NFR welcomes special needs children for ‘Exceptional Rodeo’ — PHOTOS
Contestants tip their hats to the audience as special needs children experience the world of rodeo with Wrangler NFR contestants, announcers, personnel and even Miss Rodeo America at The Exceptional Rodeo during Cowboy Christmas at the Las Vegas Convention Center on Monday, Dec. 11, 2017. Glenn Pinkerton/Las Vegas News Bureau
Special needs children experience the world of rodeo with Wrangler NFR contestants, announcers, personnel and even Miss Rodeo America at The Exceptional Rodeo during Cowboy Christmas at the Las Vegas Convention Center. From left, Alexis Bloomer, Miss Rodeo For a Reason Hayleigh Lansford and 2017 CBR World Champion Sage Kimzey pose for a photo on Monday, Dec. 11, 2017. Glenn Pinkerton/Las Vegas News Bureau
Eric Sanchez, center, is presented his trophy by 2017 CBR World Champion Sage Kimzey, left, and Alexis Bloomer as special needs children experience the world of rodeo with Wrangler NFR contestants, announcers, personnel and even Miss Rodeo America at The Exceptional Rodeo during Cowboy Christmas at the Las Vegas Convention Center on Monday, Dec. 11, 2017. Glenn Pinkerton/Las Vegas News Bureau
Champion Steer Wrestler Tyler Waguespack takes on challengers as special needs children experience the world of rodeo with Wrangler NFR contestants, announcers, personnel and even Miss Rodeo America at The Exceptional Rodeo during Cowboy Christmas at the Las Vegas Convention Center on Monday, Dec. 11, 2017. Glenn Pinkerton/Las Vegas News Bureau
The current Miss Rodeo America Lisa Lageschaar helps with steer roping as special needs children experience the world of rodeo with Wrangler NFR contestants, announcers, personnel and even Miss Rodeo America at The Exceptional Rodeo during Cowboy Christmas at the Las Vegas Convention Center on Monday, Dec. 11, 2017. Glenn Pinkerton/Las Vegas News Bureau
Nadia Wiggins makes his 8 seconds on her bareback ride as special needs children experience the world of rodeo with Wrangler NFR contestants, announcers, personnel and even Miss Rodeo America at The Exceptional Rodeo during Cowboy Christmas at the Las Vegas Convention Center on Monday, Dec. 11, 2017. Glenn Pinkerton/Las Vegas News Bureau
Dave Nielson makes his 8 seconds on his saddle bronc ride as special needs children experience the world of rodeo with Wrangler NFR contestants, announcers, personnel and even Miss Rodeo America at The Exceptional Rodeo during Cowboy Christmas at the Las Vegas Convention Center on Monday, Dec. 11, 2017. Glenn Pinkerton/Las Vegas News Bureau
Kiley Timberman takes on the responsibilities of the bull fighter as special needs children experience the world of rodeo with Wrangler NFR contestants, announcers, personnel and even Miss Rodeo America at The Exceptional Rodeo during Cowboy Christmas at the Las Vegas Convention Center on Monday, Dec. 11, 2017. Glenn Pinkerton/Las Vegas News Bureau
Special needs children got the chance to experience the world of rodeo with National Finals Rodeo contestants, announcers, personnel and Miss Rodeo America at The Exceptional Rodeo during Cowboy Christmas at the Las Vegas Convention Center on Monday.
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