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Since 1986, Cashel Company© has striven to provide the ultimate in fly protection that meets the needs of horse owners, riders and competitors throughout the horse world. The Crusader™ Fly Mask, rated #1 by the Horse Journal, is arguably the most popular fly mask on the market today. Cashel© Crusader™ and Quiet Ride™ Fly Masks are known for their comfort, design and fit. The soft form-fitting micromesh blocks 70% of the sun's damaging UV rays and is combined with a patented forelock hole to prevent rubbing and keep the hair clear of the horse's eyes. Plus, unique double stitch darts around the eye area of the mask gives the Crusader™ Fly mask a great fit, superior in its class with chemical free fly protection. Cashel© offers equine products with your horses' comfort and well-being in mind.

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Established in 1996, the CINCH Clothing brand has been creating quality jeans and shirts for both in and out of the arena. CINCH® is the leader in premium western clothing, inspired by the attitude and values of the cowboy lifestyle. The best athletes from the rodeo and equine performance circles choose Cinch for a quality fit and authentic western look. From collared shirts to outerwear, athletic gear and fashion-forward western jeans, this is the brand that pushes the limits and creates original western clothing for any occasion. As a proud long-standing title sponsor of the National Finals of Team Roping, we're proud to support the cowboys who dedicate their time in the arena to keep our western way of life, alive. Whatever your day entails, Cinch Jeans & Shirts is the brand you want to wear to Lead This Life. Visit CINCH online at www.cinchjeans.com to find a retailer near you or to shop.

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For more than 30 years, Classic Rope has been handcrafting competitive team ropes right here in the USA. Beginning as a small start up shop in Granbury, TX with humble beginnings, Classic Rope has emerged to become the leading rope brand in the world.

Classic ropes are individually made to order using the latest blends of high-tech nylon and polyester fibers. We take great pride in our superior craftsmanship and competitive edge they offer athletes that use them. Innovation is a catalyst for improving the way we do business and an opportunity that's been integrated with every phase of the rope production process. We are committed to making the sport better for all ropers with investments in associations, events, and clinics to spur positive changes and advancements benefitting ropers around the globe.

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A leader in innovation, Classic Equine continues to be one of the most trusted sources for equine performance products. Providing the finest quality in horse sport products that improve your chances for success has been the mission of Classic Equine for many years. As the riders who depend on our products strive for excellence, so we seek to provide the best equipment and customer service available. Classic Equine's expert product development team seeks out the best innovative materials on the market to use in their progressive designs. These designs and prototypes are sent to the top trainers and competitors in the western equine industry to be rigorously tested. Every product Classic Equine fits a specific need in the market and can stand up to the high quality of standard the company sets. This mindset and vision have made Classic Equine a leader in the equine leg protection, saddle pad, cinch, blanket, and accessory categories since 1994.

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Gist Silversmiths continues to create distinctive one-of-a-kind trophy buckles to recognize some of the most significant achievements in the equestrian and livestock industries. Among some of their finest buckles are those presented to the USTRC National Finals Champions … hand crafted in sterling and gold fill and adorned with eye-popping gemstones! "We are thrilled to provide the distinctive 30th Annual award buckles for the Cinch National Finals of Team Roping," said Jennifer Folsom, V.P. of Business Development for Gist Silversmiths. "Buckle styles continue to evolve, but as the trendsetter for unique, high quality award buckles, Gist artists are continually incorporating new features and using innovative technologies to craft these specialty award buckles." Gary Gist's first passion is team roping and to that end, he takes great pride that his company crafts some of the finest buckles available to honor the achievements of team ropers around the country! As the provider of the USTRC award buckles since it's inception, Gist strives to honor their champions with the finest!

Gist Silversmiths offers an expansive array of award buckle collections as well as personalized buckles, accessories, bits, spurs and ready-to-wear jewelry, all proudly crafted in the USA, Gist is committed to providing every customer with the finest in quality, design and craftsmanship! Visit gistsilversmiths.com or call 530-644-8000.

