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OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR October 14, 2012

Grand National Rodeo Since its beginning in 1941, the Grand National Rodeo at The Cow Palace has brought rodeo, agricultural heritage and entertainment to the San Francisco Bay Area. Exhibitors from throughout the west have come together to share their knowledge and passion with the people of our Golden State. California’s farmers and ranchers feed the world and are a significant driver for our economy. The exhibitors play a key role in this and their ambassadorship to the citizens of the state is commendable. Best wishes for a wonderful event and continued success in the future.

Sincerely,

EDMUND G. BROWN JR. GOVERNOR EDMUND G. BROWN JR. • SACRAMENTO, CALIFORNIA 95814 • (916) 445-2841 COW PALACE • 2012 GRAND NATIONAL RODEO|

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A Bay Area

LANDMARK

For more than 70 years, the Cow Palace has been a landmark in the Bay Area and the home of the annual Grand National Rodeo Horse and Livestock Show. Last year, Grand National attendees were welcomed to the Cow Palace to reignite the tradition. Fans were wowed with exciting rodeo performances, western marketplace, BBQ, live bands, livestock and horse shows and an overall heartwarming experience that this special western showcase provides. This year we hope to offer even more. Even more important than the event

is the mission of the Cow Palace to serve as a unique classroom for the vital role played by agriculture in our California economy. Each year scores of youngsters from local schools experience cattle, sheep, goats and swine close up and learn from dedicated educators what a classroom or computer program could never provide them. The Cow Palace is also committed, through the Grand National Livestock Show, to encouraging young people to pursue careers in

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the agricultural industry. If there is one thing farmers and ranchers know, it is that few things worth having come easy. A coveted prize in the sport of rodeo is a reward for skill, courage and determination against difficult odds. Although the working cowboy of past eras may be dwindling, the legendary cowboy is a symbol of fortitude and strength today. Rodeo continues to evolve and impress audiences across the nation. Appreciation for this valuable tradition will help keep the sport of rodeo alive and well. With only two percent of the current

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American population directly involved in agriculture production, the need for appreciating our agrarian roots and our western traditions is more important than ever. The Grand National reflects our roots and honors our traditions and we are proud to present it each year for your entertainment, education and enjoyment. The Grand National is only part of the Cow Palace story. The Cow Palace has hosted two Republican National Conventions (1956 and 1964), some of the biggest

names in music, from Elvis Presley to Metallica, professional sports, such as the Warriors, the Sharks and now our own S.F. Bulls, and a variety of other civic, religious and entertainment events. It is a rare person in the Bay Area that does not have a fond memory or two of attending an event at the Cow Palace. We welcome you to the Cow Palace. We hope you enjoy your experience here and look forward to seeing you again soon.

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Grand National Staff: ........................................... Joe Barkett Cow Palace CEO Seth Doulton Grand National Rodeo General Manager

The original Beef Eaters of America sponsors the cash awards for the Junior Grand National Stock Show, Supreme Champions Market Steer and the Reserve Supreme Champion Market Steer. This group has supported the youth for well over 15 years and is spearheaded by Cotton Rosser, Flying U Rodeo.

Cotton Rosser Rodeo Stock Contractor Anthony Lucia Rodeo Announcer Cindy Rosser & Sherry Gibson Rodeo Secretaries Reno Rosser Arena Director

DAVE WOOD

JIM GLINES

JESSIE MILANO

FRESNO

COMMUNITY BANK SANTA MARIA

TEHACHAPI

HARRIS RANCH

Vanessa Schneider Livestock Show Manager Hollie Kucera Miss Grand National Director Wendy Wedemeyer Horse Show Manager Team Penning, Cutting and Sorting Manager Bill Adams Stall Manager Dr. Eric Moore Merck Animal Health Official Veterinarian Camille Cordisco Marketing & Logistics Lindsay Branquinho Media Promotions Bruce Ede Box Office Manager

SHEILDS RICHARDSON

JOHN ANDREINI

MAMMOTH LAKES

ANDREINI & CO SAN MATEO

JARHETT BLONIEN

SACRAMENTO

STEVE BENETO BENETO JET SERVICES -CARMICHAEL

ED & YVONNE PARISH PARISH RANCHES, DANVILLE

BUCK BENNETT - CARLSBAD

BOB ROHE - SAN JAUN CAPISTRANO

CHIP HANLEY - MINDEN, NV

MARVIN TEIXEIRA - SANTA MARIA

JEANNE HASKELL WEST SACRAMENTO

KARL WALTER - PENN VALLEY

DR. PAT JOHNSON - LOS ANGELES

PAUL WONDRIES, BRADBURY

HOOK McCULLOUGH - TORRANCE

LUCKY CHANCES CASINO COLMA

GARY RAFFERTY, LONG BEACH

MARK MILANO - TEHACHAPI

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Welcome to the

2012 Grand National Rodeo ^& Livestock Show We are glad you are here... Enjoy the show!! - GNR Staff

Cow Palace Board Members:

President Henry Kuechler Menlo Park

Glen Atkinson Woodside

Kenneth Flower Atherton

Mara Kopp San Francisco

Lois Murphy Belmont

Anthony Pantaleoni San Francisco

Barbara Wanvig San Francisco

Paul Wattis San Francisco

Publisher/Executive Editor: Seth Doulton

Cover Art and sketches: Dan Hare - danhareart.com

Design/Layout/Graphics: Ray Ambler

Photography: Phil Doyle - Larry Smith & Ray Ambler

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Remembering...

DARREL CHAPMAN Story by Seth Doulton

Digging through piles of eight decades of history, you would be hard pressed to find another individual that describes what the acreage and structures at 2600 Geneva Avenue really stand for. Yes I am talking about the Cow Palace: the very building where Darrel Chapman swung the show stick and called the shots from 1971 until his retirement in 1998. By 1971, Chapman already had a long rich history with the Grand National Livestock Show. In 1947, at the age of 10, he first showed registered Shorthorns at the Grand National while working the family farm in Le Grand California. Little did he know at that time he would be running the whole show at the Grand National in 25 years. Prior to taking the Grand National General Manager’s Job in 1971, Chapman was a constant figure around livestock shows and the short horn show ring.

He knew the livestock show world and he did everything he could to keep the barns full and exhibitors happy.

An accomplished livestock person and judge, Chapman traveled and served as a livestock show judge at some of the premiere shows across the country: Chicago, Denver and Texas, just for starters. When he retired in 1998, he left a definite void and one that will not be filled again in the same way.

