Podcasts about Team roping

Clint Summers' Mr Joes Shadow Bar and Coleby Payne's Cut Off My Spots are the 2025 Nutrena Head and Heel Horses of the Year, presented by AQHA. This is Mr Joes Shadow Bar's second award and Cut Off My Spots first. ---This episode is presented by Fast Back Ropes. For close to thirty years Fast Back Ropes has been developing best selling ropes by listening to our customers. Fast Back offers a variety of ropes with a size, weight and style to fit every team roper.

In this episode of Always Be Testing, host Tye DeGrange sits down with Bob Feist — known as the Godfather of Team Roping — a legendary cowboy, entrepreneur, and rodeo announcer. A Cowboy Hall of Fame inductee and PRCA Pioneer Award winner, Bob is also the founder of Ropers Sports News, the first-ever newspaper dedicated to team roping, and the creator of The Bob Feist Invitational (BFI), the richest one-day open team roping event in the world.In this inspiring conversation, Bob and Tye explore the Cowboy Code — a timeless set of values centered on courage, integrity, and doing what's right — and how these principles apply to today's business and marketing world. Bob shares stories and lessons from decades of entrepreneurship, from building a publication out of nothing to growing one of the most prestigious events in rodeo history.They dive into how the Cowboy Code influences leadership, business ethics, and branding, as well as the importance of trust, humility, and staying true to your brand identity. Bob also discusses key entrepreneurial lessons on starting small, adapting to change, and rewarding loyalty, offering timeless wisdom on integrity, perseverance, and leading with purpose.

Kaleb Driggers and Jade Corkill won The CoJo—worth $72,000, Bill Fick Fords and Bloomer Trailers on Saturday, October 11, 2025—capping off Driggers' biggest year ever and Corkill's comeback. ---This episode is brought to you by Dechra. Dechra is a global specialist in veterinary pharmaceuticals and related products. Our expertise is in the development, manufacture, and sales and marketing of high-quality products exclusively for veterinarians worldwide. We are driven by our purpose of sustainable improvement of local animal health and welfare. Dechra's equine portfolio is diverse andfocuses on mobility, joint health, reproduction, anesthesia/analgesia, dermatology, ophthalmology, and fluid therapy.Our key brands include Zycosan (pentosan polysulfate sodium injection), Osphos (clodronate injection), ProVet APC(Autologous Platelet Concentrate) system, Orthokine vet irap, Equidone Gel (domperidone) and Vetivex Fluids. Dechra's rapid growth is fueled by these key products and others in the portfolio, as well as recent highly successful acquisitions. We continue to grow because we understand the challenges veterinarians face and we give them what they need. Dechra provides continual training and support to help veterinarians help animals. For more information, please visit www.dechra-us.com or call (866) 933-2472.

In December 2025, Lightning Aguilera will back in the box for his second NFR, three years after his first qualification.The Florida transplant finished the regular season No. 15 in the PRCA world standings with $114,735.75 won on the year after battling it out near the bubble the last month of the season. On this episode of The Score, Aguilera talks about his 2025 season, returning to the Thomas & Mack and how he's preparing for his second NFR.Lightning Aguilera: From South Florida to San AntonioLightning Aguilera's Jess A Moose is 2022's Head Horse of the YearWithin Reach: Aguilera's Team Roping Roots and AspirationsBrought to you by: The Hombre head rope from Fast Back Ropes—small, light, and built for performance. Available at fastbackropes.com or by calling (817) 279-1851.MORE FROM THE SCOREThe Short Score: 2025 Riata ChampionshipsFinally: The Score's Head Horse of the Year EpisodeThe $465K Added Solo Select Stallion Incentive FuturityWho Deserves the 2025 AQHA/PRCA Heel Horse of the Year Award?Ride Registered: Stressman and Canida of AQHA Talk Team Roping and Registered Horses on The Score

