Daily Archives: December 8, 2009

Some things just never get old.

Four rounds into the 2009 National Finals Rodeo in Las Vegas, Nev., barrel racer Lisa Lockhart of Oelrichs is still reveling in the excitement and fun of her third successive trip to the NFR, a special achievement accorded to only the very best in the rodeo profession.

“Oh, my gosh, yes, this is still very exciting for me,” Lockhart said. “To make it to the NFR is something you dream about all your life, if you are into rodeo, and to make it a little later in life is really special. The first day I even beat the alarm up I was so anxious to get up and get on with it. The electricity in the NFR arena is just amazing. I’ve had family members who aren’t necessarily rodeo-oriented but they just absolutely love this rodeo. It’s just an awesome production, and the whole atmosphere during a performance is just electrifying.”

Lockhart’s first trip out into that sold-out arena during last week’s opening performance was a good one as she earned a fourth-place check of $7,200. Unfortunately, the pace has slowed the last three days for Lockhart, who has won two Canadian National Finals Rodeo championships, in addition to a couple of Badlands Circuit gold buckles. (read more)