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SC Wrangler Reg. Jul 2004	Posted 2013-12-19 1:43 PM Subject: RE: 2015 NFR- Vegas or Florida?
Nut Case Expert Posts: 9305 Location: Tulsa, Ok	CYA Ranch - 2013-12-19 1:32 PM Running Roan - 2013-12-19 12:57 PM jojammer - 2013-12-19 12:14 PM Ok I'm not asking to be snarky or fight. I'm asking because I don't know... Does Florida have what it takes to draw the average joe fans to the rodeo, should it move there? Let's face it, the rodeo is only a couple hours each night. But in Vegas, the party ends only when you turn in for the night. The town doesn't roll up and if you're bored in Vegas, you just need to talk a block to find something to do. There's the spas, the shopping, the gambling, the clubs, the off strip attractions and activities. Does anywhere else that May have a dog in the "new NFR" fight have the ability to keep all these people busy when the rodeo is over? This is the question I would think the PRCA board would be considering. Is the NFR itself, just the rodeo, big enough to keep the fan base or if needed, draw new fans in? I don't know either, but I'm guessing FL is well aware of the expectations. I think they will make sure the entertainment is there, the shopping is there. I just think they will understand that the actual perf isn't the only attraction and rise to it. Florida might have a hard time putting together the same shopping experience fans have enjoyed in Vegas. I talked to quite a few other fellow NFR vendors last week and a few flat out said they won't go to Florida. A few said they'd sit it out a few years to see what kind of crowd FL draws. Nobody said they'd go to FL for sure. The Boot Barns and Sheplers of the world will follow the NFR wherever it goes, but the smaller businesses selling unique stuff that you don't see everywhere are on the fence about what to do. My daughter and I were talking along these lines yesterday. Heritage and Luans just for instance. That's a heck of a long haul. So IF Vegas does bring in some other type of rodeo finals I imagine they would stay there vs the long haul across country. I am ignorant of Florida amenities, so maybe somebody can answer this question for me. Do they have the ability to provide the mass transit that LV provides? It take an astounding number of busses, shuttles, limos, cabs to provide the kind of transportation that is readily available in LV. Are hotels, shopping, convention sites, etc concentrated within a relatively small area like Vegas or is is going to take even more vehicles to shuttle amoung them?
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3canstorun Reg. May 2007	Posted 2013-12-19 2:31 PM Subject: RE: 2015 NFR- Vegas or Florida?
Hugs to You Posts: 7551 Location: In The Land of Cotton	SC Wrangler - 2013-12-19 2:43 PM CYA Ranch - 2013-12-19 1:32 PM Running Roan - 2013-12-19 12:57 PM jojammer - 2013-12-19 12:14 PM Ok I'm not asking to be snarky or fight. I'm asking because I don't know... Does Florida have what it takes to draw the average joe fans to the rodeo, should it move there? Let's face it, the rodeo is only a couple hours each night. But in Vegas, the party ends only when you turn in for the night. The town doesn't roll up and if you're bored in Vegas, you just need to talk a block to find something to do. There's the spas, the shopping, the gambling, the clubs, the off strip attractions and activities. Does anywhere else that May have a dog in the "new NFR" fight have the ability to keep all these people busy when the rodeo is over? This is the question I would think the PRCA board would be considering. Is the NFR itself, just the rodeo, big enough to keep the fan base or if needed, draw new fans in? I don't know either, but I'm guessing FL is well aware of the expectations. I think they will make sure the entertainment is there, the shopping is there. I just think they will understand that the actual perf isn't the only attraction and rise to it. Florida might have a hard time putting together the same shopping experience fans have enjoyed in Vegas. I talked to quite a few other fellow NFR vendors last week and a few flat out said they won't go to Florida. A few said they'd sit it out a few years to see what kind of crowd FL draws. Nobody said they'd go to FL for sure. The Boot Barns and Sheplers of the world will follow the NFR wherever it goes, but the smaller businesses selling unique stuff that you don't see everywhere are on the fence about what to do. My daughter and I were talking along these lines yesterday. Heritage and Luans just for instance. That's a heck of a long haul. So IF Vegas does bring in some other type of rodeo finals I imagine they would stay there vs the long haul across country. I am ignorant of Florida amenities, so maybe somebody can answer this question for me. Do they have the ability to provide the mass transit that LV provides? It take an astounding number of busses, shuttles, limos, cabs to provide the kind of transportation that is readily available in LV. Are hotels, shopping, convention sites, etc concentrated within a relatively small area like Vegas or is is going to take even more vehicles to shuttle amoung them? No it is the pitts to move around Orlando. Everywhere is a turn pike. We hate everytime there is a cutting and we have to go through that town. I know there are cabs and city buses but you wouldn't catch me on a bus and not even your worst enemy. Nothing is central. The parks are far apart, the lines can take up to an hour to ride a ride, the food is sky high, etc. etc. Plus, extremely expensive to take your family. Changes must happen, but I do not think FL is the answer for a location.
