Itās all about the plan ā By Susan Kanode Itās hard to imagine that Stetson Jorgensen wrestled at 135 pounds when he was in high school. Now, he weighs in at 220 and his steer wrestling opponent is about twice his size. The Blackfoot, Idaho, resident has always been competitive, and heās always wanted to […]
Posted date: June 28, 2024 - 09:37 AM
By Susan Kanode I donāt remember when I first met Cody Webster or saw him fight bulls. But I noticed that his instinct for protecting cowboys is unsurpassed right away. Iāve watched Cody and Dusty Tuckness work together and if they were in the arena, Iād get on a bull myself and never think twice […]
Posted date: June 06, 2024 - 03:52 PM
Josh Edwards isnāt one to settle for less than the best Retirement comes at the pinnacle of pickup manās career Iām on a break from being at rodeos in 2024. Iām very grateful for the work that Iāve had at the National Western Stock Show Rodeo in Denver and the Fort Worth Stock Show & […]
Posted date: February 22, 2024 - 01:37 PM
By Susan Kanode It truly is the time of year when all roads lead to Vegas. We are counting down the days and soon hours to the first championship competition to complete rodeoās 2023 season. I am so grateful for the women in rodeo, from those that volunteer on the committees, to the secretaries, timers […]
Posted date: December 01, 2023 - 12:57 PM
By Susan Kanode So there are lots of factors that make the Wrangler National Finals Rodeo special in every event. That is especially true in the timed events. It takes fast times to win with the short score and small arena. Contestants talk about the start all the time. At some rodeos, when they discuss it, […]
Posted date: November 17, 2023 - 09:13 AM
By Susan Kanode Iāve lost track of how many times Iāve been at the Wrangler National Finals Rodeo. I went to a performance as a ticketed fan the final year it was held in Oklahoma City. And I was there the second year it was held in Las Vegas. That was in 1986. Iāve missed a […]
Posted date: November 09, 2023 - 03:46 PM
Sometimes you work for it, sometimes you are born with it. Most of the time itās a lot of both. Zeke Thurston has a quiet confidence that has helped him win three gold buckles in the saddle bronc riding. Itās always there, surrounding him like dust from the arenas that he has played in since […]
Posted date: October 26, 2023 - 12:30 PM
The people that have been around for my whole rodeo career have become life-long friends. ProRodeo Hall of Famer Gary Leffew is one of those. Our first interactions came at the National Western Stock Show in Denver. He had a stuffed bull for people to get their pictures taken on. Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Before the rodeo started, they […]
Posted date: October 06, 2023 - 10:30 AM
Kelsie Domer is a fierce competitor. Just ask any of her fellow breakaway ropers. āLooking at the breakaway roping, I think Kelsie Domer has the best mental game of any of us,ā said Lari Dee Guy. āYou can tell that she really works at it.ā Thatās high praise coming from the legendary cowgirl who has […]
Posted date: September 22, 2023 - 12:02 PM
If competing in rodeo events is really 90% mental, how does that work in team roping? What if partners arenāt both on the same page and one of them is struggling while the other one is at the top of the world. This journey into the mental side of rodeo has taken me to some […]
Posted date: September 08, 2023 - 11:28 AM
By Susan Kanode Itās no secret that bullfighters put their lives on the line every day protecting bull riders. Theirs is not a battle for scores, fast-times or first-place paychecks. Itās a battle of inches where rewards are contestantās health and wellbeing. A job well done sees a bull rider walking out of the arena, […]
Posted date: August 11, 2023 - 08:47 AM
By Susan Kanode After more than 30 years of working with rodeo committees, writing press releases and feature stories, Iām starting to wonder when I might retire or what my āgolden yearsā might look like. I have a hard time saying no when I know the outcome is for the betterment of our sport, the […]
Posted date: July 28, 2023 - 10:37 AM
The intensity of bareback riding and Tim OāConnell. Sometimes you need to take a long hard look in the mirror. Thatās exactly what Tim OāConnell did after finishing as the reserve world champion in 2020. It was a mere $6,657 that stood between him and a fourth consecutive world championship. He saw Kaycee Field win […]
