Through the years, Iâve watched a lot of rodeo and met a lot of contestants. The mental game has always interested me and in my opinion, Cody Ohl was one of the toughest mentally that ever competed. With 20 NFR qualifications — even while battling and coming back from injuries â and 6 gold buckles, […]
Posted date: March 02, 2023 - 01:04 PM
By Susan Kanode Sometimes the littlest things make the biggest difference and that was certainly the case at the Golden Circle of Champions held in conjunction with the Wrangler National Finals Rodeo (NFR) on Sunday. A select group of the WNFR contestants took time out of their busy schedules to spend with children that are […]
Posted date: December 26, 2022 - 10:18 AM
I couldnât talk about the buddy system without including the barrel racers and breakaway ropers. There are so many differences in how each even strategizes their rodeo road and it couldnât be more evident than with the Womenâs Professional Rodeo Association events. And there are the similarities too. Travel with people that have the same […]
Posted date: November 18, 2022 - 11:37 AM
The buddy system â the tie-down ropers, steer wrestlers and tie-down ropers. There are a lot of factors to consider when contestants are choosing who they want to travel with. And while having the same goals and work ethic are similar across events, the factors change within events. In the team roping, only two teams […]
Posted date: November 04, 2022 - 12:28 PM
Rodeo Cowboys traveling partners make good brothers. Ask Tim OâConnell who his brothers are and heâs likely to mention his biological brother Will, then go through a list of bareback riding brothers. For rodeo contestants, the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Associationâs buddy system makes for relationships that not only stand the test of time, they are […]
Posted date: October 21, 2022 - 11:20 AM
By: Susan Kanode We all know that the camaraderie in rodeo is unsurpassed. There is no other sport that sees competitors helping what might be considered their adversary like there is in rodeo. For those of us involved, we see it every day and I hope that none of us ever take it for granted. […]
Posted date: September 23, 2022 - 09:29 AM
By: Susan Kanode A cup of coffee and time for reflection is part of my morning ritual. After reading a bit, Iâll scroll through social media. Thatâs exactly what I was doing August 12th when I learned of the passing of Neal Gay. Cotton Rosser got his angel wings earlier this summer shortly before his 94th birthday. […]
Posted date: August 29, 2022 - 10:57 AM
By: Susan Kanode As I was driving around Frontier Park before the first performance of the Cheyenne Frontier Days Rodeo, I asked myself, âWhat can we do to make rodeo sustainable?â Cheyenne Frontier Days celebrated their 126th anniversary this year. Iâm so blessed to have been part of this rodeo for many years and I have […]
Posted date: July 29, 2022 - 12:10 PM
Cotton Rosser 1928-2022 When I heard of the passing of Cotton Rosser, my first thought was of the huge hole that is being felt by so many people. And as I delved into my own memories of him, I thought about what a better place the world would be if we all lived like Cotton. […]
Posted date: June 30, 2022 - 04:35 PM
By Susan Kanode College National Finals Rodeo is an event like no other. And rodeo coaches are active participants. For the past 25 years, Iâve spent the first part of June at the College National Finals Rodeo (CNFR). We missed 2020, but most of those have been in Casper, Wyoming and it is an event […]
Posted date: June 17, 2022 - 12:19 PM
By: Susan Kanode Strategic travel plans will be put in place as rodeo contestants dealing with high fuel prices. For those of us who are rodeo fans, summers are filled with opportunities to be spectators at events across the United States. For those athletes that rodeo is their business, this summer is turning into calculations […]
Posted date: May 20, 2022 - 07:35 AM
