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Remembering the Legendary Rodeo Photographer: James Fain’s 60-Year Journey through the Lens

May 12, 2023 by Jeffrey James

Longtime award-winning rodeo photographer James Fain passes away

Renowned rodeo photographer James Fain, who had a remarkable career spanning 60 years, passed away on May 10 at the age of 80. Fain’s journey began in Logan, Utah, his hometown, where the Cache County Fair and Rodeo marked the end of his illustrious tenure in ProRodeo on August 13, 2022.

Although born in Iowa, Fain was raised in Arizona, where his fascination with rodeo first took root. In an August 19, 2022, interview with the ProRodeo Sports News, Fain recalled his early involvement as a contestant when a grade school friend convinced him to participate in the Phoenix Jaycees Junior Rodeo. Competing in calf riding, Fain humorously admitted, “I fell off.”

While his time as a competitor was sporadic, Fain developed a keen interest in the sport. He jokingly distinguished himself from other contestants, quipping, “I got on them, that was about it.” Fain tackled bareback riding, bull riding, and steer wrestling, reflecting on the challenges and dispelling any romantic notions associated with the so-called “good old days.”

Despite his personal struggles, Fain’s fascination with rodeo persisted. As he mingled with a Western crowd, he found himself captivated by Western Horseman magazine’s rodeo stories featuring the photographs of Devere Helfrich, the official photographer of the then Rodeo Cowboys Association. Intrigued by these images, Fain dabbled in photography himself, armed with a modest camera, capturing moments at junior rodeos.

In 1961, at the age of 19, Fain achieved his first published photos in the Rodeo Sports News, the precursor to the PSN (ProRodeo Sports News), coincidentally featured alongside Helfrich’s work. The following year, he acquired his RCA (Rodeo Cowboys Association) card. Fain shared his early experiences, recalling his initial shot of Ronnie Rossen in Douglas, Arizona, where the action was excellent but the focus slightly off. Undeterred, he reminisced about other successful photos in subsequent issues, including a bareback rider in Brawley, California, and a saddle bronc in Payson, Arizona, showcasing improved focus.

Fain’s photographic expertise made his images highly sought-after by contestants and media outlets alike. Adapting to evolving technology, he seamlessly transitioned from film processing, often in motel bathrooms on the road, to uploading digital photos on a laptop. Fain admitted that even with modern autofocus capabilities, capturing the perfect shot remained elusive. While color photography offered striking images, his affinity for black and white persisted.

Over the years, Fain faced various challenges, but he approached them with a lighthearted perspective. He found bull riding to be the easiest to photograph, particularly saddle broncs, thanks to the Wrights’ influence. Fain celebrated his 50th year photographing PRCA rodeos at the Evanston Cowboy Days in Wyoming. During his illustrious career, he was honored as ProRodeo’s Photographer of the Year twice and covered significant events such as the National Finals Rodeo, Dodge National Circuit Finals Rodeo, National High School Finals, College National Finals Rodeo, Indian National Finals, and numerous other ProRodeos, Utah High School rodeos, and college rodeos.

Fain’s talent also earned him a place among the photographers at the Command Performance Rodeo organized by the PRCA at Maryland’s Capital Centre on September 24, 1983. This exclusive event, graced by special guests President Ronald Reagan and First Lady Nancy Reagan, hosted 10,249 government dignitaries, including ambassadors from 46 foreign countries.

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Legend Billy Etbauer still atop NFR record book after 20 years

April 1, 2023 by Jeffrey James

Billy Etbauer

Courtesy of PRCA

Billy Etbauer is a retired American professional rodeo cowboy who competed in the sport of saddle bronc riding. He was born on March 9, 1966, in Ree Heights, South Dakota, and grew up on a ranch in western South Dakota. Etbauer comes from a family of rodeo cowboys, including his brothers Robert and Dan, who are also accomplished saddle bronc riders.

During his career, Etbauer won three Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association (PRCA) world championships in saddle bronc riding, in 1992, 1996, and 1999. He also won the all-around cowboy title at the National Finals Rodeo (NFR) in 1999, which is awarded to the competitor who earns the most money across all events at the NFR.

Etbauer retired from professional rodeo in 2016 after a long and successful career. He is widely regarded as one of the greatest saddle bronc riders of all time, and his accomplishments have earned him induction into the ProRodeo Hall of Fame.

Over the course of his career, Etbauer reset numerous NFR-related records. In 2005, he broke the record for most saddle bronc earnings at NFR, a record he had already reset the year before. In 2007, he passed Tom Reeves for most NFR qualifications all-time in the event and continued to add to it, reaching 21 trips before concluding his career.

But even Etbauer acknowledges that after 20 years it’s surprising that his 93 has only been tied, not broken. Stetson Wright pulled even with the mark in 2021 on Vitalix Ricky Bobby from Cervi Championship Rodeo.

And despite those two incredible rides that have stood the test of time, Etbauer will argue they could have been better. That’s the mindset that made him a world champion then and helps him keep a grip on world records two decades later.

“Whether it was actually a 93 or not, I wouldn’t have been able to tell you how much it was one way or another, but I can assure you I was always picking it apart, looking for where I could have done something else a whole lot better,” Etbauer said. “Anytime I got off, I always thought there was something I could have done better.”

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NFR Payout Rises Again in 2023; Now Exceeds $14.9 Million

January 26, 2023 by Jeffrey James

The Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association and Las Vegas Events announced today that the 2023 Wrangler National Finals Rodeo will see an increase in the payout at the world’s richest rodeo in December for the third consecutive year.

The Wrangler NFR, which is scheduled this year at the Thomas & Mack Center in Las Vegas from Dec. 7-16, will have a record-setting competition payout of more than $11.5 million. This amount includes guaranteed prize money of $1.2 million for all NFR qualifiers and $10,301,505 in competition prize money.

Between 2015 and 2020, the NFR paid out a total of $10 million each year – $8.8 million in competition prize money and $1.2 million in guaranteed prize money to qualifiers. The total purse increased to $10,257,048 in 2021 and $10,900,098 in 2022.

Based on the updated purse in 2023, each go-round will pay a total of $99,053 per event, with the round winner taking home $30,706. The average total per event increased to $297,159, with the average winner earning $78,747 at the conclusion of the ten-day event.

The stock contractor pay – which is 30% of the contestant payout – increased to $3,450,451.

Known as the richest and most prestigious rodeo in the world, the Wrangler NFR attracts the top 15 contestants in bareback riding, steer wrestling, team roping, saddle bronc riding, tie-down roping, barrel racing and bull riding to compete for a share of the increased purse and the coveted PRCA Gold Buckle. In 2022, the event had a total attendance of 173,350 over the 10 days of competition at the Thomas & Mack Center and has sold out more than 350 consecutive performances in Las Vegas.

For more information on the Wrangler NFR, please visit NFRexperience.com or through social media at @LasVegasNFR and use #WranglerNFR. For the latest ProRodeo news and Wrangler NFR coverage, please visit prorodeo.com or through social media @PRCA_ProRodeo.

Courtesy of NFRexperience.com

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Dates announced for 2023 Wrangler National Finals Rodeo presented by Teton Ridge

January 5, 2023 by Jeffrey James

Dates Announced for 2023 Wrangler National Finals Rodeo Presented by Teton Ridge

The 65th National Finals Rodeo will return to the Thomas & Mack Center in Las Vegas, Dec. 7-16, 2023. The 10 nights of competition will feature the top 120 contestants in the world vying for a coveted PRCA World Championship. They will also be competing for their share of the $10.9 million purse, which set a record in 2022.

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2022 Wrangler NFR Las Vegas 7th go-round highlights & results

December 9, 2022 by Jeffrey James

Hay won his third round in a row when he captured Round 7 with a 90-point ride on Hi Lo Pro Rodeo’s Garden City Gal before 17,166 spectators Wednesday at the Thomas & Mack Center.

“Yeah, it’s crazy man. I never ever expected it to be as good as it’s been going,” said Hay, 25. “It’s unbelievable. I’m drawing really good horses and I’m riding good too. I can’t deny it.”

Hay is fifth in the PRCA | RAM World Standings with $261,054 and he’s second in the average with 603.5 points on seven head.

“It definitely helps to get on a roll like the one I’ve been on,” Hay said. “It was really good for me to get that first one under my belt. Even though I didn’t win money, I was happy just to get one rode here. I was relaxed after that. I knew I could take it the way I’ve been doing it all year and to get on a roll, it definitely helps for the confidence.”

“I haven’t even looked at the standings all week. I don’t like to do that. I just want to keep focusing on my horse that day and stick to my game plan. I’m just going to keep riding how I’ve been and let the chips fall where they will.”

The record for saddle bronc riding round wins at an NFR is five shared by ProRodeo Hall of Famers Billy Etbauer (1992, 1999, 2005) and Dan Mortensen (1998) and Ryder Wright (2016, 2020).

Stetson Wright breaks two more PRCA single-season records

Another day.

New PRCA records for Stetson Wright.

The Milford, Utah, cowboy, after earning $30,935 for finishing second in bull riding with a 75.5-point ride on Rocky Mountain Rodeo’s Black Magic, set the PRCA’s single-season bull riding earnings mark, including ground money, at $482,784.

The bull riding earnings record was held by seven-time world champion Sage Kimzey at $480,797, including ground money in 2019.

Wright also established the new all-around season earnings mark at $586,512. Wright initially set the record with $585,850 a year ago.

On Tuesday, Wright clinched his fourth all-around title and added the single-season PRCA earnings record at $722,824 to his resume. Wright initially set that record in 2021 at $686,513.

Bareback rider Jess Pope wins another round

Jess Pope’s success at the Wrangler NFR keeps picking up steam.

Pope had an 89-point ride on Big Stone Rodeo Inc.’s Mayhem to win Round 7. It was his second round win at the 2022 NFR as he also won Round 3 with an 86.5-point ride on Stace Smith Pro Rodeos’ Mr. Harry.

“I had never been on that horse,” Pope said. “That ride was fun, but it was a bit tough. He has a weird build; a real short back and he hits you in the back the whole time. It feels really empty when he starts turning back like that, but it worked out and I was pretty happy to have him.”

Pope, who won the average at the 2020 and 2021 NFRs, is leading the average with 606 points on seven head. He’s also leading the PRCA | RAM World Standings with $290,979.

“My mindset is I have the best job in the world, and I’m just tickled to be here. Whatever happens is going to happen and it sure beats the heck out of having to show up to an office every day and I’m thankful to get to ride bucking horses for a living.”

At the 2022 NFR, Pope has not had a ride lower than 85 points in the seven rounds.

Veteran bull rider Trevor Kastner snares Round 8 title

Trevor Kastner is still one of the best bull riders in the world at age 34.

The Roff, Okla., cowboy had a 90.5-point ride on Pete Carr Pro Rodeo’s Midnight Rider.

Kastner was one of only three cowboys to make the eight-second whistle on Wednesday and earned $36,997 for the victory.

“It’s been a little while since I’ve been back in here, so it feels great,” he said. “He (Midnight Rider) actually turned me off this spring at the San Angelo (Xtreme Bulls, April 10). I didn’t really remember it, but I think short-term memory may have helped on that. It was nice getting him rode tonight.

“The past few years I’ve made the finals and it’s gone terrible. This year, I think it really hinged on Round 1. I was able to knock him down and I was able to keep going with it. I just try to look at it bull-by-bull. I’m just wanting to stay one bull at a time and take it from there.”

Kastner is third in the world standings with $229,996. He has earned $106,457 at this year’s NFR. He also is third in the average with 429 points on five head.

Steer wrestler Ty Erickson takes another victory lap

In his return to the NFR for the first time since he won the 2019 PRCA Steer Wrestling World Championship, Ty Erickson is making up for lost time.

Erickson won for the second time at the latest NFR capturing the Round 7 crown with a 3.7-second run. He also won Round 5 with a 3.9-second time.

“They had won a second and a first on that steer, so I knew that I had a good shot to win it tonight, I just had to make sure I did my job,” Erickson said. “I got a great start, in fact so good that I wasn’t sure I got out on the barrier, but I looked back and saw I was good.”

Erickson has moved up to third in the world standings with $187,737.

“Crush worked so good tonight,” Erickson said of his horse. “His best quality is he is so good in the box; anyone can get on him and he just is ready to perform. My wife and I bought him off Facebook a few years ago and just kept working with him and now he just is so good to ride.

“I just have to keep running for the round wins and get as much money as I can.”

Team ropers Tyler Wade/Trey Yates win another NFR round

Tyler Wade/Trey Yates are definitely making some noise at the 2022 Wrangler NFR.

The duo won its second round of the rodeo, capturing Round 7 with a 3.9-second time. Wade/Yates won Round 4 with a 3.9-second run.

Wade moved up to fifth in the world standings with $173,862 and Yates is seventh with $170,300.

“I’ve been here five times now, haven’t had a great NFR yet, and it’s shaping up to be a little better one,” Wade said. “So, I’m excited for the next three steers.

“I think our horses & our style of roping complement each other well, so it makes for a pretty smooth run when it works out.”

Yates of Pueblo, Colo., took a moment to talk about his horsepower.

“I’m riding a bay horse that I call Dude that we’ve had for a long time,” Yates said. “He’s kind of my old reliable. I’ve ridden him at every NFR I’ve been at, so he’s pretty special.”

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Tie-down roper Kincade Henry gets his second round win

Kincade Henry is making plenty of memories in his NFR debut.

The Mount Pleasant, Texas, cowboy clocked a 7.1-second run to win Round 7. He also split the Round 5 victory at 7.3 seconds.

“That’s pretty lucky,” Henry said. “I like 7s.”

Henry acknowledged horsepower has been a key to his success.

“The horse I’m riding – it’s not supposed to be easy, but he makes it easy,” said Henry, 20. “The past couple of nights whenever I won the go-around I threw right there and then the next night I did the same thing and last night I had a stupid throw right there that I missed. So, to make that run, add another extra swing that builds confidence for these next three rounds, knowing I can go that far and still tie her in a short seven. So that’s a huge confidence builder for these next three rounds and the next couple of years to come.”

Barrel racer Wenda Johnson claims Round 7 victory

Wenda Johnson now has two round wins at the 2022 Wrangler NFR.

Johnson’s latest accomplishment came in Round 7 with a 13.60-second run.

Johnson is third in the world standings with $206,677 and is first in the average with a 96.55-second time on seven head.

“Absolutely. That’s one thing I strive to help him with. He’s smooth and easy so the less I can do, the better off we are,” Johnson said. “We had a couple of slower rounds so I’ve had to build up his confidence a little bit. Tonight, he attacked his first spot and it set us up for the rest of the run.”

Johnson also talked about the quality of the arena dirt.

“No doubt, being on top of the ground makes a big difference,” Johnson said. “I’ve got to give credit to the grounds crew because the dirt the last couple of nights has been amazing. But there still is a definite advantage to being towards the front.”

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2022 Wrangler National Finals Rodeo Results
Round 7, Dec. 7
Thomas & Mack Center, Las Vegas, Nev.

Bareback Riding: Seventh round: 1. Jess Pope, 89 points on Big Stone Rodeo Inc.’s Mayhem, $28,914; 2. Kaycee Feild, 87, $22,851; 3. Tilden Hooper, 86.5, $17,255; 4. Leighton Berry, 86, $12,125; 5. Cole Franks, 84.5, $7,462; 6. Tanner Aus, 81.5, $4,664; 7. (tie) Caleb Bennett and Garrett Shadbolt, 81; 9. (tie) Cole Reiner and Ty Breuer, 79; 11. R.C. Landingham, 78.5; 12. Rocker Steiner, 77; 13. Tim O’Connell, 74.5; 14. (tie) Orin Larsen and Clayton Biglow, NS. Average leaders: 1. Jess Pope, 606 points on seven head; 2. Kaycee Feild, 594.5; 3. (tie) R.C. Landingham and Cole Franks, 592; 5. Cole Reiner, 587.5; 6. Leighton Berry, 583; 7. Rocker Steiner, 582; 8. Tim O’Connell, 579.5; 9. Ty Breuer, 574; 10. Garrett Shadbolt, 565; 11. Caleb Bennett, 554.5; 12. Tilden Hooper, 510.5 points on six head; 13. Clayton Biglow, 503.5; 14. Tanner Aus, 488.5; 15. Orin Larsen, 217.5 points on three head. World standings: 1. Jess Pope, $290,976; 2. Kaycee Feild, $217,158; 3. Leighton Berry, $213,177; 4. Cole Reiner, $207,346; 5. R.C. Landingham, $194,309; 6. Tanner Aus, $184,700; 7. Tilden Hooper, $183,814; 8. Cole Franks, $179,746; 9. Rocker Steiner, $179,304; 10. Tim O’Connell, $172,440; 11. Caleb Bennett, $163,353; 12. Clayton Biglow, $142,671; 13. Garrett Shadbolt, $134,002; 14. Orin Larsen, $133,784; 15. Ty Breuer, $115,749.

Steer Wrestling: Seventh round: 1. Ty Erickson, 3.7 seconds, $28,914; 2. Dirk Tavenner, 3.8, $22,851; 3. J.D. Struxness, 3.9, $17,255; 4. (tie) Tanner Brunner, and Rowdy Parrott, 4.0, $9,793; 6. Tristan Martin, 4.2, $4,664; 7. (tie) Stetson Jorgensen and Dakota Eldridge, 4.3; 9. Will Lummus, 4.4; 10. Kyle Irwin, 4.7; 11. Hunter Cure, 5.1; 12. Jesse Brown, 5.9; 13. Timmy Sparing, 8.4; 14. Tyler Waguespack, 15.6; 15. Nick Guy, NT. Average leaders: 1. Rowdy Parrott, 32.1 seconds on seven head; 2. Kyle Irwin, 32.6; 3. Jesse Brown, 35.2; 4. Will Lummus, 39.0; 5. Tyler Waguespack, 45.5; 6. Stetson Jorgensen, 46.2; 7. Tanner Brunner, 55.3; 8. Tristan Martin, 25.8 seconds on six head; 9. Hunter Cure, 27.2; 10. Ty Erickson, 27.3; 11. J.D. Struxness, 29.2; 12. Dakota Eldridge, 29.3; 13. Dirk Tavenner, 40.6; 14. Timmy Sparing, 41.2; 15. Nick Guy, 33.3 seconds on five head. World standings: 1. Stetson Jorgensen, $233,733; 2. Will Lummus, $205,330; 3. Ty Erickson, $187,737; 4. Hunter Cure, $177,357; 5. Tyler Waguespack, $175,844; 6. Tristan Martin, $170,981; 7. J.D. Struxness, $165,827; 8. Kyle Irwin, $156,155; 9. Dakota Eldridge, $140,913; 10. Nick Guy, $131,625; 11. Tanner Brunner, $130,754; 12. Rowdy Parrott, $129,371; 13. Jesse Brown, $129,228; 14. Dirk Tavenner, $117,383; 15. Timmy Sparing, $93,644.

