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elcome to the May 2022 Issue of SouthWest Horse Trader. 2022 kicked off with some big events that have set the pace for the remainder of the year. We continue our livestock show coverage with some of the highlights of the big livestock winners at HLSR. We start our BFI Week coverage with Louisiana’s newist rookie, Josie Conner taking the Breakaway.

Look for continued coverage in our next issue. We also cover The American Rodeo straight from Arlington’s AT&T Stadium.

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Texas Arena League Winds Up Season

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The Texas Arena League (TAL) winds up its fifth season playing its finals at Legends Horse Ranch (Kaufman, TX) on the weekend of March 11-13.

There was plenty of excitement in the stands as the crowds cheered on their favorite players and teams in the finals of eight USPA tournaments and TAL league games.

On Friday, Dallas Polo Club (Will Walton, Joaquin Arguello, Mike Farah) triumphed in the 6- to 9-goal USPA Southwestern Circuit Delegates Cup finals, having won every game played in this cross-bracket tournament! Played at the same time in Poteet, TX, the USPA Sportsmanship Cup finals was won by Horsegate. C-Flight games followed, with friends and family cheering on their favorite teams and players.

The USPA Admiral Nimitz Cup finals kicked off Saturday’s impressive roster of 0- to 3-goal tournaments, with Polo Interactive (Jose Velez, Javier Insua, Tanner Kneese) taking the win with a thrilling 12 point lead.

Carolyn Stimmel, PSL Polo, Masters final “I played with what seemed to me a couple of well oiled machines, Javier Insua and Tanner Kneese.

We almost doubled the amount of net goals (30) when compared to any team and no one was close to the number of goals we scored overall (73) in the TAL tournament,” commented Polo Interactive’s Jose Velez. “While we won the Admiral Nimitz award this y e a r, Continued on page 8

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Brazilian bull rider Kaique Pacheco won a life-changing/historic $2 million bonus for eight seconds of work at AT&T Stadium.

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The American Rodeo Names Champions

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History was made. Champions emerged.

Lives were changed.

What separates The American Rodeo from the rest? Being the richest single-day event in all of western sports.

Saving the best for last, The American Rodeo capped off a spectacular day of riding, roping, and racing during its Finals Championship Round with Brazilian bull rider Kaique Pacheco winning the bull riding and the life-changing/historic $2 million bonus for eight seconds of work at AT&T Stadium on Sunday March 6.

“I can’t describe the moment,” said the 27-year-old Pacheco, who earned more than $2.1 million. “I always dreamed about winning The American Rodeo and I finally made that happen.”

The day was filled with real-life cowboys and cowgirls giving Super Bowl caliber performances at the state-of-the-art home of the Dallas Cowboys.

The American Rodeo paid out more than $3 million on its final day. Each of the event winners earned $100,000 while second place paid $25,000.

Presented by Teton Ridge, The American Rodeo is a true open competition format, bringing together top professional rodeo champions and every day, hard-working cowboys and cowgirls in a winner-take-all showdown mean to crown the finest talent the world has to offer.

Emphasis on WORLD. Champions from three different countries – United States, Canada, and Brazil – were crowned. Sunday’s long round and short round included competitors from 24 different states and two Canadian provinces.

All three rough stock events – bareback,

saddle bronc and bull riding – were decided by a paper-thin half-point in scoring.

“It was a good day to have a good day,” said Shelley Morgan, sharing the post-event press conference podium with, and speaking for, her fellow champions.

Pacheco had the richest day of all.

The humble Brazilian cowboy, who came to the United States in 2014 to take care of his family, got into the final four based on his buck off time.

Pacheco went 89 points on his bovine opponent “County Jail” to best seven-time PRCA world champion Sage Kimzey by a half-point.

“Before the event, I don’t think about it too much,” he said of riding for record-setting money. “I am really happy to ride my bulls and do my job. I just try to make a ride on every bull I get on. This means a lot.”

Pacheco, the 2018 Professional Bull Riders (PBR) world champion, also won the Barretos Rodeo in 2015, the biggest rodeo in Brazil. He now holds titles on three of the biggest stages in rodeo.

“I grew up with the sport,” he said. “My father rode bulls, my uncles were bull riders and bull fighters. I was determined to be a bull rider, too. I love the sport.”

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After posting the top score of 89 points in the long round, Hooper had first choice among the Finals horses.

The pick was easy. A familiar friend…

“Gun Fire.”

“Not at all,” Hooper said of any hesitation. And for good reason.

A year ago, Hooper and “Gun Fire” won The American Rodeo bareback title.

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James Glew (Los Tres Joss Leufrancois Ingleses) with Brady (Visage.jobs) in front WIlliams (Bar-SPur) on his of the pack - Arena hip - General Patton finals Amateur Cup finals

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the Texas Arena League Award was not to be.

To quote The Terminator, ‘I’ll be back’…next year. By the way, Sarah Connor says hi.”

The USPA Amateur Cup finals followed, with Visage.jobs (Joss Leufrancois, Trey Crea, Dani Gibson, Caroline Woodman) edging out Elite Spicy Senoritas for the win. In Saturday’s most anticipated match, Los Tres Ingleses (James Glew, Verity Cameron, Don English) emerged victorious against Bar-Spur in the finals of the USPA Southwestern Circuit General George S. Patton, Jr. “It feels great to win the General Patton trophy. I had great fun throughout the whole tournament with my teammates, and we came away with a hard-earned win on the final weekend to win the overall tournament. We look forward to playing in the league again next year,” said Galvin Agency MVP James Glew.

“Patton Legacy Sports could not have asked for a better partner in TAL to host the first sanctioned Patton Polo Cup of the year at Legends. TAL transcends stereotypical venues in this event and is a great example of how polo can be played by anyone who enjoys competitive riding,” said Patton Legacy Sports Chairman Michelle Strauss. “As an exceptional equestrian, polo was a sport General Patton truly enjoyed throughout his entire life.

As curators of his athletic legacy, Patton Legacy Sports looks to partner with entities that honor his lifetime of commitment to competition. In this year ahead we are taking into consideration competitions to support annually.

