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Ace Ashford’s death in August of 2024 shook the team roping and rodeo communities to their cores. The 18-year-old young gun, and younger brother to NFR heeler Ross, was known by everyone as a kind, humble and overall good person.
But even in death God's hand is present. In this episode of The Short Score, Hill Rodeo Cattle’s Bobby Joe Hill—a longtime friend of the Ashford family and the team roping steer contractor for the NFR—and Ace's dad Troy tell the story of Steer 27, the last rodeo steer Ace ever roped. Steer 27 is making its way to the Ashford home, but there's more to the story between Steer 27 and Ace.
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Remembering Ace AshfordSteer 27, Ace Ashford and God's Hand in EverythingAce Ashford, 18, Dies in Horse Accident Aug. 12, 2024New Money: Ace Ashford and Jade Philipp Win Riata Buckle Jr #10.5 and $20,920
More from The ScoreThe Short Score: 2024 NFR Champions Clint Summers and Jake LongThe Short Score: 2024 World Champions Tyler Wade and Wesley ThorpThe Short Score: 2024 NFR Round 9 Winners Proctor and MedlinThe Short Score: 2024 NFR Round 8 Winners Driggers and NogueiraThe Short Score: Proctor and Medlin Win Round 7 of the 2024 NFR
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Clint Summers and Jake Long took home the 2024 NFR team roping average title Dec. 14, in Round 10.
Summers and Long came in second in the average, and their 4.0-second run sealed the deal with a 44.3 on nine head. They picked up fourth in the round for $14,126.88 apiece and $86,391.31 a man for the aggregate title. They join The Short Score to talk about their run, their 2025 plans and more.
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Tyler Wade and Wesley Thorp defended their 2023 world titles, winning the 2024 PRCA team roping world championship with $361,480.
Wade and Thorp sealed the deal on their consecutive gold buckles after winning second in Round 10 with a 3.8-second run for $26,623.74 a man. The newly-crowned world champs join The Short Score to talk about their world titles.
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Coleman Proctor and Logan Medlin are back in the winner's circle after Round 9, this time with gold buckles on the line.
Proctor and Medlin won Round 9 of the 2024 NFR with a 3.8-second run for $33,687.18 a man. Proctor now sits second in the world and Medlin third. After Round 9, the projected world standings have Proctor the world champion header and Medlin the world champion heeler.
There's still plenty of money to be won in Round 10 and the average, and The Short Score caught up with Proctor and Medlin to talk about their round win and the world standings race.
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This episode is presented by Professional’s Choice. It’s that time of year again…. time to BOOT UP! From NOW until the end of December, Professional’s Choice, the leader in equine leg protection, wants to thank you with BIG savings one all Professional’s Choice leg gear.
If you’re in Las Vegas for the National Finals Rodeo stop by the Professional’s Choice booth #3011 at Cowboy Christmas or visit any Professional’s Choice retailer in store or online nationwide. You’ll enjoy an instant $20 rebate on all 4 packs of Sports Medicine Boots and $10 off on any 2packs of Boots. These savings also include Professional’s Choice therapy offerings like Ice Boots and Theramic Combo Wraps.
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The end of the 2024 NFR is in sight as Round 8 wrapped with the 2021 and 2022 world champions keeping themselves alive in the world championship race.
Kaleb Driggers and Junior Nogueira entered Round 8 needing to win the round to stay in the conversation, and they did just that, winning the round with a 3.4 for $33,687.18 a man. They now sit second in the world standings. They join The Short Score to talk about their week and their mental approach for the last two rounds of the 2024 NFR.
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Designed around cooling and comfort, Professional’s Choice is proud to present the revolutionary 2XCool technology in a Contoured Cinch.
The cinch’s liner features patented Triple Chill Effect technology which uses cooling minerals to instantly and continuously adsorb heat and wick moisture. A silicone honey comb soft grip overlay keeps the saddle firmly in place.
