It's Finally Here, the 2016 Wnfr
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NOVEMBER 29, 2016 Volume 10: Issue 48 In this issue... • Barrel Horses of the NFR, pg 31 • Fiddlers Turkey Run, pg 34 • Gobble Up the Cash, pg 39 • Barrel Bash, pg 43 fast horses, fast news • Turkey Run Classic II, pg 44 Published Weekly Online at www.BarrelRacingReport.com - Since 2007 It’s Finally Here, the 2016 WNFR It is the most wonderful time of year… For all of us rodeo junk- ies, that means it’s just a few long days until the first round of the Wrangler National Finals Rodeo (WNFR)! For the second year in a row, the WNFR pays a record $10 mil- lion and the barrel racers are running at an amazing $1.1 million. The huge boost in prize money led to 5 barrel racers winning over $100k & 8 barrel racers winning more than $80k at the 2015 WNFR. This was the toughest year in history to make the WNFR in bar- rel racing, in fact it took a record $79,068 just to make the Finals, this was almost $20k more than in 2015. On top of that, world leader Mary Burger became the all time regular season earnings record holder and became the 3rd barrel racer to wear the #1 on her back with her $190,977 in 2016 earnings (others are Charmayne James, 1987, Sherry Cervi, 1995). So it really was a record breaking year in 2016. On that note, Mary Burger will set another record when she runs down the alley Thursday night as being the oldest NFR contestant (either male or female) at 68 yrs old. This year’s crop of WNFR barrel racing qualifiers contain a mix of fresh faces and veterans; from the 6 first time WNFR qualifiers all the way up to Sherry Cervi who qualified for her record tying 19th WNFR (tied with Charmayne James). The horses they all plan to ride show a similar pattern; a mix of up and coming young horses and experienced veterans who have been down that alley so much they know every nook and cranny of the Thomas & Mack. Every year we have fun bringing you a little preview of the Top 15 and pointing out some interesting facts and info about each rider and horse, along with whatever information we feel might affect the race for a World Title. 2016 has been the year of Mary Burger and Mo (Sadiefamous- lastwords)! They won Rodeo Houston to finish out their winter and then went up to Canada in the summer and won Calgary too. They just kept placing everywhere in between on their way to a record breaking regular season haul of $190,977 and the #1 spot in the World. The $75k lead they have on the field going into the finals will definitely give Burger a leg up towards a 2nd world title, her last was in 2006 on Rare Fred. However, with each round paying over $26k and the average title paying over $67k, it is still anyone’s game. Last year, 8 different barrel racers won over $80k so Burger favor. Burger is a fierce competitor and has an amazing ability to get will need to keep winning over the 10 days to keep out in front. the absolute best out of a horse. Finally, as the oldest competitor to Although, Mo is only 7 years old and coming off a slight injury, he ever make the WNFR, experience is on her side! and Burger have been incredibly consistent all year and he seems Coming in #2 in the World is 2nd year WNFR qualifier, Jackie to just get stronger the more he runs in one arena. This was true at Houston & Calgary both, so the 10 rounds should work in their NFR 2016 Q&A Continued on Page 6 Note: Each category DOES inlcude the 2015 futurity horses 2015 BFA futurity earnings. NFR NEWS .......NFR NEWS......NFR news......NFR News......NFR News... Are you going to Las Vegas for the WNFR? Be sure to swing by NFR Coverage the RFD-TV booth to get autographs with some of your favorite Here is a list of the different way to watch or listen to the NFR & rodeo athletes! Plus, enter to win the Ultimate American Rodeo its coverage: Package and a Polaris Ranger. TV coverage will be LIVE On CBS Sports Network Autograph Signing Schedule- All Times PT (local Las Vegas time) Wrangler NFR: Round 1 - Dec. 1 - 9:00 pm (LIVE) (CST) DATE, TIME, ATHLETE