CASY WINN 9th year as Coach/Sponsor

Role: Rodeo Coach/Advisor/Instructor

How did you get into rodeo? My parents were both involved in rodeo.

What advice would you give to youth/high school rodeo athletes? Try different things and find what you really like, Get help, work hard.

What is one thing you want people to know about K-State Rodeo? Rodeo had been a part of Kansas State for 78 years. Our rodeo is the largest student ran event on campus

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/2/1707509474390.png" alt="K-State Rodeo's Casy Winn, photo submitted by coach" />
 <figcaption>K-State Rodeo's Casy Winn, photo submitted by coach</figcaption>
 </figure>CASY WINN 9th year as Coach/SponsorRole: Rodeo Coach/Advisor/InstructorHow did you get into rodeo? My parents were both involved in rodeo.What advice would you give to youth/high school rodeo athletes? Try different things and find what you really like, Get help, work hard. What is one thing you want people to know about K-State Rodeo? Rodeo had been a part of Kansas State for 78 years. Our rodeo is the largest student ran event on campus

Meet Casy Winn - K-State Rodeo Sponsor/Coach

HOLLI TIMMERMAN Freshman in Animal Science-PreVet

&nbsp;Hometown: Durango, Colorado

How did you get into rodeo? I&nbsp;brought my family out into the country life at a young age. I tried almost everything you could do on a horse. Eventually I think the speed, while still needing to be smart and precise made the rodeo aspect with my horses stick.&nbsp;

What advice would you give to youth/high school rodeo athletes? Something I recognize now,&nbsp;is actually finding true happiness in my failures on a horse. It makes me a better rider and competitor. I also think it creates a better connection with your horse when you work through those things. So I would tell them that losing is just as important as winning, if not more so.&nbsp;

What is one thing you want people to know about K-State Rodeo? We are truly a family. We all have a passion and connection through our horses. Not only that but we support and help each other through our rodeos careers, education, and personal lives. Our team is absolutely incredible and I could not have asked for anything better.&nbsp;

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/2/1708025246353.png" alt="K-State Rodeo's Holli Timmerman, photo submitted by athlete" />
 <figcaption>K-State Rodeo's Holli Timmerman, photo submitted by athlete</figcaption>
 </figure>HOLLI TIMMERMAN Freshman in Animal Science-PreVet&nbsp;Hometown: Durango, ColoradoEvents: BarrelsHow did you get into rodeo? I&nbsp;brought my family out into the country life at a young age. I tried almost everything you could do on a horse. Eventually I think the speed, while still needing to be smart and precise made the rodeo aspect with my horses stick.&nbsp;What advice would you give to youth/high school rodeo athletes? Something I recognize now,&nbsp;is actually finding true happiness in my failures on a horse. It makes me a better rider and competitor. I also think it creates a better connection with your horse when you work through those things. So I would tell them that losing is just as important as winning, if not more so.&nbsp;What is one thing you want people to know about K-State Rodeo? We are truly a family. We all have a passion and connection through our horses. Not only that but we support and help each other through our rodeos careers, education, and personal lives. Our team is absolutely incredible and I could not have asked for anything better.&nbsp;

Meet Holli Timmerman - K-State Rodeo Athlete

KYLEIGH JO WINN Senior in Agricultural Communications and Journalism

Hometown: Saint George, Kansas

Events:&nbsp;Barrells, Breakaway, Goat Tying, Team Roping

How did you get into rodeo?&nbsp; I have been on the back of a horse since I can remember! As a fourth-generation cowgirl Rodeo and the western way of life is kind of just bred into me! My grandparents were both college rodeo and professional rodeo athletes as well as my parents and now my brothers and me!

What advice would you give to youth/high school rodeo athletes? I would say to never quit learning! You can learn something from anyone and a lot of the times its valuable. Be open to new opportunities and always keep learning!

