The Roping Pen - December, 2016 by Ryan Davis

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Vol. 25 No. 12

25 SRA FINALS Wrapped UP! NTRL: Finals Time! PATRIOT: The Complete Package! USTRC 2016 Finals

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Celebrating 25 Years!

TABLE OF CONTENTS ARTICLES & FEATURES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PAGE

ECEMBER WRAPS UP THE YEAR, AND WHAT A YEAR IT HAS BEEN! This is one of my

favorite months of the year. Christmas gives us a time to enjoy family and friends like no other and there is nothing more important than spending time with those we love and a chance to embrace the birth of our Savior. Of course the month also offers the biggest rodeo of the year, as well as the WSTR Finale. It will be great to see who will become world champions and walk away with the big paychecks!

As December wraps up, we will all have a chance to gather around our Christmas trees and celebrate the biggest holiday of the year. Christmas has been commercialized, but I don’t care how much they continue to make money and market Christmas, it will always hold a special place in everyones heart. I can still recall the excitement I had when I was a kid waiting to see what ole’ St Nick would bring on Christmas morning and recall the fun of celebrating our Christ’s birth with my family at our small church. I see the same excitement on the faces of my four boys, the bright smiles and laughter that only Christmas brings. As you can tell I am excited, and can’t wait to get the month kicked off. Soon, the presents will all be opened, the decorations taken down and the New Year will be upon us. With that in mind we will all be looking to see how we can better ourselves and that often means looking back over the past year. I have to say although I have my own New Year agenda, the past year has been a blessing and with hard work and dedication I have made big strides and looking forward to continuing to move ahead to see what lies ahead. Like many of you, the New Year offers bright new chances to see what doors will open and how we can continue to prosper in both our personal lives. It is definitely a great time of year. It is a time to celebrate, enjoy great company and a time to focus on bettering ourselves. Opportunities are everywhere and it takes effort, hard work and motivation to achieve what we want. I don’t care if it’s being a better father, making a better living, achieving goals inside the rodeo arena, achieving higher education, or anything your heart desires, I hope we all get a jump start on our New Year Resolutions and achieve the smallest and largest goals we set forth. In closing I want to say thank you. I have worked hard on the magazine and the positive feedback I have received over the year continues to drive me to make this magazine the best it can be and carry on the hard work of those who worked so hard on this magazine over the past 25 years. I also want to wish each of you a Merry Christmas and hope the New Year brings you many blessings! Until next month... Dirt.

Keep it under your feet!.

~Ryan Davis

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Dirt, by Ryan Davis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Patriot Elite..................................28 • Patriot Report, News...................29 • Patriot Event Calendar...............29 • PATRIOT EVENT ADS... • Will Rogers Championships, Tulsa, OK........................30 • • Patriot Qualifier,Oklahoma City.....................................31 • The Patriot in February........................................... 32-33 • S. Georgia Championships.............................................35 • • • ARTICLES... • The Beast... Continued.......................10 • Get Ready... It’s Coming!...................13 • • EVENT ADS - COMING UP... • • News & Calendar.......................... 40-41 • NTRL Nat’l Finals........................ 42-43 • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •

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USTRC Nat’l Finals Event Recap. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 The Way, by Charles Powers, Cowboy Chaplain. . . . . . . . . . . 9 The Beast... Continued, Event Recap. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 ERA World Championships, Event Recap. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 NTRL Nat’l Finals, Jan 26-29, 2107 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Top Tips!, Advice from Bret Beach. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Why Me, God? by Crystal Lyons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Ropers of the Round Table, by Stuart Mtichell. . . . . . . . . . . 17 Patriot Elite, News, & Calendar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28-33 In the Loop, Coleman Proctor & Christmas Wishes.. . . . . . . 46 Sweat & Balin’ Twine, by John Rhudy. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48 Down The Line, Stran Smith. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49 The Other Half, by Gracie Mae . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52 Index, Advertisers & Events. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53 Classifieds, Buy/Sell. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53 ASSOCIATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PAGE PROUD TO BE THE OFFICIAL PUBLICATION OF THESE ASSOCIATIONS!

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2016 CINCH USTRC

National Finals of Team Roping

STORY BY MELINDA CLEMENTS •PHOTOS BY ALLEN'S RODEO PHOTOGRAPHY

he young man stood in the empty coliseum. People were tearing down and packing up. He was maybe, twelve or thirteen, and he had been here a million times. He had cut his teeth on the Junior Looper Ropings while his dad roped with friends and neighbors. This year was different. This was his first time to rope horseback with real partners for money and prizes he couldn’t count or fathom in actual dollars and cents. His dad had always told him to be a game changer. His dad had always advised him to rope the best he could and let everything else find its niche. He wanted to be a game changer but he was a bit young to figure all that out. He wasn’t too young to rope. He wasn’t to young to win and he wasn’t to young to feel a bit in awe as he looked and listened in the quiet coliseum. He fingered his rope and wiped his glove on his jeans. This was his place to reap the rewards of all that practice and hard work. Bottom line, he didn’t want to do anything but rope. This year, in this coliseum he had been a game changer. He wasn’t sure how it all happened but somehow it worked. His family lived and breathed team roping, 24/7. Families have grown and evolved through this sport we all love #15 SO Avg Champs, J. R. Dees (Aurora, SD) and are passionate about. New & Riley Wilson (Cardston, AB) US Open Avg Champions, Blake Hughes (Sulphur, OK) & Brady Norman (Springer, OK)

12 US Invit'l Avg Champs, Gabe Trujillo (Peralta, NM) & Jeremy Michaelis (Mercer, MO) #13 SO Avg Champs, Gary Cripps (Gentry, AR) & Jake Cripps (Portales, NM)

#10 SO Avg Champs, Navor Levario (Odessa, TX) & Braden Johnson (Fox, OK)

10 US Invit'l Avg Champns, Mike Woolven (Nettleton, MS) & Glenn Kelly (Hope Hull, AL)

#12 SO Avg Champs, Brenten Hall (Jay, OK) & Buddy Bledsoe (Fairfax, OK)

#9 SO Avg Champs, Korie Smith (Hempstead, TX) & Robby Schrader (Van Vleck, TX)

#12 Gold+ SO Avg Champs, Jim Coffman (Chico, TX) & Larry Cox (Weatherford, TX)

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#11 SO Avg Champs, Rowdy Jones (Tupelo, OK) & Dakota Callicoat (Atoka, OK)

#10 Gold+ SO Avg Champs, Pat Hafenstein (Osage City, KS) & Eric Hoelting (Olpe, KS)

#8 SO Avg Champs, Allen Simon (Douglass, KS) & Tim Cash (Douglass, KS)

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beginnings, be it roping partners, families or just friendships have started and flourished through the love of this sport. Once this “way of life” is in your blood it stays with you no matter what you do or where you go. The kid was passionate and it was in his blood also. The boy knelt down and let the dirt and sand slide through his fingertips. Every year during the final week of October the team roping world focused on one event...The Cinch USTRC National Finals of Team Roping! The Cinch USTRC National Finals of Team is the ultimate experience for the team roping family. It doesn’t matter if you rope or not the event will touch you and leave you with experiences you never thought possible. This kid knew from past years and growing up here that this roping, this event, this scenario was, as his dad always said was, indeed, “A Game Changer!” The kid stood up and smiled. “I believe I am the best and I believe this roping was mine for the taking. I’m thankful I roped well and I believe in every miracle that took place this week. I believe this was my roping and I took it by storm.” Someone had taught him well. The 2016 Cinch NFTR event was held again this year at Fairgrounds Coliseum in Oklahoma City on October 22nd through October 30th. It was an extravaganza of team roping at its absolute best. Lives were changed and altered in ways never thought possible. From the realm of roping, ropers and fans, alike, discovered new things about themselves and found a promise and hope they didn’t know existed. It was nine days some will never ever forget. During the nine-day roping event some 4,763 teams ran through the coliseum. Around $5 million in cash and prizes was awarded and two Ram Trucks and two Case I-H Tractors were given away to first and second high money winners in each of the Gold Plus Shoot Out Ropings. The high money winners of the nine-day event included Buddy Bledsoe who put $71,600 in his pocket. JR Dees was a close second as he pocketed $60,200. There were ropers who came to the Cinch NFTR and established new partnerships and relationships. There were unlikely pairings and special and unique circumstances. There were highs and lows, ups and downs, tears of joy and tears of frustration and annoyance. There were new strategies and newfound disciplines, ideas and concepts. In short, the 2016 Cinch USTRC National Finals of Team Roping changed lives. Maybe, it was your life or your neighbors, or someone in your family or a mere acquaintance or even someone you did not know at all. Regardless, whether you rope a little or a lot, team roping is a life changing experience.

RESULTS FROM THE CINCH USTRC NAT'L FINALS OF TEAM ROPING TOTAL CASH PAYOUT $3,664,845 US OPEN, AVERAGE: 1. Blake Hughes (Sulphur, OK) / Brady Norman (Springer, OK), 31.02, $72,600; 2. Clay Tryan (Lipan, TX) / Jade Corkill (Stephenville, TX), 31.08, $48,400; 3. Chris

THE WAY “W

• • YOU ARE NOT ALONE • •

hile shepherds watched the flocks by night”, this is a very familiar passage to anyone who knows the Christmas story. I can only imagine how lonely the shepherds must have felt being out in the cold and dark every evening, with only their sheep and a handful of other shepherds. Their life was routine, almost too predictable, with the exception of the occasional attack from a wild animal. Then one night, something unexpected happened, the unthinkable. There they were sitting around their fires when all of the sudden the sky was filled with the heavenly hosts. They didn’t feel alone anymore. This scene reminds me of the bygone days of the long cattle drives, where the Cowboys would sleep under the stars as they moved their herd from one place to another. Again, I can imagine the loneliness they may have experienced. I often felt alone when sitting in my saddle, as if it was just me and the world. That all

changed when the Good News was given to me, even though I had grown up a believer in the Creator, I had wandered far from Him. While angels didn’t appear to me as they did the shepherds, I came to realize that no matter how lonely I felt, there was always someone who would be with me, someone that would stick closer to me than my own blood brother. Interestingly enough it was the same person who had been born nearly 2000 years ago, the child whom the shepherds had been told about. This Christmas, I wonder if there are any other Cowboys or Cowgirls who are looking for that special friend, the one who will never leave you alone in your saddle? If so, this season is the best season of all to find Him. • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Cowboy Chaplain, Charles Powers, also serves as the Administrative Pastor at Open Door Community Church in Erlanger, Kentuky.

