ProRodeo Sports News - April 14, 2023

COWBOY GRILLE WITH TANNER BARTH

How’d you get your start in rodeo? Q: My dad roped calves and steer wrestled throughout his life. His dad rodeoed and my mom’s dad rode broncs. I’m a third-generation cowboy, I guess. I was just born into the sport really. When did you know you could make a career out of the sport of rodeo? Q: Ever since I could walk and talk, I’ve been saying I was going to be a bronc rider. My freshman year, I actually made the college finals in bull riding, then my sophomore year I made it in the bronc riding. I placed that year and did pretty well. I think it was about then when I thought everything had clicked and I could make a living at it. Why did you decide to compete in saddle bronc riding? Q: It was just something that I always thought I would do. As soon as I could talk, I said I was going to be a bronc rider. Watching the Calgary Stampede on TV growing up that was the event that would always stand out to me. From day one I don’t really have a rhyme or reason why I wanted to do it, but I just did. What’s this season been like for you so far? Q: This season has been really good so far. I’ve drawn a lot of really good horses and took advantage of those opportunities to win up to this point. Everything has just been working out for me so far. Why did you decide to buy your PRCA card this year? Q: I had my permit my first two years in college and last year went really well. I won the (RAM) Mountain States Circuit Finals (Rodeo) and won the Permit Finals in Waco, (Texas). I thought I was riding well enough and could compete with the top guys. So, I made the decision to go ahead and buy it in September. Is there someone you look up to in the sport of rodeo? Q: Clay Elliott (NFR saddle bronc rider) was my neighbor growing up and he played a large role in me becoming a bronc rider. He actually gave me the saddle that I rode in last year. It wasn’t just his ability with riding broncs, but the person he was in and out of the arena was something I looked up to. What’s one rodeo you want to win in your career? Q: I think it would be really cool to win Calgary someday. We live an hour from Calgary, and we’ve always watched it on TV. Being from Alberta, winning that rodeo one day would mean a ton to me. What’s your go-to restaurant when you’re out on the road? Q: I like a good steak as my favorite meal. Texas Roadhouse is pretty good, and when we are out on the road, we tend to find ourselves there quite a bit. So, I’d probably have to go with Texas Roadhouse. What’s your favorite movie or TV show? Quinten Taylor, better known as “Q,” has found himself in the ProRodeo headlines during his Resistol Rookie season. The Parkland, Alberta, saddle bronc rider is coming off a second-place finish at Rodeo Austin, where he pocketed $6,277. Just a month before that he won the Brighton Field Day & Rodeo in Okeechobee, Fla. As of April 10, Taylor sits second in the running for the Resistol Rookie of the Year and 20th in the PRCA | RAM World Standings.

QUINTEN TAYLOR

Q: I’m kind of old school when it comes to movies and TV shows. I’m probably watching an old western when I have time to. Monte Walsh has always been one of my favorite movies. What was the make and model of your first vehicle? Q: I had a 2004 Chevy Duramax Dually that was silver and had a camper on it. When you’re not rodeoing, what do you enjoy doing for fun? Q: I like doing cowboy stuff if we are being honest. I like riding young horses, roping, and working cows when I have time. What’s your favorite vacation? Q: My dad is from New Zealand, and I’ve been lucky enough to go over there a couple of times. So, I’ve always thought it would be cool to go back there now that I’m older. What type of music do you like listening to? Q: I like a lot of the older country music. Guys like Waylon Jennings, Chris LeDoux, and Johnny Cash are some of my favorites.

ProRodeo Sports News 4/14/2023

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