Billings Rodeo Instructor's Trailer Recovered After Theft

Thousands of dollars worth of equipment was stolen but some items have been returned.

Published on Mar. 6, 2026

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A Billings, Montana rodeo instructor named Brittany Miller had her trailer containing thousands of dollars worth of custom saddles, pads, bridles, and other equipment stolen last month. After a friend organized a GoFundMe campaign to help, Miller was able to recover the trailer and some of the stolen items, though several saddles and bridles are still missing.

Why it matters

Theft of specialized equipment can be devastating for small business owners and independent contractors like Brittany Miller, who rely on their tools of the trade to make a living. The community rallying to support Miller through a crowdfunding effort highlights the importance of local support networks when these types of crimes occur.

The details

Brittany Miller's Blue feather lite trailer, which contained her custom rodeo equipment, was stolen from Billings last month. After a friend organized a GoFundMe campaign to help replace the stolen items, Miller was able to recover the trailer and some of the equipment, though several saddles and bridles are still missing.

  • Last month, Brittany Miller discovered her trailer had been stolen.

The players

Brittany Miller

A Billings, Montana rodeo instructor who had her trailer containing thousands of dollars worth of custom equipment stolen.

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What they’re saying

“I'm just grateful to have the trailer back and some of the equipment, but it's still a big loss.”

— Brittany Miller, Rodeo Instructor (Roundup Record Tribune)

What’s next

Miller plans to continue working with local law enforcement to try and recover the remaining stolen saddles and bridles.

The takeaway

This incident highlights the vulnerability small business owners and independent contractors can face when their specialized equipment is stolen, and the importance of community support networks in helping them recover from such losses.