Rodeo Life 2022 NFR Edition

KEEPING GENERATIONS ON

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By Jim Lamb

Big names and even bigger money are a winning combo when it comes to Las Vegas—and the stakes are never higher than when the Wrangler National Finals Rodeo gallops into town.

This year’s event takes place Dec.1-10 at the Thomas & Mack Center on the campus of the University of Nevada, making it the final face-off of the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association’s season: World championships are on the line— and the spotlight is brighter than the Noon day sun.

Fortunes will be made. Reputations will be lost. Endurances will be pushed. Hearts will be broken—and yet, a fine time will be had by all.

Country music singer and songwriter Garth Brooks put it this way: “It’s the ropes and the reins, and the joy and the pain. And they call the thing rodeo.”

The formula for success is simple, really: Gather up top-tier cowboys and cowgirls, welcome them into an arena with deep rodeo roots, and a heritage of memorable competitions.

Sprinkle in equal parts blood, sweat and tears, then invite dedicated fans to spend 10 days in the entertainment capital of the world where glitz and glamour meet glitter and grit—all in the name of roping and riding.

There are words highfalutin people might use to describe such historic moments: Incomparable. Inimitable. Unique. Unmatched. Sensational. Outstanding. Pre-eminent. For those who aren’t hoity-toity, however, the word that seems most appropriate falls somewhere between “Sizzle” and “BAM” … “SHAZAM!”

If you can’t make it to Vegas to soak in the action, no problem: The whole shebang will be televised live on The Cowboy Channel, the official (and exclusive) broadcast and streaming partner of ProRodeo, the number one official source for rodeo news, events, schedules, past results, and other rodeo-related information.

The competition was originally established in 1958 to determine the world champion in each of rodeo’s main events.

Bareback riding, steer wrestling, saddle bronc riding, tie-down roping, and bull riding have been a part of the mix since 1959. Team roping was added in 1962; barrel racing in 1967.

The popular tournament of rodeo stars is a consistent crowd-pleaser that brings in more than 170,000 enthusiasts. It has become the Thomas & Mack Center’s biggest client; in 2001 Wrangler became NFR’s first title sponsor.

This year’s Wrangler NFR takes place Dec. 1-10 and features the world’s top 119 contestants for a competition that will ultimately determine the winners of the coveted PRCA Gold Buckle and a share of the $10.257 million purse.

And it’s not just riders and ropers that’ll provide big-time entertainment. Here are the day-by-day opening acts and National Anthem performers:

Date Opening Acts National Anthem

Thursday, Dec. 1 Vegas Night Easton Corbin

Friday, Dec. 2 Luke Bryan Glen Templeton

Saturday, Dec. 3 Lainey Wilson Dan Smalley

Sunday, Dec. 4 Adrian Brannan Presley Seal

Monday, Dec. 5 Chancey Williams Will Jones

Tuesday, Dec. 6 Ben Gallaher Wyatt McCubbin

Wed. , Dec. 7 Steve Amerson Jim McCloughan

Thurs., Dec. 8 Joe Nichols Candace Muir, USA & Corb Lund, Canada

Friday, Dec. 9 Heath Sanders Drake Milligan

Saturday, Dec. 10 Gold Night Maggie Minor

For those who might not appreciate the significance of singing the “Star Spangled Banner” at a rodeo (compared to a Super Bowl or the World Series) check out who sang it 1974—none other than Reba McEntire, who called it one of the biggest breaks of her career, “the one that got my foot in the door.”

It’s worth noting that Reba is no Rhinestone Cowgirl: She grew up on a family ranch. Her Dad was a champion steer roper. She competed in barrel racing.

Reba is among those who will join the WFNR stellar line-up this year, along with Brooks & Dunn, Dwight Yoakam, and Terri Clark.

based from 1962 through 1964. It moved to Oklahoma City in 1965 and remained there until 1984. It eventually relocated to Las Vegas, Nevada, in 1985.

The event was aimed at determining World Championships. The mix and mesh of rodeo match-ups with the flashy entertainment and bright lights of Vegas proved a perfect partnership, delivering non-stop action, tough-as-nails competition, and memorable performances.

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Just like the early days of rodeo competition, the birth of Las Vegas (Spanish for “The Meadows”) generated more dust than dreams. Founded in 1905 after the opening of a railroad linking Los Angeles and Salt Lake City, construction on nearby Boulder Dam (now known as Hoover Dam) brought in waves of workers. Theaters and casinos soon followed. Electricity from the dam opened the door for building of new hotels along the Strip.

In 1966, Howard Hughes arrived, adding the final piece of the puzzle that helped transform Las Vegas into a family tourist magnet, thus creating the perfect economic ecosystem for bringing the rodeo to town.

By the way, the word rodeo is rooted in the Spanish word rodear meaning roundup—where the many facets of the cattle industry brought together skill sets of the American West, Spanish ranchers, and Mexican ranch-hands, whose day-to-day survival required roping, riding, breaking horses, and catching cattle. It’s only logical, then, that such a competitive (and sometimes deadly) cultural environment would produce an especially vigorous and lively sport, where outcomes would be decided by hard-earned and time-honed skills and strength, along with the occasionally splash of luck.

Out of spontaneous informal competitions at race tracks, fairgrounds, and festivals, the modern rodeo was born—turning the sweat-churning work-skills of tie-down roping, team roping, steer roping, and bronc riding into sport.

It was really only a matter of time and fate that the dusty town of Las Vegas—with its subtropical desert climate, hot summers, warm transitional seasons, and short, mild winters—would transform itself into an entertainment magnet with major attractions, casinos, and hotels. That’s essentially why the rodeo has called Vegas ”Home” since 1985, with the exception of 2020, when it took place at the Globe Life Field in Arlington, Texas, due to COVID-19.

So how did the crown jewel of the rodeo reach such starry-starry heights? That can be directly attributed to the vision (and hard work) of the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association.

The WNFR originally took place in Dallas, Texas, from 1958 through 1961, until it was moved to Los Angeles, California, where it was

It should be noted that the NFR transforms the look and feel of Las Vegas in a special way. Rodeo fans decked out in Wrangler jeans, cowboy boots, and out sized hats stroll up and down the Vegas strip. They fill hotel lobbies, casinos, showrooms, and restaurants—but you don’t need to be a cowboy or cowgirl to have a rip-roaring time.

RECURRING NIGHTLY EVENTS ARE SCHEDULED, INCLUDING:

VIRGIN HOTELS LAS VEGAS OFFICIAL WRANGLER NFR VIEWING PARTY

Dec. 1 - Dec.10. Opens at 4 p.m. Virgin Hotels Las Vegas — 24 Oxford, 5 p.m. — RMEF Calcutta. NFR Live Feed at 5:45 p.m. Free live concerts. Free Admission/Open to the Public. (Paid table/bottle service available.) For more information, visit www.VirginHotelsLV.com

NFR AFTER DARK AT WESTGATE LAS VEGAS

Dec. 1 - Dec.10. Opens at 4 p.m., with free entertainment in iBar, 6 p.m. Viewing parties in iBar and Cabaret Theatre, 9 p.m. - 11 p.m. Free concerts in Cabaret Theater, 10:30 p.m. - 1:30 a.m. Live entertainment in iBar. Free Admission/Open to the Public. For more information, visit westgatelasvegas.com

SOUTH POINT PRESENTS RAMRODEO TAILGATE PARTY

Dec. 1 - Dec.10. 5 p.m. - 10 p.m. South Point Convention Center. Free Admission/Open to the Public.

BOYD’S RODEO VIEWING PARTY

Dec. 1 - Dec.10. Nightly at 5:45 p.m. Hosted by Jody Carper. The Orleans Hotel & Casino, Bourbon Street Lounge. Free Admission/ Open to the Public, are 21 and up. For more information, visit www.BoydGaming.com/NFR

GARY LEFFEW’S BUCKAROO BALL

Dec. 1 - Dec.10. Opens at 5 p.m. Downtown Las Vegas Events Center. Live viewing party coupled with dancing, pool tables, tasty food, thirst-quenching drinks and more. Enjoy live music on Thursday-Saturday, featuring Dez Houston and Steve Strugis and the Rifleman. Free Admission/Open to the Public. For more information, visit dlvec.com

THE MIRAGE PRESENTS RODEO VEGAS

Dec. 1 - Dec.10. 5:45 p.m. - 12 a.m. Live viewing party followed by free concerts nightly from Country Music’s Biggest Stars. Daily drink specials and giveaways. The Mirage Race & Sports Book. Free Admission/Open to the Public, age 21 and up. For more information, visit www.Mirage.com/NFR

MGM GRAND GOLD BUCKLE ZONE

Dec. 1 - Dec.10. Level Up. Live entertainment featuring free concerts nightly. Free Admission/Open to the Public. For more information, visit www.mgmgrand.com/NFR

BUCKIN’ BASH AFTER PARTY

Dec. 1 - Dec.10. Nightly at 9 p.m. Hosted by Jody Carper. The Orleans Hotel & Casino — Bourbon Street Lounge. Live music, dancing, special guests and giveaways. Free admission/Open to the Public, age 21 and up. For more information, visit www. BoydGaming.com/NFR

WRANGLER NFR GO ROUND BUCKLE PRESENTATIONS

HOSTED BY FLINT RASMUSSEN & JOE BEAVER Dec. 1 - Dec.9. 9:30 p.m., with live broadcast on The Cowboy Channel. South Point Showroom. Free Admission/Open to the Public. Free concerts to follow each night in the South Point Showroom: Chancey Williams, Dec. 1-3; Aaron Watson, Dec. 4-7; and Randall King, Dec. 8-10.