By Johna Cravens and Susan Kanode History was made at the 2021 Wrangler National Finals Rodeo (NFR) when Jordon Briggs won the barrel racing world title. Her mother, Kristie Peterson, accumulated four of those and they are in the record books as the first mother and daughter to have accomplished that goal. We know that […]
Posted date: May 06, 2022 - 04:31 PM
As a rodeo fan, Iâm hard pressed to pick my favorite event. I love the classic saddle bronc riding. The horses in the tie-down roping amaze me. Great runs in the team roping and steer wrestling are so much fun. And, I love love love watching the barrel racing and breakaway roping. Itâs no surprise […]
Posted date: April 28, 2022 - 03:55 PM
By Susan Kanode The Cowboy Channelâs unprecedented rodeo coverage has been unbelievable for many fans who now have the opportunity to see their favorite contestants compete as they traverse around the country. Seeing that competition live or even delayed has opened up new opportunities for sponsorships, fan engagement and controversy, yes controversy. With arena feeds […]
Posted date: March 18, 2022 - 10:01 AM
By Susan Kanode If bullfighter Dusty Tuckness doesnât walk out of the arena, something is really wrong. That happened during the ninth round of the 2021 Wrangler National Finals Rodeo. Dusty had gone in, just like he has thousands of times before, to help a bull rider get away safely. The bull rider was Braden […]
Posted date: February 25, 2022 - 08:53 AM
By Susan Kanode Wow â there is so much that could be said about this yearâs Wrangler National Finals Rodeo. We are half-way through the ten rounds of competition and Iâve been surprised about some of the things that have happened in the Thomas & Mack Center so far. Iâve taken a look at each […]
Posted date: December 07, 2021 - 01:23 PM
Itâs been a stellar year for rodeos across the country. For many of them it was a comeback after the pandemic and that has offered contestants more opportunities as they pursue a Wrangler National Finals Rodeo qualification. Iâve been to several events and watched them live. Iâve also tuned into the Cowboy Channel and seen […]
Posted date: November 26, 2021 - 10:46 AM
By Susan Kanode Itâs been a stellar year for rodeos across the country. For many of them it was a comeback after the pandemic and that has offered contestants more opportunities as they pursue a Wrangler National Finals Rodeoâ qualification. Iâve been to several events and watched them live. Iâve also tuned into the Cowboy […]
Posted date: November 19, 2021 - 04:14 PM
By Susan Kanode Itâs been a stellar year for rodeos across the country. For many of them it was a comeback after the pandemic and that has offered contestants more opportunities as they pursue a Wrangler National Finals Rodeo qualification. Iâve been to several events and watched them live. Iâve also tuned into the Cowboy […]
Posted date: November 12, 2021 - 05:54 PM
By Susan Kanode Craig Latham didnât set out to be a legend or create a legacy. He was just a kid from Wyoming that wanted to be a cowboy and ride some bucking horses. Sometimes when you set out to do one thing, another happens and that other thing creates a legacy that will never […]
Posted date: October 22, 2021 - 07:35 AM
There is no doubt that most of todayâs rodeo contestants are not just highly skilled in the arena, they are athletes who work out, practice, prepare and think about their competition as a sport. The argument that rodeo is a sport is pretty heavily weighted by that. On the flip side, it is a lifestyle. […]
Posted date: September 30, 2021 - 10:27 PM
With less than two weeks left of the regular rodeo season (today is September 17 and it ends September 30) rodeo contestants are doing everything they can to be in the top 15 in the world standings and secure their spot at the Wrangler National Finals Rodeo. Itâs rodeoâs biggest stage where world championships are […]
Posted date: September 17, 2021 - 11:17 AM
For every barrel racer, at every level, in every arena, and every circumstance, their success fully depends on the four-legged athlete underneath them. No one ever takes that for granted. For the women who ride these horses, it means long hours, caring for their animals, riding when no one is watching, and working to know […]
