NFR Saddle Bronc rider Joey Sonnier talks about battling addiction and his first time competing in National Finals Rodeo with Cassie Soto in front of Thomas & Mack before round 3
While the National Finals Rodeo is taking place at the Thomas and Mack, the Junior NFR is held at Cowboy Christmas inside the Las Vegas Convention Center. The Junior NFR looks to give the future stars of rodeo an opportunity to compete just minutes away from some of their idols.
Before you head over to the Thomas and Mack for NFR, be sure to check out some of the unique and one of a kind items at Cowboy Christmas!
Day two of the National Finals Rodeo has started and Premier Vegas Sports host Cassies Soto interviews social media influencer Super Puncher Dale Brisby.
Cowboys and western aficionados can buy virtually anything at Cowboy Christmas
The National Finals Rodeo has begun and Premier Vegas Sports host Cassie Soto interviews the President of Las Vegas Events, Pat Christenson about the impact the Rodeo has on Las Vegas.
Mason Clements discusses his second-place bareback ride on opening night of the National Finals Rodeo in Las Vegas, Nevada, on Dec 6, 2018. (Ron Kantowski/Las Vegas Review-Journal)
Joey Sonnier started saddle bronc riding at 18, but at 20 he began using methamphetamine to cope with the work of the rodeos and became addicted. At 39, after years of addiction and a low point that pushed him to rehab, he’s qualified for the National Finals Rodeo. (Rachel Aston/Las Vegas Review-Journal)
The National Finals Rodeo continued its ten-day annual run in Las Vegas on Monday. Here’s a look at the National Finals Rodeo fifth go-round results Bareback riding: 1. Mason Clements, 88.5 points on Korkow Rodeos’ Onion Ring, $26,231 Steer wrestling: 1. Tanner Milan, 3.8 seconds, $26,231 Team roping: 1. (tie) Erich Rogers/Cory Petska, 3.9 seconds, $23,481 Team roping: 1. (tie) Clay Tryan/Jade Corkill, 3.9 seconds, $23,481 Saddle bronc riding: 1. Sterling Crawley, 89 points on Frontier Rodeo’s Medicine Woman, $26,231 Tie-down roping: 1. Marty Yates, 7.0 seconds, $26,231 Barrel racing: 1. (tie) Lisa Lockhart, 13.59 seconds, $23,481 Barrel racing: 1. (tie) Ivy Conrado, 13.59 seconds, $23,481 Bull riding: 1. Sage Kimzey, 89 points on Beutler & Son Rodeo’s Record Rack’s Shootin’ Stars, $27,077 All-around standings: 1. Trevor Brazile, $313,837