The Score from The Team Roping Journal

Kory Koontz has 22 NFR qualifications to his name, and one thing he credits to his success is horsemanship. Roping.com recently released a full youth clinic with Koontz, with a range of videos with great tips, from dummy roping, how to rope the sled, live steers and a lot of focus on the fundamentals. On this episode of The Short Score, Roping.combrings an audio clip from his Koontz’ clinic, focusing on the importance of horsemanship.In this clip, Koontz explains how horsemanship defines winning and losing. He spends time talking to the kids about how critical good horsemanship was to the development of his career, and he explains how his great horses defined success in his career. This leads into a full explainer on attitude and mental game, and how gratitude and hard work affect the future of your career as a team roper.Head over to Roping.com to watch his full series.Become a Better Roper:Roping.com is the online training resource for team ropers. In addition to thousands of videos and exclusive roping films in your back pocket, members get private access to World Champion coaches like Jake Barnes, Clay O’Brien Cooper, Matt Sherwood, 26-time World Champion Trevor Brazile, and more every day. Take advantage of step-by-step tutorials, run critiques, private members-only Facebook group, live video demos and other benefits. Join now for only $29.95/month. 

Brooke Wilson has established herself as the queen of riding one through the sale ring in the last five years just as the rope horse market has exploded. Wilson, 36, of Canyon, Texas, is a wife, mother and 5.5 header who won more than anyone else at the first Riata Buckle in 2022. She and her husband Rodey have topped the Horse Sale at Rancho Rio the last three years, and they're consistently ringing a bell at the major rope horse sales across the country. In this episode, Wilson talks about how Wilson Cattle Co. came to be and how they became one of the industry's premiere sellers of World Series of Team Roping horses. She also analyzes where the rope horse market is from her perspective, and she talks about the impact the Riata Buckle is having on their program. ---This episode is presented by Genuine Billy Cook Saddles – the finest handmade saddles and tack, the fairest prices – world famous since 1953, Billy Cook saddles continue to be built in the USA by horsemen for horsemen. In 2020 Genuine Billy Cook was revitalized and has been operating under a new business model aimed at producing the highest quality to ensure maximum performance while keeping true to western horsemanship traditions. The finest handmade saddles and tack, the fairest prices. Genuinebillycook.com

The Lone Star Shootout is one of the biggest ropings of the year, and it's notorious for its gunslinging nature. In 2024, Dustin Egusquiza and Jake Long took the win with an impressive 11.66 seconds on three steers at the jackpot’s new home in Abilene, Texas. Egusquiza and Long took home $76,000 for the average but pocketed $80,000 on the day, as well as new trailers, saddles and a lineup of additional prizes.Just 24 hours later, Egusquiza and Long headed to Austin for the Rodeo Austin short round with their regular season partners—Levi Lord on the heel side for Egusquiza and Clint Summers on the head side for Long. When it was all said and done, Egusquiza and Lord took the Rodeo Austin win with a 12.5 on three head.On this episode of The Short Score, Casey Allen—host of The Rundown at BarrelRacing.com—caught up with the winners following the short round to talk about the win.Watch the Lone Star Shootout at Roping.comRoping.com streamed all four days of the Lone Star Shootout, starting with the 2D Rope Horses Open, March 21–24, 2024, providing full coverage of the fastest jackpot of the year. The event streamed to all Roping.com members live from the Taylor County Expo Center in Abilene, Texas, and is now available on-demand.Roping.com is the online training resource for ropers. In addition to thousands of videos and exclusive roping films in your back pocket, members get private access to World Champion coaches like Jake Barnes, Matt Sherwood, Miles Baker, 26-time World Champion Trevor Brazile and more every day. Join now for only $29.95/month and take advantage of step-by-step tutorials, run critiques, private members-only Facebook group, livestream event coverage and other benefits available exclusively to Roping.com members. 

JC Yeahquo and Buddy Hawkins copped the biggest check of the PRCA regular season, winning the 2024 RodeoHouston for $50,000 a man.Yeahquo and Hawkins are a new team in 2024 and have both jumped to No. 1 in the world standings after taking home $54,375 a man in Houston. Yeahquo now has $65,674.40 won on the year, and Hawkins has $70,240.46 on the heel side.Yeahquo and Hawkins join The Short Score to talk about the win and their new partnership.Read about their win: JC Yeahquo and Buddy Hawkins Win Houston, Debut Partnership at No. 1____This episode is brought to you by Purina. The PhD Equine Nutritionists at Purina Animal Nutrition tackle problems using science. And their love of horses keeps them at it until they get it right. Even with the most established feeds, they keep innovating. Even when it takes years of research, they don’t stop until it’s right. They are dedicated to the scientific method, but it can’t capture the feeling of seeing a horse reach their full potential. It takes science and love to help your horses live their best life. Put their research to the test at HorseInnovation.com.

