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Martin Lucero had a storybook career, with 16 National Finals Rodeo qualifications and an NFR average title. He was a master of strategic entering, and he's still a resource for the young guys of the game. Lucero stepped away from full-time rodeo slowly, though, over the last decade, and in this episode of The Score, he explains why he called it a career and how he transitioned to life outside the arena. ---This episode of The Score is presented by Equinety. The amino acids in Equinety Horse XL are specifically formulated to stimulate the pituitary gland, (the master gland in the body), and this is what releases the necessary hormones that help the body repair at a cellular level. More: https://bit.ly/WhatIsEquinety

From Cowboy Christmas, to the NFR Open, to Tate Kirchenschlager—we talk it all on this episode of The Short Score.Cowboy Christmas 2024 is officially in the books, and Kaleb Driggers and Junior Nogueira came out on top as team roping's top money earners. They crushed the record they set in 2022 of $35,152 a man by raking in $47,275 each this year. But who else was inside the top five in terms of money won this Cowboy Christmas?The American Rope Horse Futurity Association’s Cowtown Classic also took place over the weekend, and Tate Kirchenschlager reigned supreme as he and his horses unofficially amassed $31,465 in earnings over two days of competition.National circuit titles are on the line as the 2024 NFR Open kicks off Tuesday, July 9. We break down everything you need to know about this year's NFR Open on this episode of The Short Score.___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 photographed, videoed and demoed by a professional Gold Buckle Pro. Learn more at goldbucklehorsesale.com.

Joseph Harrison is an undoubted force in the futurity game, now having $476,934.27 in American Rope Horse Futurity Association earnings, as of June 28, 2024, making him the richest roper in the ARHFA game.Harrison joins The Short Score to talk about what it means to be the richest roper in the ARHFA and how to ensure a successful future in the rope horse and futurity industry. __MORE FROM THE SCOREIs Jade Corkill *Really* Retired from ProRodeo? (Does Anyone Really Retire from Rodeo?)The Short Score: Kolton Schmidt’s RhiannaThe Short Score: California’s Preston BurgessThe Short Score: Memorial Day Weekend Roundup

There comes a point in every professional team ropers' career that the sacrifices rodeo demands don't quite feel worth it anymore. For three-time World Champion Jade Corkill, 2024 was the year he decided to step away from the ProRodeo spotlight and focus on his family. Corkill, however, has won nearly $80,000 in his time away from full-time rodeo in the first six months of the year, and he's enjoying the time home watching his kids rope and supporting his wife's barrel horse breeding operation. But what factors went into Corkill's decision? And will he be back? Find out on this don't miss episode of The Score. ---This episode kicks off our summer-long series with guys who've decided to take time off from ProRodeo, exploring what made them make the tough call and how they built their lives—including their finances—in life after rodeo. ---Resistol is the official hat of the PRCA, the World Series of Team Roping, the USTRC and numerous other western sports events and organizations. Since 1927 Resistol has supported as much as they can in the western industry to ensure growth and a western lifestyle for generations to come! We Live It Every DayVisit Resistol.com to find your favorite hat or locate a retailer near you 

Kolton Schmidt has added a new mount to his horse herd in 2024: a bay mare they call Rhianna.Registered as Carters Won Time Out, Rhianna comes to Schmidt from A&C Racing and Roping, Rhen and Kaden Richard's top-notch training program. Carters Won Time Out spent 2023 on the rope horse futurity scene with Rhen, picking up wins like the 6-&-Under Heading at the Royal Crown Futurity Rock Springs, Wyoming.Chelsea Shaffer joins The Short Score to chat with Schmidt on Rhianna and how she joined his team.____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 photographed, videoed and demoed by a professional Gold Buckle Pro. Learn more at goldbucklehorsesale.com.

Preston Burgess is teamed up with eight-time NFR qualifier Cody Cowden on the 2024 California Circuit front, and they've made some recent money moves to climb in their standings. Burgess, a Hilmar, California, native, and Cowden have steadily climbed to fifth and third in the circuit standings after pocketing $6,718 a man between their average win at the Santa Maria Elks Rodeo May 30-June 2, and a fifth-place finish at the Livermore Rodeo June 8-9.Burgess joins The Short Score to talk about their recent circuit success, his partnership with Cowden and rodeoing on the West Coast.___This episode is brought to you by Purina RepleniMash. Attention horse owners. Are you looking to help your horse recover with ease, after a strenuous workout? Would you like to nourish your horse and their digestive system? If so, try the new Purina RepleniMash Product. It’s much more than a mash. RepleniMash promotes hydration, replenishes electrolytes and supports gastric comfort. Put Purina’s research to the test. Stop into your local Purina retailer and grab a bag of Purina Replenimash product.MORE FROM THE SCOREThe Short Score: Memorial Day Weekend RoundupKenna Francis' and Whitney DeSalvo's $60K WRWC WinThe Short Score: WCRA Rodeo Corpus Christi 2024The Short Score: Guymon Champs

