Welcome back to the 2022 Inspirational Western Women series! July is the month that seems to be dedicated to freedom, independence, and celebrations of country and culture. What I like about my featured gal for this month? She embodies all three of the above attributes and more. When my bronc-riding contact for one of my up-and-coming…
“I’ve been watching my dad from behind the chutes since I was 3 or 4 years old and riding since I was 9,” Najiah Knight said during our phone interview. “He’s my inspiration.” The thirteen-year-old’s name is pronounced “nay-jah,” and she’s a spitfire with a heart of gold. Najiah comes from rural Oregon and dreams…
Nine-year-old INFR Women’s Barrel Racing Champion and Colville tribal member Rocksie Marchand recently competed at The American Rodeo in Fort Worth, Texas, this past month all due to big dreams and little spurs. The 63 & ½ pound Native girl gets the job done. How? With: Determination. Perseverance. Good old-fashion hard work. “I had a…
Going to the National Final Rodeo (NFR) sponsored by Wrangler was on our bucket list for years. My husband and I wanted to go but it always seemed out of reach. This year was different. During mid-summer and on a whim, we decided to go and began to plan. I searched for the best hotel…
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