In this episode, Alexa Wilcox, head women's rodeo coach at New Mexico Junior College shares about her journey in the western world. From growing up in the industry to forging her own path, Wilcox's story is a testament to living her values. Wilcox grew up on a ranch in Colorado and went on to pursue her education and rodeo career at Texas Tech University. After graduation, she began her master's program at Oklahoma State University where she helped coach the rodeo team and got involved with Field of Hope, a nonprofit in Uganda. Wilcox ended up writing her masters thesis about the organization, and went on to spend five years as staff of the program. Wilcox played an integral role in getting the open breakaway class added to the AQHA World Show. After observing so many talented cowgirls firsthand, she saw it a disservice to not allow athletes of that caliber compete. After submitting a rule change and seeing it through, Wilcox went on to become the inaugural open breakaway champion in 2022. Learn all about Wilcox and her story of integrity and persistence in the latest episode of Breaking the Barrier!