The 2017 Wrangler NFR Go-Round Winners: Round 1

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_custom_heading text=”1st Performance Winners – Thursday, Dec. 7, 2017″ font_container=”tag:h1|text_align:center|color:%23dd3333″ use_theme_fonts=”yes”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_custom_heading text=”Bareback riding: Tim O’Connell on Dilly Bar” font_container=”tag:h2|text_align:left|color:%23001a56″ use_theme_fonts=”yes” css=”.vc_custom_1513024000799{margin-right: 25px !important;margin-left: 25px !important;}”][vc_single_image image=”39677″ img_size=”full” add_caption=”yes” alignment=”center” style=”vc_box_shadow_3d” onclick=”link_image”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_custom_heading text=”Steer wrestling: Ty Erickson” font_container=”tag:h2|text_align:left|color:%23001a56″ use_theme_fonts=”yes” css=”.vc_custom_1513024208726{margin-right: 25px !important;margin-left: 25px !important;}”][vc_single_image image=”39678″ img_size=”full” add_caption=”yes” alignment=”center” style=”vc_box_shadow_3d” onclick=”link_image”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_custom_heading text=”Team roping: Erich Rogers & Cory Petska” font_container=”tag:h2|text_align:left|color:%23001a56″ use_theme_fonts=”yes” css=”.vc_custom_1513024292304{margin-right: 25px !important;margin-left: 25px !important;}”][vc_single_image image=”39679″ img_size=”full” add_caption=”yes” alignment=”center” style=”vc_box_shadow_3d” onclick=”link_image”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_custom_heading text=”Saddle bronc riding: CoBurn Bradshaw on Big Tex” font_container=”tag:h2|text_align:left|color:%23001a56″ use_theme_fonts=”yes” css=”.vc_custom_1513024352514{margin-right: 25px !important;margin-left: 25px !important;}”][vc_single_image image=”39680″ img_size=”full” add_caption=”yes” alignment=”center” style=”vc_box_shadow_3d” onclick=”link_image”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_custom_heading text=”Tie-down roping: Tuf Cooper” font_container=”tag:h2|text_align:left|color:%23001a56″ use_theme_fonts=”yes” css=”.vc_custom_1513024395343{margin-right: 25px !important;margin-left: 25px !important;}”][vc_single_image image=”39681″ img_size=”full” add_caption=”yes” alignment=”center” style=”vc_box_shadow_3d” onclick=”link_image”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_custom_heading text=”Barrel racing: Lisa Lockhart” font_container=”tag:h2|text_align:left|color:%23001a56″ use_theme_fonts=”yes” css=”.vc_custom_1513024431033{margin-right: 25px !important;margin-left: 25px !important;}”][vc_single_image image=”39683″ img_size=”full” add_caption=”yes” alignment=”center” style=”vc_box_shadow_3d” onclick=”link_image”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_custom_heading text=”Bull riding: Sage Kimzey on Good Googa” font_container=”tag:h2|text_align:left|color:%23001a56″ use_theme_fonts=”yes” css=”.vc_custom_1513024496281{margin-right: 25px !important;margin-left: 25px !important;}”][vc_single_image image=”39682″ img_size=”full” add_caption=”yes” alignment=”center” style=”vc_box_shadow_3d” onclick=”link_image”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]All Wrangler NFR photos courtesy of © Ric Andersen Photos[/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=”31099″ img_size=”full” alignment=”center” onclick=”custom_link” link=”https://www.facebook.com/rodeophotographer/”][/vc_column][/vc_row]

Last Updated on 09/28/2019 by Aaron Kuhl

About the Author:

Aaron Kuhl

Biography:

Aaron Kuhl is a passionate advocate for the western lifestyle, bringing a wealth of experience and expertise to his role as Chief Operations Officer (COO) at Cowboy Lifestyle Network (CLN). Growing up as an Arizona native, with a mother who worked for Wrangler Western for over 30 years, Aaron was immersed in the cowboy culture from a young age. Aaron and his sister Heather grew up watching rodeos, as their grandfather and uncle were PRCA ProRodeo cardholders. This early exposure has given him a profound understanding and appreciation for the western way of life.

Aaron went to Corona del Sol High School in Tempe, AZ, then to the University of Arizona in Tucson, AZ, where he received a Bachelor of Science after creating his own major. This unique course of study wove together Business Marketing, Geography, Sociology, Philosophy, and Religion.

After graduating from the University of Arizona, Aaron joined CLN in its nascent stages, contributing to its growth and development over the past decade. As COO, Aaron manages operations, using AI to streamline processes and analyze data, ensuring CLN remains a leading voice. With expertise in business development, he innovates and cultivates client relationships, supporting CLN’s exponential growth.

Beyond his professional accomplishments, Aaron values his faith, family, and friends, which are the cornerstones of his life. This personal foundation, combined with his professional expertise, makes him a trusted and authoritative voice in the western lifestyle community.

Aaron’s commitment to philanthropy is the bedrock of his personal ethos. He actively supports local Arizona organizations such as the Boys & Girls Club, Chandler Compadres, Horses Help, Harris Brothers Charity Foundation, and the American Heart Association (among others), reflecting his dedication to giving back and strengthening the community he calls home.

Through his work, Aaron aims to preserve and promote the traditions of the west, ensuring that the spirit of the cowboy lives on for future generations.

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