The National Finals Steer Roping Rodeo is held in Guthrie.

His hobby of steer roping set him apart from more sedentary members of the Reagan Cabinet and he was proficient enough at the sport to occasionally win prize money.

She also earned an AQHA Championship and an AQHA Superior Steer Roping Horse award.

During his show career he earned an AQHA Champion, Performance Register of Merit, Superior Halter Horse and Superior Steer Roping Horse.