Rodeo News

Steer Wrestling Heavy Hitters Throw Down in NFR Round 1

In the first round of the National Finals Rodeo in Las Vegas, Nevada, the big guys brought the heat. At the end of the day, five-time world champion Tyler Waguespack will start his NFR with a bang after his 4.0-second run landed him at the top of the board and $36,668 richer.

These Timed Event Cowboys Could Be the Biggest NFR Dark Horses of 2025

The 2025 National Finals Rodeo is almost here, and in these uncertain times, with the EHV-1 outbreak, there has been a massive focus away from the other half of the equation, the contestants.

Virgil Says Goodbye to Rodeo Inside the Iconic Thomas and Mack Arena

When C5 Rodeo Co.’s Ranch Manager and Flankman, Tyson Cardinal, stepped up at the 2025 Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association (PRCA) Awards Banquet to accept Virgil’s Saddle Bronc Horse of the Year title, he kept the focus exactly where it belonged.

Best World All-Around Race in Recent Years Set To Kick Off With Schalla vs. Wright

The clock to the opener of the National Finals Rodeo is dwindling down at a rapid pace, and with a record-setting payout, no world leader is safe. While some have distanced themselves from the pack more than others, like Rocker Steiner or Riley Webb, there are some with no breathing room.

Don't Miss a Single Moment of the 2025 NFR, Thanks to the Cowboy Channel

Gone are the days when rodeo fans had to wait until the wee hours to watch on a generic sports channel, hoping that a game did not run into overtime and cut off the rodeo.

Click Here To See This Year’s Perfect Pro Fantasy Rodeo Team Before It’s Too Late

The National Finals Rodeo for this season is finally here, and in less than two weeks the world champions will finally be crowned. While most of the western world is not competing there is a fun way to personally stay involved with fantasy rodeo.

The NFR Barrel Racing Horses That Will Take Round 1 Center Stage

The past few weeks in the world of rodeo has been stressful and that it putting it mildly. A deadly outbreak of EHV-1 and EHM erupted following the WPRA World Finals in Waco, Texas.

Cowboy Meets Class at the 2025 NFR Back Number Ceremony

Last night rodeo elites, professionals, and greats all gathered to celebrate the 2025 National Finals Qualifiers during the back number ceremony. The NFR Back number ceremony is held every year to honor the contestants that worked hard all year to earn their position in the top fifteen of their designated rodeo events.

Can These Timed Event Leaders Hold Their Ground at the 2025 NFR

The 2025 National Finals Rodeo (NFR) will be kicking off in just a few short days and we wanted to take some time to highlight the season leaders who have worked so hard to earn those No.

Coming to NFR as No. 1, These Season Leaders Dominated the 2025 WPRA World Standings

It has been another incredible year for the women of professional rodeo. Each season, we are amazed at what these talented cowgirls can accomplish. This year, we saw some interesting outside factors affect the top 15, particularly in the final days of the season and as we headed into the National Finals Rodeo (NFR).

Bull Rider Jared Parsonage Makes History Then Retires As Canadian Champion

Professional bull rider, Jared Parsonage, made history this year, becoming the first person to ever win the PBR Canada Championship and the Canadian Professional Rodeo Association title in the same season.

Rough Stock World Standings Are Wild Ride Led by These PRCA Season-Leading Cowboys

As we head into the 2025 National Finals Rodeo (NFR), it is time to take a look at the season leaders. These cowboys broke records and amassed impressive earnings over the year so far.

Musical Acts Set to Kick Off Every Night of NFR 2025

The National Finals Rodeo kicks off this week and there is a jam packed 10 days ahead. Rodeo fans from all over the world are traveling to Las Vegas, Nevada

Rodeo Family Mourns Loss of Rodeo Mom Shryl Cooper

The Cooper family has been hit hard with the unexpected loss of Shryl Cooper. Shryl was married to 1981 All-Around World Champion Jimmie Cooper for 47 years.

Will the 2024 WPRA World Champions Repeat Their Feat in 2025?

Today we are taking a look at the ladies who may be contenders for back-to-back gold buckles in 2025. Last year, we witnessed history made for the ladies of the Women's Professional Rodeo Association (WPRA) and it was a truly awe-inspiring year.

Where Are the 2024 PRCA Men's Timed Event World Champions Now?

With the 2025 National Finals Rodeo (NFR) kicking off in just a few days, we wanted to take a quick look back in time. Where are the 2024 World Champions, and who stands a shot at repeating that effort?

What To Expect From the 2025 NFR Stock in the Steer Wrestling

The Las Vegas NFR Experience for Those Fans Under 21

The National Finals Rodeo is the richest and most prestigious rodeo in the world, with the top 15 athletes in each event from around the world competing head to head for a world champion title.

Team Cavender’s Rylie Eden

When Rylie Eden walks into an arena, she brings the same confidence she shows on the volleyball court or the basketball court back home in Hillsboro, Texas.

Where Are 2024 Rough Stock World Champions As 2025 NFR Kicks Off

With the 2025 National Finals Rodeo set to begin in just a few days, we wanted to take a look at the 2024 World Champions and where they are now. Who has a chance to repeat their efforts and who ran into issues in 2025?

Record-Setting NFR Payoffs Make World Championships Anyone's Game

The National Finals Rodeo in Las Vegas is set to kick off on Thursday as the top 15 in the world standings get ready to battle it out for the gold buckle.

NFR Open Contenders Determined North of Border at Maple Leaf Circuit Finals

The 2025 Maple Leaf Circuit Finals has come to a close in Saskatchewan. Circuit and Finals Champions were crowned, with two competitors in each event headed to the NFR Open in Colorado Springs, Colo., in July 2026.

Central Alberta Bringing PRORODEO back 'Home' to Red Deer

PRORODEO is headed back to Red Deer, Alberta. Westerner Park is bringing rodeo home to Red Deer after the community has expressed a need for the spirit of rodeo to return.

Halyn Lide's Misfortune Forces 2025 NFR to Look Very Different

EHV-1 has taken over the western industry and has made times very uncertain. While there is no time that is a good time to have an outbreak like this, it feels increasingly unfortunate that it happened moments before the National Finals Rodeo.

Rising Star Sage Allen’s Breakout Rookie Year in PRORODEO

When professional rodeo athletes declare their rookie year, they set out to make a name for themselves, learning from the seasoned veterans they compete against while chasing the coveted Resistol Rookie of the Year title.