At the Junior NFR in Las Vegas, all equine participants must be accompanied by documentation of Equine Influenza Virus and Equine Herpes Virus (Rhinopneumonitis) vaccinations within six months (no later than 14 days) prior to entering the facility. Initial vaccination and boosters are required to be considered fully vaccinated. Horses not in compliance with this rule will not be allowed on competition grounds upon request by the General Manager of the Junior NFR.

Canadian Horses must be 14 days prior border crossing, for further information on border please see link below:
https://www.aphis.usda.gov/import_export/downloads/import_horses_canada.pdf
 

Frequency of vaccine administration should be per the vaccine manufacturer’s or veterinarian’s recommendations. It is recommended that vaccines are administered by or under the direction of a veterinarian.  All horses entering the Junior NFR competition must have the following:

• 12-month negative Coggins test
• 30-day health certificate
• Vaccination documentation

NEW ENTRY REQUIREMENTS FOR STATES WITH VSV DIAGNOSIS 11/03/2025

• As of 11/03/2025 - State with diagnosed VSV is AZ - updates will be provided as needed
• Currently, ALL horses, cattle, swine, sheep and goats from a state where Vesicular Stomatitis Virus (VSV) has been diagnosed, or visiting an infected state and then returning to Nevada, except those moving directly to slaughter, must be accompanied by a CVI that includes the statement: " I have examined all the animals identified on this certificate within seven (7) days of shipment date and have found them to be free from signs of Vesicular Stomatitis Virus (VSV). During the last fourteen (14) days, these animals have not exposed to VSV nor located on a VSV confirmed or a VSV suspected premises."

You can refer to the following website(s) for additional details:

• Disease Alert: Vesicular Stomatitis
  
• Vesicular Stomatitis | Equine Disease Communication Center

For your vaccination log template, click here.

These documents must be submitted via email to Brilynn Bentley at JuniorNFR@lasvegasevents.com by November 16, 2025. If you are competing in week two, your 30-day health certificate submission deadline is November 24, 2025.

The Junior NFR has three preferred hotels:

• THE STRAT
• Sam's Town
• Tuscany Suites

Vegas Equine is the offical stall partner of the Junior NFR. For more Information about stall rentals, please click the link below.
https://www.vegasequine.com/stalls

To order a qualifier buckle, please click here.

All orders must be sent via mail, email or fax to Montana Silversmiths.

• Mail: Montana Silversmiths PO Box 839, Columbus, MT 59019
• Email: sbrumfield@montanasilversmiths.com
• Fax: 800-446-0233

Ceremony time and location are listed below. Check-in will begin one hour prior to the start time.

Wednesday, December 3

• Breakaway & Tie-Down – Sam's Town 9:30 AM – 10:30 AM
• Bull Riding – THE STRAT - 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
• Bareback & Saddle Bronc – THE STRAT – 4:30 PM – 5:30 PM

Monday, December 8

• Steer Wrestling – South Point 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
• Barrels & Poles – Las Vegas Convention Center 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM
• Team Roping – Las Vegas Convention Center 3:00 – 4:00 PM

The Wrangler Rodoe Arena is located at the Las Vegas Convention in Platinum Lot (2).

• 953 E Desert Inn Rd
• Las Vegas, NV  89109

Contestants will be able to park near the Wrangler Rodeo Arena in Platinum Lot (1). All contestants must have their parking pass visble on dash when parking in the contestant lot.

• 953 E Desert Inn Rd
• Las Vegas, NV  89109

Tickets can be purchased on-site at the Wrangler Rodeo Arena. Tickets are not available for purchase prior to the event.

Daily admission is $10. For $40, attendees can purchase a five-day pass for the dates of Dec. 4-8 or Dec. 9-13.

 There are five convenient ways to get to the Las Vegas Convention Center for the YETI Junior NFR:

• Taxis
• Las Vegas Loop
• Las Vegas Monorail
  • NFR Partner Property Stops include MGM Grand, Harrah’s and Westgate
• Personal Vehicle - $10 parking fee Silver or Platinum lots
• Ride share services to South Hall