TEAM CAVENDER'S
The Cavender's story includes words such as premier, best, authentic, and of course, family. We are proud to have Team Cavender's as a new part of our story.
These athletes share our love of the western lifestyle and our products both on and off the dirt. Meet our team below and get a glimpse of their accomplishments.
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Team Cavender's Youth Rodeo Team
Merrin Frost
Hometown: Baldwin City, KS
Events: Barrel Racing
Accolades:
- 2020 Missouri High School Rodeo Rookie of the Year
- 2020 Missouri High School Rodeo Reserve Champion Barrel Racer
- 2021 & 2022 Missouri High School Rodeo Champion Barrel Racer
- 2021 & 2022 National High School Finals Rodeo Top 10 Barrel Racer
- 2020, '21, & '22 MHSR finals average champion barrel racer
- National Honor Society and 4.0 GPA
Merrin is a senior from Baldwin City, KS. She is a National High School Rodeo qualifier in barrels; an International Finals Youth Short-Go qualifier, Missouri High School champion barrel racer, the 2020 Missouri High School Rodeo Rookie of the Year and reserve barrel racing champion. Merrin has been a member of her high school’s varsity basketball team since her freshman year. Merrin is a member of the National Honor Society.
Jada Trosper
Hometown: Ponder, TX
Events: Barrel Racing, Pole Bending
Accolades:
- 2019 National Little Britches Rookie of the Year
- 2020 AQQHY World Champion Pole Bender
- 2020 Women's Rodeo World Championships 4th Place Barrel racing
- 2020 All In Barrel Race Bronze Champion
- 2020 All In Barrel Race Youth Champion
- 2021 Texas High School State Barrel Racing Champion
- 2021 Patriot Young Guns Barrel Racing Champion
- 2021 American Semi Qualifier
- 2021 THSRA Region 3 Barrel Champion
- 2021 THSRA Region 3 Reserve Pole Bending Champion
- 2021 San Antonio Youth Stock Show and Rodeo Barrel Racing Champion
- 2021 San Antonio Youth Stock Show and Rodeo Pole Bending Champion
- 2021 WCRA Corpus Christi Barrel Racing Finalist
- 2021 THSRA State Champion Barrel Racing
- 2021 NHSRA Qualifier Barrel Racing
- 2021 Destrey’s Free 4 All 2nd out of 1800, won the youth and the open horse
- 2021 Jr. NFR top 10
- 2021 BBR Southern Territorial Glen Rose 1st Sunday in Open and Youth
- 2021 Ardmore Barrel Futurity top 20 1D
- 2021 WPRA Finals/Elite Barrel Race 34th
- 2021 2nd Cowgirl Gathering at Cowtown Colosseum out of 900
- 2022 Rodeo Corpus Christi WCRA top 4 finish
- 2022 Region 3 Barrel and Pole Bending Champion
- 2022 2-event qualifier THSRA State Finals
- 2022 WCRA Days of 47 Salt Lake City, Utah Finalist
- 2022 Best of the Best Gallup NM Finalist Barrel Racing
- 2022 Hooey Jr Patriot top 10 barrel racing
- 2022 World Championship Junior Rodeo Finalist Barrel Racing
- 2022 Ardmore Barrel Race and Futurity OPEN 2nd place
- 2022 BBR Southern Territorial 2nd place barrel racing
- 2022 ANHA Shootout Finalist Barrel Racing
- 2022 Days of 47 WCRA Finalist Barrel Racing
- 2022 WCJR Barrel Racing Finalist
- 2023 Region 3 Barrel Racing Champion THSRA
I was born and raised in the western industry. My mom, Melinda Trosper, was Miss Rodeo Oklahoma 1994 and a professional barrel racer. My dad, Jason Trosper, was also a professional team roper. Although my parents hold a deep passion for the sport of rodeo, they did not force it on me, I choose this lifestyle. I stopped all sports my freshman year of high school so I could make my dreams come true. Although I am still very involved with my school, serving as our Student Council President and FFA Vice President, I condensed my schedule so I could train harder. The western industry is the best place to be and I truly am living my dream!
