The National Finals Rodeo is underway in Las Vegas, with a handful of Albertan's, including one from Okotoks taking part.

But, it wasn't a great start for Okotoks barrel racer Deb Guelly who clocked in with a time of 19.29 second, good enough for last place in the first go-round.

Clint Laye from Cadogan, Alberta didn't get out of the chute in bareback riding, while Zeke Thurston from Big Valley wound up the day ninth in saddlebronc.

They'll get back it again Friday night.