The cowboy traditions of Nevada bring families together regularly in Elko County, with competitive rodeo events and traditional ranch get-togethers taking place most weekends.
Like many other teenagers in the community, Gabrielle Ujlaky, who was known as Britney, had grown up with a passion for riding horses. But rather than having an interest in the spotlight of the sporting arena, she was happiest doing daily chores on a local ranch.
The 16-year-old was a cowgirl, always the first into the saddle to round up the livestock. But she was also a typical teenage girl who loved experimenting with make-up. She loved to pick flowers to cheer people up and she was always trying to make her friends laugh.
