John Cook poses for a portrait at John Cook Roping Clinic on Saturday, April 12, 2025 in Lincoln, Nebraska. Photo by John S. Peterson.
Young cowgirl getting instruction on healing, catching the rear legs with a rope, by a coach during the John Cook Roping Clinic on Saturday, April 12, 2025 in Lincoln, Nebraska. Photo by John S. Peterson.
Young cowboy getting instruction on healing, catching the rear legs with a rope, by a coach during the John Cook Roping Clinic on Saturday, April 12, 2025 in Lincoln, Nebraska. Photo by John S. Peterson.
John Cook brushing Reggie preparing for the day at John Cook Roping Clinic on Saturday, April 12, 2025 in Lincoln, Nebraska. Photo by John S. Peterson.
John Cook and his son Taylor prepare the horse for a day at John Cook Roping Clinic on Saturday, April 12, 2025 in Lincoln, Nebraska. Photo by John S. Peterson.
Bridles hanging in the trailer as John and Taylor Cook prepare their horses for day at the John Cook Roping Clinic on Saturday, April 12, 2025 in Lincoln, Nebraska. Photo by John S. Peterson.
Taylor Cook tightens up the saddle on Bud preparing the horses for a day at the John Cook Roping Clinic on Saturday, April 12, 2025 in Lincoln, Nebraska. Photo by John S. Peterson.
John Cook preparing Reggie for a saddle during the John Cook Roping Clinic on Saturday, April 12, 2025 in Lincoln, Nebraska. Photo by John S. Peterson.
John Cook saddling up Reba for a day at the John Cook Roping Clinic on Saturday, April 12, 2025 in Lincoln, Nebraska. Photo by John S. Peterson.
Taylor Cook leading Rev over the arena with John Cook and Mark Wray during John Cook Roping Clinic on Saturday, April 12, 2025 in Lincoln, Nebraska. Photo by John S. Peterson.
John Cook leading Reba to the arena for a day at th John Cook Roping Clinic on Saturday, April 12, 2025 in Lincoln, Nebraska. Photo by John S. Peterson.
John Cook riding Reggie around during the John Cook Roping Clinic on Saturday, April 12, 2025 in Lincoln, Nebraska. Photo by John S. Peterson.
Taylor Cook riding Bud at the John Cook Roping Clinic on Saturday, April 12, 2025 in Lincoln, Nebraska. Photo by John S. Peterson.
John Cook poses for a portrait at John Cook Roping Clinic on Saturday, April 12, 2025 in Lincoln, Nebraska. Photo by John S. Peterson.
Taylor Cook riding as the header with a young ride healing at the John Cook Roping Clinic on Saturday, April 12, 2025 in Lincoln, Nebraska. Photo by John S. Peterson.
Couple of young riders team roping at the John Cook Roping Clinic on Saturday, April 12, 2025 in Lincoln, Nebraska. Photo by John S. Peterson.
John Cook and Taylor pose for a portrait with Rev at John Cook Roping Clinic on Saturday, April 12, 2025 in Lincoln, Nebraska. Photo by John S. Peterson.
A cowgirl riding a horse gathering up her rope during the John Cook Roping Classic on Sunday, April 13, 2025 in Lincoln, Nebraska. Photo by John S. Peterson.
Taylor Cook turning the steer for the healer to rope the rear legs during the John Cook Roping Classic on Sunday, April 13, 2025 in Lincoln, Nebraska. Photo by John S. Peterson.
Taylor Cook, right, roped the steer by the horns as Jon Pudwill, left, prepares to throw the his rope to catch the heels during the John Cook Roping Classic on Sunday, April 13, 2025 in Lincoln, Nebraska. Photo by John S. Peterson.
John Cook roping a steer during the John Cook Roping Classic on Sunday, April 13, 2025 in Lincoln, Nebraska. Photo by John S. Peterson.
John Cook riding Rev during the John Cook Roping Classic on Sunday, April 13, 2025 in Lincoln, Nebraska. Photo by John S. Peterson.
John Cook riding as the header on Rev with a the healer ready to rope the rear legs during the John Cook Roping Classic on Sunday, April 13, 2025 in Lincoln, Nebraska. Photo by John S. Peterson.
John Cook riding as the header getting the rope around the horns and Rod Doggett the healer ready to rope the rear legs in the earlier rounds during the John Cook Roping Classic on Sunday, April 13, 2025 in Lincoln, Nebraska. Photo by John S. Peterson.
John Cook talking to Lindsay Peterson, director of operations for Nebraska volleyball, Lindsay is helping out around up the steers during the John Cook Roping Classic on Sunday, April 13, 2025 in Lincoln, Nebraska. Photo by John S. Peterson.
John Cook and Justin Storms talk after their run together during the John Cook Roping Classic on Sunday, April 13, 2025 in Lincoln, Nebraska. Photo by John S. Peterson.
Taylor Cook the header looks back as Jon Pudwill the healer goes to rope the legs of the steer during the John Cook Roping Classic on Sunday, April 13, 2025 in Lincoln, Nebraska. Photo by John S. Peterson.
Lindsay Peterson watching the action as she helps with the steers during the John Cook Roping Classic on Sunday, April 13, 2025 in Lincoln, Nebraska. Photo by John S. Peterson.
A cowboy pulling the rope tight on the steer during the John Cook Roping Classic on Sunday, April 13, 2025 in Lincoln, Nebraska. Photo by John S. Peterson.
A cowboy roping a steer in a team roping competition during the John Cook Roping Classic on Sunday, April 13, 2025 in Lincoln, Nebraska. Photo by John S. Peterson.
