Ace Ashford’s death in August of 2024 shook the team roping and rodeo communities to their cores. The 18-year-old young gun, and younger brother to NFR heeler Ross, was known by everyone as a kind, humble and overall good person.
But even in death God's hand is present. In this episode of The Short Score, Hill Rodeo Cattle’s Bobby Joe Hill—a longtime friend of the Ashford family and the team roping steer contractor for the NFR—and Ace's dad Troy tell the story of Steer 27, the last rodeo steer Ace ever roped. Steer 27 is making its way to the Ashford home, but there's more to the story between Steer 27 and Ace.
___
Confidently address your horse’s unique weight needs and help optimize their overall well-being with research-proven PurinaAnimal Nutrition feeds — designed by passionate equine nutritionists. Partner with Purina to nourish your horse to their optimal body condition. Explore weight management resources for your horse today at purinamills.com/feed-finder.
Breakaway gunslingers Hali Williams and Martha Angelone rounded up $300,000 between them at the Kimes Million Dollar Breakaway, National Finals Breakaway Roping and on the Las Vegas jackpot scene including the Masters and All-In Breakaway Roping.
In this newest episode, brought to you by Purina, we had a chance to catch up with Hali following her Kimes Million Dollar Breakaway High-Money finish and Martha's NFBR and Vegas Jackpot sweep. The ladies discuss rodeo strategy, where to rope in Las Vegas and how—more than ever—breakaway ropers can make a living with their rope.
This episode is supported by Purina and their Feed Finder program. Check out Purina's Feed Finder online here.
Connect with Your Hosts: The Breakaway Roping Journal
Follow on Social Media: Facebook | Instagram | TikTok
Episode-Specific Links
Auditor Rachel Briggs tells us about her time at the NFR and Jimmy Hendricks is now home. We do this year’s round of elf names and your Equestrian First World Problems. Listen in….
HORSES IN THE MORNING Episode 3584 – Show Notes and Links:
TIME STAMPS
05:40 - Daily Whinnies
16:30 - Elf Names
27:56 - Rachel Briggs
If you love donkeys or mules—or you want to learn more about them from expert Dr. Amy McLean—you will enjoy this podcast.
My Senior Horse - Episode 11 Guests and Links:
Guest: Dr. Amy McLean
Connect with Host: Kimberly S. Brown of Editorial Director of My Senior Horse | Email Kim ([email protected]) | Follow Kim on LinkedIn (@kimberlylsbrown)