OklahomaHorses Magazine Sept 2022

September / October 2022 • OklahomaHorses 27 In 2002, Harrison met a beautiful California blonde while in Iowa. The smart media and marketing professional named Carla turned his head and captured his heart. The couple married in 2006 and had four children — Addy, Cazwell, Billie, and Charlee. Sadly, Billie passed away. Addy, like her mom, is already working in media marketing. She has her own YouTube channel and has appeared on RFD-TV’s Cowboy Channel. She spoke at the opening of the 2019 National Finals Rodeo. Cazwell enjoys riding steers. As for six-year-old Charlee, Harrison said, “She is in charge of the USA. She is the Boss Baby!” On the Road with Horses and Family Performing at 46 events each year, Harrison and his team spend more than 10 months on the road. He travels with Gus; Snoopy, his horse in training; and Mango, his backup horse. After the National Finals Rodeo, he goes home for January, February, and most of March. He loves the summer months when his family takes to the road with him. With rodeo gigs, the family ranch, and owning a liquor store and rental units, Harrison doesn’t have time for much else. He does enjoy golfing with pals between shows. Chasing kids, hunt- ing coyotes, and beating his son Caz at Ping-Pong fill any spare time he has. After watching Harrison perform, one might assume that he is flamboyant and outspoken. Quite the opposite is true. Humility is one of his many charms. He gives credit for his success to the many folks who have helped him along the way and to every rodeo announcer he works with. “Keith Isley was a clown and trick rider who taught me a lot about how to work with the many different personalities of rodeo announcers. They are all different,” Harrison said. As the clown, it is Harrison’s job to help announcers keep the shows flowing. With his quick wit and varying stunts, it is no wonder he has earned respect and praise from the rodeo world. A Phenomenal Horse When questioned about his paint horse Gus, who is a phenom- enal actor himself, Harrison said, “I have heard that God gives you one good horse, one good woman, and one good dog in life. Gus is that horse.” The flashy tobiano paint gelding is now 25 years old. Harrison bought Gus when he was two or three years old from a pickup man in Arkansas. “When he was four, I took him to his first rodeo. He bucked me off in the grand entry.” Despite that, something clicked, and Harrison and Gus have been together ever since. To say Gus is a rodeo mogul is an understatement. He graciously puts up with Harrison’s antics of running at him by lifting a leg to cow-kick the man; urinates on command, which Harrison quickly incorporates into the routine; and smoothly runs around the arena while Harrison hangs off the saddle in any manner while acting as if he is hanging on for dear life. Gus is most certainly a large part of this clown’s great success. Trick riders are great athletes, but Harrison is incredible. His act is something no rodeo aficionado can afford to miss. Be sure to see Harrison — he should be on everyone’s bucket list. Safe travels, clown man ... you are much loved. To see when and where Harrison is performing, check out his website at www.harrisonentertainment.com an d click on the tab labeled “Schedule.” Your Complete Hometown Feed Store • Full Line Of Shawnee Feeds & Pet Foods • Work Gloves and Case Knives • Extensive Tack and Rope Selection • Fertilizer in Bags and Bulk SUPPLIES FOR: Animal Health • Welding • Fencing Products • Bee Keeping • Livestock Shows Seed, Chemicals, Lawn & Garden Mon-Fri 8am-5:30pm • Sat 8am- 12pm 205 N. Asa Road • Ada, OK 74820 Across from the Chickasha Travel Shop 580-332-5154 Ada Feed Center