The Riata Championships paid out $5.5 million crowing its 2025 champions. From the Riata Pro Futurity featuring some of the best team ropers and 5-year-old rope horses, to the Cowgirl Steer Stopping, the stories that unfolded are worth listening to on The Short Score.Logan Allen and Ketch Kelton paired up to win $149,500 in the 2025 Riata #14.5 Championship after roping four steers in 29.33 seconds Sept. 25. They also won the 6-&-Under Incentive for another $8,000 apiece. Iowa's Allen was aboard I Got Dibs Doc, a 2020 stallion by Aint Seen Nothin Yet out of MS Docs Poco Leo Bar and owned by Lisa Johnson. On the heel side, the reigning and youngest Cinch Timed Event champion rode Shane Decker's Pretty Poco Girl Fja, a 2021 mare by Cat Man Do out of Pretty Poco Boots.Jacob Lewis and and Tripp Townsend both had previous Riata #10.5 Championship titles—Lewis in 2023 and Townsend in 2022. Lewis rode Hez Got Cowboy Cash, the 2016 Myers Ranch-bred head horse by Cowboys Cartel, again for the 2025 win, while Townsend was on the famous TRR Lucky Brazos, by Pepcid, the first Riata stallion to win a Riata championship.MORE FROM THE SCOREFinally: The Score's Head Horse of the Year EpisodeThe $465K Added Solo Select Stallion Incentive FuturityWho Deserves the 2025 AQHA/PRCA Heel Horse of the Year Award?The Philipp Ranch Production Sale PreviewThe Short Score: Who's In, Who's Out and What's at Stake in PuyallupBrought to you by Cactus RopesThis episode is presented by Cactus Ropes' new Kool Kat CoreTX Rope. The Kool Kat is a 4-strand, poly-nylon blend rope that creates optimal weight and balance. This rope has a unique diameter to weight ratio, slightly on the medium to smaller side. The Kool Kat has had the best winning percentage since it has started being used by Cactus' pro athletes of any rope the company has ever made. The Kool Kat, the newest rope using CoreTX™, is the most complete and balanced rope in the line. The smaller diameter but solid weight allows for ropers of all levels to...

Who deserves the PRCA/AQHA Head Horse of the Year title? Clint Summers' Joe? Riley Minor's Bob? Tyler Wade's Spur? Or... someone else all together? We deep dive with Summers, Wade, Kaleb Driggers and Minor in this always-anticipated episode. ---This episode is brought to you by Equinety, the supplement that fuels most of the Horse of the Year contenders, year after year.

In one of the most anticipated episodes of The Score, host Chelsea Shaffer brings back the annual deep dive into the top heel horses of the year. This year's conversations are full of insight, loyalty and a bit of friendly debate among elite ropers.We're hearing directly from the best in the business:Coleby Payne – breaking down why his bay gelding may be the new frontrunner over the three-time Horse of the Year, Kadabra King.Travis Graves, Jake Long, Levi Lord, and Wesley Thorp, offering their personal picks, stories, and what really makes a heel horse worthy of the title.Whether it's Turbo, Coon, Sug, Boon, or Mabel — the opinions are strong, and the respect for great horses runs deep. From arena-tested consistency to raw speed and grit, these pro team ropers explain what separates the greats from the good ones.f you're a fan of team roping, horsepower, or just want a peek behind the curtain of what goes into choosing the PRCA/AQHA Heel Horse of the Year, this episode is for you.Sponsored by Fast Back Ropes — Featuring the Ombre head and heel ropes. Shop now at FastBackRopes.com

In this episode of The Score, host Chelsea Shaffer sits down with Shane and John Philipp of Philipp Ranch to preview their 2025 Production Horse Sale, happening September 6 in Bryan, Texas. The brothers break down the pedigrees behind their standout rope horses, their unique approach to training and development, and what makes this year's set of 39 head one of their deepest yet.From proven head and heel horses to standout breakaway prospects and elite-bred prospects, this sale offers something for every roper — including the emotional Lot 39 filly, with proceeds going to the Ace Ashford Foundation.Whether you're planning to bid online at CCI.live or attend in person at the Brazos County Expo Center, this episode gives you the full inside scoop on what to expect — and which horses to watch.

The field for the 2025 Cinch Playoff Series in Puyallup, Washington, is set after the Aug. 18 cutoff, and the lineup is packed with storylines that could reshape this year's NFR race.The top 23 in the Playoff Series standings—plus NFR Open winners—will head to Puyallup Sept. 4-7, with a shot at a $75,000 purse on each end, with as much as $20,420 per man up for grabs. That kind of payday, paired with a berth to the Governor's Cup in Sioux Falls, makes Puyallup one of the most critical rodeos of the year.On this episode of The Short Score, we break down who's in, who's out and what that means for their seasons.MORE FROM THE SCOREThe Short Score: Old West Rope Horse Futurity 2025“Team Roping Is Going to Save the Day for Everybody” — Steve Friskup's 2025 Horse Market ReportThe $1.7 Million Rope Horse: Meet the Man Who Bought HerThe NEW U.S.-Mexico Cattle Border ClosureTop 5 “The Score” Podcast Interviews of 2025 (So Far)The Short Score: Late Summer Check-InRide Registered: Stressman and Canida of AQHA Talk Team Roping and Registered Horses on The Score