Memorial Day weekend is a time for us to honor and remember those who selflessly sacrificed their lives for our freedoms, and it's also a major jackpotting weekend in the team roping world.The best of the best enter across multiple Open ropings in the South, such as the Windy Ryon Memorial Roping, Cody NesSmith Memorial and the Danny Dietz Memorial Classic, before they head out for the summer run. On this episode ofThe Short Score, we go over who won what big ropings over Memorial Day weekend 2024.The weekend kicked off with Luke Brown and Travis Graves taking home the 50th Annual Windy Ryon Memorial Roping. Brown and Graves won the historic roping with a 41.22 on five steers for $9,904 May 24, 2024. In Decatur, Texas, Clint Summers and Jake Long took home the Danny Dietz Memorial Classic Open win May 25. With a 33.03, they pocketed a combined $21,560 for the aggregate title. For Summers, the day marks his first Dietz championship, but Long celebrated No. 5 at the benefit event in memory of the late Navy SEAL, Danny Dietz. This also adds another major Open win in Long's already large 2024 resume. (PS: You can watch the Dietz on Roping.com!)The action continued with the Cody NesSmith Memorial Team Roping in Buffalo. The Cody NesSmith Memorial Team Roping remembers and honors the life of Cody NesSmith, who passed in 2020 to Ewing’s Sarcoma. Kollin VonAhn and Andrew Ward won the Cody Johnson Resistol Open 7 Header with a 57.13 on seven to split $40,000. The seven-header was followed the next morning by the Bill Fick Ford Open 5 Header, where Tyler Wade and Paul Eaves took home the win with a 30.34 on five.Lastly, the Priefert Ranch Pro Roping kicked off today, May 28, and runs through June 2, and you can watch the action live all week long over at Roping.com.___MORE FROM THE SCOREKenna Francis' and Whitney DeSalvo's $60K WRWC WinThe Short Score: Guymon ChampsYeti US Open Champs Andrew Ward and Jake Long on The Score PodcastThe Short Score: Weekend for the Resistol RookiesThe Short Score: Sydney Ball

Kenna Francis and Whitney DeSalvo had a huge week in Texas at the 2024 Women's Rodeo World Championship, pocketing $71,000 for Francis and $84,000 for DeSalvo. Francis and DeSalvo were one of three teams who made it through the WRWC tournament throughout the week inside Cowtown Coliseum and put an exclamation point on the week with a 6.62-second run in front of the jam-packed PBR World Finals audience inside AT&T Stadium May 18.Francis and DeSalvo join The Score to talk about their week, their top-of-the-line mounts and more.____This episode is presented by Cactus Ropes.The team at Cactus are ranchers, ropers, rodeo contestants and horse enthusiasts who take pride in blending traditional team rope making artistry with technical innovations to produce the industry’s best equipment.Cactus has had many great individuals influence the team rope making process over the years starting with Cactus Jack, Jacky and Rob Stephenson, Joe Mathews, Barry Berg, and Mike Piland. Clay O’Brien Cooper, Jake Long, Chad Masters, Riley Minor, Matt Sherwood, Nick Sartain, Lari Dee Guy, Hope Thompson, Stran Smith along with many other team ropers, breakaway roper, and tie-down ropers have lent their professional expertise time and time again to help the master rope makers at Cactus hone their craft.One of the greatest opportunities for the Cactus crew was the partnership with the GOAT (Greatest of All Time). For the last decade Trevor Brazile, the King of the Cowboys, has been working with Cactus Ropes to design the best feeling head and heel team ropes on the market. Trevor’s Relentless attention to detail coupled with the team rope design team at Cactus resulted in not only the creation the best selling Relentless line of team ropes and calf ropes, but a positive effect on the quality of all Cactus products, from ropes and sports boots to horse blankets.Today many of the original cast of the Cactus start-up are still pushing the yellow and green every day in the rope shop in Pleasanton, TX. Mike Piland is the head of public relations, Barry is the general manager, and Rob is making sure every team rope is perfectly coiled. The Cactus Crew has stuck together for knocking on thirty years now with no signs of slowing down in the future.

