Haller Seventh At CNRF Barrel Racing

 Kelsi Haller competed in the College National Finals Rodeo in Casper, Wyoming where she finished seventh in barrel racing Saturday.

Haller went 14.92 in the first round, 14.66 in the second round and 14.47 in the third round. The top 12 advanced to the Short Round and Haller competed where she had a 14.53. Her average was 58.58

She took seventh out of 52 total competing. The winner finished with an average of 57.89.

The CNFR is the best of the best in college rodeo. It is where the National Intercollegiate Rodeo Association crowns individual event champions in saddle bronc riding, bare back riding, bull riding, tie-down roping, steer wrestling, team roping, barrel racing, breakaway roping, and goat tying.

National team championships are also awarded to both men’s and women’s teams. Over 400 cowboys and cowgirls from over 100 universities and colleges compete in Casper each year. Contestants compete all year in one of the NIRA’s 11 regions for a chance to rope or ride at the CNFR.