Behind the Chutes: Industry Recap for October

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Welcome to Behind the Chutes, a Cowboy Lifestyle Network industry recap series that is your all-in-one place to get your western industry news and rodeo updates! In this series, I will cover Pro Rodeo athlete updates, standings, events news and so much more!

Industry Recap

Upcoming Events

Wrangler National Finals Rodeo is Right Around the Corner! December 1-10, 2022

It’s time for the Superbowl of Rodeo, the Wrangler National Finals Rodeo 2022! Cowboy Lifestyle Network and I are excited to bring you everything you need to know to take this year’s NFR by storm. Need somewhere to stay? We got you. Looking for the best places to shop? We got you there too. Want to know where the best viewing parties are? We’ve got your back. Get ready to pull your boots on because Cowboy Lifestyle Network is taking over Las Vegas starting at the Tropicana Las Vegas, December 1-10, 2022! Catch the full guide to the 2022 NFR here.

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Gilbert Days Rodeo to Host the GCPRA Finals 2022!

This year marks the 42nd Annual Gilbert Days Rodeo, and it is a truly unique experience. Each year Gilbert Days mark the anniversary of the paving of Gilbert Road and includes the rodeo, dance, parade, and carnival. The main event, the rodeo, starts November 18th and runs through November 20th at Horseshoe Park & Equestrian Centre in Queen Creek, Arizona. This year the Grand Canyon Pro Rodeo Association (GCPRA) Finals is the main event which means the best of Arizona rodeo are gathering to compete for the title of All Around Cowboy or Cowgirl! Learn more here.

PRCA X-Treme Bulls is Coming to Queen Creek, Arizona!

Thanksgiving won’t just be turkey and mashed potatoes this year, get ready to add bull riding action to your plate for November 25-26th, with the Kick-Off Concert taking place on November 23rd. PRCA Queen Creek X-treme Bulls Presented by Chapman Auto Group and the Navajo Nation will be held at 7:30 pm each night with gates opening at 5:00 pm at the Horseshoe Park and Equestrian Centre at 20464 E Riggs Rd, Queen Creek, Arizona 85142. All ages are welcome, come together and bring your friends and family for an extreme night of bull riding! Get the full scoop here.

Top 15 Athletes Heading to the National Finals Rodeo!

It’s as official as it’s going to be folks! Below are your top 15 athletes heading to the 2022 NFR in Las Vegas, Nevada! Standings pulled on 11/1/2022

Tie Down

Shad Mayfield | $203,508.08 | Clovis, NM
John Douch | $166,728.88 | Huntsville, TX
Haven Meged | $156,027.42 | Miles City, MT
Caleb Smidt | $149,515.91 | Bellville, TX
Shane Hanchey | $132,782.47 | Sulphur, LA
Zack Longbloed | $125,251.30 | Iowa, LA (First Time NFR Qualifier)
Tuf Cooper | $124,381.92 | Decatur, TX
Cory Solomon | $123,325.68 | Prairie View, TX

Marty Yates | $122,271.56 | Stephenville, TX
Tyler Milligan | $118,707.62 | Pawhuska, OK
Riley Webb | $117,505.40 | Denton, TX (First Time NFR Qualifier)
Ty Harris | $114,895.40 | San Angelo, TX
Hunter Herrin | $114,770.56 | Apache, OK
Macon Murphy | $105,793.39 | Keatchie, LA (First Time NFR Qualifier)
Kincade Henry | $101,945.89 | Mount Pleasant, TX (First Time NFR Qualifier)

Team Ropers (Headers)

Kaleb Driggers | $227,877.85 | Hoboken, GA
Clay Tryan | $144,663.14 | Billings, MT
Andrew Ward | $124,618.63 | Edmond, OK
Coleman Proctor | $110,691.37 | Pryor, OK
Tanner Tomlinson | $107,368.21 | Angleton, TX (First Time NFR Qualifier)
Dustin Egusquiza | $106,022.46 | Marianna, FL
Rhen Richard | $99,278.90 | Roosevelt, UT
Tyler Wade | $98,572.98 | Terrell, TX