Combined with an innovative contoured design that allows for freedom of movement while assisting with pressure distribution, the 2XCool cinch will keep your horse cool and comfortable. At Professional’s Choice the more comfortable the horse the better the performance.
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Coleman Proctor and Logan Medlin wrapped Round 7 of the 2024 NFR in a bow as the last team out. Proctor and Medlin took the win in Round 7 with a 3.5-second run for $33,687.18 a man, keeping Proctor alive in the race for the all-around gold buckle.
Proctor and Medlin catch up with The Short Score to talk about their run and their careers.
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This episode is presented by Professional’s Choice. It’s that time of year again…. time to BOOT UP! From NOW until the end of December, Professional’s Choice, the leader in equine leg protection, wants to thank you with BIG savings one all Professional’s Choice leg gear.
If you’re in Las Vegas for the National Finals Rodeo stop by the Professional’s Choice booth #3011 at Cowboy Christmas or visit any Professional’s Choice retailer in store or online nationwide. You’ll enjoy an instant $20 rebate on all 4 packs of Sports Medicine Boots and $10 off on any 2packs of Boots. These savings also include Professional’s Choice therapy offerings like Ice Boots and Theramic Combo Wraps.
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Round 6 of the team roping at the 2024 NFR saw the fastest time of the Finals thus far. Brenten Hall and Kaden Profili took home the Round 6 win with a 3.5-second run for $33,687.18 a man.
For Hall, the round win is his first since the 2020 NFR, but it's Profili's first at his breakout Finals. Hall and Profili join The Short Score to break down their run.
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Designed around cooling and comfort, Professional’s Choice is proud to present the revolutionary 2XCool technology in a Contoured Cinch.
The cinch’s liner features patented Triple Chill Effect technology which uses cooling minerals to instantly and continuously adsorb heat and wick moisture. A silicone honey comb soft grip overlay keeps the saddle firmly in place.
Combined with an innovative contoured design that allows for freedom of movement while assisting with pressure distribution, the 2XCool cinch will keep your horse cool and comfortable. At Professional’s Choice the more comfortable the horse the better the performance.
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Tyler Wade and Wesley Thorp have raked in $101,061.54 over five rounds at the 2024 NFR, all coming through round wins. Wade and Thorp picked up their third round win of the 2024 NFR in Round 5 after knocking one down in 3.6 seconds.
Wade and Thorp pocketed another $33,687.18 a man to also widened their lead in the world standings. Wade and Thorp once again join The Short Score to talk about their night.
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This episode is presented by Professional’s Choice. It’s that time of year again…. time to BOOT UP! From NOW until the end of December, Professional’s Choice, the leader in equine leg protection, wants to thank you with BIG savings one all Professional’s Choice leg gear.
If you’re in Las Vegas for the National Finals Rodeo stop by the Professional’s Choice booth #3011 at Cowboy Christmas or visit any Professional’s Choice retailer in store or online nationwide. You’ll enjoy an instant $20 rebate on all 4 packs of Sports Medicine Boots and $10 off on any 2packs of Boots. These savings also include Professional’s Choice therapy offerings like Ice Boots and Theramic Combo Wraps.
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Round 4 of the 2024 NFR was busy in the team roping with a four-way tie for first.
NFR rookie J.C. Yeahquo and Buddy Hawkins set the pace as the first team out with a 4.1-second run. Clint Summers and Jake Long followed shortly with another 4.1, and so did Dustin Egusquiza and Levi Lord and Cody Snow and Hunter Koch. All eight men pocketed $23,635.36 to also help Egusquiza and Lord regain ground on world standings leaders Tyler Wade and Wesley Thorp.
On this episode of The Short Score, we briefly hear from each team on their run.
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Designed around cooling and comfort, Professional’s Choice is proud to present the revolutionary 2XCool technology in a Contoured Cinch.
The cinch’s liner features patented Triple Chill Effect technology which uses cooling minerals to instantly and continuously adsorb heat and wick moisture. A silicone honey comb soft grip overlay keeps the saddle firmly in place.