Yes, Rodeo’s spirit is in the air. Action and entertainment are everywhere—but it’s what happens in the arena that drives the machine: Bareback Riding, Steer Wrestling, Team Roping, Saddle Bronc Riding, Tie-Down Roping, Barrel Racing, and Bull Riding.

The NFR showcases the talents of the PRCA’s top 15 moneywinners in each of these events.

Let’s take a quick look-see as to what it’s all about:

BAREBACK RIDING — The rider has to stay on a bucking horse for at least eight seconds to secure a successful run. Cowboys are only allowed to hang on to the horse by using a surcingle (called a rigging) and also a sturdy lead rope called a bronc rein that is attached to the horse’s halter. Each successful eight-second ride in this format is scored out of a maximum of 100 points per ride. The riders are judged on how hard the horse is to ride and how in-control the rider is during the run. This ultimately determines how many points the rider will score for that ride of at least eight seconds. The cowboy that has the most total points collectively at the end of the competition wins the event.

STEER WRESTLING — The cowboy is on a horse, and the rider jumps off to wrestle a steer to the ground by latching onto its horns. This is based on speed as the cowboy is timed on how fast they can achieve this feat. It’s one of the more entertaining but also dangerous events as the cowboy can run the risk of jumping off his horse and missing the steer landing in an awkward position at high speeds. The cowboy could also potentially have the steer get on top and catch a horn in a bad place. Note: This event is also sometimes known as “bulldogging.”

TEAM ROPING This is the only team event in the competition. Two ropers go after a full-grown steer and attempt to capture and restrain it in the fastest time possible. Both teammates are on horseback. One rider (called the header) lassos the running steer’s horns; at the same time, the other rider (the heeler) lassos the steer’s two hind legs. The two partners then face each other and pull the steer between them once the animal is successfully captured. The event was designed to be a simulation of a real-life interaction that occurs on ranches when cowboys need to capture and restrain an animal for treatment.

SADDLE BRONC RIDING — This event is similar to Bareback Riding, but in this case the rider uses a western saddle with no horn and a bronc rein while attempting to stay on the back of a horse for eight seconds. The scoring system is the same as Bareback Riding as each run is scored out of 100 points and the cowboy with the most total points is awarded the winner at the end.

TIE-DOWN ROPING Also called Calf Roping, it’s the oldest rodeo event: A cowboy ropes a running calf with a lariat, aiming to lasso the animal’s neck. His horse then stops, and the cowboy dismounts, runs to the calf, throws it to the ground, then ties three of its feet together. For this event, the horses are trained to hold the rope taut to the calf, ensuring the calf doesn’t keep moving while the cowboy attempts to tie it. This event is based on speed and originated from cowboys wrangling up calves for branding or treatment on a ranch.

BARREL RACING — This specialty event features championshiplevel female riders on horseback who gallop through a clover pattern of barrels, attempting to make tight turns without knocking over the barrels. The contestant who goes through the circuit the fastest wins the event as long as there are no deductions from knocking over a barrel which would add five seconds per barrel knocked over onto the time. Strength, agility, and intelligence are the keys to winning.

ALL-AROUND — At the end of the WNFR official competition, this title is granted to the highest-earning cowboy who has competed in more than one event throughout the year. This popular event typically sells out every seat in the house to witness who will be crowned world champion of the year.

In 2021, the All-Around title went to Stetson Wright of Milford, Utah, who at age 22 set an all-time record of $320,482. He’s the first cowboy to win three straight All-Around titles to start his career and the first to collect three All-Around titles in a row since Trevor Brazile Brazile, who did so 2013-2015.

Here’s what Wright said to ProRodeo Sports News: “When I was really little, my goal was to do both events as a pro (saddle bronc riding and bull riding). Then when I started getting a little older I kind of just got to where I wanted to be just like my dad and just ride saddle bronc. After about a week of doing that, I decided I was a bull rider as well. Nothing has changed since then.”

Wright is now eyeing a fourth All-Around gold buckle, so stay tuned.

In the meantime, some of the All-Around contenders hot on Wright’s heels for 2022 include Caleb Smidt of Bellville, Texas; Haven Meged, Miles City, Montana; Josh Frost, Randlett, Utah; and, Zack Jongbloed of Iowa, Louisiana.

The

BAREBACK RIDING: Cole Reiner of Buffalo, Wyoming

STEER WRESTLING: Stetson Jorgensen, Blackfoot, Idaho

TEAM ROPING HEADER: Kaleb Driggers, Hoboken, Georgia

TEAM ROPING HEELER: Junior Nogueira, Presidente Prudente, Sao Paula, Brazil

SADDLE BRONC RIDING: Sage Newman, Melstone, Montana

TIE-DOWN ROPING: Shad Mayfield, Clovis, New Mexico

BULL RIDING: Stetson Wright, Milford, Utah

BARREL RACING: Dona Kay Rule, Minco, Oklahoma

The 2022 Wrangler National Finals Rodeo is ready to roll. Riders are primed. Judges are prepared. The Thomas & Mack Center is shimmering in the distance like a crown jewel. Time is growing short. Can you hear it? Tick.Tick.Tick. Tick … Then “BAM!”

top contenders in each of the other categories include:

Cowboy All-Around

All-Around STETSON

WORLD TITLES: 5

#1 WORLD BULL RIDING

#2 WORLD SADDLE BRONC RIDING

NFR QUALIFICATIONS: 5

PRCA EARNINGS: $585,850

AGE :23

MEMBER SINCE: 2018

HOMETOWN: MILFORD, UT

CAREER HIGHLIGHTS

Career Earnings: $1,454,382

2021 World Standings Place: 1st (AA), 3rd (BR), 1st (SB)

2021 Wrangler NFR place: 4th (BR), 8th (SB)

2021 Wrangler NFR Earnings: $138,889 (BR), $150,428 (SB)

2021 Earnings: $585,850 (AA), $343,524 (SB), $342,989 (BR)

Education: Milford (Utah) High School

World Titles Won: 5 (AA, 2019-2021) (BR, 2020) (SB, 2021)

Wrangler NFR Qualifications: 5 (BR, 2019-2021) (SB, 2020-21)

PROFESSIONAL 2022 HIGHLIGHTS

All-Around

• Won the San Antonio (Texas) Stock Show & Rodeo

• Won the Fort Worth (Texas) Stock Show & Rodeo

• Won the Wilderness Circuit Finals Rodeo (Heber City, Utah)

• Won the Southeastern Livestock Exposition (Montgomery, Ala.)

• Won the Clovis (Calif.) Rodeo

• Won the Fort Herriman (Utah) PRCA Rodeo

• Won the Livermore (Calif.) Rodeo

• Won the Days Of The Old West Rodeo (Delta, Utah)

• Won the Lehi (Utah) Roundup

• Won the Fiesta Days Rodeo (Spanish Fork, Utah)

• Won the Ogden (Utah) Pioneer Days

• Won That Famous Preston (Idaho) Night Rodeo

• Won the Red Desert Roundup (Rock Springs, Wyo.)

• Won the Mountain Valley Stampede (Heber City, Utah)

• Won the Larimer County Fair & Rodeo (Loveland, Colo.)

• Won the Farm-City Pro Rodeo (Hermiston, Ore.)

• Won the Cache County Fair And Rodeo (Logan, Utah)

• Won the Caldwell (Idaho) Night Rodeo

• Won the Canby (Ore.) Rodeo

• Won the Gooding (Idaho) Pro Rodeo

• Won the Range Days Rodeo (Rapid City, S.D.)

• Won the Horse Heaven Roundup Rodeo (Kennewick, Wash.)

• Won the Kitsap Stampede (Bremerton, Wash.)

• Won the Gem State Classic Pro Rodeo (Blackfoot, Idaho)

• Won the Lewiston (Idaho) Roundup

• Won the Magic Valley Stampede (Filer, Idaho)

• Won the Ellensburg (Wash.) Rodeo

• Won the Young Living's Last Chance Rodeo (Mona, Utah)

Bull Riding

• Won RODEOHOUSTON (Texas)

• Won Rodeo Austin (Texas)

• Won the SWELS - Xtreme Bulls (Fort Worth, Texas)

• Won the Clovis (Calif.) Rodeo

• Won the Ute Mountain Round-Up (Cortez, Colo.)

