About Us

Supporting Our Rodeo Family

We are a 100% volunteer 501c3 organization, dedicated to offering financial grants and assistance to those suffering significant hardships who have been involved with rodeos or “like” events in NW and Central Montana. Our goal is to show them community support and help them and/or their families “get back on their saddle of life”.  

Mission & Vision

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Mission

We are dedicated to providing financial assistance to rodeo families suffering significant hardship. We offer a hand up through community fundraising events to support our fellow cowboy/cowgirl competitors and their families in need.

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Vision

Our vision is to offer our Rodeo Family support during the good times and the bad times.

Board MEmbers

Adam Libby

Adam Libby

Owner, Libby Productions & Realtor National Parks Realty

I’m Adam Libby, raised in Kalispell and now calling Eureka, Montana, home with my wife, Desiree, and our two boys.

Rodeo and roping have been in my blood since I was a kid, and for over 20 years, I’ve been blessed to live the Western way of life. It’s been quite a ride meeting and being surrounded by fantastic folks who share the same values and passion for the cowboy lifestyle.

In 2014, my wife and I kicked off Libby Productions, producing PBR bull rides, rodeos, and Western entertainment nationwide. It’s been a wild journey, and we love every minute.

Besides the production side, we’re grateful to be part of the Cowboy Way Foundation. Our mission and goal is to help build and shape the cowboys and cowgirls for tomorrow.

Brandon Brash

Brandon Brash

Professional Cowboy

I’m Brandon Brash. I’ve been raised in the western way of life from a small child. Some of my best memories are watching my dad pickup rodeos and doing ranch work with my mom.  My Dad and I began Brash Rodeo in 2002. Since then I have worked all aspects of the rodeo, but am usually seen in the arena picking up horses.

When we needed help and decided to put on a roping event I was really moved by all the support we received. It was important to me to continue this on and give back to others in the rodeo community. The rodeo world is a tight knit group and I think it’s important for us to stick together and help each other out.

Carrie Barone

Carrie Barone

Owner, Peak to Prairie Quilting

I’m Carrie Barone, the owner of Peak to Prairie Quilting. While quilting is one of my life’s passions, so are animals. Throughout the years I have held many jobs in the ag community, working with vets, on ranches, at horse stables, and at Brash Rodeo. I now focus that energy on working with my Search and Rescue K9, Finn.

In December of 2021 I was diagnosed with breast cancer. The rodeo community came together to support Brandon and I at a roping benefit. It was overwhelming to see the love and support for us from this wonderful community. It meant the world to me that people were willing to step up and help us when we were down. I feel so fortunate that through RFRF I am in the position to do that for others now.

Chaemous Herbert

Chaemous Herbert

Owner, Columbia Property Services

It all started with one of our locals who needed help. It was amazing to see our small community come together and help one of our own.

To me, the most important thing is taking care of our own, right here in our community. Though the Rodeo Family Relief Fund, we offer a fun way of doing so. It’s one of the best things that I have ever been able to be a part of and give back to our community. There are still good people coming together helping people.

It’s amazing in a short period of time, the great work that this program is already starting to do for families. This program is a small way of telling people that they are not alone whatever they are going through.

Kristi Bruyer

Kristi Bruyer

Broker, Engel & Voelkers & Rodeo Mom

These events are more than just fundraising. It brings together a community to help their fellow competitors in a time of need. The support and the comradery give emotional and financial comfort to the families who are struggling with an unexpected crisis. Neighbors watching out for neighbors. Truly an example of the cowboy way of life.