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Pueblo bareback rider headed to the NFR for the second time

November 23, 2012 5:15 AM

They say it's the gold in the buckle and the white in the knuckle. Casey Colletti would know! He's a 26-year-old professional bareback rider, and for the second time he's headed to the National Finals Rodeo. We met up with him at his home in Pueblo. Last year was the... more »
Bareback riding school helps out rodeo hopefuls

September 22, 2012 7:40 PM

Many local cowboys got a chance to fine tune their bareback riding skills this weekend. Casey Colletti, the local rodeo cowboy who's made a name for himself on the national stage, has started what he calls the Rocky Mountain Rodeo Bareback Riding School. Those who are participating this weekend... more »
Pueblo rodeo star cashes in at NFR Play Video

December 26, 2011 7:16 PM

Casey Colletti doesn't have much to say about his time at the National Finals Rodeo. His brief response, "it's been awesome," may sum up what a whirlwind season it's been. "It's hard explain," Colletti said. "To watch it on TV every year to then being there and watching myself... more »
Rodeo Star has Pueblo roots Play Video

November 17, 2011 5:39 PM

You won't find many professional athletes who string fences on the family farm, but that's the way it is in professional rodeo. There's no draft, no signing bonuses, and the farm system is literally a farm system. "It's not the easiest sport on your body," explains professional bareback rider... more »