It was qualifying time on Saturday 14 April and there was
money at stake. These folks put up their
own money to enter and hopefully can get some of that back and more.
I’m used to photographing rodeos where team roping is one
of the many events. There’s just team
roping here. And there is an association
involved in team roping, too. It’s the
NTR or National Team Roping.
A surprise and a pleasant one that that is that many of
the two person teams included women! I’m
guessing father/daughter, husband/wife teams. And I suspect I saw some father/son teams,
too.
The finals of the 14 April event are here!
If you want to learn more about team roping and the
culture around it, the Team
Roping Journal called the Phoenix area a team roping paradise. Some of these people are transplanted from
other areas of the country, come out to visit Rancho Rio, and eventually make
it their part or full time home.
The good news for me is that from the north side of
Phoenix, it’s a short under an hour drive.
Until My Next Adventure,
See You On Down the Road!
Late addition:
I took five of my images and did some selective coloring. I hope you enjoy.
I took five of my images and did some selective coloring. I hope you enjoy.
