Tarter Farm and Ranch Brings New Line of Innovative Rodeo Equipment to Market

(May 2010) – Tarter Farm and Ranch Equipment announces the introduction of more than 20 new roping and arena equipment products that will revolutionize the rodeo equipment market. From innovative electric chutes that operate on solar power to the quietest roping chutes available, Tarter is entering the rodeo market with products designed to give new versatility and independence to today’s roper.

“Whether you’re a recreational roper or a competitor, you’ll find that this equipment will be an easy and ideal choice for all your roping needs,” said professional roper David Key, a nine-time National Finals Rodeo qualifier.

Tarter’s new offerings for the rodeo market include:

• Roping chutes with a unique slanted headgate and coordinated front and rear-door closings to prevent animal loss
• The heaviest panels and walk-thrus available to ensure solid performance at rodeos
• A range of products that feature easy installation, remote operation and durable, corrosion-resistant finishes

“The roping and rodeo industry has always been very strong and continues to grow,” said Dale Sorge, arena product manager with Tarter and a 30-year rodeo veteran. “It’s a family sport with no age-limit. I’ve seen 10-year-old children roping with their grandparents.”

As a family-owned company, Tarter is especially dedicated to offering high-quality, price-competitive products.

“The Tarter chute is one of the greatest innovations they have to offer,” said Sorge. “The Tarter lock open front gates, no-steer-loss feature and 12-volt battery/solar power are only a few of its innovative features. This remote chute allows riders to operate from horseback without dismounting. Tarter’s quiet-operation chutes also enable handling of cattle with greater ease.

“For quality, longevity, and appearance they are above everybody else,” Sorge said.

View the full rodeo product line.

About Tarter
Tarter, the nation's largest manufacturer of farm gates and animal-management equipment, is a family-owned business in operation since 1945, with manufacturing facilities in Kentucky and Utah. Tarter's product lines include farm and ranch equipment, goat and small animal equipment, equine equipment, roping & arena equipment, ATV equipment, 3-point equipment and utility trailers. Tarter products are sold in more than 7,000 farm and ranch stores nationwide. For more information about Tarter Farm and Ranch, please visit www.tarterfarmandranch.com.

For more information on Tarter’s new line of rodeo products, please contact Rachael Bender at rachael.bender@tartergate.com or view Tarter’s line of rodeo products.