Meet the 10-Year-Old Rodeo Pro

As far as he can remember, 10-year-old Pecos Tatum wanted to be a cowboy. His parents, who come from a long line of rodeo cowboys and cowgirls, are guiding him every step of the way. But it's a way of life that is quickly disappearing. Follow a family as they fight to remain cowboys.
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[@Miss-jr7te]

“We can’t guide him that way because that’s who he is.” Wow. Beautiful words from a parent.

[@kaion9557]

Miss I wish all parents were like that 😔

[@SimplyM12]

@@kaion9557 i do to

[@baileyriggs6052]

@@kaion9557 same I haven’t got to ride for a year and I am pretty sure my mom is tryna guide me away from my dream of rodeos, I have only showed in two so far but I haven’t rode in a while and I think of riding horses and being in rodeos is a dream of mine a can reach but I can’t quite hold.

[@carson_lyfts]

Gonna sound weird but i was trying to find some information on Pecos and what he’s been up to and i found out that he’s still rodeoing and getting buckle after buckle. Parents are still his #1 supporters (that i’ve been seeing). This boy lives and breathes the western lifestyle of a cowboy. He’s doing great things, he’s grown so much, and he’s still the hardworking man we saw in this video🙏🏻

[@Mia-iq4op]

2020 anyone? He’s 14 now, just imagine how far he’s gone now. He will be a world champ if he continues on this road.

[@w_hunter2461]

2020

[@connorlongest2469]

Or 13

[@davidwade3281]

Mia me

[@lindseyvarner6731]

I was thinking about that

[@lindseyvarner6731]

Ya

[@sethgentry4185]

I am a high school teacher and my family ropes. Trying to get my 7 and 9 yr old boys into it. Warms my heart to see such a well mannered respectful young man! I hope is living his dream and congratulations to his mama for being a world champ! Wow!

[@Ms.GoddessAJ]

I love how they support this dream of his. I can relate to him actually. I wanted to be a professional contortionist, but now I want to be a pro wrestler. They support me through both dreams, and I hope at 14 he’s living his dream to the fullest. :D

[@blackwateroutdoors1477]

Love how he says sir to his dad everytime he answers him , don’t find much kids like that anymore

[@kedricksmith8331]

Heard about Pecos a year or so ago and will tell you he's everything they say he is. A real respectable young and upcoming cowboy. He understands that being a cowboy is a hard, painful, and unique road that's travelled with many bumps and bruises throughout one's life and rodeo career

[@johnschulke7942]

Would love a follow video to see how he is doing. The class and demeanor of this cowboy is that of a champion and is just a boy. Truly amazing! Follow your dreams and have fun!

[@tinathomas9240]

With determination like he has, he WILL be successful and do well. Wow, what a great attitude he has, respectful and above all remembers to pray!! Great job Mom and Dad. 👍

[@MariaVargas-gx7pg]

Great parents. The way his parents start with a prayer. Thats is awesome. And to be practicing instead of playing or being on the phone for hours. I wish i had the land and animals. I grew on a ranch with lots of animals. I wish i could give that to my children.. keep at it and always praise God almighty

[@seraphinemoreau1386]

Oh, that's rich! They say a prayer before abusing animals. Geez! Could you even be serious?

[@solventbirch6536]

Well when YY eat a hamburger remember someone had to catch that cow like that and kill it. This isn’t cruel. I thinks it’s great they pray with him. We pray before I go in that ring. It’s ok. Get off this persons back guys.

[@hmhm9857]

Fancy the horse Praying doesn’t mean wish for good luck, it was a way for slaves when they’d bow down to their leaders.

[@williamblake2437]

i agree with you Mari Vargas praise the Lord almighty

[@drakechildress1607]

You are great parents

[@bitsandspurz048]

Outstanding! May the Lord bless Pecos and all his fellow cowboys & cowgirls. Nice job of expressing what real cowboy & cowgirl competitors are made of. (Been there & done that.)