3. Avery Davis (Springdale, AR) / Blake Larmon (Jay, OK), 33.83, $28,400; 4. Curtis Buckler (Leavenworth, KS) / Bubba Reynolds (Buffalo, KS), 33.86, $21,300; 5. Jose Gomez (Laredo, TX) / J R Gonzalez (Laredo, TX), 34.48, $18,900; 6. Dillon Lawless (Fountain Inn, SC) / Billy Lam (Canton, GA), 34.58, $16,500; 7. Jared Gipson (Port Barre, LA) / Britt Buller (Kinder, LA), 34.59, $14,200; 8. Caleb Fallin (Garrison,

Francis (Las Vegas, NM) / Cade Passig (Las Vegas, NM), 31.19, $37,400; 4. Aaron Tsinigine (Tuba City, AZ) / Ryan Motes (Weatherford, TX), 31.44, $26,400; 5. Derrick Begay (Winslow, AZ) / Clay

TX) / Samuel Luchsinger (Atoka, OK), 34.7, $11,800; 9. Laney Lynch (Meeker, OK) / Micah Lynch (Meeker, OK), 35.04, $9,500; 10. Ruby Magnus (Mason, TX) / Cesar Ornelas (Poolville, TX), 35.34, $9,500;

Cooper (Gardnerville, NV), 31.78, $19,800; 6. Cale Markham (Vinita, OK) / Nick Simmons (Colcord, OK), 33.69, $15,400

11. Baltazar Gonzalez (Hobbs, NM) / Kayden Little (Tatum, NM), 35.63, $2,000; 12. Kevin Blackwell (Jacksonville, TX) / Jimmy Walker (Arthur City, TX), 36.8, $2,000; 13. Tyson Hale (Stephenville, TX) / Gary Jacobs (Vernon, TX), 36.98, $2,000; 14. Sal Cannizzaro (Folsom, LA) / Jordan Hanna (Greenwell Springs, LA), 38.79, $2,000; 15. Lowell Goodman (Ottawa, KS) / Josh Hamby (Viola, AR), 39.25, $2,000

USTRC SHOOT-OUT ROPINGS #15 SHOOT-OUT, AVERAGE: 1. J R Dees (Aurora, SD) / Riley Wilson (Cardston, AB), 27.64, $100,000; 2. Tyler McGuffee (Bossier City, LA) / Mason Pitts (Haughton, LA), 27.79, $35,200; 3. Chance

#10 SHOOT-OUT, AVERAGE: 1. Navor Levario (Odessa, TX) / Braden Johnson (Fox, OK), 34.48, $100,000; 2. Michael Nash (Marshall, TX) / Dusty Lout (San Augustine, TX), 35.05, $42,000; 3. Beck Hyslop (Loxahatchee, FL) / Ty Springer (Ocala, FL), 36.96, $28,900; 4. Landen Collins (Talihina, OK) / Donnie Ward (Leflore, OK), 37.72, $21,700; 5. Brandi Hollenbeck (Alva, OK) / Ethan McDowell (Alva, OK),

Thiessen (Elk City, OK) / Trey Yates (Pueblo, CO), 27.98, $24,300; 4. Andrew Livingston (Dripping Springs, TX) / Paden Bray (Granbury, TX), 28.73, $18,200; 5. Fred Werneck (Burleson, TX) / Junior Nogueira

39.7, $19,300; 6. Michael Martin (Montgomery, TX) / Kaden Profili (Jacksonville, TX), 39.96, $16,900; 7. Ty Archuleta (Las Vegas, NM) / Norman Archuleta (Las Vegas, NM), 40.01, $14,500; 8. Tracey Fritchey

(Scottsdale, AZ), 29.14, $16,200; 6. Clay Deen (Wills Point, TX) / Tyler James Domingue (De Kalb, TX), 29.55, $14,200; 7. Calvin Taylor (Canutillo, TX) / Bode Baize (Canutillo, TX), 29.78, $12,100; 8. Cody

(Ashland, MO) / Chris Pomeroy (Bolivar, MO), 40.47, $12,100; 9. Wesley Wilcox (Quinton, OK) / Darren Duvall (Quinton, OK), 40.88, $9,700; 10. Willy Hicks (Mullen, NE) / Jeff Blass (Carpenter, WY), 40.95,

Russell (Eros, LA) / Cooper Vandiver (Springtown, TX), 30.31, $10,100; 9. Peyton Walters (Cayuga, TX) / Tyler Wade (Terrell, TX), 30.51, $8,100; 10. Johnny Salvo (Datil, NM) / Estevan Castillo (Veguita,

$5,850; 11. Glenn Raven (Beaver, OK) / Shawn Campbell (Beaver, OK), 40.95, $5,850; 12. Juan Gonzales (Laredo, TX) / J R Gonzalez (Laredo, TX), 41.61, $2,000; 13. Mitch Waters (Grapevine, TX) / Brad

NM), 30.66, $8,100; 11. Ryon Boatright (Mulhall, OK) / Casey Stipes (Salina, OK), 30.67, $2,000; 12. Brenten Hall (Jay, OK) / Jake Cooper Clay (Sapulpa, OK), 31.7, $2,000; 13. Justin Briggs (Chiton,

Thrash (Cheyenne, OK), 41.69, $2,000; 14. Jacobo Salazar (Espanola, NM) / Rex Hawkins (Santa Teresa, NM), 42.4, $2,000; 15. Barry Lammers (Hartford, SD) / Blair Lammers (Hartford, SD), 42.66, $2,000

TX) / Billy Adamson (Killeen, TX), 33.79, $2,000; 14. Jon Pudwill (Scotia, NE) / Joe Day (Zumbrota, MN), 34.33, $2,000; 15. Ryan Motes (Weatherford, TX) / Wesley Johnson (Lipan, TX), 37.66, $2,000 #13 SHOOT-OUT, AVERAGE: 1. Gary Cripps (Gentry, AR) / Jake Cripps (Portales, NM), 31.32, $100,000; 2. Coy Rahlmann (Ellsinore, MO) / Blake Wheeler (Flint, TX), 31.98, $40,000; 3. Cutter

#9 SHOOT-OUT, AVERAGE: 1. Korie Smith (Hempstead, TX) / Robby Schrader (Van Vleck, TX), 35.15, $100,000; 2. Baltazar Gonzalez (Hobbs, NM) / Arnoldo Luevano (Colorado Springs, CO), 35.79, $46,600; 3. Octavio Espinoza (Lubbock, TX) / Arnoldo Luevano (Colorado Springs, CO), 36.04, $32,100; 4. Payton Harless (Hugo, OK) / Philip Teague (Rattan,

Duckett (Wimberley, TX) / Cody Owens (Mission, TX), 32.43, $27,300; 4. Mason Rust (Gordon, TX) / Ty Arnold (Midway, TX), 32.65, $20,400; 5. Kelsie Chace (Cherokee, OK) / Clay Futrell (Union Grove, NC),

OK), 39.13, $24,100; 5. Josh Bonner (Chatfield, TX) / Bradley Fife (Dawson, TX), 42.03, $21,400; 6. Carlos Estrada (Liberal, KS) / Dean Blum (Mc Cool Junction, NE), 42.14, $18,700;

32.96, $18,200; 6. Riley Kittle (Woodland, AL) / Rodney Melton (Wilburton, OK), 33.05, $15,800; 7. Brian Gregg (Guthrie, OK) / Rocky Ross (Weleetka, OK), 33.06, $13,500; 8. Clay Deen (Wills Point,

7. Tony Kuestersteffen (Konawa, OK) / Ray Black (Clarksville, AR), 42.52, $16,100; 8. Todd Martin (Steelville, MO) / Bruce Barnett (West Plains, MO), 42.86, $13,400; 9. Colter Barnes

TX) / Ben Runyon (N Ashdown, AR), 33.11, $11,300; 9. Jade Corkill (Stephenville, TX) / Johnryon Foster (Brock, TX), 33.48, $9,000; 10. Brandi Hollenbeck (Alva, OK) / Braden Harmon (Mustang, OK),

(Edmond, OK) / Harold Barnes (Hennessey, OK), 44.01, $10,700; 10. Alcione Miclos (Goiania, GO) / Felipe Monteiro (Navirai, MS), 44.73, $7,490; 11. Kelvin Holder (Lancaster, TX)

33.51, $9,000; 11. Johnny C Jones (Shawnee, OK) / Blake Larmon (Jay, OK), 33.59, $2,000; 12. Justin Lankford (Blanchard, OK) / Cale Markham (Vinita, OK), 34.05, $2,000; 13. Reese Buster (Paris,

/ Austin Tuley (Red Oak, TX), 44.88, $2,000; 12. Russell Eichler (Granbury, TX) / Braden Johnson (Fox, OK), 45.8, $2,000; 13. Zant Shad Zamora (Las Vegas, NM) / Joel Hernandez

TX) / Andrew Hill (Corsicana, TX), 34.62, $2,000; 14. Ryan Pollard (Paradise, TX) / Tyler Larson (Boyd, TX), 35.62, $2,000; 15. Caroline Taylor (Canutillo, TX) / Bode Baize (Canutillo, TX), 37.56, $2,000

(El Paso, TX), 45.87, $2,000; 14. Gage Freeman (Carthage, MO) / Chris Pomeroy (Bolivar, MO), 46.43, $2,000; 15. Jeff Bourquin (Follett, TX) / Jessey Osborn (Beaver, OK), 47.23, $2,000

#12 SHOOT-OUT, AVERAGE: 1. Brenten Hall (Jay, OK) / Buddy Bledsoe (Fairfax, OK), 31.27, $100,000; 2. Buddy Bledsoe (Fairfax, OK) / Blake Larmon (Jay, OK), 32.54, $40,000; 3. Clay Elkington

#8 SHOOT-OUT, AVERAGE: 1. Allen Simon (Douglass, KS) / Tim Cash (Douglass, KS), 46.74, $50,000; 2. Mike Cullen (Hugoton, KS) / Morey Mecklenburg (Hugoton, KS), 50.39, $15,900; 3. Donny

(Firth, ID) / Paul Freed (Morgan, UT), 32.74, $26,700; 4. Eric Nelson (Sanborn, MN) / Jeremy Wagner (Hillman, MN), 33.74, $20,000; 5. Tanner Tomlinson (Angleton, TX) / Tracy Estep (Bellville, TX), 33.78,

Lindsey (Colorado City, TX) / Shelby Rita (Clovis, NM), 50.59, $11,000; 4. Levi Kopp (Springfield, MO) / Colten Davis (Rogersville, MO), 55.84, $8,200; 5. Harold Shelton (Peru, KS) / Joe Harris (Saint Paul,

$17,800; 6. Chip Johnson (Shreveport, LA) / Colton Johnson (Shreveport, LA), 33.86, $15,500; 7. G R Carter (Oklahoma City, OK) / Cale Pedersen (Perry, OK), 34.18, $13,300; 8. John English (Belen, NM) /

KS), 56.02, $7,300; 6. Rusty Turner (Winters, TX) / Tuff Turner (Winters, TX), 57.48, $6,400; 7. Cecil Keith (Wimberley, TX) / Roy Krempin (Copperas Cove, TX), 58.31, $5,500; 8. Wes Tindell (Hartford,

Kade Elkins (Grants, NM), 34.42, $11,000; 9. David Curry (Liberty, MS) / Jordan Hanna (Greenwell Springs, LA), 34.51, $8,700; 10. Jacob Carr (Daisetta, TX) / Kelvin Rion (Reeves, LA), 36.22, $8,700; 11. Riley

AL) / Ed Hoffman (Hartford, AL), 59.72, $4,600; 9. Bryce Lauderdale (Mountain Grove, MO) / Brad Killinger (Ellettsville, IN), 82.8, $3,700; 10. Larry Hendricks (Tulia, TX) / Robert Azua (Dimmitt, TX),

Kittle (Woodland, AL) / Brent Kittle (Woodland, AL), 36.42, $2,000; 12. Hannah White (De Kalb, TX) / Mike White (De Kalb, TX), 36.86, $2,000; 13. Slick Robison (Weatherford, TX) / Lane Cooper (Weatherford,

32.07, $3,700; 11. Kay Stevens (Maquoketa, IA) / Lalo Govea (Elkhorn, WI), 36.03, $2,000; 12. Farrell Cunningham (Stuart, OK) / Emilee Moyer (Hugo, OK), 40.53, $2,000; 13. Clinton Shultz (Orlinda,

TX), 37.63, $2,000; 14. Jorge Jauregui Marrufo (El Paso, TX) / Manuel Marquez Salgado (Angleton, TX), 39.48, $2,000; 15. Clay Saffell (Locust Grove , OK) / Wayne McClure (Ardmore, OK), 39.48, $2,000

TN) / Jared Crain (Gallatin, TN), 41.88, $2,000; 14. Shane Saia (Silver Lake, KS) / Allen Dean Abel (Holton, KS), 42.35, $2,000; 15. Mark Wedel (Centerville, AR) / Ty Whitlow (Ola, AR), 43.09, $2,000

#11 SHOOT-OUT, AVERAGE: 1. Rowdy Jones (Tupelo, OK) / Dakota Callicoat (Atoka, OK), 32.5, $100,000; 2. Jose Enriquez (Colorado Springs, CO) / Domingo Jacquez (Poolville, TX), 33.31, $41,100;

...MORE RESULTS ON PAGES 44-45.

