Humps N Horns Bull Riding Magazine - Apr 2023

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Humps N Horns April 2023

On The Cover - The American Western Weekend took center stage at Globe Life Field in Arlington, Texas. The American Rodeo, in its 10th year, continued to live up to its billing as the world’s richest single day payout in the sport of rodeo. Photo provided courtesy of The American Rodeo.

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Greetings! Hopefully Spring has sprung where you hang your hat. The Spring is always such a refreshing time of the year. It offers that time of the year where it’s not frigid but not scorching hot, either.

I hope that you are able to get out and enjoy it while you can.

The April issue of Humps N Horns brings a look back at The American Western Weekend which included The American Rodeo and its qualifying rounds. A new addition for 2023 was The American Performance Horseman which featured some of the top athletes in cutting, reined cow horse, and reining to celebrate western equine performance sports.

We also have a chance to meet Tommy Julian and Staci Addison from Julian Cattle Company. They have been working hard for the past few years to build a solid herd of bucking bulls and now have some of the best in the business.

I also want to encourage you to get out and support some of the bull riding events in your area. We can all do our part to help keep the greatest sport on dirt growing and reaching more fans.

We hope you enjoy!

Until next time,

Terry

Talking “Bull” with Brayden

Cody Webster and Lucas Teodoro getting the job done to protect bull riders at the PBR Brew City Classic in Milwaukee, WI.

Photo provided courtesy of BullStock Media.

No Need to Judge

Many people so often judge others based on where they themselves are at this time in their journey. If we remember where we’ve been and all we’ve been through and judge others with that in mind we will surely filter our judgment through love and compassion. Harsh judgment only comes when we forget. We must respect the journey and heart of others.

Jesus Loves You. Peace!!!

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Elijah & Huntley Jennings

By Katlin Truelsen CAC Media Group

Elijah and Huntley Jennings are brothers from South Carolina who share a passion for bull riding. Elijah recently qualified to ride at the Junior World Finals in 2022 and younger brother Huntley was there to cheer him on every step of the way. Both brothers are homeschooled and spend their time working together to better one another for the 2023 season. They recently sat down and talked with Katlin Truelsen of the CAC Media Group about how they manage school and their brotherly bull riding competition.

KT: Thanks for sitting down with me guys. First, I want to talk a little bit about what your homeschooling looks like. What is your routine?

EJ: Yeah, sure. Around 7:00 I start working on my schoolwork and try to get as much done before I get frustrated.

HJ: I try to do as much as I can before I feel stuck and need a break. When we are behind, we wake up a little earlier to get more done.

KT: What else do you guys do after you’re done with your schoolwork besides bull riding?

EJ: We do a little fishing and help our dad at home.

Huntley Jennings

Elijah Jennings

KT: What does your bull riding practice look like with school?

EJ: We buck bulls every week, rain, or shine. We get on the barrel, and yoga balls almost every day. We try to get in as much practice as possible.

KT: When you practice together do you get competitive?

HJ: When we work on the drop barrel and practice, we try to really work together and help each other as much as possible. Anything other than that though, it’s a competition. Especially in fishing, we like to see who catches the bigger fish.

KT: Why did you really start bull riding Huntley?

HJ: In the beginning it was because of Elijah. He was doing it, so I thought I should too. But then I really enjoyed it too. It’s something we both enjoy and that makes it fun.

KT: Do you look to him for help on a lot of things or do you just work on your own?

HJ: It depends on what we are working on and how I am riding. If I know I am doing something wrong and I am not sure what to do to fix it, I will ask him. Most of the time. though I know what I did, and I can fix it myself.

KT: What is one of the biggest challenges working together with bull riding?

EJ: I would say it is hard to work together and help each other out when we are both in a slump. When we both are frustrated and don’t know what to do ourselves, it gets hard to help the other one.

KT: Is there anything you might say to the other one to help them when they get bucked off?

EJ: We just tell each other there is always another bull.