[@rubberduky1829]

You have to listen close, but at .32 after his chute handler says " talk to him " the kids says " I'll kick his ass " GREAT STUFF.... talented young man :)

[@19DarkHorse76]

He says "I'll take you there"...

[@bethanahowens1294]

@@19DarkHorse76 you must have a ear bud out or something

[@jahrettdegroodt6854]

True Dedication! 100% Cowboy

[@chinoalanis1905]

I like how you rope

[@KitTkat-oq7dk]

What about calf roping

[@garyramsey8032]

But is that was good I really like this

[@zaidmohammad5872]

1,000 dumb

[@L96OZZ]

Awesome kid! Great family, wish him all the best!

[@thumper7047]

"I just want to make my mom and dad proud." Son!?!?! I can guarantee they are proud and will be with or without the gold buckle or even if you quit rodeo today. Seems to be a smart, handsome, hardworking young man. Any mom and dad would be proud to say; "There goes my son."

[@bigoh5797]

I Rode Bulls for ten years , and was raised a Cowboy ... It's almost something that can't be explained.. What a great story..

[@laurelcook9078]

Your parents must’ve had many heart attacks watching you out there. 😂

[@KJMudge]

It is refreshing to see this young man so dedicated and disaplined when so many young people today are heading off the rails Peco has his act together and working very hard and making quiet a name for himself in the rodeo circuits . He is a credit to his parent's who are obviously very proud of Peco especially his dad who he is following in his footsteps as a bull rider and roper and his mom who had also competed in rodeos herself .

[@josephdargerjr9766]

One of the best videos I've ever watched...I love how he says "yes sir"

[@stephenschaefer4697]

Joseph Darger Jr you and I both know that We were raised right and raised to respect everyone.

[@icantthinkofaname442]

He is abusing animals

[@ScarlettGreenhawk]

The Alpha & The Omega 😂 your serious? Sorry it’s just so funny. Your basically saying “real men” abuse animals? Correct? And FYI it doesn’t matter if it’s been done for a long time. Still doesn’t make tying up calves, and harming animals right.

[@s.e.f8160]

That’s standard etiquette in the South

[@bootsontheground1388]

Hey Pecos your livin the dream bud. You're a little rodeo rockstar. Good luck on all your ventures. Can't wait to see you get that gold buckle! "Dominate"

[@Tristannn303]

Keep it up bud! I can’t wait to see your name in Vegas

[@trevorr4405]

your doing great Pecos Tatum keep it up!

[@SimplyM12]

he is amazing I support him all the way

[@todoroki6157]

2021? Hope he keeps on this road! You go kid!!!

[@ChristianPulisic10-v7m]

2024 anyone? He’s 18 now, just imagine how far he’s gone now. He will be a world champ if he continues on this road.

[@GoodOlBoy1976]

This kid could be the world champ some day.

[@joaoyagor1888]

wq

[@terryjp3050]

If not, he will be world class citizen for sure.

[@jeffleblanc8850]

Not someday soon ther is no doubt

[@texaspoontapper2508]

Big bright future ahead of this kid.

[@larry7781]

What the lucky kid to have good parents like that

[@bigb8549]

Kid has heart I love it keep it buddy u will be a world champion one day u keep working like u are God bless

[@xq3]

His dad reminds me so much of Adam sandler.

[@cowboyup4442]

I learned at a very young age as well!

[@empress561vt]

Handsome boy! God bless him! My son just turned 7 and asked me and is dad after horseback riding to allow him to learn the ropes to being a cowboy and rope tie. I got emotional and extremely proud of him wanting to be whatever He Wants to Be!!

[@pitgroove.37_66]

@@fern-liberationlakdnd it seems like youtube finally discovered your true colors, your true intentions, and the person you truly are! I guess that's a victory for us!

[@pitgroove.37_66]

@@fern-liberationlakdnd I can't believe you won't stop trolling people and targeting even kids with your comments and replies!! THAT'S IT! I'M REPORTING YOU!!!!

[@gatorgamer4986]

@@pitgroove.37_66 Can I get an AMEN!!

