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104th Cody Stampede Rodeo closes with a bang
CODY, Wyo., July 4, 2023 — In spite of mud, a unseasonably cool temperatures, the final performance of this year’s Cody Stamped Rodeo offered plenty of excitement, or maybe it was because of the mud. Cowboys and cowgirls had plenty to clean up after making an appearance at Stampede Park on the Fourth of July Continue Reading »
American Hat Presents: Bronc Evans
[ “He’s an old man trapped in a little kid’s body,” – Gizmo McCracken of his grandson, Bronc Evans. ] “In the rope horse world, you have to get your name out there so people will want you to train their horses,” said 13-year-old Bronc Evans. “I want to get to the NFR and get Continue Reading »
6 Over 60: Martha Josey
World champion barrel racer Martha Josey’s small beginnings cultivated a strong work ethic and determination in the Texas cowgirl. So strong, that her trailblazing not only propelled her through four highly successful decades in the arena, but also building a rodeo school, marketing the Josey Ranch brand, and sustaining the business for 56 years and Continue Reading »
5 Star Champion Rylie Smith
Team ropers Rylie Smith and Hope Thompson walked out of AT&T Stadium in 2020 as the first female team roping champions in the WCRA. They each pocketed $90,000. The team repeated, winning the Challenger in 2022. “I bought a couple horses with the money,” said the 21-year-old from South Texas. “We live where my mom Continue Reading »
On The Trail with JJ Hampton
[ The only thing faster than the words coming out of JJ Hampton’s mouth is her breakaway loop. She’s the no nonsense type of person who’s found a way to speak her mind while wearing her heart on her sleeve and the rodeo world is better for it. ] The first time JJ Hampton discovered Continue Reading »