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By Charity Pulliam | Photos Courtesy of Tana Trosper When Tana Trosper talks about her rodeo life, it’s easy to hear the energy and gratitude in her voice. The 18-year-old barrel racer from Texas said she has spent nearly her entire life in the arena, following in the footsteps of her parents while carving her  Continue Reading »

By Charity Pulliam | Photo by Jackie Jensen Steer wrestler Rowdy Parrott is no stranger to the ups and downs of professional rodeo. But after a strong showing at last year’s Wrangler National Finals Rodeo, the Louisiana cowboy is carried confidence — and cash — into the end of the 2025 season. “This is the  Continue Reading »

By Charity Pulliam For Colee Cox, rodeo runs in her veins. The high school senior, breakaway roper and goat tyer has carved her path into the arena as she looks ahead to the professional ranks. Cox, 18, joined Team Cavender’s in 2023 with the help of fellow competitor and friend Sage Galliard. The sponsorship program,  Continue Reading »

By Corynn Kayser As horse sale season kicks into high gear, buyers and breeders are keeping a close eye on the traits and bloodlines that are driving demand in today’s competitive Western performance market. Watching the sport of rodeo flourish in the past decade has had a lasting impact on the market, along with other  Continue Reading »

By Charity Pulliam | Photos Courtesy of Team Cavender’s At just 17, Harley Pryor has spent nearly half a decade as a member of Team Cavender’s. What started as an invitation back in middle school has turned into something much more than a sponsorship. “It’s like family,” Pryor said. “You don’t just sign up to  Continue Reading »

By Charity Pulliam | Photo by Jennings Photography Nineteen-year-old Pecos Tatum might be young, but his rodeo résumé already reads like that of a seasoned pro. Hailing from La Plata, New Mexico, Tatum said he has been roping and riding nearly all his life. “Everybody in my family has always rodeoed or had something to  Continue Reading »

By Alex Lowe | Photos Courtesy of JJ Gottsch JJ Gottsch has enjoyed eight months of basking in the glory of ultimate professional success. He is not resting on his laurels. The CEO of the 2024 Professional Bull Riding Team Series Champion Austin Gamblers, Gottsch has been busy working to keep his franchise stacked for  Continue Reading »

By Lilly Platts | Photos Courtesy of Najiah Knight Najiah Knight grew up watching her father ride bulls and knew from an early age that she wanted to follow in his footsteps. The high school senior from small-town Oregon has had many successes in her young career, riding her first steer at seven. Najiah has  Continue Reading »

By Eva Wathen | Photos Courtesy of Carrie Mary Rodeo is a testament to the Western lifestyle, which incorporates family, community, passion and tradition. Whether a first-time audience member, a returning fan, a child living their dream of competing in their favorite event, or a seasoned competitor, rodeo creates cherished memories for all. It is  Continue Reading »

By Lilly Platts | Photos Courtesy of the Miranda Family Every Fourth of July, the Makawao Stampede brings cowboys and cowgirls from around the world to Maui’s Oskie Rice Arena, owned by Kaonoulu Ranch. Ken and Morag Miranda represent the fourth generation that manages and fosters the annual Hawaiian rodeo, which has been a part  Continue Reading »