Jr. Dees | $96,045.09 | Aurora, SD
Cody Snow | $91,842.70 | Los Olivos, CA
Lightning Aguilera | $90,421.44 | Athens, TX (First Time NFR Qualifier)
Riley Minor | $89,022.28 | Ellensburg, WA
Clay Smith | $88,851.56 | Broken Bow, OK
Chad Masters | $87,443.82 | Cedar Hill, TN
Jake Orman | $85,067.18 | Prairie, MS (First Time NFR Qualifier)

Team Roping (Heelers)

Junior Nogueira | $227,877.85 | Presidente Prudente, SP
Jake Long | $130,331.68 | Coffeyville, KS
Buddy Hawkins | $123,076.33 | Columbus, KS
Jade Corkill | $110,855.24 | Fallon, NV
Logan Medlin | $110,691.37 | Tatum, NM
Patrick Smith | $107,368.21 | Lipan, TX
Travis Graves | $106,736.86 | Jay, OK
Jeremy Buhler | $100,214.32 | Arrowwood, AB

Levi Lord | $97,443.12 | Sturgis, SD
Trey Yates | $95,010.73 | Pueblo, CO
Joseph Harrison | $92,115.14 | Marietta, OK
Wesley Thorp | $91,842.70 | Throckmorton, TX
Brady Minor | $89,022.28 | Ellensburg, WA
Brye Crites | $86,409.74 | Welch, OK (First Time NFR Qualifier)
Jonathan Torres | $82,967.95 | Ocala, FL (First Time NFR Qualifier)

Steer Wrestling

Stetson Jorgensen | $134,660.59 | Blackfoot, ID
Tyler Waguespack | $123,872.85 | Gonzales, LA
J.D. Struxness | $123,648.61 | Milan, MN
Will Lummus | $119,780.94 | Byhalia, MS
Hunter Cure | $109,529.28 | Holliday, TX
Ty Erickson | $107,784.30 | Helena, MT
Tristan Martin | $104,552.72| Sulphur, LA
Dakota Eldridge | $104,097.60 | Elko, NV

Kyle Irwin | $98,354.21 | Robertsdale, AL
Tanner Brunner | $96,270.55 | Ramona, KS
Jesse Brown | $91,713.07 | Baker City, OR
Rowdy Parrott | $84,861.43 | Mamou, LA
Dirk Tavenner | $84,532.00 | Rigby, ID
Timmy Sparing | $81,312.40 | Helena, MT (First Time NFR Qualifier)
Nick Guy | $78,021.37 | Sparta, WI

Bareback Riding

Cole Reiner | $160,970.51 | Kaycee, WY
Jess Pope | $159,259.04 | Waverly, KS
Caleb Bennett | $147,290.19 | Corvallis, MT
Rocker Steiner | $134,327.94 | Weatherford, TX (First Time NFR Qualifier)
Kaycee Feild | $131,142.55 | Genola, UT
R.C. Landingham | $130,523.57 | Hat Creek, CA
Leighton Berry | $130,193.53 | Weatherford, TX
Tim O’Connell | $129,562.63 | Zwingle, IA

Tanner Aus | $127,132.05 | Granite Falls, MN
Cole Franks | $116,426.33 | Clarendon, TX
Tilden Hooper | $113,188.28 | Carthage, TX
Orin Larsen | $111,658.89 | Inglis, MB
Clayton Biglow | $109,819.65 | Clements, CA
Ty Breuer | $104,194.54 | Mandan, ND
Garrett Shadbolt $103,949.10 | Merriman, NE

Saddle Bronc Riding

Sage Newman |$253,190.84 | Melstone, MT
Stetson Wright | $193,119.85 | Milford, UT
Brody Cress | $182,644.59 | Hillsdale, WY
Ryder Wright | $161,920.04 | Milford, UT
Lefty Holman | $149,979.30 | Visalia, CA
Zeke Thurston | $143,838.02 | Big Valley, AB
Logan Hay | $139,440.41 | Wildwood, AB (First Time NFR Qualifier)
Layton Green | $138,993.14 | Meeting Creek, AB

