The Score from The Team Roping Journal

we've officially made it to the last week of the 2023 ProRodeo season. With one last big chance at money left in the season, who sits where and who still has a chance at the 2023 NFR?On this episode of The Short Score, we take a look at the standings, who is going to Sioux Falls for the Governor's Cup, what bubble guys still have a fair shot at the Finals and how the Governor's Cup pays.Must-ReadsThe PRCA Playoff Series? What’s that?NFR within Clint Summers’ Striking Distance; Bubble Battles to Watch in Final Week of 2023 ProRodeoSioux Falls to Determine 2023 NFR FieldThis episode is brought to you by Mane 'n Tail as part of Women in Rodeo Month 2023. Mane 'n Tai 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.

Barnes and Clay O'Brien Cooper won their world titles? On this bonus Roping.com tips episode, Jake and Clay talk about how they've seen the event become the premier event in Western sports. More from Jake and ClayThe Short Score: Long vs. Short Game EvolutionThe Short Score: Are Kaleb and Junior the Best of this Generation?Breaking It Down: Understanding Every Aspect of the RunThis episode is brought to you Nutramax. Cosequin ASU Joint & Hoof Pellets contain quality ingredients to support joint and hoof health and leave out the fillers molasses and alfalfa — all while delivering the taste horses love. The colors of our ingredients shine through for a difference you can see. Visit cosequinequine.com. 

Pam Minick is an icon for anyone who loves excellence in rodeo, with a career that has spanned the decades with a timeless ability to bring out the best stories in the sport. A team roper and breakaway roper herself, Minick called the team roping play-by-play in the 1980s at the Wrangler National Finals Rodeo. Her longtime knowledge of the sport put her in the role, knowledge gained as a team roper herself who was also the 1973 Miss Rodeo America.--- This episode is presented by our #WomenInRodeoMonth sponsors: Mane N Tail, Resistol and R Watson Boots.

As the only true team event in the sport of rodeo, that team aspect is vital. Two-time World Champion Patrick Smithrecognizes this and has created an instructional video based around it, and come November 2023, it's streaming exclusively on Roping.com. His new instructional video by PoleStar Visuals, 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. On this episode of The Short Score, Smith joins Chelsea Shaffer, host of The Score, to talk about his new instructional video.____This episode is brought to you by R. Watson Boots as part of Women in Rodeo Month 2023. R. Watson Boots 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.

When Jake Barnes and Clay O’Brien Cooper first stepped on the ProRodeo scene, the bar was set at four: four world titles. That's what Leo Camarillo (in the team roping) had won and so had Jim Rodriguez Jr. Jake and Clay would of course go on to surpass that, eventually becoming seven-time world champs. But how badly did they want an eighth gold buckle?On this bonus Roping.com tips episode, Jake and Clay talk about the goal and what not winning it meant to them and their careers.___This episode is brought to you Nutramax. Cosequin ASU Joint & Hoof Pellets contain quality ingredients to support joint and hoof health and leave out the fillers molasses and alfalfa — all while delivering the taste horses love. The colors of our ingredients shine through for a difference you can see. Visit cosequinequine.com

Nelson Wyatt, Andrew Ward, Coleman Proctor, Dustin Egusquiza, Tanner Tomlinson, Tyler Wade and Rhen Richard all weigh in on which horses should be in the conversation for the 2023 PRCA/AQHA Head Horse of the Year title—and what makes a true Horse of the Year in the PRCA in 2023. ---This episode is presented by Fast Back Ropes and their Centerfire2. The Centerfire2 is an all nylon with core construction. The Centerfire2 will appeal to ropers who like the feel of a bigger, heavier rope.Core constructionLarge diameterReduced body, no bounceDurableLays: XXS, XS, S, MSLength: 31'More information: https://fastbackropes.com/collections/team-ropes/products/centerfire2-head-31

Sept. 7-10, 2023, was a BIG weekend in ProRodeo with the Cinch Playoffs having taken place in Puyallup, Washington. With $72,000 added on each end and paying out $13,000 to the winners of the four-man round alone, Puyallup was a major payday for many teams. And don't forget, the top four from Puyallup advance to the Governor’s Cup in Sioux Falls at the end of the month where there’s a purse of $244,444, or $122,222 per side.With a 4.9-second run in the four-man round on Sunday, Tyler Wade and Wesley Thorp were crowned the champs, pocketing $19,833 a man. On this episode of The Short Score, we talk with Wade and Thorp about their major win.

