Written and Photographed by Dee YatesAs I pulled into Rancho Rio this February, the Arizona desert was alive with anticipation. Having covered western events for many…
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Linsay Rosser-Sumpter -The Commissioner is in!Written and Photographed by Dee YatesLinsay Rosser-Sumpter’s journey from a devoted California cowgirl to one of the most influential voices in women’s…
Wickenburg Wraps Another Winning Title Fights The Ariat World Series of Team Roping Title Fights rode strong at Rancho Rio, Wickenburg, Arizona, February 12–15, 2025. Known as…
Isaac Starlight Shines at Sun Circuit By Dee YatesPhotos by: Kara Mathews The 2025 Arizona Sun Circuit ARHFA wasn’t just a showcase of elite roping talent—it…
Cowgirls Helping CowgirlsBy Julie MankinThere has been a beautiful parallel between the rising popularity in women’s sports (thank you, Caitlin Clark), the overdue enforcement of Title…
CTEC R1: Ketch Kelton 50.0, Cody Doescher 53.1, Stetson Jorgensen 68.3, Paul D. Tierney 74.2, K.C. Jones 75.6, Kyle Lockett 75.7, Dylan Hancock 77.4, Nelson Wyatt…
Just beyond Cottonwood Creek, in the heart of Four Star Rodeo country, lies a roping arena surrounded by oak trees where a champion team roper was…
The numbers are in, and they’re nothing short of astronomical. The 2024 Ariat World Series of Team Roping Finale has set a new benchmark in western…
Young Phenom Invited to Become Real IronmanFresh off winning the all-around championship at the National High School Finals Rodeo in July, teenage rodeo star Ketch Kelton…
Historic Wins at the Inaugural Cody Johnson Championship EventThe dust has settled at the Bell County Expo Center in Belton, Texas, where the inaugural Cody Johnson…