ProRodeo Sports News - June 23, 2022

PRORODEO CIRCUITS

PRCA ProRodeo photo by Clay Guardipee Bareback rider Kaycee Feild competes at the RAM National Circuit Finals Rodeo in April of 2021 in Kissimmee, Fla. Feild will be vying for top honors at the inaugural NFR Open.

$1 Million PAYOUT

BY TRACY RENCK T he inaugural NFR Open powered by RAM, will be one of the biggest rodeos of the 2022 PRORODEO season with $1 million in payouts to contestants, livestock and other PRCAmembers.

The NFR Open powered by RAM, formerly titled the RAMNational Circuit Finals Rodeo, is the most prestigious rodeo under the PRCA circuit system and will feature two contestants in each event from each of the 12 U.S. circuits, plus Canada, bringing more than 200 contestants to the Norris-Penrose Event Center for five competition rounds July 13-16 in Colorado Springs, Colo. “The NFR Open is one of the most significant PRORODEOS of the year,” said TomGlause, CEO of the PRCA. “Pikes Peak or Bust Rodeo and the Colorado Springs community check all the boxes needed for an event like this. A great rodeo, with a lot of community support. I’m looking forward to it!” The event will culminate with a semifinals and finals on Saturday, July 16, when the national circuit champions will be crowned. This event is also one of the highest-paying events in PRORODEO and will be a key ingredient for cowboys and cowgirls shooting to qualify for the Wrangler National Finals Rodeo in Las Vegas, Dec. 1-10, since

all winnings from the rodeo will count toward the PRCA | RAMWorld Standings. The history-making NFR Open is something star Kaycee Feild is thrilled to be part of in July. Feild has won a PRCA-record six bareback riding world championships, including the last two in a row. “I’m excited,” said Feild, 35. “The circuit system is good for the committees, and I think it is good for the cowboys and obviously the NFR Open being in Colorado Springs they are adding more money and it’s a huge opportunity after the Fourth of July weekend going to eight to 10 Inaugural NFR Open powered by RAM in July in Colorado

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