Wrangler National Finals Rodeo WNFR 2011 Round 6

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Just a few short moments after the Rookie of the Year 2011 title was awarded to Chandler Bownds of Lubbock, TX, the rookie bull rider took on the challenge of Sutton Rodeo’s Crystal Springs Peach. Bownds decided that one buckle for the day was not enough and took the title of WNFR Round 6 Bullriding Champion with an 89 point ride. The uprighted-horn bull decided he would celebrate by having a little fun of his own. As always, hats off to our bull fighters, and in this particular round to Darrell Diefenbach for taking the hit that sent him flying to the roof.

The barrel racing track was not quite as fast as last night, but still had pretty girls flying through the clover leaf in the Thomas and Mack. Reigning World Champion Sherry Cervi and Stingray clocked a 13.93 in this go round to push them over Brittany Pozzi in the total earnings and keep their 1^st place in the average.

AQHA Tie Down Roping Horse of the Year, Sweetness, led Clint Cooper to his second place check in round 6 with a 7.6 second run- bumping them up to 2^nd in the average. Five time NFR qualifier Ryan Jarrett received his first 2011 WNFR Montana Silversmith Championship buckle with a round 4 matching time of 7.4 seconds.

Minnesota cowboy Tyler Corrington drew Stace Smith Pro Rodeo’s Goin South- the bucking horse Wade Sundell won round 1 on. Tyler also received his first Montana buckle in the Saddle Bronc riding with an 86 point ride. Tyler is the first Minnesotan to qualify for the WNFR in 28 years. His first time trip to the big show has won him nearly $34k.

Phenomenal roping skills shown by Trevor Brazile and Patrch Smith as they rope the fastest time we’ve seen yet of a 3.5! That’s only .2 off the arena record set by Chad Masters and Jade Corkill in 2009. This team is only one of two that has not missed yet this rodeo and they have kept their number one spot in the average.

The six foot seven gentle giant had a good luck charm for sure tonight! His sister from Alaska better not go anywhere for the next 4 rounds. Rinehart wrestled one down for a 3.6 second run. Jake had an excellent season in 2009 ending up in 3^rd place, but dropping to 63^rd with a rough year in 2010. 2011 has proven to be a great comeback for this 3 time WNFR qualifier.

Classic Pro Rodeo’s Nutrena’s Wise Guy was an awesome draw for Bobby Mote who can add a win to this NFR event record for most round wins- now 22. Mote scored an 87 on the same horse that Steven Dent place 3^rd in the first go with an 86.5 point ride.

Round 7 kicks off at the Thomas and Mack at 7pm [Vegas time]. Make sure to watch it live on GAC- the exclusive TV broadcaster of the WNFR.

Patrick OD O'Donnell

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.