Jingle Bells: Thorp's Strategy to Winning to 2019 Jingle Bell Classic
Wesley Thorp breaks down his and Cody Snow's short round run at the 2019 Jingle Bell Classic Open roping.
Team Roping News
The latest team roping news: Updates, standings, results and monies earned at USTRC, WSTR and PRCA team ropings.
Current List of 2020 Resistol Rookie Contenders To Watch Out For
The 2020 Resistol Rookie headers and heelers you should keep an eye on this rodeo season.
National Western Stock Show Debuts New Tournament-Style Pro Rodeo Format
In a move similar to that of other major rodeos like Houston, San Antonio and now Fort Worth, Denver's National Western Stock Show and Rodeo will host a tournament-style competition in 2020, kicking off Jan. 16.
Dees and Siggins Kickstart 2020 Rodeo Season with Odessa Win
JR Dees and Lane Siggins kick off the new year, winning the Sandhills Stock Show & Rodeo in Odessa, Texas after roping two head in 8.8 seconds, worth $3,271 a man.
Ringing in the New Year: Driggers and Petska Get Early Money with Odessa Jackpot Win
Kaleb Driggers and Cory Petska roped five steers in 29.97 seconds, worth $18,000 at the Sandhills Stock Show Jackpot.
Rising Up: 2019 Cinch All Girl High Money Champion Kelsey Barry
While the standings throughout the 2019 season suggested an easy victory, in actuality, Kelsey Barry—the 2019 Cinch All Girl High Money Champion—faced unforeseen challenges and rose above them.
The Team Roping Journal Launches 2020 Breeder's Guide and Rope Horse Growth Initiative
In response to the ever-growing rope horse market, The Team Roping Journal is teaming up with top breeders from across the country to promote leading programs, stallions and sellers.
Full List of 2020 Jr Ironman and Cinch Timed Event Championship Contenders
Here are the cowboys who will be competing in this year's JR Ironman and Cinch Timed Event Championship at the Lazy E Arena in Guthrie, Oklahoma March 13 through 15, 2020.
How to Win the Wrangler National Team Roping Championship Finals with Calgary Smith
Calgary Smith breaks down his short round run in the Open with Brady Tryan at the Wrangler National Team Roping Championship Finals
New Teams You've Got to See to Believe for 2020
Here are some of the new and noteworthy new teams entered at Odessa and Fort Worth.
Never Miss A Jackpot: TRJ January 2020 Issue Event Ads
Don't want to miss a jackpot? Check out the event ads from the January 2020 Issue of The Team Roping Journal.
West Phoenix: The Hotspots of Buckeye, Arizona
All the roping, eating, family fun and more located in Buckeye, Arizona.
All in a Life’s Work: Denny Gentry and The House He Built
As of Jan. 1, 2020, Denny Gentry will step away from the leadership role for the sport of team roping.
Beck and Shepherd Win Massey Ferguson #8.5 Ariat World Series of Team Roping Finale
Beck and Shepherd won the Massey Ferguson #8.5 Ariat World Series of Team Roping after roping four steers in 35.12 seconds, worth $233,000.
The Lopez Brothers Win Ariat #9.5 Ariat World Series of Team Roping Finale
AJ and BJ Lopez won the Ariat #9.5 Ariat World Series of Team Roping after roping four steers in 38.24 seconds, worth $346,000.
Sursa and Witbeck Win YETI #10.5 Ariat World Series of Team Roping Finale
Heavy Sursa and Slade Witbeck won the YETI #10.5 Ariat World Series of Team Roping after roping four steers in 34.60 seconds, worth $342,000.
SPLIT: 2019 PRCA Team Roping World Champions Clay Smith and Wesley Thorp
After a tumultuous 10th round, Clay Smith and Wesley Thorp were crowned the 2019 World Champion team ropers, the first split team since Aaron Tsinigine and Kollin VonAhn won in 2015.
Steer Report: Round 10
This is the fourth run on the first set of steers—the pen originally set to be the strongest of the three.
NFR @ Night: Saturday, Dec. 14, 2019
Your nightly docket for doing Las Vegas right during the 2019 Ariat WSTR Finale and the Wrangler NFR.
NFR Daytime: Saturday, Dec. 14, 2019
Your daily docket for doing Las Vegas right during the 2019 Ariat WSTR Finale and the Wrangler NFR.
This is Living: The Cody Nessmith Story
How a rare, terminal cancer diagnosis couldn't keep Cody Nessmith from the 2019 Ariat World Series of Team Roping Finale.
New Ballgame: Driggers and Nogueira Get Round 9 Win, Standings Race Explodes
The 2019 team roping world title will come down to a one-header in Round 10 after Clay Smith and Jade Corkill took a no-time in Round 10.
NFR @ Night: Friday, Dec. 13, 2019
Your nightly docket for doing Las Vegas right during the 2019 Ariat WSTR Finale and the Wrangler NFR.
