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National Sponsors |
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The NIRA and
the College National Finals
Rodeo are proud to be associated
with the following national sponsors:
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Wrangler
Brand involvement with the NIRA covers an
Officials Program, Officials Seminars, CNFR
support, co-sponsor of the CNFR telecast and an
advertising program. The Company, an apparel
manufacturer, has provided NIRA assistance since
1982.
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heart of the program consists of an Officials
Program. Wrangler subsidizes judges fees at all
NIRA sanctioned rodeos, in addition to providing
support for the judges' fees and expenses at the
CNFR. The Wrangler Brand also funds eleven
Officials Seminars yearly that are designed to
maintain a high quality of officiating at the
NIRA rodeos. The vests worn by these officials
are provided by Wrangler as well.
The Wrangler/NIRA officials program assures quality
judging at college rodeos through regional
seminars and judge payment for each NIRA
approved rodeo.
Wrangler Brand also provides banners and posters
to the NIRA regions for promotional use at their
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Dodge Rodeo
is the official automotive sponsor of the NIRA.
The all-new Dodge Ram Heavy Duty Truck debuts as
the most powerful heavy duty pickup in its
class. The legendary Hemi has returned as
Dodge’s Heavy Duty all-new standard gasoline
engine. The Dodge Rodeo marketing program has a
25 year history, and over 1250 Dodge dealers
across the country. The Dodge brand sponsors
over 650 rodeos every year throughout the PRCA,
NIRA, NHSRA, Little Britches, and many other
grass-roots associations. As a function with the
NIRA, DaimlerChrysler Affiliate Rewards is
offering NIRA members preferred pricing (1%
below factory invoice) when purchasing select
new Chrysler, Jeep, or Dodge vehicles. To obtain
information please contact Dodge Rodeo at (641)
684-6000.
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 Powder
River Livestock Handling
Equipment is the CNFR’s official
arena provider. Powder River
also sponsors the NIRA’s Coach’s
Breakfast and and Coach of the
Year Award. |
Copper Spring Ranch is a world class
equine facility located in Bozeman,
Montana. The ranch is proud to say
that they are about one thing –
“amazing horses”. They have world
class facilities for hosting master
horsemanship clinics, as well as a
world class breeding program. Their
Quarter Horse breeding program
begins with the meticulous selection
of bloodlines. Another astounding
entity that they have to offer is
the innovative CSR Equine Medical
Center. The center is a combination
of cutting-edge technology with
medical expertise in surgery,
reproductive services, sports
medicine/performance, and general
health and preventative care for all
breeds and disciplines. With this
sponsorship, the managers for the
ranch, Gary and Sandie Metcalf, have
reserved the Copper Spring Ranch
mobile equine medical center for the
College National Finals Rodeo for
2010 and 2011. This will give the
CNFR contestants on-site access to
top notch equipment for equine care. |
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Cactus Ropes,
founded in 1991, manufactures ropes that are the
most durable and consistent products available.
They can be found at local retailers, or
www.cactusropes.com,
or 1-800-SPINWIN. |
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At Cactus Saddlery,
Values and Ethics are more than words, they are
business philosophies. Cactus Saddlery offers a
full line of saddles and strap goods, designed
and manufactured by their hand craftsmen. Visit
them at www.cactussaddlery.com
or call
1-866-605-6567. |
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Master rope makers, Fast Back Ropes,
manufactures and sells the highest quality ropes
on the market. Visit them at
www.fastbackropes.com
or call 1-800-479-1851. |
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Pro Equine has been
manufacturing the Best equine sports products
available for over 20 years. They hold half the
industry’s patents on equine leg protection.
Visit them at
www.proequine.com
or call
1-800-411-1986. |
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Maynard Buckles
donates the championship buckles for the College
National Finals Rodeo. Maynard Buckles is
located in Thoreau, NM. They have been a
generous sponsor of the CNFR since 1999. |
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The National Intercollegiate Rodeo
Association and the United States
Team Roping Championships (USTRC)
have joined forces in typical team
roping “partnership” fashion. The
partnership will involve supporting
the memberships of both
organizations. USTRC will award
Regional Finals Shoot-Out
positions/$1,000 in USTRC Flex
Earnings to the top three headers
and heelers in the final season
standings in all eleven NIRA
regions. They will also award a
National Finals Shoot-Out
position/$3,000 in USTRC Flex
Earnings to the top three teams in
the team roping event at the College
National Finals Rodeo. The only
stipulation for the awards will be
that the roper will need to be a
member of the USTRC prior to the
conclusion of their respective
regional rodeo season and the CNFR. |
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