The Ellerman family has strong roots in rodeo, horse showing, training, ranching, and the western industry. Jay is a 5-time NFR Qualifier, AQHA World Champion and futurity judge, and Tammy is a Cruel Girl Champion. Taya McAdow (Ellerman) is a multiple-time All-Around Champion and Circuit Finals Qualifier, and Ross McAdow is a multiple-time Circuit Finals Qualifier. Brit Ellerman is a multiple-time Circuit Finals Champion, and Makenna Ellerman is a Circuit Finals and CNFR Qualifier, with a background in horse racing, and ranching. Together, they are a family who spend their time riding and preparing horses with ranching, jackpot, and rodeo experience, and the foundation to perform in many disciplines.