Karl Stressman and Tammy Canida of the American Quarter Horse Association are at the forefront of record keeping and pedigree information, and The Score caught up with them to talk about what role the AQHA can play in the team roping industry.About AQHAFrom the back of the box to the barrier, and from the break of the steer to the dally—roping demands a partner who knows the job and lives to do it. The ideal partner? An American Quarter Horse. For decades, AQHA has been the standard-bearer, preserving the bloodlines, honoring the legacy, and supporting the sport you love. We put the horse in Horsepower. Ride Registered. Join AQHA.

Karl Stressman and Tammy Canida of the American Quarter Horse Association are at the forefront of record keeping and pedigree information, and The Score caught up with them to talk about what role the AQHA can play in the team roping industry.About AQHAFrom the back of the box to the barrier, and from the break of the steer to the dally—roping demands a partner who knows the job and lives to do it. The ideal partner? An American Quarter Horse. For decades, AQHA has been the standard-bearer, preserving the bloodlines, honoring the legacy, and supporting the sport you love. We put the horse in Horsepower. Ride Registered. Join AQHA.

The summer is winding down, but the ProRodeo action is not. From Greeley and Cowboy Christmas, to Salinas and Cheyenne, The Short Score is covering everything that has happened this summer as we roll into August.Andrew Ward and Jake Long got Cowboy Christmas rolling earlier this summer with the Greeley Stampede win in June for $11,225 a man. And while Ward and Long were amongst the top of team roping's Cowboy Christmas earners, Clint Summers and Jade Corkill led the pack with $29,897 apiece.Dustin Egusquiza and Levi Lord capitalized at the NFR Open in Colorado Springs, Colorado, winning the sudden-death finals with a 4.8-second run and claiming over $15,000 each. The win also secured them their first national circuit titles.The longest score in ProRodeo and a the only five-head battle, California Rodeo Salinas was no problem for Tanner Tomlinson and Travis Graves. They roped five steers in 48.5 seconds to claim the win and $11,254 each.Aaron Tsinigine and Jeremy Buhler won their second major PRCA rodeo of the summer, first with the Reno Rodeo and now the Cheyenne Frontier Days. But their road to No. 1 was perhaps less than conventional.MORE FROM THE SCOREThe Short Score: Here Comes the SummerThe Short Score: Old West Rope Horse Futurity 2025"Team Roping Is Going to Save the Day for Everybody" — Steve Friskup's 2025 Horse Market ReportThe $1.7 Million Rope Horse: Meet the Man Who Bought HerThe NEW U.S.-Mexico Cattle Border ClosureTop 5 “The Score” Podcast Interviews of 2025 (So Far)

When TRJ's Chelsea Shaffer picked up the phone to call Bobby Joe Hill of Hill Rodeo Cattle, she had no idea the U.S.-Mexico cattle border had closed just the night before. What started as a routine check-in turned into a breaking-news conversation about a closure that could ripple across the roping industry.In this episode of The Score, Bobby Joe breaks down what he knows about the shutdown, what it means for ropers and producers, and how the situation is more political than biological. From skyrocketing steer prices to a dwindling supply of cattle for jackpots and ProRodeos alike, Bobby Joe shares hard facts and personal insight from a stock contractor's front-row seat to the crisis.Shaffer also shares follow-up conversations with Ty Yost, who offers a more measured perspective—but agrees on one point: this situation is far from simple.Whether you rope, produce or are just trying to understand how a closed border affects an entire sport, this is one episode you don't want to miss.Brought to you by: The Hombre head rope from Fast Back Ropes – small, light, and built for performance. Available at fastbackropes.com or by calling (817) 279-1851.

When a $1.7 million bid stunned the rope horse world, everyone asked the same question: Who is this guy? In this exclusive episode of The Score, we sit down with Mr. Jones—the man behind the record-breaking purchase that turned heads across the western industry.Jones didn't set out to make headlines. He thought he was just buying a horse. But what followed was an industry-wide ripple effect, elevating the rope horse market and reshaping expectations for what's possible. From his humble beginnings in a radiator shop to building a successful manufacturing business and ranching legacy, Jones shares the backstory behind his bold move—and what it means for the future of roping.

