The Wrangler NFR is a long-awaited event of the championship which is held every year in December. This event is known all over the world. It is an amazing experience for individuals who are passionate about rodeo, as it has the best racers and the finest cowboys in the world. It is a 10 days long event full of excitement, joy, and adventure. It will be held at the Thomas & Mack Center every evening from 5th December to 14th December 2019. Besides this, there are a lot more activities that will make it a memorable event for the visitors.

Rodeo in Daylight

• The New Rodeo America

The world’s exclusive parade is scheduled for the 1st of December, Sunday. Guidelines have been given to the participants in Las Vegas. It will begin with the inauguration on the 8th of December, Sunday when the winner will be announced and awarded by Miss Taylor McNair, who is the current Rodeo America. Can’t make it to the event? No worries! You can get all the updates live on Wrangler Network.

• The BIG Race

The tremendous game players have been brought by paying huge amounts of money to the Orleans Hotel in the racing competition and a form of rodeo, named breakaway roping. This championship is open to the public and everyone can attend it free of cost.

• Las Vegas presenting Bullfighters

The bullfighters of Tropicana entertains the public in this show that is held from the 5th of December to the 14th of December at 2 pm. The activities of every day will be updated live on Wrangler Network.

• Golden Opportunity

The visitors can have the amazing chance to meet and get along their favorite stars of rodeo during this event. Moreover, there will also be a concourse where the fans can have the opportunity to get autographs from their favorite rodeo champions at several locations like Cowboy Christmas, MGM Grand, and Golden Nugget.

Special packages of different wonderful experiences have also been sponsored for the fans during the trip of Las Vegas.

In 1985, when the Wrangler NRF first showed up in Las Vegas, 53000 rooms in hotels were exulted and captivated by more than 14 million people. But at present, more than 150,000 rooms in hotels are there in Las Vegas which appealed to 42.9 million people in the year 2018.

• An experience for shopaholics

Cowboy Christmas is an authoritative gift show and a wonderful experience in Las Vegas for the fans. People would want to pay a visit for more days than planned due to the numerous attractive spots of shopping. They have around 350 designer booths, rodeo events live for the audience, too much amazing food items and snacks in variety for the food lovers. It is the best that they can offer, all in one place i.e. Convention Center’s South Hall in Las Vegas. The event of cowboy Christmas is free of cost for the public which is around 9 a.m. till 5 p.m.

• The Rodeo Arena

Events related to rodeo are held every day inside Cowboy Christmas and it’s like a spotlight of sports in the upcoming future. More than 850 young sports champions have taken part in 9 events at the Junior World Finals which was conferred by YETI. The tournament is every day from 9 a.m. till 5 p.m. The admission fees are only five dollars.

• The live performances

Rodeo Houston has introduced an entertainment spot for the people where live music and interesting talk shows have been set for the audience. Western Sports Roundup has commenced the schedule every day around 09.15 a.m., that comes after “Outside the Barrel” and “Keeping it Country” by Flint Rasmussen at noon with the known host named Andy Griggs around 1.15 p.m. Moreover, NFR Central area is also presenting an audible musical show and sessions of autographs.

Calgary Stampede presents to this event another session which will be like a “get-along” gathering having an extensive backdrop, all the participants will be there. Missing this display in Rodeo Way, which is next door the live performance of Cowboy Christmas.

• Food & some more food

Shopping is a tiring job and of course, it is boring when you got no food. So the best thing is that foods and drinks will be on the house by Total Feeds along with more food provided by Coors Rodeo Saloon, videos will be played on huge screens showing you a recap of the previous day at NFR.

At the entrance, there is a corner for the Indians and the cowboys where you can find the logos and the covers of magazines. Individuals can go there for a small chat, information about gift subscriptions and interesting updates about the parties of NFR.

• Tunes & Headlines

Wrangler NFR action, the authoritative event shall begin from 06.45 p.m. till 09 p.m. every day from the 5th of December till the 14th of December and the venue would be Thomas and Mack Center. There will be a few nights which also carry themes. Updates will be available online on Wrangler Network as well as social media sites.

Conclusion

This will be an amazing experience and nobody would want to miss an all-rounder event with lots of activities. The highlights shown on screens would be of South Point’s Ram Rodeo Tailgate Party and the catch-up presentations at the convention center. So as a whole, this event will give you a live experience of meeting your favorite rodeo stars and you definitely would not want to miss that chance, musical performances are also organized to keep you entertained, the shopping places are just perfect to fill your wardrobes in the best possible way and not to forget, so much food will be on the house to keep your tummy full.

The audience will also get a wonderful chance to grab autographs or maybe take pictures with the stars. Amazing packages and subscriptions of gifts will also be disclosed at this event. It sounds like a one-time opportunity for all individuals.

Saddle Bronc riding is one of the best events at any rodeo. The event combines grace, grit, and technique into one of the most watchable events at the National Finals Rodeo. The best riders in the world will be riding to try and win the world championship and claim their glory. The Las Vegas NFR 2019 is taking place in Las Vegas from December 5th to the 14th.

