The Team Roping Journal

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Q: When did the roping bug bite you?

A: I’ve lived and breathed roping since I was 8 years old. I’ve been around ropings my whole life.

Q: When and how did Watson Team Roping come about?

My hobby turned into a business 22 years ago. I’m 44 now, but by the time I got to be 22 I already knew I wanted to put on ropings. The very first jackpot I put on was with Frank Zermeno in Whitesboro, Texas. Frank had a nice indoor arena, and

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