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USCRA Tejas Championships

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22 Down the Line with Stran Smith

10 In the Books

23 Lonestar Cowboy Church

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he 6th Annual Spring Classic was held in Giddings, The EE ropers came in on Saturday morning and some of Texas and what a weekend it was for calf roping. Four the ropers were so young they didn’t even know what a hundred and eight ropers came to town to win one of the six David Barnes saddle was. However, it was being given away David Barnes saddles given away in the six different and they were after it. Mickey Nelson, at 67 years old, knows divisions. The open roping had the most ropers, with 107 what a Barnes saddle is and with a 63.70 on five calves, he trying their luck in an extremely tough field of ropers. The “got him one”. Mickey bested 47 ropers to take home $1,560. weather was great, the prizes were big, and the excitement Honorable mention goes out to Ricky Peoples who tied a calf was in the air. Never before had six David Barnes saddles in 8.94 to win the third round and earn an upgrade to his been given away at one roping and, “It was on!” number from a EE to a 00. Friday morning started off with the 00 roping. Sixty-six On Friday afternoon 71 #1 ropers came to the Spring ropers came to test their ropes under an exciting new Classic, and this one went right down to the wire with a format. The format consisted of three full rounds with two broken barrier causing agony to one roper and thrill to short rounds. The top 25 in the Average came back to the another. Chad Boggs never placed in a round, but when the first short round and the top 15 came back to the second dust settled he was the one left standing with the Barnes short round or the 5th round. The new format kept the saddle. His 54.65 on five calves gathered the victory and roping interesting and exciting all the way to the end. $1,555 in cash. Norman Roberts stopped the clock at 57.81 on five calves to The Spring Classic breakaway consisted of 60 ropers with be the first calf roper of the weekend to leave Giddings with boys 12 and under, men 60 and over, and all women able to a David Barnes saddle. Norman enter. However, this year 100% of placed in two rounds along the way the money was won by the ladies. and won $1,505. Rody Ballard The format was two full rounds plus deserves honorable mention honors a short round and even with the for winning $2,504 and second in hard running calves the times were the Average. fast. With a 9.87 on three calves, Friday evening there were 55 #2 Devin Riggan won herself a new ropers that came to town. This was saddle. She placed in two rounds, one of the most competitive ropings and took home $1,470 in cash. of the weekend. With two rounds of Honorable mention goes out to fresh calves, ropers had to be on top Jackie Hobbs who won the second of their game. Jim Bob Crow was on round with an outstanding 2.10. top of his game with a 58.14 on five The showcase of the Spring calves. For his efforts Jim Bob took Classic was held on Sunday home $1,935 and a David Barnes afternoon, with the Open roping. saddle. Honorable mention goes out The Barnes saddle along with to Lex Christie who placed in two $3,000 added, brought 107 ropers to EE champion, Mickey Nelson won $1,560 rounds and had the fastest time of Giddings, Texas. The Open roping after roping five head in 63.70 seconds at the Spring Classic the roping, with a 8.35. was also two rounds with a short

Norman Roberts was the 00 winner. He collected $1,505 for his five-head total work of 57.81 seconds 6 • APRIL 2011

#1 Spring Classic winner, Chad Boggs picked up a $1,555 check after roping five head in 54.65 seconds

round and if you were longer than 17.26 on two calves then it was a “no good” Sunday. It went from a 16.10 to a 17.26 to make the short round and a 8.81 was the longest time to place in any of the three rounds. It was only fitting that a Giddings, Texas roper win the roping, the first year the Spring Classic came to Giddings. Justin Maass was the Spring Classic champion, but not without some drama. Randall Charlisle was the last roper to go and needing a 9.19 to take the win,

Randall made a good run of 8.46, but the calf failed to stay tied for the six seconds. Justin was a little bit back of the pace after the first round, but two seven-second runs in a row moved him into the victory lane of the Spring Classic. Justin was 25.30 on three calves and his payday was worth $4,359. Honorable mention goes out to Frank Holiday and John Tom Powledge for partnering with the USCRA and bringing the Spring Classic to Giddings, Texas. K

#2 - Jim Bob Crow was the big #2 winner. He walked away from Giddings, Texas $1,935 richer Breakaway roping winner, Devin Riggan took home $1,470 after finished with a three head total of 9.87 seconds Spring Classic USCRA Calf Roping Giddings, Texas March 11-13, 2011 EE Roping 47 Entries First Go 1. Mickey Nelson, Proctor, TX, 11.56, 355; 2. Scott Collins, Marion, TX, 12.34, 295; 3. Doug Hammer, Dublin, TX, 12.72, 235; 4. Sy Felton, Dublin, TX, 13.08, 175; 5. Ricky Peoples, San Antonio, TX, 13.33, 120 Second Go 1. Jack Crow, Runge, TX, 11.58, 355; 2. Hondo Harris, Agua Dulce, TX, 11.91, 295; 3. Jeana Brooks, Aledo, TX, 11.98, 235; 4. Mickey Nelson, Proctor, TX, 12.13, 175; 5. Rex Sandifer, Elgin, TX, 12.15, 120 Third Go 1. Ricky Peoples, San Antonio, TX, 8.94, 355; 2. Austin Atkinson, Anderson, TX, 10.7, 295; 3. Guy Brown, Austin, TX, 11.22, 235; 4. Larry Brazzel, Shreveport, LA, 12.04, 175; 5. Marvin Mills, Buffalo, TX, 12.84, 120; Fourth Go 1. Kenneth Mcnary, Victoria, TX, 10.29, 395; Fifth Go 1. Hondo Harris, Agua Dulce, TX, 10.75, 395 Average 1. Mickey Nelson, Proctor, TX, 63.70/5, 1,030; 2. Hondo Harris, Agua Dulce, TX, 69.10/5, 850; 3. Randy Roberts, Humble, TX, 72.50/5, 675; 4. Hope Thompson, Abilene, TX, 72.95/5, 500; 5. Tyler Anderson, Gatesville, TX, 73.39/5, 320; 6. Pat Bowen, Buffalo, TX, 80.28/5, 180 00 Roping 65 Entries First Go 1. Gary Wagoner, Abilene, TX, 10.81, 475; 2. Gerry Achille, Huntsville, TX, 11.38, 390; 3. Greg Modesette, Mc Dade, TX, 11.76, 310; 4. Walter Johnson, Spring Branch, TX, 11.78, 230; 5. Don Sims, Dublin, TX, 11.83, 145; 6. Danny Stephens, Bay City, TX, 11.86, 80 Second Go 1. Lane Livingston, Seymour, TX, 9.99, 432; 2. Rody Ballard, Combine, TX, 9.99, 432; 3. Rick Fugate, Choctaw, OK, 10.63, 310; 4. Rex Bland, Hawley, TX, 11.29, 230; 5. Norman Roberts, Humble, TX, 11.35, 145; 6. Gilbert Castleberry, Montgomery, TX, 11.38, 80 Third Go 1. Jim Light, Santo, TX, 9.54, 475; 2. Sauneric Mason, Anderson, TX, 9.56, 390; 3. Freddy Vest, Pilot Point, TX, 9.96, 310; 4. Norman Roberts, Humble, TX, 10.29, 230; 5. Stephen Perry, Freeport, TX, 10.41, 145; 6. Johnny Koether, Evant, TX, 11.02, 80

