Robert (Robbie) Lynn Schroeder, 62, passed away on December 30, 2020. He was born on December 17th, 1958 in Beaumont, Texas and was the youngest son of Ferdinand (Boots) and Jean Schroeder. He is survived by his wife Jennifer, son Ryan (Katie) Schroeder, grandchildren Kamryn and Rawson Schroeder, step-daughter Jenna (Jeremy) Barbour and numerous brothers, cousins, nephews, nieces and extended family.
Robbie developed a passion for animals at a young age and was quickly known for riding anything with 4 legs that would not stand still. In kindergarten, he trained his first horse—a Shetland pony named Chico. It wasn’t long after Chico, that Robbie acquired Hannah, his pet turkey. By the age of 12, he was breaking colts and riding horses with his uncle Johnny. As a teenager, Robbie rode bulls and rodeoed for several years. After high school, Robbie and his cousin, Black Schroeder, competed on the amateur and professional bull riding circuit before moving to North Texas in 1978. Over the next years, Robbie continued to grow his training career by working for some of the largest names and ranches in the industry. In 1989, Robbie moved to Gainesville, TX and officially opened the “The Schroeder Ranch” where he produced and trained some of the best horses in Western Pleasure, Western Riding, Reining, Cow Horse, Tie-down and Team Roping.
Robbie Schroeder will forever be recognized throughout the industry as a true horseman for all disciplines. He has conquered every event and has a proven show record of 100+ World and Reserve World Championships in AQHA, APHA, and APHC; the World’s Greatest Horseman Reserve Title, NRCHA Snaffle Bit Futurity Limited Open Champion and NRCHA Snaffle Bit Futurity Limited Open Reserve Champion. Amongst them all, in 1999, Robbie was awarded the AQHA Professional Horseman of the Year.
Robbie loved the horses he trained and the people he met along the way, but always had a passion for riding and raising bucking bulls. Throughout his life, Robbie maintained many bucking bull partnerships; most notably Kid Rock, Uncle Cracker, and the 2018 ABBI Derby Champion, Joker’s Wild.
Most recently, Robbie worked and trained horses on movie sets and television shows such as Magnificent 7, The Good Lord Bird, and the remake of Walker Texas Ranger while continuing to build his herd of bucking stock at his ranch in Whitesboro, TX. Despite Robbie’s many accolades inside the arena, his greatest joy and accomplishment was his family. He loved being Papa to Kamryn and Rawson, spending time on the ranch with his wife, Jennifer and helping friends and family along the way. From penning cows, hauling bulls, building fences, loaning trailers and breaking show steers, Robbie humbly gave his time expecting nothing in return and was never shy about saying how proud or how much he loved someone.
Robbie will be remembered as a great horseman, a champion, and for living life to the fullest. The thousands of stories recently shared are a testament of his love for competition, toughness, and resiliency. He will forever be an inspiration known for training great horses and helping to raise fine young men, but most of all, as one of the most caring and loving individuals to ever mount a horse or flank a bull.
Robbie Schroeder- A Life to Celebrate- will be held in the Summer/Fall of 2021.
Prayers and hugs to this sweet family, he was one of the greats!
Rhonda & Bubba Simmons and family
Gone way too soon, prayers for the family.
Goodbye my mate .
Mick Kidner Australia
Robbie was my youngest cousin and we had a lot of good times as kids. I will always remember him riding around on Chico, showing off all of his tricks. Prayers to all of his family and I so sorry for your loss.
Robbie was probably the closest friend I’ve had. You may not like what he told you but it was spoken from his heart. A brotherly love would probably be the best way to describe it. I’ll seek you again some day Amigo.
He was truly one of the greatest horseman I’ve ever known in my life. He’s kind smile and quick wit will be missed by many.Our thoughts and prayers are with his family and friends
Robbie was an awesome individual that I had the pleasure of knowing & competing with at rodeos. He will be greatly missed. Prayers for his family.
What a legend! My heart goes out to the family. I consider myself fortunate to have met him.
Robbie was a great hand and it was an honor to know him. Deepest condolences to his entire family!
I was in 4H with Robbie when we were young- think we even did square dancing with a group of us. Got some rabbits for 4H from the Schroeders. Great memories!!!
Love you Robbie. You will be greatly missed. Love to you too Jennifer, Ryan, Katie and the grands.
Janice and Arlon.
I wish to send my condolences & prayers to all of Robbie’s family. I have known all of Uncle Boot’s family all my life. May GOD bless yall.
Heartfelt condolences for the family. Peace be with his loved ones. Billy and Cecelia Townsend Barclay.
Robbie will be greatly missed by all who knew him. Rest in Peace Robbie. Prayers for his son Ryan(Katie) and his grand children. Robbie left so many friends and family to mourn his sudden passing.
Sending my condolences and prayers to Robbie’s family. He was a childhood/lifelong friend. He will be missed ??????
Robbie was a unique individual. We never saw any equine discipline that he couldn’t win in. He was a wonderful sharing person especially to those young individuals that needed some direction. He will be missed.
I wish you ever lasting peace
One day I will see you in heaven.
Robbie was like a father to me and a friend. He will forget more about a horse than most people will ever know…. RIP boss
Prayers for the family. I’m so sorry for your loss ?❤️
What a life! He was loved by many and created a legacy that lives on through his family and friends!
Robbie was a Great Cowboy and Competitor. We had a wonderful time together. He will be missed by many. Prayers for the Schroeder family. RIP Pal !
Deepest sympathy to the Schroeder family and friends of Robbie.
Horseman the like of Robbie are few are far between.
My heart breaks that how beautiful grandchildren are left with out this amazing grandfather.
Condolences.
Dear Jennifer, Ryan, and family, I’m very sorry to hear of your loss and will be praying for your strength.
Mrs. Turbeville, St. Mary School 4th grade substitute
So sorry for your family’s loss. Wishing you peace during this hard time.
So blown away on this loss of such a great Man. I enjoyed my time years ago hanging and roping with My mentor. A man I looked up to and enjoyed being 2nd behind. I always felt lucky to get a phone call when Robbie had a World Paint Horse show to go to. It opened up my Roping in the Appaloosa circuit since he couldn’t be both places. He always gave me the pointers I needed to be able to show and win off of horses he normally rode. Thanks for the memories in our young years Robbie, you will always be remembered.
My heart is safe today for I’m in shock over the devastating news. Conrad, my husband, and Robbie worked together for many years. He is a very good horseman and God received an angel on December 30th, 2020. My heart goes out to Ryan for I saw him raise Ryan to be the best man and dad he can be and was very proud of him. Prayers go out to his wife, step daughters, Ryan and his grandkids… Rest In Peace our dear friend.
Today I watch the TV Series Walker and saw the In Memory of Robbie Schroeder Tribute. Tributes always catch my attendance, I so did a bio search for Mr. Schroeder. It is amazing how words carry in them ones heart and spirit. Reading Mr. Schroeder obituary touched my heart in that way. Even though I did now Him I am touched by his story and life legacy.
I Pray for God’s Comfort and Joy to the Family, Friends and Impact in this World.
My heart goes out to your family. I watch walker Texas ranger and saw in the memory of him. I loved reading his bio. He was a great asset to the show.
Thank you for helping animals, and caring for them.
I’ve been watching the series Walker & saw the in memory of Robbie Schroeder. I had to look him up & his passion for animals touched me deeply. What an incredible loss. My heart goes out to his family & friends. May God continue to comfort you.
I have been watching the series Walker and saw in memory of Robbie Schroeder. After I read the bio a tear went down my cheek, Not all heroes wear capes. my condolences to the family,