ProRodeo sporst News - October 15, 2021

COWBOY GRILLE WITH TANNER BARTH

Blaine Beaty spent two years on his permit before purchasing his PRCA card in December of 2020, now

How’d you get your start in rodeo? Blaine: One day I think I just told my mom that I wanted to ride bulls. My family rode horses a little bit but nothing serious. My mom knew a guy who owned a practice pen not too far from my house. So, I started going there and that’s kind of how I got my start in rodeo for the most part. When did you know you could make a career out of the sport of rodeo? Blaine: It was probably junior high or high school when I realized I could have a future riding bulls. I high school rodeoed in Minnesota and that really showed me a lot. Then I went off to college rodeo and kept having success. Why did you decide bull riding would be your event? Blaine: It feels like my entire life I wanted to be a bull rider. It’s quite the rush, I don’t think much else compares to it. My mom was quite frightened about the idea for a while, but I think she’s getting used to it now. What’s this season been like for you? Blaine: It’s been a great season for the most part. It started out with me getting to compete in San Antonio, that was a great experience for me. Then my traveling partner broke his foot, so I started going by myself. That made me really open my eyes to what it took to rodeo. It was a lot of fun that’s for sure. Why did you decide to get your card last year? Blaine: Last year was a pretty slow rodeo year, so I decided to fill my permit again one more time. I had hoped this season would pick up and it sure did. So, it was time to purchase my card and get to rodeoing. Did you do any other rodeo events growing up? he’s taking the ProRodeo world by storm. During his rookie season the Frazee, Minn., bull rider finished 33rd in the PRCA | RAM World Standings and fifth in the running for the Resistol Rookie bull riding title. Beaty’s first win in the PRCA came on May 1, at the Cinch World’s Toughest Rodeo in Des Moines, Iowa.

BLAINE BEATY

Blaine: I rode broncs in college as well and I feel like that beat me up even more than bull riding. But I started getting pretty good at bull riding and decided I’d just focus on that in ProRodeo. Is there someone you look up to in the sport of rodeo? Blaine: I don’t think there’s one guy in particular that I look up to. I’d say I’m always keeping an eye on the best riders in the world and seeing what they’re doing to be successful. What’s one rodeo you want to win in your career? Blaine: That’s a pretty easy one for me. It has to be Cheyenne (Wyo.) or Pendleton (Ore.) for sure. What’s your go to restaurant when you’re out on the road? Blaine: I don’t think I have a go to restaurant. Usually, we try to find the best steak place in town and go there. Do you have a favorite candy? Blaine: My favorite candy would have to be Kit Kats.

What’s your go to movie or tv-show? Blaine: Good ‘ol western movies is about all we watch. I think some of my favorites are Tombstone and Lonesome Dove. What was the make of your first car? Blaine: My first vehicle was an old Ford Crown Victoria. It had 300,000 or so miles on it. It didn’t last much longer than high school. When you’re not rodeoing what do you enjoy doing for fun? Blaine: I enjoy a little bit of fishing and hunting. Other than that, I like just hanging out with the boys. What’s your favorite holiday? Blaine: Christmas is my favorite holiday for sure. It’s cold out and you get to get

together with your family and have a good time. What type of music do you like listening to? Blaine: Country music is definitely my go to, but I don’t really have a favorite artist.

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