Yearly Archives: 2025

by David J. DeFebbo Sr. Captivity:  A condition of restricted freedom of movement or thought caused by personal choice or due to forces beyond one preference; to be under the control of something or someone, and or under the control of an impregnable condition by a power or agency outside of ones’ own ability to alleviate;  Continue Reading »

By Charity Pulliam with Clay Noel Harper _x000D_ From January to April, millions of cowboys and cowgirls from across North America will snowbird their way down to Texas for many high-call Western events. Rodeo fans from all sectors of the sport are drawn to the action in the arena. Music lovers come to rock out  Continue Reading »

by Lilly Platts Shea Fisher Durfey wears many hats — mother, musician, songwriter, wife, entrepreneur, business owner, and barrel racer to name a few. Born in Australia, Shea began singing and competing in rodeo as a young girl. Her passions have been woven together from the beginning; she first focused on singing with the goal  Continue Reading »

by Lilly Platts _x000D_ _x000D_ Cowboys and cowgirls take a lot of pride in their gear, seeking out items that are both beautiful and functional. Bit and spur maker Jens Berg is creating handmade silver and metal gear that fits this bill perfectly. The Wyoming-born, Texas-based artisan grew up knowing he had a knack for  Continue Reading »

by Lexi Gieck _x000D_ This Canadian cowgirl is living a full-circle life. Her first rodeo was at 11 days old, and years later, she’s one of the leaders promoting the industry that is everything she embodies, both on and off the air. She embodies grit and grace, from roping at the Ponoka Stampede while she  Continue Reading »

By Clay Noel Harper | Photos Courtesy of Fringe Scarves _x000D_         We live in a world where being cowboy is cool, and many of the clothing articles worn today are a fashion statement. However, these threads of the West were a primary necessity in Western culture. Pieces like boots, button-down shirts, jeans, chaps, wide-brimmed  Continue Reading »

by Charity Pulliam Kyan Frost, a third-generation cowgirl from Baldwin City, Kansas, said being on_x000D_ Team Cavender’s has become a family affair._x000D_ _x000D_ “I joined Team Cavender’s my freshman year,” she said. “My sister had been on the team for two_x000D_ years, so I saw all of the stuff she was doing, and I got  Continue Reading »

_x000D_ _x000D_ For years, the Smarty Rodeo Young Pro Program has equipped high school rodeo athletes with the tools, connections, and knowledge to thrive inside and outside the arena. These young athletes attend a faith-based camp, receiving hands-on guidance from industry leaders, including World Champions, Performance Enhancement Coaches, and TV personalities. This experience not only  Continue Reading »

Team Cavender’s: Luke Coleman By Charity Pulliam Photos Courtesy of Jennings Photography   Luke Coleman has entered his senior year of high school, which means he has also started his sixth and final year as a member of Team Cavender’s. But he said the journey has been nothing short of amazing.   “2019 was the  Continue Reading »