ProRodeo Sports News - March 1, 2024

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Caleb McCaslin, 24, is ready to take the ProRodeo world by storm in 2024. The Jones, Okla., bull rider is coming off a big payday at the National Western Stock Show and Rodeo in Denver. He earned $6,872 for his two rides and rocketed himself up inside the top 40 of the PRCA | RAM World Standings. McCaslin is also third in the race for the Resistol Rookie of the Year award with $14,702 earned this season.

CALEB MCCASLIN

How’d you get your start in rodeo? Caleb: My dad rodeod until us kids were born, and my mom’s side of the family were bronc riders. As for me, my cousin put me on a couple of steers when I was 11 years old. I went back home and told my dad I wanted to ride bulls. I’ve been riding bulls ever since then. When did you know you could make a career out of rodeo? Caleb : It was probably this last summer when I rodeoed on my Permit. I saw what I was capable of and what there was out there. It let me know that I could go out there and win. Why did you decide bull riding would be your event? Caleb: I’m an adrenaline junkie, so riding bulls is something that gives me a thrill. I can actually rope a little bit too, but bull riding is where I see myself having a career. Did you do any other rodeo events growing up?

Caleb: I’ve mainly just roped at the house and did a little team roping here and there. I haven’t ever entered any other events though. Even though I feel like riding horses benefits my bull riding. What’s one rodeo you want to win in your career? Caleb: There were a bunch of cool rodeoes I went to last year, but Pendleton (Ore.) would probably have to be at the top of that list for me. That’s just such an awesome rodeo and environment. Why did you decide to get your PRCA card this season? Caleb: I’m getting a little bit older, and I decided the PRCA is what I really wanted to focus on for my career. This is where a lot of my buddies rodeo and it’s been a ton of fun. So, I just decided why not buy my card. What do you hope to learn during your Resistol Ro o kie season? Caleb: I think you are always learning how to enter rodeoes more effectively. On the other hand, I just want to continue to watch the more veteran guys and keep picking their brains because they are doing it the right way. Who’s someone you look up to in the rodeo business right now? Caleb: I really look up to Sage Kimzey a lot. He’s done it right his whole career. If you can win seven titles and do it for so long, you’re doing something right. So, I try to watch a lot of him when I can. What’s your favorite movie? Caleb: I really like The Cowboys with John Wayne. That’s a great movie. What’s your go to restaurant before or after a rodeo? Caleb: It would probably have to be Texas Roadhouse. Their steak is pretty solid, but I really like their rolls. Do you have a favorite type of candy? Caleb: I really like those 100 Grand candy bars. They are really good actually. What’s the first vehicle you drove? Caleb: It was a 1997 Cadillac. I put a ton of miles on that thing. It actually caught fire and burned down to the ground on me at a bull riding. What do you enjoy doing when you’re not rodeoing? Caleb: I’m either golfing, fishing, or swimming when we aren’t rodeoing. I’m definitely an outdoors person. What’s your favorite holiday?

Caleb: I would go with the Fourth of July. I like that it brings people together and you get to celebrate and have a good time. I get to go to some cool rodeos at that time as well.

What type of music do you like listening to? Caleb: I have been listening to some different music here lately. It’s kind of like red dirt country music, but really isn’t at the same time. It’s hard to explain, but I like it quite a bit.

ProRodeo Sports News 3/1/2024

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