ProRodeo Sports News - June 10, 2022

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Photos courtesy Polaris Off-Road Tyson Durfey, the 2016 PRCA Tie-Down Roping World Champion, left, Dallas Cowboys linebacker Leighton Vander Esch, Vander Esch’s wife, Maddy, and standout barrel racer Lisa Lockhart, take a break during a shoot for an upcoming Polaris campaign.

Pros Collide

World champ Tyson Durfey gives Dallas Cowboys Leighton Vander Esch roping tips

BY TRACY RENCK A pair of athletes from

different professions collided May 31 in Millsap, Texas.

proper technique and much more. “Got to spend the day with Tyson Durfey and Lisa Lockhart filming a super cool series for Polaris Off-Road – can’t get much better than spending a day with such great genuine people. One I will remember forever,” Vander Esch said. Leighton and Maddy grew up in the small town of Riggins, Idaho, which has a population of less than 400 people. Vander Esch was a star football player in Riggins and went on to have a standout career with Boise State University in his home state. He was drafted in the first round of the 2018 NFL Draft – No.

Tyson Durfey, 2016 PRCA Tie-Down Roping World Champion, and Dallas Cowboys linebacker Leighton Vander Esch were filming for an upcoming Polaris campaign at Durfey’s ranch. Throughout the day, Tyson taught Leighton, along with Leighton’s wife Maddy, proper roping technique, toured his property and wrapped the day with a barbecue down by Brazos River. Also, as part of the shoot Maddy, a barrel racer, spent the day with star barrel racer Lisa Lockhart. They had the chance to practice in Tyson’s indoor arena, chat about

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