Rodeo isn’t just another weekend hobby for Hayley Jo Knox. She’s the fourth generation in her family to compete in the sport that she was born into. The breakaway roper from Statesville, N.C., said her mom, grandmother, aunt and step-dad were all barrel racers; her dad and grandfather rode bulls. Her great-grandparents also competed in […]
Vitalize Ambassador Has a Heart for Caring
Megan Lyerly has a heart to help others – other people and horses. The young lady from Stony Point, N.C., spends her days training and riding at least a dozen horses at the Triple M Arena, and she spends three nights a week caring for patients in their homes as a hospice nurse. The barrel […]
Vitalize Ambassador Helps Others While Working Hard
Whitney DeSalvo has witnessed the fruits of her labor pay off. The team roper from Springfield, Ark., achieved the goals she set for herself in 2017, winning both the year-end standings and the average at the WPRA finals. She also came out on top of the USTRC Cruel Girl Standings. And now, continues to work […]
Healthy Horses Housed Outside
As the seasons begin to transition and day-time temperatures start to gradually get colder, it seems normal to keep horses stalled inside to keep them more comfortable. However, horses are naturally-born grazers, so it is important for numerous reasons to keep them outside as much as possible, even if we think it is better for […]