ProRodeo Sports News - Feb. 18, 2022

COWBOY GRILLE WITH TANNER BARTH

How’d you get your start in rodeo? Adam: I’m a third-generation cowboy. My grandpa open rodeoed for a long time back in the ‘50’s and 60’s. My dad has rodeoed since he was young, my mom also barrel raced at times. So, it’s something that has always been in my blood and that I’ve wanted to do. When did you know you could make a career out of rodeo? Adam: I think it’s something that I’ve always wanted to try and make a living doing it. Ever since I was five years old, I had always dreamed of being in the PRCA and competing at the NFR. Now I have that chance to go out and do it. Why did you decide steer wrestling would be your event? Adam: My dad did it for years and I guess it was just always in my blood. I loved it ever since my first run. I like the horsemanship that goes with it and the adrenaline rush is awesome. Did you do any other rodeo events growing up? Adam: I team roped a little bit and I breakaway roped when I was 12 or 13 years old at some junior rodeos. Ultimately it was steer wrestling that stuck with me though. What horses are you riding right now? Adam: I’m riding a horse named Calvin right now. We bought him a while ago from a buddy of my dad’s. Things are going really well between the two of us right now. Why did you decide to get your PRCA card this season? Adam: I had my permit last year and did pretty well. This year I went to the circuit finals and did okay, so I thought I would just go ahead and get my card. Who is someone you look up to in the rodeo business right now? Adam: I’ve always looked up to my dad, he taught me everything I knew growing up. There a few guys going right now that I really like to pay attention to and watch what they’re doing. Those guys are Tyler Pearson and Tyler Waguespack. What are your goals for the rest of the season? In his first four months of being a PRCA card holder, steer wrestler Adam Musil has taken the sport by storm. The Crescent, Okla. cowboy, currently leads the Resistol Rookie of the Year standings with $8,874. His big bump in the standings came after he won a round in Odessa, Texas at the Sandhills Stock Show & Rodeo and in Denver at the National Western Stock Show and Rodeo. He sits 18th in the latest PRCA | RAM World Standings.

ADAM MUSIL

Adam: My main goal is to stay positive throughout the season if something little happens don’t worry about it. Just brush it off and go on with it. Making the NFR and winning (Resistol) Rookie of the Year are up there too, it would dang sure be exciting for me and my family. What your favorite TV show? Adam: I think I would have to pick Welcome Back, Kotter . It’s an old 70’s tv show and it’s a ton of fun to watch. What’s your go to meal before or after a rodeo?

Adam: If I had to pick one good meal it would probably have to be a T-bone steak and some eggs. I always like a good trip to Texas Roadhouse. What the first vehicle you drove? Adam: My first vehicle is the one I’m still driving to this day. It’s a second gen, 2001 Dodge Cummins. It has about 400,000 miles on it. The truck and I are the exact same age. What do you enjoy doing when you’re not rodeoing?

Adam: I really enjoy ranching when I’m not rodeoing. My dad and I own a ranch together. I love going out there and checking my cows and feeding them. Then, usually I’m practicing on the weekends with family. What’s your favorite holiday? Adam: I’d probably have to say Thanksgiving. Usually, my family makes a lot of food and I gorge myself, that’s one of the best parts. Plus, I just like spending quality time with my family. What was your favorite cartoon growing up? Adam: I have always loved Bugs Bunny and Tom and Jerry. It’s hard to beat Bugs Bunny and Yosemite Sam.

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