The Old West Rope Horse Futurity paid out over $1 million in 2025 and saw ropers and horses make history. Tate Kirchenschlager and Almost LostMy Ticket won the Old West Futurity Heading for a life-changing $100,000. Coming from second call, Kirchenschlager topped the field to mark a major milestone in his rope-horse training journey.SLR Swinging Hickory's $100,000 Old West Futurity Heeling win with Jeremy Buhler earned her the title of the winningest mare on the heel side of the rope horse futurity industry. Joseph Harrison also changed history becoming the first $1 million rider in ARHFA history. Harrison won the Pre-Futurity Heeling aboard Stunnerr for $50,000.Rhen Richard swept the Pre-Futurity Heading for over $90,000. Richard and Reliance Ranches' Watch The Lane won the 4-&-Under for $50,000, and he also picked up $29,792 for second aboard Captain Leggett and $5,320 for eighth on Little Foose Sug.On this episode of The Short Score, Kirchenschlager, Buhler, Harrison and Richard talk about their wins at the Old West Futurity.About Cactus SaddleryThis episode is brought to you by Cactus Saddlery. All of Cactus Saddlery's products are handcrafted right here in the U.S., and they stand firm in their belief that creating amazing product starts by using the highest quality materials. Cactus Saddlery provides premium saddles, tack and equine accessories that are designed, developed and ridden by some of the world's top endorsees. Head over to cactussaddlery.com today to check out all they have to offer.

We caught up with rodeo announcer Alan Moorhead and talked about his award winning career!

June kicked off with a busy weekend of 2025 ProRodeo team roping action. With rodeos in nearly every circuit, there was a lot of rodeo action to unpack. On this episode of The Short Score, we break down who won what the final weekend of May to kick off June, who the biggest earners were and talked ProRodeo world standings.More from The ScoreThe Short Score: Corpus Christi Catch UpMiles Baker & Joseph Harrison: Oil Can Classic ChampsSweep: Saebens on The Score Podcast After Oil Can Classic Pre-Futurity DominanceJD McGuire: The Rope Horse Market Series Part 1Driggers & Nogueira Get Real on 2025 Battles After BFI WinMike Gets the Mic: Hear from Doug Arnew's Heeler, Mike Ramsey

The College National Finals Rodeo is just a few days away.  We talked to Jim Dewey Brown, the Commissioner of the NIRA.

Andrew Ward and Jake Long had a dominant performance at the 2025 WCRA Rodeo Corpus Christi, winning $28,000 a man en route to the title. With 19 NFR appearances between them, Ward and Long won Rodeo Corpus Christi with a 5.43-second run in the three-man round May 10, to clinch the $18,000 win and secure Ward a spot on the Free Riders team at Kid Rock's Rock N Rodeo. Ward and Long kicked off their week with a 6.04-second run in the Wild Card Round for $2,500, followed by a 5.82 to win Progressive Round 1 for $5,000. Their consistency landed them second in the Progressive average for another $2,500. They powered through the Showdown Round with another 5.43, placing second and punching their ticket to the final three-man shootout. On this episode of The Short Score, Ward and Long break down their win, how to nail the stoplight start system and the rest of the year.More from The ScoreMiles Baker & Joseph Harrison: Oil Can Classic ChampsSweep: Saebens on The Score Podcast After Oil Can Classic Pre-Futurity DominanceJD McGuire: The Rope Horse Market Series Part 1Driggers & Nogueira Get Real on 2025 Battles After BFI WinMike Gets the Mic: Hear from Doug Arnew's Heeler, Mike RamseyLoss to Legacy: Troy Ashford Shares Significance of Wesley Thorp's BFI Cowboy Auction Donation on The ScoreThat Time We Let Tyler Wade & Wesley Thorp Host The Score with Doug Arnew

May 20-25 Mule Days returns to Bishop, CA.  We talked to Jennifer Roeser about Mules, the Eastern Sierras, and the western way of life!