• Won the Livermore (Calif.) Rodeo

• Won the Red Desert Roundup (Rock Springs, Wyo.)

• Won the Caldwell (Idaho) Night Rodeo

• Won the Range Days Rodeo (Rapid City, S.D.)

• Won the Lewiston (Idaho) Roundup

• Won the Magic Valley Stampede (Filer, Idaho)

• Won the Amarillo (Texas) Tri-State Fair And Rodeo

• Co-champion at That Preston (Idaho) Night Rodeo

• Won the Young Living's Last Chance Rodeo (Mona, Utah)

• Co-champion at the Mountain Valley Stampede (Heber City, Utah)

• Co-champion at the Colorado (Pueblo) State Fair & Rodeo Information and Photos courtesy of PRCA www.prorodeo.com

All-Around CALEB SMIDT

WORLD TITLES: 3

NFR QUALIFICATIONS: 7 PRCA EARNINGS: $153,152 AGE: 33

MEMBER SINCE: 2012 HOMETOWN: BELLVILLE, TX

PROFESSIONAL 2022 HIGHLIGHTS

All-Around

• Won the Guymon (Okla.) Pioneer Days Rodeo Tie-Down Roping

• Won the Calgary Stampede (Alberta)

• Won the St. Paul (Ore.) Rodeo

• Won the Home Of Champions Rodeo (Red Lodge, Mont.)

• Won the Big Fork (Mont.) Summer ProRodeo

• Co-champion at the Strawberry Days Rodeo (Pleasant Grove, Utah)

CAREER HIGHLIGHTS

Career Earnings: $1,707,089 2021 World Standings Place: 1st 2021 Wrangler NFR Standings Place: 1st 2021 Wrangler NFR Earnings: $191,576 2021 Earnings: $318,456 Education: Wharton County (Texas) Junior College and Sam Houston State University (Huntsville, Texas), bachelor’s degree in agricultural business.

World Titles: 3 (2015, 2018, 2021)

Wrangler NFR Average Titles: 2 (2015, 2018) Wrangler NFR Qualifications: 7 (2013, 2015-19, 2021)

Information and Photos courtesy of PRCA www.prorodeo.com

All-Around TAYLOR SANTOS

WORLD TITLES: 0

NFR QUALIFICATIONS: 2

PRCA EARNINGS: $184,351

AGE: 28

MEMBER SINCE: 2015 HOMETOWN: CRESTON, CA

CAREER HIGHLIGHTS

Career Earnings: $520,576

2021 World Standings Place: 9th (AA), 15th (TD), 11th (SR)

2021 Wrangler NFR Standings Place: 12th (TD)

2021 Wrangler NFR Earnings: $19,144 (TD)

2021 NFSR Standings Place: 9th

2021 Earnings: $132,787 (AA), $108,182 (TD), $55,811 (SR)

Education: Cal-Poly (San Luis Obispo, CA), Sam Houston State University (Huntsville, TX)

Wrangler NFR Qualifications: 2 (2019, 2021)

NCFSR Qualifications: 1 (2021)

PROFESSIONAL 2022 HIGHLIGHTS

All-Around

• Won the Roping Fiesta (San Angelo, Texas)

• Won the Sheridan WYO Rodeo

• Won the Chief Joseph Days (Joseph, Ore.)

• Won the Lea County PRCA Rodeo (Lovington, N.M.)

• Won the XIT Rodeo & Rodeo (Dalhart, Texas)

• Won the Poway (Calif.) Rodeo Tie-Down Roping

• Won the NFR Open (Colorado Springs, Colo.)

• Won the Oakley Independence Day Rodeo (Oakley City, Utah)

• Won the Sheridan WYO Rodeo

• Won the Lea County PRCA Rodeo (Lovington, N.M.)

• Won the Larimer County Fair & Rodeo (Loveland, Colo.)

• Won the Poway (Calif.) Rodeo

Information and Photos courtesy of PRCA www.prorodeo.com

CAREER HIGHLIGHTS

Career Earnings: $696,756

2021 World Standings Place: 2nd 2021 Wrangler NFR Standings Place: 2nd 2021 Wrangler NFR Earnings: $197,237

2021 Earnings: $299,091

Education: Western Oklahoma State College (Altus, OK, 2016-2018); Tarleton State University World Titles: 1 (2019)

Wrangler NFR Average Titles: 1 (2019)

Wrangler NFR Qualifications: 3 (2019-21)

PROFESSIONAL

2022 HIGHLIGHTS

• Won the Greeley (Colo.) Stampede

Won the Dillon Jaycees PRCA Rodeo- Montana's

Won the Meagher County Labor Day Rodeo (White Sulphur Springs, Mont.)

• Won the Redding (Calif.) Rodeo

• Won the Walla Walla (Wash.) Frontier Days Won the Meagher County Labor Day Rodeo (White Sulphur Springs, Mont.) Co-champion at The War Bonnet Round Up

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BarebackRiding

COLE REINER

#1 WORLD

NFR QUALIFICATIONS: 2

PRCA EARNINGS: $160,971

AGE: 23

MEMBER SINCE: 2019

HOMETOWN: BUFFALO, WY

CAREER HIGHLIGHTS

Career Earnings: $344,511

2021 World Standings Place: 7th

2021 Wrangler NFR Standings Place: 9th

2021 Wrangler NFR Earnings: $91,971

2021 Earnings: $190,187

Wrangler NFR Qualifications: 2 (2020-21)

PROFESSIONAL 2022 HIGHLIGHTS

• Won the San Angelo (Texas) Cinch Chute-Out

• Won the Chase Hawks Rough Stock Rodeo (Billings, Montana)

• Won the Clovis (Calif.) Rodeo

• Won the Elizabeth (Colo.) Stampede

• Won the Days Of The Old West Rodeo (Delta, Utah)

• Won the Cody (Wyo.) Stampede

• Won the Central Wyoming (Casper) Fair & PRCA Rodeo

• Won the Sheridan WYO Rodeo

• Won the Horse Heaven Roundup Rodeo (Kennewick, Wash.)

• Won the Madison (Ind.) Pro Rodeo

• Co-champion at the Mountain Valley Stampede (Heber City, Utah)

Information and Photos courtesy of PRCA www.prorodeo.com

BarebackRiding JESS POPE

PROFESSIONAL 2022 HIGHLIGHTS

• Won the RODEOHOUSTON (Texas)

• Won the La Fiesta De Los Vaqueros (Tucson, Ariz.)

• Won the 94th Annual Arcadia All-Florida Championship Rodeo

• Won the High Desert Stampede (Redmond, Ore.)

• Won the Guymon (Okla.) Pioneer Days Rodeo

• Won the Rowell Ranch Rodeo (Hayward, Calif.)

• Won the Redding (Calif.) Rodeo

• Won the Johnson County Sheriff's Posse Rodeo (Cleburne, Texas)

• Won the West of Pecos (Texas) Rodeo

• Won the Iowa's (Sidney) Championship Rodeo

• Won the Farm-City Pro Rodeo (Hermiston, Ore.)

• Won the Dayton (Iowa) Championship Rodeo

Information and Photos courtesy of PRCA www.prorodeo.com

BarebackRiding CALEB BENNETT

CAREER HIGHLIGHTS

Career Earnings: $1,689,339

2021 World Standings Place: 9th

2021 Wrangler NFR Standings Place: 13th 2021 Wrangler NFR Earnings: $48,318

2021 Earnings: $188,531.51

Education: Weber State University (Ogden, Utah); Graduated from Utah Valley University with a degree in marketing Wrangler NFR Qualifications: 9 (2012-2019, 2021)

PROFESSIONAL 2022 HIGHLIGHTS

• Won Rodeo Austin (Texas)

• Won the Montana Pro Rodeo Circuit Finals (Great Falls, Mont.)

• Won the Rio Grande Valley Livestock Show & Rodeo (Mercedes, Texas)

• Won the Sundre (Alberta) Pro Rodeo

• Won the Mandan (N.D.) Rodeo Days

• Won the Wolf Point (Mont.) Wild Horse Stampede

• Won the Central Montana (Lewiston) PRCA Rodeo

• Won the Strathmore (Alberta) Stampede

• Won the Northeast Montana (Glasgow) Fair & Rodeo

• Won the Yellowstone River Round-Up (Billings, Mont.)

• Won the Gooding (Idaho) Pro Rodeo

• Won the Northwest Montana (Kalispell) Fair and Rodeo

• Won the Pincher Creek (Alberta) Pro Rodeo

• Won the Meagher County Labor Day Rodeo (White Sulphur Springs, Mont.)

• Co-champion at the Bozeman (Mont.) Stampede Information

BarebackRiding TIM O’CONNELL

#4 WORLD

NFR QUALIFICATIONS: 8 PRCA EARNINGS: $137,760 AGE: 31

MEMBER SINCE: 2012 HOMETOWN: ZWINGLE, IA

CAREER HIGHLIGHTS

Career Earnings: $2,187,479

2021 World Standings Place: 6th

2021 Wrangler NFR Standings Place: 12th

2021 Wrangler NFR Earnings: $36,852

2021 Earnings: $192,908

Education: Iowa Central Community College (Fort Dodge) and Missouri Valley College (Marshall, Mo.)

