Ashlee Kintzler Left, Issac Freese Right. Courtesy Photo. CASPER, Wyo. – While most 5-year-olds are spending their summer riding bicycles and playing video games, Issac Freese of Casper is preparing for his rodeo debut. On Sunday, Issac will make his mutton busting debut during the opening day of the 2026 College National Finals Rodeo at the Ford Wyoming Center in Casper. It's a big stage for a first-timer, which will be streamed live on ESPN+. Article Continues Below Article Continues...

Photo by Jeff Bugher, PokesNews.com Are you ready? The CNFR kicks off this Sunday, and the University of Wyoming Rodeo Team is bringing 16 qualifiers to the Casper Events Center. You can buy tickets here. Casper, Wyoming | June 14-20, 2026 Sunday, June 14 1:00 PM - Bulls & Broncs Matinee Traven Sharon - Saddle Bronc Riding Colton Farrow - Bareback Riding Aidan Sawyer - Bull Riding Josie Mousel - Breakaway Roping Olivia Lay - Breakaway Roping Article Continues Below Article Continues Below...

Individual photos courtesy of UW Rodeo The University of Wyoming Rodeo team will be well represented at the 2026 College National Finals Rodeo (CNFR), sending 16 Cowboys and Cowgirls to compete on college rodeo's biggest stage. The week-long championship runs June 14-20 at the Casper Events Center in Casper, Wyoming, bringing together the nation's top collegiate rodeo athletes. Wyoming enters the CNFR after another strong season in the Central Rocky Mountain Region, with qualifiers competing...