KT: Do you look up to him for other reasons and for advice other than for bull riding?

HJ: He does help me with other things too, like an older brother is supposed to. To me he is a good bull rider, and he can be a good older brother outside of bull riding.

KT: So, Elijah, what are some struggles you might face working with your younger brother?

KT: What are some other ways you work together outside of bull riding?

HJ: We play football together and compete against each other.

EJ: We also help dad with his business and any jobs he needs done.

EJ: Sometimes when we are practicing and he bucks off he tells me “Go get on it then, hot shot.” But most of the time I enjoy helping him. It is fun most of the time to be able to do it, and I think it helps me get better as well.

KT: What are some of the latest things you have been doing with bull riding?

Elijah Jennings - SEBRA Johnson City, TN

EJ: Well, we have been riding almost every weekend all over the U.S. Huntley just got Reserve Champion at the Patriot. He’s been working hard and it’s a lot of fun to get some good wins like that now. I enjoy seeing him successful.

KT: And what does your schedule look like now?

EJ: Pretty booked right now. We will have our high school finals in a bit. I’m looking forward to that since I am a freshman this year. This will be my first-time riding in it. I am also riding in the SRA and at SEBRA.

EJ: Beaches. We are only about five hours from the beach.

KT: What is one of your favorite rodeos?

HJ: Junior Patriot.

EJ: Rodeo in Cowtown.

KT: Huntley, what are you looking forward to this year?

HJ: This year I finally get to move up to the junior high rodeos, so that is something that I am excited about.

KT: Well, we certainly want to wish you the best in that. Before we wrap up, let’s do some fun questions starting with who is your favorite pro rider?

EJ: JB Mauney; we only live about two hours from where he grew up.

HJ: I look up to friends like John Crimber and my brother because I think they are going to be the next pro riders.

KT: Favorite Food?

EJ & HJ: Steak.

KT: Favorite movie?

EJ: 8 Seconds.

HJ: Talladega Nights.

KT: Favorite Vacation Spots?

KT: Okay, last question, what is a fun fact about you?

EJ: I can do a backflip.

HJ: I can also do a backflip but on the trampoline.

KT: That is a great ending. Thank you both. We wish you the best of luck in 2023 and hope we can catch up again next year in Las Vegas. For more information about your favorite high school rodeo stars, you can check out the National High School Rodeo Association or the Junior World Finals on Facebook. Be sure to look for a new bull rider in next month’s Rider Rundown.

Katlin Truelsen is a member of the CAC Media Group and specializes in digital and print media. She is currently a high school sophomore and lives with her family on a diversified grain and livestock farm in Eastern Iowa.

Huntley Jennings - MBR Lockney, TX

2023 PBR Team Series Combine

By James Youness

League investing in, educating next wave of PBR talent during windowed opportunity.

PUEBLO, Colo. – Looking around the PBR Sport Performance Center in Pueblo, Colorado, on a normal week, you’ll see Antwon Burton, the SPC’s executive director and driving force, working out with athletes ranging from established Top 30 riders to prospective bull riding talent year-round.

Peeking into the state-of-the-art training facility throughout, which was completed in 2019 and remains in amazing condition, this week, you would’ve seen Burton working with more than 20 up-and-coming riders who have submitted themselves to the 2023 PBR Teams Combine.

This week’s hands-on, educational action is the second of three opportunities during this year’s combine, with the first segment, hosted in Archdale, North Carolina, already in the books.

The final session is set to be hosted in Bowie, Texas, April 2527, with the combine concluding inside Cowtown Coliseum Thursday evening as select riders chosen from the combine

compete for a $15,000 prize at the PBR Team Series Combine Championship April 27.

Wearing matching 2023 PBR Team Series Combine shirts and hats, the unit was one.

In the classroom, in the weight room and even on the dirt, as each of the participants eventually logged two attempts against quality ABBI talent, complementing the sets of stretches, workouts and ability-testing exercises they endured, they marched on as one class. One glimpse of the future.