The objective of saddle bronc riding is to stay on the horse for eight seconds and show great control of the horse while maintaining your own poise. At the start of the event, the rider and horse are placed in a chute and when the timer starts the gate opens and the horse goes through the gate. The horse begins to buck as soon as the horse gets out of the gate and the rider cannot use his free hand on himself or the horse.

The rider also must have both of his heels touching the animal above the point of its shoulders when it makes its first jump from the chute. If he fails to do this then he receives no points. The rider only has a thick rein that is attached to the horse’s halter to hold onto and try and finish his ride. The rider is judged both on his ride and how the horse buck throughout the run. A smooth bucking ride will score better than an uncontrolled ride in the event. To get a good score a rider must have great spurring action and control the horse well.

Jacobs Crawley is the current leader of in the PRCA rankings and he has a great shot at winning the world championship. Crawley has already broken the million dollar mark in career earnings and he will continue to add to that with the WNFR in December. He already has one world championship under his belt which he won in 2015 and he will be hoping to add to that total in December.

“I don’t think of it so much as a transition; as soon as October first hits, you’re thinking about December,” said Jacobs Crawley, the 2015 world champion saddle bronc rider from Boerne. “You’re still going, but you’re viewing it as really good practice. You’re trying to stay in a really good mindset. You’re able to go to some good rodeos and get some great practice.”

Crawley will be one of the top contenders in Las Vegas and fans can expect him to take home his second world championship. Crawley will be in his eighth National Finals Rodeo and all of his experience will help him take home the title.

Ryder Wright is the young star of saddle bronc riding. At only 20 years old, he already has one world championship under his belt and he will be looking to defend his title in Las Vegas. You could say that saddle bronc riding is in his blood, as his father has won two world championships and his brother and father both competed in the 2016 NFR.

The Wrights have an incredible story and they continue to impress the world of rodeo. Ryder Wright has an extremely bright future in the world of rodeo and he will take on the best of the best as he tries to defend his crown at the 2019 National Finals Rodeo. Fans should look for an incredible faceoff between Wright and Crawley as they both try and get their second world championships. The title can easily go to either of them but my money is on Wright to defend his title and continue to ascend the steps to greatness.

Saddle Bronc Riding is a staple at any rodeo event and this year’s event at the Wrangler National Finals Rodeo is going to be a must watch event. The top riders will be duking it out to see who can claim the world championship. The event will be on every single night from December 5th to the 14th so make sure that you mark your calendars and tune in every single night.

The Top 15 Saddle Bronc Riders in the 2019 National Finals Rodeo:

1          Jacobs Crawley
2          Ryder Wright
3          Isaac Diaz
4          Rusty Wright
5          Zeke Thurston
6          Brody Cress
7          Clay Elliott
8          Wade Sundell
9          Cort Scheer
10        Sterling Crawley
11        CoBurn Bradshaw
12        Jake Wright
13        Joey Sonnier
14        Taos Muncy
15        Chase Brooks

The 2019 National Finals Rodeo is set to take place in Las Vegas December 5th through the 14th. The top 15 teams in the PRCA Ram standings after the regular season which just ended September 27th. There will be team roping every single night of the championship so be sure to check out all 10 nights of the championship in person or on television. For coverage of where to watch the National Finals Rodeo, be sure to check out our other article on how to watch this year’s championship.

Let’s go over the basics of team roping for the readers that do not know the rules or have never heard of the sport in the first place. Team roping is the only true team sport in Pro Rodeo. Two riders have to try and tie up a steer by roping both their head and their legs. In this event, one rider is called the header and he tries to get his rope around the head of the steer while the other rider, called the healer tries to wrap his rope around the steer’s legs.

First, the steer is released into the arena and gets a head start on both riders. The rider starts from the boxes on each side of the chute from which the steer enters the arena. Once the steer gets enough of a head start, which is determined by how big the arena is, the header attempts to catch the steer by the head using one of three catches: around both horns, around one horn and the head or around the neck. Once he makes the catch, he will pull the steer to the left and expose the steer’s legs so that the heeler can rope the steer’s hind legs. Once the heeler ropes the steer by its hind legs the riders must face each other to stop the clock.

So, who are the best team roping teams in 2019? Clay Smith and Junior Nogueira are the top team after the end of the regular season and should be a threat to win the world title as the top team in 2019. Kaleb Driggers and Paul Eaves were number two in the world rankings and they should put on a great show in Vegas and will be serious contenders to take home the world title.

