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Where to Find YETI at the 2022 Wrangler National Finals Rodeo!

November 15, 2022 by Jeffrey James

It’s time for the Superbowl of Rodeo, the Wrangler National Finals Rodeo 2022! NFRUpdates.com is excited to have the inside scoop on where you’ll be able to catch YETI at this year’s NFR. This year’s event takes place December 1-10, 2022, and is sure to be one for the books!

Western Sports Foundation presented by WSM Auctioneers Athlete Lounge by YETI

Now you can enjoy the whole YETI experience in the new Western Sports Foundation Athlete Lounge By YETI. Come on in and kick back for a while when you’re doing your shopping at Cowboy Christmas. You can find the Athlete Lounge at booth 1701 on the first floor of the Convention Center. In addition, make sure to add the YETI ambassador signings to your schedule to get some autographs from your favorite YETI athletes!

  • December 6th (Tuesday) 11am-12pm | Shad Mayfield & Jordan Fabrizio Hollabaugh
  • December 8th (Thursday) 11am-12pm | The Wright Brothers
  • December 8th (Thursday) 12-1pm | Hailey Kinsel

If you’re looking to get your YETI product fix, don’t worry because there will be giveaway sign-ups for YETI products, cornhole, and great company. Cowboy Lifestyle Network can’t wait to see you there!

YETI Ambassadors Competing at the Wrangler NFR

YETI takes huge pride in the community they’ve built and continues to build. This year they have four athletes that will be competing with the infamous YETI patch on their shirts. Catch more on these athletes below and where they sit in the standings heading into the Thomas and Mack.

The Wrights

Stetson and Ryder will once again see the bright lights of Vegas. With these two competing, you will be sure to see the rest of the family as well cheering them on. Heading into the 2022 NFR, Stetson is sitting number one in the All-Around, two in the Saddle Bronc, and first in bull riding. Ryder is sitting fourth in saddle bronc. It’s going to be an interesting year to see these guys compete!

Shad Mayfield

With 2022 being his fourth trip to the NFR, Shad Mayfield is sitting at number one in the standings for Tie-down roping. The competition is steep though, with John Douch right on his heels, he could sneak in and snag the world championship for himself. Who will it be? We can’t wait to find out!

Hailey Kinsel

With three World Titles under her belt and the 2022 NFR being her sixth run at a World Title, we are excited to see Hailey and Sister back at it. Sitting at number five heading into the super bowl of rodeo, Hailey has a shot if she can win some individual rounds, but only time will tell!

The YETI Junior World Finals

The youth of rodeo is once again bringing the heat to the Las Vegas Convention inside of Cowboy Christmas. Taking place on the second level of the convention center, you can catch all of your favorite youth riders competing for a chance at more than one million combined cash and prizes! In addition to the eight standard events of rodeo, you can also enjoy the pole bending competition taking place 6-10th. The YETI Junior World Finals are essentially split in half during the week of the NFR. For the first half of the week, you can catch all of the rough stock events, with the finals taking place on December 5. Then the second half of the week will be the timed events, with the finals taking place on December 10. You can find the full schedule and learn more about tickets here.

Catch YETI at the World Series of Team Roping Finale at South Point Resort & Casino

Having been a long-time sponsor of the World Series of Team Roping (WSTR), YETI is excited once again to be a part of one of the richest events in the equine industry. Taking place at the South Point Resort and Casino, anyone can go and enjoy the event and shop at the CINCH Gift Show, also located at South Point. What’s truly astounding about this event is that it hosts over 3,000 riders and horses from all over the US, Canada, Mexico, Brazile, and many other countries as well!

Regardless of what your plans look like for the National Finals Rodeo, there is something for every kind of fan. Remember, when you choose YETI, you are choosing a company that puts its community first. That is evident in all of the events and athletes they support. From all of us here at Cowboy Lifestyle Network and YETI, we can’t wait to see you in Vegas!

Source: Krysta Paffrath | Cowboy Lifestyle Network

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2022 PRCA & WPRA World Standings

