LITTLE ROCK — Roping is a lifelong sport, says Rick Whorton of Springdale. There’s no mandatory age for learning it.
But while there are organizations around the state willing to advise would-be ropers of any age, more often than not, ropers end up leaving the state to take classes or participate in roping weekends.
Contacting your local rodeo group is a good place to start.
Arkansas Junior Rodeo Association, ajrarodeo.com
Arkansas High School Rodeo/Arkansas Junior High Rodeo, ahsra03. com
4-H (a University of Arkansas Division of Agriculture’s Cooperative Extension Service youth program), kidsarus.org
Arkansas Rodeo Association, ararodeo.com
Arkansas Cowboys Association, acarodeo.com
Colleges around the state also sponsor rodeo clubs. Students can check with their advisers to learn more.
ActiveStyle, Pages 30 on 09/24/2012