Tie-Down Rodeo Video Vault

Tie-Down Rodeo Video Vault

The historical footage of roping and rodeo events of Rodeo Video, once trapped in VHS and DVD formats, has found new life on Roping.com. In 1985, Reed Flake and his uncle Keith Flake began filming rodeos, building on the legacy of Zoli Vajda’s Rodeo Classics to create Rodeo Video, a key resource for roping enthusiasts. In April 2024, the Flakes transitioned their extensive archive to Roping.com ensuring that both historic and contemporary footage remains accessible. This move allows the next generation of ropers to benefit from instructional videos and legendary event recordings.

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Tie-Down Rodeo Video Vault
  • 2012 Spicer Gripp Memorial | Calf Roping

    Since 1994, the Spicer Gripp Memorial Weekend has attracted the best teams and ropers from all over the world! Close to 40 of the elite ropers in the world battle in a 3 round roping and ends with a high-powered 12 man short round! This years video also includes the explosive roping match between...

  • Mo'Betta Calf Roping 2001

    This is the favorite video event for many calf roping fans. The reasons are many: the top ropers in the country are there. The Apache, Oklahoma weather makes the video colors rich and the arena is a picturesque spot. The calves are even. The big match after the main roping is always exciting. The...

  • Mo'Betta Calf Roping 2000

    This is the favorite video event for many calf roping fans. The reasons are many: The top ropers in the country are here. The Apache, Oklahoma weather makes the video colors rich and the arena is in a picturesque spot. The calves are event. The big match after the main ropings is always exciting....

  • 2011 Spicer Gripp Memorial | Calf Roping Junior Match

    In this special feature from the 2011 Spicer Gripp Memorial, watch as Spur Valdze and Shay Johnson battle it out in the calf roping JR Match Roping.

  • Spicer Gripp Calf Roping Memorial 2011

    Since 1994, the Spicer Gripp Memorial Weekend has attracted the best teams and ropers from all over the world!

    Close to 40 of the elite ropers in the world battle in a 3 round roping and ends with a high-powered 12 man short round! This years video also includes the explosive roping match betwee...

  • Mo' Betta '99 Calf Roping

    This is the favorite video event for many calf roping fans. The reasons are many: The top ropers in the country are there. The Apache, Oklahoma weather makes the video colors rich and the arena is in a picturesque spot. The calves are even. The big match after the main roping is always exciting. ...

  • Mo' Betta '98 Calf Roping

    This is the favorite video event for many calf roping fans. The reasons are many: The top ropers in the country are there. The Apache, Oklahoma weather makes the video colors rich and the arena is in a picturesque spot. The calves are even. The bit match after the main roping is always exciting. ...

  • Mo' Betta '92 Calf Roping

    Maury Tate’s Mo’ Betta Calf Roping was around enough years that you can count on a few things. Count on just-right weather, showers threatening. Count on all the “big names” showing up. Count on down-home hospitality from the Apache, Oklahoma folks—rattlesnakes included. Count on a unique tying c...

  • Mo' Betta '93 Calf Roping

    The Mo'Betta Calf Ropings set the standard for great tie-down roping action in the late 1980s and early 1990s. At this Apache, Oklahoma, event, calf ropers like Fred Whitfield, Roy Cooper, Mike Johnson and Cody Ohl went head to head to determine the best dang calf roper in the country. Plus, this...

  • Mo' Betta '94 Calf Roping

    Watch the Mo'Betta Calf Roping, where the best in the world went head to head in Apache, Oklahoma, at the roping produced by Maury Tate. Watch a match roping, too, with Shawn McMullen and Mike Johnson. Plus, it ends with the famous Mo'Betta tying matches with some legends. 

  • Mo' Betta '95 Calf Roping

  • Mo'Betta '96 Calf Roping

    From Apache, Oklahoma, the Mo'Betta Calf Roping is one of the sport's most legendary events.

  • Mo'Betta '97 Calf Roping

    By popular demand, the 1997 Mo'Betta calf roping produced by Maury Tate in Apache, Oklahoma.

  • 2006 Spicer Gripp Memorial Roping | Calf Roping

    All the tie-down roping action from the cowboy setup of the Spicer Gripp Memorial in Hereford, Texas. 

  • 2007 Spicer Gripp Memorial Roping | Calf Roping

    All the tie-down roping action from the cowboy setup of the Spicer Gripp Memorial in Hereford, Texas. 

  • 2008 Spicer Gripp Memorial Roping | Calf Roping

  • 2009 Spicer Gripp Memorial Roping | Calf Roping

    All the action from Hereford, Texas, in the 2009 Spicer Gripp Memorial straight out of the Rodeo Video Vault.