NFR Daytime: Friday, Dec. 13, 2019
Your daily docket for doing Las Vegas right during the 2019 Ariat WSTR Finale and the Wrangler NFR.
Driggers and Nogueira and Hall and Tryan Split Round 8
Kaleb Driggers and Junior Nogueira split the ninth go-round win with Brenten Hall and Chase Tryan, each making 4.3 second runs.
Anderson and Hohenberger Win Priefert #11.5 Ariat World Series of Team Roping Finale
Cagney Anderson and Blake Hohenberger won the Priefert #11.5 Ariat World Series of Team Roping after roping four steers in 31.95 seconds, worth $300,000.
Cheat Sheet: Round 8
NFR header Charly Crawford breaks down the prospects for Round 8 of the 2019 NFR.
NFR @ Night: Thursday, Dec. 12, 2019
Your nightly docket for doing Las Vegas right during the 2019 Ariat WSTR Finale and the Wrangler NFR.
Westbrooks and Thompson Win Ariat #12.5 Ariat World Series of Team Roping Finale
Chris Westbrooks and Austin Thompson won the Ariat #12.5 Ariat World Series of Team Roping after roping four steers in 30.38 seconds, worth $242,000.
Dream Team: Smith's Marty and Corkill's Huey Make It Look Easy
Clay Smith's Marty and Jade Corkill's Huey are helping the leading duo stay ahead of the pack.
NFR Daytime: Thursday, Dec. 12, 2019
Your daily docket for doing Las Vegas right during the 2019 Ariat WSTR Finale and the Wrangler NFR.
Dark Horse: Snow and Thorp Win Round 7, Stay in World Title Hunt
Cody Snow and Wesley Thorp won Round 7 and moved to number-one in the average with three rounds to go in the 2019 National Finals Rodeo.
Steer Report: Round 7
Here's the breakdown on the third run of the first pen of steers at the 2019 NFR.
Cheat Sheet: Round 7
Eight-time World Champion Heeler Rich Skelton might be at home in Texas, but he's watching the Wrangler National Finals Rodeo carefully, preparing fo a trip himself next year.
NFR @ Night: Wednesday, Dec. 11, 2019
Your nightly docket for doing Las Vegas right during the 2019 Ariat WSTR Finale and the Wrangler NFR.
Horse of the Year DT Sugar Chex Whiz Set to Make NFR Debut With Worley in Round 7
Dixon Flowers' Rope Horses DT Sugar Chex Whiz—an AQHA World Champion and the newly crowned Purina Horse of the Year—will make her first run at the Thomas & Mack in Round 7.
NFR Daytime: Wednesday, Dec. 11, 2019
Your daily docket for doing Las Vegas right during the 2019 Ariat WSTR Finale and the Wrangler NFR.
Undeniable: Minors Rebound with Round 6 Win
After a flag that left the internet abuzz with controversy in Round 5, the Minor brothers put an exclamation point on their win in Round 6.
NFR @ Night: Tuesday, Dec. 10, 2019
Your nightly docket for doing Las Vegas right during the 2019 Ariat WSTR Finale and the Wrangler NFR.
Cheat Sheet: Round 6
"The Champ" Clay O'Brien Cooper's take on this year's NFR team roping.
No Accident: Wade's Bay a Result of Historic California Breeding Program
Tyler Wade's Espuela Bro oughta be good—he's the product of a the famous Driftwood Ike stallion Blue Light Ike out of a the Thoroughbred mare Brio Victress, with a solid start in California's cattle country.
Lockett's Journey
Kyle Lockett took the most unlikely road to this year's Wrangler National Finals Rodeo—a road that put his wife and kids above all else. Here's to the true cowboy Lockett is, and the journey he's taken us on with him this year.
Maddock and Webb Win YETI #13.5 Ariat World Series of Team Roping Finale
Dex Maddock and Rob Webb won the YETI #13.5 Ariat World Series of Team Roping after roping four steers in 29.65 seconds, worth $228,000.
NFR Daytime: Tuesday, Dec. 10, 2019
Your daily docket for doing Las Vegas right during the 2019 Ariat WSTR Finale and the Wrangler NFR.
Masters and Harrison Surge to Second in World Standings After Back-to-Back Round Wins
Chad Masters and Joseph Harrison win Round 5 of the 2019 NFR and are five-for-five and second in the NFR average race halfway through the Finals.
Steer Report: Round 5
This is the second run on the second set of steers from Hill Rodeo Cattle at the 2019 Wrangler NFR.
Pixley and Hight Win AGCO #14.5 Ariat World Series of Team Roping Finale
Robert Pixley and John Hight won the AGCO #14.5 Ariat World Series of Team Roping after roping four steers in 27.64 seconds, worth $176,000.
Cheat Sheet: Round 5
Five-time NFR header Dustin Bird breaks down the prospects for Round 5 of the 2019 NFR
