Western Horseman

9th Annual Western Horseman Sunshine Classic Team Roping Presented by Martin Saddlery
2025-02-06 - 2025-02-07 | Simpson Arena/Roper Nation, 503 S Tegner Street, Wickenburg, AZ, 85390, United States
The Western Horseman Sunshine Classic Presented by Martin Saddlery is held annually in Wickenburg, Arizona — the “Winter Roping Capitol of the World”. The team roping started in 2016 with the intent of furthering the message that Western Horseman celebrates, encourages and promotes the Western lifestyle throughout generations. Limited to the 40 and over age group, the Western Horseman Sunshine Classic is no stranger to the Western industry icons who return each year to rope with a community that exudes the cowboy spirit.
When: February 6 — 7, 2025
Where: Roper Nation; Wickenburg, Arizona
Who: Our ropers travel from states such as Montana, South Dakota, Idaho, Canada, Wyoming, California, Nevada, Utah, Arkansas, Oklahoma, Texas and New Mexico!
Format:
February 6 — #8.5
February 6, 2025: Equinety #7.5 Over 70

Books close at 9:30 AM; Rope at 10AM
Pick one draw one for $180, enter 2x’s or draw up to 4
3-Steer
2/3 cash payback
Everyone must be over 70
Capped at a #4.5 Heeler
Gist Buckles to 1st in Average

February 6, 2025: Equinety #8.5 Warm Up — following the Over 70 roping

Pick one draw one for $180, enter 2x’s or draw up to 4
3-Steer
2/3 payback / Handicapped / 3-Steer
Capped at a #4.5 Heeler
Must be over 60 — Ladies any age
Gist Buckles to 1st and 2nd in Average

February 6, 2025: Equinety Legends #8.5 — following the #8.5 Warm Up

Pick or draw for $200 per man, enter 3x’s
80% payback / Handicapped / 4-Steer
Capped at a #4.5 Heeler
Must be over 50 — Ladies any age
Gist Buckles to 1st and 2nd in Average

February 7 — #10.5
February 7, 2025: Gist Silversmiths #10.5 Warm Up

Books close at 9:30AM; Rope at 10AM
Pick one draw one for $180, or draw up to 6, enter 3x’s
2/3 payback / Handicapped / 3-Steer
Must be over 40 — Ladies any age
Capped at a #6 Heeler
Gist Buckles to 1st and 2nd in Average

February 7, 2025: Gist Silversmiths Legacy #10.5 with #9.5 Incentive — following the #10.5 Warm Up

Pick or draw one for $250 per man, enter 3x’s
80% payback / Handicapped / 4-Steer
Capped at a #6 Heeler
Everyone must be over 40
Gist Buckles to #9.5 Incentive Winners
Gist Buckles to 1st and 2nd in Average

Roper General Information:

World Series barrier
Cash or credit cards only
All handicaps are 1 second per number off, 4 seconds max
Current USTRC/Global Handicaps/WSTR membership and photo ID require for payout
Memberships are available on site
Prizeline is subject to change at any time
Stalls and RV spots available: Call Sage at (928) 671-0386
For more information: Call Daren at (602) 721-5027

Learn More:
Questions about sponsorship opportunities: rayanne.engel@westernhorseman.com
Questions about the roping: Call Daren Peterson at 602-721-5027
Stay up to date by following our Facebook page HERE.

Thank you to our 2025 sponsors!

Presenting Sponsor: Martin Saddlery
#8.5 Title Sponsor: Equinety
#10.5 Title Sponsor: Gist Silversmiths
Platinum Sponsors: Smarty Rodeo
Gold Sponsors: Cactus Saddlery, Professional’s Choice, and HYER Boots
Silver Sponsors: Resistol and YETI
Bronze Sponsors: Cactus Ropes

Western Horseman Sunburn Classic
2025-06-20 08:00 - 17:00 (America/Kentucky/Louisville) | WY
The Western Horseman Sunburn Classic is held at The Ranch at NRS in Decatur, Texas. The roping was introduced to further the mission of Western Horseman—to celebrate, encourage, and promote the Western lifestyle across generations. These events spotlight youth competitors 19 and under, while also featuring open breakaway, tie-down roping and Jr NFR Qualifier Team Roping, preserving tradition and fostering the next generation of ropers.
When: July 2 — 5, 2025
Where: The Ranch at NRS; Decatur, Texas
Who: 19 and under, youth Tiedown, Breakaway Ropers and Team Ropers
Format:
July 2, 2025: 15 & Under Breakaway, 19 & Under Breakaway, Open Breakaway

Rope at 9AM
2 & a Short for $250
Enter 2x
Rope Barrier
Cattle will be Chute Ran
$25 Office Charge