Jake Barnes and Clay O'Brien Cooper are master analyzers of the sport of team roping. Why do they like to break things down so much, and how do they best analyze each run?On this bonus Roping.com tips episode of The Short Score, Jake and Clay explain why and how they analyze runs._____This episode is brought to you Nutramax. Cosequin ASU Joint & Hoof Pellets contain quality ingredients to support joint and hoof health and leave out the fillers molasses and alfalfa — all while delivering the taste horses love. The colors of our ingredients shine through for a difference you can see. Visit cosequinequine.com.

Patrick Smith, Wesley Thorp, Logan Medlin, Levi Lord, Buddy Hawkins and Hunter Koch talk to The Score Host Chelsea Shaffer about which horses they believe to be the best horses on the ProRodeo trail in 2023. From Smith's reigning Horse of the Year Kadabra King to Lord's Birdie and Koch's Garfield, these are the horses the other guys are drooling over this year. ---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.

Ellensburg, Walla Walla, Filer, Lakeview—Labor Day weekend in the Northwest was busy, to say the least. Kaleb Driggers and Junior Nogueira raked in over $16,000 last week, topping it off with their first-ever Ellensburg, Washington, win. Who else brought in the big bucks last week? Oh, and what's going on in Puyallup this weekend?On this episode of The Short Score, we break down what went on over the weekend, how the standings have shuffled, who's going to the PRCA Playoff Series Finale this weekend in Puyallup, Washington, and why you should be paying attention.PRCA Playoff Series ResourcesThe PRCA Playoff Series? What’s that?Field for Puyallup Set with Big NFR Implications

Are Kaleb Driggers and Junior Nogueira the greatest team of this generation of team ropers? The reigning world champs sit No. 1 in the world standings with $136,583.45 won on the year, and their successful careers have people curious.On this bonus Roping.com tips episode of The Short Score, Jake Barnes and Clay O'Brien Cooper weigh in with their opinions. ____This episode is brought to you Nutramax. Cosequin ASU Joint & Hoof Pellets contain quality ingredients to support joint and hoof health and leave out the fillers molasses and alfalfa — all while delivering the taste horses love. The colors of our ingredients shine through for a difference you can see. Visit cosequinequine.com.

With $38,440.31 won in the Resistol Rookie of the Year race on the heel side, JR Gonzalez is No. 5 on the heel side with the top spot within reach.The 20-year-old heels for 2018 NFR header Bubba Buckaloo, and on this episode of The Short Score, Gonzalez visits with Lillian Kent, Jr. Western Digital Content Producer for BarrelRacing.com, The Team Roping Journal and The Breakaway Roping Journal, to talk about the year he's having, his partnership with Buckaloo and his special equine counterpart, ASAP.

How did the reaching game develop? And who was responsible? On this bonus Roping.com tips episode of The Short Score, Jake Barnes and Clay O’Brien Cooper discuss the evolution of heading.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. 

