Loops-February 2011

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The Battle is On! Timed Event Championship West Texas Championship

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West Texas Championship

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DEPARTMENTS 8 News and Notes

18 Down the Line with Stran Smith

10 USCRA Insider

19 Lonestar Cowboy Church

12 2011 USCRA Schedule

21 Out My Window

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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 December 20, 2010 through January 20, 2011. For a complete listing of all Showdown positions, please go to www.uscra.com.

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Jack Crow Tony Allen Dakota Felton Russell Allen Gary Vannoy

Runge, TX Ozona, TX Mt. Home, TX Point, TX Ozona, TX

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Arp, TX Merkol, TX Stephenville, TX Ablilene, TX Hawley, TX Santo, TX

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Abliene, TX Hawley, TX Cyril, OK Buffalo, TX Llano, TX Hobbs, NM

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Apache, OK Commanche, OK Midlothian, TX Levelland, TX Channing, TX

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THE BATTLE IS ON! The Timed Event Championship of the World returns to the Lazy E Arena – It’s Champion vs. Champion he stage is set for one of the best battles ever to take place in a rodeo arena. The Timed Event Championship of the World (TEC) will return to the Fabulous Lazy E Arena on March 4th, 5th, and 6th, 2011 in Guthrie, Oklahoma. The “Ironman Event of Pro Rodeo” will showcase a “Champion vs.

Champion” format that includes a cast of Pro Rodeo all stars including 6-time TEC and 14-time PRCA World Champion Trevor Brazile and last year’s Champion – All-Around cowboy Josh Peek of Pueblo, Colorado.

The TEC annually features twenty of the world’s best cowboys in the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association (PRCA) competing in pro rodeo’s most unique event that is often referred to as “The Ironman” — it is a true test of versatility and stamina.

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. The champion isn’t determined until the last rope is thrown, the flag is dropped and the clock has stopped.

The TEC was developed by the Lazy E in 1985 to determine the best all-around timed event cowboy in the world — the man who could stand out in more than his specialty event, the man who could be consistent in all five timed events. The majority of today’s professional rodeo cowboys no longer compete in multiple events, but specialize in one, possibly two. This event attracts the biggest names in the rodeo industry that correlates into 45 World Championship titles, in addition to thousands of fans representing 48 states from across the country! Some of the Champions scheduled to compete for the $150,000 purse against the current “King of Rodeo” Trevor Brazile and the defending Champion - Josh Peek, include K.C. Jones, Kyle Lockett, Jimmie Cooper, Paul Tierney, Daniel Green, Russell Cardoza, Steve Duhon, Scott Snedecor and Ryan Jarrett.

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Families will enjoy all of the activities planned for the performances. VIP ticket prices are $37…Box Seats $30…Reserved Bleachers $25…and General Admission $20. Children 10 and under FREE in general admission thanks to KWTV News 9. Group and multiple performance discounts are also available…call (800) 595-RIDE for complete details. A portion of the proceeds from the 2011 Timed Event Championship will 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!

Tickets are available at all ticketmaster outlets, www.lazye.com, calling Ticketmaster (800) 745-3000 or by calling the Lazy E Arena directly at (800) 595RIDE. In 2009, Peek was leading the Timed Event Championship with one run left. He took a 60second time in the steer roping, the equivalent of a no-time at the TEC, and dropped to a fourth place finish. Last year, he was again leading the average with one run remaining. This time, the 30-year-old tied his steer down in 18.4 seconds to clinch the title of 2010 Timed Event Champion of the World with 315.2 on 25 runs. He was the 11th man to win the title in the 26 years of the TEC. Peek went to the lead in the third round on the 14th run of the weekend. However, on the 19th run a fast running draw led to a 27.5 in the steer wrestling. He would end the fourth go in second place. In the fifth round, Peek dropped to third. The team roping - heeling shuffled the deck as K.C. Jones of Burlington, Wyo., a four-time TEC Champion, dropped to third. Trevor Brazile of Decatur, Texas, a six-time TEC Champion, moved to the lead in the average and Peek went to second after 23 head. In the steer wrestling, Brazile had a tough steer, suffering a 60-second time. So, Peek tossed his draw in 4.1 seconds for 296.8 on 24 and the lead, with one run remaining. Jones was second. In the steer roping, Jones was 18-seconds for 343.0 on 25. Peek needed to be 46.1 for the win and was 18.4. In addition to winning $50,000 for the average, Peek, a two-time

