Riley Webb is sitting comfortably at the top of the world standings, reportedly leading by nearly $42,000. But behind him, the race gets much tighter. Get ready for Cowboy Christmas to show early indicators of who is heating up, who is hanging on, and who might just be about to break through.
Read MoreCowboy Christmas is almost here, and the rodeo world is about to hit one of the most important stretches of the season.
Over the next 30 days, world standings can change fast. A rookie can become a real NFR contender. A bubble athlete can move into the Top 15. A familiar name can either separate from the pack or get caught.
This is the part of the summer where rodeo storylines get made.
As major PRCA rodeos open across the country, all eyes are on who is heating up, who is holding steady, and who is about to make the kind of run that changes their season.
That Western Life will be watching the names moving up, the rodeos that matter, and the stories behind the standings.
Because in rodeo, July does not just pay well.
It decides a lot.
Read MoreThe 2022 National Finals Rodeo is quickly approaching and we thought we’d take a dive into where our 2022 Contestants are from state-by-state!
Read More(December 3, 2020) - Rumors broke early Thursday morning of Round 1 of the National Finals Rodeo. Barrel Racer Dona Kay Rule, who enters the NFR sitting in third place, roughly $19,000 behind leader Britany Pozzi Tonozzi, tested positive for COVID-19 and, per the supposed PRCA restrictions, will not be allowed to compete. The number 16 barrel racer, Jessie Telford, will be stepping up to round out the class.
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