World Titles: 3 (2016-17, 2018)

Wrangler NFR Average Titles: 3 (2016-17, 2018 – tied)

Wrangler NFR Qualifications: 8 (2014-2021)

PROFESSIONAL 2022 HIGHLIGHTS

• Won the Cheyenne (Wyo.) Frontier Days

• Won the North American Championship Rodeo (Louisville, Ky.)

• Won the Ozark Empire Pro Rodeo (Springfield, Mo.)

• Won the Woodward (Okla.) Elks Rodeo

• Won the World's Oldest Rodeo (Prescott, Ariz.)

• Won the Caldwell (Idaho) Night Rodeo Information and Photos courtesy of PRCA www.prorodeo.com

SaddleBroncRiding

SAGE NEWMAN

• Won the Fallon County Xtreme Broncs (Baker, Mont.)

• Won the Back When They Bucked (Deadwood, S.D.)

• Won the St. Paul (Ore.) Rodeo

• Won the Missoula (Mont.) Stampede

• Won the Sanders County Fair & PRCA Rodeo (Plains, Mont.)

• Co-champion at the MSU-Northern PRCA Extreme Bares & Broncs Challenge (Havre, Mont.)

• Co-champion at the Reno (Nev.) Rodeo

• Co-champion at the Golden Spike Rodeo (Tremonton, Utah)

CAREER HIGHLIGHTS

• Won the Montana Pro Rodeo Circuit Finals (Great Falls, Mont.)

• Won the RODEOHOUSTON (Texas)

• Won the Clark County Fair & Rodeo (Logandale, Nev.)

• Won the Clovis (Calif.) Rodeo

• 2021: Made his NFR debut. He finished 11th in the world standings with $125,375. He earned $42,658 at the NFR, placing in two rounds. Won the Elizabeth (Colo.) Stampede Rodeo, the Tri-State Rodeo (Fort Madison, Iowa) (Sept. 8th) and the Wild Rides Rodeo Dickinson (N.D.) and the Omaha (Neb.) River City Rodeo

• 2020: Finished 97th in the world standings with $2,017

• 2019: Finished 74th in the world standings with $11,891

• 2018: Finished 52nd in the world standings with $19,393

Information and Photos courtesy of PRCA www.prorodeo.com

BRODY CRESS SaddleBroncRiding

PROFESSIONAL 2022 HIGHLIGHTS

• Won the La Fiesta De Los Vaqueros (Tucson, Ariz.)

• Won the Brad Gjermundson Extreme Broncs (New Town, N.D.)

• Won the Texas (Waco) Circuit Finals

• Won the San Angelo (Texas) Cinch Chute-Out

• Won the Battle of the Best (Coarsegold, Calif.)

• Won The Daily Record Xtreme Bares and Broncs (Ellensburg, Wash.)

• Won The End of the Trail Western Festival (Ogallala, Neb.)

• Won the Casey Tibbs Match of Champions Xtreme Broncs (Fort Pierre, S.D.)

• Won the Xtreme Broncs Finals (Rapid City, S.D.)

• Won the Amarillo (Texas) Tri-State Fair And Rodeo

• Won the Pasadena (Texas) Livestock Show & Rodeo

• Won the Cowboy Capital Of The World PRCA Rodeo (Stephenville, Texas)

• Co-champion at the Osage Xtreme Bronc Days (Pawhuska, Okla.) Information

RYDER WRIGHT SaddleBroncRiding

CAREER HIGHLIGHTS

Career Earnings: $1,720,257

2021 World Standings Place: 2nd

2021 Wrangler NFR Standings Place: 4th

2021 Wrangler NFR Earnings: $160,443

2021 Earnings: $342,337

Education: Milford High School (Milford, Utah)

World Titles Won: 2 (2017, 2020)

Wrangler NFR Qualifications: 6 (2016-2021)

Wrangler NFR Average Titles: 1 (2020)

PROFESSIONAL 2022 HIGHLIGHTS

• Won the Southeastern Livestock Exposition (Montgomery, Ala.)

• Won the Livermore (Calif.) Rodeo

• Won the Strawberry Days Rodeo (Pleasant Grove, Utah)

• Won the Rodeo de Sante Fe (N.M.)

• Won the Lehi (Utah) Roundup

• Won the Kansas (Phillipsburg) Biggest Rodeo

• Won the Farm-City Pro Rodeo (Hermiston, Ore.)

• Won the Payette County PRCA Rodeo ( New Plymouth, Idaho)

• Won the Canby (Ore.) Rodeo

• Won the West Texas Fair & Rodeo (Abilene, Texas)

• Won the Lion's Dixie Roundup (St. George, Utah)

• Co-champion at the Wilderness Circuit Finals Rodeo (Heber City, Utah) Information

Steer Wrestling

TeamRoping:Headers KALEB DRIGGERS

PROFESSIONAL 2022 HIGHLIGHTS

- PARTNER JUNIOR NOGUEIRA

• Won the Fort Worth (Texas) Stock Show & Rodeo

• Won the Heart O Texas Rodeo (Waco)

• Won the Clark County Fair & Rodeo (Logandale, Nev.)

• Won the San Angelo (Texas) Cinch Chute-Out

• Won the World's Oldest Rodeo (Prescott, Ariz.)

• Won the Oakley Independence Day Rodeo (Oakley City, Utah)

CAREER HIGHLIGHTS

Career Earnings: $2,102,114 2021 World Standings Place: 1st 2021 Wrangler NFR Standings Place: 3rd 2021 Wrangler NFR Earnings: $143,896 2021 Earnings: $263,227 World Titles: 1 (2021) Wrangler NFR Qualifications: 9 (2011-14, 2016-19, 2021)

• Won the St. Paul (Ore.) Rodeo

• Won the Big Fork (Mont.) Summer ProRodeo

• Won the Lea County PRCA Rodeo (Lovington, N.M.)

• Won the Rancho Mission Viejo Rodeo (San Juan Capistrano, Calif.)

• Won the Meagher County Labor Day Rodeo (White Sulphur Springs, Mont.)

• Won the Springhill (La.) PRCA Rodeo

• Co-champion at the Laramie (Wyo.) Jubilee Days

• Co-champion at the Cache County Fair And Rodeo (Logan, Utah)

• Co-champion at the Walla Walla (Wash.) Frontier Days

Information and Photos courtesy of PRCA www.prorodeo.com

TeamRoping:Headers CLAY TRYAN

TeamRoping:Headers ANDREW WARD

Career Earnings: $554,739

2021 World Standings Place: 7th 2021 Wrangler NFR Standings Place: 1st 2021 Wrangler NFR Earnings: $115,811 2021 Earnings: $184,652 Education: Homeschooled, Western Oklahoma State College (Altus, Okla.)

Wrangler NFR Average Titles: 1 (2021) Wrangler NFR Qualifications: 2 (2020-21) PROFESSIONAL 2022 HIGHLIGHTS - PARTNER BUDDY HAWKINGS II

• Won The Haysville (Kan.) Saddle Club Rodeo

• Won the Will Rogers Stampede (Claremore, Okla.)

• Won the Durant (Okla.) Pro Rodeo

• Won the Greeley (Colo.) Stampede

• Won the Snake River Stampede (Nampa, Idaho)

• Won the Kit Carson County Pro Rodeo (Burlington, Colo.)

• Co-champion at the Clovis (Calif.) Rodeo

• Co-champion at the Golden Spike Rodeo (Tremonton, Utah)

• Co-champion at the Spokane (Wash.) Interstate Rodeo Information

PROFESSIONAL 2022 HIGHLIGHTS

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PRCA EARNINGS: $227,878 AGE: 32 MEMBER SINCE: 2014 HOMETOWN: PRESIDENTE PRUDENTE, SP

CAREER HIGHLIGHTS

Career Earnings: $1,776,458

2021 World Standings Place: 1st 2021 Wrangler NFR Standings Place: 3rd 2021 Wrangler NFR Earnings: $143,896 2021 Earnings: $277,612 World Titles: 2 (AA 2016) (TR 2021) Wrangler NFR Qualifications: 8 (2014-2021)

PARTNER KALEB DRIGGERS

• Won the Fort Worth (Texas) Stock Show & Rodeo

• Won the Heart O Texas Rodeo (Waco)

• Won the Clark County Fair & Rodeo (Logandale, Nev.)

• Won the San Angelo (Texas) Cinch Chute-Out

• Won the World's Oldest Rodeo (Prescott, Ariz.)

• Won the Oakley Independence Day Rodeo (Oakley City, Utah)

• Won the St. Paul (Ore.) Rodeo

• Won the Big Fork (Mont.) Summer ProRodeo

• Won the Lea County PRCA Rodeo (Lovington, N.M.)