Combined with an innovative contoured design that allows for freedom of movement while assisting with pressure distribution, the 2XCool cinch will keep your horse cool and comfortable. At Professional’s Choice the more comfortable the horse the better the performance.
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Kaleb Driggers and Junior Nogueira were back with a vengeance in Round 3 of the 2024 NFR, and Dustin Egusquiza and Levi Lord were right there with them.
Driggers and Nogueira took the lead in the round with 3.7-second run, and two runs later Egusquiza and Lord joined them atop the round with their own 3.7-second run. Each man pocketed $30,155.46, and they join The Short Score to break down their night.
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This episode is presented by Professional’s Choice. It’s that time of year again…. time to BOOT UP! From NOW until the end of December, Professional’s Choice, the leader in equine leg protection, wants to thank you with BIG savings one all Professional’s Choice leg gear.
If you’re in Las Vegas for the National Finals Rodeo stop by the Professional’s Choice booth #3011 at Cowboy Christmas or visit any Professional’s Choice retailer in store or online nationwide. You’ll enjoy an instant $20 rebate on all 4 packs of Sports Medicine Boots and $10 off on any 2packs of Boots. These savings also include Professional’s Choice therapy offerings like Ice Boots and Theramic Combo Wraps.
Protect your equine athlete and save BIG with Professional’s Choice. It’s time to BOOT UP!
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Familiar faces took the round win in Round 2 of the 2024 NFR. Reigning World Champions Tyler Wade and Wesley Thorp won the second round Friday, Nov. 7, with another 3.7-second run for $33,687.18 a man.
Wade and Thorp took control of the world standings after Round 1, and they've extended their lead to $58,104.22 over season leaders Dustin Egusquiza and Levi Lord.
Wade and Thorp join The Short Score to talk about their back-to-back wins, how they sit in the average and world standings races.
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Designed around cooling and comfort, Professional’s Choice is proud to present the revolutionary 2XCool technology in a Contoured Cinch.
The cinch’s liner features patented Triple Chill Effect technology which uses cooling minerals to instantly and continuously adsorb heat and wick moisture. A silicone honey comb soft grip overlay keeps the saddle firmly in place.
Combined with an innovative contoured design that allows for freedom of movement while assisting with pressure distribution, the 2XCool cinch will keep your horse cool and comfortable. At Professional’s Choice the more comfortable the horse the better the performance.
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Reigning World Champs Tyler Wade and Wesley Thorp are back to defend their title at the 2024 NFR, winning Round 1.
Wade and Thorp won $33,687.18 a man for the first-round win Thursday, Dec. 5, with a 3.7-second run. The round win also pushed them into No. 1 in the 2024 world standings.
On this episode of The Short Score, Wade and Thorp break down their run.
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This episode is presented by Professional's Choice. It’s that time of year again…. time to BOOT UP! From NOW until the end of December, Professional’s Choice, the leader in equine leg protection, wants to thank you with BIG savings one all Professional’s Choice leg gear.
If you’re in Las Vegas for the National Finals Rodeo stop by the Professional’s Choice booth #3011 at Cowboy Christmas or visit any Professional’s Choice retailer in store or online nationwide. You’ll enjoy an instant $20 rebate on all 4 packs of Sports Medicine Boots and $10 off on any 2packs of Boots. These savings also include Professional’s Choice therapy offerings like Ice Boots and Theramic Combo Wraps.
Protect your equine athlete and save BIG with Professional’s Choice. It’s time to BOOT UP!
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Solo Select CEO Ty Smith is one of the industry's leading horse brokers, and he's got his finger on the pulse of the rope horse industry's highs and lows.
Smith has pulled together a set of superstar prospects, performers, embryos and broodmares for the Thanksgiving Select Online Sale, with plenty eligible for the roping industry's biggest incentives—including Solo's Select's Stallion Incentive for 2025, which will pay out an estimated $330,000.
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The 5-year-old stallion Pride And Joyy now has $313,423 in QData earnings, with his latest win at the 2024 AQHA World Show in the Junior Heeling with the Relentless Remuda’s Miles Baker Nov. 4, 2024.