Wrangler NFR: Round 2 - Dec. 2 - 9:00 pm (LIVE) (CST) Dec. 1, 1:00 PM, Jake Wright (Saddle Bronc Riding) Wrangler NFR: Round 3 - Dec. 3 - 9:00 pm (LIVE) (CST) Dec. 1, 2:00 PM, Ty Erickson (Steer Wrestling) Wrangler NFR: Round 4 - Dec. 4 - 9:00 pm (LIVE) (CST) Dec. 2, 2:00 PM, Ty Erickson (Steer Wrestling) Wrangler NFR: Round 5 - Dec. 5 - 9:00 pm (LIVE) (CST) Dec. 2, 3:00 PM, Kaycee Field (Bareback Riding) Wrangler NFR: Round 6 - Dec. 6 - 9:00 pm (LIVE) (CST) Dec. 3, 1:00 PM, Nick Guy (Steer Wrestling) Wrangler NFR: Round 7 - Dec. 7 - 9:00 pm (LIVE) (CST) Dec. 3, 2:00 PM, Mary Burger (Barrel Racing) Wrangler NFR: Round 8 - Dec. 8 - 9:00 pm (LIVE) (CST) Dec. 4, 12:00 PM, Michele McLeod (Barrel Racing) Wrangler NFR: Round 9 - Dec. 9 - 9:00 pm (LIVE) (CST) Dec. 4, 1:00 PM, Lisa Lockhart (Barrel Racing) and Jake Vold (Bare- Wrangler NFR: Round 10 - Dec. 10 - 9:00 pm (LIVE) (CST) back Riding) The NFR will Re-air nightly, Dec 2-11, 12 am CST on CBS Dec. 5, 1:00 PM, Clayton Hass (Steer Wrestling) Sports Network Dec. 6, 1:00 PM, Nick Guy (Steer Wrestling) If you’re a Dish Network subscriber, it’s Channel 158. DirecTV Dec. 8, 1:30 PM, Michelle McLeod (Barrel Racing) offers it on Channel 221. Dec. 9, 1:00 PM, Hunter Herrin (Tie Down Roping) Or listen to play by play radio coverage live on www.ProRodeo- Dec. 10, 1:00 PM, Nick Guy (Steer Wrestling) Live.com as well as Rural Radio SiriusXM Channel 147 by Steve Kenyon. For those outside of the United States, www.WNFR.tv contains a NFR Facts & Records link to www.FloRodeo.com where the WNFR International Stream Courtesy WPRA is available for those outside the US Live Thurs. Dec 1 through Sat. Earnings Record: $155,899, Sherry Cervi, 2013 Dec 10 at 10 pm ET each day. Fastest times: 13.37 seconds, Taylor Jacob, 2013 138.15 seconds on 10 runs, Sherry Cervi, 2013 Cowboy Experience 2016 Regular season earnings (prior to the Wrangler NFR): Courtesy www.RFDTV.com $190,977, Mary Burger, 2016 Starting on December 1, Las Vegas Events and RFD-TV are Qualifications: 19 - Charmayne James (1984-2002), Sherry Cervi teaming back up to bring you live coverage from the City of Lights. (1994-2001, 2003, 2005-2006, 2009-2016) Broadcasting headquarters are located in Cowboy Christmas Oldest Male or Female to compete at the WNFR - Mary Burger (68 throughout the 10 days of the Wrangler National Finals Rodeo, years and 4 months) which annually showcases the top 15 competitors in rodeo’s world standings in seven events. RFD-TV’s daily on-site shows include 2016 WPRA Awards “Western Sports Weekly” and Flint Rasmussen’s “Outside the Bar- AQHA Horses of the Year rel” – plus each night’s go-round buckle presentation! 1. CFour Tibbie Stinson (Tibbie), rider Ivy Conrado, owners Kelly Check out the broadcast schedule below. Conrado and Ivy Conrado Daily features from the RFD-TV stage will include the Buckle 2. Sadiesfamouslastwords (Mo), rider Mary Burger, owners Kerry Ceremony, “Outside the Barrel” with Flint Rasmussen, “Western and Mary Burger Sports Roundup” with Steve Kenyon and Amy Wilson and more! 3. TKW Bullysfamous Fox (Foxy), rider Kimmie Wall, owners Tra- vis and Kimmie Wall RFD-TV Cowboy Experience Schedule (on RFDTV) Buckle Ceremony, 3:00 PM ET 2016 WPRA Rookie of the Year Western Sports Round-Up, 4:00 PM ET Cayla (Melby) Small - qualified for the NFR Outside the Barrel, 5:00 PM ET 2016 WPRA Committee Awards RURAL RADIO Channel 147 Cowboy Experience Broadcast Announcer of the Year Schedule Davie Kimm Western Sports Round-Up, 5:00 PM ET Outside the Barrel, 6:00 PM ET Stock Contractor of the Year Buckle Ceremony, 8:00 PM ET Southwick’s Rocky Mountain Rodeo - Glenn Southwick Wrangler National Finals Rodeo, 9:00 PM ET Tracy & Dusti Swan • Hubbard, TX cell: 254.592.6406 (Tracy)- [email protected] Subscriptions: www. BarrelRacingReport.com The Barrel Racing Report is emailed weekly, every Tuesday night, 52 weeks per year by Tracy and Dusti Swan, Hubbard, TX. The information enclosed in this issue is courtesy of the Barrel Racing Report. 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