Patrick Smith has championed Rooster—WSR Hesa Dunofa Lena—since 2018, but now Smith is ready to pass the stud along to someone who will maximize his opportunities in the rope horse breeding business. In this episode, Smith explains his decision to sell Rooster (as well as his Riata Buckle spot) and how time commitments have kept him from focusing on the breeding business. The Select Online Sale is March 17 ONLY online and on the app.

Paul David Tierney now has THREE Cinch Timed Event Championships to his name, having won a whopping $388,500 in his career at the Ironman of ProRodeo. Tierney finished the three-day marathon with a time of 322.8 seconds on 25 head worth $100,000, winning second with a 58.7 in Round 2 worth $2,000, third in Round 3 with a 57.9 worth $1,000 and third in Round 5 with a 60.3 worth another $1,000. The Score's Chelsea Shaffer caught up with Tierney in the arena at the Lazy E after his third Ironman title. ---This episode is presented by Genuine Billy Cook Saddles – the finest handmade saddles and tack, the fairest prices – world famous since 1953, Billy Cook saddles continue to be built in the USA by horsemen for horsemen. In 2020 Genuine Billy Cook was revitalized and has been operating under a new business model aimed at producing the highest quality to ensure maximum performance while keeping true to western horsemanship traditions.  genuinebillycook.com. The finest handmade saddles and tack, the fairest prices. Genuinebillycook.com

On March 4, 2024, Chris Neal of CN Productions and Rising Stars announced the richest breakaway roping event in the history of the sport—the Kimes Ranch Million Dollar Breakaway Roping.The roping will take place in Scottsdale, Arizona, Nov. 27-30, 2024, and will pay out $1 million across a 10-round Open format.In this Breakaway Breakdown crossover episode of The Short Score, the host of The Breakaway Breakdown, Lillian Kent, joins Chris to shed light on the new event, the payout, format and how to get qualified.

Jeremy Barwick is one of the horse industry's biggest players—selling millions of dollars in performance horses annually through Western Bloodstock and Triangle Horse Sales. He doesn't often do interviews, but when he does, he says what he means and means what he says, dropping the most useful knowledge you'll find on the horse industry anywhere. Barwick's background is in the NCHA, but he's been a quick study on the rope horse game since partnering with guys like Shane Hanchey, Kaleb Driggers and Haven Meged on Gold Buckle Futurities. If you enjoy this episode, remember to follow The Score on your favorite podcast platforms and leave us a review. ---Genuine Billy Cook Saddles – the finest handmade saddles and tack, the fairest prices – world famous since 1953, Billy Cook saddles continue to be built in the USA by horsemen for horsemen. In 2020 Genuine Billy Cook was revitalized and has been operating under a new business model aimed at producing the highest quality to ensure maximum performance while keeping true to western horsemanship traditions.  genuinebillycook.com. The finest handmade saddles and tack, the fairest prices. Genuinebillycook.com

The Relentless Remuda's Miles Baker won three Open Futurities at the Royal Crown in Buckeye, Arizona, outright, and Jeremy Buhler jump-rode Remuda stallion Pride And Joyy for the only other Open futurity there was to win Feb. 8-10. Baker also let Paul Eaves ride Remuda horse Gunners Nite Train for the Open Jackpot win. All told, the Remuda took home over $83,000 in two days, and this episode is a snapshot of each horse as we interviewed Baker after each class win.The only two classes Baker didn't win were the intermediate divisions, and Logan Anseth, the intermediate heeling champ, joins us as well. ---This episode is presented by Fast Back Ropes' Cobalt. The Cobalt is the rope Dakota Kirchenschlager used on the help side behind Baker for all those wins. The Cobalt is a perfect combination of poly and dyed nylon resulting in a highly durable rope. The Cobalt is medium in diameter and weight and will likely appeal to ropers who prefer more tip weight and less body or bounce.

The 2023 ProRodeo season didn't end how Brenten Hall planned, right outside the Top 15 at No. 16. For the three-time NFR header, it was a wave of emotions, but he's bouncing back in 2024 with a positive outlook, fueled by his faith.Hall and his new partner, Kaden Profili, are hot off their $15,000-win at The American Contender Finals Feb. 10, in Abilene, Texas. Hall joins The Short Score to talk about the win and reflect on past struggles—including horses injuries and missing out on the NFR—and how these experiences have shaped his current mindset of enjoying the journey and relying on his faith.

The Henry's 88 Ranch is a six-generation operation in Douglas, Wyoming, where the family raises and trains performance horses that are bred to compete in the richest incentives in the country and work for a living on the ranches of the American West. In its third year, the 88 Ranch's Remuda Sale runs Feb. 2 to Feb 4 online, offering the ranch's finest prospects and a ranch-raised stallion, Roller And Shaker. In this episode, 88 Ranch owner Garrett Henry sits down with Chelsea Shaffer and discusses the ranch's history, 88 Remuda Sale, their new stallion Sheik Jean Fly HHT and the future of the rope horse and barrel horse industries. ---This episode is presented by 88 Ranch. The 88 Remuda Sale goes live Friday, February 2, 2024 at 8 a.m. MST and closes Feb. 4, 2024, at 3 p.m. MST. Join 88 Ranch live on the 88 REMUDA SALE Facebook Page at 5 p.m. MT February 2 for a virtual preview of all of the sale horses. You are more than welcome to come to the ranch at this time to watch the preview in person. The Henrys will talk about each horse, take a look at them and watch them ride! They will also be able to answer any questions.

