With million-dollar payouts, the Wrangler National Finals Rodeo is the most sought out ticket for any rodeo contestant. Every cowboy and cowgirl will do everything they can to make the finals as this year’s purse paid out over $13.5 million, which includes a $10,000 bonus for every contestant that made the NFR.

Of the five champions from the Navajo land, heeler Myles John successfully defended his world crown by winning the team roping aggregate with four-time INFR winner Edward Hawley, who captured his third consecutive title.