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The Beast... Continued! The qualified ropers to the final round of the Beast of the East Invitational Truck Roping!

hanks to the NTRL and Val Ford of C Bar C Photos, we have more from one of the largest and most respected team roping of 2016! The Beast of the East that played out in October is one of those events that stand out in ropers minds as one of the best. In fact it is probably ranked one of the best East of the Mississippi River and rivals any other event in the country. Trucks and Trailers, as well as piles of cash, with a

unique format that makes it more than just another roping allows The Beast of the East to attract ropers from all across the country. For those who top the ropings and earn part of the prize line and payouts, it is an accomplishment! Congratulations to all of the winners and to all of the ropers who roped at the 2016 Beast of the East in Franklin, Tennessee!

The team that rose to the top of the 2016 Beast of The East Invitational Truck Roping, Blake Walker and J.W. Baucom earned the matching pair of trucks and trailers!

Chad Fairchild and Will McGraw, Saddle Winners of the 2016 Beast of The East Invitational Truck Roping

High Point #4 & #3 & below Heel-O-Matic Winners of the #8 Beast of The East Prize Roping 10 • THE ROPING PEN • DECEMBER 2016

Saddle Winners of the #8 Beast of The East Prize Roping photos © C Bar C Photography

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Champions Crowned at the Inaugural ERA

World Championships

NOVEMBER 11-13, 2016 • DALLAS, TEXAS

merican Airlines Center hosted one of the most incredible all-star rodeo competitions, featuring 87 of the sport’s top athletes and, now, 143 World Championships The world’s premier professional rodeo athletes and animals that represent the new Elite Rodeo Athletes (ERA) tour brought the year-long competition to a thrilling end today at the American Airlines Center, crowning 16 final event and overall champions and handing out more than $1,000,000 in cash purse prizes. “What started out as a fresh idea between a few cowboys on how we could advance and better the sport of rodeo turned into a dream-come-true this weekend in Dallas,” said ERA interim

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President Bobby Mote. “We couldn’t be happier with how the ERA World Championship turned out over three days at the American Airlines Center. “Rodeo is a big part of Texas’ great heritage and boy did the ERA deliver to our fans at the event and tuning in worldwide on FOX Sports 2 TV, SiriusXM Rural Radio and FloSports.com.” Saluting the newly-crowned champions of the ERA’s inaugural season, Mote tipped his hat to winners Chandler Bownds (Bull Riding), Bray Armes (Steer Wrestling), Clay Tryan & Jade Corkill (Team Roping), Cort Scheer (Saddle Bronc Riding), Lisa Lockhart (Barrel Racing), Shane Hanchey (Tie-Down Roping) and Steven Dent (Bareback Riding).

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eam Ropers, get packed and let’s head to Jacksonville, Florida for one of the largest team roping events of the year! The NTRL National Finals is just about here and with over $500,000 in cash paid out last year, as well as loads of prizes, the event is sure to impress! It has become a staple among the industry and as it nears you can bet ropers from all across the country will be gathering up to make it another great event to kick off the New Year. The NTRL Finals is the first big event of 2017 and with the biggest payout East of the Mississippi River, it is no doubt it has become an event so many look forward to. Not only is the team roping action the best, always complete with great cattle, loads of great and unique prizes and large cash payouts, but the atmosphere and good times are plentiful. There is the Golf Tournament that kicks off the event, cook-outs presented by the NTRL, and loads of fun. For those who have never been, you are missing out. The NTRL Finals is not like any other event and it only takes one visit to this event and you will not ever want to miss another. The

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Its Coming! that concludes the NTRL season will begin on January 26 and run through the 29th. Four days of great team roping action where ropers can have a chance to win in either the Preliminary or Shoot-Out ropings. The guaranteed payouts in the Shoot-Out ropings as well as National USTRC Flex earnings awarded in the Shoot-Out events and Regional Flex earnings given away to winners of the Preliminary ropings adds to the flavor of the NTRL Finals. There is no better roping to attend than the NTRL Finals at the Jacksonville Equestrian Center in Florida in January. The great team roping action, mixed with the usually mild temperatures and the great facility helps make this a truly enjoyable team roping! Be sure to check out the NTRL Finals Event ad for all of the details. Be sure to check out all of the sponsor partners of the NTRL who continue to help make this and all NTRL events a success! So again – Pack your bags, load the horses and head to Jacksonville for the largest team roping event to kick off the New Year! We'll see you there!

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THE LAY OF YOUR ROPE

opers, both headers and heelers, have a variety of different lays of ropes to pick from. We have talked before about how different elements, such as weather and moisture can affect which rope you may want to grab for the day. However, we have not touched on why rope manufacturers make different lays of ropes. The lay of the rope can vary from extra soft to hard, and can be used in a variety of ways for ropers. With that in mind, we talked with Bret Beach at Total Team Roping to see what he had to say about ropers and the different lays of ropes available. “First and foremost the lay of the rope is supposed to help you swing effortlessly,” Bret said. “The lay should help you feel your loop and know where the tip of your rope is at. Some who have stronger swings can use a different lay of rope than others.” Often people try to use the rope they see professionals use. Although that can help you make the right decision, it may not be the perfect lay for you. “For example, a lot of professional heelers use a hard-medium or medium-hard rope, but some like an even softer rope. It depends on their preference,” added Bret. “I see a lot of people who are just starting out who can’t feel their rope good enough to make that determination of what lay of rope to choose.” The lay of the rope is directly related to your swing and how you deliver. “Like I said before, the swing should be effortless,” Bret continued. “I think there is a misconception for a lot of ropers who think their loop needs to be opened when they swing. Actually it is the opposite, the loop should be more closed or an oval when you swing and it opens up after you release it at your target. Think of it this way; if you had a loop and I walked out and pulled on the ends, your tip, col-

...ADVICE FROM BRET BEACH

lapsing your loop, this is how your swing should be. Having a rope with the correct lay so you can feel your tip will allow your swing to collapse properly. You want a rope that will collapse easily in your swing so you don’t have to overswing. “Beginner ropers often want to roll their loop, trying to keep it open. You need to use your shoulder, elbow and wrist in your swing. They work together probably one-third each and anytime you use too much elbow or wrist trying to keep your loop open your swing will get wobbly and will not collapse correctly. This is often occurs due to the way they were taught,” Bret added. “Again, you don’t want that. The best way to see if you have a good swing is to hear it. It should not sound like a helicopter, spinning around and around, but more like a swosh-------swosh. Swing slow to medium slow and see if you can hear it swosh and then swosh again. You need to be able to feel all the pieces of your rope as you swing it. You can fill the tip of your rope with all of your fingers, the top strand of your rope with your index finger and the bottom or back of the loop with your pinky.” Having a good swing will help you determine what lay of rope fits you and your roping style. This is one of the areas that having a coach or a mentor can help you decide the best fit. That is what makes the new TotalTeamRoping.com website so helpful. Brett, Charles Pogue and Clay O’Brein Cooper can watch your videos and return feedback with small corrections that can make a big difference in your roping. Such as having the correct swing that then can help you pick the right lay of rope, if no-one was to ever point it out, you would never know. So head online and see for yourself how TotalTeamRoping.com can help you.

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Why Me, God ? BY CRYSTAL LYONS

eople ask that question all the time. Why is this happening to me? They get sick or have an accident and usually one of the first things out their mouth is, “why me Lord?” I actually think we need to ask that question MORE in life...except in the positive. Why just ask that question because of something bad? Why not ask it every time we have something incredible happen? My horse is awesome & I couldn’t have afforded him if he’d been priced how he was worth. It’s not like I am some awesome horsewoman who deserved a horse like that. So...”why me God?” I have been in boocoo’s of horse wrecks, athletic mishaps, NOT TO MENTION all the broncs and bulls I got on....and ended up UNDER. Yet I’m healthy. So...”why me God?” With all the people in the world working at jobs they hate, and me never wanting to go to college because I had this desire to do something “other than” and have been doing what I love for 3 decades as God takes care of me. So...”why me God?” What we focus on multiplies in our life. Focus on the heartache and pain and it will have children! Focus on how you were cheated out of something and your forward momentum stops right there. Focus on the blessings in your life and you attract more of the same. Negative or positive, what we focus on we become. Our personality literally gets altered by how we think. And what we think on, we attract more of! Positive and thankful people are easy to be around. They lift the spirits of others. But negative people will drain you! Why be a drain on others when you can be a blessing? But the fact is, I cannot give away what I do not personally carry. If I want to be a blessing to others, then I must recognize and be thankful for the blessings that are in my life. I must position myself in the correct frame of mind to focus on and be thankful for what’s GOOD. No matter what’s going on in your life right now, you have SOMETHING to be thankful for. Focus on THAT. Have you expressed a big THANK YOU to God lately for some of those blessings that you’ve been taking for granted? You HAVE eaten today haven’t you? Many people in the world have not!

Sure, we’ve ALL had bad things happen, things we don’t understand. We’ve had incredible hurts and tremendous losses.... but why LIVE THERE? I have the power to move forward and come higher. Just as a mountain climber would never attempt to climb while dragging dead weight....neither can we reach the heights we desire while dragging all the past hurts, losses and negative junk along with us! Cut the rope and drop that stuff! Jesus said it this way, “cast ALL your care upon Him for He cares for you.” If Jesus is asking for all that junk, who am I to keep carrying it?