Posted date: August 20, 2021 - 01:27 PM
My main source of income for more than a decade has come from a relationship with rodeo committees. Last year that came to an abrupt halt. Iâve always been creative, crafty, whatever you want to call it. I sew, I knit, I just love making things and I get a lot of satisfaction out of […]
Posted date: May 20, 2021 - 06:00 PM
By Susan Kanode NFR Insider Some things just go together, like peanut butter and jelly, hats and boots, spurs and latigos and the NFR and Cowboy Christmas. There are ways to change those traditional pairings. Like peanut butter and jelly on wheat bread, hats and boots with skirts and dresses, but the major components remain […]
Posted date: April 22, 2021 - 10:49 PM
Valentineâs Day 2021 was one for the history books and if love was in the air, for many across the southern United States, it was frozen. Rodeo committees in San Antonio and Jackson, Mississippi had been watching the weather forecasts and were making plans. Amid a pandemic that forced many events to cancel, they were […]
Posted date: March 11, 2021 - 03:56 PM
The rodeo dogfight of 2020 is over. And what a fight it was. The year started out looking like one of the best that rodeo has ever seen. Rodeos were changing and growing on an individual basis. The Fort Worth Stock Show & Rodeo had moved into the brand-new Dickies Arena that was built with […]
Posted date: December 21, 2020 - 10:20 AM
There is an unmistakable sense of gratitude surrounding this yearâs Wrangler National Finals Rodeo. From the contestants, to contract personnel and fans, after the unprecedented uncertainty of 2020 because of the pandemic, everyone is grateful to have any events, let alone one of this size and scale. It started last March in the middle of […]
Posted date: December 11, 2020 - 07:28 PM
Itâs inaugural, exciting, new, and yet really not so new. This year has been so different, not just in our rodeo world, but across the board. The Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association announced they were moving the Wrangler National Finals Rodeo in early September. Just a few weeks later, they had another big announcement and one […]
Posted date: November 20, 2020 - 11:59 AM
From your NFR Insider Susan Kanodeâ Iâve been blessed with the opportunity to share the stories of many of our rodeo stars and am proud to call them my rodeo family. I got involved in rodeos because Iâm passionate about livestock. Now, Iâm going to use that passion and my imagination to share a Wrangler […]
Posted date: November 13, 2020 - 12:57 PM
By Patrick Everson A tremendous 10 days of competition wrapped up Saturday night at the Thomas & Mack Center, as the Wrangler National Finals Rodeoâs annual run came to a close. The final night was full of hotly contested championship races, exactly how any fan â and honestly, any cowboy or cowgirl competing here â […]
Posted date: December 26, 2022 - 11:01 AM
By Patrick Everson When the 2022 Wrangler NFR began back on Dec. 1, barrel racer Hailey Kinsel was fifth in the world standings. The three-time world champion stood almost $60,000 behind leader and defending world champ Jordon Briggs. Kinsel didnât make matters easier when, in the first go-round, she tipped a barrel for a 5-second […]
Posted date: December 26, 2022 - 10:49 AM
By Patrick Everson Everybody put on your Macaulay Culkin shocked face, because Iâve got some news that will blow your mind: Stetson Wright is the greatest rodeo cowboy on the planet. Again. OK, that probably doesnât blow your mind. By now, this is the expectation. Wright has been to four Wrangler National Finals Rodeos in […]
Posted date: December 26, 2022 - 10:47 AM
By Patrick Everson As the Wrangler National Finals Rodeo prepares to wrap up its 10-day run at the Thomas & Mack Center, itâs worth reminding that one gold buckle has already been earned in the rodeo world. Martha Angelone put a bow on her strong season by wrapping up the world championship at the Wrangler […]
