Once again, RFD-TV’s The American gave rodeo fans a chance to vote for their favorite rodeo athlete. The top ten fan-choice nominees were announced the beginning of January and fans voted for their favorite. The 2016 Fan Choice Exemption is Colton Workman.
The five-year old from Lincoln, AR, came into the world missing half of his left arm and his left hand. But he hasn't let that slow him down. Workman has been accepted into the Cooper Rodeo Foundation and with the help of his family, he has started the Saddle Up and Together Let's Rein Bullying campaign. Workman has received support from college football players to professional rodeo athletes.
Due to safety concerns, RFD-TV events management decided Workman couldn’t be allowed to compete. Instead, Workman enjoyed The American as a VIP--with a customized VIP experience created just for him and fit for a superstar. Polaris even surprised him with an Outlaw 50.
Polaris Ranger is the sponsor of RFD TV’s The American.
These are two past winners.
Tyson Durfey
Event: Tie Down Roper
2014 The American Rodeo Champion
6-time National Finals Rodeo Qualifier
3-time Canadian Champion
Trevor Brazile
Events: Tie Down Roper and Team Roper
23-time World Champion: the most decorated cowboy in rodeo.
