On this page, we will keep everyone updated as information is released for the upcoming Ropin' in the Swamp to be held in the Fall of 2026.
Ropin’ in the Swamp is by far the largest annual fundraiser that Block and Bridle produces annually in the spring. The roping is a numbered team roping. During this event, ropers have the opportunity to run for several different high dollar prizes including: money, time average buckles in each division, breast collars, and saddles. After this great event, the money that is earned back by the club
04/02/2025
Thank you so much SRB Photography for taking pictures of this year’s Ropin’ in the Swamp!!
Check out the link below to browse through these incredible shots!
https://srbphotography4.pixieset.com/ropinintheswamp/
04/02/2025
Congratulations to all of our winners from this past weekend! We are beyond grateful to every sponsor, student, and participant who made this event a success. Thank you for coming out to rope and support the UF Block and Bridle Club—your support means everything! We can’t wait to see you all again next year!🐊
03/29/2025
🚨JUST A REMINDER🚨
There are NO DRAWS ON SATURDAY!!!
The only draw options are #8.5 and #7 on Sunday!!!
If you were misinformed, we apologize!
We’re Getting Ready for the 18th Annual Ropin’ in the Swamp!👏🏼 The countdown is on! Join us this weekend, March 29th & 30th!
Don’t forget to check out our raffles at the UF Block & Bridle merchandise booth for a chance to win some awesome items!
Hungry? We’ve got you covered! Meals will be available for purchase during breakfast and lunch on Saturday & Sunday (while supplies last), plus concessions all weekend long!
Please note: There will be NO breakaway this year.
We can’t wait to see everyone! We appreciate your continued support of the UF Block & Bridle Club!
*This event requires parents, guardians, or teachers, to be responsible for the care, custody, or control of the minor participants. The University of Florida will not provide supervision.*
02/19/2025
The 18th Annual Ropin' in the Swamp is coming up soon! Join us March 29th and 30th at the UF Horse Teaching Unit for an exciting weekend of team roping!
Check out the attached flyer for more details—we can't wait to see you there! Thank you for your ongoing support of this event and UF Block and Bridle.🐊
01/30/2025
We are excited to announce the dates for our Annual Ropin’ in the Swamp! Join us March 29th & 30th for a fantastic time with some of the best in the State!
Additional information will be shared soon!
04/19/2024
This year's two-year-old Sale in the Swamp horses getting some more experience with the roping steers.
03/30/2024
Thank you to the photographers who sent in some awesome shots of last Saturday and Sunday’s team roping! Please see the provided links to browse through these stunning shots!
Saturday: Wakely Photography
Email: your email
Password: Swamp2k24$
Download PIN: 5607
https://galleries.page.link/QnxWg
Sunday: SRB Photography
https://galleries.page.link/GMVJB
UF Ropin in the Swamp 2024 Photo collection by Keli Wakeley Photography
03/29/2024
We would like to congratulate all our winners from last weekend! Thank you to all those who came out to rope and support UF Block and Bridle Club and make for yet another successful year of Ropin’ in the Swamp! 🐊🐊🐊
Additional pictures are being collected and organized from the weekend and will be posted soon!
IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENTS FOR THIS WEEKEND!
We will have an off site veterinarian on call.
Phone: (352) 538-9165
Press zero for emergency
There will be meals available for purchase during lunch on Saturday and Sunday while supplies lasts. Other concessions will be available as well all weekend!
We look forward to see everyone and once again thank you for your continued support of UF Block and Bridle Club! 🐊🐊🐊
03/21/2024
Who’s ready take home some new hardware this weekend? We have so many prizes this weekend for our competitors! Also, watch out for raffles at our UF Block and Bridle merchandise booth!
Thank you A Cut Above Buckles and Corriente Buckle Co. for once again providing us with these amazing designs!
03/08/2024
Good news, breakaway ropers! The Women’s Professional Rodeo Association has co-approved Ropin’ in the Swamp 2024’s Breakaway Roping event!
Results of this event will be reported to WPRA.
See y’all March 22nd! 🐊🐊🐊