Trudie
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You hit the nail on the head! My nephew was a national champion team roping header. Big money if you win but it costs a lot in transportation, horses, entry fees, vet bills, feed, etc. Watched film of PF heading at a ranch rodeo and he definitely wasn’t at a level where he could make any money. He had a heading horse listed for $6,500; nice enough little horse but even college heading horses looking at $12 - $15 k to start. Rodeo pros are serious athletes and have an exhausting schedule. Majority are very disciplined; don’t drink much or use illegal drugs. PF not focused or energetic enough to succeed at that level or keep such a vigorous pace
I so agree. To get to the big league, it takes money, just as ice skating, gymnastics and golf & all other sports. Horses are dif’, they eat, get sic & injured, so more money to keep them up. I’ll give him credit where credit is due. Roping ain’t easy. It’s actually very difficult to learn, people grasp it or don’t. It takes tremendous coordination. Of course, MOO