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Gold Buckle Beer is a proud sponsor of the USTRC. Brewed on the plains of La Junta, Colorado, our American Lager, Superlight and Hard Seltzers are made with Cowboys in mind. We strive to create a beer that meets the Gold Buckle standard of success, and is ice cold when you are ready to celebrate. Go for the Buckle, Gold Buckle Beer.

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"I have the time to practice but don't have the cattle, facility or partners." or "I have the cattle, facility, and partners but no time to practice." The majority of all ropers fall into one of these two categories and Heel-O-Matic Training Systems offers the best practice solutions for your scenario. From throwing a few loops on the ground all the way up to making full-contact high-speed runs, the team at Heel-O-Matic have the training tools to suit your specific needs. Heel-O-Matic Training Systems is the authority on "Perfect Practice" and offers ropers live cattle alternatives focusing on three key factors that affect team roping training: time, consistency, and cost. Heel-O-Matic recently teamed up with the biomechanics team at Baylor University in order to study and record the motion of live roping steers in tow. This data was then used to model, build, and test a new Heel-O-Matic machine that perfectly mimics the motion of a live roping steer. Born from this research was the completely redesigned Trainer; proven and backed by science to be the most life-like training machines in the roping industry. No other machine delivers ropers the feel, look, timing, and practice experience like the new Heel-O-Matic Trainer.

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Horsepower – a brand in the Rios of Mercedes family of boots – is the official boot of the USTRC. Horsepower is a line of boots built with the whole family in mind, making it a perfect fit for the USTRC's inclusive community.

"We're the fourth-generation of bootmakers in our family," Ryan Vaughn, President and CEO of Rios of Mercedes. "Having that dynamic, we've always wanted to provide a good quality boot at a great price point. The Horsepower line is truly the best fit for the whole family."

In partnership with NRS, the whole Rios of Mercedes family of brands will be available at the US Finals for ropers to shop, and the company is eager to get ropers of all ages in the Horsepower boots. Horsepower offers boots for toddlers, youth, women and men, including their Top Hand Collection with exotic skins, leather and hybrid outsoles.

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Now, roping at night does not mean roping in the dark! A recent survey by the Equine Network shows that 83.3% of its members rope at night when they practice. Yet, less than 20% of these ropers use LED lights, which are proven to be the safest and best arena lighting option. For this reason, IES International Team Roping LED lighting, a proud sponsor of the USTRC, is dedicated to bringing very affordable LED lighting options to all arenas across the US and Canada for the first time.

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"Interstate Truck Center is our official mobile repair and tow truck partner of the USTRC. With over 350 service centers nationally and more to come, they can come to you for repairs or tows. They specialize in trucks that pull trailers. Discounts are available to all USTRC members," said Lory Merritt, director of sponsorship. "We are excited to be a sponsor, because the USTRC sets the bar in the team roping industry," Scott Higgs of Interstate Truck Center said. "It just doesn't get any better. Interstate Truck Center, being owned by team ropers, who are family-oriented, understands the need to be ready to help members, and their families when they need it, to get them where they are going, every time."

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National Roper's Supply was founded in 1989 by CEO and Owner, David Isham. Since then, the company has grown to operate four retail locations; six trailer dealerships and an Event Center and Guest Ranch. Headquartered in Decatur, Texas, NRS prides itself on being the roper's destination for everything he or she needs to outfit his or her lifestyle. From quality tack, ropes, arena supplies, feed and hay to boots, hats and apparel; NRS carries all your favorite western brands. NRS is proud to be the official catalog sponsor of the USTRC and WSTR. If it's right for roping, it's right here at NRSWorld.com.

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After more than 20 years as competitors, NRS Trailers and P&P Trailer Sales have merged to form National Trailer Source®, the premier horse and livestock trailer dealership chain in the United States.

