2015 Pro View Open Tour Champion Heeler
2015 Cinch USTRC National Finals of Team Roping
Year End Heeler
Jake Long
“The
USTRC provides a lot of opportunity for team ropers,” commented heeler, Jake
Long. “Roping has always been a
dream and now I’ve been able to make it my business.”
Long
is the 2015 Pro View Open Tour Heeler.
“This
award is huge for me,” Long continued. “I probably did go to a few more ropings
because of the tour.”
Long
received a bonus check for $10,000 and a beautiful Gist Championship Gold
Buckle for his efforts.
“I’ve
always wanted to make a living roping and this award helps me do that,” Long
elaborated. “I have a wife and kids and bills to pay so every little bit
helps.”
Long
pointed out that coming to rope at the NFTR in Oklahoma City involves a
transition with the way you rope and approach things.
“You
have to make a bit of a change over from rodeo to team roping when you come to
the Finals here in Oklahoma City.
I’ve been coming here a long time but roping here is different than
roping at a rodeo. You have to be
able to change and adjust in the way you rope.” In short, Long may well be saying one has to adapt to each
situation.
Long
pointed out he probably did go to a few more ropings because of the Pro View
Open Tour.
“It’s
a special award and it is a great opportunity,” Long said. “I’m very honored to
get this award. It is just another
example of how the USTRC provides opportunity and support for ropers.”
The
Pro View Open Tour provides not only opportunity for Open Ropers but it is also
a good motivator for Open Ropers to make more ropings and
to be involved with the Tour. By making these ropings it adds to the year end
results and makes the year-end bonus achievable.
Our
congratulations to Jake Long, the 2015 Pro View Open Tour Champion Heeler.
