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Bud Tillard

For the first time in history, three generations of one family will qualify for the National Finals Steer Roping, held in Amarillo, Texas, Nov. 19 – 21. Steer roping is the only Pro Rodeo Cowboys Association (PRCA) final event not held at the Thomas and Mack Arena in Las Vegas,…

BE A WARRIOR!

“I don’t think I would be able to handle your situation like you do.” This is a statement I’ve heard a lot since September, 2018. Although, this is meant to be compliment, to me it raises questions and wonders on why people think this. What do I do that makes…

ProFile: Kamry Davis

story by Kendra Elder “I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.” -Philippians 4:13 Thirteen-year-old Kamry Davis, from Buffalo, Wyoming, is a junior high rodeo competitor who portrays courage and service to her community. Kamry is the daughter of Kim and Zach Davis. “My parents rodeoed and now…

Featured Athlete: Cole Younger

Cole Younger is a 5 Star Equine Products team member. The nine-year-old cowboy, a resident of Oskaloosa, Iowa, competes in the breakaway roping, tie-down roping, goat tying and team roping (as a heeler for his dad.) Of his events, tie-down is his favorite because “you’re always moving and there’s no…

Back When They Bucked with Jan Youren

If the boys could do it, Jan Youren was there to prove that girls could do it, too. The Idaho woman was a roughstock cowgirl for nearly all of her life. Born in 1943 as the second oldest child of Sterling and Madelyn Alley, the family lived on a farm…

On The Trail with The Steiners

“I don’t know many people do what we do – all for one.” Bobby Steiner Bobby Steiner won his gold buckle when becoming the World Champion Bull Rider in 1973. “It was really something being born into a rodeo family that owned a rodeo company,” said Bobby. “The bull riders…

Bridger Chambers cashes in at Super Series Finish

FORT WORTH, Texas – Bridger Chambers has been the runner-up for the steer wrestling world title the last two seasons. Although he’s hungrier than ever for the gold buckle, he was facing a tough decision – rodeo full time or return to working full time. Scoring a $6,000 boost in…

ShowFresH20

Coast to coast and border to border, horse trailers burn up the road year-round, hauling horses of all disciplines to competitions throughout the country. While the changes in scenery can be refreshing for our horse’s human companion, the changes in climate, water and location can be stressful for the animals.…

Mason Taylor Wins Round 1 of PBR’s Historic Third Closed Unleash The Beast Event in Oklahoma

Three-time World Champion Silvano Alves further solidifies record, Derek Kolbaba snaps buckoff streak, and world No. 1 Jose Vitor Leme falters GUTHRIE, Okla. – At the historic third closed-to-fans PBR (Professional Bull Riders) Unleash The Beast event inside Lazy E Arena in Logan County, Oklahoma, the world’s Top 35 bull…

Featured Athlete: Brooke Klinger

Don’t mess with Brooke Klinger. She’ll take you down. The 5 Star Equine Products team member has a first degree black belt in karate. But her true love is barrel racing. Growing up in Andover, New Jersey, she did trail rides and participated in English and jumping as well as…

Back When They Bucked with Bill Skavdahl

Bill Skavdahl has gotten plenty of adrenaline rushes in his life. Some of them were ones he planned on, like when he rode bulls and bulldogged, and some were unpleasant ones, like when his helicopter was shot down while serving in the Army Air Corps in Vietnam in 1968. The…

On The Trail with COVID-19

COVID-19 has wreaked havoc on the entire world, and the rodeo industry isn’t exempt. From contestants to contractors to committees, they’ve all been forced to adapt, since the nation was shutdown, starting in mid-March. For bareback rider Kaycee Feild, it took a bit to adjust to the new routine before…