In this episode of The Score from The Team Roping Journal, two-time NFR heeler Billie Jack Saebens delves into the intricacies of rope horse breeding programs, the dynamics of buying and selling rope horses, and the competitive landscape of rope horse futurities.Saebens, drawing from his extensive experience, provides practical insights into the practicalities of rope horse breeding programs. Listeners gain an understanding of the process involved in selecting and pairing horses for optimal performance in the arena, offering a glimpse into the methodical world of creating high-quality rope horses.The episode takes a pragmatic look at the nuances of buying and selling rope horses, with Saebens offering advice on what to consider when investing in a rope horse. From identifying essential attributes to navigating market dynamics, his guidance serves as a resource for both buyers and sellers in the rope horse industry.Listeners are then led through the realm of rope horse futurities, gaining insights into the competitions that showcase up-and-coming stars of team roping. Saebens shares details on strategies, training approaches, and the thrilling moments that define these futurities, providing a comprehensive view of this segment of the sport.Throughout the conversation, Saebens' passion for team roping is evident, and his practical wisdom contributes to a narrative that resonates with listeners across experience levels. The episode aims to offer a straightforward exploration of the world of team roping, relying on Saebens' experiences and genuine enthusiasm for the sport.Whether seasoned ropers or newcomers to the arena, listeners are invited to tune in and gain practical insights into the heart of team roping culture. The Score from The Team Roping Journal, in this episode with Billie Jack Saebens, aims to be a valuable resource for those interested in the functional aspects of the roping community.---This episode of The Score is presented by Spalding Fly Predators. Too many flies last year? Fly Predators® can fix that! Effective and easy-to-use Fly Predators kill flies before they hatch, which dramatically minimizes your fly problem while saving you time.  Don’t struggle with flies another season. Learn more about Fly Predators and other Spalding Labs’ fly control solutions at spalding-labs.com. 

The WCRA rang in the new year with the 2024 Stampede at The E at the Lazy E in Guthrie, Oklahoma, Jan. 3-6.In the Progressive Rounds, Jake Wells and Bryer Hamilton took the first-round win with an 8.22, and Heath King and Stephen Britnell won the second round with a 5.79. Peyton Walters and Joe Mattern took home the win and $15,000 with a 5.52-second run in Saturday's Triple Crown of Rodeo Round. On this episode of The Short Score, we catch up with the Progressive Round winners and the Stampede at The E champs.____This episode is presented by Spalding-Labs. Too many flies last year? Fly Predators® can fix that! Effective and easy-to-use Fly Predators kill flies before they hatch, which dramatically minimizes your fly problem while saving you time. Don’t struggle with flies another season

The Ariat World Series of Team Roping XVII wrapped up at the South Point in Las Vegas Dec. 9-17, 2023, paying out over $18 million. The first roping of the week was the Riata Buckle Open, which paid $106,000 to the winning team of Bubba Buckaloo and Nicky Northcott. Buckaloo and Northcott were 43.06 seconds on six steers for the win, and they join The Short Score to talk about their win.___This episode is brought to you by Purina. The PhD Equine Nutritionists at Purina Animal Nutrition tackle problems using science. And their love of horses keeps them at it until they get it right. Even with the most established feeds, they keep innovating. Even when it takes years of research, they don’t stop until it’s right. They are dedicated to the scientific method

The 2023 NFR is in the books, with world champs and average champions crowned. It all came down to Round 10, and when it was all said and done, Tyler Wade and Wesley Thorp held on to the lead in the world standings to clinch the 2023 world title. Derrick Begay and Colter Todd went into the tenth round leading the average as the only team to catch all steers. They stayed the course, roping their steer in 4.4 seconds to win the average.Chelsea Shaffer sat down with both teams to talk about their monumental wins.___This episode is presented by CSI Saddlepads. CSI has supported our multimedia coverage of all things team roping for a decade. Their mission is to make sure you and your horse both enjoy riding, which is why they’ve created the CSI Saddle Pad and educate and communicate with their customers

Round 9 win. They were 3.5 seconds Dec. 15 to win their second go-round in a row and push them to the top of the world standings. Wade and Thorp join Chelsea Shaffer on The Score to talk about their run, the steers and how they feel heading into the tenth round as the projected world champions.___This episode is presented by Resistol, who have supported us in our multimedia coverage of all things team roping since 2012. Check out Resistol’s NEW footwear collection, primed to ring in 2024 with a bang. 

