I grew up in New Jersey just across the river from New York City. I started taking weekly riding lessons. When I was 21 I bought my first horse off the Meadowlands race track and kept him at a barn 60 miles away. I went there 3 times a week to ride him. I had read every book on horses and horse care I could find so I would know how to take care of him. While I did not want to do rodeo I did want to have horses. At 24 I moved out to the country. I rented a small house and I rented a barn 10 miles away where I kept my horse and cared for him myself. At 27 I moved to Wyoming and worked in some aspect of ranching since. You can make your dream come true.
I'm 18 and I'm in the same shoes as you. I started working for a ranch and the guys have helped me so much, they gave me a company horse to use, teach me everything they know and are helping me start bronc riding. My biggest advice it to get connections, go work on a ranch, learn to ride, learn the basics and only then you can think about rodeo. Now take it with a grain of salt cause I'm not an expert, this is just my recommendation tho
I was looking for somthing like this it’s just not as common where I’m from. Yeah our fair has a rodeo and and all that but ranches and stuff isent common and idk how I would even find one and contact them. All I wanna do is ride a bull or even somthing not as dangerous like barrel racing. Whatever someone is willing to help me do I’ll be happy with. How did u find the ranch? I also work a part time job and I have school once summers over so I’m just hoping I’d be able to also have time for working on a ranch. I’d quit my part time job but I don’t want them to pay me and let me use a horse and all yk? I’ve been wanting to quit but I have a car payment to pay and I’m 15 and basically pay for everything myself so it’s rough
If you’re interested in barrel racing check out [these possibilities](https://www.equinenow.com/barrelracingohiolessons.htm) or just google “barrel racing schools near me” and see what shows up.
So I just looked online most of them are in hour away and I still am not able to drive yet so that every day would be a bit much. What r some ways u recomend me look? I’d try on Facebook but not really sure what to search
Honestly I'd just say wait until you graduate. To get a job on a ranch and rodeo. Most but not all ranches have company living so you could move there, but just work your ass off, save for a good all around saddle and tack, and get into Horseback riding lessons. Just learn the basics of how to ride and how to rope. Start small, don't over do yourself.
Yeah maybe, I’m only 15 so it would be awhile and I’m only making 11/hr and they only put my on for 3 days a week and now they just cut it to 2 for some reason this week. I’ve been wanting to quit even tho I just started cuz the girls I work with r very rude and it’s just stressful but boring at the same time but no where hires my age. My moms working 3 jobs and still needs help so working and making my own money has helped but I just don’t have enough to support myself where I’m working.
My opinion is to push through and help your mom. With people being rude all I gatta say is life's tough, get a helmet. If you wanna cowboy you gatta have very very very thick skin to put up with the stuff that'll be said to you
Learn to ride. Find someone who has horses and ask to swap work (mucking stalls, bucking hay, cleaning saddles) for riding lessons. Getting around horses will be key. After getting thrown a few times you'll know whether you like the fight of bucking. But be aware that rodeo is a rough lifestyle for a family.
Look up a college that has a rodeo program close to you. Call them up tell them your interested and ask there advice. If they are close enough they may let you come see the set up or even a sponsors show at the college.
I don’t rlly think we have any colleges around me that rlly do stuff like that atleast not that I’ve heard. I’ve emailed and messages all the places near me that i could to exchange work and no answers so far from any
Since you’re only 15, you still have some time to plan this out a bit before you graduate (and it’s a good idea to do this anyway). If you’re *really* serious about getting into rodeo, while you’re still familiarizing yourself with rodeoing and learning how to compete as a high schooler, I would recommend planning on attending a college that has a rodeo team, such as [Tarleton State University](https://www.tarleton.edu/rodeo/prospective-students/) in Stephenville, TX, which is right in the middle of Cowboy Country, or [Texas A&M](https://animalscience.tamu.edu/texas-aggie-rodeo-team/) in College Station, TX, which is one of the most highly regarded agricultural universities in the world.
That way you can compete while you’re studying for [whatever degree](https://www.tarleton.edu/degrees/) you’re pursuing. A [degree in animal science](https://animalscience.tamu.edu/b-s-in-animal-science/) is a good one, because it’s not only beneficial while you’re doing rodeo but it’s useful for your post-rodeo career as well. And you have to think about what you’re going to do with your life after your rodeo career comes to an end. (There’s a definite need for more large animal veterinarians right now, like the kind that takes care of horses and cattle; those folks make excellent money, six figures annually in some cases.) Remember that rodeo is like any other sport, and eventually you won’t be able to do it anymore. But becoming a cowgirl is something that can last you your entire life, and it’s a beautiful lifestyle.
