The Wrangler National Finals Rodeo is held in Las Vegas, Nevada

The Wrangler National Finals Rodeo is held in Las Vegas, Nevada. The contestants that
have won the most money in their event compete on select animals in order to crown
that year’s “World Champions.” Barnes PRCA Rodeo has been a part of all Fifty Six
National Finals Rodeos.
(Top) At the conclusion of an eight second ride,
contestants usually dismount with the help of Pickup men. During the eighth performance of the 2014
WNFR, Cort Scheer didn’t wait for assistance. Red
Horse Crossin was chosen the best animal in the
saddle bronc riding that night, an award her mother
had won before.
(Right) 2014 World Champion Spencer Wright
prepares to compete on Red Horse Crossin of the
Barnes PRCA Rodeo herd. Red Horse Crossin’s
mother , Ponca Crossin, performed at the NFR several
times in the prime of her career. Spencer scored 84
pts with Red Horse Crossin in the third performance
to win second place. Spencer’s brothers Cody and
Jesse have won World titles as well.
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only as strong as the “VOLUNTEERS” that help lead and teach our young people
to become outstanding citizens.
The Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association relies on accomplished contestant
members to help with free rodeo day camps. They not only help with the competition
in the rodeo arena but also the arena of life.
Support our country, improve your community, give of your time and talent to help
someone today. Remember, somebody also helped you along the path of life.
(as of 1/16/15, subject to change)
Jan. 23-24
Rawhide Bull Riding Challenge
Tyson Events Center,
Sioux City, IA
Feb. 19-21
Georgia Jr. Livestock
Show & Rodeo
Perry, GA
March 25-28
Ram National Circuit Finals
Kissimmee, FL
April 10-11
Bull Riding
Rochester, MN
April 17
Midwest Horse Fair Rodeo
Madison, WI
April 24-26
Minnesota Horse Expo Rodeo
St. Paul, MN
May 2-3
Iowa High School Rodeo
Estherville, IA
May 28-30
Chamber of Commerce Rodeo
Cherokee, IA
June 5-6
American Heroes’ PRCA Rodeo
Hawley, MN
June 12-14
Wisconsin River Pro Rodeo
Merrill, WI
Aug. 6-7
Lyon County Fair Rodeo
Marshall, MN
June 19-20
St. Croix Valley PRCA Rodeo
Glenwood City, WI
Aug. 14-15
Red Horse Ranch Rodeo
Fergus Falls, MN
June 20-21
Fireman’s Festival PRCA Rodeo
Cottage Grove, WI
Aug.
Iowa High School Rodeo
Moville, IA
June 26-27
Buffalo Championship Rodeo
Buffalo, MN
Sept. 4-6
Pioneer City Rodeo
Palestine, IL
June 26-27
Days of ’56 Rodeo
Ponca, NE
Sept. 19-20
Shawnee Mountain Rodeo
Shawnee on the Del., PA
July 9-11
Heart of the North Rodeo
Spooner, WI
Nov. 12-14
Great Lakes Circuit Finals
Louisville, KY (Stock Lease)
July 15
Franklin County Fair & Rodeo
Hampton, IA
Dec. 3&5
Benny Binion’s World Famous
Bucking Horse and Bull Sale
Las Vegas, NV
July 17-18
Chief Wapello Days Rodeo
Wapello, IA
July 25
Bull Riding
Ida Grove, IA
Dec. 3-12
Wrangler National Finals Rodeo
Las Vegas, NV (Stock Lease)