Futurity greats Andy Holcomb, Trevor Brazile and Jeremy Buhler showed up primed to win at the Royal Crown in Rock Springs, Wyoming, August 16-17. Holcomb showed Fine Vintage Cash to the All-Ages Heeling title, Brazile rode Pride And Joyy to the 4-&-Under Heeling championship and Buhler piloted TWO horses—Heavenly Catt and Hot Smokepack—to first and second in the highly competitive 6-&-Under division. In this episode, we hear from each trainer about their horses and their programs, as well as how they navigated the course at the Royal Crown. ---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.

hen you're hot you're hot, and right now Tyler Wade and Wesley Thorp are on a heater. Just last week, August 14-20, 2023, Wade and Thorp brought home $13,462 a man after winning the first round and average in Caldwell, Idaho, winning the first round and placing in the average in Canby, Oregon, and taking home some money in Moses Lake, Washington.On this episode of The Short Score, we visit with Tyler to talk about the roll they're on and what the end of the year looks like for them.__________________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.

The Royal Crown Futurity in Rock Springs, Wyoming, is a flagship event of the futurity season, and this year Colby Lovell, Tate Kirchenschlager and Rhen Richard came out as the champs of the Open divisions. After each man's win, The Score Host Chelsea Shaffer sat down to talk about the talents of their mounts and their training programs that produced the Royal Crown champs. ---This episode of The Score is presented by Bye Bye Insects. Bye Bye Insects™ combines the essential oils you love, plus the fly protection you need for your horse and family into one bottle. Ingredients including geraniol, peppermint, rosemary, citronella and lemongrass ensure that Bye Bye Insects™ provides excellent protection against house flies, biting stable flies, mosquitoes and deer ticks with a great smell and feel. Visit spalding-labs.com to order your bottle of Bye Bye Insects today or call their team of experts at 877-Kill-Fly (545-5359) 

Hotel rooms were the original perk of making the Wrangler National Finals Rodeo. How was making a living as a team roper back in the day?On this bonus Roping.com tips episode of The Short Score, Jake Barnes and Clay O'Brien Cooper talk about how it was making a living as a team roper back in the day.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. 

Since the beginning of August, Wyatt Cox from Arroyo Grande, California, and his partner Tanner James have won nearly $12,000, pushing Cox to No. 27 on the heel side of the world standings with $51,404 won on the year.On this episode of The Short Score, Cox and James talk about heating things up the last few weeks, Wyatt's experiences on the bubble and all things rodeo.

Jake Barnes and Clay O'Brien Cooper are undoubtedly team roping legends, but they weren't immune to partner struggles.On this bonus Roping.com tips episode of The Short Score, Jake and Clay talk about the struggles they ran into in their partnership over the last four decades.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 Circuit young guns Cole Smith and Reed Boos made great use of their weekend of rodeoing, cashing in on the circuit front. They split the win at Iowa's Championship Rodeo in Sidney, won the Carson Community Rodeo (Iowa) and also placing at the Woodbury County Fair (Moville, Iowa). On this episode of The Short Score, Smith and Boos join us to talk about their wins and what it meant to be the young guys coming out on top against some of the best guys in the world in Sidney.

Who did the entering? Who booked the travel? On this bonus Roping.com tips episode of The Short Score, Jake Barnes and Clay O’Brien Cooper talk about who had what responsibilities out on the road and how they handled rodeoing once they started families.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. 

Billy Bob Brown and Kirby Blankenship survived the gauntlet that is Cheyenne Frontier Days’ tournament-style format to win the coveted team roping title at the Daddy of ’em All, banking $10,600 each for the final round’s 8.0-second run and another $1,400 a man in round money. After their win, host Chelsea Shaffer sat down with both of them in their living quarters in the parking lot to visit about the significance of their win and where they go from here. ---This episode is brought to you by Fast Back Ropes' THE CURE. The Cure is an all nylon four-strand with a purple poly core construction. Small and light, the Cure is a vibrant Chartreuse for high visibility. Performs well in all weather conditions. For every Cure sold, one dollar will be donated to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. 

With $110,792 won the year thus far, South Dakota native Levi Lord has jumped into the driver's seat of the heeling world standings. On this episode of The Short Score, Lord talks about how he's feeling at this point in the year and what it means to him to be in this position.*NOTE: Since the recording of the episode, money has been added to Levi's total in the standings.

