Professional breakaway roper Kelsie Domer embraces the lifestyle she loves while making a name for herself in the rodeo arena.

BY KAYCIE WILL

PHOTOS COURTESY DURANGO BOOTS

Kelsie Domer was practically born with a rope in her hand. By age 5, she got her first taste of rodeo at local competitions with her family. But for Domer, it’s always been more than a sport—it’s a lifestyle.

“Growing up, we were always in the Western way of life, whether we were in rodeo or not,” Domer recalls. “My granddad farmed for a living and raised cattle. We learned about hard work and values like that before we ever rodeoed.”

Domer and her two brothers grew up working with cattle and horses, contributing to the family’s livelihood and learning countless lessons along the way.

“Even if we weren’t competing, we still used horses to go gather or check cattle,” Domer says. “That’s how we helped the family. We learned how to work hard in the cold or the hot. Having those types of experiences helps with anything you want to put your mind to after that, whether it’s rodeoing or if you’re a CEO of a huge company. You have to know how to work hard and instill those different values in those different areas.”

Domer found her passion in breakaway roping, but she’s never lost appreciation for the foundation her childhood gave her.