In Round 8 of the 2023 NFR, Tyler Wade and Wesley Thorp knew they drew a steer they could win on. The money steer of the round, to be exact. And they took full advantage of it in just 3.3 seconds.Wade and Thorp not only won the round, they tied the team roping world record and pocketed $30,706 a man. That $30,706 was good enough to put them back in contention for a world title. On this episode of The Score, Chelsea Shaffer sat down with Wade and Thorp to talk about the run, how they felt good about their draw and how they feel being back in world title contention.___This episode is presented by CSI Saddlepads. CSI has supported our multimedia coverage of all things team roping for a decade. Their mission is to make sure you and your horse both enjoy riding, which is why they’ve created the CSI Saddle Pad and educate and communicate with their customers and the horse community.

and went to the lead with a 4.0. Six teams later, Clay Smith and Paden Bray tied Begay and Todd. Following Smith and Bray, Clint Summers and Jake Long joined both teams at the top, taking home their fourth round win of this year's NFR.Chelsea Shaffer sits down with all three teams on this episode of The Score to talk about their night. ____This episode is presented by Resistol, who have supported us in our multimedia coverage of all things team roping and rope horse since 2012. Check out Resistol’s NEW footwear collection, primed to ring in 2024 with a bang.

no-times, a leg and one clean run, to be exact. But in the matinee Wednesday, Dec. 13, Rogers and Eaves turned things around in 3.5 seconds to win the round and pick up their first check of this year's NFR.Host Chelsea Shaffer sat down with them on The Score to talk about the run, their horses and how they turned things around.___This episode of The Score is presented by Soft Ride. Soft Ride has been supporting our efforts in bringing you all the top news of the team roping and rope horse industries since the beginning, and they continue to bring unparalleled comfort for your horses in all their products.

way out of three tough rounds. After roping a leg in the first two rounds and having a miss on the head side in Round 3, they took home a nice check in Round 4 and won Round 5 with a 3.8.The win in Round 5 actually marks Koch's first-ever NFR go-round win. On this episode of The Score, Brown and Koch talk about Koch's first round win and how they've bounced back.___This episode is presented by Resistol, who have supported us in our multimedia coverage of all things team roping and rope horse since 2012. Check out Resistol’s NEW footwear collection, primed to ring in 2024 with a bang.

Long. They were 3.7 seconds Monday, Dec. 11 to win Round 4, bringing their NFR round earnings in just four rounds to $92,118.Summers and Long are back with Chelsea Shaffer on The Score in a feel-good episode. They talk about what it’s like to live out their absolute childhood dreams, what their mindsets look like this year and just how grateful they are for good horses. ___This episode of The Score is presented by Soft Ride. Soft Ride has been supporting our efforts in bringing you all the top news of the team roping and rope horse industries since the beginning, and they continue to bring unparalleled comfort for your horses in all their products.

The strongest, toughest steer in the pen was no match for Coleman Proctor and Logan Medlin, who took the win in Round 3 of the 2023 NFR with a 3.7-second run.After starting off the Finals with two misses, Proctor and Medlin bounced back, cashing in $30,706 a man for the round win. Chelsea Shaffer sat down with Proctor and Medlin on this episode of The Score to talk about the win, horses, mindset and their steer.More NFR Coverage:2023 NFR Team Roping ResultsHeating Up: The 2023 NFR Round 3 Cheat SheetThis episode is presented by CSI Saddlepads. CSI has supported our multimedia coverage of all things team roping for a decade. Their mission is to make sure you and your horse both enjoy riding, which is why they’ve created the CSI Saddle Pad and educate and communicate with their customers and the horse community. 

The 2023 NFR has started out better for Clint Summers and Jake Long than any other NFR before, for both men, as they've won back-to-back go rounds.Summers and Long were a blazing 3.8 seconds in Round 2 to win the round, bringing their NFR earnings thus far to $61,412.82 a man. On this episode of The Score, host Chelsea Shaffer sits down with Summers and Long once again to talk about their win, horsepower and the meaning behind Long's tie-dye shirt.____This episode of The Score is presented by Soft Ride. Soft Ride has been supporting our efforts in bringing you all the top news of the team roping and rope horse industries since the beginning, and they continue to bring unparalleled comfort for your horses in all their products.

Clint Summers fought hard all 2023 to qualify for his third NFR, and he started off the 2023 Finals with a bang, grabbing the first-round win with Jake Long with a 4.2-second run. The win not only comes as a reward to a hard-fought year, it also marks Summers' first-ever round win in the Thomas & Mack.On this episode of The Score, host, Chelsea Shaffer, sits down with Summers and Long to talk about their win.___This episode is presented by Resistol, who have supported us in our multimedia coverage of all things team roping and rope horse since 2012. Check out Resistol’s NEW footwear collection, primed to ring in 2024 with a bang.