On this bonus Roping.com tips episode of The Short Score, Jake Barnes and Clay O'Brien Cooper reminisce on turnout stories.

The California Rodeo Salinas is a coveted win for many rodeo guys, including Coy Rahlmann and Jonathan Torres. The long score and five steers (so long as you make the short round) make for a western week of team roping.With a 48.5 on five steers, Rahlmann and Torres took home the coveted Salinas title, and on this episode of The Short Score, Rahlmann and Torres talk about the big win.

Jake Barnes and Clay O'Brien Cooper won seven world titles and were, inevitably, unbeatable. On today's bonus Roping.com tips episode of the Short Score, Jake and Clay explain how they met and some stories from the road.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, 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. 

In 2022, Nelson Wyatt and Tyler Worley decided to shift their focus from the NFR to the Texas Circuit Finals. And despite inevitably feeling disappointed at first, plan B proved a great decision as they went on to win the Texas Circuit Finals and the year-end titles. A year later and their decision is still reaping benefits for the two as they were just crowned the 2023 NFR Open champs.On this episode of The Score, Wyatt and Worley talk about their runs, battling the mud and their decision a year ago.___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.

It wasn't long ago when the team roping wasn't a standard event at all professional rodeos and there dang sure wasn't equal money. Icons like Jake Barnes and Clay O'Brien Cooper played a part in getting the latter normalized. On this bonus Roping.com tips episode of The Short Score, Barnes and Cooper talk about what team roping used to be like before there was equal money.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, 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. 

In 2022, California's Tanner James was undefeated in the Resistol Rookie of the Year race on the head side. This year, James sits No. 23 in the world standings. On this episode of The Short Score, we see how James' year is shaping up as he heads to the Rocky Mountain Cup in Calgary for the first time.This podcast is sponsored by Purina Animal Nutrition, with three research-backed ration balancers to fill nutritional gaps in your horse's diet. Enrich Plus delivers a concentrated source of protein, vitamins and minerals without unnecessary calories. Enrich Plus Senior features ActivAge Prebiotic Technology and Outlast Supplement for aging easy-keepers. Omega Match is rich in Omega-3 fatty acids and Vitamin E, great for horses without access to green grass. Find a ration balancer for your horse at purinamills.com/RationBalancers, or visit your local feed store.

Dustin Egusquiza and Levi Lord raked in $25,263 a man over Cowboy Christmas to bump them both to No. 2 in the world standings with $85,156.12 won on the year.  The Florida and South Dakota natives had their sights set on coming out the top money earners and accomplished that goal—with placings nearly everywhere from starting the run with a strong showing at Prescott, Arizona’s World’s Oldest Rodeo to finishing the week with a win in Basin City, Washington. This is Lord’s best Fourth run to date, but Egusquiza’s been in this position before. In 2021, the five-time NFR header and Travis Graves broke the Cowboy Christmas team roping record with $30,465. When reigning world champs Kaleb Driggers and Junior Nogueira broke that record in 2022, Egusquiza decided he wanted to go for it again.Despite waving it off in St. Paul, Oregon, Egusquiza and Lord had a nice foundation built after cashing in $4,999 a man on borrowed horses in Prescott and $3,973 at the Oakley (Utah) Independence Day Rodeo. Egusquiza and Lord finished first at the Livingston (Montana) Roundup Rodeo, Mandan (North Dakota) Rodeo days and Basin City to put together the richest Cowboy Christmas team roping run this year.Episode 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 their number one goal. Fast Back believes it’s important to focus on building the best product possible, and treat customers with the respect they deserve. For close to thirty years, Fast Back Ropes has been developing best-selling ropes by listening to their customers. Fast Back offers a variety of ropes with a size, weight and style to fit every team roper. Fast Back’s most recently released rope, the Cure, is the first and only team rope built with a poly core. For every Cure sold, $1 is donated to St. Jude's Children Hospital.

