Category Archives: Rodeo LIFE Cover Feature
Taylor Broussard – Stronger than the Struggle
Written on June 1, 2025 at 12:00 am, by Rick Bizzell
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 »
It’s a Man’s World of Couture
Written on April 12, 2025 at 12:00 am, by Rick Bizzell
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 »
Western Art Round-Up: Shea Fisher Durfey
Written on February 22, 2025 at 12:00 am, by Rick Bizzell
by Lilly Platts Shea Fisher Durfey wears many hats — mother, musician, songwriter, wife, entrepreneur, business owner, and barrel racer to name a few. Born in Australia, Shea began singing and competing in rodeo as a young girl. Her passions have been woven together from the beginning; she first focused on singing with the goal Continue Reading »
Western Art Round-up: Whey Jennings
Written on July 31, 2024 at 12:00 am, by admin
Family, Faith, and the Future Country singer-songwriter Whey Jennings’s story contains multitudes, from the depths of addiction to finding sobriety and peace through faith, music, and the people he loves. The grandson of Waylon Jennings, he is putting his own stamp on country music, and helping others along the way. Jennings’s most recent writing is Continue Reading »
Shaley Ham: The West Desperado Way
Written on June 21, 2024 at 12:00 am, by admin
Shaley Ham Shares Her Unbridled Secrets To Success Shaley Ham didn’t initially set out to be a fashion influencer. Though she always loved fashion — as a kid, she carried notebooks that featured her hand-drawn fashion designs — a career as a fashion icon wasn’t at the forefront of her mind during her childhood in Continue Reading »
Fight to the Top – John Crimber Closes the Gap Behind Number One Cassio Dias
Written on March 29, 2024 at 12:00 am, by admin
PBR (Professional Bull Riders) excitement continued in the sunshine state as 18-year-old John Crimber clinched a weekend win with a 90-point ride, while Cassio Dias went one for two and remained atop the standings. The rain began to fall as fans streamed into VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena in Jacksonville, Florida, just steps away from EverBank Continue Reading »
On the Trail with Ky Hamilton
Written on February 1, 2024 at 12:00 am, by admin
Since the 2023 National Finals Rodeo in Las Vegas, Ky Hamilton has become a household name. The 23-year-old professional bull rider, originally from Queensland, Australia, rocked the rodeo industry after coming back to win a gold buckle following a serious injury after being bucked off a bull during round five of the finals. Just as Continue Reading »