ProRodeo Sports News - March 19, 2021

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Rheinheimer tabbed general manager of Wrangler NFR Meet the New Boss

A llen Rheinheimer has been named general Field in Arlington, Texas, in 2020 due to COVID-19-related issues, is annually held at the Thomas & Mack Center in Las Vegas and is scheduled for Dec. 2-11, 2021. A seasoned professional with more than 30 years of experience in equestrian production, Rheinheimer will work closely with the PRCA, Las Vegas Events and the NFRC on all aspects of rodeo production. During his career, Rheinheimer has overseen all elements of equestrian and livestock production, including many aspects of the Wrangler NFR. Since 2000, he has served as the construction maintenance manager, coordinating production elements of the NFR, including openings and anthems, rehearsals, maintenance crews, risk management procedures and production timeline development. A seasoned professional, Rheinheimer brings a diverse background to the role. Since 1988, he has served as the president and owner of Showtime Jump Company LLC, a horse show production company that services more than 25 events each year. He also serves as the production manager for the Classic Company LLC, and equestrian manager for the Hampton Classic Horse Show. Having grown up on Cedar Crest Farm in Indiana, which produced both top show horses and beef cattle, Rheinheimer is a dedicated professional fully entrenched in event production manager of the Wrangler National Finals Rodeo, the National Finals Rodeo Committee announced March 9. The event, which was held at Globe Life Tomas Garcilazo, a four-time winner of the PRCA Specialty Act Award, is $100,000 richer. Garcilazo won the $100,000 top prize on the “Go-Big Show” on TBS. “This was an amazing experience,” said Garcilazo, who won the PRCA Specialty Act Award in 2007, 2013, 2018 and 2019 and is a mainstay at the Wrangler National Finals Rodeo. “It was a big challenge, and we were focused. We wanted to tell the world about how we support the Hispanic heritage and the values of family. We wanted to share what we feel and what we know with our skills, with our horses, with our passion and put it on the stage. Being on TV, besides the exposure, it was a great way to speak for our industry

in a variety of environments. He also served as the technical coordinator for the FEI World Cup Jumping Finals in 2000 and 2003 and the FEI World Cup Jumping and Dressage Finals in 2005, 2007, 2009 and 2015. He was the show manager for the 2020 FEI World Cup Finals. Allen Rheinheimer has more than 30 years of experience in equestrian production, including 20 years with the Wrangler NFR.

Tomas Garcilazo wins top prize on ‘Go-Big Show’

that I’m very proud of.” “When I came from Mexico to the United States, I have been here over 30 years, one of my goals was to do what I’m doing – drive my truck and trailer and horses and perform what I love – and it came true.” The final episode of the season of the “Go-Big Show” aired March 11. Garcilazo competed against three other finalists and one wild-card contestant in the finals. A total of 36 acts competed. Judges on the show were Snoop Dogg, actress Rosario Dawson, country singer Jennifer Nettles and professional wrestler Cody Rhodes. The host was Bert Kreischer. Filming took place in Macon, Ga.

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