By Susan Kanode Wow ā there is so much that could be said about this yearās Wrangler National Finals Rodeo. We are half-way through the ten rounds of competition and Iāve been surprised about some of the things that have happened in the Thomas & Mack Center so far. Iāve taken a look at each […]
Posted date: December 07, 2021 - 01:23 PM
Itās 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. Iāve been to several events and watched them live. Iāve also tuned into the Cowboy Channel and seen […]
Posted date: November 26, 2021 - 10:46 AM
By Susan Kanode Itās 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 RodeoĆ¢ qualification. Iāve been to several events and watched them live. Iāve also tuned into the Cowboy […]
Posted date: November 19, 2021 - 04:14 PM
By Susan Kanode Itās 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. Iāve been to several events and watched them live. Iāve also tuned into the Cowboy […]
Posted date: November 12, 2021 - 05:54 PM
By Susan Kanode Craig Latham didnāt 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 todayās 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. Itās rodeoās 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. Iāve 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
Valentineās 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 yearās 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
Itās 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 Kanodeā Iāve 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 Iām passionate about livestock. Now, Iām going to use that passion and my imagination to share a Wrangler […]
Posted date: November 13, 2020 - 12:57 PM
This year everyone is a Wrangler National Finals Rookie What the 2020? Itās been a year of ups and downs with more valleys than peaks. I read a Facebook post that encouraged us to use 2020 instead of cussing and believe me Iāve done a lot of that this year. I am a woman of […]
Posted date: November 06, 2020 - 02:04 PM
From your NFR Insider Susan Kanodeā Iāve 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 Iām passionate about livestock. Now, Iām going to use that passion and my imagination to share a Wrangler […]
Posted date: September 24, 2020 - 04:05 PM
From your NFR Insider Susan Kanodeā Iāve 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 Iām passionate about livestock. Now, Iām going to use that passion and my imagination to share a Wrangler […]
Posted date: August 28, 2020 - 01:55 PM
When Shane Hanchey won the first round of the 2019 Wrangler National Finals Rodeo it was the second buckle that he had been awarded that week. Last yearās Wrangler NFR started December 5th. The night before the competition, Shane was on the stage at the Contract Awards banquet getting a buckle for accomplishments outside of […]
Posted date: July 30, 2020 - 04:19 PM
From your NFR Insider Susan Kanodeā Iāve 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 Iām passionate about livestock. Now, Iām going to use that passion and my imagination to share a Wrangler […]
Posted date: July 16, 2020 - 04:53 PM
Some of Cole Melanconās family members might consider him a bit of a renegade. When he sets his mind to doing something, he does it. The Texas bull rider is the first of his family to participate in rodeo and that determination has come into play from the beginning. Thrill chasing came naturally so when […]
Posted date: July 03, 2020 - 11:45 AM
By Susan Kanode and Johna Cravens Looking at the standings in the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association and the Womenās Professional Rodeo Association it would appear that rodeo has come to a standstill. And in fact, it nearly has as events across the country were cancelled or postponed. Social distancing and shelter in place protocols have […]
Posted date: May 07, 2020 - 09:42 AM
By Susan Kanode and Johna Cravens Looking at the standings in the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association and the Womenās Professional Rodeo Association it would appear that rodeo has come to a standstill. And in fact, it nearly has as events across the country were cancelled or postponed. Social distancing and shelter in place protocols have […]
Posted date: April 27, 2020 - 08:40 PM
For rodeo fans, the first two weeks of December mean one thing. Itās time for the Wrangler National Finals Rodeo. But thatās not the only thing that starts in December. Itās also the start of ācold and flu season.ā According to the Centers for Disease Control, flu season picks up in December and runs the […]
