The Banquet Rough Riders

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Rodeo is a time-honored tradition in the United States, celebrating the heritage and spirit of the West through a wide range of competitions.
Coors has been one of the biggest corporate supporters of rodeo for years, and this brewing company even has its own professional rodeo team that you can cheer for.
The Coors Rough Riders is a group of professional cowboys who actively participate in some of the top rodeo events in the country each year. This year, one of the events they plan to compete in is the 2015 Wrangler Champions Challenge.

A Closer Look at the 2015 Wrangler Champions Challenge

The 2015 Wrangler Champions Challenge is a series of 11 events that culminate in a final showdown at the end of the rodeo season. For each of the events that take place across the country, rodeo professionals including the Coors Banquet Rough Riders will be able to compete head to head in a wide range of traditional rodeo events. These events include team roping, tie-down roping, steer wrestling, saddle bronc riding, bull riding and barrel racing, to name a few. Keep in mind that rodeos also typically have carnival-style rides, live musical entertainment, a market and other attractions to add to the festivities.

What to Expect from the Rough Riders

The Coors Banquet Rough Riders are scheduled to attend the 2015 Wrangler Champions Challenge. This team of six rodeo professionals include five men and one woman, and together they team will compete in most of the events in the 2015 Wrangler Champions Challenge. With their historical performance at previous rodeo competitions, the team is expected to perform very well in head to head competitions for individual challenges as well as for team events. You may consider attending a rodeo event scheduled for this year located close to your home to see this famous rodeo team perform and compete live.
Whether you have never been to a rodeo or you regularly attend an event close to home each year, you will love spending time at the rodeo this season. While there will be many competitors for all of the events at the 2015 Wrangler Champions Challenge events this year, you can cheer the Coors Banquet Rough Riders on to victory in their competitions. With their hard work, devotion to rodeo and pure grit when under pressure, this is a tough, solid team that will do well in their various events.
You can meet and get autographs from the Banquet Rough Riders when they are in town for the 2015 Parada del Sol Rodeo at Twin Peaks in Scottsdale, Ariz., on Thursday, February 26th from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m.!
Wrangler Champions Challenge – Coors Banquet Rough Riders “TOUGHEST CREW ON DIRT”:

Jake Vold (Bareback Riding)
Cade Swor (Tie-Down Roping)
Luke Branquinho (Steer Wrestling)
Travis Graves (Team Roping)
Kaleb Driggers (Team Roping
Beau Hill (Bull Riding)
Brittany Diaz (Barrel Racing)
Jesse Wright (Saddle Bronc Riding)

Meet the Banquet Rough Riders

Aaron Kuhl

Aaron Kuhl is a passionate advocate for the western lifestyle, bringing a wealth of experience and expertise to his role as Chief Operating Officer (COO) at Cowboy Lifestyle Network (CLN). Growing up as an Arizona native, with a mother who worked for Wrangler Western for over 30 years, Aaron was immersed in the cowboy culture from a young age. Aaron and his sister Heather grew up watching rodeos, as their grandfather and uncle were PRCA ProRodeo cardholders. This early exposure has given him a profound understanding and appreciation for the western way of life. Aaron went to Corona del Sol High School in Tempe, AZ, then to the University of Arizona in Tucson, AZ, where he received a Bachelor of Science after creating his own major. This unique course of study wove together Business Marketing, Geography, Sociology, Philosophy, and Religion. After graduating from the University of Arizona, Aaron joined CLN in its nascent stages, contributing to its growth and development over the past decade. As COO, Aaron manages operations, using AI to streamline processes and analyze data, ensuring CLN remains a leading voice. With expertise in business development, he innovates and cultivates client relationships, supporting CLN’s exponential growth. Beyond his professional accomplishments, Aaron values his faith, family, and friends, which are the cornerstones of his life. This personal foundation, combined with his professional expertise, makes him a trusted and authoritative voice in the western lifestyle community. Aaron’s commitment to philanthropy is the bedrock of his personal ethos. He actively supports local Arizona organizations such as the Boys & Girls Club, Chandler Compadres, Horses Help, Harris Brothers Charity Foundation, and the American Heart Association (among others), reflecting his dedication to giving back and strengthening the community he calls home. Through his work, Aaron aims to preserve and promote the traditions of the west, ensuring that the spirit of the cowboy lives on for future generations.