Anna Wilder
Hometown: Millington, TN
Events: Barrel Racing, Breakaway Roping, Goat Tying, Pole Bending, Team Roping
Accolades:
- Jr. Patriot qualifier
- National High School Finals qualifier
- 2019 National Jr High Reserve Champion Breakaway Roper
- 2020 Tennessee High School Rookie of the Year
- 2022 Tennessee State Goat Tying Champion
- 2x Tennessee High School State Champion Goat Tier
- 2022 Tennessee High School Reserve All Around Champion
Anna is a senior from Millington, Tennessee; she has been a straight A student all throughout high school. She played varsity basketball her freshman and sophomore years. Anna comes from a farming family and has 2 other siblings. Although she competes in multiple events, her favorite event in goat tying. After high school, Anna plans to college rodeo and major in accounting and finance.
Sam Gallagher
Hometown: Brighton, CO
Events: Team Roping, Tie-Down Roping, Steer Wrestling
Accolades:
- 2017 CJRA Steer Wrestling Champion
- 2018 CJHSRA Reserve Champion Steer Wrestler
- 2019 CJRA Chute Dogging Champion
- 2019 CJHSRA Reserve Champion Tie Down Roper and Steer Wrestler
- 2020 CHSRA Steer Wrestling Champion
Sam hails from Brighton, CO and is a senior who competes in tie-down roping, team roping and steer wrestling. Sam is the 2020 CHSRA Steer Wrestling Champion, 2019 CJRA Chute Dogging Champion, 2019 CJHSRA Reserve Champion Tie Down Roper and Steer Wrestler, 2018 CJHSRA Reserve Champion Steer Wrestler and 2017 CJRA Steer Wrestling Champion. Sam also won the Courage Award this year in Colorado Rodeo.
Benny Proffitt
Hometown: Canadian, TX
Events: All-Around Cowboy, Saddle Bronc, Steer Wrestling, Calf Roping, Team Roping
Accolades:
- National Junior High School All-Around National Champion Cowboy
- Junior High School All-Around National Champion Cowboy
- 4x Texas High School Rodeo State qualifier
- 2x National High School Rodeo qualifier in saddle bronc riding
- 2020 Texas High School Reserve State Champion Saddle Bronc Rider
- 2020 Texas High School Reserve State Champion Saddle Bronc Rider
- 2021 Junior World Finals Saddle Bronc Champion
- 2021 Texas High School Finals All-Around Cowboy
- 2021 Junior World Finals Saddle Bronc Champion
- 2021 Jr. NFR Top 3 in the Saddle Bronc
- 2022 Junior Patriot Reserve Champion Saddle Bronc Rider
Benny is a senior from Canadian, TX. He is an All-Around cowboy who loves competing on both ends of the arena. Benny is a 4 time Texas High School State Finals rodeo qualifier and a 2 time National High School Rodeo qualifier. Benny is a former National Junior High School All-Around Champion Cowboy, the 2020 Texas High School Reserve State Champion Saddle Bronc Rider, and the 2021 Junior World Finals Saddle Bronc Champion. When Benny isn’t hauling up and down the road to rodeos, he enjoys breaking colts and training rope horses.
Sage Gaillard
Hometown: Morse, TX
Events: Barrel Racing, Breakaway Roping, Goat Tying
Accolades:
- 2021 Tri-State Champion Barrel Racer
- 2021 THSRA State Finals in Barrel Racing and Goat Tying
- 2021 & 2022 Region 1 Barrel Racing Champion
My name is Sage Gaillard, I live in Morse, Tx. I am a Junior at Gruver High School. I live on a farm/ ranch with my parents Lance and Sahala Gaillard and Gus is my older brother. I am active in FFA, Yearbook and FCCLA. I am a volunteer in the program Hounds and Pups at school and I also volunteer at Morse First Baptist Church.
Luke Coleman
Hometown: Madisonville, TX
Events: Tie-Down Roping
Accolades:
- Jr. Calf Roping Championships Tie-Down Roping Champion
- Jr. World Finals Qualifier
- 3x Texas Junior High Finalist
- WCRA Top 12 Youth Division in Tie-Down Roping
- Jr NFR Qualifier
- Texas High School Rodeo State Qualifier
- 2023 American Semi Finals Qualifier
My dad grew up, riding cutting horses and then started roping when he was in high school so riding horses and rodeo is just Kaina always been in my family and always what I’ve wanted to do. I started roping calves when I was in the second grade and never look back. It’s what I love. I started out playing baseball but then just realized all I wanted to do was rope. My mom was a schoolteacher and we decided to start homeschooling in 2019 so that I could stay home, finished my school work, and Rope. I’ve been blessed to be able to travel all over the United States, and do what we love.