A beneficial week of work, but not just for Burton and the riders, by any means.

With the combine welcoming the next wave of potential PBR talent, PBR legends turned coaches from each of the eight teams were present at the three-day workout and evaluation sessions.

Also hosting front office staff members from a few of the clubs, Burton and PBR Team Series Vice President Ken Lehner had themselves a full house, a sight for sore eyes.

“We’ve got all of the bulls we could ever need, and some really rank ones too,” Lehner joked during Thursday morning’s opening speech.

“It’s you guys that we need. We don’t have a sport without quality riding talent, and that’s why we’re here to connect with you all this week. To make sure you all get a chance to show each of our eight teams what you’ve got.”

Lehner has been charged with not only helping to bring the new Teams concept to life, now preparing for its second individual season, separate from Unleash The Beast, but now with ensuring each of the eight squads will have access to promising upcoming talent during the 2023 PBR Team Series Draft.

“Combines are traditionally thought of as strictly athletes working out and being tested for their athletic skills,” Lehner shared with PBR.com as things wrapped up Thursday afternoon.

“The fact of the matter is, as a young, new league, we have to educate riders on the business aspects and what their opportunities are to be successful financially. It’s not just about riding the bulls.”

Set to take place May 17 in Fort Worth, Texas, the draft will mark the first of its kind, as the inaugural 2022 PBR Team Series Draft, presented by ZipRecruiter, helped establish each teams’ Year One roster.

This time around, each coaching staff, general manager and roster of riders has experienced what it will take the win this year’s 2023 PBR Team Series Championship in Las Vegas, Nevada.

With teams now having existing rosters, locker room cultures and starting rotations established, they’ll look to improve the team via the Draft, rather than have to create that identity from the ground up, like last year.

Or maybe we’ll see some things get mixed up, as the 2022 Champion Nashville Stampede have already opted into some mayhem this spring by sending the first overall selection in this year’s draft to the Carolina Cowboys in exchange for riders Mason Taylor and Ednelio Almeida.

Regardless of what coaches and executives took away from the first two weeks of the combine, they’ll get an immediate chance to see a few of the prospects who spent the week in

Pueblo compete at various levels.

“These riders here have this opportunity to be a part of the combine, to learn from the coaches, to be the best that they can be, but like anything else, it’s a limited window of opportunity, so we want to open it for them and hopefully they take advantage,” Lehner said.

With Dustin Martinez set to take on Lonesome Fugitive in Round 1 at the PBR First Premier Bank/Premier Bankcard Invitational, presented by Cooper Tires on Unleash The Beast Friday night, he’ll get right back to work Saturday challenging Country Roads at the Pendleton Whisky Velocity Tour’s Casper Invitational. If he’s able to make the eight Friday, he’ll earn himself a trip back to Sioux Falls, North Dakota, Sunday for another go in Round 2 of the three-day UTB event.

Martinez, who spent some time hanging with the Kansas City Outlaws during the inaugural season of action, has proven he can get the job done, most recently increasing his stock with a second-place finish in the PWVT’s event two weekends ago in Bangor, Maine.

Dakota Warnken, who declined an invite to the premier series tour this weekend en route to chasing a berth to the Velocity Finals, will attempt to ride Chainsaw Saturday in Casper, Wyoming, as one of the first riders to compete.

“At the end of the day, we are investing in these riders,” Lehner concluded.

“We’re investing in these riders. The league is investing in these riders and the owners are investing in these riders. We have to, because there isn’t a league without them.”

Article provided courtesy of PBR. Photo courtesy of Andy Watson/Bull Stock Media.

Inspiration Point

healthy circumstances, children embrace the fact that they have to put their trust in other people. They trust what their parents, teachers or other adults say without doubts or fear. For example, when a young child is shown a magic trick, their eyes light up with wonder.

