For Jace Trosclair, “I’m proud of you” is more than a compliment. This Tough Draw Tuesday looks at the sacrifice, loss, support, and unwavering belief behind his road from Chauvin, Louisiana, to the NFR, and the people who helped him keep going when coming home would have been easier.

Carlee Otero’s career has been built one decision, one horse, and one percent at a time. This Tough Draw Tuesday looks at the five-time NFR qualifier’s journey from a $500 horse to the strongest horse string of her career, and the work, faith, family, and mindset behind it all.

Jacob Lees is building one of the strongest seasons of his career. Now sitting No. 2 in the PRCA Bareback Riding World Standings, the Tough Draw Sports athlete has turned years of preparation, hard lessons, family support, and steady momentum into a standout 2026 run, including a second-place finish at the Calgary Stampede.