Team Roping: Seventh round: 1. Tyler Wade/Trey Yates, 3.9 seconds, $28,914; 2. Clay Tryan/Jade Corkill, 4.0, $22,851; 3. (tie) Andrew Ward/Buddy Hawkins II and Chad Masters/Joseph Harrison, 4.4, $14,690 each; 5. (tie) Cody Snow/Wesley Thorp, Clay Smith/Jake Long and Jake Orman/Brye Crites, 4.5, $4,042 each; 8. (tie) Dustin Egusquiza/Travis Graves and Lightning Aguilera/Jonathan Torres, 9.1; 10. Tanner Tomlinson/Patrick Smith, 9.4; 11. Riley Minor/Brady Minor, 13.7; 12. Kaleb Driggers/Junior Nogueira, 18.4; 13. (tie) Coleman Proctor/Logan Medlin, Rhen Richard/Jeremy Buhler and Jr. Dees/Levi Lord, NT. Average leaders: 1. Tanner Tomlinson/Patrick Smith, 41.0 seconds on seven head; 2. Kaleb Driggers/Junior Nogueira, 56.3 seconds on six head; 3. Riley Minor/Brady Minor, 58.2; 4. Andrew Ward/Buddy Hawkins II, 25.0 second on five head; 5. Tyler Wade/Trey Yates, 26.6; 6. Jake Orman/Brye Crites, 27.4; 7. Clay Tryan/Jade Corkill, 30.5; 8. Coleman Proctor/Logan Medlin, 31.8; 9. Jr. Dees/Levi Lord, 32.2; 10. Dustin Egusquiza/Travis Graves, 34.6; 11. Chad Masters/Joseph Harrison, 22.0 seconds on four head; 12. Cody Snow/Wesley Thorp, 23.7; 13. Lightning Aguilera, Ocala, Fla., 32.3; 14. Clay Smith/Jake Long, 50.6; 15. Rhen Richard/Jeremy Buhler, 14.2 seconds on two head.
World standings (headers): 1. Kaleb Driggers, $274,486; 2. Clay Tryan, $226,248; 3. Tanner Tomlinson, $197,814; 4. Andrew Ward, $191,747; 5. Tyler Wade, $173,862; 6. Jr. Dees, $169,857; 7. Dustin Egusquiza, $160,792; 8. Coleman Proctor, $159,321; 9. Chad Masters, $149,131; 10. Lightning Aguilera, $137,963; 11. Clay Smith, $131,807; 12. Jake Orman, $129,422; 13. Rhen Richard, $126,534; 14. Cody Snow, $118,010; 15. Riley Minor, $103,686. World standings (heeler): 1. Junior Nogueira, $274,486; 2. Patrick Smith, $197,814; 3. Jade Corkill, $192,440; 4. Buddy Hawkins II, $190,204; 5. Jake Long, $173,287; 6. Levi Lord, $171,255; 7. Trey Yates, $170,300; 8. Travis Graves, $161,506. 9. Logan Medlin, $159,321; 10. Joseph Harrison, $153,802; 11. Brye Crites, $130,764; 12. Jonathan Torres, $130,509; 13. Jeremy Buhler, $127,469; 14. Wesley Thorp, $118,010; 15. Brady Minor, $103,686.

Saddle Bronc Riding: Seventh round: 1. Logan Hay, 90 points on Hi Lo ProRodeo’s Garden City Gal, $28,914; 2. Zeke Thurston, 88.5, $22,851; 3. Lefty Holman, 87, $17,255; 4. Kade Bruno, 86.5, $12,125; 5. (tie) Chase Brooks and Dawson Hay, 86, $6,063; 7. Ryder Wright, 78; 8. Layton Green, 77; 9. Tanner Butner, 76; 10. Brody Cress, 74; 11. Sage Newman, 71.5; 12. Kolby Wanchuk, 63.5; 13. (tie) Stetson Wright, Wyatt Casper and Kole Ashbacher, NS. Average leaders: 1. Zeke Thurston, 609.5 points on seven head; 2. Logan Hay, 603.5; 3. Kolby Wanchuk, 575; 4. Tanner Butner, 570; 5. Brody Cress, 559; 6. Lefty Holman, 521.5 points on six head; 7. Stetson Wright, 519; 8. Dawson Hay, 509; 9. Kade Bruno, 503.5; 10. Wyatt Casper, 496.5; 11. Kole Ashbacher, 493; 12. Sage Newman, 492.5; 13. Chase Brooks, 425 points on five head; 14. Layton Green, 413; 15. Ryder Wright, 408. World standings: 1. Sage Newman, $308,349; 2. Stetson Wright, $270,974; 3. Lefty Holman, $266,307; 4. Zeke Thurston, $262,653; 5. Logan Hay, $261,054; 6. Brody Cress, $198,707; 7. Ryder Wright, $186,610; 8. Kolby Wanchuk, $181,631; 9. Layton Green, $175,808; 10. Chase Brooks, $167,595; 11. Kade Bruno, $165,914; 12. Dawson Hay, $153,896; 13. Wyatt Casper, $145,150; 14. Tanner Butner, $133,481; 15. Kole Ashbacher, $127,543.

Tie-Down Roping: Seventh round: 1. Kincade Henry, 7.1 seconds, $28,914; 2. Hunter Herrin, 7.6, $22,851; 3. Cory Solomon, 8.0, $17,255; 4. Caleb Smidt, 10.5, $12,125; 5. Riley Webb, 11.5, $7,462; 6. Zack Jongbloed, 13.5, $4,664; 7. Macon Murphy, 13.9; 8. Haven Meged, 18.7; 9. Shad Mayfield, 19.0; 10. Shane Hanchey, 19.7; 11. Tyler Milligan, 20.2; 12. (tie) John Douch, Marty Yates, Tuf Cooper and Ty Harris, NT. Average leaders: 1. Caleb Smidt, 56.2 seconds on seven head; 2. Cory Solomon, 64.3; 3. Riley Webb, 66.8; 4. Zack Jongbloed, 70.7; 5. Macon Murphy, 77.8; 6. Haven Meged, 79.8; 7. Shad Mayfield, 84.2; 8. Shane Hanchey, 87.8; 9. Tyler Milligan, 92.3; 10. Hunter Herrin, 64.0 seconds on six head; 11. Ty Harris, 68.4; 12. Kincade Henry, 38.3 seconds on five head; 13. Marty Yates, 43.9; 14. John Douch, 21.8 seconds on three head; 15. Tuf Cooper, 26.1 points on two head. World standings: 1. Caleb Smidt, $288,462; 2. Shad Mayfield, $265,273; 3. John Douch, $237,121; 4. Kincade Henry, $217,108; 5. Cory Solomon, $190,220; 6. Riley Webb, $188,597; 7. Haven Meged, $188,257; 8. Marty Yates, $187,068; 9. Hunter Herrin, $182,132; 10. Shane Hanchey, $154,908; 11. Zack Jongbloed, $151,418; 12. Tyler Milligan, $135,703; 13. Tuf Cooper, $134,382; 14. Macon Murphy, $130,717; 15. Ty Harris, $128,937.

Barrel Racing: Seventh round: 1. Wenda Johnson, 13.60 seconds, $28,914; 2. Leslie Smalygo, 13.64, $22,851; 3. Sissy Winn, 13.66, $17,255; 4. (tie) Jordon Briggs and Emily Beisel, 13.68, $9,793; 6. Shelley Morgan, 13.71, $4,664; 7. Margo Crowther, 13.72; 8. Hailey Kinsel, 13.73; 9. Kassie Mowry, 13.77; 10. Brittany Pozzi Tonozzi, 13.87; 11. Bayleigh Choate, 13.98; 12. Jessica Routier,18.35; 13. Lisa Lockhart, 18.57; 14. Stevi Hillman, 18.58; 15. Dona Kay Rule, 19.05. Average leaders: 1. Wenda Johnson, 96.55 seconds on seven runs; 2. Shelley Morgan, 96.65; 3. Sissy Winn, 97.32; 4. Bayleigh Choate, 97.86; 5. Lisa Lockhart, 100.92; 6. Jordon Briggs, 101.32; 7. Margo Crowther, 101.49; 8. Brittany Pozzi Tonozzi, 101.81; 9. Hailey Kinsel, 105.83; 10. Leslie Smalygo, 106.14; 11. Kassie Mowry, 106.69; 12. Jessica Routier, 107.40; 13. Dona Kay Rule, 107.62; 14. Emily Beisel, 110.06; 15. Stevi Hillman, 117.07. World standings: 1. Jordon Briggs, $232,082; 2. Hailey Kinsel, $225,225; 3. Wenda Johnson, $206,677; 4. Lisa Lockhart, $182,312; 5. Emily Beisel, $176,016; 6. Dona Kay Rule, $164,956; 7. Shelley Morgan, $156,370; 8. Margo Crowther, $149,775; 9. Kassie Mowry, $142,659; 10. Stevi Hillman, $138,064; 11. Sissy Winn, $136,565; 12. Brittany Pozzi Tonozzi, $133,641; 13. Leslie Smalygo, $129,429; 14. Bayleigh Choate, $118,148; 15. Jessica Routier, $108,988.

Bull Riding: Seventh round: 1. Trevor Kastner, 90.5 points on Pete Carr Pro Rodeo’s Midnight Rider, $36,997; 2. Stetson Wright, 75.5, $30,935; 3. Josh Frost, 69.5, $25,338; 4. (tie) Jeff Askey, Garrett Smith, Tristen Hutchings, Maverick Potter, Trey Kimzey, Ky Hamilton, Jared Parsonage, Trey Holston, Creek Young, Lukasey Morris and Cole Fischer, NS. 15. (tie) JR Stratford, Reid Oftedahl, Out. Average leaders: 1. Stetson Wright, 512 points on six head; 2. Josh Frost, 504; 3. Trevor Kastner, 429 points on five head; 4. Ky Hamilton, 332 points on four head; 5. Tristen Hutchings, 269 points on three head; 6. Trey Kimzey, 261; 7. Garrett Smith, 256.5; 8. Creek Young, 169 points on two head; 9. Cole Fischer, 159.5; 10. (tie) Jeff Askey and JR Stratford, 90; 12. Jared Parsonage, 81.5; 13. (tie) Maverick Potter, Trey Holston, Lukasey Morris and Reid Oftedahl, NS. World standings: 1. Stetson Wright, $482,784; 2. Josh Frost, $341,076; 3. Trevor Kastner, $229,996; 4. Tristen Hutchings, $227,756; 5. Jeff Askey, $216,848; 6. Ky Hamilton, $185,842; 7. Garrett Smith, $185,002; 8. Trey Kimzey, $168,189; 9. JR Stratford, $142,943; 10. Creek Young, $127,692; 11. Maverick Potter, $126,065; 12. Jared Parsonage, $122,314; 13. Trey Holston, $118,892; 14. Cole Fischer, $110,994; 15. Lukasey Morris, $110,667; 16. Reid Oftedahl, $107,944.

All-Around: 1. Stetson Wright, $586,512; 2. Caleb Smidt, $286,690; 3. Josh Frost, $240,080; 4. Marty Yates, $184,694; 5. Haven Meged, $174,666; 6. Coleman Proctor, $164,487; 7. Taylor Santos, $159,179; 8. Zack Jongbloed, $152,717; 9. Rhen Richard, $129,783; 10. Paul David Tierney, $118,792.

Top Gun leaders: 1. Caleb Smidt, $138,946; 2. Jess Pope, $131,717; 3. Stetson Wright, $130,318; 4. Logan Hay, $121,613; 5. Zeke Thurston, $118,815; 6. Lefty Holman, $116,328; 7. Kincade Henry, $115,162; 8. Hailey Kinsel, $105,835; 9. Josh Frost, $101,405; 10. Stetson Jorgensen, $99,073.

Courtesy of the PRCA

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2022 Wrangler NFR Las Vegas 6th go-round highlights & results

December 9, 2022 by Jeffrey James

In Round 6, Wright earned $22,851 in saddle bronc riding with a second-place 87-point ride on Bar T Rodeo’s Jitterbug and $22,851 for his second-place 86.5-point bull ride on Four Star Rodeo’s Bit A Bad News. He has earned $209,405 at the 2022 NFR.

“When you break your own record, it means you did better than the year before, whenever you set it,” said Wright, 23. “The way I look at it is that I’m improving every year, and to improve just from last year is pretty special and I’m just happy with the way things are going.”

Wright has now won four career all-around titles in 2019-22. Wright also has won bull riding and saddle bronc riding world championships in 2020 and 2021, respectively.

Wright is also on the brink of surpassing the bull riding and all-around single-season earnings marks.

Wright has earned $451,850 in bull riding and $563,661 in all-around. Sage Kimzey owns the single-season bull riding earnings mark at $480,797, including ground money, which he set in 2019. A year ago, Wright established the all-around season earnings mark at $585,850.

“That’s when I say I just choose to have fun, and it is fun and I love rodeo,” Wright said. “And I feel like when you’re having fun it’s easier to break records, because you’re loving what you do and I’m literally loving everything about everything.”

Wright has a simple approach to the remaining four rounds of the NFR.

“Same thing – I’m just having fun,” Wright said. “I’m not worried about not a single gold buckle right now. I’m just worried about making 90-point rides.”

Tie-down roper Shad Mayfield matches arena record with Round 6 victory

Shad Mayfield, the 2020 PRCA World Champion Tie-Down Roper, was electric on Tuesday at the Thomas & Mack Center.

The Clovis, N.M., cowboy stopped the clock in 6.5 seconds tying the arena record. ProRodeo Hall of Famers – Cody Ohl (6.5 seconds, Round 10, 2003) and Trevor Brazile (6.5 seconds, Round 8, 2015) also accomplished the feat.

“I feel so good, the energy of the fans after that,” he said. “That’s something I’ve always dreamed of, throwing my hat like Cody Ohl used to, being 6.5 I mean that’s just something I’ve dreamed about.”

That record run was something Mayfield was trying to digest.

“I can’t even explain it, I didn’t even flank the calf all the way, I mean, if I had a better flank no telling what could have been,” said Mayfield, 21. “But I feel like my horse made it so easy, and to have a good calf I just had to do my part. Once I heard them holler ‘you’re out’ I just let my rope go. Tonight, I had to take it back to just like I’m at home practicing or at any jackpot.”

Mayfield edged John Douch by a mere one-tenth of a second for the round win.

“Honestly it just pumped me up hearing the crowd and doing all that,” Mayfield said. “I love that feeling coming behind someone and being faster, and it’s not easy beating someone at 6.6, so I got it done so that’s what makes it even better.”

Saddle bronc rider Logan Hay wins back-to-back rounds

Logan Hay made it back-to-back victory laps.

After winning Round 5, Hay made it two in a row capturing the Round 6 win with an 87.5-point ride on Frontier Rodeo’s Yellowstone.

“Yeah, it was our hoppers out again today and Yellowstone didn’t go in Round 1, so I was happy to have one that was fresh,” said Hay, 25. “I knew it was a good draw and I just tried to do my job.”

Hay, who is making his NFR debut, is the son of saddle bronc rider Rod Hay, a 20-time NFR qualifier, and older brother to fellow NFR saddle bronc rider Dawson.

“I’ve been blessed that it’s been working out,” Logan said. “I’m just trying to take it one horse at a time and not let my nerves get the best of me. I’ve just felt at home here. I think it’s all the other Canadians and my dad here helping me in the chutes that’s made it feel this way. I love it.”

“I’m looking to just stick to my game plan. Take it one horse at a time. I don’t like to think about anything else. I’ve hardly looked at the world standings, to be honest. I look at it as me versus my horse, get up to see what (score) I got, and watch a few videos. That’s just what my game plan is.”

Bull rider Tristen Hutchings makes it three round wins at 2022 NFR

When cowboys make their NFR debuts they make memories for a lifetime.

That has definitely been the case for bull rider Tristen Hutchings.

The Monteview, Idaho, cowboy has won three of the first six rounds in his first career trip to the NFR.

Hutchings’ latest claim to glory came on Tuesday when he won Round 6 with an 88-point ride on Rocky Mountain Rodeo’s Caddyshack. Hutchings also was tops in Round 1 and Round 5.

“Yeah, I had a really good bull tonight,” Hutchings said. “It was a bull that I’d been wanting to get on for a while now and he had me loosen up a little bit and took me for a ride. Finally at the end I got a good seat. It was good, it was fun, and there’s no better place to win than here.”

Hutchings thought he could take victory laps at the NFR based on his late-season surge.

“At the end of the season, I got on a heater, and I think it’s carried into here,” he said. “I didn’t ever slow down getting on practice bulls or putting in the work at the gym. So, this is exactly what I’ve thought about and dreamed about. It’s definitely life-changing money and there are a ton of nerves but at the end of the day it’s about having fun. That’s when I think most bull riders are at their best.

“You definitely have to draw right to come in here and win three, especially in the first six nights. It’s something you think is possible, but I was just hoping to come in here and ride as many bulls as possible. That’s the only game plan I really had in my head.”

Rookie bareback rider Rocker Steiner captures Round 6 title

This wasn’t the script rookie Rocker Steiner had envisioned – until Tuesday.

Steiner had an 88.5-point ride aboard Wayne Vold Rodeo’s True Grit to win Round 6.

“It is always great to get a win, especially at the NFR,” said Steiner, 18. “My dad won here, and my mom won here, and it is great to win in the same place where your parents won.”

Steiner, who placed in just one of the first five rounds, splitting fifth in Round 5, took a moment to describe his winning ride.

“That was a real fast, snappy, droppy (horse), it is not easy to ride,” Steiner said. “You have to have the need for speed to ride that horse. That horse actually bucked me off in Strathmore (Alberta) and it is just not an easy horse to ride.”

The emotions of Steiner have been well-documented at this year’s NFR, but he is not about to change his ways.

“I think you all can tell I’m really competitive,” Steiner said. “I didn’t come here for second place. I didn’t come here to get a low score. I’m not going for third or fourth. I’m going to win. It is hard to hide my passion and my emotions. I just want to win.