Posted date: December 26, 2022 - 10:41 AM
By Patrick Everson COVID did wrong by so many things in this great country and around the world. Specific to the Wrangler National Finals Rodeo, it put a kibosh one of the best annual events here in Las Vegas. The Exceptional Rodeo, which allows special needs children to get up close and personal with the […]
Posted date: December 08, 2022 - 09:44 PM
By Patrick Everson The Miss Rodeo America Pageant is a high-stakes, high-pressure event for the 28 contestants here in Las Vegas, all hoping to go home with the prestigious crown. Sometimes, these young ladies just need a release valve for that pressure. And that valve can come in the most unusual ways. Like, say, Scotchgard. […]
Posted date: December 07, 2022 - 11:31 PM
By Patrick Everson One of the beauties of having the Wrangler National Finals Rodeo in Las Vegas: You never know who you might run into. On Monday night, tie-down roper Shane Hanchey and steer wrestler Tyler Waguespack headed out to get some dinner after the fifth go-round. The destination: Carversteak. To get there, Hanchey and […]
Posted date: December 07, 2022 - 12:08 AM
By Patrick Everson Just one year ago, barrel racer Bayleigh Choate was competing in her fourth Junior World Finals Rodeo. Twelve months later, her burgeoning career has already come full circle. Monday morning, as this yearâs Junior World Finals barrel racers prepared to compete in the Wrangler Rodeo Arena, Choate was addressing the fresh-faced youngsters […]
Posted date: December 05, 2022 - 10:41 PM
By Patrick Everson Way back in February, Hunter Cure was pretty certain retirement from rodeo was in the cards, and soon. Still, he entered the prestigious and big-money RodeoHouston, not necessarily thinking about winning, but that perhaps the rodeo would serve as his swansong. Then, for the first time in a career that included two […]
Posted date: December 05, 2022 - 08:21 AM
By Patrick Everson Itâs been seven years since Patrick Smith last qualified for the Wrangler National Finals Rodeo. But it hasnât taken long for him to regain that winning form. On Saturday night, Smith and team roping partner Tanner Tomlinson clocked a smoking 3.6 seconds to win the second go-round and $28,914 apiece. Smith â […]
Posted date: December 04, 2022 - 10:00 AM
Tru Blue Most came into this year with a checklist. âMy goal was just to make it to the finals, let my horse work and have clean runs,â the 14-year-old barrel racer from Longview, Washington, said Saturday. âAnd she definitely did that for me.â That would be an understatement. Most and Rockette won the Kelly […]
Posted date: December 26, 2022 - 10:33 AM
The Kelly Kaminski Run for Vegas junior barrel racing event has been a family affair for some of the competitors at this yearâs Junior World Finals. Three sets of sisters â Logann and Paisley Busick of Atascadero, California; Brittan Dee and Jentri Hill of Sulphur Springs, Texas; and Kaylee and Kandice Eiter of Hayden, Idaho […]
Posted date: December 10, 2022 - 08:47 AM
The finals fields are set for the timed events for the 2022 Junior World Finals. The 10-day rodeo comes to a close with finals in six events â pole bending, barrel racing, steer wrestling, team roping, breakaway roping and tie-down roping. Friday started with the Kelly Kaminski Run for Vegas 17 and under pole bending. […]
Posted date: December 10, 2022 - 08:42 AM
McCrae Fillmore and Swade Olsen made the most of their first trip here to compete in the Junior World Finals open team roping competition. The two Utah cowboys had a businessman-like 6.9-second run Thursday in the short go-round to win the average title with a five-run time of 37.80 seconds. âBefore we went in there […]
Posted date: December 08, 2022 - 10:04 PM
Adriene Steffen has a short memory, which is a necessity when competing in multiple events. And itâs a trait the Sisters, Oregon, cowgirl used to her advantage Thursday at the Junior World Finals. âI knocked a pole over this morning, which was really disappointing,â Steffen said. Less than an hour later Steffen reentered the Wrangler […]
