South of the border in Mexico, the charros twisted and spun ropes into intricate flower designs and in 1894 Vincent Otopeza brought trick roping to Buffalo Bill’s Wild West Show. Trick roping is a ...

After Monday’s program at the library, parents need to keep an eye on their extension cords and ropes at home. Because many young people will be trying to imitate the skills of trick roper Joan Wells.

To be a world champion trick roper you need to be as flexible as Silly Putty. You need to be as coordinated as an Easter Sunday outfit, as confident as Tiger Woods bouncing a Titleist on a sand wedge.

Rodeo performing is in Rider Kiesner’s blood. Kiesner’s grandfather and father both competed in rodeos, and his mother has photos of her competing in barrel racing while pregnant with him. Bethany ...