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Running Roan Reg. Feb 2005	Posted 2013-12-19 4:05 PM Subject: RE: 2015 NFR- Vegas or Florida?
Roan On The Range Posts: 7889 Location: Stephenville, TX	3canstorun - 2013-12-19 2:31 PM SC Wrangler - 2013-12-19 2:43 PM CYA Ranch - 2013-12-19 1:32 PM Running Roan - 2013-12-19 12:57 PM jojammer - 2013-12-19 12:14 PM Ok I'm not asking to be snarky or fight. I'm asking because I don't know... Does Florida have what it takes to draw the average joe fans to the rodeo, should it move there? Let's face it, the rodeo is only a couple hours each night. But in Vegas, the party ends only when you turn in for the night. The town doesn't roll up and if you're bored in Vegas, you just need to talk a block to find something to do. There's the spas, the shopping, the gambling, the clubs, the off strip attractions and activities. Does anywhere else that May have a dog in the "new NFR" fight have the ability to keep all these people busy when the rodeo is over? This is the question I would think the PRCA board would be considering. Is the NFR itself, just the rodeo, big enough to keep the fan base or if needed, draw new fans in? I don't know either, but I'm guessing FL is well aware of the expectations. I think they will make sure the entertainment is there, the shopping is there. I just think they will understand that the actual perf isn't the only attraction and rise to it. Florida might have a hard time putting together the same shopping experience fans have enjoyed in Vegas. I talked to quite a few other fellow NFR vendors last week and a few flat out said they won't go to Florida. A few said they'd sit it out a few years to see what kind of crowd FL draws. Nobody said they'd go to FL for sure. The Boot Barns and Sheplers of the world will follow the NFR wherever it goes, but the smaller businesses selling unique stuff that you don't see everywhere are on the fence about what to do. My daughter and I were talking along these lines yesterday. Heritage and Luans just for instance. That's a heck of a long haul. So IF Vegas does bring in some other type of rodeo finals I imagine they would stay there vs the long haul across country. I am ignorant of Florida amenities, so maybe somebody can answer this question for me. Do they have the ability to provide the mass transit that LV provides? It take an astounding number of busses, shuttles, limos, cabs to provide the kind of transportation that is readily available in LV. Are hotels, shopping, convention sites, etc concentrated within a relatively small area like Vegas or is is going to take even more vehicles to shuttle amoung them? No it is the pitts to move around Orlando. Everywhere is a turn pike. We hate everytime there is a cutting and we have to go through that town. I know there are cabs and city buses but you wouldn't catch me on a bus and not even your worst enemy. Nothing is central. The parks are far apart, the lines can take up to an hour to ride a ride, the food is sky high, etc. etc. Plus, extremely expensive to take your family. Changes must happen, but I do not think FL is the answer for a location. Honestly, Vegas could probably put on their own show a la RodeoHouston and do just fine. They've already got the entertainment side pretty much covered and rodeo fans are already used to going there.
