The protagonist and former rodeo star who suffers brain damage from an accident, weakening his hand and causing seizures. He works at a grocery store and breaks horses to support his family, bonds with a horse named Apollo, experiences a near-fatal seizure, and ultimately walks away from rodeo life despite doctors warnings.
A close friendship forged through shared rodeo culture and mutual trauma.
A protective sibling bond within a struggling family unit.
A strained father-son relationship marked by financial neglect and conflicting life choices.
Explore the full interactive character relationship map of The Rider