Posts Tagged ‘roping’
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July 30, 2018
Jolyn Young
Oh, good, I thought as I walked down to the corral with camera in hand. There’s a lot of dust today; my branding pictures will look so cool! But that spring day during a drought at the O RO Ranch in northern Arizona held more dust than I bargained for. I could barely see what was […]
Three Saddling Tricks
December 9, 2017
Savanna Simmons
Everyone does things a little different when it comes to horses, especially saddling. Here are a few tips for saddling that should apply to just about any type of saddle, horse, or person, and make things just a smidge smoother and more efficient. Trick 1: When you’re pulling your cinch tight, ask your horse to […]
Ropers North And South
November 19, 2017
Jolyn Young
Roping is roping, right? Wrong. Well, kind of right. And kind of…well, just different. We’ve been living in Arizona for nearly a year now, and I’ve noticed a few differences in the way cowpunchers approach roping compared with the buckaroo style. But, here’s one thing these ropers have in common: Build a loop. Hold it […]
Cowboy Relief Roping Benefit For Toby Vineyard
October 19, 2017
Tiffany Schwenke
There is a special group of people who have formed an amazing organization called Cowboy Relief. Cowboy Relief’s sole purpose is to help cowboy’s with medical bills. This year’s event is Cowboy Relief Roping Benefit for Toby Vineyard is November 11th, 2017 at the Miller’s Horse Palace in Laurel, MT starting at 11am. Cowboy Relief was […]
Cowboy Skills: Dallying
April 26, 2017
Jolyn Young
“Take your turns!” “Go to the peg!” “Go to the wood!” These are all creative cowboy ways of saying “Dally!” To many ropers, dallying is as important a skill as catching. Unless you’re using a horn knot and tying off like a Texan or Southwest cowpuncher, you’ll need to stop the roped animal somehow, and […]
I Miss The Mystery
April 25, 2017
Tayler Teichert
In all my years of dating, my sister told me to maintain a little bit of mystery. Don’t let your date know everything about you right off the bat – make them wonder. They will get bored if they feel like they aren’t learning anything new, so don’t tell all your secrets on the first […]
The Branding Season Guide You Haven’t Read
April 13, 2017
Jolyn Young
Most cowfolks think that branding season is the best time of the year, including Christmas and their own birthdays, but I have a confession to make. Branding season is not my favorite. I realize I may risk losing my cowboy card over this, but I’m willing to take that chance, because I have kids and […]
World champion calf-roper Paul Tierney offers roping clinics
March 20, 2017
Savanna Simmons
Paul Tierney knows what he’s talking about when it comes to timed events in the rodeo arena. This spring he’s offering aspiring ropers the chance to attend one of several Paul Tierney roping clinics to learn from one of the best. A world-champion calf-roper, Tierney also made it to the NFR in steer wrestling and won […]
Be Smart: Rope The Dummy
February 19, 2017
Jolyn Young
When heading out to rope the dummy, grab the worst rope you can find. A way-too-stiff, fuzzed-up nylon or a raggy poly will do just fine. If you can throw a good loop with those, a new rope will be a day off. Plus, it’ll save you ropes and money, by not wearing them all […]
Wyo Wild Ride Ranch Rodeo Returning
February 7, 2017
Savanna Simmons
Join us in Gillette, Wyoming, June 23-25 for the third annual Wyo Wild Ride Ranch Rodeo & Horse Sale. The event this year will include a barrel racing jackpot, team roping jackpot, women’s steer stopping, and WSRRA bronc riding. And that’s just Friday! The Western State Ranch Rodeo Association-sanctioned open and women’s ranch rodeos will be […]
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