On Friday, June 19, 2026, Richard L. ("Dick") Yates passed away. A legend in rodeo and team roping, Yates leaves a legacy and an immense impact on the Western industry. Yates grew up in Southeastern ...

University of Wyoming team roper Bodie Mattson, of Sturgis, S.D., right, and partner Roan Weil, from Casper College, recorded the week’s top team roping time of 4.7 seconds to lead the third round at ...

Fred Whitfield dismounted his horse and headed straight into the darkness of the night. Walking through the horse stables at the Island Grove Arena Tuesday night, Whitfield wanted no part of anybody.

Westyn Hughes. Write that name down. Remember it. Hughes is a 16-year-old tie-down roper who defeated some of the world's top pros, such as eight-time world champion Fred Whitfield and former Wrangler ...