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Ketch Kelton roped in 3.26 seconds with Denton Dunning on the heels, only to beat himself with Little Michael Calmelat with a stunning 3.25-second run

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3.25! Kelton, Calmelat Break Will Rogers Coliseum Record En Route to Patriot Bonus Win

March 17, 2025

Earning $69,000 in a handful of runs, Ketch Kelton and Little Michael Calmelat capitalized inside the Will Rogers Coliseum at the Hooey Jr. Patriot Finals.

Fastest EVER

Every 3.3-or-Faster Run in Team Roping History (That we can remember, at least.)

March 17, 2025

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Kelton, Calmelat Take Piece of $100K: Patriot Team Roping Results 2025

March 16, 2025

Ketch Kelton turning a steer for Denton Dunning to win the 2024 Hooey Junior Patriot Open Semifinals.

big money

What's the Deal with the $150K in Bonus Payouts at The Hooey Jr. Patriot?

March 15, 2025

guitar time

Theriot, Cox Get Super Series 4 Win with One Series Left Before Semis at Rodeo Houston

March 15, 2025

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Kelton, Calmelat Take Piece of $100K: Patriot Team Roping Results 2025

Theriot, Cox Get Super Series 4 Win with One Series Left Before Semis at Rodeo Houston

Every 3.3-or-Faster Run in Team Roping History (That we can remember, at least.)

The rope horse industry is thriving, and there has never been a better time to invest in the market. For the fifth year in a row, we’ve gathered the best stallions and horse programs on the market into the TRJ Breeder’s Guide.

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Taking the High Road

Playing The Intimidation Game…or Not

March 17, 2025

One of the best

The Paint That Put Brent Lockett on the Map

March 17, 2025

force of nature

Cowgal: Sammy Fancher Thurman Brackenbury’s Larger-Than-Life Legacy

March 6, 2025

Gabe Williams on Going Pro, Team Williams and Sibling Bonds

March 6, 2025

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Relentless Insights

Which Rope Lay is Right for Your Roping Style?

February 25, 2025

AZ Sun

Roping.com to Livestream the $600K Royal Crown Futurity Buckeye Event

February 5, 2025

Working Ranch Cowboys Association to Livestream 29th World Championship Ranch Rodeo Exclusively on Ride TV

November 11, 2024

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get ya gloves on

Ariat World Series of Team Roping’s Title Fights Streaming Live from Abilene Sept. 19-22 on Roping.com

September 17, 2024

Livestream

2025 Cinch Timed Event Championship Streaming FREE Feb. 27 to March 1 on Roping.com

Roping.com to Livestream the $600K Royal Crown Futurity Buckeye Event

Title Fights Streaming Exclusively on Roping.com

Working Ranch Cowboys Association to Livestream 29th World Championship Ranch Rodeo Exclusively on Ride TV

Watch the $3.5 Million Riata Championships Live on Roping.com Sept. 25-29, 2024

Roping Tips

Taking the High Road

Playing The Intimidation Game…or Not

March 17, 2025

"Good overcomes evil. It just does. But you have to choose it."

Lessons Learned

Knowing Your Tendencies; Working on Your Weaknesses

January 14, 2025

fresh start

10 Roping Royals Weigh in on New Year's Resolutions

January 3, 2025

what matters most

There’s More to Life Than Gold Buckles

January 2, 2025

Something Special

Picking a Four-Legged Partner for the NFR

November 8, 2024

Horsepower

The Paint That Put Brent Lockett on the Map

JR Marshall and Steviesprideandpearl Clinch Royal Crown Limited Heading

Taylor Thompson Claims Royal Crown Intermediate Heading on Sheza Irish Treasure

Sourcing Good Sticks with Brenten Hall

Stallion Auction Running on Facebook Until Jan. 25 to Help NFR Heeler, Rope Horse Trainer Caleb Anderson Recover from Injury

Roper's Stories

force of nature

Cowgal: Sammy Fancher Thurman Brackenbury’s Larger-Than-Life Legacy

March 6, 2025

Her first career was much like her last—both involved their fair share of falling down—but, in between, Sammy Fancher Thurman Brackenbury piled in a whole lot of living and Hall-of-Fame-worthy feats.

Gabe Williams on Going Pro, Team Williams and Sibling Bonds

March 6, 2025

at home with

Rookie Trigger Hargrove Has High Hopes for 2025

January 2, 2025

big show

One of Our Own Wins 2024 CMA Award: Congratulations to CoJo!

November 21, 2024

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5 Stories of Team Ropers Who Served in the Military

November 11, 2024

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