Denny McLanahan won numerous bareback, bull riding, and all-around titles in high school and college competitions. As a PRCA member, he was a twelve-time Texas Circuit Finals Qualifier (1988-2000), Texas Circuit Finals Bareback Champion (1993), three-time Pocatello Dodge National Circuit Finals Qualifier (1993, 1995, 2000), Pocatello Dodge Bareback Champion (2000), eight-time Original Coors Rodeo Showdown Qualifier (1992-1999), Original Coors Rodeo Showdown Bareback Champion (1992), and Coca-Cola Pro Rodeo Winner’s Circle Series Bareback Champion (1994). Denny was the PRCA Regular Season Bareback Riding Champion (1997), Coors’ Fans’ Favorite Cowboy (1988), and an eight-time NFR Qualifier in Bareback Riding (1992-1999).