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as they honor George Patton’s commitment to the sport.”

In the USPA Southwestern Circuit General George S Patton, Jr Bronze Medal, Blue Star defeated Legends. Closing Saturday’s games, Gulf Coast Fence won both of its round robin matches against Save Water Polo and Eagle’s Landing in the TAL League Game.

Sunday’s 3- to 6-goal finals kicked off with the USPA Arena Masters, where GK Farms (Audry Persano, Jessica Keanally, Cody Woodfin, Nadir Khan) prevailed with an 8-point lead. Dallas Polo Club (Mike Farah, Will Walton, Lindsay Bellack) beat out PSL Polo in the vigorous finals of the USPA Southwestern Circuit General Lewis “Chesty” Puller. Despite tough competition, Legends (August Scherer, Nacho Estrada, Jon Winson, Haley Winson) overcame Bar-Spur in the USPA Sherman Memorial.

“Audry Persano and I were thrilled to have Cody Woodfin join us as a substitute for the final. His skill and quiet confidence allowed us to make some great team plays,” commented GK Farms’ Jessica Keanally. “My favorite part of polo is those rare moments when all the horses and teammates are synchronized. Cody and Audry play so fluidly.

They make it fun and exciting.”

The USPA Southwestern Circuit General Lewis “Chesty” Puller Bronze Medal victory was well-earned by Herk’s Store and Grill. In the final round robin of TAL, each team–Auour, Texas Military, and Visage.Jobs won one game against each other.

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March 11-13 Finals • 0-3 USPA Sportsmanship Cup: Patton Legacy Sports (2)Wes Alston (0), Karl Hilberg (1), Jack Crea (1) • 6-9 USPA SWrn Cir Delegates Cup: Dallas Polo Club (8)-Michael Farah (1), Joaquin Arguello (3), Will Walton (4) • 0-3 USPA Admiral Nimitz Cup: Auour Polo Team (3) -Lindsay Bellack (0), Molly Hosler (1), Megan Rahlfs (2) • 0-3 USPA Amateur Cup: Visage.Jobs (3)-Caroline Woodman (-1), Joss Leufrancois (2), Trey Crea (2) • 0-3 USPA SWrn Cir General George S Patton Jr: Bar-Spur (3)-Amanda Osburn (-1), Mark Osburn (2), Brady Williams (2) • 0-3 USPA SWrn Cir General George S Patton Jr Bronze Medal: Legends (2)-Marcus Murphy (0), Taylor Hooten (0), Nacho Estrada (2) • 0-3 TAL League Game: Save Water Polo (0)-Katie Anderson (0), Jan-Pieter Zweegers (0), Kim Vaughan (0) • 3-6 USPA Arena Masters: GK Farms (6)-Jessica Keneally (0), Audry Persano (2), Cody Woodfin (4) • 3-6 USPA SWrn Cir General Lewis Puller Bronze Medal: Herk’s Store and Grill (6)-Megan Flynn (2), Wendy Stover (2), Ashley Owen (2) • 3-6 USPA SWrn Cir General Lewis Puller: Dallas Polo (5)-Michael Farah (1), Lindsay Bellack (1), Will Walton (4) • 3-6 USPA Sherman Memorial: Bar-Spur (6)-Mark Osburn (2), Don English, Jr. (2), Brady Williams (2) • 3-6 TAL League Game: Auour (5)-Kim Vaughan (0), Molly Hosler (1), Rob Payne (4) • Galvin Agency MVP: Chris Jones, Megan Flynn, Carolyn Stimmel, Mark Osburn, Rob Payne, Caroline Woodman, James Glew, Ashley Owen, Joaquin Arguello, Chad Bowman, Ariel Mancebo, Tanner Kneese, Zain Saud • Catena USA Sportsmanship: Audry Persano, Megan Rahlfs (X2), Lindsay Bellack, Hailey Winson, Tanner Kneese, Amanda Massey, Mark Osburn, Marcus Murphy, Tiamo Hudspeth, Carly Schneider, Molly Hosler, Jason Atkins • Nutrena Best Playing Pony: Hobo-Cody Woodfin, Steely Dame-Wendy Stover, Katniss-Will Walton, Blue Duck-Mark Osburn (X2), Julio-Rob Payne, Marlboro-Joss Leufrancois, Missy-James Glew, Money-Ashley Owen, Moxie -Tiamo Hudspeth, Margarita-Wes Alston, Solita-Javier Insua, Peppy-Ally Vaughn, Gustavo Toro. w

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News & Events Josie Conner & Dutch

The Arkansas Elite Barrel Racing Finals was held March 16-20 in Fort Smith, AR. It was a fast and spectacular weekend, with many raffle winners, including Bryan Perry (Cricket), Samantha Cope (cert for Robbie Phillips saddle), Staci Defresne (corn hole boards), Makenzi Goss (Epic saddle cert), Jaclyn Girty and Brittney Metcalf (each $125 fuel cash), Sydney Tindell (Cowboy Rust Saddle), and more! Jennifer Godfrey and Calamity Jane Productions were recognized as producer of the year.

Winners Friday, were Grayson Fairless (Open) and Kelby Kelley (Jr), while Saturdays was Savannah Toon (both Open & Jr). Sunday’s champs were Tandy Meyers (Open) and Savannah Toon (Jr). fmi, arkansaselitebarrelracing.com.

The 2021 APHA Breeders Trust payments were mailed to the tune of almost $400K, with a per-point value of $8.35, the highest value since 2013.

Simons Show Horses LLC, Aubrey, received owner payout for Zippos Sensation, leading sire. That stallion has taken the No. 1 Breeders Leading Sire title for 21 years, with 64 foals earning 3,813 eligible points last year. The Simons also received subscriber check for Leading Earner with Even More Sensational, owned by Stephanie Mohindra, who also received a hefty check.

