Quinn plans to leave the lariat behind for two years to serve a mission. He will be quitting less than a year after turning 18, the age of eligibility for participating in professional rodeo competitions.
"I'll probably compete some and then have to put it down to go on my mission. That will be a little tough," Quinn says.
Some people might think Quinn's crazy for leaving rodeo behind for two years almost as soon as he can go pro. Anyone can see that he has a promising future ahead of him, and to some, Quinn's decision to leave behind such an opportunity seems baffling. But he knows why he's going.
"I've had everyone tell me a mission's going to be great, and I want to serve the Lord. It will be a good experience."
Photograph by Elyssa J. Kirkham; illustrations by Paul Mann
Every day Quinn practices roping and horsemanship. This repetition, plus his natural ability, has led to Quinn making a splash in the rodeo world at an early age. Even with his success, Quinn is determined to live the kind of life that can be an example to others.
Photographs by Welden C. Andersen
© 2011 Intellectual Reserve, Inc. All rights reserved.