COWGIRL LIFE The Best Tie-Down Ropers In Rodeo Compete In Qualifier For The American By Stacey Lorton | January 15, 2018 Share 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. View this post on Instagram A post shared by National Roper’s Supply (@nrsworld) Trevor Brazile just gets better and better! View this post on Instagram A post shared by National Roper’s Supply (@nrsworld) Tuf Cooper, the 2017 All Around Cowboy, getting it done! View this post on Instagram A post shared by National Roper’s Supply (@nrsworld) Westyn Hughes is looking to shake up the standings. COWGIRL LIFE | cowboy cowboys marty yates nrs rfdtv rfdtv the american rodeo roping the american tie down tie down roping trevor brazile tuf cooper tyson durfey