Bull Ropes

Barstow Bull Ropes are meticulously braided to provide exceptional grip and a secure hold. Unlike mass-produced ropes, ours are designed for optimal performance, allowing you to focus on your technique and stay connected to the bull for a winning ride. Choose from a variety of styles, including our popular soft tail and hard tail options, to find the perfect fit for your riding style.

Our bull ropes feature leather-laced handhold, block, riser, and stock, all crafted with the renowned "Barstow" technique. The riser stands straight up to reduce the chance of hanging up, while the last two feet of our Mushy and Soft Tails are tightly braided to minimize the risk of catching a rowel in the tail. These are the finest bull riding ropes on the market today, used by many top professional bull riders across the nation. Made from long-wearing poly ropes that are rot-resistant, our ropes are unaffected by mud and moisture.

Neil Barstow, a nationally known maker of custom bull ropes with over 30 years of experience, and Brent Hodge, a top bull rope maker with over 15 years of experience, ensure each rope meets the highest standards. Our ropes feature ample leather in the handhold, block, and riser, with the stock also leather-laced on every rope. Each handle is plaited hard, tight, and uniform, using the finest poly rope exclusively made for Barstow Pro Rodeo Equipment. Our ropes include three sliding keepers at no additional charge, with extra options available for custom ropes.

We will craft your bull riding rope to your specifications. All custom-made poly ropes can be treated with bull rope conditioner at no extra charge, though this will alter the color. We offer any plait to your desired width, with softer tails being wider. For custom orders with options not listed on this site, please call us at 903-874-3995. We aim to ensure your rope meets your exact specifications.

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