[@pitgroove.37_66]

@@gatorgamer4986 AMEN BROTHER! As long as this has gone on, I am beyond sick and tired of mediocre animal activists like Fern who won't stop trolling other users just because they are against her beliefs!

[@pitgroove.37_66]

@@gatorgamer4986 WE DID IT BROTHER!!!! Every single one of Fern's comments and replies has been removed from every single video she's ever commented on!!

[@kellylinehan52]

Pecos. Keep reachin for your dreams. Don't let go. You will make it. You will hold that gold buckle one day. Safe travels. God bless buddy. GO GET IT.

[@EErika31684]

4:19 wow so fast! Awesome

[@rachelcrespobello7899]

U Ss s h o 7 efdx h

[@iggyvalenzuela281]

Bright young kid! Keep ‘em going! Your heading towards a great career!

[@timidema6374]

Wow what a dude, 10 year old boy he is a great cowboy. 100%dedication one day I'll see him in top rodeo. Good looking kid.

[@lexieperry2573]

This video is the definition of the faces you make during roping and barrels and poles

[@IntergalacticSpaceKitten]

🎵"I should've been a cowboy. I should've learned to rope and riidee... Wearing my six-shooter, riding my pony on the cattle drive..."🎵 I'm not a country music fan whatsoever, but always liked that song and this kid reminded me of it. He's working hard on his dreams. That's awesome. Very amazing kid. Very headstrong.

[@lewisthornton3]

song name?

[@ericaellestad7615]

What a great amazing lil guy, with a great humble amazing family, Pecos, you keep working and reach for the stars buddy, you ha e great rewards, like that Buckle in your hands.. Thank you for Sharing this my family enjoyed watching.. High five from Minnesota.

[@teresaheinze7303]

im from MN too!

[@amazonadireitistaearmada7722]

He’s too cute. God bless yall

[@Jaisee14]

Being raised on a ranch/farm is the best. It's how I grew up and I have to say I miss it a lot.

[@timcashion6314]

Sometimes I wonder why I ride English I LOVE ENGLISH but I think it would be cool to try western.

[@mitchelq.6594]

I like western

[@aleyshaclasen7808]

Sso_legend western is rlly nice. especially the community your exposed to at rodeos and such. i’ve always rode western and i love it

[@the_weeaboot8042]

The Western community is really cool, rodeos are a blast and everyone's got enough grit to fill a barrel.

[@KitTkat-oq7dk]

Its not that hard but if you really want to be a cowboy start by roping 👍🏻

[@KitTkat-oq7dk]

You would we almost rich if you be a champion and win the NFR

[@samehoe4256]

Wish I had such a supportive dad like him. my real dad couldn’t care less about me, Haven’t seen him since I was 3.

[@shelleyturner6591]

Dang I’m sorry I hope you doing good

[@jacquelyncollins6930]

Hope your doing better now man

[@robertwingate650]

Excellent video... ! It's nice to see some fellow Texans raising their kids to become good young men.

[@Zumbagirl517]

What a brave boy to be interviewed! I’d be shy!!!

[@newt_13_49]

Dang pecos you’re gonna have to be my mentor and you’re younger than me

[@dillonmurray3212]

Damn, I miss our farm. Never had animals but we couldve put horses on. Freshman in highschool looking to start a first generation ranch later on, currently starting to work as a ranchhand. Keep up the good work brotha!

[@apriltafoya5853]

Hello my family is from Albuquerque New Mexico we watch your videos I send my blessings with your family I think that you guys sound like awesome parents and you keep up the good work and that's great that you support your son with anything he may want to do with his life whether it's dangerous or not I think that you guys are wonderful parents God bless

[@octaviusfok4186]

'We just try to train him in the right way' the poor animals that have gone through so much during 'training'

[@dertrix37]

Nah they are bred for this specifically

[@pitgroove.37_66]

It clearly sounds to me like you know absolutely nothing about the sport of rodeo at all! If only you knew more about the sport of rodeo then you actually do.

