Youth Spotlight: Cassidy Olsen Making Waves in Breakaway Roping
Hamilton's Cassidy Olsen has quickly become one of the most talked-about young competitors in the NRA's Breakaway Roping circuit.
By Staff Reporter
At just 19 years old, Cassidy Olsen of Hamilton is turning heads in the Breakaway Roping. With back-to-back podium finishes at the Prairie Wind Rodeo and the Highline Classic, Olsen has announced herself as a serious contender for year-end honors.
"I've been roping off a horse since I could walk," Olsen said with a laugh. "But competing at this level is something else entirely."
Olsen came up as a rookie last season and holds an NRA Student Permit, with plans to upgrade to a full NWRA Card next year. Her coach, veteran competitor Darlene Foss, says Olsen has the work ethic to go far. "She's in the practice pen every morning. That kind of dedication shows."