Husband, father, teacher and 8-time World Champion Team Roper – titles that Llano, Texas resident Rich Skelton takes pride in being known for. Visit with him about the latter and he'll give all the credit to the horses he rides and his team-roping partner, Speed Williams. Ask anyone else and they'll tell you what we all know to be true: he’s simply one of the best ropers of our time.

RICH'S GEAR PICKS

Hielera rígida 45
Tundra® Hielera rígida 45
$325.00
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Cubeta de 5 galones (19 L)
Loadout® Cubeta de 5 galones (19 L)
$40.00
26010000013
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