Let’s talk about the guy nobody claps for. No buckle. No entry fee. No “8 seconds of glory.” But without him? Rodeo doesn’t run. I’m talking about the pick-up man. When that bronc rider nods his head and the gate cracks open, all eyes go to the rider. Crowd leans forward. Announcer’s voice rises. Dust flies. We’re all watching the 8 seconds. But I’ve learned something from standing behind a lens. The ride doesn’t end when the buzzer sounds. That’s when his job starts. The pick-up man is the...

Ah yes. One of the most frequently asked questions in my inbox, DM's, and carrier pigeons: “Why don’t you post more barrel racing videos?” And friends… I have a very professional, well-thought-out, highly strategic answer for you. I don’t have the content. LOL. The Not-So-Secret Reality Most of the rodeos I film throughout the year are ranch rodeos. Think broncs, bulls, rough stock, and cowboys doing things their mothers told them not to do. 🐎💥 Currently, only 2x of the events I cover...

If you’ve been watching my recent reels and thinking, “Okay… but what am I actually looking at?” — you’re not alone 🫵 I’ve had a few messages lately asking the same thing: 🤷‍♂️ “What 'da heck is a Riggin’ Rally?” Fair question. It’s not exactly something you stumble across at your average New Year’s Eve party — unless your idea of ringing in the New Year involves bareback riders 🙃 So let’s break it down. 🌠 Not Your Average Rodeo Night The Riggin’ Rally — in this particular case it was the...