INDOOR RODEOS
TWISTED RODEO W/ TED HARBIN By Ted Harbin Indoor winter rodeos offer an escape from the elements, whether it’s blistering cold in St. Paul, Minnesota, or avoiding cold rain and potential ice at Fort Worth, Texas. The first four months of the year feature a plethora of indoor events for good reason. While outposts in […]
The Making of Riley Webb
Beyond the Buckle, the Depth of Consistency By Lori Bizzell Photos courtesy of American Hat Co. In an arena where speed is celebrated and pressure is unforgiving, Riley Webb has built his career on something quieter: steadiness, not just in his hands or his timing, but in his heart. At a remarkably young age, Webb […]
Failed Illusions
Non-lethal wolf management and reimbursement For years, pro-wolf activists have insisted that ranchers have nothing to complain about. When wolves kill cattle, “you get compensated.” When calves come up missing, “get range riders.” According to the urban fantasy version of wolf management, a handful of people riding around vast expanses of mountainous livestock range can […]
Bentli Taylor: Learning to Win Without Losing What Matters
Horses first, character always, and a young athlete growing with purpose By Lori Bizzell Photos Courtesy of Bentli Taylor I had a chance to connect with Bentli, and what stood out to me first wasn’t an impressive list of titles; it was her heart. She’s learning how to win without losing what matters, and that […]
Rodeo Life Magazine Reaffirms Ownership and Expands National Storytelling Reach
Rodeo Life Magazine confirms that ownership of the publication remains solely with Rick and Lori Bizzell, founders and publishers of the Rodeo Life brand. As Rodeo Life enters an expanded season of growth, the Bizzells are implementing strategic updates designed to strengthen editorial direction, partnerships, and long-term reach. As part of these updates, Rodeo […]
Team Cavender’s Rylie Eden
By Charity Pulliam | Photo Courtesy of Cavender’s When Rylie Eden walks into an arena, she brings the same confidence she shows on the volleyball court or the basketball court back home in Hillsboro, Texas. The high school senior balances nearly every sport her small public school offers while competing at an elite level in […]
Team Cavender’s: Jacee Williams
By Charity Pulliam For senior cowgirl Jacee Williams, Team Cavender’s feels a lot like home. The Coweta High School student joined the team as a sophomore after watching her older brother, Kade, serve on the original roster. She said the family atmosphere drew her in from the start. “My brother was actually on the […]
American Hats: Rowdy Parrott
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 […]
Team Cavender’s: Tana Trosper
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 […]
Team Cavender’s: Colee Cox
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, […]