• Won the Rancho Mission Viejo Rodeo (San Juan Capistrano, Calif.)

• Won the Meagher County Labor Day Rodeo (White Sulphur Springs, Mont.)

• Won the Springhill (La.) PRCA Rodeo

• Co-champion at the Laramie (Wyo.) Jubilee Days

• Co-champion at the Cache County Fair and Rodeo (Logan, Utah)

• Co-champion at the Walla Walla (Wash.) Frontier Days

Information and Photos courtesy of PRCA www.prorodeo.com

Career Earnings: $2,052,040 2021 World Standings Place: 6th 2021 Wrangler NFR Standings Place: 5th 2021 Wrangler NFR Earnings: $103,836 2021 Earnings: $199,062 Education: Northwestern Oklahoma State, degree in Agricultural Business Wrangler NFR Qualifications: 10 (2010-12, 2014-2021)

PROFESSIONAL 2022 HIGHLIGHTS

- PARTNER CLAY TRYAN

• Won the RODEOHOUSTON (Texas)

• Won the Pony Express Rodeo (Eagle Mountain, Utah)

• Won the Dodge City (Kan.) Roundup Rodeo, with Clay Smith

• Won the Canby (Ore.) Rodeo, with Clay Smith

• Won the Ellensburg (Wash.) Rodeo, with Clay Smith

• Co-champion at the Gem State Classic Pro Rodeo (Blackfoot, Idaho)

Information and Photos courtesy of PRCA www.prorodeo.com

Tie-downRoping SHAD MAYFIELD

#1 WORLD

NFR QUALIFICATIONS: 3

PRCA EARNINGS: $203,508

AGE: 22

MEMBER SINCE: 2018 HOMETOWN: CLOVIS, NM

CAREER HIGHLIGHTS

Career Earnings: $524,210

2021 World Standings Place: 7th

2021 Wrangler NFR Standings Place: 14th

2021 Wrangler NFR Earnings: $63,994

2021 Earnings: $195,910

World Titles Won: 1 (2020)

Wrangler NFR Qualifications: 3 (2019-21)

PROFESSIONAL 2022 HIGHLIGHTS

• Won Rodeo Austin (Texas)

• Won the Cooks Rodeo Days (Lubbock, Texas)

• Won the Extreme Collision-The Originals-Acts 4:31 (Tatum, Texas)

• Won the Liberty Hill (Texas) Fair and Rodeo

• Won the Buffalo Bill Rodeo (North Platte, Neb.)

• Won the Greeley (Colo.) Stampede

• Won the Molalla (Ore.) Buckeroo Rodeo

• Won the Livingston (Mont.) Roundup Rodeo

• Won the Dinosaur Roundup Rodeo (Vernal, Utah)

• Won the XIT Rodeo & Rodeo (Dalhart, Texas)

• Won the Kansas (Phillipsburg) Biggest Rodeo

• Won the Lawton (Okla.) Rangers Rodeo

• Won the Canby (Ore.) Rodeo

• Won the Kitsap Stampede (Bremerton, Wash.)

• Won the Lewiston (Idaho) Roundup

• Won the Cinch Playoffs at the Washington (Puyallup) State Fair Pro Rodeo

Information and Photos courtesy of PRCA www.prorodeo.com

Tie-downRoping JOHN DOUCH

Tie-downRoping SHANE HANCHEY

#5 WORLD NFR QUALIFICATIONS: 12 WORLD TITLES 1

PRCA EARNINGS: $132,782

AGE: 33

MEMBER SINCE: 2008

HOMETOWN: SULPHUR, LA

CAREER HIGHLIGHTS

Career Earnings: $2,247,098

2021 World Standings Place: 4th

2021 Wrangler NFR Standings Place: 8th

2021 Wrangler NFR Earnings: $73,138

2021 Earnings: $248,218

Wrangler NFR Average Titles: 2 (2013,2020)

World Titles: 1 (2013)

Wrangler NFR Qualifications: 12 (2010-21)

PROFESSIONAL 2022 HIGHLIGHTS

• Won the San Angelo (Texas) Cinch Chute-Out

• Won the Ponoka (Alberta) Stampede

• Won the Richland County Fair & Rodeo (Sidney, Mont.)

• Won the Payette County PRCA Rodeo (New Plymouth, Idaho)

• Won the Rancho Mission Viejo Rodeo (San Juan Capistrano, Calif.)

• Won the Comal County Fair & Rodeo (New Braunfels, Texas)

Information and Photos courtesy of PRCA www.prorodeo.com

Tie-downRoping ZACK JONGBLOED

Career Earnings: $186,784

2021 World Standings Place: 11th (AA), 39th (SW), 22nd (TD)

2021 Earnings: $65,862 (AA), $31,282 (SW), $66,994 (TD)

PROFESSIONAL 2022 HIGHLIGHTS

All-Around

• Won the 94th Annual Arcadia All-Florida Championship Rodeo

• Won the San Angelo (Texas) Rodeo Tie-Down Roping

• Won the Clovis (Calif.) Rodeo

• Co-champion at the Jerome (Idaho) County Fair and Rodeo • Co-champion at The War Bonnet Round Up (Idaho Falls, Idaho)

SteerRoping

CAREER HIGHLIGHTS

Career Earnings: $685,522

2021 World Standings Place: 4th (SR)

2021 NFSR Standings Place: 4th 2021 Earnings: $88,402 (SR)

Education: Texas Tech University (Lubbock), degree in energy commerce and petroleum land management NFSR Qualifications: 9 (2010, 2013, 2015-21) NCFSR Qualifications: 1 (2012)

PROFESSIONAL 2022 HIGHLIGHTS

• Won the South Texas Classic Steer Roping (Edna, Texas)

• Won the Cooks Rodeo Days (Lubbock, Texas)

• Won the Wall (S.D.) Celebration

• Won the Wilson County Pro Rodeo (Fredonia, Kan.)

• Won the Jim Shoulders Living Legends Pro Rodeo (Henryetta, Okla.)

• Won the West Texas Fair & Rodeo (Abilene, Texas)

SteerRoping

#2 WORLD WORLD TITLES 1 NFR QUALIFICATIONS: 0 PRCA EARNINGS: $117,286 AGE: 27 MEMBER SINCE: 2018 HOMETOWN: PRATT, KS

CAREER HIGHLIGHTS

Career Earnings: $322,343

2021 World Standings Place: 1st (SR)

2021 NFSR Standings Place: 1st 2021 Earnings: $190,242 (SR)

Education: Western OK State (Altus, OK), Northwestern OK State University (Alva, OK)

NFSR World Titles: 1 ( 2021)

NFSR Average Titles: 1 (2021)

NFSR Qualifications: 3 (2019 - 2021)

PROFESSIONAL

• Won the Yuma (Colo.) County Fair & Rodeo Steer Roping

• Won the Ram Prairie Circuit Finals (Duncan, Okla.)

• Won the Spring Fling (Ada, Okla.)

• Won the National Circuit Finals Steer Roping (Torrington, Wyo.)

• Won the Dodge City (Kan.) Roundup Rodeo

• Won the Days 76 Stand Alone Steer Roping (Deadwood, S.D.)

• Co-champion at the Woodward (Okla.) Elks Rodeo

SteerRoping

NFR QUALIFICATIONS: 0

PRCA EARNINGS: $113,096

MEMBER SINCE: 1998 HOMETOWN: GATESVILLE, TX

CAREER HIGHLIGHTS

Career Earnings: $1,022,047

2021 World Standings Place: 13th (SR)

2021 NFSR Standings Place: 11th

2021 Earnings: $51,572 (SR)

Education: Hill College (Hillsboro, Texas)

NFSR Qualifications: 16 (2001, 2007-2021)

NFSR Average Titles: 2 (2016, 2018)

NCFSR Qualifications: 4 (2010, 2012-14)

All American ProRodeo Finals Titles: 2 (2010, 2014)

PROFESSIONAL 2022 HIGHLIGHTS

• Won the Roping Fiesta (San Angelo, Texas)

• Won the Walker County Fair & Pro Rodeo (Huntsville, Texas)

• Won the Guymon (Okla.) Pioneer Days Rodeo

• Won the Atoka (Okla.) Pro Rodeo

Won the Parker County Sheriff’s Posse Frontier Days and PRCA Rodeo (Weatherford, Texas)

• Won Nebraska’s Big Rodeo (Burwell, Neb.)

• Won the Will Rogers Memorial Rodeo (Vinita, Okla.)

