Wenda Johnson Reflects on the Triumphs and Challenges of Her 2023 Season

Wenda Johsnon, four-time National Finals Rodeo qualifier, discusses the tight competition throughout the regular season and her expectations of record-breaking earnings.

Johnson mourned the significant loss of her equine partner Mac this year, however, the cowgirl remained focused on her goals of returning to Las Vegas.

Johnson says she is looking forward to new partnerships with a young horse as her dedication to the sport and her equine partners remains steady.

The 2024 season is complete, here are the full standings
With a payday north of $86,000 for the winner in each event, the importance of the NFR Average was unmatched in 2024
Mowry won the RAM Top Gun Award with nearly $300,000 in Las Vegas
After three straight second place finishes, Frost finally got his moment in 2024
Wright put an exclamation point on his 2024 season with 89.5 points on his final horse
Wade/Thorp were 3.8 as the last pair out to seal their Gold Buckles
Struxness entered Round 10 projected No. 4 and walked out with his first career Gold Buckle
Thompson did just enough to squeak out his first career Gold Buckle