Adults, on the other hand, are much more skeptical than children. It seems as the childlike faith and wonder are somehow lost in the process of growing up.

Most adults do not embrace putting their reliance or trust in other people as children do. In some ways, this is good because it protects us against being hurt and shows we are more aware than children are. However, in other ways, embracing trust and faith like a child is beneficial.

Faith Like a Child

“Now faith is confidence in what we hope for and assurance about what we do not see.”

Hebrews 1:11, NIV

Everyone, whether they realize it or not, acts in faith every day. When we get in a car, we place trust in the drivers around us to drive safely so we can arrive at our destination. When you order food from your favorite restaurant, you have faith that the chef is preparing your meal properly. If you look at the weather on your phone and decided you don’t need a jacket, you are putting faith in the weather forecast.

You may have heard the phrase having faith like a child or childlike faith in reference to faith in Christ. Although the Bible never uses this phrase, it does have a lot to say about faith. Hebrews 1:11 tells us that “faith is confidence in what we hope for and assurance about what we do not see.” Children are known for their pure belief and trust, and as Christians we can learn something from them.

“He called a little child to him, and placed the child among them. And he said: “Truly I tell you, unless you change and become like little children, you will never enter the kingdom of heaven. Therefore, whoever takes the lowly position of this child is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven. And whoever welcomes one such child in my name welcomes me.” – Matthew 18:2-5, NIV

Having faith like a child is no easy feat. In Matthew 18, Jesus tells us “whoever takes the lowly position of this child is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven.” Having faith like a child requires putting aside our will. This way our opinions and misconceptions do not get in the way of trusting Christ wholeheartedly. We have to admit that we do not always know what is best and humble ourselves, which can be a challenge.

Children often have very little control over their own lives. Yet, in

Having childlike faith in Christ as an adult does not mean that we have to trust blindly as some may assume. In fact, it is quite the opposite.

Children are often open to learning and trying something for themselves. For example, if you tell a young child there is a puppy outside the house, they will most likely believe you, but they will investigate the fact for themselves. If what you are saying adds up and there is a dog outside when they go to look, that fact will strengthen their trust.

1 Peter 3:15 says, “but in your hearts revere Christ as Lord. Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have.” When the Bible talks about being like a child, it does not mean that we should not be educated and have reasons for our beliefs. Having faith like a child means we should have confidence in the promises of Christ and faith even in situations where we cannot see.

“He replied, “Because you have so little faith. Truly I tell you, if you have faith as small as a mustard seed, you can say to this mountain, ‘Move from here to there,’ and it will move. Nothing will be impossible for you.” – Matthew 17:20

Childlike faith is powerful. In Matthew 17, Jesus says if we have faith as small as a mustard seed, we can move mountains. This does not necessarily mean we are going to be walking around moving mountains and hills around everywhere. However, as we grow in our faith in Christ, we can notice how he is working in our lives.

Perhaps, as you pray and grow to trust in God, the mountains in your life will not seem as insurmountable as they once did. We can find faith and assurance in our heavenly Father through our childlike faith and wonder.

Guest article submitted by a HNH reader.

Chicken Bacon Ranch Potato Bake

INGREDIENTS

1.5 pounds baby gold potatoes

2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch cubes

½ cup ranch dressing

2 cups Mexican Cheese blend

1 cup bacon, cooked and crumbled

½ cup green onion, diced

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Spray a 9”x 13” baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.

2. Dice the potatoes into 1-inch cubes.

3. In a large bowl mix together the diced potatoes, salt & pepper and ¼ cup ranch dressing.

4. Scoop the potatoes into prepared baking dish (save that bowl, we’re going to use it again for the chicken.)

5. Bake the potatoes for 30 minutes, stirring every 10 minutes, until almost thoroughly cooked (they won’t be fork tender quite yet.).

6. While the potatoes are cooking, add the cubed chicken to the bowl you used for the potatoes and add salt and pepper and the remaining ¼ cup ranch dressing.