From left to right 1998 Darrel’s Retirement Micheal Wegher (CEO),Cotton Rosser, , George Yerby (Director), Darrel Chapman Jack Cooke (President of the Board of directors)

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My personal favorite quote from Chapman goes as follows, “The Grand National draws real nice people. For most of them a handshake is as good as a contract. The Grand National represents wholesome living and we all need

more of that.” Isn’t it amazing that decades later the Grand National is still living up to that quote? Darrel Chapman passed away in 2011 on Nov 15. His legacy at the Grand National was only upstaged by his life. One would have never guessed that there was a rich family life going on during his tenure at the Grand National. Watching and coaching his children was a real high point for our old friend. This patience and guidance with his family would pay off guiding the Grand National as well. To honor Darrel Chapman and all he accomplished, the Grand National would like to honor him by naming the Short Horn Show “The Darrel Chapman Memorial Shorthorn Show.” The Grand National looks forward to honoring this great man’s legacy for many years to come.

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BAREBACK RIDNG... This is the youngest of rodeo’s three standard riding contests. Developed in the arena, it has no actual tie-in with work day ranch duties. Bareback riding calls for a rugged rider, good muscle coordination and a strong arm. Riding must be done with a one-hand rigging while the other hand remains free. As in bronc riding, the rider must remain on the animal for eight seconds. The higher and wilder a bareback rider spurs, the better his marking by the judges. Feet forward at all times, in contrast to saddle bronc riding style, rider clings close against the rigging handhold, tries to keep legs in motion in time with the bronc’s jumps. A strong hand and fine sense of balance are needed to keep from being jerked back away from the handhold, a situation that usually leads to a buck-off.

STEER WRESTLING You’re on a horse going 30 mph across an arena, you swoop down, grab hold of a running steer, slide off and wrestle the steer to its side. And only three seconds have elapsed. Sounds incredible, but that’s how fast sometimes winners in this event do it. Timing is critical, and a good horse is important. Originally called bull dogging, the steer has to be caught from the horse. It’s a fun sport to watch with very cowboy having his own techniques for handling the cattle. Throwing a 700 pound steer to the ground calls for skill. A good horse has a technique, too. They’ll swoop in on the steer like a hawk, drop their rider at just the right angle and veer off to the left to give him room. Then the cowboy must bring the steer to a stop and throw him by hand. A hazer, on another horse is also present to keep the steer running straight but it’s still just a wrestling match for two, the bulldogger and the steer.

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SADDLE BRONC RIDING Saddle Bronc Riding is the cornerstone of all rodeo competition. Experience and “know how” are paramount in this event where rules are strictly in favor of the horse. Traditionally riders have solid backgrounds in breaking and training horses. An exceptional sense of balance is also demanded. The cowboy only holds on to a rein with one hand, the other hand must remain free at all times. That’s not much to hold on with. Riders try to get with the bucking rhythm of the horse and spur from the horse’s neck back, with toes turned out. Riders must remain on the horse for eight seconds, but that alone won’t provide a high score. It’s the skill displayed in spurring a tough horse, jump for jump that determines the winner. A rider is disqualified if he does not have his feet over the points of the horse’s shoulders when the horse hits the ground the first jump out of the chute.

TIE-DOWN ROPING... Tie Down roping is fun for spectators because it’s unpredictable. Calves by nature, have a lot of spirit. They’re feisty, and have just about as good a chance of coming out on top as the cowboy. Even a cute little roping calf weighs in at 300-odd pounds. Speed and coordination are essential. Once the calf is roped the rider steps off his horse, catches the calf and ties three legs together. Ten seconds is a good time in this event. But for the roper to have official time, the tie must hold for six seconds after the horse is ridden ahead, and slack given to the calf. Good roping is a must, with no wasted moves to use up precious time. And no other event calls for closer cooperation between rider and horse. They’re a team, and to win any money they’ve got to do everything just right. The horse has got to stop fast as the rider leaps off to catch the calf and keep just enough pressure on the rope during the throw and tie - too little v pressure and the calf might get up or get away; too much pressure and the calf might struggle. If a cowboy’s best friend is his horse, no event proves it more than calf roping. COW PALACE • 2012 GRAND NATIONAL RODEO|

TEAM ROPING This event requires coordination and smooth timing to come out with a winning time. Two horses, two riders work as one. Two man roping is used practically every day in ranch work to aid in branding, but in rodeo, it’s a timed event. An excellent time would be about seven or eight seconds and a lot of action is packed into that short time. One rider is the header and the other is the heeler and that pretty much describes their responsibilities. The header is the first to rope the head of the steer, slowing it down. He sets the steer up for the heeler who then has to rope the steer’s two hind legs. Roping the heels takes a different kind of skill. The bottom of the loop should just skim the ground, whip under the steer’s belly and open fully in front of his hind legs. Roping only one leg means a five second penalty. There are only three legal head catches horns, head or half-head. You can see the hours of practice that must go into a cowboy’s roping skill and its exciting proof that good old-fashioned teamwork still gets the job done the fastest.

BARREL RACING... Girls have their own rodeo association but most rodeos usually have an event to let the Ladies display their skill. Barrel racing is that event. This event demands an expert rider and a fast, well-trained horse. It’s a great display of coordination between horse and rider and making the rounds of a pre-set cloverleaf pattern might look easy, but only the fastest win the prize money. Cut those barrels close to avoid a wide turn costing even an extra tenth of a second, but don’ t get close enough to knock one over. Each barrel downed gets a five second penalty. Quarter Horses are generally used because of their speed in short distances and the good horses are prized possessions. Barrel racing is as much fun as it looks and provides a great show, but don’t be deceived. Years of training got the lucky winners where they are today.

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BULL RIDING... Some people say bull riding is the most popular rodeo sport. Others will say bronc riding is. But no one will argue that bull riding is the most dangerous sport in rodeo. Hang on for eight seconds and hope you don’t get killed. Bull riders are a breed apart. Riding must be done with one hand and a loose rope, and the rider will be disqualified for being bucked off or for touching the bull with his free hand. Bulls are surprisingly fast and agile. And they are more aggressive than a horse, which makes them especially dangerous after the rider is thrown. A bull wants revenge. A bull rider’s balance is most important and the rider has to move his body every jump to keep in time with the animal. You might say it’s “spine tingling” action for anyone rugged enough to enter this competition.