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ThreeCorners Reg. Nov 2003	Posted 2013-12-19 4:45 PM Subject: RE: 2015 NFR- Vegas or Florida?
Tried and True Posts: 21185 Location: Where I am happiest	Running Roan - 2013-12-19 4:05 PM 3canstorun - 2013-12-19 2:31 PM SC Wrangler - 2013-12-19 2:43 PM CYA Ranch - 2013-12-19 1:32 PM Running Roan - 2013-12-19 12:57 PM jojammer - 2013-12-19 12:14 PM Ok I'm not asking to be snarky or fight. I'm asking because I don't know... Does Florida have what it takes to draw the average joe fans to the rodeo, should it move there? Let's face it, the rodeo is only a couple hours each night. But in Vegas, the party ends only when you turn in for the night. The town doesn't roll up and if you're bored in Vegas, you just need to talk a block to find something to do. There's the spas, the shopping, the gambling, the clubs, the off strip attractions and activities. Does anywhere else that May have a dog in the "new NFR" fight have the ability to keep all these people busy when the rodeo is over? This is the question I would think the PRCA board would be considering. Is the NFR itself, just the rodeo, big enough to keep the fan base or if needed, draw new fans in? I don't know either, but I'm guessing FL is well aware of the expectations. I think they will make sure the entertainment is there, the shopping is there. I just think they will understand that the actual perf isn't the only attraction and rise to it. Florida might have a hard time putting together the same shopping experience fans have enjoyed in Vegas. I talked to quite a few other fellow NFR vendors last week and a few flat out said they won't go to Florida. A few said they'd sit it out a few years to see what kind of crowd FL draws. Nobody said they'd go to FL for sure. The Boot Barns and Sheplers of the world will follow the NFR wherever it goes, but the smaller businesses selling unique stuff that you don't see everywhere are on the fence about what to do. My daughter and I were talking along these lines yesterday. Heritage and Luans just for instance. That's a heck of a long haul. So IF Vegas does bring in some other type of rodeo finals I imagine they would stay there vs the long haul across country. I am ignorant of Florida amenities, so maybe somebody can answer this question for me. Do they have the ability to provide the mass transit that LV provides? It take an astounding number of busses, shuttles, limos, cabs to provide the kind of transportation that is readily available in LV. Are hotels, shopping, convention sites, etc concentrated within a relatively small area like Vegas or is is going to take even more vehicles to shuttle amoung them? No it is the pitts to move around Orlando. Everywhere is a turn pike. We hate everytime there is a cutting and we have to go through that town. I know there are cabs and city buses but you wouldn't catch me on a bus and not even your worst enemy. Nothing is central. The parks are far apart, the lines can take up to an hour to ride a ride, the food is sky high, etc. etc. Plus, extremely expensive to take your family. Changes must happen, but I do not think FL is the answer for a location. Honestly, Vegas could probably put on their own show a la RodeoHouston and do just fine. They've already got the entertainment side pretty much covered and rodeo fans are already used to going there. I agree. I think they have all the recources to put on a heck of a show and if they do something like the American where you can win a million....well, it's game on!
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Running Roan Reg. Feb 2005	Posted 2013-12-19 5:17 PM Subject: RE: 2015 NFR- Vegas or Florida?
