AFR 47 wrapped with standout performances across the board. Jaycee Leinaweaver claimed All-Around Cowgirl honors and capped the year as Barrel Racing Year-End Champion, while Jacob Rounds earned All-Around Cowboy and dominated Team Roping (Header).
Landan Barber had a breakout season in Bull Riding, sweeping Aggregate, Rookie, and Year-End Champion honors. Thomas Christie doubled up as Saddle Bronc Aggregate and Year-End Champion, and Andy Forrer led Tie-Down Roping while also owning the Horse of the Year (BeBop).
Rookie talent shined, with Shyla O’Neill winning both Aggregate and Rookie of the Year in Breakaway Roping, and top stock was recognized across events—including Bearcat (Bareback Horse of the Year) and Juice (Bull of the Year).
On the production side, Attica, NY earned Rodeo of the Year, Diamond J Rodeo was named Stock Contractor of the Year, and Fonda, NY took home Best LTFR.
ALL-AROUND COWGIRL: Jaycee Leinaweaver / ALL-AROUND COWBOY: Jacob Rounds
BAREBACK RIDING: AFR 47 Aggregate Champion: Tim Kent; Rookie: Grant Worthington; Year-End Champion: Tristan Bush; Bareback Horse of Year: 421-Bearcat – Pond Hill Pro Rodeo
SADDLE BRONC RIDING: AFR 47 Aggregate Champion: Thomas Christie; Rookie: Riley McGuire; Year-End Champion: Thomas Christie; Saddle Bronc Horse of Year: A33 – Diamond J Rodeo
BULL RIDING: AFR 47 Aggregate Champion: Landan Barber; Rookie of the Year: Landan Barber; Year-End Champion: Landan Barber; Bull of the Year: 890 – Juice-Pond Hill Pro Rodeo
TIE-DOWN ROPING: AFR 47 Aggregate Champion: Andy Forrer; Rookie of the Year: Matt East; Year-End Champion: Andy Forrer; Horse of the Year: BeBop – Andy Forrer
STEER WRESTLING: AFR 47 Aggregate Champion: Matt Fisher; Rookie of the Year: Landan Barber; Year-End Champion: Chaz McGuire; Horse of the Year: Strawberry-Jacob Rounds; Hazing Horse of Year: Cobo – Chaz McGuire
TEAM ROPING – HEADER: AFR 47 Aggregate Champion: Jacob Rounds; Rookie of the Year: Chaz McGuire; Year-End Champion: Jacob Rounds; Horse of Year: Ace – Chase Quinn
TEAM ROPING – HEELER: AFR 47 Aggregate Champion: Drew Carnes; Rookie of the Year: Bill Opatrny; Year-End Champion: Riley Quinn; Horse of the Year: Annie-Bill Opatrny
BARREL RACING: AFR 47 Aggregate Champion: Kelley Mohn; Rookie of the Year: Lexi Huffman; Year-End Champion: Jaycee Leinaweaver; Horse of the Year: Breyer – Jaycee Leinaweaver
BREAKAWAY ROPING: AFR 47 Aggregate Champion: Shyla O’Neill; Rookie of the Year: Shyla O’Neill; Year-End Champion: Emma Wyant; Horse of the Year: Louie – Lexi Graham
Best LTFR of the Year: Fonda, NY
Rodeo Series of the Year: Columbiana, OH
Best New Rodeo of the Year: Savona, NY
Rodeo of the Year: Attica, NY
Stock Contractor of the Year: Diamond J Rodeo