Events
Back to Back Saddle Bronc round wins for Iowa
Las Vegas, Nevada. – Iowa cowboys took victory laps the first weekend in December on Saturday and Sunday in the Saddle Bronc Riding. NFR Rookie Tegan Smith from Winterset and 2018 World Champion Wade Sundell from Boxholm claimed go-round wins on the first weekend of the Wrangler National Finals Rodeo (WNFR). The WNFR ran from…
Downtown Las Vegas Events Center throws ultimate viewing party, WNFR
By: Gretchen Kirchmann The Downtown Las Vegas Event Center transforms into an ultimate viewing party during the Wrangler National Finals Rodeo (WNFR). The outdoor venue located across the street from The D Las Vegas (S. 3rd Street and E. Carson Avenue) is on the edge of Fremont Street. The venue organizers including Truman Talley, added…
Jess Pope repeats with WNFR Bareback Average Title
By Gretchen Kirchmann Las Vegas, Nevada was a gold mine for Jess Pope in 2021. He hit a jackpot by winning $230, 475; his second straight Wrangler National Finals Bareback Riding average title. Pope, can be dubbed Mr. Consistent over the 10-day run with the most points on 10-head of horses. The field of 15…
Buffalo PRCA Championship Rodeo planning for 2022, save the dates June 23-25
The Buffalo PRCA Championship Rodeo wrapped up last month crowning event champions from across the United States. Three performances allowed a post-covid event to fill the grandstands and parking lots. The Montrose Fire Department reached the parking lot capacity on Friday night. The rodeo committee lead by Executive Director Greg McDonald is already planning for…
Kites on Ice, Buffalo MN
Greg McDonald, executive director rodeo said, “We are grateful the Buffalo Chamber promotes our community year round. As the rodeo committee this is our way of giving back, to one of their signature events. Even when it’s -13 degrees out we can bring awareness to the sport of ProRodeo and remind attendees our rodeo will…
Iowa Farm Boy wins Steer Wrestling World Championship – Round 10, WNFR
Steer Wrestler Jason Edler from Iowa won the 2020 World Championship and Average title in Arlington, Texas. In his debut Wrangler National Finals Rodeo (WNFR) he entered the finals in ninth position. The top 15 contestants in the world standings qualify. The WNFR rookie, from State Center, finished the 2019 season in 23rd position.…
Cooper knocks it out of the park, in the 9th inning – Round 9 WNFR
Tuf Cooper from Decatur, Texas tied his calf in 6.9 seconds to win Round 9. Is there a significance with Round 9? Maybe….he’s wearing back number 9 for the 2020 Wrangler National Finals Rodeo (WNFR). The four-time world champion added $26, 230.77 to his WNFR earnings tonight taking it to $67,961.54. Barrel Racer Hailey Kinsel…
Bar T Rodeo’s Angel’s Landing strikes Gold – Throwback Thursday to Round 3 WNFR
Fritzlan cashes in during bull riding win Bull rider Colten Fritzlan is making his Wrangler NFR debut in 2020. The 20-year-old will never forget Round 3. The Rifle, Colo., cowboy captured his first victory with an 89-point ride on Bar T Rodeo’s Angel’s Landing. More importantly, he earned $45,058 including ground money and moved up…
Utah’s Bar T Rodeo Company at the NFR since 1959 – Round 6 WNFR
The very first National Finals Rodeo (NFR) was held in Texas, 1959. The Bar T Rodeo Company was there, and seven decades later they continue to be selected. They are among an elite class of stock contractors like Iowa based Barnes PRCA Rodeo Company and Colorado’s Harry Vold Company. Today the Bar T Rodeo Company…
Kinsel sets arena record, 16.92 seconds – Round 5 WNFR
Three of five rounds for barrel racing are won by Hailey Kinsel from Cotulla, Texas. She is halfway through her 2020 WNFR, earning $109,423.08 to date. During Round 5 she broke the 17-second mark clocking a 16.92 run. Kinsel leads the Top Gun standings ahead of other contestants. The RAM Top Gun Award goes to…