Dan Hare was born an artist. He enjoyed drawing from the first day he could pick up a crayon and by elementary school age, his life goal was to become a story-book illustrator. His parents recognized his talent and were afraid that he would not be able to get the art instruction he would need in their home of Montreal, Canada, so they gathered up all seven of their children and moved the family to the United States eventually settling in Southern California. On the trip to their new home, Dan was introduced to the American West and developed an identity with the cowboys, Indians, horses, and other images he saw in movies. Throughout his schooling years, his drawings and paintings won county and even national awards. One of his high school teachers said that he was the most talented art student she had ever seen. Dan began college as a fine art major, but moved into architecture, then the business side of the building industry, and later into the telecom industry to make a living for himself, his wife Jackie, and their two daughters. Throughout that career, Dan continued to draw, paint, and experiment with various different artistic mediums, still concentrating on art connected with Western themes. He and his family settled on a small ranch in Orange County, California, where Dan and Jackie still live. They keep four horses available for them, their daughters, and their five grandchildren to ride and enjoy. After his retirement from the corporate world, Dan had more time to concentrate on his painting and was fortunate to find another artist, Phil Journeay, who taught art classes at a studio in Lake Forest, California. Phil had also been an artist all of his life, having been trained from an early age by his father who was a professional artist. In study-

ing with Phil, Dan learned much more about color theory and painting techniques than he had been exposed to in his earlier education. Phil shared Dan’s interest in Western themes and a long friendship developed between them and continues today. Because many Western scenes involve the movement of riders on horseback or of cattle and other animals that do not stay still for very long, photos of those images are the basis of many of Dan’s paintings. Dan’s love of Western life and horses attracted him to the rodeo and ranch scenes where he has photographed many of the finest riders and ranch animals. Many of his best paintings were done from those photos. In order to paint from a photo, Dan draws his scene with detailed accuracy, transfers the drawing to a canvas, and then paints with oil using a variety of brushes and combinations of colors that bring life to the two-dimensional surface. As many as ten different values of color can be applied into the portrayal of a single shirt or a pair of blue jeans in order to get just the right sense of shading and realism for a character. In this time when many painters use styles that lack detail or even realistic scenes in their work, Dan stands out as an expert in realistic portrayals of life in the Old, Wild West. He is the featured artist at various Western Art and lifestyle shows and galleries, and his paintings are available and can be seen on his web site, danhareart.com or facebook.com/DHareArt.

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et’s face it: if professional rodeo athletes are going to risk their lives riding on the back of uncontrollable large farm animals, they are probably going to end up hurt. Luckily, the Justin Sportsmedicine Team is always close by. This group of highly experienced physicians, orthopedists, trauma specialists, massage therapists, and athletic trainers travel across the country to over 125 Professional Rodeo Cowboy Association (PRCA) rodeos annually. In 1980, Dr. J. Pat Evans and Don Andrews developed the concept of a mobile sports medicine team to provide medical services to rodeo competitors. The Justin Boot Company wanted to return the support of the cowboys who wore Justin products, and became the only sponsor the program has known in it’s years of service. The Justin Sportsmedicine Team currently treats some 6,000 rodeo-related injuries each year. The Justin Sportsmedicine Team is dedicated to providing the best, immediate care to those athletes who are kicked around or bruised a little too hard. The sports medicine center’s mobility adds to its uniqueness; one of three 40-foot trailers is hauled to outdoor events, and medical travel kits are used for indoor rodeos, which hold the necessary equipment and supplies needed for the treatment of injured athletes. The team’s dedication and commitment is to get each cowboy back on his feet and back into the competition as quickly and as safely as possible. The comfort and reassurance of knowing the Justin Sportsmedicine Team is nearby is a huge advantage for every rodeo contestant.

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Szechuan Beef Stir -Fry Total recipe time: 15 minutes Makes 4 servings

Ingredients

pound Top Sirloin steak, cut ¾ inch thick stir-fry blend package (10 ounces) fresh vegetable tablespoons water clove garlic, minced e (may cup prepared sesame-ginger stir-fry sauc ) avor ﬂ e sauc ry substitute your favorite stir-f ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper prepared 2 cups hot cooked rice or brown rice, without butter or salt ¼ cup dry-roasted peanuts

1 1 3 1 ½

Instructions

1. Combine vegetables and water in large nonstick skillet; cover and cook over medium-high heat 4 minutes or until crisp-tender. Remove and drain vegetables. Set aside. se in half, then 2. Meanwhile cut beef steak lengthwi crosswise into ⅛ to ¼-inch thick strips. heat until 3. Heat same skillet over medium-high ry 1 to 2 hot. Add ½ of beef and ½ of garlic; stir-f is no minutes or until outside surface of beef . warm longer pink. Remove from skillet; keep Repeat with remaining beef and garlic. skillet. Add stir-fry 4. Return all beef and vegetables to to 2 minutes sauce and red pepper; cook and stir 1 Sprinkle or until heated through. Spoon over rice. with peanuts.

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The The Voice of GNR Wranglers ...................................... ANTHONY LUCIA The Grand National would like to thank this group of wranglers that volunteered with countless hours as we gathered momentum. ..................................... Geoff Gates Head Wrangler Mark Nelson Bob Fox Norma Fox Stevie Ipsen Abbie Nelson Tim Koopman Melinda Koopman Melanie Fowle Mike Bradley Kevin Kester June Kester Cotton Rosser Bob Potter Billy Gatlin Kelley Ferreira Billy Mendes Bill Dale Tyrone Evans Darrel Sweet Karen Sweet Fiona Ma Victor Cid Kenny Watkins Ray Ambler Stacy Jenkins Margaret Obrien

Anthony Lucia grew up in the rodeo business traveling the country with his dad Tommy Lucia. He began trick roping at the age of 9 and performed at his first event when he was 11 yrs old in Grand Rapids Michigan. Since that day he has performed at events from coast to coast including Raleigh N.C., Dillon Montana, to the 2010 great lakes PRCA circuit finals in Louisville Kentucky. He also was featured in 2010 and 2011 as the official specialty act of the Wrangler National Finals Rodeo in Las Vegas, Nv. He has announced many major events in Pro Rodeo like the World’s Toughest Rodeo Tour in 2011-2012. Beyond the rodeo arena Anthony has done commercials for the MLB Champions Texas Rangers, he also made it to the semifinals on the hit TV show on NBC, America’s Got Talent. That’s not the only stage

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Anthony has been on. For the last 4 years Anthony’s hosted “Live with Anthony Lucia” at the Sand’s Country Christmas Gift Expo during the WNFR. When Anthony isn’t on a stage or trick roping he is competing in the sport of team roping and has started to make his presence known with the elite in the world, winning events and rodeos such as, Athens TX, Katy TX, placing in the average at the 2011 George Strait team roping classic, Stephenville TX, setting an arena record in Ft. Worth TX with a 3.6. Just to name a few. Anthony is a proud endorser of great companies like Justin Boots. Cinch brand, speedroping.com, Teskeys Saddlery, Classic Ropes and Preifert Rodeo and Ranch Equipment. The Grand National is proud to have Anthony as our Rodeo Announcer.

keeping u in touch With or without wires, it’s what we do at AT&T. Always. And we’re honored to be connected to the Grand National Rodeo.

FEATURE

Living the life

OF A COWBOY!!

Cotton Rosser is a name─and a living legend─ that has become synonymous with quality rodeo production. After a ranch accident in 1956 abruptly ended a promising career as a rodeo contestant, Cotton purchased the Flying U Rodeo Company. For the past several decades, Cotton and his family have worked to make the Flying U one of the most successful stock contracting firms in professional rodeo. Cotton has long been known for his outstanding rodeo productions, including the flamboyant opening ceremonies presented at the National Finals Rodeo, the Houston Livestock Show and the Grand National Rodeo in San Francisco just to name a few. Rodeo is show business as far as he is concerned. According to Cotton, “You have to run the show; you can’t let the show run you. If you don’t keep the audience entertained they will go somewhere else.”

