OSCEOLA COUNTY, Fla. — As Osceola County prepares for one of its most anticipated traditions, the spotlight turns to **Silver Spurs Rodeo Big Boss Kaye Whaley, a lifelong educator, community leader, and third-generation Spurs Club member whose roots run as deep as the rodeo dirt itself. A legacy generations in the making
For Whaley, serving as Big Boss during the 2025–2026 season is more than a title — it’s the continuation of a family legacy that helped shape the Silver Spurs Club itself. Her grandparents, Doc and Petie Partin, were among the organization’s original members, helping build the rodeos that would become a cornerstone of Osceola County’s identity. Her father, Doug Partin, later carried that torch as both Big Boss and longtime stock contractor, a legacy honored each year through the Doug Partin Spirit Award presented at the Miss Silver Spurs Pageant.
“I grew up in it,” Whaley shared during a recent interview with Positively Osceola at the Silver Spurs Arena. “We grew up working the rodeo, and now to be back here as an adult — making decisions and helping run the show — it’s incredibly special.”…