Ultimately, rodeo contestants dream of wearing world championship Montana Silversmiths gold buckles.

But those rewards earned at the Dodge National Circuit Finals Rodeo are pretty special. In fact, I visited with some of the top cowboys in the game this week about their upcoming appearance at the DNCFR in Oklahoma City, and they were all excited — that event is set for March 31-April 3.

In fact, most contestants consider the DNCFR just below the Wrangler National Finals Rodeo in prestige, and that national championship is something they all want to have on their resumes.