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Simplified, it’s like this; I can CHOOSE to stop dwelling on the pain and loss and God will give me supernatural joy. OR...I can live a life embracing and REHEARSING the hurts & wrongs done by others & I will sink lower, drag others down with me and die a negative person who NEVER reached my potential because I wasted all my energy blaming others for my misery. NO...I am HEALTHY and BLESSED & I don’t deserve to be so blasted HAPPY! So...”Why me, God??”

BY STUART MITCHELL

Keep Steppin'

more time to do what I love and that is to be involved in the team roping world. I get to travel andhave met some wonderful people. It allows me to be around my friend of mine once told me, “You peers and some up-and-coming talent. All just keep steppin’.” What does this that is to say, “Keep steppin’.” I could have mean? When times are hard and things taught for 5-10 more years and drawn aren’t going well, do you dwell on the past or do you look for ways to better or more pay, but I would not be as happy as improve your life? The time to improve is I am today. So, I took a step and have not looked back. I enjoy every day to the fullwhen things are low. If cattle prices are est. If you’re having problems in life, try down, buy. The price will eventually go up. When it doesn’t rain for an extended stepping over, under, or straight through them. Don’t step around. Deal with each period of time, cull your herd and save circumstance and move on. feed and hay. Are you tired of your job, As I look around, I see problems nationnot happy with conditions, pay, lack of opportunity? Then change it. If you love wide. I see them locally and personally. As I’ve gotten older, I can see that as bad your job, then it isn’t work. I have the best job I’ve ever had right now. I taught as things seem, there is only one thing school for 25 years and it was good to me. that’s unchangeable, and that’s death. We It also allowed me to have time off to rope can deal with injury, sickness, financial and be involved in the roping industry. I burdens, family issues, etc. Nothing is permanent, except death. We have just retired from teaching and now sell Hot finished the election process for PresiHeels full time. The Copenhaver famdent. Some are happy, some are sad, and ily is great to work with and I have even

some are looking ahead with doubt about the future. As I talked with my friend before the election, we discussed how both candidates might change our lives. Well, the last 8 years haven’t been the best (in my opinion) but we have moved on and kept steppin’. I intend to do the same thing under President Trump, just like I would have done if Hillary had won. There will always be some government policies that affect your life, but in general I believe that people can still be successful if they choose to be. We live in a time when many people want to blame someone else and pout about their lives. My mom would always keep me from having a pity party by sending me out to find something useful to do. We as Americans need to find something useful to do. Stop crying and wishing, start believing and start working to be successful. In other words, “keep steppin’.” It’s your life, live like it’s the last one you have. You'll be glad you did!

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SRA FINALS: 2016 SUCCESS

CORY KIRK SRA CALF ROPING CHAMPION

JOSHUA HEFNER SRA STEER WRESTLING CHAMPION

HAROLD MILLER SRA BAREBACK RIDING CHAMPION

ELI MILLER SRA BULL RIDING CHAMPION

2016 SEASON CHAMPIONS…

BAREBACK: 1. Harold Miller, 5055; 2. Chris Smith, 4304; 3. Matt Smith, 1047; 4. Josh Cragar, 1843; 5. Shelton Murphy, 754; 6. Wade Dotson, 1541; 7. Robert Messer, 1806; 8. Blake Leamon, 837; 9. Tim Murphy, 798; 10. Nelson Miller, 717; 11. Jesse Troyer, 597 SADDLE BRONC: 1. Eddie Parlier, 3366; 2. Dennis Rossignol, 836; 3. Austin Stewart, 3198; 4. Hayden Phipps, 1978; 5. Brandon Rippy, 1396; 6. Cole Hartsell, 901; 7. Travis Deal, 798; 8. Andrew Turner, 651; 9. Chase Dyal, 616; 10. Allen Foster, 147 BULL RIDING: 1. Eli Miller, 7809; 2. Wesley Buckner, 7078; 3. Colt Galvan, 3463; 4. Rowdy Rice, 5438; 5. Tristen Marshall, 2945; 6. Brandon Chambers, 3595; 7. Bradney Tart, 2664; 8. Rick Bynum, 2552; 9. Wes Moore, 2310; 10. Josh Ethridge, 2250; 11. Andy Blanton, 2234; 12. Luke Powell, 2032

HAROLD MILLER SRA BAREBACK RIDING CHAMPION

CALF ROPING: 1. Cory Kirk, 9951; 2. Cliff Hammond, 8165; 3. Justin Thigpen, 3728; 4. Daryl Matthews, 5680; 5. Thomas Linton, 3667; 6. Dillon Wooten, 3651; 7. Bradley Bullard, 3563; 8. Glen Freels, 2580; 9. Allen Livengood, 3450; 10. Tim Pharr, 3144; 11. Jacob Dagenhart, 2465; 12. Garrett Keeter, 2610 STEER WRESTLING: 1. Joshua Hefner, 6016; 2. Brian Barefoot, 5161; 3. Jason Bagwell, 3763; 4. Brad Stewart, 2863; 5. Trey Lloyd, 1675; 6. Will Griffin, 2600; 7. Justin Thigpen, 1194; 8. Jake Thomasson, 1537; 9. Josh Austin, 1702; 10. Cody Mousseau, 552; 11. Troy Orr, 734; 12. Cody Miller, 496 TEAM ROPING: Headers - 1. Casey Hilley, 9208; 2. Jacob Dagenhart, 8742; 3. Daryl Matthews, 7927; 4. JD Young, 7483; 5. Jason Tucker, 4487; 6. Cory Kidd, 3270; 7. Justin Thigpen, 3700; 8. Lance Thrift, 3006; 9. Jason Trisdale, 2295; 10. Brian Barefoot, 2378; 11. Tyler Boatwright, 2374; 12. Will Batchelor, 2342 • Heelers - 1. Clay Futrell, 11190; 2. Adam Plyler, 9451; 3. Stephen Britnell, 8559; 4. Caleb Anderson, 6177; 5. Rick Scruggs, 5372; 6. Alex Brooks, 5120; 7. Deny Ashley, 4005; 8. Ross Blakeney, 3164; 9. Ross Lowry, 3142; 10. Ty Parkinson, 2813; 11. Daniel Raynor, 2688; 12. Tyler Kile, 2618

EDDIE PARLIER SRA SADDLE BRONC RIDING CHAMPION

BARREL RACING: 1. Kristen Yde, 14300; 2. Lauren Smith, 11721; 3. Carrie Putnam, 6304; 4. Heather Sherrill, 8128; 5. Mary McGee, 4753; 6. Danielle McCraw, 6403; 7. Peyton Morrow, 5777; 8. Rebecca Owens, 4037; 9. Brittany Bell, 3433; 10. Karla Dagenhart, 3716; 11. Kenzie Cook, 2738; 12. Bronwyn Ashley, 3646 BREAKAWAY ROPING: 1. Hayley Knox, 6151; 2. Kristin Mulkey, 6139; 3. Kolby Whitesell, 4738; 4. Amanda Stewart, 2832; 5. Jamie Ellsworth, 3827; 6. Lucinda Fletcher, 3820; 7. Chloe Cox, 2851; 8. Carson Denning, 3632; 9. Kyla Matthews, 3408; 10. Leah Hunter, 3206; 11. Kiley Arrington, 2898; 12. Natalie Fletcher, 2868 18 18 • • THE THE ROPING ROPING PEN PEN • • DECEMBER DECEMBER 2016 2016

HAROLD MILLER SRA BAREBACK RIDING CHAMPION

Title with Josh Crager finishing 2nd in the Average and odeo seasons come and go and for the oldest rodeo Shelton Murphy winning 3rd. association in the South, the SRA, (Southern Rodeo It was a different sort of championship in the saddle Association) they have recorded many seasons in their bronc riding. Eddie Parlier took advantage of his season history books. However, the last several years have been and closed out the year with a solid Finals event to earn exceptional for the association as it has continued to the SRA Saddle Bronc Riding Title. Eddie won the 1st and grow and gain a lot of momentum as the largest and best 3rd round of the Finals to keep his championship position. association east of the Mississippi River. Not only have He finished 2nd in the Average. Winning more cowboys and cowgirls become SRA the Average was Dennis Rossignal who members, increasing the size of their topped all of his broncs, including the sanctioned rodeos, but the association win in round 2. Austin Stewart won 3rd has grown their regular season more in the Average with 2 rides that placed in events. 2016 has proved to the best yet round 1 and 3. as contestants have had the opportunity The bulls at the SRA finals did their to compete at some of the largest and job and making a qualified ride in any best rodeos in the country, many of which of the rounds meant money in the maxed out the spectator capacities that rider’s pocket. Eli Miller was the man to came to watch these competitors give it chase coming into the finals and after their all inside the arena. As the associaa 1st place win with an 84-point ride, tion, events and payouts have grown, so the highest marked ride of the event in has the competition level as the SRA athround one was all he needed to earn the letes have worked hard to increase their season championship. Colt Galvan was skills inside the rodeo arena. the bull rider of the event staying aboard A season is only as good as its Finals 2 of his 2 bulls winning round 2 and event and for the SRA, the recent seasonplacing 2nd in the 3rd round and won ending event proved one of the best yet. him the Average. Wesley Buckner won the The top contestants in each event gathered SRA TEAM ROPING at the Western North Carolina Agricultural CHAMPS, CASEY HILLEY 3rd round earning him 3rd in the Average. & CLAY FUTRELL In the calf roping event it was the work Center in Ashville, North Carolina in a 3 throughout the season that earned Cory performance fight to see who would walk Kirk the season event Title. He placed in away with the big payouts of the weekend round one to add a bit more to his point at the 43rd Annual SRA Finals Rodeo. Up standings, but the tough competition of for grabs were payouts in each round, the Finals rodeo spread the round monthe Average of the event and of course ey and Average championship throughthe SRA season event titles. Each perforout the contestants. Justin Thigpen came mance was action-packed as the cowboys out with all guns blazing, winning the and cowgirls of the SRA rode, raced, 1st and 2nd round and splitting 3rd in roped and wrestled their way to victory the last round. Justin won the Average by trying their best to top the competition. roping and tying 3 head in 25.8 seconds. The dust settled on the arena and the Thomas Linton was not successful at winners emerged. placing in any of the 3 rounds, but was In the bareback riding it was a battle solid earning him 2nd in the Average. from beginning to end. Harold Miller Winning 3rd was Daryl Mathews who came to the Finals in the #1 position. His placed in round 2 and 3. cushioned lead held off the competitors The big boys of rodeo battled in the and he finished the year as the Season Steer Wrestling, reaching, grabbing and laying down their Champion. However, the title did not come easy and with steers quickly throughout the rodeo. Joshua Hefner had a only 2 scores at the event, neither of them placing him in lead prior to the Finals event and stayed in control with the rounds, several other cowboys pushed close to taking solid runs throughout the rodeo. He placed in 2 of the 3 the top title home. It was Matt Smith who was on fire rounds winning the Season Title, as well as the Average throughout the event splitting the 1st round with Shelton of the rodeo. Brian Barefoot did what he could to move Murphy and winning the 2nd and 3rd round. He moved up the ladder in the standings placing in 2 of the 3 rounds within 23 points of the leader. Matt earned the Average Continued on page 13... PHOTOS COURTESY OF CIRCLE S PHOTOGRAPHY THE THE MAGAZINE MAGAZINE FOR FOR AMERICA’S AMERICA’S ROPER ROPER • • 19 19

2017 RODEO SEASON BEGAN OCT 1, 2016

In order for points to count for rodeos, you must purchase a 2017 SRA membership prior to competing. MEMBERSHIPS can be purchased through the SRA office or from the rodeo secretary at SRA first-sanctioned rodeos. Please be aware that SRA memberships are not always available at co-sanctioned rodeos, i.e. IPRA/SRA or NCA/SRA. Visit www.srarodeo.com for complete listing of rodeos, standings, results & news.

