Allan Jones's Story: Where Did $1.7 Million for a Rope Horse Come From?

The Score from The Team Roping Journal

When a $1.7 million bid stunned the rope horse world, everyone asked the same question: Who is this guy? In this exclusive episode of The Score, we sit down with Mr. Jones—the man behind the record-breaking purchase that turned heads across the western industry.

Jones didn’t set out to make headlines. He thought he was just buying a horse. But what followed was an industry-wide ripple effect, elevating the rope horse market and reshaping expectations for what's possible. From his humble beginnings in a radiator shop to building a successful manufacturing business and ranching legacy, Jones shares the backstory behind his bold move—and what it means for the future of roping.