May 6—Roy Cooper earned a degree in agricultural journalism at Southeastern Oklahoma State University in 1977. Perhaps his writing skills, combined with his riding skills, helped him rewrite the rodeo ...

The Shane Hanchey Invitational concluded yesterday in Giddings, Texas. Let’s look at what happened and who walked away victorious. This invitational had a star-studded line-up. With 60 contestants, ...

Cooper - affectionally nicknamed Super Looper - established himself as one of the most iconic figures in calf roping and professional rodeo, having been a trailblazing force in the sport. The news of ...

Roy Cooper took the sport of calf roping by storm in 1976 when the 20-year-old cowboy from New Mexico won Rookie of the Year and the first of eight World Champion titles. He was inducted into the ...

Stallion Performance Record: Earner of $240,903; NCHA Certificate of Ability NCHA Horse Of the Year. NCHA Horse Of the Year, 2012 Bonanza Open Derby Champion, Cattlemens Open Derby Champion, Calgary ...

There really isn't any other way to put it, a legend has left us. He was an absolute game-changer in the world of calf roping. Roy Cooper passed away unexpectedly and leaves a legacy that will remain ...

Roy Cooper throws a calf during the calf-roping competition in the Will Rogers Coliseum on Jan. 15, 2003. Ron T. Ennis Fort Worth Star-Telegram archives Roy Cooper took the sport of calf roping by ...