Roan On The Range Posts: 7889 Location: Stephenville, TX	ThreeCorners - 2013-12-19 4:45 PM Running Roan - 2013-12-19 4:05 PM 3canstorun - 2013-12-19 2:31 PM SC Wrangler - 2013-12-19 2:43 PM CYA Ranch - 2013-12-19 1:32 PM Running Roan - 2013-12-19 12:57 PM jojammer - 2013-12-19 12:14 PM Ok I'm not asking to be snarky or fight. I'm asking because I don't know... Does Florida have what it takes to draw the average joe fans to the rodeo, should it move there? Let's face it, the rodeo is only a couple hours each night. But in Vegas, the party ends only when you turn in for the night. The town doesn't roll up and if you're bored in Vegas, you just need to talk a block to find something to do. There's the spas, the shopping, the gambling, the clubs, the off strip attractions and activities. Does anywhere else that May have a dog in the "new NFR" fight have the ability to keep all these people busy when the rodeo is over? This is the question I would think the PRCA board would be considering. Is the NFR itself, just the rodeo, big enough to keep the fan base or if needed, draw new fans in? I don't know either, but I'm guessing FL is well aware of the expectations. I think they will make sure the entertainment is there, the shopping is there. I just think they will understand that the actual perf isn't the only attraction and rise to it. Florida might have a hard time putting together the same shopping experience fans have enjoyed in Vegas. I talked to quite a few other fellow NFR vendors last week and a few flat out said they won't go to Florida. A few said they'd sit it out a few years to see what kind of crowd FL draws. Nobody said they'd go to FL for sure. The Boot Barns and Sheplers of the world will follow the NFR wherever it goes, but the smaller businesses selling unique stuff that you don't see everywhere are on the fence about what to do. My daughter and I were talking along these lines yesterday. Heritage and Luans just for instance. That's a heck of a long haul. So IF Vegas does bring in some other type of rodeo finals I imagine they would stay there vs the long haul across country. I am ignorant of Florida amenities, so maybe somebody can answer this question for me. Do they have the ability to provide the mass transit that LV provides? It take an astounding number of busses, shuttles, limos, cabs to provide the kind of transportation that is readily available in LV. Are hotels, shopping, convention sites, etc concentrated within a relatively small area like Vegas or is is going to take even more vehicles to shuttle amoung them? No it is the pitts to move around Orlando. Everywhere is a turn pike. We hate everytime there is a cutting and we have to go through that town. I know there are cabs and city buses but you wouldn't catch me on a bus and not even your worst enemy. Nothing is central. The parks are far apart, the lines can take up to an hour to ride a ride, the food is sky high, etc. etc. Plus, extremely expensive to take your family. Changes must happen, but I do not think FL is the answer for a location. Honestly, Vegas could probably put on their own show a la RodeoHouston and do just fine. They've already got the entertainment side pretty much covered and rodeo fans are already used to going there. I agree. I think they have all the recources to put on a heck of a show and if they do something like the American where you can win a million....well, it's game on! Heck yeah! Replace the NFR with another rodeo with a huge payout, add in a big barrel race and maybe a ranch rodeo or a horse show or something else to go along with South Point's roping to bring in more competitors. Shoot, they could have stuff going on all day every day at South Point, MGM's new arena they're building and the T&M. Then get some big name country artists in for concerts. They can call it RodeoVegas. Who wouldn't want to go to that?
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Bibliafarm Reg. Jul 2008	Posted 2013-12-19 5:19 PM Subject: RE: 2015 NFR- Vegas or Florida?
Warmblood with Wings Posts: 27846 Location: Florida..	NFR .. why do people give up on the NFR so easily..
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ThreeCorners Reg. Nov 2003	Posted 2013-12-19 6:21 PM Subject: RE: 2015 NFR- Vegas or Florida?
Tried and True Posts: 21185 Location: Where I am happiest	Bibliafarm - 2013-12-19 5:19 PM NFR .. why do people give up on the NFR so easily.. I dont think anybody is giving up on the NFR. I'm just saying if LVE and the PRCA dont come to an agreement, and going by what LVE has said, yes I believe they could pull off their own venue and make a big bang. It will have to be big $$$ though and alot of flash if they are going to compete with the NFR.
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ThreeCorners Reg. Nov 2003	Posted 2013-12-19 6:25 PM Subject: RE: 2015 NFR- Vegas or Florida?
