Category Archives: Special Features

Celebrating a Decade of Excellence in Women’s Ranch Bronc Riding  By Lori Bizzell//Photo Courtesy of Michael Magill Every summer, roads from across the world lead to Cheyenne. Some journeys begin a few hours away. Others begin thousands of miles from Wyoming, crossing oceans, borders, and time zones. Yet each year, women from around the globe  Continue Reading »

Ron Benton: Rodeo Recruiting Ranger by Andy Shurtleff // Photos Courtesy of Ron Benton Ron Benton stepped back from the pistol display counter where he had been helping me, and I was immediately amazed by the most impressive belt buckle I had ever seen. “Ron, please excuse me, but there is no way that buckle  Continue Reading »

 By Alex Riley ‘Cheyenne,’ a documentary about the Women’s Ranch Bronc Championship league, will be screened at the Toronto International Film Festival in September. | Photo courtesy of the WRBC The film, titled ‘Cheyenne,’ follows cowgirls and league organizers for an entire year, showcasing a behind-the-scenes look at the world of rodeo. The words on  Continue Reading »

By Corynn Kayser As horse sale season kicks into high gear, buyers and breeders are keeping a close eye on the traits and bloodlines that are driving demand in today’s competitive Western performance market. Watching the sport of rodeo flourish in the past decade has had a lasting impact on the market, along with other  Continue Reading »

By Alex Lowe | Photos Courtesy of JJ Gottsch JJ Gottsch has enjoyed eight months of basking in the glory of ultimate professional success. He is not resting on his laurels. The CEO of the 2024 Professional Bull Riding Team Series Champion Austin Gamblers, Gottsch has been busy working to keep his franchise stacked for  Continue Reading »

By McKenzie Frizzell The road to the NFR is filled with more than just quality runs, diligent preparation and a strong mindset for success. It’s more than smart decisions regarding traveling partners or the time put into setting achievable goals that contribute to what you want out of the sport. For rodeo cowboys and cowgirls,  Continue Reading »

Interview by Clay Noel Harper Yesterday: Callahan Crossley – Tryan College You Rodeoed For: Blue Mountain Community College [Pendleton, Oregon] Years at CNFR and Event(s): 2013, 2014 and 2015 in the barrel racing and breakaway roping. Years You Won the CNFR: 2015 National Barrel Racing Champion; 2014 Reserve Champion Hometown/Where You Live Now: Hometown –  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 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 »