Together, we’re focused on giving you the very best trailer buying experience possible, from sales to service, to financing and nationwide delivery, now and for generations to come.

Not only does NRS Trailers and P&P Trailer Sales offer the largest trailer inventory and best variety, we also guarantee the best price anywhere, along with the same great people and customer service you’ve come to know and love.

Thinking of selling your trailer? We do that, too! We’re one of the largest buyers and sellers of used trailers across the country.

Come see for yourself! We invite you to visit one of our 10 locations across Texas, Oklahoma, Kansas, Arizona, Florida, and Arkansas, or visit us online at NRSTrailers.com or PandPSales.com.

NRS Trailers and P&P Trailers, through National Trailer Source, are proud to be the Official Trailer Sponsor of the USTRC.

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Priefert is one of the largest ranch and rodeo equipment manufacturers in the world, and has been a proud sponsor of the USTRC since 1998. Just as team roping has evolved over the last 20 years, so has Priefert's equipment, including the most popular roping chute in the industry. Today, Priefert continues to develop new tools and technologies designed to advance the sport of roping and to help improve the quality of practice that ropers get in their home arenas.

Founded by Marvin Priefert in 1964 and located in Mount Pleasant, Texas, Priefert is considered the leading innovator in the livestock handling industry. With over 200 acres dedicated to manufacturing and over 1200 dealers nationwide, Priefert is recognized as having the highest quality equipment on the market and is proud to have its products used and endorsed by the top cattle, equine, rodeo and roping organizations in the country. Now in its third generation of leadership, Priefert is still family owned and operated.

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Ram is a proud long term sponsor of USTRC and appreciates the loyalty of the USTRC membership. Be sure to take advantage of the membership discounts on the Ram Trucks. THANK YOU From RAM and RAM RODEO. "Ram Truck is the Official Truck for team ropers. Ram Truck has been our truck partner with the USTRC for 30 years. We thank them for their continued support."

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Since 1927, Resistol has been dedicated to providing cowboys and ranchers with the finest headwear available for the western lifestyle. Resistol is proud to manufacture their felt hats from fur to finish 100% in the USA. This means we start with raw fur, make our own hat bodies and hand craft each hat through over 200 steps under the company's high standard quality control. No other company does this. Resistol is proud being a longstanding partner with the USTRC and the "Official Hat of the USTRC". Without a doubt, the relationship between Resistol and team roping has always been the "best all-around." In fact, our best selling straw hats are the USTRC "Wildfire" and "Big Money". Resistol provides a full line of felt and straw cowboy hats, as well as men and women's western lifestyle apparel. Please stop and see us while at the NFTR! Resistol.com

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Total Feeds is the official animal feed of the USTRC. Total Feeds is a family owned animal feed company that focuses on specific nutrition for competitive level horses as well as other animals. They understand our team ropers and how important it is to supplement their horses for the best nutritional results". Total Feeds has been an enthusiastic sponsor of the roping community for many years. We are proud to join the USTRC as their official feed sponsor. Total Feeds is dedicated to providing the highest quality animal feed products for a wide range of animal species. Dr. R. Harry Anderson's 50 years of experience formulating animal rations, and his endless search for the best ingredients have gone into every formula we make. From our first product Total Equine® produced in 2000, to our more recent specialty formulas and supplements, the focus has always been on optimum health and performance through excellent nutrition. For more information go to totalfeeds.com.

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USRoper is now an Official Sponsor of the World Series of Team Roping, United States Team Roping Championship and National Team Roping Associations. This new, 24/7 Nationwide roadside assistance program is designed for traveling competitive ropers like you.

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Founded in Austin, Texas in 2006, YETI is a leading premium outdoor brand. The world's top hunters, anglers, outdoor adventurers, BBQ pit masters, and ranch and rodeo professionals trust YETI to stand up to the world's harshest conditions. For more on the company and its full line of products and accessories, visit yeti.com.

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