A steer stepping left is not ideal. So, what do you do in that situation? On this bonus Roping.com tips episode of The Short Score, brought to you by Spalding Labs, Dustin Egusquiza and Travis Graves explain their reactions, both physical and mental.About Spalding LabsHave you found a fly-control solution that actually works? Instead of going after the adult flies, this year try stopping them before they hatch with Fly Predators, a preventative approach to fly control. Fly Predators are the all-natural fly control solution used by top professionals because they just work. Fly Predators kill flies before they hatch, meaning they’ll never get a chance to bother you or your horses. Get ahead of the flies this summer—visit spalding-labs.com to order your Fly Predators today or call their team of experts at 877-Kill-Fly (545-5359).

Brothers J.C. and L.J. Yeahquo have spent majority of the 2023 season inside the Top 15. On this episode of The Short Score, we visit with the No. 7 team in the world to take a look into what their first Fourth run inside the Top 15 looks like as they continue to fight the battle for a spot in Vegas.

It's a common question: How hard should you pull in the box to get the start you want? In this bonus Roping.com tips episode of The Short Score, Lane Ivy gives some guidance on rein pressure in the box to get the best go.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, 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. 

On last week's episode of The Short Score, we introduced you to the No. 3 header in the Resistol Rookie Race, Kolby Krieger. On this episode, we're bringing you his partner–the one and only Rich Skelton. Skelton is the only eight-time world champion heeler in history, and on this episode he talks about his partnership with Krieger, roping with young kids and the potential he sees in the 21-year-old. _____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,

Join host Chelsea Shaffer as she dives deep into conversation with Jeremy Buhler, the 2016 world champion heeler and current leader of the world standings in 2023. Jeremy shares insights into his remarkable season alongside partner Rhen Richard, his unforgettable world championship night in 2016 with Levi Simpson, his honest mental game and his pursuit of great young horses in the futurity game.With the 2023 season in full swing, Buhler shares with us the trials, triumphs, and pivotal moments that have shaped his journey thus far. Buhler covers the dynamic partnership and synergy that propels them to the top of the standings.Reflecting on the unforgettable World Championship night in 2016, where he and Levi Simpson clinched the prestigious title, Jeremy invites us into the heart-pounding experience that defined his career. With a play-by-play account, he relives the intense moments, the pressure and the sheer joy of claiming victory on the biggest stage in rodeo.Beyond the physical aspect, Jeremy emphasizes the importance of a strong mental game in rodeo. Drawing from personal experiences, he unveils the strategies and techniques he employs to maintain focus, overcome obstacles and perform at his peak under high-pressure situations. Prepare to be inspired as he shares invaluable insights on mental toughness.--This episode of The Score is presented by ADM Animal Nutrition. ADM’s Forage First® GLO feeds are ultra-premium feeds for your equine partner. Each bag includes GROSTRONG® minerals, Inside Tract™ (a unique supplement to optimize hind gut health), Butyric Acid, Omega Flax™, and Natural-Source Vitamin E, allowing you to feed the BEST. Learn more at admequine.com

Slow cattle have their own important role in training and tuning up horses. In this bonus Roping.com tips episode of The Short Score, Trevor Brazile and Miles Baker explain the role slow cattle play in their training program. 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, 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. 

Kolby Krieger, a 21-year-old originally from Fredricktown, Missouri, was down on his luck and his money when he connected with eight-time World Champion Rich Skelton. The two have since paired up and are hitting the trail. Krieger also currently sits No. 4 in the Resistol Rookie race with $10,204.72 won thus far.On this episode of The Short Score, Lillian Kent, Jr. Western Digital Content Producer for Barrel Racing Magazine, The Team Roping Journal and The Breakaway Roping Journal, caught up with Krieger to talk about his partnership with Skelton and how the year is looking.