Champions were crowned May 11, 2024, at the WCRA Rodeo Corpus Christi. Winners of Corpus not only took home $15,000 and the coveted Rodeo Corpus Christi surfboards, but they also grabbed a spot on the WCRA Free Riders team in Kid Rock's Rock N Rodeo May 17, at AT&T Stadium.The 2023 Rodeo Corpus Christi champions Riley Kittle and Jace Helton returned to the American Bank Center ready to repeat their victory. They took home the Progressive Round 1 win with a 4.64 for $5,000, locking them in for the Showdown Round May 11, which features seven teams.Progressive Round 2 belonged to Jake Smith and Douglas Rich with a 4.16-second run. Their win locked them in for the Showdown Round and pocketed them $5,000. When the dust settled, Luke Brown and Jade Corkill took home the 2024 WCRA Rodeo Corpus Christi title. They advanced to the Showdown Round with a 16.23 in the two-head average. They topped the Showdown Round with a 4.75-second run to advance to the Triple Crown of Rodeo Round, comprised of three teams. With a businessman's run of 6.0 in the Triple Crown of Rodeo Round, they took home the Rodeo Corpus Christi title for $15,000 and the surfboards. They also secured their spot on the Free Riders Team in Kid Rock's Rock N Rodeo, and joining them will be Jake Smith and Douglas Rich who finished second overall.On this episode of The Short Score, you'll hear from the round winners as well as the overall Rodeo Corpus Christi champs.This episode is brought to you by Purina RepleniMash. Attention horse owners. Are you looking to help your horse recover with ease, after a strenuous workout? Would you like to nourish your horse and their digestive system? If so, try the new Purina RepleniMash Product. It’s much more than a mash. RepleniMash promotes hydration, replenishes electrolytes and supports gastric comfort. Put Purina’s research to the test. Stop into your local Purina retailer and grab a bag of Purina Replenimash product.MORE FROM THE SCOREThe Short Score: Guymon ChampsYeti US Open Champs Andrew Ward and Jake Long on The Score PodcastThe Short Score: Weekend for the Resistol RookiesThe Short Score: Sydney BallThe Short Score: Luke Brown’s 2008 Pendleton Win

Dustin Egusquiza and Levi Lord took home the 2024 Guymon Pioneer Days Rodeo win May 3-5, after roping three muleys in 22.6 seconds for $3,596 a man. Between the rounds and the aggregate, Egusquiza and Lord left Oklahoma with $5,298 each to push Egusquiza to No. 1 in the world standings with $70,234.22 won on the year and Lord to No. 2 on the heel side with $70,234.22 as well.Egusquiza and Lord have had a major first half of the 2024 ProRodeo season, notching wins like the National Western Stock Show and Rodeo (Denver), Sandhills Stock Show & Rodeo (Odessa) and Rodeo Austin, as well as picking up major checks at the San Antonio Stock Show & Rodeo and San Angelo Stock Show and Rodeo.On this episode of The Short Score, Egusquiza and Lord talk about their win in Guymon and how this year is going.MORE FROM THE SCOREYeti US Open Champs Andrew Ward and Jake Long on The Score PodcastThe Short Score: Weekend for the Resistol RookiesThe Short Score: Sydney BallThe Short Score: Luke Brown’s 2008 Pendleton WinGenuine Billy Cook’s Saddlemaker Jody Ramer

Andrew Ward and Jake Long won the Yeti US Open at the Cinch USTRC National Finals of Team Roping April 21, 2024, roping five steers in 29.14 seconds to win $32,300. On this episode of The Score, DruStew sits down with the duo after their US Finals win to talk about the state of open ropings and what it takes to win at the highest level. ---This episode is presented by Cactus Ropes, sponsor of BOTH Andrew Ward and Jake Long. Cactus Ropes has pioneered the rope-making industry for more than 25 years, creating specialized products for ropers of all kinds. Andrew Ward won the US Open with his Cactus Xplosion, while Long won the roping with his Cactus Mojo.

Resistol Rookie of the Year contenders were making waves across ProRodeo all weekend, from Clovis, California, to the Lone Star State of Texas.The third-annual Resistol Rookie Roundup was at Cowtown Coliseum in Fort Worth, Texas, April 26-27. Utah cowboys Ben Jordan and Scott Lauaki took home the 2024 win with a 4.5-second run in the four-man Round to pocket $2,500 a man. Chelsea Shaffer, host of The Score, caught up with Jordan and Lauaki after their win.Over on the West Coast, the muleys were back in Clovis, and Resistol Rookies came out on top there, too. Resistol Rookie of the Year contender Korbin Rice took home the Clovis Rodeo win with 2021 Resistol Rookie Heeler of the Year Caleb Hendrix. They were 32.3 seconds on four head for $5,305 a man. Rice joins The Short Score to talk about their win.MORE FROM THE SCOREThe Short Score: Sydney BallThe Short Score: Luke Brown’s 2008 Pendleton WinGenuine Billy Cook’s Saddlemaker Jody RamerThe Short Score: 2024 BFI Week

