Circle Z Bar Ranch

05/19/2026

02/26/2026

The Most Important Man You Don’t Notice at a Rodeo

Let’s talk about the guy nobody claps for.

No buckle.
No entry fee.
No “8 seconds of glory.”

But without him?

Rodeo doesn’t run.

I’m talking about the pick-up man.

When that bronc rider nods his head and the gate cracks open, all eyes go to the rider.
Crowd leans forward.
Announcer’s voice rises.
Dust flies.

We’re all watching the 8 seconds.

But I’ve learned something from standing behind a lens.

The ride doesn’t end when the buzzer sounds.

That’s when his job starts.

The pick-up man is the calm in the chaos.

He’s the one who rides into a wreck — not away from it.
He’s the one who times his horse perfectly while another horse is mid-buck.
He’s the one who grabs a rein, an arm, a flank strap — whatever needs grabbing — to get a rider out safe.

And he does it like it’s just another Tuesday.

No drama.
No ego.
No spotlight.

Just skill.

You know what fascinates me?

Every bronc rider up there trusts that man completely.

Think about that.

In a sport where control is optional and gravity is undefeated…
you trust someone else to get you home safe.

That’s not a small thing.

And here’s what most people don’t see:

He’s watching the entire time.

Studying the horse.
Reading the rider.
Positioning before the wreck even happens.

It’s anticipation.
It’s horsemanship.
It’s instinct.
It’s responsibility.

It’s rodeo in its purest form.

The kind of strength that doesn’t need validation.

So next time you’re at a rodeo…

Watch what happens next.

Watch the pick-up man.

Because the ride may last 8 seconds.

But his responsibility lasts the whole event.

And that deserves a little more recognition.

01/24/2026

SNOW DAY \snow-day\
noun
1. A day when no farms are closed and farmers and ranchers work through cold winds and heavy snow to tend to their livestock and land.
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Join us in continuing to pray for all the farmers and ranchers effected by these extreme winter weather conditions. Thank you for all that you do! We’re praying for you.🙏🏼🇺🇸

📷: .farm.wife

12/08/2025

We regret to announce that due to the frigid temperatures that are predicted for Sunday, December 14th, we have decided to CANCEL our sorting practice. The health, safety and well being of the cattle, horses and our people are our main priority.

Keep watching our page for the next scheduled sorting practice!

11/29/2025

Our next SORTING PRACTICE is scheduled for Sunday, December 14, 2025.

(Just a reminder that the sorting practice we had scheduled for Sunday, November 30th, has been cancelled due to EHV outbreak and precaution guidelines.)

11/27/2025

We would like to wish everyone a very Safe and Happy Thanksgiving!!

Due to the EHV outbreak and suggested safety precautions, we have decided to cancel our sorting practice this Sunday, November 30, 2025.

The next sorting practice is scheduled for Sunday, December, 14, 2025.

11/17/2025

We would like to thank everyone who came out to the Circle Z Bar Ranch today for our sorting practice. Special thanks to Cox Cattle Company for supplying cattle that will accommodate every level of horse and rider.

Our next practice will be Sunday, November 30, 2025. We look forward to seeing everyone then!