#WesternAgLife

I LIVE THE WESTERN AG LIFESTYLE

QUESTIONS & ANSWERS WITH NICOLE BAGGARLEY

What is your occupation?

I have an Insurance Adjusters License, and work as an insurance adjuster during larger storms. The remainder of the time, I work on our family ranch, compete in rodeos and ropings, train rope horses and give roping lessons.

What’s a typical day for you?

Depending on the day it could vary. My family has a cow/calf operation on two ranches, so depending on the time of year I could be riding at the ranch gathering our cattle, branding or shipping calves. When not doing ranch work or working as an insurance adjuster, I take care of horses, clean stalls, get a few horses rode, and sometime in the day I breakaway rope on a few horses and team rope some steers.

What are some causes you care about?

Helping youth within the sport of rodeo and passing on my knowledge of roping through giving lessons and clinics.

How do you want people to remember you?

I hope for people to think of me as someone who made an impact in the world of ladies breakaway and team roping, who was happy and enjoyed life and the opportunity to make the amazing memories I have made, and as a determined and motivated competitor.

What or who is the greatest love of your life?

The “who” is my husband, the “what” is competing in rodeo and the lifestyle it brings.

Who do you admire?

Both my parents, because they have worked so hard for the life they have and they enjoy their life. Another person is Jackie Crawford, because she is an amazing woman roper and competitor.

Competitive Advice? Somewhere around this arena, there is a little kid that wants to be just like you someday. You owe it to them to be the best you can be.

What publications do you regularly read? The Team Roping Journal, Cowboy Journal, Arizona Jackpot and Western Ag Life Magazine!

What do you consider your greatest achievement?

Winning a bronze medal at Days of 47 rodeo 2019 this summer in Salt Lake City. It was my biggest win and the first year this huge rodeo added breakaway roping to the list of events.

Would you rather live on a farm or a ranch?

I have lived on a ranch my whole life and I love it!

What is your Motto? To be a champion you have to believe in yourself when nobody else does.

What is your most treasured possession?

All of my horses. They are all so incredibly special to me in different ways. Especially my good breakaway horse mare Sweetpea. She has helped me achieve so many goals this year.

On Sunday mornings I am...

Enjoying a nice cup of coffee deciding what needs to get done that day.

What make you, #westernaglife? My entire lifestyle!

Follow Nicole on Instagram: @nicole_sweazea_baggarley