Eddie Priefert and Chip Tully of Priefert, a longtime sponsor of the Ariat WSTR Finale, join DruStew at the EQN Sports Desk on December 4, 2025.

The Ariat World Series of Team Roping Finale is the second-largest equestrian event in the world and the premier showcase for amateur handicapped team ...

Jake Barnes and Kaden Profili join DruStew on the EQN Sports Replay to talk through Round 1 of the Wrangler National Finals Rodeo.

Join Kendra Santos and Tommy Joe Lucia as they discuss Round 1 and kick off day 2 on No Spin Rodeo live on December 5, 2025.

Join Dru Stew, along with special guests, Tyler Wade and Wesley Thorp, as they preview the team roping for Round 1 of the WNFR. Following the team ropers, Amy Wilson sat down with Linsay Rosser-Sumpter to talk breakaway roping, the upcoming NFBR, and the cowgirls who will be roping in Cowtown.
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The WPRA Star Celebration on December 4 at the South Point Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas shines a spotlight on the people who keep women’s rodeo thriving—from committees and contractors to longtime announcers, producers, and families who’ve poured decades into the sport. Honoring the 2025 WPRA comm...

Kendra Santos and Tommy Joe Lucia kick off Day 1 of the 2025 Wrangler National Finals Rodeo on No Spin Rodeo LIVE on December 4.

Step inside Ryan Motes’ brand-new indoor training facility for a full behind-the-scenes tour. Built for function, flow, and horses in mind, this arena is more than just a place to rope—it’s a smart, intentional setup designed to make daily training smoother and more efficient.
Ryan walks us throu...

Team roping training insights from Jake Barnes and Clay Cooper focus on managing horse quirks, scoring correctly, and using muley cattle to improve practice sessions.

Hall of Fame ropers Jake Barnes and Clay Cooper share stories and strategies from their decades in the arena—covering everything...

Watch as the top calf ropers in the world break-in the calves bound for the Thomas & Mack ahead of the 2025 Wrangler National Finals Rodeo in Las Vegas.

Jake Barnes and Clay Cooper share stories of quirky horses, the importance of scoring, and why practicing on muley cattle sharpens ropers of all levels.

They explain:
- How to handle horses with unique quirks and personalities
- Scoring tips and the cues that make a head horse leave the box
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Meet the 7-year-old rope horse owned by Trevor Kernick that’s proving he can hang with the best. This talented gelding won the match roping against Riley Webb at the Seth Broesche Memorial and has already made a name for himself, having been ridden and shown in multiple futurities and derbies. Se...

Ryan Motes and Brock Hanson work through a thoughtful practice session on a mixed pen of mostly fresh steers, focusing on keeping things smooth, controlled, and confidence-building—for both head and heel horses.
Ryan rides his seasoned black mare to keep things simple and sharp on the heel side, ...

DruStew from the EQN Sports Desk, driven by Holiday Auto Group, shares an important update regarding the 2025 Ariat World Series of Team Roping Finale and the recent EHV outbreak on November 19, 2025.

Please click the link below to read the full press release and stay informed: https://wstroping...

Meet “Kit,” Blane Cox’s reliable partner in the Cinch Timed Event Championships. Registered as Harlans Star Splash, this 2013 bay roan mare is by Three Bar Splash out of Harlans Little Star and owned by Dave Lasker. Kit has an impressive record in the show pen, earning wins at both the pro and am...

In this detailed dummy session, NFR header Rhen Richard and College Finals Rodeo Champion Kellan Johnson break down the fundamentals of team roping swing mechanics, tip control, and loop accuracy. Rhen shares practical tips on swing timing, loop delivery, and how to keep your rope tip in sync wit...

Hall of Fame ropers Jake Barnes and Clay Cooper break down why practice should focus on your horse first and how to rope slow cattle and muley steers to build confidence and control.

They cover:
- Practicing for your horse vs. practicing for yourself
- Why slow cattle keep horses relaxed and ...

Ryan Motes breaks down one of the most critical but overlooked parts of a team roping run: how the header’s angle, positioning, and facing directly affect the heeler’s ability to catch clean. From avoiding downstream pulls to maintaining control through the face, this video is packed with technic...

Meet “Leon,” one of the most meaningful horses in Blane Cox’s string. A 7-year-old gelding by a Freckles Playboy x Smart Little Lena stallion and out of a Driftwood-bred mare that Blane won at a college rodeo, Leon was raised and trained by Blane and his dad—making him a true family horse from st...

Team roping legends Jake Barnes and Clay O’Brien Cooper put their experience to work on a diverse set of muley cattle and short horned steers—each one broke in a little differently and presenting unique challenges in the run. This practice session focuses on adjusting to the feel of each steer, m...

In this video, NFR header and ARHFA World Champion Rhen Richard shows how he starts a 3-year-old mare on the roping dummy for the very first time. He walks through the basics of team roping horse training, from teaching position and body control to helping a young horse stay mentally relaxed in t...

Meet “Fill The Thrill,” known around the barn as “Thriller.” Bred for talent and grit, Thriller is by The Boon out of Twice The Thrill, and Blane co-owns him with Sweet Ranch after purchasing him from Jackie Crawford. Blane credits Jackie for Thriller’s solid foundation—his score, stop, and run a...

Ryan Motes breaks down one of the most critical but overlooked parts of a team roping run: how the header’s angle, positioning, and facing directly affect the heeler’s ability to catch clean. From avoiding downstream pulls to maintaining control through the face, this video is packed with technic...

Watch the 2nd go of the junior barrel race, short gos of the permit and card holder race and the Elite Barrel Race at the 2025 WPRA World Finals in Waco, TX.

Watch barrel racing short gos at the WPRA World Finals on November 9, 2025 from Waco, Texas.

Get ready for the high-stakes action at the WPRA World Finals, held November 5–9, 2025 at the Extraco Event Center in Waco, Texas. From $66 K in added money to divisions that let every level of competito...