2025 Roping Membership and event details will be posted Shortly.
Be sure to sign up for your Alberta Equestrian Federation Membership as Proof of Membership will be required prior to becoming a member.
All members are also required to sign the Cochrane District Ag Society Release form as well.
The Cochrane Roping Club is a fun, roping oriented club located in Cochrane, Alberta. It doesn’t matter if you are a beginner or a seasoned roper, the Cochrane Roping Club accommodates all skill levels and has a variety of programs to offer everyone.
We are fully equipped with roping dummies, a Heel-o-matic and a Time Machine to provide beginner ropers a way to practice on something other than live cattle.
If you enjoy roping or want to learn how to rope, and want to have a lot of fun while doing it, we encourage you to come join the Cochrane Roping Club!
Please check sections for practice nights, the youth roping program and special events.
The Cochrane Roping Club is a not-for-profit organization with volunteers who help run it.
Whether you want to drop in, team rope, ranch rope, or rope the heel-o-matic a membership is required.
Memberships are purchased on an annual basis to be able to be a part of the Cochrane Roping Club. Even drop-in’s require them!
All members are required to have an Alberta Equestrian Federation Membership before riding. This is a Cochrane District Ag Society Regulation.
Membership has it's benefits
The membership also comes with a card that gives you a 10-15% discount at local businesses in Cochrane that support our club!
Memberships keep the club running and allow us to pay for arena rentals, supplies, and any other costs incurred that are not cattle-related. The practice fees is what goes into the cattle to maintain and feed them, as well as any vet care to be able to keep them healthy and running.
The Cochrane Roping Club is pleased to offer a number of different programs for ropers.
Monday and Friday
Wednesday (May- June and September)
7:00 pm – 9:30 pm - Ropers are expected to show up early to help wrap cattle. Please check Events Calendar for dates.
Open to all team ropers, including youth and beginners. Please see our Team Roping Program page for more details.
Wednesdays
7:00 pm to 9:00pm every Wednesday in July/August. The Youth Roping Program provides professional instruction by Jeff Quam to youth, 21 years or younger for 8 weeks, Please see our Youth Roping Program page for more details.
Ranch Roping
TBD
Ranch Roping is back! Check out our Events Calendar for dates.
Heel-o-matic runs at 6pm every practice night in the summer in exception to Buckle Series nights.
Winter Heel-o-matic runs on specific days from Nov/Dec - April (check Events Calendar for dates).
Cancellations
Some roping nights may change or be canceled without warning (e.g. bad weather, scheduling conflicts, etc.). Ask about joining our WhatsApp to keep informed as to roping events and changes Please visit our Events Calendar for the latest information.
Please check the Events Calendar page for information on all our scheduled events, work-bees, clinics, and special events.