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  For years, the Smarty Rodeo Young Pro Program has equipped high school rodeo athletes with the tools, connections, and knowledge to thrive inside and outside the arena. These young athletes attend a faith-based camp, receiving hands-on guidance from industry leaders, including World Champions, Performance Enhancement Coaches, and TV personalities. This experience not only strengthens  Continue Reading »

Team Cavender’s: Luke Coleman By Charity Pulliam Photos Courtesy of Jennings Photography   Luke Coleman has entered his senior year of high school, which means he has also started his sixth and final year as a member of Team Cavender’s. But he said the journey has been nothing short of amazing.   “2019 was the  Continue Reading »

Interview by Steve Kenyon CLICK THE LINKS BELOW TO LISTEN ON APPLE AND SPOTIFY     Rodeo Life is thrilled to announce a new partnership with renowned rodeo announcer and TV personality Steve Kenyon, bringing his acclaimed “Steve Kenyon Podcast” to our publication. Kenyon will share insider perspectives on top rodeo events, contestants, and news  Continue Reading »

Photos Courtesy of Team Cavender’s Kyan Wilhite, a veteran member of Team Cavender’s, said he joined the team three years ago after his now-teammate and fellow tie-down roper, Luke Coleman, mentioned the team to him. “I was at Texas High School Finals two or three years ago, and one of my buddies came and talked  Continue Reading »

Photo by Click Thompson “I went into the American Hat store to buy a new hat for my first NFR breakaway in 2020,” said Shelby Meged, the 2023 National Finals Breakaway Roping (NFBR) World Champion. “That is where my relationship with them started. I partnered with them after that, and I have been with them  Continue Reading »

  “The rep stopped me and told me I would look good in an American,” Demery said. “That’s where it all started for me. The hat I was wearing before was not good at all. I did not know the difference between 10X and 100X.”   Jarvis Demery said he was introduced to quality hats  Continue Reading »

by Smokey Anderson with Lori Bizzell The first Thanksgiving celebration was the Lord’s last supper with Jesus and his twelve disciples in Jerusalem. What a glorious time of fellowship! God calls us blessed! “Blessed are your eyes because they see and your ears because they hear.” Matthew 13:16 Texans celebrated the first Thanksgiving according to  Continue Reading »

Photos Courtesy of Clay Guardipee Nathan Jestes is a household name in the rodeo industry. He has come up through the ranks fighting bulls freestyle and as a cowboy protector. The 2024 Wrangler National Finals Rodeo (NFR) marks his sixth return to the acclaimed yellow bucking chutes. Jestes is living his rodeo dreams, which he  Continue Reading »

Article by Kristen Sublette On October 19th, bullfighters, young and old, will descend upon Cowtown for the annual Original Wrangler Bull Fights Hall of Fame ceremonies. This year’s event will take place at the River Ranch Stockyards in Fort Worth, TX. Each year, The Original Wrangler Bull Fights holds a Hall of Fame induction ceremony;  Continue Reading »

Article by Lilly Platts Red Steagall’s career has been diverse, from writing western swing and cowboy songs to creating his own radio and TV shows. His music, poetry, and programs have been recognized and loved by everyone from working cowboys to U.S. Presidents, and he has inspired generations of artists. Throughout his work, Steagall has  Continue Reading »