The win—worth $25,703 for their final score of 231.5—was Baker’s first AQHA World Championship, and it was Pride And Joyy’s second heeling globe, having won the Bronze Globe in 2023 for third with Trevor Brazile.
On this episode of The Score, Baker reviews his whirlwind of a last four years with the Relentless Remuda that culminated in this world title.
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It's not every day The Team Roping Journal's videos break the internet, but when we catch J.D. Yates stacking coils over his saddle horn heeling to save a placing at the 2024 AQHA World Show, we sort of can't help ourselves.
But–more importantly—Yates won the AQHA Junior Heading World Title on Tearney Ranch's Sue C Royalty. The 2020 mare by One Time Royalty out of Sue C Lena marked a 229.0, worth $25,298.85 for the win against 76 other 5-and-under horses in the Level 3 Championships
In this episode of The Score, we catch up with Yates the day after his win from the practice pen to get his hot take on the state of the rope horse training industry and where we go from here.
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Circuit finals season is in full swing as November 2024 marches on. Eight circuit finals are in the books, and the stories continue to intrigue and inspire, from overcoming accidents to going neck-and-neck with family in the standings.
On this episode of The Short Score, we introduce two circuit stories we've enjoyed so far: Jared Fillmore's Wilderness Circuit Finals win and Braden Pirrung's Badlands Circuit year-end title.
Episode presented by PurinaConfidently address your horse’s unique weight needs and help optimize their overall well-being with research-proven PurinaAnimal Nutrition feeds — designed by passionate equine nutritionists. Partner with Purina to nourish your horse to their optimal body condition. Explore weight management resources for your horse today at purinamills.com/feed-finder.
MORE FROM THE SCOREThe Kirchenschlagers are AQHA World ChampionsThe Short Score: Riata Part 2The CoJo Roping Champs: Andrew Ward and Jake LongThe Short Score: Mike Kunzler and Celtic TuffThe Mental Game That Got Travis Graves to 15 Wrangler National Finals RodeosHow the Solo Stallion Incentive Will Work PLUS the Select Online October Yearling & Mixed Sale Preview
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Tate Kirchenschlager won the 2024 AQHA Senior Heading World Championship on the stallion Starlight Oak 017, while his cousin Dakota Kirchenschlager won the Senior Heeling on DT Hickorys Playtime.
Both men helped each other to win the title in Oklahoma City Nov. 3, with Dakota, 33, winning in a rope-off against Cade Rice and Roll Your Nickles, in which Tate headed for both men aboard Starlight Oak 017, too.
For the Senior Heading, Tate, 32, won owner Inderman Schaffner LLC $23,967.33 for the 2017 stallion by Starlights Gypsy out of Lenas Oakling.
The Senior Heeling title paid Dakota and owner DT Horses $26,154.82 for the 2017 mare by Hickory Holly Time out of Play Like Clay.
Episode presented by Fast Back RopesFast Back Ropes is thrilled to unveil its latest innovation in roping technology: the Hombre. After rigorous testing by Fast Back endorsees over the past year, the Hombre is set to redefine performance expectations in team roping.
A four-strand crafted with a core, the Hombre stands out with its vibrant orange color, ensuring exceptional visibility in any arena. Its smaller diameter and rough exterior are meticulously designed to enhance grip, making it ideal for swift and precise maneuvers around the saddle horn.
“The Hombre represents a significant advancement in our team rope lineup,” said Coy Upchurch, General Manager at Fast Back Ropes. “It offers a relaxed feel combined with superior functionality that ropers of all levels will appreciate. Our endorsees have given it high praise during testing.”
Available in both head and heel variations, the Hombre head rope spans 31 feet and is offered in XX-Soft, X-Soft, Soft, and MS lays. Meanwhile, the 35-foot heel rope options include Soft, MS, Medium, and HM lays. This versatility ensures that every roper can find a Hombre rope suited to their specific needs.
