Feb. 8–11, 2023, marked the annual Ariat World Series of Team Roping (opens in a new tab) Title Fights XIII produced by Yost Events and held at Rancho Rio in the Team Roping Capital of the World—Wickenburg, Arizona. The four-day event paid out a whopping $1.65 million to ropers from across the nation.
The #8.5 World Series qualifier saw the largest payout at $258,240 with the lion’s share going to former WSTR Finale Champion Bud Swagel, of Dewey, Arizona, and Gregory Carl Singletary, from Waddell, Arizona. The home-state cowboys roped four steers in 37.30 seconds to take home $51,140, bragging rights and the infamous Title Fights boxing gloves.
Other Winners
- #15.5 Add-On: Corey Whinnery & Aaron Shelley 29.87 on 4 $22,240
- #14.5: Matt Sherwood & Chase Helton 28.54 on 4 $28,700
- #13.5: Daylan Frost & Jordan Olson 32.44 on 4 $30,160
- #12.5: Chance Cherry & Kyle Taylor 32.74 on 4 $38,180
- #11.5: Cordell Yazzie & Karlis Yazzie 32.95 on 4 $45,500
- #10.5 Legends: Bruce Pulham & Rick Steed 36.13 on 4 $16,200
- #10.5: Waylon Cameron & Toby Wallace 34.07 on 4 $46,000
- #9.5: Jessica Gunsch & Jim Gunsch 39.79 on 4 $48,420
- #7: Clyde Lawson & Robin Bland 53.01 on 4 $22,840
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