November 3, 2022 by Jeffrey James

All Around
Rank Name Earnings Hometown
1 Stetson Wright $378,339.88 Milford, UT
2 Caleb Smidt $147,743.90 Bellville, TX
3 Haven Meged $142,436.39 Miles City, MT
4 Josh Frost $138,675.41 Randlett, UT
5 Zack Jongbloed $126,550.07 Iowa, LA
6 Marty Yates $119,897.50 Stephenville, TX
7 Paul David Tierney $118,791.57 Oklahoma City, OK
8 Taylor Santos $118,054.84 Creston, CA
9 Coleman Proctor $115,857.91 Pryor, OK
10 Rhen Richard $102,527.70 Roosevelt, UT
11 Erich Rogers $79,084.58 Round Rock, AZ
12 Brushton Minton $61,522.33 Witter Springs, CA
13 Stan Branco $59,150.28 chowchilla, CA
14 Curtis Cassidy $57,230.22 Donalda, AB
15 Hudson Wallace $52,006.64 George West, TX
16 Clayton Hass $51,806.24 Weatherford, TX
17 Riley Wakefield $48,540.12 ONeill, NE
18 Seth Hall $42,375.74 Albuquerque, NM
19 Chance Oftedahl $41,439.59 Pemberton, MN
20 Connor Murnion $41,240.61 Jordan, MT
Bareback Riding
Rank Name Earnings Hometown
1 Cole Reiner $160,970.51 Buffalo, WY
2 Jess Pope $159,259.04 Waverly, KS
3 Caleb Bennett $147,290.19 Corvallis, MT
4 Tim O’Connell $137,759.90 Zwingle, IA
5 Rocker Steiner $134,327.94 Weatherford, TX
6 Kaycee Feild $131,142.55 Genola, UT
7 R.C. Landingham $130,523.57 Hat Creek, CA
8 Leighton Berry $130,193.53 Weatherford, TX
9 Tanner Aus $127,122.05 Granite Falls, MN
10 Cole Franks $116,426.33 Clarendon, TX
11 Tilden Hooper $113,188.28 Carthage, TX
12 Orin Larsen $111,658.89 Inglis, MB
13 Clayton Biglow $109,819.65 Clements, CA
14 Ty Breuer $104,194.54 Mandan, ND
15 Garrett Shadbolt $103,949.10 Merriman, NE
16 Wyatt Denny $98,524.71 Minden, NV
17 Mason Clements $95,767.20 Spanish Fork, UT
18 Chad Rutherford $90,280.94 Hillsboro, TX
19 Jayco Roper $65,763.08 Oktaha, OK
20 Bill Tutor $65,723.53 Huntsville, TX
Steer Wrestling
Rank Name Earnings Hometown
1 Stetson Jorgensen $134,660.59 Blackfoot, ID
2 Tyler Waguespack $123,872.85 Gonzales, LA
3 J.D. Struxness $123,648.61 Milan, MN
4 Will Lummus $119,780.94 Byhalia, MS
5 Hunter Cure $109,529.28 Holliday, TX
6 Ty Erickson $107,784.30 Helena, MT
7 Tristan Martin $104,552.72 Sulphur, LA
8 Dakota Eldridge $104,097.60 Elko, NV
9 Kyle Irwin $98,354.21 Robertsdale, AL
10 Tanner Brunner $96,270.55 Ramona, KS
11 Jesse Brown $91,713.07 Baker City, OR
12 Rowdy Parrott $84,861.43 Mamou, LA
13 Dirk Tavenner $84,532.00 Rigby, ID
14 Timmy Sparing $81,312.40 Helena, MT
15 Nick Guy $78,021.37 Sparta, WI
16 Trell Etbauer $71,501.21 Goodwell, OK
17 Dalton Massey $67,348.62 Hermiston, OR
18 Cameron Morman $66,357.06 Glen Ullin, ND
19 Bridger Chambers $66,191.86 Stevensville, MT
20 Mike McGinn $63,557.68 Haines, OR
Saddle Bronc Riding
Rank Name Earnings Hometown
1 Sage Newman $253,190.84 Melstone, MT
2 Stetson Wright $193,119.85 Milford, UT
3 Brody Cress $182,644.59 Hillsdale, WY
4 Ryder Wright $161,920.04 Milford, UT
5 Lefty Holman $149,979.30 Visalia, CA
6 Zeke Thurston $143,838.02 Big Valley, AB
7 Logan Hay $139,440.41 Wildwood, AB
8 Layton Green $138,993.14 Millarville, AB
9 Kade Bruno $137,725.99 Challis, ID
10 Kolby Wanchuk $131,135.93 Sherwood Park, AB
11 Wyatt Casper $123,801.89 Miami, TX
12 Kole Ashbacher $117,542.72 Arrowwood, AB
13 Chase Brooks $113,991.70 Deer Lodge, MT
14 Dawson Hay $111,717.59 wildwood, AB
15 Tanner Butner $103,739.32 Daniel, WY
16 Sterling Crawley $100,923.17 Stephenville, TX
17 Damian Brennan $90,137.64 Injune, QL
18 Shorty Garrett $84,920.74 Eagle Butte, SD
19 Ross Griffin $79,978.86 Tularosa, NM
20 Statler Wright $79,447.94 Beaver, UT
Team Roping – Headers
Rank Name Earnings Hometown
1 Kaleb Driggers $227,877.85 Hoboken, GA
2 Clay Tryan $144,663.14 Billings, MT
3 Andrew Ward $124,618.63 Edmond, OK
4 Coleman Proctor $110,691.37 Pryor, OK
5 Tanner Tomlinson $107,368.21 Angleton, TX
6 Dustin Egusquiza $106,022.46 Marianna, FL
7 Rhen Richard $99,278.90 Roosevelt, UT
8 Tyler Wade $98,572.98 Terrell, TX
9 Jr. Dees $96,045.09 Aurora, SD
10 Cody Snow $91,842.70 Los Olivos, CA
11 Lightning Aguilera $90,421.44 Athens, TX
12 Riley Minor $89,022.28 Ellensburg, WA
13 Clay Smith $88,851.56 Broken Bow, OK
14 Chad Masters $87,443.82 Cedar Hill, TN
15 Jake Orman $85,067.18 Prairie, MS
16 Derrick Begay $82,627.41 Seba Dalkai, AZ
17 Aaron Tsinigine $80,696.03 Tuba City, AZ
18 Jake Clay $80,332.10 Sapulpa, OK
19 Paul David Tierney $78,642.35 Oklahoma City, OK
20 Erich Rogers $78,157.29 Round Rock, AZ
Team Roping – Heelers
Rank Name Earnings Hometown
1 Junior Nogueira $227,877.85 Presidente Prudente, SP
2 Jake Long $130,331.68 Coffeyville, KS
3 Buddy Hawkins $123,076.33 Stephenville, TX
4 Jade Corkill $110,855.24 Fallon, NV
5 Logan Medlin $110,691.37 Tatum, NM
6 Patrick Smith $107,368.21 Lipan, TX
7 Travis Graves $106,736.86 Jay, OK
8 Jeremy Buhler $100,214.32 Arrowwood, AB
9 Levi Lord $97,443.12 Sturgis, SD
10 Trey Yates $95,010.73 Pueblo, CO
11 Joseph Harrison $92,115.14 Marietta, OK
12 Wesley Thorp $91,842.70 Throckmorton, TX
13 Brady Minor $89,022.28 Ellensburg, WA
14 Brye Crites $86,409.74 Welch, OK
15 Jonathan Torres $82,967.95 Ocala, FL
16 Lane Mitchell $82,818.01 Bolivar, TN
17 Paden Bray $82,679.78 Stephenville, TX
18 Paul Eaves $81,713.07 lonedell, MO
19 Tanner Braden $78,642.35 Dewey, OK
20 Billie Jack Saebens $76,464.89 Nowata, OK
Tie-Down Ropers
Rank Name Earnings Hometown
1 Shad Mayfield $203,508.08 Clovis, NM
2 John Douch $166,728.88 Huntsville, TX
3 Haven Meged $156,027.42 Miles City, MT
4 Caleb Smidt $149,515.91 Bellville, TX
5 Shane Hanchey $132,782.47 Sulphur, LA
6 Zack Jongbloed $125,251.30 iowa, LA
7 Tuf Cooper $124,381.92 Decatur, TX
8 Cory Solomon $123,325.68 Prairie View, TX
9 Marty Yates $122,271.56 Stephenville, TX
10 Tyler Milligan $118,707.62 Pawhuska, OK
11 Riley Webb $117,505.40 Denton, TX
12 Ty Harris $114,895.40 San Angelo, TX
13 Hunter Herrin $114,770.56 Apache, OK
14 Macon Murphy $105,793.39 Keatchie, LA
15 Kincade Henry $101,945.89 Mount Pleasant, TX
16 Cooper Martin $101,391.59 Alma, KS
17 Taylor Santos $96,753.32 Creston, CA
18 Westyn Hughes $95,318.70 Caldwell, TX
19 Lane Livingston $82,575.01 Seymour, TX
20 Blane Cox $81,526.24 Cameron, TX
Steer Roping
Rank Name Earnings Hometown
1 Scott Snedecor $79,659.69 Fredericksburg, TX
2 Cole Patterson $76,548.52 Pratt, KS
3 Jess Tierney $69,339.20 Hermosa, SD
4 Cody Lee $65,733.69 Gatesville, TX
5 J. Tom Fisher $58,901.62 Andrews, TX
6 Clay Long $50,751.15 Stephenville, TX
7 Vin Fisher $48,364.57 Andrews, TX
8 Cash Myers $46,239.48 Kaufman, TX
9 Ora Taton $45,110.99 Rapid City, SD
10 Taylor Santos $44,569.57 Creston, CA
11 Chet Herren $44,115.38 Pawhuska, OK
12 Garrett Hale $41,890.35 Snyder, TX
13 Bryce Davis $41,602.21 Ovalo, TX
14 Mike Chase $41,156.33 McAlester, OK
15 Landon McClaugherty $38,956.21 Tilden, TX
16 Slade Wood $38,418.68 New Ulm, TX
17 John E. Bland $38,321.63 Turkey, TX
18 Rocky Patterson $37,060.17 Pratt, KS
19 Ryan Willberg $36,153.45 Lott, TX
20 Reo Lohse $32,441.54 Kaycee, WY
Bull Riding
Rank Name Earnings Hometown
1 Stetson Wright $320,598.78 Milford, UT
2 Josh Frost $228,556.82 Randlett, UT
3 Jeff Askey $183,996.42 Athens, TX
4 Garrett Smith $141,533.03 Rexburg, ID
5 Tristen Hutchings $127,983.18 Monteview, ID
6 Trevor Kastner $123,539.66 Roff, OK
7 Maverick Potter $116,064.69 Waxahachie, TX
8 Sage Kimzey $115,633.09 Salado, TX
9 Trey Kimzey $113,186.06 Strong City, OK
10 Ky Hamilton $112,526.28 Mackay, QL
11 Jared Parsonage $112,313.62 Maple Creek, SK
12 Trey Holston $108,767.49 Fort Scott, KS
13 JR Stratford $107,060.77 Byers, KS
14 Creek Young $100,670.20 Rogersville, MO
15 Lukasey Morris $100,667.39 Union City, OK
16 Reid Oftedahl $97,943.89 Raymond, MN
17 Cole Fischer $96,330.47 Jefferson City, MO
18 Hayes Weight $86,559.73 Goshen, UT
19 Shane Proctor $85,630.18 Grand Coulee, WA
20 Ernie Courson $83,646.55 Okeechobee, FL
Barrel Racing
Rank Name Earnings Hometown
1 Jordon Briggs $177,779.15 Tolar, TX
2 Dona Kay Rule $127,441.79 Minco, OK
3 Wenda Johnson $121,594.27 Pawhuska, OK
4 Stevi Hillman $120,602.22 Granbury, TX
5 Hailey Kinsel $119,389.58 Cotulla, TX
6 Shelley Morgan $110,460.92 Eustace, TX
7 Sissy Winn $101,848.16 Chapman Ranch, TX
8 Margo Crowther $96,870.71 North Fort Myers, FL
9 Emily Beisel $93,964.76 Weatherford, OK
10 Kassie Mowry $92,553.30 Dublin, TX
11 Bayleigh Choate (R) $90,892.81 Fort Worth, TX
12 Brittany Pozzi Tonozzi $88,431.79 Lampasas, TX
13 Jessica Routier $86,863.10 Buffalo, SD
14 Lisa Lockhart $84,870.91 Oelrichs, SD
15 Leslie Smalygo $84,453.00 Skiatook, OK
Breakaway Roping
Rank Name Earnings Hometown
1 Martha Angelone $109,096.71 Stephenville, TX
2 Erin Johnson $72,087.60 Fowler, CO
3 Lari Dee Guy $68,039.34 Abilene, TX
4 Taylor Munsell $67,891.26 Alva, OK
5 Taylor Hanchey $65,689.73 Carmine, TX
6 Jordi Edens $64,244.51 Gatesville, TX
7 Shelby Boisjoli $64,150.06 Stephenville, TX
8 Joey Williams $63,677.98 Volborg, MT
9 Rickie Engesser $58,861.83 Spearfish, SD
10 Cheyanne Guillory $56,749.09 Kingston, OK
11 Beau Peterson $56,085.73 Council Grove, KS
12 J J Hampton $54,997.37 Stephenville, TX
13 Cadee Williams $54,172.30 Weatherford, TX
14 Samantha Fulton $49,303.32 Miller, SD
15 Josie Conner $49,232.85 Iowa, LA
16 Danielle Lowman $48,691.25 Gilbert, AZ
17 Jackie Crawford $45,711.87 Stephenville, TX
18 Sawyer Gilbert $43,583.51 Buffalo, SD
19 Tacy Webb $43,235.16 Midway, TX
20 Kelsie Domer $43,033.65 Dublin, TX