Posted date: December 08, 2022 - 10:00 PM
A lot has changed since Ote Berryâs Junior Steer Wrestling made its debut at the Junior World Finals in 2017. Three constants, however, have been Berry, a four-time world champ and Pro Rodeo Hall of Fame member; three-time JWF champion Cash Robb; and South Dakota bulldogger Denton Cook. Wednesday, outside the Wrangler Rodeo Arena, Berry […]
Posted date: December 07, 2022 - 11:45 PM
LAS VEGAS â For someone who is relatively new to the sport of rodeo, Ryen Jean Vanderwiel rode like a seasoned pro Tuesday morning at the Junior World Finals. The Eagle, Idaho, cowgirl had a 21.462-second run in the Kelly Kaminski Run for Vegas pole bending and followed that with a 15.173-second run in the […]
Posted date: December 07, 2022 - 12:16 AM
Ethan Cart knew he was taking a risk. But the Hamshire, Texas, cowboy didnât come to the Junior World Finals to play it safe. Cart entered Mondayâs short go-round of senior saddle bronc riding leading the average with a nine-point advantage (148.5-139.5) over Cooper Sagers of Rush Valley, Utah. So when Cart scored 70.5 points […]
Posted date: December 05, 2022 - 11:19 PM
No one has spent more time in the Wrangler Rodeo Arena the past four days than Jose Cano, Ethan Cook and Connor Quezada. And that has to be a sense of relief for the bull riders at the Junior World Finals. Cano, Cook and Quezada got the nod as the bullfighters for this yearâs JWF. […]
Posted date: December 04, 2022 - 11:43 PM
Braylon Johnson is ready for a busy Monday. Despite a tough Sunday at the Junior World Finals, the eighth-grader from Prescott, Arizona, made it to the short go-round in all three roughstock events. Johnson enters as the top seed in junior bareback bronc riding with a two-head score of 158 points. He finished second in […]
Posted date: December 04, 2022 - 11:20 PM
By Susan Kanode Before superstar Carrie Underwood ever competed on American Idol and told fans she was from Checotah, Oklahoma, …
Posted date: February 03, 2023 - 10:17 AM
By Susan Kanode Travis Graves is headed to his 13th consecutive Wrangler National Finals RodeoÂŽ in December and is qualifying for the …
Posted date: September 09, 2022 - 01:00 PM
By Susan Kanode I was in church one time when the preacher said, âThereâs no good time to have a …
Posted date: July 15, 2022 - 11:02 AM
By Susan Kanode Spend a little time around Jackie Crawford and you canât help but be inspired. The cowgirlâs dedication …
Posted date: April 08, 2022 - 11:59 AM
With 12 Wrangler National Finals RodeoÂŽ qualifications and four world titles to his credit, it would seem that Tuf Cooper …
Posted date: July 09, 2021 - 02:11 PM
Prior to the 2020 Wrangler National Finals Rodeo, a lot of people didnât know who Colten Fritzlan was. Then, $183,000 …
Posted date: March 25, 2021 - 02:36 PM
Blake Knowles will be competing at his fifth Wrangler National Finals Rodeo. His success in the arena has been important …
Posted date: November 27, 2020 - 12:13 PM
By Susan Kanode There are few rodeo contestants who have a family history in the rodeo world like Shorty Garrett, …
Posted date: October 26, 2020 - 01:15 PM
By Johna Cravens Brittany Pozzi-Tonozzi is one of the Womenâs Professional Rodeo Associationâs most accomplished barrel racers. She has qualified …
Posted date: August 14, 2020 - 12:57 PM
Like many team ropers, Jade Corkill canât remember a time when a rope wasnât a natural extension of his arm. …
Posted date: September 12, 2019 - 05:48 PM
By Brian Hurlburt Just how serious is the South Point Casino Las Vegas about rodeo and the country and Western lifestyle? So serious that they operate VegasCowboyCentral.com that is dedicated to everything the legendary resort offers when it comes to all types of rodeo, bull riding, equestrian and so much more. There are so many […]
Posted date: November 19, 2021 - 04:24 PM
