TEAM DURANGO® MEMBER
CALEB SMIDT
PROFESSIONAL TIE-DOWN ROPER
PRODUCT TESTIMONY
"Since I have plates in my foot, I've had a hard time finding
boots that are comfortable enough for me to wear day in and day
out. Since I've started wearing Durango Boots I've been able to
wear them comfortably to rope and work on the ranch."
ABOUT CALEB
It takes plenty of dedication and grit to succeed in rodeo and
Caleb Smidt has plenty of both. After being named the Texas High
School Tie-Down Roping Champion and the National High School
Final’s Reserve Champion in 2008, Caleb headed to Wharton
Country Junior College (WCJC) where he continued to lead the
pack. As a member of the 2010 Pioneers Rodeo Team, Caleb was
named All-Around Champion and the Tie-Down Roping Reserve
Champion at the College National Finals Rodeo (CNFR). From WCJC,
Caleb transferred to Sam Houston State University, joining the
2011 CNFR Champion Men’s Team and the 2012 CNFR Reserve Champion
Men’s team. Caleb won rodeos all over Texas; his skills in Team
Roping and Tie-Down Roping were nearly unmatched. In 2013, Caleb
made his first National Finals Rodeo and in 2022 Caleb earned
his fourth PRCA World Tie-Down Roping Championship. Caleb and
his wife, Brenna, have three children and call Bellville, Texas,
home. Caleb lives his life with a clear goal, stating “My
objective is to compete competitively in roping events while
striving for excellence and Godly character in and out of the
arena.”
CAREER HIGHLIGHTS
- • 4X PRCA World Champion Tie-Down Roper
- • 3X NFR Average Champion
- • 2X The American Rodeo Tie-Down Roping Champion
- • 2019 Calgary Stampede Tie-Down Roping Champion
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