Category Archives: Special Features
A Shift in Horse Power: Market Trends for this Sale Season
Written on September 4, 2025 at 12:00 am, by admin
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 »
JJ Gottsch’s Gamblers Come Up Aces
Written on July 14, 2025 at 12:00 am, by admin
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 »
A Strategic Fourth of July
Written on July 1, 2025 at 12:00 am, by admin
By McKenzie Frizzell The road to the NFR is filled with more than just quality runs, diligent preparation and a strong mindset for success. It’s more than smart decisions regarding traveling partners or the time put into setting achievable goals that contribute to what you want out of the sport. For rodeo cowboys and cowgirls, Continue Reading »
Yesterday, Today, and Tomorrow: National Intercollegiate Rodeo Association
Written on June 14, 2025 at 12:00 am, by admin
Interview by Clay Noel Harper Yesterday: Callahan Crossley – Tryan College You Rodeoed For: Blue Mountain Community College [Pendleton, Oregon] Years at CNFR and Event(s): 2013, 2014 and 2015 in the barrel racing and breakaway roping. Years You Won the CNFR: 2015 National Barrel Racing Champion; 2014 Reserve Champion Hometown/Where You Live Now: Hometown – Continue Reading »
Living Fit the Rodeo Way
Written on June 14, 2025 at 12:00 am, by admin
By Charity Pulliam | Photos Courtesy of Natasha McCann In a sport defined by toughness and tradition, Natasha McCann is carving out a new path for rodeo athletes — especially women — where strength, longevity and intention are front and center. McCann, a coach for Champion Living, works with Western and rodeo competitors to Continue Reading »
Little Lightning: The Four-Year-Old Trick Rider Dazzling Crowds Across the Country
Written on June 1, 2025 at 12:00 am, by admin
By Lilly Platts Coulee May Proctor is only 4 years old, but she’s already making a name for herself in rodeo. The budding trick rider has been appearing in performances alongside her mom, Haley, capturing the hearts of rodeo fans across the country. Rodeo is in Coulee’s blood — Haley started performing at rodeos when Continue Reading »
Taylor Broussard – Stronger than the Struggle
Written on June 1, 2025 at 12:00 am, by admin
By McKenzie Frizzell Addiction is a powerful force – one that must be confronted. It is a disease that can take root in one’s life and wreak havoc on more than just themselves. Gradually, if left unchecked, it can consume every aspect of a person’s well-being and turn into a relentless cycle of struggle, denial Continue Reading »