7. Once the potatoes have cooked 30 minutes, remove baking dish from the oven and lower the oven temperature to 400F degrees.

8. Top the cooked potatoes with the raw marinated chicken. Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil (Warning: Baking dish will be VERY hot so use oven mitts to do this.)

9. Place baking dish back in the oven and cook for an additional 20 minutes (or until chicken is fully cooked and has reached 165F degrees internal temperature).

10. Take baking dish out of the oven and top with shredded cheese, bacon and green onion.

11. Place back in oven for 8-10 minutes (or until cheese is melted and bubbly).

Submitted by Jon H. - Las Vegas, NV

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The American Western Weekend, in its second year under the leadership of Teton Ridge, found a new home in Globe Life Field in Arlington, Texas. The location was not the only thing new with the 2023 edition of The American Rodeo as some new features were added, as well.

The American Performance Horseman was added for the first time where the top five earning professionals in three different equine disciplines were invited to compete for a million dollars in prize monies. The three events included in The American Performance Horseman included cutting, reined cow horse, and reining and also featured a concert by Darius Rucker and Sheryl Crow.

The American Western Weekend began its four day run on Wednesday, March 8, with The American Contender Tournament Finals Wild Card round. The Wild Card round gave competitors who did not progress from The American Contender Tournament Regionals one last chance to qualify for The American Contender Tournament Finals. The top athlete in each event would advance to the next round, The American Contender Tournament Finals.

The American Contenders Tournament Finals was held on Thursday, March 9 with 13 Contenders in each event competing to be one of the top five bull riders who would advance to The American Rodeo. As it turned out, the bull power was so strong there was only one qualified ride from the entire group. Eduardo Aparecido made it to the whistle for 87 points. The other contenders were advanced based on buck-off time.

As the competition continued to progress through the rounds, the number of competitors slowly dwindled. On the final night of The American Western Weekend, The American Rodeo began with ten contestants in each event. Over the first, long round of the night, the top four would advance to the winner take all Million Dollar Round to be crowned The American Rodeo Champion.

In bull riding, the list included:

Top Five

• Stetson Wright

• Josh Frost

• Tristen Hutchings

• Ky Hamilton

• Trevor Kastner

Contenders

• Eduardo Aparecido

• Ruger Piva

• Alvaro Ariel Silva-Pereira

• Tyler Taylor

• Jeff Askey

Ky Hamilton

After the first trip, there were only two qualified rides. Ky Hamilton lead the way with 86 points on Dark Thoughts (Championship Pro Rodeo / Kinser/McCall/McCracken) and Ruger Piva right behind him with 81 points on Shockazooloo (Andrews Rodeo Co.). The final two advancing to the Million Dollar Round were selected based on buck-off time and that was Stetson Wright (7.83 seconds) and Jeff Askey (7.52 seconds).

Following a concert by Cody Johnson, the Million Dollar Round kicked off and proceeded at a fast and furious pace. The top four athletes in each event went head to head for a shot at the $100,000 prize for each event champion and the $1 million side pot for those who earned their way through the qualifier system and win their event.

When the dust settled, Stetson Wright was victorious once again. After winning the Saddle Bronc title in a ride off just a short time earlier, he rode Glory Days (Frontier Rodeo Co.) for 92 points and the $100,000 check. Ruger Piva also made a great ride for 88 points on Wild Onion from Andrews Rodeo Co. for second place and $25,000.

The American Rodeo, in its 10th year, continued to live up to its billing as the world’s richest single day payout in the sport of rodeo. Two event champions were qualifiers and split the $1M side pot. Jackie Crawford in the Breakaway Roping and Ty Harris in Tie-Down Roping took home a total of $600,000 each.

Photos provided courtesy of The American Rodeo.

