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Walk. Ride. Rodeo. (2019) Timeline Explained – Every Event in Order

Release, runtime and language
2019 · 100 mins · English
Echo score 76
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Directed by
Conor Allyn
Starring
Corbin Bleu, Sherri Shepherd, Spencer Locke, Mitchell Hoog, Alyvia Alyn Lind, Missi Pyle

This film recounts the remarkable true story of Amberley Snyder, a talented and nationally recognized rodeo barrel racer. After a devastating car accident leaves her paralyzed, she faces incredible challenges and demonstrates extraordinary determination to overcome adversity and return to competitive rodeo. It's a story of resilience, courage, and the pursuit of dreams against all odds.

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  1. 1 Where to watch
  2. 2 Events in order (13)
  3. 3 Timeline questions answered
  4. 4 Movie threads
  5. 5 Every angle
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13 events in order · contains spoilers

Walk. Ride. Rodeo. Timeline: Events in Chronological Order

Every key event of Walk. Ride. Rodeo. (2019) in order, scene by scene, with when and where it takes place. Use it to untangle flashbacks, time jumps and parallel storylines, to refresh your memory before the sequel or to find the exact scene you are thinking of.

  1. Car crash on the way to Denver

    Amberley Snyder loses control of her truck and crashes while on the way to Denver. She is thrown from the vehicle and hits a fence pole, leaving her paraplegic. She is rushed to hospital where doctors confirm she will spend the rest of her life in a wheelchair.

    When
    On the way to Denver
    Where
    Utah / en route to Denver

  2. Hospitalization and diagnosis

    At the hospital, doctors confirm she has paraplegia and will spend her life in a wheelchair. The news shakes Amberley and her family as they begin to face an entirely new reality. She starts to grapple with the prognosis and what it means for her future in rodeo.

    When
    Immediately after the crash
    Where
    Denver hospital

  3. Six-week rehabilitation

    Amberley enters a six-week rehabilitation program to adapt to life in a wheelchair. She pushes herself to regain strength and learns new ways to move and balance. The process is challenging, but it begins to reshape her outlook.

    When
    Six weeks after hospitalization
    Where
    Rehabilitation facility

  4. Return home and initial struggles

    Back home, Amberley is despondent and lashes out at her mother Tina as she confronts the limits of what she can do. She slowly begins to find balance and strength in her upper body, laying groundwork for independence. The home environment becomes a space of adjustment and care.

    When
    Shortly after rehab
    Where
    Home, Utah

  5. Video calls with Tate and growing bond

    Amberley exchanges emails and video calls with Tate Watkins from the FFA, and their relationship grows over a number of weeks. They discuss her possibility of participating in events and share glimpses of support and encouragement. The connection helps her look forward to what she can still achieve.

    When
    Over a number of weeks
    Where
    Utah (home) and online

  6. Adapting to daily life: driving and saddle seat belt

    With determination, she learns to drive and discovers she can still ride a horse by attaching a seat belt to her saddle. These adaptations restore a level of independence and mobility. The adjustments prove crucial for her training and self-confidence.

    When
    Months after rehab
    Where
    Utah

  7. Starts college

    Amberley enrolls at Utah South College, beginning a new chapter in her life. She balances academics with her continuing training and rodeo goals. The combination marks a new level of commitment to her future both on and off the arena.

    When
    Around the time she adapts to driving
    Where
    Utah South College

  8. Spanish Fork Rodeo: second place

    Less than a year after the accident, she competes in the Spanish Fork Rodeo and secures second place. The result signals a major milestone in her comeback and demonstrates what is possible post-injury. Her drive and skill begin to attract attention from fans and peers.

    When
    Less than twelve months after the accident
    Where
    Spanish Fork Rodeo

  9. Concealing a pressure sore and collapse

    While training for The American Rodeo, Amberley hides an infected pressure sore from her family. The secrecy culminates in a collapse that leads to another hospital visit. The episode underscores the ongoing physical toll of her comeback.

    When
    Before The American Rodeo
    Where
    Hospital

  10. Recovery and return to training

    Six weeks after the collapse, Amberley has recovered and returns to training. She is buoyed by fan mail and messages from people in similar situations, which reinforce her determination. Her renewed focus sets the stage for The American Rodeo.

    When
    Six weeks after the collapse
    Where
    Training facility (Utah)

  11. The American Rodeo: kiss with Tate

    At The American Rodeo, Amberley and Tate share a romantic kiss that symbolizes a new chapter in their relationship. Tina expresses pride in how far Amberley has come, noting that it opened her heart. The moment captures a turning point in Amberley's personal and athletic journey.