[@octaviusfok4186]

@@pitgroove.37_66 if you know so much then explain

[@gatorgamer4986]

​@@octaviusfok4186 I'll explain, as I am around rodeo. These animals are bred specifically for this purpose. The calves that they use for roping are the toughest calves in the country. Not to mention rodeo livestock are the best treated livestock ever. Did you know that, contrary to popular belief, rodeo broncos only buck if they are happy? Sick/injured/neglected/abused livestock refuse to preform. Also, rodeo livestock get injured way less than humans that play sports. The injury rate of rodeo animals is astronomically low. Only 0.05% of animals will ever have injuries (Obviously does not include natural illness). That means that one in 5,000 animals will get injured in their whole career. Rodeo riders get injured way more times than that. Almost 25% of tie down ropers will get injured during their careers! And over 90% of bull riders will have injuries! Nowadays, there are over 60 rules and regulations regarding humane animal care both in and out of the arena! I hope this clears up any concerns about animal welfare in rodeos! Here is a link to the PRCA's livestock rules if you want to further investigate: www.prorodeo.com/prorodeo/livestock/livestock-welfare-rules Have a good day!

[@pitgroove.37_66]

@@octaviusfok4186 what is it that you even want to know?

[@irenecroft214]

Hes gonna be a legend

[@laughtersmallcanyon9613]

No he’s not

[@sagewebster2855]

laughter smallcanyon why would u say that

[@countrygirl2198]

i barrel race, cross country jump, calf roping and so much more and everytime it a thrill

[@lisabritz2599]

Danisha Mac Donald if they easily died then there would be tons but I’ve have yet to have die from roping and there not newborns there at the age where there already weaned. After there done there put in a pasture they got a pretty layer back life

[@aerodeoing4470]

Danisha Mac Donald they can’t dye from being roped

[@annabarnett8078]

@Danisha Mac Donald they can't die from being roped and it's not abuse at all

[@hai.lashae844]

I wish I could get into barrel racing but I’m 16 now and idk if I can ever get into it at this age. But gosh I would love to ride some horses and barrel race them, you’re really lucky 😁😁

[@annabarnett8078]

@@hai.lashae844 definitely try it you can totally get into it I'm 18 and started at 16 and am getting really good at it

[@melissabee1982]

Could he be any more adorable?

[@RandysFiftySevenChevy]

With a name like that your destined to greatness.

[@rodneywroten2994]

good luck young man. people from young and old will look up to you for advice and friendship. God bless

[@lauragibson1350]

Rodney Wroten pointy

[@ignaciorenteria7462]

Rodney Wroten km n m v b v c h in dv l un in egg l un t

[@mariacristinacalabrese221]

Laura Gibson i l🇨🇭🇭🇺🇨🇭💩🍾🍪🍪🍪🇪🇺🙊😝🔫😺👺

[@mayaraelias6336]

mariacristina calabrese

[@donhabon3930]

Rodney Wrote

[@savannahtripp1556]

They’re such amazing parents and so supportive!

[@annabarnett8078]

They are awesome parents I wish my parents were that supportave which I mean they support me a LOT but definitely not that much

[@richardgraves3053]

Keep up the good work

[@theancientreverse2380]

Kid gonna go far in life.

[@erickdeleon9931]

Go pecas i love cowboys too :)

[@rezjawnwatson5211]

Pecos Tatum, I WILL see you win that Gold Buckle. It’s just a matter of time Bud. 👍🏽

[@rainewilliams1324]

youer not rghit

[@equinelifewithrylee1606]

This kid inspires me

[@MaddyWadeFilms]

Great story. So sweet.

[@coopaloopshafer3975]

He is 14 now, and I just saw him at a rodeo In Guthrie Oklahoma last weekend

[@scarlettsunhoof3610]

How did he do?

[@annabarnett8078]

I want to meet him, Fallon taylor, and dale brisby SOOOOOOOOO badly

[@chasecrowe5630]

Heck yea boy keep going at it and you'll be a modern day lane frost

[@lawsonnewsome1335]

He is 15 in 2021 hope he gets his highest rank and gets the gold buckle he has always wanted WISH YOU LUCK CHAMP!!!