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Josh Peek .............................Pueblo, Colorado K.C. Jones.....................Burlington, Wyoming Jo Jo Lemond .........................Andrews, Texas Trevor Brazile ..........................Decatur, Texas Chance Kelton .......................Mayer, Arizona Beau Franzen .......................Sidney, Montana Kyle Lockett........................Visalia, California Jimmie Cooper .......Monument, New Mexico Paul Tierney.....................Oral, South Dakota Daniel Green....................Oakdale, California Russell Cardoza..............Terrebonne, Oregon Cash Myers...............................Athens, Texas Rhett Kennedy............Chowchilla, California Steve Duhon...............................Jasper, Texas Jim Ross Cooper.....Monument, New Mexico Bryce Davis..............................Abilene, Texas Ryan Jarrett.................Comanche, Oklahoma Scott Snedecor ..........................Uvalde, Texas Cade Swor ..................................Chico, Texas Curtis Cassidy .......Donalda, Alberta, Canada

PRCA Reserve All- Around World Champion, placed twice in the fast rounds and exited the Lazy E Arena with $58,000. Jones finished second in the average for $25,000, while Jo Jo Lemond was third at 358.3 seconds for $15,000. Brazile claimed fourth with

364.9 for $10,000 and fifth was Chance Kelton of Mayer, Ariz., 367.6 for $7,500. Kelton also had the fastest round with 48 seconds in the second go for and additional $10,000. Last year also witnessed something never before done at the TEC, as Jo Jo LeMond of Andrews, Texas, along with the assistance of World Champion Randon Adams, shattered the TEC team roping - heading record with a 4.5-second run. The previous record was a 5.1-second run by B.J. Campbell in 2002. LeMond also holds the TEC team roping-heeling record with a 4.9- second effort with Matt Sherwood in 2009.

The 2011 Timed Event Championship is sponsored by Ariat Boots, Priefert Ranch & Rodeo Equipment, Pendleton Whiskey, Wrangler, Cross Bar Gallery, Ram Trucks, 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, the Best Western Edmond, and the Fairfield Inn & Suites – Edmond.

The 2011 Timed Event Championship is a Lazy E Production. For more information on the Timed Event Championship or other Lazy E events, contact the Lazy E Arena, 9600 Lazy E Drive, Guthrie, OK 73044, (405) 282-RIDE, (800) 595-RIDE or visit www.lazye.com. K

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PRCA Milestones Aplenty To Watch For In The Weeks Ahead Before Trevor Brazile becomes ProRodeo’s first $4 million cowboy sometime this summer – he’s $90,418 away – there are lots of other milestones to watch for, much closer on the horizon.

Eight-time World Champion Fred Whitfield is just $16,428 away from becoming the sport’s third $3 million cowboy, joining Brazile and Billy Etbauer.

Seven-time World Champion Team Roping Header Jake Barnes needs just $40,080 to become the 17th PRCA contestant to surpass $2 million in career earnings and join his long-time partner, Clay O’Brien Cooper.

There are a handful of guys who are days or weeks away from reaching the $1 million plateau, following J.W. Harris who made it there at the Wrangler National Finals Rodeo.

Bareback rider Royce Ford is the closest, standing just $4,094 away from reaching seven figures, followed by bull rider Wesley Silcox ($4,149), team roper Cory Petska ($6,709) and steer wrestler/tie-down roper Ryan Jarrett ($13,901).

Cowboys Help Raise Money For Burn Survivors PRCA cowboys and those in the Western world raised $11,681.50 for

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burn survivors Whitney Alderson, 18, and Rayche’ll Ochoa, 15, in an online auction Dec. 16-18 to help the girls’ families with medical expenses. The cowgirls were burned in a trailer explosion at a rodeo in September in Arizona.

The auction was part of Alderson/Ochoa Benefit Team Roping December 18 at the Tucson (Ariz.) Rodeo Grounds.

The 2010 Wrangler National Finals Rodeo jacket of 14-time World Champion Trevor Brazile was the biggest money maker at $2,050, followed by a guided mule deer hunt that went for $1,000.

