Friday, December 8th the 65th Wrangler National Finals Rodeo kicked off in Las Vegas.
As always in the rodeo world, the first round opened up with country artist Zach Top performing the National Anthem. Top is a Washington ranch kid who is revitalizing 90s country music.
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Keenan Hayes was one of the last Bareback Riders out and made his eight seconds count. Hayes went 85.5 points to get the win on Flying 5 Rodeo’s Miss Major.
Jace Melvin is back after a two month break from rodeo due health issues and is making a comeback as he takes home the win at the Sisters Rodeo.
Addie Weil is a breakaway roping rookie while Rocker Steiner is a rookie in the bareback riding. Both 18 year olds left their mark in rodeo history on the same weekend.