Category: 2013 NFR

  • Update to the WNFR speculation

    As so many folks are talking about the Wrangler National Finals Rodeo moving from Las Vegas after the 2014 season I hope folks take time to fully understand what is happening and what is not. Here is a link to one of the most unbiased articles that I have seen thus far and explains everything…

  • Is the WNFR actually moving???

    Is the WNFR actually moving???

    The pot is brewing after the 2013 Wrangler National Finals Rodeo ends in Las Vegas.  On Sunday the PRCA Board of Directors voted to look into the possibility of moving the National Finals Rodeo to Orlando, Florida starting in 2015.  This current “contract” is set to have the National Finals in Orlando through the year…

  • A few words of appreciation ….

    A few words of appreciation ….

      The Rodeo Round Up had a great time covering the 2013 Wrangler National Finals Rodeo in Las Vegas.  I have made some great contacts that will allow me to continue my journey into the 2014 season.  I wish to thank each and every sponsor and supporter of this show that helped me make all…

  • Flint Rassmussen chats with Jason Hetland

    He’s best known as the entertainer for the PBR, but even at the NFR Flint Rassmussen has his fans! Jason catches up with Flint before he hits the stage for his daily “Out of the Barrel ” show

  • JW Harris Clinches His fourth

    They said JW Harris was too old to win another Bull Riding Champion.  On Friday night, he proved the nay-sayers wrong.  Riding Wild Card Rodeo’s Little Shyster for 87.5 points to win his fourth gold buckle and JW thinks he has another 10 more years worth of riding still in him. Talking with Jason Hetland…

  • Lane Frost’s parents Elsie and Clyde talk with Jason Hetlan

    Jason Hetland has a very special sit down with the Rodeo legend Lane Frost’s parents Elsie and Clyde. We talk about everything from Aaron Watson’s tribute song to their son to all the memorials that are around the country. I get their perspective on the movie “8 Seconds” that portrays his life and the amount…

  • 2012 World Champ barrel racer Mary Walker

    2012 World Champ barrel racer Mary Walker

    Last year’s Queen of the WNFR 2012 World Champion barrel racer Mary Walker talks with Jason Hetland about everything from her Cinderella story last year to this year’s WNFR. Even though it has not been what she has wanted she is still having the time of her life and is rooting for her fellow contestants. Although…

  • Jason Meets Miss Western Wishes Francheska Bannan

    Jason Meets Miss Western Wishes Francheska Bannan

    Jason Hetland talks with Western Wishes WNFR Girl Francheska Bannen in the WNFR Media Room.  Jason Hetland and the Rodeo Round Up was fortunate and blessed to be part of the Western Wishes grant at the 2013 Wrangler National Finals Rodeo. Francheska Bannan got the VIP treatment for the three days her and her family…

  • Miss Rodeo America 2014 with Jason Hetland

    Miss Rodeo America 2014 with Jason Hetland

    The newly crowned Miss Rodeo America 2014 speaks with Jason Hetland in the WNFR Media Room. Paige Nicholson was the reigning Miss Rodeo Mississippi before being crowned Miss Rodeo America earlier this week. Video Transcript Jason:         Ladies and gentlemen, Jason Hetland back here with your 2013 Wrangler National Final Rodeo Live with the Rodeo Roundup…