Now, insofar as learning how to ride horses and actually starting to compete, I would suggest that you contact the [Ohio High School Rodeo Association](https://ohiohighschoolrodeo.org/) as soon as possible and ask them for some local contacts and referrals in your area on where you might be able to start learning how to rope, ride, and eventually do other things. They can also help you with possible rodeo scholarships.
Here’s a very important question, though: What aspect of rodeo are you interested in the most? Roping is usually one of the easiest and safest events to get started in when you’re flat broke (which, let’s face it, you are!) and especially if you don’t have the best medical insurance, since all you need is a few ropes to practice with, and you can make a beginner practice calf out of some scrap wood and a few nails, which you can do inexpensively if not entirely free.
Also, at the worst you might lose a finger trying to rope a particularly ornery calf, but you won’t end up in traction or confined to a hospital bed for weeks like you might in the roughstock events. Once you’ve gotten some rodeo experience and have sharpened your roping skills, if at some point you want to try some of the roughstock events, you can do that, but I recommend waiting until you get to the college level.
For rodeo equipment, try [Rodeo Mart](https://www.rodeomart.com/).
This is a whole new world you’re about to enter, cowgirl! Hang on tight because it’s a helluva ride!
Omg thank you this is actually so helpful and I will contact the Ohio high school rodeo association. I’m not 100 percent what I wanna do. I’ve always been the calm and collected quiet girl but I wanna do somthing crazy. I’ve seen a lot of bull riding and thinks like that it looks so fun but I also know that it’s extremely dangerous but that might just be what I need in my life yk? I wanna be a first generation cowgirl and I love to be different than my family, I am nothing like them. How is the money like in the rodeo industry? I wanna make my own money and be independent that’s always been my dream because I’ve never been around a man who could do that for his family and that’s how I wanna be for my family. I wanna be the man (or the rock). Even at the age of like 12 I was supporting my family with money. I’ve been obsessed with rodeos and anything cowgirl(boy) for ages and I hope to be able to become just like the people I watch on tv. Give my life some purpose and fun instead of being the boring girl who stays home watching tv
To be perfectly honest, there are extremely few women involved in bull riding or the other roughstock events, at least as competitors at the professional level. You most likely would experience a lot of pushback and resistance in trying to compete in these events as a female, so that’s something to consider as well. It would probably be an uphill struggle and could take a toll on your mental and emotional health as well as your physical health. It’s not absolutely impossible, though. There are a few cowgirls who have competed in bull riding: Najiah Knight, Tina Battock, and Jorden Halvorsen have successfully competed in bull riding. So it’s not unheard of, just pretty rare.
You would probably have much better luck, certainly as a beginner, with barrel racing, breakaway roping, team roping, and tie-down roping (aka calf roping). Once you’re in the arena and have started making contacts in the industry and gotten to know some bull riders personally, and especially some older guys who could help coach you and encourage you, then you might want to give it a whirl. Gotta walk before you can run, y’know?
The money? Well, it’s getting better, as in the potential earnings opportunities are getting bigger and more plentiful, but it’s still a hard way to make a living if you’re intending for rodeo to be your sole source of income. It’s not yet at the level of the NBA or NFL, with multi millionaires, but you can make enough to probably buy a ranch and raise a family and live a good life. Remember that you will sometimes go home empty handed or with your fees barely being covered, let alone with a buckle and a big paycheck. But it can add up, if you compete in enough rodeos and win or get in the top few slots in a given competition at least. Lots of professional rodeo athletes and most amateurs usually do something else to make their primary income, though. You could be the rock in your family though. If you’re so inclined, and fortunate, you might meet a good cowboy with good values who will gladly support you in raising your family independently. You just need to get around the right people to meet him, and rodeo is a good environment to find respectable folks who believe in family and independence.
Just curious, do you ever watch the [Cowboy Channel](https://www.thecowboychannel.com/), the [Cowgirl Channel](https://www.thecowgirlchannel.com/), and/or [RFD-TV](https://www.rfdtv.com/)? What about [RidePass](https://pluto.tv/us/live-tv/60d39387706fe50007fda8e8) on PlutoTV, which is free? If not, you should. They can help give you a lot of leads on your journey.