Courtesy of PRCA and WPRA.

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YETI Junior World Finals inside the Wrangler Rodeo Arena at The Cowboy Channel Cowboy Christmas Set to Run for Ten Straight Days of Competition

November 1, 2022 by Jeffrey James

Wrangler Rodeo Arena, one of the six main interactive features of The Cowboy Channel Cowboy Christmas, will host more than 800 youth contestants in the YETI Junior World Finals vying for championships in nine events. The YETI Junior World Finals will run concurrently with The Cowboy Channel Cowboy Christmas and the Wrangler National Finals Rodeo, Dec. 1 – 10.

Free to the public, The Cowboy Channel Cowboy Christmas will be open daily from 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. at the Las Vegas Convention Center. The Wrangler Rodeo Arena is located on the second floor of the South Halls within the footprint of RMEF’s Hunter & Outdoor Christmas Expo and adjacent to Bites and Brews.

Wrangler Rodeo Arena, which boasts a seating capacity of more than 1,100, will host a variety of events and competitions. The YETI Junior World Finals will feature contestants 19-years-old and younger competing in many of the events the pros take part in at the Thomas & Mack Center, including bull riding, bareback riding, saddle bronc riding, steer wrestling, girls and boys breakaway, team roping, tie-down roping, pole bending and barrel racing.

The roughstock events will run from Dec. 1-4, with the Finals for these events set for Monday, Dec. 5. The timed events will then run from Dec. 6-9, culminating with the Finals on Saturday, Dec. 10.

For more information on the YETI Junior World Finals and a full schedule, click here or through social media at /LasVegasNFR and use #WranglerNFR.

Daily admission is $10. For $40, attendees can purchase a five-day pass for the dates of Dec. 1-5 or Dec. 6-10. Access to the Priefert Platform will be $20 per day for each of the ten days of competition. Admission is based on seating availability. All proceeds will become “added money” for each rodeo event.

In addition to Wrangler Rodeo Arena, The Cowboy Channel Cowboy Christmas will include the following main anchor displays and programming elements:

• Ariat Rodeo Live Stage – Daily features include the RMEF Calcutta, Flint Rasmussen’s “Outside the Barrel,” Cowboy Revival with hosts Shane Minor and Alecia Davis and the NFR Tailgate Party;
• Ranch Water Rodeo Saloon – Every great “rodeo” needs a saloon. Located near the east end of The Cowboy Channel Cowboy Christmas, the Ranch Water Rodeo Saloon features specialty drinks and souvenir collectible cups. In addition, with its close proximity to the Ariat Rodeo Live Stage, this will be a great place to be close to the action;
• Bites and Brews – A series of custom food and beverage carts will be located on the second floor adjacent to the Wrangler Rodeo Arena;
• NFR After Dark presented by Community Coffee – This customized area features Cloud Touch units promoting all aspects of the NFR Experience and how fans can engage at the 25 sponsor hotels;
• A new area upstairs will be Cowboy Christmas Village sponsored by Clint Orms. This festive area will include Candy Cane and Cowboy Kissmas Arch Photo Walls, custom 12-foot Christmas tree with tiny train and village, daily appearances by Santa Claus from 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. and more.

The Cowboy Channel Cowboy Christmas is the official gift show of the Wrangler NFR. 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 2021, the event had a total attendance of 169,539 over the 10 days of competition at the Thomas & Mack Center and has sold out more than 340 consecutive performances in Las Vegas.