Posted date: December 07, 2019 - 11:44 PM
The NFR is HERE!!! This yearās Wrangler National Finals Rodeo is stacking up to be one of the most exciting ever! The 120 qualifiers have accumulated $12,824,579 in earnings. The PRCA reported $43,191,565 in rodeo payout during the regular season. Ā Doing the math, the NFR qualifiers have won nearly 30 percent of that. Iāve watched […]
Posted date: December 03, 2019 - 09:34 AM
Richmond āRichieā Champion owes a lot to his older brother Doug. If it wasnāt for following in Dougās footsteps he might never have gotten on a bareback horse, or at the very least his path to becoming one of the worldās best would certainly have taken different turns. Richie gained a lot of fans when […]
Posted date: October 31, 2019 - 11:01 AM
When Ty Portenier autographed a picture and gave it to his son Brady, he had no idea of the lasting impression that would make. Ty was a bull rider in the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association in the late 1990s and early 2000s. His young son Brady would tag along with him and along with other […]
Posted date: August 29, 2019 - 12:51 PM
Jacobs Crawley was a senior at Texas A&M University when he first reached his goal of qualifying for the Wrangler National Finals Rodeo. While preparing for that rodeo, he was also thinking about a tattoo that would commemorate the occasion and provide lifelong inspiration. In June of 2011, he won the National Intercollegiate Rodeo Association […]
Posted date: July 18, 2019 - 01:54 PM
In 2018, the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association sanctioned 644 rodeos. The majority of those are in rural communities and while the towns that they are hosted in might boast some great restaurants, places to stay and things to do, getting medical care for a traumatic injury can be a challenge. Such is the case in […]
Posted date: June 03, 2019 - 04:40 PM
Unexpected ā perhaps. Surprising ā maybe. Intriguing ā absolutely. Beneath the long sleeve shirts, cowboy hats and jeans of rodeo contestants, there just might be some surprises. There are many stereotypes associated with tattoos. As society has changed, what once was a mentality of ādonāt look,ā has turned to ācool, check that out.āĀ In fact, […]
Posted date: April 01, 2019 - 12:12 PM
By Patrick Everson It certainly canāt be said that Stetson Wright didnāt make things entertaining over these past 10 days, competing in both the family business of saddle broncs and in bull riding at the 2021 Wrangler National Finals Rodeo. Saturday nightās 10th go-round may have been the most entertaining of all. Stetson and brother […]
Posted date: December 12, 2021 - 09:25 AM
By Patrick Everson When it comes to winning PRCA gold buckles for a seasonās worth of very hard work, itās very often about what youāve done all year long. But as with other sports, you also need some breaks to fall your way. Caleb Smidt and Shane Hanchey were locked in a tight tie-down roping […]
Posted date: December 12, 2021 - 09:21 AM
By Patrick Everson Jordon Briggs first qualified for the Wrangler National Finals Rodeo in 2009. As the daughter of four-time world champion barrel racer Kristie Peterson, Briggs proved the apple doesnāt fall far from the tree. But sometimes that apple wants to go a different direction, too. So it was that Briggs made her bones […]
Posted date: December 12, 2021 - 09:18 AM
By Patrick Everson In case anybody thought Sage Kimzey would miss more than one beat as a world champion bull rider, well, think again. Kimzey, who won six consecutive gold buckles from 2014-19, had his dominant run halted in 2020, when Stetson Wright took the bull riding title. But in 2021, Kimzey entered the Wrangler […]
Posted date: December 12, 2021 - 09:02 AM
By Patrick Everson On the classic 1980s Saturday Night Live skits with Hans and Franz, their catchline was: āWeāre here to pump (clap) you up!ā Well, with the final two go-rounds of the 2021 Wrangler National Finals Rodeo set for Friday and Saturday night, Iām here to pump you up! Because you arenāt going to […]
Posted date: December 10, 2021 - 05:25 PM
By Patrick Everson Stetson Wright qualified to compete in two events at the 2021 Wrangler NFR: saddle broncs and bull riding. That means each night during this 10-round rodeo, heās got to climb atop some of the best bucking stock in the world ā twice. And thatās if everything goes to plan. In Wednesday nightās […]
