Tyler Tryan can’t pinpoint one specific thing his father, Clay, has taught him since he was born nearly 20 years ago.

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Wrangler National Team Roping Finals in Billings

Tyler Tryan, pictured competing at the 2024 Wrangler Team Roping Championships Finals at First Interstate Arena at MetraPark, competed in team roping against his father Clay Tryan at the the recently completed Fort Worth Stock Show & Rodeo.

AMY LYNN NELSON, Billings Gazette

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Clay Tryan at the Wrangler National Team Roping Finals

Rodeo champion Clay Tryan is pictured competing at the 2020 Wrangler Team Roping Championships Finals at First Interstate Arena at MetraPark. Clay recently competed against his son Tyler Tryan at the recently completed Fort Worth Stock Show & Rodeo. 

LARRY MAYER, Billings Gazette

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