Jacob Lees and Tanner Aus Share Round 6 Win at Fan-less NFR

Jacob Lees and Tanner Aus share the Round 6 win in a unique fashion, after having no fans in the stands.

Kaleb Kistner | Dec 13, 2023

Photo by Hillary Maybery for SI Rodeo Daily

The Wrangler National Finals presented by Teton Ridge, kicked off Round 6 in a very unique way. Round 6 took place at 10 A.M. PST and in doing so, they had a semi-fan-less arena with only media and family members present.

Jacob Lees earned his first-ever NFR go-round win, but unfortunately for him, he had to share the win. Tanner Aus jumped to the top spot with his re-ride option.

Lees shared the round win with his 87-point ride on Sankey Pro Rodeo and Phenom Genetics' "Bronc Riding Nation". Aus earned his way into the winner's circle on his 87-point ride on Flying U Rodeo's "Little Red Hawk."

Mason Clements, Jayco Roper, and Clayton Biglow also tied for third place. Each with an 86-point bronc ride. Clements rode for 86 points on Stace Smith Pro Rodeo's "Risky Business". Roper rode J Bar J's "Straight Stick" for 86 points. Biglow rode for an 86-point ride on Sankey Pro Rodeo and Phenom Genetics' "Shouting Shoes."

NFR Round 6 Bareback Results

Jacob Lees, 87, $27,487
Tanner Aus, 87, $27,487
Mason Clements, 86, $13,042
Jayco Roper, 86, $13,042
Clayton Biglow, 86, $13,042
Leighton Berry, 85.5, $4,953

World Bareback Standings: Post Round 6

Keenan Hayes, $322,120
Clayton Biglow, $239,185
Rocker Steiner, $214,536
Leighton Berry, $211,703
Mason Clements, $211,280

There was no movement among the top 5 of the bareback riding world standings, only Biglow slowly adding to catching Keenan Hayes. Unless Hayes has a terrible rest of the Finals, you can bet on him being your future world champion.

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Published Dec 13, 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.