Jake Barnes

Jake Barnes Heeling

Jake Barnes was inducted into the ProRodeo Hall of Fame in 1997 and has earned his reputation through over 40 years of remarkable roping success and distinguished achievements. He’s a three-time WNFR Average Champion—holding the 10-head record that still standings—a 12-time Ram National Circuit Finals Qualifier and a four-time RNCRF Champion.

Jake Barnes is known for his never-say-die attitude that led him to become the most determined roper in the PRCA, wearing out roping dummy after roping dummy in the pursuit of perfection.

World Championships

Team Roping: 1985, 1986, 1987, 1988, 1989, 1992, 1994

National Finals Rodeo Average Champion

Team Roping: 1985, 1994, 2007

RAM Circuit Finals Rodeo Champion

Team Roping: 1987, 1989, 1995, 1996

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lovely Las Vegas
Vegas, Baby: Celebrating 40 Years of the NFR in Cowboy Town
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the legends
Jake and Clay Strike Again at California Rodeo Salinas
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My Heroes Have Always Been Cowboys
Which Kind of Cowboy Are You?
Speed Williams
GOAT
There's No Doubt: Speed Williams Viper was the Best [Ever] in the Thomas & Mack
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stay the course
It’s Anybody’s Ballgame Now
closeup of 1988 California Rodeo Salinas trophy buckle
the long game
Handling the Longest Scores in Rodeo
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Perfect Pair
The Many Advantages of Age-Appropriate Horses
Jake Barnes and Clay O'Brien Cooper roping at the National Finals Rodeo
the age of wisdom
The Best of Times for Team Ropers
A young Allen Bach and Jake Barnes standing with brothers George and Buddy Strait
Money Maker
Cashing in on the Team Roping Boom
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better and better
Today’s Rope Horse Talent Pool Runs Deep
The Team Roping Journal
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