ProRodeo Sports News - April 15, 2022

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Trevor Hale is no stranger to the Western way of life. He’s been riding horses since he was a kid and now at age 19, he’s putting the ProRodeo world on notice. The Perryton, Texas, tie-down roper, is sitting in second place and in the running for the Resistol Rookie of the Year award. Hale has earned $9,789, thanks in part to third-place finish at the High Desert Stampede in Redmond, Ore., March 26. Overall, he is 49th in the PRCA | RAM World Standings.

How’d you get your start in rodeo? Trevor: My mom is a horse trainer, and my dad has always ran cows. So, I grew up around it and I just gradually continued to climb up the ranks in rodeo to the point I’m at now. I started riding and stuff when I was three or four years old. Then I started roping shortly after. When did you know you could make a career out of the sport of rodeo?

TREVOR HALE

Trevor: I think I was around 15 when I started thinking that I might have a chance to make it. I started going to roping events and I was fortunate as a kid to be around a lot of the top ropers. I think that’s when I thought I could really do this thing. Why did you decide tie-down roping would be your event? Trevor: I do team rope a little bit but not near as seriously. I’ve always just loved tie-down, and I love good calf horses. It’s just one of my favorite events and I don’t see that changing anytime soon. Who’s someone you look up to in the sport of rodeo? Trevor: I think Stran Smith is one of those guys, he has helped me a bunch. I got to be around him a lot as a kid and I still talk to him often. Stran and Marcos Costa have both helped me tremendously. What’s one rodeo you want to win before your career is over? Trevor: I don’t think there’s one rodeo in particular that I want to win. I just want to do well at every rodeo that I go to. What have your learned during your rookie season? Trevor: I’ve learned that you always have to be positive and that there’s always another one. You have to do the best you can with what you’re dealt because you’re not always dealt with ideal best situations. Why did you decide to buy your PRCA card at this point in your career? Trevor: I just thought it was a good time to. I do feel like I have some good horses underneath me and I feel like I’m capable. I just thought it would be as good a time as ever. What has this season been like for you? Trevor: I’ve been pretty blessed with good luck so far this season. I’ve definitely learned a lot in not very much time. I just hope I can keep the ball rolling for the rest of the season. What’s your favorite restaurant? Trevor: That’s hard, it would probably be any good steakhouse. If I had to pick one, it would probably be B&B Butchers shop. Do you have a favorite sports team? Trevor: I don’t follow sports much, really rodeo is about the only sport I pay attention to. Do you have a favorite candy? Trevor: Hershey’s milk chocolate candy bar is definitely my favorite. What was the make of your first car? Trevor: My first vehicle was a Ford F-450 that I bought. What’s your favorite TV show or series? Trevor: I’m a pretty big fan of the show Ozark on Netflix. What’s your favorite holiday? Trevor: Christmas is probably my favorite holiday for religious purposes. What type of music do you like listening to? Trevor: I like all of it to be honest with you. I usually like whatever is playing and I’m going to be listening to it extra loud most likely. What do you enjoy doing in your downtime from rodeo? Trevor: I like to ride horses even when I’m rodeoing. I also like to go out and mess around with the cattle we raise.

ProRodeo Sports News 4/15/2022

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