JIMMY AND BETTY A WINNING TEAM
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Betty lives in Oktaha, Oklahoma, where
she has resided all her life. She started
competing in barrel racing at age 9. In
1969 she and Jimmy married. Together
they have one son J.W., a daughter in-law
Nikki, two granddaughters, Jaylie and
Jernie and one grandson, Jayco.
Both Jimmy and Betty are former teachers.
They have won championship honors in
steer wrestling and barrel racing. Together
they run their ranch and training facility at
Oktaha.
Their son, J.W., is employed at an
overhead door company. Their daughter
in-law, Nikki, teaches at Oktaha School.
They also live at Oktaha. They are very busy
chasing their kids around to all their
activities.
Jaylie, their granddaughter, attends Oktaha
School. She is in the tenth grade and is
successfully involved in competitive sports
through the school, in which she has
achieved high marks as an athlete. She is
a top notch contender in barrel racing,
winning championship honors as well, in
local and professional events. She is
developing her training skills alongside
Jimmy and Betty.
Jayco, their grandson, is a standout in the
rodeo arena as well, in "Little Wranglers"
bronc riding. He has also received
championship honors in mutton bustin'.
He is well known for his multi-talented
skills in developing awesome skateboard
courses, unique contraptions, his
gymnastic ability and impressive mini bike
willies. He attends fourth grade at Oktaha
School.
Their youngest granddaughter Jernie , is
following in the Roper tradition. She is
already showing a love for horses at the
tender age of 1. She is the "Jewel" of the
family. She gets that from her name,
Jernie Jewel Roper.

Together Jimmy and Betty form a winning team.
With over 50 years experience riding and training
barrel horses, they have developed a solid training
program that produces outstanding results in the
barrel racing arena. The success of their program
is evident with the many standouts they have
trained, champions they have made, and legends
that have stood the test of time.
The legacy continues with their granddaughter
Jaylie. She has had a hand in producing some top
contenders in the futurity and barrel pen. She is a
vital part of the team and an asset to their training
program today.
Jayco getting last minute instructions from his dad.
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Betty Roper Barrel Horses
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Jernie on her favorite ride.
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