Big Loop roping-Valentine, NE-June 1, 2013

[Soapweed]

Big Loop roping held in Valentine on Saturday June 1, 2013

Long ropes and loops measuring 18 feet in circumference

A plan comes together

The front legs must both be in one loop, and the back legs need to both be in the heel loop.

The ground person and their rope must be mounted before time is called.

Lots of rope

Tailing one over

The 7 looks like L.

Nice horses and saddles in use and on display

Saddletramp visiting with friends

The lady swings a big loop.

Playing with lots of rope

She did very well.

And her next shot on the next steer

Is also good

Another lady made a good shot

Buck Brannaman was one of the participants.

 

[Faster horses]

Thanks for sharing, Soapweed. Those kind of events are really fun to watch. Mr. FH says he can't even hold that much
rope in his hand, let alone rope something.
Pretty impressive to have Buck attend. He's been swinging a rope since forever.

 

[Strong]

Those are some nice photo's again Soapweed. I wish I could have gone to watch. Its fun watching somebody do something different than what I might be used to. I heard all about it from the Tramp while saddling horses Monday moring.

 

[Silver]

Great photo's of an interesting event. Looks like there were lots of knowledgeable folks on hand to participate..... even if all the ones you show here are using the wrong hands!

 

[Soapweed]

This came up on my Facebook "Memories," and thought it should be "bumped" here as well. It was a fun day of watching.

 

[Faster horses]

Well worth seeing again. Thanks Soapweed!