We’re at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas at RFD’s The American for a fourth year of an action packed Sunday rodeo performance and we are proud to present customer trained horse, “Topaz” in the Tie Down Roping under, Tuf Cooper.

The American brings contestants from Brazil, Canada, and the U.S. This year some Australians have come up thru the semi-finals, as well. There 82 invited contestants and of the 82, 31 are current or former world champions from the PRCA, ERA, or WPRA. Some contestants have a chance at over $1 million, with certain contestants having an added side pot advantage.

This year’s major story contestants include: Richmond Champion, Tanner Aus, Bobby Mote, Tilden Hooper, Will Lowe, Wyatt Bloom, Tyler Waguespack, Stockton Graves, J.D. Struxness, Rowdy Parrott, Trevor Brazile, Patrick Smith, Levi Simpson, Jeremy Buhler, Kaleb Driggers, Junior Nogueira, Edward Hawley Jr., Blake Hughes, Brakdy Norman, Ty Romo, Paden Bray, Wade Sundell, Clay Elliott, Wright brothers, Zeke Thurston, Cort Sheer, Cody DeMoss, Cole Bailey, Cody Ohl, Blair Burk, Hunter Herrin, Tyson Durfey, Timber Moore, Chayni Chamberlin, Wylee Mitchell, Mary Burger, Mary Walker, Jimmy Bryant, Kelsey Lutjen, Sage Kimzey, J.B. Mauney, Jess Lockwood, Joao Ricardo Vieira, Claudio Marcelina de Montanha Junior, and Cole Melancon.