In 2008, Colter Todd would make the NFR on the head side and then walk away from ProRodeo for over a decade. Fast forward to 2023, Todd has returned to Las Vegas, this time to heel for his partner and best friend, Derrick Begay.Begay and Todd are some of rodeo fans' favorite team ropers and for good reason. Chelsea Shaffer sat down with Todd in the media room of the Thomas & Mack after running the team roping steers through Tuesday, Dec. 5, and Todd gets very honest about his nerves and thoughts as he prepares for his NFR return.More with Colter ToddBegay and Todd are “Rodeoin’ a Bit” and Inside Top 15 with Greeley WinRight Where they Belong: Begay, Todd Win 2023 Pendleton Round-UpAsk the Pros with Colter Todd___This episode is brought to you by Purina. The PhD Equine Nutritionists at Purina Animal Nutrition tackle problems using science. And their love of horses keeps them at it until they get it right. Even with the most established feeds, they keep innovating. Even when it takes years of research, they don’t stop until it’s right. They are dedicated to the scientific method, but it can’t capture the feeling of seeing a horse reach their full potential. It takes science and love to help your horses live their best life. Put their research to the test at HorseInnovation.com.

If you're headed out to the 2023 Ariat World Series of Team Roping Finale, you need to be practicing putting yourself in high-pressure situations in the practice pen. To be ready to rope for the amounts of money up for grabs at the Finale, you need to practice like you're already there. On this bonus Roping.com tips episode of The Short Score, Jake Barnes explains how you can practice as if you were in a high-pressure situation.WATCH: Practicing to be High Call at the Ariat World Series of Team Roping Finale____This episode is brought to you by Sentinel. No one knows your horse’s thoughts, emotions and moods as well as you. Just as in touch as you are with their personality, Sentinel’s expert nutritionists are in tune with their dietary needs. With feeds in the form of extruded nuggets to provide exceptional nutrition, and formulas made for every life stage and activity level, Sentinel’s wide choice of carefully crafted feeds makes it easy to find the perfect fit to better your horse’s health. Learn more at feed Sentinel dot com slash score. That’s feed Sentinel dot com slash score.

Usually, this time of year is solely dedicated to NFR contestants and all the glory that goes along with that qualification. But perhaps even more can be learned from those who fell short of the goal, and such is the case with today's episode from 2018 NFR Aggregate Champion Trey Yates.---This episode is presented by Resistol, who have supported our efforts to tell the stories of the best horses in the rope horse business since we kicked off this campaign in 2021. Check out Resistol's NEW footwear collection, primed to ring in 2024 with a bang.

Marcus Theriot has been making a name for himself in the rodeo world since junior high. He's collected national titles at the junior high, high school, college and professional levels, as well as the 2021 Cinch Timed Event Championship title, en route to his first NFR qualification in 2023 heading for his cousin Cole Curry.On this episode of The Short Score, Theriot talks about his first NFR qualification, making the Finals in the heading as the son of 1994 World Champion Tie-Down Roper Herbert Theriot and what he's looking forward to in Las Vegas.This Episode is Presented by 5 Star Equine Products.5 Star’s exclusive wool, quality and craftsmanship has set the standard in the equine industry. 5 Star’s durability has been proven in the arena, on the ranch, and on the trail.  Custom designs and styles to fit even the toughest of backlines, 5Star has a pad for your horse. And, best of all, all 5 Star Equine products are handcrafted in the USA! Let us take the worry out of keeping your horse comfortable, while you enjoy the ride. Customize your pad at 5StarEquine.com.

How you hold your head rope affects your swing. In this bonus Roping.com tips episode of The Short Score, Jake Barnes shows you the correct way to hold your loop and your slack to get the most effective swing and delivery.Watch "Head Rope Grip

At just 23 years old and with only three years on the ProRodeo scene, Cole Curry has punched his ticket to his first NFR. The Mississippi heeler will enter the 2023 NFR No. 13 with $94,986.72 won on the year.Curry heeled for fellow Mississippian and all-around cowboy Marcus Theriot, and the two will make their first appearances in the Thomas & Mack together. On this episode of The Short Score, we talk with Curry about what it means to make the NFR, what it took to qualify and what he's looking forward to the most.More with Curry:Theriot and Curry Steal Southeastern Circuit Finals Average Win with 5-second LeadTheriot & Curry Claim 2023 WCRA Rodeo Carolina Win Ahead of First NFR___This episode is brought to you by Sentinel. No one knows your horse’s thoughts, emotions and moods as well as you. Just as in touch as you are with their personality, Sentinel’s expert nutritionists are in tune with their dietary needs. With feeds in the form of extruded nuggets to provide exceptional nutrition, and formulas made for every life stage and activity level, Sentinel’s wide choice of carefully crafted feeds makes it easy to find the perfect fit to better your horse’s health. Learn more at feed Sentinel dot com slash score. That’s feed Sentinel dot com slash score.

Solo Select CEO Ty Smith is back on The Score as the 2023 year comes to a close to take a good look at where the rope horse market stands after a booming season of high-money rodeos and futurities, all in advance of Solo Select's largest sale of the year on Thanksgiving Day 2023. The Thanksgiving Day Sale will feature embryos from great rope horse mares like Apache R Hali and J Low's Glo, crossed on Woody Be Tuff and Shining Spark. There have never been embryos offered like this in all the rope horse market, and it's worth an entire episode to understand. The sale is Thanksgiving Day, Nov. 23, 2023, and closes at 5 p.m. CT.

