Clay Grizzle
Clay, his wife, Shelbi, and their children, Sage and Cutter
SPOTLIGHT: Clay Grizzle | Arena Dirt, Kingdom Ground
Roping has been part of Clay Grizzle’s life story from the start. His parents met at a roping, and years later he met his wife, Shelbi, the very same way. Together they have built their life around faith, family, and the sport that has shaped them. Now their kids, Sage and Cutter, are carrying on the legacy with the same passion, already winning buckles of their own and proving that roping is in their blood. The Grizzles aren't strangers to hard work and loving their community.
Cutter & Sage
That legacy is tied not only to family but also to horses. For Clay, one horse in particular will always stand out: Camo. Camo was the kind of once in a lifetime horse every roper dreams of. He was steady, gritty, and gave Clay some of the best years of his roping career. Clay often wishes his kids could have swung a leg over Camo, because he knows how much that horse could have done for them. Even so, the lessons and blessings Camo brought to his life remain part of the story that God continues to write through him.
As much as roping has always been central to the Grizzle family, Clay and his wife found themselves praying for something more. They wanted a way to remain rooted in the roping world while also bringing people together in community and pointing them toward Christ. It was a simple prayer, but it carried a big desire.
God answered that prayer through a phone call. Clay reached out to Wesley Moss, offering to help flag a roping. He wanted to help out in ways he has before at many ropings throughout his life, and since he is only 37 years old, entering the 40 Plus roping isn’t yet an option. Wesley circled back with, “Would you consider producing it?” What seemed like a casual response was actually the exact confirmation Clay and his wife had been waiting for. Their prayer was answered in an unexpected but incredible way.
Clay & Shelbi
Even the arena itself was part of that answer. The owner at Short Go Ministries Arena requires a devotional or church service to be held at any event produced there. Producing ropings in that setting means the competition is always paired with faith and fellowship. It means the arena is more than just a place to rope. It becomes a place to worship, to share the gospel, and to love people the way God has called us to.
On September 6th, Clay will produce his first 40 Plus Team Roping in Detroit, Texas. For him, it is not just another date on the calendar. It is the fruit of years of roping, the legacy of family, and the fulfillment of prayers. His story is proof that God is still in the business of answering prayers and that the ground we rope on can also be Kingdom ground.
