From Swimmer to Rodeo Star: Fred's Ride to the Top with Cross the Line Rodeo - Interview with Michelle and Louis Backlas

Fred's journey begins in Buffalo, NY, where he transitions from a swimmer and pizza enthusiast to training and showcasing horses. He embarks on his rodeo path by learning bareback bronc riding at Phillip’s Arena and, at 17, decides to pursue rodeo full-time. Fred's rodeo career spans competing in the PRCA, APRA, and IPRA, leading to qualifications for prestigious events like the Dodge Circuit Finals Rodeo and the North American Rodeo Commission’s Finals. The conversation rounds off with the founding story of the Backlas Family's Cross the Line Rodeo Company.We hope that you enjoy.Resources:Cross Over the Line Rodeo Company Face Book Pagehttps://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100057423821431Cross Over the Line Rodeo Instagram Pagehttps://www.instagram.com/crossoverthelinerodeo/?hl=enCross Over the Line Rodeo Youtube Video Channelhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5npXAURxSGTcvgs_HJ4J2AAttica Rodeohttps://www.atticarodeo.com/Attica Rodeo Facebook Pagehttps://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100063809192220American Professional Rodeo Association Facebook Pagehttps://www.facebook.com/aprarodeoRawhide Rodeohttps://rawhiderodeo.com/Rawhide Rodeo Facebook Pagehttps://www.facebook.com/rawhiderodeoNew York State Rodeo Museumhttps://www.facebook.com/groups/1159615314694489Beyond the Chutes Facebook Pagehttps://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100093822821241Beyond the Chutes Webpagehttps://beyondthechutes.show/ParaSight Systemshttps://www.parasightsystem.com/#beyondthechutes #rodeo #cowboy #cowboyboots #cowgirl #cowgirlstyle #westernstyle #westernfashion #horse #horseriding #bullriding #podcast #podcaster #podcastersofinstagram #rodeopodcast #rodeohouston #rodeofashion #prorodeo #sttite #fwst #dance #fwst2023 #fwst2024 #teamroping #rodeohorse #rodeoroad #rodeocharm #rodeoclown #yellowstone #ipra #prca #pbr #pbrbrasil