Fourth Go 1. Rody Ballard, Combine, TX, 9.46, 546 Fifth Go 1. Rody Ballard, Combine, TX, 9.7, 546 Average 1. Norman Roberts, Humble, TX, 57.81/5, 1,130; 2. Rody Ballard, Combine, TX, 59.79/5, 980; 3. Austin Elliott, Arp, TX, 60.68/5, 835; 4. Rex Bland, Hawley, TX, 62.80/5, 685; 5. Dewayne Helms, Eufaula, OK, 64.92/5, 540; 6. Jim Light, Santo, TX, 65.13/5, 390; 7. Don Sims, Dublin, TX, 67.33/5, 245; 8. Patrick Shalow, Brookshire, TX, 69.28/5, 100 1 Roping 73 Entries First Go 1. Kyle Spacek, Giddings, TX, 9.31, 530; 2. Bill Shoaf, Gatesville, TX, 9.55, 450; 3. Cody Brazzel, Shreveport, LA, 9.59, 360; 4. Wayne Dabbs, Lockhart, TX, 9.73, 270; 5. John Tibbets, Rising Star, TX, 10.13, 180 Second Go 1. Ras Cade, Brownsboro, TX, 9.19, 530; 2. Neil Dove, Stephenville, TX, 9.32, 450; 3. Coley Salge, Lockhart, TX, 9.83, 360; 4. Russell Ilse, Hondo, TX, 9.84, 270; 5. Deon Hamilton, Brookshire, TX, 10.28, 180 Third Go 1. Seth Cooke, Weatherford, TX, 8.43, 530; 2. Dalton Dewinne, Helotes, TX, 9.12, 405; 3. David Porter, Leesville, LA, 9.12, 405; 4. Rick Mclemore, Gracemont, OK, 9.65, 270; 5. Bubba Hargrave, Hempstead, TX, 9.74, 180 Fourth Go 1. Kyle Rothlisberger, Bandera, TX, 9.26, 595 Fifth Go 1. Cody Brazzel, Shreveport, LA, 9.03, 595 Average 1. Chad Boggs, Cyril, OK, 54.65/5, 1,555; 2. David Porter, Leesville, LA, 56.63/5, 1,290; 3. Cody Brazzel, Shreveport, LA, 57.87/5, 1,020; 4. Dale Dove, Bluffdale, TX, 58.62/5, 750; 5. Neil Dove, Stephenville, TX, 59.97/5, 480; 6. Robert Johnson, Sealy, TX, 59.99/5, 270 2 Roping 55 Entries First Go 1. Donald Walton, Wharton, TX, 10.25, 550; 2. Jim Bob Crow, Floresville, TX, 10.46, 415; 3. Cole Carpenter, Stephenville, TX, 10.64, 275; 4. Jacob Smith, Abilene, TX, 10.65, 140 Second Go 1. Reno Gonzales, Magnolia, TX, 8.78, 550; 2. Jeff Yates, Corsicana, TX, 9.86, 415; 3. Zach Osborne, Buda, TX, 10.33, 275; 4. Guy Yarbrough, Palmer, TX, 10.43, 140 Third Go 1. Jordan Weaver, Cleburne, TX, 9.1, 550; 2. Lex Christie, Anson, TX, 9.74, 415; 3. Jim Bob Crow, Floresville, TX, 9.77, 275; 4. Kelly Wampler, Magnolia, TX, 10.2, 140

Open roping winner, Justin Maass was a fast 25.30 on three head to win $4,359

Fourth Go 1. Lex Christie, Anson, TX, 8.35, 462 Fifth Go 1. Shawn Felton, Dublin, TX, 9.43, 462 Average 1. Jim Bob Crow, Floresville, TX, 58.14/5, 1,275; 2. Martin Poindexter, Seymour, TX, 59.48/5, 1,040; 3. Neal Felton, Mt Home, TX, 60.39/5, 830; 4. Shawn Felton, Dublin, TX, 66.40/5, 620; 5. Ryan Brockenbush, Lexington, TX, 67.43/5, 415 Breakaway 60 Ropers Round 1 1. Kody Engle, 2.54, $696; 2. Jessi Thompson, 2.72, $576; 3. Kaki Herring , 2.78, $456; 4. Devin Riggin, 2.90, $336; 5/6. Taylor Jacobs, 3.00, $168; 5/6. Kelli Daniels, 3.00, $168 Round 2 1. Jackie Hobbs, 2.10, $696; 2/3. Ashley Moreau, 2.47, $516; 2/3. Kelly Izard, 2.47, $516; 4. Jayme Marcum, 2.53, $336; 5. Jennifer Lege, 2.65, $216; 6. Lydia Martin, 2.72, $120 Short Round 1. Hope Thompson, 2.22, $240; 2. Jayme Marcum, 2.84, $180; 3. Taylor Jacobs, 3.03, $90; 4. Devin Riggin, 3.03, $90 Average 1. Devin Riggin, 9.87, $1,044; 2. Hope Thompson, 10.16, $864; 3. Jayme Marcum, 10.97, $684; 4. Taylor Jacobs, 11.31, $504; 5. Kaki Herring, 11.38, $324; 6. Kelli Daniels, 13.47, $180 Open Tiedown Roping 107 Ropers Round 1 1. Randall Carlisle, 7.78, $1,552; 2. Jeff Chapman, 7.93, $1,284; 3. Ryle Smith, 8.19, $1,017; 4. Trent Creager, 8.22, $749; 5. Caleb Smidt, 8.30, $482; 6. Scott Kormos, 8.49, $268 Round 2 1. Colby Walcoviak, 7.15, $1,552; 2. Cory Solomon, 7.50, $1,284; 3. Monty Lewis, 7.65, $1,017; 4. Cimmaron Boardman, 7.73, $749; 5. Giovanni Davis, 7.82, $482; 6. Justin Maas, 7.88, $268 Short Round 1. Justin Maas, 7.64, $428; 2. Catfish Brown, 8.46, $321; 3. Matt Shiozawwa, 8.58, $214; 4. Monty Lewis, 8.81, $107 Average 1. Justin Maas, 25.30, $3,663; 2. Matt Shiozawwa, 25.50, $3,031; 3. Catfish Brown, 25.92, $2,400; 4. Monty Lewis, 26.64, $1,768; 5. Tyson Durfey, 26.77, $1,137; 6. Cimmaron Boardman, 28.09, $682

