The Team Roping Journal

A JAKE BARNES SHORT LIST OF ‘BEST EVERS’

Since my rookie year in 1980, I’ve been lucky to do what I love—rope—every day. I’ve been fortunate to be a part of so many memorable moments for myself and others. In 40 years, I’ve seen some amazing things and made a lot of great friends. Roping for a living has been a great life. People sometimes ask me about a few of the “best evers” that stand out.

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