“I’m going to go to South Point and get a buckle and hang out with my family. We are going have a big crew on stage. There have been a lot of people with me my whole career and hopefully I will get everybody on stage who has been part of it.”

Steiner, who bought his PRCA card Jan. 10, is following the rodeo footsteps of his grandfather Bobby Steiner, who won a PRCA Bull Riding World Championship in 1973 and his father, Sid, the 2002 PRCA Steer Wrestling World Champion.

Steer wrestler Tristan Martin scores Round 6 victory

Steer wrestler Tristan Martin experienced the highs and lows of rodeo in 24 hours. The Sulphur, La., cowboy had a no-time in Round 5 and then on Tuesday he won Round 6 with a 3.5-second time.

“They had missed him in the first round, but I had seen some videos on him, so I knew if I did my job, I had a good chance,” Martin said.

Martin’s run came after a 15-minute delay because of a power outage in the Thomas & Mack Center, which caused him to reel things in.

“Well, I was pretty amped up before the power went out, so I think it was just what I needed to help me calm back down and make a good run,” he said.

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Team ropers Chad Masters/Joseph Harrison claim Round 6 crown

Team ropers Chad Masters/Joseph Harrison had not had much luck at the 2022 Wrangler NFR. Masters/Harrison split fourth in Round 3.

The duo’s fortunes changed on Tuesday. Masters/Harrison won Round 6 with a 4.0-second time.

“I’m so happy I just turned a decent steer for my partner,” Masters said. “He did a good job; he made the whole run come together.”

Harrison was excited about the end result.

“It was a good steer, man,” he said. “We talked about him beforehand, and we both really liked him. Chad did what he does, man, he put it on the horns and made the steer hit really nice where I could get me a good clean fast throw at him. And I’m not trying to be smart, but it’s supposed to work out like that.”

Barrel racers Pozzi Tonozzi, Beisel split Round 6 victory

Emily Beisel and Brittany Pozzi Tonozzi shared glory on Tuesday.

They clocked identical 13.57 times for the Round 6 win.

“It’s great to see my horse working like he’s working,” said Beisel, who also won Round 4. “The biggest thing is I’ve got to get him around them and he will take care of the rest. Last night, I had a little mishap on the backside of the second barrel and tonight I took slightly bigger circles with a tighter cinch. It’s awesome to be here, especially being 14th on the ground. It’s incredible.”

Pozzi Tonozzi was thrilled to be celebrating her first round win in 11 years.

“I actually forgot what it feels like and how good it feels to win a round,” she said. “I’ve actually qualified on several horses since the last time I’ve won including my big, yellow horse Duke. This one is so special because it’s a horse I’ve raised and trained, and she’s actually now owned by Teton Ridge. I’m just excited to be here and can’t wait for the next round.”

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2022 Wrangler National Finals Rodeo Results
Round 6, Dec. 6
Thomas & Mack Center, Las Vegas, Nev.

Bareback Riding: Sixth round: 1. Rocker Steiner, 88.5 points on Wayne Vold Rodeo’s True Grit, $28,914; 2. Tanner Aus, 88, $22,851; 3. Leighton Berry, 87.5, $17,255; 4. Cole Franks, 87, $12,125; 5. (tie) Kaycee Feild and R.C. Landingham, 86.5, $6,063 each; 7. Cole Reiner, 85.5; 8. (tie) Jess Pope, Tilden Hooper, and Clayton Biglow, 85; 11. Ty Breuer, 84; 12. Garrett Shadbolt, 82; 13. Tim O’Connell, 81; 14. Caleb Bennett, 79; 15. Orin Larsen, Out. Average leaders: 1. Jess Pope, 517 points on six head; 2. R.C. Landingham, 513.5; 3. Cole Reiner, 508.5; 4. (tie) Kaycee Feild and Cole Franks, 507.5; 6. (tie) Tim O’Connell and Rocker Steiner, 505; 8. Clayton Biglow, 503.5; 9. Leighton Berry, 497; 10. Ty Breuer, 495; 11. Garrett Shadbolt, 484; 12. Caleb Bennett, 473.5; 13. Tilden Hooper, 424 points on five head; 14. Tanner Aus, 407; 15. Orin Larsen, 217.5 points on three head. World standings: 1. Jess Pope, $262,063; 2. Cole Reiner, $207,346; 3. Leighton Berry, $201,052; 4. R.C. Landingham, $194,309; 5. Kaycee Feild, $194,306; 6. Tanner Aus, $180,036; 7. Rocker Steiner, $179,304; 8. Tim O’Connell, $172,440; 9. Cole Franks, $172,284; 10. Tilden Hooper, $166,559; 11. Caleb Bennett, $163,353; 12. Clayton Biglow, $142,671; 13. Garrett Shadbolt, $134,002; 14. Orin Larsen, $133,784; 15. Ty Breuer, $115,749.

Steer Wrestling: Sixth round: 1. Tristan Martin, 3.5 seconds, $28,914; 2. Will Lummus, 3.8, $22,851; 3. (tie) Tanner Brunner and Nick Guy, 3.9, $14,690 each; 5. J.D. Struxness, 4.0, $7,462; 6. (tie) Dakota Eldridge and Timmy Sparing, 4.1, $2,332 each; 8. Rowdy Parrott, 4.2; 9. (tie) Ty Erickson and Jesse Brown, 4.5; 11. Tyler Waguespack, 4.7; 12. (tie) Stetson Jorgensen, Hunter Cure, 4.8; 14. Kyle Irwin, 5.3; 15. Dirk Tavenner, 5.4. Average leaders: 1. Kyle Irwin, 27.9 seconds on six head; 2. Rowdy Parrott, 28.1; 3. Jesse Brown, 29.3; 4. Tyler Waguespack, 29.9; 5. Will Lummus, 34.6; 6. Stetson Jorgensen, 41.9; 7. Tanner Brunner, 51.3; 8. Tristan Martin, 21.6 seconds on five head; 9. Hunter Cure, 22.1; 10. Ty Erickson, 23.6; 11. Dakota Eldridge, 25.0; 12. J.D. Struxness, 25.3; 13. Timmy Sparing, 32.8; 14. Nick Guy, 33.3; 15. Dirk Tavenner, 36.8. World standings: 1. Stetson Jorgensen, $233,733; 2. Will Lummus, $205,330; 3. Hunter Cure, $177,357; 4. Tyler Waguespack, $175,844; 5. Tristan Martin, $166,318; 6. Ty Erickson, $158,823; 7. Kyle Irwin, $156,155; 8. J.D. Struxness, $148,572; 9. Dakota Eldridge, $140,913; 10. Nick Guy, $131,625; 11. Jesse Brown, $129,228; 12. Tanner Brunner, $120,961; 13. Rowdy Parrott, $119,578; 14. Dirk Tavenner, $94,532; 15. Timmy Sparing, $93,644.

Team Roping: Sixth round: 1. Chad Masters/Joseph Harrison, 4.0 seconds, $28,914 each; 2. Lightning Aguilera/Jonathan Torres, 4.1, $22,851; 3. Tanner Tomlinson/Patrick Smith, 4.3, $17,255; 4. Jr. Dees/Levi Lord, 4.7, $12,125; 5. Tyler Wade/Trey Yates, 8.6, $7,462; 6. Dustin Egusquiza/Travis Graves, 8.9, $4,664; 7. Cody Snow/Wesley Thorp, 9.0; 8. Clay Tryan/Jade Corkill, 9.1; 9. Jake Orman/Brye Crites, 9.2; 10. Kaleb Driggers/Junior Nogueira, 9.9; 11. Riley Minor/Brady Minor, 14.4; 12. (tie) Coleman Proctor/Logan Medlin, Andrew Ward/Buddy Hawkins II, Rhen Richard/Jeremy Buhler and Clay Smith/Jake Long, NT. Average leaders: 1. Tanner Tomlinson/Patrick Smith, 31.6 seconds on six head; 2. Coleman Proctor/Logan Medlin, 31.8 seconds on five head; 3. Jr. Dees/Levi Lord, 32.2; 4. Kaleb Driggers/Junior Nogueira, 37.9; 5. Riley Minor/Brady Minor, 44.5; 6. Andrew Ward/Buddy Hawkins II, 20.6 seconds on four head; 7. Tyler Wade/Trey Yates, 22.7; 8. Jake Orman/Brye Crites, 22.9; 9. Dustin Egusquiza/Travis Graves, 25.5; 10. Clay Tryan/Jade Corkill, 26.5; 11. Chad Masters/Joseph Harrison, 17.6 seconds on three head; 12. Cody Snow/Wesley Thorp, 19.2; 13. Lightning Aguilera/Jonathan Torres, 23.2; 14. Clay Smith/Jake Long, 46.1; 15. Rhen Richard/Jeremy Buhler, 14.2 seconds on two head. World standings (headers): 1. Kaleb Driggers, $274,486; 2. Clay Tryan, $203,397; 3. Tanner Tomlinson, $197,814; 4. Andrew Ward, $177,056; 5. Jr. Dees, $169,857; 6. Dustin Egusquiza, $160,792; 7. Coleman Proctor, $159,321; 8. Tyler Wade, $144,948; 9. Lightning Aguilera, $137,963; 10. Chad Masters, $134,441; 11. Clay Smith, $127,765; 12. Rhen Richard, $126,533; 13. Jake Orman, $125,380; 14. Cody Snow, $113,968; 15. Riley Minor, $103,686. World standings (heeler): 1. Junior Nogueira, $274,486; 2. Patrick Smith, $197,814; 3. Buddy Hawkins II, $175,514; 4. Levi Lord, $171,255; 5. Jade Corkill, $169,589; 6. Jake Long, $169,245; 7. Travis Graves, $161,506; 8. Logan Medlin, $159,321; 9. Trey Yates, $141,386; 10. Joseph Harrison, $139,112; 11. Jonathan Torres, $130,509; 12. Jeremy Buhler, $127,469; 13. Brye Crites, $126,722; 14. Wesley Thorp, $113,968; 15. Brady Minor, $103,686.

Saddle Bronc Riding: Sixth round: 1. Logan Hay, 87.5 points on Frontier Rodeo’s Yellowstone, $28,914; 2. Stetson Wright, 87, $22,851; 3. Zeke Thurston, 86, $17,255; 4. Layton Green, 85.5, $12,125; 5. Wyatt Casper, 85, $7,462; 6. Kolby Wanchuk, 84.5, $4,664; 7. Brody Cress, 84; 8. (tie) Sage Newman, Kole Ashbacher and Tanner Butner, 82.5; 11. Dawson Hay, 82; 12. Kade Bruno, 81.5; 13. (tie) Ryder Wright, Lefty Holman, and Chase Brooks, NS. Average leaders: 1. Zeke Thurston, 521 points on six head; 2. Stetson Wright, 519; 3. Logan Hay, 513.5; 4. Kolby Wanchuk, 511.5; 5. Wyatt Casper, 496.5; 6. Tanner Butner, 494; 7. Kole Ashbacher, 493; 8. Brody Cress, 485; 9. Lefty Holman, 434.5 points on five head; 10. Dawson Hay, 423; 11. Sage Newman, 421; 12. Kade Bruno, 417; 13. Chase Brooks, 339 points on four head; 14. Layton Green, 336; 15. Ryder Wright, 330. World standings: 1. Sage Newman, $308,349; 2. Stetson Wright, $270,974; 3. Lefty Holman, $249,052; 4. Zeke Thurston, $239,802; 5. Logan Hay, $232,140; 6. Brody Cress, $198,707; 7. Ryder Wright, $186,610; 8. Kolby Wanchuk, $181,631; 9. Layton Green, $175,808; 10. Chase Brooks, $161,533; 11. Kade Bruno, $153,789; 12. Dawson Hay, $147,833; 13. Wyatt Casper, $145,150; 14. Tanner Butner, $133,481; 15. Kole Ashbacher, $127,543.

Tie-Down Roping: Sixth round: 1. Shad Mayfield, 6.5 seconds, $28,914; 2. John Douch, 6.6, $22,851; 3. Caleb Smidt, 7.5, $17,255; 4. Riley Webb, 7.7, $12,125; 5. Macon Murphy, 7.8, $7,462; 6. Cory Solomon, 8.0, $4,664; 7. Zack Jongbloed, 8.5; 8. Marty Yates, 9.3; 9. Shane Hanchey, 9.4; 10. Hunter Herrin, 10.2; 11. Ty Harris, 11.3; 12. Tyler Milligan, 13.8; 13. Haven Meged, 18.0; 14. (tie) Tuf Cooper and Kincade Henry, NT. Average leaders: 1. Caleb Smidt, 45.7 seconds on six head; 2. Riley Webb, 55.3; 3. Cory Solomon, 56.3; 4. Zack Jongbloed, 57.2; 5. Haven Meged, 61.1; 6. Macon Murphy, 63.9; 7. Shad Mayfield, 65.2; 8. Shane Hanchey, 68.1; 9. Ty Harris, 68.4; 10. Tyler Milligan, 72.1; 11. Marty Yates, 43.9 seconds on five head; 12. Hunter Herrin, 56.4; 13. Kincade Henry, 31.2 seconds on four head; 14. John Douch, 21.8 seconds on three head; 15. Tuf Cooper, 26.1 seconds on two head. World standings: 1. Caleb Smidt, $276,337; 2. Shad Mayfield, $265,273; 3. John Douch, $237,121; 4. Haven Meged, $188,257; 5. Kincade Henry, $188,194; 6. Marty Yates, $187,068; 7. Riley Webb, $181,136; 8. Cory Solomon, $172,965; 9. Hunter Herrin, $159,280; 10. Shane Hanchey, $154,908; 11. Zack Jongbloed, $146,755; 12. Tyler Milligan, $135,703; 13. Tuf Cooper, $134,382; 14. Macon Murphy, $130,717; 15. Ty Harris, $128,937.

Barrel Racing: Sixth round: 1. (tie) Emily Beisel and Brittany Pozzi Tonozzi, 13.57 seconds, $25,882 each; 3. Bayleigh Choate, 13.63, $17,255; 4. Lisa Lockhart, 13.64, $12,125; 5. Jessica Routier, 13.65, $7,462; 6. Shelley Morgan, 13.70, $4,664; 7. Wenda Johnson, 13.76; 8. Dona Kay Rule, 13.78; 9. Sissy Winn, 13.85; 10. Leslie Smalygo, 18.54; 11. Jordon Briggs, 18.70; 12. Margo Crowther, 18.78; 13. (tie) Stevi Hillman and Hailey Kinsel, 18.83; 15. Kassie Mowry, 19.14. Average leaders: 1. Lisa Lockhart, 82.35 seconds on six runs; 2. Shelley Morgan, 82.94; 3. Wenda Johnson, 82.95; 4. Sissy Winn, 83.66; 5. Bayleigh Choate, 83.88; 6. Jordon Briggs, 87.64; 7. Margo Crowther, 87.77; 8. Brittany Pozzi Tonozzi, 87.94; 9. Dona Kay Rule, 88.57; 10. Jessica Routier, 89.05; 11. Hailey Kinsel, 92.10; 12. Leslie Smalygo, 92.50; 13. Kassie Mowry, 92.92; 14. Emily Beisel, 96.38; 15. Stevi Hillman, 98.49. World standings: 1. Hailey Kinsel, $225,225; 2. Jordon Briggs, $222,289; 3. Lisa Lockhart, $182,312; 4. Wenda Johnson, $177,763; 5. Emily Beisel, $166,222; 6. Dona Kay Rule, $164,956; 7. Shelley Morgan, $151,706; 8. Margo Crowther, $149,775; 9. Kassie Mowry, $142,659; 10. Stevi Hillman, $138,064; 11. Brittany Pozzi Tonozzi, $133,641; 12. Sissy Winn, $119,310; 13. Bayleigh Choate, $118,148; 14. Jessica Routier, $108,988; 15. Leslie Smalygo, $106,578.

Bull Riding: Sixth round: 1. Tristen Hutchings, 88 points on Rocky Mountain Rodeo’s Caddyshack, $28,914; 2. Stetson Wright, 86.5, $22,851; 3. (tie) Josh Frost and Trevor Kastner, 85.5, $14,690 each; 5. Garrett Smith, 84, $7,462; 6. (tie) Ky Hamilton and Creek Young, 82.5, $2,332 each . 8. Cole Fischer, 74; 9. (tie) Jeff Askey, Maverick Potter, Trey Kimzey, Jared Parsonage, Trey Holston, JR Stratford, Lukasey Morris, Reid Oftedahl, NS. Average leaders: 1. Stetson Wright, 436.5 points on five head; 2. Josh Frost, 434.5; 3. Trevor Kastner, 338.5 points on four head; 4. Ky Hamilton, 332; 5. Tristen Hutchings, 269 points on three head; 6. Trey Kimzey, 261; 7. Garrett Smith, 256.5; 8. Creek Young, 169 points on two head; 9. Cole Fischer, 159.5; 10. (tie) Jeff Askey and JR Stratford, 90 points on one head; 12. Jared Parsonage, 81.5; 13. (tie) Maverick Potter, Trey Holston, Lukasey Morris, Reid Oftedahl, NS. World standings: 1. Stetson Wright, $451,850; 2. Josh Frost, $315,738; 3. Tristen Hutchings, $227,756; 4. Jeff Askey, $216,848; 5. Trevor Kastner, $192,999; 6. Ky Hamilton, $185,841; 7. Garrett Smith, $185,002; 8. Trey Kimzey, $168,189; 9. JR Stratford, $142,943; 10. Creek Young, $127,692; 11. Maverick Potter, $126,065; 12. Jared Parsonage, $122,314; 13. Trey Holston, $118,892; 14. Cole Fischer, $110,994; 15. Lukasey Morris, $110,667; 16 Reid Oftedahl, $107,944.

All-Around: 1. Stetson Wright, $563,661; 2. Caleb Smidt, $274,565; 3. Josh Frost, $222,825; 4. Marty Yates, $184,694; 5. Haven Meged, $174,666; 6. Coleman Proctor, $164,487; 7. Taylor Santos, $159,179; 8. Zack Jongbloed, $148,053; 9. Rhen Richard, $129,783; 10. Paul David Tierney, $118,792.

Top Gun Leaders: 1. Caleb Smidt, $126,821; 2. Stetson Wright, $107,467; 3. Hailey Kinsel, $105,835; 4. Jess Pope, $102,804; 5. (tie) Stetson Jorgensen and Lefty Holman, $99,073 each; 7. Lisa Lockhart, $97,441; 8. Tristen Hutchings, $96,741; 9. Zeke Thurston, $95,964; 10. Logan Hay, $92,699.