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Lockett Wins Second TEC Title! The 2011 Timed Event Championship of The World Was Another Classic At The Lazy E Arena Winning $50,000, Kyle Lockett, who also won the championship in 2005, now has a Kyle Lockett, Visalia, California – 2011 PRCA Timed Event Champion

n 2005, Kyle Lockett described his win of the Timed Event Championship of the World as “the best moment in my rodeo career right now.” Sunday afternoon the cowboy from Visalia, California became the seventh multi-TEC champion, winning the 2011 TEC with 308.8 seconds on 25 head for $50,000. At the TEC, each contestant is required to compete in all five timed events: tie-down roping, steer roping, heading, heeling and steer wrestling– over five rounds in three days. Each round of competition features excitement with the leaders changing after every run, with only seconds separating them. What was the difference in the two titles? Lockett said it was the years in between. This year marked the third year in a row that he had led after the first go. The other two didn’t pan out for a win. This time though, he stayed steady. Lockett dropped to third on the final run of the second go, the steer roping, the 10th head of the weekend. But he never dipped below third. In fact, he regained the lead on the final run of third go, the steer roping, which is the 15th head, and he never gave it up. So, the difference in the two titles? Lockett said that, “It’s just good to know you can still do it.” There was also another difference in the most recent title run. In 2005, Trevor Brazile 8 • APRIL 2011

led Lockett by one-tenth of a second going into the final run of the weekend. Lockett tied his steer down in 16.6 seconds, while Brazile was 46.8 seconds. Lockett said it helped this year “having a little bit of a lead” going into the fifth round. He was actually 51.7 seconds ahead of the pack entering Sunday’s fifth round. He didn’t surrender. Actually, it was quite the opposite of 2005, as Lockett had clinched the win before he ran his last

cumulative Timed Event earning of $206,500 draw in the steer roping on Sunday. Jo Jo LeMond, who was second after 24 head, recorded a 51.4 in the steer roping. That left Brazile, the 14time PRCA and six-time TEC champion, in the lead with 345.0 on 25 head. At the TEC, they give a 60second time instead of a no-time. So, since Lockett was 68 seconds ahead of Brazile, he could take a 60 and still win it. Lockett, the seventh multi-TEC champion in the event’s 27 years, has now earned $206,500 at the TEC, according to statistician Curt Robinson. Brazile of Decatur, Texas, not only earned $25,000 for second in the Average, but with Sunday’s round of

Pueblo, Colorado’s Josh Peek, past champion of the TEC finished fifth this year. Here is Peek in the second round of the tie-down roping.

for the fastest overall round and $10,000. Cash Myers of Athens, Texas took home the “Hottest Heeler” award by Hot Heels Roping Machines for having the fastest heeling run of the event – a 5.5 in the fifth round. The TEC was Russell Cardoza who hails from Terrebone, Oregon finished developed by the sixth overall at the 2011 TEC. Here is Cardoza steer roping Lazy E in 1985 to in the second go-round determine the best 48.7 on five head, posted the second all-around timed event cowboy in the fastest round of the weekend. That world — the man who could stand ran his total for the 2011 TEC to out in more than his specialty event, $31,000 and put him over the the man who could be consistent in $600,000 mark for career TEC all five timed events. The majority of earnings. To earn a check in the today’s professional rodeo cowboys Average among the 20-man field is a no longer compete in multiple events, prestigious accomplishment. In but specialize in one, possibly two. addition to Lockett and Brazile, those This event attracts the biggest names doing just that were: Beau Franzen, in the rodeo industry that correlates Sidney, Montana, 347.3 in third; into 45 World Landon McClaugherty, Tilden, Texas, Championship titles, 366.3 in fourth; Josh Peek, Pueblo, in addition to Colorado, 374.1, in fifth; Russell thousands of fans Cardoza, Terrebone, Oregon, 375.1 in representing 48 sixth; Jo Jo LeMond of Andrews, states from across Texas, 377.9 in seventh and Bryce the country! A Davis, Abilene, Texas, 380.4 in eighth. portion of the Besides the Average, six checks are proceeds from the paid for the fastest round. Chance 2011 Timed Event Kelton, Mayer, Arizona, worked five Championship will head Saturday night in 46.4 seconds be donated to the

National Cowboy and Western Heritage Museum in Oklahoma City. The Lazy E is proud to support this institution for Western preservation! The 2011 Timed Event Championship is sponsored by Priefert Ranch & Rodeo Equipment, Pendleton Whiskey, Wrangler, Cross Bar Gallery, Ram Trucks, Ariat Boots, John Vance Motors, Coca-Cola, Oklahoma Highway Safety Office, Cinderella Horses.com, R.K. Black, Inc., Gist Silversmiths, Spin to Win Magazine, National Saddlery, Hot Heels, The Oklahoman, Shorty’s Caboy Hattery, CSI Saddlepads, News 9, the Best Western Edmond, and the Fairfield Inn & Suites – Edmond. The 2011 Timed Event Championship was a Lazy E Production. For more information on the Timed Event Championship or other Lazy E events, contact: Lazy E Arena, 9600 Lazy E Drive, Guthrie, OK 73044, 405/282-RIDE, 800-595-RIDE or visit www.lazye.com.

Landon McClaugherty of Tilden, Texas, shown here in the steer wrestling in the fourth round, finished fourth overall.

Past multi-TEC champion and multiple PRCA All-Around and event World champion, Trevor Brazile finished second at this year’s event. His career total at the TEC has reached over $610,000.

Always among the winners, Jo Jo LeMond of Andrews, Texas finished seventh at this year’s TEC. LeMond, a world-class roper heeled great throughout the event as seen here in the fourth go-round. LOOPS MAGAZINE • 9

Each month, Loops will print a list of ropers who have won Showdown positions in the past month. This report reflects the ropers who have won a Showdown position from February 20, 2011 through March 20, 2011. For a complete listing of all Showdown positions, please go to www.uscra.com.

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he Tejas Arena in Bulverde, Texas was the host for the fourth USCRA roping of the year. Bulverde is right outside of San Antonio and what a fun place to rope. When the roping was over on Saturday night, the live band started up and the steaks were cooking. Good music and good food under the big oak trees was a great atmosphere. The big money winner of the weekend was Blane Cox, who won $2,580. Blane started off Saturday morning by winning a round of the #2 and then came back Saturday night and won the Open roping. The Open roping consisted of 2 head and a short round. His time of 31.08 on three calves was the fastest over a field of 28 ropers. Case Jones placed in three out of the four rounds on his way to the 00 victory. His winnings of $1,210 made him the second high money winner of the Average winners for the weekend. Case was 49.40 on four head of calves. The #1 roping saw Coley Salge put on a solid

A check for $940 went home with Jack Crow in the EE roping, Jack roped four head in 62.47 seocnds

Case Jones roped four head in 49.90 seconds to win the 00 roping. The win earned him a check for $1,210

Tejas Calf Roping Championships Bulverde, Texas Tejas Rodeo Grounds February 26-27, 2011 EE Roping 18 Entries 1st Go 1. Ricky Peoples, San Antonio, TX, 13.38, $275; 2. Jack Crow, Runge, TX, 13.76, $180 2nd Go 1. Jack Crow, Runge, TX, 10.88, $275; 2. Randy Roberts, Humble, TX, 13.72, $180 3rd Go 1. Johnnie Mellman, Hempstead, TX, 13.72, $275; 2. Marvin Mills, Buffalo, TX, 15.29, $180 4th Go 1. Devante Millet, San Antonio, TX, 12.55, $275; 2. Kenneth Mcnary, Victoria, TX, 13.45, $180 Average 1. Jack Crow, Runge, TX, 62.47/4hd., $485; 2. Johnnie Mellman, Hempstead, TX, 75.38/4hd., $425; 3. Cb Lewis, Houston, TX, 48.39, $300 00 Roping 37 Entries 1st Go 1. Tyler Milligan, Pawhuska, OK, 11.12, $370; 2. Tim Clancey, Poteet, TX, 12.79, $280; 3. Chris Bloxsom, New Braunfels, TX, 13.19, $185; 4. Jarret New, Wimberley, TX, 13.55, $95 2nd Go 1. Norman Roberts, Humble, TX, 12.12, $370; 2. Westyn Hughes, Caldwell, TX, 12.24, $280; 3. Case Jones, Gatesville, TX, 12.5, $185; 4. Clay Klawinsky, Richards, TX, 12.6, $95 3rd Go 1. Case Jones, Gatesville, TX, 10.48, $370;