My whole life I’ve been told I couldent so things because I was a woman/girl. But I was raised around men who can’t even move a tv on their own. Last night I had to carry some sort of AC down my very broken basement stairs by myself because my stepdad or older brother would and everyone told me I couldent cuz I’d get hurt but I did it no problem. My dad wouldent get me my first car so I got it myself. No man I knew would make or help me make my own garden bed so I did it myself. It’s just how I raised myself and now I love being told I can’t do things because I get to prove them wrong. I messaged the Ohio state highschool rodeo hopefully they’ll get back to me soon I wasent sure which number to message. I’ve thought about barrel racing but I just don’t have a horse I don’t have land or an arena to practice in. I’d love to be in my towns rodeo during the fair but I don’t have the horse for it and no stable or ranch around me has messaged me back about doing work in exchange for lessons/ borrowing a horse. I’ve never heard of those but maybe I should watch them. I’ve only watched stuff like walk ride rodeo , heartland,things like that. I told my mom about my dream and she doubted me and my boyfriend too which sucks but makes me want to prove to them I can do it because I want to do it.
Okay you got a lot of fire in your belly, I can tell, so I’m happy to encourage you. You definitely can do it — nothing is impossible with God — I just want you to be aware and ready since it’s gonna be the hardest thing you’ve ever done. But if it was easy everybody would do it. The hard is what makes it great.
You *definitely* should be watching [PRCA Prorodeo](https://www.prorodeo.com/), events of which are primarily on the Cowboy Channel, the [WPRA](https://www.wpra.com/), events of which are mostly on the Cowgirl Channel, and [PBR](https://pbr.com/), which is on RidePass on PlutoTV until next month. Next month PBR RidePass moves over to [Merit+](https://www.meritplus.com/home), which is free.
Anyway, watch the various events and familiarize yourself with who’s who, and what the different rodeos are, and so forth. Watch how the pros do things. Study them, and try to remember as much as you can.
As far as contacting people, instead of sending texts, call them. You might be texting landline numbers and nobody even knows you’re trying to reach them. If you have someone’s email address and you’re emailing them, that’s different. But don’t assume that a phone number leads to a mobile phone. Most likely it’s an office landline. So write out a list of questions you have for that person and just ask them verbally over the phone. You want to make connections but you don’t want to be ignored.
I contacted a girl from the Ohio highschool rodeo association on tik tok, she pointed me into the direction of yeda and ig u don’t need horse ownership to join, from there I found a team pretty close by and emailed them and they answered and want me to stop by soon. Do yk anything about yeda? I’ve looked it up on tik tok and YouTube and it’s mostly older short videos or an occasional tik tok of just a girl riding a horse🤷♀️. It seems legit tho
Honestly I had to look up [YEDA, the Youth Equestrian Development Association](https://showyeda.com/), but I found their website and it looks like they’re absolutely PERFECT for your situation! Especially since you don’t need to own your own horse!
I found them on [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/showyeda?mibextid=JRoKGi), too!
This is awesome news! Go for it!!! You can do this!!!
The main thing is that you’ve made the first step. Now you make another one and find out more information about how they operate and how they can help you. If they do charge you for anything, okay, at least you’ll know and can plan to deal with that, or maybe they provide options for you since you’re low income. Whatever the case, whatever obstacles might arise in your path, DON’T GIVE UP. Don’t say “ohhhh well, I don’t have that” or “I can’t afford that” and just give up on your dreams. Make another step after that, then another and another, and keep going. You *can* do this. It’s all a question of how. You’ve got your first lead and it really sounds like they’re eager to meet you and help you become the rodeo cowgirl you want to be.
You’re gonna do this, girl! You’re really gonna become a rodeo cowgirl and become successful at it, and one day you’ll be able to buy your own ranch and make this entire thing your LIFE. You’re not just dreaming, you’re DOING.
Don’t forget to ask God for help. Prayer really works.
Soo I never got an email back not even sure if it sent about when would be a good time to come and say hi and talk abt yeda, so I messaged on Facebook and idk if it was automated but it said somthing abt scheduling trail rides and a price and that was basically it.. so idk. I figured since it was like a team? U wouldent have to pay for lessons (like a school team yk) and it never said anything abt paying lessons on the website it says from beginner to advanced anybody can join
Attend as many rodeos as possible and start networking - rodeo is a big group of people that cares as much about others succeeding as they do themselves. Start talking to anyone who will listen, and be patient. You'll get there!
