Charles Zschiesche, sales manager for Cactus Ropes, joins DruStew at the EQN Sports Desk, driven by Holiday Auto Group, to talk about the growth and evolution of Cactus Ropes, the company’s partnership with the Riata Championships and what’s next for the brand in the team roping industry.
Up Next in 2026 Ropings
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#13.5 Championships Short Round | Ria...
Watch the #13.5 Championships Short Round at the 2026 Riata Championships on September 23. See some of the best rope horses and ropers in the business compete on one of the industry's biggest stages, with major money, championship titles and Riata bragging rights on the line.
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Cannan Wescott & Kase Key, #13.5 Winn...
Cannan Wescott and Kase Key took the National Rope Horse Rewards #13.5 Championship, finishing four head in 28.05 seconds to pocket $43,200.
Wescott, of De Leon, Texas, headed on Poker Playin Bailey, a 2013 gelding by Poker Playin Ike out of Wily Bertha (Wilywood), bred by Anita McKesson. Key, o...
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Colby Lovell & Ty Arnold, Pro Futurit...
Colby Lovell and Ty Arnold came out on top in the 2026 Riata Stallion Incentive Pro Futurity, roping five head in 34.82 seconds to pocket $100,000.
Lovell headed aboard Royal Underdog, a 2021 gelding by Metallic Payday out of Crowns Royal Ransom. Arnold heeled aboard Sugga Boom Boom, a 2022 geldi...
