You fell in love with them at the RAM National Circuit Finals Rodeo (RAM NCFR) in Kissimmee, Florida, now it’s time to cheer them on at the Wrangler National Finals Rodeo (WNFR) in Las Vegas, Nevada! Back in March, eight contestants were named National Circuit Champions in each of the seven traditional rodeo events, watch next...
“Let your idol become your rival,” is a quote directly from 21-year-old rising star, Haven Meged, who is living this today! Meged is a tie-down roping rookie hot on the rodeo trail who received his Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association (PRCA) card in 2019. At 21, he has had the opportunity to compete against his own personal...
They’re known for having oversized clothes, extravagant face paint, and they’re called barrelmen! The barrelmen are a vital aspect to the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association (PRCA). Hailing from Walla Walla, Washington, JJ Harrison works nearly 43 weekends throughout the year, seeing many different states in his travels and working hard to bring smiles to fans from...
The roots of tie-down roping lead back to the days of the Old West. Similar to saddle bronc riding and team roping, this sport was created on working ranches. When a calf was sick or injured, ranch hands would rope and immobilize the calves (for the safety of the animal as well as themselves) before giving...
Chase Brooks is a three-time RAM National Circuit Finals Rodeo qualifier and your 2019 reigning champion! He’s currently sitting number seven in the RAM World standings as he gets ready to gear up in hopes to win a gold buckle in December at the Wrangler National Finals Rodeo. He qualified for his first WNFR in 2018,...
The oldest women’s sports association in the country and the only one governed entirely by women, the Women’s Professional Rodeo Association (WPRA) made its debut in 1948 when 38 cowgirls came together for the promotion and advancement of women in rodeo. With 71 years of history in the professional rodeo industry, the WPRA is more than...
Can you imagine the stories the dirt inside our arena could tell? A strange concept to think about, but man, it sure would be interesting. Our dirt just might recall when the two-time reigning PRCA world champion Tim O’ Connell took home the RAM National Circuit Finals Rodeo title in 2017, or perhaps when Mandy Harvey,...
I bet you didn’t know in 2008, Tilden Hooper won round ten at the Wrangler National Finals Rodeo in Las Vegas, on Scotty Lovelace’s horse Scarlet’s Web. Exactly ten years later, on the exact same horse, Tilden won round ten again in 2018! For those who aren’t familiar with the sport of rodeo or bareback riding,...
Bareback riding is responsible for the highest level of abuse to the cowboy's body and more injuries with lasting effects than any other rodeo event, and cowboys do it just for the love of eight seconds. Bareback riding was developed in the rodeo arena many decades ago, and today, it is known for some of the...
The western fashion world is growing rapidly, and we would hate for you to be left in the dust. From Resistol hats to Justin boots, we have a complete head to toe fashion guide to get you up to speed on the latest trends! Check out what your favorite contestant will be showing off at their...
