Cashleigh “Cash” Outlaw, the 11-year-old daughter of professional bull rider Chase Outlaw, passed away on October 14, 2022, at the Arkansas Children’s Hospital in Little Rock. Her death has shocked and saddened the bull riding community, as well as her family and friends. Cash was a vibrant and spirited girl who loved horses, hunting, and gymnastics. She also had a dream of becoming a trick rider and getting a ranch management degree. In this article, we will explore the life and legacy of Cash Outlaw, as well as the cause of her death and the tributes paid to her by her loved ones.
A Type 1 Diabetic Since Toddlerhood
Cash was diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes when she was just two and a half years old, according to her obituary. Type 1 diabetes is a chronic condition that occurs when the pancreas produces little or no insulin, a hormone that regulates blood sugar levels. People with Type 1 diabetes need to take insulin injections or use an insulin pump to manage their glucose levels. They also need to monitor their blood sugar regularly and follow a healthy diet and exercise plan.
According to the American Diabetes Association, about 1.6 million Americans have Type 1 diabetes, and about 200,000 of them are under the age of 20. Type 1 diabetes can cause serious complications, such as kidney damage, nerve damage, eye damage, heart disease, and stroke. However, with proper care and treatment, people with Type 1 diabetes can live long and healthy lives.
Cash’s obituary stated that she “never let [diabetes] slow her down”. She was an active and adventurous girl who enjoyed various activities and hobbies. She was a fifth-grade student at Russellville Intermediate School, where she excelled in academics and extracurriculars. She loved singing, dancing, telling stories, and coon and deer hunting. She was also a gymnast who competed in several events and won many awards.
A True Cowgirl Who Loved Horses
Cash was also a “true cowgirl who loved horses, being outside and dreamed of being a trick rider”, according to her obituary. She inherited her passion for horses and rodeo from her father, Chase Outlaw, who is a professional bull rider and a member of the PBR (Professional Bull Riders) tour. Chase Outlaw, 30, is ranked No. 47 in the world and has won five events at the elite level of the competition, as well as four at the Touring Pro level and another in Canada. He is also part of the Oklahoma Freedom team in the PBR Team Series.
Cash was one of Chase’s six children, born in 2011 to his ex-girlfriend Brett Ann Riddle. Chase later married Nicole Outlaw in 2016, and they have two children, Hayes and Chloe. Cash lived with her mother and stepfather, Chism Riddle, in Russellville, Arkansas. She also had two siblings, Josie and Bristol, from her mother’s side.
Cash shared a close bond with her father and often accompanied him to his bull riding events. She also rode horses herself and aspired to be a trick rider, a performer who does stunts and acrobatics on horseback. She wanted to go to college to get a ranch management degree, which would allow her to run and operate a ranch.