NavaRio Ranch Horse Productions hosted its 2022 Series Kick-Off Show in Brenham, March 19, resulting in HPs Kyndal Daniel (WT-YL1/Big Easy Scooter), Alex Ayala (WT-YL2/ Co), Katherine Allen (WTL-YL1/Sweet Pistol Packer), Maria Matjka (WTLYL2/Sweet As TN Whiskey), Ryan West (Green-Horse/Shootin Cos), Kim West (WT-Adult/Heavy Duty Gunner), Emalee Hoffman (WT-Open/Speedy), Kar12

Jennifer Godfrey & Calamity Jane Productions were named Producer of the Year at AR Elite Barrel Racing Finals (lt).

Braxton Bespie won the 7-9 Dummy roping at Integrity Team Roping Production Show. en Barksdale (Rookie/Gunners Scotch), Jessica Twohig (Nov/Blazing Investment), Addison King (Am/Haida Risto), and Liz Hebert (Op/Huckleberry). fmi, navarioranch.com.

SLTSA’s March 19 show winners were Tammie Robillard/Chris Brian/EB Thomson (#15-3Man-2 Gate), Charlie Richardson/Ken Marks (#10Ranch-Sorting), Lily Isaaac/Avery Dougas (Yth-Ranch-Sorting), and Bill Harvey/Ken Marks (#6-Ranch-Sorting). fmi, www.sltsa.com.

Sooner Barrel Racing Assoc’s March 19-20 event in Sapulpa OK, resulted in 2-day average winners Jocee Bailey (1D), Kim Harrup (2D), Kim McGrew (3D), Suann Harness (4D), and Brandy Sams (5D).

The USTRC NM Championships, held March 26-27 in Clovis, paid out $86,120! John English and Calvin Taylor won the average in the 13.5-Slide, and USTRC average champs included Clayton Williams/Garrett Baldwin (#12.5), Colten Runyan/Joel Fuchs (#11.5),Pason Patton/Garrett Baldwin (#10.5), Ransom Morris/Cole Wilson (#9.5), Pason Patton/Callahan Taylor (#8.5), and Ransom Morris/Efrain Rodriguez (#7).

Baylor University’s equestrian team earned 33 selections to the 2022 National Collegiate Equestrian Association (NCEA) All-Academic teams and Academic Honor Roll. Nine Bears were

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Louisiana’s Josie Conner Wins BFI Breakaway Roping Contributed by Kendra Santos

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The BFI Charlie 1 Horse All-Girl Breakaway Roping sent BFI Week 2022 out with a big bang, and young gun Cajun cowgirl Josie Conner stuck it on ’em April 5 for $11,000, including $1,000 for the 18 & Under Youth Incentive.

Home-schooled high school senior Conner of Iowa, LA, roped three calves in 12.59 seconds for the win.

“This is awesome,” said Josie, who’s 18, graduates in May and plans to start college at McNeese State University in Lake Charles in the fall. “The BFI is such a prestigious event in the team roping world, and they were one of the first big jackpots to bring the breakaway along with it. We appreciate that, and this was a pretty good day.”

Josie is the daughter of Jade and Wendi Conner, and Daddy Jade is always in her corner—literally. Josie’s giving her trademark sorrel horse, Tonka, a mini vacation while she and her parents head for the spring-run rodeos in California.

“I almost cried when I left Tonka home yesterday,” Josie said. “This is the first place I’ve been without Tonka.

But Dutch (who’s also a sorrel) has done great, and I really just feel like this is going to help me get rolling on him.”

There were 105 entries, the scoreline was one under, and the calves were running. Second to Conner’s 12.50 on three was Cassidy Kelly at 14.30. She won $6,000.

It’s a great time to be a young breakaway roper, and Conner is capitalizing on it.

“Breakaway roping has grown so much as a sport, and all the girls have upped their game,” Josie said. “It’s just so cool to grow up with the sport. It’s happening fast, and I’m really excited for that.”

Her dad has had the biggest hand in helping Josie climb the roping ranks. She’s also a student of the game.

“I like to watch all the breakaway ropers, and take bits and pieces from everyone and see how they might work for me,” she said. “They’ve all impacted me. As the sport’s gotten bigger, everyone has upped their game. And that’s helped me up mine.”

She had to wait to turn 18 to get her pro card. That makes this Josie’s rookie year. “I try to do my job every single time, make as few mistakes as possible and not leave money on the table.” w

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er, of Carthage, TX who was wearing the buckle from his 2021 The American Rodeo title.

“She gets up in the air and bucks hard. I knew if she did her thing and I did my job, we would be in the money.”

The two combined for 91 points, a half-better than six-time PRCA world champion Kaycee Field. It was also a half-point improvement from Hooper’s 2021 score.

“The pressure isn’t quite as much,” said Hooper, an eight-time WNFR qualifier. “This is what we dream about. I love riding the best bucking horses against the best guys in the world.”

BREAKAWAY ROPING Crawford has a lot of world championship buckles. Twenty of them in fact.

And she’s got the perfect place for her new high-profile hardware.

“I missed last year because I was pregnant,” said Crawford, considered one of the leaders in women’s rodeo. “To come back this year and win it … this buckle is going right next to my first world championship buckle.”

Crawford, of Stephenville, TX advanced out of the long round with a throw of 2.44 seconds. She was even better in the Finals, winning in 2.26 seconds.

Young teen Harley Pryor of Moore Haven, FL was second in 3.31.

Crawford remembers the days of roping for $200 first-place checks. “I was there before there was the pot of gold,” she said.

TIE-DOWN ROPING Smidt is starting to make this a habit.

The 32-year-old Bellville, TX cowboy posted a time of 6.87 seconds to win his second title at The American Rodeo. It was the only sub-seven second run of the day.

Tuf Cooper, of Decatur, TX was second in 7.6 seconds.

“It’s one of the biggest events in rodeo,” said Smidt who also won in 2019. “To be able to compete and able to the win is a blessing.”

Smidt advanced with a time of 7.34 seconds in the long round, good enough for second.

“I get up every day and work at roping,” Smidt said. “In our sport, if you don’t show up, you don’t get paid.

“To win this, it’s a dream come true.”

STEER WRESTLING Jesse Brown made the right decision. And it has proved to be a profitable one.

Coming out of high school, Brown was the player of the year for the state of Oregon and his league’s player of the year in basketball. He was preferred walk-on as a quarterback at Washington State University.

