Ilyssa Riley Shares Her Journey and Preparation to First NFR

Ilyssa Riley is eagerly preparing for her first National Finals Rodeo appearance after cinching the No. 10 position in the WPRA World Standings.

After securing her spot through a successful season, the Texas cowgirl is taking a thoughtful approach to getting not only herself, but her horses ready for their initial run in the Thomas and Mack.

Alongside Riley will be fellow NFR rookie cowgirls Taycie Matthews, Summer Kosel and Paige Jones competing for the first time under the lights of Las Vegas.

As December draws nearer, Riley is determined to make the most of her opportunity and enjoy each moment as she makes her debut.

The kick off of Bracket 4 in San Antonio brings the best of the best.
Bull rider Jess Lockwood is hitting the rodeo road for the regular season in the PRCA.
Katelyn Scott has returned to the Winter Run with a bang.
California cowgirl Rylee George is cashing in at the San Antonio Stock Show and Rodeo.
Team Ropers Clay Smith and Coleby Payne cash in on all three go-rounds.
Mason Clements cinches another Texas Swing Go-Round win.
Team ropers Tanner Tomlinson and Travis Graves picked up a win in the Texas Swing.
Steer wrestler Jesse Brown is your Fort Worth Stock Show and Rodeo Champion.
Nick Pelke cinched his first Texas Swing Championship at Dickies Arena.