Fresh Face Friday: Cody Hogan
Fresh Face Friday: Cody Hogan
Third-generation cowboy Cody Hogan is coming off a second-place finish at the 2016 Permit rodeo and JrNFR earlier this month.
Cody Hogan might be a fresh face to pro rodeos, but he is not a stranger to rodeo or winning. It is common to hear he is a third-generation cowboy when he backs in the box, so one could say roping runs in his blood.
"I was practically raised on a horse. My first USTRC roping was in Monroe, Louisiana, when I was 7 years old," Hogan said. "My grandparents (Rabbit and Janice Litton) produced rodeos in Evelyn for many years. I learned to ride in that very same arena."
Some of Hogan's biggest wins to date include: #13 Cinch USTRC Shootout champion in 2010, #15 Cinch USTRC Shootout champion in 2012, qualifying for Nationals every year in junior high and high school, multiple state championships, Louisiana Rodeo Cowboys Association year-end champion, National Junior High Ribbon Roping champion, qualifying to rope at The American semifinals, qualifying to compete at the permit rodeo in Las Vegas during the WNFR, qualifying to compete at the JrNFR in Las Vegas, and too many amateur rodeo wins to name.
Hogan competed with Gene Harry in the 2016 Permit rodeo held at the Southpoint Hotel and Casino during the Wrangler National Finals Rodeo earlier this month. Hogan and Harry were able to place third in the first round with a 6.0 and third in the second round with a 7.1, which secured a second-place finish for the duo in the average.
Hogan heeled for Tanner Green at the JrNFR held at the Las Vagas Convention Center during the Wrangler National Finals Rodeo. The team ended up in second place overall and tallied the fastest time for the roping with a 3.4-second run in the fifth round.
Hogan has proved pressure doesn't affect him when competing. He has been able to capitalize on all different situations to continue to find his way to the pay window. He is often described as determined and has certainly laid the groundwork to be successful in the pro rodeo world.
"Give it your all, and you can never be disappointed in yourself knowing you did all you can do to succeed," Hogan said. "God has blessed me with great sponsors, family, and friends! I can't wait to see what the 2017 rodeo season has in store for me."
Hogan will be roping with Blane Vick, but then will heel for Lightning Aguilera at the remaining winter rodeos. Hogan has his sights set on a qualification to the Wrangler National Finals Rodeo and a gold buckle. We can rest assured that his name is one we will see time and time again in the winners circle.
"I was practically raised on a horse. My first USTRC roping was in Monroe, Louisiana, when I was 7 years old," Hogan said. "My grandparents (Rabbit and Janice Litton) produced rodeos in Evelyn for many years. I learned to ride in that very same arena."
Some of Hogan's biggest wins to date include: #13 Cinch USTRC Shootout champion in 2010, #15 Cinch USTRC Shootout champion in 2012, qualifying for Nationals every year in junior high and high school, multiple state championships, Louisiana Rodeo Cowboys Association year-end champion, National Junior High Ribbon Roping champion, qualifying to rope at The American semifinals, qualifying to compete at the permit rodeo in Las Vegas during the WNFR, qualifying to compete at the JrNFR in Las Vegas, and too many amateur rodeo wins to name.
Hogan competed with Gene Harry in the 2016 Permit rodeo held at the Southpoint Hotel and Casino during the Wrangler National Finals Rodeo earlier this month. Hogan and Harry were able to place third in the first round with a 6.0 and third in the second round with a 7.1, which secured a second-place finish for the duo in the average.
Hogan heeled for Tanner Green at the JrNFR held at the Las Vagas Convention Center during the Wrangler National Finals Rodeo. The team ended up in second place overall and tallied the fastest time for the roping with a 3.4-second run in the fifth round.
Hogan has proved pressure doesn't affect him when competing. He has been able to capitalize on all different situations to continue to find his way to the pay window. He is often described as determined and has certainly laid the groundwork to be successful in the pro rodeo world.
"Give it your all, and you can never be disappointed in yourself knowing you did all you can do to succeed," Hogan said. "God has blessed me with great sponsors, family, and friends! I can't wait to see what the 2017 rodeo season has in store for me."
Hogan will be roping with Blane Vick, but then will heel for Lightning Aguilera at the remaining winter rodeos. Hogan has his sights set on a qualification to the Wrangler National Finals Rodeo and a gold buckle. We can rest assured that his name is one we will see time and time again in the winners circle.