Team Cavender’s: Daniel Wilder
By Charity Pulliam | Photos Courtesy of Team Cavender’s Daniel Wilder said his journey into the world of rodeo was shaped by his family, his fierce competitiveness and his passion for the sport. As a member of Team Cavender’s for the past two years, Wilder said he has witnessed firsthand the value of being part […]
Team Cavender’s: Abby McCreary
By Charity Pulliam Abby McCreary, a breakaway roper from Canyon, Texas, said she heard about Team Cavender’s when Jeff Howell, from the Cavender’s in Amarillo, Texas, encouraged her to apply. “We were just in Cavender’s to shop one day, and he said, ‘Hey, have you applied for Team Cavender’s?’” she said. “He put me down […]
Team Cavender’s: Kyan Frost
by Charity Pulliam Kyan Frost, a third-generation cowgirl from Baldwin City, Kansas, said being on Team Cavender’s has become a family affair. “I joined Team Cavender’s my freshman year,” she said. “My sister had been on the team for two years, so I saw all of the stuff she was doing, and I got to […]
Team Cavender’s: Luke Coleman
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 […]
Team Cavender’s: Kyan Wilhite
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 […]
Team Cavender’s: Kinley Lowry
“I got my first pair of boots and first hat at Cavender’s,” said Kinley Lowry, a first-year member of Team Cavender’s. “A former member of the rodeo team, Jolee Alvey, reached out to me and told me about the team. “So, I went on their website and read a little more about it and […]
Team Cavender’s: Dylan Ouzts
“I had seen things really good about Team Cavender’s,” said Team Cavender’s Athlete Dylan Ouzts. “I think a few of my friends who had been on the team put in a good word for me, and I was officially made a part of the team during the National High School Rodeo Finals this year. […]
Team Cavender’s: Brodey Clemons
“I have a few friends that were on Team Cavender’s in the past, and this year at the Texas High School Rodeo Finals, they set me up to talk with some people. I did well enough that they offered me a spot on the team right before nationals,” said Brodey Clemons, a senior on the […]
Team Cavender’s: Kiley Hargrave-Batten
While Kiley Hargrave-Batten only joined Team Cavender’s a year ago, she had nothing but good things to say about her experience. “It was really a wonderful experience the year I was on the team,” said the 17-year-old cowgirl from Trinity, Texas. “The whole organization is full of amazing and kind people. They have been […]
Team Cavender’s: Cooper Lane
Article by Charity Pulliam Although his time with Team Cavender’s is coming to an end, Cooper Lane said he fulfilled a goal he set for himself when he was invited to join the team. “I always wanted to be on Team Cavender’s,” he said. “It was a goal of mine. When I was in junior […]