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The article from the Team Roping Journal follows the journey of Kelsey Willis, a paramedic turned roper from South Carolina. Willis, who initially pursued a career in rodeo, found his passion for roping reignited after participating in the American Hero Celebration in 2023. Through coaching and training, Willis has seen success in his own roping endeavors and in guiding his children and students to excel in junior rodeo competitions. Despite considering a return to the International Finals Rodeo in 2025, Willis finds fulfillment in supporting his family and students in their rodeo pursuits. [Extracted from the article]

This article from the Team Roping Journal discusses the importance of riding position in team roping. The author reflects on their own experiences and the strategies they learned from successful ropers. They emphasize the significance of timing the steer, throwing a good loop, and controlling momentum in order to achieve a successful shot. The author also acknowledges that different roping styles, such as jackpot and rodeo, require different approaches. They caution against mistakes in the gain-to-separation ratio, which can lead to errors in roping. The article concludes by highlighting the importance of finding the right position and timing to consistently make successful shots. [Extracted from the article]

Gina Hall, a tribal member from Yachats, Oregon, recently competed in the Barrel Racing division at the Northwest Professional Rodeo Association Finals. She won a go-round with a winning time of 15.2 seconds, competing against tough competitors from the Northwest. Hall has participated in many barrel racing events, including the WCRA in Las Vegas. The Northwest Professional Rodeo Finals consists of the top 12 cowboys and cowgirls in 11 events and includes over 1,000 contestants. Hall's mom expressed pride in her hard work and dedication. [Extracted from the article]

The article from the Team Roping Journal highlights the various resources and content available to readers. It mentions the streaming of roping events on Roping.com, instructional content with renowned ropers, and the abundance of information stored in the podcast "The Score." The article also emphasizes the teamropingjournal.com website, which offers a vast collection of team roping content. The author encourages readers to explore these resources and mentions an upcoming event, the Riata, which is previewed in the article. [Extracted from the article]

This article from the Team Roping Journal discusses a specific situation in a futurity run involving Joseph Harrison and his horse, Copperton. The steer in the run took its head away from Blake Hughes, forcing him to pull on the rope to regain control. Harrison explains that when the steer is moving round, it pulls the tip through for him, but in this case, he had to go all the way to the top of his slack and hold it to avoid losing a leg. The article also mentions the difficulty of roping this particular steer, even for experienced riders. The article includes a photo of Joseph Harrison on Copperton at the Cowtown Classic in Fort Worth. [Extracted from the article]

Derrick Begay, a professional rodeo competitor, is set to ride his horse, "The Sorrel," at the 10th Wrangler National Finals Rodeo. Despite having a small horse budget, Begay has won about $1.5 million in his career. He purchased The Sorrel in 2022 and has been riding him at various rodeos throughout the year. While The Sorrel may not have exceptional strengths, Begay appreciates his good scoring ability. Begay's favorite horse is Swagger, who holds a special place in his heart. [Extracted from the article]

The article discusses the transition of futurity horses to rodeo horses. While some people believe that a good futurity horse won't make a good rodeo horse, the author argues that many of the best up-and-coming rodeo horses can be found at futurities. The author also mentions that there are different types of rodeo horses, such as summer rodeo horses and winter rodeo horses, and that making generalizations about where the best rodeo horses come from is difficult. The article emphasizes the importance of instilling a solid foundation in futurity horses and warns against rushing their training. [Extracted from the article]

This article discusses the importance of horses in team roping competitions, particularly in indoor arenas like the Thomas & Mack Center in Las Vegas. The author shares their personal experiences and highlights the significance of having a horse that scores well, has speed, and can navigate the confined space effectively. The author also mentions their own success at the National Finals Rodeo (NFR) and attributes it to riding exceptional horses. They emphasize that having a horse that fits the rider and the conditions is crucial for success in roping competitions. [Extracted from the article]

Each practice is targeted to each horse and, in the photos on these pages, I'm focusing on a future rodeo horse - not a show horse - that wants to be free and pushy. COMPETITIVE EDGE { Vital Stats } AGE: 34 ROPE: Powerline Lite S by Classic HOME: Roosevelt, Utah NFR QUALIFICATIONS: 5 (3 heading, 2 tie-down roping) Our practice sessions at A&C Racing and Roping are pretty focused on the head side. That horse is going to be a rodeo horse - he's not a show horse. [Extracted from the article]

The article discusses that sometimes a certain trait gets attributed to an entire line of horses and looks at the rumors behind these popular bloodlines. Topics include few bloodlines inspire as much admiration or as many snorts of derision as the line of horses descended from Joe Hancock, and horse Driftwood was a match race champion before earning gold buckles in team roping.

