This Week in the West: Ty Murray, All-Around Rodeo Greatness

This Week in the West · Oct 6, 2025 · 5m

🤠This Week in the West

🎙️ Episode 49: Ty Murray, All-Around Rodeo Greatness

📢 Episode Summary:

This episode of This Week in the West celebrates Ty Murray, one of the most accomplished rodeo cowboys in history. Born in Arizona on October 11, 1969, Murray grew up surrounded by rodeo culture—his parents were both accomplished riders, and his mother was even a two-time bull riding champion. From a young age, Ty set his sights on greatness, training relentlessly and studying gymnastics to improve his balance and agility. His dedication paid off when he met his idol, rodeo legend Larry Mahan, who…