He switched to rodeo and transferred to Montana State University to hone his bulldogging skills.

He put down his steer in 3.76 seconds – the only run less than four seconds in the Finals. He advanced with a time of 4.36 seconds in the long round.

Trell Etbauer, of Goodwell, OK, was second in 4.12 seconds.

“I’ve got a great support system,” he said.

“Curtis Cassidy let me borrow his horse Tyson and served as my hazer. Brown was the 2017 PRCA rookie of the year.

TEAM ROPING Ward and Hawkins are more than friends and roping partners. They are also brothers-inlaw.

The two can also rope fast.

They won the team roping with a time of 3.69 seconds, their second sub-four second run of the day. They were 3.61 in the hotly contested long round. It took a time of 3.86 or better to advance.

“This is a special group,” said Hawkins, turning toward the other winners in the media room. “I have the least accolades of the team ropers in the finals. Thousands deserve to be up here with us.”

Ward, the header, resides in Columbus, Kansas. Ward, the heeler, calls Edmond, Oklahoma home.

Last December, the pair shattered the WNFR record for the team roping average.

They were 54.7 seconds on 10 runs, easily besting the previous mark, of 59.1 set by Jake Barnes and Clay O’Brien Cooper.

Ward offered a simple reason for their success.

“You get confidence being prepared,” he said.

SADDLE BRONC There have been many great saddle bronc riders who have come out of Canada.

One of those is Rod Hay, a 20-time qualifier for the WNFR and eight-time Canadian

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champion.

Now his son, Dawson, is building his riding resume to join the list.

The younger Hay took the horse “All Or Nothing” for a 90.5-point ride to best Chase Brooks of Montana by a half-point.

Former world champion Ryder Wright won The American Rodeo aboard the same horse a year ago.

“It’s amazing,” said Hay, a two-time WNFR qualifier. “I don’t think it has sunk in yet. We’ll see in a little bit.”

Hay also had the top ride in the long round with 89.5 points aboard Indian Burn. Riders needed to be 88 points or better to advance.

BARREL RACING Shelley Morgan is a former high school math teacher. Now she can use those skills counting the money won at The American Rodeo.

“This is the most I’ve won. It’s exciting,” said the Eustace, TX cowgirl.

Morgan and her horse “Kiss” turned the pattern in 14.609 seconds in the Final Round. It edged reigning WPRA world champion Jordon Briggs, of Tolar TX by just a scant three-hundredths of a second.

“We love her to death,” said Morgan of “Kiss,” an eight-year-old sorrel. “She can have whatever treats she wants.”

Morgan had the third-fastest time in the long round at 13.944 seconds. But her most important move came Friday night, reaching out and putting back up the second barrel during her Contender Round run at the Cowtown Coliseum in Fort Worth.

“Kiss doesn’t hit barrels very often,” Morgan said. “When she did, it was ‘Oh no, you’re going back up.’

“Obviously that was big. That was like a $100,000 save.” w

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By Sherri Mell, 2X Hall of Fame Cowgirl Hosted by the Bexar County Sheriff Mounted Posse (BCSMP) Arena in South San Antonio, the Special Olympics Texas (SOTX) held it’s Area 20 Special Olympics Equestrian Competition on March 13. Two teams were present, TEAM VICTORIA coached by John Bednarcoyk and TEAM R.O.P.E.R. (Riding Opportunities Promoting Exceptional Riders) coached by Sherri Mell. The arena was prepped and ready to go by Bobby Maspero, BCSMP member. It was a beautiful partly cloudy day, making it perfect for an outdoor competition. Many volunteers were on hand from the BCSMP as well as volunteers that came through Special Olympics Texas (SOTX).

Jose Anderson, SOTX director, Area 20 as well as other staff members were on hand to oversee the Equestrian competition directed by Coach Mell. This year’s event was dedicated to the Bexar County Sheriff Mounted Posse for the continued years of support. The “Posse” has been involved with the Special Olympics since 1968! At the time, President of the Posse, the late Jimmy Coleman rode his horse right up the steps of the Texas State Capital with the Special Olympics Torch burning in his hand.

Jimmy’s brother, Joe Tom Colemen was an Athlete in the Special Olympics. This was the first “TORCH RIDE” for Special Olympics, now known as the “TORCH RUN”! It has grown over the years now including many fundraising platforms. These platforms include Plane Pulls, Polar Plunges, Tip-A-Cop, and more. Since the beginning, over 600 million dollars have been raised for Special Olympics Programs.

The Grand Entry of Athletes started off the day of excitement for everyone with Robin Cresswell, photographer, documenting everything on film. Showmanship and Performance events judged by Jorgia and Kenny Piper were held in the morning as well as Relay Competitions with athletes of all levels competing. Level C is a walk only group of athletes. Level B is a walk/trot group of athletes and level A is a walk/trot/canter group of athletes.

Trail (Obstacle Course) Competition was going on in the morning as well, and was judged by Danie Milikien and the Volunteer United 4-H Horse Club. The young Judg16

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While there’s ample information about the impact of manure on soil and water quality, it’s good to know that our equines contribute only a small fraction of the world’s accumulation of problematic animal waste. One measurement is that an average horse produces 20.7 kilograms (45.5 pounds) of methane gas per year compared to the 99kg (220 pounds) cows produce annually.

That relatively good bit of news in the Earth Day conversation springboards to proactive steps we can take to further reduce our horses’ carbon hoofprint.

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ComfortStall’s sealed top cover prevents urine and manure from seeping to the stall base and leeching into the soil below. That’s great for horses because it prevents the potentially harmful accumulation of bacteria and ammonia odors in the stall. In the larger environmental context, the ability to remove small amounts of soiled bedding to a compost pile can help protect ground water sources.

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Some estimates say that 50% of hay fed from the ground is wasted.

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Haygain’s mission is to provide science-backed, non-pharmaceutical solutions for the horse health challenges that come with modern equine management. These solutions lessen our horses’ impact on the environment and that aligns Haygain with the “One Planet” approach to sustainability.