    When
    During The American Rodeo
    Where
    The American Rodeo

  12. Tina's encouragement and the ride like the wind moment

    Tina tells Amberley that she may have lost the use of her legs, but it has opened up her heart. She urges Amberley to ride like the wind and embrace her renewed purpose. The moment reflects the family support that fuels Amberley's ongoing comeback.

    When
    During The American Rodeo
    Where
    The American Rodeo / arena

  13. Today: a professional racer and motivational speaker

    Amberley remains a professional barrel racer today, and Power helped her stay competitive. She and her horse were 0.6 seconds from winning The American Rodeo not long after her accident and recovery. She tours the country as a motivational speaker, sharing her story with others facing adversity.

    When
    Present day
    Where
    Various locations

Last updated: November 22, 2025 at 15:59

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Timeline questions answered

Walk. Ride. Rodeo. Timeline Explained: Your Questions Answered

When does it happen, and why in that order? The questions people ask about the chronology of Walk. Ride. Rodeo. (2019): time jumps, flashbacks, cause and effect between scenes and the correct order of events, each answered with spoilers.

Q1

Why did the car accident leave Amberley Snyder paralyzed?

Amberley lost control of her truck while driving to Denver and was thrown from the vehicle. She struck a fence pole during the crash, which caused the spinal cord injury resulting in paraplegia. Doctors confirmed at the hospital that she would spend the rest of her life in a wheelchair.

  • paraplegia
  • car accident
  • spinal cord injury
  • fence pole
  • paralysis
Q2

How did Amberley learn to ride a horse after becoming paraplegic?

Amberley discovered she could still ride by attaching a seat belt to her saddle, which provided the support and stability she needed to stay mounted. Combined with learning to drive again, these adaptations restored a level of independence and allowed her to continue training for competitive rodeo.

  • seat belt saddle
  • riding after paralysis
  • barrel racing adaptations
  • horse riding paraplegic
Q3

What was the pressure sore that caused Amberley to collapse?

While training for The American Rodeo, Amberley developed an infected pressure sore from her wheelchair. She concealed the worsening infection from her family until she collapsed and was rushed to the hospital in critical condition. The medical episode was severe but she recovered six weeks later and returned to training.

  • pressure sore
  • infected wound
  • hospital collapse
  • medical complication
  • recovery
Q4

How did Amberley and Tate Watkins meet and develop their relationship?

Tate Watkins from the FFA organization reached out to Amberley via email, inviting her to consider participating in their events. Their connection grew through video calls over several weeks, where he encouraged her goals. Their relationship culminated in a romantic kiss at The American Rodeo.

  • Tate Watkins
  • FFA
  • video calls
  • romantic relationship
  • The American Rodeo
Q5

What challenges did Amberley face during rehabilitation?

After the accident, Amberley entered a six-week rehabilitation program to adapt to life in a wheelchair. She initially struggled emotionally, lashing out at her mother Tina, as she confronted the reality that many of her old ways of moving and competing might be impossible. She worked to strengthen her upper body and core, setting small goals to regain independence.

  • rehabilitation
  • physical therapy
  • upper body strength
  • wheelchair
  • emotional struggle
Q6

How did Amberley perform at her first rodeo after the accident?

Less than twelve months after the accident, Amberley competed at the Spanish Fork Rodeo and earned a second-place finish. This remarkable achievement demonstrated her determination and marked a major milestone in her comeback journey.

  • Spanish Fork Rodeo
  • second place
  • comeback
  • competitive return
  • rodeo results
Q7

What happened at The American Rodeo and how did Amberley perform?

At The American Rodeo, Amberley shared a romantic moment with Tate Watkins when they kissed, marking a turning point in both her personal and athletic journey. She and her horse Power came just 0.6 seconds away from winning, an extraordinary achievement so soon after her accident and recovery.

  • The American Rodeo
  • 0.6 seconds
  • close finish
  • Power horse
  • competitive result
Q8

What does Amberley Snyder do today as a professional?

Amberley remains a professional barrel racer and continues competing with her horse Power. She also travels the country as a motivational speaker, sharing her story of perseverance and inspiring others facing adversity. Her message focuses on resilience and pursuing dreams against all odds.

  • motivational speaker
  • professional barrel racer
  • inspiring others
  • perseverance
  • current career

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