Posted date: December 09, 2021 - 10:57 PM
By Patrick Everson Team roper Clay Tryan is competing in the Wrangler National Finals Rodeo for the 19th time. Starting in 2001, heās made the trip to Las Vegas almost every year of this century, save for 2008 and 2016. That makes Tryan the dean of all Wrangler NFR competitors. Nobody who qualified this year […]
Posted date: December 09, 2021 - 07:08 AM
By Patrick Everson Jackie Crawford made history last year as the first breakaway roper to win a world championship under the Wrangler National Finals Rodeo banner. Breakaway roping has been around for decades and honors a season-long champion each year, but 2020 marked the first time the womenās event fell under the NFRās auspices. But […]
Posted date: December 08, 2021 - 12:04 AM
By Patrick Everson Itās been said that 1 is the loneliest number. Team roper Coleman Proctor might like to have a word with 1, about being replaced by 5. The team roping header has qualified for the Wrangler National Finals Rodeo six times. So halfway through the 2021 Wrangler NFR, that means heās thrown his […]
Posted date: December 06, 2021 - 10:42 PM
By Patrick Everson Shane Hanchey is a timed-event guy. And a damn good one, at that, winning the PRCA tie-down roping world title in 2013, claiming the Wrangler NFR average crown in 2020, and qualifying for 12 straight NFRs ā every one since 2010. āIām partial to Dustin Bouquet, because heās a Louisiana guy like […]
Posted date: December 06, 2021 - 12:11 AM
Three years ago, Koby Douchās rodeo career was almost over before it even really got started. While riding his bike in his hometown of Huntsville, Texas, to get ready for a rodeo on July 3, 2018, a car hit Koby from behind, the impact sending him across two lanes of traffic and into a ditch. […]
Posted date: December 11, 2021 - 02:12 PM
The 2021 Junior World Finals presented by Yeti will come to a close Saturday with 13 champions crowned in six events ā barrel racing, pole bending, breakaway roping, steer wrestling, team roping and tie-down roping ā inside the Wrangler Rodeo Arena at the Las Vegas Convention Center. Friday ended with the 19 & Under tie-down […]
Posted date: December 11, 2021 - 07:16 AM
By Jack Nowlin Being average paid off in a big way for team ropers Brandt OāConnor and Trigger Hargrove at the Junior World Finals on Thursday in Las Vegas. The Oklahoma cowboys won the Total Team Roping 17 & Under Open average title inside the Wrangler Rodeo Arena with a five-run time of 43.40 seconds. […]
Posted date: December 09, 2021 - 11:07 PM
By Jack Nowlin Las Vegas has been good to Cash Robb. The 18-year-old steer wrestler from Altamont, Utah, has already won two titles at the Junior World Finals appears to be on his way to a third. Inside the Wrangler Rodeo Arena on Wednesday morning, Robb won the second round of Ote Berryās Junior Steer […]
Posted date: December 09, 2021 - 07:24 AM
By Jack Nowlin Lexi Murer adjusted her black helmet, took a deep breath and rodeo Moji, her big sorrel horse, up the small alley. By the time the horse and rider reached the edge of the Wrangler Rodeo Arena, Moji was nearly in a full sprint, with Murer clinging to the reins and looking ahead […]
Posted date: December 09, 2021 - 07:21 AM
Collin Roland was admittedly surprised when he saw his draw for the final round of the senior bareback competition on Championship Monday at the Junior World Finals in Las Vegas. The Childersburg, Alabama, cowboy had drawn CT Rodeoās Marie Laveau, the same horse he had scored 79 points on in the first go-round. āI wasnāt […]
Posted date: December 07, 2021 - 12:45 PM
Tim OāConnell took time out of his busy week in Las Vegas to check in on the future of his sport Sunday. The three-time world bareback riding champion (2016-18) was at the Junior World Finals at the Convention Center, offering advice to young bareback riders behind the bucking chutes and even helping retrieve cowboy hats […]
Posted date: December 06, 2021 - 12:01 AM
By Jack Nowlin Young bareback riders wandered around behind the bucking chutes at the Junior World Finals presented by Yeti on Friday, either preparing for their ride or pausing to watch other competitors. It was the first day of competition for the rookie bareback division and most of the 20 contestants had a sense of […]
Posted date: December 05, 2021 - 11:56 PM
