We first introducted Troy Brandenburg to OTRR last week. In case you missed it, click here. If you own a horse this is one person that you want to pay attention to. He has helped many rodeo atheletes perform to their best. He helped Brandie Halls famous horse Slim at the 2006 NFR (remember that [...]
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Troy Brandenburg: Part Two
Posted in Rodeo Interviews, Rodeo News on March 2, 2010 | 1 Comment »
OTRR learns about IPRA Cowboy Shane Rickly
Posted in Rodeo Interviews, Rodeo Updates, Shane Rickly on February 4, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
Full name, age, event, and circuit?
Shane A Rickly
25
Bull riding and team roping
IPRA and PBR (eastern region)
Why did you decided to pursue rodeo?
I’ve just always wanted to rodeo for a living, and thank goodness Im lucky enough to have supportive friends and family who have been there for me along the way.
Please name some of your [...]
Jolee Lautaret gives some advice…..
Posted in Rodeo Interviews on December 21, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Jolee what are your plans for the 2010 season and who will be in the trailer?
I plan to mostly retire Belle this coming season but I do plan to run her some places, like Tucson, where she has excelled in the past. But she won’t be hauling full time. We are going to take [...]
We are still chatting with 3X NFR Qualifier Jolee Lautaret
Posted in Rodeo Interviews on December 15, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Do of you take any down time throughout the year? If so what do you enjoy doing, outside of the arena?
With all the horses at home, “down time” is tough to find. We live close to Las Vegas so sometimes my fiancée and I will ease up there and have a nice dinner and hang [...]
Lets hear from 3X NFR Qualifier Jolee Lautaret
Posted in Rodeo Interviews on December 7, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Jolee of all the rodeos you attend a year, is there one you look forward to the most?
I would have to say Salinas for a number of reasons. First, the committee there is so good to the contestants; it makes it nice to go. Second, you make three go rounds and possible a fourth with [...]
It is time for the NFR! Lets start is out right, with 3X NFR Qualifier Jolee Lautaret!!
Posted in National Finals Rodeo, Rodeo Interviews on December 3, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Jolee could you tell us about your road to your very first NFR?
That first year was such an experience. Mom and I had traveled quite a bit in previous years, she finished in the top twenty-five in 2000 so that knowledge, having entered the bigger rodeos and had tough Fourth of July trips and so [...]
OTRR talks to PRCA Barrel Racer Kristen Roby
Posted in Rodeo Interviews on December 1, 2009 | 1 Comment »
Full name, Event and Circuit?
Kristen Roby
Barrel Racing
Great Lakes Circuit
When did you get into rodeo and what brought you to this great sport?
In 1990, I went to TX for 6 weeks with my cousin; while I was there my parents purchased a mare for me, Little Miss Bambi “Bonnie”, that a girl was currently rodeoing on. [...]
Lisa Novak chats with OTRR about being a WPRA Director
Posted in Rodeo Interviews on November 11, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
What are some of the obstacles that you face being the director for the GLC?
That’s a great question! It is very difficult to be both a barrel racer and a director! I have learned to handle both jobs but it has been very hard to do so. There are times when I am getting [...]
More from Chelsea Toy at The Barrel Racing Blog………
Posted in Rodeo Interviews on November 9, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
So, what are your favorite barrel racing jeans and why??
Stetson! I’m addicted to them, but I ripped my favorite pair pretty badly when I had a horse fall on me at a rodeo a couple months ago. At the Congress, though, I bought a pair of Cowgirl Up jeans, and I’ve never owned them before. [...]
Welcome Chelsea Toy from The Barrel Racing Blog!!!
Posted in Rodeo Interviews on November 5, 2009 | 1 Comment »
Thank you so much Chelsea for taking the time to sit down with OTRR and tell us about yourself and your website.
Okay, start from the beginning, where are you from?
I’m originally from a little town called Apollo, Penn., about 40 minutes east of Pittsburgh. I am currently in school in Athens, Ohio, at Ohio University’s [...]