Sydney Ball is headed to her fourth Women's Rodeo World Championship, this time with the 2023 Challenger world title to her name.The 23-year-old Virginia native, now living in Texas, leads the 2024 WRWC Challenger leaderboard on the head side heading into the WRWC May 13-28 in Fort Worth. Sydney, 23, and her twin sister Sally didn't start roping until they were 17, yet they've had an impressive start with the Women's Rodeo Championship.Read Sydney's Story HEREOn this episode of The Short Score, Sydney talks about how she started heading, what it means to be the reigning Challenger world champion header and more.___The 2024 Women’s Rodeo World Championship will take place May 13-18. The first four days of competition will happen at Cowtown Coliseum in Fort Worth, Texas, followed by the Championship Round at AT&T Stadium in Arlington May 18-19. For more information, visit www.wrwc.rodeo.More from The ScoreThe Short Score: Luke Brown’s 2008 Pendleton WinGenuine Billy Cook’s Saddlemaker Jody RamerThe Short Score: 2024 BFI WeekThe Short Score: Horsemanship and More with Kory Koontz

Though the ProRodeo spring run is in full swing, The Short Score is reflecting on Luke Brown's Pendleton Round-Up in 2008.Back in 2008, Luke qualified for his first NFR where he would place in seven of 10 rounds. But his trip to Las Vegas wasn’t really punched until September that year when he won the Pendleton Round-Up with his regular season partner Monty Joe Petska. On this episode, Chelsea Shaffer, host of The Score, has a quick conversation with Luke about winning Pendleton that year and why it was so important. This episode is an inside like at an article from the May 2024 issue of The Team Roping Journal Magazine, reliving the win and featuring cool pictures from the day.READ: Luke Brown: Lessons Learned From 13 NFRsHost of The Short Score, Taylor Vollin, also notes who won which ProRodeos over the weekend, including Logandale, Nevada, Oakdale, California, Davie, Florida, and Kingman, Arizona.__This episode is brought to you by Purina RepleniMash. Attention horse owners. Are you looking to help your horse recover with ease, after a strenuous workout? Would you like to nourish your horse and their digestive system? If so, try the new Purina RepleniMash Product. It’s much more than a mash. RepleniMash promotes hydration, replenishes electrolytes and supports gastric comfort.  Put Purina’s research to the test. Stop into your local Purina retailer and grab a bag of Purina Replenimash product.More from The ScoreGenuine Billy Cook’s Saddlemaker Jody RamerThe Short Score: 2024 BFI WeekThe Short Score: Horsemanship and More with Kory KoontzHorse Market Report: Brooke Wilson’s Horse Sale Dominance

Jody Ramer is an American Quarter Horse Association Professional Horseman, World Champion, ARHFA Judge and professional saddlemaker for Genuine Billy Cook Saddles. He's spent a lifetime perfecting all of these crafts, and in this episode he sits down with host Chelsea Shaffer to discuss how he applies all of those skills to his career at Billy Cook. ---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 2024 BFI took place at the Lazy E Arena March 28-April 6, with the team roping wrapping up April 3. Multiple champs from BFI Week join this episode of The Short Score to talk about their wins, including The Feist champs, Kaleb Driggers and Junior Nogueira, the 12.5 champs, Cole and Birch Eiguren, and the Charlie 1 Horse All-Girl winners, Kenzie Kelton and Whitney DeSalvo.Kaleb Driggers and Junior Nogueira have both made multiple trips to the BFI, but 2024 marked their first-ever The Feist title. The long awaited win for the pair of world champs brought them $160,000 after roping six steers in 44.76 seconds.WATCH THE BFICole and Birch Eiguren might not be household names, but they took home a major win at the Lazy E. The cousins from Oregon took home the largest check of BFI Week, cashing in $200,000 for winning the 12.5 March 30, after roping four steers in 32.46 seconds.Lastly, Kenzie Kelton and Whitney DeSalvo are now back-to-back All-Girl champs. Kelton and DeSalvo won the Charlie 1 Horse All-Girl last year, and this year they took home $23,000 for the win after roping four steers in 31.27 seconds. Also noteworthy, this marks six Charlie 1 Horse All-Girl wins for DeSalvo, and in 2024 she also won second...on the head side. The 2024 BFI can be watched at Roping.com.This episode is brought to you by Roping.com.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. More from The ScoreThe Short Score: Horsemanship and More with Kory KoontzHorse Market Report: Brooke Wilson’s Horse Sale DominanceThe Short Score: 2024 Lone Star Shootout ChampsThe Short Score: 2024 Lone Star Shootout Champs

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.