Bright lights of Las Vegas, round number eight of the Wrangler’s National Finals Rodeo. It did not disappoint we had some co-champions in terms of rounds, but you know lots to talk about. (CBS Sports Network / PRCA)
For the 37th year, Exceptional Rodeo was held to allow dozens of Las Vegas-area special-needs children the chance to experience the world of rodeo. The children were brought to Cowboy Christmas at the Las Vegas Convention Center and were able to participate in a series of rodeo events from roping to bull riding.
The National Finals rodeo, alongside the Santa Maria Elks Rodeo and Nevada Childhood Cancer Foundation, honored local families and those from around the country who are fighting life-threatening cancer and other illnesses.
Las Vegas Nevada home of the Wranglers National Finals Rodeo. Round number three, and what a round it was. (CBS Sports Network / PRCA)
Partnering with Miss Rodeo America, Justin Boots gave each of the 27 contestants their own pair of boots to style and decorate to their liking. On Saturday, the contestants paraded through Cowboy Christmas to show off their flashy footwear.
Social media influencer and legendary bull rider Dale Brisby joins the Las Vegas Review-Journal at the Grant a Gift Autism Foundation. Brisby discusses his personalized blackjack table at a Las Vegas casino as well as the advice he gave to this year’s NFR bull riders.
NFR World Champions Tim O’Connell and Caleb Smidt took a break from the rodeo to spend some time with the children at Grant a Gift Autism Foundation. O’Connell and Smidt helped the kids ride a horse, as well as made arts and crafts.
Cowboy Christmas has returned to the Las Vegas Convention Center, coinciding with the 2019 National Finals Rodeo. Las Vegas Review-Journal host Cassie Soto searches the convention floor for one-of-a-kind gifts.
Cowboy Christmas has returned to the Las Vegas Convention Center, coinciding with the 2019 National Finals Rodeo. Las Vegas Review-Journal host Cassie Soto searches the convention floor for one-of-a-kind gifts.