Jackson Taylor, Ultimate Cowboy Showdown contestant, laid to rest in Floyd County after fatal rodeo accident

“Ultimate Cowboy” response.

  • TAYLOR TRIBUTE 'Jackson was the quintessential cowboy,' said Doug Butts, executive vice president of programming at INSP Network, which produces the “Ultimate Cowboy Showdown” reality series. 'He was an exceptional horseman, rugged, talented, aggressive, experienced, a maverick, a tough competitor, and a devoted friend.' COURTESY INSP NETWORK
    TAYLOR TRIBUTE 'Jackson was the quintessential cowboy,' said Doug Butts, executive vice president of programming at INSP Network, which produces the “Ultimate Cowboy Showdown” reality series. 'He was an exceptional horseman, rugged, talented, aggressive, experienced, a maverick, a tough competitor, and a devoted friend.' COURTESY INSP NETWORK

    Jackson Taylor, a fan favorite on the INSP Network’s “Ultimate Cowboy Showdown” who grew up near Lockney and spent his childhood ranching with his family, may have gotten in his eight seconds at a New Mexico bronc riding event Friday night.

    He didn’t know it would be his last. Competing in the WRCA (Working Ranch Cowboys Association)-sanctioned Estancia Valley Ranch Rodeo in Moriarty, N.M., July 21…