The article offers information on the horses that were used in team roping and have the millions in the events. It mentions that horse named Thumper who was Horse of the year in the year 2005 and belongs to Kellie Singleton. Also mentioned is a horse named Chili Dog that won its owner Rich Skelton lot of rodeo events. The Horse of The year title that also went to horse Roany owned by Rich Skelton is offered.

Clay's got the steer's head and pulling him, so I'm letting my horse catch up here and just letting him work and close the gap. e) LOOP ANGLE I'm not attacking the cow like normal, so really I'd like for my loop to be pointed more down. With Jake Long Photo By Impulse Photography SITUATION: Championship Shootout, Rodeo Houston RESULT: 6.4-second run, worth $50,000 per man { Vital Stats } AGE: 38 ROPE: Mojo MH by Cactus Ropes PARTNER: Clay Tryan HOME: Coffeyville, Kansas NFR QUALIFICATIONS: 11 a) STEER We knew he was a good steer. Here I'm above my feet driving him to the steer and allowing my horse to catch up to the cow. d) LEFT HAND I was holding him up pretty good and catching up faster than I needed be, but by this picture I've dropped my hand. [Extracted from the article]

The author discusses how he keeps a seven-year-old gelding, Huey, in control while he is in between rodeo runs. He states that he let gelding start slow and pick up his speed as he go, he den pick gelding up and then give gelding his head back so as to feel of having a control over the whole arena and he also mentions of taking control of the horse during rodeoing.

The article discusses the success of the career of cowboy Paul David Tierney under the Ironman Club. Topics discussed include the victory of Tierney in breaking the record of fellow Daniel Green in 2008, the statement of Tierney regarding the good performance of his horses and the money he got from them, and the importance of consistency and horsepower in roping.

We've been roping lighter natives, and they have been hitting wild, but that horse - they call him Trump - is so soft on their head. h) MENTAL: This run surprised me: I thought that steer was going to run. With Cole Davison Photo by Avid Visual Imagery SITUATION: Round 1, Rooftop Rodeo in Estes Park, Colorado TIME: 4.8 seconds OUTCOME: Second in Round 1 worth $1,491 each, split first in the average with a time of 9.7 seconds on two head, worth another $2,469 each { Vital Stats } AGE: 32 ROPE: Powerline Lite MH by Classic Ropes PARTNER: Tate Kirchenschlager HOME: Stephenville, Texas a) STEER: That was our first steer, and he was supposed to really run pretty hard. Right there, when the steer goes left, I had my left leg in him more than normal to keep him round and be in range with that steer going left. g) TATE KIRCHENSCHLAGER; Tate's been riding that new horse, and that horse is really soft on their heads. [Extracted from the article]

The article talks about different types of horse for roping. It make reference to cowboy Travis Tryan's horse Walt which could rope in all conditions. It reflects on the need of practice horse when one is learning to rope. It highlights the importance of practicing in a pen when one want his horse to win rodeos.

The article offers tips from Shay Carroll, heeler at the Wrangler National Finals Rodeo, regarding the ways for minimizing the risk of buying horse. Topics discussed include the physical conformation of the horse, the assessment of the demeanor and mind of the horse, and running the horse to find how it stops naturally.

The article discusses on the dream of the author to own a horse and presents his list to have his own a farm, a garden and a barn layout with corrals. He cites on his participation during the Working Ranch Cowboys Association's World Championship Ranch Rodeo (WCRR) in Amarillo, Texas. The author also discusses on the importance of enjoyment realizing the dream and being appreciative to the horse and what it already does.

