"There's no feeling like being in that place." One of the hurdles in Shad Mayfield's professional tie-down roping career is the National Finals Rodeo—specifically within the walls Thomas & Mack arena in Las Vegas. He discusses what it's taken to advance his mental game and what the real-life pressures of roping on one of rodeo's biggest stages feels like, and the experience the competitors go through during the two weeks.
Up Next in Roper Profile
-
Mayfield's Horse "Rampage"
Shad Mayfield bought Rampage in 2020 from Wyatt Imus, but they didn’t really click until 2021 after Reno Rodeo. Since then, Rampage has gone from a green, young horse to a natural athlete with a big heart.
-
Growing Up and Spending Money with Sh...
You know Shad Mayfield as World Champion tie-down roper "Money," but he hasn't always been on top. Learn how Mayfield rose through the ranks from his humble cowboy roots to become one of roping's teenage stars, then carried that momentum into his 20s, when he began etching his name alongside rode...
-
Next Generation with Shad Mayfield
Shad Mayfield talks about the explosion of youth tie-down roping events and opportunities in the past several years. He discusses what it's going to take for young athletes to make a career out of tie-down roping in the upcoming years.
