2009


  1. 2009 CNFR Idol Buckle

    Who's the best singing cowboy or cowgirl at the 2009 CNFR? You be the judge. Vote daily in the third annual CNFR Idol contest and help your favorite performer win a $250 gas card for his or her trip home.

  2. Sarah Zybach

    Sarah Zybach of New Mexico Highlands University is one of ten breakaway ropers that did not score in the final go round before Saturday's finals Friday night. (Tim Kupsick, Star-Tribune)

  3. Sarah Mulholland

    Sarah Mulholland of University of Wyoming is three tenths of a second from the lead behind Nikki Steffes in Goat Tying after a 6.6 second round Friday night. (Tim Kupsick, Star-Tribune)

  4. Tag Elliot

    FEATURE Tag Elliot of College of Southern Idaho rides Black Jack to his third qualifying ride to Saturday's finals. (Tim Kupsick, Star-Tribune)

  5. Cole Dorenkamp

    Cole Dorenkamp of Lamar Community College releases the calf after a 8.8 second time was confirmed in the steer wrestling go round Friday night. (Tim Kupsick, Star-Tribune)

  6. Ashley Guest

    Ashley Guest of HIll College does not score after chasing down a calf in the final go round Friday night. (Tim Kupsick, Star-Tribune)

  7. Robbie Nace

    Robbie Nace of Montana State University goes top of the barrel racing go round Friday night during the fourth performance of the CNFR in Casper. (Tim Kupsick, Star-Tribune)

  8. Caleb Bennett

    Caleb Bennett of Weber State rides Hanger for a 77.5 point ride to take the lead in the third go round Friday night. (Tim Kupsick, Star-Tribune)

  9. Amy Holmes

    Amy Holmes of Black Hills College ties down a goat to go second in the round Friday night at the fouth performance of the CNFR. (Tim Kupsick, Star-Tribune)

  10. Sam Knight

    Sam Knight of West Texas College rides Bay Watch for his 75 point ride to place second in the final go round before Saturday's finals. (Tim Kupsick, Star-Tribune)

  11. Justin Miller

    Justin Miller of Miles Community College holds on to Fire Cracker for a 68.5 point ride Friday night. (Tim Kupsick, Star-Tribune)

  12. Lekelsi Dansie

    Lekelsi Dansie of Salt Lake Community College goes wide around the first barrel Friday night during the fourth performance of the CNFR. (Tim Kupsick, Star-Tribune)

  13. Kyle Lozier

    Kyle Lozier of Dawson College is thrown off of Powerball Friday night during the last go round before the finals on Saturday. (Tim Kupsick, Star-Tribune)

  14. Wyatt Smith

    Wyatt Smith of University of Montana-Western looks up at the time boards as he goes top of the Steer Wrestling average after a 5.7 second pin Friday night. (Tim Kupsick, Star-Tribune)

  15. Aaron Lide

    Aaron Lide of Texas A&M finishes Saddle Bronc with a 74 point ride Saturday night at the Casper Event Center. (Tim Kupsick, Star-Tribune)

  16. Bryan Jones

    A1 Central Wyoming Community College bareback rider Bryan Jones hangs on to Little Linda in his championship attempt 73.5 point ride Saturday night at the College National Finals Rodeo in Casper. (Tim Kupsick, Star-Tribune)

  17. Chad German

    Chad German of HIll College takes the bull riding championship title with a 74.5 point ride ontop of Babe Saturday night during the final performance of the CNFR. (Tim Kupsick, Star-Tribune)

  18. Dana Weiser

    Dana Weiser of South Planes College takes second in the goat tying with a seven second tie down Saturday night at the Casper Event Center. (Tim Kupsick, Star-Tribune)

  19. Danny Webb

    Danny Webb of Feather College rides Pilot Point in the College National Finals bareback test Saturday night in Casper. (Tim Kupsick, Star-Tribune)

  20. Jessica Picchietti

    Jessica Picchietti of Central Wyoming College ropes a calf in 3.1 seconds to take home the National title of Breakaway Roping champion Saturday during the 2009 CNFR. (Tim Kupsick, Star-Tribune)

  21. Kassi Venturacci

    Kassi Venturacci of UNLV goes top of the final go round of the Breakaway Roping Saturday night during the championship finals of the CNFR. (Tim Kupsick, Star-Tribune)

  22. Merritt Smith

    Merritt Smith of University of Wyoming finishes the CNFR with a 76.5 point ride in the Saddle Bronc Saturday night. (Tim Kupsick, Star-Tribune)

  23. Nikki Steffes

    Nikki Steffes of the University of Wyoming falls behind teammate Sarah Mulholland with a 7.5 second tie down Saturday night during the finals of the CNFR. (Tim Kupsick, Star-Tribune)

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2009 CNFR Idol

Who's the best singing cowboy or cowgirl at the 2009 CNFR? You be the judge. Vote daily in the third annual CNFR Idol contest and help your favorite performer win a $250 gas card for his or her trip home.

Who's the best singing cowboy or cowgirl at the 2009 CNFR? You be the judge. Vote daily in the third annual CNFR Idol contest and help your favorite performer win a $250 gas card for his or her trip home.

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