Profiles

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 …

Tiah DeGrofft is a 38-year volunteer and the 47th President of the Pendleton Round-Up. She is the first female president in the Round-Up’s history. DeGrofft combines her passion for Pendleton …

Breakaway roper Rickie (Engesser) Fanning once again leads the standings in 2024, thanks to her exceptional horsemanship and consistency. Although she recently lost her number one horse, Rolo, Fanning is …

Jessie Veeder is a songwriter, musician, journalist, North Dakotan, community builder, mother, and advocate for Western life. She explores rural living through her music, popular blog, and podcast, Meanwhile, back …

Although Damian Brennan may be somewhat fresh to the Pro Rodeo trail, he’s no stranger to winning. Sitting at number one in the world standings in saddle bronc riding as …

Chloé Marie Burk has centered her life around art and horses. The French-born American artist brings western scenes to life, using movement and vibrant earth tones. Burk didn’t set out …

Justin Rumford Discusses The Evolution Of A Rodeo Clown “Someone told me that rodeo clowns are just cowboys that can’t make it competing. I love being a rodeo clown. It’s …

When Denard Butler closes his eyes, he’s thinking about one of two things: either steer wrestling, or making money. The Checotah, Okla. cowboy, a roper-turned-steer wrestler, steer wrestles, owns two …

Summer Kosel from Glenham, South Dakota, was talked into entering Cheyenne to “experience it just once.” That experience will be with this mother of four for a long time as …

“I’m going to manage it all the same way most women do it all – make a list, prioritize it all, and like Dory said, ‘keep swimming’.” Linsay Rosser Sumpter …

[ If ever there was a match made in heaven, it was between Johnny Salvo and Clay Acuna during the World Series of Team Roping Finale XV in Las Vegas …

2021 Breakaway World Champ   When the 2021 World Champion Breakaway Roper was crowned in Las Vegas in December, she wasn’t even old enough to buy a drink or sit …