The One Planet concept dictates that all stakeholders do our part to protect the planet. Haygain is proud to help horses and horse owners do theirs. w

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Schroeder’s Grand Champion Goat, who was family owned and raised, sold for a Rodeo record of $210,000. Roger Bethune, Mary and Ken Hucherson, Amy and Mark Melton, and Mary Lee and Alan Stigall purchased the goat. w

Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo Past President and Chairman of the Board and current Executive Committee member Don D. Jordan and family made the Rodeo’s 90th anniversary one for the history books, with their historic $1 million purchase of the Grand Champion Steer at the Rodeo’s 2022 Junior Market Steer Auction on March 19.

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News & Events

Fort Worth Dressage Club The Fort Worth Dressage Nicolle and Club is a club devoted to dresLucy sage and dressage activities for its members. We work throughout the year to provide educational opportunities and fun activities for our members.

FWDC holds monthly meetings at Szechuan Chinese Restaurant off Bryant Irving the 4th Monday of every month at 6:30 PM. Our website is www.fortworthdressageclub.com. Please check out our pictures of members and activities.

FWDC will host a clinic with Bill McMullin who is a “S” judge, USDF Certified Instructor through FEI, USDF Trainer Faculty Member and USDF Bronze, Silver and Gold Medalist. The clinic will be May 21-22 at Patterson Circle P Ranch in Aledo. Circle P is a full boarding facility owned and operated by Jennifer and Mike Patterson. They have generously donated their beautiful facility, including stalls and lunches, both days to FWDC. Their website is pattersoncirclepranch.com. Auditors are welcome but must pre-register.

FWDC will hold its schooling show June 5th at Willow Draw in Weatherford. The entry form is on our website. Please join us for a relaxed, fun show. We will offer the USEF dressage tests plus Western, eventing, and gaited dressage tests.

FWDC activities throughout the year include our annual awards banquet to recognize members achievements throughout the year, which also includes a silent auction to benefit our Scholarship fund, a USDF/USEF Recognized show, a schooling show, a low cost clinic, pool party, video night and other dressage related activities. This past year we also hosted a bit fitting clinic and brought in an expert in proper bits for your individual horse. It was very well received and a great educational experience.

FWDC sends out group e-mails to members to keep them informed of club activities and other dressage events in the community. Let me know if you would like a dressage event known to other dressage enthusiasts and we will get the word out.

Join FWDC Our coffee and learn more maker, David about the wonderful sport of dressage. We welcome all levels of riders on all breeds of horses! w 20

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Competitive Trail News In The SouthWest

NEW NATRC FALL EVENT LOCATION The North America Trail Ride Conference (NATRC) is offering a competition at a new Hill Country location on September 24-25 in Leakey, Texas.

“We are thrilled to be able to hold a ride on the beautiful H.W. Lewis Ranch along the Frio River in Real County,” said ride manager Elaine Swiss of Round Mountain.

“I had been scouting a new venue for The Wayfarer Competitive Trail Ride for nearly two years, and I was so fortunate to be introduced to Lem and Melonie Lewis in March.”

The HW Lewis Ranch has been in the Lewis family since the 1920s and straddles the Frio River and CR336. With varied topography, the ranch features twotrack ranch roads on the bottomlands and single-track trails in the rocky hollows and canyons. Only four miles outside of the town of Leakey where there are a variety of restaurants, shops and gas stations, there is also a landing strip on the property where there is plenty of room for competitors to park.

Becky Rogers on RR Majik Knight “Many of the trails that will be used for the NATRC competition are just being mapped and marked this spring,” said Swiss, “so it will be an adventurous first year for riders and management alike as we identify the best spots for judging and Pulse & Respiration checkpoints.”

Swiss has named the competition The Wayfarer Out West.

The original Wayfarer was held in Wimberley at the Storm Ranch, followed by the Wayfarer Christmas at Parrie Haynes Ranch in Killeen, then the Wayfarer at Parrie Haynes Westside.

“It keeps moving; that’s why I call it The Wayfarer,” laughed Swiss. FMI, www.natrc.org or Elaine Swiss at 830-825-3032. w

RECORDS SHATTERED AT HLSR BARROW AUCTION Grand Champion Barrow, exhibited by 18-yearold Kaden Cole Phillips from Smith County 4-H, sold for a record of $250,000 to Lisa M. Blackwood, Jackie and Jon Hodges – In Memory of Jon Hodges Jr., Dorothy and Darrel Pearson – Stronghold Companies, and Gregg Reyes – Reytec Construction.

The Black Cross Barrow, Hank, strutted around the auction stage as the crowd erupted when the record-breaking bid was announced.

“The day we saw him, we knew we found a special one,” said Kaden. w

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I have been riding in trail competitions for about 10 years, and although most of the obstacles are straightforward, occasionally there is one that is fun but not something you really expect to use.

Several years ago, we had to pick up a large stuffed cow from a barrel and trot a pattern before returning the cow to the barrel. The judge was looking at the rider’s horsemanship to see if they could maneuver while holding the object and how the horse reacted to the stuffed cow. A rancher with a large herd might truly need this skill, but I do not have cows and did not think I would use this skill in real life.

But I was trail riding recently and my friend’s dog overheated and had a seizure. We were miles from camp, so I offered to take the dog up on my horse. My horse stood like a rock and accepted the strange dog as a passenger. Unfortunately, Ruby the dog, did not like riding and managed to wiggle down after a short while. It is difficult to hold a sixty-pound dog that is struggling, and I was grateful for a steady horse.

My years of trail riding also taught me to carry extra water and to know where I was on the trail. We were able to give Ruby a good drink and cool her off with the extra water before continuing a short distance to a pond. After a refreshing dip in the water, Ruby was able to follow us into camp.

There are other skills that I have learned during competitions that I use every day. But even more importantly, my horse and I have learned to trust each other and work as a team. If you would like to develop your relationship with your horse and learn a few new skills, consider joining Texas Trail Challenge Club and attending some of the rides and clinics. It is a wonderful opportunity to learn with your horse, see beautiful country all over Texas, and make some wonderful friends. Visit www.texastrailchallengeclub.com for information on upcoming rides and clinics. w 2022 SUPREME HEIFER Kylee Gaston, an 11-year-old from Eastland, TX, was named the Overall Supreme Champion Junior Breeding Beef Heifer at the HLSR. Gaston, and her Limousin heifer, won top honors this year. Named Hershey, Gaston said she got her name because “she’s just so sweet.”

