Perfecting the art of Trick Roping with Rider Kiesner

No need to tell Rider Kiesner to get back in the saddle because he has been sitting or standing on one on for most of his life. He is a 5th-generation world-class trick roper who won his first rodeo buckle at the ripe old age of five years old. His love of trick roping began when he was given a Will Rogers Trick Roping Kit as a Christmas present, and he has been performing locally ever since.

Dedicated Champion

Now 24 years old, Rider has already won numerous major rodeo entertainment awards. He has been declared the World Champion Trick Roper four times, World Champion All Around Western Performer twice and the World Champion Gun Spinner twice, among other awards. Everyone can easily catch Rider Kiesner doing his rope tricks because he travels across the nation on the rodeo circuit, visiting every state except Hawaii. His international reputation for delivering exceptional rodeo entertaining is growing too. He has performed in Canada, France, Mexico, China, Taiwan and a number of Middle East and other countries.

Already a world champion, Rider is known for his dedication to perfecting trick roping, whip cracking and gun spinning. Trick roping is a unique sport requiring the development of personal skills and skilled horse training. The sport involves controlling the motion of a lasso, enticing it to behave exactly as desired while riding a horse or standing on the ground. It is a bit of a science in reality because physics is involved in keeping the lasso moving in the desired direction and at the right speed. The rodeo entertainment enjoyed today evolved from the days of the Wild West when cowboys lassoed cattle on the range and at ranches.

Entertainment at its Finest

There is a variety of tricks, and Rider Kiesner has mastered them all, developing his own flashy tricks that awe audiences. The fundamental tricks include:

• The flat loop – This is a horizontal loop with a spin. Expert entertainers can change the diameter, spin speed and spin direction while keeping the horizontal loop intact. It is thrilling to watch Rider keep a flat loop going around a horse in motion. The most common tricks using the flat loop are the Merry-Go-Round, Spoke Jumping and Wedding Ring.
• Vertical loop – This is a vertical loop with a spin. Expert trick ropers like Rider can do the Texas Skip in which the entertainer jumps through the spinning lasso.
• Butterfly – This is the most difficult of the basic tricks using a lasso and only accomplished ropers master it. The complex trick involves a small lasso loop maintained on a vertical plane. The small loop is passed from one side of the cowboy to the other. This fundamental roper trick serves as a the basis for a number of interesting and increasingly-complex moves, like the Zig-Zag, Arm or Shoulder Roll, Reverse Butterfly, Ocean Wave and a lot more.

Standing Ovations

Rider is unique among trick ropers because he has developed a fun style that is pure entertainment, from his fancy costumes to the amazing rope tricks he developed that make him a champion. For example, Rider can do the Texas skip on the back of a horse. He usually gets standing ovations after showcasing his elite skills for rodeo entertainment. The precision of the loop and spin, his continual pushing of the boundaries as to what a cowboy can make a lasso do, and the addition of gun spinning and whip cracking make a Rider Kiesner event a foray into the amazing.

To see the incredible tricks that Rider Kiesner can do with a horse under him and a lasso in his hand, visit the Cowboy Lifestyle Network (CLN) website or the CLN social media sites to find pictures and videos of the incredible rodeo entertainment that takes place in the ring. The Cowboy Lifestyle Network, Ak-Chin Indian Community and Earnhardt Auto Centers Road Team covers all the major rodeo entertainment events around the globe to share the western lifestyle. The CLN is the leading online source of rodeo information and community.

Last Updated on 04/08/2024 by Aaron Kuhl

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Biography:

Aaron Kuhl is a passionate advocate for the western lifestyle, bringing a wealth of experience and expertise to his role as Chief Operating Officer (COO) at Cowboy Lifestyle Network (CLN). Growing up as an Arizona native, with a mother who worked for Wrangler Western for over 30 years, Aaron was immersed in the cowboy culture from a young age. Aaron and his sister Heather grew up watching rodeos, as their grandfather and uncle were PRCA ProRodeo cardholders. This early exposure has given him a profound understanding and appreciation for the western way of life.

Aaron went to Corona del Sol High School in Tempe, AZ, then to the University of Arizona in Tucson, AZ, where he received a Bachelor of Science after creating his own major. This unique course of study wove together Business Marketing, Geography, Sociology, Philosophy, and Religion.

After graduating from the University of Arizona, Aaron joined CLN in its nascent stages, contributing to its growth and development over the past decade. As COO, Aaron manages operations, using AI to streamline processes and analyze data, ensuring CLN remains a leading voice. With expertise in business development, he innovates and cultivates client relationships, supporting CLN’s exponential growth.

Beyond his professional accomplishments, Aaron values his faith, family, and friends, which are the cornerstones of his life. This personal foundation, combined with his professional expertise, makes him a trusted and authoritative voice in the western lifestyle community.

Aaron’s commitment to philanthropy is the bedrock of his personal ethos. He actively supports local Arizona organizations such as the Boys & Girls Club, Chandler Compadres, Horses Help, Harris Brothers Charity Foundation, and the American Heart Association (among others), reflecting his dedication to giving back and strengthening the community he calls home.

Through his work, Aaron aims to preserve and promote the traditions of the west, ensuring that the spirit of the cowboy lives on for future generations.

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