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On The Trail with Josh Frost

May 18, 2023

“The way to ride a bull is different than the way to hang on to a bull,” said 3x Linderman recipient, and 3x WNFR qualifier, Josh Frost. “You’ve got to be 100% committed to make the whistle, but sometimes it’s better to accept that the bull beat you and know…

On The Trail with Flint Rasmussen

April 21, 2023

“I changed the expectations for the quality and professionalism of the position of rodeo clown or entertainer, as the times changed. All while staying true to the history and integrity of the sport. And that through it all, I hope I treated everyone with kindness and respect." Flint Rasmussen…

On The Trail with Riley Wakefield

March 24, 2023

I’ve learned how to win and lose - to deal with adversity - that’s easier said than done. I try to be thankful from the beginning and look failure in the eye. he first time Riley Wakefield went to the Cinch Timed Event Championships, he and his older brother Brady…

On The Trail with Tru Most

February 28, 2023

Similar to Dorothy Gale in The Wizard of Oz, a pair of ruby red shoes were hard to remove from Tru Most’s feet. These, however, were glittering cowgirl boots that accompanied Tru everywhere from the time she was 2 years old until the shoes were no longer sold. They were…

On The Trail with Killer Bee

January 13, 2023

"Cowboys don’t know what pen to put her in,” said 4x World Champion Saddle Bronc Rider, Clint Johnson, about Killer Bee. “She is probably the greatest in this generation. She’s been a little bit of an exception all along. She is an outstanding bronc – one of those horses that…

On The Trail with Jackie Crawford

January 2, 2023

Multi-talented Jackie Crawford won the 2020 WPRA (Womens Professional Rodeo Association) Breakaway Roping world title by less than $2,000. Her performance at the first ever Wrangler National Finals Breakaway Roping held in Arlington, Texas, propelled the 38-year-old to win her 20th (WPRA) World title. This isn’t her first Breakaway World…

On The Trail with Junior Nogueira

November 17, 2022

“Whatever you choose to do, do with all your heart and all your passion and be the best you can be at it.” When Junior Nogueira came to the United States at the age of 24 from his home country of Brazil he had learned to rope with his dad…

On The Trail with Erin Johnson

October 20, 2022

Erin Johnson has always believed in being consistent over the long haul. That consistency has brought the 42-year-old mother of three to the NFBR three years in a row. Erin is going into the NFBR finals in second place. She went in last year in third place and the first…

On The Trail with Sherry Smith

September 23, 2022

It’s not about the money, it’s about the memory for the girls “Make every day count, you aren’t promised tomorrow. Be the best and the most you can be in that day,” From behind the sewing machine to behind the camera, Sherry Smith has forged her way to become the…

On the Trail With Rayne Grant

August 18, 2022

Wheatland, Wyoming, cowgirl, Rayne Grant, took home the 2022 National High School Finals Rodeo All Around title, AQHA horse of the year, pole bending championship as well as reserve world champion in the barrels. “It feels crazy still,” said the 18-year-old. “I remember in junior high looking at all the…

On the Trail With Statler Wright

July 21, 2022

The last of the Wright’s is making his run for the Resistol Rookie of the year, joining his three brothers, Rusty, Ryder, and Steston, on the rodeo road. The Utah All State Linebacker, owes his love of riding broncs to Covid. “I was part of an undefeated football team –…

On the Trail With Tristan Martin

June 23, 2022

“This year has been absolutely the best season I’ve had so far,” says professional steer wrestler Tristan Martin. “I’m third in the world with $56,000 won, and coming off a great first WNFR gave me a lot of confidence. We just had our first baby, and knowing I have him…