The Overall Reserve Supreme Champion Junior Breeding Beef Heifer honors went to Lamar County 18-year old 4-H member Jaden Johnson of Paris, TX. w

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At Panhandle CHA's April 15-16 event, Sarah Bonnaure & Bennett were Emily Webster Wall won the Jared Lesh (rt), awards buckles Zac Corvin (lt) won Friday's Buckle & overall Classical Sr Champs at Never-Won-A-Buckle Class to the #9 sorting champs, PatBrody Bennett won Saturday's. at Acadian CHA's event. the Spring Fling Dressage. rick Bray & Deanna Sampson.

Bits & Spurs - Cont from page 24 named to the All-Academic First Team, 4 to that Second Team, and another earned honorable mention. Also, 19 Bears made the NCEA Academic Honor Roll. The combined number of first- and second-team honorees was the most among NCEA schools this year.

2 Hearts BR Productions’ I’m Eggstraspecial Too event, held April 1-3 in Marshall, paid out $46,697 and had over 1K runs! 1D winners included Angela Festervan (Friday/ GQH The Big Lebowski & Saturday/Wedding Crasher) and James Barnes (Sunday).

Livingston Horse Show Assoc hosted its first open show of the season April 2 in Denham Springs, LA. Jackpot winners were Margaret William (W-T) and April LeJeune (barrel race). Judged HPs were Kathryn Raye (peanut), Madison Jaco (pee-wee), Erin Whittington (jr), and Dr. Neely Heidorn (sr), while speed HPs were Layton Jaco (pnut), Alli Huff (pee-wee), April LeJeun (jr), & Kassie Wascom(sr). fmi, livingstonhorseshow.weebly.com.

The Spring Salsa Celebration, hosted

by NM Paint Horse Club was held April 2-3 in Albuquerque. Paint HPs were Connie Sue Hatley (Array Of Neon) and Karen Kennicott (Am and Nov-Am/Justsayimsensational). Pinto HPs were Amber Thompson (Solid-Am/Not Impulsive) and Karen Kennicott (Am-W-T/Justsayimsensational). All-breed HPs included Hadleigh Roybal (Y-WT/Hot As Elle), Jenna Mendez (Y/Surenuffskippen), Meggan Bailey (Am-WT/Chocolate N Chill), Meg Maestas (Am/Wisely Zipped Up), RC Slick (OpenWT/Jordyn Troglin), and Qwizenart (Open/

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Patty Wilber). 4-H Judged HPs were Addison Roybal (Nov/Mr Electric Power), Paisley Knight (Jr/A Unique Source), and Savannah McSweem (Sr/Invited Cuz Im Gold), and 4-H Speed HPs included Addison Roybal (Nov/Mr Electric Power), Abigail McSween (Jr/Mynx), and Anastasia Herrera (Sr/Dakota).

The Spring Fling Dressage Show held at Dripping Springs Ranch Park, kicked off the 2022 show season on April 2-3, with 50% classical(CL) riders and 50% western(W)!

Saturday’s champs were Mina Veselinoic (CLJr/Mystic Spark), Kailey Roberts (W-J/Instant Mercy), Daelynn Jefferson (CL-Sr/Aphrodite), Sigrid Zimaro (W-Sr), Ashley Shaw (CL-Open/ Alana RR), and Melissa Jesurun (W-Open/ Bodhi). Sunday’s champs included Addison Bobel (CL-Jr/SM Redemption) ,Jewel New (W-Jr/Zan Reminic), Susan Jahn (CL-Sr/Alana RR), Peggy Cuevas (W-Sr/KRA Im Amazing), Autumn Fiocca (CL-Open/Cool Snap), and Melissa Jesurun (W-Open/Bodhi). The overall champs were Jewel New (W-Jr/Zan Reminic), Sarah Bonnaure (CL-Sr/Bennett), Kate Mesches (W-Sr/Up Pocos Gold), Autumn Fiocca (CL-Open/Princess Glitter Sparkles), and Melissa Jesurun (W-Open/Bodhi). The June Jam Show is June 4-5. fmi, dsrpridingseries.com.

Central AR Horse Show Assoc’s April 9 event in Lonoke set an all-time record for speed entries with 326! Winners included Benny Mynatt (Flags), Reba Rhudy (Speed),Maggie Smith (Stakes), Madeleine Mayfield (Poles), Lola Ferguson (Barrels), and Billy Mayfield (Keyhole). Reba Rhudy earned the high-point exhibitor buckle.

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Horse Schooling Show, held April 9 in Waller, featured amazing people, beautiful horses, and stunning weather! HPs were Ruthie Mueller (WT-Y), Pam Sahualla (WT-Ad), Kate Stavinoha (13&U), Taylor Vicary (14-18), Susan Morris (Green-Horse), Lara Schwab (Am), and Mindy Scott (Open).

Hunt Co Horseman’s Assoc’s April 9-10 show in Sulphur Springs, resulted in lots of fun and HPs Abby Scott (13&U), Melanie Donnell (14-18), and Raegan Barnum (19&O).

Seven members of the TAMU Equestrian Team earned 10 Southeastern Conference postseason honors,. Hanna Olaussen was named the SEC Freshman Horsemanship Co-Rider of the year, and earned All-SEC and All-Freshman honors. Caroline Dance was named to the All-SEC Flat Team and Community Service Team. Mackenzie Chapman and Hayley Riddle earned All-SEC honors in Horsemanship, while Emmy-Lu Marsh and Lisa Bricker received All-SEC Reining honors. Brooke Bombach got All-Freshman recognition for her Fences efforts.

