He was a big sports kid in school. Played football and basketball. But he’s a self-described selfish guy, and Shad Mayfield also had an affinity for what his family’s background entailed. Which was ...

Tim Bagnell has ambitions. Lofty ambitions. "My goal is to make calf roping the thing here," declares the Polson cowboy/dentist. "Come hell or high water. "I want to get kids calf roping. I want calf ...

Partnerships play a big role in Mark Berry's life. Twenty years in competitive team roping have taught Berry the importance of having a horse that knows the game and a roping partner capable of ...

Riley Carel’s focus sharpens to a needlepoint the moment before he ropes a calf. “If we’re trying to beat five seconds, I can’t have four different things in my brain,” he said. “… When I’m back in ...

The 2025 Shane Hanchey Invitational has come to an end and these rodeo athletes pulled out some of their best performances of the season for this iconic event. From junior ropers to professionals, ...

Rodeo legend Roy Cooper died in a fire at his home near Decatur the night of Tuesday, April 29, 2025. He was 69. Cooper family via Facebook Rodeo legend Roy Cooper, known as “Super Looper” for his ...