Twice Is Nice: Briggs and Hillman Share Wrangler National Finals Rodeo Round 9 Win

Tonight in Las Vegas, Nev., Round 8 winner Jordon Briggs and Famous Lil Jet (“Rollo”) shared top honors with Round […]

Dec 10, 2021

By Bonnie Wheatley

Wrangler National Finals Rodeo Cheat Sheet: Round 8 Recap

Charmayne James needs no introduction in the world of barrel racing. She’s ridden many different horses down the alley at […]

Dec 10, 2021

By Bonnie Wheatley

Vegas Headliner: Jordon Briggs Tops Round 8 of the Wrangler National Finals Rodeo

Tonight in Las Vegas, Nev., Jordon Briggs and Famous Lil Jet (“Rollo”) headlined an explosive round of barrel racing with […]

Dec 9, 2021

By Bonnie Wheatley

hailey kinsel and sister barrel racing NFR

A Race to the Wire: NFR Round 8 Cheat Sheet

Charmayne James needs no introduction in the world of barrel racing. She’s ridden many different horses down the alley at […]

Dec 9, 2021

By Bonnie Wheatley

Lucky Number 7: Hailey Kinsel Wins Round 7 of the Wrangler National Finals Rodeo

Tonight in Las Vegas, Nev., Hailey Kinsel and DM Sissy Hayday wowed the capacity crowd at Thomas & Mack Center […]

Dec 8, 2021

By Bonnie Wheatley

Wrangler National Finals Rodeo Cheat Sheet: Round No. 6 Recap

World Standings Leader Hailey Kinsel Round 6: 13.55 Round Winnings: $21,336.32 Total NFR Earnings: $73,138.09 World Standings Earnings: $186,666.68 Average: 3 World Standings: 1 Charmayne’s […]

Dec 8, 2021

By Bonnie Wheatley

Saebens Snags Round 6 Win at the Wrangler National Finals Rodeo, presented by Teton Ridge

It was a rapid night of barrel racing for the ladies of the Women’s Professional Rodeo Association here at the […]

Dec 7, 2021

By Bonnie Wheatley

All The Pretty Horses

Cheyenne Wimberley was just a kid when she made her first two trips to the National Finals Rodeo in 1997 […]

Dec 7, 2021

By Bonnie Wheatley

Emily Miller-Beisel and Namgis D33 Top Wrangler National Finals Rodeo Go-Round No. 5

Professional barrel racer Emily Miller-Beisel owned round No. 5 of the Wrangler National Finals Rodeo barrel racing at Thomas & […]

Dec 6, 2021

By Bonnie Wheatley

Round No. 5 Wrangler NFR Cheat Sheet

Having ridden a number of different horses — “Pecan,” “Quaker,” “Slider,” and “Sparky” just to name a few — down […]

Dec 6, 2021

By Bonnie Wheatley

Wenda Johnson and Steal Money.

Stealin’ the Money: Wenda Johnson and Steal Money Top Wrangler National Finals Rodeo Go-Round No. 4

Two-time qualifier Wenda Johnson, of Pawhuska, Okla., expertly guided 5-year-old Steal Money (“Moe”), owned by Tres Mesa Horses of Fort […]

Dec 5, 2021

By Bonnie Wheatley

Three’s a Charm: Stevi Hillman Tops Go No. 3 at the Wrangler National Finals Rodeo

After placing sixth and fourth, respectively, in the first two rounds, Stevi Hillman and Famous Lemon Drop have steadily worked […]

Dec 4, 2021

By Bonnie Wheatley

Round 3 Wrangler National Finals Rodeo Cheat Sheet

Having ridden a number of different horses — “Pecan,” “Quaker,” “Slider,” and “Sparky” just to name a few — down […]

Dec 4, 2021

By Bonnie Wheatley

Justin and Jordon Briggs’ Beloved Nutrena WPRA Horse of the Year Famous Lil Jet

How Justin and Jordon Briggs came to recognize greatness in “Rollo,” the 2021 AQHA/WPRA Nutrena Horse of the Year.

Nov 18, 2021

By Bonnie Wheatley

Barrel Racing Sire Frenchmans Guy

Sire Spotlight: Frenchmans Guy

Losing his right eye as a yearling didn’t stop this incredible palomino stallion from becoming a household name in the world of barrel racing and other Western disciplines.

Oct 18, 2021

By Allison Armstrong Rehnborg