Angles and positioning are just as important on the dummy as they are on your heel horse. In this bonus Roping.com tips episode of The Short Score, Patrick Smith explains these topics, and feeding your rope for maximum efficiency on the heel side in this clip from the Legend film.Watch Now: Dummy Instruction with Patrick SmithDon't forget that Smith's new instructional video Stay Driven, by PoleStar Visuals, drops on Roping.com the week of Thanksgiving 2023. Stay Driven, will focus on the team component of the sport, an element often overlooked by ropers of all levels and will use never-before-seen camera angles and video technology to deepen viewers’ understanding of the sport. Become a Better Roper:Roping.com is the online training resource for team ropers. In addition to thousands of videos and exclusive roping films in your back pocket, members get private access to World Champion coaches like Jake Barnes, Clay O’Brien Cooper, Matt Sherwood, 26-time World Champion Trevor Brazile, and more every day. Take advantage of step-by-step tutorials, run critiques, private members-only Facebook group, live video demos and other benefits. Join now for only $29.95/month. 

Great Lakes and Southeastern Circuit champs were crowned Nov. 9-12 with the Great Lakes Circuit Finals in Louisville, Kentucky, and the Southeastern Circuit Finals in Davie, Florida.Cooper Bruce and Wyatt Kanan came from fifth and fourth in the Great Lakes standings to clinch the year-end titles, thanks to a third-round win Saturday, Nov. 11. Kanan joins The Short Score to talk about the win and what it means to him.Clay Green has a similar story. He and Bart Brunson paired up for the Southeastern Circuit Finals, Brunson entering Davie second in the heading standings, while Green entered ninth on the heel side. By winning the first round and the average, Brunson and Green were able to capture the year-end titles as well. Green discusses on The Short Score what that leap means to him.

Douglas Rich jump rode the 5-year-old Hickory Holly Time gelding Time Toget Wreckless to win the Riata Buckle Open behind Jake Smith on his 5-year-old Judge Boon-gelding Boondocs Blue Boon. Time Toget Wreckless is by Hickory Holly Time, the same stallion who sired the first Riata champion heel horse DT Hickorys Mistycat, ridden by Dakota Kirchenschlager, to the same title in 2022. DT Horses' Hickory Holly Time was the leading sire of Riata Buckle horses in 2022, with offspring earning $222,700 across the roping. 

In honor of Veterans Day, this bonus Roping.com tips episode of The Short Score comes from the Warriors and Rodeo Clinic filmed for Roping.com in 2022 in Arizona. Derrick Begay, Erich Rogers and Aaron Tsinigine were all instructors at the WAR Clinic for Navajo Nation veterans. This episode comes from a clip with Tsinigine on prioritizing fundamentals. Tsinigine talks to ropers at the WAR Clinic about how to put his fundamentals first when heeling.___This episode is brought to you by HorseWeek. Trevor Brazile and Miles Baker know that to be at the top of team roping competitions requires better horses and a specific breeding approach. In “Raised Ready: The Relentless Remuda” brought to you by Equinety, Trevor and Miles take you on a deep dive into their passion for the futurity rope horse industry and the breeding of their remuda stock. From identifying untapped potential in the industry to taking the Relentless bra

The heeling at the American Rope Horse Futurity Association's World Championships produce the most exciting short rounds in the entire sport, with every horse and competitor laying it all on the line to win big in Fort Worth. This year, the Open Heeling World Championship went to Cade Rice and Sevens Star Glo, while the 4-year-old title went to Joseph Harrison and Nu One Time Blues. In this episode, we catch up with them after their wins in Fort Worth.---This week’s episode is brought to you by Gold Buckle Horse Sales. Gold Buckle Horse Sale has come up with a process to take the guesswork out of finding the right horse and allowing both buyer and seller to find the perfect match with confidence. Each horse consigned through Gold Buckle Sales is professionally photographed, videoed and demoed by a professional Gold Buckle Pro. Visit www.goldbucklehorsesale.com.

Tate Kirchenschlager rode Riley Weehler's A Painted Sunshine to the 2023 American Rope Horse Futurity Association World Championship on the head side, and the training process on him required patience and wisdom. In this episode of The Score, Kirchenschlager talks with host Chelsea Shaffer from the stalls in Fort Worth right after his win. ---This episode is presented by Cactus Saddlery. Cactus Saddlery is proud to be the official saddle of the PRCA, NIRA, and WSTR. All of our products are handcrafted right here in the USA. We believe 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. Fit, quality, looks and personalized customer service are the expectations.Cactus Saddlery offers a full line of equine products to satisfy everyone from pleasure riders to professional competitors.Ride the Choice of Champions! 