For more information on the Wrangler NFR, please visit NFRupdates.com or For the latest PRORODEO news and Wrangler NFR coverage, please visit prorodeo.com or through social media @PRCA_ProRodeo.

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Complimentary Shuttle Bus Service Available for the 2022 Wrangler National Finals Rodeo

October 26, 2022 by Jeffrey James

Rodeo fans looking for transportation to and from the Wrangler National Finals Rodeo will have the option to utilize the complimentary shuttle bus service – the NFR Express – with routes from the Las Vegas Convention Center and NFR official host hotels on the Las Vegas Strip and Downtown to the Thomas & Mack Center.

From Thursday, Dec. 1 through Saturday, Dec. 10, shuttle buses will pick up at The Cowboy Channel Cowboy Christmas located at the Las Vegas Convention Center. This one-way route will run from the Las Vegas Convention Center South Hall directly to the Thomas & Mack Center.

Also beginning on Dec. 1, the NFR Express will begin complimentary routes to and from the NFR sponsor hotels. There are now fourteen routes, covering 24 hotel properties.

“The NFR Express continues to be the most efficient means to get to the Thomas & Mack Center,” said Pat Christenson, president of Las Vegas Events. “In addition to the routes that service our hotel partners, there is a one-way shuttle that allows fans to move from The Cowboy Channel Cowboy Christmas to the arena. Due to increased traffic and parking congestion in and around the Thomas & Mack Center, we encourage fans to consider this complimentary mode of transportation.”

In 2022, all Wrangler NFR performances begin at 5:45 p.m. (PT). NFR Express will begin pick-ups at 4 p.m. (PT) and include return service until 9:45 p.m. (PT). There is no shuttle bus service during the actual rodeo performance from 6 p.m. through 8:15 pm.

Rodeo fans are urged to utilize the NFR Express for round-trip transportation. In addition, fans are asked to allow approximately 15 minutes for traffic conditions from each hotel pick-up point. The NFR Express routes and pick-up points are as follows:

Route 1 – One-Way Express Shuttle
The Cowboy Channel Cowboy Christmas – Las Vegas Convention Center, South Halls (East Entrance)

Route 2
MGM Grand – Northeast corner of Guest Parking garage
Tropicana – North entrance

Route 3
Sam’s Town – Rear entrance (behind the food court)

Route 4
Mandalay Bay – Shark Reef entrance
New York-New York – Main entrance

Route 5
Resorts World – Rideshare Lot adjacent to Main Entrance
Virgin Hotels Las Vegas – Main entrance

Route 6
The Orleans – Valet entrance

Route 7
Gold Coast – Valet entrance
Palms – Front entrance
Rio – Convention Center Circle Drive

Route 8
Golden Nugget – Carson Tower entrance
Plaza – Welcome Sign (Main St. & Carson Ave.)

Route 9
The D – Valet entrance
Downtown Grand – Valet entrance

Route 10
Caesars Palace – Colosseum group pick up
The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas – Bus area at main entrance

Route 11
The Mirage – North valet entrance
Treasure Island (TI) – Bus loading zone, near the South Valet

Route 12

Sahara Las Vegas – Paradise entrance
Westgate – North Tower entrance

Route 13
Harrah’s – Bus depot (adjacent to valet)
Planet Hollywood – Bus depot (adjacent to valet)

Route 14
South Point – Main entrance

For more information on the 2022 Wrangler NFR and The Cowboy Channel Cowboy Christmas, 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 at @PRCA_ProRodeo.

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Rodeo Fans to Enjoy a Variety of On-Site Entertainment Prior to and Following the Wrangler National Finals Rodeo

October 14, 2022 by Jeffrey James

When rodeo fans arrive at the Thomas & Mack Center for the return of the Wrangler National Finals Rodeo they will have multiple entertainment options to enjoy prior to and following each NFR performance. Known as the richest and most prestigious rodeo in the world, the Wrangler NFR runs from Thursday, Dec. 1 through Saturday, Dec. 10.

For ease of travel, rodeo fans have the option of utilizing the complimentary NFR Express Shuttle Bus service from 24 sponsor hotel properties and The Cowboy Channel Cowboy Christmas. Upon arrival, fans will be greeted with rodeo-themed areas extending both outside the arena and within the confines of the building.

On the outer grounds of the Thomas & Mack Center, the ProRodeo Zone will greet fans with PRCA sponsor-activation tents and live music. As fans move toward the entrance, they will pass through the StubHub Fan Zone, an area that includes additional sponsor tents, the official ProRodeo and Wrangler NFR merchandise trailer, food and beverage options, video screens and tables for attendees to congregate.

Further enhancing the fan experience, two outdoor video boards on the face of the arena will broadcast Wrangler NFR moments, highlight videos, interactive content and contestant interviews.

When rodeo fans enter the building, one of the arena’s highlights is the 36,000-square-foot hospitality area at the northwest end of the arena. The Aces High – Saloon & Exhibit will feature a saloon and a 2,500-square-foot, glass-enclosed balcony with Strip views. The Cowboy Channel will host the NFR Pre-Show starting at 5 p.m. and the NFR Post-Show immediately following the end of the performance each night. An additional highlight will be an all-encompassing exhibit detailing the 36-year history of the NFR in Las Vegas. Access to Aces High – Saloon & Exhibit is available to all fans with a Wrangler NFR ticket for that evening’s performance and also will feature the live broadcast of the rodeo each night, including a large-screen projection.

Meanwhile, on the arena’s southeast side opposite Aces High, fans can enjoy all the activities and amenities of the returning Cowboy Corral, which takes over the adjacent Cox Pavilion with live music, a huge bar and plenty of space to sit and relax or kick up your heels. The live entertainment will include pre and post-event performances by Will Jones (Dec. 1-3), Dillon Carmichael (Dec. 4-6) and Ben Gallaher (Dec. 7-10). Doors open at 4 pm and the live music starts at 4:45 pm.

Sitting right outside of Cowboy Corral is the Bull & Barrel Saloon, featuring its own bar and food service and the Hall of Champions with tributes to former NFR champions.

The entertainment will continue throughout the evening as fans begin to settle into their seats. Prior to each performance, there will be an opening act, followed by the singing of the National Anthem. The attention will then turn to the dirt, as the best contestants in the world test their skills and seek the coveted Gold Buckle, awarded to the world champions.

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 2021, the event had a total attendance of 169,539 over the 10 days of competition at the Thomas & Mack Center and has sold out more than 340 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.

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Two Outstanding Performers Selected by Fans to Sing the National Anthem at the Wrangler National Finals Rodeo

October 14, 2022 by Jeffrey James

After a three-month promotion, two performers have been selected by fans to sing the national anthem at the Wrangler National Finals Rodeo in Las Vegas. The Wrangler NFR will kick off on Thursday, Dec. 1 and run through Saturday, Dec. 10.

The Wrangler NFR National Anthem Contest launched on Aug. 3. All entries had to be submitted by Aug. 24. Entries were received from 28 states. From there, an initial fan vote narrowed the list to the Top 30 and a panel of judges narrowed the list to the Top 8 for further open voting. From Sept. 28 through Oct. 5, fans voted on their selection of choice among the final eight entries. The 2022 winners were Presley Seal and Candace Muir. Seal will perform on Dec. 4, while Muir will perform on Dec. 8.

