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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 SCORE The 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 HERE On 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 Score The 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 NFRs Host 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 Score Genuine 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 BFI Cole 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 Score The Short Score: Horsemanship and More with Kory KoontzHorse Market Report: Brooke Wilson’s Horse Sale DominanceThe 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.com Roping.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