Rodeo fans were shocked this week to learn about the untimely demise of the team roping and barrel racing entrepreneur, Booger Barter. There has been an outpouring of support for his family in these troubled times. However, not one of the emails I have received have mentioned how he died. After talking with many people who were close to his family, I discovered that Booger Barter shot himself.
Booger was known in recent years for putting on huge team ropings, giving away millions in prizes and cash. Then a few years back he moved this concept to barrel racing, giving away 5 Dodge dually trucks at his finals every year. However, the economy took a harsh toll on these events, and there have been rumors that his company was going bankrupt as a result.
Whatever the real reason for his death, Booger Barter will forever be remembered as a great fan of rodeo who pioneered a new way to put on team ropings and barrel races. I for one will miss the big barrel races, and I am sad that I was never able to compete for a truck in one of the team ropings. To find more information, go to the WorldTeamRoping website.
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