Tag Archives: Warriors and Rodeo

Feature: Reynaldo Valenzuela

Reynaldo Valenzuela was born in Roswell, NM, and raised by his grandparents. He graduated in 2001 and joined the military in November of that year. He was sent to basic training at Ft. Benning, GA. After graduating from infantry school, he was stationed at Ft. Hood, TX in the BCO 1/9 CAV. His unit wasContinue reading “Feature: Reynaldo Valenzuela”

Marine Corps Veteran Caleb Martin – Steer Wrestler at SRA Finals

Caleb Martin competed at this year’s 47th Southern Rodeo Association Finals in Asheville, NC, Nov. 12-14, 2021. Martin served in the U.S. Marine Corps from 2012-2021 as a radio operator. He has been steer wrestling since 2004 and plans on continuing to compete in 2022 in the Southern Rodeo Association. We are thankful for hisContinue reading “Marine Corps Veteran Caleb Martin – Steer Wrestler at SRA Finals”

W.A.R. Update

W.A.R. Update – between Covid restrictions and our president being diagnosed with a brain tumor and the following brain surgery, W.A.R. has experienced a decrease in events and fundraising. With a team of volunteers, we are excited to have our first in-person event back to be with the one and only @bobfeistinvitational and @heelomatictrainingsystems inContinue reading “W.A.R. Update”

W.A.R. Bullfighting Team at PAFRA

W.A.R. is putting Operation Armor into action at the PAFRA (Professional Armed Forces Rodeo Association) October 15-17,2020. Our most talented bullfighters, military and first responders, will be protecting our active duty, veteran, and their family who ride bulls at the PAFRA Championship Event in Topeka, Kansas. If you are interested in being on this team,Continue reading “W.A.R. Bullfighting Team at PAFRA”

Pepper Stewart & W.A.R. at Mesquite Rodeo

Thank you Pepper Stewart for your donation of your suite to Warriors and Rodeo! We appreciate your generousity over the many years of your support. Patriotism is extremely important in our nation and you don’t just “talk the talk” but you also do something to honor our American Heroes. Follow Pepper at: http://www.pepperstewart.com/ Pepper StewartContinue reading “Pepper Stewart & W.A.R. at Mesquite Rodeo”

WAR Podcast – Total Feeds – TPP

Join Dr. Harry Anderson, owner of Total Feeds, and W.A.R. President Sheri Smith, as they discuss health and wellness, Total Feeds products, and Total Feed’s great partnership with Warriors and Rodeo. Healthy living and nutrition is critical to the mental health of our military and first responders. Dr. Anderson is known for his knowledge ofContinue reading “WAR Podcast – Total Feeds – TPP”

WAR Voice – Racism Episode 1 – Communication is Key

There is a crisis in America and no one can ignore it, including our organization. We are taking time to listen and give a voice to those who serve. W.A.R. Army Veteran, Corrections Officer, and bull rider, Lonnie Guyton, discusses racism as a child, in the military, and rodeo. He is emphatic that education andContinue reading “WAR Voice – Racism Episode 1 – Communication is Key”

WAR Podcast – Charly Crawford

Professional Team Roper Charly Crawford joins W.A.R. President, Navy Veteran Sheri Smith, on this next episode of the Warriors and Rodeo podcast. Charly discusses his home life, rodeo career, his work with veterans, some jokes, and great info for those deployed and those who team rope. Don’t miss this episode and make sure to listenContinue reading “WAR Podcast – Charly Crawford”

Under the Flag – LCPL Benito Ramirez

U.S. Marine Corps LCPL Benito A. Ramirez KIA May 21, 2006 during Operation Iraqi Freedom. U.S. Marine Corps Veteran Justin Bowie shares his memories while deployed in Iraq. He lost numerous brothers-in-arms while serving our country. This was a difficult story for him to tell, so from all of us I want to thank JustinContinue reading “Under the Flag – LCPL Benito Ramirez”