Joel Otley

Joel Otley is a fifth-generation rancher currently residing near the Oregon/Nevada border. Joel began his braiding career while studying at Eastern Oregon University. His initial interest in braiding was to build usable tack for himself and close friends and family. After graduating from college, he began his career cowboying for several operations throughout Oregon. He is now working toward building his own cow herd. Joel continues to braid in his spare time and continues to challenge himself to learn new techniques and patterns.