Your first swing at a rodeo will differ from your first swing at a jackpot. In this bonus Roping.com tips episode of The Short Score, Nick Sartain explains the difference between his jackpot and rodeo swings. About Nick SartainSartain is a six-time NFR header and the 2009 world champion and NFR average title winner who has a ProRodeo record that speaks for itself. But, in 2018 and 2019, Sartain heeled for more than $250,000 in earnings at the Ariat World Series of Team Roping Finale, the bulk of which came from winning the Ariat #12 in 2018 with Bob Freeman to earn $272,000 for the team. In the Yeti #13 that year, he and Mike Row placed third for a team total of $127,000 and, when he returned in 2019, he placed second with Glen Crane in the AGCO #14.5, worth $136,000.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, 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. 

Steve Purcella and Steve Northcott battled Matt Tyler and Kory Koontz in the 1996 Mega Match over 30 steers and three score lengths, in a match that helped define a generation of team ropers. But what exactly does Purcella remember about the iconic roping? Find out. --Episode presented by:ADM’s Forage First® GLO feeds are ultra-premium feeds for your equine partner. Each bag includes GROSTRONG® minerals, Inside Tract™ (a unique supplement to optimize hind gut health), Butyric Acid, Omega Flax™, and Natural-Source Vitamin E, allowing you to feed the BEST. Learn more at admequine.com

If you head over to the Great Lakes Circuit, you'll hear a familiar name: Joe Beaver.The 8x world champion claims the Great Lakes Circuit nowadays heading for Levi Pettigrew, and the two had a successful circuit weekend June 9-11. Beaver and Pettigrew were 8.3 in Tarkio, Missouri, to win fifth and $286, 5.0 to win $1,303 for second at Merrill, Wisconsin, and 4.8 to win Hawley, Minnesota, and $954. In this episode of The Short Score, we talk about their runs, their partnership and why the Texan is claiming the Great Lakes Circuit.

It's important in the practice pen to practice at the level you compete. When you're roping at an aggressive, competitive level, you need to try and practice like it in order to keep your horse working right. In this bonus Roping.com tips episode of The Short Score, Patrick Smith explains what it means to rate off your rope and how to achieve it.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, 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. 

It's officially June, which means the summer run is practically here. On this episode of The Short Score, we caught up with Tanner Tomlinson and Patrick on their win at the Old Fort Days Rodeo in Fort Smith, Arkansas. The pair went 3.7 seconds to both win $3,032.

This episode unearths the raw emotions and untold narratives that transpired after the face-off between Derrick Begay and Cesar de la Cruz and Matt Sherwood and Cory Petska. In the final Mega Match, Begay and de la Cruz went into the last steer tied with Sherwood and Petska, and de la Cruz's emotions ran high. Join us as we explore the reasons behind Cesar de la Cruz's demeanor, unmasking the layers of his personality that fueled his attitude at the time. We dig into the events leading up to that final steer and how things have changed in the 13 years since.As we peel back the curtain on the sport of team roping, we gain a greater understanding of the psychological challenges athletes face and the impact it can have on their performance and relationships within the roping community.Prepare for a thought-provoking and enlightening conversation that not only examines Cesar de la Cruz's behavior but also delves into the larger themes of sportsmanship, redemption and personal growth. This episode of The Score Podcast promises to captivate listeners, whether you're a seasoned roper, a fan of the sport, or simply fascinated by the intricate dynamics of competitive rodeo.--This episode is presented by Fast Back Ropes' Venom. The Venom is an all nylon with core construction. The Venom is bright green for high visibility.Core constructionSmall diameterSnappyGreat bodyShop: https://bit.ly/Venom_FastBackRopes

Missing is hard. It takes you out of the money, and it can make the mental game even harder. BUT when a miss does happen, it's important to get the most out of it.In this bonus Roping.com tips episode of “The Short Score,” Charly Crawford explains the mechanics of how the loop works through each part of the catch and how breaking down a miss the right way can turn into a productive tool to help increase catch percentage. 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, 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. 

