12/ OCTOBER 2024 THE RIDER Ontario Ranch Roping Association News


Written by Denise Stewart Ranch Roping is a rebirth


of the roots of cowboy culture. This rebirth honours the Span- ish traditions of excellence in horsemanship and livestock handling practices. The sport of Ranch Roping is gaining popu- larity.


The roping of livestock,


whether to catch a stray, brand cattle, or treat sick stock has been a method used for cen- turies. Ranch Roping mirrors this practical approach to rop- ing and is gaining recognition among ranch cowboys and “pastime” horse owners alike ... interested in learning better livestock handling skills. Riders of any skill level


and age can compete in this sport provided that they are on a horse that has a little “cow savvy” and is responsive to sig- nals using one hand on the rein in combination with leg and body cues. The California cowboys,


traditionally referred to as Va- queros, used reata (braided rawhide) ropes and the daily method of roping livestock. In 1927, artist Charlie Russell de- scribed the differences between the Texas cowboy and the Va- quero. He noted that the Va- quero carried a 60 (and longer) foot rawhide Reata and swung in a big loop. He noted that these people “were strong on


pretty, using plenty of “hoss” jewelry, silver mounted spurs, bits and conchas. “ The method of the Va-


quero included extra long rawhide braided ropes and soft shots that did not cause the cat- tle to scatter when they needed to be roped and doctored. The Vaquero’s methods were differ- ent from the cowboys of Texas whose gear Charlie Russell de- scribed as being less fancy, with a rope seldom over 40 feet in length due to working in a lot of bush country and being forced to swing a smaller loop. This style is similar to the team roping seen in the rodeo arena today.


Ranch roping competition


provided an extra- curricular activity for the ranch rodeo contestants, many of who trav- eled from the interior of British Columbia and southern Saskatchewan to attend events organized in conjunction with the Medicine Tree Ranch Rodeo in the late 1990’s. At the same time, other


ranch-style roping and horse enthusiasts in Southern Alberta began to promote and encour- age this style of competition. In the summer/fall of 2004, a group of like-minded and en- thusiastic ranchers and ropers from Alberta and Saskatchewan began to hold ranch ropings. On March 8, 2005, the Cana- dian Ranch Roping Association


Pictured from Left to Right: Kristin Rapson, Samantha McFadyen, Carly Reid, Broderick Johnston, Kelsey Bennett-Loft, Harry Hodges, Abigail Angrove, Emma Christoferou, Miguel Aguilar and Ross Smith


(CRRA) was incorporated as a not-for-profit association. Using the Northern Ranch Rop- ing rules as a guideline, the CRRA appointed a board of di- rectors, established a set of rules and began sanctioning ranch ropings to qualify for an annual final. (paragraph up- dated Feb 14, 2024 CRRA) In 2024 we are celebrating 20 years of ranch roping! Please watch our website


www.canadianranchroping.ca , Facebook and Instagram for upcoming ropings.


—————- The 2024 Finals were held


on September 14 - 15, in Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan. Members of the Ontario Ranch Roping Association competed at this show and did very well by all accounts.


Results:


Carlye Reid - Novice go around #1 2nd place


- 4th Novice Overall


Kristen Rapson - 10th Novice Overall


Broderick Johnston - 8th Novice Overall


Kelsey Bennett-Loft - Novice 2nd place overall - Novice Go Round #2 1st place


- Novice High Point


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- 9th place in Novice


Miguel Aguilar - Open Best Loop - 10th Open Overall


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