[@maraboston3092]

This is awesome, I have watched it 3 times🤠

[@erin5984]

I love how he says itty bitty. This kid is awesome

[@gigirobbin5340]

Best of luck, and the Lord is always with you✌🏻

[@ForeverYoungTattooCo]

love this kid!!!!!! such a good boy.

[@liukaponies8387]

yes people who shock animals are good

[@jdranch276]

I have now watched this over 15 times

[@soglossytv9794]

You guys are so fortunate and blessed.really admire you.I have never been to Texas,but this is where true cowboys come from.

[@hadleyodenbach804]

Utah, Wyoming, Montana, south Dakota, Nebraska and you can't forget the NFR is in navada

[@reidbankert4425]

Hadley Odenbach don’t forget Colorado!

[@BHFDBHFD]

Don’t forget Florida and Mexico

[@carsonito852]

But texas is it.....

[@liukaponies8387]

So your saying people who shock and abuse animals that are not wild to be wild are blessed

[@joonsnea1358]

I love barrel racing,pole bending, bull riding, goat tying, and breakaway

[@robloxmastergirl7704]

my_perfect life I feel sorry when they get tied up they r just thrown to the ground

[@hadleyodenbach804]

What about teamroping

[@hmhm9857]

my_perfect life You mean you like breaking horses legs, throwing goats to the ground (whilst terrifying them), breaking the peace of leaving bulls alone (they were not made to be ridden), possibly breaking their elbow, forearm, knee, cannon, pastern, and in the worst cases their shoulder. (This can both work with pole bending and barrel racing).

[@justsomerandomchickenwithi2012]

*_No Videos_* snowflake this is why we have so many city folks stay out of our business city boy

[@joonsnea1358]

Hadley Odenbach yes that’s an event I’ve recently gotten into

[@gretchenandhorses4447]

you are an amazing young man, awesome!

[@barbaradesourdy4383]

Awesome way to start the weekend, have a good one.

[@user-he5mx5yz2g]

love how the kid wears a feather on his hat like lane!

[@emmalynn9013]

Logan Campos Love it too! Lane is my hero

[@collynmiller8293]

Logan it’s not after lane everyone does it

[@waylonmorris5872]

Where I’m from all the Indians do it

[@stefanelorraine5319]

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[@masterroper2602]

It is sad that lane died though but he is very expiring

[@victorcorral3699]

Hey you forgot the other leg kid 😆😄🤙

[@Jp-ml8dm]

Props to Pecos Tatum. Competing in rodeo is no joke. I always give mad respect to anyone who participates in this sporting event. It takes a ton of skill, concentration etc...Pecos Tatum will get that gold buckle. No doubt about it. Bravo to his parents. You are doing a brilliant job raising your boy. I also want to give props to the people responsible for this documentary. Well done.

[@topdropgaming1987]

That's cool how young he is to be so good at rodeo

[@thatfeeble-mindedboy]

Think about how well this kid is going to be prepared to endure and survive the knocks of life. I would describe this film as a demonstration of one of those things IN life that, with brutal honesty, shows you what you’re made of, but also how much of that is in your own hands. Combining that with the strength of his faith, and his understanding of where TRUE strength and power lies, and having given his life over to the greatest of powers, living fearless, unassailable by the powers of evil, and able to stand clean and righteous before a most Holy God, NOT by his own power, but by having embraced, through Christ, the all-encompassing forgiveness offered by that very same Holy God. … All of that taken together, is the formula for what we see before us here - one formidable young man. … He will NOT be told what he cannot do, nor will he writhe in crippling guilt and self-doubt ... and if God be with him, who will stand against him? Who is greater? The One who is in him, or the one who is in the world? As far as I’m concerned, such is the Kingdom.