Keeping his competition in mind helps Cotton’s creative juices flow. He has been inspired in the past to bring such events to rodeo as Bull Poker, Roman Chariot Races, Bull Teeter-Totter and the “Wild Ride” - which has blown fans at the Red Bluff Round-Up away the past couple of years as some of the biggest names in bronc riding donned outrageous costumes and hopped aboard some of Flying U’s best bucking horses. Cotton recognizes Gene Autry as the person who most influenced the showman in him. During the 30’s, 40’s and 50’s

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stock contractors had a lot of class, silver saddles, matched horses and a flair for showmanship. Every cowboy rode in the grand entry during the heyday of rodeo in such places as Madison Square Garden in New York, Chicago, Houston, Fort Worth and Boston. Cotton has always tried to bring some of that pageantry and color back to rodeo.

In addition to their responsibilities with the Flying U, Cotton and his wife, Karin, own and operate Cotton’s Cowboy Corral, a Marysville, CA western wear store. Both Cotton and Karin have pilot’s licenses and Cotton has served on the PRCA Board of Directors. The Rosser family lives a life that revolves around professional rodeo. The spirit and showmanship of the old west is alive and well in the form of Cotton Rosser. Life on the rodeo trail is not easy, but he manages to make a living doing what he loves... living the life of a cowboy! His contributions to rodeo have not gone without praise and accolades. In 1995, he was honored as the Most Colorful Man in Rodeo by the PRCA, Stock Contractor of the year and inducted into the Pro Rodeo Hall of Fame. In 1997 he was named California Livestock person of the year. The National Cowboy Hall of Fame in Oklahoma City has presented Cotton with 2 of their highest awards. In 2006 he received the Ben Johnson Memorial Award and then in 2009 he was inducted into the Hall. In 2012 Cotton and Karin were inducted into the Utah Cowboy and Western Heritage Hall of fame. The Grand National is proud to call Cotton and the Rosser Rodeo family friends and our stock contractor for over 50 years. We can’t imagine a Grand National without you.

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FEATURE

California Livestock Person of the Year

Bob deBraga

What does it mean to be named as the California Livestock Person of the year? When you go to as many livestock shows and livestock conventions as I do in a year it becomes very obvious that the selection process for this prestigious award has got to be a tough one. We are talking about the State of California here, the State that has it all: abundant grass, great feeding operations as well as some of the oldest ranching families in the U.S. Dozens of California’s ranching families can be traced back to Spanish land grants. So how do you pick one person, and get it right year after year? Well they manage to do it, and if you have any question about the pedigree of Bob deBraga, this year’s recipient, this should put you mind to rest. When asked earlier this year if he normally wears a hat in photos his quick response was “just try to get a photo of me without my hat on”. Born in Fallon, NV In 1936, Bob deBraga hit the ground ranching. His family was in the ranch and farming business in Fallon so for deBraga, there was no way out. Grades 1-8 were spent ─you guessed it ─in a one room school in Stillwater and homework consisted of ranch work 101. In high school, the young deBraga was on the All-State football team all three years. In 1954, he served as Junior Class President and in 1954 and ‘55 he took the lead as Nevada State FFA President. DeBraga was instrumental in starting the Nevada State High School Rodeos during his high school years. He married the woman who has become his lifelong partner, Waynette Mills, in 1956, and she has been there with him every step of the way. They started buckarooing together at the age of 18. Attending the college of hard knocks, deBraga earned his degree in the livestock business by working for several great cattlemen and operations like Dixie Valley and Mary’s River Ranch for William Wright. In 1963, he moved to Red Bluff California to help Bill Keeler start the Dye Creek Ranch. His 24 years of sweat equity at the Dye Creek Ranch

enabled it to flourish. In 1966 they added 25,000 acres to the ranch and groomed it to handle 4,500 cows year round. Speaking of flourish, so did Bob and Waynette’s family, welcoming Dena and Dusty.

deBraga’s retirement plan is every cowboys dream. Now back in the saddle as a day cowboy, he is helping his son Dusty buckaroo on the same ground that he ranched on decades ago in Tehama County. In true cowboy style, our Person of the Year also spends a lot of time in his leather shop where he makes riding tack and repairs saddles. We are proud to honor Bob deBraga, as he is truly one of California’s finest, and came from a time where you did not summon a horseshoer or take your saddle to the saddle shop; you did it yourself. Here is a list of just some of the accolades and highpoints of the last six decades. - Judged the Grand National livestock Show 1969 - Red Bluff Bull and Gelding sale Committee 1968 and served as Chairman from 1992 - 2012 - Chairman and director for many years of the California Cattlemen’s Association - Elected for backto-back terms in 1973 as President of the Tehama County Cattlemen’s Assoc. - In 1986 he was called on to manage the ZX for 10 years. [1.4 million acres and 12,000 mother cows.] - In 1996 Bob moved to Burns, OR to manage the Leathers Ranch, Quinn River Crossing, The Island Ranch and The South Creek Ranch─ all for the Denny Land & Cattle Company.

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Story by Seth Doulton

- He was founding board Rangeland Trust

Chairman of the

of the Oregon

- He was a member of the Board of Directors for the Tri-State Livestock Credit Corporation - One of his proudest awards was in 1997 when he received the award that only goes to one person in the U.S. each year for “extra ordinary efforts in restoring productivity to private and public lands.” This award is given by the U.S. Forest Service. This was when he was at the ZX and he is one of the very few cattlemen who have received this award. The Grand National Salutes Bob deBraga and we thank you for your dedication in California’s Livestock industry.

FEATURE

2011 Miss Grand National

Ondrea Edwards Your 2011 Miss Grand National Rodeo Queen-Ondrea Edwards. I have had a wonderful and funfilled experience representing the Grand National Rodeo, Horse and Livestock Show as your 2011 Miss Grand National Rodeo. I am the twenty-two year old daughter of Troy Edwards and Tai Anne Elam. I have always been an avid horse lover and rodeo supporter, even though my riding career has only been for about eight years. I believe that the rodeo and ‘horse’ way of life instills responsibility and creates work ethic in individuals and allows people to conquer their dreams, I am grateful to this lifestyle and where it has taken me. As Lane Frost once said, “Don’t be afraid to go after what you want to do, and what you want to be.” I am the proud owner of four horses, three quarter horse mares, and one paint horse gelding. I have been a horse lover since a very early age, and only came to realize the sheer joy of actually owning my own horse when my parents finally gave in and bought me my first horse Rosie, at the age of 14. They thought their horse crazy kid would be satisfied with just the backyard riding and one little old mare; little did they know that they opened a door to a passion that has grown into a lifestyle. I now compete in reining, reined cow horse events, sorting’s, barrel racing and pleasure events with my four legged kids. Horses are burned into my soul, and will always have a place in my future. Currently I am attending Lassen Community College where I am obtaining a degree in Animal Science, with plans to transfer out of state to a four year institute to continue my educational goals of

receiving my Master’s degree in Animal Science with an emphasis on nutrition and genetics. Once I have completed my schooling, I plan to become a college instructor and help young adults in pursuing their dreams of being involved with the field of agriculture. As your 2011 Miss Grand National Rodeo I have had the pleasure of many miles of traveling, making new friends, partaking in unforgettable rodeo’s, and receiving thousands of smiles from rodeo supporters while visiting other rodeos throughout California and Nevada. The opportunity to represent this great rodeo is one that I will never forget! I would like to thank several people for their help in this journey, the first being my parents and family, thank you for everything you do, supporting me, helping me, and buying me my first horse, I would in no way have made it this far without you! Second, Tereasa, you are the most amazing and awesome queen mom a girl could ask for!! I love you for molding me into a better rider and letting me become a part of your