By Jack Nowlin The first round of roughstock competition came to an end Friday at the Junior World Finals presented by Yeti. Lealās Junior Bull Riding had its second set of competitors in four age divisions ā 10-11, 12-13, 14-15 and 16-18 ā while the Junior Roughstock Association crowned champions in junior and novice bareback […]
Posted date: December 04, 2021 - 11:41 PM
By Jack Nowlin The most impressive rider at this yearās Junior National Finals Rodeo presented by Yeti isnāt competing in any events. Instead, Bella DaCosta is showing off her horse riding skills during the Junior Roughstock Association bareback bronc and saddle bronc competitions. The 17-year-old trick rider from Canada performs during breaks in the action […]
Posted date: December 03, 2021 - 11:32 PM
With 12 Wrangler National Finals RodeoĀ® 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 didnāt 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 Womenās Professional Rodeo Associationās most accomplished barrel racers. She has qualified …
Posted date: August 14, 2020 - 12:57 PM
Like many team ropers, Jade Corkill canāt remember a time when a rope wasnāt a natural extension of his arm. …
Posted date: September 12, 2019 - 05:48 PM
There probably arenāt any rodeo contestants that love their job anymore than Caleb Bennett. The bareback rider who grew up …
Posted date: April 27, 2019 - 09:51 AM
Jeff Askeyās passion for all things western didnāt start in the Western part of the United States. It started in …
Posted date: October 18, 2018 - 05:06 PM
By Madelaine Mills Tyson Durfey, the 2016 World Champion tie-down roper, exemplifies a story of rags to riches in pursuit …
Posted date: June 27, 2018 - 11:37 AM
By Madelaine Mills Not having been raised around rodeo, bareback rider Mason Clements doesnāt have the traditional background story of …
Posted date: May 11, 2018 - 03:11 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 RodeoĀ® sponsor resort is the most conveniently located to the Thomas & Mack Center? If you didnāt, now you do: Virgin Hotels Las Vegas. The resort is a walkāor very short shuttleāfrom 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, ācosmopolitanā in feel and vibe, would welcome Wrangler National Finals RodeoĀ® 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 Gilleyās is here. Thatās about all you have to mention about the Wrangler National Finals RodeoĀ® happenings at Treasure Island Hotel & Casino (T.I.) to verify that this is a certified place to be during the NFR. Gilleyās 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 RodeoĀ® and this December it will be more of the same. Once again, The Orleans and Samās Town Hotel & […]
Posted date: October 15, 2021 - 10:51 AM
by Brian Hurlburt For those familiar with longtime Las Vegas resort executive Scott Sibella, itās no surprise how and why Las Vegasā newest resort is going all-in on the Wrangler National Finals RodeoĀ® 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. Itās 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 donāt let the rock ānā 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 ā¦ 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. Thereās 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 Statesāand the worldāare 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 āHeart of the NFRā 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 āreunion of all reunionsā 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:Ā 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 nightās 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 allowsĀ dozens of Las Vegas-area special needs children to experience the world of rodeo. Now in its 36thĀ 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:Ā 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 RodeoĀ® 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 RodeoĀ® 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 ānā 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 NFRĆ¢ 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 passionāand excitementāwas 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 worldās 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 ālittleā because filling Rheinheimerās 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 ā¦ Allen Rheinheimer, General Manager By Brian Hurlburt It seems perfect timing for there to be a new leader guiding the worldās biggest and baddest rodeo following a yearās 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