Posted date: July 14, 2023 - 12:40 PM
Will Lummus is sharing rodeo lessons to students at Northwest Mississippi Community College. By Susan Kanode I first met Will Lummus in 2014 when he was competing at the College National Finals Rodeo for the University of Tennessee ā Martin (UTNM). His coach, John Luthi had high hopes for the steer wrestler and tie-down roper […]
Posted date: June 23, 2023 - 10:23 AM
In and out of the arena Cervi strives for excellence. By Susan Kanode I canāt tell you the first time that I actually met Sherry Cervi, but I have known her for most of her career and have always been impressed by her horsemanship and professionalism in and out of the arena. She is kind, […]
Posted date: June 02, 2023 - 10:42 AM
Sage Kimzey is a work in progress By Susan Kanode I will never forget the first time I interviewed Sage Kimzey for a story. It was at San Antonio, Texas, in 2014. I had been around him while he was competing on his permit in 2013 and I knew that as long as I was […]
Posted date: May 12, 2023 - 12:15 PM
Ty Murrayās thoughts on rodeoās mental game. Iāve been blessed to have witnessed some of the greatest moments in rodeo. I was around when Ty Murray won his first all-around world championship in 1989 and his seventh in 1998. And then I got to witness Trevor Brazileās run of 14. It was awesome to have […]
Posted date: April 21, 2023 - 10:21 AM
Tyson Durfey has taken his career experiences and is now using them to help others. Hours spent in vehicles crisscrossing the country just for mere seconds of time in an arena can take their toll on a rodeo athlete. Then competing on and with animals, weather conditions, injuries and in many cases being away from […]
Posted date: March 31, 2023 - 10:45 AM
Through the years, Iāve 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 ā 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 couldnāt 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 couldnāt be more evident than with the Womenās Professional Rodeo Association events.Ā And there are the similarities too. Travel with people that have the same […]
Posted date: November 18, 2022 - 11:37 AM
The buddy system ā 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 OāConnell who his brothers are and heās likely to mention his biological brother Will, then go through a list of bareback riding brothers. For rodeo contestants, the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Associationās 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, 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
Writer Brian Hurlburt takes us into the minds and hearts of the PRCA World Champions who clinched titles during the 2023 Wrangler National Finals RodeoĀ®. Here is a special interview with Emma Cameron, Miss Rodeo America 2024. Emma Cameron had an inkling about what it would be like to take her victory lap around the […]
Posted date: July 03, 2024 - 12:39 PM
By Patrick Everson Brittany Pozzi Tonozzi rode into the 10-day Wrangler National Finals Rodeo with a lead of $110,000 in the world barrel racing standings. Then she put the gas pedal firmly to the floor, lapping the field en route to her third world championship. Tonozzi cashed in eight of the first nine go-rounds ā […]
Posted date: December 18, 2023 - 02:39 PM
By Patrick Everson Ky Hamilton got helicoptered in a way not seen since John Elway got blasted in Super Bowl 32 against the Green Bay Packers. The difference was that Elway got smacked by a couple of reasonably sized NFL players. Hamiltonās whirling dervish was delivered by a raging bull in the fifth round of […]
Posted date: December 18, 2023 - 02:20 PM
By Patrick Everson Oftentimes in sports these days, you hear that the regular season doesnāt matter. As the 65th Wrangler National Finals Rodeo closes, you certainly canāt say that about the sport of rodeo. Stetson Wright came into the Wrangler NFR with a serious hamstring issue. As cowboys are wont to do, he tried to grit […]
Posted date: December 18, 2023 - 01:18 PM
By Patrick Everson Rocker Steiner has made a pile of money this week at the Wrangler National Finals Rodeo ā and figured out a creative way not to spend any of it. āI lost my freaking debit card,ā Steiner said Friday night, after posting his third win through nine go-rounds. āBut maybe thatās a good […]
Posted date: December 16, 2023 - 10:14 AM