What is one thing you want people to know about K-State Rodeo? That it is a team of individuals that push each other to grow in a fun and helpful environment!

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/2/1707507121898.png" alt="K-State Rodeo's Kyleigh Winn, photo submitted by athlete" />
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 </figure>KYLEIGH JO WINN Senior in Agricultural Communications and JournalismHometown: Saint George, KansasEvents:&nbsp;Barrells, Breakaway, Goat Tying, Team RopingHow did you get into rodeo?&nbsp; I have been on the back of a horse since I can remember! As a fourth-generation cowgirl Rodeo and the western way of life is kind of just bred into me! My grandparents were both college rodeo and professional rodeo athletes as well as my parents and now my brothers and me!What advice would you give to youth/high school rodeo athletes? I would say to never quit learning! You can learn something from anyone and a lot of the times its valuable. Be open to new opportunities and always keep learning!What is one thing you want people to know about K-State Rodeo? That it is a team of individuals that push each other to grow in a fun and helpful environment!

Meet Kyleigh Jo Winn - K-State Rodeo Athlete

CHANCY JOHNSON Junior in Agribusiness

How did you get into rodeo? My parents introduced me to horses at a very young age and started entering me in youth rodeos by the time I was 3 or 4. Ever since then, I was hooked and have been competing ever since.&nbsp;

What advice would you give to youth/high school rodeo athletes? It's not always about winning. Some of the greatest lessons I learned were taught by losing which then gave me the drive to work harder and become more humble.&nbsp;

What is one thing you want people to know about K-State Rodeo? The K-State Rodeo Club/Team is one of the best organizations to be apart of. It provides students with the opportunity to pursue their rodeo desires all while earning a degree from a highly respected University.&nbsp;

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/2/1707499228571.png" alt="K-State Rodeo's Chancy Johnson, photo submitted by athlete" />
 <figcaption>K-State Rodeo's Chancy Johnson, photo submitted by athlete</figcaption>
 </figure>CHANCY JOHNSON Junior in AgribusinessEvents: Breakaway ropingHow did you get into rodeo? My parents introduced me to horses at a very young age and started entering me in youth rodeos by the time I was 3 or 4. Ever since then, I was hooked and have been competing ever since.&nbsp;What advice would you give to youth/high school rodeo athletes? It's not always about winning. Some of the greatest lessons I learned were taught by losing which then gave me the drive to work harder and become more humble.&nbsp; What is one thing you want people to know about K-State Rodeo? The K-State Rodeo Club/Team is one of the best organizations to be apart of. It provides students with the opportunity to pursue their rodeo desires all while earning a degree from a highly respected University.&nbsp;

Meet Chancy Johnson - K-State Rodeo Athlete

MADDY ROHR Senior in Agricultural Communications &amp; Journalism

How did you get into rodeo? My mom has always had performance horses and my aunt and cousin both rodeo so I have been surround by it my entire life. When I was little my parents bought me a barrel horse and I have loved it ever since.&nbsp;

What advice would you give to youth/high school rodeo athletes? Be kind always. How you treat people and make them feel is way more important than winning and the best part of rodeo is the people.&nbsp;

What is one thing you want people to know about K-State Rodeo? K-State Rodeo hosts a lot of events throughout the year in addition to the K-State Rodeo in February including a high school rodeo, ranch rodeo, iron women jackpot, memorial team roping and event specific clinics with professional rodeo athletes.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/2/1707491295681.png" alt="K-State Rodeo's Maddy Rohr, photo submitted by athlete" />
 <figcaption>K-State Rodeo's Maddy Rohr, photo submitted by athlete</figcaption>
 </figure>MADDY ROHR Senior in Agricultural Communications &amp; JournalismEvents: Barrel RacingHow did you get into rodeo? My mom has always had performance horses and my aunt and cousin both rodeo so I have been surround by it my entire life. When I was little my parents bought me a barrel horse and I have loved it ever since.&nbsp;What advice would you give to youth/high school rodeo athletes? Be kind always. How you treat people and make them feel is way more important than winning and the best part of rodeo is the people.&nbsp; What is one thing you want people to know about K-State Rodeo? K-State Rodeo hosts a lot of events throughout the year in addition to the K-State Rodeo in February including a high school rodeo, ranch rodeo, iron women jackpot, memorial team roping and event specific clinics with professional rodeo athletes.

