The Short Score: Kolby Krieger
Kolby Krieger, a 21-year-old originally from Fredricktown, Missouri, was down on his luck and his money when he connected with eight-time World Champion Rich Skelton. The two have since paired up and are hitting the trail. Krieger also currently sits No. 4 in the Resistol Rookie race with $10,204.72 won thus far.
Kolby Krieger heading a steer for Rich Skelton at Fort Smith, Arkansas, in 2023.
Krieger and Skelton in Fort Smith, Arkansas. Avid Visual Imagery photo.

Kolby Krieger, a 21-year-old originally from Fredricktown, Missouri, was down on his luck and his money when he connected with eight-time World Champion Rich Skelton. The two have since paired up and are hitting the trail. Krieger also currently sits No. 4 in the Resistol Rookie race with $10,204.72 won thus far.

On this episode of The Short Score, Lillian Kent, Jr. Western Digital Content Producer for Barrel Racing Magazine, The Team Roping Journal and The Breakaway Roping Journal, caught up with Krieger to talk about his partnership with Skelton and how the year is looking.

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