The superstar team of Dustin Egusquiza and Kory Koontz with Koontz being more than double Egusquiza’s age was a formidable team this year finishing third in the Team Roping rankings. Koontz is a wily veteran at the tender age of 47 that has been in the PRCA since 1991 and this will be his 22nd National Finals Rodeo. Egusquiza is just 23 years old and is one of the most talented young guns in Pro Rodeo today and he will be making only his 2nd appearance at the National Finals Rodeo. Together they make a great team that is balanced with talent, experience, know-how, and ability. They have been working together for the past two seasons now and it seems like nothing can stop this formidable duo. It will be interesting to see how they perform as compared to last year’s National Finals Rodeo as they hauled in over $100,000 last December.

Related Article: Tie-Down Roping 2019 Preview

Regardless of who wins, this event should be incredibly entertaining and it is always one of the fan favorites. Be sure to check this event out if you are attending the National Finals Rodeo in Vegas this year. The amount of teamwork this particular event take is incredible and riders spend hours upon hours training their horses and themselves just for a few seconds of action every once in a while. Who do you think will take home the world title? Let us know in the comments!

NFR Rodeo Highlights

A lot of website will upload NFR highlights beside Youtube and Roartube.  So, there has no way you will miss to watch rodeo highlights.

The Top 15 Team Roping Teams (Headers) in the 2019 National Finals Rodeo:

1          Clay Smith
2          Kaleb Driggers
3          Dustin Egusquiza
4          Clay Tryan
5          Cody Snow
6          Bubba Buckaloo
7          Chad Masters
8          Derrick Begay
9          Aaron Tsinigine
10        Luke Brown
11        Riley Minor
12        Tyler Wade
13        Erich Rogers
14        Lane Ivy
15        Rhen Richard

The Top 15 Team Roping Teams (Heelers) in the 2019 National Finals Rodeo:

1          Junior Nogueira
2          Paul Eaves
3          Kory Koontz
4          Joseph Harrison
5          Trey Yates
6          Travis Graves
7          Cory Petska
8          Wesley Thorp
9          Jake Long
10        Brady Minor
11        Clint Summers
12        Chase Tryan
13        Cole Davison
14        Buddy Hawkins II
15        Quinn Kesler

Tie-Downing Roping has its roots all the way back to the 1800s when ranchers would have to try and tie down young calves because they had to be branded or receive medical attention. The 2019 National Finals Rodeo in Las Vegas from December 5th to the 14th will have 10 straight actions packed nights of rodeo events including tie-down roping which will occur every night. The best ropers will be competing at their chance for the world title and to cement their name in rodeo’s legacy.

The modern event still is very similar to the old days where the rancher had to tie up the calf as quickly as possible. In the modern event, the rider is in a three-sided box with the fourth side opening up to the arena and then the calf gets a head start that is determined by the size of the arena. The rider then must follow the calf and attempt to loop his rope around the calf’s neck.

Once he successfully gets his rope around the calf, he dismounts his horse and then flanks the calf and takes the calf to the ground. Once he successfully flanks the calf he must tie up at least three of the calf’s legs in a pigging knot. After he ties the calf up, the rider must remount his horse and then give the calf some slack in the rope. The rider then must wait six seconds to see if the calf can kick free, if the calf kicks free then the rider is disqualified.

Shane Hanchey is the narrow leader in this category-leading by less than $2,000 over Tuf Cooper. Hanchey is a world-class roper and has been in the PRCA since 2009 and has already accumulated more than $1.4 million in prize money. The 29-year-old has been to every single NFR since 2010 and he will make it nine straight this year.

Hanchey is in his best position to win the world title that he has ever been and he is hoping to make it official this December in Las Vegas. Hanchey can cement his legacy as one of the best ropers in the game if he can win a few world titles, but he will have to show up at the big moments and the WNFR should be a great test for him.

Tuf Cooper is one of the best cowboys in the world currently. Cooper won the all-round title last year in Las Vegas and he will be trying to defend his title there and try and win his fourth tie-down roping world championship. Cooper has incredible roots in rodeo as his father, Roy Cooper, is one of the greatest cowboys of all time. Cooper will have to continue to prove that he can keep up his father’s legacy as well as set new goals for himself that he can break. Cooper will be looking to take down Hanchey at the world championship and show that he can win yet another world championship.

Tie-Down Roping has had a lot of criticism from animal rights groups due to the fact that it incorporates animals who are just children. There have been a few studies to show that there are is no harm that comes to the animals that participate in the event.

Related Article: Saddle Bronc Riding Preview

Make sure that you tune into the Las Vegas WNFR from December 5th to the 14th as there will be tie-down roping every single night. It should be interesting to see who is able to win the world championship as there are a lot of great competitors that can easily take home the championship.

The Top 15 Tie-Down Ropers in the 2019 National Finals Rodeo:

1          Shane Hanchey
2          Tuf Cooper
3          Tyson Durfey
4          Jake Pratt
5          Ryle Smith
6          Trevor Brazile
7          Cooper Martin
8          Caleb Smidt
9          Cory Solomon
10        Marty Yates
11        Reese Riemer
12        Matt Shiozawa
13        Rhen Richard
14        Sterling Smith
15        Ryan Jarrett