For one day, a small Utah town known for its western roots took on a new name that reflected both legacy and small town pride.
On Monday, Dec. 15, 2025, Beaver was ceremonially renamed “Wright City USA” after the Beaver City Council approved a one-day designation honoring the Wright family and the world championships won by Ryder Wright in 2024, Stetson Wright and Statler Wright in 2025. This also recognizes all of the gold buckles the Wrights have earned through the years.
The recognition came during a community celebration that brought residents together in downtown Beaver for World Champion parade to honor a family whose achievements have helped place the town, and the surrounding area, on the national map.
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The evening began with Statler, Ryder and Stetson Wright riding atop a fire engine along several blocks of Main Street, with the procession ending at the Beaver City offices. Community members lined up and gathered outside city hall for the announcement and pictures.
Standing in front of city hall alongside the Wright brothers and their parents, Cody and ShaRee Wright, Beaver Mayor Matt Robinson read the official proclamation approved by the city council.
“The Beaver City Council has determined, in recognition of the Wright Family, the world championship won by Ryder Wright in 2024, and Stetson Wright and Statler Wright in 2025, and the total of the championships, accomplishments, and contributions of the entire Wright family to our community, county and state, that a change in its official municipal name for today, Dec. 15, 2025, is in the best interest of Beaver City and its residents,” Robinson said.
Rodeo fans know where Beaver, Utah is because of the Wrights. When one of the blue shirts is getting on in the chutes, the name flashes across the big screen.
Beaver, a small rural community in southern Utah, has long been connected to rodeo and western heritage. Over the years, the area, including nearby communities such as Milford, has produced competitors, horsemen and families deeply involved in the sport.
The Wright family’s roots run deep in the region, with multiple generations contributing to rodeo at the highest levels. Their success has helped transform Beaver into a recognizable name within professional rodeo. Beaver is the “Home of Champions.”
Monday’s celebration reflected that identity, turning individual accomplishments into a moment of shared community pride.
Following the reading of the proclamation, each of the brothers addressed the crowd, emphasizing the support they have received at home throughout their successful careers.
“I’m not a man of many words, but just wanted to say, you know, these gold buckles and stuff, they come with a big team,” Ryder Wright said. “And we want all you guys to know that each and every one of you is part of that, that team. So we appreciate the support. It doesn’t go unnoticed.”
Statler Wright, the 2025 saddle bronc riding world champion, spoke next.
“I’m glad to have Beaver, Utah up on the screen every time I nod my head,” he said.
Stetson Wright, a 10-time PRCA world champion, closed the remarks by thanking the community for its continued belief in the family.
“Like Ryder and Statler were saying, it’s a family effort, and I consider all you guys family,” Stetson added. “That’s the great thing about little Beaver. They’re all family around here, and I appreciate it. We ain’t done yet.”
After the parade and the remarks, framed copies of the city council resolution were presented to each of the brothers.
“We love you, we appreciate you, we’re behind you all the way and we can’t wait ’til next year,” Robinson said.
Though Beaver’s name officially reverted after the day’s celebration, the significance of the moment extended beyond a single date. For one day, Beaver became Wright City USA, honoring a family whose success has become inseparable from the little Utah town they call home.
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