By Patrick Everson Shelby Boisjoli-Meged came into the 2021 Wrangler National Finals Breakaway Roping at No. 1 in the world standings. Unfortunately, she left in second place by a fraction, with Sawyer Gilbert finishing just $2,197 ahead of Boisjoli-Meged. This year, Boisjoli-Meged entered the Wrangler NFR Breakaway again at No. 1 in the world. And […]
Posted date: December 14, 2023 - 11:50 PM
By Patrick Everson When you get named Miss Rodeo America, there are myriad typical questions you have to answer, not the least of which is: How does it feel? So as I do each year during the Wrangler National Finals Rodeo, I threw Emma Cameron ā the newly minted Miss Rodeo America 2024 ā a […]
Posted date: December 14, 2023 - 03:34 PM
By Patrick Everson Ky Hamilton and Damian Brennan are somewhere in the range of 18 time zones from home. As they compete each night at the Wrangler National Finals Rodeo, itās early afternoon the next day in Australia. But the two are making themselves quite at home in Las Vegas, while repping Down Under quite […]
Posted date: December 13, 2023 - 09:49 PM
By Patrick Everson Celebrating and congratulating have come a long way over the past, oh, 50 years or so. First, there was the Gimme Five, or if it was recognizing something really good, Gimme 10. Then came the High Five. Then came all manner of scripted handshakes ā which are still in play ā and […]
Posted date: December 13, 2023 - 03:51 PM
By Patrick Everson Over the weekend, a jolt of news hit the Wrangler National Finals Rodeo. Four-time defending all-around world champion Stetson Wright, battling a nasty hamstring injury, announced on social media Sunday that he was out for the final eight go-rounds. Obviously, it was a tough decision for Wright, who tried to fight his […]
Posted date: December 11, 2023 - 10:18 PM
LAS VEGAS ā It was only fitting that Bronc Evans got to throw the last loop at the 2023 Junior World Finals. After all, no contestant at the recently completed rodeo spent more time in the Wrangler Rodeo Arena than did the 12-year-old from Fairview, Missouri. Evans started his Junior World Finals advancing to the […]
Posted date: December 21, 2023 - 03:06 PM
LAS VEGAS ā This wasnāt the first Junior World Finals for Ashlyn McCleve. It was, however, the first time the cowgirl from Gilbert, Arizona, had qualified for the short go-round of the Kelly Kaminski Run for Vegas senior barrel racing. So McCleve and her horse, Jewels, made the most of the opportunity. Saturday, McCleve put […]
Posted date: December 16, 2023 - 02:35 PM
LAS VEGAS ā Carsyn Holbrook is making the most out of her first trip to Las Vegas. Friday, the 13-year-old from Cibolo, Texas, followed up her first-round win in the Kelly Kaminski Run for Vegas pole bending with a 19.710-second run ā the fastest of the week ā to win the second round at the […]
Posted date: December 15, 2023 - 07:16 PM
LAS VEGAS ā Jake Holmes knows what it takes to win at the Junior World Finals. The Mulberry, Kansas, cowboy won a world title in tie-down roping at the JWF three years ago. This year heās in position to add a steer wrestling title to his growing resume. Thursday, Holmes won his third consecutive round […]
Posted date: December 14, 2023 - 07:28 PM
LAS VEGAS ā Breanna Werner almost had a terrible, horrible, no good, very bad Wednesday. Competing in her first Junior World Finals, the 12-year-old cowgirl from Clancy, Montana, was ready to make her first run in the Kelly Kaminski Run for Vegas pole bending in the morning. Werner was waiting to enter the Wrangler Rodeo […]
Posted date: December 13, 2023 - 04:49 PM
LAS VEGAS ā Maile Read isnāt the only contestant who traveled a great distance to compete at this yearās Junior World Finals. But itās doubtful any other cowboy or cowgirl put in as many miles in order to qualify as did the 16-year-old from Kailua, Hawaii. āWe traveled all over the West Coast to get […]
Posted date: December 13, 2023 - 07:34 AM
LAS VEGAS ā Claydyn Jolly wasnāt expecting to be the first bull rider out of the chutes in the 14-15-year-old division of the short go-round Monday at the Junior World Finals. After all, the Tomball, Texas, cowboy entered the short go tied with Elijah Jennings of Cleveland, South Carolina, with 158.0 points on two head. […]
Posted date: December 12, 2023 - 12:19 AM