HIGH SCHOOL SENIORS: COMPLIMENTARY SRA MEMBERSHIP FOR NHSRA MEMBERS!

The SRA would like to offer any current High School Senior (12th grade student) that is also a current member of the National High School Rodeo Association (NHSRA) a complimentary SRA membership for the 2017 rodeo season which began October 1, 2016 and ends September 30, 2017. In order to obtain membership, you must complete and submit the SRA membership application along with proof of being a current 12th grade student and NHSRA member.

2017 SEASON STANDINGS AS OF 10/20/16 • VISIT WWW.SRARODEO.COM FOR COMPLETE LISTING OF POINT STANDINGS, INDIVIDUAL RODEO RESULTS, ADDITIONS/CHANGES TO RODEO SCHEDULE AND MORE NEWS.

SADDLE BRONC RIDING RANK & NAME....................................POINTS 1 COLE HARTSELL.............................220.80 BULL RIDING 1 BRADNEY TART..............................478.40 CALF ROPING 1 CLIFF HAMMOND...........................239.20 2 BRANDON PUTNAM........................ 216.00 3 THOMAS LINTON...........................143.52 4 JAKE THOMASSON........................108.00 5 JACOB DAGENHART..........................95.68 BARREL RACING 1 KARLA DAGENHART........................493.74 2 TAYLOR EARNHARDT..................... 376.96 3 KRISTIN YDE.................................. 315.00 4 HOLLY SCRUGGS...........................202.50 5 CARRIE PUTNAM............................198.72 6 AMBER JONES...............................132.48

TEAM ROPING (HEADER) 1 TYLER KIDD................................... 441.00 2 BRANTLEY SWOFFORD....................404.80 3 COLE HARTSELL.............................303.60 4 TREY LLOYD................................... 101.20 TEAM ROPING (HEELER) 1 JOSH HUMPHRIES..........................404.80 2 HEATH LEROY...............................303.60 3 CALEB ANDERSON......................... 227.20 4 ALEX BROOKS................................202.40 5 TY PARKINSON..............................189.00

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Third in the Average went home with Chloe Cox. The fast time of 2.5-seconds was the time that took home the win in all 3 rounds. Jamie Ellsworth roped her calf in the fast time in round one, Chloe Cox in round 2 and Amanda Stewart and Lucinda Fletcher split the win in round 3. In the barrel racing, Carrie Putman did what she could to move into the #1 position of the year-end standings. She won the Average after winning 2nd in round one and 1st in round 2. Mary Mcgee earned 2nd in the Average winning round one and placing 2nd in round 2. However, Kristen Yde held her position in the standings to earn the Season Title. She placed 3rd in the finals round of the rodeo and 3rd in the Average. Kenzie Cook won round 2 with a blistering time. The SRA Finals put an exclamation point to a great season. The association has grown and continues to offer cowboys and cowgirls all across the Southeast great events to portray their talents inside the arena. The talented group of contestants that earned the right to compete at the SRA Finals gave the crowds that packed the Western North Carolina Agricultural Center an event they will not soon forget. The event was 2nd to none and the association will push into the new season with the momentum to continue to grow their venues and rodeo events, as well as to work hard to make next year’s Finals bigger and better than ever.

BREAKAWAY ROPING 1 CARSON DENNING.........................478.92 2 LINDSEY WENTWORTH...................450.00 3 YVETTE WHITESELL.........................338.56 4 HEATHER SHERRILL........................169.28 5 LEAH HUNTER................................ 112.50 6 KOLBY WHITESELL............................84.64 WWW.SRARODEO.COM

SRA ABBREVIATIONS USED: ADM.... BB....... EF....... SB....... SCF...... BR....... EST...... CR....... CST...... SW...... TBA..... TR....... CBR..... CBA.....

Continued from page 11... and winning 2nd in the Average. The round championships went to Cody Mousseau in round one. He also won 3rd on the Average. Trey Lloyd won the 2nd round and Justin Thigpen turned in the fastest time of the rodeo, earning him the 3rd round championship. It was a mixed set of champions in the team roping. Casey Hilley and Alex Brooks placed in every round of the rodeo earning Hilley the year-end heading championship. HIlley and Brooks finished 2nd in the Average. It was heeler Clay Futrell who roped with Jacob Dagenhart who claimed the heeling season championship. Winning the Average was the team of Cory Kidd and Caleb Anderson. They placed 2nd in round 2 and 3 and won the 2nd round. Winning 3rd in the Average was Jason Trisdale and Deny Ashley who placed in round 2 and 3. The fastest time of the rodeo went to the team of J.D. Young and Rick Scruggs who won the 1st round with a time of 5.3-seconds. The women of the SRA shined bright at the Finals Rodeo. In the breakaway roping it was all Haley Knox who dominated the season and the Finals. Three solid times, 2 of which placed in the round earned her the Average and the Season Title. Battling throughout the year and the Finals, Amanda Stewart placed in 2 rounds to finish 2nd in the Average.

ADDED MONEY BAREBACK ENTRY FEE SADDLE BRONC STOCK CONTRACTOR FEE BULL RIDING EASTERN STANDARD TIME CALF ROPING CENTRAL STD TIME STEER WRESTLING TO BE ANNOUNCED TEAM ROPING COWGIRLS BARREL RACING COWGIRLS BREAKWAY ROPING

RODEO ENTRY INFO:

MINOR RELEASE FORM must be completed and notarized if contestant is ALL FINES & TURN-OUT FEES MUST a minor (under the age of 18) and not BE PAID BEFORE ENTERING A RODEO a member of the SRA. The form must be given to the rodeo secretary when SRA MEMBERSHIPS can be purchased paying fees in order to be allowed to compete. through the SRA office or from the rodeo secretary at SRA first-sanctioned MEDICAL & VET RELEASES: If the rodeos. Please be aware that SRA memberships are not always available rodeo you turn-out is a co-sanctioned at co-sanctioned rodeos. Memberships rodeo, you must send your release to the association of which you are a must be purchased prior to rodeo in member. If you are a member of both order for points to count. associations, send it to the one that is YOUTH CARDS (JrSRA, NHSRA, NIRA) listed as first-sanctioning association. are accepted for rodeo entry. You will DO NOT send releases to the other association if you are not a member of be required to show proof of current that association because it will not be membership to the rodeo secretary when paying fees in order for the $10 forwarded to the SRA. If releases are not received within the 7 day period, permit/local fee to be waived. you will be held liable for fees. NO PERMIT/LOCAL ENTRIES will be ac- EXCEPTIONS. cepted on an as needed basis (unless otherwise noted in rodeo listing) at a ADDITIONAL RODEO FEES: SRA or SRA/IPRA Rodeos - $5 Central Entry cost of $10 per rodeo.

System Fee per contestant, $5 Finals Fee per entry in each event IPRA/SRA - $8 Central Entry System Fee per contestant; $2 Finals Fee per contestant Turn Outs: Important Information Regarding Rodeo Turn-outs (refer to rulebook for additional Info) Contestants will be able to notify turnouts three (3) hours or more prior to the start of rodeo performance by calling 337-304-1840 to avoid paying a $25 turn-out fine. However, contestants are still liable for fees.

Contestants are responsible for contacting the SRA office to inquire about the amount due for fees/turn-out fines and will be placed on the suspended list if payment of fees/fines or a medical/vet release is not received within 7 days after the last performance of the rodeo that was turned out. Also, points will not count for any rodeo that contestant competes in after such infraction if fees/fines are not paid or releases received within that time.

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nother Southeastern Showdown is in the books! With seven states, competition was tough, but it sure was a lot of fun meeting new people and catching up with old friends! I am very proud to say that Alabama placed in the top in almost every single event. My team definitely showed up and showed out! Also, the Southeastern Showdown skit was a blast! Team Alabama portrayed Forrest Gump’s run through the state with an Alabama and Auburn football game, NASA rockets, and even a PCA rodeo! Forrest’s run ended with a surprise visit from the one and only Channing Tatum who definitely broke it down! The rest of the team joined Forrest in the running man challenge and ran straight in to victory!! Let’s just say it was a sight to see. On another note, I was very blessed to meet THE John Wayne! John Wayne has spinal bifida and was selling shirts and bracelets for Jacee Beth Thomas! Two shirts and a bracelet later, John Wayne and I hit it off! Hopefully, I will see John Wayne very soon, not in a saddle but in a ground blind. After meeting my new friend and his parents, I attended Cowboy Church with a happy heart and was reminded that there is power in the name of Jesus! Don’t forget we serve a mighty King! “Life is worth living once Jesus is the reason you live it.”

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God bless, Miss Hannah Rogers

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CHARLY ASKS: I keep feeding my rope every swing until it figure 8’s, help! RICKEY'S TIP: Get a practice rope and build a loop, put a little slack between your hand and a one foot tail and cut the rest off. You can rope the dummy and steers until you break the habit.

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2016 PATRIOT #12 YOUNG GUNS CHAMPS

TYLER McGUFFEE & MASON PITTS CASH PAYOUT $20,000

ough – That is all that can be said for the #12 Young Gun Championships at the 2016 Patriot in Fort Worth, Texas. Should anyone ask where the future of team roping stands, it is bright and the #12 Young Guns roping was evident. These youngsters can rope, and rope great. The winning team of Tyler McGuffee and Mason Pitts stamped their championships with four solid. They roped 4-head in 28.62 seconds, which was over 2-seconds faster than the field of ropers. However, the top 10 teams who took home part of the tremendous payout in the Average of the roping were all solid on 4-head. The duo of Tyler and Mason made their way to the 2016 Patriot from their homes in Louisiana where they are not strangers to the pay window. The young team who live 5-minutes from each other have enjoyed big paydays inside the arena prior to their success at The Patriot and have continued to win big since then as well. “I won the #10 Preliminary roping at the US Finals in both 2013 and 2014,” said Mason. “Tyler and I won second in the #15 Shoot-Out this year. The Patriot was fun though. I was a little

nervous because I had never been there before, but it was fun to compete against others more our age in the roping. We all joked around a little.” The team both said they are ready to return to Fort Worth this coming February. They won’t be able to rope together in the #12 Young Gun roping but looking forward to making a statement in the Open Young Gun event. “I am ready to go back this year,” said Tyler. “I have always had good luck at big ropings like the US Finals in OKC, and now the Patriot. I liked the event. It was fun especially making the short go and walking out on the red carpet. It was pretty cool to see and be a part of.” Tyler and Mason will be a threat at any event as they continue to rope together at both ropings all across the country and local rodeos in Louisiana. Living close allows them to rope whenever they have the chance and their parents always support their roping habits. It will be exciting to watch this team this February as The Patriot rolls back into Fort Worth and open the door for ropers to enjoy!