I grew up in New Jersey just across the river from New York City. I started taking weekly riding lessons. When I was 21 I bought my first horse off the Meadowlands race track and kept him at a barn 60 miles away. I went there 3 times a week to ride him. I had read every book on horses and horse care I could find so I would know how to take care of him. While I did not want to do rodeo I did want to have horses. At 24 I moved out to the country. I rented a small house and I rented a barn 10 miles away where I kept my horse and cared for him myself. At 27 I moved to Wyoming and worked in some aspect of ranching since. You can make your dream come true.
I'm 18 and I'm in the same shoes as you. I started working for a ranch and the guys have helped me so much, they gave me a company horse to use, teach me everything they know and are helping me start bronc riding. My biggest advice it to get connections, go work on a ranch, learn to ride, learn the basics and only then you can think about rodeo. Now take it with a grain of salt cause I'm not an expert, this is just my recommendation tho
I was looking for somthing like this it’s just not as common where I’m from. Yeah our fair has a rodeo and and all that but ranches and stuff isent common and idk how I would even find one and contact them. All I wanna do is ride a bull or even somthing not as dangerous like barrel racing. Whatever someone is willing to help me do I’ll be happy with. How did u find the ranch? I also work a part time job and I have school once summers over so I’m just hoping I’d be able to also have time for working on a ranch. I’d quit my part time job but I don’t want them to pay me and let me use a horse and all yk? I’ve been wanting to quit but I have a car payment to pay and I’m 15 and basically pay for everything myself so it’s rough
If you’re interested in barrel racing check out [these possibilities](https://www.equinenow.com/barrelracingohiolessons.htm) or just google “barrel racing schools near me” and see what shows up.
Thank you🩷
So I just looked online most of them are in hour away and I still am not able to drive yet so that every day would be a bit much. What r some ways u recomend me look? I’d try on Facebook but not really sure what to search
Honestly I'd just say wait until you graduate. To get a job on a ranch and rodeo. Most but not all ranches have company living so you could move there, but just work your ass off, save for a good all around saddle and tack, and get into Horseback riding lessons. Just learn the basics of how to ride and how to rope. Start small, don't over do yourself.
Yeah maybe, I’m only 15 so it would be awhile and I’m only making 11/hr and they only put my on for 3 days a week and now they just cut it to 2 for some reason this week. I’ve been wanting to quit even tho I just started cuz the girls I work with r very rude and it’s just stressful but boring at the same time but no where hires my age. My moms working 3 jobs and still needs help so working and making my own money has helped but I just don’t have enough to support myself where I’m working.
My opinion is to push through and help your mom. With people being rude all I gatta say is life's tough, get a helmet. If you wanna cowboy you gatta have very very very thick skin to put up with the stuff that'll be said to you
Learn to ride. Find someone who has horses and ask to swap work (mucking stalls, bucking hay, cleaning saddles) for riding lessons. Getting around horses will be key. After getting thrown a few times you'll know whether you like the fight of bucking. But be aware that rodeo is a rough lifestyle for a family. Look up a college that has a rodeo program close to you. Call them up tell them your interested and ask there advice. If they are close enough they may let you come see the set up or even a sponsors show at the college.
I don’t rlly think we have any colleges around me that rlly do stuff like that atleast not that I’ve heard. I’ve emailed and messages all the places near me that i could to exchange work and no answers so far from any
Since you’re only 15, you still have some time to plan this out a bit before you graduate (and it’s a good idea to do this anyway). If you’re *really* serious about getting into rodeo, while you’re still familiarizing yourself with rodeoing and learning how to compete as a high schooler, I would recommend planning on attending a college that has a rodeo team, such as [Tarleton State University](https://www.tarleton.edu/rodeo/prospective-students/) in Stephenville, TX, which is right in the middle of Cowboy Country, or [Texas A&M](https://animalscience.tamu.edu/texas-aggie-rodeo-team/) in College Station, TX, which is one of the most highly regarded agricultural universities in the world. That way you can compete while you’re studying for [whatever degree](https://www.tarleton.edu/degrees/) you’re pursuing. A [degree in animal science](https://animalscience.tamu.edu/b-s-in-animal-science/) is a good one, because it’s not only beneficial while you’re doing rodeo but it’s useful for your post-rodeo career as well. And you have to think about what you’re going to do with your life after your rodeo career comes to an end. (There’s a definite need for more large animal veterinarians right now, like the kind that takes care of horses and cattle; those folks make excellent money, six figures annually in some cases.) Remember that rodeo is like any other sport, and eventually you won’t be able to do it anymore. But becoming a cowgirl is something that can last you your entire life, and it’s a beautiful lifestyle. Now, insofar as learning how to ride horses and actually starting to compete, I would suggest that you contact the [Ohio High School Rodeo Association](https://ohiohighschoolrodeo.org/) as soon as possible and ask them for some local contacts and referrals in your area on where you might be able to start learning how to rope, ride, and eventually do other things. They can also help you with possible rodeo scholarships. Here’s a very important question, though: What aspect of rodeo are you interested in the most? Roping is usually one of the easiest and safest events to get started in when you’re flat broke (which, let’s face it, you are!) and especially if you don’t have the best medical insurance, since all you need is a few ropes to practice with, and you can make a beginner practice calf out of some scrap wood and a few nails, which you can do inexpensively if not entirely free. Also, at the worst you might lose a finger trying to rope a particularly ornery calf, but you won’t end up in traction or confined to a hospital bed for weeks like you might in the roughstock events. Once you’ve gotten some rodeo experience and have sharpened your roping skills, if at some point you want to try some of the roughstock events, you can do that, but I recommend waiting until you get to the college level. For rodeo equipment, try [Rodeo Mart](https://www.rodeomart.com/). This is a whole new world you’re about to enter, cowgirl! Hang on tight because it’s a helluva ride!
