Heritage and Tradition run deep in Honeycutt Rodeo.
Walt Alsbaugh (Jerry Honeycutt’s Grandpa) began his rodeo career back in the 1930’s. Rodeo was his life for more than 60 years. He won his first rodeo in 1931 at the age of 13, and competed in every event in rodeo except the Bareback Riding. In the late 40’s, Walt used his vast knowledge of rodeo to become a Rodeo Stock Contractor. Over the years he was recognized as one of the top Contractors in the Rodeo World and was awarded some of the most prestigious honors the Rodeo Industry bestows including (but not limited to):
- The Family Heritage Award from the WRPA in 2010
- Induction into The Rodeo Cowboy Hall of Fame in 2009
- Induction into the Pro Rodeo Hall of Fame in 1990
- 1986 PRCA Stock Contractor of the Year
- The 1981 International Rodeo Fans’ Man of the Year