The view across the parking lot raises one final question:

* Do you plan on having any rough stock in your arena?

(Thanks to Red River Arenas and their helpful website for these thought-provoking questions.)

Roping Arena, 4 of 4
McCamey, Texas

Let’s stand under the bleachers and think about another important consideration of a private roping arena:

* How many people will be roping in this arena?

(Questions provided by Red River Arenas.)

Roping Arena, 3 of 4
McCamey, Texas

photographed 8.27.2009

Another important question, courtesy of Red River Arenas, if you are considering a private roping arena:

* How many steers do you rope on a regular basis?

Roping Arena, 2 of 4
McCamey, Texas

photographed 8.27.2009

On the south side of town, there’s private roping arena.

What on earth does that even mean? According to the dictionary, roping is a rodeo event that involves capturing cattle or horses with a rope and binding their feet.

If you want your own private roping arena, Red River Arenas has a few questions you might want to ask yourself:

* Are you planning to host any events in your arena?

Roping Arena, 1 of 4
McCamey, Texas

photographed 8.27.2009