A 12-year-old cowgirl from Caldwell, Idaho, Seal competes in junior rodeos and ropings, and enjoys riding and spending time with her friends and family. She was asked to sing the national anthem at the Snake River Stampede in Nampa, Idaho for the first time when she was eight years old. She loves to sing the anthem and has performed a total of three times at Nampa, as well as the Canyon County Fair, Caldwell Night Rodeo, Idaho Cowboy’s Association Finals, the Reno Open Roping and All-Girl, as well as many other junior rodeos, barrel races and jackpots. Her goal was to sing at the Wrangler NFR someday, and that dream will become a reality in 2022.

Muir, a native of Waynesfield, Ohio, has been performing for many years and enjoys singing anytime she gets a chance. She has performed the national anthem at many national cattle shows, cattle sales and other small events. Muir is a former graduate of The Ohio State University where she obtained her B.S. in zoology and a minor in music. She was a member of The Ohio State University A Capella group as well as a former singer in two local country bands.

On the professional side, she currently is a co-owner/herdsman of her family cattle and hay operation and a custom show cattle fitter. In addition, she assists in managing Graze On, her family-owned catering company. Muir won the NFR National Anthem contest last year. However, she was involved in a life-threatening accident just weeks before and was unable to perform.

The full list of anthem performers includes:
Thursday, Dec. 1 – Easton Corbin (also performing at Cowboy Revival at Virgin Hotels Las Vegas)
Friday, Dec. 2 – Glen Templeton (also performing at Cowboy Revival at Virgin Hotels Las Vegas and Rodeo Vegas at The Mirage)
Saturday, Dec. 3 – Dan Smalley (also performing at Cowboy Revival at Virgin Hotels Las Vegas)
Sunday, Dec. 4 – Presley Seal, Contest Winner
Monday, Dec. 5 – Will Jones (also performing at Cowboy Revival at Virgin Hotels Las Vegas)
Tuesday, Dec. 6 – Wyatt McCubbin (also performing at Cowboy Revival at Virgin Hotels Las Vegas)
Wednesday, Dec. 7 – Jim McCloughan
Thursday, Dec. 8 – Corb Lund (Canadian anthem); Candace Muir, Contest Winner
Friday, Dec. 9 – Drake Milligan (also performing at Cowboy Revival at Virgin Hotels Las Vegas)
Saturday, Dec. 10 – Maggie Minor

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 2021, the event had a total attendance of 169,539 over the 10 days of competition at the Thomas & Mack Center and has sold out more than 340 consecutive performances in Las Vegas.

For more information on the Wrangler NFR live , 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.

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Tickets sale stats now for 2022 Wrangler National Finals Breakaway Roping

October 7, 2022 by Jeffrey James

The 2022 Wrangler National Finals Breakaway Roping presented by Teton Ridge returns to Las Vegas for the second consecutive year to crown a world champion this November and tickets are now on sale.

This year’s event produced by the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association (PRCA) and the Women’s Professional Rodeo Association (WPRA) will be held at the South Point Arena & Equestrian Center, Nov. 29-30.

General admission tickets are $30 each day, with reserve admission tickets available for $45 per day. Tickets can be purchased online at southpointarena.com or ticketmaster.com, by phone at 866-796-7111 or at the South Point Hotel, Casino & Spa box office. Tickets are electronic unless purchased at the box office or specified otherwise online or over the phone.

The event will begin daily at 2 p.m. (PST) with doors opening at 1 p.m. daily. Parking at the South Point Hotel and Casino is FREE.

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“We are excited that tickets are now on sale for the Wrangler National Finals Breakaway Roping and encourage everyone to get your tickets today and come support these ladies,” said Jimmie Munroe, WPRA President. “We are looking forward to showcasing our top ladies at the South Point Arena and recognizing our 2022 WPRA World Champion Breakaway Roper.”

The Top 15 breakaway ropers as of Sept. 30, will compete for prize money of $250,000 during the two day, 10-round performance. Martha Angelone, who will be making her third appearance at the NFBR, will lead the way as the No. 1 ranked roper and she will be looking for her first world title. She was the reserve world champion in 2020, the first year the NFBR was held in Arlington, Texas.

The South Point has long been known as Vegas Cowboy Central between Thanksgiving and Christmas and is now expanding that footprint to also be known as Vegas Cowgirl Central. NFBR fans can also take advantage of the current room and ticket package that South Point Hotel and Casino is offering. The package includes a two-night stay – Nov. 29-30 in a deluxe guest room and two general admission tickets to both NFBR performances. The package costs $299 and can only be purchased by calling 866-796-7111 and mention offer code BREAKPK. Please note these rooms can not be extended past Nov. 30.

“We are excited to welcome the ladies of the WPRA and their fans to the South Point Arena & Equestrian Center for this world championship event,” said Ryan Growney, General Manager of the South Point Hotel, Casino & Spa. “This will be an exciting event to kick off all the NFR festivities as there is no faster event in rodeo than breakaway roping.”

The 2020 National Finals Breakaway Roping took place at Globe Life Field in Arlington, Texas, in conjunction with the NFR and Jackie Crawford was crowned the world champion. In 2021, the NFBR took place in Las Vegas at the Orleans Hotel and Casino and was won by Sawyer Gilbert.

For more information visit nfrupdates.com, www.wpra.com, www.prorodeo.com or www.southpointcasino.com.

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2022 Wrangler NFR Livestock revealed

October 7, 2022 by Jeffrey James

The PRCA is proud to announce the list of selected livestock who will be competing at the Wrangler National Finals Rodeo presented by Teton Ridge, Dec. 1-10 at the Thomas & Mack Center in Las Vegas.