Merchandise was also donated by 2008 World Champion TieDown Roper Stran Smith and twotime World Champion Heeler Walt Woodard. Wrangler NFR team roper Travis Tryan and eight-time World Champion Heeler Rich Skelton auctioned off a two-hour roping lesson to raise money.

Country singers George Strait and Clay Walker also had items in the auction. A full summary of the auction results is posted on the Auction Systems: Auctioneers & Appraisers website: www.auctionandappraise.com/home

Wrangler® Launches Trevor Brazile Relentless™ by Wrangler® Shirt Collection Western Apparel Leader Teams with Eight-Time World Champion Cowboy to Develop Performance Line Wrangler® Western Wear – the iconic American denim maker and leading manufacturer of Western apparel – announced today the launch of the Trevor Brazile Relentless™ by Wrangler® shirt

collection for men. On display at the International Western/English Apparel and Equipment Market in Denver this week, the collection will be available at Western retail stores this summer.

“The Relentless™ by Wrangler® collection of shirts is inspired by the impressive success of the one and only Trevor Brazile. We’ve developed a fit and fabric design system focused on providing consumers with performance benefits,” said Jerry Guiliano, merchandising manager, Wrangler Specialty Apparel. “We are honored to have the opportunity to work with Trevor Brazile on this collection and know his fans will be eager to get their hands on this product.”

A top product initiative for fall 2011, the Trevor Brazil Relentless™

by Wrangler® shirts offer thrillseeking cowboys a performancebased product featuring lightweight, breathable, easy care fabric. The collection includes six styles – four small, neat plaid patterns and two solid fabrics – all featuring a clean look ideal for in or out of the arena.

Together with the durability and quality Wrangler incorporates into all apparel products, the shirt line includes unique design features such as: • Room2Move® 180 degree side gussets for added mobility

• Quick-drying Coolmax® fabric

• “True Fit” waistband

• Trevor Brazile signature neck tape and attractive embroidered logo

• Heavy-duty zippers and hardware

“At Wrangler, we are thrilled to further enhance our relationship with Trevor Brazile, PRCA eighttime All-Around World Champion Cowboy,” said Jeff Chadwick, director of special events, rodeo and equine for Wrangler Specialty Apparel. “Trevor recently enjoyed a phenomenal record-breaking year as an athlete, surpassing Ty Murray’s seven All-Around World Champion titles. In addition to his athleticism and superb horsemanship skills, his admirable character makes him a true role model in the Western industry and the world of professional sports.”

The Trevor Brazile Relentless™

by Wrangler® shirts will ship to retailers in June.

For more news from the Wrangler Western brand, please visit www.wranglerwestern.com and find Wrangler Western on Facebook at www.facebook.com/wranglerwestern.

Ariat Broadens Performance Apparel Offering to Include Denim Launch of ‘Ariat Denim’ Gives Consumers the Best in Style, Fit and Function Ariat International, the company that first revolutionized the equestrian industry by incorporating performance technology into English and Western footwear, today announced the debut of Ariat Denim for men and women, the latest addition to the company’s performance apparel line.

• Women’s no-see pocket lines and slimming back pockets • Men’s iPocket for electronics and extra deep front pockets

A natural progression of Ariat’s commitment to quality and innovation, Ariat Denim is expertly constructed from the inside out, offering a lived-in comfort without sacrificing style. Ariat tapped Stefano Aldighieri and Dan DiSanto, formerly of 7 for All Mankind and Levi’s Premium, to create an ideal mix of fit and fashion for both in the saddle and on the street. Ariat Denim is now available nationally at select stores, with an expanded launch planned for fall 2010. Men’s styles retail for $54.95 to $59.95, and women’s styles retail for $64.95 to $69.95.

“Inspired by the active Western lifestyle, our spring 2010 Ariat Denim collection utilizes modern washes, premium fabrics and innovative details for Ariat’s take on jeans,” said Megan Iwersen, Ariat’s vice president of apparel. “We created a versatile jean that works just as well in the saddle as it does out to dinner.”

Among Ariat Denim’s features include: • 100% cotton ring-spun denim • Comfort inseams • Anchored belt loops, plus men’s patent-pending “Loop Lock” reinforced rear belt loop

“Ariat Denim is the exciting next phase in creating a complete lifestyle brand and is a welcome addition to our portfolio of products,” said Beth Cross, Ariat’s president and CEO. “It is an opportunity to leverage our core competencies and expertise in innovation, design and development to offer consumers a stylish—yet functional— alternative to traditional riding jeans.”

