Carter Dooner / The Dickinson Press 2 / 21: Action from the Champions Rodeo at Home on the Range Carter Dooner / The Dickinson Press 3 / 21: Action from the Champions Rodeo at Home on the Range Carter Dooner / The Dickinson Press 4 / 21: Action from the Champions Rodeo at Home on the Range Carter Dooner / The Dickinson Press 5 / 21: Action from the Champions Rodeo at Home on the Range Carter Dooner / The Dickinson Press 6 / 21: Action from the Champions Rodeo at Home on the Range Carter Dooner / The Dickinson Press 7 / 21: Action from the Champions Rodeo at Home on the Range Carter Dooner / The Dickinson Press 8 / 21: Action from the Champions Rodeo at Home on the Range Carter Dooner / The Dickinson Press 9 / 21: Action from the Champions Rodeo at Home on the Range Carter Dooner / The Dickinson Press 10 / 21: Action from the Champions Rodeo at Home on the Range Carter Dooner / The Dickinson Press 11 / 21: Action from the Champions Rodeo at Home on the Range Carter Dooner / The Dickinson Press 12 / 21: Action from the Champions Rodeo at Home on the Range Carter Dooner / The Dickinson Press 13 / 21: Action from the Champions Rodeo at Home on the Range Carter Dooner / The Dickinson Press 14 / 21: Action from the Champions Rodeo at Home on the Range Carter Dooner / The Dickinson Press 15 / 21: Action from the Champions Rodeo at Home on the Range Carter Dooner / The Dickinson Press 16 / 21: Action from the Champions Rodeo at Home on the Range Carter Dooner / The Dickinson Press 17 / 21: Action from the Champions Rodeo at Home on the Range Carter Dooner / The Dickinson Press 18 / 21: Action from the Champions Rodeo at Home on the Range Carter Dooner / The Dickinson Press 19 / 21: Action from the Champions Rodeo at Home on the Range Carter Dooner / The Dickinson Press 20 / 21: Action from the Champions Rodeo at Home on the Range Carter Dooner / The Dickinson Press 21 / 21: Action from the Champions Rodeo at Home on the Range Carter Dooner / The Dickinson Press"I saw my buddy get on that horse a few weeks ago in Jordan, Montana, and he won the bronc match," Taylor said. Carter Dooner / The Dickinson PressFor Taylor and the other competitors, the atmosphere at Home on the Range stood apart from most rodeos on the circuit.