Stetson Wright

The American Rodeo Champions

Bareback – Kaycee Field

Steer Wrestling – Tyler Waguespack

Team Roping – Kaleb Driggers and Junior Nogueira

Saddle Bronc – Stetson Wright

Breakaway Roping – Jackie Crawford

Tie-Down Roping – Ty Harris

Barrel Racing – Lisa Lockhart

Bull Riding – Stetson Wright

Alex Cerqueira

By Kelly B. Robbins

Julian Cattle Company Julian Cattle Company

I caught up with Tommy Julian and Staci Addison of Julian Cattle Company as they were hauling a four-bull team to the Pendleton Whisky Velocity Tour Dayton Rumble at the Nutter Center in Dayton, Ohio for Saturday, March 11. They were overnighting somewhere in Missouri, and they were delightful folks to interview!

It is quite obvious that they both love what they do. And the fourbull team they were hauling would compete in the CBR Bull Team Challenge as part of the Million Dollar Bull Team Challenge. This same four-bull team won the CBR Bull Team Challenge three weeks ago in Cedar Park, Texas. The bulls are 130 Clown, 908 Brimstone, 40-9 No Socks (co-owned by Checkered Flag out of South Carolina), and F00 Sugar Smack.

It is also quite obvious that this couple and their Julian Cattle

Company have a lot going for them right now! They own a two-year-old bull named Holy Shift, who bucks with the bucking dummy. A few weeks ago, Holy Shift was in the ABBI competition in Oklahoma City. The top five bulls from that event were then invited to compete during the PBR Unleash the Beast event in Little Rock, Arkansas the next weekend. The CBS commentators shared with the viewers that Holy Shift is the number one twoyear-old and has won $122,000 this year!

Julian Cattle Company is also partnered with D&H Cattle Company and co-owns the current number one PBR bull 35F Cool Whip (based on a minimum of four outs). “Cool Whip is my favorite bull right now,” Tommy Julian revealed. “He’s got a good shot at winning the PBR Champion Bull title this year. We sure hope he wins the title!”

“Cool Whip was the Derby Reserve Champion two-years ago,” Tommy continued, “and he was the Classic Champion last year. He also won the Women’s Futurity World Championship in 2021, with Staci flanking him. He has earned a total of $325,000 so far in his career!”

Julian Cattle Company also is partnered with D&H Cattle Company and co-owns 705E Manaba, who is currently in 6th place in the PBR world standings. They also co-own F20 Alakazam with D&H Cattle Company, currently in 9th place. Other hot bulls right now that Tommy and Staci co-own with D&H Cattle Company are 70F Brusta, and 23G Erik the Red. They also own 922 Flyin Wired, who is in a four-way tie for 20th place with Woopaa, Utz BesTex Smokestack, and Pookie Holler.

Julian Cattle Company calls Broken Bow, Oklahoma home. They have 700 acres down in the southeastern corner of the state, and have about 70 bulls, both young and old, that they are raising. Tommy started Julian Cattle Company as just “Tommy Julian” about six years ago, partnering with D&H Cattle Company on the bull 20A High Test. High Test won the 2017 ABBI Classic Championship.

Staci Addison and Tommy Julian - (Above) PBR World Finals 2021; (Right) Guthrie, OK

After about three years, Staci Addison entered the picture and they formed Julian Cattle Company. They bought some cows from D&H Cattle Company and brought them to the ranch and started a breeding program.

“We are unbelievably blessed,” Staci shared. “Tommy is outwardly very calm, very unemotional all the time. But inside, he is the most competitive person I’ve ever known! At the beginning, he went to HD Page at D&H Cattle Company and told him he wanted to win! That’s how he started partnering with D&H on some bulls.”

“Being in the bull business is a lot of work and a lot of time,” Tommy said. “But when you have that great out from a bull, it makes you feel so good, so joyful, that you just want to continue to do it.”