#1 Average winner, Coley Salge collected $1,125 after roping four head in 45.83 seconds

performance and take home the Average win. Coley’s time of 45.83 was worth $1,125. Jack Crow picked up his second win in a row in the EE roping. Jack won money in the first two rounds and then never looked back. His average on four was a 62.47 and was worth $940. The #2 roping also saw a two-time-in-a-row winner in Neal Felton. Neal padded his wallet with $830 by tying four calves in 42.16. The 50-year-old calf roper is making the kids have to step it up. Joni Gabriel secured her position into the Showdown Finals in September by taking the victory in the Women’s Breakaway. Her 10.53 on three head was worth $480. Honorable mention needs to go out to Justin Maass and Barry Burk for providing the match roping entertainment for the Saturday night crowd. Justin defeated Barry in an eight head match and won a $1,000 donated by C&L Concrete.

#2 Champion, Neal Felton roped four head in 42.16 seconds to win $830

2. Gilbert Castleberry, Montgomery, TX, 12.5, $280; 3. Russell Moore, New Braunsfels, TX, 12.68, $185; 4. Greg Modesette, Mc Dade, TX, 13.07, $95 4th Go 1. Tyler Milligan, Pawhuska, OK, 9.85, $370; 2. Case Jones, Gatesville, TX, 11.54, $280; 3. Mike S. Green, Cedar Creek, TX, 11.84, $185; 4. Clayton Echols, Edinburg, TX, 12.21, $95 Average 1. Case Jones, Gatesville, TX, 49.90/4hd., $745; 2. Mike S. Green, Cedar Creek, TX, 57.43/4hd., $625; 3. Stephen Perry, Freeport, TX, 57.49/4hd., $500; 4. Steve Kolle, Iwez,, 67.79/4hd., $370; 5. Chris Bloxsom, New Braunfels, TX, 72.27/4hd., $250 1 Roping 18 Entries 1st Go 1. Terry Zapalac, Smithville, TX, 10.13, $365; 2. Mark Ivy, Mt. Home, TX, 12.09, $240 2nd Go 1. Reid Zapalac, Smithville, TX, 8.81, $365; 2. Coley Salge, Lockhart, TX, 11.01, $240 3rd Go 1. Robert Johnson, Sealy, TX, 10.48, $365; 2. Keith Fewell, Castroville, TX, 10.8, $240 4th Go 1. Reid Zapalac, Smithville, TX, 9.65, $365; 2. Coley Salge, Lockhart, TX, 10.13, $240 Average 1. Coley Salge, Lockhart, TX, 45.83/4hd., $645; 2. Terry Zapalac, Smithville, TX, 47.77/4hd., $565; 3. Keith Fewell, Castroville, TX, 50.24/4hd., $405 2 Roping 23 Entries 1st Go 1. Kelby Crow, La Vernia, TX, 9.42, $320; 2. Travis Hill, Rosanky, TX, 9.69, $210

Tejas Roping Open champion, Blane Cox pocketed $2,260 after roping four head in 31.08 seconds

Breakaway winner, Joni Gabriel won $480 in cash. Her three-head total was 10.53 seconds

2nd Go 1. Neal Felton, Mt Home, TX, 9.57, $265; 2. Martin Hinojosa, Seguin, TX, 9.57, $265 3rd Go 1. Blane Cox, Cameron, TX, 8.29, $320; 2. Jim Bob Crow, Floresville, TX, 8.55, $210 4th Go 1. Kristen Gunels, San Antonio, TX, 8.12, $320; 2. Kelby Crow, La Vernia, TX, 10.3, $210 Average 1. Neal Felton, Mt Home, TX, 42.16/4hd., $565; 2. Jim Bob Crow, Floresville, TX, 43.57/4hd., $490; 3. Martin Hinojosa, Seguin, TX, 46.94/4hd., $350 Open Roping 28 Entries 1st Go 1. Blane Cox, Cameron, TX, 9.28, $755; 2. Boe Brown, Harrold, SD, 9.41, $660; 3. Nathan Steinberg, Conroe, TX, 9.79, $470 2nd Go 1. Trent Walls, Stephenville, TX, 9.48, $755; 2. Doug Pharr, Cuero, TX, 9.88, $660; 3. Cedric Martin, Wharton, TX, 9.9, $470 Short Go 1. Justin Maass, Giddings, TX, 8.83, $450; 2. Blane Cox, Cameron, TX, 10.51, $300 Average 1. Blane Cox, Cameron, TX, 31.08, $1,205; 2. Nathan Steinberg, Conroe, TX, 32.42, $1,055; 3. Ryle Smith, Oakdale, CA, 32.73, $755 BA Roping 5 Entries 1st Go 1. Ashley Goforth, Azle, TX, 3.03, $130 2nd Go 1. Joni Gabriel, Lockhart, TX, 3.34, $130 3rd Go 1. Erica Meche, Marion, TX, 3.44, $130 4th Go 1. Cassidy Boggs, Cyril, OK, 3.15, $130 Average 1. Joni Gabriel, Lockhart, TX, 10.53, $348

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Did You Know? K EE and OO Penalty In the EE and 00 roping it is only a one-second penalty for not getting your calf up. K Mo Betta Cancelled The Mo Betta roping in Oklahoma May 13-15 has been cancelled.

K Payment System There will no longer be a payment system for the USCRA membership cards, starting with the 2011 season. K Great News! Ropers Forum is back up!

K Six Head at Salado! April 2 & 3. Check ad for details. $1,000 Added to #1. K GA Bits and Spurs GA bits and spurs (Gordy Alderson) is donating a pair of bits to each roping at the 2011 finals.

2011 Membership Types Tiedown and Women’s Open Breakaway Membership $100 (Members from states other than Texas, Oklahoma, Louisiana, and New Mexico are $75) A USCRA membership allows ropers to compete at all regular USCRA ropings and gives ropers the opportunity to compete at the year end Semi-Finals and Showdown Finals. A roper that wins first or second in the Average at a USCRA roping earns a showdown position to rope at the 2011 Showdown Finals. The Showdown Finals will host ropings in the EE, 00 #1, #2, Open, and Women’s Open Breakaway divisions. Added money will be collected from entry fees at all USCRA produced ropings for the Showdown Finals.

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Attention Open Ropers and Open Breakaway Ropers Open Tiedown - One dollar per roper from the stock contractor and one dollar per roper from the USCRA producer will be collected for every roper in the EE, 00, #1 and #2 throughout the season This money will be added to the Open Showdown Finals. The added money collected does not come from the EE, 00, #1, and #2 pot. This money is coming out of he stock contractor and producer’s pocket. Women’s Open Breakaway - One dollar per roper from the stock contractor and one dollar per roper from the USCRA producer will be collected for every roper in the breakaway roping throughout the season. This money will be added to the Women’s Open Breakaway Showdown Finals.

