Land of 9000 Arenas April/May 2025 I’ve always believed there’s something special about Arizona in February. The desert air feels gritty, warm and full of electricity, and Wickenburg…
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Team Roping Central Through the Years Dee Yates asked me the other day, “Where was Team Roping Central in the early days of team roping?” She had…
Dec 21, 2024: #9.5 Dalton Walker III and Manuel Souza, #8.5 Trevor Alexander and Kevin Dias, #7.5 1st Place Kathy Balaam and Gary Holcomb, 2nd place…
As Luke Branquinho wisely shared at the Resistol Rookie Luncheon, “Smooth seas don’t make great sailors.” These words resonate deeply through my journey with Ropers Sports…
The 2024 Wrangler National Finals Rodeo team roping was by far one of the best in recent years. It was obvious from the first go-round that…
Congratulations to Dee Yates and the staff for continuing to publish Ropers Sports News. Its new look is refreshing, and I was delighted when Dee invited…
This year at the ACTRA Finals in Reno, the overwhelming support was truly heartwarming. My discussions with the ACTRA team revealed their immense dedication to creating…
By Dee Yates Photos by Anderson C bar CStanding apart as the largest non-profit, member- owned team roping organization in the United States, the American Cowboys Team…
Sierraville Junior Rodeo Rope Til You Miss and ACTRA RopingEvery year, the Sierra Valley Roping Club puts on the Sierraville Junior Rodeo…a must-enter for many junior…
On Saturday, September 7, the Southern California National Finals Qualifier for the ACTRA was held in Fillmore, California. This pivotal event determined which competitors would advance…