By: Julia Dondero As a recent High School graduate, Sam Shoftner wrote the final lines of a successful high school rodeo career in a victorious tone. Wrapping up his youth rodeo, the 18-year-old from Jasper, Texas left the Fabulous Lazy E Arena as the…
By: Julia Dondero Entering the 2023 CINCH World Championship Junior Rodeo (WCJR) presented by Montana Silversmith, Briar White had his eyes set on taking home only two WCJR titles. After months of consistent nominations, White was determined to take home the titles he had…
By: Julia Dondero Wacey Schalla is no stranger to the winner’s circle and has continued to climb the rodeo world ranks as a multi-event rough stock rider and bull breeder. Recently, the 17-year-old rode his way to the top of a gritty CINCH World…
By: Julia Dondero Entering the CINCH World Championship Junior Rodeo (WCJR) presented by Montana Silversmith with the coveted number 1 All Around position can be a heavy pressure to uphold. The pressure of competing in multiple events with high stakes on the line might…
By: Julia Dondero Savannah Shumpert of Mooreville, Miss. found herself atop a competitive pack of Barrel Racers as the dust settled at the 2023 CINCH World Championship Junior Rodeo (WCJR). Entering the week as a headliner of the leaderboard, the 17-year-old Mississippi native stuck…
By: Julia Dondero The sigh of relief for some, for others- the deep breath of anticipation as the CINCH World Championship Junior Rodeo, presented by Montana Silversmith rolls into the next stage of the competition. Advancing athletes will set their sights on Saturday’s Semi-Finals…
By: Julia Dondero Coming into the 2023 CINCH World Championship Junior Rodeo Presented by Montana Silversmith, Briar White was zoned in on taking home the coveted Youth All-Around Cowboy title. So far, he’s doing just that. With Round 1 victories in both the Tie-Down…
By: Julia Dondero Presented by Montana Silversmiths, the 2023 CINCH World Championship Junior Rodeo kicked off with a bang. Athletes from nearly every corner of the country competed in the qualifying rounds head-to-head competition with their eyes set on advancing to the Semi-Finals Round….