NFR shared a compilation video with a message of hope for fans of the rodeo during the coronavirus pandemic.
Highlights from Round 5 of the 2019 National Finals Rodeo at the Thomas & Mac Center in Las Vegas. (PRCA)
For the 37th year, Exceptional Rodeo was held to allow dozens of Las Vegas-area special-needs children the chance to experience the world of rodeo. The children were brought to Cowboy Christmas at the Las Vegas Convention Center and were able to participate in a series of rodeo events from roping to bull riding.
Four-Time WNFR qualifier Amberleigh Moore talks to Cassie Soto about her career in the NFR and the horse she uses in her competitions.
The National Finals rodeo, alongside the Santa Maria Elks Rodeo and Nevada Childhood Cancer Foundation, honored local families and those from around the country who are fighting life-threatening cancer and other illnesses.
Las Vegas Nevada home of the Wranglers National Finals Rodeo. Round number three, and what a round it was. (CBS Sports Network / PRCA)
Six-time WNFR Qualifier and Steer Wrestler from Elko Nevada Dakota Eldridge goes over his preparation for NFR and being a married man.
Partnering with Miss Rodeo America, Justin Boots gave each of the 27 contestants their own pair of boots to style and decorate to their liking. On Saturday, the contestants paraded through Cowboy Christmas to show off their flashy footwear.
Social media influencer and legendary bull rider Dale Brisby joins the Las Vegas Review-Journal at the Grant a Gift Autism Foundation. Brisby discusses his personalized blackjack table at a Las Vegas casino as well as the advice he gave to this year’s NFR bull riders.
He last qualified for the National Finals Rodeo in 2005, but somewhere between continuing to travel those long, dark stretches of road littered with trailers hooked to unfilled dreams, Lockett directed his horse on another, more stable journey.
Lockett has returned to the NFR, the team roping heeler and partner Erich Rogers finishing in the money in the first go-round Thursday night at the Thomas & Mack Center.
NFR World Champions Tim O’Connell and Caleb Smidt took a break from the rodeo to spend some time with the children at Grant a Gift Autism Foundation. O’Connell and Smidt helped the kids ride a horse, as well as made arts and crafts.
Las Vegas is once again a cowboy town as they return for the Wrangler National Finals Rodeo. One round down and nine rounds still to go. (CBS Sports Network / PRCA)
The NFR is celebrating its 35th year in Las Vegas and the Review-Journal will be live every day at 5:45 pm with special one-on-one interviews. Kicking off Day , we are joined by the President of Las Vegas Events, Pat Christenson.
As a tiny tike Ty Murray set his sights on breaking the six strong world all round title record held by his hero Larry Mahan. (ProRodeoTv.com)
Sage Kizmey set his sights on Don Gay’s record of eight bull riding titles. (ProRodeoTv.com)
The Wright family legacy in saddle bronc riding is unmatched. (ProRodeoTv.com)
How do you follow a dynasty like Charmayne James and Scamper who won ten straight barrel racing titles? (ProRodeoTv.com)
The movie “8 Seconds” is all about the life of and death of world champion bull rider Lane Frost. (ProRodeoTv.com)
“Where there’s smoke, there’s fire,” that phrase sums up team ropers Kaleb Driggers and Junior Nogueira. (ProRodeoTv.com)
NFR Bull Rider Joe Frost talks about the difference in bulls and his family legacy with Cassie Soto before the last round of the National Finals Rodeo.
Highlights from round 9 of the 2018 Wrangler National Finals Rodeo from the Thomas & Mack in Las Vegas, Nevada. (CBS Sports Network/PRCA)
As NFR 2018 enters day nine, steer wrestler Will Lummus continues to see his name at the top of the standings. Las Vegas Review Journal host Cassie Soto speaks with the Mississippi native about his excitement to be participating in his first ever NFR.
Unlike the NFR at the Thomas and Mack Center, the Junior NFR at the Las Vegas Convention Center offers breakaway roping for girls 19-and under. This event allows the young women of rodeo one more event to participate in, aside from barrel racing.
Highlights from the 7th go-round of the 2018 National Finals Rodeo in Las Vegas on Tuesday, Dec. 12, 2018. (CBS Sports Network/PRCA)
NFR Barrel Racer Jessica Routier talks about being at her first NFR, her horses, and her family with Cassie Soto in front of Thomas & Mack before round 7 of the National Finals Rodeo.
Highlights from the 6th go-round of the 2018 National Finals Rodeo in Las Vegas on Tuesday, Dec. 11, 2018. (CBS Sports Network/PRCA)
NFR Bareback Rider Will Lowe talks with Aaron Drawhorn about his 15 years at the NFR, starting to ride at age 7, and renewing his wedding vowels this year in Las Vegas before night 6 of the National Finals Rodeo.
NFR Team Roper Kory Koontz talks about his years at the event since 1992, his dynamic with a 23 year old partner Dustin Egusquiza, and how he contines to perform with diabetes with Aaron Drawhorn outside of Thomas & Mack before round 5 of the National Rodeo Finals.
NFR Barrel Racer Kylie Weast talks about her strong family ties to the sport and the event with Cassie Soto in front of Thomas & Mack before round 4 of National Finals Rodeo.