Brazos Extension Horse Committee’s 2022 Aggie Super Circuit, held April 14-17 in Bryan, offered 5 AQHA shows and 2 NSBA shows. HPs were Reese Finscher (Small-Fry/ Your One And Only), Linda Duffy (L1-AmWJ/Best Think Twice), Claire Busa (L1-Y-WJ/ Looking Good In Blue), Candice White (L1Am/Ruby Cruise), Beckie Kerins-Peskin (Am/ Amblin So Lazy), Kathy Lee (Select-Am & Open/Terrific Lee Hot), Ashley Acker (L1-Y/ RR Huntin For More), and Mimi Copeland (Y/Hot Time To Zip). Ranch HPs were Riley Pirkle (Y/Circle Bar Peptonita), Jacquiline Continued on page 28

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during the month of May. Due to Covid, the last Equestrian Competition had been held in 2019. Athletes, parents, supporters, and volunteers are very happy to see these events happening once again. TEAM ROPER Athletes are thankful to JJ HAMPTON REALTY for the support through Summer Games!

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ing Committee brought both energy and knowledge to the event and not only judged the Trail event but helped break down the course and load it for transition at the end of the event. The Concession was run by the BCSMP members, with long time 2nd generation BCSMP Member, Janie Coleman Milikien heading it up. Janie was flanked by her grandson and 4th Generation BCSMP Member, Bryce Milikien. The Volunteers were treated by SOTX to lunch from the BCSMP Concession Stand.

All of the SOTX Athletes enjoyed a lunch that was prepared by the Harlendale Masonic Lodge #1213. The Masons have been involved in helping for over 20 years.

The athletes all look forward to seeing the Masons and enjoying the food as well!

After lunch, the Speed Events began with Pole Bending, Figure 8 Stake Race, and Barrel Race. Only Levels A and B compete in the Speed events. Team Captains from both Victoria (Abigale Brzozowske) and ROPER (Michael Aguilar) dominated the field of Speed Event Riders. Both riders own their own horses, trucks and trailers!

JUPE MILLS in Adkins donated feed for both teams to take home. Mark Jupe has been a continued sponsor of feed for over 10 years, sending 10 bags of feed to the Area 20 competition. EMS support was provided by on location Bexar County Fire Department and Richard LaBiche, BCSMP member. Two new supporters came on this year. Randy Snodgrass, owner of Arena Werks and Al Hyatt Jr and his product, SAY WHOA made their first appearance at the Area 20 Special Olympics. Numerous friends, family, volunteers, and supporters made the day possible. Volunteers through Special Olympics Texas handed out the beautiful medals and ribbons to the Athletes throughout the entire competition. The highlight spots of the athlete’s day is to get that medal around their neck!

Thank you to the BCSMP Members who brought their wonderful, patient, forgiving horses for the event for the Athletes to use for competition.

Both Team Victoria and ROPER will be headed to Texas Special Olympics State Summer Games Competition in Bryan

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Whether you are on a quest for fun or a mission from God, walk in like a boss to your vacation.

I have never gotten off a plane standing tall! Those seats are one size fits none.

If you are like me and despise standing in line at those baggage claim lines, you definitely need to see your local chiropractor.

These two things alone will leave you hurting instead of enjoying the hammock on the beach. Here are a few spine health travel tips!

• Get adjusted the same week you leave for vacation and again within a few days of getting home.

This is the first step in walking in like a boss instead of like a crinkled-up beach towel. Bonus if you take your chiropractor on vacation with you!

• Keep your carry on to under 10lbs and stand in the baggage line! It will keep your spine from compressing under the carry-on weight. We tend to round our shoulders forward when caring a heavy backpack, giving us a rounded back. Humpback mid spines are never a good summer look!

• Bring a travel size foam roller on vacation! This may seem excessive, when you get to your destination your muscles will be tight from sitting for hours. Rolling your muscles for just 15 minutes after travel will help you move your best throughout your vacation!

• Water is the key to life! We all love to enjoy a little island rum on the beach. Set a reminder to drink water in the morning, evening and between drinks. Hydration will keep you focused and limber to enjoy each moment of your travels!

Just because you are going on vacation doesn’t mean your spine should too! Stay adjusted this summer! w May 2022 SouthWest Horse Trader

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POLLINATORS RULE! Bees, butterflies, hummingbirds, and moths have an amazing thing in common. They all work hard to pollinate over 30 percent of the world’s food supply. Without these hard workers, the food on our shelves in the grocery stores would be much less.

How does pollination work? Well, in simple terms pollen from one flower is picked up by one of the many pollinators, commonly bees, and carried to another flower where the pollen sticks to the stigma. This is an essential part of plant reproduction and is needed for fruits and vegetables to grow.

Although these pollinators are very important, they are also in lots of danger. Toxic herbicides are the biggest killer of bees. Some of these toxic products include Glyphosate (Roundup), Dicamba, and even household vinegar.

These toxic herbicides get into the digestive system of bees and other pollinators and make them susceptible to infection.

Here are three simple things we can all do to help stabilize the bee and pollinator populations. First, plant beneficial and safe shrubs, trees, and flowers such as milkweed and butterfly bush. Next, use safe products such as non-toxic weed killer and pesticides in your gardens. The last step is simple. If you see bees, let them bee! They are just trying to do their jobs to help us grow our food. w 26

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GPS Technology to Aide in LGD Management This month we will be starting the first of a three-part series on GPS trackers. All the of the livestock guardian dogs (LGDs) that are in our Oyster 3 bonding project wear global positioning system cellular GPS (GPS) trackers for at least twelve months so that tracker made we can monitor their movement patterns. Other

by Digital dogs at the San Angelo AgriLife Center or at our Matters. research ranches continually wear the collars for long term research we are conducting with the GPS Terms dogs. There are a variety of GPS trackers on the Two terms that producers should be familiar market today that use cellular, satellite or LoRa with when looking into GPS trackers are pings systems to collect data. They come with many and uploads.

Uploads generally occur in hours of different types of functions that may be useful for time while pings are generally taken in minutes livestock producers. of time.

A ping refers to a GPS position taken by GPS trackers work by pulling data from satthe tracker generally every 15-30 minutes. Most ellites orbiting above the earth in a set position. trackers can store thousands of pings at a time There are several different satellite location sysbefore they are overwritten in the unit’s memory. tems that are used by nations around the world.

