NFR Survival Guide

It’s no secret that Las Vegas, NV can take it’s toll on most people. Here’s CLN’s WNFR Survival Guide to help you make the most of your time in Las Vegas.

Rodeo News

by
Patrick OD O'Donnell
10/30/2014

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It’s no secret that Sin City can take it’s toll on most people. Here’s Cowboy Lifestyle Network’s Wrangler NFR Survival Guide to help you make the most of your time in Las Vegas.

Take vitamins & immune boosters at least a week before you go

By starting vitamins before your arrival you can boost your immunity & hopefully avoid getting sick when you get home. Personally, I combine anti-oxidants, calcium, B Vitamins & an Immune Booster.

Eat as healthy as you can

Food is fuel. Don’t forget to eat some clean healthy protein such as eggs, chicken or fish. Of course we all know there are those times when you just need some greasy eats, too!

Get your sleep, even if it’s not at night

Never underestimate a power nap! When night turns into day just a couple extra hours can get you feeling brand new. Don’t worry, there will be plenty of partying left.

Pace yourself & Stay hydrated

Only a novice taps out & goes 9-0 as soon as they step into the Las Vegas city limits. In the event you find yourself dehydrated, nauseated or just needing an energy boost go visit the Reviv Bar in the Underground of the MGM Grand Hotel & Casino. A massage chair & an IV of sunshine & hugs awaits you.

Last Updated on 03/12/2025 by Patrick OD O’Donnell

About the Author:

Patrick OD O'Donnell

Biography:

The moment a bull's gate swings open—that's when Patrick "OD" O'Donnell feels most alive. From his early days riding bareback through Arizona pastures to revolutionizing the bull riding industry as President of Bull Riders Only, OD has lived the Western lifestyle he now champions as Founder of Cowboy Lifestyle Network. Growing up in Casa Grande's sunbaked agricultural heartland, he didn't just learn about horses and ranching, he lived it daily, developing the instincts and grit that would later attract 4 million followers to CLN's authentic voice.

After his baseball days at the University of Arizona, OD saw something others missed: bull riding wasn't just a sport, but was compelling entertainment waiting for the right vision. Between 1990-1997, his leadership transformed local rodeo competitions into sold-out arena events that changed Western sports forever. Today, that same pioneering spirit drives CLN's coverage of everything from championship rodeos to the quiet heroism of ranch life. When he's not building the digital home for cowboy culture, you'll find OD supporting Harris Brothers Charity Foundation, leading CLN’s 25-year Christmas Toy Drive for Arizona kids, or sharing his love of horsemanship with special needs riders through Arizona's own Horses Help. Living proof that authentic Western values still have the power to transform lives.