How a Career Transforms
Nick Sartain claimed the 2000 Heading Rookie of the Year title,
missed the 2003 Wrangler NFR by $97, went on to finally qualify in 2006, then
dropped off the radar until now. In 2009, he and new partner Kollin Von Ahn
jumped out to an early lead in the world standings prior to the big payoff... | read »
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My How Team Roping Times Have Changed
We all learned to rope by focusing on catching cattle
consistently. It was all about average ropings, and 4- and 5-second runs were
unheard of, even at the rodeos. The conditions were different back then. The
scores were longer and the cattle were bigger. If you got all your cattle roped... | read »
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Riding the Corner
With all of todays teaching aids, from instructional DVDs and DVDs
of the major events to this magazine, there is a lot of information out there
that teaches the mechanics of heeling a steer. But when you get to a level where
you are pretty talented with your roping skills, what makes or... | read »
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The Dream That Took Decades and Destiny
For many years, Smith held down a prominent position on the dreaded
"best guy never to win the world" list of world-class tie-down ropers. And at
38, we all--even Stran--had to wonder if he'd end up going down in professional
rodeo history as the second coming of Denny Flynn (who co-owns the... | read »
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The Magic of Mental Strength
Its amazing just how huge a role the mind plays in any game. Last
year was kind of a strange one for me. I got the monkey on my back, and the
pressure mounts fast when that happens. After all these years, Id never have
thought it would happen to me and Id be the guy struggling just to make... | read »
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Round Winning at the NFR
Q : Dear Kinney, How did you guys win three rounds at the NFR? It seemed like you
either won the round or missed. What does it take to do that out there? Kevin, Round Rock, Texas | read »
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Picking Your Partners Wisely
To be successful, you have to be partnered right. No matter if you
head or heel, or what level roper you are, your significant other has to be able
to do his part. It takes both people getting the job done for each other to give
the team a chance to win. Choosing the best partner for you can... | read »
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Balancing Roping and the Rest of Your Life
I dont honestly know what Im going to do in 2009. My son Bo is a
senior in high school, and I can say Im going to spend as much time as I can
with him and Tuff (Jake and Tonis youngest son) this year. Bos a student athlete
whos shooting for a college basketball scholarship, and I want to see... | read »
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Sometimes You Just Have to Hang in There
When you end the year on a high note, you always hope the
following year will be at least that good. But sometimes its hard to capture the
same intensity and enthusiasm. Jake and I just finished the 2008 season, and
after winning the 2007 NFR (Wrangler National Finals Rodeo) and what that... | read »
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Riley Minor on Going up the Fence
Q: Dear Riley, It seems like more and more you guys are roping in small setups,
especially during the winter in the buildings. How do you create a good
handle for your heeler and still be fast in that situation? How do you know
when that left fence is coming up? How do you get a good face... | read »
Mike Cervi Jr., the son of legendary stock contractor Mike Cervi and husband of two-time World Champion Barrel Racer Sherry Cervi, died in a private plane crash in 2001 at the age of 30. Ever since, his family and friends have annually held a team roping in his honor. He... | read