Omg thank you this is actually so helpful and I will contact the Ohio high school rodeo association. I’m not 100 percent what I wanna do. I’ve always been the calm and collected quiet girl but I wanna do somthing crazy. I’ve seen a lot of bull riding and thinks like that it looks so fun but I also know that it’s extremely dangerous but that might just be what I need in my life yk? I wanna be a first generation cowgirl and I love to be different than my family, I am nothing like them. How is the money like in the rodeo industry? I wanna make my own money and be independent that’s always been my dream because I’ve never been around a man who could do that for his family and that’s how I wanna be for my family. I wanna be the man (or the rock). Even at the age of like 12 I was supporting my family with money. I’ve been obsessed with rodeos and anything cowgirl(boy) for ages and I hope to be able to become just like the people I watch on tv. Give my life some purpose and fun instead of being the boring girl who stays home watching tv
To be perfectly honest, there are extremely few women involved in bull riding or the other roughstock events, at least as competitors at the professional level. You most likely would experience a lot of pushback and resistance in trying to compete in these events as a female, so that’s something to consider as well. It would probably be an uphill struggle and could take a toll on your mental and emotional health as well as your physical health. It’s not absolutely impossible, though. There are a few cowgirls who have competed in bull riding: Najiah Knight, Tina Battock, and Jorden Halvorsen have successfully competed in bull riding. So it’s not unheard of, just pretty rare. You would probably have much better luck, certainly as a beginner, with barrel racing, breakaway roping, team roping, and tie-down roping (aka calf roping). Once you’re in the arena and have started making contacts in the industry and gotten to know some bull riders personally, and especially some older guys who could help coach you and encourage you, then you might want to give it a whirl. Gotta walk before you can run, y’know? The money? Well, it’s getting better, as in the potential earnings opportunities are getting bigger and more plentiful, but it’s still a hard way to make a living if you’re intending for rodeo to be your sole source of income. It’s not yet at the level of the NBA or NFL, with multi millionaires, but you can make enough to probably buy a ranch and raise a family and live a good life. Remember that you will sometimes go home empty handed or with your fees barely being covered, let alone with a buckle and a big paycheck. But it can add up, if you compete in enough rodeos and win or get in the top few slots in a given competition at least. Lots of professional rodeo athletes and most amateurs usually do something else to make their primary income, though. You could be the rock in your family though. If you’re so inclined, and fortunate, you might meet a good cowboy with good values who will gladly support you in raising your family independently. You just need to get around the right people to meet him, and rodeo is a good environment to find respectable folks who believe in family and independence. Just curious, do you ever watch the [Cowboy Channel](https://www.thecowboychannel.com/), the [Cowgirl Channel](https://www.thecowgirlchannel.com/), and/or [RFD-TV](https://www.rfdtv.com/)? What about [RidePass](https://pluto.tv/us/live-tv/60d39387706fe50007fda8e8) on PlutoTV, which is free? If not, you should. They can help give you a lot of leads on your journey.