Courtesy of PRCA

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2022 Wrangler NFR Las Vegas 5th go-round highlights & results

December 9, 2022 by Jeffrey James

Competing during Round 5 Tough Enough to Wear Pink Night at the Wrangler National Finals Rodeo presented by Teton Ridge had special meaning to bareback rider R.C. Landingham.

“It is pretty emotional,” said Landingham, 32. “My mom, Wendy Skiver, passed away of ovarian cancer (Feb. 3, 2017). This is her rodeo dream, and she is living it with me.”

Landingham’s mom would have been proud of her son’s performance on Monday night.

Landingham had a 90.5-point ride on Pickett Pro Rodeo’s Top Notch for the win.

“I had been on that horse twice before once before here at the NFR and it didn’t go well because I was battling a shoulder injury,” Landingham said. “Then I had him again in Pecos (Texas) this year and was 87 on him. Tonight, that horse was everything I thought it would be. That’s a big strong horse and he had a great trip, and everything worked out. It is nice to get a round win like this because it pays so well.”

Landingham earned $28,914 for the victory and has earned $57,723 at the NFR. Landingham is third in the PRCA | RAM World Standings with $188,247.

Steer wrestler Ty Erickson tops leaderboard

Ty Erickson, the 2019 PRCA Steer Wrestling World Champion, was in championship form in Round 5.

Erickson clocked a 3.9-second time to claim the round win.

“The steer was the one that Hunter Cure won Round 2 on, so I knew he was going to be good,” said Erickson, 32. “He kind of let up on me a little bit and I knew he was going to be a little slower, but I wasn’t really expecting him to let up like he did. I’m just glad they don’t say pretty run on the paycheck, because it wasn’t a pretty run, but we got him down and the win.”

Erickson is now fifth in the world standings with $158,823. He has earned $51,039 at this year’s NFR. The Helena, Mont., cowboy was quick to credit his horsepower.

“Crush is owned by my wife and myself and he really fits these set ups,” Erickson said. “(He) doesn’t score the best, but when you got to go fast, he’s the one you want to be riding.”

Saddle bronc rider Logan Hay captures first career NFR round win

Logan Hay is making his Wrangler NFR debut quite memorable.

Hay won Round 5 with an 89-point ride on Pete Carr Pro Rodeo’s Larry Culpepper.

“Larry’s (Culpepper) a big horse,” Hay said. “He reminds me a lot of the horse I rode in Calgary this year and he felt similar, so I went with the same game plan. I went with a big spur out and tried to get ahead of him right there and I felt like I accomplished that.”

Hay was trying to digest the moment he was experiencing getting his first NFR round win.

“It’s amazing. I’m not sure it’s really set in yet but being able to take that victory lap was something else,” Hay said. “It’s definitely a moment I will remember for the rest of my life.”

Hay is fifth in the world standings with $203,226 and he has earned $63,786 at the NFR.

“I’m just going to keeping attacking with the same game plan I’ve had the whole week. I’m looking to take it one horse at a time, not try to overthink anything, and just let my riding do what it does.”

Bull rider Tristen Hutchings gets his second round win of NFR

As NFR debuts go, bull rider Tristen Hutchings is doing great so far.

The Monteview, Idaho, cowboy had a 90.5-point ride on Frontier Rodeo’s County Jail to win Round 5. He also won Round 1 with a 90.5-point ride on Stockyards Pro Rodeo’s Party Animal.

“I’ve actually been getting leaned back a little bit,” said Hutchings, 22. “I knew if I stayed on the front end a little bit better, longer, and let my hips get deep that things would work out. I’ve been drawing the right bulls so every time I get them rode they are going to score me high. I might not be first in the average, but I have two go-round buckles, I’m happy to be here, and I’m happy to be healthy.”

Hutchings is glad to see his hard work pay off.

“I think almost everybody rides better when they are riding into their hand and I knew that I would struggle when I didn’t,” Hutchings said. “I practiced really hard and I’m glad that I did because the only bull I’ve ridden into my hand, I got bucked off. I’ve gotten two knocked down riding away from my hand and that’s not bad when you’re going against the best bucking stock in the world.”

Hutchings is fourth in the world standings with $198,842. He has earned $70,859 at the NFR.

“It’s been a tough stretch for the boys in that locker room,” Hutchings said. “We started with 16 and now we’re down to 14. I got off to a great start and then went through a bumpy patch, so I had my head real low. But I’m excited to get another one rode. It’s tough out here in Vegas. All I can hope for is to just keep getting them rode.”

Team ropers Tryan/Corkill and Proctor/Medlin share title

The team roping competition was a split victory.

Coleman Proctor/Logan Medlin and Clay Tryan/Jade Corkill shared the win with identical 3.8-second runs.

“It was kind of a blur,” Proctor said. “I saw a pink rope wrap around the horn and my partner (Medlin) pulled him back on his two feet. It all happened in a hurry.”

Medlin was thrilled with the outcome.

“What’s crazy is I wasn’t really nervous,” he said. “I didn’t really think we might come out with a go-round win, but I wasn’t really nervous before we rode. I’m just glad I went out there and did my job.”

Tryan acknowledged nothing came easy on Monday.

“It was a tough night against this field of guys,” Tryan said. “The quick times got off to a hurry, so we knew it was going to be a night where we needed to be aggressive. We just made a solid run with a good start and a clean, solid finish.”

Corkill loves the opportunity to compete for big money at the Thomas & Mack Center.

“Just the chance to compete for $30,000 each night is what makes me excited,” Corkill said. “We have five more nights with a good chance to capture more money before it’s all said and done.”

Tie-down ropers Marty Yates, Kincade Henry share Round 5 crown

The veteran – Marty Yates – and newcomer Kincade Henry shared the spotlight in tie-down roping.

They had identical 7.3-second runs to claim the Round 5 win.

“Oh man, I don’t know, it’s so cool,” said Henry, 20. “This is my first time here and it just happens so fast I am just happy I got her done.”

Henry has moved up to fifth in the world standings with $188,194. He has earned $86,248 at the NFR.

Yates, 28, is making his ninth-consecutive appearance at the NFR and won Round 4 with a 7.4-second run.

“Man, it’s awesome to finally get back on the right end of things,” Yates said. “I got a great start; my horse did great tonight. So, it’s nice to be on the winning side of things, always.”

Barrel racers Hailey Kinsel, Lisa Lockhart share Round 5 glory

Hailey Kinsel made it three round wins out of five, winning Round 5 with a 13.52-second run. Kinsel added the Round 5 victory to her Round 2 (13.61 seconds) and Round 3 (13.59 seconds) wins.

On Monday, Kinsel split the Round 5 win with Lockhart as each had 13.52 seconds.

“It’s special here. Las Vegas and the Thomas & Mack Arena have their own unique energy that you remember, and you want to get back to,” Kinsel said. “To come back and be able to do well again, it’s awesome. This rodeo is so tough. This field of barrel racers is one of the toughest you’ll see. I’m just thrilled to have the success that we are because nothing is guaranteed when you’re here.”

Kinsel took a moment to talk about the preparation she and her star horse Sister go through.

“When her and I were younger, there was definitely more practicing involved with the setup and trying to get the pattern down,” Kinsel said. “After we’ve been here a couple of times, I’ve decided not to overwork her now and really just trust the process of my horse and trust her skill. She seems happy and it appears to be working.”

Lockhart, a veteran of 16 NFRs, discussed the horsepower she is using.

“I’m riding a young horse and he’s gotten stronger every night. We broke the ice in Round 2 and have continued to place higher each night. My job was really to get him to his spot and once he did, I thought, ‘well, here we go,’ because that first barrel is crucial here. That really makes a difference.

“Every horse is a little different. Some take right to it while mine has been hesitant and a little bit scared of everything. There’s a lot of energy in the arena so I commend him for having the focus he’s had because there are a lot of distractions.”

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2022 Wrangler National Finals Rodeo Results
Round 5, Dec. 5
Thomas & Mack Center, Las Vegas, Nev.

Bareback Riding: Fifth round: 1. R.C. Landingham, 90.5 points on Pickett Pro Rodeo Co.’s Top Notch, $28,914; 2. Jess Pope, 88, $22,851; 3. (tie) Tim O’Connell and Leighton Berry, 87.5, $14,690 each; 5. (tie) Rocker Steiner and Cole Franks, 86.5, $6,063 each; 7. Caleb Bennett, 86; 8. Tanner Aus, 85; 9. (tie) Kaycee Feild and Clayton Biglow, 84.5; 11. Cole Reiner, 84; 12. Ty Breuer, 80.5; 13. Garrett Shadbolt, 76; 14. Tilden Hooper, NS; 15. Orin Larsen, Out. Average leaders: 1. Jess Pope, 432 points on five head; 2. R.C. Landingham, 427; 3. Tim O’Connell, 424; 4. Cole Reiner, 423; 5. Kaycee Feild, 421; 6. Cole Franks, 420.5; 7. Clayton Biglow, 418.5; 8. Rocker Steiner, 416.5; 9. Ty Breuer, 411; 10. Leighton Berry, 409.5; 11. Garrett Shadbolt, 402; 12. Caleb Bennett, 394.5; 13. Tilden Hooper, 339 points on four head; 14. Tanner Aus, 319; 15. Orin Larsen, 217.5 points on three head. World standings: 1. Jess Pope, $262,063; 2. Cole Reiner, $207,346; 3. R.C. Landingham, $188,247; 4. Kaycee Feild, $188,244; 5. Leighton Berry, $183,797; 6. Tim O’Connell, $172,440; 7. Tilden Hooper, $166,559; 8. Caleb Bennett, $163,353; 9. Cole Franks, $160,159; 10. Tanner Aus, $157,185; 11. Rocker Steiner, $150,390; 12. Clayton Biglow, $142,671; 13. Garrett Shadbolt, $134,002; 14. Orin Larsen, $133,784; 15. Ty Breuer, $115,749.

Steer Wrestling: Fifth round: 1. Ty Erickson, 3.9 seconds, $28,914; 2. (tie) Stetson Jorgensen and Will Lummus, 4.0, $20,053 each; 4. (tie) Tyler Waguespack and Kyle Irwin, 4.3, $9,793 each; 6. Jesse Brown, 4.4, $4,664; 7. (tie) Tanner Brunner and Timmy Sparing, 4.6; 9. Dirk Tavenner, 4.9; 10. J.D. Struxness, 5.0; 11. Rowdy Parrott, 5.7; 12. Nick Guy, 6.6; 13. (tie) Hunter Cure, Dakota Eldridge and Tristan Martin, NT. Average leaders: 1. Kyle Irwin, 22.6 seconds on five head; 2. Rowdy Parrott, 23.9; 3. Jesse Brown, 24.8; 4. Tyler Waguespack, 25.2; 5. Will Lummus, 30.8; 6. Stetson Jorgensen, 37.1; 7. Tanner Brunner, 47.4; 8. Hunter Cure, 17.3 seconds on four head; 9. Tristan Martin, 18.1; 10. Ty Erickson, 19.1; 11. Dakota Eldridge, 20.9; 12. J.D. Struxness, 21.3; 13. Timmy Sparing, 28.7; 14. Nick Guy, 29.4; 15. Dirk Tavenner, 31.4. World standings: 1. Stetson Jorgensen, $233,733; 2. Will Lummus, $182,478; 3. Hunter Cure, $177,357; 4. Tyler Waguespack, $175,844; 5. Ty Erickson, $158,823; 6. Kyle Irwin, $156,155; 7. J.D. Struxness, $141,110; 8. Dakota Eldridge, $138,581; 9. Tristan Martin, $137,404; 10. Jesse Brown, $129,228; 11. Rowdy Parrott, $119,578; 12. Nick Guy, $116,935; 13. Tanner Brunner, $106,271; 14. Dirk Tavenner, $94,532; 15. Timmy Sparing, $91,312.

Team Roping: Fifth round: 1. (tie) Clay Tryan/Jade Corkill and Coleman Proctor/Logan Medlin, 3.8 seconds, $25,882 each; 3. Dustin Egusquiza/Travis Graves, 3.9, $17,255; 4. Tanner Tomlinson/Patrick Smith, 4.9, $12,125; 5. Andrew Ward/Buddy Hawkins II, 5.2, $7,462; 6. Riley Minor/Brady Minor, 5.4, $4,664; 7. Clay Smith/Jake Long, 8.6; 8. Jr. Dees/Levi Lord, 14.2; 9. (tie) Kaleb Driggers/Junior Nogueira, Rhen Richard/Jeremy Buhler, Tyler Wade/Trey Yates, Lightning Aguilera/Jonathan Torres, Cody Snow/Wesley Thorp, Chad Masters/Joseph Harrison and Jake Orman/Brye Crites, NT. Average leaders: 1. Tanner Tomlinson/Patrick Smith, 27.3 seconds on five head; 2. Coleman Proctor/Logan Medlin, 31.8; 3. Andrew Ward/Buddy Hawkins II, 20.6 seconds on four head; 4. Jr. Dees/Levi Lord, 27.5; 5. Kaleb Driggers/Junior Nogueira, 28.0; 6. Riley Minor/Brady Minor, 30.1; 7. Jake Orman/Brye Crites, 13.7 seconds on three head; 8. Tyler Wade/Trey Yates, 14.1; 9. Dustin Egusquiza/Travis Graves, 16.6; 10. Clay Tryan/Jade Corkill, 17.4; 11. Clay Smith/Jake Long, 46.1; 12. Cody Snow/Wesley Thorp, 10.2 seconds on two head; 13. Chad Masters/Joseph Harrison, 13.6; 14. Rhen Richard/Jeremy Buhler, 14.2; 15. Lightning Aguilera/Jonathan Torres, 19.1. World standings (headers): 1. Kaleb Driggers, $274,486; 2. Clay Tryan, $203,397; 3. Tanner Tomlinson, $180,559; 4. Andrew Ward, $177,056; 5. Coleman Proctor, $159,321; 6. Jr. Dees, $157,732; 7. Dustin Egusquiza, $156,129; 8. Tyler Wade, $137,487; 9. Clay Smith, $127,765; 10. Rhen Richard, $126,534; 11. Jake Orman, $125,380; 12. Lightning Aguilera, $115,111; 13. Cody Snow, $113,968; 14. Chad Masters, $105,527; 15. Riley Minor, $103,686. World standings (heeler): 1. Junior Nogueira, $274,486; 2. Patrick Smith, $180,559; 3. Buddy Hawkins II, $175,514; 4. Jade Corkill, $169,589; 5. Jake Long, $169,245; 6. Logan Medlin, $159,321; 7. Levi Lord, $159,130; 8. Travis Graves, $156,843; 9. Trey Yates, $133,924; 10. Jeremy Buhler, $127,469; 11. Brye Crites, $126,722; 12. Wesley Thorp, $113,968; 13. Joseph Harrison, $110,199; 14. Jonathan Torres, $107,658; 15. Brady Minor, $103,686.

Saddle Bronc Riding: Fifth round: 1. Logan Hay, 89 points on Pete Carr Pro Rodeo’s Larry Culpepper, $28,914; 2. Lefty Holman, 88.5, $22,851; 3. (tie) Ryder Wright and Layton Green, 88, $14,690 each; 5. (tie) Kade Bruno and Dawson Hay, 87.5, $6,063 each; 7. (tie) Stetson Wright and Brody Cress, 87; 9. Zeke Thurston, 86.5; 10. Wyatt Casper, 85; 11. Tanner Butner, 84.5; 12. Kolby Wanchuk, 84; 13. Chase Brooks, 82.5; 14. Kole Ashbacher, 82; 15. Sage Newman, 79.5. Average leaders: 1. Zeke Thurston, 435 points on five head; 2. Lefty Holman, 434.5; 3. Stetson Wright, 432; 4. Kolby Wanchuk, 427; 5. Logan Hay, 426; 6. (tie) Wyatt Casper and Tanner Butner, 411.5; 8. Kole Ashbacher, 410.5; 9. Brody Cress, 401; 10. Dawson Hay, 341 points on four head; 11. Chase Brooks, 339; 12. Sage Newman, 338.5; 13. Kade Bruno, 335.5; 14. Ryder Wright, 330; 15. Layton Green, 250.5 points on three head. World standings: 1. Sage Newman, $308,349; 2. Lefty Holman, $249,052; 3. Stetson Wright, $248,123; 4. Zeke Thurston, $222,547; 5. Logan Hay, $203,226; 6. Brody Cress, $198,707; 7. Ryder Wright. $186,610; 8. Kolby Wanchuk, $176,967; 9. Layton Green, $163,683; 10. Chase Brooks, $161,533; 11. Kade Bruno, $153,789; 12. Dawson Hay, $147,833; 13. Wyatt Casper, $137,688; 14. Tanner Butner, $133,481; 15. Kole Ashbacher, $127,543.

Tie-Down Roping: Fifth round: 1. (tie) Marty Yates and Kincade Henry, 7.3 seconds, $25,882; 3. Caleb Smidt, 7.9, $17,255; 4. Riley Webb, 8.2, $12,125; 5. Zack Jongbloed, 8.5, $7,462; 6. Tyler Milligan, 8.6, $4,664; 7. Shane Hanchey, 9.5; 8. Haven Meged, 10.1; 9. Ty Harris, 10.3; 10. Macon Murphy, 12.7; 11. Cory Solomon, 13.1; 12. Shad Mayfield, 18.3; 13. (tie) John Douch and Tuf Cooper, NT. Average leaders: 1.Caleb Smidt, 38.2 seconds on five head; 2. Haven Meged, 43.1; 3. Riley Webb, 47.6; 4. Cory Solomon, 48.3; 5. Zack Jongbloed, 48.7; 6. Macon Murphy, 56.1; 7. Ty Harris, 57.1; 8. Tyler Milligan, 58.3; 9. (tie) Shad Mayfield and Shane Hanchey, 58.7; 11. Kincade Henry, 31.2 seconds on four head; 12. Marty Yates, 34.6; 13. Hunter Herrin, 46.2; 14. John Douch, 15.2 seconds on two head; 15. Tuf Cooper, 26.1. World standings: 1. Caleb Smidt, $259,082; 2. Shad Mayfield, $236,359; 3. John Douch, $214,270; 4. Haven Meged, $188,257; 5. Kincade Henry, $188,194; 6. Marty Yates, $187,068; 7. Riley Webb, $169,011; 8. Cory Solomon, $168,302; 9. Hunter Herrin, $159,280; 10. Shane Hanchey, $154,908; 11. Zack Jongbloed, $146,755; 12. Tyler Milligan, $135,703; 13. Tuf Cooper, $134,382; 14. Ty Harris, $128,937; 15. Macon Murphy, $123,255.

