In The Arena
Bob Feist
July is always a great month and a turning point for many contestants in the rodeo world. It affects young and seasoned veterans in the industry with the great Fourth of July run, as well as the other large rodeos that take place during July, including the International Youth Rodeo in Oklahoma, National High School Finals in Wyoming and the Little Britches Rodeo in Colorado. For some, it is the end of the year finals for the youth events. For the pro rodeo contestant and pro ropers, it is the year’s turning point because of all of the big money up for grabs at the major rodeos and ropings.
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I want to congratulate Trevor Brazile and Patrick Smith for putting on a beautiful display of roping and horsemanship while shattering the average record at this year’s BFI. I was particularly happy for Trevor as he checked one more thing off his bucket list, the BFI championship. Patrick, who won the BFI in 2005 with Clay Tryan, seemed equally as happy for Trevor.
Time again for the Bob Feist Invitational, held June 24th in Reno, Nev. The team list for this year’s roping includes veterans as well as some talented rookies. This is a roping that is set up for an elite few that have the proper roping talent, horsemanship, and horse power. It is not just another roping that someone may enter and think they are going to maybe have a good day and beat the best ropers in the world. You have to be mentally and physically prepared for this grueling day of competition.
It’s been a busy March all over the rodeo and team roping world. Some of the biggest dollar wins seem to be recorded this time of year when someone gets on a roll. In this issue of RSN you will read who has been winning all of the big bucks.