BAREBACK RIDING 

Brand Name Delivery Firm
A-91 Agent Lynx L Calgary Stampede
62 All Eyes On A &K RF Powder River Rodeo
F43 All Pink R J Bar J
J28 Angel Eyes R Championship Pro Rodeo
651 Ankle Biter L Rafter G Rodeo
A-6 Annual News L Calgary Stampede
122 Anything oes L Beutler & Son Rodeo
572 Apollo R Harper & Morgan Rodeo Co
A-47 Arbitrator Joe R Calgary Stampede
5H2 Backdoor Johnny R Barnes PRCA Rodeo
303 Bad Influence L Beutler & Son Rodeo
111 Bar Talk L Beutler & Son Rodeo
K7 Big Show R Championship Pro Rodeo
601 Black Feathers L C5 Rodeo
40 Black Kat L Beutler & Son Rodeo
531 Black Mamba R Muddy Creek Pro Rodeo
69 Black River L Pete Carr Pro Rodeo
67- Boom Boom Girl L Championship Pro Rodeo
402 Boomerang L Beutler & Son Rodeo
432 Bronc Riding Nation L Sankey Pro Rodeo & Phenom Genetics
-611 Cajun Queen L Championship Pro Rodeo
S44 Classic Equine Dream Machine LM The Cervi Brothers
107 Colorado Bulldog L Bailey Pro Rodeo
508 Copycat Valley L Vold Rodeo
611 Corona Time L Brookman Rodeo
6MO Deep Springs R Four Star Rodeo
N20 Devils Advocate L Three Hills Rodeo
794 Dirty Harry R Four Star Rodeo
474 Dirty Jacket R Pete Carr Pro Rodeo
67 Dirty Work LB Powder River Rodeo
F608 Drunk Bunny L J Bar J
C19 Free Shipping L Outlawbuckers Rodeo
694 Fringe Jacket R J Bar J
107 Frontier Coffee Rocks L Championship Pro Rodeo
215- Full Baggage L Frontier Rodeo
F12 Game Trail RMB Summit Pro Rodeo
658 Ghost Town R Beutler & Son Rodeo
191 Girl Crush R Bridwell Pro Rodeos
213 Good Time Charlie L Pete Carr Pro Rodeo
X54 Greeley Hat Works Bay Nation RFM The Cervi Brothers
16 Gun Fire R Frontier Rodeo
272 High Heels L Pete Carr Pro Rodeo
156 Illegal Smile L Legends Rodeo Stock, LLC
9873 Knot So Foxy RBM Powder River Rodeo
608 Little Red Hawk L Flying U Rodeo
G7 Little Rotten R Duane Kesler
374 Mary R Bridwell Pro Rodeos
313 Mayhem R Big Stone Rodeo Inc.
102 Meat Cracker L Championship Pro Rodeo
327 Meat Sweats R Bridwell Pro Rodeos
11 Medicine Show L Rafter H Rodeo Livestock
127 MLW’s Irish Eyes L Sankey Pro Rodeo & Phenom Genetics
K10 Mr. Harry R Stace Smith Pro Rodeos
406- Network Gazer RFM Pickett Pro Rodeo Co.
4504- New Scarlet LMF Pickett Pro Rodeo Co.
2708 Night Crawler LMF Pickett Pro Rodeo Co.
3404- Night Flight LMF Pickett Pro Rodeo Co.
306- Night Gazer RB Pickett Pro Rodeo Co.
C08 Night Lizard L J Bar J
445 Nite Faded L Pete Carr Pro Rodeo
118 OLS Tubs Stevie Knicks RF Macza Pro Rodeo
403 Painted Playgirl L Vold Rodeo
28 Painted Smoke L Frontier Rodeo
200 Pejuta Haka R Muddy Creek Pro Rodeo
H10 Pretty Woman L Pete Carr Pro Rodeo
B02 Rand The Man R Four Star Rodeo
110 Redzilla R Pete Carr Pro Rodeo
981 Rich N Fancy RB Powder River Rodeo
5403 Right On Q LB Rosser Rodeo
5-1 Rip R Championship Pro Rodeo
-6 Rose Valley R Big Rafter Rodeo
319 San Angelo Sam R Pete Carr Pro Rodeo
9504- Scarlet Belle LMF Pickett Pro Rodeo Co.
44- Sesame Street L C5 Rodeo
807 Shady Nights LFM Pickett Pro Rodeo Co.
510 Shoutin’ Shoes L Sankey Pro Rodeo & Phenom Genetics
302 Silver Screen R Sankey Pro Rodeo & Phenom Genetics
16 Sippin’ Firewater R Harper & Morgan Rodeo Co
307 Snap Chat R Wayne Vold Rodeo
606 Soul Lunatic L J Bar J
535 Southern Star R Frontier Rodeo
667 SouthPoint Katie RF Rosser Rodeo
060 Sozo R Sankey Pro Rodeo & Phenom Genetics
418 Star Witness L Stace Smith Pro Rodeos
F302 Straight Ringer R J Bar J
FT15 Straight Stick L J Bar J
520 Sunday Sinner L C5 Rodeo
906+ Tip Off R Frontier Rodeo
304 Top Egyptian LM Pickett
404- Top Flight LMF Pickett Pro Rodeo Co.
904 Top Notch LFM Pickett Pro Rodeo Co.
104 Topped Off LMF Pickett Pro Rodeo Co.
73 True Grit R Wayne Vold Rodeo
122 Turn Back Time R Outlawbuckers Rodeo
384 Two Buck Chuck RB Powder River Rodeo
308 Vegas Confused R Championship Pro Rodeo
F13 Virgil L C5 Rodeo
T82 Vitalix Aint No Angel LMB The Cervi Brothers
S48 Vitalix William Wallace RF Cervi Championship Rodeo
L7 Weenie L Championship Pro Rodeo
-001 Wilson Sanchez R Pete Carr Pro Rodeo
D8 Worth The Whiskey R Pete Carr Pro Rodeo
X-9 Xplosive Skies L Calgary Stampede
Y-92 Yippe Kibitz L Calgary Stampede
N358 Yum Bugs R J Bar J