By Brian Hurlburt Do you know which official Wrangler National Finals RodeoÂŽ sponsor resort is the most conveniently located to the Thomas & Mack Center? If you didnât, now you do: Virgin Hotels Las Vegas. The resort is a walkâor very short shuttleâfrom the most famous arena in rodeo. Besides the location, there are plenty […]
Posted date: November 12, 2021 - 05:32 PM
By Brian Hurlburt It may seem like a bit of a stretch that a Vegas resort that is, well, âcosmopolitanâ in feel and vibe, would welcome Wrangler National Finals RodeoÂŽ fans, competitors, sponsors, and anyone else with an appreciation for the country & Western lifestyle. But that is exactly what The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas […]
Posted date: November 05, 2021 - 08:38 AM
By Brian Hurlburt Rodeo Vegas. Those words have been a staple at the Wrangler National Finals Rodeo for more than 15 years. And once again in 2021, The Mirage is upping the ante. Located in the heart of the Las Vegas Strip, The Mirage offers a one-of-a-kind experience on the large HD projection screens each […]
Posted date: October 29, 2021 - 03:54 PM
By Brian Hurlburt Gilleyâs is here. Thatâs about all you have to mention about the Wrangler National Finals RodeoÂŽ happenings at Treasure Island Hotel & Casino (T.I.) to verify that this is a certified place to be during the NFR. Gilleyâs Saloon, Dance Hall & Barbecue is as country & Western legit as it gets, […]
Posted date: October 22, 2021 - 03:58 PM
In rodeo and country & Western circles, especially in Las Vegas, the Boyd name carries big weight. Boyd Gaming properties, and the Boyd family are among the biggest supporters of the annual Wrangler National Finals RodeoÂŽ and this December it will be more of the same. Once again, The Orleans and Samâs Town Hotel & […]
Posted date: October 15, 2021 - 10:51 AM
by Brian Hurlburt For those familiar with longtime Las Vegas resort executive Scott Sibella, itâs no surprise how and why Las Vegasâ newest resort is going all-in on the Wrangler National Finals RodeoÂŽ in 2021. Sibella is now president of Resorts World, and the Las Vegas Events board member has always been a huge supporter […]
Posted date: October 08, 2021 - 11:06 AM
By Brian Hurlburt Las Vegas and the Caesars brand are nearly synonymous, and have been so for decades, ever since the historic and iconic Caesars Palace opened in 1966. It was a game-change resort for Las Vegas and the now the Caesars Entertainment portfolio includes dozens of properties around the United States. And fortunately for […]
Posted date: September 30, 2021 - 04:03 PM
By Pat Christenson, President, Las Vegas Events You can feel the excitement, tension, passion and anticipation in the air as the Wrangler National Finals Rodeo begins this week, Thursday, Dec. 5 to be exact. As always, fans can expect a wide range of fan enhancements to make 2019 the best yet. Itâs been the thrill […]
Posted date: December 04, 2019 - 10:25 AM
Just like the Wrangler National Finals Rodeo is legendary, so is the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas. But donât let the rock ânâ roll moniker throw you when it comes to rodeo week in Vegas because the hotel embraces the country & Western vibe from Dec. 5-14. Those dates coincides with the […]
Posted date: December 03, 2019 - 01:48 PM
By Brian Hurlburt Charlie Daniels and the Wrangler National Finals Rodeo fit together like horse and saddle. Or cowboy and hat. Or a barrel racer and a fast, talented horse. And, most appropriately, they fit together like Charlie Daniels and his world-famous fiddle ⌠The legendary country musician and icon passed away at 83 on […]
Posted date: July 06, 2020 - 05:04 PM
Roper Kyle Lockett loves his family and rodeo, in that order By Brian Hurlburt, Las Vegas Events Unexpected surprises are usually the most enjoyed. Thereâs no doubt that is the case for the Lockett family when it comes to the 2019 Wrangler National Finals Rodeo. Team Roper Kyle Lockett (heeler) was a regular at the […]
Posted date: June 19, 2020 - 08:58 AM