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doubt this event will continue to separate The Patriot from all other events adding more cowboy flare for folks to enjoy! Of course the Patriot will still host one of the largest payhe New Year will bring new beginnings for many and is outs for any team roping event within its unique format. The true for the 2017 Patriot in Fort Worth, Texas at the end limited team, high payout event has helped the events sucof February. The vastly growing event that includes cess and producer Kevin Hall is excited to see team roping, barrel racing, mounted shooting and the ropings filling up quickly this year. It is exJr. calf roping, has incorporated into one of the largpected that many of the ropings will fill to their The Patriot est, most watched rodeo events of the year and is 200 team limit. To help alleviate the need to expected to be even bigger this year. More ropings, compete for many, the event will also host prewould like to more events throughout the week which means liminary events this year, opening up the last of wish you a more ways to win, The Patriot is right on track to the several slots into the Patriot ropings. The be one of the biggest and richest events of the year! top 10 placing teams in each Preliminary ropMERRY A new attraction of the 2017 Patriot is the Alling will receive a chance to rope in the Patriot Girl Championships, presented by RFD-TV / The CHRISTMAS! roping of the same classification. This is a huge American Rodeo. There is $25,000 guaranteed to opportunity for many who may not be among We hope you the champions of this event making it one of the bigthe teams that enter the Patriot events before gest, if not the biggest All-Girl team ropings in the enjoy this great they fill, and is also a great place for ropers to world. There is little doubt that team roping is beland an entry while roping a few head warming coming more popular than ever and the women of up for the big events! time of year the sport have continued to be a growing majority of The Patriot is on a roll for 2017 adding more with family and and more events to its schedule. With RFD-TV’s the popularity making it only fitting for them to have the RFD TV-American Rodeo All-Girl Championship friends! Have a / The American in town, as well as the Semi-Fiand The Patriot. nals of the rodeo, the Patriot is at home within In addition to the All-Girl roping, The Patriot is blessed holiday the confines of one of the largest, most western also hosting the Muley Roping World Championcities in the world. It will definitely be a Fort and we wish ships. This is the first of its kind. Roping Muley cattle Worth in February to remember and one that is a more traditional style of the cowboy sports and you the best in will continue to grow for years to come. Where what a better place to host an event than the heart else can you find a place that includes so much of cowboy country, Fort Worth Texas. Fort Worth western adventure in one place. A great rodeo, the New Year! is accustom to being a rich cowboy town and The tons of team roping events, world class barPatriot will add to that flare with this event. There rel racing, the ultimate action-packed event of will be a #12 and #10 Muley roping throughout the week of mounted shooting and the future roping stats of rodeo all the Patriot for ropers to take part. Each roping will be a pick competing within a week. Only in Fort Worth, Texas during one, draw one for $300 and limited to the first 100 teams. No The Patriot and the RFD-TV’s American Rodeo!

FIRST EVER!

UPCOMING PATRIOT QUALIFYING EVENTS

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#12 YOUNG GUNS TOTAL CASH PAYOUT - $61,600

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ALLYSON FARR

PAULINE, SC • AGE 6 • PEEWEE DIV HORSES: BIG DEE & BRUMMY • PARENTS: TJ & CARIE FARR EVENTS: BARRELS, POLES, GOAT TYING AND STOCK BUSTIN "This is my first year doing rodeo and I love it!" Favorite event: Barrels - I like to ride my horse fast! Embarassing moment: I fell off a sheep & got tons of dirt in my mouth, I was spitting dirt all day! Successful moment in FYRA: Running a 19 sec barrel pattern Future plans: I hope to one day be the rodeo queen or princess and win a saddle. 36 • THE ROPING PEN • DECEMBER 2016

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2016 CINCH USTRC

National Finals of Team Roping

ADDITIONAL RESULTS • CONTINUED FROM PAGE 9

SPECIALTY ROPINGS:

#12 GOLD PLUS SHOOT-OUT, AVERAGE: 1. Jim Coffman (Chico, TX) / Larry Cox (Weatherford, TX), 29.25, $54,000; 2. Gary Allen (Tecumseh, OK) / Butch Whitten (Cimarron, NM), 29.33, $27,400; 3. David Gaddis (Canton, GA) / Brent Kittle (Woodland, AL), 33.18, $21,800; 4. Nathan Golay (Burbank, OK) / Daniel Reed (Guthrie, OK), 33.44, $18,200; 5. Mike Shaw (Cheyenne, OK) / Nick Lauer (Buffalo, OK), 34.19, $16,400; 6. Kyle Medcalf (Edmond, OK) / Rocky Ross (Weleetka, OK), 34.24, $14,600; 7. Steve Tomlinson (Angleton, TX) / Tracy Estep (Bellville, TX), 34.34, $12,700; 8. Mary Ann Brown (Keedysville, MD) / Kenny Brown (Keedysville, MD), 35.07, $10,900; 9. J C Archuleta (Rocadia, NM) / Norman Archuleta (Las Vegas, NM), 35.28, $9,100; 10. Kevin Blackwell (Jacksonville, TX) / James Tettenhorst (Jacksonville, TX), 36.32, $7,300; 11. Jay Crain (Morrisville, MO) / Jonathan Irby (Oldfield, MO), 37.27, $2,000; 12. Curtis Crumbley (Watkinsville, GA) / Denver Ivester (Clarkesville, GA), 38.34, $2,000; 13. Matthew Sanchez (San Fidel, NM) / Perri Sanchez (Los Lunas, NM), 38.47, $2,000; 14. Jeff Sanders (Blum, TX) / Clay Logan (Granbury, TX), 39.08, $2,000; 15. Clark Holder (Soper, OK) / Tom McClure (Ardmore, OK), 39.5, $2,000; 16. Max Vincent (Dover, OK) / Nick Lauer (Buffalo, OK), 39.57, $2,000; 17. Mel Smith (Tolar, TX) / David Fletcher (Poolville, TX), 40.26, $2,000; 18. Carmine Nastri (Screven, GA) / Kenny Brown (Keedysville, MD), 40.32, $2,000; 19. Marty Lindner (Giddings, TX) / Johnnie Philipp (Washington, TX), 40.48, $2,000; 20. Sam Scott (Hillman, MN) / Manny Flores (Douglas, AZ), 41.02, $2,000; 21. Rick Montera (Greeley, CO) / Gerald Watson (Keenesburg, CO), 41.19, $2,000; 22. Mitchell Hembree (Danville, AL) / Erin Bullin (Longwood, FL), 41.46, $2,000; 23. Lance Powers (Pauls Valley, OK) / Robert Kirchner (Ames, OK), 41.6, $2,000; 24. Daniel Chartney (Harrah, OK) / Gary Hughes (Sulphur, OK), 41.63, $2,000; 25. Curtis Buckler (Leavenworth, KS) / Bubba Reynolds (Buffalo, KS), 42.06, $2,000; 26. Coby LittleSoldier (New Town, ND) / Manny Flores (Douglas, AZ), 42.57, $2,000; 27. Witt Crowser (New Underwood, SD) / Lee Olsen (Weatherford, TX), 45.22, $2,000; 28. Chris Nance (Ardmore, OK) / Dave Daube (Ardmore, OK), 26.87, $2,000; 29. Tod Bradley (Dimmitt, TX) / Jim Allred (Lovington, NM), 28.86, $2,000; 30. Forrest Connally (Loving, NM) / Cody Owens (Mission, TX), 29.71, $2,000 #10 GOLD PUS SHOOT-OUT, AVERAGE: 1. Pat Hafenstein (Osage City, KS) / Eric Hoelting (Olpe, KS), 35.33, $71,000; 2. Mike Woolven (Nettleton, MS) / Glenn Kelly (Hope Hull, AL), 36.57, $38,000; 3. Michael Martin (Montgomery, TX) / Mike Hughes (Stagecoach, TX), 39.2, $30,400; 4. Michael Nash (Marshall, TX) / David Perry (Avinger, TX), 41.14, $25,400; 5. Farrell Cunningham (Stuart, OK) / Anthony Echelle (Rattan, OK), 42.25, $22,800; 6. Sergio Castillo (Jal, NM) / Kade Elkins (Grants, NM), 43.22, $20,300; 7. Darren Lammers (Chancellor, SD) / Amanda Kooiker (Adrian, MN), 44.03, $17,800; 8. Cecil J Maynes (Laverne, OK) / Dane Drake (Gate, OK), 44.36, $15,200; 9. Brice Sager (Balko, OK) / Jessey Osborn (Beaver, OK), 44.42, $12,700; 10. Kevin Warnken (Schulenburg, TX) / Blaine Matthews (Bryan, TX), 44.68, $10,000; 11. David Parker (Wichita, KS) / Casey Burdick (Rose Hill, KS), 45.46, $2,000; 12. Mike Woolven (Nettleton, MS) / Andrew Napp (Hico, TX), 46.79, $2,000; 13. Matt Tolbert (Woodville, MS) / Shane Holder (Strawberry, AR), 47.18, $2,000; 14. Mary Myers (Wray, CO) / Jay Lovitt (Mullen, NE), 50.29, $2,000; 15. Jon Fortner (Tupelo, OK) / Hank Morgan (Ada, OK), 24.15, $2,000; 16. Ab Hendley (Friona, TX) / Allen Bownds (Shallowater, TX), 26.13, $2,000; 17. Neil Trammell (Palo Pinto, TX) / Danny Watson (Lovington, NM), 27.67, $2,000; 18. Sam Scott (Hillman, MN) / Coby LittleSoldier (New Town, ND), 28.43, $2,000; 19. Waymon Taylor (Springhill, LA) / Perry Patterson (Greenbrier, AR), 29.29, $2,000; 20. Buddy Bledsoe (Fairfax, OK) / Bryan Leeper (Fairfax, OK), 29.68, $2,000; 21. Ronny Sanchez (Bosque, NM) / Leon Mounyo (Socorro, NM), 30.96, $2,000; 22. Robert Rice (Palo Pinto, TX) / Justin McCright (Azle, TX), 32.6, $2,000; 23. Matt Tolbert (Woodville, MS) / Jarid Ladner (Pass Christian, MS), 32.87, $2,000; 24. J J Pyle (Baxter, IA) / Kevin Fitzgerald (Woodward, IA), 32.92, $2,000; 25. Bryan Robbins (Stephenville, TX) / Chad Miller (Stephenville, TX), 33.41, $2,000; 26. Darwin McGowan (Loving, NM) / Jake Fillmore (Davidson, OK), 33.58, $2,000; 27. Steve Nolen (Weatherford, TX) / Danny Watson (Lovington, NM), 33.58, $2,000; 28. Reed Yule (Anadarko, OK) / Ruste Rennie (Ponca City, OK), 33.64, $2,000; 29. Frankie Hough (Eagle, CO) / Zane Mozingo (Independence, KS), 34.37, $2,000; 30. Dennis Moore (Opp, AL) / Joey Carpenter (Rutledge, AL), 34.55, $2,000