Pings generally do not use much battery life.

The US system is called the Global Positioning Uploads occur at set times during the day, System or GPS. To take a location, a device usually every two to four hours and refer to the needs a minimum of at least three satellites to acping data being sent to the tracking companies quire a position. The more satellites that the decomputer system.

Uploads are generally what vice can obtain data from, the more accurate the use the most battery life in a GPS tracker.

By location will be. Cost is the main issue that arises adjusting the upload time, you can conserve batwith accuracy. The more satellites that a company uses, the more costly it is for the data points. tery life while still being able to see where the Most companies use three to four satellites to cal- dog has been over time. There are also other features such as heartbeat & movement settings that culate a data point on the earth’s surface.

GPS trackers can make using and locating can be turned on or off to conserve battery life LGDs on a regular basis much easier. The track- of the tracker. Its best to discuss these features ers can also help you locate your livestock as the with your sales representative before placing the dogs are generally in close proximity to their tracker on your livestock guardian dog.

We look forward to sharing our research charges. GPS trackers can also help you locate with the ranching community over the next severholes in your fences if your LGD is roaming onto al years as the LGD bonding project continues at the neighbor’s property or if your livestock have the Texas A&M AgriLife Center in San Angelo. left the pasture. By pulling up the travel path in Weekly progress of the puppies and the project the providers software you can find the location can be viewed on our Facebook and Instagram acon a fence line that the dog or livestock got out. counts @TAMUlivestockguarddog.

Don’t forget There are many different types of GPS trackto sign up for our blog The Guardian Way https:// ers that are available on the market today. They sanangelo.tamu.edu/research/lgd/ and check out range in price, complexity of use and most imour YouTube channel also. portantly, battery life. GPS trackers specifically For questions regarding LGDs you can designed for canine use, often have very short email me at bill.costanzo@ag.tamu.edu or call battery lives as the manufacturer assumes that 325-657-7311.

Look for my next article on Liveyou will be able to catch the dog on a regular stock Guardian Dogs in next month’s edition of basis and exchange batteries. However, many the SouthWest Horse Trader. w LGDs are not well socialized, making catching them difficult, if not impossible, in large pastures or open range.

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Kotzur (Am/One Dream Lena), and Nu Smart Sensation (Open/Sharon Wellmann).

Panhandle Cutting Horse Assoc’s hosted a 2-day show in Amarillo on April 15-16. Zac Corvin, Canyon, won Friday’s Buckle Class on A Lil Spec Of Sugar, and Brody Bennett, Hereford, won Saturday’s Buckle Class on Red Boon Rey. The OSU Cowgirls won the overall NCEA National Championship April 16, defeating the Texas A&M University Aggies. It was the Cowgirls’ first overall national title in its program’s history and they finished the season with a 15-2 record.

Robertson Hill Ranch has sold its indoor arena in Perrin, after hosting great events there for the last 13 years. They will continue to produce team roping but will be using different venues moving forward, including NRS Arena in Decatur May 20.

The Bluebonnet Rescue Horse Training Challenge is a competition in which volunteer foster homes and professional trainers work with a BEHS foster horse for 4 months and then compete in the Challenge. This year’s competition, offering $10K added prize money, is scheduled for October 8. Applications are due June 1. fmi, 888.542.5163 or info@bluebonnetequine.org.

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Manion Ranches, Aubrey, donated Smart Little Lena’s ashes and other memorabilia on March 8, to be displayed at the NCHA offices in Fort Worth. Foaled in 1979, the stallion became the first cutting Triple Crown winner, set amazing records, and as of March this year, his offspring have earned in excess of $42.8 million.

Krystal Dillman, Hempstead, and Black Gold Biankus won HLSR’s AQHA Amateur Barrel Race March 9, with a time of 15.150. She rolled that time to take 2nd in the Senior and also won the all-around.

Garrett Reed, Gause, was a double winner at HLSR. He won the AQHA Youth Breakaway Roping on Leos Te Wood plus AQHA Youth Tie-Down Roping on Tees Alley Cat.

Nathan Piper, Whitesboro, has become a NRHA Million Dollar Rider after a great week at the Cactus Reining Classic.

Kim Neas, Crossroads, and Pleasure Kruze earned the Amateur Select all-around award at the March to the Arch show in Fort Worth March 16-20.

Lost Horizon Ranch, Bryan, hosted a playday March 19. HPs included Peyton O’Rourke (10&U), Jace Baptiste (11-17), and Christi Madsen (18&O). fmi, www. losthorizonranch.org.

Juan Rodriguez and Shelton White won the #8.5 average at the USTRC Championships in Gonzales, March 19-20.

Martha Angelone, Weatherford, won the Open Breakaway Roping average with 12.17 on 4 head at Ultimate Calf Roping’s March 20 event in Buffalo.

Beverly Moore, Richmond, and CR Tuff Doc Olena marked 74 to win the Senior Class at ASTXCHA’s March 26 event in Brenham.

Emily Webster Wahl, Houston, won the Never-Won-A-Buckle Class at Acadian CHA’s March 26 event in New Roads, LA, riding NRR Al Catpone.

Patrick Bray and Deanna Sampson won the #9 Sorting March 27 at Jared Lesh Cow Horses’ March Madness event at JL Arena in Whitesboro.

Losses Martin “Doc” Ransom, 69, Glen Rose, died March 8 after a battle with Lewy Body Dementia. He was a 1986 graduate of Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine and since that, practiced equine medicine. He was an NCHA member and loved that sport.

Ty Wallis, DVM, Pilot Point, died in a helicopter crash in Rowlett March 25. He was co-owner of Equine Athlete Veterinary Service. He graduated from Texas A&M in 2004, from Colorado State in 2008, and interned at Oakridge Equine Hospital in Edmond, OK. Leon Woods, 72, Houston, passed March 28. Affectionately known as 9 Finger or Blue, he touched countless lives. He was a hand with a rope, and if you had a bad bull or cow, you called him. He always rode with SW Trail Riders of Houston. w

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