Records set - Records Broken - Stories of overcoming seemingly impossible odds – Stories which have inspired hundreds of thousands of people around the world – This was the story of the 2012 Wrangler National Finals Rodeo! Ten Nights that shared with the world not only the hearts, but the sheer guts, determination, and the perseverance of cowboys and cowgirls!
From Trevor Brazile’s record seventh consecutive All-Around World Championship, to Luke Branquinho’s (now four-time World Champion Steer Wrestler) 21st NFR “Round Win” to set the All-time record for Steer Wrestling. From Cody Ohl, who won two rounds of the tie-down roping to set the record at 44 round wins, to the inspirational story of Mary Walker who broke the NFR earnings record for Barrel Racing and whose enthusiasm, humility, and gratefulness captured the hearts of the world. These were just some of the highlights!
Congratulations to all of the 2012 Wrangler National Finals Rodeo World Champions!
2012 Wrangler National Finals Rodeo World Champions - Photo courtesy of Prorodeo.com
| All Around Cowboy | Trevor Brazile - Decatur, TX | Bio/Photo |
| Bareback Riding | Kaycee Feild - Payson, UT | Bio/Photo |
| Bull Riding | Cody Teel - Kountze, TX | Bio/Photo |
| Ladies Barrel Racing | Mary Walker - Ennis, TX | Bio/Photo |
| Saddle Bronc | Jesse Wright - Milford, UT | Bio/Photo |
| Steer Wrestling | Luke Branquinho - Los Alamos, CA | Bio/Photo |
| Team Roping - Header | Chad Masters - Cedar Hill, TN | Bio/Photo |
| Team Roping - Heeler | Jade Corkhill - Fallon, NV | Bio/Photo |
| Tie-Down Roping | Tuf Cooper - Decatur, TX | Bio/Photo |
Congratulations to the Wranger National Finals Rodeo Average Winners
| All Around Cowboy | Kaycee Feild - Payson, UT | Bio/Photo |
| Bareback Riding | Kaycee Feild - Payson, UT | Bio/Photo |
| Bull Riding | Beau Schroeder - China, TX | Bio/Photo |
| Ladies Barrel Racing | Brenda Mays - Terrebonne, OR | Bio/Photo |
| Saddle Bronc Riding | Cody DeMoss - Heflin, LA | Bio/Photo |
| Steer Wrestling | Les Shepperson - Midwest, WY | Bio/Photo |
| Team Roping - Header | Chad Masters - Cedar Hill, TN | Bio/Photo |
| Team Roping - Heeler | Clay O'Brien Cooper - Gardnerville, NV | Bio/Photo |
| Tie-Down Roping | Adam Gray - Seymour, TX | Bio/Photo |
2012 Wrangler National Finals Rodeo - Top Stock Awards
Bareback Riding
1. Full Baggage (Frontier)
2. Good Time Charlie (Classic)
3. Magic Wars (Mosbrucker)
4. Make Up Face (C5)
5. Belle Star (Pro Rodeo Inc.)
Saddle Bronc Riding
1. Chuckulator (Sutton)
2. Kool Toddy (Big Bend)
3. Tip Off (Frontier)
4. Spring Planting (Flying 5)
5. Resistol's Top Hat (Smith Pro Rodeo)
Bull Riding
1. Shepherd Hills Tested (Powder River)
2. Vertical Exit (H)
3. Cash Money (Growney)
4. Grey Squirrel (New Frontier)
5. Business Man (Burns)
Congratulations to all !
Cowboy and Cowgirl bio/photo information provided courtesy of www.prorodeo.com and www.wpra.com respectively. For all information about NFR, please visit our friends at Prorodeo.com