Bayleigh Choate Looks Back on Being the Rookie on a Rookie

Bayleigh Choate was on hot streak when she filled her permit before hitting a rut. After almost giving up, the Georgia turned Texas cowgirl had an outstanding trip to Austin Rodeo that turned her entire season around.

Growing up around horses, Choate’s dream has always been to make it to the big show in Las Vegas, Nevada, the National Finals Rodeo. With the horse power of Boozer and Dash she did just that her rookie year.

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