Grace Dubois
Hometown: Church Point, LA
Events: Breakaway Roping, Team Roping
Accolades:
- 2018 NJHSF World champion ribbon roping
- 2019 Little Britches World Champion breakaway roper
- 2020 Hooey Jr. Patriot 15 & U champion
- 2020 Vegas Tuffest 15 & U breakaway average champion
- 2020 LJHSRA Breakaway state champion
- 2021 Louisiana High School State Breakaway Roping Champion
- 2021 Rookie All Around Cowgirl & Rookie of the Year Breakaway Roper
- 2021 Jr. Patriot Breakaway Champion
- 2021 Vegas Tuffest 15 & U World Champion
- 2022 Vegas Tuffest 19 & U breakaway average champion
- 2021 & 2022 LHSRA Breakaway State Champion
- 5x national finals rodeo qualifier
I am the 17 year old daughter of Shel & Jeanne Dubois. We live in Church Point, La on a small family ranch where my dad trains and sells horses. I am a junior and attend Devillier Educational Institute in Opelousas. I’m also a member of St. John Berchmans Catholic Church where I will make my confirmation this spring. My faith is very important to me. I am one of 6 kids and we all ride horses, rope and rodeo. We all help out around the barn during the week, and you can usually find us at a roping or rodeo on the weekends! I was blessed to win the Louisiana state title in breakaway roping for the past 3 years in a row. I was also the rookie all around cowgirl & rookie breakaway roper my freshman year. My goal this year is to make it to nationals in breakaway and team roping. My most memorable accomplishments are winning the Jr. Patriot in Fort Worth & winning the MJ Vegas Tuffest world championship in Las Vegas. I couldn’t accomplish all that I have without my parents help and my teammate, my horse, Cheers!
Cooper Lane
Hometown: Keller, TX
Events: Saddle Bronc
Accolades:
- 2020 Junior World Finals Senior Saddle Bronc Champion
- 2020 National Little Britches Senior Saddle Bronc World Champion
- 2021 Hooey Jr. American Senior Saddle Bronc Champion
- 2021 Jr. NFR Top 6 Saddle Bronc Finalist
Cooper is a junior from Keller, TX and competes in Saddle Bronc. Cooper is the 2021 Hooey Jr American Senior Saddle Bronc Champion, the 2020 Junior World Finals Senior Saddle Bronc Champion, and the 2020 National Little Britches Senior Saddle Bronc World Champion. In 2021 he also was a Top 6 Saddle Bronc Finalist at the Jr NFR. On Friday nights during football season, you can find Cooper playing safety for his high school team.
John Crimber
Hometown: Decatur, TX
Events: Bull Riding
Accolades:
- 2019 MBR World Champion
- 2021 JR NFR World Champion Bull Rider
- 2021 Texas High School State Finals Champion Bull Rider
- 2021 Texas State Champion Bull Rider
- 2021 Junior Rodeo World Champion Bull Rider
- 2021 YBR World Champion
- 2022 National World Champion Bull Rider
- 2021 & 2022 National World Champion Bull Rider
John is a junior from Decatur, TX, He is the 2021 JR NFR World Champion Bull Rider, 2021 Texas High School State Finals Champion Bull Rider, 2021 Rookie of the Year, 2021 Texas State Champion Bull Rider, 2021 National World Champion Bull Rider, 2021 Junior Rodeo World Champion Bull Rider, 2021 YBR World Champion and the 2019 MBR World Champion. When he is not riding bulls, he is quite the comedian alongside his sidekick Cooper Lane.
Jase Stout
Hometown: Decatur, TX
Events: Saddle Bronc
Accolades:
- 2X NLBRA World Finals Qualifier
- 2X National High School Finals Rodeo Qualifier
- 2022 THSRA Region 10 Champion Bronc Rider
- 2X NTHSRA Champion Bronc Rider
- 2X NTHSRA Finals Champion
- 2022 Texas High School State Champion
- UPRA Finals Qualifier
- National PingPong Championship Association Champion
Jase is a junior from Decatur, TX. He is the 2022 Region 10 Saddle Bronc Riding Champion, as well as the 2022 Texas High School State Finals Champion Saddle Bronc Rider. Rodeo has always been a part of my life and I’m just blessed to be living the dream! When he’s not out riding rank broncs, you can find him with a pole in his hand on the lake.