Tried and True Posts: 21185 Location: Where I am happiest	Running Roan - 2013-12-19 5:17 PM ThreeCorners - 2013-12-19 4:45 PM Running Roan - 2013-12-19 4:05 PM 3canstorun - 2013-12-19 2:31 PM SC Wrangler - 2013-12-19 2:43 PM CYA Ranch - 2013-12-19 1:32 PM Running Roan - 2013-12-19 12:57 PM jojammer - 2013-12-19 12:14 PM Ok I'm not asking to be snarky or fight. I'm asking because I don't know... Does Florida have what it takes to draw the average joe fans to the rodeo, should it move there? Let's face it, the rodeo is only a couple hours each night. But in Vegas, the party ends only when you turn in for the night. The town doesn't roll up and if you're bored in Vegas, you just need to talk a block to find something to do. There's the spas, the shopping, the gambling, the clubs, the off strip attractions and activities. Does anywhere else that May have a dog in the "new NFR" fight have the ability to keep all these people busy when the rodeo is over? This is the question I would think the PRCA board would be considering. Is the NFR itself, just the rodeo, big enough to keep the fan base or if needed, draw new fans in? I don't know either, but I'm guessing FL is well aware of the expectations. I think they will make sure the entertainment is there, the shopping is there. I just think they will understand that the actual perf isn't the only attraction and rise to it. Florida might have a hard time putting together the same shopping experience fans have enjoyed in Vegas. I talked to quite a few other fellow NFR vendors last week and a few flat out said they won't go to Florida. A few said they'd sit it out a few years to see what kind of crowd FL draws. Nobody said they'd go to FL for sure. The Boot Barns and Sheplers of the world will follow the NFR wherever it goes, but the smaller businesses selling unique stuff that you don't see everywhere are on the fence about what to do. My daughter and I were talking along these lines yesterday. Heritage and Luans just for instance. That's a heck of a long haul. So IF Vegas does bring in some other type of rodeo finals I imagine they would stay there vs the long haul across country. I am ignorant of Florida amenities, so maybe somebody can answer this question for me. Do they have the ability to provide the mass transit that LV provides? It take an astounding number of busses, shuttles, limos, cabs to provide the kind of transportation that is readily available in LV. Are hotels, shopping, convention sites, etc concentrated within a relatively small area like Vegas or is is going to take even more vehicles to shuttle amoung them? No it is the pitts to move around Orlando. Everywhere is a turn pike. We hate everytime there is a cutting and we have to go through that town. I know there are cabs and city buses but you wouldn't catch me on a bus and not even your worst enemy. Nothing is central. The parks are far apart, the lines can take up to an hour to ride a ride, the food is sky high, etc. etc. Plus, extremely expensive to take your family. Changes must happen, but I do not think FL is the answer for a location. Honestly, Vegas could probably put on their own show a la RodeoHouston and do just fine. They've already got the entertainment side pretty much covered and rodeo fans are already used to going there. I agree. I think they have all the recources to put on a heck of a show and if they do something like the American where you can win a million....well, it's game on! Heck yeah! Replace the NFR with another rodeo with a huge payout, add in a big barrel race and maybe a ranch rodeo or a horse show or something else to go along with South Point's roping to bring in more competitors. Shoot, they could have stuff going on all day every day at South Point, MGM's new arena they're building and the T&M. Then get some big name country artists in for concerts. They can call it RodeoVegas. Who wouldn't want to go to that? Yep! I also believe half the venders that do the NFR shopping will opt to stay in Vegas.So they will still have the shopping also. Florida is a heck of a haul for many of them and the cost of going to Florida and staying there is just formidable for alot.
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Bibliafarm Reg. Jul 2008	Posted 2013-12-19 6:27 PM Subject: RE: 2015 NFR- Vegas or Florida?