Attention #2 Ropers Changes for the 2011 Season Ropers 40 years of age and older that have not been in the top 50 final standings of the PRCA for the last 4 years, are eligible to rope in the #2 roping. Age is as of December 31, 2011.

2011 Membership Application

Membership Dues: $100

Members from states other than Texas, Oklahoma, Louisiana, and New Mexico are $75 Tiedown (Classes EE, 00, #1, #2, Open) and Women's Open Breakaway 2011 Memberships are good from August 1, 2010 – September 19, 2011 USCRA Membership includes a one-year subscription to Loops Magazine. United States Calf Ropers Assn PO Box 690, Giddings, Texas 78942 979-542-1239

To join, fill out the application & mail to the USCRA office or you can join on-line at our website at www.uscra.com. Please print all information completely and legibly; please fill out a separate form for additional members.

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PAYMENT OPTIONS: The USCRA accepts checks, money orders, or VISA or Mastercard for membership dues. Please make checks or money orders payable to USCRA and mail to: PO Box 690, Giddings, TX 78942. Please fill out the information below for credit card payments:

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DISCOUNT FAMILY MEMBERSHIP: $50 Tiedown and Breakaway You must fill out a separate membership application for each Family Membership. First family membership is full price; all additional family memberships are half price. Family memberships are defined as spouse and/or child 19 years & under or siblings that are both 19 years of age & under living at home. Family memberships receive one copy of Loops magazine per household. Additional subscriptions to Loops can be purchased for $24.00. To receive discount all blanks below must be filled out: Current 2010 USCRA Member’s name_________________________ ID #________ Relation to you_________________

DISCLAIMER: The USCRA reserves the right to re-classify or change classification numbers at any given time. I will not hold USCRA and all those associated with the arena performed in liable for injuries. I understand I am roping at my own risk. Photographs taken at USCRA events may be used for advertising and promotional purposes. All entry fees are to be paid in cash. Pay-outs will be in cash. Please Sign Here: X_________________________________________________

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2011 USCRA Events

Six head at salado April 2 & 3, 2011 Wildfire Ranch Arena Take Exit 283 off I-35

Schedule and Fees Saturday, April 2 9:00 a.m. Breakaway - $300 11:00 a.m. EE - $300 2:00 p.m. #1 $1,000 ADDED - $300 Sunday, April 3 9:00 a.m. #2 - $300 11:00 a.m. 00 - $300 4:00 p.m. Open - $400

$1,000 Added to the #1 Wild West Buckles to the Average Winners of Each Roping 3 full rounds with 3 short rounds 1st short round bring back 15, 2nd round 12 and 3rd round 10. If less than 25 ropers, the roping will be a straight 4 header. EE, 00, #1, #2 & Breakaway - $300 Open - $400

General Information 250 Stalls 60 Hookups For more info: 979/542-1239 or 979/540-7755 or visit us on our website at www.uscra.com

2010-2011 USCRA Schedule ApRil 2-3 six Head at salado Salado, TX

July 16-17 W.E.B Memorial Denton, TX

MAy 13-15 **CANCEllED** Mo Betta Apache, OK

August 6-7 Hamilton, TX

JuNE 11-12 Denton, TX July 1-3 Firecracker 5 Header Stephenville, TX

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August 26-28 Calf Ropers Reunion Bryan, TX

Go to www.uscra.com for complete roping schedules, results, and current standings.

north Texas championships

Schedule and Fees Saturday, June 11 9:00 a.m. #2 - 4 Head for $250 11:00 a.m. 00 - 4 Head for $250 3:00 p.m. #1 - 4 Head for $250 Sunday, June 12 9:00 a.m. EE - 4 Head for $250 12:00 p.m. Ladies Breakaway 4 Head for $250 12:00 p.m. Open 4 Head for $250

June 11 & 12, 2011 Denton, TX • Diamond T Arena

General Information Prizes

WILD WEST BUCKLES to the Average Winners

GPS Directions: 6900 E. Sherman Dr. Denton, TX Arena # 940.484.6101 Stalls and hookups available.

Run 1st round of Breakaway, then 1st round of Open and alternate back and forth. New Members call 979-540-7755 before you haul for classification. For more info: USCRA - Lanham Mangold 979/540-7755

USCRA National

Sponsors M.A.C. Precision Calf Feeds

Classic Equine The Official Tack of the USCRA 1301 Weatherford Hwy. Granbury, TX 76048 800.654.7864; www.classicequine.com

Martin Saddlery The Official Saddle of the USCRA 1301 Weatherford Hwy. Granbury, TX 76048 800.654.7864; www.martinsaddlery.com

Stephenville, Texas Chamber of Commerce The Home of the USCRA Finals P.O. Box 306, Stephenville, TX 76401 800.658.6490 www.stephenvilletexas.org

The Official Feed of the USCRA “For Maximum Performance” Made by: Mannsville Ag Center 580-371-9588 www.mannsvilleagcenter@cableone.net

Rattler Ropes The Official Rope of the USCRA 1301 Weatherford Hwy., Granbury, TX 76048 800.654.7864; www.rattlerrope.com

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Saddles to Junior Average Winners

Bits to Average winners on Friday & Saturday

Added Money

In Memory of Gordie Moore

May 6 - 8, 2011

Diamond T Arena • Denton, Texas Gate Charge Saturday $10/person Sunday $5/person

Friday, May 6 Draw Pot Team Roping 5:30 p.m. books open Rope at 6:30 p.m. Computer will draw 3 partners 4-head progressive $100/roper • Enter 2 times $1,500 added money limited to 300 teams

Saturday, May 7 8:00 a.m. Introduction of Ropers 9:00 a.m. Open Girl’s Breakaway & Men 65+ $1,000 added money

Books open: May 1-2 6:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. Call in: secretary No messages please. Cash entries only

12 & Under Tie Down Saddle to Average Winner 3 rounds with top 12 advancing to short $140

2 rounds with top 12 advancing to short $250

10:30 a.m. - Books close and paid 11:00

Sunday, May 8 8:30 a.m. Introduction of Ropers

Open Tie Down Limited to 60 ropers a.m. - Introduction of Ropers $2,000 added money

2 rounds with top 12 advancing to short $350

10:00 a.m. Introduction of Ropers 11:00 a.m. 15 & Under Tie Down Saddle to Average Winner 3 rounds with top 12 advancing to short $170

1:00 p.m. Introduction of Ropers 2:00 p.m. 19 & Under Tie Down Saddle to Average Winner 3 rounds with top 12 advancing to short $200

254/968-1034 Walk-ups accepted until 1 hour before roping starts – $25 late charge.

Call 940/484-6101 for stall reservations & RV hook-ups

Vendors welcome Call for information 940/391-6198

Directions to Diamond T Arena: From I-35 North, take exit for Loop 288E. Follow Loop 288 3.3 miles and exit at FM 428. Turn left at FM 428/E. Sherman Dr. Go approximately 0.7 mile, arena is on the right at 6900 E. Sherman Dr. For more information contact Dianne Moore 940/391-6198 or Joe Bob Panell 817/925-8093 16 • APRIL 2011

CALF ROPINGS & ROPING SCHOOLS

6th Annual

Gordie Moore “Bubblegum” Memorial

presented by

May 7 • 2011

ATTENTION:

Match will be roped at 6:00 p.m. with live music afterwards.

