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Friday, October 20, 2023 – Indian National Finals Rodeo: Saddle up for Las Vegas 

Months of qualifier rounds are wrapping up, culminating in the Indian National Finals Rodeo. Hundreds of Native barrel racers, calf ropers, bull riders, and steer wrestlers converge at the South Point Equestrian Center in Las Vegas, Nev. to compete for the world champion spot. We’ll hear about who to watch and what’s ahead in professional rodeo sports.

GUESTS

Randy Taylor (Cherokee), professional rodeo announcer and host of our sister Native Voice One program Word With A Champ

Karlee Tsosie (Navajo), owner and operator of Rockin KT Rodeo Co. 

Steven DeWolfe (Oglala Lakota), reigning 2022 INFR world champion bareback rider

Tatum Ward (Cheyenne River Sioux), 25 year-old Native, qualifying in ladies barrel racing event