“The Hombre is designed to meet the demands of competitive ropers who seek precision and reliability,” added Upchurch. “We’re excited to bring this game-changing rope to market and anticipate it will make waves in the roping community.”
The Hombre will be available for purchase at retail locations starting September 1st, marking a new era in team roping technology. For more information about the Hombre and Fast Back Ropes’ complete product offerings, visit fastbackropes.com.
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The 2024 Riata Championships crowned numerous winners who all took home their share of a pretty penny.
On this episode of The Short Score, we continue our Riata series with the #10.5 and #9.5 champions. Tauna Alcorn and Taylor Pettigrew won the #10.5 on SJR Diamond Metalica and Call Me Mr Jonez for $109,600. Alcorn had a huge week inside the Lazy E winning nearly $150,000 on SJR Diamond Metalica.
In the #9.5, Craig Moore and Bobby Simmons pocketed $106,000 between the 2024 Riata #9.5 win and the head and heel horse incentives on You Rey and Sundae Rebel.
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MORE FROM THE SCOREThe CoJo Roping Champs: Andrew Ward and Jake LongThe Short Score: Mike Kunzler and Celtic TuffThe Mental Game That Got Travis Graves to 15 Wrangler National Finals RodeosHow the Solo Stallion Incentive Will Work PLUS the Select Online October Yearling & Mixed Sale PreviewThe Short Score: Riata and MoreHurricane Helene: How the Roping Community Can Help
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The new ProRodeo team of Andrew Ward and Jake Long survived the pressure cooker of the CoJo Roping high-stakes short round, walking away with new Bill Fick Ford F-350s and stock-combo Bloomer Trailers, plus $60,000 in cash.
In a roping that had seen sub 5-second times all day long, Ward and Long just had to be 8 to win it all at high back. Ward got out the barrier, and they made a 6-second run in the middle of the pen to seal the deal. We caught up with them after their win.
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Kunzler and Celtic Tuff, owned by Bri Wells and by Woody Be Tuff out of Sucha Smartlookn Cat, won the Limited Heading title for $7,500, followed by the Intermediate Heading title for $20,000. On this episode of The Short Score,Kunzler joins us to talk about his win.
Episode presented by Fast Back RopesFast Back Ropes is thrilled to unveil its latest innovation in roping technology: the Hombre. After rigorous testing by Fast Back endorsees over the past year, the Hombre is set to redefine performance expectations in team roping.
A four-strand crafted with a core, the Hombre stands out with its vibrant orange color, ensuring exceptional visibility in any arena. Its smaller diameter and rough exterior are meticulously designed to enhance grip, making it ideal for swift and precise maneuvers around the saddle horn.
“The Hombre represents a significant advancement in our team rope lineup,” said Coy Upchurch, General Manager at Fast Back Ropes. “It offers a relaxed feel combined with superior functionality that ropers of all levels will appreciate. Our endorsees have given it high praise during testing.”
Available in both head and heel variations, the Hombre head rope spans 31 feet and is offered in XX-Soft, X-Soft, Soft, and MS lays. Meanwhile, the 35-foot heel rope options include Soft, MS, Medium, and HM lays. This versatility ensures that every roper can find a Hombre rope suited to their specific needs.
“The Hombre is designed to meet the demands of competitive ropers who seek precision and reliability,” added Upchurch. “We’re excited to bring this game-changing rope to market and anticipate it will make waves in the roping community.”
The Hombre will be available for purchase at retail locations starting September 1st, marking a new era in team roping technology. For more information about the Hombre and Fast Back Ropes’ complete product offerings, visit fastbackropes.com.
MORE FROM THE SCOREThe Mental Game That Got Travis Graves to 15 Wrangler National Finals RodeosHow the Solo Stallion Incentive Will Work PLUS the Select Online October Yearling & Mixed Sale PreviewThe Short Score: Riata and MoreHurricane Helene: How the Roping Community Can HelpWho Deserves the 2024 AQHA/PRCA Heel Horse of the Year... - Näytä enemmän