July 3, 2025: 15 & Under Tie-Down, 19 & Under Tie-Down, Open Tie-Down

Rope at 9AM
2 & a Short for $250
Enter 2x
Rope Barrier
Cattle will be Chute Ran
$25 Office Charge

July 4, 2025: 12 & Under Breakaway, 12 & Under Tie-Down, 10 & Under Breakaway

Rope at 9AM
2 & a Short for $250
Enter 2x
Rope Barrier
Cattle will be Chute Ran
$25 Office Charge

July 5, 2025: 19 & Under #10.5 Jr. NFR Team Roping Qualifier, Open Jr. NFR Team Roping Qualifier

Rope at 9AM
Pick One, Draw Two or Draw All Three for $200/Man
#10.5 capped at a #6
Enter 2x
Rope Barrier
Cattle will be Chute Ran
$25 Office Charge

Roper General Information:

Enter by Friday, June 20th to avoid a $50 late fee
Enter at ucroping.com
Prizeline is subject to change at any time
Stalls, Hookups, Rooms and Cabins spots available at theranchatnrs.com/reservations

Stay up to date by following our Facebook page HERE.

Thank you to our sponsors!

10th Annual Western Horseman Sunshine Classic
2026-02-05 - 2026-02-06 | Simpson Arena/Roper Nation, 503 S Tegner Street, Wickenburg, AZ, 85390, United States
The 10th Annual Priefert Western Horseman Sunshine Classic Presented by Martin Saddlery is held annually in Wickenburg, Arizona — the “Winter Roping Capitol of the World”. The team roping started in 2016 with the intent of furthering the message that Western Horseman celebrates, encourages, and promotes the Western lifestyle throughout generations. Limited to the 40 and over age group, the Western Horseman Sunshine Classic is no stranger to the Western industry icons who return each year to rope with a community that exudes the cowboy spirit.
When: February 5 — 6, 2026
Where: Roper Nation; Wickenburg, Arizona
Who: Our ropers travel from states such as Montana, South Dakota, Idaho, Canada, Wyoming, California, Nevada, Utah, Arkansas, Oklahoma, Texas and New Mexico!
Format:
February 5 — #8.5
February 5, 2026: Embrace Victory #7.5 Over 70

Books close at 9:00 AM; Rope at 9:30 AM
Pick 1, draw 1 or draw 2 for $180, enter 2x’s
3-Steer
2/3 cash and prize payback
Everyone must be over 70
Capped at a #4.5 Heeler

February 5, 2026: #8.5 Warm Up — following the Over 70 roping

Pick one draw one or draw 2 for $180, enter 2x’s
3-Steer
2/3 payback / Handicapped / 3-Steer
Capped at a #4.5 Heeler
Must be over 60 — Ladies any age

February 5, 2026: Legends #8.5 — following the #8.5 Warm Up

Pick or draw for $250 per man, enter 3x’s
80% payback / Handicapped / 4-Steer
Capped at a #4.5 Heeler
Must be over 50 — Ladies any age

February 6 — #10.5
February 6, 2026: Gist Silversmiths #10.5 Warm Up

Books close at 9:00 AM; Rope at 9:30 AM
Pick one draw one or draw 2 for $180, enter 3x’s
2/3 payback / Handicapped / 3-Steer
Must be over 40 — Ladies any age
Capped at a #6 Heeler

February 6, 2026: Gist Silversmiths Legacy #10.5 with #9.5 Incentive — following the #10.5 Warm Up

Pick or draw one for $300 per man, enter 3x’s
80% payback / Handicapped / 4-Steer
Capped at a #6 Heeler
Everyone must be over 40

Roper General Information:

World Series barrier
Cash or credit cards only
All handicaps are 1 second per number off, 4 seconds max
Current USTRC/Global Handicaps/WSTR membership and photo ID are required for payout
Memberships are available on-site
Prizeline is subject to change at any time
Stalls and RV spots available: Call Sage at (928) 671-0386
For more information: Call Daren at (602) 721-5027

Learn More:
Questions about sponsorship opportunities: callie.keaton@westernhorseman.com
Questions about the roping: Call Daren Peterson at 602-721-5027
Stay up to date by following our Facebook page HERE.

Thank you to our 2026 sponsors!

Title Sponsor: Priefert
Presenting Sponsor: Martin Saddlery
#7.5 Over 70 Title Sponsor: Embrace Victory
#10.5 Title Sponsor: Gist Silversmiths
Gold Sponsors: Cactus Saddlery, HYER, Springfield Armory
Silver Sponsors: YETI, Pure Fishing, Smarty Rodeo, Professional’s Choice
Bronze Sponsors: Cactus Ropes
