Team Cavender’s: Kinley Lowry
“I got my first pair of boots and first hat at Cavender’s,” said Kinley Lowry, a first-year member of Team Cavender’s. “A former member of the rodeo team, Jolee Alvey, reached out to me and told me about the team. “So, I went on their website and read a little more about it and […]
Team Cavender’s: Dylan Ouzts
“I had seen things really good about Team Cavender’s,” said Team Cavender’s Athlete Dylan Ouzts. “I think a few of my friends who had been on the team put in a good word for me, and I was officially made a part of the team during the National High School Rodeo Finals this year. […]
American Hat: Josie Conner
“I have been with American since 2020,” said American Hat athlete Josie Conner. “It has been a great experience.” “I love their hats, and the people at American are amazing,” she added. “You walk into one of their stores, and the atmosphere is unbeatable.” Iowa, Louisiana cowgirl Josie Conner is nothing short of a […]
Resistol Rookie: The race for the PRCA Resistol Rookie of the Year title is in full swing.
Story by Paige Brandon | Photos by Jake Hodnett The PRCA Resistol Rookie of the Year is the only world champion title with one shot. First-year PRCA card holders in their debut season strive for the coveted crown and the honor of having their name alongside legends like Trevor Brazile, Joe Beaver and Luke Branquinho._ […]
From Queen to President: Pendleton Round-Up President, Tiah DeGrofft
Interview by Kristen Schurr, Photos Courtesy of Pendleton Roundup Tiah DeGrofft is a 38-year volunteer and the 47th President of the Pendleton Round-Up. She is the first female president in the Round-Up’s history. DeGrofft combines her passion for Pendleton and the Round-Up with a career background in professional Sports Marketing and Event Management. She joined […]
The Championship of Champions
The Horse Nations Indian Relay Council: A Legacy of Tradition The Horse Nations Indian Relay Council (HNIRC) is more than just an organization; it is a guardian of a vibrant cultural tradition that dates back centuries. Established in December 2016, HNIRC is dedicated to preserving and promoting Indian Relay racing, a sport steeped in Native […]
American Hat: Caden Ussery
“I’ve been with American since I was in the sixth grade,” said North Carolina cowboy Caden Ussery. “It’s been a long time. “My mom and I wrote a letter to Keith Mundee. He immediately wrote back and was very welcoming,” he said. “He said he was impressed that I would put myself out there at […]
Western Art Round-up: Sammy Bird
The Gift that Keeps on Giving Sammy Bird created her first painting to be auctioned off at a friend’s benefit. This spirit of giving, positivity, and hope has prevailed as her career as an artist has grown. Today, Palomino Paintings by Sammy Bird can be seen at art shows, rodeos, and in homes across the […]
Team Cavender’s: Brodey Clemons
“I have a few friends that were on Team Cavender’s in the past, and this year at the Texas High School Rodeo Finals, they set me up to talk with some people. I did well enough that they offered me a spot on the team right before nationals,” said Brodey Clemons, a senior on the […]
Western Art Round-up: Whey Jennings
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 […]