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Little Lightning: The Four-Year-Old Trick Rider Dazzling Crowds Across the Country

Written on June 1, 2025 at 12:00 am, by

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 »

Where Rodeo Meets Rock: The 2025 Kid Rock’s Rock N Rodeo

Written on May 14, 2025 at 12:00 am, by

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 »

Threads of the West: Second Hand Sorrel

Written on May 14, 2025 at 12:00 am, by

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 »

Team Cavender’s: Dillon Grote

Written on May 2, 2025 at 12:00 am, by

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 »

Rodeo Quincy: Faith, Family, and Fashion

Written on May 1, 2025 at 12:00 am, by

By Clay Noel Harper | Photos Courtesy of Rodeo Quincy Throughout the years, the Western industry evolved to include many different disciplines and facets. In the past decade, there has been an influx of supporters. But one thing that will never change is its foundation… Faith, family, and freedom! Western clothing company Rodeo Quincy was  Continue Reading »

Blood, Grit, and Glory: The 2025 PBR World Finals

Written on May 1, 2025 at 12:00 am, by

By Charity Pulliam | Photos by Bull Stock Media The 2025 Professional Bull Riders (PBR) World Finals is set to be an electrifying experience that will bring together the best bull riders from across the globe for an action-packed showdown. Bull riding fans can expect to witness the ultimate test of skill, bravery and athleticism  Continue Reading »

Dangerous Style with Cara Smith

Written on April 12, 2025 at 12:00 am, by

By Clay Noel Harper | Photos Courtesy of Cara Smith             In the daring world of fashion, Western fashion influencer and stunt woman Cara Smith has a style everyone can’t help but fall for. The content creator found her stride in 2022 after a stunt injury left her sidelined from work. During that time, Smith  Continue Reading »

Seeking the Kingdom with LeAnn Hart

Written on April 12, 2025 at 12:00 am, by

By Clay Noel Harper | Photos Courtesy of LeAnn Hart                   The ideals of the cowgirl spirit start with the grace bestowed on her by the Lord, and her determination to greet a challenge with hard work and grit. Mother, wife, singer, songwriter, worship leader, stock contractor and inspirational speaker LeAnn Hart exemplifies the definition  Continue Reading »

It’s a Man’s World of Couture

Written on April 12, 2025 at 12:00 am, by

By McKenzie Frizzell | Lead Photo by Hailey Rae Photography             The “Western way of life” is a statement derived from long, hard days at work, traditional customs, and the determination to see a job finished. Men and women alike can look upon the cowboys and cowgirls of the industry and see the practicality and  Continue Reading »

The Cowgirl Gathering: Connection, Conversation, and Collaboration

Written on April 3, 2025 at 12:00 am, by

by Lilly Platts | Photos Courtesy of APHA The word “cowgirl” represents more than just boots and a cowboy hat; from the boardroom to the arena, there are women across the country who embody the principles and values of Western culture in their everyday lives. The Cowgirl Gathering was created to offer these women the  Continue Reading »