Shane Hanchey had an emotional round one win at the Wrangler NFR. What happened to his horse Bam Bam?
Shane is a world champion rodeo and tie-down roper. He began competing in rodeos in Louisiana in his youth. He is a 2013 World Champion who has twelve NFR Qualifications. He is a four-time Canadian tie-down roping champion.
Hanchey believes that if he did not take care of his horse, the horse would not take care of him. In 2021, he has won several tournaments including, the Golden Spike Roder, Gem State Stampede, Johnson County Sheriff’s Posse Rodeo.
Who Is Rodeo Shane Hanchey? Wikipedia Biography
Hanchey is not on Wikipedia, however, his biography is available on a couple of Wiki-bio pages.
He was born and raised in Sulphur, Lousiana. Shane’s current age is 32 years.
As a child, he was more into baseball, and he was not into competing in rodeos. Hanchey decided to join his friends in competing himself, as his brother was a celebrated high school rodeo athlete.
Tie-down roper Shane Hanchey captures emotional Round 1 win at Wrangler NFR. Read more >> https://t.co/BMRqQ6cEGn pic.twitter.com/gKcytqyInD
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It was difficult for Shane to find success in the initial phase, but it changed when his brother gave him his horse Reata for an event. He and Reata had an instant connection that resulted in their first-ever victory.
They competed for years, including multiple high school finals, a college final, eight national finals, and one world championship buckle.
The details of Shane’s net worth are currently private. His career earnings are $1.9 million, and his 2020 NFR earnings are $143,692, reports Pro Rodeo.
What Happened To Shane Hanchey Horse Bam Bam?
Bam Bam, a gelding horse, was Hanchey’s “number one dream horse.” Shane loved taking care of the horse and was often at the barn till two or three in the morning cleaning his stall.
After a successful NFR, he suffered a career-ending injury. It had been a tough couple of weeks after the injury. The family laid Bam Bam to rest on February 12, 2020.
In a Facebook post, Shane paid him tribute and said that he was one of the best things to ever have happened to him.
Bam Bam let him transition from Resta, his previous horse, very easily. Hanchey revealed that he is missing the horse terribly. Bam Bam’s little sister, Pam Pam, stepped up after his death, and she takes after her brother.
Who Is Shane Hanchey Wife? Family Details Revealed
Hanchey is happily married to his wife, Taylor Jacob. She is the 2013 NFR Arena Record Setter, and she is the first-ever female to qualify in two pro rodeo events in the same year.
Shane’s parents are Gail Hanchey and Douh Hanchey. He has four siblings, three sisters, Brandi, Kayla, Megan, and a brother, Jason.