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