The Son Who Finished His Father’s Song – Ned LeDoux Rides Beside Chris Once More
Some melodies never fade—because they’re not just sung, they’re passed down in blood. When Ned LeDoux decided to sing “One Hand In The Riggin’” alongside his late father, Chris LeDoux, it became more than a song. It became a moment of continuation, a promise that the cowboy spirit will never die.
One hand in the riggin’ – a symbol of courage
In the rodeo world, “One Hand In The Riggin’” means holding tight with one hand while the other stays free to balance. For Chris LeDoux—a world champion bareback rider turned country legend—it was a way of life.
Now, Ned LeDoux carries that same philosophy. By placing “one hand in the riggin’,” he’s not only gripping the reins but also holding onto his father’s spirit through music.
“My dad always said cowboy songs weren’t just stories—they were a way of living,” Ned once said. Through this duet, he made that truth come alive again: a conversation between two generations through a shared melody.
More than a song – a living legacy
Ned never tried to become “another Chris LeDoux.” What he wanted was to keep his father’s name alive in the most honest way possible—through music, through rodeo, through the wide skies of Wyoming.
In the video for “One Hand In The Riggin’”, we see Chris riding in dusty rodeo footage from the ’80s, while Ned sings beneath a golden sunset. The two worlds—past and present—blend seamlessly, quietly, beautifully.
That moment made many fans cry. Because it wasn’t just a son singing to his father—it was every person who’s ever tried to hold onto love and memory.
The cowboy spirit lives on
This song isn’t loud or flashy. It’s steady, proud, and full of heart—a reminder to hold tight through the storms.
When Ned sings, you can hear traces of Chris’s familiar rasp mixed with his own youthful tone, bridging decades with every note.
As the song ends, Ned looks into the distance and smiles. He’s not saying goodbye—because in every note, Chris LeDoux is still there, riding under the Wyoming sky, singing beside his son once more.