he 2023 Canadian Finals Rodeo wrapped up Sunday, Nov. 5, after six rounds of battle. And when it was all said and done, Brady Tryan and Calgary Smith finished on top and with five new CFR records.Tryan and Smith broke five records during their CFR '49 appearance. They were 3.5 seconds in Round 3 to set a new arena record (along with Rhen Richard and Jeremy Buhler). They won the last four rounds consecutively to set a new record. They won the average with a 24.3 on six steers to break their third record. They both won $62,837 at the CFR, setting another record. And lastly, they won the year-end with $91,493 in season earnings to break their fifth and final record.On this episode of The Short Score, Smith joins us to walk through their runs and share some insight on what it meant to break some records. This Episode is Presented by 5 Star Equine Products.5 Star’s exclusive wool, quality and craftsmanship has set the standard in the equine industry. 5 Star’s durability has been proven in the arena, on the ranch, and on the trail.  Custom designs and styles to fit even the toughest of backlines, 5Star has a pad for your horse. And, best of all, all 5 Star Equine products are handcrafted in the USA! Let us take the worry out of keeping your horse comfortable, while you enjoy the ride. Customize your pad at 5StarEquine.com

Jake Clay will see the bright lights of Vegas as a competitor this year for the first time in his career. Clay qualified for the 2023 NFR as the No. 14 header with $100,127.21 won on the year.This marks the 24-year-old Sapulpa, Oklahoma, native's first NFR qualification, and it comes after a year of battling the bubble.On this episode of The Short Score, we introduce you to Clay and discuss his lifelong dream of making the Finals and what it took to make it a reality.More with Jake Clay:Sun Comes Shining Through for Jake Cooper ClayOklahoma’s Finest: Clay and Saebens Bring BFI Title and $150K to Sooner StateOn Making History: BFI Champions Clay and Saebens

There's so much that goes into winning, so where do you start? How do you prepare to win?In this bonus Roping.com tips episode of The Short Score, Charly Crawford discusses the most important aspects of team roping and how to prepare yourself to win, mentally and physically. This audio clip comes from one of his Smarty Young Pro clinics. He starts with the importance of practicing for less-than-ideal shots, and dives into sports psychology and how your brain can keep you from winning in team roping.Become a Better Roper:Roping.com is the online training resource for team ropers. In addition to thousands of videos and exclusive roping films in your back pocket, members get private access to World Champion coaches like Jake Barnes, Clay O’Brien Cooper, Matt Sherwood, 26-time World Champion Trevor Brazile, and more every day. Take advantage of step-by-step tutorials, run critiques, private members-only Facebook group, live video demos and other benefits. Join now for only $29.95/month. 

The swing of circuit finals is still well underway with the Columbia River Circuit Finals in Redmond, Oregon, and the Mountain States Circuit Finals in Loveland, Colorado, having wrapped up Oct. 19-21.In Redmond, Jeff Flenniken and Jake Minor were 24.2 seconds on three head to win the circuit finals. Garrett Rogers and Tyler Worley both took home the year-end titles.In the Mountain States Circuit, Zane Murphy and Dusty Taylor were also 24.2 seconds on three head to win the average at their circuit finals. Clayton Van Aken and Cullen Teller took home the year-end titles.On this episode of The Short Score, we introduce you to Murphy and Taylor, the first-time Mountain States Circuit Finals champs. We bring you some insight into who they are, how their weekend went and what the win means to them.____This episode is brought to you by HorseWeek. Trevor Brazile and Miles Baker know that to be at the top of team roping competitions requires better horses and a specific breeding approach. In “Raised Ready: The Relentless Remuda” brought to you by Equinety, Trevor and Miles take you on a deep dive into their passion for the futurity rope horse industry and the breeding of their remuda stock. From identifying untapped potential in the industry to taking the Relentless brand to the next level, see how their program is helping the team roping industry grow in a major way. 

Reaching can increase your ability to make a run work when everything isn't perfect. But to do it right, you've got to practice hard on the dummy.In this bonus Roping.com tips episode of The Short Score, World Champion Clay Smith explains how to shorten the margin of error when reaching.Become a Better Roper:Roping.com is the online training resource for team ropers. In addition to thousands of videos and exclusive roping films in your back pocket, members get private access to World Champion coaches like Jake Barnes, Clay O’Brien Cooper, Matt Sherwood, 26-time World Champion Trevor Brazile, and more every day. Take advantage of step-by-step tutorials, run critiques, private members-only Facebook group, live video demos and other benefits. Join now for only $29.95/month. 

The rope horse futurities are thriving today, with one of the biggest futurity weeks of the year kicking off Oct. 18, 2023, in Fort Worth at the American Rope Horse Futurity Association World Championship. In honor of futurity week and the event that started it all, Dakota Kirchenschlager joins The Score.Dakota is a past champ of the ARHFA, a three-time NFR qualifier and a Roping.com coach with very user-friendly practice sessions with Brad Lund. Dakota joins The Score to talk about the head and heel horses he's got at the futurity and how his business has evolved over the years. Dakota has changed a lot over the years from when he first made the NFR in 2013 with Spencer Mitchell to the horseman he is known for today.___This episode is presented by Fast Back Ropes. Fast Back Ropes was created in 1995 with a single mission in mind – to build the best rope on the market. That will always be Fast Back’s number one goal. Fast Back believe it’s important to focus on building the best product possible, and treat customers as with the respect they deserve. That philosophy has served the company well as they are enjoying rapid growth across the industry.

