Rich Skelton


Rich Skelton (born June 18, 1966) is a National Finals Rodeo Team Roping Champion. He is an eight-time World Team Roping Champion, and is regarded as one of the most consistent team ropers of all time.

Skelton was born in Fort Worth, Texas. He currently resides in Llano, Texas. Skelton has been a PRCA member since 1986, and has qualified for Nationals 22 times. In that time, he has ridden some of the best horses in the rodeo world, including two favorites - Chili Dog was PRCA/AQHA Horse of the Year in 2004, and Roaney hold 4 Horse of the Year Titles. Skelton's total lifetime winnings are over $2.5million, including his 8 NFR World Titles. In 2018, Skelton was inducted into the ProRodeo Hall of Fame.[1]

Skelton has retired and lives with his wife, Rhonda Smothers-Skelton, and daughter Rainey.[2]

References

  1. ↑ "Rich Skelton". ProRodeo Hall of Fame. www.prorodeohalloffame.com. Retrieved 4 August 2018.
  2. ↑ "Wrangler Network". Wrangler Network.


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