Miles Baker kicks off this episode after a big win at the 2025 Oil Can Classic heading futurity aboard Sevens Hank 2—a bay gelding making a triumphant return. Baker explains the horse's background, why he's in Miles' program instead of Trevor's, and how time off may have preserved his expression. He breaks down the run that earned the high score of the day and shares insight into how short-round judging dynamics favor a horse that stays sharp under pressure. He also weighs in on Nala, his veteran mare, and how the bay might be her biggest competition this season.Then, ARHFA World Champion Joseph Harrison joins the conversation after making headlines by taking first through fourth in the heeling futurity. He walks us through each of the standout horses in his program, and what makes them so effective. Harrison shares what it means to deliver for his owners, why certain movement patterns predict stopping power, and how he's setting up for the rest of the futurity season.It's a behind-the-scenes look at two powerhouse horsemen with futurity strings that are turning heads—and winning checks.Learn more about Baker's training program on Roping.com: https://bit.ly/3y515QT

The Women's Rodeo World Championships have honored Billie Bray from Equibrand with their 2025 Pam Minick Lifetime Achievement Award.  We talked to Billie about her unique perspective on the Western Way of Life!

Hi, Welcome back to In The LOOP Podcast! This week, we're in the heart of Women's Rodeo World Championship week, and while the best in the world battle it out in Fort Worth for a record-setting $802,000 payout, we're taking a moment to celebrate a legend who has shaped the industry from the inside out.I'm honored to sit down with my dear friend, Billie Bray—wife, mom, competitor, Chief Marketing Officer at Equibrand, and now, the 2025 Pam Minick Lifetime Achievement Award recipient. This award is more than a title; it's a celebration of a lifetime of pushing the envelope for women in western sports—following in the footsteps of Pam Minick herself and joining the ranks of icons like Reba McEntire.Billie shares the story behind the surprise announcement, her long-standing friendship with Pam, and the memories they share—like taking home the Team Roping title together at the 2007 Windy Ryon. But more than that, Billie reflects on her role in the creation of the Women's Rodeo World Championship, the importance of offering levels for all women—from limited to challenger to pro—and how this platform is changing the game by providing life-changing opportunities for every stage of a cowgirl's journey.We also dig into what keeps her showing up for this industry year after year, how she's navigated leadership in a male-dominated space, and her advice to women trying to juggle family, career, and rodeo dreams. Spoiler alert—there's no perfect balance, but the kitchen table is a great place to start.Billie reminds us that success doesn't come without the hard lessons—and sometimes the biggest wins come when you keep showing up, even when it's tough.Congratulations again, Billie—you make all of us proud. Tune in now to hear her incredible story and join us in celebrating one of the greats.In The LOOP Podcast hosted by Jordan Jo Hollabaugh, is inspired by the western culture and breakaway roping lifestyle. This podcast highlights the raw, real, truth behind the box of the breakaway roping industry. Bringing you behind the scenes stories of what real life looks like everyday from; breakaway ropers, cowgirls, cowboys, producers, leaders, trailblazers, and the like, all sharing stories of the western culture and lifestyle that they live daily. In The LOOP Podcast & Fabrizio Marketing LLC are not responsible for any losses, damages, or liabilities that may arise from the use of this podcast. Get In The LOOP Podcast with Jordan Jo Get the Newsletter at | www.inthelooprodeo.com/ Like us on Facebook | www.facebook.com/inthelooppodcast.jordanjo Tag us on Instagram | www.instagram.com/inthelooppodcast.jordanjo Follow us on TikTok | https://www.tiktok.com/@jordanjo.hollabaugh Watch more on our Youtube Channel Watch on Youtube @ JordanJoHollabaugh ...

We caught up with Dancin' Dougie Hall, saddle bronc rider, actor, and bucking horse raiser....

Billie Jack Saebens won both the heading and heeling pre-futurities at the Oil Can Classic, an American Rope Horse Futurity Association show in Ardmore, Oklahoma, that ran April 25-27, 2025. In the heading, Saebens rode Una Furiosa, a 2021 gray mare bred by the Flag Ranch and owned by Shane Boston. The gray powerhouse, by Bobby Starlight out of a Furyofthewind daughter Playin For Fury, earned a composite score of 912.18 on four head to take home the title. For the win, Saebens and Southern Ranches pocketed $6,080.In the heeling, Saebens topped the field aboard Hallle Berry, a 2019 red roan mare by Metallic Cat out of One Sparking Time, owned by Southern Ranches. The flashy red roan, whose flashy looks matched her big stops, put together a composite of 902.96, banking $10,430.