By Brian Hurlburt, Las Vegas Events. During these unparalleled times during the coronavirus pandemic, people and companies across the United Statesâand the worldâare coming together to help and support those in need. The sport of rodeo has always had a giving reputation–we annually spotlight this generosity in a âHeart of the NFRâ feature–and now one […]
Posted date: April 30, 2020 - 08:27 AM
Event info: Annual Wrangler NFR ticket raffle Each night of the Wrangler NFR, the UNLV rodeo team is set up at Thomas & Mack Center selling raffle tickets for nightly seats. UNLVRodeo.com UNLV Rodeo is alive and well at the university, headed by Southern Nevada Sports Hall of Fame inductee Ric Griffin. In all, the […]
Posted date: December 08, 2018 - 05:59 PM
Event info: tickets $85 or tables of 10, $850 contact Larry Jordan at 406-223-6503 The Orleans The World of Rodeo Reunion is the âreunion of all reunionsâ and brings together the legends of rodeo for an annual celebration of the sport. The group will honor rodeo families, 25 legends of rodeo that are 80 years […]
Posted date: December 08, 2018 - 05:58 PM
Event info: Thursday, December 13 | 11:00 a.m., South Point Hotel Casino and Spa Benefits the Justin Cowboy Crisis Fund (of interest, the event has raised nearly $1.8 million for JCCF) $50 Table sponsorships available Buy tickets online:Â https://www.prorodeoleagueofwomen.com This is a be and be seen type event that is a lot of fun and that […]
Posted date: December 08, 2018 - 05:57 PM
Event info: Takes place during the nightâs competition at Thomas & Mack Center. Fans and athletes urged to wear pink To donate: ToughEnoughtoWearPink.com Each Monday of the Wrangler NFR, the baddest rodeo cowboys and cowgirls in the world wear pink in honor of the fight against cancer. is Tough Enough to Wear Pink Night at […]
Posted date: December 08, 2018 - 05:57 PM
Exceptional Rodeo is a special interactive program that allows dozens of Las Vegas-area special needs children to experience the world of rodeo. Now in its 36th year, Exceptional Rodeo is one of the highlights of the ten days of the Wrangler NFR. Special needs children are brought to Cowboy Christmas by their parents and teachers to spend […]
Posted date: December 08, 2018 - 05:56 PM
Event info: Private Events To donate or additional info contact Tina Tonascia at 805-925-4125 or tina@elksrec.com This event will bring together children suffering from cancer and their families (one child representing each of 10 rodeo committees in the Western US) at the Wrangler NFR. There will be special banquet at the South Point on […]
Posted date: December 08, 2018 - 05:55 PM
Miss Rodeo Alaska, Ariel Hunt:Â Bring home this great hand sewn and tooled leather purse made by your 2018 Miss Rodeo Alaska Ariel Hunt full of Alaskan necessities such as a handmade Alaskan dream catcher, Alaskan smoked Salmon, a beautiful and valuable piece of real Whale Baleen, an Ulu factory Alaskan Ulu cutter, and some […]
Posted date: December 08, 2018 - 05:54 PM
There may not be anyone who knows the Wrangler National Finals RodeoÂŽ as well as Kyle Chapin, who has filled different and vitally important roles with the rodeo for decades. Kyle Chapin is country & Western through and through, and became involved with the NFR when he was rodeoing for former NFR general manager Shawn Davis at the College of Southern Idaho. He and some …
Posted date: November 05, 2021 - 08:22 AM
By Brian Hurlburt At the Wrangler National Finals RodeoÂŽ each December in Vegas, there are dozens of wow moments. But the overall wow factor that begins from night one and runs through go-round 10 can be tracked back to a person behind the scenes with rock ânâ roll experience and a sixth-sense for getting a crowd excited. Marty Canavan is known as the laser guy …
Posted date: September 30, 2021 - 10:35 PM
By Brian Hurlburt Here we go with another Behind the Chutes blog, this time featuring Wrangler National Finals Rodeo technical director Stan Rheinheimer. If the name sounds familiar, it should, because Stan is the brother of Allen Rheinheimer, the new NFR general manager. The two have worked together for decades and operate Showtime Jumps, LLC, a horse event production company that services more than 25 …
