Texas team roper and master engraver Justin Walker brings a lot to the table, including widely sought after hardware and jewelry, not to mention tales that are almost too good to be true.

Research and reporting on what motivates ropers to save or amputate their fingers.

Ranch and rodeo cowboy Sherrick Grantham has spent a lifetime in the saddle with a rope in his hand. Grantham, 73, lives in Congress, Arizona—just north of Wickenburg—with his wife, Darlene.

Cyle Denison talks about his 2016 CPRA Year End Team Roping Heading buckle.

At 26, PRCA roper Brit Ellerman has already been successfully managing his leather business for a number of years and is officially popping the top on a number of other ventures.

This spring, the rodeo and roping world lost a man who spent his life in its folds, shaping its functions: Hugh “Rooster” Chambliss.

At press time, we regrettably learned of Wade Raney’s passing. At the request of his family and friends, we’ve decided to run his story in remembrance. Thanks for the laughs, Wade.

The Boyle boys are keeping the family tradition alive at Salinas.

Shawn Grant’s unconventional training methods, paired with Dean Tuftin’s breeding program, are driving the rope horse industry forward.

Nearly 50 years after lifelong Montanan Jeff Gollehon spied his dream occupation, not only is he still crafting saddles like the saddlemakers who inspired him, he’s building roping dummies and keeping his eyes peeled for the chance to make good on one yet-to-be realized dream.

John Miller, 76, was inducted into the ProRodeo Hall of Fame with the inaugural class in 1979. He enjoyed that honor alongside his fellow World Champion Team Roper Uncle Ben Johnson (who heeled, and won the world in 1953; Johnson also earned an Academy Award acting in “The Last Picture Show” for best supporting actor in 1971). Miller, who won back-to-back world team roping titles in 1970-71, currently lives in Cave Creek, Arizona, with his National Finals Rodeo barrel racer wife of 46 years, Barbara.

Ropers like the Camarillo's were big names from team roping's very beginning, but two ropers that were overlooked were Don Beasley and Gary Mouw.

When Tennessee heeler Chuck Jenkins strapped his legs down to his saddle and won Memphis’ #12.5 in February this year, it was a particularly delightful moment for a crew of ropers who’d banded together for him.

Jason Rodriguez shares about his life roping and working as a stuntman.

We’ve covered cutting and reigning horses-turned-rope-horse, but what about racehorses? According to Johnny Trotter, his 2018 World Champion is a prime candidate for the transition.

If there’s one thing tax season does, it reminds us to plan better for the next year. WSTR Finale winner and financial advisor Hank Robins lays out some financial fundamentals for his fellow team ropers.

An addiction-treatment program’s head team roper is changing lives.

At home with Carl Wilken.

Cory Wiese talks about his start in the industry while repping the YETI brand.

Jackie Crawford is winning while balancing life on the road with a toddler.

The 1017 Project Repurposes Roped-Out Steers to Feed the Hungry.

In 1998, Jesse Gonzales was hired on at Cactus Ropes. As members of his family began following suit through the last 20-plus years, they amassed more than 250 years of experience building ropes.

The dos and don'ts in the buying and selling horse business.

Two-time Finale money-winner Lowell Neshem’s mental grit results in a helicopter pilot’s dream job and roping that gets better year after year.

Being able to trust every aspect in team roping.