Team Durango® Shines at the 2023 Wrangler NFR®

Team Durango® Shines at the 2023 Wrangler NFR®

TEAM DURANGO® ATHLETES ZEKE THURSTON AND RILEY WEBB CROWNED AS WORLD CHAMPIONS AT THE 2023 WRANGLER NATIONAL FINALS RODEO.

$1,550,335.67 in Total Winnings for Team Durango® at the NFR

All eighteen Team Durango® athletes competed in the 2023 Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association® (PRCA) Wrangler National Finals Rodeo® (NFR), the richest and most prestigious rodeo in the world.

Zeke Thurston, Professional Saddle Bronc Rider, and Riley Webb, Professional Tie Down Roper, walked away as World Champions within their disciplines. Lisa Lockhart won her third NFR Average and became the WPRA career earnings leader with $3,408,613 after her round 9 run at the Wrangler NFR, surpassing the previous record holder Sherry Cervi. Cheyenne McCartney also finished as the 2023 NFR Average Breakaway Roping Champion. The NFR paid out a total purse of $10,529,000 with all events combined.

PHOTO CREDIT: KAYCIE TIMM
2023 World Champion Saddle Bronc Rider, Zeke Thurston
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2023 World Champion Tie-Down Roper, Riley Webb

As the dust settled and the cheers echoed, our team emerged with remarkable standings. Here's a glance at the phenomenal achievements:

Riley Webb Tie-Down Roping World Champion

At 20 years old, Riley Webb claimed the esteemed title of World Champion in Tie-Down Roping at his 2nd ever NFR.

Zeke Thurston Saddle Bronc Riding World Champion and NFR Average Winner

Zeke Thurston's remarkable prowess in Saddle Bronc Riding secured not only the World Champion title but also the NFR average title, a testament to his consistency and exceptional skill.


Lisa Lockhart

Barrel Racing 2nd Place and NFR Average Winner

Jordon Briggs

Barrel Racing 4th Place

Caleb Smidt

Tie-Down Roping 4th Place

Martha Angelone

Breakaway Roping 4th Place

Kelsie Domer

Breakaway Roping 5th Place

Luke Brown

Team Roping Header 5th Place

Hunter Koch

Team Roping Heeler 5th Place

Shane Hanchey

Tie-Down Roping 7th Place

Cheyanne McCartney

Breakaway Roping 9th Place and NFR Average Winner

Erich Rogers

Team Roping Header 10th Place

Paul Eaves

Team Roping Heeler 10th Place

Ty Erickson

Steer Wrestling 11th Place

Stevi Hillman

Barrel Racing 12th Place

Jacob Talley

Steer Wrestling 14th Place

Josie Conner

Breakaway Roping 14th Place

Orin Larsen

Bareback Riding 14th Place


PHOTO CREDIT: KAYCIE TIMM
Stagecoach with Durango® PRCA Collection Boots.

2023 NFR Champion Durango Boots

Durango gifted each 2023 PRCA World Champion a pair of custom made NFR boots to commemorate their winnings.

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