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Tuesday, October 27
TimeInstructorClinic Topic
10:00am - 12:00pmRickey GreenThe Power Swing
1:00pm - 2:30pmWalt WoodardTeam Roping Basics
2:30pm - 4:00pmJake BarnesHeading with a 7 Time World Champion
4:00pm - 5:30pmKory KoontzHeeling Management: Finish the Run
Wednesday, October 28
10:00am - 12:00pmJake BarnesHeading with a 7 Time World Champion
1:00pm - 2:30pmRickey GreenKIDS UNDER 12
2:30pm - 4:00pmWalt WoodardTeam Roping Basics
4:00pm - 5:30pmKory KoontzHeeling Management: Finish the Run
Thursday, October 29
10:00am - 12:00pmKory KoontzHeeling Management: Finish the Run
1:00pm - 2:30pmWalt WoodardTeam Roping Basics
2:30pm - 4:00pmRickey GreenHorse Control
4:00pm - 5:30pmRube WoolseyTalk Roping
Friday, October 30
10:00am - 12:00pmWalt WoodardTeam Roping Basics
1:00pm - 2:30pmKory KoontzHeeling Management: Finish the Run
2:30pm - 4:00pmRube WoolseyTalk Roping


JAKE BARNES, Professional Header
Heading with a 7 Time World Champion
Jake is undisputedly one of the greatest ropers our sport has ever known. He sets the standard by his dedication and passion for the sport of team roping. His work ethic continues to lift him above and beyond all obstacles and he continues to excel in his teaching and in his purpose. Come learn how to b become a better roper and competitor through finding out how to practice with a purpose. Jake openly shares his formula for success. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn from the very best.
RICKEY GREEN, Team Roping Instructor
Knowledge and Techniques for Power Team Roping
Rickey has built his reputation both as a rodeo cowboy and as a premier team roping instructor. He has qualified for the NFR 11 times. He is a member of the BFI Silver Club with BFI earnings exceeding $23,000. Rickey Green has trained numerous champion team roping horses and has 25 years of experience as a team roping instructor. He has dedicated his career to teaching students across the country how to effectively develop team roping fundamentals and how to perfect techniques for success. For more information on Rickey’s schools call 1-866-RickeyG or log onto www.rickeygreen.com.
KORY KOONTZ, Professional Heeler
Heeling Management: Finishing the Run
For over a decade, Kory Koontz has dominated the sport of team roping. In his professional career, he has won over $1.5 million in the PRCA and he has qualified for 13 trips to the National Finals Rodeo. Well known as one of the best jackpot ropers in team roping, Kory has been the crowned champion of almost every major open team roping event. Everyone knows Kory is talented with a rope. However, he is also highly respected as a horseman. Three times his horses have been selected as winners of the PRCA’s Horse of the Year. Kory will share tips on how to get the most from your horse, how to prepare mentally to compete, and how to own the roping by following his basic steps to success.
RUBE WOOLSEY, Professional Header
Basic Heading
Learn the basics of heading from Rube Woolsey, a four time NFR Qualifier and winner of the BFI. He was also the USTRC Open Reserve Champion in 2002 and a 1992 George Strait Team Roping Classic Champion. Rube is now devoting most of his time to teaching roping schools across the country and gives private lessons in the Arizona area. He is currently working on a series of roping videos. The first video exclusively features ground work. For more information on Rube’s schools, call 602-321-1738.
WALT WOODARD, Professional Team Roper and Team Roping Instructor
Team Roping Basics
Walt Woodard is a world renowned authority on Team Roping and is a popular teacher, competitor, and mentor to ropers across the country. He has dedicated his life to teaching and building tomorrow’s champions. He will give you the basics of heading and heeling, including proper horse position, swing, target recognition, and correct delivery. He has qualified for the NFR 18 times and taught over 700 roping schools throughout the US, Canada, New Zealand, and Australia. Watch for Walt at the NFR this year. For more information on Walt’s schools, call 209-462-0973 or log on to www.waltwoodard.com.
JOE BEAVER, 8 TIME WORLD CHAMPION
How to be a Winner
Joe Beaver has become an icon in the world of rodeo. With three All-Around World Titles, five Tie-Down Roping World Titles and numerous other awards, Beaver has etched his name into Rodeo history books as one of the best. He has won over 2-million in the PRCA and qualified 22 times for the WNFR.
As an instructor and enthusiastic speaker, Beaver’s unique, outspoken and pleasant personality allows him to connect with audiences, and his expertise in roping gives him a chance to help others better their own roping careers. The USTRC welcomes Beaver to this year’s NFTR and his first time inside the Purina Arena. Ropers won’t want to miss the chance to meet and listen to one of the best motivational and roping instructors in the world of roping.