The American Cowboys Rodeo Association presents the American Finals Rodeo, taking place through Saturday at the Ford Truck Arena at Tulsa Expo Square. Make plans to watch action-packed rodeo performances each day. The top 15 cowboys and cowgirls will compete in traditional rodeo events including bareback bronc riding, tie-down roping, breakaway roping, steer wrestling, saddle bronc riding, team roping and cowgirls’ barrel racing and bull riding.
One of the competitors is from right here in Okmulgee County.
The #1 ranked steer wrestler is David “Coop” Reagor, Jr., who is also an instructor at Green Country Technology Center.
Here’s a little bit about Reagor:
• Nickname: Coop
• Occupation: Electrical Maintenance
• Age: 34
• Qualifications to AFR: 11
• What horses did you ride this summer?: Vanilla Ice
• Favorite rodeo to compete at & why?: Rodeo Miami. The energy
• What buckle do you have on your belt right now?: Round up for Jesus
• Best rodeo advice received: If you believe you can or if you believe you can’t. They both are true.
– The event continues Friday and Saturday at 7 p.m. Tickets are $15 for adults, $13 for seniors ages 65+ and military, $10 for children 6-12 and free for children five and under.