Trevor Brazile

14X World Champion

10-Head Match Gate fee $10/ person

Cody Ohl 6X World Champion

For more information JD Tadlock 940/367-4654 Scooter Nolen 940/595-5590

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Joe Beaver’s 2nd Annual Junior Superstars & Reunion Roping Salado, TX • Wildfire Arena April 22 - 24, 2011 Entry Blanks Available Online at:

www.joebeaver.com For more information call: Leigh Ann Flores 254.722.0795 info@joebeaver.com or region10rodeo@att.net

Always Easter Weekend

Joe Beaver’s 2nd Annual Junior Superstars & Reunion Roping Entry Form Name: __________________________________________________ Age: _________ (as of January 1, 2011) Copy of Birth Certificate Required. Address: _________________________________________ City: _____________________________ State: _______ Zip Code: ____________ E-mail Address: _______________________________________ Phone: __________________ Cell Phone: __________________ Entry form & fees must be postmarked by April 12, 2011. Mail to Joe Beaver at P.O. Box 243, McGregor, TX 76657. Late Entries will be accepted with a $50 Late Fee. Negative Coggins will be REQUIRED. As your entry is received, your name will be posted at www.joebeaver.com. Website will be updated each Monday. THE Reunion Ropings will be on Friday and Saturday this year. These ropings are open to any individual who has been to one of Joe or Walter Beaver’s schools or private lessons…. We know who you are! Number of ropers may be limited—Enter Early! Place an “X” in the box of the event(s) you wish to enter!

Friday, April 22

Saturday, April 23

Both Arenas - Starts 9:00 am (Two Arenas as Listed Below) ______$150 fees for 13-15 Boys and Girls Tiedown; 3 Rounds, Top 12 to Short Round ARENA 1, EVENT 1 ______$100 fees for 12 and Under Boys and Girls Goat Tying; 2 Rounds, Top 12 to Short Round; ARENA 1, EVENT 2 ______$135 fees for 12 and Under Boys and Girls Breakaway; 3 Rounds, Top 12 to Short Round ARENA 2, EVENT 1 ______$100 fees for 13-15 Boys and Girls Goat Tying: 2 Rounds, Top 12 to Short Round ARENA 2, EVENT 2 _____ $150 fees for Reunion C Tiedown Roping: 50 & over, 14 & under, and EEE; 2 Rounds ARENA 1, EVENT 3 ______$150 Fees for Reunion B Breakaway: 12 & under, 55 & over, and B (USCRA) Ropers; 2 Rounds ARENA 2, EVENT 3

Both Arenas - Starts at 9:00 am (Two Arenas as Listed Below) ______$135 fees for 12 & Under Boys and Girls Tiedown; 3 Rounds, Top 12 to Short Round ARENA 1, EVENT 1 ______$100 fees for 16-19 Girls Goat Tying: 2 Rounds, Top 12 to Short Round ARENA 1 EVENT 2 ______$150 fees for 13-15 Boys and Girls Breakaway; 3 Rounds, Top 12 to Short Round ARENA 2, EVENT 1 ______$150 fees for 13-15 Girls Breakaway; 3 Rounds, Top 12 to Short Round ARENA 2, EVENT 2 ______$150 fees for Reunion Open Tiedown: 2 Rounds ARENA 1, EVENT 3 ______$150 Fees for Reunion B Tiedown Roping (not open & not C-you know who you are!): 2 Rounds ARENA 1, EVENT 4 ______$150 fees for Reunion A Breakaway: 2 Rounds ARENA 2, EVENT 3

Sunday, April 24 Cowboy Church at 8:30 am; Both Arenas - Starts at 9:30 am (Two Arenas as Listed Below) ______$200 fees for 16-19 Tiedown; 3 Rounds, Top 12 to Short Round ARENA 1 ______$175 fees for 16-19 Girls Breakaway; 3 Rounds, Top 12 to Short Round ARENA 2

Total Entry Fees: $_______ plus $25 Office Charge = $________ plus $50 Late charge after 4/1/2011 = $ __________ Limited Stalls & Hookups Available Onsite. Contact Wildfire Arena Directly at: 254-947-9988 For more information, go to www.joebeaver.com or call, Jenna Beaver at 936-672-7933, Leigh Ann Flores at 254-722-0795 or region10rodeo@att.net

THE FOLLOWING PRIZES WILL BE AWARDED: SADDLE TO HIGH MONEY WINNER IN EACH AGE DIVISION • BUCKLES TO WINNERS OF EACH EVENT CARROL LEATHER JACKETS TO SHORT GO CHAMPIONS • WILD WEST SPURS FOR FAST TIME IN EACH EVENT CLASSIC ROPES AND STRINGS

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CARTER ROBERTSON MEMORIAL JR. TIMED EVENT CHAMPIONSHIPS Saturday & Sunday Two t u o y a P Day 0 0 May 21 & 22 at 10:00 a.m. $30,1 TEED E v N NRS Training Facility • Decatur, Texas ent GUARA Check-In Saturday 8:00 to 9:30 a.m. • Calcutta & Dinner at 6:00 p.m.

TIE DOWN CALF ROPING

2 Runs Per Contestant

PRCA Rules. 2 loops. Must carry 2 ropes.

TEAM ROPING-HEADING

2 Runs Per Contestant

PRCA Rules. 3 loops. Will head two steer runs with any heeler as long as heeler is in age bracket of contestant, does not have to be a contestant and can heel for maximum of 3 contestants (2 runs each). Contestant must list helper at check in.

TEAM ROPING-HEELING

2 Runs Per Contestant

PRCA Rules. 3 loops. Will heel two steer runs with any header as long as header is in age bracket of contestant, does not have to be a contestant and can head for maximum of 3 contestants (2 runs each). Contestant must list helper at check in.

CHUTE DOGGING

2 Runs Per Contestant

NHSRA Rules. Average based on total combined times. 60 second maximum time limit on each run.

GIRLS BREAKAWAY

2 Runs Per Contestant

NHSRA Rules. Top 10 short go.

THREE AGE GROUPS JUNIORS 16 & UNDER Mail Entry to: CARTER ROBERTSON MJTEC 30 max Jr. Division Attn: DeLynn Crick SENIORS 17 TO 21 11625 Bowden Road 40 max Sr. Division Lipan, TX 76462 GIRLS BREAKAWAY 254/646-6918 - cricks4@earthlink.net 21 & Under - 30 max contestants FEES $350 BOYS For More Information Contact: FEES $250 GIRLS David Robertson 817/598-6923 SPECIAL T/R HELPER JACKPOT Dewey Brashear 817/692-3858 $100 Entry – Enter 3x max. Austin Robertson 817/598-6924 Heading & Heeling (80% Payback) Randall Robertson 817/694-2279 Must be entered by 9:00 a.m. on Saturday Church Service 8:30 a.m. on Sunday

ENTRY

FORM

Name ____________________________________________________________________________________________ Address __________________________________________________________________________________________ City/State/Zip _____________________________________________________________________________________ Phone: ____________________E-Mail: __________________________ JR BOY _____ SR BOY _____ FEES $350 Can Enter J/P T/R at Check-In on Saturday - FEES $100 GIRLS________FEES $250 TOTAL FEES ___________ AGE ON MAY 21, 2011 _____