The article offers the insights of cowboy Paul David Tierney on the rodeo horses he will pick for the Cinch Timed-Event Championship. Among the horses include Vegas for the calf roping event, Kody Woodward's bull dogging horse Willy for steer wrestling event, and C. A. Lauer's tripping horse Skank for steer roping event.

In this article, the author discusses practice for sharpening and developing skills of the horse in rodeos. Topics discussed include slowing down as the most common theme of a roping school, working the ways through runs by ropers with everything under control and balancing the control and going as fast as possible while maintaining control of your horse and position.

The article presents views of roping professional Dakota Kirchenschlager on smooth corner and fast finishes during heeling in team roping. Topics discussed include work on keeping the separation good around the corner, keeping the horse wide going down the arena for having smoother corner and tracking over during turning.

Photographs are presented of the tourist destination Writing-on-Stone, Alberta, including the night sky and Milky Way, horses used in the local rodeo, and the Sweetgrass Hills between Alberta and Montana.

In this article, the author focuses on 24 year old rodeo Paul David Tierney who won the 30th annual Timed Event Championship of the World and 60,000 U.S. dollars, and presents views of many rodeos regarding the event and on Tierney's winning this event. Author mentions that Tierney train their timed-event horses while not rodeoing. Author also mentions that three cowboys Kyle Lockett, Spencer Mitchell and JoJo LeMond were sidelined by injuries during this year's Timed Event.

In this article, the author focuses on rodeos Matt Sherwood and Clint Summers who won the roping event George Strait held at San Antonio, Texas, and mentions their experiences and views regarding the same and plans to participate in future events. Author mentions Sherwood's experience of his horse he ridden in the event and won Mike Cervi Memorial Roping on that horse.

In this article, the author focuses on suggestions by rodeo Clay O'Brien Cooper for roping calf events, and mentions basic fundamentals to kids which are important for roping sports. Author mentions suggestions includes roping practice on daily basis, use of good horses, and kids should learn about horsemanship's basics regarding pasture, controls of hand and feet and doing things that your horse can understand and accept.

The article offers suggestion on how to control horses while steer roping. Topics discussed include the horse one should have for roping, style to block the steer off, and catch run an effective style to rope two feet of the steer. Other topics discussed include style followed by roper Leo Camarillo and how to set up for a shot.

The article announces the winners in the 2013 Spin To Win Rodeo "Spinnies" Awards which include Derrick Begay as the Fans' Favorite Header, Dustin Bird's mare Dollywood as Spin To Win Rodeo's Head Horse of the Year, and Derrick Begay and Cesar de la Cruz's Pendleton run.

The article talks about how a rodeo horse goes from broke to ready to haul. Two years are needed to get a broke horse to the time rider Trevor Brazile could haul a horse to the National Finals Rodeo. The need for horses to give their heads, give their ribs and move off their feet is highlighted. Broke horses saves a rider tow years of ground work. Patterning a horse by repetition is suggested.

The author compares how rodeo cowboys make a living in the 1980s and in the 21st century. The author notes that there was an art to roping big steers in the early 1980s but currently rodeo cowboys can get away with a little less horsepower because steers are so much smaller. The author says that there is much more exposure to the industry in the 21st century as the whole industry has exploded, to where sponsorships factor into making a living doing roping.

The article points out that horses a rodeo cowboy rides define his career. Examples of cowboys who roped good and got that special horse include Leo Camarillo and his horse Stick, Julio Moreno and his horse Six Pac and Dee Pickett and his horse Colonel. The author emphasizes cowboys' need for horses who perform under pressure and with a lot of distractions.

The article shows an advisory on selecting, training and caring for rodeo horses. Rodeo headers are advised to provide good care and treatment of their horses since they are not only athletes, but also pets, where spending time with them is essential in knowing their potential and personality. The author also advises headers not to do too many practice runs on their main horses in order to keep them conditioned in major competitions.

The article shows the traits of a competitive horse in rodeo events. Horses must be mentally and physically durable so they will be able to compete in several events at their peak performances. Horses need to have a good sense of behavior when they are in the box, where entrances from boxes are vital in winning rodeo events. Other essential traits of rodeo horses include being able to corner while turning, good hauling, and good cohesion with ropers.