Kade Bruno | $137,725.99 | Challis, ID (First Time NFR Qualifier)
Kolby Wanchuk | $131,135.93 | Sherwood Park, AB Wyatt Casper | $123,801.89 | Miami, TX
Kole Ashbacher | $117,542.72 | Arrowwood, AB (First Time NFR Qualifier)
Chase Brooks | $113,991.70 | Deer Lodge, MT
Dawson Hay | $111,717.59 | Wildwood, AB
Tanner Butner | $103,739.32 | Daniel, WY (First Time NFR Qualifier)

Bull Riding

Stetson Wright | $320,598.78 | Milford, UT
Josh Frost | $228,556.82 | Randlett, UT
Jeff Askey | $183,996.42 | Athens, TX
Garrett Smith | $141,658.03 | Rexburg, ID
Tristen Hutchings | $127,983.18
Trevor Kastner | $123,539.66 | Roff, OK
Maverick Potter | $116,064.69 | Waxahachie, TX (First Time NFR Qualifier)
Trey Kimzey | $113,186.06 | Strong City, OK

Ky Hamilton | $112,651.28 | Mackay, QL
Jared Parsonage | $112,313.62 | Maple Creek, SK (First Time NFR Qualifier)
Trey Holston | $108,892.49 | Fort Scott, KS (First Time NFR Qualifier)
JR Stratford | $107,060.77 | Byers, KS (First Time NFR Qualifier)
Creek Young | $100,670.20 | Fort Scott, KS
Lukasey Morris | $100,667.39 | Union City, OK (First Time NFR Qualifier)
Reid Oftedahl | $97,943.89 | Raymond, MN (First Time NFR Qualifier)

Barrel Racing

Jordon Briggs | $177,779.15 | Tolar, TX
Dona Kay Rule | $127,441.79 | Minco, OK
Wenda Johnson | $121,594.27 | Pawhuska, OK
Stevi Hillman | $120,602.22 | Weatherford, TX
Hailey Kinsel | $119,389.58 | Cotulla, TX
Shelley Morgan | $110,460.92 | Eustace, TX
Sissy Winn | $101,848.16 | Chapman Ranch, TX
Margo Crowther | $96,870.71 | North Fort Myers, FL

Emily Miller-Beisel | $93,964.76 | Weatherford, OK
Kassie Mowry | $92,553.30 | Dublin, TX
Bayleigh Choate | $90,892.81 | Fort Worth, TX
Brittany Pozzi Tonozzi | $88,431.79 | Lampasas, TX
Jessica Routier | $86,863.10 | Buffalo, SD
Lisa Lockhart | $84,870.91 | Oelrichs, SD
Leslie Smalygo | $84,453.00 | Skiatook, OK

Cheyanne Guillory | $56,749 | Gainesville, TX
Beau Peterson | $56,096 | Council Grove, TX
JJ Hampton | $54,997 | Stephenville, TX
Cadee Williams | $54,172 | Weatherford, TX
Samantha Fulton | $49,303 | Miller, SD
Josie Connor | $49,266 | Iowa, LA

In Case You Missed It

Between the Cowboy Lifestyle Network team and myself, we have been working hard the last couple of months to bring you the Fall Edition of Cowboy Lifestyle Magazine. In this edition, I wanted to make space for the change makers in our industry. The ones paving the way for others behind them. The movers and shakers. I curated stories of western entrepreneurs who have made their names known on TikTok and other social media platforms. The folks featured in this issue aren’t just dancing for views, these content creators are making real changes in their own special way. Additionally, there are several one-off features such as my travels to the Fort Worth Stockyards, a delicious apple cake recipe, and other amazing stories that embrace the cowboy lifestyle way. Catch the full release here.

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Krysta Paffrath

Hi everyone! I'm Krysta Paffrath, I am a proud Arizona native who has a passion for everything business and rodeo. I am beyond thrilled to be the Editor in Chief for Cowboy Lifestyle Network. With my background in digital marketing and rodeo, this was a natural fit for me to join the team. My adventurous and entrepreneurial spirit has guided me to work in many places like the WYO Quarter Horse Ranch in Thermopolis, Wyoming, a working cattle ranch in Seligman, Arizona, and many places in between. I am passionate about preserving the western way of life and working with different brands and rodeos to make that happen. If you're looking for a write-up, please shoot me an email at krysta@clngo.com. Learn more about me at krystapaffrath.com. Looking forward to hearing from you!