ProRodeo Sports News - January 19, 2024

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Ty Bauerle, 21, enters his Resistol Rookie season with high expectations for himself after winning over $36,000 on his PRCA Permit last year. In December, he put a stamp on the season by winning the 2023 Permit Members of the Year Challenge in Las Vegas. As of Jan. 12, the Jourdanton, Texas, steer wrestler sits second in the Resistol Rookie standings with already $4,428 to his name in 2024.

TY BAUERLE

How’d you get your start in rodeo? Ty: My grandfather on my dad’s side of the family rodeoed and so did my dad. Then my grandpa and my uncle rodeoed as well on my mom’s side. I didn’t really have a choice when it came to rodeo. When did you know you could make a career out of rodeo?

Ty: I was eight or nine years old when I told my dad one day that I was going to rodeo for a living. I was playing baseball at the time and told him I didn’t want to play anymore. He asked me what I wanted to do then, and I said I wanted to rodeo. Why did you decide steer wrestling would be your event? Ty: Both my grandpas and my dad steer wrestled. So, it was something I was familiar with and comfortable with. Did you do any other rodeo events growing up? Ty: I team roped for a while growing up. I found out quickly though that I loved steer wrestling more than anything else. What’s one rodeo you want to win in your career? Ty: There are probably two rodeos that I really want to win. I haven’t been to them before, but I’d like to win Salinas (Calif.) and I’d like to win the Pecos (Texas) rodeo as well. Why did you decide to get your PRCA card this season? Ty: I’ve been wanting to do it for two years now. I finally got to where I’m done with college after this semester. I’ve always told everyone that when I’m done with college I’m going to go out and rodeo. What do you hope to learn during your Resistol Rookie season? Ty: I just hope I can continue to learn how to keep my head on straight and be able to complete day in and day out with these guys going down the road. Who’s someone you look up to in the rodeo business right now? Ty: My grandfather that used to rodeo is definitely someone that I look up to. As far as somebody that rodeos now, that would have to be Will Lummus. I’ve spent some time around him and he’s one of the nicest people I’ve ever met. What’s your favorite movie? Ty: I would have to say my favorite movie is probably something like Tombstone . What’s your go-to restaurant before or after a rodeo? Ty: I don’t know if I have a go-to restaurant. If we are being honest, I stop at gas stations and eat. It’s a heck of a lot cheaper. What’s the first vehicle you drove? Ty: The first vehicle that I ever drove was a 2014 Chevy that my grandfather had before me.

What do you enjoy doing when you’re not rodeoing? Ty: We do travel quite a bit with rodeo, but when I’m not doing that, I’m probably hunting or working on the ranch. What’s your favorite holiday?

Ty: I would have to say my favorite holiday is probably New Years because it’s just the new start to a year. You get to start over and have a fresh perspective for the new year. What type of music do you like listening to? Ty: I’m a big fan of older country music. I really like guys like George Strait, Cody Jinks, and Waylon Jennings.

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