The 2025 Shane Hanchey Invitational has come to an end and these rodeo athletes pulled out some of their best performances of the season for this iconic event. From junior ropers to professionals, ...

The Royal Crown stallion incentive produces three great events annually. So far this year, the Buckeye, Ariz., offered huge payouts in February. May 26-29, 2025, the Royal Crown ropers set up shop at ...

Tim Bagnell has ambitions. Lofty ambitions. "My goal is to make calf roping the thing here," declares the Polson cowboy/dentist. "Come hell or high water. "I want to get kids calf roping. I want calf ...

Roy Cooper earned a degree in agricultural journalism at Southeastern Oklahoma State University in 1977. Perhaps his writing skills, combined with his riding skills, helped him rewrite the rodeo ...

Laughter, friendly competition, and agility define this fast-paced rodeo side event. Discover the fun, accessible sport that sharpens skills and brings families together.

Rodeo legend Roy Cooper died in a fire at his home near Decatur the night of Tuesday, April 29, 2025. He was 69. Rodeo legend Roy Cooper, known as “Super Looper” for his calf roping skills, has died, ...

He was a big sports kid in school. Played football and basketball. But he’s a self-described selfish guy, and Shad Mayfield also had an affinity for what his family’s background entailed. Which was ...

Perhaps his greatest moment as a cowboy came courtesy of his experimenting with team roping, but for Houston native Fred Whitfield, his heart still lies with tie-down roping. In 1999, Whitfield became ...