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New classes start every Monday P.O. Box 188 Scurry, TX 75158

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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 New Idea!

Every roping we will add something to one division.

For example: In February we are adding $1,000 to the 00.

K Six Head at Salado!

April 2 & 3. Check ad for details. $1,000 Added to #1.

Throughout the 2011 season, the USCRA will spread the wealth among all divisions.

K Spring Classic Ropers, check out the ad for the Spring Classic roping in March. David Barnes saddles to the average winners of each roping.

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!

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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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.

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2011 USCRA Events

Tejas calf roping Championships February 26 & 27, 2011 Bulverde, Texas • Tejas Rodeo Arena (Arena located just outside San Antonio • GPS: 401 Obst Rd. • For map go to tejasrodeo.com)

Schedule and Fees Saturday, February 26 9:00 a.m. #2 - 4 Head for $250 11:00 a.m. EE - 4 Head for $250 5:00 p.m. Open - 2 Head/short for $250 Sunday, February 27 9:00 a.m. 00 - 4 Head for $250 1:00 p.m. Breakaway - 4 Head for $250 2:00 p.m. #1 - 4 Head for $250

MATCH ROPING To be held during the Open $1,000 Added Barry Burk vs Landon McClaugherty Added Money to the Open & Match Ropings sponsored by C&L Concrete, Seguin, Texas

Added Money & Prizes $2,000 Added to Open Roping Sat. $1,000 Added to 00 Roping Sun. Wild West Buckles to Average Winners of EE, #1, #2 Breakaway and Open

2011 USCRA

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FEBRuARy 26-27 Bulverde, TX (Just outside of San Antonio) Tejas Rodeo Company Arena MARCH 11-13 spring Classic Giddings, TX ApRil 2-3 Six Head at Salado Salado, TX MAy 13-15 Mo Betta Apache, OK JunE 11-12 Denton, TX

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General Information Live band Saturday night after the Open Roping Full restaurant and bar on site No hookup or stalls, some pens outside For more info: 979/542-1239 or 979/540-7755 or visit us on our website at www.uscra.com

USCRA

National Sponsors July 1-3 Firecracker 5 Header Stephenville, TX July 16-17 W.E.B Memorial Denton, TX August 6-7 Hamilton, TX August 26-28 Calf Ropers Reunion Bryan, TX

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

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

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

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

Schedule and Fees Friday, March 11 9:00 a.m. 00 - 3 Head with 2 short for $250 4:00 p.m. #2 - 3 Head with 2 short for $250 Saturday, March 12 9:00 a.m. EE - 3 Head with 2 short for $250 2:00 p.m. #1 - 3 Head with 2 short for $250 Sunday, March 13 9:00 a.m. Breakaway 2 short for $200 12:00 p.m. Open 2 short for $250 All ropings Saturday and Sunday, we will take Top 25 roper to 1st short go and Top 15 ropers to 2nd short go.

SPRING CLASSIC USCRA Calf Roping March 11, 12 & 13, 2011 Giddings, TX • LCSP Cover Arena

Prizes

General Information

DAVID BARNES CUSTOM MADE SADDLES to the Average winners of all divisions.

GPS Directions: 2591 Hwy 290 West Giddings, TX 78942 Driving Directions: Located 3 miles west of Giddings on Hwy 290 west.

Stalls and hookups available.

First come first serve.

EE, 00, #1, #2, Open, & Breakaway

$3,000 Added to Open

No USCRA card required for Open or Breakaway. USCRA Showdown positions will be given away to the two highest average placing USCRA card holders.

USCRA cards are required for EE, 00, #1, & #2.

New Members call 979-540-7755 before you haul for classification.

For more info: USCRA - Lanham Mangold 979/540-7755

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

MATCH ROPING $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

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olan Co. Coliseum is one of the few warm places to rope calves in January and the really cold weather that was expected in Sweetwater stayed away making for a good roping.

