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Monthly Archives: July 2024

Western Art Round-up: Whey Jennings

Written on July 31, 2024 at 12:00 am, by

Family, Faith, and the Future Country singer-songwriter Whey Jennings’s story contains multitudes, from the depths of addiction to finding sobriety and peace through faith, music, and the people he loves. The grandson of Waylon Jennings, he is putting his own stamp on country music, and helping others along the way. Jennings’s most recent writing is  Continue Reading »

Trust the Process with Breakaway Roper Rickie Fanning

Written on July 31, 2024 at 12:00 am, by

  Breakaway roper Rickie (Engesser) Fanning once again leads the standings in 2024, thanks to her exceptional horsemanship and consistency. Although she recently lost her number one horse, Rolo, Fanning is still roping well and staying at the top of the WPRA standings. We had the chance to interview Fanning before her busy Cowboy Christmas  Continue Reading »

In Memory of Trenten Montero

Written on July 30, 2024 at 12:00 am, by

A year, a month, a week, a day, a minute—we often forget how quickly life can change. August 2023 was a whirlwind of trying to survive the unimaginable for the Montero family. On Thursday, August 10th, it was like any other day. Trenten Montero was home with his wife, Maria, and their newborn son, Noah,  Continue Reading »

American Hat: Erin Taorimino

Written on July 30, 2024 at 12:00 am, by

“Originally, I wore only American straw hats. The brand was looking to expand farther into the western industry, outside of rodeo with their partnerships,” said NRCHA Trainer and rider Erin Taorimino. “I already had a close relationship with American athlete Jackie Crawford, and so it all just worked itself out.” Erin said her favorite hat  Continue Reading »

Team Cavender’s: Kiley Hargrave-Batten

Written on July 30, 2024 at 12:00 am, by

  While Kiley Hargrave-Batten only joined Team Cavender’s a year ago, she had nothing but good things to say about her experience. “It was really a wonderful experience the year I was on the team,” said the 17-year-old cowgirl from Trinity, Texas. “The whole organization is full of amazing and kind people. They have been  Continue Reading »

Open Call for Editorial Submissions

Written on July 3, 2024 at 12:00 am, by

Attention, all writers! Rodeo Life Magazine is now accepting editorial submissions._x000D_ _x000D_ If you are eager to showcase your writing, here is an opportunity to do so in a well-established rodeo magazine._x000D_ _x000D_ Submissions must be exclusive to us, meaning they have been sent only to us and have not been published online or in  Continue Reading »