Staci added, “Our bulls, our mama cows and our calves are as much a part of our lives as if they were our children. There is so much more involved than just putting them on a trailer and hauling them to an event. We are very ‘hands on’. I will sit on a five-gallon bucket with a treat in my hand and hold it out to a bull for sometimes as long as 30 minutes…just to get the bull to come and smell my hand.”

“Our bulls are excited to buck,” Staci then declared. “When we pull up a truck or get out a flank rope, there’s just something in all of them that wants a relationship with you, either good or bad! We love them and we treat them with respect. When we go to buy a bull, we don’t pay as much attention to the bloodline as we just watch how that bull bucks.”

Tommy grew up on a small cow farm in Valliant, Oklahoma. He was never involved in the rodeo, but his dad raised some bulls in the mid-90’s. Tommy played sports in high school and college and was involved in racing for many years before becoming a stock contractor.

Staci was a fundraising consultant out of college, and

she traveled all over the country. She eventually got burnt out and moved to Washington state and became an inn keeper. After a couple of years of spreading joy in Washington, she moved to Tishomingo, Oklahoma and became the inn keeper at the inn owned by Miranda Lambert. She was introduced to Eddie Dempsey, a friend of Tommy’s, who later introduced them to each other.

“Our plan is to continue our breeding program. We want to compete and keep doing what we are doing,” Tommy concluded. “We have our first sale coming up Memorial Day weekend. It will be an online sale as well as an on-location sale in Broken Bow.”

Cool Whip as a two year old

“We love what we do, and it shows,” Staci declared. “We are very intentional in all we do. We want to spread the good we have through all our relationships. We pay attention to all the tiny, minor details. It is important to Tommy and I to be good stewards to everyone.”

Editor’s note: The four-bull team that Julian Cattle Company hauled to Dayton did not win the Bull Team Challenge on Saturday night. But their bull Sugar Smack was crowned the Bull of the Event as he bucked off Marco Eguchi in 3.52 seconds in the championship round for an event high 44 points.

Photos provided by Julian Cattle Company

Staci and Cool Whip

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CLASSIFIEDS

Practice Pens

PISGAH, AL - TIM COX, TCB, ANYTIME, CALL FIRST, 256-996-9426

NEW MARKET, AL - EC Hunt, 5:30pm Sun., 256-683-8169

BATESVILLE, AR - James Bechdoldt, Anytime, Call First, 870-307-9923

CONWAY, AR - Mark Lindsey, Ride & Shine Cattle Company, Anytime, Call First, 501-730-4557

ELFRIDA, AZ - D Davis Bucking Bulls, 4pm Sat., Call First, 520-642-3737

LINCOLN, CA - B Bar Ranch, B Bar Indoor Arena, Rain or Shine, All Rough Stock, 916-206-4059

MARYSVILLE, CA - PacWest, 5pm Wed., Steers & Bulls, Call First, 530-751-6643

FRESNO, CA - Toro Bravo Arena, Thur. by appt., Call First, 559-577-2445

ELIZABETH, CO - Tuff Garcia, Tuff E Nuff, 6pm Mon., Rain or Shine, 970-846-0788

STEAMBOAT SPRINGS, CO - Tuff E Nuff, 6pm Wed., Apr-Nov., 970-846-6828/3354

ALDEN, IA - Circle C Rodeo, 6pm Wed., Rain or Shine, Call for alternate dates 641-373-3625

WOODBINE, IA - Tom & Kristina Kelley, every Sun. (weather permitting). Beginner - rank bulls. Call 712-5922493

KENDALLVILLE, IN - B Bar A Bucking Bulls, Heidi Speicher, 7pm Every Thur, Call First, 260-564-5864/Troy

JACKSONVILLE, IL - Lazy C Rodeo, 10am-3pm Sun., Rain or shine, Call First, 217-245-8280

Practice Pens

JACKSONVILLE, NC - Aleck Barnard, Elite Cowboy Rodeo Assoc., Onslow Rodeo Arena, 6pm Every Other Sunday, Call First, 910-381-8597