Warmblood with Wings Posts: 27846 Location: Florida..	ThreeCorners - 2013-12-19 7:25 PM Running Roan - 2013-12-19 5:17 PM ThreeCorners - 2013-12-19 4:45 PM Running Roan - 2013-12-19 4:05 PM 3canstorun - 2013-12-19 2:31 PM SC Wrangler - 2013-12-19 2:43 PM CYA Ranch - 2013-12-19 1:32 PM Running Roan - 2013-12-19 12:57 PM jojammer - 2013-12-19 12:14 PM Ok I'm not asking to be snarky or fight. I'm asking because I don't know... Does Florida have what it takes to draw the average joe fans to the rodeo, should it move there? Let's face it, the rodeo is only a couple hours each night. But in Vegas, the party ends only when you turn in for the night. The town doesn't roll up and if you're bored in Vegas, you just need to talk a block to find something to do. There's the spas, the shopping, the gambling, the clubs, the off strip attractions and activities. Does anywhere else that May have a dog in the "new NFR" fight have the ability to keep all these people busy when the rodeo is over? This is the question I would think the PRCA board would be considering. Is the NFR itself, just the rodeo, big enough to keep the fan base or if needed, draw new fans in? I don't know either, but I'm guessing FL is well aware of the expectations. I think they will make sure the entertainment is there, the shopping is there. I just think they will understand that the actual perf isn't the only attraction and rise to it. Florida might have a hard time putting together the same shopping experience fans have enjoyed in Vegas. I talked to quite a few other fellow NFR vendors last week and a few flat out said they won't go to Florida. A few said they'd sit it out a few years to see what kind of crowd FL draws. Nobody said they'd go to FL for sure. The Boot Barns and Sheplers of the world will follow the NFR wherever it goes, but the smaller businesses selling unique stuff that you don't see everywhere are on the fence about what to do. My daughter and I were talking along these lines yesterday. Heritage and Luans just for instance. That's a heck of a long haul. So IF Vegas does bring in some other type of rodeo finals I imagine they would stay there vs the long haul across country. I am ignorant of Florida amenities, so maybe somebody can answer this question for me. Do they have the ability to provide the mass transit that LV provides? It take an astounding number of busses, shuttles, limos, cabs to provide the kind of transportation that is readily available in LV. Are hotels, shopping, convention sites, etc concentrated within a relatively small area like Vegas or is is going to take even more vehicles to shuttle amoung them? No it is the pitts to move around Orlando. Everywhere is a turn pike. We hate everytime there is a cutting and we have to go through that town. I know there are cabs and city buses but you wouldn't catch me on a bus and not even your worst enemy. Nothing is central. The parks are far apart, the lines can take up to an hour to ride a ride, the food is sky high, etc. etc. Plus, extremely expensive to take your family. Changes must happen, but I do not think FL is the answer for a location. Honestly, Vegas could probably put on their own show a la RodeoHouston and do just fine. They've already got the entertainment side pretty much covered and rodeo fans are already used to going there. I agree. I think they have all the recources to put on a heck of a show and if they do something like the American where you can win a million....well, it's game on! Heck yeah! Replace the NFR with another rodeo with a huge payout, add in a big barrel race and maybe a ranch rodeo or a horse show or something else to go along with South Point's roping to bring in more competitors. Shoot, they could have stuff going on all day every day at South Point, MGM's new arena they're building and the T&M. Then get some big name country artists in for concerts. They can call it RodeoVegas. Who wouldn't want to go to that? Yep! I also believe half the venders that do the NFR shopping will opt to stay in Vegas.So they will still have the shopping also. Florida is a heck of a haul for many of them and the cost of going to Florida and staying there is just formidable for alot. I agree with that .. for sure..
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HotPants Reg. Jan 2006	Posted 2013-12-19 6:32 PM Subject: RE: 2015 NFR- Vegas or Florida?
Elite Veteran Posts: 907 Location: a secret	I did not read all the posts here but what about if LVE offers IPRA to move the finals to vegas????
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sodapop Reg. Feb 2005	Posted 2013-12-19 6:36 PM Subject: RE: 2015 NFR- Vegas or Florida?
