Keeping Stories Alive
Maverick Griffin stands out at a rodeo for far more than his leopard print chaps. A young man with great talent in both the bareback and bull riding events, rodeo is Maverick’s happy place.
His story has been riddled with rodeo from the start, attending his first rodeo at just 3 days old. His dad was competing, and the rodeo was not far from the hospital, so Maverick was introduced into the family tradition as the third generation.
This past weekend, talented cowboys and cowgirls from around the country gathered in Topeka to compete and connect with old friends during the 60th annual United Rodeo Association (URA) Finals. With the support of businesses and individuals sponsoring events, the hospitality of the staff at the Stormont Vail Events Center, and the devoted attitude of its members, the weekend was full of high-quality stock and professional competition in a family friendly environment.
Kyle Lamon is a young army veteran devoted to providing quality entertainment to rodeo fans of all ages. Hailing from the hills of Tennessee, Lamon began his rodeo journey as a bull rider. His rough stock days took him across the country, climbing in and out of chutes and seeing the best bulls each state had to offer.
If you’ve ever wondered what Hollywood stunts, bull riders, team ropers, leather workers, and whiskey have in common, the answer is a California cowboy named Bobby Conwell.
Cody Brewer is the kind of guy you’d want to have a beer with. As down to earth and humble as he is talented, his …
