A woman on horseback at golden hour in the Nevada desert
NFR · December 6 · The Stirling Club · Las Vegas
Her Arena

Celebrating the
Women Behind Rodeo.

During NFR, the spotlight shifts to the women whose talent, grit and leadership shape the western industry every day — and to the girls who will shape what comes next.

Presented by Studio IX Collective.
Hosted by Bonnie-Jill Laflin.
Osprey Collective
SEICON — Sports Entertainment Innovation
USA Today Studio IX
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The Vision

Where the women of rodeo take center stage.

Her Arena is more than an event. It is a multigenerational platform celebrating the women shaping rodeo, leadership and Western culture — and opening the arena for the girls who will shape what comes next.

Honoring the women who built the arena. Celebrating the women leading it today. Creating space for the girls coming next.

The Met Gala meets Yellowstone meets Vogue World, with the authenticity of the rodeo community and the energy of Las Vegas. Professional athletes, ranch owners, designers, entrepreneurs, musicians, media personalities and young barrel racers gather under one roof.

Host
Bonnie-Jill Laflin
Special Guests
To be announced
Bonnie-Jill Laflin, host of The Arena Collective, on the Elle cover
As seen in Elle · March 2025
Your Host

Bonnie-Jill
Laflin.

Sportscaster, philanthropist, and the first female scout in the NBA — Bonnie-Jill Laflin brings a career of firsts to the arena. From the sidelines of the Lakers to the ranches she calls home, she has spent two decades opening doors for the women coming next.

At The Arena Collective, she hosts the day, curates the conversations, and presents the Cowgirl of the Year award — a full-circle celebration of the women redefining the western world.

1st
Female NBA Scout
20+
Years on Air
Trails Blazed
The Experience

One day. Four worlds.

Four disciplines curated into a single, cinematic day — programmed with the care of an editorial issue.

01
Rodeo

Barrel racers, breakaway ropers, and the horsewomen behind the champions.

02
Fashion

A professionally produced runway of luxury western couture and heritage brands.

03
Business

A women's summit for founders, executives and the next generation of leaders.

04
Music

Live country performances, acoustic songwriter sessions, storytelling around the west.

A young barrel racer speaking with a professional rodeo athlete at golden hour
Legacy

The next generation
enters the arena.

Her Arena brings generations together. Young barrel racers and girls from the local community will have the opportunity to see themselves represented, connect with women who have built careers inside and beyond the arena, and share their own voices onstage. Because when a girl can see the path, she can begin to believe it belongs to her.

Mentorship

Athletes and executives in conversation with the girls coming next.

Representation

Youth barrel racers onstage, on the runway and in the content.

Legacy

Mothers, daughters and mentors in one room.

Three generations of western women together at the arena rail at dusk
The Programme

A day, precisely composed.

10:30 AM

Doors Open

Guests arrive and enter the Her Arena experience.

11:00 AM

Brunch, Brand Activations + Live Acoustic Music

Explore the activations, enjoy brunch, connect with the community and experience live acoustic music.

12:00 PM

Welcome to Her Arena

Opening introduction from Bonnie-Jill Laflin.

12:15 PM

Opening Keynote

A short, high-impact keynote from a prominent female leader in rodeo.

12:30 PM

Women's Panel

A powerful conversation featuring women shaping rodeo, sports, business, leadership and Western culture.

1:30 PM

Youth Panel: The Next Generation

Young female barrel racers and emerging leaders share their experiences, ambitions and vision for the future.

2:00 PM

Her Arena Awards + Impact Moment

Recognition of standout women and girls, sponsor acknowledgments and a meaningful spotlight on the Be the Light Foundation for Oaklynn Rae Domer.

3:00 PM

Western Fashion Show + Champagne Happy Hour

An elevated celebration of Western fashion, culture and community.

3:30–4:00 PM

Final Connections + Close

Champagne, networking, final brand experiences and closing moments.

Hand-tooled leather boots with turquoise accents
The Fashion Show

A western runway,
reimagined.

A professionally produced showcase of luxury western brands, emerging designers, and heritage houses — from hand-tooled boots to couture denim.

  • Boots
  • Hats
  • Jewelry
  • Denim
  • Couture Western
  • Performance Wear
  • Ranch Lifestyle
  • Heritage Brands
Evening Entertainment

Stories told
around a guitar.

Live country music, acoustic songwriter sessions, and special musical guests close the day — followed by the Cowgirl of the Year award.

Cocktail Reception·Acoustic Sessions·Award Presentations
Country musician performingEditorial portrait
Featured Talent

Women representing every corner of the western world.

Barrel Racing·Breakaway Roping·Team Roping·Horse Training·Ranch Ownership·Rodeo Media·Broadcasting·Western Fashion·Western Lifestyle·Agriculture·Equine Medicine·Entrepreneurship·Music·Philanthropy
Supported CharityBe the Light Foundation for Oaklynn Rae Domer — Be Brave, #LoveLikeOaklynn

Her Arena is proud to support the Be the Light Foundation for Oaklynn Rae Domer — bringing our community together around courage, compassion and meaningful impact.

The foundation is recognized throughout the day, from the Her Arena Awards + Impact Moment to our partner and sponsor programming — woven into the larger story of women, girls, community and legacy.

Support the Foundation
Event Production

Produced by
Osprey Collective & SEICON

Osprey Collective and SEICON produce the day end-to-end.

The venue partner provides accommodations and food & beverage; our production team delivers the programming, talent and content that make the day cinematic.

Curated Programming
Influencer Curation
Red Carpet Interviews
Social Media Content
Brand Activations
Musical Performances
Fashion Show Production
10–25M
Creator Reach Per Talent
Golden hour barrel racing at the arena
The Venue

The Stirling Club
Las Vegas.

An iconic private members' club in the heart of Las Vegas — minutes from the NFR arena — hosts the day, covering accommodations and food & beverage.

Stirling
Club Las Vegas
F&B
Hosted On-Site
1
Signature Night
Reserve

Take your seat
at the collective.

Seats are limited. Sponsor allocations close six weeks before the event. A portion of the day's impact programming supports the Be the Light Foundation for Oaklynn Rae Domer.