Acting in everything from Gunsmoke to Yellowstone, Buck Taylor has no intention of taking it easy as he looks toward his 84th birthday. Armed with a new rope horse, he’s on a mission to win.
South Texas header Brandon Webb built his energy company, 3S Services, on hard work and try. They’re the same ingredients he plans to use to rope at the NFR.
For nearly a decade, Seth Jones has been supporting his family by building fence with his brother—work that allows him to pursue his favorite pastime: Heeling steers.
La Junta roper Jennifer Pollmiller is the Director of Communications for Southeast Health Group and supports rural mental health initiatives through their agricultural advisory committee.
World-renowned veterinarian Britt Conklin is fostering the development of Texas Tech’s new School of Veterinary Medicine in Amarillo as its Associate Dean for Clinical Programs.
In addition to team roping, Wilder, Idaho’s Katie McFarlane is a member of the WSRRA’s reigning four-time World Champion Women’s Ranch Rodeo team, Miller Livestock.
As a sales rep for Purina, Arizona heeler Amanda Kooiker takes a no-waste approach to animal nutrition and the opportunities life presents in and out of the roping arena.