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family, I couldn’t be luckier! I would like to thank the Grand National Rodeo and its supporters, the fans of rodeo, and the competitors throughout this great country who to help to ensure that the great sport of rodeo will forever be an American tradition!

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2012 GNR SCHEDULE Thursday – 10/18/2012 ALL DAY GNR CUTTING - INSIDE ALL DAY ALL DAY Drill Team Practice - Outside Arena 6:15am CLOSEDrill Team Practice - Inside Arena 8am Earliest Arrival for Stock 2pm 6pm Paper Check for Open Beef and Open Registered Sheep (Junior papers can also be checked at this time) 6pm All Open Beef and Open Registered Sheep must be in place 7pm Weigh and Measure Miniature Herefords Friday - 10/19/2012 8am Open Beef Show-Bay D Breed Order TBD Followed by Supreme Champion Bull Selection - Followed by Supreme Champion Female Selection - Followed by Prospect and Pen of Three Steer and Heifer show-produced by M3 Marketing 8:00am 5pm Drill Team Jackpot Competition (Inside Arena) Drill Team Jackpot Warm-ups (Outside Arena) 9am Open Registered Breeding Sheep Show-Bay D - Meat Breeds followed by Wool Breeds - Followed by Supreme Champion Ram Selection - Followed by Supreme Champion Ewe Selection 9am 12pm Paper Check for Junior ABGA Show 11am 11pm Grand National Marketplace Open for shopping 12pm All Junior Breeding Boer Goats in place - Weight cards due for Grade Does 12pm 4pm Paper Check for Junior Dairy Goats 12pm 6pm Sheep, Goat and Swine Scales open (see below for details on when cards are due) 1pm Breeding Boer Goat Showmanship Followed by Junior ABGA Show Followed by Junior Grade Doe Show

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All open wether sires and wether dams must be in place Weight cards due for open wether sires and wether dams 4pm All Junior Dairy Goats must be in place All Junior Breeding Beef must be in place 4pm Exhibitor Social - TBD 4pm 5pm Grade Heifer weigh in 4pm 6pm Paper Check for Junior Registered Sheep and Open Boer Goats Paper Check for Junior Registered Beef 5pm 7pm Grand National Western BBQ (South Hall) 5pm All Junior educational displays must be in place 5pm Grand National Project Steer and Heifer Sale-produced by M3 Marketing 6pm Weight Cards due for Classic Swine All Classic Swine must be in place 6pm All Junior Breeding Sheep must be in place Weight cards due for Junior wether sire and wether dams 6pm All Classic Goats must be in place Weight cards due for Classic Goats 7:30pm PRCA Rodeo Performance Saturday - 10/20/2011 - CATTLEMEN’S DAY 7am 9am Miss Grand National Arena Work 7am 2pm Grand National Stock Dog Trials Outdoor Arena 8am Junior Breeding Beef Show 8am Junior Classic Swine Showmanship Followed by Junior Classic Swine Show 8am Junior Classic Goat Showmanship Followed by Classic Goat Show Followed by Open ABGA Show A (not before 1:00 PM) 8am Open Wether Sire and Wether Dam Show Followed by Open Market Lamb Jackpot Show Followed by Junior Sheep Showmanship

2012 GNR SCHEDULE Followed by Junior Registered Breeding Sheep Followed by Junior Wether Sire and Wether Dams 8am 10am Paper check for Open ABGA Shows All Open Boer Goats must be in place 9am 5pm Phil Stadtler Memorial 10K Bridle Cow Horse Classic 9am Dairy Goat Showmanship Followed by Junior ADGA Dairy Goat Show 10am Miss Grand National Contest 11am 11pm Grand National Marketplace Open for Shopping 12pm 4pm Sheep Scales open 2pm Speech Contest- TBD 3pm 6pm Color Guard in Outdoor Arena 3pm 4pm All Classic Steers must be in place 3pm 5pm Paper Check for Junior Registered Swine Scales open for Grade Gilts 4pm All Classic Lambs must be in place Weight cards due for Classic Lambs 4pm 5:30pmPaper Check for Junior Dairy Cattle 5pm Grand National Western BBQ South Hall 6pm 7:30pmSupreme Grand Champion Selections Made - Main Arena 6pm Selection of the following in the Main Arena during Rodeo Pre-Show: Champion Classic Swine Champion Classic Goat Supreme Champion Bull and Female(Junior Beef Show) Best In Show Dairy Goat Supreme Champion Ram and Ewe (Junior Breeding Sheep Show) 7:30pm PRCA Rodeo Performance with finals of the Phil Stadtler Cow Horse Classic Sunday - 10/21/2012 7am NRCHA Cow Horse Show A Full Slate of Open and Non Pro Classes 8am Junior Classic Beef Showmanship Followed by Junior Classic Beef Followed by Junior Market Heifer Show

Followed by selection of Supreme Champion Market Beef 8am Junior Breeding Swine Showmanship Followed by Junior Breeding Swine Show 8am Open Boer Goat Show B 8am Junior Classic Lamb Showmanship Followed by Junior Classic Lamb Show 9am Dairy Cattle Showmanship Followed by Junior Dairy Cattle Show Monday - 10/22/2012 8am 5pm Ranch Versatility 10/23 Thru 10/25 = Dark Days Friday - 10/26/2012 11am 11pm Grand National Marketplace Open for Shopping 5pm Grand National Western BBQ (South Hall) 6pm 7pm Pre-PRCA Rodeo Kids Night 7:30pm PRCA Rodeo Performance Miss Grand National Announcement TBD Live Music by SLACK - Following Rodeo Performance. Saturday - 10/27/2012 8am 6pm Team Penning/Round Robin 11am 11pm Grand National Marketplace Open 5pm 7pm Grand National Western BBQ (South Hall) 7:30pm PRCA Rodeo Performance - Salute to Wounded Warriors Sunday - 10/28/2012 8am RSNC Ranch Sorting all day Schedule subject to change.

