The #9.5 Heartland WSTR crowns Mario Licon and Eloy Andujo as champions—and they didn’t just take home the cash, but the saddles, pads, and buckles too. They joined Brian McNamee on the EQN Sports Desk, driven by Holiday Auto Group, to talk through their win and what it took to come out on top.

The first roping of the day 3—the #10.5 World Series of Team Roping Qualifier—crowns Eddie Andujo and Rey D Quinonez. They sat down with Brian McNamee on the EQN Sports Desk, driven by Holiday Auto Group, to talk through their win and the runs that got them there.

Watch the #13.5 WSTR, #12.5 WSTR, #11.5 WSTR, and All Girl Open on September 19, 2025, at the Ariat WSTR's Title Fights in Abilene, Texas, at the Expo Center of Taylor County

We wrap up the Ariat World Series of Team Roping qualifiers on Day 2 at the 2025 Title Fights in Abilene, Texas, with the #11.5 WSTR Qualifier. JW Meech and Steve Purcella join Brian McNamee on the EQN Sports Desk, driven by Holiday Auto Group.

Watch the #13.5, #12.5, & #11.5 WSTR from arena 2 at the 2025 Ariat WSTR's Title Fights.

Brian McNamee is joined by #12.5 WSTR winners, Jared Harris and Emmanuel Guerrero, at the Ariat WSTR's Title Fights on September 19 in Abilene, Texas.

Brian McNamee is joined by Sterling Via and Samson Jackson, winners of the #13.5 WSTR at Ariat WSTR's Title Fights on September 19, 2025 in Abilene, Texas.

Watch the #13.5 Pick or Draw at the Ariat WSTR's Title Fights on September 18, 2025, in Abilene, Texas, at the Expo Center of Taylor County.

The #14.5 World Series of Team Roping Qualifier champs Walker Guy and JC Lucero join Ferron Lucero on the EQN Sports Desk, driven by Holiday Auto Group, to talk about the unique paths that brought them together for the win.

Ferron Lucero is joined at the EQN Sports Desk, driven by Holiday Auto Group, by the #15.5 WSTR winners, Reid Valentine and JR Gonzalez at the Ariat WSTR's Title Fights on September 18, 2025.

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.