This week on the Steve Kenyon Podcast we've got a multi part show.  We highlight our sponsor Cubeit Hay Company, Logan Corbett from Champion Living Fitness joins us and we talk to Linsay Rosser Sumpter, the Commissioner of the Women's Rodeo World Championships.  

A bonus episode of the Steve Kenyon podcast, from BattleBorn Broncs in Fallon, NV

Stran Smith is one of the newly announced inductees to the ProRodeo Hall of Fame.  He joins us to recap his career, our featured interviews are sponsored by Classic Equine and by Classic Ropes!

We're kicking off our 2025 Rope Horse Market Series with J.D. McGuire, a Midland, Texas-based heeler who's partnering with Hunter Koch and going all-in on the rope horse business. What is driving a businessman to invest in the horse industry so heavily, and where does he see the business going?---This episode is presented by Fast Back Ropes.

Today on the Steve Kenyon Podcast an encore of our interview with Kaycee Feild as he gets ready to compete this weekend at the American Rodeo, and High Desert Stampede Barrel Racing Champion Hayle Gibson.  

Kaleb Driggers and Junior Nogueira get REAL about the problems they've had connecting this winter after they win $154,000 at the BFI to redeem their jackpotting on the year, marking their second-straight BFI win. This victory puts them in rare company as only the fourth team to win back-to-back Feist titles in the event's 48-year history. ---This episode is presented by Cactus Ropes' new Kool Kat CoreTX Rope. The Kool Kat is a 4-strand, poly-nylon blend rope that creates optimal weight and balance. This rope has a unique diameter to weight ratio, slightly on the medium to smaller side. The Kool Kat has had the best winning percentage since it has started being used by Cactus' pro athletes of any rope the company has ever made. The Kool Kat, the newest rope using CoreTX™, is the most complete and balanced rope in the line. The smaller diameter but solid weight allows for ropers of all levels to feel their tip and have the confidence they need to win.

On today's show we highlight the High Desert Stampede Rodeo and offer an encore presentation of our interview with Pick Up Man of the Year Josh Edwards who rode in one of the most grueling horse races in the world last summer.  

We continue the chaos with the 2023-2024 World Champs Tyler Wade and Wesley Thorp, as they talk to Mike Ramsey, the heeler for the Facebook famous Doug Arnew. We gave Mike the chance to clear his name on this episode, and we also provide details on the BFI Cowboy Auction, where Tyler Wade and Wesley Thorp will auction off their John Deere Gator to benefit the Golden Circle of Champions, the Live Like Ace Foundation and the World Youth Team Roping Championship. Bid online: https://bit.ly/BFI-Cowboy-AuctionMore details on the Gator auction: https://bit.ly/BFI-Cowboy-Auction-Wesley-Thorp-Gator

Tucker Allen from California won the steer wrestling at RodeoHouston, the biggest win of his career and virtually guaranteeing his second straight Wrangler NFR appearance.  

In this episode, 8-time World Champ Speed Williams and his daughter Hali, a breakaway roping phenom, unpack their journey to the Kimes Ranch Million Dollar Breakaway in Scottsdale, Arizona. Speed's revolutionary roping legacy meets Hali's fearlessness, blending fundamentals, gratitude, and raw grit. From backyard practice to big money, this father-daughter duo shares mindset secrets that win. After 10 rounds at the first ever Kimes Ranch Million Dollar Breakaway Event, Hali Williams walked away with $115,000 in winnings. Enjoy the show! 00:00 Introduction to Breakaway Roping and Competitors 03:00 Transitioning from Team Roping to Breakaway Roping 05:59 Secrets to Speed and Consistency in Roping 09:07 Revolutionizing Team Roping Techniques 11:57 The Role of Visualization and Mental Preparation 15:07 Father-Daughter Dynamics in Roping 17:54 Preparing for Competition: Rituals and Strategies 21:12 Conclusion and Future of Breakaway Roping This episode is brought to you by Kimes Ranch - kimesranch.com

Troy Ashford is navigating life after the loss of his 18-year-old son, Ace, who died in a cowboying accident last August. Along the way, Ashford has found purpose in giving back, and that brings us to the purpose of this episode: to tell you about the charity auction for the Live Like Ace Foundation, the Golden Circle of Champions and the World Youth Team Roping Championship at the 2025 Bob Feist Invitational Cowboy Auction. Link to bid: https://bit.ly/BFI-Cowboy-AuctionThe 2025 Bob Feist Invitational Cowboy Auction will this year play host to a special charity sale of a John Deere Gator, donated by Wesley Thorp. The Gator's proceeds will go toward the Live Like Ace Foundation, the Golden Circle of Champions and the WYTRC, and in this episode Ashford talks about what that donation means to his entire family.