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION: DO NOT USE Zuprevo 18% IN SWINE. Not for use in chickens and turkeys. Cattle intended for human consumption must not be slaughtered within 21 days of treatment. Do not use in female dairy cattle 20 months of age or older or in calves to be processed for veal. A withdrawal period has not been established for this product in pre-ruminating calves. The effects on bovine reproductive performance, pregnancy and lactation have not been determined. Swelling and inflammation, which may be severe, may be seen at the injection site after administration. Subcutaneous injection may result in local tissue reactions which persist beyond slaughter withdrawal period. 37 Full product information available on page ___. Copyright © 2012 Intervet, Inc., a subsidiary of Merck and Co., Inc. d/b/a Merck Animal Health, 556 Morris Avenue, Summit, NJ 07901. All rights reserved. ZUPCA-13

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MIKE & WENDY by Louise Harris, Templeton, for Cornerpost Publications publisher of the California Cattleman

In 1973, Mike Hall earned his bachelor’s degree in Animal Science at Cal Poly. He went on to get his master’s degree in Animal Science with a concentration in Animal Breeding and Genetics at Kansas State University, Manhattan, Kan.

and accompaniments they have given the Animal Science

Limousin breeders. Wendy will continue her livestock photography business, known as Cowfoto, and take on some event planning projects.

“Mike and Wendy are the heart of Cal Poly’s Animal Science Department. They Currently, Hall is the live by the philosophy advisor for the Artificial “learn by doing” in its Insemination Enterprise, greatest sense and the Bull Test Enterprise motivate every student to and the Heifer Calving be involved. They are and Mike Hall with Cal Poly Bull Teast secretary Janet Abott, Enterprise. have been my mentors and at the new Cal Poly Beef Center two most influential people Since he began teaching in my “career” at Cal Poly at Cal Poly in the fall of 1974, Department and its students. and in my life now,” says Cal he has taught introductory and Poly graduate Shauna Trusasadvanced beef management As the husband-and-wife team Jones, Madera. courses in addition to managing transitions into retirement, they the bull test and sale, along with are making plans to continue Another former student, Matt many other enterprises. His their connection with the beef McKinney, Minden, Nev., says, professional interests include cattle industry. They plan to judging beef cattle, ultrasound stay on the Central Coast, technology, beef cattle systems but will take some time analysis and animal behavior to travel together. issues. Mike will continue his involvement as This fall, Mike and his wife a director with the Wendy Hall, who has been in North American charge of the Western Bonanza L i m o u s i n Enterprise and other special Foundation, projects at Cal Poly since 1997, Englewood, will retire from the university C o l o . , that has brought them many and stay memories and relationships in involved the beef cattle industry. w i t h several The couple married in 1992 on-going after meeting at Cal Poly projects and have made a lasting w i t h impression on the institution with the great advancements

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Mike Hall with Scott Paxton (right)at the original Cal Poly Bull Test site on campus in 1988

“I enjoyed working with Mike and Wendy during my years as an Animal Science student at Cal Poly in the mid-1990s. I learned a lot not only in the classroom, but also in the field. They taught me valuable life lessons on how to be successful in the beef cattle industry.”

INDICATIONS: Zuprevo™ 18% is indicated for the treatment of bovine respiratory disease (BRD) associated with Mannheimia haemolytica, Pasteurella multocida, and Histophilus somni in beef and non-lactating dairy cattle, and for the control of respiratory disease in beef and non-lactating dairy cattle at high risk of developing BRD associated with M. haemolytica, P. multocida, and H. somni. WARNINGS: FOR USE IN ANIMALS ONLY. NOT FOR HUMAN USE. KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN. TO AVOID ACCIDENTAL INJECTION, DO NOT USE IN AUTOMATICALLY POWERED SYRINGES WHICH HAVE NO ADDITIONAL PROTECTION SYSTEM. IN CASE OF HUMAN INJECTION, SEEK MEDICAL ADVICE IMMEDIATELY AND SHOW THE PACKAGE INSERT OR LABEL TO THE PHYSICIAN. Avoid direct contact with skin and eyes. If accidental eye exposure occurs, rinse eyes with clean water. If accidental skin exposure occurs, wash the skin immediately with soap and water. Tildipirosin may cause sensitization by skin contact. For technical assistance or to report a suspected adverse reaction, call: 1-800-219-9286. For customer service or to request a Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS), call: 1-800-211-3573. For additional Zuprevo 18% information go to www.zuprevo.com. For a complete listing of adverse reactions for Zuprevo 18% reported to CVM see: http://www.fda.gov/AnimalVeterinary/SafetyHealth. DO NOT USE ZUPREVO 18% IN SWINE. Fatal adverse events have been reported following the use of tildipirosin in swine. NOT FOR USE IN CHICKENS OR TURKEYS.

1971 Los Angeles County Fair Champion Cross Breed Steer was shown by Mike Hall (right)and was judged by the late Darrel Chapman.

Last year’s Cal Poly Bull Test Secretary Brittany Barrick, Englewood, Colo., has since graduated and says, “My time as the secretary of the Cal Poly Bull Test and Sale was one of the most valuable experiences of my college education, especially having not grown up on a ranch. There is no doubt in my mind that the depth of knowledge I learned working alongside Mike and Wendy and the rest of the Cal Poly staff has helped me to be successful. They bestowed upon me knowledge and work experience that you cannot gain from sitting in a classroom. I cannot thank them enough for their guidance and encouragement.”

RESIDUE WARNING: Cattle intended for human consumption must not be slaughtered within 21 days of the last treatment. Do not use in female dairy cattle 20 months of age or older. Use of this drug product in these cattle may cause milk residues. A withdrawal period has not been established in pre-ruminating calves. Do not use in calves to be processed for veal.

PRECAUTIONS: The effects of Zuprevo 18% on bovine reproductive performance, pregnancy and lactation have not been determined. Swelling and inflammation, which may be severe, may be seen at the injection site after administration. Subcutaneous injection may result in local tissue reactions which persist beyond the slaughter withdrawal period. This may result in trim loss of edible tissue at slaughter.

