The Magic That Keeps Us Coming BackSummer is in full swing, and I cannot express how much joy this season brings to my heart. Between the…
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“THE Place to Be” A Note From the PublisherSpring is here, and wow, California’s roping scene is on fire! I never fully appreciated just how packed…
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…
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…