SENIOR T/E PAY OUT: AVERAGE: 1st $4,000 + Saddle 2nd $2,500 + Buckle 3rd $1,400 + Breast Collar 4th $1,000 + Rope Bag 5th $500 + Horse Pad 6th $350 + NRS Gift Certificate GO-ROUNDS: 1st $350 2nd $150 Go rounds will be paid for fast times for both rounds in each event JUNIOR T/E PAY OUT: AVERAGE: 1st $3,000 + Saddle 2nd $1,900 + Buckle 3rd $1,000 + Breast Collar 4th $750 + Rope Bag 5th $350 + Horse Pad GO-ROUNDS: 1st $250 2nd $125 Go rounds will be paid for fast times for both rounds in each event B/A PAY OUT: AVERAGE: 1st $2,350 + Buckle 2nd $1,600 + Rope Can 3rd $1,000 + Breast Collar 4th $550 + Horse Pad GO-ROUNDS: 1st $200 2nd $100 Go rounds pay 1st and 2nd for each round and 1st for the short-go.

Pre Entries ONLY! Due May 14 May 21-1st RD. T/R –HD, T/R –HL, Both RD C/D, 1st RD -C/R • May 22-2nd RD. T/R –HD, T/R –HL, Both RD BAW, 2nd RD -C/R 20 • APRIL 2011

CALF ROPINGS & ROPING SCHOOLS

WRANGLER Presents 26th Annual

Six Champi onship Trophy Saddles

yoff a P 0 201 62,000 r$ Ove

Friday, Saturday, Sunday & Monday May 27-30, 2011 Memorial Day Weekend Hardy Murphy Coliseum Ardmore, Oklahoma

Two Arena System will be used Friday 12:00 noon 13-15 Tiedown Saturday 9:00 a.m. 12 & Under Tiedown Saturday 11:00 a.m. 13-15 Breakaway Sunday 9:00 a.m. Cowboy Church Sunday 10:00 a.m. 19 & Under Girls Breakaway Sunday 12:00 noon 12 & Under Breakaway Monday 9:00 a.m. 16-19 Boys Tiedown

12 & Under Breakaway & Tiedown Fees - $90 for each + $15 office

13 - 15 Breakaway & Tiedown Fees - $120 for each + $15 office

19 & Under Girls Breakaway Fees - $140 + $15 office

16 - 19 Boys Tiedown Fees - $180 + $15 office

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ENTRIES CLOSE Postmarked by May 10. Fees must accompany entry form. Age is as of day of roping. ROPING FORMAT: 3 head with top 15 back to a Short-go

JUNE 4 - 5, 2011 • HAPPY, TEXAS

$2,500 Saturday, June 4 9:00 a.m. 19 & Under (day of roping) 3-head for $200 $1,000 Added ~ Limited to 30 1:00 p.m. Open Calf Roping 3 and a Short for $400 Limited to 40 ~ Rope one set of fresh calves in three rounds Buckles to Average Winner 7:00 p.m. Happy Community Center Introduction of Steer Ropers

Sunday, June 5 10:00 a.m. Senior Steer Roping 1:00 p.m. Open Steer Roping 3 and a short for $500 Limited to 40 Buckles to Average Winner

Calf Roping & Steer Roping $100 Deposit Deposit due May 15, 2010. No entries will be accepted without deposit. Send deposit to: Happy Rodeo Association P.O. Box 121 Happy, Texas 79042

Sponsors West Texas Western Store Happy State Bank Tulia Livestock Auction BJM Sales Service Walco Wells Fargo, Canyon Lextron

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HOW WOULD YOU LIKE TO BE A HALF-SECOND FASTER ON EVERY CALF? SPEED - 5 tenths faster down the rope flanking and tying speed.

POWER - Flank 40 pound heavier calves. CONSISTENCY - Big time increase in consistency with roping and tying.

Guaranteed or your money back!

Information Bill Pearson 806.764.3522 Trey Johnson 806.433.7382

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817/559-7887 • 200 Cowboy Court • Granbury, TX 76048

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Big Buts

his evening I filled in for our youth pastor at church and the subject of our class was “Big Buts.” Here are some examples: - We would have won the ball game BUT the referee made a mistake. - I would have passed Algebra BUT the teacher didn’t like me. - I would have won the rodeo BUT my calf kicked.

“Buts” or excuses are a dime a dozen and heard more often in non-professional sports than professional sports. Once an athlete becomes a professional, excuses should be minimal. It’s easy to find a reason why things didn’t go the way you wanted. It’s much harder to be totally honest with yourself. An honest and good attitude can make “Buts” work in your favor: I didn’t do any good at the rodeo BUT my horse sure worked good.

One of the greatest injustices you can do to your kids is to make excuses for them. I hear a lot of people do this and think they don’t understand that they are giving their kid a free pass from trying to be their very best. It’s so important to be honest with yourself and each other as to why something didn’t work. There’s no shame in not being the best. However, there is shame in being dishonest about it. If you are an excuse maker then you will pass that down to your kids.

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My rule is, I don’t make excuses. At the end of everything, ultimately there’s no excuse. If I miss a calf there’s really no excuse. There can be many reasons it doesn’t work out, but ultimately if he’s in the arena, I’m a professional and supposed to be

able to catch him. I hear a lot of people make excuses, but in reality if everything had gone perfectly it would have worked. Realizing your mistakes and addressing them helps you grow. Don’t lie to yourself and accept the easy

excuses that make you feel better. You will never improve by giving yourself a free pass. Till next time, God Bless, and I’ll see you down the line. If there’s something you want me to write about, drop me a line at strant@aol.com.

Prayer, What Is It?

n our world, there is so much confusion about what prayer actually is. In a simple definition, prayer is communication with God and allowing God to communicate with us. For some reason people tend to complicate conversations with God to a point where there is no attempt to even visit with God because of fear that proper words or proper phrases are the only thing that God will hear. I have great news for you. Prayer is simply visiting with God. The greatest travesty in humanity today is that we have complicated visiting with God so much that many have abandoned this privilege. Sad to say, many of those people are in church every Sunday morning. To steal, kill, and destroy is a part of the weaponry that ole slew foot, the devil continues to use. There is a thief among us, and what he has done is stolen the privilege of prayer from anyone who chooses to believe him, whether simply by omission or on purpose. Now that we have covered what prayer is, the question arises, when do we pray? 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 says “Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, in everything give thanks; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.” What this means is that perpetually, moment by moment, we are to understand and acknowledge God’s presence in our lives so

that He will give us information about how to live our lives, where to go, what to do, and how to do it. Now, for those of you who are completely eaten up with pride, and don’t want to be told where to go, what to do, or how to do it, I dare say that your program in life has become severely flawed. Whether our path is directed by the Word of God and we have experienced success by having peace and joy, which is enjoying life, and having a fulfilled life even though we may have problems along the way, the peace that God gives will never leave us. The place that we pray is not the issue, we can pray anywhere, at anytime. Just as we converse with one another, we have the privilege of conversing with God. My assignment for you tonight, before you put your head on your pillow, kneel down beside your bed and have an overdue conversation with the God that created you. Randy Weaver, Pastor Lone Star Cowboy Church 936-449-5719 Montgomery, TX 1 mi. W of FM 149 on Hwy 105 W Service Times: Sundays 8:30, 10:00 and 11:30 a.m. Mondays 7:00 p.m.

