Clay Wier and Denim Ross teamed up to win the Heading Pro-Am title
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Kicking off the final day of competition at the inaugural Cody Johnson Championship Event was the Professional Amateur Team Roping, where Clay Wier and Denim Ross teamed up to win the Heading Pro-Am title, and Joao Neto partnered with Dawson Graham to take home the Pro-Am Heeling title. This roping event featured many of the industry’s top ropers paired with amateurs, all vying for the prestigious title and the opportunity to rope with the industry’s best.

Clocking a leading aggregate time of 21.6 seconds on three steers, the Heading champions, Wier and Ross, were all smiles as they took home $4,000 and an extensive prize lineup that included a Henry .44 Mag Golden Boy Rifle, a custom guitar, and a Gist buckle.

“This was the first pro-am roping I’ve ever competed in. It was so exciting to draw professionals who make a living roping. Roping with pros is a special opportunity and makes my job a lot easier,” explained amateur header Wier.

Joao Neto partnered with Dawson Graham to take home the Pro-Am Heeling title
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On the Heeling side of the future roping, all eyes were on Joao Neto, who heeled for Canadian professional team roper Dawson Graham. Taking home the title with an aggregate time of 30.22 seconds on three steers, the duo also proudly accepted a prize lineup of a Henry .44 Mag Golden Boy Rifle, a custom guitar, a Gist buckle, and a $4,000 payday.

The roping event, which awarded a total of $30,000 in prize money, set the stage for The CoJo Open Short Go, making it an action-packed day celebrating team roping and the benefactors of the inaugural event week—the Texas FFA and Different Day Foundation.

Full results and event details are available on the Cody Johnson Championship Event website and social media channels.

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About Cody Johnson Championship Event: 

The Cody Johnson Championship Event produced by Ullman Peterson Events is more than just a team-roping competition—it’s a celebration of Western heritage and community strength. Taking place from October 15 to October 19, 2024, in Belton, Texas, this premier event will showcase the best ropers in the world competing for life-changing prizes, including amateurs battling for their own championship titles. Alongside the thrilling competition, the Champs For Charity Gala, presented by Teton Ridge, aims to raise awareness and funds to support survivors of human trafficking and foster future leaders through the Texas FFA. This event champions community solidarity and Western values while supporting the Different Day residential program and other impactful charities.

With a mission deeply rooted in agriculture and the Western way of life, we bring together the sport of team roping and the Western lifestyle industry to make a lasting difference. Learn more about the event, registration, and how to support at cojoteamroping.com.