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Wrangler National Finals Rodeo at Thomas and Mack - December 1 to 10, 2011
Team Roping is a true team event between two cowboys - a header and a heeler. Team Roping originates from ranch work when large steers needed medical attention or to be branded. Team Roping requires skill, coordination, timing, and hours of practice. Team Ropers start from the roping box, they are required to give the steer a predetermined head start, and there is a ten second penalty of the header breaks the barrier. The header will rope the steer by the horns, around the neck, or by one horn. Then the header will turn his horse to the left and expose the steer’s heels to the heeler. The heeler will attempt to rope both hind legs of the steer, and there is a five second penalty if only one heel is caught. The clock stops when the horses are turned facing each other and the steer, and the ropes are tight. Heading horses are taller and heavier because they need to be able to turn the steer once it is roped, whereas heeling horses need to be quick and agile to follow the steer and respond to the steer when it moves.
I would like to thank the Thomas and Mack, the PRCA (Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association), the Cowboys and Cowgirls, the stock contractors, and the fans for their support of rodeo.
Come join me for ten days of rides, the wrecks, and the unforgettable moments of the Wrangler National Finals Rodeo. Let’s Ride!!
Wrangler National Finals Rodeo at Thomas and Mack - December 1 to 10, 2011
Team Roping is a true team event between two cowboys - a header and a heeler. Team Roping originates from ranch work when large steers needed medical attention or to be branded. Team Roping requires skill, coordination, timing, and hours of practice. Team Ropers start from the roping box, they are required to give the steer a predetermined head start, and there is a ten second penalty of the header breaks the barrier. The header will rope the steer by the horns, around the neck, or by one horn. Then the header will turn his horse to the left and expose the steer’s heels to the heeler. The heeler will attempt to rope both hind legs of the steer, and there is a five second penalty if only one heel is caught. The clock stops when the horses are turned facing each other and the steer, and the ropes are tight. Heading horses are taller and heavier because they need to be able to turn the steer once it is roped, whereas heeling horses need to be quick and agile to follow the steer and respond to the steer when it moves.
I would like to thank the Thomas and Mack, the PRCA (Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association), the Cowboys and Cowgirls, the stock contractors, and the fans for their support of rodeo.
Come join me for ten days of rides, the wrecks, and the unforgettable moments of the Wrangler National Finals Rodeo. Let’s Ride!!