Clay Smith, right, ropes his steer Thursday night as his partner, heeler Jade Corkill, moves into position. The tandem stopped the clock in 5.2 seconds during Thursday’s second performance of the Dodge City Roundup Rodeo and own the team roping lead heading into the weekend. / David Seymore
By Ted Harbin Jade Corkill and Clay Smith each own multiple gold buckles, but they’ve never won them together. They have a fighting chance this…