The story of the weekend was three of the champions winning

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their second USCRA roping out of only three ropings for the 2011 season. Cassidy Boggs, Marshall Green, and Hunter Herrin have won two out of the first three ropings of the young season. The good news for other ropers is that this is the first year the USCRA is dropping down in the average to give showdown positions, if one of the winners already has a showdown position. Plus, the West Texas Championships was giving at least four positions away to the average winners. In fact, several of the ropings dropped down to 5th and 6th in the Average to give away the showdown positions.

For the second roping in a row, Hunter Herrin won the Average of the open. The NFR calf roper was also the high money winner of the weekend with $1,670 going in his pocket.

His 35.24 on four calves not

only won the money, but it also won a Wild West buckle and $150 worth of Classic Equine boots for his horse. Buckles and boots were the prizes for all six ropings.

Marshall Green also made it two ropings in a row by winning

BA Champion, Cassidy Boggs

EE Roping 17 Entries 1st Go 1. Jack Crow, Runge, TX, 12.19, $255; 2.

Scott Collins, Marion, TX, 12.84, $170 2nd Go 1. Dakota Felton, Mt Home, TX, 12.86, $255; 2. Jack Crow, Runge, TX, 13.62, $170 3rd Go 1. Kent Fisher, Anderson, TX, 10.43, $255; 2. Scott Collins, Marion, TX, 11.47, $170 4th Go 1. Johnnie Mellman, Hempstead, TX, 12.61, $255; 2. Russell Allen, Point, TX, 13.04, $170 Average 1. Jack Crow, Runge, TX, 55.50, $750; 2.

Tony Allen, Ozona, TX, 59.35, $400; 3.

Dakota Felton, Mt Home, TX, 63.06, $285

BA Roping 14 Entries 1st Go 1. Hope Thompson, Abilene, TX, 2.86, $230; 2. Destiny Hatfield, Hawley, TX, 2.88, $155 2nd Go 1. Danielle Mcguire, Lubbock, TX, 2.56, $192; 2. Bailie Smith, Leon, IA, 2.56, $192 3rd Go 1. Danielle Mcguire, Lubbock, TX, 2.25, $230; 2. Ashley Goforth, Azle, TX, 2.5, $155 4th Go 1. Danielle Mcguire, Lubbock, TX, 2.58, $230; 2. Cassidy Boggs, Cyril, OK, 2.59, $155 Average 1. Cassidy Boggs, Cyril, OK, 11.86, $750; 2.

Jaymee Roach, Banquete, TX, 11.91, $410

Open Roping 16 Entries 1st Go 1. Clay Long, Midlothian, TX, 7.87, $385; 2. Ryan Jarrett, Comanche, OK, 7.93, $255 2nd Go 1. Hunter Herrin, Apache, OK, 7.59, $385; 2. Clay Long, Midlothian, TX, 8.07, $255 3rd Go 1. Ryan Jarrett, Comanche, OK, 7.48, $385; 2. Hunter Herrin, Apache, OK, 8.93, $255 4th Go 1. Shank Edwards, Levelland, TX, 7.24, $385; 2. Dean Edge, Canada,, 7.88, $255 Average 1. Hunter Herrin, Apache, OK, 35.24, $1,030; 2. Ryan Jarrett, Comanche, OK, 35.43, $685

00 Roping 26 Entries 1st Go 1. Tiny Bertsch, Stephenville, TX, 10.52, $260; 2. Austin Elliott, Arp, TX, 11.44, $230; 3. Lane Livingston, Seymour, TX, 11.49, $160 2nd Go 1. Rex Bland, Hawley, TX, 10.68, $260; 2.

Mike S. Green, Cedar Creek, TX, 10.73, $230; 3. Jackie Hobbs, Abilene, TX, 11.36, $160 3rd Go 1. Billy Flint, Merkol, TX, 10.04, $260; 2.

Freddy Vest, Pilot Point, TX, 10.66, $230; 3.

Gary Wagoner, Abilene, TX, 11.07, $160 4th Go 1. Jim Light, Santo, TX, 9.53, $260; 2. Gary Wagoner, Abilene, TX, 9.66, $230; 3. Mike S. Green, Cedar Creek, TX, 10.29, $160 Average 1. Austin Elliott, Arp, TX, 45.54, $750; 2.

the #1 roping for the second time in as many ropings. By over three seconds Marshall took the Average even with a 43.32 on four head. His win was worth $750 and an arm full of prizes.

The womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s breakaway also saw a second-time winner with Cassidy Boggs roping four calves in 11.86 seconds. Making her move in the fourth round by winning second in the round, her efforts were worth $905.

Jack Crow won the first round of the EE roping and never relinquished his lead. Four strong consistent runs led to a 55.50 in the average and a payday of $920.

Shawn Felton was the third high money winner of the weekend, with $1,160 and was all business taking the #2 victory.

His 38.44 on four head was almost five seconds off second place, which happened to be his brother, Neal.

Billy Flint, Merkol, TX, 46.84, $520; 3. Tiny Bertsch, Stephenville, TX, 50.51, $350; 4.

Jackie Hobbs, Abilene, TX, 52.90, $175 1 Roping 28 Entries 1st Go 1. Lonnie Jordan, Hawley, TX, 9.66, $420; 2. Jamie R. Smith, Zephyr, TX, 10.13, $280 2nd Go 1. Robert Collins I I, Anson, TX, 9.09, $420; 2. Bob Nunn, Apache, OK, 10.03, $280 3rd Go 1. Dave Laster, Alvarado, TX, 9, $420; 2.

Dennis Mills, Buffalo, TX, 9.62, $280 4th Go 1. Justin Wilson, Carlsbad, NM, 9.46, $420; 2. Neil Dove, Stephenville, TX, 9.56, $280 Average 1. Marshall Green, Abilene, TX, 43.32, $750; 2. Lonnie Jordan, Hawley, TX, 46.53, $655; 3. Chad Boggs, Cyril, OK, 47.20, $470 2 Roping 21 Entries 1st Go 1. Shawn Felton, Dublin, TX, 9.15, $315; 2.

Martin Poindexter, Seymour, TX, 9.39, $210 2nd Go 1. Neil Dove, Stephenville, TX, 8.6, $315; 2. Neal Felton, Mt Home, TX, 9.3, $210 3rd Go 1. Jacob Kelly, San Angelo, TX, 8.79, $315; 2. Lex Christie, Anson, TX, 8.99, $210 4th Go 1. Josh Erickson, ,, 9.72, $262; 2. Lex Christie, Anson, TX, 9.72, $262 Average 1. Shawn Felton, Dublin, TX, 38.44, $845; 2. Neal Felton, Mt Home, TX, 43.32, $565

With a 45.54 on four calves, Austin Elliott won one of the tightest Average races of the weekend in the 00 roping. The young calf roper really handled his rope well and was awarded $980 for his efforts.

Honorable mention needs to go out to Ryan Jarrett and Danielle McGuire. Ryan tied two calves in seven seconds and won $1,325.

Danielle won three rounds in a row of the breakaway roping. K LOOPS MAGAZINE â&#x20AC;˘ 17

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ately I’ve been wondering if I have been doing a good job raising my two sons. This made me watch other parents and I’ve come to realize that society is obsessed with winning – at all costs. I see this in Junior Rodeo, softball, football and any other sport where kids compete.

This obsession is easy to see whether it’s a parent screaming at the referee or buying a little kid a $30,000 horse that he doesn’t need.

It’s win at any cost instead of what it should be, which is to compete to the best of your ability and have fun doing it. My seven-year-old son plays flag

football, so how much importance do I put on winning versus competing? My philosophy is to give it your best and have fun.

I’m not trying to raise a professional flag football player at seven – but at the same time it’s important to train to win – but not at all costs. Because when you compete to win at all costs how will you handle defeat? Do you play the blame game where there’s always an excuse why you didn’t win? Or do you come down very hard on your kid for not winning, to the point where it makes them resentful of you,

the sport and competition? These are negative things that come from “win at all costs” versus “do your best and enjoy yourself.”

I have a saying when it comes to raising kids: “Some is taught, but most is caught.” Therefore I live my life a lot louder through example than by my words. I have two sons who are opposites when it comes to competing. One is very tender hearted, doesn’t want to hurt people and he’s a lover. My other son is highly competitive and will bloody your nose to beat you. I have to be very strategic in how I coach and train them.

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The winning will take care of itself if a child is meant to compete for a living. That kid will develop the competitive edge when the time is right. As a kid I was discouraged from roping because my family knew what a hard life this could be. That just motivated me all the more and meant that I was really meant to do it. When I wanted to rope I

had to pen the calves, saddle the horses and then beg for someone to turn them out for me. I still do all that because I still want it that bad. I don’t have a staff of people to do all the saddling and penning for me. My mouth still waters when I think of roping.

