December is the most wonderful time of the year — because of the Wrangler National Finals of course! Here’s everything you need to know about the PRCA top 15 Tie-Down Ropers headed to the 2023 Wrangler NFR in December.
2023 PRCA Top 15 Tie-Down Ropers
- Riley Webb
- Haven Meged
- Shad Mayfield
- Shane Hanchey
- Brushton Minton
- Ty Harris
- Westyn Hughes
- Caleb Smidt
- Blane Cox
- Kincade Henry
- Cory Solomon
- Beau Cooper
- Hunter Herrin
- John Douch
- Tuf Cooper
1. Riley Webb
Hometown: Denton, TX
2023 PRCA Earnings: $283,342.10
Wrangler NFR Qualifications: 1 (2023)
2. Haven Meged
Hometown: Miles City, MT
2023 PRCA Earnings: $209,592.89
World Titles: 1 (2019)
Wrangler NFR Qualifications: 5 (2019-23)
3. Shad Mayfield
Hometown: Clovis, NM
2023 PRCA Earnings: $207,055.64
World Titles: 1 (2020)
Wrangler NFR Qualifications: 5 (2019-23)
“The most I’m excited about this NFR is getting the chance to compete for a gold buckle! Going into this NFR I have a lot of confidence in my new horse Harry and looking forward to 10 great rounds on him!”
Shad Mayfield
4. Shane Hanchey
Hometown: Sulphur, LA
2023 PRCA Earnings: $158,879.03
World Titles: 1 (2013)
Wrangler NFR Qualifications: 14 (2010-23)
“I am most excited about hopefully bouncing back from a not so great NFR last year.”
Shane Hanchey
5. Brushton Minton
Hometown: Witter Springs, CA
2023 PRCA Earnings: $146,466.91
Wrangler NFR Qualifications: 1 (2023)
6. Ty Harris
Hometown: San Angelo, TX
2023 PRCA Earnings: $142,073.80
Wrangler NFR Qualifications: 5 (2019-23)
7. Westyn Hughes
Hometown: Caldwell, TX
2023 PRCA Earnings: $140,822.49
Wrangler NFR qualifications: 3 (2020-21, 2023)
8. Caleb Smidt
Hometown: Bellville, TX
2023 PRCA Earnings: $138,206.22
World Titles: 4 (2015, 2018, 2021-22) (TD)
Wrangler NFR Qualifications: 10 (2013, 2015-20, 2021-23)
9. Blane Cox
Hometown: Cameron, TX
2023 PRCA Earnings: $132,445.83
Wrangler NFR Qualifications: 2 (2016, 2023)
“I’m the most excited for that feeling of accomplishment.”
Blane Cox
10. Kincade Henry
Hometown: Mount Pleasant, TX
2023 PRCA Earnings: $129,609.29
Wrangler NFR Qualifications: 2 (2022-23)
“I’m excited about everything heading into Vegas. I love the atmosphere, the crowd, the music, lights; everything. I feel that I rope my best in these environments so I can’t wait to nod my head 10 times in the Thomas and Mack!”
Kincade Henry
11. Cory Solomon
Hometown: Prairie View, TX
2023 PRCA Earnings: $129,105.72
Wrangler NFR Qualifications: 10 (2011-12, 2015-18, 2020-23)
“I’m thankful to get to make another NFR. Always a blessing to run at that kind of money.”
Cory Solomon
12. Beau Cooper
Hometown: Stettler, AB
2023 PRCA Earnings: $121,770.49
Wrangler NFR Qualifications: 1 (2023)
“Excited for the whole thing! Obviously wanted to be successful but fulfilling a lifetime dream and goal of competing at Vegas alongside my cousin Zeke Thurston in the bronc riding. Knowing an entire country is pulling for you!”
Beau Cooper
13. Hunter Herrin
Hometown: Apache, OK
2023 PRCA Earnings: $116,222.18
Wrangler NFR Qualifications: 13 (2006-09, 2011-12, 2014-16, 2020-23)
14. John Douch
Hometown: Huntsville, TX
2023 PRCA Earnings: $115,054.18
Wrangler NFR Qualifications: 3 (2021-23)
15. Tuf Cooper
Hometown: Decatur, TX
2023 PRCA Earnings: $114,326.32
World Titles: 4 (TD 2011-12, 2014), AA (2017)
Wrangler NFR Qualifications: 15 (2008-15, 2017-23)
*Photos courtesy PRCA