PRELIMINARY ROPINGS: OPEN PRELIMINARY, AVERAGE: 1. Clay Tryan (Lipan, TX) / Jade Corkill (Stephenville, TX), 30.45, $17,900; 2. Kaleb Driggers (Stephenville, TX) / Kollin VonAhn (Blanchard, OK), 30.97, $11,900; 3. Thomas Richards (Humboldt, AZ) / Will Woodfin (Marshall, TX), 31.15, $9,400; 4. Erich Rogers (Round Rock, AZ) / Russell Cardoza (Terrebonne, OR), 31.49, $7,000; 5. Trevor Brazile (Decatur, TX) / Patrick Smith (Lipan, TX), 32.43, $3,500 #15 PRELIMINARY, AVERAGE: 1. J R Dees (Aurora, SD) / Riley Williams (Springtown, TX), 26.13, $15,700; 2. Brett McDowell (Gordon, TX) / Dustin Searcy (Mooreland, OK), 27.6, $10,500; 3. Kaleb Driggers (Stephenville, TX) / Clint Herrin (Waxahachie, TX), 28.11, $8,100; 4. Cody Carter (Dublin, TX) / Truman Magnus (Mason, TX), 28.72, $5,700; 5. Shay Carroll (Hico, TX) / Kolton Schmidt (Barrhead, AB), 28.79, $4,300; 6. Mike Bacon (Boswell, OK) / John OConnor (Cave Creek, AZ), 29.37, $3,300 #13 PRELIMINARY, AVERAGE: 1. Stran Morris (Woodward, OK) / Jessen James (Atoka, OK), 30.55, $14,800; 2. Chet Weitz (London, TX) / Paden Bray (Granbury, TX), 30.91, $9,400; 3. Ryan Pollard (Paradise, TX) / Derrick Elliott (Paradise, TX), 31.5, $6,400; 4. Brandi Hollenbeck (Alva, OK) / Braden Harmon (Mustang, OK), 31.74, $5,400; 5. Cyle Denison (Iowa, LA) / Britt Buller (Kinder, LA), 31.88, $4,400; 6. Tucker Menz (Boerne, TX) / Zach Kraus (Pacific, MO), 32.85, $4,000; 7. Ty Harris (San Angelo, TX) / Blake Wheeler (Flint, TX), 33.73, $3,000; 8. Cadee Tew (Midland, TX) / Lane Ivy (Amarillo, TX), 34.09, $2,000 #12 PRELIMINARY, AVERAGE: 1. Chet Weitz (London, TX) / Brad Thurman (Llano, TX), 32.91, $13,000; 2. Brock L Demaree (Sallisaw, OK) / Levi Pettigrew (Keota, OK), 34.07, $8,700; 3. Russell Eichler (Granbury, TX) / Tyler Bach (Mount Vernon, TX), 34.11, $6,700; 4. Reese Buster (Paris, TX) / Daniel Reed (Guthrie, OK), 35.29, $4,700; 5. Tanner Tomlinson (Angleton, TX) / Chris Lamance (Athens, TX), 35.44, $3,500; 6. A J Griffin (Manhattan, KS) / Mitch Murray (Alma, KS), 35.6, $2,800 #11 PRELIMINARY, AVERAGE: 1. Ty Springer (Ocala, FL) / Ryon Springer (Ocala, FL), 33.4, $16,300; 2. Makayla Boisjoli (Ranger, TX) / Billy Myers (Stephenville, TX), 33.76, $10,900; 3. Dylan Jay Payne (Valliant, OK) / Travis Sargent (Valliant, OK), 34.91, $8,400; 4. Leo Lujan (Odessa, TX) / Manuel Marquez Salgado (Angleton, TX), 34.98, $5,900; 5. Navor Levario (Odessa, TX) / Rey David Quinonez (Odessa, TX), 35.21, $4,400; 6. Laney Lynch (Meeker, OK) / Robert Kirchner (Ames, OK), 36.18, $3,500 #10 PRELIMINARY, AVERAGE: 1. Braden Harris (San Angelo, TX) / David Perry (Avinger, TX), 32.46, $16,200; 2. Leonel Lopez (Rio Grande City, TX) / Daniel Garcia (Rio Grande City, TX), 34.2, $10,800; 3. Chazlin Lesueur (San Acacia, NM) / Perri Sanchez (Los Lunas, NM), 36.29, $8,300; 4. Cord Carlson (Sayre, OK) / Brett Davis (Carter, OK), 36.63, $5,800; 5. Skyler Mitchell (Lela, TX) / Dillon D Ogorman (Shamrock, TX), 36.72, $4,300; 6. Bill Eckroth (Mandan, ND) / Cal Green (Roanoke, AL), 38.21, $3,400 #9 PRELIMINARY, AVERAGE: 1. J J Richard (Neosho Rapids, KS) / Eric Hoelting (Olpe, KS), 36.02, $19,100; 2. Payton Harless (Hugo, OK) / Philip Teague (Rattan, OK), 39.61, $12,100; 3. Ben Butt (Maquoketa, IA) / Katie Nolan (Peosta, IA), 41.79, $8,300; 4. Hali Williams (Center, TX) / Chan Peters (Lone Oak, TX), 43.1, $7,000; 5. Stephen Stiteler (Alvord, TX) / Dustin Link (Holly, MI), 50, $5,700; 6. Dallas Warnock (Hardesty, OK) / Jason Silvey (Goodwell, OK), 50.04, $5,100; 7. Glenn McReynolds (El Paso, TX) / Keith Elkins (Clinton, LA), 50.19, $3,800; 8. Matt Blau (Follett, TX) / Braden Blau (Follett, TX), 50.83, $2,500

12 US INVITATIONAL, AVERAGE: 1. Gabe Trujillo (Peralta, NM) / Jeremy Michaelis (Mercer, MO), 36.28, $42,200; 2. Brother Campbell (Franklin, TN) / Jay Holmes (Sarasota, FL), 38.72, $26,800; 3. Kyle Dailey (Tryon, NE) / Junior Myers (Wray, CO), 42.36, $18,300; 4. E J Williams (Chandler, OK) / Micah Lynch (Meeker, OK), 44.41, $15,500; 5. Scott Clark (Gravette, AR) / Jason Obrien (Pineville, MO), 44.43, $12,700; 6. Kirk Kooiker (Adrian, MN) / Tyler Thorton (Box Elder, SD), 46.81, $11,300; 7. Scott Elliott (Live Oak, FL) / Scott Seiler (Ocala, FL), 47.22, $8,400; 8. Coby LittleSoldier (New Town, ND) / Paul Freed (Morgan, UT), 47.41, $5,600 10 US INVITATIONAL, AVERAGE: 1. Mike Woolven (Nettleton, MS) / Glenn Kelly (Hope Hull, AL), 33.65, $42,200; 2. Jason Obrien (Pineville, MO) / Scott Clark (Gravette, AR), 35.35, $26,800; 3. Jason Heath (Alva, OK) / Joe Macoubrie (Alva, OK), 41.01, $18,300; 4. Travis Bufford (Ponca City, OK) / Jeff Schieber (Newkirk, OK), 42.44, $15,500; 5. Jimmy Longino (Odessa, TX) / Danny Watson (Lovington, NM), 43.41, $12,700; 6. Sam Scott (Hillman, MN) / Rick George (Oktaha, OK), 44.03, $11,300; 7. Regina Blain (Ravenna, TX) / Randy Lewis (Abilene, TX), 46.03, $8,400; 8. Emilio Cantu (Rio Grande City, TX) / Ronnie Lopez (San Antonio, TX), 47.68, $5,600 CENTURY, AVERAGE: 1. Mel Smith (Tolar, TX) / Gary Jacobs (Vernon, TX), 33.6, $30,000; 2. Nick Driggers (Stephenville, TX) / Gerald Watson (Keenesburg, CO), 35.57, $18,800; 3. Jerry Bailey (Pauls Valley, OK) / Dale Martin (Alba, TX), 36.14, $12,900; 4. Ab Hendley (Friona, TX) / Terry Leatherwood (Grady, NM), 37.71, $10,900; 5. Mitchell Hembree (Danville, AL) / Mike Jones (Town Creek, AL), 37.9, $8,800; 6. Mickey Miller (Hammon, OK) / Greg Orgain (Hammon, OK), 38.28, $7,800; 7. Kort Albertson (Roberts, ID) / Kenny Zamora (Las Vegas, NM), 39.14, $6,000; 8. E J Williams (Chandler, OK) / Micah Lynch (Meeker, OK), 39.31, $4,000 CRUEL GIRL CHAMP, AVERAGE: 1. Lari Dee Guy (Abilene, TX) / Courtney Small (Welch, OK), 37.25, $16,600; 2. Lydia Martin (Stephenville, TX) / Whitney Desalvo (Springfield, AR), 38.51, $11,100; 3. Shannon McCright (Fort Worth, TX) / Becky Cannizzaro (Folsom, LA), 40.73, $8,800; 4. Cadee Tew (Midland, TX) / Kim Grubbs (Caldwell, ID), 42.96, $6,500; 5. Colette Martinez (Jamestown, NM) / Crystal Martinez (Farmington, NM), 49.14, $3,200 44 • THE ROPING PEN • DECEMBER 2016

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Coleman Proctor ~ Happy Holidays!

ith the Holiday Season upon us, we searched out a Lone Star member who we all love to be around. Coleman Proctor always wears a smile and has never met a stranger. We wanted to see how a guy who spends most of his time heading across the country to rodeos and ropings, how he spends his time over this special time of year. Like many of us, he enjoys a short break from the everyday routine to relax and spend time with friends and family. “Well after the NFR we usually get home and take a couple days off,” Proctor said. “After two weeks in Vegas we need a few days to recoup. Then from there we kick into Christmas.” Proctor and his wife Stephanie cross the state of Oklahoma, which he calls “God’s Country,” with several stops to spend Christmas with family. “We usually start out at my dad and step mom’s house in Missouri and spend a few days there, Proctor continued. “Then we visit some of my wife’s side of the family for a few days and then to my mom’s house for Christmas. After Christmas we spend more time with Stephanie’s family. Really it is like we have four Christmas’ over a couple weeks.” After the Christmas holiday Proctor usually has plenty to do before the rodeo season kicks back into gear. “After the New Year I usually have a few schools at the Riverbend arena in Inola, Oklahoma, find us on Facebook, and I plan catch up on things around the house. I have some work to do on my arena and plenty of honey-do’s.

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Seems like the longer I’m out on the road the longer the list gets,” Proctor added with a laugh.” So it seems like Christmas for a professional team roper is not too different than the norm. They enjoy the time away from the arena and the chance to spend time with family and friends. They take the time to work around the house, weather permitting, and to prepare for another year ahead.

Christmas Wishes from Lone Star Ropes

The Pate family of Lone Star Ropes wants to send out a prayerful wish for the warmest blessings of happiness to be upon our many new friends this Christmas Season. We hope our roping family will take some time with the ones they love, and we hope they might remember the reason we celebrate this special occasion. It truly is our greatest hope, that health and happiness be granted to each one as we enter the New Year. We want to encourage everyone to take a little time for the Season of Joy, but afterwards we want them to get back to getting busy about roping in order to capture all the prosperity they deserve. Last…… here’s a good New Year’s resolution. We’ll think kindly of last year but,…… we won’t sit for a moment dwelling in the past, we’re already busy taking huge steps to engineer a promising new year. We are aware the dedication of ropers and we will continue to work at perfecting their roping, and our commitment to work every ounce as hard as they do at handcrafting a rope that they will raise their skill level. When we both work that hard we, as a team, can get to the level of “champion.”