10D Crack Champion	So if it moves to Orlando I wonder if it will still be the WRANGLER NFR or if it will become A DISNEY NFR? LOL..... The Disney National Finals......hmm... Edited by sodapop 2013-12-19 7:01 PM
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daisycake123 Reg. Dec 2006	Posted 2013-12-19 6:56 PM Subject: RE: 2015 NFR- Vegas or Florida?
Sock Snob Posts: 3021	I think competion is a good thing, let the cities compete for our money. Just like nbha did not listen for a long time at augusta and after the last year they had finals in august where is rained all week everyone was complaining and ibra finals was growing the writing was on the walls, they made a change might i say for the better. So let the cities open the pocket books see what happens change wont hurt that really is a small pen and the new place could have a better setup and maybe more money and if it where on the east coast it could be a positive for rodeo, that there is not much of. As much as the rodeo girls make and there cost are awlful as well maybe a different situation will make the money grow. Let us not live in the past, look forward to see if we can inprove. As we would not go to a big barrel race that was not put on well, rodeo should be the same way.
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Nevertooold Reg. Oct 2003	Posted 2013-12-19 8:22 PM Subject: RE: 2015 NFR- Vegas or Florida?
I Prefer to Live in Fantasy Land Posts: 64864 Location: In the Hills of Texas	HotPants - 2013-12-19 6:32 PM I did not read all the posts here but what about if LVE offers IPRA to move the finals to vegas???? I wouldn't walk across the street to watch an IPRA rodeo and I use to be a member..
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dhdqhllc Reg. Feb 2011	Posted 2013-12-19 8:23 PM Subject: RE: 2015 NFR- Vegas or Florida?
Always Off Topic Posts: 6382 Location: ND	Nevertooold - 2013-12-19 8:22 PM HotPants - 2013-12-19 6:32 PM I did not read all the posts here but what about if LVE offers IPRA to move the finals to vegas???? I wouldn't walk across the street to watch an IPRA rodeo and I use to be a member.. agreed
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ThreeCorners Reg. Nov 2003	Posted 2013-12-19 8:26 PM Subject: RE: 2015 NFR- Vegas or Florida?
Tried and True Posts: 21185 Location: Where I am happiest	dhdqhllc - 2013-12-19 8:23 PM Nevertooold - 2013-12-19 8:22 PM HotPants - 2013-12-19 6:32 PM I did not read all the posts here but what about if LVE offers IPRA to move the finals to vegas???? I wouldn't walk across the street to watch an IPRA rodeo and I use to be a member.. agreed Agreed three!
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CYA Ranch Reg. Feb 2008	Posted 2013-12-19 8:33 PM Subject: RE: 2015 NFR- Vegas or Florida?
More bootie than waist! Posts: 18425 Location: Riding Crackhead.	The National Finals Rodeo still means something to most of the contestants. I do not see them "walking" from the NFR to go to a new venue. Besides that there is at least 1 city in the US willing to put up a lot of money to put the rodeo on. If Florida has it....the contestants will go and the spectators will follow. I've never been to the NFR. Its on my bucket list. I'm trying to finish raising my children so I can start checking off my list. I hate big cities and lots of people so unless the NFR comes to Brentford, South Dakota I'm thinking its not going to matter if its in Vegas or Orlando. Either way I'll have to dull my senses.
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ThreeCorners Reg. Nov 2003	Posted 2013-12-19 8:51 PM Subject: RE: 2015 NFR- Vegas or Florida?
Tried and True Posts: 21185 Location: Where I am happiest	CYA Ranch - 2013-12-19 8:33 PM The National Finals Rodeo still means something to most of the contestants. I do not see them "walking" from the NFR to go to a new venue. Besides that there is at least 1 city in the US willing to put up a lot of money to put the rodeo on. If Florida has it....the contestants will go and the spectators will follow. I've never been to the NFR. Its on my bucket list. I'm trying to finish raising my children so I can start checking off my list. I hate big cities and lots of people so unless the NFR comes to Brentford, South Dakota I'm thinking its not going to matter if its in Vegas or Orlando. Either way I'll have to dull my senses. I dont think anybody is thinking any of the top 15 would walk from the NFR. BUT, if you were 16th on down and had another venue you could enter for big bucks you darn sure would and there are ALOT of contestants not in the top 15.
