Watch the #15.5 WSTR, rotation 1 teams #1-40 on September 18, 2025, at the Ariat WSTR's Title Fights.

Ferron Lucero of EQN Sports, driven by Holiday Auto Group, is joined by WSTR Open winners, Trevor Brazile and Justin Johnson, who bested 34 teams to take the win on September 18, 2025, at the Ariat WSTR Title Fights.

Watch the WSTR Open on September 18, 2025, at the Arait WSTR's Title Fights.

Wesley Thorp demonstrates one of his foundational exercises: the Figure Eight Drill—a controlled, progressive dummy drill designed to build collection, drive, and consistent tracking in heel horses. Whether it's a green colt or a rodeo-seasoned horse, this drill is a staple in Thorp’s program.

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Blane Cox explains the biggest difference between breakway and tie-down roping.

Ride along with Ryan Motes and Brock Hanson during a spring roping session in Texas. They break down how they're tuning up both futurity and seasoned horses, working through different cattle types, and dialing in timing, position, and responsiveness. Brock shares his go-to bridle setup and philos...

Kick back with the Richards as they share some of their favorite memories from the rodeo trail. Old-school, real-world stories from two guys who’ve been there.

Blane Cox breaks down what a good delivery looks like in tie-down roping and explains when you should grab your slack.

Miles Baker schools “Lana”—full sibling to Gunners Night Train and Simba—putting real runs on before a show. Meanwhile, Trevor Brazile’s riding a sharp 4-year-old with show experience already under her belt.

In this sit-down, Rhen and Kaden Richard talk through what it really takes to make horses—and yourself—better every day.

Watch the top breakaway ropers in the world pair with the top young talents for a full practice session back in 2021.

Wesley Thorp is back on a new heel horse, working through the early stages of building consistency and control—starting on the dummy. This horse has been passed between riders, recently heeled on left-handed, and shows signs of drifting out of position after the turn. The focus today: drive to th...

In this quick tip brought to you by Cactus Ropes, Trevor Brazile breaks down the basics for heelers—why it’s three coils, where to count them and how to hold your rope with just the right amount of tension for better control and quicker snaps.

Getting your tip down on that first swing is key to catching consistently. In this session, Blane Cox demonstrates a simple but effective exercise to help you control the end of your rope and get your tip down at the target.

The rope horse industry is exploding, but can it stay growing? What needs to happen to continue to bring in new owners and new money, and keep those in it still engaged?

Wesley Thorp is giving a new heel horse a shot — a 12-year-old gelding with solid breeding, a gentle mind, and a few good years of jackpot wins behind him. It’s day one, and Thorp’s approach is simple: don’t assume anything, and let the horse show what he's got.

This session is all about evaluat...

When you're roping smaller-type horns, your approach has to change. In this quick tip, learn how aiming deeper—just under the eyes—and throwing a more balanced loop can make all the difference. Whether you’re going for the neck or adjusting to horn size, this insight can help you stay more consis...

Blane Cox breaks down the ideal loop, coil, and spoke size for tie-down roping. He also demonstrates proper body position and how to work on your swing while roping the dummy.

Rhen and Kaden Richard have been in roping their whole lives, but they provide suggestions as to the best way to get into team roping in 2025—plus they go into who helped them out along the way, including the King of the Cowboys.

In this video, Three-time World Champion Heeler Wesley Thorp works a seasoned 9-year-old gelding that’s seen plenty of runs—from amateur rodeos to World Series jackpots. This horse is solid, but after a few days off, it’s time to knock the rust off and get him sharp before the next jackpot.
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Three-time World Champion Heeler Wesley Thorp shares a detailed, no-frills session bringing a 10-year-old mare back into form after time off. This video shows how he builds a horse’s confidence, balance, and timing from the back end—focusing on collection through the corner, holding position, and...

Miles Baker discusses the exact lay of rope he and Trevor Brazile prefer—and why it matters.

Rhen and Kaden Richard were both Resistol Rookies of the Year. How did that early success affect their outlook on their rodeo careers?

Blane Cox walks us through the bits he uses in his daily program—explaining the purpose behind each one and how they help him get the best feel and response from his horses.