Colby Jay Goodwin had a rope in his hand from the time he started walking and died at age 32 when his horse rolled over him while competing in the 1999 NFR Steer Roping Finals. Colby’s accomplishments include NLBRA Calf Roping Champion (1975-1982), NHRSA three-time finals qualifier in calf roping (1983-1987), and HS State Champ and runner-up for the national title (1987). He joined the PRCA in 1990 and won first Go with a 10.8 run in his first rodeo. He was ISRA Average Champion (1995, 1999), ISRA Year-end Finals Champ (1998), PRCA Steer Roping Champ (1998-1999, and NFRSR Finals qualifier (1995, 1998, 1999, and won 2nd Go, with 10.3.