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CHRISTMAS THOUGHTS...

he hardest thing I’ve faced with my children growing up and Christmas time is having them learn the truth about Santa. I cannot remember when I found out, but I know I was a believer long after a lot of my schoolmates. Luckily, my ex was the one to break it to the two children we share. I’ll admit, I took it hard, myself. Next to the birth of Christ, the best thing about the holidays is the awe and wonder, the magic of children and their excitement. To see them lose yet one more part of their innocence breaks little pieces from my heart. I do want them to grow up and experience all life offers, yet, as with many parents, I’m never ready for the next step. I want them to stay little, innocent, and wide-eyed a bit longer. I still have my little Bird. At two, she’s giving me extra time to enjoy those years. With that being said, I think Wifey and I will let her know about Santa from the get go. The more I think on it, the more I see the heartbreak we parents cause our children when they discover we are liars, on a grand scale to them. Now, I’ll not tell anyone else how to raise their own kids; that is for each of us to do to the best of our abilities. As for me, I want Kara, as her brother and sister do, to concentrate on the true meaning of the season, as well as family and giving to those less fortunate. Oh, there will be Santas in our home, we’ll play Santa and surprise with gifts Christmas morning, but as a friend said recently; “We’re tired of Santa getting the credit for all the good stuff and we give clothes.” I want Christmas to be about love, for Christ, for family, for our fellow humans. One tradition we started a few years ago is having a Christmas party a week or so before the holidays. We invite family and friends from all walks of life, believers and nonbelievers, alike, for Jesus taught us to love all, not just those like us. We roast a goat, wild game, and fry a turkey. This has to be one of my favorite occasions. We start early and go late. The kids look forward to it months in advance. Although there’s always new steers to tend, I try to make sure the help gets plenty of family time, as well. The boss usually stops buying the first week of December to give us time to catch up. This gives me a chance to give shorter days, usually between the week of Christmas and New Year’s, for everyone to spend time with family and friends, especially those from out of town. We more than make up for it the rest of the winter. We hunt, we visit, we cook. Abigail prays for snow; her father prays it’s not much. Ian just kind of goes with the flow, but he really enjoys helping with his younger sisters. The boy took it upon himself to help with his sisters and step brothers after he

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learned of Santa’s true identity, and didn’t want to ruin their belief in the big guy. Yes, I get sentimental and nostalgic around the second week of December. I miss those family members no longer with us, the friends either passed or moved away, and the ones that can’t make it home. I keep in mind the service men and women protecting our freedom and not with their families. We, as a family, find a family in need and the kids go shop for them. I’m blessed to have kind, caring children who are growing into responsible, respectful, honorable human beings. No matter how you celebrate the holidays, no matter your beliefs, please remember we are all on this blue marble together, and we have to look out for one another. I say Merry Christmas; if you say Happy Holidays, Happy Hanukkah, or Happy Kwanzaa, I’ll accept the positive sentiment and we’ll all be better for it. Enjoy the season, sing carols, eat fruit cake (yes, I like some recipes). I’ll be singing Christmas Time is Coming for a while before and after. Let’s start the new year with love for one another and heal the wounds and divisiveness of this great country. Merry Christmas, friends.

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ur presidential election is over and we now have a new president. Whether you agree with our Nation’s choice or not, it’s time to move on. I’ve never been one to dwell on the past. I never believe you get anywhere in life by throwing your sucker in the dirt. In Joshua 1:2, God said, “Moses is dead, Get up and go.” I’ve got news for you. Ronald Reagan isn’t coming back. It is time to get up and move forward. There are 2 types of people in this world. People that sit around and wait for things to happen and people that go out and make things happen. It’s almost like the fight or flight theory. I feel like there is only one way to face your fears… That’s head on. Have the fireman reaction. Most people run out of a burning building, while the fireman runs into the burning building. Don’t run away from an uncomfortable situation. Meet your challenges head on. When

David, a seventeen-year-old boy, faced Goliath, a Philistine giant warrior that had killed thousands of men, he ran to him with only a slingshot and a stone. Most people say they want to be successful, but they don’t want it bad enough to sacrifice their time, their body, and their desires. A fan once told Beethoven, “I’d give anything if I could play the piano like you.” His reply was, “No you wouldn’t.” A guy, the secret to success is no secret at all. The book “Outliers” talks repeatedly about the importance of time spent. People say, “I don’t have time to do… “ Make the time. Set your alarm. Talent is God given. Skill is developed by hours of practice. People that think they are crazy enough to change the world are the ones that do. If you want to succeed bad enough, YOU WILL. Until next time, God bless & I’ll see you down the line...

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The Other Half

Thoughts of a Team Roping Spouse • by Gracie Mae

he weather had cooled and nearly everyone was in holiday frame of mind. Roping had slowed down a little but not enough to say it had totally gone into hibernation. Everyone was roping as much as they could or as much as the weather would allow. Those that had an indoor pen roped every day and those of us that didn’t roped when we could or imposed on a neighbor who had access to an enclosed facility. Boss had given me a list of things to do in town and I never cease to be amazed at how his list is always much longer than mine. Oh well, that is par for the course so I headed out planning to spend much of the day running errands and trying to get home before the kids got out of school. I hit the dry cleaners, the local Wally and the grocery store but when I pulled into the feed store parking lot I did a double take. It looked like a convention was going on. Every single parking slot was taken up by a dually truck or the likes there of. I made a circle and noticed some of them were idling and some of them contained moms on iphones and kids playing in the back seats. None of them had drivers so it was indicative all the men (i.e. ropers) must be inside the feed store. I couldn’t help but wonder what was going on that it would draw that kind of crowd. Perhaps they were running some kind of special that I had missed hearing about. Fortunately, I found a spot large enough to accommodate my truck and carefully crowded in trying not to bend a fender and still leave room for someone to pull out. I gathered up my list, my purse and my phone and headed to the front door. I knew I would have to pull through the back to finish loading but my curiosity got the best of me and I seriously wanted to know what going on inside that would draw such a crowd. When I stepped inside the front door some ropers moved aside so I could get by. The crowd was at least three people deep and all I could decipher was the audio. I slipped through the crowd and headed to the counter. Suddenly, I was taken aback. How many team ropers can gather around a video screen to watch team roping runs? Are you kidding me? Put on a roping video and they gather like flies. Ropers are sucked in like liquid through a straw. They were all watching a video of team roping runs from who knows where. Perhaps it was a Finals from someplace? It didn’t matter. It was team roping and every roper was captivated and enthralled. Short of roping themselves this was the absolute best it could be. Fourteen or more dually trucks idling in the parking lot and a crowd inside watching, rehashing and savoring every run made for an interesting December afternoon. It was like they were addicted or maybe glued to the stage of some famous rock or country music star. They were all hooked and no one was moving away or leaving. Each roper strategized to get a better position to see the screen and hear the commentary. They laughed, commented, and waited for the next run and savored each moment. The weather outside might have been frightful but the atmosphere in the feed store was warm, jolly and congenial. There was no place better to be than roping yourself. I had to ask myself if the video was a selling tool. Perhaps the owners of the feel store had put it on to draw a crowd in hopes

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Video Attractions

of selling ropes, practice dummies, four wheelers and the latest tack. One thing was for sure the video had drawn a crowd. I couldn’t help but wonder how long the wives and kids in the trucks outside would wait before venturing inside to see exactly why the routine business was taking so long. Whatever the video it was a good tool and example of what roping is. There was commentary from perfect runs to not so perfect runs to ways to improve and get better. The ooo’s and ahhh’s from the crowd made me smile. These ropers were like little kids watching their heroes or their favorite cartoon only it was serious stuff. They commented, elaborated, related and examined each run on the video. They recounted stories and their own experiences to add to the overall atmosphere and fellowship involved. All the team ropers who entered the store immediately forgot about the business at hand and was sucked into watching the roping runs on the video screen. What a way to spend a cool crisp December afternoon? If you couldn’t rope or practice why not gather at the feed store and watch team roping on the TV screen. The feed store manager certainly knew what he was doing. He had not only drawn a crowd but there was no telling how many videos he would sell before he closed for the day. I watched as one or more of the ropers answered their cell phones and voiced, “Oh I’m at the feed store watching some team roping videos.” And it ended with, “Yea, I’ll be here awhile. Come on over here if you get a chance!” And they say women are drawn into the ridiculous. I finished my business at the counter. The clerk told me it might be a minute before I could get loaded at the back. I climbed upon a stool and sat in awe as I watched all the ropers. In that moment of awe I was suddenly dumbstruck. I looked again to make sure I was seeing what I was seeing. Are you kidding me? Was that Boss up near the front row gazing at the video screen? He who said he had too much to do to run errands today? He who said if I was going to town could I do such and such because he wasn’t going? And that surprised me? Duh! When Boss looked up and realized I was sitting there watching him he looked like a pup caught with a hen chicken in his mouth. He shrugged and turned to continue watching the screen. He wasn’t about to miss any of the runs. I slid off the stool and made my way to the door. Who was I to deny any roper his afternoon fix at the local feed store? Whatever trips your trigger, I guess. If that is what team ropers do well so be it. I can’t justify it but they do every single day. I went to the truck and pulled around to the double doors so they could load my feed and hay. The parking lot was still full and others were pulling in. The feed store parking lot was on overload. They were going to need local law enforcement to direct traffic if the crowd continued to grow. As I pulled out there was not a parking space to be found. You would have thought it was the National Finals or the Open Roping at the NFTR. It was, I guess, but it was better because it was reruns and commentary and I’m quite sure that video sold out that very day. I wondered how late the feed store would stay open. I won© 2016 The Other Half , Melinda Clements melinda@clements.net

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dered how many times they would replay the video. I wondered if they were keeping track of numbers as far as attendance was concerned. My gosh, they should have been selling tickets. They could have cinched their Christmas profit that very afternoon. How many team ropers will gather around a video screen to watch team roping, run after run? I don’t know but the word spread like wildfire and, in actuality, they probably needed a bigger screen to mount on the wall and selling popcorn might be a pleasant addition. Reclining seats would have been a clincher. Boss got home after dark that day. He didn’t mention that we didn’t rope. He didn’t mention seeing me at the feed store. I didn’t ask how long he stayed. I already knew. He didn’t unload the feed or hay until the next morning. I couldn’t help but dig a little when I asked if he was headed to town sometime tomorrow. He grinned on his way out the door. “Naw, I think we will rope tomorrow if it isn’t too cold. I have some things I want to try!” And that, my friends, is how team ropers spend a cool crisp December afternoon. Missing your roper? Head to the feed store and see if, by chance, they have a video playing. Be careful and get there early because parking is limited and make sure you don’t have anything else planned for the day. That video goes on for hours and hours. Realize it is a priority and everything else fails miserably. If you need groceries then you need to get them yourself.

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