Northwest ropers win $60K in High Desert Showdown

RENO, Nev. (June 20, 2018) – A high school history teacher and truck driver came tight on the biggest win of their long competitive careers Wednesday during the second annual #12 High Desert Showdown. With a purse of almost a quarter-million dollars, the high-stakes...

Former Super Bowl champ, partner win $95,000 roping

Former Super Bowl champ, partner win $95,000 roping Bear Pascoe and Steve Simons win the Reno Million during Wrangler BFI Week.   RENO, Nev. (June 19, 2018) – A retired NFL tight end and a cattle contractor – both recreational team ropers – raked in $95,220 with their...

Francis and Passig win BFI, $122K in Reno

RENO, Nev. (June 18, 2018) – After the fourth steer of a heated battle during one of the toughest BFI ropings in history, Kaleb Driggers rode up to Chris Francis and told him, “Finish what you started.” Francis, 40, and his 24-year-old heeler Cade Passig had just...

BFI Week 2018 Schedule of Events

Saturday June 16 Silver Legacy Hotel 8:00 am – 5:00 pm bfi booths open in the lobby bfi tickets $25.00 ea. bfi merchandise available Sunday June 17 Silver Legacy Hotel 8:00 am – 5:00 pm bfi booths open in the lobby bfi tickets $25.00 ea. bfi merchandise...