Kellie Kubacak

Long ago, when I worked on a ranch in Utah, I remember a neighbor’s comment about help. We were gathering cattle on a West Desert pasture. He had visitors who wanted to ride along so he saddled a few extra horses, then left them with me while he rode away to check the far corners of the pasture. “Sometimes, you […]

For decades, college rodeo has been primarily an individual sport contested before regional audiences. Last weekend at Colorado State University’s Canvas Stadium, Professional Bull Riders (PBR) and Learfield College Rodeo introduced a different model through Bulls & Beats, pairing college rodeo with professional sports presentation and a team-based competition. Sixty athletes nominated by coaches from Learfield College Rodeo schools were […] A subscription is required to access this content.

In an era when cattle are often pushed for extremes – more carcass, lower birth weight, or bigger numbers on paper – Klay and Kassi Oland are taking a different approach. Their focus is simple: build practical cattle that last. “We’re kind of old school as new producers,” Klay said. “We aren’t focused on using the latest and greatest, but […]