J.C. Yeahquo and Partner: Team Roping Success
J.C. Yeahquo with partner in the team roping competition at the 2024 NFR, delivering notable results:
- Round 4: Yeahquo and partner set the pace with a 4.1-second run, tying for first place with three other teams and splitting $23,635.36.
- Round 5: The duo tied for 10th place clocking a time of 4.7 seconds.
- Round 8: They completed the event with a total score of 41.5.
Douglas Rich: Steady and Consistent
Competing as a heeler, Douglas Rich's second NFR qualification was marked by strong performances:
- Round 10: Rich and partner's 4.1-second run earned them $8,693 for a fifth-place finish.
- Overall Performance: The pair's consistent efforts led to a total time of 56.8 seconds on seven heads, securing the 10th position in the average standings.
- World Standings: Rich ended the season 14th among team roping heelers with $153,493 in earnings. His performance also highlighted his skill on a 15.1-hand heel horse, previously owned by Junior Nogueira and Jordan Allyn, which excelled with the larger NFR steers.
Andrew Ward: Team Roping Excellence
Andrew Ward, a team roping header from Edmond, Oklahoma, delivered a standout performance with partner:
- Round 10: The duo's first-place finish with a 3.5-second run earned $33,687 each.
- Average Standings: Their total time of 59.0 seconds on nine heads placed them fourth in the average, contributing $155,113 to their earnings.
- World Standings: Ward's total earnings of $224,822 placed him sixth among team roping headers.
Haven Meged: A Tie-Down Roping Standout
Haven Meged, a tie-down roper from Miles City, Montana, demonstrated resilience and skill:
- Round 5: Finished second with an 8.0-second run, earning a significant paycheck.
- Round 6: He claimed victory with a swift 6.9-second run, adding $33,687 to his earnings.
- Round 7: Secured second place with a 7.1-second run, earning $26,624.
- Season Earnings: Meged concluded the NFR with $332,370, placing third in the world standings and third in the average with a total time of 93.4 seconds on ten heads.
Martha Angelone: Breakaway Roping Success
Martha Angelone delivered an impressive performance at the 2024 National Finals Breakaway Roping (NFBR):
- Round 6: Won the round with a 1.9-second run, earning $6,196.58.
- World Standings: Finished second with $165,505 in earnings, just behind Kelsie Domer's $168,758.
- Season Highlights: Her 2024 season included victories at major events such as the California Rodeo Salinas and Spanish Fork, Utah.
Steer Roping Highlights
- Cole Patterson: Secured his third consecutive PRCA Steer Roping World Championship with $93,403 in earnings for the season. He placed fourth in the average at the NFSR with a total time of 121.2 seconds on ten heads.
- Jess Tierney: Finished 11th in the world standings with $77,290. Despite challenges at the NFSR, Tierney showcased his skill earlier in the season with a 10.8-second run at the Pioneer Days Rodeo.
- Brodie Poppino: Concluded the season ranked 12th with $75,322. At the NFSR, he achieved an 11th-place finish in the ninth round and secured a win in the fourth round at the National Circuit Finals Steer Roping with a 9.2-second run.
The 2024 NFR and NFSR highlighted the incredible dedication and talent of professional rodeo athletes. From seasoned champions like Cole Patterson to rising stars like Martha Angelone, this year's events showcased the best of the rodeo world.
