2023 SADDLE ROTATION T he Wrangler NFR saddle program is truly one of the most innovative awards program in professional rodeo. Established in 1998, the NFR Saddle Program was created as a means to celebrate WPRA’s 50th anniversary. The program proved so popular and successful it has continued uninterrupted in each successive year.
endorsees. Each year the saddles are on display at the WPRA booth at Cowboy Christmas in the Las Vegas Convention Center during the NFR. In addition to the top 15 qualifiers a saddle is donated for Reserve World Champion. The WPRA and the top 15 barrel racers truly appreciate all the support these great saddle manufacturers give to the NFR Saddle Rotation Program and the sport of rodeo. Photos by Kenneth Springer
The concept of the NFR Saddle Program is to award a trophy saddle to each of the top 15 NFR barrel racing contestants. The saddles are donated to the program by the nation’s top saddle makers and their
Reserve Champion Lisa Lockhart Manufactured by: Connolly Saddlery
Contestant Saddle Kassie Mowry Manufactured by: Lazy L Saddles
Contestant Saddle Stevi Hillman Manufactured by: Shiloh Saddlery
Contestant Saddle Wenda Johnson Manufactured by: Alamo Saddlery
Contestant Saddle Jessica Routier Manufactured by: Martin Saddlery
Contestant Saddle Sue Smith Manufactured by: Double J Saddlery
Contestant Saddle Ilyssa Riley Manufactured by: Sharin Hall
Contestant Saddle Lisa Lockhart Manufactured by: Coats Saddlery
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