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2008 National Finals Sponsors Finals Schedule Hotel Info Facility Map Purina Arena     <%' ' ' Jr Looper Schedule 'Checkerboard Arena ' 'Rope Horse Sale%> |
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Rickey Green, Team Roping Instructor - Knowledge & Techniques for Power Team Roping Rickey has developed a reputation both as a rodeo cowboy and as a premiere team roping instructor. He has qualified for the NFR 11 times. He is a member of the BFI Silver Club, with earnings exceeding $23,000. Rickey Green has trained numerous champion team roping horses and has 25 years of experience as a team roping instructor. He has dedicated his career to teaching students across the country how to effectively develop the fundamentals of team roping and how to prefect techniques for success. For more information on Rickey’s schools, call 1-866-RICKEYG or visit www.rickeygreen.com. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Rube Woolsey, Talk Roping Learn the basics of heading from Rube Woolsey, a four time NFR Qualifier and winner of the BFI (1995). He was also the USTRC Open Reserve Champion in 2002 and a 1992 George Strait Team Roping Classic Champion. Rube is now devoting most of his time teaching roping schools across the country and gives private lessons in the Arizona area. He is currently working on a series of roping videos. The first tape exclusively features ground work. For more information on Rube’s schools, call 602-321-1738. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Walt Woodard, Professional Team Roper - Team Roping Basics Walt Woodard is a world renowned authority on Team Roping and is a popular teacher, competitor and mentor to ropers all across the country. He has dedicated his life to teaching and building tomorrow’s champions. He will give you the basics of heading and heeling, including proper horse position, swing target, recognition and correct delivery. He has qualified for the NFR 19 times and taught over 700 roping schools throughout the US, Canada, New Zealand and Australia. For more information on Walt’s schools, call 209-462-0973 or log on to www.waltwoodard.com. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Jake Barnes, 7 Time World Champion Heading Jake is undisputedly one of the greatest ropers our sport has ever known. Jake sets the standard by his dedication and passion for the sport of team roping. His work ethic continues to lift him above and beyond all obstacles and he continues to excel in his teaching and in his purpose. Come learn how to become a better roper and competitor through finding out how to practice with a purpose. Jake openly shares his formula for success. Don’t miss the opportunity to learn form the very best. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Kory Koontz - Heeling Management, Finish The Run For over a decade, Kory Koontz has dominated the sport of team roping . In his professional career, he has won over $1.5 million in the PRCA and he has qualified for 13 trips to the National Finals Rodeo. Well known as one of the best jackpot ropers in team roping, Kory has been the crowned champion of almost every major open team roping event. Everyone knows Kory is talented with a rope. However, he is also highly respected as a horseman. Three times his horses have been selected as winners of the PRCA's Horse Of The Year. In his seminar, Kory will share tips on how to get the most from your horse, how to prepare mentally to compete and how to own the roping by following his basic steps to success. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Joe Beaver -- 8 time WORLD CHAMPION Joe Beaver has become an icon in the world of rodeo. With three All-Around World Titles, five Tie-Down Roping World Titles and numerous other awards, Beaver has etched his name into Rodeo history books as one of the best. He has won over 2-million in the PRCA and qualified 22 times for the WNFR. As an instructor and enthusiastic speaker, Beaver’s unique, outspoken and pleasant personality allows him to connect with audiences, and his expertise in roping gives him a chance to help others better their own roping careers. The USTRC welcomes Beaver to this year’s NFTR and his first time inside the Purina Arena. Ropers won’t want to miss the chance to meet and listen to one of the best motivational and roping instructors in the world of roping. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||