The latest team roping news: Updates, standings, results and monies earned at USTRC, WSTR and PRCA team ropings.
Billie Jack Saebens' main mount in 2019—AQHA World Champion DT Sugar Chex Whiz—earned the Purina Heel Horse of the Year title, as voted on by the top heelers in the world.
This year’s NFR happens nightly from Dec. 5 to Dec. 14, but in a way, it’s just the tip of the iceberg. Don’t miss a moment with this complete guide to the whole NFR—morning, noon and night.
The unofficial list of the top 15 headers and heelers who will be roping at this year's Wrangler NFR.
The official teams to rope at the 2019 Wrangler NFR.
Professional cowboys and cowgirls that will be rodeoing in the Thomas & Mack this December.
Countless Cowboys Have Called Scott and Jo Repp’s WestStar Arena Their Second Home.
Coleby Payne takes over the Texas circuit heeling standings heading into the final weekend in PRCA Pro Rodeo's regular season.
There's still a few Resistol Rookies battling it out as we roll into the final week of PRCA Pro Rodeo's regular season.
Chad Masters and Joseph Harrison add $3,264 to their earnings after winning the Amarillo Tri-State Fair and Rodeo.
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Jason Stewart and Calgary make a big jump in the Columbia River circuit standings after winning the Pendleton Round-Up.
There may be a few weeks left in PRCA Pro Rodeo's regular season, but header Kal Fuller and heeler Paden Bray have taken off with the No. 1 positions in the Resistol Rookie races.
Spencer Mitchell and Cody Doescher earn crucial money as the season nears an end.
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The Columbia River, Great Lakes and Southeastern circuits No. 1 headers and heelers continue pull away with their circuit lead.
Resistol Rookies are beginning to thin out with just a few weeks left in PRCA pro rodeo's regular season.
Brenten Hall and Chase Tryan secured the Puyallup win to secure them each with a spot at the Wrangler NFR in December, with a few weeks left in PRCA Pro Rodeo's regular season.
Nominations are currently open for the Purina Horse of the Year Awards, presented by the American Quarter Horse Association—meaning top cowboys are already weighing their voting options for who deserves the coveted title.
With three weeks left in PRCA Pro Rodeo's regular season, team ropers are hustling to break into the top 12 of their circuit standings for a shot at their Circuit Finals and, eventually, a trip to Kissimmee, Florida, for the Ram National Circuit Finals.
Tate Kirchenschlager and Buddy Hawkins II won the Ellensburg Rodeo, moving Kirchenschlager in serious NFR contention for what could be his first trip to the Thomas & Mack.
Garett Chick continues to aim for the No. 1 spot in the heading with an upcoming partner swap; Paden Bray continues to rake in cash to pull further ahead with the No. 1 position in the heeling.
As the year winds down and the ladies head into the Cinch All Girl Finals, we take a look at the journeys of the Top 5.
Spencer Mitchell breaks into top 20 of the PRCA world standings after adding $8,310 to his seasons earnings.
11-time NFR Qualifier Travis Tryan moves to No. 1 from third in the Montana circuit heading standings; Kansas' Dawson McMaster pushes out Buddy Hawkins II from No. 1 and more.
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Paden Bray adds $13,367 to run away with the No. 1 position in the heeling standings; Kal Fuller pulls away with the Resistol Rookie heading with a $10,000 lead and more.
Spencer Mitchell adds $11,004 of $12,980 to his season earnings. Clay Smith and Jade Corkill hit big with Rancho Mission Viejo Rodeo win. Erich Rogers and Paden Bray win Kennewick, Washington and more.
Team roping found its origins in cowboys doctoring cattle across the West, with California’s vaqueros leading the charge. That was until a few key players and watershed moments made it the highest-paying Western sport and an industry all its own.
Brady Tryan adds $7,994 to circuit and PRCA world standings season earnings; Cesar de la Cruz makes a big move in the Columbia River circuit and more.
Jake Cooper is on the cusp of a third NFR qualification thanks to Pine Time Boogie—who came from the legendary Trevor Brazile—and Streakin Sun Dew—the NFR mount ridden by Zac Small and Kaleb Driggers.
Carson Johnson jumps to third after adding $5,051 to his earnings; Colton Campbell adds $4,915 to season earnings and more.
Tyler Wade and Billie Jack Saebens total the weekend's largest amount of earnings at $12,398; JR Dees and Lane Siggins jump up in the PRCA world standings after winning Caldwell and more.
Kal Fuller pulls ahead in the Resistol Rookie heading standings with Garett Chick in a close second; Paden Bray continues to widen the gap in the heeling.
Coleman Proctor and Ryan Motes jump to second and first in the PRCA world standings after adding $11,432 to their earnings.
Matt Sherwood jumps to fourth in the Wilderness circuit after adding $5,607 to his earnings; Dustin Bird moves back to first in the Montana circuit; Coleman Proctor take over the lead in the Prairie circuit and more.
Garett Chick moves closer to moving into the number-one spot; Clancy Kreutzer jumps to eighth in the heading; Paden Bray continues to stay untouchable.
Matt Sherwood and Hunter Koch had a big weekend after adding $12,835 to their earnings.
A breakdown of the breeding of each of the 2018 WNFR qualifier's main horses papers, and what trends that uncovers in top-level rope horses.
Luke Brown's Joseph was raised by Danny Connelly Motes and Winston Hansma in Weatherford, Texas, and trained by rodeo-wife extraordinary Courtney Motes.
Derrick Begay's Grand Entry horse and gear pays tribute to the working cowboys at home.
Trevor Brazile is number-two in the PRCA's steer roping world standings at the beginning of August.
Corey Whinnery and Robert Murphy add $4,253 to their earnings; Minors' lead Columbia River circuit standings and more.
Dustin Bird crosses $1-million mark in Pro Rodeo earnings.
12 Resistol Rookies add money to their earnings.
Dustin Bird and Trey Yates ended their roping partnership with one of the biggest wins of each man's career: The 2019 Cheyenne Frontier Days.
Dustin Bird and Trey Yates win "The Daddy"'s tournament style rodeo; Sartain and Rogers win Deadwood; Wyatt and Lord win Spanish Fork and more.
