The Team Roping Journal

MARES AND MOMMAS

There have been so many amazing working moms in the rope-horse world over the years. And when you get to ride a great one, like, say, Junior Nogueira’s Hali, Dustin Bird’s Dolly or Cody Snow’s Annie, why wouldn’t you want a rerun? It’s a long haul—and maybe even a long shot—for history to repeat itself when your hopeful expectation is greatness. But modern veterinary medicine makes it not only possible, but a bet with odds more ropers find worth taking all the time.

A big, stout gray mare by the name of Apache R Hali is reigning World Champion Heeler Junior Nogueira’s all-time favorite horse.

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