Ethan Winckler
Hometown: Winnie, TX
Events: Bull Riding
Accolades:
- 2022 4th THSRA Bull Riding
- National Finalist from Texas
Ethan is a sophomore bull rider from Winnie, TX. Ethan placed fourth in the 2022 Texas High School State Finals Rodeo, advancing to the National High School Finals Rodeo in Gillette, WY. Ethan is an athlete in and out of the arena, playing both varsity football and baseball.
"My brother was my biggest superstar I did every sport he did so when he got on a sheep I tried it an it stuck to me an I never stopped." -Ethan
Kyan Frost
Hometown: Baldwin City, KS
Events: Barrel Racing, Pole Bending, Light Rifle Shooting
Accolades:
- 2019-2021 National Junior High Finals Qualifier
- 2020 Junior American Qualifier
- 2021 Missouri Junior High School Light Rifle Champion
- 2021 Missouri Junior High School Rodeo Top 5 Year End Pole Bender and 10 Year End Barrel Racer
- Jr World Finals Barrel Racing & Pole Bending Qualifier
- Jr Patriot Qualifier
- Missouri High School Rodeo Light Rifle Reserve Champion
- 4x National High School Rodeo Qualifier
Kyan is a sophomore from Baldwin City, KS. She is a 3x (2019, 2020, 2021) National Junior High Finals qualifier, the 2021 Missouri Junior High School light rifle champion, the 2021 Missouri Junior High school rodeo top 5 year end pole bender and top 10 year end barrel racer. She is also a 2020 Junior American qualifier. Outside of rodeo, Kyan is a standout basketball athlete playing for both her high school team and a competitive team.
Jolee Alvey
Hometown: Lindale, TX
Events: Barrel Racing, Breakaway Roping, Goat Tying, Pole Bending, Team Roping
Accolades:
- 2020 Jr. Miss Mineola Fire Department Rodeo
- 2021 Texas High School Finals Qualifier in Pole Bending
- Multiple Texas Junior High School Finals Qualifier in Barrel Racing
- LSHSRA Top 6 in Barrel Racing and Pole Bending
Jolee is a sophomore from Lindale, TX. She competes in Barrels, Breakaway Roping, Poles, Goat Tying, Team Roping and is a Rodeo Queen Contestant. She is a 2021 Texas High School Finals qualifier in poles. She is a multi year qualifier for Texas Junior High School Finals in barrels. She placed in the top 6 in both barrels and poles at LSHSRA. Jolee is the reigning Jr Miss Mineola Fire Department Rodeo where she promotes the sport of rodeo across the state. In her spare time, Jolee enjoys playing volleyball, showing steers and heifers, and spending time with her animals.
Kyan Wilhite
Hometown: Clovis, NM
Events: Tie-Down Roping
Accolades:
- Priefert Patriot Tie Down Champion
- 2nd Future Stars Roping
- 2nd Hooey Jr Patriot
- Chris Neal’s Future Stars Res. Champ 19U and fast time
- Joe Beaver Labor Day 15U Champ and fast time 6.7
- San Angelo Roping Fiesta Pre-Lim Champ
- San Angelo 15U Champ
- 2022 15U Patriot Champ
- 2022 Joe Beaver Easter Reserve and Fast time 6.7
- 2022 Mike Johnson Qualifier
- 2022 Reserve Champ Vegas Stars Open
- 2022 Jr World 19u reserve champ and fast time
- 2023 Seth Broesche Memorial Reserve Champ
Kyan is a sophomore tie town roper from Clovis, NM. He is the Priefert Patriot 15 under Tie Down Champion, and Reserve Champion of both the Future Stars Roping and Hooey Jr. Patriot.
"I am a 16 year old tie down roper from Clovis, NM. I am the first person in my family to compete in the sport of rodeo. When I’m not roping I enjoy shooting guns, hunting, fishing, and snowboarding. My ultimate goal is to become a professional tie-down roper." -Kyan
Harley Pryor
Hometown: Moore Haven, FL
Events: Breakaway Roping, Team Roping
Accolades:
- 2020 Vegas Tuffest 15 Under Breakaway Winner
- 2021 Chris Neal Rising Stars - 12 Under Tie-Down Champion, 12 Under & 15 Under Breakaway Champion
- Joe Beavers Easter Roping 12 & Under Breakaway Winner
- 2022 Hooey Jr Patriot 15 Under Champion. American Semi Finals Final 4
Harley is a freshman from South Florida. She is the daughter of Weston and Leslie Pryor. She lives on their family ranch in South Florida where her family farms sugarcane and runs cattle.
