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Chris Torres and Guy Allen make history taking home $390,000 in the Ariat #9 WSTR Finale 16
Kyle Reed, from Marietta, Oklahoma and his heeling partner Trevor Glenn from Leonard, TX took home the big win of the day, $340,000 in cash.
Prestyn Hewitt & Andy Anya from Canyon, TX are taking home the gold in the #11.5 Gold Buckle Beer Finale the team earned an amazing $308,000 in cash and the tremendous Ariat WSTR Finale Prizeline
The big winners of the day was the team of Clint Lay from Hugo, Colorado and Dustin Darling from Peyton, C who claimed a payout of $260,000.
Give it up for this team of ropers, Cole Garland of Napa, ID and Dillon Bahem of Parma, ID as they laid claim to the #13.5 Lubrisyn World Series of Team Roping Finale. They earned a total cash payout of $222,000.
Riley Kittle from Woodland, AL and Sergio Gonzales from Jourdanton, TX won the roping after a tough roping from top to bottom.
Jake Cooper Clay of Sapulpa, OK on the head side and Kollin VonAhn of Blanchard, OK cleaning up the heels, outperformed the rest of the field of tough competitors to take the championship. Their time of 38.12 seconds on six head earned them the 2022 American Rodeo Open World Series Finale title, $100,000 in cash and beautiful prizes from WSTR’s amazing sponsors and a chance to move on to the American Rodeo.
On Friday, December 2nd, we are pleased to invite any entered Finale Roper, and your friends to the RAM Rodeo NFR Watch Party (doors open at 4:30) and the inaugural WSTR Open Calcutta presented by Flying H Ranch at the South Poiny. Take the excitement to another level by participating in the Calcutta the night before The American Rodeo Open WSTR Finale.
Ariat World Series of Team Roping American Rodeo Contender Tournament Semi-Finals and Wild Card Round Qualified Ropers will advance to Regional Finals Dates and Locations Announced
The American Rodeo is now the official sponsor of the Open division of the Ariat World Series of Team Roping, creating a tournament-style structure for ropers to qualify for the $1 million contender bonus March 11, 2023.
Your discounted Legacy entry deadline is quickly approaching - Vegas here we come! The Legacy entry postmark deadline is May 31. Most of you have been Legacy Ropers for over fifteen years, however, some of you are new legacy members this year because you were either a 2021 WSTR Finale champion or have been a Finale contestant for ten consecutive years.
Mac Fairey and Tyrel Campbell teamed up to win the Resistol #8.5 Ariat WSTR Finale XV, worth $244,000.
The Ariat #9.5 WSTR Finale XV marked the richest divisional roping in history with a total payout of $2.26 million.
The overall demand for the newly launched Run Delivery program exceeded our wildest expectations this year.
Weatherford, Texas, cowboys take home $326,000 in the YETI #10.5 Ariat WSTR Finale XV.
Comeaux and DeCuir rode geldings Beans and Cornbread to take $260,000 back to Louisiana in the Priefert #11.5 WSTR Finale XV.
Copie Dickson and Shane McCall take the lion’s share of the $1.5 million paid out in the Ariat #12.5 WSTR Finale XV.
Clay Acuna and Johnny Salvo teamed up to Win the YETI #13.5 at the Ariat WSTR Finale XV, worth $206,000.
New Mexico’s McCallister and Maestas Top Priefert #14.5 at Ariat WSTR Finale XV
Minor and Petska Win $77,000 in the 2nd Gold Buckle Beer Open to the World Finale
Don't miss a minute of the richest team roping event in the world!
The WSTR is launching new technology
Once again there will be outside qualifiers at the south end of the property in South Roping Arena 1 and South Roping Arena 2. These ropings have been the largest qualifiers of the season with huge payouts and many chances to get qualified for the 2022 Finale.
Congratulations on entry into the 2021 Ariat World Series of Team Roping Finale XV presented by Priefert! This is a simple guide to help you navigate to your Finale draw positions.
Finale Contestants, Get tuned up for the big money and qualify for the 2022 Finale.
Gold Buckle Beer Kicks off Ariat WSTR Finale XV
When the COVID variant caused concern and some states issued mask mandates - Nevada in particular - team roping and rodeo-related social media exploded with questions of vaccination cards, mask mandates, and moving the Ariat WSTR Finale to a new venue.
When the cancellation of the 2020 Finale occurred WSTR offered ropers who were, or had been, entered qualification status which provides them the opportunity for a discounted entry and puts them first among all other members of WSTR for 2021 for stall and hotel options.
Mar 31-Apr 2, 2023 Wickenburg, AZ
WSTR- Wickenburg Qualifier
Apr 1-2, 2023 Lincoln, CA
WSTR- Lincoln Qualifier
Apr 7-8, 2023 Homedale, ID
WSTR- Homedale Qualifier
Apr 7-9, 2023 Athens, TX
WSTR- Athens Qualifier
Apr 14-16, 2023 Albuquerque, NM
WSTR- Albuquerque Qualifier
Apr 14-16, 2023 Andrews, TX
WSTR- Andrews Qualifier
Apr 15-16, 2023
WSTR- Practice Pen Qualifier
Apr 15-16, 2023 Statesboro, GA
WSTR- Cowboy Camino & Cash Roping Qualifier
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