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The Cowboy’s Preacher

Kevin Weatherby is the leader of the nonprofit Save the Cowboy, the largest independent cowboy ministry in the world. Born on a West Texas forty-two section ranch, Weatherby’s roots were planted deep. Although his formative years were spent in Big Lake, Texas, a town where his father was sheriff (you may remember it from the Dennis Quaid movie The Rookie), he soon returned to his ranch roots. He started college at Texas Tech but found the classrooms no comparison to the wide-open spaces and became a full-time cowboy. The long hours he logged in the saddle over the years weren’t a passing trend and continue to be a part of his life today. In fact, it is this core of his identity that led him to a deeper relationship with Christ and the start of the ministry.

Life Alongside the Relentless Remuda with Daci Baker

If you have an interest in the rope horse industry, you’ve likely heard the name Miles Baker. Miles and his wife Daci have established themselves in the industry over the past few years through the intentionality of their training and their creation of the Relentless Remuda alongside rodeo legend Trevor Brazile.

Bullfighter Horses

The Master of Anticipation

Tyler Mansell is a master of anticipation. The Idaho born bullfighter has arrived at the forefront of the bullfighting world through his agile movements and calm demeanor. His smooth footwork and strength allows him to wait until what appears to be the last second to out maneuver the bull, often employing one of his signature front reverse moves, or his other favorite, the mercy roll overtop of the bull. He is as gritty as he is quick, and dirt stains on his clothes from sudden hits or tumbles never break his mental concentration.

Breakaway Roping Horses

Arrow H Ranch: Building Up Breakaway

After much prayer and deliberation, Molly and Adam Hamilton moved across the country to develop a new niche within the roping field where all feel welcome. They landed in Shawnee, Oklahoma and established their vision through the creation of Arrow H Ranch. This young couple and their two sons are committed to providing an uplifting, encouraging environment for ropers of all ages and skill levels to come pursue their passions and forget the stress of the outside world.

Breakaway Roping Horses United Rodeo Association (URA)

Leading the URA Into the Future

When the United Rodeo Association (URA) was looking for their next president, Jeanette Jilek stepped up and assumed the role, becoming the first female president since the URA’s inception in 1962.

While new to the leadership role, Jilek’s roots run deep in the URA world as a competitor for over 28 years. Jeanette started competing as a young girl growing up in Missouri.

Horse Training Horses Ranch

Wilson Cattle Co.

In a world where good horses and good people are in high demand, it is gratifying to see the perfect pairing of life and business partners in Roadey and Brooke Wilson. Out of their shared passions and talents, they have created a new industry standard with their company Wilson Cattle Co.

Breakaway Roping Horses

Meet Kaydence Crawford

At only 17, Kaydence Crawford recently signed to attend Ranger College and rope under the guidance of rodeo coach Llew Rust. She holds her own in competition, as was especially apparent in the race for the fastest time at the American against her stepmother Jackie Hobbs-Crawford. Her future as a roper is undoubtedly bright with the wisdom of fellow competitors and her parents surrounding her.

Breakaway Roping Horses

From the First Swing

At nine years old, Erin Johnson swung her first rope. Standing out front of a barn with her father, she remembers the trademark of the Rattler ropes in those years before EquiBrand–a braided and waxed inch and a half tail that resembled its namesake’s warning mechanism. While no warning was apparent on this ordinary day, this rope sparked the foundation to form a very competitive roper who just a few weeks ago roped one in 1.9 at Fort Worth.

Breakaway Roping Horses Nonprofit

Meet the New Nonprofit: Breakaway From Cancer 2022

For a group of women just outside of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, breakaway roping is providing hope in the face of one of life’s most daunting challenge–a cancer diagnosis.

Friends Beth Papotnik, Brian Ralicki, and Amy and John Lucsko recently started the nonprofit Breakaway From Cancer 2022 as a beacon of support for those battling cancer in the equine industry.

Bullfighter Horses

The Art of Quick and Calm: Austin Ashley

At the end of January, a young man named Austin Ashley was named Reserve World Champion and won the World Finals event for the Bullfighters Only (BFO) organization. To watch this talented bullfighter move is to observe impressive agility, consistency, and calmness.

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