Gillette HS Rodeo Club

05/13/2026

05/07/2026

Thank you Cutting Edge Woodworking for supporting Gillette Rodeo Club! Be sure to get your raffle tickets for a chance to win these corn hole boards! We will also have a silent auction table set up!

05/06/2026

Name: Cody Hayden
Parents: Connie and Ryan Hayden
Hometown: Gillette, WY
High School Attended: JM Learning
Plans after High School:Rodeo for Sheridan College while also pursuing a construction technology degree
Events Competed In: Team roping, tie down roping, Cutting
10 years from now I want to be: In a construction management role while also being able to rodeo
I can’t imagine my life without:The support of my family and the great horses I ride.
My motto in life is: God has my back, just keep faith.

05/04/2026

Name: Carter Hutchison
Parents: Kayla and Cody Hutchison
Hometown: Rozet, WY
High School Attended: Connections Acadamy
Plans after High School: I plan to attend the University of Wyoming.
Events Competed In: Team Roping, Calf Roping, and Steer Wrestling.
10 years from now I want to: To have my own business.
The one talent I wish I had: I wish I was good at golf
I can’t imagine my life without: Rodeo, Family, and friends.
My biggest rodeo accomplishment has been: Wyoming state all around cowboy.
My heroes are:Buffalo bill, my sister, and my parents.
My motto in life is: Always finish what you start and do what has to be done.

05/03/2026

Name: Shayda Lesmeister
Parents:Kachena Lesmeister Shawn Lesmeister
Hometown: Rozet, WY
High School Attended: Campbell County High School
Plans after High School:Going to UW to keep pursuing my rodeo career and getting a degree in Speech and Language pathology.
Events Competed In:Barrel Racing, Pole Bending, and Light Rifle
10 years from now I want to be: Living the Pro rodeo dream and living down south.
I can’t imagine my life without:My horses and my dog.
My biggest rodeo accomplishment has been:NHSFR Rookie All around Cowgirl my freshman year.
My heroes are:Lisa Lockhart and Jordan Briggs.
My motto in life is:Born To Succeed. -Braxton Neilson