• Won the Gaines County Riding Club Pro Rodeo (Seminole, Texas)

Information and Photos courtesy of PRCA www.prorodeo.com

SteerRoping

PRCA EARNINGS: $110,373

AGE: 47

MEMBER SINCE: 1996

HOMETOWN: FREDERICKSBURG, TX

CAREER HIGHLIGHTS

Career Earnings: $1,567,322

2021 World Standings Place: 2nd

2021 NFSR Standings Place: 5th 2021 Earnings: $95,951

Education: Southwest Texas Junior College (Uvalde), Texas A&M (Kingsville)

NFSR Qualifications: 20 (2001-11, 2013-21)

NFSR Average Titles: 3 (2005, 2011, 2017)

NCFSR Qualifications: 3 (2010-11, 2014)

PROFESSIONAL 2022 HIGHLIGHTS

• Won the M.M. Fisher, Jr. Memorial Steer Roping (Andrews, Texas)

• Won the Liberty Hill (Texas) Fair and Rodeo

• Won the Cody (Wyo.) Stampede

• Won the Sheridan WYO Rodeo

• Won the Yuma (Colo.) Stand Alone Rodeo Steer Roping

• Won the all-around at the Gaines County Riding Club Pro Rodeo (Seminole, Texas)

• Won the Seminole (Texas) Sunday PRCA Information

BullRiding

BullRiding JOSH FROST

Bull Riding

• Won the San Antonio Stock Show & Rodeo Xtreme Bulls

• Won the Cinch World's Toughest Rodeo (Sioux City, Iowa)

• Won the Cinch World's Toughest Rodeo (Columbus, Ohio)

• Won the National Western Stock Show and Rodeo - Riding Events

• Won the Wilderness Circuit Finals Rodeo (Heber City, Utah)

• Won the San Angelo (Texas) Cinch Chute-Out

CAREER HIGHLIGHTS

Career Earnings: $747,162

2021 World Standings Place: 2nd

2021 Wrangler NFR Standings Place: 1st 2021 Wrangler NFR Earnings: $233,160 2021 Earnings: $363,353

Education: Oklahoma Panhandle State University (Goodwell, Okla.)

Wrangler NFR Average Titles: 1 (2021)

Wrangler NFR Qualifications: 2 (2019, 2021) (BR)

PROFESSIONAL 2022 HIGHLIGHTS

All-Around

• Won the Cedar City (Utah) Championship Rodeo

• Won the Canyonlands PRCA Rodeo (Moab, Utah)

• Won the Rodeo of The Ozarks (Springdale, Ark.)

• Won the Jerome (Idaho) County Fair And Rodeo

• Won the Summit County Fair & Rodeo (Coalville, Utah)

• Won the Lynden (Wash) PRCA Rodeo

• Won the “Take the Oath” Extreme Bulls (Manti, Utah)

• Won the Black Hills Roundup (Belle Fourche, S.D.)

• Won the California Rodeo Salinas “Big Week Bull Riding”

• Won the Lea County PRCA Rodeo (Lovington, N.M.)

• Won the Cache County Fair And Rodeo (Logan, Utah)

• Won the Summit County Fair & Rodeo (Coalville, Utah)

• Won the Canby (Ore.) Rodeo

• Won the Kitsap Stampede Xtreme Bulls (Bremerton, Wash.)

• Won the Lion's Dixie Roundup (St. George, Utah)

• Co-champion at the Southeastern Livestock Exposition (Montgomery, Ala.)

• Co-champion at the Eagle (Idaho) Rodeo

Information provided by www.WPRA.COM

BullRiding JEFF ASKEY

PROFESSIONAL 2022 HIGHLIGHTS

• Won the Texas (Waco) Circuit Finals

• Won the Clark County Fair & Rodeo (Logandale, Nev.)

• Won the Henderson County First Responders PRCA Rodeo (Athens, Texas)

• Won the Big Spring (Texas) Cowboy Reunion & Rodeo

• Won the Roughrider Days Rodeo (Dickinson, N.D.)

• Won the Cattlemen’s Days Inc. (Gunnison, Colo.)

• Won the Eagle (Colo.) County Fair & Rodeo

• Won the Lea County PRCA Rodeo Xtreme Bulls (Lovington, N.M.)

• Won the Buffalo (Texas) Pro Rodeo presented by Bill Fick Ford

• Co-champion at the West of Pecos (Texas) Rodeo Information provided by www.WPRA.COM

BarrelRacing Wenda Johnson

HIGHLIGHTS

NATIONAL FINALS RODEO

2022 SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

THURSDAY, DECEMBER 1

ALL IN Barrel Race

ALL IN Race 1 — December 1 — 3

ALL IN Breakaway — December 4 — 6

ALL IN Race 2 — December 7 — 11

Start times vary by day

The Orleans Arena

Free Admission/Open to the Public

For more information, visit www.LVBarrelRace.com

PRCA National Convention

(Registration Available)

8 a.m. — 12 p.m.

South Point Convention Area

PRCA National Convention Contract

Personnel Trade Show

9 a.m. — 12 p.m.

South Point Exhibit Hall Open to the Public

YETI Junior World Finals

9 a.m. — 3 p.m.

Las Vegas Convention Center, South Halls

Wrangler Rodeo Arena Bull Riding, Bareback and Saddle Bronc

Ticket Required

The Cowboy Channel Cowboy Christmas

— It's All Here

9 a.m. — 4 p.m.

Las Vegas Convention Center, South Halls

Free Admission/Open to the Public

**Co-located with the RMEF Hunter & Outdoor Christmas Expo

2022 Benny Binion's World Famous Wrangler

NFR Bucking Horse & Bull Sale

Doors open at 8 a.m.

UBHA — 2 and 3 Year-Old Colt Finals

South Point Arena & Equestrian Center

Ticket Required ($25 ticket for both the NFR Bucking Horse & Bull Sale and PRCA Permit Member of the Year Challenge)

Tickets available at South Point Box Office 702797-8055 or www.southpointarena.com

Cinch Western Gift Show

Open daily December 1 — 11 from 9 a.m. — 6 p.m.

South Point Exhibit Hall

Free Admission/Open to the Public

RMEF Calcutta

10:00 a.m. — 10:45 a.m.

The Cowboy Channel Cowboy Christmas

Las Vegas Convention Center, South Halls

Ariat Rodeo Live Stage

Free Admission/Open to the Public

Cowboy Marketplace Gift Show

Open daily December 1 — 10 from 10 a.m. — 5 p.m.

Mandalay Bay Convention Center

Free Admission/Open to the Public

Country Christmas

Open daily December 1 — 11 from 10 a.m. — 5 p.m.

Rio Las Vegas

Free Admission/Open to the Public

Miss Rodeo America PRCA Luncheon sponsored by Greeley Stampede

Doors open at 10:30 a.m. 11:30 a.m. — 2 p.m.

South Point Hotel, Casino and Spa — Sonoma Room

Ticket Required

Wrangler NFR Luncheon w/Stock Contractors, Rodeo Committees, Rodeo Impromptu Questions by MRAP Contestants

For more information, visit www.missrodeoamerica.com

Cowboy Revival with Shane Minor and Alecia Davis

11:00 a.m. — 12:00 p.m.

The Cowboy Channel Cowboy Christmas Las Vegas Convention Center, South Halls

Ariat Rodeo Live Stage

Free Admission/Open to the Public

PRCA Permit Member of the Year Challenge

11 a.m. — Permit Member of the Year Challenge with live bucking horse sale

South Point Arena & Equestrian Center

Ticket Required ($25 ticket for both the NFR Bucking Horse & Bull Sale and PRCA Permit Member of the Year Challenge)

Tickets available at South Point Box Office 702797-8055 or southpointarena.com

WPRA Star Celebration

11:30 a.m. — 2:30 p.m.

South Point Grand Ballroom

Ticket Required – Contact the WPRA office at 719-447-4627 for details

Outside the Barrel with Flint Rasmussen

12:15 p.m. — 1:15 p.m.

The Cowboy Channel Cowboy Christmas Las Vegas Convention Center, South Halls

Ariat Rodeo Live Stage

Free Admission/Open to the Public

NFR Tailgate Party

1:30 p.m. — 4 p.m.

The Cowboy Channel Cowboy Christmas Las Vegas Convention Center, South Halls

Ariat Rodeo Live Stage

Free Admission/Open to the Public

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 2

YETI Junior World Finals

9 a.m. — 3 p.m.

Las Vegas Convention Center, South Halls Wrangler Rodeo Arena Bull Riding, Bareback and Saddle Bronc Ticket Required

The Cowboy Channel Cowboy Christmas — It's All Here

9 a.m. — 4 p.m.

Las Vegas Convention Center, South Halls Free Admission/Open to the Public **Co-located with the RMEF Hunter & Outdoor Christmas Expo

Stace Smith World Bronc Futurity Finale

Doors open at 9 a.m. 10 a.m. — Finale starts; Featuring top 4 & 5 year saddle bronc horses in North America Video sale (in arena) to immediately follow the Futurity South Point Arena & Equestrian Center

Ticket Required ($25 in advance and at the door)

Tickets available at South Point Box Office 702797-8055 or southpointarena.com

RMEF Calcutta

10:00 a.m. — 10:45 a.m.