LAS VEGAS ā Coleman Canton added another championship buckle to the family collection Monday. The Navasota, Texas, cowboy capped an impressive morning by winning the 15-and-under tie-down title at the Junior World Finals with a 9.15-second run in the shootout round at the Wrangler Rodeo Arena. Canton is the son of roping legend Ricky Canton, […]
Posted date: December 11, 2023 - 07:39 PM
LAS VEGAS ā Brody Bisetti didnāt grow up wanting to be a saddle bronc rider. Good luck convincing the rest of his competitors at the Junior World Finals to believe that. The 12-year-old from Clovis, New Mexico, won the second round of rookie saddle bronc on Sunday with a 77.0-point ride on 406 Rodeoās Cash […]
Posted date: December 10, 2023 - 09:33 PM
LAS VEGAS ā Pecos Tatum had an impressive start to his Sunday morning at the Junior World Finals. The 18-year-old was the final competitor in the shootout round of the 19-and-under tie-down roping, so he knew exactly what he needed to do to win a world title. Then the Decatur, Texas, cowboy went out and […]
Posted date: December 10, 2023 - 02:02 PM
By Susan Kanode Horses have definitely shaped Leighton Berryās life. He spent his childhood around them and as soon as …
Posted date: March 28, 2024 - 09:49 AM
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 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
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
Kennadee Riggs, Miss Rodeo America 2023, is spreading the message of kindness during her journey Since earning the title in Las Vegas as part of the 10 days of the Wrangler National Finals RodeoĀ®, Kennadee Riggs has been on the go-go-go, with no letup in sight until she relinquishes her title in about four months […]
Posted date: August 08, 2023 - 03:11 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
Writer Brian Hurlburt takes us into the minds and hearts of the PRCA World Champions who clinched titles during the 2023 Wrangler National Finals RodeoĀ® Bull Riding… Read more "Hamilton Survives to Win First PRCA Bull Riding World Championship"
Posted date: June 26, 2024 - 02:56 PM
Writer Brian Hurlburt takes us into the minds and hearts of the PRCA World Champions who clinched titles during the 2023 Wrangler National Finals RodeoĀ® It would… Read more "All-Around Champion Stetson Wright Shines Brightest During Challenge of 2023 NFR"
Posted date: June 18, 2024 - 03:57 PM
By Brian Hurlburt Moments after winning the 2022 PRCA All-Around World Championship and the Bull Riding World Championshipābut ālosingā the saddle bronc world titleāthe electrifying Stetson Wright… Read more "Wrightās Words ā 2023 Is Year for the Triple"
Posted date: August 02, 2023 - 03:59 PM
By Brian Hurlburt Try as a writer might, getting four-time PRCA Tie-Down Roping World Champion Caleb Smidt to talk about solely himself is a difficult task. The… Read more "Others Before Self Helps Power Caleb Smidt to Fourth Gold Buckle"
Posted date: July 26, 2023 - 03:43 PM
By Brian Hurlburt Zeke Thurston was pretty much what they call a sure thing during the 2022 Wrangler National Finals RodeoĀ® presented by Teton Ridge. He rode… Read more "Zeke Thurston āZonedā In on 2022 Gold Buckle and Was Nearly Flawless"
Posted date: July 17, 2023 - 03:02 PM
By Brian Hurlburt Kaleb Driggers (header) and Junior Nogueira (heeler) broke the PRCA Team Roping earnings record in 2022 enroute to their second PRCA Team Roping World… Read more "Team Roping World Champs Overcome Challenging NFR to Win Second Straight Gold Buckle"
Posted date: June 29, 2023 - 10:25 AM
By Brian Hurlburt If 4-time PRCA Steer Wrestling World Champion Tyler Waguespack didnāt always embrace the pressure and bright lights of Vegas during the Wrangler National Finals… Read more "Handling Pressure, Creating Chemistry Fuels Tyler Waguespack to Unexpected 2022 PRCA Steer Wrestling Gold Buckle"
Posted date: June 29, 2023 - 10:13 AM
By Brian Hurlburt In the heat of July 2022, winning his first world title might have seemed a bit of a stretch for eventual 2022 PRCA Bareback… Read more "Jess Pope Proved to Be Much More than āAverageā to Win 2022 Bareback Gold Buckle"
Posted date: June 28, 2023 - 06:51 PM
By Brian Hurlburt Failure was never an option during the 2022 Wrangler National Finals RodeoĀ® presented by Teton Ridge for eventual 4-time WPRA Barrel Racing World Champion… Read more "Kinsel (and Sister) Overcame Fear of Failure to Earn Fourth Gold BuckleĀ "
Posted date: June 21, 2023 - 02:16 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
