TYLER WADE & WESLEY THORP

TEAM ROPERS WADE & THORP WIN HEADER, HEELER TITLES

Las Vegas, Nevada — An all business, efficient run in Round 10 was all that separated team ropers – header Tyler Wade and heeler Wesley Thorp – from coveted world championships.

Well, the duo clocked a 5.4-second time and that left them third in the average with a $50,517 check, catapulting them to capture gold buckles.

Wade was making his sixth NFR appearance and finished a career-best eighth in the 2022 world standings. That’s not the case anymore.

Wade finished with $308,057 in the world standings and Thorp earned $325,284.

“I don’t know yet. It hasn’t sunk in. I told Thorp I don’t know if I’m a world champion or not. I know he is cause he already has one. I just let him guide me,” Wade said. “I think the whole time we weren’t trying to do anything different other than give ourselves a chance. Take the risk we needed to take when we needed to take them, and it could not have worked out better in our favor. Every time we needed to step up in the round and make a run, we drew the best steer. It felt like God’s timing more than anything.”

Thorp won his lone world championship in 2019.

“This is unbelievable because all I can think about are the times you are down throughout the year, and you have to find something to pick you up,” Thorp said. “How do you get that low to this spot right here. This is everything when you get here because it makes you realize that you just have to be ready for any opportunity that comes.”

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Las Vegas, Nevada — Shyla Navarre, a 17-year-old professional entertainer, is carrying on a deeply rooted family tradition in the world of trick riding. With a career spanning 12 years, Shyla embarked on this journey alongside her mother, Melissa Navarre, from Weatherford, Oklahoma. Having traveled across the country, Shyla has showcased her talent at prestigious events such as the 2013 Wrangler National Finals Rodeo and the 2013 Ram National Circuit Finals, leaving a lasting impression at numerous PRCA rodeos. Not only skilled in trick riding, Shyla has a passion for whip cracking, honing her craft with the guidance of her mentor, Ryder Kiesner. As the leader of the trio, she captivates audiences with her whip-cracking maneuvers, a skill she developed since the age of 5. Beyond her equestrian talents, Shyla’s understanding of production and timing in the arena reflects her years of experience. When she’s not on a horse or showcasing her whip-cracking prowess, Shyla, a true country girl at heart, enjoys sports and embraces the rural lifestyle with enthusiasm.