Which horse(s) are you taking to the finals? Teddy!! And will take Woodrow along just in case.
What is unique about their personality and what are their strengths? How tall are they and what is their weight (thought it would be fun to compare)? Teddy has a unique personality. He has very little patience at times. He knows when we do good, and he knows when we don’t do good. When we do good, he will almost lead you back to the trailer like he just won the Kentucky Derby and when we don’t, he hangs his head and walks back disappointed (mostly it’s my fault).
When did you start competing in breakaway? I started when I was around 4 roping the heading the dummy at night with my dad. It wasn’t till I got older that I started breakawaying. I think I ran my first breakaway calf at the age of 9. I still head occasionally but mostly just breakaway,
How long have you been a WPRA member? I think the first year I bought it was in 2011.
Do you raise your own horses? Or do you purchase? Are you looking for specific bloodlines? We raise our own horses for the most part. I look for something with some run and good athletic ability. Teddy was raised on the Blackfeet reservation, but I have a few coming up that are ones we raised.
What are your conditioning and workout routines for both you and your horse(s)? With Teddy, I exercise 3-4 times a week and practice on them 2 times a week depending on my schedule. The younger ones get rode everyday as long as my schedule allows for it.
When you're headed to the rodeo what do you listen to: inspirational podcasts, music, audio books? Music along with the cowboy channel and then every now and then a good podcast. We also watch a few series this summer on our long drives.
Do you have favorite spots to stop at while on the road? I have favorite gas stations. Most of them are because of cheaper fuel or easy to get in and out of.
Who do you travel with (including pets or companion horses) and in what kind of rig? Most of the summer included Sarah Verhelst and Anna Callaway seemed to be the normal ones I traveled with. Paige Camp jumped in one weekend. Sometimes it would change depending on the weekend and who had what going on. I also have a Border collie named Jimmy that goes with me and Teddy!
What are your favorite memories/highlights and obstacles you faced getting to the 2025 circuit finals? I would say the biggest highlight came at the end of the year. Anna, Sarah, Paige and I were all up in the perf at Killdeer number 1 over Labor Day weekend. I was the first to go and was 1.8, Anna went next and was 1.9 and then Sarah followed and was 1.8, Paige was down a couple more in the run order and was 1.9. The 4 of us took 1/2/ & 3/4. We have never had a weekend where we all won something let alone at the same rodeo in the same perf. It was one that I will remember for a long time. It's fun to win but when you win with your traveling partners and friends it makes it a lot more fun.
What or who are you thankful for? I am thankful for my whole support system, parents and friends. Mainly my mom and my dad. It’s a struggle sometimes when you’re on the road and things are not going your way. It's nice to have people in your corner helping you through the hard times.
What are your hobbies or other sports you compete in? I team rope occasionally other than that I breakaway. I love to rope.
The Run Down
Rope: Striker by Rattler
Saddle: Tod Slone
Pad: 5 Star
Leg Gear: Classic Equine
Bits: It changes depending on how my horse is feeling.
Feed and Supplements (in addition to what, how much you feed daily): Alfalfa & Grass Hay, Purina Senior & Osteo-Max
Sponsors: Eightaway Breakaways
What is unique about their personality and what are their strengths? How tall are they and what is their weight (thought it would be fun to compare)? Teddy has a unique personality. He has very little patience at times. He knows when we do good, and he knows when we don’t do good. When we do good, he will almost lead you back to the trailer like he just won the Kentucky Derby and when we don’t, he hangs his head and walks back disappointed (mostly it’s my fault).
When did you start competing in breakaway? I started when I was around 4 roping the heading the dummy at night with my dad. It wasn’t till I got older that I started breakawaying. I think I ran my first breakaway calf at the age of 9. I still head occasionally but mostly just breakaway,
How long have you been a WPRA member? I think the first year I bought it was in 2011.
Do you raise your own horses? Or do you purchase? Are you looking for specific bloodlines? We raise our own horses for the most part. I look for something with some run and good athletic ability. Teddy was raised on the Blackfeet reservation, but I have a few coming up that are ones we raised.
What are your conditioning and workout routines for both you and your horse(s)? With Teddy, I exercise 3-4 times a week and practice on them 2 times a week depending on my schedule. The younger ones get rode everyday as long as my schedule allows for it.
When you're headed to the rodeo what do you listen to: inspirational podcasts, music, audio books? Music along with the cowboy channel and then every now and then a good podcast. We also watch a few series this summer on our long drives.
Do you have favorite spots to stop at while on the road? I have favorite gas stations. Most of them are because of cheaper fuel or easy to get in and out of.
Who do you travel with (including pets or companion horses) and in what kind of rig? Most of the summer included Sarah Verhelst and Anna Callaway seemed to be the normal ones I traveled with. Paige Camp jumped in one weekend. Sometimes it would change depending on the weekend and who had what going on. I also have a Border collie named Jimmy that goes with me and Teddy!
What are your favorite memories/highlights and obstacles you faced getting to the 2025 circuit finals? I would say the biggest highlight came at the end of the year. Anna, Sarah, Paige and I were all up in the perf at Killdeer number 1 over Labor Day weekend. I was the first to go and was 1.8, Anna went next and was 1.9 and then Sarah followed and was 1.8, Paige was down a couple more in the run order and was 1.9. The 4 of us took 1/2/ & 3/4. We have never had a weekend where we all won something let alone at the same rodeo in the same perf. It was one that I will remember for a long time. It's fun to win but when you win with your traveling partners and friends it makes it a lot more fun.
What or who are you thankful for? I am thankful for my whole support system, parents and friends. Mainly my mom and my dad. It’s a struggle sometimes when you’re on the road and things are not going your way. It's nice to have people in your corner helping you through the hard times.
What are your hobbies or other sports you compete in? I team rope occasionally other than that I breakaway. I love to rope.
The Run Down
Rope: Striker by Rattler
Saddle: Tod Slone
Pad: 5 Star
Leg Gear: Classic Equine
Bits: It changes depending on how my horse is feeling.
Feed and Supplements (in addition to what, how much you feed daily): Alfalfa & Grass Hay, Purina Senior & Osteo-Max
Sponsors: Eightaway Breakaways
