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The melody of wedding bells is on the horizon for this dynamic western industry power couple – Mercedes Maddox, the daughter of the late Hat King, Keith Maddox, founder of the iconic American Hat Company, and Jake Bloomer of Bloomer Trailers. The stage was set at the iconic Cowtown Coliseum in Fort Worth, Texas, where...

One of our favorite rodeo couples, Ryder and Cheyenne Wright just welcomed their second child, Rebel Ryder Wright into the world early yesterday morning at 2:54am. This little miracle was announced in January and it has been a great adventure watching this family gear up for his arrival. Rebel’s name truly speaks for itself especially...

There was no mistaking Adell Evans’ ear to ear smile. It was the smile of a champion. During this year’s National Little Britches Rodeo Association Finals, she was honored with the 2023 Senior Girls Little Britches Rookie of the Year– an award given to those with the highest points during their first year competing in...

College rodeo sweethearts turned professional rodeo athletes, Erika and Josh Frost are one of rodeo’s favorite couples. Former first-grade teacher and current WPRA Breakaway Roper, Erika Frost embarked on her WPRA Resistol Rookie Year journey earlier this year and is already making headlines, alongside her National Finals Rodeo qualifier, husband Josh. Originally from Quebec, Canada,...

The 2023 Calgary Stampede showcases some of the best competitors and livestock going down the road. With 10 days of competition and about $1.8 million in prize money, it’s the largest rodeo north of the border. Congratulations to this year’s champions! Barrel Racing – Brittany Pozzi Tonozzi The 16-time NFR qualifier and her horse Benny...

The Calgary Stampede rodeo holds a remarkable place in the rich history of Western Canada. It all began in 1912 when Guy Weadick, a skilled roper and promoter, envisioned a grand celebration that would showcase the traditions, skills, and spirit of the cowboy way of life. With the support of prominent businessmen and ranchers, Weadick’s...

That’s a wrap on the 2023 Cowboy Christmas run! With so much money up for grabs across such a short period of time, it’s some of the most important runs rodeo athletes will make during the year. The standings always change in a big way, and we sit and watch anxiously to see who comes...

The entire world knows that Christmas is in December, but in the world of Professional Rodeo and in the eyes of the cowboys and cowgirls of the PRCA and WPRA, the rodeos around the 4th of July are known as “Cowboy Christmas.” Reigning World Champion Breakaway Roper Martha Angelone shares an insight into her plans...