SADDLE BRONC RIDING

Brand Name Delivery Firm
32 Alberta Moon L Wayne Vold
113 All or Nothin L Andrews Rodeo
810 American Hat’s Positive Times L Andrews Rodeo
105 Assault R Rafter G Rodeo
00 Awesome Sauce R-M United Pro Rodeo
764 Bartender L Dakota Rodeo
432 Be The Ranch LB Powder River Rodeo
403 Big Bay L Sankey Pro Rodeo & Phenom Genetics
015 Big Tex R Pete Carr Pro Rodeo
P9B Big Wheel RF Bar T Rodeo
074 Billie R Pete Carr Pro Rodeo
H09 Brutus L Andrews Rodeo
946 Bubble Bath L Burch Rodeo
4361 Bugsy R Muddy Creek Pro Rodeo
581 Caballo Diablo L Western Rodeos
217 California Dreamin L Rosser
6-0 Cancun Moon L Stace Smith Pro Rodeos
208 Cash Deal R Dakota Rodeo
687 Cat Walk RF Summit Pro Rodeo
040 Charlie’s Angel R Stace Smith Pro Rodeos
207 Cheap Sunglasses L Big Rafter Rodeo
446 Chucky L Duane Kesler
C-9 Cloudy Skies L Calgary Stampede
C-78 Come Along R Calgary Stampede
643 Cypress Toddy L Corey & Lange Rodeo
-539 Dance Hall Dreamer R/E Stace Smith Pro Rodeos
117 Diamond Fever L Corey & Lange Rodeo
00 Double D R C5 Rodeo
476 Double Red R Duane Kesler
C480 Double Take RF Powder River Rodeo
301 Doughboy R Generations Pro Rodeo
128 Downtown R Pete Carr Pro Rodeo
147 Dreamliner L Stace Smith Pro Rodeos
255 Dry Creek R Summit Pro Rodeo
52 Elvira L Wayne Vold Rodeo
025 Feather Fluffer R Championship Pro Rodeo
74 Flirtacious R Brookman
5T6 Foul Motion L Beutler & Son Rodeo
362 Fox Hole Gunner L Pete Carr Pro Rodeo
701 Freckles L Mosbrucker Rodeos
39 Garden City Gal L Hi Lo ProRodeo
W25 Greeley Hat Works Avenger RMB Cervi Championship Rodeo
-301 Hammer Stone L Beutler & Son Rodeo
06 Heaven On Earth L Championship Pro Rodeo
M6Z Hell Boy RB Bar T Rodeo
701 Hired Gun L Pete Carr Pro Rodeo
U82 Hit Man RFM Cervi Championship Rodeo
C68 In The Lu L J Bar J
331 Indian Burn R Bridwell Pro Rodeos
P1B Jitter Bug LB Bar T Rodeo
819 Joker Poker L Korkow Rodeos
29 Kangaroo Lou LB Summit Pro Rodeo
570 Killer Bee R Beutler & Son Rodeo
333- Kitty Whistle R C5 Rodeo
446 Kool Toddy R Big Bend Rodeo
010 Larry Culpepper R Pete Carr Pro Rodeo
303 Lil Sugar L Frontier Rodeo
873 Lunatic From Hell L Burch Rodeo
508 Lunatic Party L Outlawbuckers Rodeo
447 Major Huckleberry L Big Bend Rodeo
R69 Mighty Mo L Harper & Morgan Rodeo Co
102 Miss Ellie L Frontier Rodeo
720 Miss Major L Flying 5 Rodeo
-42 Miss Valley RB Powder River Rodeo
371 Momma’s Boy R Bridwell Pro Rodeos
532 Monster R Corey & Lange Rodeo
242 OLS Tubs Get Smart RF Macza Pro Rodeo
053 One More Reason R Wayne Vold Rodeo
022 Onion Ring L Korkow Rodeos
170 Painted Commotion L J Bar J
057 Pendleton Roundup’s Marquee R Sankey Pro Rodeo & Phenom Genetics
307 Ragin’ Lunatic R Brookman Rodeo
4×9 River’s Ghost R Pete Carr Pro Rodeo
711 Rubels L Big Stone Rodeo Inc.
608 Satin Sheets L Stace Smith Pro Rodeos
513 Shamus R Generations Pro Rodeo
N22 Showboat R Three Hills Rodeo
747 South Point L Sutton Rodeos
L02+ Stacked Deck R J Bar J
J15 Straight Jacket L J Bar J
N15- Straight Moonshine L J Bar J
459 Sue City Sue R Mo Betta Rodeo
830 Sun Glow R Vold Rodeo
250 That’s a Wrap R Beutler & Son Rodeo
108 The Black Tie L Sankey Pro Rodeo & Phenom Genetics
814 Three Belles R Rafter G Rodeo
J43 Tickled Pink L Championship Pro Rodeo
T-77 Tokyo Bubbles R Calgary Stampede
086 Toma Jo R Pete Carr Pro Rodeo
3003 Trump Card L C5 Rodeo
650 Uptuck L Pete Carr Pro Rodeo
568 Utopia L Stace Smith Pro Rodeos
V40 Vitalix Ricky Bobby LF Cervi Championship Rodeo
V60 Vitalix Womanizer LM The Cervi Brothers
875 Wall Street R Four Star Rodeo
905 War Hawk R Hi Lo ProRodeo
W-1 Weekend Departure L Calgary Stampede
CW Wild BIll R Frontier Rodeo
W-16 Wild Cherry L Calgary Stampede
832 Yellowstone R Frontier Rodeo
Y-38 Yesterdays Delivery L Calgary Stampede
2407 Yeti Rambler R Rosser Rodeo
-746 Young Gun L Mosbrucker Rodeos
Z-63 Zastron Acres R Calgary Stampede
Z-37 Zoaria Hills R Calgary Stampede

BULL RIDING

Brand Name Delivery Firm
690 Afraid to Nod R Outlawbuckers Rodeo
F20 Alakazam R Powder River Rodeo
731 Alberta Prime Devil’s Advocate R Duane Kesler
56 Angels Landing L Bar T Rodeo
X323 Arctic Assassin R Sankey Pro Rodeo & Phenom Genetics
53E Bayou Bengal R Pete Carr Pro Rodeo
4634 Belly Dump R Salt River Rodeo Company
85 Big Bank L Universal Pro Rodeo
4113 Big Hat L Harper & Morgan Rodeo Co
560 Bit A Bad News R Four Star Rodeo
410 Black Magic L Rocky Mountain Rodeo
704 Blanco Dice L Western Rodeo
731 Bouchon L Sankey Pro Rodeo & Phenom Genetics
70F Brusta L Powder River Rodeo
-628 Bubba G L Dakota Rodeo
81 Burning Bush R Burch Rodeo
502 By The Batch L Wayne Vold
507 Caddyshack L Rocky Mountain Rodeo
159T Can’t Get Right R Harper & Morgan Rodeo Co
2Y Chanler’s Dream L Universal Pro Rodeo
47F Charmer L Powder River Rodeo
43C- Chiseled R Powder River Rodeo
632 Con Air L Stace Smith Pro Rodeos
35F Cool Whip L Powder River Rodeo
78 County Jail R Frontier Rodeo
180 Coyote L Hampton Pro Rodeo
71W Crash Cart R Stockyards Pro Rodeo
186 Curly Bill L Pete Carr Pro Rodeo
827F Domino L Powder River Rodeo
610 Doolin Dalton L Lancaster & Jones Pro Rodeo
679 Dr X L Universal Pro Rodeo
546 Evil Intentions L Stace Smith Pro Rodeos
877 Exodus R Cervi Championship Rodeo
77 Farmers Only L Big Rafter Rodeo
W403 Freckles Brown L King Rodeo & Wentz Bucking Bulls
763 FREEBIRD L New West Rodeo Productions
83 Geronimo L Championship Pro Rodeo
618 Gladiator’s Hammer R Frontier Rodeo
755 Glory Days L Frontier Rodeo
604-D8 Goin Brandon R Rafter G Rodeo
357 Grey Denim R Summit Pro Rodeo
343 Grey Eagle R Bar T Rodeo
03D Ground Assault L Stockyards Pro Rodeo
823 Happy Days L United Pro Rodeo
666 Hell Boy E – R Barnes PRCA Rodeo
334 Hell Hound R Four Star Rodeo
187 High Rise L Pete Carr Pro Rodeo
709 Jackpot R Frontier Rodeo
592 Jag Metals Grand Theft L Powder River Rodeo
C7 Let’s Gamble L Stace Smith Pro Rodeos
D23 Lil Loco R Hi Lo ProRodeo
21 Mad Money L New Frontier Rodeo
705E Manaba L Powder River Rodeo
698 Megalomaniac R Rafter G Rodeo
E2-3 Midnight Rider R Pete Carr Pro Rodeo
870 Mojo Risin L Brookman Rodeo
618 Money Bags R Silver Creek Pro Rodeo
409 Mr. Clean R Big Stone Rodeo Inc.
739 Nasty Wishes L Dakota Rodeo
22 Night Hawk R Dakota Rodeo
L63 Ol’ Son R Andrews Rodeo
15 OLS Tubs Sunny L or R Macza Pro Rodeo
639 OLS Tubs Ugly Wish L or R Macza Pro Rodeo
X71 Overwatch L Beutler & Son Rodeo
87L Party Animal R Stockyards Pro Rodeo
833 Pendleton Punchline R Pickett Pro Rodeo
412 Pickup Man L Harper & Morgan Rodeo Co
7033 Polar Express R Stace Smith Pro Rodeos
55 Pookie Holler R Dakota Rodeo
E64 Redwood R Stace Smith Pro Rodeos
3121 Relentless R 4L & Diamond S Rodeo
612 Ridin Solo L McCoy Rodeo
700 Rock the House L Corey & Lange Rodeo
626 Schott In The Dark L Sutton Rodeo
-65 Silver Bullet R Big Rafter Rodeo
169 Sky Harbor L Dakota Rodeo
R62 Smoke Stack L Beutler & Son Rodeo
M5 Soy El Fuego L Stockyards Pro Rodeo
751 Spotted Demon L Universal Pro Rodeo
63 Spy Glass L Muddy Creek Pro Rodeo
702 Stir Crazy R Brookman Rodeo
2118 Super Tramp L Bailey Pro Rodeo
-777 TC R Flying Five Rodeo
944 Ted L Honeycutt Rodeo
240 Time Bomb R Pete Carr Pro Rodeo
804 Time For Magic R Sankey Pro Rodeo & Phenom Genetics
5377 Tool Box R Sankey Pro Rodeo & Phenom Genetics
39d Top Shelf L Powder River Rodeo
608 Twilight Zone R Pete Carr Pro Rodeo
864 Twister L Pete Carr Pro Rodeo
23E Under the Influence L Rafter H Rodeo Livestock
F42 Velocity R Andrews Rodeo
77 Vitalix Center Fold R Cervi Championship Rodeo
E16 Vitalix Predator L Cervi Championship Rodeo
777 Vitalix Yellowstone L Cervi Championship Rodeo
X3166 Wicked Sensation R Rafter H Rodeo Livestock
F50 Wild Onion L Andrews Rodeo
C807 Wing & Barrel R Rosser Rodeo
6220X Wrangler Jeans L New Star Pro Rodeo
64 Yeti’s Big Poison L Cowtown Rodeo