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Doug Arnew caused quite the stir when to took to social media to lament the trials of a header just trying to find a good run in the 7. The team roping industry took notice, including World Champs Tyler Wade and Wesley Thorp. Thorp, for his part, had recently given a lesson to Arnew, so getting a hold of him and visiting was the easy part. Now, Wade and Thorp are making it their mission to help Doug improve and find heelers who are ready to work for it, too.

The roping world knew Ketch Kelton was an animal, but walking into the Lazy E and winning the Cinch Timed Event Championship in his rookie appearance at just 19 made some jaws really drop—except, perhaps, anyone who knew Kelton and how absolutely cowboy this guy really is. In the last year, Kelton has won the JR Patriot, the NTR Finals, the High School Finals Rodeo, the South Point Super Qualifier and placed at the Bob Feist Invitational, and he won the Cinch Timed Event Championship with ease. But for all Kelton's talents, telling us long stories in interviews really still isn't his jam. Luckily, we had Casey Allen chatting with his mom, too, so this interview is both Ketch and Tammy Kelton, talking about what this win means to the whole family. ---

Heidi Schmidt from North Dakota, the New President of the WPRA joins us on the Steve Kenyon Podcast

This week our guests are 5X World Champion Tyler Waguespack and NFR Barrel Racing Qualifier Sarah Waguespack.  

Jr. Ironman rookie James Mann took home the 2025 title for $20,000 after finishing the 12-head battle in 138.4 seconds March 1 inside the famous Lazy E Arena. Mann, a 19-year-old from California, also won the first round, second in Round 2 and third in Round 3 in pursuit of this year's Jr. Ironman title.The Patriot is gracing Fort Worth once again March 9-16. The Ariat WSTR Open to the World will kick off the Patriot Fort Worth as part of the Texas Two Step Super Qualifier on March 6, followed by multiple ropings through March 8. The Patriot team roping gets underway Sunday, March 9, with the #9.5 All Ages Truck Roping. Dustin Egusquiza and Levi Lord took home the San Antonio Stock Show & Rodeo win, cashing in $23,130 a man. Egusquiza and Lord were nearly flawless, winning all three rounds in their bracket for $7,878 a man and locked in the overall title Feb. 22, with a 4.1 to win the Finals and another $15,252 apiece. This marks Egusquiza's third San Antonio title–he won his first in 2020 with Travis Graves–but Egusquiza and Lord's second together in the last three years.On this episode of The Short Score, we introduce Mann, the Jr. Ironman champion, talk all things Patriot Fort Worth and catch up on Egusquiza and Lord's San Antonio win.___More from The ScoreThe Short Score: What to Know About the 2025 CTECThe Short Score: Royal Crown RecapThe Short Score: Trey Yates Talks 2025 National Western Stock Show and Rodeo WinRound 10, the NFR Aftermath and 2025 with Coleman ProctorNFR 2024 in Review: Listen to the NFR Round Winners on The Short Score5 Conversations from the 2024 NFR You Need to HearThe Short Score: Ace Ashford and Steer 27

The 2025 Cinch Timed Event Championship kicks off inside the Lazy E Feb. 27-March 1, with five rounds of Ironman competition.While the event can be streamed on Roping.com for free, we break down the need-to-know information for this year's CTEC on The Short Score. Timed Event contestants Marcus Theriot, Kyle Lockett and Nelson Wyatt also share how they're preparing and what they've learned over the years inside the Lazy E.___2025 Cinch Timed Event Championship scheduleWEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 266:30 p.m. Steer Wrestling JackpotTHURSDAY, FEBRUARY 27 9 a.m. Pro-Am Jackpot12 p.m. Pro-Am Awards Intro of CTEC Contestants and Calcutta – MIO Luncheon5 p.m. 1st Performance of the Jr Ironman7 p.m. 1st Performance of the CTECAfter Party in the Gold Buckle Cantina immediately following FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 28 12 p.m. 2nd Performance of the CTEC5 p.m. 2nd Performance of the Jr Ironman7 p.m. 3rd Performance of the CTECAfter Party in the Gold Buckle Cantina immediately following SATURDAY, MARCH 1 After Party in the Gold Buckle Cantina immediately following 12 p.m. 4th Performance of the CTEC5 p.m. 3rd Performance of the Jr Ironman7 p.m. 5th Performance of the CTECWatch the 2025 CTEC on Roping.comMore from The ScoreThe Short Score: Royal Crown RecapThe Short Score: Trey Yates Talks 2025 National Western Stock Show and Rodeo WinRound 10, the NFR Aftermath and 2025 with Coleman ProctorNFR 2024 in Review: Listen to the NFR Round Winners on The Short Score5 Conversations from the 2024 NFR You Need to HearThe Short Score: Ace Ashford and Steer 27

