The Roping Pen Magazine was started in Florida, by Bronc and Teri Fanning. After a lifetime of roping for a living, Bronc saw the need for a roping publication.

The first issue was printed in April of 1992 with intentions of being a southeastern publication. However, the interest and circulation quickly grew beyond the area and the need to become more centrally located prompted a move to Tennesee in 1993 and then again to Texas in 1998. In October of 2003 the paper moved back to Tennessee. This time with new owners, John (JD) and Tracy Malone

Hello, Tracy and I are both equine people by nature, both loving horses and loving to ride. I was on the University of Tennessee at Martin's Rodeo Team for 2 and a half years before moving back home to east Tennessee in 1998. Tracy was on the Equestrian team at Hiwassee College for 2 years, then at MTSU for a year. She showed both Western and Jumped Fences. We were Married in April of 1998 adn have since had four beautiful children. Three boys and finally a baby girl! Our oldest is Brody who is now 9, Cooper is 7 years old, Tyler is 3 and Briley turned one in May.

We found it to be God's will for our lives to buy the Roping Pen and have loved every issue of it! We hope to continue to grow and strive to make this magazine the best roping and rodeo magazine for our readers!.

Thank you and God Bless!