Leslie Smalygo reflects on her 2021 season, sharing the highs and lows that shaped that year. It was the first year she broke into major rodeos like Houston, Fort Worth, and Denver, but it wasn’t until the summer runs that Gus truly found his groove. With consistent placings and checks rolling in, her momentum kept building. Watch as she revisits her favorite summer runs and the moment she figured out her first National Finals Rodeo was in the cards for her.