*Subject to Change

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Opening Acts for Wrangler National Finals Rodeo Features Prominent List of Performers

September 20, 2022 by Jeffrey James

Las Vegas Events and Cowboy Revival announced today the list of Opening Acts for the Wrangler National Finals Rodeo. The annual showcase is scheduled for Dec. 1-10 at the Thomas & Mack Center in Las Vegas.

Each of the entertainers will perform prior to the rodeo competition getting underway and will include a variety of production elements, including pyrotechnics, lasers, interactive stage and full-arena LED and video board supporting graphics. All Opening Acts are presented by Cowboy Revival.

The full list of Opening Acts includes:
Thursday, Dec. 1 – Vegas Night
Friday, Dec. 2 – Luke Bryan (also performing at The Theatre at Resorts World on Dec. 2, 3, 7, 9 and 10)
Saturday, Dec. 3 – Lainey Wilson (also performing at Rodeo Vegas at The Mirage on Dec. 2)
Sunday, Dec. 4 – Adrian Brannan (Memorial Night)
Monday, Dec. 5 – Chancey Williams (also performing at the South Point Showroom on Dec. 1-3)
Tuesday, Dec. 6 – Ben Gallaher (also performing at Cowboy Revival at Virgin Hotels Las Vegas on Dec. 6)
Wednesday, Dec. 7 – Steve Amerson (Military Night)
Thursday, Dec. 8 – Joe Nichols (also performing at Cowboy Revival at Virgin Hotels Las Vegas on Dec. 9)
Friday, Dec. 9 – Heath Sanders (also performing at Cowboy Revival at Virgin Hotels Las Vegas on Dec. 10)
Saturday, Dec. 10 – Gold Night in Vegas

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 2021, the event had a total attendance of 169,539 over the 10 days of competition at the Thomas & Mack Center and has sold out more than 340 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.

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Golden Circle of Champions to Bring Families and Message of Hope to the Wrangler National Finals Rodeo

August 30, 2022 by Jeffrey James

The Golden Circle of Champions, in conjunction with Las Vegas Events, the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association, Red Bluff Round-Up, Santa Maria Elks Rodeo and Nevada Childhood Cancer Foundation, announced today that it will honor 20 children and their families fighting life-threatening cancer during the Wrangler National Finals Rodeo? in Las Vegas.

Founded in 2016 in conjunction with the Santa Maria Elks Rodeo, the Golden Circle of Champions was conceived to raise awareness and provide funds to help those children in need. Each year, families are honored during the opening night of the rodeo. Through donations and fundraising efforts, support is provided directly to the families to fulfill their most urgent needs: paying bills, buying medicine and caring for their family.

What started at the Santa Maria Elks Rodeo is now making its way to Las Vegas to continue the vital mission of the Golden Circle of Champions. Ten local Las Vegas families along with 10 families chosen from PRCA-sanctioned rodeos from across the country will be treated like champions at rodeo-themed activities in their honor. Each of the 20 families in attendance will include a child between the ages of 6 and 14 years of age who has been diagnosed with life-threatening cancer or associated illnesses.

While in Las Vegas during the Wrangler NFR, the children and their families will be honored at the Golden Circle of Champions Banquet at the Tuscany Suites & Casino on Sunday, December 4 at 11:30 a.m. PT. The children will have an opportunity to dine with rodeo champions, receive special gifts and learn about the sport of rodeo. That evening, all honorees will attend the Wrangler NFR at the Thomas & Mack Center.

“The Red Bluff Round-Up Association is excited to again partner with the Golden Circle of Champions during the Wrangler National Finals Rodeo in Las Vegas,” said James Miller, general manager of the Red Bluff Round-Up. “We, at the Red Bluff Round-Up, continually strive to make a positive impact in our community. It is phenomenal to see so many sponsors, rodeo committees, volunteers and Wrangler NFR contestants joining forces in this opportunity to make these kids, who are facing such a devastating disease, feel like the true champions they are. I am looking forward to witnessing the smiles on these kids’ faces as they enjoy such an incredible experience.”

“Our goal is to bring education and awareness, locally and nationally, to pediatric cancer and offer a ray of hope to the families that are navigating through this difficult journey. They desperately need our help as a community, and we want to let them know we are here for them,” stated Golden Circle of Champions Founder Tina Tonascia. “Our Team at the Santa Maria Elks Rodeo feels it is our job to continue to tell their stories about pediatric cancer, in the hopes that one day we will be able to make a difference. Being able to partner with the Wrangler National Finals Rodeo, Nevada Childhood Cancer Foundation and the Tuscany Suites and Casino to bring these families, contestants, committees and sponsors together is a huge stepping stone to achieving that goal.”

“We are so grateful and thrilled to once again be associated with the Golden Circle of Champions in 2022,” said Jeffrey R Gordon, president/CEO of Nevada Childhood Cancer Foundation. “This means so much to the children that are honored through this amazing event. We will be forever grateful to the NFR, Las Vegas Events, Wrangler and all those who make this day one of the most special days in our children’s lives who are battling cancer and life-threatening illnesses. The love and compassion that is shown by so many is absolutely spectacular and truly makes our hearts smile.”

For more information about the Golden Circle, please visit GoldenCircleofChampions.com.

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 2021, the event had a total attendance of 169,539 over the 10 days of competition at the Thomas & Mack Center and has sold out more than 340 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 Pro Rodeo news and Wrangler NFR coverage, please visit prorodeo.com or through social media at @PRCA_ProRodeo.

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