The 2023 circuit finals have started kicking off across the country, starting with the Texas, Prairie and Badlands. The Texas Circuit Finals ran Oct. 10-13, 2023, in Waco with rounds paying $2,212 to win and the average paying $4,424. in Duncan, Oklahoma, the Prairie Circuit Finals kicked off Oct. 13 and ended Oct. 14, paying out $2,149 to win the rounds and $3,223 to win the average. And lastly, the Badlands Circuit Finals took place in Minot, North Dakota, where the rounds paid $2,228 to win and the average paid $3,341. On this episode of The Short Score, we talk about how the circuit finals went and hear some short snippets from some circuit finals average winners. _____This episode of The Short Score is presented by Gold Buckle Horse Sales. Gold Buckle Horse Sales has come up with a process to take the guesswork out of finding the right horse and allowing both buyer and seller to find the perfect match with confidence. Each horse consigned through the program is professionally photograp

In golf, you can get power with your torso. Heeling is similar.In this bonus Roping.com tips episode of The Short Score, Rickey Green explains in a throwback audio how a heeler can use their torso to get more power and speed on their swing.Become a Better Roper:Roping.com is the online training resource for team ropers. In addition to thousands of videos and exclusive roping films in your back pocket, members get private access to World Champion coaches like Jake Barnes, Clay O’Brien Cooper, Matt Sherwood, 26-time World Champion Trevor Brazile, and more every day. Take advantage of step-by-step tutorials, run critiques, private members-only Facebook group, live video demos and other benefits. Join now for only $29.95/month. 

Clint Summers was outside the Top 15 until the last run of the last rodeo of the 2023 ProRodeo regular season. The NFR switchender needed to spin his final-round steer for Jake Long in 3.6 seconds or less to move into the Top 15 headers in the world, and he had to jump out of his just-use-your-horse-and-catch mindset to lay it all on the line. Lay it all on the line he did, with the flag falling in exactly 3.6 seconds to get Summers to the Finals with Long. Along the way, Summers learned a lot about his abilities, relied on some talented horsepower and drove a lot of miles in the pickup. In this episode, we check in with Summers after the dust settled on the head side as he prepares for his third NFR, and second on the head side. If you don't know Clint Summers' full life story, listen to our first episode with him here.———This episode is presented by Gold Buckle Horse Sales.

The inaugural WCRA Rodeo Carolina saw a field of IPRA teams and NFR teams, and it made for some interesting rounds.On this episode of The Short Score, we catch up with the Progressive Round winners and the Rodeo Carolina champs.In Progressive Round 1, Heath King and Stephen Britnell blasted a 4.58-second run to win the round for $1,500 a man. Progressive Round 2 was won by the Rodeo Corpus Christi champs Riley Kittle and Jace Helton with a 5.03. And finally, with a 5.70-second run, Marcus Theriot and Cole Curry were the 2023 Rodeo Carolina champs, pocketing $15,000 a man. 

Coleman Proctor and Logan Medlin took home a historic win Saturday, Sept. 30, 2023, after winning the inaugural Cinch Playoffs Governor’s Cup in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, for $25,000 a man. Between the rounds and the grand prize, Proctor and Medlin both took home $35,000 and solidified their spots at the 2023 NFR. They each finished the season with $133,487.42 to put Proctor No. 6 on the head side and Medlin No. 5 on the heel side.---This week’s episode is brought to you by Gold Buckle Horse Sales. Gold Buckle Horse Sales has come up with a process to take the guesswork out of finding the right horse and allowing both buyer and seller to find the perfect match with confidence. Each horse consigned through Gold Buckle Sales is professionally photographed, videoed and demoed by a professional Gold Buckle Pro. Visit www.goldbucklehorsesale.com.

It's October which means the 2023 ProRodeo season has officially come to a close. And what a way to end the year with $25,000 up for grabs at the Cinch Playoffs Governor's Cup in Sioux Falls and battles from bubble boys NOT in South Dakota.On this episode of The Short Score, we give you a full rundown of what happened in Sioux Falls, touch on how Jake Clay made his first NFR the hard way and what to look forward to, including the WCRA Rodeo Carolina this weekend, October 5-8.

Trevor Brazile has $7 million in earnings and 26 gold buckles, but does he still get nervous? Yes, yes he does. But what sets him apart is how he deals with them. In this bonus Roping.com tips episode of The Short Score, Trevor explains how he battles the nerves.___This episode is brought to you by Resistol as part of Women in Rodeo Month 2023. Resistol has joined The Team Roping Journal, The Breakaway Roping Journal, BarrelRacing.com and CalfRoping.com in celebrating Women in Rodeo Month to honor the ladies who drive the sport forward.