Jared Jessen

2026 Nebraska USA FREESTYLE/GRECO STATE FREESTYLE PLACERS Brinkley Last 🥇 Brynlee Wells 🥇 Olivia Jessen 🥈 BRIA STUSSE 🥈 Kael Stusse DNP GRECO PLACERS BRIA STUSSE 🥇 KAEL STUSSE DNP If it was easy everyone would do it! #BuiltDifferent #AttitudeAttentionEffort

The sun rose golden over the Texas hills as it always did, waking Cowboy Cooper on the family ranch. From the time he could walk, the farm was his world—barefoot in dew-wet grass, breathing deep the scent of hay, earth, and wildflowers. Mornings meant helping Pa in the barn, small hands learning to feed horses and mend fence. No screens, no rush—just the low calls of cattle and the song of the creek. He rode Old Blue through pastures, rope swinging as he practiced loops his grandpa taught him. Patience came watching a mare birth her foal under the stars. Resilience grew when frost killed the garden he’d planted, only for new life to burst forth by summer. Evenings brought porch swings, cricket songs, and family stories of drives and storms. Cooper learned presence from the land itself: hawks overhead, rustling brush, clouds drifting like slow cattle. Skinned knees, callused hands, and quiet wonder shaped him. The farm didn’t just raise Cowboy Cooper. It rooted him deep, teaching him the steady joy of showing up fully—for the animals, the soil, and the simple miracle of each new day.

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ups driver saving ranchers cattle 😭

Afftynn Stusse was at practice tonight showing some Freestyle moves to the Braves & Bravettes before Freestyle State this weekend! #BuiltDifferent

YOU GOTTA LOVETT❗️ @RidgeLovett takes the 70kg title and earns a spot at Final X with a 14-12 win over Caleb Henson.

Backyard Bull Buster: Cowboy Cooper Helps His Buddy Dale Brisby Ride the Baby Bull! In the golden dust of a Texas backyard, where the grass was still dewy and the fence lines stretched like old friends, little Cowboy Cooper stood tall in his boots and hat. At just a few years young, he already had the heart of a rodeo legend—wide grin, determined eyes, and hands ready to help. Today was a big day. His buddy “Dale Brisby”—the fearless little rider in the making—had his eyes set on the backyard beast: a spirited baby bull calf with more buck than most grown bulls could dream of. The mini rodeo arena was nothing fancy—just a roped-off patch of dirt, a couple of hay bales, and pure country imagination—but to these boys, it was the NFR. “Hold on tight, Dale!” Cooper hollered, his voice full of that proud cowboy confidence. He wasn’t riding this time. Nope. Today he was the crew, the helper, the gate man, and the biggest cheerleader all rolled into one. With his little hands on the rope and his boots planted firm, Cooper gave the signal. The baby bull burst out with a playful kick and a twist, sending “Dale Brisby” into a wild, wobbly ride that lasted just long enough to feel like glory. Cooper laughed the whole way, running alongside, yelling encouragement like the pros do. When the calf finally spun and his buddy hit the dirt (soft and safe, of course), Cooper was right there—dusting him off, slapping his back, and already talking about the next go-round. Out in the real world, the real Dale Brisby and JB Mauney were probably grinning when they saw this reel. Because this right here? This was them once upon a time—smaller, younger versions chasing the same dream in backyards and pastures across the country. Backyard baby bull riding: where legends start small, friendships run deep, and every tumble just means you get back up stronger.🤠🐂

I'm gonna hang this on my wall!!

Man vs Bear! 🤣

Today the Braves and Bravettes compete on our home track as we host the Junior High Track and Field Invite. Field events begin at 11:00 Running events begin at 1:30 Live Results: shorturl.at/reCbb

This is pure Americana. No other country gets it.

Bravette wrestling was well represented in Iowa this weekend at the AAU Twin River National Duals. Brynlee Wells was 3-5 on the weekend. Nebraska Oh Yeahs finish the weekend 6-2 and 6th in the Gold Bracket of the High school All Star division with 8 All Americans! ❤️💜

@dirtclod200 lol

Might of found Jimmy Hoffa

Bria Stusse was 7-1 on the weekend earning a Silver All American. Nebraska Splash Squad is the 2026 Twin River Girls National Dual Progressive National Champions!! The girls went 8-0 with 14 All Americans! Coach Ryan Stusse and BC Alum Afftynn Stusse were in the corner!

The Stusse’s are in the house at AAU Twin River National Duals in Des Moines, IA!! Bria Stusse went 5-0 on the day winning all her matches by pin! The Splash Squad will be wrestling in the Gold Bracket tomorrow! #BuiltDifferent

This horse waited his whole life for this moment