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RodeoHouston™ - BP Super Series Tiedown Champion The top contestants from the 2011 Semifinals and Wild Card rounds rode in the RodeoHouston BP Super Series Championship, with the winners leaving Reliant Stadium with the $50,000 Championship payout. Shane Hanchey won tie-down roping with a time of 8 seconds. One of his best friends, Tuff Cooper, tied his calf in 7.6 seconds, but was penalized 10 seconds for a broken barrier. Hanchey said he saw Cooper break the barrier, so he was not nervous when Cooper tied four-tenths of a second faster. Hanchey has attended the Show since he was 12 years old and said it is a big deal to win at RodeoHouston. This year, he leaves the show with a $53,900 payout. MONTH-DEC 09 BUILT BY-P/U W/CHNGS DP IN HOUSE PROOF Results Shootout Standings 1. Shane Hanchey, Sulphur, LA, 8.00, $53,900; 2. Scott Kormos, Teague, TX, 9.1, $26,350; 3. Tuf Cooper, Decatur, TX, 17.6, $16,350; 4. Houston Hutto, Tomball, TX, 0, $12,516 SID MILLER CALF HORSES 1/4 vertical Total Money Standings 1. Shane Hanchey, Sulphur, LA, $53,900; 2. Scott Kormos, Teague, TX,

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$26,350; 3. Tuf Cooper, Decatur, TX, $16,350; 4. Houston Hutto, Tomball, TX, $12,517; 5. Tyson Durfey, Colbert, WA, $8,500; 6. Cody Ohl, Hico, TX, $7,000; 7. Fred Whitfield, Hockley, TX, $6,600; 8. Matt Shiozawa, Chubbuck, ID, $5,750; 9. Cory Solomon, Praire View, TX, $5,250; 10. Jerome Schneeberger, Ponca City, OK, $4,600; 11. Cody Owens, Rankin, TX, $4,400; 12. Jerrad Hofstetter, Lubbock, TX, $3,950; 13. Jake Pratt, Ellensburg, WA, $3,525; 14. Josh Peek, Pueblo, CO, $3,517; 15/16. Clint Robinson, Spanish Fork, UT, $3,200; 15/16. J.D. Kibbe, Portales, NM, $3,200; 17. Timber Moore, Aubrey, TX, $3,000; 18/20. Ace Slone, Cuero, TX, $2,500; 18/20. Shank Edwards, Levelland, TX, $2,500; 18/20. Nate Baldwin, Blackfoot, ID, $2,500; 21. Landon McClaugherty, Tilden, TX, $2,125; 22. Clif Cooper, Decatur, TX, $2,000; 23. Trent Creager, Stillwater, OK, $1,500; 23/24. Hunter Herrin, Apache, OK, $1,500; 23/24. Ryan Watkins, Dublin, TX, $1,500; 26/28. Ryan Jarrett, Comanche, OK, $1,000; 26/28. Adam Gray, Seymour, TX, $1,000; 26/28. Clint Cooper, Decatur, TX, $1,000; 29. Seth Childers, Cameron, TX, $750; 30. Stran Smith, Childress, TX, $500; 30/31. Joseph Parsons, Marana, AZ, $500; 30/31. Justin Maass, Giddings, TX, $500; 33. Stetson Vest, Childress, TX, $167 CRX’D Hits $1 Million Plateau Jarrett With Win in Tucson

Ryan Jarrett certainly knows how to reach a milestone in grand fashion. The Comanche, Oklahoma, cowboy surpassed $1 million in career earnings February 27 when he closed out La Fiesta de los Vaqueros with a dominating win in the tie-down roping at the Tucson Rodeo Grounds. Jarrett placed in all four rounds, and his total time of 42.4 seconds was 1.1 seconds faster than 2004 World Champion Monty Lewis in second place. Jarrett, the 2005 world champion all-around cowboy, earned $7,949 to become the 93rd PRCA member to surpass the $1 million milestone, following team roper Cory Petska, who had made it there a day earlier at the San Angelo (Texas) Rodeo. Jarrett ended the week with $1,004,980 and Petska with $1,004,686. “It’s a great accomplishment, for sure,” Jarrett said. “Some days I never thought it would come. It is very hard to compete in both events at that top level. I’ve made more in tie-down roping, but I’ve got a top bulldogging horse (Yeller) lined up for the rest of the year through Tommy Cook, so maybe I can have some success (in that event, too).” Josh Peek, who like Jarrett is a multi-event hand competing in both steer wrestling and tie-down roping, is beginning to skew a bit more toward success in bulldogging. Exhibit A would be Tucson, where Peek, of Pueblo, Colorado, placed in all-three rounds on his way to winning the three-head average in a time of 13.6 seconds. That broke the Tucson Rodeo Grounds record, shared by Rod Lyman (1999) and Olin Hannum (2006), by a full second.

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ow – There is a lot going on right now in the world of calf roping. The USCRA has no doubt kicked up a whole lot of attention with several great events since the start of the 2011 season. Add to that the winter PRCA rodeos, the recent Timed Event Championship and RodeoHouston and you get a whole lot of exciting stuff happening inside the sport. These recent events have catapulted the sport forward and excited ropers along the way. That makes me believe the future looks good. I have always been a firm believer in new ideas and change. Many people do not like change, and I completely understand that as well. If something is not broke, don’t fix it, right? Well, sometimes even if something is not broke, an improvement or even a change to rattle things up will take it to the next level. Two of the four events mentioned in the opening paragraph have done just that and they look to have gained tremendous success. RodeoHouston went “Open” this year, separating itself from the PRCA. This did a couple of things. To begin, whoever won this year’s Houston rodeo is not all but guaranteed a position at the PRCA National Finals. I have seen several cowboys do this in the past, who in all rights got lucky at the Houston rodeo, but were clearly not the same caliber as those who competed at the NFR later that year. Secondly, the new format of RodeoHouston opened up the door for many different ways for people to market other

associations and events. The PRCA, USTRC, PBR, CBR, WPRA and several other associations had a chance to capitalize on the event with competitors from their ranks competing and doing well at the rodeo. Trust me; I have been flooded with press releases from these associations congratulating their members for a job well done at the rodeo. As for the USCRA, the new format adopted for the year is proving successful. Ropers are winning more, and enjoying the events more. Bigger prizes, more money and just a different avenue of marketing and production are carrying the USCRA events to new areas never seen before in the association. I am refreshed to see new ideas like these. It reminds me that the spirit of innovation and improvement is still alive. Many times we all get caught up in the routine of same ole, same ole and get our eyes off the prize of improvement. This can be hard to do at times, especially when things are going smoothly. Why rock the boat with anything new when things are smooth? Well, I believe that if you don’t pay attention to the future to see where your particular market is heading, and make changes to keep pace, someone else will take control of the situation leaving you in the dust. I applaud those such as RodeoHouston and the USCRA for throwing away the rulebook and changing things up to help meet the new demands of today’s rodeo athletes. It really strikes a chord with me and helps spur on my own spirit. K

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