Roughstock

Cody Hancock entered the 2000 Wrangler NFR in 15th place, but wasted no time getting to work.

It was not just PBR bull riders who clinched spots in the World Finals via the Velocity Tour Finals, there were 15 bovines that did the same.

The PBR World Finals begin Thursday, Nov. 12 at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, but first, the final four spots had to be clinched at this past weekend’s Velocity Tour Finals in Sioux Falls.

Isaac Diaz has been to six Wrangler NFRs, but 2020 was the first year he was responsible for picking the 105 bucking horses as PRCA Saddle Bronc Riding Director.

Before the PBR holds its World Finals in Arlington on Nov. 12-15, it will hold the Velocity Tour Finals, which traditionally can have a major impact on the world title race.

The bareback riding was arguably the most exciting event at the 2019 Wrangler NFR. On Sunday’s ProRodeo Tonight, Justin McKee took a look back at the highest-marked rides in Las Vegas. It doesn’t get much better than this.


Powder River Rodeo Company’s John Franzen talks about NFR veteran Craig at Midnight and rising star Miss Valley (sired by Vold Rodeo’s Painted Valley), as well as the company’s breeding and training programs.
The animal athletes have been chosen for the 2020 NFR.
The stock is set for the Wrangler NFR.

As you look back at the top 10 performances with highest-scored bareback horses during the 2020 rodeo season, decide who’s your favorite and then let us know by casting your vote.