Kirby Blankenship is a respected team roper and accomplished rope horse trainer based in Dublin, TX. In 2023 Blankenship, alongside partner Billy Bob Brown, triumphed at the prestigious Cheyenne Frontier Days, clinching the coveted team roping title and earning $10,600 each for their remarkable 8.0-second final-round run, supplemented by an additional $1,400 per man in round money. Brown, a seasoned competitor, and Blankenship, specializing in training head and heel horses, ARHFA, and AQHA show horses, as well as prospects and futurity training, navigated the rigorous tournament-style format with skill and precision.