Barrel Racing: Fifth round: 1. (tie) Hailey Kinsel and Lisa Lockhart, 13.52 seconds, $25,882 each; 3. Kassie Mowry, 13.57, $17,255; 4. (tie) Jordon Briggs and Shelley Morgan, 13.69, $9,793 each; 6. Jessica Routier, 13.72, $4,664; 7. Margo Crowther, 13.73; 8. Brittany Pozzi Tonozzi, 13.75; 9. Wenda Johnson, 13.84; 10. Sissy Winn, 13.87; 11. Bayleigh Choate, 13.93; 12. Dona Kay Rule, 13.96; 13. Emily Beisel, 18.29; 14. Leslie Smalygo, 18.47; 15. Stevi Hillman, 18.61. Average leaders: 1. Lisa Lockhart, 68.71 seconds on five runs; 2. Jordon Briggs, 68.94; 3. Margo Crowther, 68.99; 4. Wenda Johnson, 69.19; 5. Shelley Morgan, 69.24; 6. Sissy Winn, 69.81; 7. Bayleigh Choate, 70.25; 8. Hailey Kinsel, 73.27; 9. Kassie Mowry, 73.78; 10. Leslie Smalygo, 73.96; 11. Brittany Pozzi Tonozzi, 74.37; 12. Dona Kay Rule, 74.79; 13. Jessica Routier, 75.40; 14. Stevi Hillman, 79.66; 15. Emily Beisel, 82.81. World standings: 1. Hailey Kinsel, $225,224; 2. Jordon Briggs, $222,289; 3. Wenda Johnson, $177,763; 4. Lisa Lockhart, $170,186; 5. Dona Kay Rule, $164,956; 6. Margo Crowther, $149,775; 7. Shelley Morgan, $147,043; 8. Kassie Mowry, $142,659; 9. Emily Beisel, $140,340; 10. Stevi Hillman, $138,064; 11. Sissy Winn, $119,310; 12. Brittany Pozzi Tonozzi, $107,759; 13. Leslie Smalygo, $106,578; 14. Jessica Routier, $101,527; 15. Bayleigh Choate, $100,893.

Bull Riding: Fifth round: 1. Tristen Hutchings, 90.5 points on Frontier Rodeo’s County Jail, $31,945; 2. Josh Frost, 88, $25,882; 3. Trey Kimzey, 87.5, $20,286; 4. Stetson Wright, 86.5, $15,156; 5. (tie) Jeff Askey, Garrett Smith, Trevor Kastner, Maverick Potter, Ky Hamilton, Jared Parsonage, Trey Holston, Cole Fischer, Creek Young and Lukasey Morris, NS; 15. Reid Oftedahl and JR Stratford, Out. Average leaders: 1. Stetson Wright, 350 points on four head; 2. Josh Frost, 349; 3. Trey Kimzey, 261 points on three head; 4. Trevor Kastner, 253; 5. Ky Hamilton, 249.5; 6. Tristen Hutchings, 181 points on two head; 7. Garrett Smith, 172.5; 8. (tie) Jeff Askey and JR Stratford, 90 points on one head; 10. Creek Young, 86.5; 11. Cole Fischer, 85.5; 12. Jared Parsonage, 81.5; 13. (tie) Maverick Potter, Trey Holston, Lukasey Morris, and Reid Oftedahl, NS. World standings: 1. Stetson Wright, $428,999; 2. Josh Frost, $301,048; 3. Jeff Askey, $216,848; 4. Tristen Hutchings, $198,842; 5. Ky Hamilton, $183,510; 6. Trevor Kastner, $178,309; 7. Garrett Smith, $177,540; 8. Trey Kimzey, $168,189; 9. JR Stratford, $142,943; 10. Maverick Potter, $126,065; 11. Creek Young, $125,360; 12. Jared Parsonage, $122,314; 13. Trey Holston, $118,892; 14. Cole Fischer, $110,994; 15. Lukasey Morris, $110,667; 16. Reid Oftedahl, $107,944.

All-Around:
1. Stetson Wright, $517,959; 2. Caleb Smidt, $257,310; 3. Josh Frost, $208,135; 4. Marty Yates, $184,694; 5. Haven Meged, $174,666; 6. Coleman Proctor, $164,487; 7. Taylor Santos, $159,179; 8. Zack Jongbloed, $148,053; 9. Rhen Richard, $129,783; 10. Paul David Tierney, $118,792.

Top Gun Leader: 1. Caleb Smidt, $109,566; 2. Hailey Kinsel, $105,835; 3. Jess Pope, $102,804; 4. (tie) Stetson Jorgensen and Lefty Holman, $99,073 each; 6. Kincade Henry, $86,248; 7. Lisa Lockhart, $85,316; 8. Stetson Wright, $84,616; 9. Zeke Thurston, $78,709; 10. (tie) Tanner Tomlinson and Patrick Smith, $73,190 each.

Courtesy of PRCA

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2022 Wrangler NFR Las Vegas 4th go-round highlights & results

December 9, 2022 by Jeffrey James

Marty Yates had a rough start to the 2022 Wrangler National Finals Rodeo presented by Teton Ridge failing to place in the first three rounds.

He made up for those lost opportunities in Round 4 Sunday night.

The Stephenville, Texas, cowboy made a slick 7.4-second run to take the Round 4 victory before 17,112 spectators at the Thomas & Mack Center.

“Oh, it’s nice to finally get the monkey off my back,” said Yates, who is making his ninth consecutive appearance at the NFR. “I didn’t have much luck in the first few nights, but made a good run tonight, I drew a good calf, I went out there and did my job and it worked.”

Although things didn’t go his way in the first three rounds, Yates stayed upbeat.

“Oh man, they’ve kind of settled down quite a bit, you know the first few nights didn’t go as good as you’d like them too. You know I had a really good calf tonight, so it made my job easy, you know I’ve rode two different horses so far, so hopefully it’s headed back in my direction.”

Yates was guided to victory by his horse Jag.

“That’s the horse that I’ve owned for a couple of years now. I’ve actually won all my money throughout the regular season on it. So, I sure know every move he’s going to make, so I have a lot of confidence in him.”

Yates, who finished second in the 2020 world standings, has a simple plan for the remainder of the NFR.

“One swing, one wrap and a victory lap, every night that’s what we’re after,” Yates said.

Bull rider Stetson Wright wins another round in bull riding

Stetson Wright continues to bask in the spotlight at the Wrangler NFR.

The Utah cowboy had a 92-point ride on Salt River Rodeo’s Belly Dump to take the Round 4 win. Wright also won Round 2 with an 88-point trip on Dakota Rodeo’s Pookie Holler.

“He was a really good bull,” Wright said. “He had me rocked back there because he bucked up so high. I just kept trying to fight it, there was a lot going on.”

Getting bucked off in Round 3 did give Wright a jolt before Round 4.

“I was more focused on letting myself know that I can’t let off the gas,” Wright said. “(Saturday night), I let it slip away so tonight I wanted to come back and redeem myself.”

Some might think competing in saddle bronc riding and bull riding at the NFR would be a grind, but Wright does not view things that way.

“I actually like it more at the NFR than any other rodeo because it’s such a fast-paced rodeo,” Wright said about competing in two events. “You don’t have time to think, and you don’t have time to get tired. You’re just going, going, going. That’s one thing I like about it and wish every rodeo was like that.”

Wright leads the all-around standings with ($505,834) and bull riding ($413,842) and second in saddle bronc riding with $248,123.

Cole Reiner nabs first career round win in Vegas

Bareback rider Cole Reiner won Round 6 and Round 9 at the 2020 Wrangler NFR in Arlington, Texas. He had never captured glory at the Thomas & Mack Center in Las Vegas – until Sunday night.

Reiner won Round 4 with an 89-point ride on Sankey ProRodeo & Phenom Genetics’ Southlands Shoutin’ Shoes.

“I was on that horse before, and I was 88 points a few years ago on that horse in Rapid City, S.D.,” said Reiner, 23. “Wade Sankey is a great stock contractor and he put a halter on him and if that was probably his best trip he has ever had right there so I was very thankful.”

And he was thrilled to celebrate in Las Vegas.

“I’m very excited to get my first round win here (at the Thomas & Mack),” Reiner said. “Moving forward, I need to mark my horse out (Monday night) it is as simple as that. This is nothing to get ahead of myself about. I don’t know what I have (Monday), and it doesn’t matter. I need a strong mark out first jump and spur and that is the same goal every time out and hopefully I will have the same outcome.”

Steer wrestler Hunter Cure strikes again

Hunter Cure, a two-time PRCA Steer Wrestling World Champion in 2013 and 2015, is displaying his championship form at the 2022 NFR.

The Texas cowboy won Round 2 with a 3.7-second run and added a Round 4 win in 3.9 seconds on Sunday.

“I feel like I have been amped up like at my first NFR, then I tried to calm down, but it’s just finding the balance of being up and down and making it work!,” said Cure, 39.

Cure has moved up from fifth to second in the world standings with $177,357 and he has earned $67,827 at the NFR.

“That steer Stetson Jorgensen won second earlier, that steer handled exceptionally, I felt like I broke out honestly, but this is the only rodeo in the world where if you think you broke out, kick two more times and get down on your steer,” Cure said. “Ringo is not as seasoned here in Las Vegas, but I really feel that he’ll develop into a great horse in years to come”

Team ropers Tyler Wade/Trey Yates snare Round 4 glory

Team ropers Tyler Wade/Trey Yates are veterans of the Wrangler NFR and they used their experience to their benefit on Sunday.

Wade and Yates clocked a 3.9-second run to claim the Round 4 title.

“It was a good steer. I saw him handle it well so I knew I was going to give Trey a chance to go fast and he did,” Wade said. “He cleaned up and it came together.”

Yates concurred with his partner.

“Well, we’ve roped so many steers together and practiced for many scenarios,” Yates said. “I have full confidence (in him) no matter where we go. With a setup like this, he’s studied it so much. He’s been so in tune the last month that I knew he had a good chance to turn all ten. I messed up in Round 1 but I knew with him we would be able to bounce back and have a chance to win a lot of rounds together.”

Wade, like so many of the team ropers, spends plenty of time studying to help make the perfect run.

“Anybody that gets here knows the game really well, I’m going to bet,” Wade said. “But, I continue to be a student of the game. This is my fifth year here and being able to learn from my own mistakes is the biggest thing for me to bounce back faster.”

Saddle bronc rider Zeke Thurston takes Round 4 crown

Zeke Thurston knows how to win at the Thomas & Mack Center in Las Vegas – he won PRCA Saddle Bronc Riding World Championships in 2016 and 2019.

Thurston was back to his winning ways on Sunday, grabbing the Round 4 crown with an 88.5-point ride on Championship Pro Rodeo’s Heaven on Earth.

“It was unridden, but I figured, you know, they are all going to get ridden at some point so why not be the guy,” Thurston said. “Really big, strong stud horse that bucked hard. I was able to get ahead of her and luckily, I stayed on.”

Thurston is fourth in the world standings with $222,547 and has won an event-best $78,709 so far at the NFR.

“It’s good. You just have to go at every one and do the best that you can. Some days you’re going to have the horse and some days you’re not. But if you go at them all the same, it usually works out.

“For me, my biggest confidence comes from my spur outs, and I was really confident in them. On a horse like that, that’s where you’re going to thrive. I always go with that and win, lose, or draw, we’re going to start the process all over again the next day. So, you might as well lay it all out there and see what you get.”

Barrel racer Emily Beisel takes victory lap after Round 4

Barrel racer Emily Beisel was doing anything to change her luck in Round 4 after back-to-back runs north of 18 seconds.

Beisel’s luck changed in a big way as she won Round 4 with a 13.60-second time.

“It’s amazing. Anytime you get to come down here and see (the media) it is always a huge blessing because it’s tough,” Beisel said. “Every night in barrel racing is a knife fight. But I’m so thankful for my horse. He’s been working so hard for me. I felt like the first couple of nights I was trying to cut corners a little too fast. Tonight, I gave him a little more room and he made it happen.”

Then Beisel talked about how she tried to change her fortunes in Round 4.

“We brought out all the good luck tonight,” Beisel said. “My husband is here and usually when he shows up things get better for me. My friend, Jimmie Smith, sent me an NFR goodie package before we left, and they included the socks that she wore when she won the round in Arlington, so I had those on tonight as well.”

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2022 Wrangler National Finals Rodeo Results
Round 4, Dec. 4th
Thomas & Mack Center, Las Vegas, Nev.

Bareback Riding: Fourth round: 1. Cole Reiner, 89 points on Sankey Pro Rodeo & Phenom Genetics’ Southland’s Shoutin’ Shoes, $28,914; 2. (tie) Cole Franks and Garrett Shadbolt, 87, $20,053 each; 4. (tie) Jess Pope, Caleb Bennett, Kaycee Feild and Tilden Hooper, 85.5, $6,063 each; 8. (tie) Tim O’Connell and R.C. Landingham, 84.5; 10. Rocker Steiner, 84; 11. Leighton Berry, 83; 12. Ty Breuer, 82.5; 13. Clayton Biglow, 80.5; 14. Orin Larsen, 68.5; 15. Tanner Aus, NS. Average leaders: 1. Jess Pope, 344 points on four head; 2. (tie) Cole Reiner and Tilden Hooper, 339; 4. (tie) Tim O’Connell, Kaycee Feild and R.C. Landingham, 336.5; 7. (tie) Cole Franks and Clayton Biglow, 334; 9. Ty Breuer, 330.5; 10. Rocker Steiner, 330; 11. Garrett Shadbolt, 326; 12. Leighton Berry, 322; 13. Caleb Bennett, 308.5; 14. Tanner Aus, 234 points on three head; 15. Orin Larsen, 217.5. World standings: 1. Jess Pope, $239,212; 2. Cole Reiner, $207,346; 3. Kaycee Feild, $188,244; 4. Leighton Berry, $169,107; 5. Tilden Hooper, $166,559; 6. Caleb Bennett, $163,353; 7. R.C. Landingham, $159,333; 8. Tim O’Connell, $157,750; 9. Tanner Aus, $157,185; 10. Cole Franks, $154,096; 11. Rocker Steiner, $144,328; 12. Clayton Biglow, $142,671; 13. Garrett Shadbolt, $134,002; 14. Orin Larsen, $133,784; 15. Ty Breuer, $115,749.

Steer Wrestling: Fourth round: 1. Hunter Cure, 3.4 seconds, $28,914; 2. (tie) Tyler Waguespack and Rowdy Parrott, 3.8, $20,053 each; 4. (tie) Will Lummus and Dakota Eldridge, 4.1, $9,793 each; 6. Tristan Martin, 4.3, $4,664; 7. Nick Guy, 4.4; 8. Timmy Sparing, 4.9; 9. Kyle Irwin, 5.2; 10. Jesse Brown, 6.5; 11. Tanner Brunner, 7.4; 12. Dirk Tavenner, 13.8; 13. Stetson Jorgensen, 21.2; 14. (tie) J.D. Struxness and Ty Erickson, NT. Average leaders: 1. Hunter Cure, 17.3 seconds on four head; 2. Tristan Martin, 18.1; 3. Rowdy Parrott, 18.2; 4. Kyle Irwin, 18.3; 5. Jesse Brown, 20.4; 6. (tie) Tyler Waguespack and Dakota Eldridge, 20.9; 8. Will Lummus, 26.8; 9. Stetson Jorgensen, 33.1; 10. Tanner Brunner, 42.8; 11. Ty Erickson, 15.2 seconds on three head; 12. J.D. Struxness, 16.3; 13. Nick Guy, 22.8; 14. Timmy Sparing, 24.1; 15. Dirk Tavenner, 26.5. World standings: 1. Stetson Jorgensen, $213,680; 2. Hunter Cure, $177,357; 3. Tyler Waguespack, $166,051; 4. Will Lummus, $162,425; 5. Kyle Irwin, $146,362; 6. J.D. Struxness, $141,110; 7. Dakota Eldridge, $138,581; 8. Tristan Martin, $137,404; 9. Ty Erickson, $129,909; 10. Jesse Brown, $124,564; 11. Rowdy Parrott, $119,578; 12. Nick Guy, $116,935; 13. Tanner Brunner, $106,271; 14. Dirk Tavenner, $94,532; 15. Timmy Sparing, $91,312.

Team Roping: Fourth round: 1. Tyler Wade/Trey Yates, 3.9 seconds, $28,914 each; 2. Jake Orman/Brye Crites, 4.5, $22,851; 3. (tie) Jr. Dees/Levi Lord and Lightning Aguilera/Jonathan Torres, 4.7, $14,690; 5. Tanner Tomlinson/Patrick Smith, 5.0, $7,462; 6. Kaleb Driggers/Junior Nogueira, 8.8, $4,664; 7. Dustin Egusquiza/Travis Graves, 8.9; 8. Coleman Proctor/Logan Medlin, 9.2; 9. Riley Minor/Brady Minor, 10.1; 10. Clay Smith/Jake Long, 33.4; 11. (tie) Clay Tryan/Jade Corkill, Andrew Ward/Buddy Hawkins II, Rhen Richard/Jeremy Buhler, Cody Snow/Wesley Thorp and Chad Masters/Joseph Harrison, NT. Average leaders: 1. Tanner Tomlinson/Patrick Smith, 22.4 seconds on four head; 2. (tie) Kaleb Driggers/Junior Nogueira and Coleman Proctor/Logan Medlin, 28.0; 4. Jr. Dees/Levi Lord, 13.3 seconds on three head; 5. Jake Orman/Brye Crites, 13.7; 6. Tyler Wade/Trey Yates, 14.1; 7. Andrew Ward/Buddy Hawkins II, 15.4; 8. Riley Minor/Brady Minor, 24.7; 9. Cody Snow/Wesley Thorp, 10.2 seconds on two head; 10. Dustin Egusquiza/Travis Graves, 12.7; 11. (tie) Clay Tryan/Jade Corkill and Chad Masters/Joseph Harrison, 13.6; 13. Rhen Richard/Jeremy Buhler, 14.2; 14. Lightning Aguilera/Jonathan Torres, 19.1; 15. Clay Smith/Jake Long, 37.5. World standings (headers): 1. Kaleb Driggers, $274,486; 2. Clay Tryan, $177,514; 3. Andrew Ward, $169,595; 4. Tanner Tomlinson, $168,434; 5. Jr. Dees, $157,732; 6. Dustin Egusquiza, $138,874; 7. Tyler Wade, $137,487; 8. Coleman Proctor, $133,438; 9. Clay Smith; $127,765; 10. Rhen Richard, $126,534; 11. Jake Orman, $125,380; 12. Lightning Aguilera, $115,111; 13. Cody Snow, $113,968; 14. Chad Masters, $105,527; 15. Riley Minor, $99,022. World standings (heeler): 1. Junior Nogueira, $274,486; 2. Jake Long, $169,245; 3. Patrick Smith, $168,434; 4. Buddy Hawkins II, $168,053; 5. Levi Lord, $159,130; 6. Jade Corkill, $143,706; 7. Travis Graves, $139,588; 8. Trey Yates, $133,924; 9. Logan Medlin, $133,438; 10. Jeremy Buhler, $127,469; 11. Brye Crites, $126,722; 12. Wesley Thorp, $113,968; 13. Joseph Harrison, $110,199; 14. Jonathan Torres, $107,658; 15. Brady Minor, $99,022.