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Ken Wold’s training facility is located in Wilton, CA. Ken has been training horse since he graduated college with his BS in Animal Science and Biological Sciences from Cal Poly San Luis Obispo in 1969. Ken has earned several World Championship titles throughout the years of training Cutting Horses, Reining Horses and Reined Cow Horses. Ken is an AQHA Professional Horseman and is also among the prestigious few, being awarded the NRCHA Hall of Fame induction in 2008. He was the NRCHA Worlds Greatest Horseman Reserve Champion in 2000 and has won over $750,000.00 in NRCHA Events. Ken has been very successful as a Cow Palace exhibitor in the past. He is one of the few individuals who have won the Open Hackamore Stakes at the Cow Palace back to back on the same horse, A Royal River. Ken also won the Open Hackamore another time on a horse named Foolish Trip. He was presented the prestigious Hackamore made and presented by Louis Ortega for that particular Championship award. Ken has also been very successful in a multitude of other disciplines including the NRHA, NCHA, AQHA, APHA events to name a few. Ken is currently one the of overall money winners in the NRCHA and in all around events he sits at the number 3 spot in the National Rankings. He currently lives with his wife Ramona and their son Pierce in Wilton, CA. Ken Wold Training Stables 12117 Keating Road, Wilton, Ca 95693 Office: 916-687-6384 Fax: 916-687-4731 Ken’s Cell:916-802-6668 Ramona’s Cell:916-802-6857 www.kenwold.com cowboykw1@aol.com

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it’s a bountiful life Interview by Kate Campbell • Photo by Matt Salvo

Making the city-farm connection Fiona Ma, speaker pro tempore of the California Assembly, is as comfortable in a business suit as she is in a cowboy hat. That wasn’t always the case. A former New Yorker who now represents San Francisco in the Assembly, Ma talks about why she values food and farming. You’ve visited dozens of California farms and ranches since your appointment to the Committee on Agriculture in 2009. What have you learned? The fact that California produces more than 400 different commodities shocked me, number one. And on my first farm tour, I realized I knew nothing about agriculture. I was surprised by how hard it is to grow our food. Now I’m passionate about it. Our standards are high; our quality is the best. We’re lucky to have so much great food at our fingertips. What about the future of farming? I want to protect farmland. I’ve done a lot of traveling throughout the world and know our system is the best. I want to help keep it that way. You recently married. What do you and your husband like to cook? Cook? My idea of cooking is getting a sub sandwich. But my husband, Jason Hodge, is a good cook and has a green thumb. He’s a Ventura County firefighter and tends a nice-sized garden at his fire station, as well as at our home.

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So you think you know

FARM ANIMALS? Spotters Guide - You can tell a Yorkshire from Dorset, and you know a Limousin is not something to drive, but a hardy breed of beef cattle native to the Limousin province in south central France. Well, if you’re not that versed in livestock but want to learn, this is your chance. Every year, thousands of people learn about the many livestock breeds by walking through the barns and corrals at the Grand National. There are over 2,000 animals competing for $70,000 in premiums during this year’s show. Often times, animals will be joined by their owners. These owners will more than likely be busy fitting (the term used for preparing) the stock for the show ring. This is your opportunity to watch them in action and talk with active members of the livestock industry. Most are very knowledgeable and are more than willing to answer any questions you may have. This is your chance to gain some insight on what really goes into producing prime animals for meat, milk and other products. While walking through the barn, play along, and see if you can ind these breeds… (A) HAMPSHIRE: a sheep breed that is adaptable and productive in various geographic regions of the United States.

Hampshires have a white body and black face, legs, ears and nose. They have wool on the top of their head but not on their face or below the knee and hock. They are known for rapid growth and make good market lambs. (B) RAMBOUILLET: Originated in France and Germany and adapts well to a variety of range conditions. Is white faced with wool on the legs and is a fine wool breed.

(G) LIMOUSIN: A hardy breed originating in France and is golden-red in color. (H) BOER GOAT: a breed of goat used for meat production. Boer goats come in a variety of colors and color patterns, have horns and lopped ears. (I) DUROC: one of the most popular swine breeds, Durocs are all red in color.

(J) HAMPSHIRE: black pig with a white band around (C) DORSET: hardy and the front part of the body and blocky sheep with white front legs. Hampshire is also fleece, Dorsets are excellent a breed of sheep. for producing lamb for the winter market; a fine dense wool (K) LAMANCHA: is a breed breed. of Dairy Goat. The LaMancha has little to no cartilage on (D) MINIATURE HERE- the ear and appears as if they FORD: Originated from stan- have no ears. The LaMancha dard Herefords and are a min- comes in several colors and iature version of the standard color patterns. Herefords. They take up less pasture space and are usually (L) HOLSTEIN: Large, stylvery docile. Miniature Here- ish animals with color patterns fords produce tender meat. of black and white or red and white. The average Holstein (E) HEREFORD: This cow produces 23,151 pounds breed originated in England. It of milk per year. is distinguished by their attractive white faces and are two (M) JERSEY: originated on distinct breeds: Polled and a small British island. Their Horned. Polled Herefords are color ranges from very light naturally hornless. gray or mouse color to a very dark fawn or a shade that is al(F) ANGUS: originally from most black. Scotland, Angus are black in color, stylish in a square and Now go visit the livestock they blocky way, and famous for are waiting for you! their high quality beef.

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Geoff Miller is one of Northern California’s most exciting and up-and-coming classic country and western music performers. Described as an” American roots music sensation”, Miller follows in the musical traditions of such artists as Merle Haggard, Waylon Jennings, Webb Pierce, Buck Owens, Johnny Cash and Hank Williams, to name a few, and brings new life and energy to a classic American sound. Channeling the vocal stylings of Haggard, Johnny Paycheck and Dwight Yoakum, as well as the guitar styles of Marty Stuart, Pete Anderson, Don Rich and James Burton, Geoff Miller serves as a true double threat front man! Miller is supported by Matt Dudman on stand-up acoustic bass and backing vocals, Ray Elzy on pedal steel guitar, and Brad Cross on the drums. Miller is a regular performer at Sacramento area venues such as Old Ironsides, Torch Club, and The Distillery and has performed at such regional events as the Midnight Mass Car Show (Sacramento, California), Sacramento Swing Time Car Show and Music Festival, Scarlett Fever (DNA Lounge, San Francisco), Roseville Tuesday Night Market (Roseville, California), Yolo Throwdown (Heidricks Agricultural Museum, Woodland, California), Auburn Pro Rodeo (Auburn, California), Rancho Visitadores (Ranchers Convention, Santa Ynez, California), Placerville Wagon Train Stampede (Placerville, California), and the Grand National Rodeo (Cow Palace, Daly City, CA). Along the way, Miller has shared marquees and stages with artists including Big Sandy and his Fly-Rite Boys, The Blasters, Deke Dickerson, Wayne Hancock, and The Chop Tops!

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Day Lilly Farm is located in Rochester, Massachusetts and was established in the early 1800â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s. It is currently a working farm producing organic vegetables, herbs and hay. Today, Day Lilly Drafts in Lake County, Calif is a small draft horse hobby farm. Susan and Kenn learned to drive as apprentices and competitors for Live Oak Belgians in Lake County and now have set their sights on developing their own teams and eventually returning back on the original family farm. Day Lilly Drafts raise both the Friesian and Belgian horse...the Friesian for its elegance and grace both under saddle and harness and the Belgian for its gentle giant demeanor and powerful work spirit. Both the Friesian and the Belgian horse have historically been used in warfare and farming. In addition, the Friesian is still used in Royal pageantry and is a popular sporting breed for dressage, combined driving and show exhibition. The Belgian comes from the country of Belgium and is a descendant of the ancient Flemish draft horse. The Friesian comes from the Netherlands and is a direct descendant of the prehistoric horse called Equis Robustus.

