Some of the world's best calf ropers and steer wrestlers are boycotting this year's Daddy of 'em All because of the new, tournament style rodeo format.
Las Vegas has always been a popular location for Wyoming rodeo fans in December. It now appears that a flight to Orlando will have to be booked. On Sunday December 15th, the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association board voted 6-3 Sunday to reject Las Vegas' offer to keep the NFR past 2014 and to chase a more richer offer to move to Central Florida near Disney World and Orlando.
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Cheyenne Frontier Days has previously received the PRCA Large Outdoor Rodeo of the Year award in 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 2000, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011 and 2012.