Rattler Ropes Pro Team Q & A

Martha Angelone

Q- IF YOU COULD GIVE ONE PIECE OF ADVICE TO EVERY YOUNG ROPER IN THE WORLD, WHAT WOULD IT BE?

Never give up. I came from back East and didn’t have everything handed to me. I had to work for everything I have. There were so many times that I was struggling and things were rough in life and I didn’t know how I was going to make rent but still wanted to go to the jackpot. If you have a dream keep chasing it. The amount of work you put into it is the amount of success you will receive. If I gave up I wouldn’t be where I’m at today.

Q- WHAT IS YOUR MAIN GOAL FOR THE REST OF YOUR LIFE?

To be one of the if not the best all-around girl roper there is. I want to try to accomplish all my biggest goals and dreams at the rodeos as well as the all-girl ropings. I want to build a dream place for me and maybe a family one day.

Q- IF YOU COULD HAVE A 10/HD MATCH AGAINST ANY ROPER TO EVER LIVE, WHO WOULD IT BE AND WHY?

I would honestly want to match my sister. We have always wanted to match somewhere big. I feel like she is one of the most consistent and tough ropers whenever it comes to being in a match and I feel like it would be a blast to match my own family as well.

Q- DID YOU HIGH SCHOOL RODEO?

I did every event in high school rodeo, I even cut. I loved being able to do all the events at all the rodeos. I am a 7x state all-around cowgirl. I feel like being able to do everything in high school rodeo had me more prepared for my rodeo career now.

Q- WHAT DO YOU LOOK FOR IN A TRAVELING PARTNER?

I honestly am a loner when it comes to hauling partners. You need to have someone that has the same mental strength as you when you’re out on the rodeo road and that’s hard to find. I’ve learned even though it cost way more to go by yourself, the mental stability, for me, throughout the season helps me become the roper I want to be.

Q- HOW OFTEN DO YOU PRACTICE?

I practice every day I possibly can. On as many horses as I can.

Q- WHY DO YOU PRACTICE?

I practice to keep my horses working and to keep my roping sharp. I set a goal for each horse I rope on for them and for myself before I even back in the box. You have to have a goal and purpose whenever you’re practicing or you won’t get any better.