The ultimate tourist show comes to town once a year and it is always a blast to capture. These specialty acts are unlike any other you will see at your standard rodeo. TWR always brings the best to town and I am here to share those shots with you. A western variety show is something... Continue Reading →
New Mexico’s Largest Open Rodeo
Let's play catch up from the last half of my summer shall we?! This year we got to make a couple trips down to New Mexico to rodeo. It was a great opportunity packed with new friends and action but, the downside was the 105 degree weather and the 3 am finish time. Yep, you... Continue Reading →
The Mancos Ranch Rodeo
If you've been keeping up you know I had an interruption during Fiesta Days this year to shoot something a little out of the usual summer schedule. I was invited to shoot the Mancos Cattlemen's Ranch Rodeo at the end of July. Talk about a way to spend a Sunday. There were 11 teams entered.... Continue Reading →
Durango Fiesta Days
Some of my favorite rodeos are the ones that only come around once a year. Durango Fiesta Days is one of them. This was my second year as the official photographer for this event that has been happening for 88 years! I am so honored to get to capture some of the history from my... Continue Reading →
The Legends
Bull and bronc riding on its own is pretty intense and scary but imagine being over the age of 40 and getting on one of those bucking critters. True Western Roundup hosted the Legends Roughstock Challenge where there were over 30 guys entered up to compete for the top spot in their circuit and age... Continue Reading →
The PBR Comes to Town
You may have heard of the Professional Bull Riders also known as the PBR. They have the professional circuit you may see on TV but they also have a touring circuit that is more of the up and comers, amuetur riders and such. Well, the circuit made a stop right here in Durango, Colorado for... Continue Reading →
The Champs are Crowned
I am playing catch up after a crazy month. I have been crazy busy behind the camera, in the office and on the ranch. Don't worry, today I am sharing the results you've been waiting for. It all came down to this. The fifth was the last open rodeo for True Western Roundup. I will... Continue Reading →
Red Ryder Roundup 2023
I survived Cowboy Christmas! After a long week shooting seven rodeos in nine days with late nights, early mornings, close calls, rank rides and endless laughs I wouldn't have traded it for the world. Let's get into it. Today I am going to share all of the action, highs, lows and champions from the 73rd... Continue Reading →
Battle to the Finals
This week was a battle, there is only one rodeo left before we find out who is crowned the champion of the 2023 True Western Roundup Open Rodeo Series. Here are this week's results. Ranch Bronc: Kevin Faulk 67 points No Qualified Rides This name might look a little familiar, Kevin Faulk hits the top... Continue Reading →
About Wednesday Night
Let's talk about those Wednesday Nights. The crowds are wild, the rides rank and the times are quick. It's one of my absolute favorite nights in the summer. This week the True Western Roundup was not a CPRA sanctioned event meaning it was open to anyone and everyone. This draws a lot of the locals... Continue Reading →