Meet Maddy Rohr - K-State Rodeo Athlete

OLIVIA BURCH Junior in Psychology

How did you get into rodeo? Through friends that rodeo'd

What advice would you give to youth/high school rodeo athletes? Everyon'e at a different place dont' compare yourself

What is one thing you want people to know about K-State Rodeo? It's a good community of people who work hard to do what they love.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/2/1707489981711.png" alt="K-State Rodeo Juniors, picture from K-State Rodeo" />
 <figcaption>K-State Rodeo Juniors, picture from K-State Rodeo</figcaption>
 </figure>OLIVIA BURCH Junior in PsychologyHometown: Pella, IowaEvents: Barrel RacingHow did you get into rodeo? Through friends that rodeo'dWhat advice would you give to youth/high school rodeo athletes? Everyon'e at a different place dont' compare yourselfWhat is one thing you want people to know about K-State Rodeo? It's a good community of people who work hard to do what they love.

Meet Olivia Burch - K-State Rodeo Athlete

KORD OSTRANDER Sophomore

How did you get into rodeo? Family

What advice would you give to youth/high school rodeo athletes? Put in the work.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/2/1707488985082.png" alt="K-State Rodeo's Kord Ostrander, picture submitted by athlete" />
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 </figure>KORD OSTRANDER SophomoreHometown: Glenwood, IAEvents: Team RopingHow did you get into rodeo? FamilyWhat advice would you give to youth/high school rodeo athletes? Put in the work.

Meet Kord Ostrander - K-State Rodeo Athlete

ABBY MUCK Sophomore in Animal Science

Hometown: Caledonia, Illinois

How did you get into rodeo? My grandparents and parents introduced it to me.

What advice would you give to youth/high school rodeo athletes? Don’t take this time for granted. Ten years from now you’ll forget how you placed but you will always remember the friends and memories you made.&nbsp;

What is one thing you want people to know about K-State Rodeo? It is the biggest rodeo in the Central Plains region. Arguably the biggest in all of college rodeo.

*Questionnaires were sent to the K-State Rodeo team and we will feature athletes daily leading up to the 2024 K-State Rodeo, which will be Thursday, February 15th through Sunday, February 18th.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/2/1707247740960.png" alt="K-State Rodeo's Abby Muck, picture submitted by athlete" />
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 </figure>ABBY MUCK Sophomore in Animal ScienceHometown: Caledonia, IllinoisEvents: Breakaway RopingHow did you get into rodeo? My grandparents and parents introduced it to me.What advice would you give to youth/high school rodeo athletes? Don’t take this time for granted. Ten years from now you’ll forget how you placed but you will always remember the friends and memories you made.&nbsp; What is one thing you want people to know about K-State Rodeo? It is the biggest rodeo in the Central Plains region. Arguably the biggest in all of college rodeo. *Questionnaires were sent to the K-State Rodeo team and we will feature athletes daily leading up to the 2024 K-State Rodeo, which will be Thursday, February 15th through Sunday, February 18th.