The Cowboy Channel Cowboy Christmas Las Vegas Convention Center, South Halls

Ariat Rodeo Live Stage

Free Admission/Open to the Public

Miss Rodeo America Pageant — Fashion Show

Luncheon

10:45 a.m. — Doors open

11:30 a.m. — 2 p.m. — Fashion Show and Luncheon

South Point Hotel, Casino and Spa — Grand Ballroom

Ticket Required

For more information, visit www.missrodeoamerica.com and click on PAGEANT

Cowboy Revival with Shane Minor and Alecia Davis

11:00 a.m. — 12:00 p.m.

The Cowboy Channel Cowboy Christmas Las Vegas Convention Center, South Halls

Ariat Rodeo Live Stage

Free Admission/Open to the Public

Wrangler NFR Autograph Session

— Barrel Racers

11 a.m. — 1 p.m.

Golden Nugget — The Grand Event Center Foyer

Free Admission/Open to the Public

First come/first served; contestants depart at 1 p.m.

Outside the Barrel with Flint Rasmussen

12:15 p.m. — 1:15 p.m.

The Cowboy Channel Cowboy Christmas Las Vegas Convention Center, South Halls

Ariat Rodeo Live Stage

Free Admission/Open to the Public

NFR Tailgate Party

1:30 p.m. — 4 p.m.

The Cowboy Channel Cowboy Christmas Las Vegas Convention Center, South Halls

Ariat Rodeo Live Stage

Free Admission/Open to the Public

2022 Bullfighters Only Las Vegas Championships

December 2-3, 8-10 1:30 p.m.

Resorts World Las Vegas

Ticket Required

For more information, visit www.BullFightersOnly.com

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 3

Ariat World Series of Team Roping

December 3 — 11

South Point Arena & Equestrian Center

Free admission/Open to the Public

YETI Junior World Finals

9 a.m. — 3 p.m.

Las Vegas Convention Center, South Halls

Wrangler Rodeo Arena Bull Riding, Bareback and Saddle Bronc

Ticket Required

The Cowboy Channel Cowboy Christmas

— It's All Here

9 a.m. — 4 p.m.

Las Vegas Convention Center, South Halls

Free Admission/Open to the Public **Co-located with the RMEF Hunter & Outdoor Christmas Expo

Miss Rodeo America Justin Boot Parade 9:30 a.m. — 10 a.m.

The Cowboy Channel Cowboy Christmas Las Vegas Convention Center

MRA Contestants to showcase new trends in Western fashion

For more information, visit www.missrodeoamerica.com

RMEF Calcutta

10:00 a.m. — 10:45 a.m.

The Cowboy Channel Cowboy Christmas Las Vegas Convention Center, South Halls

Ariat Rodeo Live Stage

Free Admission/Open to the Public

Miss Rodeo America Scholarship Foundation Auction

10 a.m. — 12 p.m.

The Cowboy Channel Cowboy Christmas Las Vegas Convention Center, South Halls

For more information, visit www. missrodeoamerica.com

JCCF Bowling Tournament Sponsored by Boyd

10:30 a.m. — 2 p.m.

Gold Coast Hotel and Casino — Bowling Center

Support our cowboys by registering today!

Free admission/Fee required to bowl (teams and individuals welcome)

Call 719-528-4726 for more information

Cowboy Revival with Shane Minor and Alecia Davis

11:00 a.m. — 12:00 p.m.

The Cowboy Channel Cowboy Christmas Las Vegas Convention Center, South Halls

Ariat Rodeo Live Stage

Free Admission/Open to the Public

Wrangler NFR Autograph Session

— Tie-Down Ropers

11 a.m. — 1 p.m.

MGM Grand — Main Loby

Free Admission/Open to the Public

First come/first served; contestants depart at 1 p.m.

Outside the Barrel with Flint Rasmussen

12:15 p.m. — 1:15 p.m.

The Cowboy Channel Cowboy Christmas Las Vegas Convention Center, South Halls

Ariat Rodeo Live Stage

Free Admission/Open to the Public

NFR Tailgate Party

1:30 p.m. — 4 p.m.

The Cowboy Channel Cowboy Christmas Las Vegas Convention Center, South Halls

Ariat Rodeo Live Stage

Free Admission/Open to the Public

SUNDAY, DECEMBER 4

YETI Junior World Finals

9 a.m. — 3 p.m.

Las Vegas Convention Center, South Halls

Wrangler Rodeo Arena

Bull Riding, Bareback and Saddle Bronc Ticket Required

The Cowboy Channel Cowboy Christmas — It's All Here

9 a.m. — 4 p.m.

Las Vegas Convention Center, South Halls Free Admission/Open to the Public **Co-located with the RMEF Hunter & Outdoor Christmas Expo

Miss Rodeo America Pageant — Coronation Performance presented by Las Vegas Events

9:45 a.m. — Doors open

10:30 a.m. — 12:30 p.m. — Coronation Performance

South Point Hotel, Casino and Spa — Grand Ballroom Ticket Required

For more information, visit www.missrodeoamerica.com

RMEF Calcutta

10:00 a.m. — 10:45 a.m.

The Cowboy Channel Cowboy Christmas Las Vegas Convention Center, South Halls

Ariat Rodeo Live Stage Free Admission/Open to the Public

Fellowship of Christian Cowboys Cowboy Church joined by Christian Country Music Ministry Band 10:30 a.m.

The Cowboy Channel Cowboy Christmas Las Vegas Convention Center, South Halls Second Floor Rooms S-219-222

Free Admission/Open to the Public

Cowboy Revival with Shane Minor and Alecia Davis

11:00 a.m. — 12:00 p.m.

The Cowboy Channel Cowboy Christmas Las Vegas Convention Center, South Halls Ariat Rodeo Live Stage

Free Admission/Open to the Public

Golden Circle of Champions — Clinic and Banquet 11:30 a.m. — 3 p.m.

Tuscany Suites & Casino Honoring children and families fighting cancer and other life-threatening illnesses

For more information, please visit www.goldencircleofchampions.com

Outside the Barrel with Flint Rasmussen

12:15 p.m. — 1:15 p.m.

The Cowboy Channel Cowboy Christmas Las Vegas Convention Center, South Halls

Ariat Rodeo Live Stage

Free Admission/Open to the Public

Miss Rodeo America Pageant — Meet & Greet/ Press Conference with Miss Rodeo America 2022

1 p.m. — 1:30 p.m.

South Point Showroom

Free Admission/Open to the Public For more information, visit www.missrodeoamerica.com

NFR Tailgate Party

1:30 p.m. — 4 p.m.

The Cowboy Channel Cowboy Christmas Las Vegas Convention Center, South Halls Ariat Rodeo Live Stage

Free Admission/Open to the Public

MONDAY, DECEMBER 5

YETI Junior World Finals

9 a.m. — 3 p.m.

Las Vegas Convention Center, South Halls

Wrangler Rodeo Arena Bull Riding, Bareback and Saddle Bronc

Ticket Required

The Cowboy Channel Cowboy Christmas — It's All Here

9 a.m. — 4 p.m.

Las Vegas Convention Center, South Halls Free Admission/Open to the Public **Co-located with the RMEF Hunter & Outdoor Christmas Expo

RMEF Calcutta

10:00 a.m. — 10:45 a.m.

The Cowboy Channel Cowboy Christmas Las Vegas Convention Center, South Halls

Ariat Rodeo Live Stage

Free Admission/Open to the Public

Cowboy Revival with Shane Minor a nd Alecia Davis

11:00 a.m. — 12:00 p.m.

The Cowboy Channel Cowboy Christmas Las Vegas Convention Center, South Halls Ariat Rodeo Live Stage

Free Admission/Open to the Public

Wrangler NFR Autograph Session — Team Ropers

11 a.m. — 1 p.m.

Resort World Las Vegas — Wrangler Dawg House Free Admission/Open to the Public First come/first served; contestants depart at 1 p.m.

Outside the Barrel with Flint Rasmussen

12:15 p.m. — 1:15 p.m.

The Cowboy Channel Cowboy Christmas Las Vegas Convention Center, South Halls

Ariat Rodeo Live Stage

Free Admission/Open to the Public

Ote Berry's Junior Steer Wrestling

Championship Welcome Reception and Back Number Presentation

1 p.m. — 3 p.m.

South Point Grandview Lounge Free Admission/Open to the Public

NFR Tailgate Party

1:30 p.m. — 4 p.m.

The Cowboy Channel Cowboy Christmas Las Vegas Convention Center, South Halls

Ariat Rodeo Live Stage

Free Admission/Open to the Public

TUESDAY, DECEMBER 6

The Cowboy Channel Cowboy Christmas — It's All Here

9 a.m. — 4 p.m.

Las Vegas Convention Center, South Halls

Free Admission/Open to the Public

**Co-located with the RMEF Hunter & Outdoor Christmas Expo

YETI Junior World Finals

9 a.m. — 4 p.m.

Las Vegas Convention Center, South Halls

Wrangler Rodeo Arena

Pole Bending, Barrel Racing, Steer Wrestling, Team Roping, Tie-Down and Breakaway Ticket Required

RMEF Calcutta

10:00 a.m. — 10:45 a.m.