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squeek Reg. Dec 2006	Posted 2013-12-19 10:03 PM Subject: RE: 2015 NFR- Vegas or Florida?
Toy Story Fanatic Posts: 4148 Location: Oregon	ThreeCorners - 2013-12-19 6:51 PM CYA Ranch - 2013-12-19 8:33 PM The National Finals Rodeo still means something to most of the contestants. I do not see them "walking" from the NFR to go to a new venue. Besides that there is at least 1 city in the US willing to put up a lot of money to put the rodeo on. If Florida has it....the contestants will go and the spectators will follow. I've never been to the NFR. Its on my bucket list. I'm trying to finish raising my children so I can start checking off my list. I hate big cities and lots of people so unless the NFR comes to Brentford, South Dakota I'm thinking its not going to matter if its in Vegas or Orlando. Either way I'll have to dull my senses. I dont think anybody is thinking any of the top 15 would walk from the NFR. BUT, if you were 16th on down and had another venue you could enter for big bucks you darn sure would and there are ALOT of contestants not in the top 15. Exactly! I at first was upset but then thought...how awesome would that be for those just out of the top 15, plus many others that have outstanding derby horses etc, You will never break the NFR, The top 15 will go. The fans will go but then there will be a big show on both the east and west coast. PRCA members get more $. Sounds like a win win situation,
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Red Raider Reg. Jul 2010	Posted 2013-12-20 8:51 AM Subject: RE: 2015 NFR- Vegas or Florida?
Toastest with the Mostest Posts: 5712 Location: That part of Texas	ThreeCorners - 2013-12-19 8:51 PM CYA Ranch - 2013-12-19 8:33 PM The National Finals Rodeo still means something to most of the contestants. I do not see them "walking" from the NFR to go to a new venue. Besides that there is at least 1 city in the US willing to put up a lot of money to put the rodeo on. If Florida has it....the contestants will go and the spectators will follow. I've never been to the NFR. Its on my bucket list. I'm trying to finish raising my children so I can start checking off my list. I hate big cities and lots of people so unless the NFR comes to Brentford, South Dakota I'm thinking its not going to matter if its in Vegas or Orlando. Either way I'll have to dull my senses. I dont think anybody is thinking any of the top 15 would walk from the NFR. BUT, if you were 16th on down and had another venue you could enter for big bucks you darn sure would and there are ALOT of contestants not in the top 15. Just take a look at all the ropers in the WSTR finals at South Point. Those are some of the best of the best there that may not have the time and funds to go on the road like the NFR contestants do but dang they can rope. What I also like about watching that is you can see some of the top female ropers that can't compete in the PRCA. Same goes for Vegas putting on a rodeo that might allow the top male barrel racers to compete in a sport that they have been shut out in "the big top" so to speak.
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horselover_jenn Reg. Dec 2013	Posted 2013-12-20 9:38 AM Subject: RE: 2015 NFR- Vegas or Florida?
Member Posts: 33 Location: Florida	Im from Florida. Like 2hr from Silver Spurs. It would be cheaper for me to fly to Vegas and stay there than to either commute or to stay in a hotel in Kissimmee. There is absolutely NOTHING to do over there. Like people are going to want to go to Disney all day then go to the NFR at 5. Same with going to the beach, they are going to have to drive AT LEAST an hour to get to Tampa to a beach. Not to mention who knows where all the Cowboy Christmas stuff would be set up/spread out... Night life afterwards, I guess the only place that would be reasonably close is Downtown Disney? Anyways, overall, it would be super boring and most likely lose a lot of spectators in Florida. I really hope they leave it in Vegas.
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