Old West Journal - Heber Edition - Flipbook - Page 22
THE WORK
BEHIND THE MOMENT
AT JUST 15 YEARS OLD, STATTON WITTWER IS ALREADY LEARNING
WHAT IT TAKES TO COMPETE AT THE HIGHEST LEVEL.
At just 15 years old, Statton Wittwer already
understands something many competitors spend
years learning: success in the rope horse
industry isn’t built on talent alone. It’s built
through consistency, horsemanship, long days,
and the willingness to keep showing up. And in
Guthrie, that mindset paid off.
LEARNING FROM THE BEST
Competing aboard Catty Gamble, Wittwer
delivered standout performances against
competitors far older and more experienced —
proving that the next generation of futurity
talent is arriving faster than ever. But for
Wittwer, the moment wasn’t about age. It was
about preparation.