Memorial Day Weekend is a special time as we honor those who selflessly sacrificed their lives for our freedoms. It's also a big weekend of jackpotting before the best guys in the world head out for the summer run. On this episode of The Short Score, we go over who won what memorial ropings over the weekend. The weekend started out Friday, May 26, 2023, with the 49th Annual Windy Ryon Memorial near Fort Worth. Clay Smithand Junior Nogueria were 35.36 on five head to take home the Open title.Casey Allen, host of our sister podcast The Breakaway Breakdown, was on-site at the 14th Annual Danny Dietz Memorial Classic in Decatur. She caught up with Tyler Wade and Jake Long, the Twisted X Open champs who roped five head in 30.28 seconds.The weekend continued in Buffalo, Texas, with the Cody NesSmith Memorial Team Roping. Dustin Eguisquiza and Travis Graves took the win with a 28.28. Last but not least, the Priefert Ranch Open Roping kicks off Tuesday, May 30 and will be livestreamed on Roping.com.

When you’re at a roping or rodeo, how do you approach the short round? How do you decide your game plan? In this bonus Roping.com tips episode of “The Short Score,” Roping.com coach and world champion Matt Sherwood explains how to deal with the short round and how to decide what approach to take for the situation.Matt Sherwood is a two-time world champion header whose professional career spans over two decades.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, 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. 

Denny Gentry paid out $2 million at the inaugural Riata Buckle in 2022, and in 2023, he has plans to pay out half-a-million more. But the money at the roping is only part of the event's impact—the Riata Buckle is raising horse prices and funneling more money into the rope horse business than ever before. In this episode, Gentry reviews what he's learned about the horse industry and talks through the new Proxy and Riata Buckle Bonus Earnings Program. More information on the Riata Buckle.————SPONSOR: ADM’s Forage First® GLO feeds are ultra-premium feeds for your equine partner. Each bag includes GROSTRONG® minerals, Inside Tract™ (a unique supplement to optimize hind gut health), Butyric Acid, Omega Flax™, and Natural-Source Vitamin E, allowing you to feed the BEST. Learn more at admequine.com

On this episode of The Short Score, it's all about the ladies that took home the 2023 Women's Rodeo World Championship Team Roping title, Martha Angelone and Jackie Crawford.The Women's Rodeo World Championship ran from May 14-20 in Fort Worth, Texas, and paid out over $750,000 while crowning World Champions in both the Pro and Challenger classifications in the team roping (Heading and Heeling), breakaway roping and barrel racing. When the dust settled on the team roping, it was all about WPRA world champions Angelone and Crawford, who each took home $60,000 for their win. Angelone also walked away with the 2023 Women’s Rodeo World Championship All Around title. Lillian Kent, Jr. Western Digital Content Producer for Barrel Racing Magazine, The Team Roping Journal and The Breakaway Roping Journal was on site to talk with the champs.

When a heel horse shoulders in, it's important to address the issue quickly. In this bonus Roping.com tips episode of “The Short Score,” Roping.com coach Travis Graves describes how he addresses the problem with his hands and feet and keeps his horse working in his hand through a run.Travis Graves is a 14x NFR heeler and the 2017 NFR Average champion.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, 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 2023 WCRA Rodeo Corpus Christi team roping saw fast times, unique pairings and unconventional runs that won. Nonetheless, it had us all watching. On this episode of The Short Score, host Taylor Vollin catches up with the Progressive Round performance winners and the Rodeo Corpus Christi champs after their runs. In the first performance of the Progressive Round, Clay Smith and Jake Long went 4.5 seconds to take the win and move on to the Showdown Round. The young guns Riley Kittle and Jace Helton took the win of the second performance with a 4.41. Lastly,  Nelson Wyatt and Jade Corkill  punched their tickets to the Showdown Round with a 3.86, the fastest time of the week. Kittle and Helton took the Showdown Round win with a 5.21 to continue to the Triple Crown of Rodeo Round. The round got interesting as the college rodeo partners took the final win with a 10.16 after roping a leg.