Saddle Bronc Riding: Fourth round: 1. Zeke Thurston, 88.5 points on Championship Pro Rodeo’s Heaven On Earth, $28,914, 2. Chase Brooks, 88, $22,851; 3. (tie) Stetson Wright and Kolby Wanchuk, 86.5, $14,690 each; 5. Logan Hay, 84.5, $7,462; 6. (tie) Lefty Holman and Wyatt Casper, 82, $2,332; 8. Ryder Wright, 78.5; 9. Kole Ashbacher, 77.5; 10. Brody Cress, 76.5; 11. Tanner Butner, 74.5; 12. (tie) Sage Newman, Layton Green, Kade Bruno and Dawson Hay, NS. Average leaders: 1. Zeke Thurston, 348.5 points on four head; 2. Lefty Holman, 346; 3. Stetson Wright, 345; 4. Kolby Wanchuk, 343; 5. Logan Hay, 337; 6. Kole Ashbacher, 328.5; 7. Tanner Butner, 327; 8. Wyatt Casper, 326.5; 9. Brody Cress, 314; 10. Sage Newman, 259 points on three head; 11. Chase Brooks, 256.5; 12. Dawson Hay, 253.5; 13. Kade Bruno, 248; 14. Ryder Wright, 242; 15. Layton Green, 162.5 points on two head. World standings: 1. Sage Newman, $308,349; 2. Stetson Wright, $248,123; 3. Lefty Holman; $226,201; 4. Zeke Thurston, $222,547; 5. Brody Cress, $198,707; 6. Kolby Wanchuk; $176,967; 7. Logan Hay, $174,312; 8. Ryder Wright, $171,920; 9. Chase Brooks, $161,533; 10. Layton Green, $148,993; 11. Kade Bruno, $147,726; 12. Dawson Hay, $141,771; 13. Wyatt Casper, $137,688; 14. Tanner Butner, $133,481; 15. Kole Ashbacher, $127,543.

Tie-Down Roping: Fourth round: 1. Marty Yates, 7.4 seconds, $28,914; 2. John Douch, 7.7, $22,851; 3. Riley Webb, 7.8, $17,255; 4. (tie) Haven Meged and Caleb Smidt, 8.1, $9,793 each; 6. Kincade Henry, 8.4, $4,664; 7. Tyler Milligan, 9.4; 8. Zack Jongbloed, 10.6; 9. Cory Solomon, 10.7; 10. Ty Harris, 11.3; 11. Macon Murphy, 11.4; 12. Hunter Herrin, 11.6; 13. Shad Mayfield, 12.5; 14. Shane Hanchey, 13.2; 15. Tuf Cooper, 18.0. Average leaders: 1. Caleb Smidt, 30.3 seconds on four head; 2. Haven Meged, 33.0; 3. Cory Solomon, 35.2; 4. Riley Webb, 39.4; 5. Zack Jongbloed, 40.2; 6. Shad Mayfield, 40.4; 7. Macon Murphy, 43.4; 8. Hunter Herrin, 46.2; 9. Ty Harris, 46.8; 10. Shane Hanchey, 49.2; 11. Tyler Milligan, 49.7; 12. Kincade Henry, 23.9 seconds on three head; 13. Marty Yates, 27.3; 14. John Douch, 15.2 seconds on two head; 15. Tuf Cooper, 26.1. World standings: 1. Caleb Smidt, $241,827; 2. Shad Mayfield, $236,359; 3. John Douch, $214,270; 4. Haven Meged, $188,257; 5. Cory Solomon, $168,302; 6. Kincade Henry, $162,312; 7. Marty Yates, $161,185; 8. Hunter Herrin, $159,280; 9. Riley Webb, $156,885; 10. Shane Hanchey, $154,908; 11. Zack Jongbloed, $139,293; 12. Tuf Cooper, $134,382; 13. Tyler Milligan, $131,039; 14. Ty Harris, $128,937; 15. Macon Murphy, $123,255.

Barrel Racing: Fourth round: 1. Emily Beisel, 13.60 seconds, $28,914; 2. (tie) Margo Crowther and Lisa Lockhart, 13.65, $20,053 each; 4. Hailey Kinsel, 13.66, $12,125; 5. Stevi Hillman, 13.67, $7,462; 6. Brittany Pozzi Tonozzi, 13.73, $4,664; 7. Leslie Smalygo, 13.75; 8. Jordon Briggs, 13.77; 9. Kassie Mowry, 13.78; 10. Shelley Morgan, 13.80; 11. Jessica Routier, 13.91; 12. Sissy Winn, 13.96; 13. Wenda Johnson, 14.05; 14. Bayleigh Choate, 14.23; 15. Dona Kay Rule, 14.29. Average leaders: 1. Lisa Lockhart, 55.19 seconds on four runs; 2. Jordon Briggs, 55.25; 3. Margo Crowther, 55.26; 4. Wenda Johnson, 55.35; 5. Leslie Smalygo, 55.49; 6. Shelley Morgan, 55.55; 7. Sissy Winn, 55.94; 8. Bayleigh Choate, 56.32; 9. Hailey Kinsel, 59.75; 10. Kassie Mowry, 60.21; 11. Brittany Pozzi Tonozzi, 60.62; 12. Dona Kay Rule, 60.83; 13. Stevi Hillman, 61.05; 14. Jessica Routier, 61.68; 15. Emily Beisel, 64.52. World standings: 1. Jordon Briggs, $212,496; 2. Hailey Kinsel, $199,342; 3. Wenda Johnson, $177,763; 4. Dona Kay Rule, $164,956; 5. Margo Crowther, $149,775; 6. Lisa Lockhart, $144,304; 7. Emily Beisel, $140,340; 8. Stevi Hillman, $138,064; 9. Shelley Morgan, $137,250; 10. Kassie Mowry, $125,404; 11. Sissy Winn, $119,310; 12. Brittany Pozzi Tonozzi, $107,759; 13. Leslie Smalygo, $106,578; 14. Bayleigh Choate, $100,893; 15. Jessica Routier, $96,863.

Bull Riding: Fourth round: 1. Stetson Wright, 92 points on Salt River Rodeo Company’s Belly Dump, $28,914; 2. Trevor Kastner, 89, $22,851; 3. Trey Kimzey, 87.5, $17,255; 4. (tie) Josh Frost and Ky Hamilton, 86.5, $9,793 each; 6. Cole Fischer, 85.5, $4,664; 7. (tie) Jeff Askey, Garrett Smith, Tristen Hutchings, Maverick Potter, Jared Parsonage, Trey Holston, JR Stratford, Creek Young, Lukasey Morris and Reid Oftedahl, NS. Average leaders: 1. Stetson Wright, 263.5 points on three head; 2. Josh Frost, 261; 3. Trevor Kastner, 253; 4. Ky Hamilton, 249.5; 5. Trey Kimzey, 173.5 points on two head; 6. Garrett Smith, 172.5; 7. Tristen Hutchings, 90.5 points on one head; 8. (tie) Jeff Askey, and JR Stratford, 90; 10. Creek Young, 86.5; 11. Cole Fischer, 85.5; 12. Jared Parsonage, 81.5; 13. (tie) Maverick Potter, Trey Holston, Lukasey Morris, NS. 16. Reid Oftedahl, Out. World standings: 1. Stetson Wright, $413,842; 2. Josh Frost, $275,165; 3. Jeff Askey, $216,848; 4. Ky Hamilton, $183,510; 5. Trevor Kastner, $178,309; 6. Garrett Smith, $177,540; 7. Tristen Hutchings, $166,897; 8. Trey Kimzey, $147,903; 9. JR Stratford, $142,943; 10. Maverick Potter, $126,065; 11. Creek Young, $125,360; 12. Jared Parsonage, $122,314; 13. Trey Holston, $118,892; 14. Cole Fischer, $110,994; 15. Lukasey Morris, $110,667; 16. Reid Oftedahl, $107,944.

All-Around: 1. Stetson Wright, $505,834; 2. Caleb Smidt, $240,055; 3. Josh Frost, $185,284; 4. Haven Meged, $174,666; 5. Taylor Santos, $159,179; 6. Marty Yates, $158,811; 7. Zack Jongbloed, $140,592; 8. Coleman Proctor, $138,605; 9. Rhen Richard, $129,783; 10. Paul David Tierney, $118,792.

Top Gun Leader: 1. Caleb Smidt, $92,311; 2. (tie) Hailey Kinsel and Jess Pope, $79,953 each; 4. Stetson Jorgensen, $79,020; 5. Zeke Thurston, $78,709; 6. Lefty Holman, $76,222; 7. Stetson Wright, $72,491; 8. Hunter Cure, 67,827; 9. (tie) Levi Lord and Jr. Dees, $61,065 each.

Courtesy of PRCA

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2022 Wrangler NFR Las Vegas 3rd go-round highlights & results

December 4, 2022 by Jeffrey James

The stage wasn’t too big for team ropers – newcomer Tanner Tomlinson and world champion Patrick Smith Saturday night.

The duo clocked a Round 3 record 3.6-second time for the win at the 2022 Wrangler National Finals Rodeo presented by Teton Ridge before 17,703 spectators at the Thomas & Mack Center.

Tomlinson, 22, is making his NFR debut, and Smith, 42, is returning for the 13th time and first since 2015.

“Yeah, it was awesome, the guys right before us (Dustin Egusquiza/Travis Graves) went 3.8,” Smith said. “There were a bunch of 4-second runs so it kind of takes the thinking out of it for us. All we know is we’ve gotta go fast.”

Smith has won world titles in 2005 and 2010.

Tomlinson acknowledged his history-making run was a blur.

“Oh, I have been really nervous the last couple of nights, since this is my first time. It’s just happened so fast when I’m going after them, After Dustin went, I was just seeing blood.”


Saddle bronc rider Lefty Holman makes it two in a row

It didn’t take Lefty Holman long to double his Wrangler NFR pleasure. A night after winning his first career NFR round – Round 2 with an 87-point ride on Four Star Rodeo’s Wall Street – Holman captured Round 3 with a 90.5-point ride on Kirsten Vold Rodeo Company’s Sun Glow.

“That’s my first 90 (point ride) in this building,” Holman said. “I’d known that this horse coming into the day had won a lot of rounds so I knew if I did my job things would work out. I wanted to focus on getting my spur out. I know a couple of guys have had trouble with that so once my feet came clean, it was game over.”

Holman said the Round 2 victory was a key to his Round 3 win, especially mentally.

“Today I was much looser than I was (Friday),” Holman said. “I wasn’t as fired up. After the go-round win yesterday, it’s more about proving to yourself that you belong here and you’re a winner. I was a lot calmer, had more focus and even some tunnel-vision. I just hope I keep doing that throughout the week.”

Holman wants to keep this momentum going as he eyes a gold buckle.

“The world championship is definitely in the back of my mind but right now I have seven horses left in front of me,” Holman said. “I’m just going to keep attacking it one horse at a time. Like I said last night, win the day, win your horse and at the end of the week see what happens.”

Cory Solomon wins tie-down roping with 6.9-second run

Veteran tie-down roper Cory Solomon is competing in his ninth NFR and his experience and horsepower paid off for him in Round 3.

Solomon clocked the fastest time so far in the 2022 NFR with a 6.9-second time.

“I went into tonight with my mind made up, I knew I drew a really good calf,” Solomon said. “The first two nights, I’m a pretty positive person, but I knew I didn’t have a good chance at winning top money, so my goal was to make a good run and hopefully get him by the hold. The first night it worked out. The second night it didn’t. So, tonight drawing a good calf, I knew I had to capitalize on that, going up against the best guys in the world. These chances don’t come very often. Whenever this comes you just have to take advantage of it, and you’ve got to make the best of it.”

Solomon was treating his Round 3 just like a run he does in practice.

“I was just ready to get things going tonight, I don’t think the nerves ever go away in a rodeo like this and fans like this. But I just have to control them. I treat this like my practice pen now, earlier in my career I felt like I had to show people stuff here and now it’s just like my practice pen so it’s good nerves now. I’m just so thankful to get out there and have a good horse now that God blessed me with. I am just so thankful to be doing this.”

Solomon also was quick to credit his horsepower as well.

“That’s my good horse, his name is Play. He’s from Brazil. I rode him in 2020 in Arlington, that was his first year in the U.S. and he had a little injury last year and I brought him here. I rode him one day before we left. He had been off about five months before this. I just thought I would take this opportunity to ride him as much as I can for as long as I can while he’s healthy.”

Pope rises to occasion with Round 3 victory

The last two years Jess Pope has been at his best at the Wrangler NFR winning consecutive average crowns.

The Waverly, Kan., cowboy was in top form Saturday capturing Round 3 with an 86.5-point ride on Stace Smith Pro Rodeos’ Mr. Harry.

“I had never been on that horse. I’ve seen him go a lot and I’ve seen him buck a lot and I always thought that was a bucking son of gun,” said Pope, 24. “I was a little bit nervous when I saw my name next to him, but I sure am glad it worked out. He is one to run you off your riggin’ and he is hitting you in your back trying to bring your upper body forward. It is one of those deals you have to dig down deep and see how bad you want it and see how much you can take. It is the most out of control in control chaos you have been involved in.”

Pope has a simple approach to the remaining rounds. He’s atop the PRCA | RAM World Standings with $233,149.

“I’m just going to take it one horse at a time,” he said. “I can’t control anything other than what I do and if I show up and nod my head and know that I gave it my all every time after that I’m pleased with how everything ends.”

Steer wrestler Stetson Jorgensen muscles his way to Round 3 win

Steer wrestler Stetson Jorgensen came into the Wrangler NFR as the regular season leader and hasn’t taken his foot of the gas at the Thomas & Mack Center.

Jorgensen, a four-time qualifier for the NFR, leads the world standings with $213,630.

“I got a really good start at the barrier, steer went to the right, which is going to happen when you get a start like I did.,” Jorgensen said. “My hazer walled him off for me and I finished him on the ground.

“Oh, you always get nervous, but it’s a good nervous, when you’re at the NFR if you don’t have some nerves, then something is wrong.”

Jorgensen was riding standout horse, Mable.

“Mable did a great job, came from Garrett Henry and just is the type of horse that does what needs to be done.”

Bull riders Garrett Smith and JR Stratford split Round 3 win

Bull riders Garrett Smith and JR Stratford split the Round 3 victory with 90-point rides.

Smith’s ride came aboard Stace Smith Pro Rodeos’ Evil Intentions and Stratford was riding Pete Carr Pro Rodeo’s Curly Bill.

“That bull is incredible. He got rode for a 92 last year (Creek Young, Round 3) and I knew I had a good chance to win the round. He almost got my hand from me, but I was able to hold on and stay on.

“The whole mental side of bull riding is huge, and I don’t think a lot of people see it. It is physical but the mental part is huge because just like last night, you can go out and not do well and then you have to bounce right back the following night with another bucking bull.”

Stratford also was thrilled with his score.

“It’s a dream come true. It’s something I’ve dreamed about since I was a little boy,” Stratford said. “I will say, the nerves were pretty high the first two rounds and it’s a blessing to get one knocked down.

“My adrenaline really gets running. I’d say before the round there’s a lot of nerves going through me but when I sat in the bucking chutes all three nights, it all went away.”

Barrel racer Hailey Kinsel takes another victory lap in Round 3

Make it two in a row for barrel racer Hailey Kinsel. The Texas cowgirl, who won Round 3 with a 13.61-second time, was even quicker on Saturday with a 13.59-second winning time.

“She just worked and was outstanding,” Kinsel said of Sister. “I was top of the ground, first out. That’s something you want to take advantage of if you can, so I was glad we were able to put it together tonight.”

Kinsel said the order of who runs plays a key role in strategy.

“One, it helps the timing for when your horse needs to be ready and then of course there’s ruts,” Kinsel said. “When you don’t have to run through them as the first out, you create them. On a night like tonight, I can really focus on going out there and doing my job knowing she will have good footing.”

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2022 Wrangler National Finals Rodeo Results
Round 3, Dec. 3
Thomas & Mack Center, Las Vegas, Nev.

Bareback Riding: Third round: 1. Jess Pope, 86.5 points on Stace Smith Pro Rodeo’s Mr. Harry, $28,914; 2. Clayton Biglow, 85.5, $22,851; 3. R.C. Landingham, 85, $17,255; 4. Kaycee Feild, 84, $12,125; 5. Cole Reiner, 83.5, $7,462; 6. Tim O’Connell, 82.5, $4,664; 7. Tilden Hooper, 81.5; 8. (tie) Rocker Steiner and Leighton Berry, 80; 10. Ty Breuer, 79.5; 11. Cole Franks, 78; 12. Garrett Shadbolt, 73; 13. Caleb Bennett, 70.5; 14. Tanner Aus, 66.5; 15. Orin Larsen, 63. Average leaders: 1. Jess Pope, 258.5 points on three head; 2. (tie) Tilden Hooper and Clayton Biglow, 253.5; 4. (tie) Tim O’Connell, and R.C. Landingham, 252; 6. Kaycee Feild, 251; 7. Cole Reiner, 250; 8. Ty Breuer, 248; 9. Cole Franks, 247; 10. Rocker Steiner, 246; 11. (tie) Leighton Berry and Garrett Shadbolt, 239; 13. Tanner Aus, 234; 14. Caleb Bennett, 223; 15. Orin Larsen, 149 points on two head. World standings: 1. Jess Pope, $233,149; 2. Kaycee Feild, $182,181; 3. Cole Reiner, $178,432; 4. Leighton Berry, $169,107; 5. Tilden Hooper, $160,496; 6. R.C. Landingham, $159,333; 7. Tim O’Connell, $157,750; 8. Caleb Bennett, $157,290; 9. Tanner Aus, $157,185; 10. Rocker Steiner, $144,328; 11. Clayton Biglow, $142,671; 12. Cole Franks, $134,043; 13. Orin Larsen, $133,784; 14. Ty Breuer, $115,749; 15. Garrett Shadbolt, $113,949.