CHANDLER, OK - JAM Bulls, 2pm Sun., 7pm Wed., Call First, 405-570-9010

SOPER/HUGO, OK - RBL Rodeo Bulls, Anytime with 4-6 hour notice, Rain or Shine, 307-461-1741

EAGLEVILLE, TN - BF Cattle Company, 2pm Sun., Jackpot, Call First, 615-336-4313

EMORY, TX - Oakes & Greene’s, 7pm Wed., 903-348-8630

LORENA, TX - Rocking S Ranch, Tue., Jackpot, Call First, 254-716-0779

MANSFIELD, TX - JC Knapp Ranch, 4pm Sun/6pm Wed., $5 at the gate to ride as many as you want, 817-223-3692

SIMMS, TX - Wilburn Bucking Bulls, 7pm Every Other Thur., 903-543-3025

PETROLIA, TX - Norris Dalton, 7pm Wed., 940-733-3020

DECATUR, TX - Cullen Calame, Denton Creek Farms, Call First, 940-393-3730

NOCONA, TX - 4x Arena, Call First, 501-944-1907

NOCONA, TX - Locke Bucking Bulls, Call First, 940-872-0733

WILLS POINT, TX - Austin Arena Bulls, Barrels, & Poles. $10 per ride/run or $25 for all you can ride. Bulls for all ages. 214-7265799

Livestock Layovers

BATESVILLE, AR - James Bechdoldt, White River Rodeo, 870-307-9923

RAYMOND, IL - Randy Littrell, Shop Creek Cattle, 217-556-0551

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Livestock Layovers

MARYSVILLE, KS - Gary Hershey, 4H Bucking Bulls and Marysville Sale Barn, Call First, 785-292-4952

LAKE CHARLES, LA - Keith Strickland, Deep South Rodeo Genetics, 337-304-1493

SALEM, MO - Hwy 32 & 72, Salem Livestock Auction, 573-729-8880

HELENA, MT - Jim Horne, Bull Horne Ranch, 406-459-5706

FERNLEY, NV - Nathan Pudsey, Circle P Bucking Bulls, 775-750-2168

CLAYTON, NM - Justin Keeth, Lazy J 3 Bucking Bulls, 575-447-0877

BETHESDA, OH - 15 Miles off I-70, TCB Ranch, 304-281-4530

SOPER/HUGO, OK - RBL Rodeo Bulls, Anytime with 4-6 hours notice, 307-461-1741

BOX ELDER, SD - Gus “Duane” Aus, Lazy Heart O Ranch, 605-923-3426

BUCHANAN, TN - Parsons & Milam 731-642-8346

CLARKSVILLE, TX - Brian Agnew, BA Livestock, 903-669-9189

DUBLIN, TX - Mike Godfrey, Godfrey 4X Cattle, 817-235-2852

MANSFIELD, TX - JC Knapp Ranch, JC Knapp Rodeo, 817-223-3692

MIDLAND, TX - Ted Norton, Norton Bucking Bulls, 432-413-8433

DECATUR, TX - Cullen Calame, Denton Creek Farms, 940-393-3730

SIMMS, TX - Near I-30 Texarkana, Wilburn Bucking Bulls, 863-381-2799

CHEYENNE, WY - Floyd & Ann Thomas, TTnT Ranch, 307-778-8806

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Western Wanderings

a cowboy’s tally book

There is a little notebook

In the pocket of a cowboy’s vest

There’s also the stub of a pencil To help him do his best

It’s called a cowboy’s tally book To keep track of the cows on the land To mark down any new calves born And their momma’s original brand

Come roundup time it’s handy To keep track of which cows are who’s The countin’ job is important For cows they don’t want to lose

That book sure helps the tally man To keep a right good count He counts heifers, bulls, and calves As he roams around on his mount

The boys think his job is too easy But he has to stay sharp and aware The ranchers depend on his counting To number the cows that are theirs

By Kelly B. Robbins