Meet Abby Muck - K-State Rodeo Athlete

BROOKE KIEHNHOFF Sophomore in Athletic Training, minor in Ag Communication, Journalism and Human Nutrition

Events: Barrel racing, breakaway and team roping

How did you get into rodeo? I grew up doing colt starting competitions such as AQHA young horse development and Kansas Youth Mustang Makeovers. While competing in jackpots on the side.&nbsp;

What advice would you give to youth/high school rodeo athletes? If something new comes to mind and you aren’t sure about taking the step to do so. Ask someone for guidance and take the next step to try it.&nbsp;

What is one thing you want people to know about K-State Rodeo? Behind all of the hard work that goes into practice, setups, hosting events, traveling, and competing there is a family that has developed between everyone on the team.&nbsp;

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/2/1707242874577.png" alt="K-State Rodeo's Brooke Kiehnhoff, picture submitted by athlete" />
 <figcaption>K-State Rodeo's Brooke Kiehnhoff, picture submitted by athlete</figcaption>
 </figure>BROOKE KIEHNHOFF Sophomore in Athletic Training, minor in Ag Communication, Journalism and Human NutritionHometown: Wathena, KansasEvents: Barrel racing, breakaway and team ropingHow did you get into rodeo? I grew up doing colt starting competitions such as AQHA young horse development and Kansas Youth Mustang Makeovers. While competing in jackpots on the side.&nbsp; What advice would you give to youth/high school rodeo athletes? If something new comes to mind and you aren’t sure about taking the step to do so. Ask someone for guidance and take the next step to try it.&nbsp; What is one thing you want people to know about K-State Rodeo? Behind all of the hard work that goes into practice, setups, hosting events, traveling, and competing there is a family that has developed between everyone on the team.&nbsp; *Questionnaires were sent to the K-State Rodeo team and we will feature athletes daily leading up to the 2024 K-State Rodeo, which will be Thursday, February 15th through Sunday, February 18th.

Meet Brooke Kiehnhoff - K-State Rodeo Athlete

KARSYN FUCHS Freshman in Biomedical Engineering

Hometown: Marshall, Missouri

How did you get into rodeo? I got into rodeo when I was younger because I thought it looked like fun! I started as a little kid that wanted a pony for Christmas and actually got one. Along with that, I am the first person in my family to rodeo!&nbsp;

What advice would you give to youth/high school rodeo athletes? A piece of advice I would give to youth and high school rodeo athletes is to not quit when it gets hard, quit when your tank is empty. Rodeo is arguably the most challenging sport because you have to work with both yourself and livestock. The only way to compete at the level you would like to is to push yourself each and every day both mentally and physically.&nbsp;

What is one thing you want people to know about K-State Rodeo? One thing I want people to know about K-State Rodeo is that everyone (coaches and teammates) want you to compete to the best of your ability. When you are struggling and need help, in or out of the arena, there is an entire team in your corner helping you to get to where you want to be. The amount of support here is unmatched!

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/2/1707232598359.png" alt="K-State Rodeo's Karsyn Fuchs, photo submitted by athlete" />
 <figcaption>K-State Rodeo's Karsyn Fuchs, photo submitted by athlete</figcaption>
 </figure>KARSYN FUCHS Freshman in Biomedical EngineeringHometown: Marshall, MissouriEvents: Goat TyingHow did you get into rodeo? I got into rodeo when I was younger because I thought it looked like fun! I started as a little kid that wanted a pony for Christmas and actually got one. Along with that, I am the first person in my family to rodeo!&nbsp; What advice would you give to youth/high school rodeo athletes? A piece of advice I would give to youth and high school rodeo athletes is to not quit when it gets hard, quit when your tank is empty. Rodeo is arguably the most challenging sport because you have to work with both yourself and livestock. The only way to compete at the level you would like to is to push yourself each and every day both mentally and physically.&nbsp; What is one thing you want people to know about K-State Rodeo? One thing I want people to know about K-State Rodeo is that everyone (coaches and teammates) want you to compete to the best of your ability. When you are struggling and need help, in or out of the arena, there is an entire team in your corner helping you to get to where you want to be. The amount of support here is unmatched! *Questionnaires were sent to the K-State Rodeo team and we will feature athletes daily leading up to the 2024 K-State Rodeo, which will be Thursday, February 15th through Sunday, February 18th.

