Alva Review-Courier -

Ashley Strehl

Top left: Kari Nixon smiles as she rides her horse in her arena north of town. Top right: Gracie Gambino of Tyler, Texas, prepares to rope her calf. Her best time was 13.16 seconds, winning the first round. Bottom left: World Champion roper Kari Nixon goes after the calf. Her best time of the evening was 13.46 in the second round. Bottom right: Kari Nixon with her dog Tator Tot (photo provided by Kari Nixon).