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Becky Christensen-Mapston Defines “Cowgirl Tuff”

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Let us introduce you to an amazing young woman who was diagnosed with breast cancer and had surgery in December of 2023.  Becky Christensen-Mapston defines “Cowgirl Tuff”.  She grew up on the family ranch in Eugene, Oregon, and spent summers traveling with her family on the rodeo trail.  

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Roots

Becky’s roots are deeply embedded in the rodeo world dating back to the 1930’s.  Her World Renowned, PRCA Hall of Famer grandpa; Bob Christensen of Christensen Bros. Rodeo Company; instilling her a love for Western Heritage at an early age.

Staple in the Western Heritage

Becky became a staple in the Western heritage with her style of promoting rodeo across the stages of Las Vegas, becoming a Social Media Influencer for the Columbia River Circuit and currently a DJ on “Today’s Christian Country”.  She uses these platforms to help others even when she is in a time of need herself.

Credit: Christensen-Mapston

Faith, Family, & Friends

With Faith in God, her husband Gray Mapston (PRCA Bronc Rider) by her side, and support from family and friends, she will be the Victor!

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Raffle

Her loved ones are raffling this cool little car to help her with her medical expenses. Please consider buying a ticket or two to help her out. We wholeheartedly thank you for purchasing this ticket. ALL proceeds will go to help meet the expenses of her continued treatments and recovery.  

Credit: Christensen-Mapston

Tickets

  • Ticket Price: $50
    • 1st Prize: 4 Passenger Electric 60v Coco Coupe Scooter Car
    • 2nd Prize: $2,000
    • 3rd Prize: $1,000

This car will also be present with tickets available for purchase at the Wild Wickenburg Bull Riding on April 13 at Everett Bowman Arena in Wickenburg, Arizona. Click here for the link for a QR Code where you can also buy a chance at the car if you won’t be able to attend the roping or the Wild Wickenburg Bull Riding.

Megan deFabry

Howdy, I'm Megan deFabry. I grew up in Reno, Nevada, but since 2017 my heart has called Texas home. I now reside in Austin, Texas since 2020. I'm driven by my faith, cherished relationships with family and friends, and my professional ambitions. I'm passionate about digital marketing and journalism, especially the wide-open spaces of America's Western lifestyle, the grit of agriculture, the excitement of rodeo, and the heart of country music. For nearly a decade, I've been sharing this way of life through storytelling. And like any good cowboy tale, there's a loyal sidekick, my little Dachshund, Frank, who I adopted from a shelter in New Braunfels, Texas, back in 2018. He keeps me grounded, reminding me to chase horizons and savor life's simple joys. I graduated from Texas State University with a Bachelor of Science in Consumer Affairs and a minor in Mass Communication. My major taught me to decode consumer behavior, which is crucial for marketing, while my minor sharpened my storytelling skills. Since then, I've spent years mastering SEO and content strategy, staying ahead in a fast-moving field. My work even caught the eye of Cowboy Lifestyle Network's CTO, Irish Padmore, who recognized me for contributing to his research on Consumer Behavior in the Age of AI. Since 2018, I've been honored to work at Cowboy Lifestyle Network. Now as Editor-in-Chief writing, editing, and publishing articles that capture the cowboy spirit, crafting strategies rooted in Western values, and building real client connections. Guided by ethical journalism, I aim to tell stories that resonate and reflect the unsung heroes of the Western spirit.

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