Champion tie-down roper Tyson Durfey shows how good horsemanship gives him an advantage in the rodeo arena.

Photo by Ross Hecox
Good horsemanship and great horses have guided Tyson Durfey throughout his 17-year career as a Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association tie-down roper. Those factors have helped him earn a world championship and 13 Wrangler National Finals Rodeo qualifications in the last 14 years.