7 Days to the NFR: Bareback Rider No. 7 Rocker Steiner

A young cowboy makes a huge statement after qualifying for his second NFR in as many seasons.

Kaleb Kistner | Nov 30, 2023

7 Days to the NFR: Bareback Rider No. 7 Rocker Steiner /

The Wrangler Nationals Finals kicks off in seven days at the Thomas & Mack arena in Las Vegas. The NFR will take place from Dec. 7-16.

Rocker Steiner has been a breakthrough bareback rider the past two seasons. Having won the Resistol Rookie of the Year Award after his phenomenal 2022 rookie season. He completed that feat at the age of 18.

Steiner finished tenth in the 2022 PRCA bareback riding world standings. At least year's NFR, Steiner finished twelfth in the average going home with just over $51,000 over the ten days.

Steiner notably won the renowned Calgary Stampede in Calgary, Alberta last year in 2022.

This year, Steiner has won thirteen different rodeos during the 2023 PRCA regular season. Steiner earned the trophy saddle at the Fort Worth Stock Show and Rodeo in Fort Worth this year, also earning over $27,000 at the rodeo.

With $143,123 in earnings for the season already, this young cowboy is looking to add to that this upcoming NFR.

Steiner has also played in an acting role in his young career, starring in his neighbor Taylor Sheridan's show "Yellowstone."

Steiner comes from a family of rodeo athletes. His father, Sid Steiner, was the 2002 PRCA Steer Wrestling World Champion. His grandfather, Bobby Steiner, was the 1973 PRCA Bull Riding World Champion. His mother, Jamie Steiner, qualified for the NFR in 2000.

Some would say, it's in his blood to be in pro rodeo. Steiner is inching closer and closer to that world championship each year. Steiner is entering his second NFR at the age of 19. Elite company to be joining.

Published Nov 30, 2023

KALEB KISTNER

Kaleb Kistner is from New Braunfels, a small community nestled in the Texas Hill Country. There’s only one “s” in Braunfels! Growing up in Comal County, it was an annual tradition to attend the Comal County Fair and Rodeo. Down the road was the San Antonio Stockshow and Rodeo, that his grandparents would religiously take him to each year. Along with the annual rodeos, Kaleb was an active member in FFA throughout high school. Showing rabbits and pigs, assisting with steers and goats, and participating in leadership development events, Kaleb received a well-rounded, basic education in agriculture. On top of that, Kaleb earned his Eagle Scout with Boy Scouts of America. Kaleb has a strong work ethic and love for agriculture and the great outdoors. He hopes to be able to spread his knowledge and bring a better understanding of the Western way of life to those who may not understand. Kaleb has pursued a career in plumbing, continuing to achieve each possible license as quickly as he can. Kaleb has a beautiful fiancée Makayla and his sweet daughter Kinleigh. During his down time, he and his family enjoy going to their parents’ ranches to spend time with the family.