by BFI | Jun 11, 2020 | Uncategorized
Winning the BFI last year and getting Montana Silversmiths Heel Horse of the BFI helped my confidence a lot. It proved I’m where I belong, as far as my talent, and eliminated the question of whether my horse is good enough. Rodeoing is so up and down, it can be hard...
by BFI | Jun 11, 2020 | Uncategorized
Of all the headers in the world, only six ever won at least three of the Big Four jackpots (the Wildfire Open to the World, George Strait Team Roping Classic, US Open and BFI) during the 20-year span they all existed. Speed Williams and Clay Tryan won all four. Aaron...
by BFI | Jun 4, 2020 | Uncategorized
At last year’s BFI, Tyler Wade had his third steer ready to heel in 1.89 seconds. Folks, that’s behind an 18-foot score. Billie Jack Saebens didn’t miss his chance to capitalize. Their 4.57 won the first-ever Rickey Green Award for Fastest Overall Time in...
by BFI | May 29, 2020 | Uncategorized
Every year, friends come together to eat, drink, and out bid each other at the most entertaining dinner of the roping year. The annual BFI banquet and cowboy auction is where ropers and fans of roping from all over the country get to come, shake hands (or wave at each...
by BFI | May 29, 2020 | Uncategorized
When the BFI first started, Bob Feist strapped the score out there about a mile and a half, ran in some steers that out weighted my former mother in law, and told the best team ropers in the world to “Go and get ‘em!” When you think of big setups, there are a few that...
by BFI | May 29, 2020 | Uncategorized
Annually, the Bob Feist Invitational commissions a painting that is later auctioned for charity and from which prints are made and sold. This year, the commemorative painting was done by Steve Miller, who’s been with Montana Silversmiths for 27 years, most recently...
