Proud to be NTR’s Official Sponsor of Bits & Spurs

Good luck to everyone competing at NTR!  We’re proud to be NTR’s Official Sponsor of Bits & Spurs. Our bits and spurs are ruggedly tested by experienced riders and trainers to ensure quality, safety and comfort. Your horse will notice the difference. People in the stands will notice the difference.  Even roping legends Walt Woodard […]

Walt Woodard’s Bit Tips

World Champion Team Roper Walt Woodard has taught roping schools for riders of all levels for more than 40 years. One thing he’s noticed, over and over again, is a lack of knowledge around proper bitting.  Bits should be based on a number of factors including the horse’s age, temperament, training level, and the rider’s […]

Hall of Fame Cowboy Tyler Magnus’ Bit Collection

Cowboy Tyler Magnus is a legendary rodeo competitor with an illustrious career that spans nearly 40 years. Magnus is a nine-time National Finals Rodeo qualifier and a former NFR average champion in team roping. He was inducted into the Texas Cowboy Hall of Fame in 2009. While Magnus admits winning is very rewarding, roping is […]

If You Want To Do It, Do It: Get To Know Tyler Magnus

Cowboy Tyler Magnus is a legendary rodeo competitor with an illustrious career that spans nearly 40 years. Magnus is a nine-time National Finals Rodeo qualifier and a former NFR average champion in team roping. He was inducted into the Texas Cowboy Hall of Fame in 2009. Magnus grew up in cattle country, with a dad […]

Walt Woodard’s Roper’s Bit Collection

Living Legend Walt Woodard knows a thing or two about the importance of communication between horse and rider. He’s qualified for the NFR more than 15 times, holds two world titles, and is considered to be one of the best ropers in the industry.  Throughout his career, Walt’s also taught roping schools for riders of […]

Put In The Work And Be Prepared: Get To Know Walt Woodard

Walt Woodard is a living legend in the world of team roping. He has qualified for the NFR more than 15 times, holds two world titles, and is considered to be one of the best ropers in the industry. And, he’s not done yet. At the age of 66, Walt is still competing – one […]

This is Living: The Cody Nessmith Story

This is Living: The Cody Nessmith Story How a rare, terminal cancer diagnosis couldn’t keep Cody Nessmith from the 2019 Ariat World Series of Team Roping Finale. Courtesy of Team Roping Journal | KAITLIN GUSTAVE Cody Nessmith really never should have backed into the box at the 2019 Ariat World Series of Team Roping Finale, […]

New in 2019: What to Expect at This Year’s Wrangler NFR

New in 2019: What to Expect at This Year’s Wrangler NFR Dive in and check out everything that’s new during your stay in Las Vegas during the 2019 Wrangler NFR. Courtesy of The Team Roping Journal | MICHAELA JAYCOX NEW FOR RODEO The Wrangler National Finals Rodeo (prorodeo.com) has a new general manager for 2019, […]

The Score: Season 2, Episode 16 with Walt Woodard

The Score: Season 2, Episode 16 with Walt Woodard Two-time World Champion Heeler Walt Woodard on The Score, brought to you by Metalab USA, Lami-Cell/Metalab USA and Partrade. Courtesy of TEAM ROPING JOURNAL Walt Woordard made some 15 consecutive NFR appearances between 1976 and 1990, and he won a world title in 1981 then again […]

WCRA Announces Athletes To Compete At Legendary Mount Isa Rodeo in Australia

World Champions Rodeo Alliance Announces Athletes to Compete at Legendary Mount Isa Rodeo in Australia Courtesy of Team Roping Journal | Courtesy of WCRA AUSTIN, TEXAS – World Champions Rodeo Alliance (WCRA) and the legendary Mount Isa Mines Rodeo of Australia today announced the eight athletes who will have the opportunity to compete at the […]