A cowboy roping a steer in a team roping competition during the John Cook Roping Classic on Sunday, April 13, 2025 in Lincoln, Nebraska. Photo by John S. Peterson.
A cowboy ready to throw his rope in the team roping competition during the John Cook Roping Classic on Sunday, April 13, 2025 in Lincoln, Nebraska. Photo by John S. Peterson.
A cowgirl pulling the rope tight turning the steer for the healer in a team roping competition during the John Cook Roping Classic on Sunday, April 13, 2025 in Lincoln, Nebraska. Photo by John S. Peterson.
Cowboy reacts to missing the rear legs of the steer during the John Cook Roping Classic on Sunday, April 13, 2025 in Lincoln, Nebraska. Photo by John S. Peterson.
A cowboy ready to throw his rope to catch the rear legs of the steer during the John Cook Roping Classic on Sunday, April 13, 2025 in Lincoln, Nebraska. Photo by John S. Peterson.
A cowboy throws his rope to head the steer in the team roping competition during the John Cook Roping Classic on Sunday, April 13, 2025 in Lincoln, Nebraska. Photo by John S. Peterson.
John Cook rode in to the arena for the main events in a stagecoach during the John Cook Roping Classic on Sunday, April 13, 2025 in Lincoln, Nebraska. Photo by John S. Peterson.
Miss Rodeo Nebraska rode out with American flag for the opening ceremony during the John Cook Roping Classic on Sunday, April 13, 2025 in Lincoln, Nebraska. Photo by John S. Peterson.
Cowboy throwing the rope to catch the legs in the team roping competition during the John Cook Roping Classic on Sunday, April 13, 2025 in Lincoln, Nebraska. Photo by John S. Peterson.
Cowgirl ready to throw her rope to catch the steer's legs in a team roping competition during the John Cook Roping Classic on Sunday, April 13, 2025 in Lincoln, Nebraska. Photo by John S. Peterson.
Cowboy ready to rope the steer's rear legs in a team roping competition during the John Cook Roping Classic on Sunday, April 13, 2025 in Lincoln, Nebraska. Photo by John S. Peterson.
A cowgirl, the header, turning the steer for the cowboy, the healer to rope the legs during the John Cook Roping Classic on Sunday, April 13, 2025 in Lincoln, Nebraska. Photo by John S. Peterson.
A couple of cowboys team roping during the John Cook Roping Classic on Sunday, April 13, 2025 in Lincoln, Nebraska. Photo by John S. Peterson.
Taylor Cook and Jon Pudwill placed in the 9.5 first round during the John Cook Roping Classic on Sunday, April 13, 2025 in Lincoln, Nebraska. Photo by John S. Peterson.
Larry the Cable Guy scoring the mutton busting during the John Cook Roping Classic on Sunday, April 13, 2025 in Lincoln, Nebraska. Photo by John S. Peterson.
Young mutton buster in the mutton bustin competition during the John Cook Roping Classic on Sunday, April 13, 2025 in Lincoln, Nebraska. Photo by John S. Peterson.
John Cook and Nolan Glint competing in the Invitational during the John Cook Roping Classic on Sunday, April 13, 2025 in Lincoln, Nebraska. Photo by John S. Peterson.
John Cook gives a Nolan Glint a fist bump after their run in the Invitational during the John Cook Roping Classic on Sunday, April 13, 2025 in Lincoln, Nebraska. Photo by John S. Peterson.
Danielle Wray the header and Jim Peterson the healer in the Invitational during the John Cook Roping Classic on Sunday, April 13, 2025 in Lincoln, Nebraska. Photo by John S. Peterson.
Taylor Cook the header and Marshal Peterson the healer during the John Cook Roping Classic on Sunday, April 13, 2025 in Lincoln, Nebraska. Photo by John S. Peterson.
The Thundering Hooves Drill Team perform before the #13.5 Short Go Roping during the John Cook Roping Classic on Sunday, April 13, 2025 in Lincoln, Nebraska. Photo by John S. Peterson.
Lindsay Peterson heads back round up steers for the 13.5 Short Go event during the John Cook Roping Classic on Sunday, April 13, 2025 in Lincoln, Nebraska. Photo by John S. Peterson.
Taylor Cook header and Riley Wakefield healer in the 13.5 Short Go Roping during the John Cook Roping Classic on Sunday, April 13, 2025 in Lincoln, Nebraska. Photo by John S. Peterson.
Travis Schauda the announcer describing the saddle presented by Greg Olson, in the blue jacket, Owner of Vitalix Inc to John Cook during the John Cook Roping Classic on Sunday, April 13, 2025 in Lincoln, Nebraska. Photo by John S. Peterson.
John Cook waves to the fans after Travis Schauda described the saddle presented by Greg Olson, in the blue jacket, Owner of Vitalix Inc to John Cook during the John Cook Roping Classic on Sunday, April 13, 2025 in Lincoln, Nebraska. Photo by John S. Peterson.
Saddle details Dream Big on the horn of the saddle during the John Cook Roping Classic on Sunday, April 13, 2025 in Lincoln, Nebraska. Photo by John S. Peterson.
The four NCAA National Championship years John Cook was head coach of the Nebraska Cornhuskers volleyball team on the saddle presented to him during the John Cook Roping Classic on Sunday, April 13, 2025 in Lincoln, Nebraska. Photo by John S. Peterson.
John Cook's brand on the saddle presented to him during the John Cook Roping Classic on Sunday, April 13, 2025 in Lincoln, Nebraska. Photo by John S. Peterson.