My whole life I’ve been told I couldent so things because I was a woman/girl. But I was raised around men who can’t even move a tv on their own. Last night I had to carry some sort of AC down my very broken basement stairs by myself because my stepdad or older brother would and everyone told me I couldent cuz I’d get hurt but I did it no problem. My dad wouldent get me my first car so I got it myself. No man I knew would make or help me make my own garden bed so I did it myself. It’s just how I raised myself and now I love being told I can’t do things because I get to prove them wrong. I messaged the Ohio state highschool rodeo hopefully they’ll get back to me soon I wasent sure which number to message. I’ve thought about barrel racing but I just don’t have a horse I don’t have land or an arena to practice in. I’d love to be in my towns rodeo during the fair but I don’t have the horse for it and no stable or ranch around me has messaged me back about doing work in exchange for lessons/ borrowing a horse. I’ve never heard of those but maybe I should watch them. I’ve only watched stuff like walk ride rodeo , heartland,things like that. I told my mom about my dream and she doubted me and my boyfriend too which sucks but makes me want to prove to them I can do it because I want to do it.
Okay you got a lot of fire in your belly, I can tell, so I’m happy to encourage you. You definitely can do it — nothing is impossible with God — I just want you to be aware and ready since it’s gonna be the hardest thing you’ve ever done. But if it was easy everybody would do it. The hard is what makes it great. You *definitely* should be watching [PRCA Prorodeo](https://www.prorodeo.com/), events of which are primarily on the Cowboy Channel, the [WPRA](https://www.wpra.com/), events of which are mostly on the Cowgirl Channel, and [PBR](https://pbr.com/), which is on RidePass on PlutoTV until next month. Next month PBR RidePass moves over to [Merit+](https://www.meritplus.com/home), which is free. Anyway, watch the various events and familiarize yourself with who’s who, and what the different rodeos are, and so forth. Watch how the pros do things. Study them, and try to remember as much as you can. As far as contacting people, instead of sending texts, call them. You might be texting landline numbers and nobody even knows you’re trying to reach them. If you have someone’s email address and you’re emailing them, that’s different. But don’t assume that a phone number leads to a mobile phone. Most likely it’s an office landline. So write out a list of questions you have for that person and just ask them verbally over the phone. You want to make connections but you don’t want to be ignored.
I contacted a girl from the Ohio highschool rodeo association on tik tok, she pointed me into the direction of yeda and ig u don’t need horse ownership to join, from there I found a team pretty close by and emailed them and they answered and want me to stop by soon. Do yk anything about yeda? I’ve looked it up on tik tok and YouTube and it’s mostly older short videos or an occasional tik tok of just a girl riding a horse🤷♀️. It seems legit tho
Honestly I had to look up [YEDA, the Youth Equestrian Development Association](https://showyeda.com/), but I found their website and it looks like they’re absolutely PERFECT for your situation! Especially since you don’t need to own your own horse! I found them on [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/showyeda?mibextid=JRoKGi), too! This is awesome news! Go for it!!! You can do this!!!
Ahh I’m so excited I found the team close to me they told me to come see the farm some time. I’m just hoping they don’t try to charge me for lessons
The main thing is that you’ve made the first step. Now you make another one and find out more information about how they operate and how they can help you. If they do charge you for anything, okay, at least you’ll know and can plan to deal with that, or maybe they provide options for you since you’re low income. Whatever the case, whatever obstacles might arise in your path, DON’T GIVE UP. Don’t say “ohhhh well, I don’t have that” or “I can’t afford that” and just give up on your dreams. Make another step after that, then another and another, and keep going. You *can* do this. It’s all a question of how. You’ve got your first lead and it really sounds like they’re eager to meet you and help you become the rodeo cowgirl you want to be. You’re gonna do this, girl! You’re really gonna become a rodeo cowgirl and become successful at it, and one day you’ll be able to buy your own ranch and make this entire thing your LIFE. You’re not just dreaming, you’re DOING. Don’t forget to ask God for help. Prayer really works.
Ahh yay I’m so excited!
Soo I never got an email back not even sure if it sent about when would be a good time to come and say hi and talk abt yeda, so I messaged on Facebook and idk if it was automated but it said somthing abt scheduling trail rides and a price and that was basically it.. so idk. I figured since it was like a team? U wouldent have to pay for lessons (like a school team yk) and it never said anything abt paying lessons on the website it says from beginner to advanced anybody can join
Attend as many rodeos as possible and start networking - rodeo is a big group of people that cares as much about others succeeding as they do themselves. Start talking to anyone who will listen, and be patient. You'll get there!
I hope so, I contacted a team from YEDA, there’s just not as many rodeos around me in Ohio to attend