Steer Wrestling: Third round: 1. Stetson Jorgensen, 3.5 seconds, $28,914; 2. Will Lummus, 3.8, $22,851; 3. (tie) Dakota Eldridge and Kyle Irwin, 4.1, $14,690 each; 5. J.D. Struxness, 4.3, $7,462; 6. Tristan Martin, 4.5, $4,664; 7. Rowdy Parrott, 4.6; 8. Hunter Cure, 4.7; 9. Jesse Brown, 5.0; 10. Ty Erickson, 5.4; 11. Tyler Waguespack, 6.8; 12. Tanner Brunner, 13.6; 13. Timmy Sparing, 14.2; 14. (tie) Dirk Tavenner and Nick Guy, NT. Average leaders: 1. Stetson Jorgensen, 11.9 seconds on three head; 2. Kyle Irwin, 13.1; 3. Tristan Martin, 13.8; 4. (tie) Hunter Cure and Jesse Brown, 13.9; 6. Rowdy Parrott, 14.4; 7. Ty Erickson, 15.2; 8. J.D. Struxness, 16.3; 9. Dakota Eldridge, 16.8; 10. Tyler Waguespack, 17.1; 11. Will Lummus, 22.7; 12. Tanner Brunner, 35.4; 13. Dirk Tavenner, 12.7 seconds on two head; 14. Nick Guy, 18.4; 15. Timmy Sparing, 19.2. World standings: 1. Stetson Jorgensen; $213,680; 2. Will Lummus, $152,632; 3. Hunter Cure, $148,443; 4. Kyle Irwin, $146,362; 5. Tyler Waguespack, $145,998; 6. J.D. Struxness, $141,110; 7. Tristan Martin, $132,740; 8. Ty Erickson, $129,909; 9. Dakota Eldridge, $128,788; 10. Jesse Brown, $124,564; 11. Nick Guy, $116,935; 12. Tanner Brunner, $106,271; 13. Rowdy Parrott, $99,525; 14. Dirk Tavenner, $94,532; 15. Timmy Sparing, $91,312.

Team Roping: Third round: 1. Tanner Tomlinson/Patrick Smith, 3.6 seconds, $28,914 each; 2. Dustin Egusquiza/Travis Graves, 3.8, $22,851; 3. Rhen Richard/Jeremy Buhler, 4.1, $17,255; 4. (tie) Coleman Proctor/Logan Medlin, Jr. Dees/Levi Lord and Chad Masters/Joseph Harrison, 4.3, $8,083 each; 7. Jake Orman/Brye Crites, 4.4; 8. Tyler Wade/Trey Yates, 4.8; 9. Andrew Ward/Buddy Hawkins II, 5.9; 10. Clay Tryan/Jade Corkill, 9.1; 11. Kaleb Driggers/Junior Nogueira, 10.1; 12. (tie) Lightning Aguilera/Jonathan Torres, Cody Snow/Wesley Thorp, Riley Minor/Brady Minor and Clay Smith/Jake Long, NT. Average leaders: 1. Andrew Ward/Buddy Hawkins II,15.4 seconds on three head; 2. Tanner Tomlinson/Patrick Smith, 17.4; 3. Coleman Proctor/Logan Medlin, 18.8; 4. Kaleb Driggers/Junior Nogueira, 19.2; 5. Jr. Dees/Levi Lord, 8.6 seconds on two head; 6. Jake Orman/Brye Crites, 9.2; 7. (tie) Tyler Wade/Trey Yates and Cody Snow/Wesley Thorp, 10.2; 9. (tie) Clay Tryan/Jade Corkill and Chad Masters/Joseph Harrison, 13.6; 11. Rhen Richard/Jeremy Buhler, 14.2; 12. Riley Minor/Brady Minor, 14.6; 13. Dustin Egusquiza/Travis Graves, 3.8 seconds on one head; 14. Clay Smith/Jake Long, 4.1; 15. Lightning Aguilera/Jonathan Torres, 14.4. World standings (headers): 1. Kaleb Driggers, $269,823; 2. Clay Tryan, $177,514; 3. Andrew Ward, $169,595; 4. Tanner Tomlinson, $160,972; 5. Jr. Dees, $143,042; 6. Dustin Egusquiza, $138,874; 7. Coleman Proctor, $133,438; 8. Clay Smith, $127,765; 9. Rhen Richard, $126,534; 10. Cody Snow, $113,968; 11. Tyler Wade, $108,573; 12. Chad Masters, $105,527; 13. Jake Orman, $102,529; 14. Lightning Aguilera, $100,421; 15. Riley Minor, $99,022. World standings (heeler): 1. Junior Nogueira, $269,823; 2. Jake Long, $169,245; 3. Buddy Hawkins II, $168,053; 4. Patrick Smith, $160,972; 5. Levi Lord, $144,440; 6. Jade Corkill, $143,706; 7. Travis Graves, $139,588; 8. Logan Medlin, $133,438; 9. Jeremy Buhler, $127,469; 10. Wesley Thorp, $113,968; 11. Joseph Harrison, $110,199; 12. Trey Yates, $105,011; 13. Brye Crites, $103,871; 14. Brady Minor, $99,022; 15. Jonathan Torres, $92,968.

Saddle Bronc Riding: Third round: 1. Lefty Holman, 90.5 points on Vold Rodeo Company’s Sun Glow, $28,914; 2. Stetson Wright, 88.5, $22,851; 3. (tie) Sage Newman and Chase Brooks, 88, $14,690 each; 5. Kolby Wanchuk, 87.5, $7,462; 6. (tie) Zeke Thurston and Tanner Butner, 87, $2,332; 8. Ryder Wright, 86; 9. (tie) Logan Hay and Kole Ashbacher, 85; 11. Dawson Hay, 84.5; 12. Kade Bruno, 82.5; 13. Layton Green, 82; 14. (tie) Brody Cress and Wyatt Casper, 79. Average leaders: 1. Lefty Holman, 264 points on three head; 2. Zeke Thurston, 260; 3. Sage Newman, 259; 4. Stetson Wright, 258.5; 5. Kolby Wanchuk, 256.5; 6. Dawson Hay, 253.5; 7. (tie) Logan Hay and Tanner Butner, 252.5; 9. Kole Ashbacher, 251; 10. Kade Bruno, 248; 11. Wyatt Casper, 244.5; 12. Brody Cress, 237.5; 13. Chase Brooks, 168.5 points on two head; 14. Ryder Wright, 163.5; 15. Layton Green, 162.5. World standings: 1. Sage Newman, $308,349; 2. Stetson Wright, $233,433; 3. Lefty Holman, $223,869; 4. Brody Cress, $198,707; 5. Zeke Thurston, $193,633; 6. Ryder Wright, $171,920; 7. Logan Hay, $166,851; 8. Kolby Wanchuk, $162,277; 9. Layton Green, $148,993; 10. Kade Bruno, $147,726; 11. Dawson Hay, $141,771; 12. Chase Brooks, $138,682; 13. Wyatt Casper, $135,356; 14. Tanner Butner, $133,481; 15. Kole Ashbacher, $127,543.

Tie-Down Roping: Third round: 1. Cory Solomon, 6.9 seconds, $28,914; 2. Kincade Henry, 7.4, $22,851; 3. (tie) John Douch and Caleb Smidt, 7.5, $14,690 each; 5. Macon Murphy, 7.6, $7,462; 6. (tie) Haven Meged and Tyler Milligan, 7.7, $2,332 each; 8. Tuf Cooper, 8.1; 9. Shane Hanchey, 8.3; 10. Shad Mayfield, 9.3; 11. (tie) Zack Jongbloed and Riley Webb, 11.1; 13. Ty Harris, 17.5; 14. Hunter Herrin, 18.4; 15. Marty Yates, NT. Average leaders: 1. Caleb Smidt, 22.2 seconds on three head; 2. Cory Solomon, 24.5; 3. Haven Meged, 24.9; 4. Shad Mayfield, 27.9; 5. Zack Jongbloed, 29.6; 6. Riley Webb, 31.6; 7. Macon Murphy, 32.0; 8. Hunter Herrin, 34.6; 9. Ty Harris, 35.5; 10. Shane Hanchey, 36.0; 11. Tyler Milligan, 40.3; 12. Kincade Henry, 15.5 seconds on two head; 13. Marty Yates, 19.9; 14. John Douch, 7.5 seconds on one head; 15. Tuf Cooper, 8.1. World standings: 1. Shad Mayfield, $236,359; 2. Caleb Smidt, $232,033; 3. John Douch, $191,419; 4. Haven Meged, $178,463; 5. Cory Solomon, $168,302; 6. Hunter Herrin, $159,280; 7. Kincade Henry, $157,648; 8. Shane Hanchey, $154,908; 9. Riley Webb, $139,631; 10. Zack Jongbloed, $139,293; 11. Tuf Cooper, $134,382; 12. Marty Yates, $132,272; 13. Tyler Milligan, $131,039; 14. Ty Harris, $128,937; 15. Macon Murphy, $123,255.

Barrel Racing: Third round: 1. Hailey Kinsel, 13.59 seconds, $28,914; 2. Dona Kay Rule, 13.74, $22,851; 3. Lisa Lockhart, 13.78, $17,255; 4. Shelley Morgan, 13.80, $12,125; 5. Jordon Briggs, 13.86, $7,462; 6. Brittany Pozzi Tonozzi, 13.87, $4,664; 7. Sissy Winn, 13.91; 8. Leslie Smalygo, 13.93; 9. Kassie Mowry, 13.94; 10. (tie) Margo Crowther and Jessica Routier, 13.97; 12. Wenda Johnson, 13.98; 13. Stevi Hillman, 14.03; 14. Bayleigh Choate, 14.17; 15. Emily Beisel, 18.53. Average leaders: 1. Wenda Johnson, 41.30 seconds on three runs; 2. Jordon Briggs, 41.48; 3. Lisa Lockhart, 41.54; 4. Margo Crowther, 41.61; 5. Leslie Smalygo, 41.74; 6. Shelley Morgan, 41.75; 7. Sissy Winn, 41.98; 8. Bayleigh Choate, 42.09; 9. Hailey Kinsel, 46.09; 10. Kassie Mowry, 46.43; 11. Dona Kay Rule, 46.54; 12. Brittany Pozzi Tonozzi, 46.89; 13. Stevi Hillman, 47.38; 14. Jessica Routier, 47.77; 15. Emily Beisel, 50.92. World standings: 1. Jordon Briggs, $212,496; 2. Hailey Kinsel, $187,217; 3. Wenda Johnson, $177,763; 4. Dona Kay Rule, $164,956; 5. Shelley Morgan, $137,250; 6. Stevi Hillman, $130,602; 7. Margo Crowther, $129,722; 8. Kassie Mowry, $125,404; 9. Lisa Lockhart, $124,251; 10. Sissy Winn, $119,310; 11. Emily Beisel, $111,426; 12. Leslie Smalygo, $106,578; 13. Brittany Pozzi Tonozzi, $103,095; 14. Bayleigh Choate, $100,893; 15. Jessica Routier, $96,863.

Bull Riding: Third round: 1. (tie) Garrett Smith, on Stace Smith Pro Rodeo’s Evil Intentions, and JR Stratford, on Pete Carr Pro Rodeo’s Curly Bill, 90 points, $25,882 each; 3. (tie) Josh Frost and Creek Young, 86.5, $14,690 each; 5. Ky Hamilton, 85.5, $7,462; 6. Trevor Kastner, 75, $4,664; 7. (tie) Stetson Wright, Jeff Askey, Tristen Hutchings, Maverick Potter, Trey Kimzey, Jared Parsonage, Trey Holston, Lukasey Morris, Cole Fischer, NS; 16. Reid Oftedahl, Out. Average leaders: 1. Josh Frost, 174.5 points on two head; 2. Garrett Smith, 172.5; 3. Stetson Wright, 171.5; 4. Trevor Kastner, 164; 5. Ky Hamilton, 163; 6. Tristen Hutchings, 90.5 points on one head; 7. (tie) Jeff Askey and JR Stratford, 90; 9. Creek Young, 86.5; 10. Trey Kimzey, 86; 11. Jared Parsonage, 81.5; 12. (tie) Maverick Potter, Trey Holston, Lukasey Morris and Cole Fischer, NS. 16. Reid Oftedahl, Out. World standings: 1. Stetson Wright, $384,929; 2. Josh Frost, $265,372; 3. Jeff Askey, $216,848; 4. Garrett Smith, $177,540; 5. Ky Hamilton, $173,717; 6. Tristen Hutchings, $166,897; 7. Trevor Kastner, $155,458; 8. JR Stratford, $142,943; 9. Trey Kimzey, $130,648; 10. Maverick Potter, $126,065; 11. Creek Young, $125,360; 12. Jared Parsonage, $122,314; 13. Trey Holston, $118,892; 14. Lukasey Morris, $110,667; 15. Reid Oftedahl, $107,944; 16. Cole Fischer, $106,330.

All-Around: 1. Stetson Wright, $462,230; 2. Caleb Smidt, $230,261; 3. Josh Frost, $175,491; 4. Haven Meged, $164,872; 5. Taylor Santos, $159,179; 6. Zack Jongbloed, $140,592; 7. Coleman Proctor, $138,605; 8. Marty Yates, $129,898; 9. Rhen Richard, $129,783; 10. Paul David Tierney, $118,792.

Top Gun Leader: 1. Caleb Smidt, $82,517; 2. Stetson Jorgensen, $79,020; 3. (tie) Jess Pope and Lefty Holman, $73,890 each; 5. Hailey Kinsel, $67,827; 6. Wenda Johnson, $56,169; 7. Kincade Henry, $55,702; 8. Sage Newman, $55,158; 9. (tie) Patrick Smith and Tanner Tomlinson, $53,604 each.

Courtesy of PRCA

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2022 Wrangler NFR Round 2 Results & Highlights

December 3, 2022 by Jeffrey James

Add another line to the ever-growing impressive resume of Stetson Wright.

Wright, with his 88-point winning bull ride on Dakota Rodeo’s Pookie Holler, became the youngest cowboy in PRCA history to surpass the $2 million dollar mark in career earnings.

Wright, who is 23 years-old and 240 days, upped his unofficial career earnings to $2,050,520.

“Every goal to me is just as important. To cross that $2 million dollar mark, it’s special,” Wright said. “I’m speechless. When I hear something like that, it makes me emotional. I’m the luckiest guy on the planet and I can’t be thankful enough for how these last four years have gone.”

Wright, who joined the PRCA in 2018, has won five world titles – three in all-around (2019-21) and one in bull riding (2020) and one in saddle bronc riding (2021).

Wright earned $49,666 with his bull riding victory and $7,462 by placing fifth in saddle bronc riding with his 85-point ride on Stace Smith Pro Rodeo’s Cancun Moon.

“He’s a good bull, he’s an awkward build and bucking bull so you have to ride him really funky,” Wright said. “I’ve never had to ride a bull the way I rode him.”

“It gives you a lot of momentum and the confidence is everything. This was the eliminator pen for us. For Ky (Hamilton, who had a 77-point ride) and me to ride these top-ranked bulls, it gives you the thought that ‘you should be able to ride all of the bulls.’ Right now, I feel 10-feet tall and bulletproof. I’m sure Ky feels the same way.”

Tie-down roper Caleb Smidt makes it two in a row

Tie-down roper Caleb Smidt keeps on winning. After capturing Round 1 with a 7.5-second run he added the Round 2 victory with an even quicker 7.2-second run.

In two nights, Smidt has earned $57,827 and is second in the PRCA | RAM World Standings with $217,343. He trails leader Shad Mayfield by $19,016.

“There’s truly no words to describe it, there’s no other feeling like it,” said Smidt about his winning ways.

After winning Round 1, Smidt was able to slow everything down.

“I just came back tonight and did my job, I tried not to think too much about it,” said Smidt, 33.

Smidt was to the point when talking about his game plan for the remainder of the NFR.

“I’m going to do the same thing I did the last two nights,” he said. “As long as I keep having fun and keep my steps simple, it’ll be a lot of fun here.”

Bareback rider Leighton Berry gets first career NFR round win

At the 2020 Wrangler NFR, Leighton Berry was on the cusp of a round win placing second three times.

Berry doesn’t have to wait any longer for NFR glory.

The Weatherford, Texas, cowboy had an 86.5-point ride on Pickett Pro Rodeo’s Top Egyptian to win Round 2.

“Man, it feels like a weight lifted off my shoulders,” said Berry, 23. “I won second in Round 2, 3 and 4 in Arlington (Texas, at the 2020 Wrangler NFR) and I have just been craving to get one of those buckles and to finally have one means the world to me. It feels great to win (a round in Las Vegas). I have been dreaming of this since I was a little kid.”

Berry was no stranger to Top Egyptian.

“What’s funny is I was first out on the San Angelo (Texas) Chute-Out (in April) on that horse, and I thought I made an even better ride then and I was only 86,” Berry said. “That horse is phenomenal. Cullen Pickett, I can’t say enough about him, he raises such great bucking horses and takes time with them. Every time I have one by my name, I get full of jitters. I love getting on Cullen Pickett bucking horses.”

Veteran steer wrestler Hunter Cure grabs Round 2 victory

Steer wrestler Hunter Cure is no stranger to NFR success as he has walked away with PRCA World Championships in 2015 and 2018.

Cure, of Holliday, Texas, returned to the Wrangler NFR for the first time since 2019 and was taking a victory lap after Round 2 with a 3.7-second time.

“I got such an aggressive start, I felt like I broke out and at most rodeos, I would have,” said Cure, a six-time NFR qualifier in 2009, 2013, 2015, 2018-19. “The steer got out fast and really didn’t have a chance to build up a lot of speed, so he didn’t handle it as well as some of the others, but it worked and first is first and now on to the next one.”

Cure, a savvy veteran, believes he now has his emotions in check.

“The first round always seems to get to me, not sure what it is but otherwise, nerves aren’t an issue,” Cure said.

Saddle bronc rider Lefty Holman captures first career round win

The charismatic Lefty Holman couldn’t wipe the smile off his face.

