Ready, set, rope! The weather was hot and so was the competition for IFA’s inaugural Youth Reaching Rope-off competitions.
Ropers from across the intermountain west readied their loops and loud cheers erupted from the crowd with each exciting catch. Competitors showed their skills as the distance line crept back until the winners were crowned at each store qualifier and the round of champions at the Utah Days of ‘47 Rodeo.
Youth Reaching Rope-off
IFA collaborated with 7K Roping to host this youth reaching rope-off contest for ropers 12-years-old and younger. This new roping competition drew exceptional talent and awarded the top ropers for their skills.
IFA Store Qualifiers
The competition kicked off with qualifier rounds held at IFA Country Store locations in Vernal, Riverton and Logan. More than 50 talented ropers showed up and showed out over the course of the event.
At the qualifier, ropers had three loops at a distance of five feet away from the 7K Roping Dummy. If they caught in one of their three tries they moved on to the next round where the line was moved back one foot.
At the new distance, ropers had one chance to make a legal head catch and move on to the new distance. The winner of each qualifier was the final roper to make a legal catch at the farthest distance.
Qualifier Results
Vernal IFA Country Store
- Champion: Klay D.
- Reserve Champion: Miles B.
Riverton IFA Country Store
- Champion: Colter Y.
- Reserve Champion: Klay T.
Logan IFA Country Store
- Champion: Creece N.
- Reserve Champion: Kash K.
Utah Days of ‘47 Rodeo: Round of Champions
Each qualifier winner punched their ticket to a round of champions at the Utah Days of ‘47 Rodeo in Salt Lake City on Monday, July 22, 2024.
The young ropers received special recognition as they roped on the concourse and signed autographs for the rodeo fans. The final round took place during the live performance of the gold-medal Utah Rodeo and one champion walked away with a new 7K Roping Something Steer Roping Dummy and IFA prizes.
Round of Champions Results
- Champion: Colter Y.
- Reserve Champion: Creece N.
- Runner-up: Klay D.
Learn more about IFA Youth Reaching Rope-off Competitions >>
Ropes, Equipment & More at IFA
IFA is your preeminent source for roping and equine supplies in the intermountain west. As a locally owned farm cooperative, IFA strives to provide the tools and resources to help intermountain growers, ropers and rodeo athletes find success. We are very excited to continue this youth roping competition to help young ropers develop their abilities.
Stop by your local IFA Country Store for the ropes and training tools that you need to enhance your roping skills. Stay up to date on upcoming roping contests and more by following IFA on social media.
Also read about different rope types and how to select the right rodeo or ranch rope
Information provided by Terry Boren, IFA Tack & Farrier Category Manager; Mikyla Bagley, IFA Content Specialist and Roper; and 7K Roping.
