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, Iāll scroll through social media. Thatās 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, āWhat can we do to make rodeo sustainable?ā Cheyenne Frontier Days celebrated their 126thĀ anniversary this year. Iām 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, Iāve 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.Ā 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, Iām 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. Itās no surprise […]
Posted date: April 28, 2022 - 03:55 PM
By Susan Kanode The Cowboy Channelās 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 doesnāt 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 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
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
By Susan Kanode Travis Graves is headed to his 13th consecutive Wrangler National Finals RodeoĀ® 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, āThereās 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 canāt help but be inspired. The cowgirlās dedication …
Posted date: April 08, 2022 - 11:59 AM
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
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
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
