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By McKenzie Frizzell | Photos Courtesy of World’s Oldest Rodeo Prescott Frontier Days, famously known as the “World’s Oldest Rodeo,” celebrates more than a century of honest cowboy competition this Fourth of July in the historic town of Prescott, Arizona. What began in 1888 as a modest cowboy gathering in the center of the Arizona  Continue Reading »

By Art of Aperture When Aubrie Christensen began her queening journey just a few years ago, she never imagined it would end with a national crown atop her cowboy hat. A relative late-comer to rodeo queening, Aubrie didn’t start competing until her sophomore year of high school. But what began as a fun way to  Continue Reading »

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 »

By Charity Pulliam In the heart of America’s rodeo culture, where grit, determination and horsemanship collide, two organizations quietly cultivate the next generation of professional rodeo talent: the National Junior High Rodeo Association and the National High School Rodeo Association. These organizations are more than youth rodeo associations — they are the training grounds for  Continue Reading »

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 »

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 »

By Charity Pulliam For Lufkin, Texas, cowgirl Mallory Moore, the rodeo was not something passed down—she discovered, nurtured and turned it into a way of life. From her first horseback ride at age 4 to her senior year on Team Cavender’s, Moore has grown into one of Region V’s standout high school rodeo competitors, fueled  Continue Reading »

By Clay Noel Harper | Photos Courtesy of Kara Dougherty Today’s world of fashion has evolved into a one-use environment, where the majority of consumers are striving to hit the mark on the ever-moving target of trends. Second Hand Sorrel is the antithesis of that. The Western store, based out of North Texas, has become  Continue Reading »

By McKenzie Frizzell | Photos Courtesy of Bull Stock Media Legendary artist Kid Rock, known for his electrifying musical craft and unique rendition of rock, county, and hip hop, kicks off the PBR World Finals at AT&T Stadium with the 2nd annual Rock N Rodeo to be held on May 16, 2025. The event was  Continue Reading »

By Charity Pulliam | Photos Courtesy of Team Cavender’s In the fast-paced world of rodeo, where the stakes are high and the competition is fierce, young athletes like Dillon Grote, an 18-year-old from Bennington, Oklahoma, must balance dedication, ambition and family support.   “Rodeo is a family affair,” said the young competitor. His mother, a  Continue Reading »