[@madisonwitte8601]

Any fellow barrel racers

[@brandywhite3014]

you are the best rider I have ever sean

[@jessnewman5243]

Has great control of his free arm when I ride my free arm is everywhere such a awesome story

[@gabrielleolney9626]

this video inspird me to be who I am now a cowgirl and im proud of it

[@KitTkat-oq7dk]

You do what you want 👍🏻

[@kylie8599]

Gabrielle Olney same I started riding at age 7

[@abysswalker7899]

"If gravity is force that pull us down, then why ppl on the other side of earth doesn't fell off to the space?" me (as a people who live on the other side of his settlement, 12 hours time difference) : "so you think people on the other side of earth are living upside down?"

[@youso1699]

Abyss Walker you literally answered ur own questions

[@wrdjack7224]

The face he makes when he was throwing a lasso

[@quincyball4440]

My boys are the same way god bless and hope to see you down the road

[@alexmontano32]

Bring that boy down to Pecos, Texas home of the worlds first rodeo (Supposedly lol) and our famous pecos cantaloupes (Sweetest there is)

[@marlboroman2393]

The rodeo came out of northern mexico and ofc texas counted buts its not a texan thing

[@alexmontano32]

VAQUERO de MONTERREY NUEVO LEON negative brother. I actually googled it and it says nothing of it originating in northern Mexico. My town is in west Texas which is a 3 hour drive to Mexico. So we’re not far from the border. The towns that keep popping up is mine and a few others like Santa Fe NM. No one really knows where’s lmk the first rodeo was

[@awsomenessofreversing5525]

hey dudes amm watching this for a school project

[@maddiherrera2097]

awsomeness of reversing what for

[@horses-lx6sp]

Good luck

[@kaion9557]

Jealous!

[@hlhla6671]

He's on yellow stone needs to be recording I miss it every week:(

[@wendellapache5269]

Beautiful story. You go get em son

[@Pyro-mo7fd]

He’s been doing it since the start and every year you do atleast 1000 hours of practice and 10000 hours makes somebody a pro of their profession

[@dj87865]

Yo this is dope, at first I thought bull ridding was stupid af, but after this doc I fell in love watching this. When does the season start for bull ridding. It's like football but way more extreme.

[@WTFletcher]

its year round bubba. look up rodeos near you on google, and when youre there ask around where you can find your local buckout.

[@moacyrneto1744]

dj87865 oi

[@chrishollier9231]

Man you have no idea how much work rodeo Cowboys and even ranch Cowboys put in they work 6 times harder than any football players

[@tristanthorsell4443]

It's nothing like football, footballs a sport, this is a lifestyle

[@CrudlotFarms]

Chris Hollier you should check out my KZbin channel I'm getting started. It's about horses and riding and roping. Hope you subscribe.

[@perrysmith6872]

Kudo's to u all ! Sooooooo nice to c people living there dream .

[@Kristina-mm9ih]

"He was on a horse at 2 weeks old, before he could even hold his head up" a few minutes later "we didn't push him to do this"....riiiggghhht.

[@gabriellarogers9898]

you did good I enjoyed I wish I was as good as you:)

[@horselover512]

I'm a barrel racer us rodeo people are tough

[@avarybarger374]

horse lover damn right

[@peytontrahey9630]

Hell yes we’re tougher then the football players

[@peytontrahey9630]

Where tougher then this kid jk this kids got some guts

[@mouseamuck777]

Yes, true

[@dukerstheagilitydog7245]

Yup

[@gigirobbin5340]

Way to young cowboy 🤠❤️❤️ I have a few in my family✌🏻❤️❤️

[@Versada42]

This is what I'm gonna do, I'm going to barrel race though but I just started riding (I'm doing bareback first) so I have a long ways away before i will be a world champion

[@ioana7929]

Please tell me I'm not the only jumper here

[@mackenziegilm3543]

I think you are

[@annabarnett8078]

Probably 🤣🤣🤣

[@sydniedickens6524]

I love to rodeo I grew up Barrel Racing it’s a type of life style I was one a horse before I was born

[@annabarnett8078]

I barrel race to it's so fun and will never get old I've been riding for almost 15 years now

[@KillJoy_Since2017]

Awesome

[@nonzar6069]

Look he’s happy make him happy for ever