COCHRANE ROPING CLUB

Welcome to the Cochrane Roping Club!

The Cochrane Roping Club is a welcoming, roping-focused community based in Cochrane, Alberta. Whether you’re just getting started or have years of experience, our club supports all skill levels with a range of programs designed for everyone.

We offer a range of live cattle suited to all levels of ropers, providing the opportunity to progress and gain confidence in a real roping environment. Additionally, our facility is fully equipped with roping dummies and a Heel-O-Matic, allowing members to practice and refine their skills off live cattle if desired.

If you’re passionate about roping—or interested in learning in a fun and supportive environment—we invite you to join us at the Cochrane Roping Club.

For more details on practice nights, youth programs, and upcoming events, please explore the tabs above.

The Cochrane Roping Club is a not-for-profit organization, proudly run by dedicated volunteers.

2026 Roping Memberships are Now Available!

Proof of Alberta Equestrian Federation 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.

MEMBERSHIPS

Whether you want to drop in, Team Rope, Ranch Rope, or rope the Heel-o-matic we have options for all.

- Memberships are purchased on an annual basis to be able to be a part of the Cochrane Roping Club.
- All members are required to have an Alberta Equestrian Federation Membership before riding. This is a Cochrane District Ag Society Regulation.
- 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 well.

ROPING NIGHTS

The Cochrane Roping Club is pleased to offer a number of different programs for ropers.

Please click the tabs at the top menu for more information.

Team Roping - Practice Nights

MAY: Wednesday and Friday - 7:00 - 9:00pm (Chute Run)
JUNE, JULY & AUGUST: Monday - 7:30 - 9:00pm and Friday - 6:00 - 7:30pm

Breakaway Roping - Practice Nights

MAY: Wednesday and Friday 7:00 - 9:00pm (Chute Run)
JUNE, JULY & AUGUST: Monday 6:00 - 7:30pm and Friday 7:30 - 9:00pm

Youth Roping Program

JULY & AUGUST - Wednesdays

Ranch Roping

MAY - In the Top Arena: Friday's
JUNE - In the Main Arena: Wednesday's

JULY & AUGUST - In the Top Arena : Wednesday's

SEPTEMBER - In the Main Arena: Friday's

Ranch Roping is back from May - September 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm!

Check out our Events Calendar for dates.

Heel-o-Matic

We have the opportunity to run the heelomatic before roping live cattle if the interest allows.

Please let us know ahead of time if you plan on coming for the heelomatic ONLY.

Through the cooler months, the Cochrane Roping Club moves to the Upper Indoor Arena at Cochrane Ag Society to run Heel-o-matic nights.

CANCELLATIONS

Some roping nights may change or be canceled without warning (e.g. bad weather, scheduling conflicts, etc.).

Ask about joining our Cochrane Roping Club WhatsApp group to keep informed as to roping events and changes.

Please check the Events Calendar page for information on all our scheduled events, work-bees, clinics, and special events.

Cochrane Roping Club Etiquette

Be respectful of your surroundings when warming up/roping. Pay attention to your fellow ropers/riders, and ensure the arena is clear before asking for your steer.
Individuals participating in roping practice or jackpot MUST help wrap, unwrap, push up cattle, and bring in cattle/turn out cattle to rope.
To assure heelers get a fair practice it is recommended if headers miss more than 2 steers in a row they place the rope on the steer in the chute.
During practice headers will ONLY pull steers to the far fence to help save cattle for the season.
No misuse of animals (horses and cattle) is permitted on the grounds.
Any physical or verbal abuse will not be tolerated and result in removal from the club.

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