2023 WNFR Team Riders

Wrangler National Finals Rodeo 2023

Team Riders Announced!!

Rodeo Year Re-Cap

The last chute gates have opened and the last contestant has nodded their head for the gates to open for the last time of the 2023 season. When it was all said and done, only 15 contestants in each event were announced to make the trip to the bright lights of Las Vegas, NV for the 2023 Wrangler National Finals Rodeo. After a year of cheering on our Best Ever Pads team riders we are pleased to announce the team riders for this years WNFR!

Our team riders racked up over $2.2 million in winnings this season and are looking to add to that this December.

Be sure to tag along and tune into the WNFR on the Cowboy Channel or join in on the fun at the Thomas & Mack Center in Las Vegas, Nevada December 7th- 16th. There will be 10 full nights of rodeo fun!

Let’s Meet our Team Riders and Why they Love Riding Best Ever Pads

*Bold font and PICTURES indicates direct link to NFR saddle pad preferred by rider. Click name or pad to view pads and purchase! 

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Andrew Ward – Team Roping, Header, #10 World Standings

“These pads really do live up to their name. They are the best ever. They are durable, fit all my horses well and they make a guy look sharp too!” – Andrew Ward

Ward prefers the Best in Show Navajo with 1″ Kush Base

Brushton Minton – Tie Down Roping, #12 World Standings

“The name speaks for itself, best fitting and most durable pad on the market!” – Brushton Minton

Minton prefers the Best in Show Navajo with 1″ Kush Base

Cody Devers -Steer Wrestling, #9 World Standings

“They look great! Everyone will tell you they’re the best!” – Cody Devers

Devers prefers the 32×32 1.25″ Kush Saddle Pad

Dalton Massey – Steer Wrestling, #1 World Standings

“I like how my saddle doesn’t roll when I crawl off with them.” – Dalton Massey

Massey prefers the 30×30 3/4″ Kush Fleece Saddle Pad

Dustin Egusquiza – Team Roping, Header, #4 World Standings

“The best product on the market with a wide variety to fit your horses needs, and great people!” – Dustin Egusquiza

Egusquiza prefers the Best in Show Navajo with 1” Kush Base

Haven Meged – Tie Down Roping, #3 World Standings

“Best Ever Pads are the highest quality pads I’ve ever used. From the ranch to the arena, I know all my horses are protected by the best pads.” – Haven Meged

Meged prefers the 30×30 1″ Kush Fleece Saddle Pad

Hunter Koch – Team Roping, Heeler, #12 World Standings

“Best Ever Pads have kept my horses comfortable and working at a high level for 6 years now. A great product, and a great team that keep me succeeding at what I love to do” – Hunter Koch

Koch prefers the Best in Show Navajo with 3/4″ Kush Base

Ilyssa Riley – Barrel Racing, #10 World Standings

“The horses I have in my trailer are all very different in size and shape, so the variety of the thickness and material I can choose from with Best Ever Pads is essential to me. I also love all of the customizable options to add a little fun to my pads!” – Ilyssa Riley

Riley prefers the 30×30 1″ Kush Saddle Pad

Jeremy Buhler– Team Roping, Heeler, #6 World Standings

Buhler prefers the 32×32 3/4″ Kush Fleece Saddle Pad

Joey Williams – Breakaway Roper, #6 World Standings

“These durable pads fit perfectly and are comfortable for my horse!” – Joey Williams

Williams prefers the 30×30 1″ Kush Fleece Saddle Pad with Deep Contour

Johnathan Torres – Team Roping, Heeler, #14 World Standings

“Best Ever Pads are great quality, very durable and long lasting! They fit my horses great and have a variety of different style options to fit different horses needs! My horses backs stat feeling great all year round; they are the Best Ever!” – Jonathan Torres

Torres prefers the 32×32 3/4″ Kush Fleece Saddle Pad

Nelson Wyatt, Team Roping, Header, #3 World Standings

“Great styles, great fits, and great people. There’s something for every horse!” – Nelson Wyatt

Wyatt prefers the 32×32 1″ Kush Fleece Saddle Pad

Nick Guy – Steer Wrestling, #13 World Standings

“I love Best Ever Pads because they look sharp, fit like a saddle pad should, and they last!” – Nick Guy

Guy prefers the 32×32 3/4″ BHS Kush Wool Saddle Pad

Rhen Richard – Team Roping, Header, #7 World Standings

“Quality is important to me – that’s why I choose Best Ever Pads.” – Rhen Richard

Richard prefers 32×32 3/4″ Kush Fleece Saddle Pad

Shad Mayfield – Tie Down Roping, #2 World Standings

“I choose Best Ever Pads because I can find the most consistent fit for every horse and every saddle I put it with! In calf roping I like for my pads to stay in one place and Best Ever Pads do that for me.” – Shad Mayfield

Mayfield prefers the 30×30 3/4″ Kush Fleece Saddle Pad

Shane Hanchey – Tie Down Roping, #4 World Standings

The reason I love Best Ever Pads is pretty simple. The name speaks for itself. Ever since I have been riding Best Ever Pads, my horses have been more solid than ever.” – Shane Hanchey

Hanchey prefers the 32×32 1/2″ Cadillac Fleece with Deep Contour