EDITOR’S NOTE: You can also find this story on the Ram National Circuit Finals Rodeo’s website, which soon can be found HERE.

For much of his roping life, Charles Pogue was a fixture at the Wrangler National Finals Rodeo in Las Vegas.

He qualified for the Big Show 15 times in his 25-year career, helped considerably by his great horse, Scooter, which was named the PRCA/AQHA Heading Horse of the Year six times. Of course, Pogue’s talent has always shown through.

In 1998 and 2000, Pogue and his heeling partner, Britt Bockius, roped in the NFR average titles. The last time Pogue competed in ProRodeo’s grand finale was 2003. That’s when the Ringling, Okla., cowboy decided to spend more time at home with his family.

Although he doesn’t compete nearly as much nationwide, he is still quite competitive. Pogue and his partner, Jett Hillman of Jones, Okla., have again qualified for the Ram National Circuit Finals Rodeo, set for March 29-April 1 at Jim Norick Arena at the Oklahoma State Fairgrounds in Oklahoma City.

RNCFR team roping qualifiers
This list is subject to change
HEADERS
Preston Billadeau
Brady Williams
Wade Wheatley
Blaine Linaweaver
Riley Minor
Jake Stanley
Carmine Nastri
Daren Morgan
Cody Graham
Adam Newcomb
Miles Kobold
Jason Handy
Jake Day
Tyler Schnaufer
Charles Pogue
Tyler Johnson
Travis Dorman
Manny Egusquiza Jr.
Nathan McWhorter
Luke Brown
Erich Rogers
Brock Hanson
Matt Sherwood
Colby Siddoway

HEELERS
Rory Brown
Ryan Zurcher
John Chaves
Jake Twisselman
Brady Minor
Justin Davis
Derek Carey
Shawn Quinn
Jason Thompson
Gabe Gwaltney
Matt Robertson
John Robertson
Wade Masters
Cole Cooper
Jett Hillman
Mitch Murray
Adam Plyler
Clint Summers
York Gill
Martin Lucero
Cory Petska
Lane Siggins
Rhen Richard
Derick Fleming