Teen roper hangs on like a pro after her horse spooks

Check out Shayla Howell, a cowgirl from Belle Fourche, South Dakota. This Go Rope Clothing Facebook post said: “The hobble strap between her front and back cinches broke as she left the box during a recent jackpot. The way she handled it was was nothing short of gritty, tough, and just plain spectacular. Shayla is a multiple event state champion in track and her athleticism and determination is pretty apparent right here.”

Rightfully so, fans cheered her maturity for handling such a difficult situation.