Meet Karsyn Fuchs - K-State Rodeo Athlete

GRACE ELLIOTT Freshman in Animal Science: Pre-Vet

Events:&nbsp;Breakaway, Barrel Racing, and Team Roping&nbsp;

How did you get into rodeo? It’s been something that I have done my whole life.

What advice would you give to youth/high school rodeo athletes? Never give up even when times are at its toughest.

What is one thing you want people to know about K-State Rodeo? K-State rodeo not only values and supports the work that we do in the arena, but they also value and support the work that we do in the classroom.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/2/1707171108395.png" alt="K-State Rodeo's Grace Elliott, photo submitted by athlete" />
 <figcaption>K-State Rodeo's Grace Elliott, photo submitted by athlete</figcaption>
 </figure>GRACE ELLIOTT Freshman in Animal Science: Pre-VetEvents:&nbsp;Breakaway, Barrel Racing, and Team Roping&nbsp;How did you get into rodeo? It’s been something that I have done my whole life.What advice would you give to youth/high school rodeo athletes? Never give up even when times are at its toughest.What is one thing you want people to know about K-State Rodeo? K-State rodeo not only values and supports the work that we do in the arena, but they also value and support the work that we do in the classroom. *Questionnaires were sent to the K-State Rodeo team and we will feature athletes daily leading up to the 2024 K-State Rodeo, which will be Thursday, February 15th through Sunday, February 18th.

Meet Grace Elliott - K-State Rodeo Athlete

HALEY VOLLMER Senior in Marketing

How did you get into rodeo? My parents taught me how to ride horse before I could ride a bike! As I got older, we went to youth rodeo competitions and I fell in love with horses and rodeoing! I then began junior high, high school, and now college rodeo!

What advice would you give to youth/high school rodeo athletes? Some advice I would give to youth/high school rodeo athletes is to soak in the moments of getting to compete! It is such an amazing thing we get to do with our animals, family, and friends and we should try to soak it all in, not focusing as much on the results of our competition but what we get the opportunity to do!

What is one thing you want people to know about K-State Rodeo? That the team members truly are all great friends, and support each other so well. We work hard to help one another be the best we can be in and out of the arena! We compete both as a team and as individuals, and even when we are competing against each other as individuals we are so supportive of one another!

The 2024 K-State Rodeo will be the final one in historic Weber Arena. <a href="https://www.kstaterodeoclub.com/k-state-college-rodeo.html">Tickets must be purchased in advance.</a>

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/2/1707169893295.png" alt="K-State Rodeo's Haley Vollmer, photo submitted by athlete" />
 <figcaption>K-State Rodeo's Haley Vollmer, photo submitted by athlete</figcaption>
 </figure>HALEY VOLLMER Senior in MarketingEvents: Breakaway RopingHow did you get into rodeo? My parents taught me how to ride horse before I could ride a bike! As I got older, we went to youth rodeo competitions and I fell in love with horses and rodeoing! I then began junior high, high school, and now college rodeo!What advice would you give to youth/high school rodeo athletes? Some advice I would give to youth/high school rodeo athletes is to soak in the moments of getting to compete! It is such an amazing thing we get to do with our animals, family, and friends and we should try to soak it all in, not focusing as much on the results of our competition but what we get the opportunity to do!What is one thing you want people to know about K-State Rodeo? That the team members truly are all great friends, and support each other so well. We work hard to help one another be the best we can be in and out of the arena! We compete both as a team and as individuals, and even when we are competing against each other as individuals we are so supportive of one another!*Questionnaires were sent to the K-State Rodeo team and we will feature athletes daily leading up to the 2024 K-State Rodeo, which will be Thursday, February 15th through Sunday, February 18th.The 2024 K-State Rodeo will be the final one in historic Weber Arena. <a href="https://www.kstaterodeoclub.com/k-state-college-rodeo.html">Tickets must be purchased in advance.</a>

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