It’s a quiet morning during slack at the rodeo grounds. The roping chute opens and closes with a steady rhythm as tie-down ropers back into the long, sloped box. Morning dew clings to the grass in the infield, and a coolness lingers in the air.
Throughout this June rodeo issue, we balance past and present. From our cover story featuring Ty Erickson and his horse, “Crush,” to the energy and miles of the Cowboy Christmas run, these stories reflect the many sides of rodeo today.
Raising foals isn’t for everyone, but for those who do, the education, opportunities and magic of the experience usually outweigh the financial risks.
Learning to love the controversial line that keeps the Quarter Horse world talking.
New Home, New Name, New Dates: Still the Crowning Jewel for Professional Rodeo Breakaway Roping In a major move for breakaway roping, the Women’s Professional Rodeo Association announced the Wrangler WPRA National Breakaway Finals will relocate from Las Vegas to Fort Worth, Texas, beginning in 2026 through a new three-year partnership with the Fort Worth … Read more
