Skelton competed in team roping, tie-down roping, and steer roping in his entire career; and also placed fourth in the all-around once in his career. He placed in the top 15 in the World Standings going on 7 years. He qualified for the National Finals Rodeo 22 times, in 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2009, 2010, 2013, 2014, and 2015. He also qualified once for the National Finals Steer Roping in 2007. The highlight, though, are the eight consecutive World Team Roping Champion titles which he and Williams earned in 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, and 2004. Rich Skelton is regarded as one of the most consistent and competitive team ropers of all time. Skelton ended his career with nearly $3 million in earnings. When he retired after 2018, he was 44th in the World Standings.
Rich Skelton Biography, Age, Height, Wife, Net Worth, Family
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