Posted date: September 03, 2021 - 10:54 AM
John Barnes, Wrangler NFRâ Livestock Superintendent, comes from prime stock himself, as his family has lived and breathed rodeo for generations John Barnes, the Wrangler National Finals Rodeo Livestock Superintendent for the last decade, could moonlight as the official spokesperson for the sport of rodeo and the NFR. His passionâand excitementâwas clear in his voice as he shared memories and other NFR insights for this …
Posted date: August 06, 2021 - 08:03 AM
Behind the Chutes with Wrangler NFR Security Director Rob Hart By Brian Hurlburt As we have detailed in previous Behind the Chutes blog posts, there is pressure to perform no matter the role when it comes to the worldâs biggest and baddest rodeo. And that most assuredly includes the role of Rob Hart, the Wrangler National Finals security director. But like the others, Hart, who …
Posted date: June 21, 2021 - 05:46 PM
By Brian Hurlburt When Allen Rheinheimer took over the lead reins of the Wrangler NFR earlier in 2021, there was a little bit of a hole left in the Wrangler NFR construction maintenance department. I write âlittleâ because filling Rheinheimerâs void (he was the previous construction maintenance manager) is David Pickering, a highly-experienced rodeo hand. In 2021, Pickering steps up a notch from assistant to …
Posted date: May 20, 2021 - 11:07 AM
Behind the Chutes with ⌠Allen Rheinheimer, General Manager By Brian Hurlburt It seems perfect timing for there to be a new leader guiding the worldâs biggest and baddest rodeo following a yearâs hiatus from Las Vegas due to the Covid-19 pandemic Longtime rodeo and equestrian event expert Allen Rheinheimer has been carefully selected to lead the Wrangler National Finals Rodeo when it makes a …
Posted date: April 07, 2021 - 09:28 PM
Here we go with the final Gold Buckle Buzz of 2022. Our final interview is with 2021 PRCA World Champion Tyler Waguespack. Please enjoy! By Brian Hurlburt… Read more "Waguespack Believed When Others Wrote Off 2021 Title Chances"
Posted date: September 01, 2022 - 03:28 PM
Here we go with part seven of Gold Buckle Buzz, a series of exclusive interviews with each 2021 PRCA World Champion. Please enjoy tie-down roper Caleb Smidt.… Read more "Winning Keeps Caleb Smidt Motivated During Grueling Journey to the NFR"
Posted date: August 29, 2022 - 10:48 AM
Here we go with part six of Gold Buckle Buzz, a series of exclusive interviews with each 2021 PRCA World Champion. Please enjoy saddle bronc and all-round… Read more "Wright ‘Em, Cowboy – Stetson Finally Got His Saddle Bronc Buckle"
Posted date: August 19, 2022 - 11:38 AM
Here we go with part five of Gold Buckle Buzz, a series of exclusive interviews with each 2021 PRCA World Champion. Please enjoy team roping champ Junior… Read more "For Nogueira, 2021 Gold Buckle Fulfilled LifeLong Dream"
Posted date: August 12, 2022 - 05:30 PM
Here we go with part four of Gold Buckle Buzz, a series of exclusive interviews with each 2021 PRCA World Champion. Please enjoy PRCA World Champion bull… Read more "Silver-Lining Will Help Kimzey Cope with Disappointing Season-Ending Injury"
Posted date: August 03, 2022 - 03:05 PM
Here we go with part three of Gold Buckle Buzz, a series of exclusive interviews with each 2021 PRCA World Champion. Please enjoy Team Roping (header) champion… Read more "Finally, Runner-ups Are in the Past for Team Roper Kaleb Driggers"
Posted date: July 14, 2022 - 02:13 PM
Here we go with part two of Gold Buckle Buzz, a series of exclusive interviews with each 2021 PRCA World Champions. Please enjoy WPRA Barrel Racing World… Read more "Briggs Let the Cards Fall in Vegas and They Came Up Aces at the 2021 Wrangler NFR"
Posted date: July 08, 2022 - 02:27 PM
Here we go with Gold Buckle Buzz, a series of exclusive interviews with each 2021 PRCA World Champion. First up, bareback champ Kaycee Feild. Written By: Brian… Read more "Can’t Is the ‘F’ Word in the Feilds’ Home"
Posted date: June 29, 2022 - 04:23 PM
