National Finals Rodeo

Rodeo Insider: Decatur bull rider bids to be 'last standing' in Las Vegas

13 days ago

Former Wrangler National Finals Rodeo qualifier Ryan Motes of Weatherford and his partner, Charly Crawford, won the team roping title at the Guymon (Okla.) Pioneer Days Rodeo last weekend.

Rode Insider: The football variety aren't the only Cowboys Jerry Jones watching

76 days ago

Former National Finals Rodeo qualifier Daniel Green pocketed $52,000 after clinching the title.

Cowboy wins bronc contest on familiar ride

97 days ago

Feild, 25, a five-time Wrangler National Finals Rodeo qualifier, is the son of Lewis Feild, who clinched world all-around titles in 1985, 1986 and 1987.

Former Texas high school basketball star tops Fort Worth rodeo in roping

99 days ago

In order to earn an NFR berth, a competitor has to finish in the top 15 in a single event, according to prize money earned during the regular season.

Cowgirl's horse bounces back at Fort Worth Rodeo following surgery

100 days ago

He had high hopes of winning and qualifying for his first National Finals Rodeo.

Stock Show unveils innovative app feature

104 days ago

During the Stock Show's Monday matinee performance, for example, saddle bronc riding fans predicted that 2008 Wrangler National Finals Rodeo qualifier Dusty Hausauer would receive a score of 78.

Utah cowboy aiming for another gold buckle

106 days ago

During the Dec. 6-15 Wrangler National Finals Rodeo in Las Vegas, Feild earned $135,211 over 10 days and clinched his second consecutive world bareback title after finishing the year with $276,850.

Rodeo Insider: Cody Wright could be back in Las Vegas saddle with help of strong...

111 days ago

The larger winter rodeos are cash cows for those fortunate cowboys and cowgirls who finish in the money as they attempt to qualify for the December National Finals Rodeo in Las Vegas.

Contenders striking early at Stock Show Rodeo

114 days ago

They are 19-time Wrangler National Finals Rodeo team roping heeling qualifier Kory Koontz; Brock Hanson, who qualified for his first National Finals last year in team roping heading; and two-time...

West Texas cowboy off to fast start at Stock Show Rodeo

115 days ago

After turning in 7.9, Peek is ranked second in the first round behind leader Clint Robinson, another former NFR contestant, who turned in a 7.6 in the Wednesday slack performance.

Bull rider prepares for worst, gets 2nd at Bulls' Night Out

116 days ago

Teel, who clinched the PRCA's 2012 bull riding title at last month's Wrangler National Finals Rodeo in Las Vegas, earned $6,553 after winning the 2013 Bulls' Night Out title.

Fort Worth Stock Show: Cody Teel charms Snake to jump into lead at Bulls' Night Out

117 days ago

Corey Maier, of Timber Lake, S.D., won the first round with an 88 aboard a former NFR bull named The Grinch, which also is owned by the Wild Card Rodeo Co. Maier was bucked off during the finals.

Whitfield lands 3rd in Cowboys of Color

118 days ago

He's a seven-time Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association tie-down roping world champion who has qualified for the Wrangler National Finals Rodeo in Las Vegas 20 times.

Rodeo Insider: Fort Worth Stock Show will provide plenty of variety

139 days ago

The Bulls' Night Out competition is Jan. 22-23 and will feature numerous former National Finals Rodeo qualifiers who are competing on the PRCA's Xtreme Bulls tour.

Forty years later, Phil Lyne's title still a marvel

147 days ago

Brazile clinched his tenth title earlier this month at the 2012 NFR in Vegas.

First time's the charm for Ennis barrel racer

153 days ago

The most compelling storyline at the Wrangler National Finals Rodeo was 53-year-old Mary Walker clinching the world barrel racing title.

Jesse Wright wins saddle bronc season title

155 days ago

Brazile, who was seeking his NFR record-tying 18th gold buckle, finished with $182,903, and Smith ended up with $184,403, which put both of them in third place in the world standings.

Rodeo world championships claimed by area riders

155 days ago

Brazile partnered with Patrick Smith of Lipan and entered the NFR leading the team roping heading world title race, and led through the ninth round, but let the title slip away in Round 10.

Barrel racer Mary Walker closes in on title

156 days ago

Beau Schroeder of China, Texas, leads the NFR aggregate standings race with four successful rides for 343.5 points, while Seth Glause of Cheyenne, Wyo., was second with four rides for 336 points.

Young rider advances at NCHA World Championship Futurity

156 days ago

Trevor Brazile of Decatur and Patrick Smith of Lipan diminished their chances of winning the team roping world title as the result of turning in a no-time for the third time during the NFR.

Kaycee Feild wins bareback round to increase lead

157 days ago

Beau Schroeder of China, Texas, leads the NFR aggregate standings race with four successful rides for 343.5 points, while Seth Glause of Cheyenne, Wyo., was second with four rides for 336 points.

Area team ropers continue to hold top spots in world standings

158 days ago

A low a low finish in the aggregate standings could make a big difference when the NFR pays average money during Saturday's 10th and final show.

Trevor Brazile's keeps making history at National Finals Rodeo

159 days ago

In my case, it's 'I have this one down and I go for the next one.'"Brazile entered this year's NFR leading the all-around race by more than $103,000 over bucking-stock rider Steven Dent.

Bull rider Harris regains standings lead at NFR

160 days ago

In saddle bronc riding, Cole Elshere of Faith, S.D., took first with an 83 on Lunatic Fringe and moved into second place in the NFR aggregate standings with 391.5 points over five rounds.

Races heat up as rodeos wind down

160 days ago

He entered the NFR ranked second in the world title race, but he has finished in the money in four of the first five rounds and ranks No. 1 in both the NFR average and world title races.