Wesley Thorp has been on a roll on the summer rodeo run with the help of Mabel, a 1300-lb chestnut gelding he’s had since the fall of 2023.
Mable––SB Smart CD––has been in Thorp’s A-string since the spring of last year and has proven himself successful in all situations. Thorp has had a win at Spanish Fork, a placing at Ogden, and took the lead in Salt Lake City; all thanks to help from Mabel. Short set ups, fast set ups, it doesn’t matter. After taking the time to get connected, Thorp and Mabel are looking to capitalize on the momentum they’ve created this summer.
Thorp admits it wasn’t an easy partnership at first, but all good things take time.
Q: When did you officially purchase Mabel?…