The Cowboy Channel Cowboy Christmas Las Vegas Convention Center, South Halls

Ariat Rodeo Live Stage

Free Admission/Open to the Public

Cowboy Revival with Shane Minor and Alecia Davis

11:00 a.m. — 12:00 p.m.

The Cowboy Channel Cowboy Christmas Las Vegas Convention Center, South Halls

Ariat Rodeo Live Stage

Free Admission/Open to the Public

Wrangler NFR Autograph Session

— Steer Wrestlers

11 a.m. — 1 p.m.

The Cowboy Channel Cowboy Christmas — Cowboy Christmas Village (2nd Floor)

Free Admission/Open to the Public

First come/first served; contestants depart at 1 p.m.

Outside the Barrel with Flint Rasmussen

12:15 p.m. — 1:15 p.m.

The Cowboy Channel Cowboy Christmas Las Vegas Convention Center, South Halls

Ariat Rodeo Live Stage

Free Admission/Open to the Public

NFR Tailgate Party

1:30 p.m. — 4 p.m.

The Cowboy Channel Cowboy Christmas Las Vegas Convention Center, South Halls

Ariat Rodeo Live Stage

Free Admission/Open to the Public

WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 7

The Cowboy Channel Cowboy Christmas — It's All Here

9 a.m. — 4 p.m.

Las Vegas Convention Center, South Halls

Free Admission/Open to the Public

**Co-located with the RMEF Hunter & Outdoor Christmas Expo

YETI Junior World Finals

9 a.m. — 4 p.m.

Las Vegas Convention Center, South Halls

Wrangler Rodeo Arena

Pole Bending, Barrel Racing, Steer Wrestling, Team Roping, Tie-Down and Breakaway

Ticket Required

RMEF Calcutta

10:00 a.m. — 10:45 a.m.

The Cowboy Channel Cowboy Christmas Las Vegas Convention Center, South Halls

Ariat Rodeo Live Stage

Free Admission/Open to the Public

Cowboy Revival with Shane Minor and Alecia Davis

11:00 a.m. — 12:00 p.m.

The Cowboy Channel Cowboy Christmas Las Vegas Convention Center, South Halls

Ariat Rodeo Live Stage

Free Admission/Open to the Public

Wrangler NFR Autograph Session — Bull Riders 11 a.m. — 1 p.m.

Treasure Island — Gilley’s Free Admission/Open to the Public

First come/first served; contestants depart at 1 p.m.

Outside the Barrel with Flint Rasmussen

12:15 p.m. — 1:15 p.m.

The Cowboy Channel Cowboy Christmas Las Vegas Convention Center, South Halls

Ariat Rodeo Live Stage

Free Admission/Open to the Public

NFR Tailgate Party

1:30 p.m. — 4 p.m.

The Cowboy Channel Cowboy Christmas Las Vegas Convention Center, South Halls

Ariat Rodeo Live Stage

Free Admission/Open to the Public

THURSDAY, DECEMBER 8

The Cowboy Channel Cowboy Christmas — It's All Here

9 a.m. — 4 p.m.

Las Vegas Convention Center, South Halls

Free Admission/Open to the Public

**Co-located with the RMEF Hunter & Outdoor Christmas Expo

YETI Junior World Finals

9 a.m. — 4 p.m.

Las Vegas Convention Center, South Halls

Wrangler Rodeo Arena

Pole Bending, Barrel Racing, Steer Wrestling, Team Roping, Tie-Down and Breakaway Ticket Required

Exceptional Rodeo presented by Nevada State Bank

9:30 a.m. — 10:30 a.m.

Thomas & Mack Center — On the Dirt Free admission/Open to the Public

RMEF Calcutta

10:00 a.m. — 10:45 a.m.

The Cowboy Channel Cowboy Christmas Las Vegas Convention Center, South Halls

Ariat Rodeo Live Stage

Free Admission/Open to the Public

Cowboy Revival with Shane Minor and Alecia Davis

11:00 a.m. — 12:00 p.m.

The Cowboy Channel Cowboy Christmas Las Vegas Convention Center, South Halls

Ariat Rodeo Live Stage

Free Admission/Open to the Public

Wrangler NFR Autograph Session

— Bareback Riders

11 a.m. — 1 p.m.

New York — New York — Beerhaus

Free Admission/Open to the Public First come/first served; contestants depart at 1 p.m.

35th Annual Pro Rodeo League of Women Style Show & Luncheon

11 a.m. — 2 p.m.

South Point Grand Ballroom

Hosted by The South Point Hotel, Casino & Spa To benefit the Justin Cowboy Crisis Fund For information and tickets, go to www.prorodeoleagueofwomen.com

Outside the Barrel with Flint Rasmussen

12:15 p.m. — 1:15 p.m.

The Cowboy Channel Cowboy Christmas Las Vegas Convention Center, South Halls

Ariat Rodeo Live Stage

Free Admission/Open to the Public

NFR Tailgate Party

1:30 p.m. — 4 p.m.

The Cowboy Channel Cowboy Christmas Las Vegas Convention Center, South Halls

Ariat Rodeo Live Stage

Free Admission/Open to the Public

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 9

35th Annual ProRodeo Hall of Fame Golf Tournament

7 a.m. — Registration and breakfast

8 a.m. — Shotgun start

1 p.m. — Awards luncheon following tournament

Las Vegas National Golf Club (1911 E. Desert Inn Rd., Las Vegas, NV 89169)

To purchase a team, please call 719-528-4732

The Cowboy Channel Cowboy Christmas

— It's All Here

9 a.m. — 4 p.m.

Las Vegas Convention Center, South Halls

Free Admission/Open to the Public

**Co-located with the RMEF Hunter & Outdoor Christmas Expo

YETI Junior World Finals

9 a.m. — 4 p.m.

Las Vegas Convention Center, South Halls

Wrangler Rodeo Arena

Pole Bending, Barrel Racing, Steer Wrestling, Team Roping, Tie-Down and Breakaway

Ticket Required

RMEF Calcutta

10:00 a.m. — 10:45 a.m.

The Cowboy Channel Cowboy Christmas Las Vegas Convention Center, South Halls

Ariat Rodeo Live Stage

Free Admission/Open to the Public

15th Annual World of Rodeo Reunion & Gold Buckle Reunion

10 a.m. — 2 p.m.

The Orleans — Second Floor

Featuring Western celebrities, rodeo champions and legends

Live music, panel discussions and more Ticket Required

For tickets and information, call Larry Jordan at 406-223-6503

Cowboy Revival with Shane Minor and Alecia Davis

11:00 a.m. — 12:00 p.m.

The Cowboy Channel Cowboy Christmas Las Vegas Convention Center, South Halls

Ariat Rodeo Live Stage

Free Admission/Open to the Public

Wrangler NFR Autograph Session

— Saddle Bronc Riders

11 a.m. — 1 p.m.

Harrah's — Walk-On’s Sports Bistreaux

Free Admission/Open to the Public

First come/first served; contestants depart at 1 p.m.

Outside the Barrel with Flint Rasmussen

12:15 p.m. — 1:15 p.m.

The Cowboy Channel Cowboy Christmas Las Vegas Convention Center, South Halls

Ariat Rodeo Live Stage

Free Admission/Open to the Public

NFR Tailgate Party

1:30 p.m. — 4 p.m.

The Cowboy Channel Cowboy Christmas Las Vegas Convention Center, South Halls

Ariat Rodeo Live Stage

Free Admission/Open to the Public

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 10

The Cowboy Channel Cowboy Christmas — It's All Here

9 a.m. — 4 p.m.

Las Vegas Convention Center, South Halls Free Admission/Open to the Public

**Co-located with the RMEF Hunter & Outdoor Christmas Expo

YETI Junior World Finals

9 a.m. — 4 p.m.

Las Vegas Convention Center, South Halls

Wrangler Rodeo Arena

Pole Bending, Barrel Racing, Steer Wrestling, Team Roping, Tie-Down and Breakaway

Ticket Required

RMEF Calcutta

10:00 a.m. — 10:45 a.m.

The Cowboy Channel Cowboy Christmas Las Vegas Convention Center, South Halls

Ariat Rodeo Live Stage

Free Admission/Open to the Public

Cowboy Revival with Shane Minor and Alecia Davis

11:00 a.m. — 12:00 p.m.

The Cowboy Channel Cowboy Christmas Las Vegas Convention Center, South Halls

Ariat Rodeo Live Stage

Free Admission/Open to the Public

Outside the Barrel with Flint Rasmussen

12:15 p.m. — 1:15 p.m.

The Cowboy Channel Cowboy Christmas Las Vegas Convention Center, South Halls

Ariat Rodeo Live Stage

Free Admission/Open to the Public

NFR Tailgate Party

1:30 p.m. — 4 p.m.

The Cowboy Channel Cowboy Christmas Las Vegas Convention Center, South Halls

Ariat Rodeo Live Stage

Free Admission/Open to the Public

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