Jack Mitchell
Hometown: Weatherford, TX
Events: Bull Riding, Team Roping
Accolades:
- 1st 2022 Easter Classic
- 1st 2022 YBR Qualifier
- 2023 Jr patriot finalist
- 2023 Youth bull riders world finals qualifier
- 2023 world finals mini bulls
Jack is a freshman bull rider from Weatherford, Texas. He won the 2022 Easter Classic and the YBR 2022 qualifier. He is just coming back from a broken arm the end of last year and is looking forward to all the year end and world finals this summer.
Tana Trosper
Hometown: Ponder, TX
Events: Barrel Racing, Pole Bending
Accolades:
- 2020-2021 Texas Junior High Rodeo Association Qualifier in Barrels and Poles
- 2021 National Little Britches Finals 4th Placed Pole Bending
- 2021 National Little Britches Finals 6th Placed Barrel Racing
- 2020-2022 Jr. American (Jr. Patriot) Qualifier in Barrels and Poles
- 2022 Thanksgivings Open and Youth Champion
- 2022 Glen Rose Summer Free-4 All Champion
Tana is a freshman from Ponder, TX. She is a straight A student and takes advanced math courses. Tana is a member of the Student Council, Ponder FFA Chapter. She plays basketball and runs both track. In 2021 she finished 4th in the nation in poles and 6th in the nation in barrels at the National Little Britches Finals. She is a 2020, 2021, and 2022 Texas Junior High Rodeo Association qualifier in both barrels and poles and is a 2020, 2021, and 2022 Jr. American (Jr. Patriot) qualifier in barrels and poles. When she isn’t in the saddle, you will find her on the edge of the pond or lake, bass fishing, or riding motorcycles or 4-wheelers through the pastures.
Blayze Fallis
Hometown: Ada, OK
Events: Roping
Accolades:
- 2021 Oklahoma Youth Ranch Rodeo Association Championship Team Member
- 5x Longrange Ranch Rodeo Roping Champion
Blayze is a sixth grader from Ada, OK. Blayze is a member of the 2021 Oklahoma Youth Ranch Rodeo Association Championship Team and has taken home Champion and Reserve Champion titles at various Jr. Rodeos. He has won the Longrange Ranch Rodeo Roping title five years in a row and was featured on the TV show Little Big Shots.
Rankin Proffitt
Hometown: Canadian, TX
Events: Cow Horse Competition, Team Roping, Pony Trainer
Accolades:
- Various Champion and Reserve Champion Titles from Junior Rodeos and Ranch Rodeos
- 2021 WRCA Youth Cow Horse Champion
- 2022 Texas Junior High State Qualifier
Rankin is a seventh grader from Canadian, TX. Rankin loves the Cowboy and Western way of life. He loves rodeoing, ranching, and training ponies. Rankin has been training ponies since he was big enough to ride. He loves training ponies for other kids to enjoy and love as much as he does. Rankin enjoys team roping, competing in Cow Horse and Ranch Horse competitions, and youth ranch rodeos. Rankin has taken home various champion and reserve champion titles from different junior rodeos and ranch rodeos.
Audrey "Pinkerton" Bridges
Hometown: Ravenna, TX
Events: Reined Cow Horse, Barrel Racing, Pole Bending, Breadkaway Roping
Accolades:
- 5th at AQHA world at 9
- Reserve World Champion 13 & Under at NRCHA Celebration of Champions
- 6th 18 & Under at NRCHA Celebration of Champions
- Top 5 at AQHA World Show
- 2023 World Champion in the Youth Boxing at the NRCHA Celebration of Champions
- Multiple Top Five Finisher at the NRCHA World Show
Pinkerton is a eighth grader from Ravenna, Texas. She recently became a World Champion in the youth boxing at the NRCHA Celebration of Champions in Ft. Worth, TX. Her next goal is to show at the Youth Worlds Greatest Horseman at the next NRCHA World Show. She also likes barrel racing, pole bending, and breakaway roping. She is homeschooled with Abeka Academy, and she plans on becoming a full time horse trainer when she graduates.
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