PRCA Rookies of the Year

Tuf Cooper, son of 8-time World Champion Roper Roy Cooper, has won the Overall Rookie of the Year Award. In addition, Cooper is the first tie-down roping rookie to qualify for the NFR since 1996.

Other Rookie of the Year Winners:

• All-Around - Trell Etbauer
• Bareback Riding - Jared Smith
• Steer Wrestling - Zack Cobb
• Team Roping Header - Joel Bach
• Team Roping Heeling - Rhen Richard
• Saddle Bronc Riding - Kaleb Asay
• Tie-Down Roping - Tuf Cooper
• Bull Riding- Douglas Duncan
• Steer Roping - Tim Abbott

The winners will be presented their awards on December 9th in Las Vegas, also known as "Rookie Night", by folks from American Cowboy Coffe and Montana Silversmiths, who sponsor the Rookie of the Year Awards. Congratulations from About Rodeo to all the winners!