The author suggests various rodeo equipment and supplies for professional team roping. He discusses the use of a freestyle hot walker which has been converted to where a horse moves at a fast walk. A video camera can be used to record practices and study rodeo runs. The need to have a great horse is emphasized, advising cowboys not to be distracted with the glitter of professional rodeo.

The author discusses how to know when a young horse is ready for rodeos. He reveals that young horses need plenty of riding, but they do not need a lot of runs. Cowboys are advised to make sure that young horses are relaxed while they spend time roping with them. He also emphasizes the importance of how to practice on horses, as in how many runs and how much pressure to put on them.

The article presents several suggestions when purchasing a horse. According to the author, a veterinarian check is always a must when acquiring a horse especially when one is investing a big amount of money on it. He adds that one should not expect that the horse brought will be automatically awesome if it was brought with a huge price tag. He recommends finding a horse that is a partner and is something that immediately reminds someone about roping.

The author shares tips to rodeo riders on helping a heel horse stop particularly when roping a calf. He advises calf-ropers to have confidence in their riding ability as well as to build confidence in their horse and to guide them where they need to be in the arena. He points out the importance of getting horses use their ability every day by riding them and running four to five steers on them but not trying to exhaust them.

The article offers the author's insights on the approach to rodeo and roping on horses. Topics discussed by the author include his passion for roping since his childhood, support of his wife through involvement in roping ideas on how to try and implement the pattern, and the interest of the author to practice every day roping in his barn.

Features sculptor Tony Chytka and his combination of rodeo and art. Death of his horse T. C. Holloway; Information on Chytka's bronze casting; Family background.

The article describes the appeal of the Texas longhorns as of June 1984. Based on the book "The Longhorns," by J. Frank Dobie, the breed has adamantine strength and an aboriginal virility. The independence of the animal is attributed to its cleverness and survival skills. Another attraction of the longhorn to the cattle industry is the guarantee of the unassisted birth of a calf of a Longhorn bull and other cattle breed.

The article features Larry Mahan, a six-time World All-Around Rodeo Champion from Salem, Oregon. It says that Mahan is the all-around champion because he rides in three events such as bareback, saddle bronc and bulls. It describes Mahan's life as a rodeo champion and says that people like him travel together to join as many as 200 rodeos in a year, not for the money but for the love of the animals. It also says that Mahan will be cast as the aging star against 22-year-old Bobby Steiner during the 1973 National Finals in Oklahoma.

The author discusses how J. B. Kingman considered his rodeo cowboy hat as his pride and joy, who was considered one of the best rodeo contestants of the Rodeo Cowboys Association (RCA) in the U.S. in the 1970s. He says that Kingman bought himself an M.L. Leddy Supreme hat, which he later lost and caused him some troubles. He also mentions that an RCA rule requires cowboys to wear representative Western hats. He adds that Kingman quit the rodeo after getting into trouble while finding his M.L. Leddy Supreme hat.

In this article, the author focuses on suggestions of Rodeo Jake Barnes for roping steer, and mentions problems for rodeos during catching cattle. Author mentions suggestions includes using good horses, participants should focus on their scoring because it is important for highest level, and control over the horse during catching is important.

In this article, the author focuses on the rodeos Jake Long and Coleman Proctor, and mentions Long's experience about his horse, Zans Colonel Shine which was used in roping events. Author mentions that Colonel was the 2009 high-point heel horse in the American Quarter Horse Association (AQHA). Author also mentions Long's views on Colonel's effort in winning roping events.

A personal narrative is presented which explores the experiences of roper Trevor Brazile about his five most favorite horses in his rodeo career.

The author talks about his new rodeo partner Junior Nogueira from Brazil. Topics discussed include several rodeo competitions in which Nogueira participated to get qualified for winter rodeos such as the National Western Stock Show Rodeo in Colorado and the SandHills Stock Show & Rodeo, finding of horse for Nogueira, and treating of Nogueira as a son by the author who lives at his house with his family.