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Rodeo: Team Roping
from the pages of Rodeo
The Economics of Roping for a Living
This whole country is talking about the economy right now. But I'm
not convinced that this countrys tough economic times are affecting most rodeo
guys as much as everyone else in the nation. The way I see it, most of the guys
out here on the road in every event are 18-25 years old, which... | read »
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Rodeo: Team Roping
from the pages of Rodeo
David Key's 5 Steps to a Good Handle
Q: Dear David, I hear all the time about how important it is for a header to set
up a run for his heeler and give a good handle. Of course, I try my best to do
this every time I rope, but I think there's more to it than I understand. How
does a good header "quarterback" a run? What are the... | read »
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Rodeo: Team Roping
from the pages of Rodeo
Heeling Behind a Neck Catch
Q: Dear Broc, It doesn't happen often, but the other day my header had a neck
catch. I had a lot of trouble being prepared to throw with a handle that isn't
as controlled as a horn catch handle. What do you do when you see a neck catch
in order to give yourself a chance at a fast/high... | read »
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Rodeo: Team Roping
from the pages of Rodeo
Putting It All Into Perspective
Perspective is probably the most important thing in life. When you
look at all aspects of life, whether it's your family, your job, your hobby or
your view of life in general, the vision that you keep in the forefront of your
mind is what shapes your attitude and your drive for your goals.... | read »
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Rodeo: Team Roping
from the pages of Rodeo
Lisa Lockhart and Chisum
A couple of years ago, five-time Badlands Circuit champion Lisa
Lockhart decided to spend the summer rodeoing in Canada to season a horse she'd
been training. Not only did he get seasoned, but Chisum, then 8, racked up so
many paychecks that he sent Lockhart straight to the Canadian Finals... | read »
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Rodeo: Team Roping
from the pages of Rodeo
The Traits of True Success
It's every roper's aspiration and ultimate goal to make a living roping. For many years I thought that was the greatest life you could ever imagine--being a professional team roper and making a living roping. What I've learned is that sometimes you have to wonder what you wish for. There are two... | read »
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Rodeo: Team Roping
from the pages of Rodeo
There's No Substitute for Setting Goals and Sacrifice
I've had a dream of being a roper, roping for a living and trying
to be the best I can be since I was 13 or 14 years old. So I kind of take for
granted the goal setting and sacrifice it takes to be successful roping. That
desire within me from such an early age has always pushed me in that... | read »
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Rodeo: Team Roping
from the pages of Rodeo
The New Economics of Roping for a Living
We're in uncharted economic territory right now. Roping has never
been an easy way to make a living. But I think we've taken affordable fuel for
granted for a long time, and now those days are gone. When we first started
rodeoing, the high-end truck was a Chevy two-seater 454 dually that got... | read »
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Rodeo: Team Roping
from the pages of Rodeo
Dallying Safely with Matt Funk
Q: Dear Matt, I'd like to see an article about how to dally safely. I learned
the hard way about dallying that if you're in trouble let go and save your
thumb. Do you need to change your posture when you dally? What are the physical
things I need to do with my torso when I dally? How many... | read »
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Rodeo: Team Roping
from the pages of Rodeo
Team Roping Times Have Changed
There are still certain events, ropings and rodeos, where
consistency rules. The BFI, Wildfire, USTRC Finals, Salinas and Cheyenne are a
few examples where a really good horse and consistency still wins. But now there
are events like the George Strait and the NFR (Wrangler National Finals... | read »
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