ProRodeo Sports News - January 20, 2023

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Cash Enderli, 22, has his sights set on big goals during his ProRodeo rookie season. The Liberty, Texas, tie-down roper is off to a promising start. Enderli not only leads the Resistol Rookie race but is at the top of the PRCA | RAM World Standings with $13,656 already earned in 2023. In October, he won his first RAM Mountain States Circuit Finals Rodeo title. Most recently, he finished second at the Sandhills Stock Show & Rodeo in Odessa, Texas, adding $4,542 to his name.

How’d you get your start in rodeo? Cash: I feel like I got my start in the sport of rodeo when I was born. My dad told my mom that this one is going to rodeo. As long as I can remember I’ve been riding horses. I used to run barrels and poles when I was younger. Then when it came time that I couldn’t do that anymore I started roping calves when I was about nine years old. When did you know you could make a career out of the sport of rodeo? Cash: We used to always watch the NFR, and I was roping at youth events at that point. I think I was probably 11 years old when I thought you know what I’m going to make the NFR. I made it a goal right then and there that it was something I wanted to do. Why did you decide tie-down roping would be your event? Cash: Where I’m from you either team rope or you ride bulls, I kind of went the other direction. My dad got a calf roping horse when I was younger, and I got a ton of practice in doing that. I roped steers a little bit as well, but I’ve always liked roping calves better. Who’s someone you look up to in the sport of rodeo?

CASH ENDERLI

Cash: Someone that really had a big impact on my horsemanship and roping is Mike Arnold. I used to go over to his house when I was in high school every Wednesday and I’d ride however many horses he needed me to ride. He really helped me out a lot and I look up to him. What’s one rodeo you want to win before your career is over? Cash: Everybody wants to win the National Finals Rodeo, but for me I think Cheyenne (Wyo.) would be a super cool one. I’d like to win them all, but it’s probably the Daddy of ‘Em All for me. What have your learned during your rookie season? Cash: I think one of the most important things I’ve learned is don’t beat yourself. It’s a mental game out here, you just have to stay confident. Back in the box like you’re there to win first every time. Why did you decide to buy your PRCA card at this point in your career?

Cash: I amateur rodeoed for a while and did college as well to get my mental game down, which wasn’t much different. Then I decided you know what I’m 22, I think I’m ready to get my card and go for the rookie title. What’s your favorite restaurant? Cash: My favorite restaurant would have to be CiCi’s Pizza all the way. They have a buffet, where you can go in there and eat as much pizza and cinnamon rolls as you want for $10. Do you have a favorite sports team? Cash: I don’t watch a ton of sports, but if I had to choose a team, I’d go with my hometown Houston Astros. Do you have a favorite candy? Cash: A Milky Way candy bar is definitely my go-to candy. What was the make and model of your first car?

Cash: The first vehicle that I drove was a 2005 Dodge RAM 2500. My dad passed it down to me as soon as I got my license. What’s your favorite TV show or series? Cash: I have a couple that I really like. I like Cheers, Breaking Bad , and probably Friends . What’s your favorite holiday? Cash: I’d probably have to go with Thanksgiving. We get the whole family to come down and my grandparents know how to cook good. What type of music do you like listening to? Cash: I’m a fan of the old country music. Guys like Ronnie Milsap and George Jones. What do you enjoy doing in your downtime from rodeo? Cash: It all kind of circles around horses for me, when I’m not roping, I always have a young horse that I’m working on at home.

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ProRodeo Sports News 1/20/2023