And with good reason.
The eldest, Cody, is in first place in the saddle bronc competition on the Wrangler Pro Rodeo Tour and was once a state champion.
He's only the first in a talent-rich rodeo family from Milford. Now, it's his little brother's turn.
Jesse continued the family tradition Saturday at the Utah High School Rodeo State Finals by finishing first in the saddle bronc competition for the second consecutive year.
"It's just something that we all got into at an early age," Jesse said. "My dad and Cody both teach me a lot."
The win qualifies him for the National High School Rodeo Championships in Farmington, N.M., July 20-26.
Jesse's state title this year was bittersweet, though.
His twin brother, Jacob, who was his biggest competition in the event, had to watch from the stands after breaking his foot in a Moab rodeo one week before the state finals. Jacob finished fourth at state last season and came into the state finals ranked second.
"It just wasn't as fun not having him out there," Jesse said.
The Wright family legacy won't end with the twins' graduation.
Spencer, a sophomore, finished third in the saddle bronc competition and will also move on to nationals.
Jesse says that, thanks to Cody, the family name gives him and his brothers plenty of attention at Utah rodeos.
"Everybody knows you by name and recognizes you," Jesse said. "It's definitely opened a lot of doors for us."


