Tie Down Ropers Rodeo The American Cowgirl Magazine
Tie-down ropers pictured from left: Marty Yates, Trevor Brazile, Tyson Durfey, and Tuf Cooper.

There ain’t no rest for rodeo contestants! While the 2017 Wrangler National Finals Rodeo may have just ended, the top cowboys in the world aren’t taking time off.

RFD TV’s The American, also known as the world’s richest one day rodeo, is coming up next month, and rodeo contestants are either sharpening their skills, if they were an invitee, or working hard to qualify.

Today, at NRS Ranch, some of the best tie-down ropers in the world have gathered for an American qualifier. Check out some of the action below, and make sure sure to visit the NRS Facebook page for more updates.

Trevor Brazile just gets better and better!

Tuf Cooper, the 2017 All Around Cowboy, getting it done!

Westyn Hughes is looking to shake up the standings.