Erin Johnson

Johnson and Lord Lead the Way for the Mountain States Circuit at the base of Pikes Peak

By Ted Harbin

For the first time since the inception of the ProRodeo circuit system in 1975 and the National Circuit Finals Rodeo in 1987, a breakaway roper will be crowned national champion. The NFR Open, formerly known as the Ram National Circuit Finals Rodeo, kicks off at the Pikes Peak or Bust Rodeo – July 13-16.

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Erin Johnson

Shali Lord

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