Enjoy the Ride!

Top Hand TV is a collection of original short videos, articles, and photos that tell inspiring stories of unique people and places that make the western world great.

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Bio

River Stuckey is the founder and visionary of Top ​Hand TV. She is a fourth generation Texan from ​Mauriceville, TX. She earned a master's degree in ​public service and administration from the George ​Bush School of Government and Public Service at ​Texas A&M University. As an emergency manager ​for the past two decades, she has supported ​federal response and recovery efforts for some of ​the largest disasters in US history. She is the ​1993 Professional Women’s Rodeo Association ​Rookie of the Year in bull riding and bronc riding.

My Goals

I aim to create original and compelling stories ​about people and places in the Western world. ​Delving into people's lives and experiences is ​crucial, recognizing that their skills and ​achievements arise from certain values and acts ​of faith. Preserving and promoting western ​heritage themes is priority for me. While uniquely ​American, these principles connect us with the ​rest of the world. Deep down, we all have a little ​cowboy or cowgirl in us.

Body of work

2024

This Imperfect World

An action montage featuring young bull riders who gather weekly to refine their riding skills. Training Day Ministries instills encouragement and principles of faith to help these young men and women take on all of life’s challenges.

2024

Where Champions Begin, Part 2

Fifth generation rancher and professional colt starter, Katie Luttrell, demonstrates some of her go-to techniques for starting colts and preparing them for saddling.

2024

Where Champions Begin, Part 1

Fifth generation rancher and professional colt starter, Katie Luttrell, talks about her background and views on starting colts. Katie has put “first rides” on top barrel horse futurity standouts including Barrel Futurities of America futurity champion, Return of the Mac.

2024

Horse Life (Murilo Barbosa)

Brazilian farrier and horse trainer, Murilo Barbosa, talks about his experience moving to Texas from Brazil and plans to compete at his first major colt-starting competition in Las Vegas.

2024

Murilo

Brazilian farrier and horse trainer, Murilo Barbosa, has an enthralling initial encounter with wild mustangs he brings back from an adoption center in East Texas.

2024

A Life with Horses

Carol Bush, an artist and horsewoman, reminisces about her life with horse trainer Billy Bush, recalling encounters with great horses and people in the cutting horse industry's early days. She visits her artwork displayed at the National Cutting Horse Association office in Fort Worth, TX.