Horse in the box
HorsesJul 21, 2026 · 9 min
What Makes a Great Steer Wrestling Horse?
Speed gets attention. Consistency wins money. Four horsemen explain what they actually look for.
By Editorial Staff
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Reporting and instruction from the people who actually run down the alley — athletes, hazers, coaches, and horsemen.
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Horse in the box
HorsesJul 21, 2026 · 9 min
What Makes a Great Steer Wrestling Horse?
Ask ten bulldoggers what makes a great horse and you will get ten answers. Ask them what makes a horse they would buy again and the answers start to converge.
By Editorial Staff
Box position
Run BreakdownsJul 14, 2026 · 7 min
Building a Better Start
A frame-by-frame look at what separates a clean start from a run that was over before the rider left the saddle.
By Editorial Staff
Practice pen
EducationJul 8, 2026 · 6 min
Inside the Practice Pen
Most practice pens run too many steers too fast. A look at how the productive ones are organized.
By Editorial Staff
Hazer position
EducationJun 30, 2026 · 8 min
The Role of a Great Hazer
Hazing is a skill, not a favor. Three veteran hazers explain the craft and what they wish competitors understood.
By Editorial Staff
School group
EducationJun 22, 2026 · 7 min
How to Choose Your First Steer Wrestling School
A big name on the flyer is not the same thing as a good first school. Here is what to compare.
By Editorial Staff
Arena
Event CoverageJun 15, 2026 · 6 min
A Season With the Gulf Coast Series
The series added a novice division three years ago and the entry counts have not stopped climbing since.
By Editorial Staff
Boots
EquipmentJun 4, 2026 · 5 min
The Gear That Actually Matters
New competitors routinely spend money on the wrong things. Boots, a helmet or hat that stays on, and a properly fitted saddle come first.
By Editorial Staff
Archive photo
HistoryMay 28, 2026 · 10 min
Where the Event Came From
From an exhibition act to a standard rodeo event, the shape of the run has changed more than most competitors realize.
By Editorial Staff
Coach portrait
CoachesMay 19, 2026 · 9 min
Starting From Zero: How Beginner Schools Actually Begin
Nearly every beginner program in the sport starts on the ground and stays there longer than students expect.
By Editorial Staff
Trailer
AthletesMay 6, 2026 · 8 min
Athlete Profile: One Competitor's First Full Season
What a realistic first season looks like when you are paying for it yourself and learning as you go.
By Editorial Staff
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