A great day for Airdrie's Jake Vold on night one of the National Finals Rodeo in Las Vegas.

Vold took the top spot in bareback and a cheque for $26,231 with a ride of 87 on "Oakridge."

Big Valley's Zeke Thurston was fifth in saddle bronc, good for $3,667.

For the locals, team roper Jeremy Buhler out of Arrowwood, finished 11th.

Nanton's Clay Elliot was 11th in saddle bronc.

While Okotoks bull rider Jordan Hansen finished out of the money as well in eighth.