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Welcome to the web site of The Original Team Roping Association!

The OTRA was founded in 1987 by Digger Howard, Cathy Chase and S.E. Mayo.  The Association was owned by Digger Howard until he sold it to Tim & Whitney McCright in July of 2005.  The OTRA is an independent corporation with the home office located in Amarillo, TX.  Over 20 different Districts represent the OTRA throughout Texas and Oklahoma.  The OTRA Finals event is held annually in July in Abilene, TX.  The OTRA promotes the sport of team roping by providing a format for roping families in an enjoyable, competitive environment.


      2008 OTRA Finals Schedule    click this link for more info

 July 4 - 12 Abilene, TX      Taylor County Expo Center

Friday the 4th – 1.0 & 1.5 Jackpot Drawpot Ropings (these are just jackpots – not the Finals event ropings). First roping, books open at 8 am, close at 9am, rope at 10am. Bring 1 draw 3 for $120/man                       

Saturday the 5th

               Beginner Roping – starts at 9am                                         

               #1.0 Roping – starts 1 hour after the Beginner is over              

               On-Site Entries for the Beginner and the 1.0 will Close at 8 PM on Friday night

                Kid’s Dummy Roping

Sunday the 6th - #1.5 Roping – starts at 9 am

On-Site Entries for the 1.5 will Close at 8 PM on Saturday night

Monday the 7th – Century  Books open 7am / Close 9am, rope at 9:30am

                        All Girl  - Books open 7am / Close 10 am – starts 1 hour after Century is over.

                        Add On Roping – Mixed~Jr/Sr Combo                                           

                        Add On does not count for points but buckles & other prizes will be awarded.

Tuesday the 8th – #2.5 Roping – starts at 9 am

On-Site Entries for the 2.5 will Close at 8 PM on Monday night

Wednesday the 9th – Tyler Mangus Roping School !!!  limited availability; tuition fee required

                                  Adult Dummy Roping Contest

Thursday the 10th – Jackpot Ropings – Golf Tournament – Other activities!

Friday the 11th - #3.5 Books open at 8 am / close at 9:30 – Rope at 10am

                        #4.5 Books open at 8 am / close at noon – Rope after #3.5 but not before 12:30

Saturday the 12th – Open Roping – Books open at 8am / close at 9 – Rope at 9:30

                            #5.5 Roping Books open at 8am / close at 11 – rope following the Open

                        Finals High Point Awards Presentation after the #5.5

In May, all members will be mailed a pre-entry form & information sheet with all the details.

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Check out our Bob Berg custom designed District Finals & Beginner Graduate Buckles!

 District Finals Buckle

Each District will award buckles at District Finals.  Make sure you qualify for your District Finals for your chance to win one of the District Finals buckles!

.Beginner Graduate Buckle

Beginners who win their $500 this year will receive the Beginner "Graduate" buckle.

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Also, be sure to check out our Calendar and Newsletter!


Original Team Roping Association   13500 FM Road 2219, Amarillo, TX 79119  phone: 806-499-3584  email: office(at)otrc.net