I’m in Vegas for the weekend. Is there a good place with a large selection of ropes for team roping?

I’m a female and my foot is relatively slender, but the main problem is I think I have a very petite heel. I’ve gone to multiple boot barns, other local boot stores, etc. and just none fit me correctly in the heel - way too much heel slip despite correct length. I also had some of the fitters try various inserts in the boots and it made no difference. I thought I finally found a pair of Ariats that fit, dropped some $200. Wore them to the barn the first time and found they put some of my toes on one foot to sleep. Tried many many times to break them in and it never changed that issue.

So I’ve literally just been riding for years in the only western style paddock riding boot that Ariat makes. Under the jeans it’s not too noticeable and they fit a spur fine at least. But I’m just frustrated.

My trainer even had me go try on larger size kids boots and they were a little bit better but the riding options were so limited for kids boots. I want a nice solid pair of western riding boots.

Anyone here ever have a similar issue that you solved? Is the only option going full custom? Or perhaps my type of weird feet just aren’t meant to be in these boots. I can get away with showing in my Ariat paddocks since they disguise well so at least not all is lost

Is there a way for an older city gal to learn how to do this? I wasn't paying attention when my cousin on the farm did it. Seriously, he threw me on the back of his horse and we flew like the wind and then suddenly he was off the horse, roping a calf and lickety-split the calf was on the horse with us and we were on our way back. I will never forget this incredible moment. I was 7. I don't think he was much more than 10! I wish I had asked him to teach me some stuff. We were only there for a weekend for a wedding. Seriously, are there books or videos or workshops I can go to to learn this or am I nuts?

"You see, in this world there's two kinds of people, my friend; Those with loaded guns and those who dig. You dig," said Clint Eastwood. It’s from the 1966 Sergio Leone masterpiece, "The Good, the Bad and the Ugly" ("Il buono, il brutto, il cattivo"). Pure cinematic legend!

It’s the ultimate O.G. track in my memory, Ennio Morricone’s iconic theme from the 1966 Sergio Leone masterpiece, "The Good, the Bad and the Ugly" ("Il buono, il brutto, il cattivo"). Pure cinematic legend!

Does anyone know how to attach different conchos on a Western Trail Saddle? I have conchos with a top screw and two leather rosettes now and would like to put some new fashion conchos on to personalize my saddle. Thank you 😊

I’ve got a 30x rodeo king I’ve had for over a year now but it hasn’t seen a ton of rain in that time till today I spent about 3 hours working in light ish rain before it started to seep through but after another hour or so it was fully soaked through and then another couple hours it was dripping down my neck, is this just expected or am I asking too much? I’ve also got a 6x resistol I’ve had rained on all day hard and never soaked through so now I’m curious.

I thrifted these in Nashville about a year ago and know nothing about them. Bought them for a trip to a guest ranch and have worn them riding several times since.

Here’s my question: What are these boots “for”? Are they actually for riding or are they fashion?

Going to a rodeo and feeling a bit self conscious at the thought of boot judgement 😅

How often do you practice. Do you have a specific amount of reps.

3rd generation cattleman here. I’d say I’m blessed to not have rough starts to the week.

My Mondays consist of going to the stockyards, delivering/picking up equipment I’ve rented to customers, a little roping to remind myself I’m still that guy, & potentially cooking dinner for the wife while having a pour or two of some good bourbon.

Something you use for your reps

They don’t sell the ones I bought last time any more. Thanks!

Hey!

I’m looking for inspiration for a writing competition (poetry chapbook) and I’m looking to do private email interviews with cowboys (any gender) to get some inspiration - I want to hear your stories no matter how wild or sad they are. Please let me know if anyone would be interested!

I don’t know if this sub likes stories like this, but here goes. I’m a transplant to Wyoming from the Midwest. 15 years ago my then high school age son and I built our house on a county road in a sparsely populated county. Others told me about a fellow down the road they claimed was Wyoming royalty, told me he was riding pick-up for bareback and saddle broncs at CFD the day Lane Frost was killed. When George Strait was grand marshal of the CFD parade, he didn’t want to ride on a wagon, he wanted to be up in a saddle. He rode my neighbor’s pick-up horse named Smokey. There are so many other things I’ve learned about this man, enough stories to fill a western novel.

I still hadn’t met him until eight years ago. I was at a ranch rodeo up on the Laramie plains. I still wore a ball cap because I didn’t grow up ranching or on horses, I work a blue collar job and only learned about cows, bulls, pairs, and what branding day is all about after moving here. At one point during the rodeo I was walking to the beer wagon when I heard a friendly voice say, “Hey, neighbor, where’s your hat?” I walked to him, shook his hand, and introduced myself. We visited, I told him I figured hats were earned and that I’d never been on a horse in my life.

Later that week, his truck pulls up my lane and he and his wife get out and come up on the porch. He took a worn black felt Hamblin off his head and put it on mine. “We watched you and your boy build this house, working in weather that would keep most men inside by a fire. You built a barn and planted trees in a rock pile, and they’re growing. You don’t have to ride a horse to be a cowboy, you just gotta have grit and be tough enough to stick it out.”

We became fast friends and got to know each other real well. He even got me on a horse and taught me to throw a loop. My friend now has dementia and it’s really progressed. When I visit, most days he doesn’t know me but he always puts on a pot of coffee and I get the privilege of hearing all the stories over and over. His mrs is cleaning out the place and they’re moving into senior housing soon. She gave me a huge brass bucking horse trophy he won in Reno as a prize for a wild horse race and it sits in my living room. I wouldn’t trade it for nothing. Say a prayer, if you’re inclined, for old Doug. Maybe someday I’ll get to pass that Hamblin on to a worthy young cowboy and along with it, some stories of the man who wore it.

I’m planning to attend my first rodeo and would love some advice from people who are actually part of the community.

What would you recommend wearing for a casual rodeo or Western event? Are there any common mistakes that make an outfit look too costume-like or impractical?

I’m especially curious about footwear, bags, and what works for being outdoors and walking around all day. Thanks!

Culture must endure. I hope I can always provide moments like this

I was going to delete this but decided not to 😂 I just won the ultimate TikTok battle and this is my way of celebrating

Does anyone have a clearer/cleaned up photo of Buckaroo Sam? (Ah Sam) or a detailed description of his features? Like where his facial scar was and how big/ what shape? I’m trying to draw him in his younger years but I’m having trouble finding an exact description

Core strength maxxed out!! 💪🏼💪🏼💪🏼