Crown Over Cross Percherons Glen Benjamin, DVM and Dana DiRicco Upper Lake CA is where Crown Over Cross Percherons call home. The horses have access to almost the entire 110 acre ranch, including the 30 acres of wine grapes where in the early spring and summer you can see the horses grazing between the rows. Glen and Dana are known for volunteering their time and horses for hay ride for local groups and events. They also love to compete with their horses in pleasure classes as well as high stepping hitch classes. Their ranch is often the gathering place for others who love to drive their draft horses where everyone knows good times will follow.

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E’lan Percheronstrpx Andre and Ellen Boersma Andre and Ellen Boersma are the owners of “e’lan Percherons” of Lakeport Calif. E’lan, means “Love or Passion for...in this case... the Percheron horse. These horses come from the former Perche Province region of France which today is the Huisine River Valley near Orne France. The Percheron has historically been used in warfare...as recently as WW-I where thousands lost their lives on the artillery lines. During times of peace, the Percheron was used for pulling stage coaches, heavy farm work, and on the shipping docks and rail lines. They are born black but many will turn grey and eventually all white with age. Today Andre is driving the four abreast. Lucy, Raven, Jett and Haley are all mares ages six to ten years old. Both Andre and Ellen love spending time with their horses competing in local fairs and the Grass Valley Draft Horse Classic. One of their favorite activities is horse camping and wagon trains ...the last one being 240 miles long. Empire Horse & Carriage Co is based in Grass Valley, Ca. They are a group of 3 couples who have taken up the hobby of Draft Horses after we retired. They do rides for their local state parks, parades, some farming, special events and a few weddings every year. Their biggest event every year is the Draft Horse Classic held every year in Grass Valley on the 3rd weekend in September where some 200 plus draft horses of all breeds participate. They own 6 Clydesdales from 4 months old to 16 years old. Everyone knows Clydesdales from those famous beer commercials and they really are that magnificent to see in person and even more so to drive. They are truly gentle giants and everyone that comes in contact with them falls in love with them. Marcus Wagon Works Loren and Shellie Marcus Shellie and Loren Marcus build and restore horse drawn vehicles on the family ranch in Marysville, Ca. Shellie drove stagecoach for many years giving tours thru the wine country around Healdsburg, Ca. Now they build and repair wheels, and are restoring several unique vehicles that came from the old Ponderosa Ranch, of the Bonanza TV series. The vehicle they have here is a California Rack Freight Wagon that has been completely restored, and was shown at the Draft Horse Classic in September. The three bay horses pulling the wagon are Percheron crosses and their names are Lucy, Lola and Murphey. Lucy is six years old and the others are four. They work the ranch pulling implements including plows, discs, floats and scrapers, road grader, and many others. They also have been on the Reno Rodeo Cattle Drive pulling a wagon, many wagon trains and participated in several farm events in Rio Linda and Patrick Ranch in Chico. Shellie and Loren were married on a wagon train four years ago up in the Truckee area.

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What do CattleWomen and Youth Education have in Common? Beef Promotion and Educating the young people of the great State of California are two major focuses for the California CattleWomen Organization. Much of California’s youth live in cities and urban areas and many haven’t had the opportunity to experience ranching and farming life. The California CattleWomen, Inc. brings that life to the classrooms. This is accomplished through activities such as the development of children’s activity books, the development of a CD called “Life on a Cattle Ranch (A Child’s Perspective)”, and events such as Ag in the Classroom. All of which, kids can enjoy at home and in school. Three Award Winning California CattleWomen in Education • Melanie Fowle – ANCW Educator of the Year (2012) • Holly Egan - California Agriculture Teachers Association Outstanding Teacher for the Superior Region (2012) • Rebecca Been – American National CattleWoman Educator of the Year (2011) This is just a “sample” of shining examples of how the California CattleWomen are educating the youth in Beef and Farm Agriculture. Through the work we do, we can help ensure California remains among the top leaders in providing high quality, high safety, and truly tasty products not only to our Nation but to the World. The ownership of cattle is not required to become a member of the California CattleWomen Association, but a love and a desire to ensure Beef Agriculture continues to thrive in our great State of California is. Please join us by going to www.cattlewomen.org and sign up and/or stop by our booth at the Trade Show on the 19th and the 20th. Join the hundreds of CattleWomen across our State of California. Memberships are near you at the County level and at the State level.

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The Educational Arm of the California Cattlemen’s Association

Bianchi Ranch, Gilroy

Congratulations to the latest CBCIA Seedstock & Commercial Producers of the Year!

2011 CBCIA Seedstock Producer of the Year

To learn more about CBCIA, visit us at

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Five Dot Ranch, Susanville

2011 CBCIA Commerical Producer of the Year

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FEATURE

Leading the Charge...

SETH DOULTON

Seth Doulton is leading the charge to put the COW back in the Cow Palace and is re-energizing the Grand National Rodeo Horse and Livestock Show. Doulton’s long history with the building and Rodeo stretches back to the early 70’s when he was a clown and bullfighter at the Grand National. In the years that followed, he worked for Cotton Rosser and the Flying U Rodeo and produced the Rodeo as well as helped Darrel Chapman in the livestock yards. With his eye set on marketing and promotions over the last 35 years, Doulton hopes to use those skills to inject the Grand National with some new and exciting twists to the format that has made it so popular through the years. For over six decades, the format of Stock Show, Horse Show and Rodeo has propelled the Grand National to National status right up there with the likes of Houston, Denver, San

Antonio and Kansas City. From 1941 through the mid 1980s the Grand National was the indoor show of the year on the west coast. It was the where you bought your new felt hat for the season and shopped for those distinctively western Christmas presents. What changed in the mid 80’s? The National Finals Rodeo moved from Oklahoma City to Las Vegas in December of each year. The National Finals Rodeo knocked the Grand National right off the top as the number one indoor rodeo and livestock show in the west. The next blow came when the PRCA changed the end date and the Grand National ─which had enjoyed being the last rodeo of the year for decades ─could not boast that it was the cowboy’s last chance to make it to the finals. Cotton Rosser, who has produced the Rodeo for 44 years comments, “In all my travels I have run into thousands of men and women who

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can trace their life back to the Cow Palace and the Grand National. Thousands of kids showed cattle, horses or rodeo’d have now gone on to become active in agriculture throughout the U.S, not to mention those who have become doctors and lawyers. That ol’ building could have the largest alumni of any of its kind in the nation.” Memories run deep when the Cow Palace is mentioned among the circle of today’s cattlemen. The Grand National must do its part to create new memories for the cattlemen and women of the future. Moving the dates back to the fall, and a new dedicated staff and committee will keep the tradition alive and add some new twists along the way. Doulton has been at the helm now for three Grand Nationals and finally, you can hear people say, “The Grand National is back…and here to stay.”

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