Old West Cowboy Ropers Receive Rodeo Hall of Fame Induction
Inducted into the 2020 Rodeo Hall of Fame are Arizona’s John and Thomas Rhodes—father and son ropers who laid the groundwork for what team roping would one day become.
JoJo LeMond's First Round at the US Finals XXXI
JoJo Lemond breaks down his first round of the Open Roping at April 2020's USTRC National Finals XXXI presented by Cinch in Fort Worth, Texas.
Sarah Toole Takes Early Lead in Cinch Ladies Standings
Sarah Toole, 15, of Rydal, Georgia, earns money on both ends at the 2020 Alabama Championships.
Just That Good: Nogueira and Apache R Hali Win Senior Heading, Reserve in Senior Heeling at 2020 AQHA World Show
Showing off their skills at both ends, Junior Nogueira and Apache R Hali won the L3 Senior Heading and finished as reserve world champions in the L3 Senior Heeling at the 2020 Farnam AQHA World Championship Show.
Title Fights of the Heartland Hits Half-Million in Payout
With huge payouts and Finale qualifications on the line, the Ariat World Series of Team Roping Title Fights and Heartland Finale at the Circle T Arena in Hamilton, Texas, paid out a whopping $577,120, plus prizes, in the first event of its kind outside of Arizona.
Welcome to The Team Roping Journal
The Team Roping Journal strives to expand and energize the team roping industry by telling dynamic stories of the people, horses and events that inspire the sport. Whether you’re a header, heeler or loyal fan, The Team Roping Journal will provide you with stories of ropers, team roping producers, rodeos, great horses and horse care to improve your Western sport life. Through engaging team roping content, including instructional videos and photography, we work to provide the necessary news and training for today’s team roper to maximize his or her precious time in and out of the arena.
Grand Canyon State Cowboy Heroes
In more recent times, the list of successful, lifelong Arizona native team ropers has included the likes of Derrick Begay, Cesar de la Cruz, Chance Kelton, Erich Rogers, Colter Todd and Aaron Tsinigine. It’d be easy to add a guy like 2017 World Champion Heeler Cory Petska, who lives in Marana, only this particular list is comprised only of natives. Like every cowboy kid, they all grew up with heroes from their home turf—in this case, Arizona cactus country.
Lessons Hard Learned with Trevor Brazile
Trevor Brazile answers fan's question on the journey he has had with training FirewarterOnTheRocks, "Firecracker".
Rodeo Phenom and Fan Trevor Brazile Talks 2020 World All-Around Race
The world all-around race took a couple of twists and turns after the 2020 National Finals Steer Roping, and this one really is up in the air riding into the December 3-12 Wrangler National Finals Rodeo at Globe Life Field in Arlington, Texas. Before the NFSR, reigning World Champion All-Around Cowboy Stetson Wright had the upper hand. But with $25,903 and $69,072 in NFSR earnings, respectively, Tuf Cooper and his Cowboy King brother-in-law, Trevor Brazile, passed Wright and are ranked 1-2 right now in one of 2020’s most closely contested world championship races.
2020 Horses of the Year Are Easy Keepers
Riley Minor’s RK Tuff Trinket, Brady Minor’s Leos Highbrow and Logan Medlin’s Nita Win Playboy are priceless to their people—and also very low maintenance.
Dustin Searcy: Level Up with Elbow Control
Left Elbow Control. Your left elbow changes your delivery. Here’s why.
Jacksonville in January: The NTRL Finals You DON'T Want to Miss
If you have a bucket list of ropings, jot this one down.
Jake Barnes: Practice With Specific Goals and Purpose
Jake's take on why setting narrow goals will broaden your opportunity to improve your roping.
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Bit Junkie: Scott Ironworks Bits
Two-time World Champion heeler Kollin VonAhn on his bit of choice.
World Champions Crowned at WPRA World Finals
World Titles were handed out over the weekend at the WPRA World Finals in Waco, Texas, in the roping division, futurity and derby division and junior division.
Crawford Adds WRWC All-Around Title to Resume
Jackie Crawford clinched the WCRA Rodeo's Women's Rodeo World Championships All-Around Title before the Main Event began at the AT&T Stadium.
Switch-Enders: Smith and Thompson Capitalize at Inaugural Women’s Rodeo World Championships Earning $90K
Rylie Smith and Hope Thompson take home a total of $90,000 after roping their Women’s Rodeo World Championships Main Event steer in 13.66 seconds at the AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas.
Gonzales and Bowen Split $13K at The Cowgirl Gathering’s #9.5 All-Girl Team Roping
Kelly Jo Gonzales and Jessica Bowen took home $13,020 after winning The Cowgirl Gathering’s #9.5 All-Girl Team Roping in Fort Worth, Texas.
Helton and Stahl Win Inaugural Open Team Roping at The Cowgirl Gathering
Kayelen Helton and Annette Stahl won The Cowgirl Gathering’s inaugural All-Girl Open Team Roping at the Cowtown Coliseum in Fort Worth from second callback.
