![]() Starbucks won his first Heel Horse of the BFI award in 2009 at age 11, after he was already well known throughout the industry as one of the greats. “He could have gone either way, but we decided to rope on him.” “I got him as a late 2-year-old, and he’s good at whatever you want to do,” Motes said. CD Olena won the NCHA Futurity, and when they started Starbucks, they thought the gelding could win in either the cutting or roping pen. ![]() Motes’ mother raised Starbucks, who is out of a mare the family owns called Cari Me Starlight and by the 1994 NCHA Horse of the Year, CD Olena, shown by Motes’ step father, Winston Hansma. His great gelding, CD Starbucks, has taken home the Heel Horse of the BFI honors not once but twice, and the sorrel cutting-bred horse also claimed the AQHA/PRCA Heel Horse of the Year honor in 2013. The BFI is a great set up for three-time WNFR-qualifying-heeler Ryan Motes, and horses has sure had a lot to do with it if you ask the Weatherford, Texas, cowboy. We caught up with the cowboys who rode these great animals to find out what set their horses apart.ĬD Starbucks – STARBUCKS – Ryan Motes, 2009, 2014 For others, like Ryan Motes’ Starbucks and Travis Graves’ Superstar, the Horse of the BFI is a confirmation of what the sport’s greatest have known for years. It’s been a breakout moment for some, like Derrick Begay’s Swagger and Brandon Beers’ Jewel. The trophy goes to the standout head and heel horse of the roping. While a BFI win is a big moment for any team roper’s career, the coveted Horse of the BFI bronze is perhaps an even bigger accolade for their mounts. Ryan Motes’ Starbucks photo by Lone Wolf Photography
0 Comments
Leave a Reply. |
AuthorWrite something about yourself. No need to be fancy, just an overview. ArchivesCategories |