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The Head and Heel Horses of the 2026 Governor’s Cup
The article previews the head and heel horses slated to compete at the 2026 Governor’s Cup in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, where twelve team roping pairs will vie for a major payout. It details the ages, pedigree, and backgrounds of the horses, which range from Jake Smith's 23-year-old veteran, Friendly, to Jake Long's 7-year-old reigning world champion heel horse, Copper. Eight of the horses in the field are making a return trip to the event with the same riders.
Via Team Roping Journal
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Third Quarter Update: 2026 PRCA Team Roping World Standings
The 2026 PRCA Team Roping World Standings are taking shape in the third quarter of the season, with Korbin Rice and Cooper Freeman maintaining their lead. Jake Smit and Douglas Rich have climbed to second, while Kaleb Driggers and Junior Nogueira also had a strong winter. The article provides a detailed breakdown of the top 20 headers and heelers based on their earnings.
Via Team Roping Journal
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How Are Things Shaking Out at the 2026 San Angelo Stock Show & Rodeo?
The San Angelo Stock Show & Rodeo is back in the heart of West Texas April 3-17, 2026, and wraps up the Texas Swing. The team roping kicked off with the timed event slack March 30-31 and has a purse of $90,000 ($45,000 on both ends).
Via Team Roping Journal