The Visalia, Calif., cowboy was grinning ear-to-ear after winning Round 2 with an 87-point ride on Four Star Rodeo’s Wall Street.

“It truly is the best feeling in the world,” Holman said. “When you work so hard to get here and then you are able to succeed here, it’s the best. I’m blessed with a great support system and super grateful for it.”

Holman was riding Wall Street for the third time which helped his cause.

“Yeah, that’s a California buckin’ horse. It’s a cool deal that is going on and definitely a win I will never forget,” Holman said.

Holman made his NFR debut in 2022 in Arlington, Texas, and he was thrilled to be in the yellow bucking chutes in Vegas.

“Everything is just right on top of you. The energy in there is something that I’ve never felt,” Holman said. “My heart was pounding when I got off. I looked up and my parents were hollering. It just feels like there’s people breathing down your neck. It’s the craziest feeling in the world.”

Team ropers Smith/Long top Round 2

Team roping header Clay Smith broke his right leg on June 28, but he was bound and determined to qualify for the Wrangler NFR with his then recently acquired partner Jake Long.

That mission was accomplished and on Thursday the duo added a Round 2 win to their accolades.

“It’s good. Good to catch one. There’s enough money to where every round means something so it’s good to get it started,” Smith said.

Long is thrilled to be teamed up with Smith, a two-time world champ in 2018 and 2019.

“Well, I think a great header like him (Clay Smith) isn’t going to miss very often,” Long said. “I was as shocked as anybody when that first one (rope) didn’t stay on (in Round 1). I wasn’t very worried about it happening too often.”

After an injury-riddled regular season, Smith pointed out the reasons to his late-season surge.

“I had a horse that really helped and Jake that didn’t mess up so that was the key,” Smith said.

Long, a 12-time NFR qualifier, is excited to be roping in the Thomas & Mack Center.

“Well, I think it’s always fit me because I like to be aggressive,” he said. “As a heeler, it’s about getting out there and getting to your spot fast enough. To get into a spot where you can do it fast enough without affecting the steer, that’s the challenge.”

Smith has mapped out a strategy moving forward.

“That’s something we’ve talked about. I’m going to try my best to give him something to win on the 10th round because since I’ve been here, it’s always come down to the last steer,” Smith said. “We’re going to have to be pretty aggressive from here on out. I’m just hoping I set him up.”

Barrel racer Hailey Kinsel takes Round 2 victory

Barrel racer Hailey Kinsel flexed her muscles with a 13.61-second run to take the Round 2 crown.

“It’s always a great crowd on a Friday night at the Thomas & Mack. I just changed a couple of things about my approach into the first barrel and everything else stayed just about the same. We got in the flow, and it felt good.”

The margins in barrel racing are razor thin so she made adjustments for Round 2.

“It does just a tiny bit. It feels enough out-of-whack that you have to jump over an additional hump. Luckily, we smoothed that out tonight. My horse (Sister) is so fast and she allowed me not to make many mistakes. She pushes me to be better every night.

“It’s special, it’s tiny, and it’s a lot of energy packed into one little place. It’s a rush like you’d never feel anywhere else.”

Bull rider Reid Oftedahl suffers injury in Round 2

Bull rider Reid Oftedahl was injured during Round 2 while aboard Rafter H Rodeo Livestock’s Under the Influence. Oftedahl, who is from Raymond, Minn., was thrown forward and hit the bull’s head and tossed to the arena dirt.

Oftedahl, who was wearing a helmet, was diagnosed with a closed head injury by the Justin Sports Medicine Team and was transported for further evaluation.

RELATED: 2022 Wrangler NFR Las Vegas 1st go-round results

2022 Wrangler National Finals Rodeo Results
Round 2, Dec. 2
Thomas & Mack Center, Las Vegas, Nev.

Bareback Riding: Second round: 1. Leighton Berry, 86.5 points on Pickett Pro Rodeo Company’s Top Egyptian, $28,914; 2. (tie) Tanner Aus and Tilden Hooper, 85.5, $20,053 each; 4. Jess Pope, 85, $12,125; 5. Tim O’Connell, 84, $7,462; 6. (tie) R.C. Landingham, Cole Franks, Ty Breuer, 83.5, $1,555 each; 9. (tie) Cole Reiner and Clayton Biglow, 83; 11. Garrett Shadbolt, 82.5; 12. Rocker Steiner, 81; 13. Kaycee Feild, 79.5; 14. Caleb Bennett, 73.5; 15. Orin Larsen, NS. Average leaders: 1. (tie) Jess Pope and Tilden Hooper, 172 points on two head; 3. Tim O’Connell, 169.5; 4. Cole Franks, 169; 5. Ty Breuer, 168.5; 6. Clayton Biglow, 168; 7. Tanner Aus, 167.5; 8. (tie) Kaycee Feild and R.C. Landingham, 167; 10. Cole Reiner, 166.5; 11. (tie) Rocker Steiner and Garrett Shadbolt, 166; 13. Leighton Berry, 159; 14. Caleb Bennett, 152.5; 15. Orin Larsen, 86 points on one head. World standings: 1. Jess Pope, $204,235; 2. Cole Reiner, $170,971; 3. Kaycee Feild, $170,056; 4. Leighton Berry, $169,107; 5. Tilden Hooper, $160,496; 6. Caleb Bennett, $157,290; 7. Tanner Aus, $157,185; 8. Tim O’Connell, $153,087; 9. Rocker Steiner, $144,328; 10. R.C. Landingham, $142,078; 11. Cole Franks, $134,043; 12. Orin Larsen, $133,784; 13. Clayton Biglow, $119,820; 14. Ty Breuer, $115,749; 15. Garrett Shadbolt, $113,949.

Steer Wrestling: Second round: 1. Hunter Cure, 3.7 seconds, $28,914; 2. Stetson Jorgensen, 4.2, $22,851; 3. Kyle Irwin, 4.3, $17,255; 4. Tyler Waguespack, 4.4, $12,125; 5. Tristan Martin, 4.6, $7,462; 6. Rowdy Parrott, 4.7, $4,664; 7. Jesse Brown, 4.9; 8. (tie) Will Lummus and Timmy Sparing, 5.0; 10. J.D. Struxness, 5.2; 11. Ty Erickson, 5.3; 12. Dirk Tavenner, 5.7; 13. Dakota Eldridge, 6.7; 14. Tanner Brunner, 10.2; 15. Nick Guy, 14.6. Average leaders: 1. Stetson Jorgensen, 8.4 seconds on two head; 2. Jesse Brown, 8.9; 3. Kyle Irwin, 9.0; 4. Hunter Cure, 9.2; 5. Tristan Martin, 9.3; 6. (tie) Ty Erickson and Rowdy Parrott, 9.8; 8. Tyler Waguespack, 10.3; 9. J.D. Struxness, 12.0; 10. (tie) Dakota Eldridge and Dirk Tavenner, 12.7; 12. Nick Guy, 18.4; 13. Will Lummus, 18.9; 14. Tanner Brunner, 21.8; 15. Timmy Sparing, 5.0 seconds on one head. World standings: 1. Stetson Jorgensen, $184,767; 2. Hunter Cure, $148,443; 3. Tyler Waguespack, $145,998; 4. J.D. Struxness, $133,649; 5. Kyle Irwin, $131,672; 6. Ty Erickson, $129,909; 7. Will Lummus, $129,781; 8. Tristan Martin, $128,077; 9. Jesse Brown, $124,564; 10. Nick Guy, $116,935; 11. Dakota Eldridge, $114,098; 12. Tanner Brunner, $106,271; 13. Rowdy Parrott, $99,525; 14. Dirk Tavenner, $94,532; 15. Timmy Sparing, $91,312.

Team Roping: Second round: 1. Clay Smith/Jake Long, 4.1 seconds, $28,914 each; 2. Andrew Ward/Buddy Hawkins II, 4.3, $22,851; 3. (tie) Kaleb Driggers/Junior Nogueira and Tanner Tomlinson/Patrick Smith, 4.4, $14,690 each; 5. Jake Orman/Brye Crites, 4.8, $7,462; 6. Cody Snow/Wesley Thorp, 4.9, $4,664; 7. Riley Minor/Brady Minor, 5.1; 8. Tyler Wade/Trey Yates, 5.4; 9. Coleman Proctor/Logan Medlin, 8.9; 10. Chad Masters/Joseph Harrison, 9.3; 11. Rhen Richard/Jeremy Buhler, 10.1; 12. (tie) Clay Tryan/Jade Corkill, Dustin Egusquiza/Travis Graves, Jr. Dees/Levi Lord and Lightning Aguilera/Jonathan Torres, NT. Average leaders: 1. Kaleb Driggers/Junior Nogueira, 9.1 seconds on two head; 2. Andrew Ward/Buddy Hawkins II, 9.5; 3. Cody Snow/Wesley Thorp, 10.2; 4. Tanner Tomlinson/Patrick Smith, 13.8; 5. Coleman Proctor/Logan Medlin, 14.5; 6. Riley Minor/Brady Minor, 14.6; 7. Clay Smith/Jake Long, 4.1 seconds on one head; 8. Jr. Dees/Levi Lord, 4.3; 9. Clay Tryan/Jade Corkill, 4.5; 10. Jake Orman/Brye Crites, 4.8; 11. Tyler Wade/Trey Yates, 5.4; 12. Chad Masters/Joseph Harrison, 9.3; 13. Rhen Richard/Jeremy Buhler, 10.1; 14. Lightning Aguilera/Jonathan Torres, 14.4; 15. Dustin Egusquiza/Travis Graves, NT. World standings (headers): 1. Kaleb Driggers, $269,823; 2. Clay Tryan, $177,514; 3. Andrew Ward, $169,595; 4. Jr. Dees, $134,959; 5. Tanner Tomlinson, $132,058; 6. Clay Smith, $127,765; 7. Coleman Proctor, $125,355; 8. Dustin Egusquiza, $116,022; 9. Cody Snow, $113,968; 10. Rhen Richard, $109,279; 11. Tyler Wade, $108,573; 12. Jake Orman, $102,529; 13. Lightning Aguilera, $100,421; 14. Riley Minor, $99,022; 15. Chad Masters, $97,444. World standings (heeler): 1. Junior Nogueira, $269,823; 2. Jake Long, $169,245; 3. Buddy Hawkins II, $168,053; 4. Jade Corkill, $143,706; 5. Levi Lord, $136,357; 6. Patrick Smith, $132,058; 7. Logan Medlin, $125,355; 8. Travis Graves, $116,737; 9. Wesley Thorp, $113,968; 10. Jeremy Buhler, $110,214; 11. Trey Yates, $105,011; 12. Brye Crites, $103,871; 13. Joseph Harrison, $102,115; 14. Brady Minor, $99,022; 15. Jonathan Torres, $92,968.

Saddle Bronc Riding: Second round: 1. Lefty Holman, 87 points on Four Star Rodeo’s Wall Street, $28,914; 2. (tie) Zeke Thurston, Logan Hay and Tanner Butner, 85.5, $17,410 each; 5. Stetson Wright, 85, $7,462; 6. (tie) Sage Newman, Kolby Wanchuk and Wyatt Casper, 82, $1,555 each; 9. Dawson Hay, 81.5; 10. (tie) Kade Bruno and Kole Ashbacher, 81; 12. Chase Brooks, 80.5; 13. Brody Cress, 72; 14. (tie) Ryder Wright and Layton Green, NS. Average leaders: 1. Lefty Holman, 173.5 points on two head; 2. Zeke Thurston, 173; 3. Sage Newman, 171; 4. Stetson Wright, 170; 5. (tie) Kolby Wanchuk and Dawson Hay, 169; 7. Logan Hay, 167.5; 8. Kole Ashbacher, 166; 9. (tie) Kade Bruno, Wyatt Casper and Tanner Butner, 165.5; 12. Brody Cress, 158.5; 13. (tie) Layton Green and Chase Brooks, 80.5 points on one head; 15. Ryder Wright, 77.5. World standings: 1. Sage Newman, $293,659; 2. Stetson Wright, $210,581; 3. Brody Cress, $198,707; 4. Lefty Holman, $194,956; 5. Zeke Thurston, $191,301; 6. Ryder Wright, $171,920; 7. Logan Hay, $166,851; 8. Kolby Wanchuk, $154,816; 9. Layton Green, $148,993; 10. Kade Bruno, $147,726; 11. Dawson Hay, $141,771; 12. Wyatt Casper, $135,356; 13. Tanner Butner, $131,150; 14. Kole Ashbacher, $127,543; 15. Chase Brooks, $123,992.

Tie-Down Roping: Second round: 1. Caleb Smidt, 7.2 seconds, $28,914; 2. Shad Mayfield, 7.4, $22,851; 3. Hunter Herrin, 7.7, $17,255; 4. Shane Hanchey, 7.8, $12,125; 5. (tie) Haven Meged, Zack Jongbloed and Ty Harris, 8.4, $4,042 each. 8. Cory Solomon, 8.8; 9. Marty Yates, 9.8; 10. Riley Webb, 11.8; 11. Macon Murphy, 12.0; 12. Tyler Milligan, 15.5; 13. (tie) John Douch, Tuf Cooper and Kincade Henry, NT. Average leaders: 1. Caleb Smidt, 14.7 seconds on two head; 2. Hunter Herrin, 16.2; 3. Haven Meged, 17.2; 4. Cory Solomon, 17.6; 5. Ty Harris, 18.0; 6. Zack Jongbloed, 18.5; 7. Shad Mayfield, 18.6; 8. Marty Yates, 19.9; 9. Riley Webb, 20.5; 10. Macon Murphy, 24.4; 11. Shane Hanchey, 27.7; 12. Tyler Milligan, 32.6; 13. Kincade Henry, 8.1 seconds on one head; 14. (tie) John Douch and Tuf Cooper, N.T. World standings: 1. Shad Mayfield, $236,359; 2. Caleb Smidt, $217,343; 3. John Douch, $176,729; 4. Haven Meged, $176,132; 5. Hunter Herrin, $159,280; 6. Shane Hanchey, $154,908; 7. Riley Webb, $139,631; 8. Cory Solomon, $139,388; 9. Zack Jongbloed, $139,293; 10. Kincade Henry, $134,797; 11. Tuf Cooper, $134,382; 12. Marty Yates, $132,272; 13. Ty Harris, $128,937; 14. Tyler Milligan, $128,708; 15. Macon Murphy, $115,793.

Barrel Racing: Second round: 1. Hailey Kinsel, 13.61 seconds, $28,914; 2. Margo Crowther, 13.72, $22,851; 3. Wenda Johnson, 13.75, $17,255; 4. Lisa Lockhart, 13.78, $12,125; 5. Sissy Winn, 13.88, $7,462; 6. Shelley Morgan, 13.91, $4,664; 7. Jordon Briggs, 13.92; 8. Bayleigh Choate, 13.95; 9. Leslie Smalygo, 14.01; 10. Emily Beisel, 18.57; 11. Kassie Mowry, 18.84; 12. Dona Kay Rule, 18.89; 13. Brittany Pozzi Tonozzi, 18.93; 14. Stevi Hillman, 19.18; 15. Jessica Routier, 19.40. Average leaders: 1. Wenda Johnson, 27.32 seconds on two runs; 2. Jordon Briggs, 27.62; 3. Margo Crowther, 27.64; 4. Lisa Lockhart, 27.76; 5. Leslie Smalygo, 27.81; 6. Bayleigh Choate, 27.92; 7. Shelley Morgan, 27.95; 8. Sissy Winn, 28.07; 9. Emily Beisel, 32.39; 10. Kassie Mowry, 32.49; 11. Hailey Kinsel, 32.50; 12. Dona Kay Rule, 32.80; 13. Brittany Pozzi Tonozzi, 33.02; 14. Stevi Hillman, 33.35; 15. Jessica Routier, 33.80. World standings: 1. Jordon Briggs, $205,034; 2. Wenda Johnson, $177,763; 3. Hailey Kinsel, $158,303; 4. Dona Kay Rule, $142,105; 5. Stevi Hillman, $130,602; 6. Margo Crowther, $129,722; 7. Kassie Mowry, $125,404; 8. Shelley Morgan, $125,124; 9. Sissy Winn, $119,310; 10. Emily Beisel, $111,426; 11. Lisa Lockhart, $106,996; 12. Leslie Smalygo, $106,578; 13. Bayleigh Choate, $100,893; 14. Brittany Pozzi Tonozzi, $98,433; 15. Jessica Routier, $96,863.

Bull Riding: Second round: 1. Stetson Wright, 88 points on Dakota Rodeo’s Pookie Holler, $49,666; 2. Ky Hamilton, 77.5, $43,604; 3. (tie) Josh Frost, Jeff Askey, Garrett Smith, Tristen Hutchings, Trevor Kastner, Maverick Potter, Trey Kimzey, Jared Parsonage, Trey Holston, JR Stratford, Creek Young, Lukasey Morris, Reid Oftedahl, Cole Fischer, NS. Average leaders: 1. Stetson Wright, 171.5 points on two head; 2. Tristen Hutchings, 90.5 points on one head; 3. Jeff Askey, 90; 4. Trevor Kastner, 89; 5. Josh Frost, 88; 6. Trey Kimzey, 86; 7. Garrett Smith, 82.5; 8. Jared Parsonage, 81.5; 9. Ky Hamilton, 77.5; 10. (tie) Maverick Potter, Trey Holston, JR Stratford, Creek Young, Lukasey Morris, Reid Oftedahl and Cole Fischer, NS. World standings: 1. Stetson Wright, $384,929; 2. Josh Frost, $250,682; 3. Jeff Askey, $216,848; 4. Tristen Hutchings, $166,897; 5. Ky Hamilton, $166,255; 6. Garrett Smith, $151,658; 7. Trevor Kastner, $150,795; 8. Trey Kimzey, $130,648; 9. Maverick Potter, $126,065; 10. Jared Parsonage, $122,314; 11. Trey Holston, $118,892; 12. JR Stratford, $117,061; 13. Creek Young, $110,670; 14. Lukasey Morris, $110,667; 15. Reid Oftedahl, $107,943; 16. Cole Fischer, $106,330.

All-Around: 1. Stetson Wright, $460,131; 2. Caleb Smidt, $215,571; 3. Haven Meged, $162,541; 4. Josh Frost, $160,801; 5. Taylor Santos, $159,179; 6. Zack Jongbloed, $140,592; 7. Coleman Proctor, $130,521; 8. Marty Yates, $129,898; 9. Paul David Tierney, $118,792; 10. Rhen Richard, $112,528.

Courtesy of the PRCA

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