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Colorado bronc rider’s wild comeback after NWSS injury

A 21-year-old saddle bronc rider from Gunnison, Coleman Shallbetter, is already planning his return to the rodeo after a harrowing accident at the National Western Stock Show in Denver. Despite breaking three ribs and suffering a collapsed lung when a horse threw and stepped on him, Shallbetter’s focus is on gratitude and resilience. He credits his family’s support and his lifelong dream for keeping his spirits high. He’s determined to get back in the saddle by the end of February. Stories like this really show the grit and heart behind rodeo life—what do you think drives people to keep chasing such risky dreams? #Sports #Colorado #RodeoLife