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(August 25, 2021) PUEBLO, CO. Western Sports Foundation, the philanthropic organization of the Professional Bull Riders, received a generous gift from the Teton Ridge Foundation.
The contribution will assist the Western Sports Foundation in providing a full range of resources and services for life beyond a career in western sports based on five pillars of wellness: mental, physical, life skills, financial, and education, and career planning.
The Teton Ridge Foundation serves as the philanthropic wing of the newly created western brand, Teton Ridge. The brainchild of visionary entrepreneur Thomas Tull, Teton Ridge was formed to help preserve the values and traditions of America’s iconic western culture, by investing in western performance sports, sponsoring riders, trainers, and events, breeding Quarter Horses, and focusing on long-term land conservation. Thomas Tull’s appreciation for western culture’s core values — integrity, hard work, and respect, inspired his support of the Western Sports Foundation to ensure its life-changing programs thrive.
"Teton Ridge’s gift brings awareness to our organization and will support educating, aiding and potentially saving the life of an athlete.” said Aubrey O’Quin, Executive Director of the Western Sports Foundation. “When athletes are mentally and physically healthy, they perform at their best, and that is our goal. Through community support, we can continue our mission as a trusted friend and safety net for western athletes.”
When a Bull rider experiences an injury or trauma, the Western Sports Foundation provides riders with counseling services, post-injury care with the support of a sports neurologist, sports psychologists, case management, and financial assistance. The Western Sports Foundation also provides mental wellness support through counseling for athletes experiencing grief, substance abuse, or thoughts of suicide.
About Teton Ridge
Teton Ridge is a multi-platform brand devoted to the iconic American Western way of life and western equine sports. Teton Ridge will create a team of elite equine riders from multiple disciplines, invest in the breeding and training of the most sought-after pedigrees in the quarter horse industry and engage audiences to elevate and expand western equine sports through innovative technology. Additionally, Teton Ridge operates a philanthropic foundation that provides invaluable funding for land stewardship, fosters community by preserving the American West’s cultural heritage, and ensures the future of ranching and riding sports. For more information about Teton Ridge, please visit tetonridge.com or @tetonridge on Instagram @tetonridgeusa on Facebook.
About the Western Sports Foundation
Western Sports Foundation is a 501(c) (3) non-profit organization advocating for all Western Sports Athletes in the five pillars of wellness: Career/Education, Financial, Life Skills, Mental and Physical wellness. Providing access to personal branding, financial planning, life skills, medical and sports nutritional professionals ensures athletes' lives are well balanced beyond their competition years. To learn more and to support WSF's growing mission, visit www.wsf.org.
Contacts:
Aubrey O’Quin
Western Sports Foundation
(719) 582-3499
Katie Harvey
Western Sports Foundation KGBTexas Communications
(210) 410-1139