Gina Malone

Competing for the world title in the National Finals Rodeo is not an easy task.  This 10 day event will be held in Las Vegas, Nevada this year on the campus of the University of Nevada.  This event is so popular that it has been deemed the World Series of Rodeo and the Super Bowl of Rodeo.  Many of the popular casinos carry the event live because all the tickets sell out before all the fans can purchase them.  The rodeo started back in the 50’s with the first competition held in Dallas in 1959.  It has continued every year since in a number of different cities with Las Vegas beating out the bid for it in 1984. For more information and to purchase tickets you can go to National Rodeo Finals tickets.
The event attracts huge crowds to the city and includes a Cowboy Christmas.  The convention center host this gift show concurrent with the rodeo.  The events in the rodeo include Bareback Riding, Steer Wrestling, Team Roping, Saddle Bronc Riding, Tie-down roping, Bull Riding, and Barrel Racing.  Barrel racing is the only event offered that is exclusive to women.  This event is so huge that special dirt is used for these competitions.  The competitors come from many different backgrounds, but the rodeo showcases the nations top fifteen money-winners in each event.