Barrel Racer Megan McLeod Sprague joins us to talk about winning San Antonio, horses, ground, and her career.  

The Royal Crown took on Buckeye, Arizona, for the roping portion of its 2025 futurity Feb. 5-10. The team roping kicked off with Miles Baker and Relentless PYC winning the 6 & Under Heading. Relentless PYC is the richest futurity rope horse mare of all time, and she and Baker won the average with a 616.26 after four rounds to add another $21,095 to her life time earnings. Billie Jack Saebens had a successful week, winning both the 4 & Under Heading and Heeling. Saebens won the 4 & Under Heeling on 2021 stallion Emojii, followed by the 4 & Under Heading on One Time Pick, a 2021 gelding. Jeremy Buhler cleaned house in the 6 & Under Heeling winning every round, but it was DT Hickorys Angus that took the cake, winning the average with a 619.40 after four rounds. Buhler also had three other horses in the short round.___This episode is presented by Roping.com. The 2025 Royal Crown from Buckeye, Arizona, now lives on Roping.com. Watch every roping from inside the Buckeye Equestrian & Events Center with a Roping.com membership. Get unlimited access to Roping.com's comprehensive team roping, tie-down and breakaway roping video libraries and learn from world champions like Trevor Brazile, Jake Barnes and Clay O'Brien Cooper. Plus, binge hundreds of hours of live and archived ropings including the Cinch Timed Event Championship, The Patriot Events, and more.MORE FROM THE SCOREThe Short Score: Trey Yates Talks 2025 National Western Stock Show and Rodeo WinRound 10, the NFR Aftermath and 2025 with Coleman ProctorNFR 2024 in Review: Listen to the NFR Round Winners on The Short Score5 Conversations from the 2024 NFR You Need to HearThe Short Score: Ace Ashford and Steer 27The Short Score: 2024 NFR Champions Clint Summers and Jake Long

The Steve Kenyon Podcast with Bareback Riding World Champion Tim O'Connell.  Brought to you by Classic Ropes and by Classic Equine.  

9X Wrangler National Finals Rodeo Team Roping Qualifier Coleman Proctor Joins us.  Presented by ClassicRopes and by Classic Equine!

Luke Brown and Trey Yates won the 2025 National Western Stock Show and Rodeo win Jan. 26, after a 4.2-second run in the short round to pocket $11,718 a man. For Yates, three-time NFR heeler and 2018 NFR champion, the win was an emotional one.Yates joins The Short Score to talk about the emotion behind the win, his partnership with 14-time NFR header Brown and more.___MORE FROM THE SCORERound 10, the NFR Aftermath and 2025 with Coleman ProctorNFR 2024 in Review: Listen to the NFR Round Winners on The Short Score5 Conversations from the 2024 NFR You Need to HearThe Short Score: Ace Ashford and Steer 27The Short Score: 2024 NFR Champions Clint Summers and Jake LongThe Short Score: 2024 World Champions Tyler Wade and Wesley ThorpThe Short Score: 2024 NFR Round 9 Winners Proctor and Medlin

Today we catch up with 6X World Champion Bareback Rider Kaycee Feild...Brought to you by Classic Equine and by Classic Ropes.  

We're back with our eighth year of The Score Podcast from The Team Roping Journal, and we're kicking it off with a bang with Coleman Proctor and a recap of his dramatic 10th round of the 2024 Wrangler National Finals Rodeo in a raw conversation that only Coleman can provide. Proctor missed his Round 10 steer to lose the 2024 PRCA Heading and All Around World Championships, and Proctor's perspective on the loss is a masterclass in sports psychology for any competitor.