Primrose Family of Region VI

Congratulations to the Primrose Family, McCoy's Ranch Family of the month! Jody and Michelle Primrose have two children, Corbin(24) and JakelynPrimrose(18). This ranch family owns Lazy J Cattle in Eagle Lake, Texas (Region 7), where they raise cattle and grow hay. Both Jody and Michelle grew up working in agriculture. Michelle was raised on her parents' cow/ calf operation, the Caushatta CattleCompany. Her family business was started in 1984 and since then the operation has grown to about 1,500 head of cows. Since 2009, the Caushatta Cattle Company's biggest asset has turned into buying and selling ranch raised calves.

Jody started his career in agriculture as a young boy, he drove tractors to help his grandpa, and uncle farm. However, in 1992, Jody’s family changed gears and began to raise cattle and grow hay. On top of being a cattle rancher, Jody works for the Houston Fire Department, since1996. In 2000, the Lazy J Cattle company began, fast forward 23 years and this company now ranches on 102 acres of land and leases 2,800. The Primrose family currently has about 260 cows and 100 Registered Beefmaster Cows.

Ranching and farming has always been a lifestyle for the Primrose family, so it's no surprise ºJody and Michelle's children also developed a passion for the agriculture industry. The Primrose Family said, “this lifestyle chose us.”This ranch family enjoys working together. Each member has their part to do in the family business, Jakelyn and Corbin day to day on the ranch tend to entail feeding/watering cattle, working cattle, and taking care of maintenance. Whether it’s patching holes in fences or working on a faulty tractor or chute, the Primrose children have it handled. “We were brought up working hard, respecting people, and taught how to care for the land, crops, livestock, equipment, family, and friends," said Michelle and Jody “This is the trait that we hope that our childrenwill carry on in their lives no matter which way life leads them.”Corbin Primrose graduated from Texas A&M in Kingsville, Texas in May 2020. He earned a bachelors of science in Range and Wildlife Management degree. Concluding his graduation Corbin now works for the Coastal Conservation Association.In 2016 Jakelyn, started her Rodeo career with TJHRA and made the switch to THSRA her freshman year of high school in 2019. Jakelyn is home schooled and will be graduating this may from Abeka Academy. The rodeo events that she competes in are Breakaway, Barrel Racing and Goat Tying.

When asked what Jakelyn has learned from being a part of the THSRA, and running a family business she said, “Just like our family business, rodeo is also a family, we support oneanother and everyone is willing to help you under any circumstances.”“When a person has a family-oriented business, it is nice to walk into a McCoy’s and feel like you are an extension of their family.”, Said Michelle. When the Primrose Family is in need of fencing/building material, livestock handling equipment, and other supplies, they head over to the McCoy’s in Weimar, El Campo or Rosenberg, Texas. “It is an honor to be recognized by a business that is locally owned and still has a hometown business motto.” stated Michelle. The Primrose family is very honored to be named as this month's McCoys Farm and Ranch Family!

Q- WHAT BREAKAWAY ROPE DO YOU USE AND WHY?

I use a Spitfire because I like the way it will stay open when I reach. I feel like there is more body weight to them and I can reach a lot farther at calves and not have to worry about it closing up on me.

Q- DO YOU KEEP IT IN A BAG OR A CAN?

I do both. I have a rope bag as well as a can. I use my can to and from the arena because it’s easier for me to carry but keeping them in a bag is more efficient for me because I like to stretch my ropes and keep them in bigger coils. You can’t do that if you keep them in a can.

Q- WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE RODEO MEMORY?

The first year there was a National Finals Breakaway Roping in Texas and I won the average. That is one of the memories that will always be on the top of my list.

Q- WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE RODEO?

I can’t narrow it down to one. My favorites are Cheyenne- I love how you actually have to score, use your horsepower and have a lot of roping ability. San Antonio- I love how fast it gets and the electricity in the building that you feel when you back into the box. Reno- I think it’s one of the coolest atmospheres at the summer rodeos.

Q- HAVE YOU HAD ANY JOBS THAT DIDN’T INVOLVE ROPING?

I used to be a bartender and work 4-6 nights a week depending on my rodeo and jackpot schedule. I also train horses as well as a side job.

Q- IF YOU DIDN’T ROPE, WHAT WOULD YOU BE DOING?

I went to school to be a physical therapist. I would probably be working as that. I also used to have an interest in softball and basketball as well.

Q- FAVORITE COLOR? Purple or Maroon

Q- FAVORITE SONG? Legends Are Made by Sam Tinnesz

Q- DO YOU HAVE ANY PRE-RODEO/JACKPOT RITUALS?

Martha- I don’t usually have any certain things I always do other than I will pray before I go in the box every time. That’s something I’ve always done since I was in junior high.

Q- DO YOU USE BABY POWDER? WHY OR WHY NOT?

I use so much baby powder. I like my ropes to have a softer feel and not have a waxy feel to them. I will drench them in baby powder as well as my hands before I rope.