If someone had pushed me as a kid I wouldn’t have wanted it. It wouldn’t have been me – it

would have been someone else wanting it. I will never push my kids to rope. It will have to be something they desire and are willing to work for.

If there’s anything you would like me to write about, feel free to send me an email at strant@aol.com. Till next month, God Bless and I’ll see you down the line.

Whatever It Takes!

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ave you ever asked yourself this question, “What is the most important thing in my life?” In other words, what really matters to you? I would propose this—that if the most important thing in your life doesn’t really matter for eternity, then chances are good that priorities are faulty. Matthew 6:33 says, “But seek ye first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things will be added unto you.”

In our world we are encouraged to set goals.

Those goals consist of, without fail, who we are and what we do. We always have time to do the things that are the most important to us.

If God is most important to us, we will, without a doubt, make Him our priority.

Whether times are uncertain or prosperous, I believe these three things are a good standard to live by. First, I believe that if I honor God in everything, He will honor me. If I consistently seek Him in everything I do, He will rescue me in all situations. If I take short-cuts, compromise my character and refuse to obey God, I don’t believe I should expect His intervention.

The second principal that I live by is that people matter. I believe that God’s true treasure is people. If we show sensitivity and mercy to people, God will show sensitivity and mercy to us. Fill in the blanks!

Third, I believe that the local church is the

hope of the world. I believe it’s important for us to understand the value of the local church and to realize that it has inherited some hypocrites. But we should not allow the ignorance of man to confuse us about the love of God. Any decision we make that affects our lives, our families’ lives or the lives of those we spend time with—if it is a choice that has a positive effect on eternity, one that helps people know Christ—those are “eternity decisions” we should jump on that like a rat on a Cheeto!

You may say, “Preacher, this sounds radical.’’ But I’m saying to you, “Welcome to the real world!” We should be willing not only to do whatever it takes in order to change our own lives, but to present our passion to people in a way that they are attracted to the life, and the life-style that we are all called to.

Character and integrity are still huge words in the English language!

Randy Weaver Lone Star Cowboy Church 1627 Eva. St. Montgomery, TX 77356 Church Service Times: Sundays 8:30 a.m., 10:00 a.m. and 11:30 am Mondays 7:00 pm

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Sandhills – Rodeo at It’s Best!

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he Sandhills Stock Show and Rodeo is one of those early season rodeos that kind of puts everything in place, settles the anxiety of many rodeo athletes and always kicks off the season and New Year in great style.

Odessa, Texas and the Ector County Coliseum opens its doors for a week-long series of rodeo and stock show entertainment.

This year was no exception and as the week progressed, winners in many of the annual and fun events emerged.

From the PRCA tie-down roping and all of the PRCA rodeo events, as well as the 8th Annual Junior Calf Roping Match, the 19th Annual Sandhills Invitational Team Roping and a fun-filled Match Team Roping between the team of Clay Tryan and Travis Graves and Chad Masters and Jade Corkill, the week was full of lots of great roping for spectators to enjoy. K

Sandhills Stock Show and Rodeo Ector County Coliseum Odessa, Texas January 7-15, 2011 Sandhills PRCA Rodeo Tie-down roping Results First round 1. Jud Nowotny, 7.9 seconds, $2,658; 2. Monty Lewis, 8.0, $2,312; 3. E.J. Roberts, 8.4, $1,965; 4. (tie) D.J. Smith and Samuel Luchsinger, 8.5, $1,445 each; 6. (tie) Cole Bailey, Jesse Sheffield and George Rowland, 8.6, $578 each Second round 1. Timber Moore, 7.9 seconds, $2,658; 2. (tie) Chris Demases and Clint Singleton, 8.1, $2,138 each; 4. Clint Kindred, 8.2, $1,618; 5. (tie) Ace Slone and Jerome Schneeberger, 8.3, $1,098 each; 7. (tie) Justin Macha and Clay Cerny, 8.4, $405 each Average 1. Jud Nowotny, 16.7 seconds on two head, 20 • FEBRUARY 2011

$2,658; 2. Monty Lewis, 17.6, $2,312; 3. (tie) Jesse Sheffield and Billy Hamilton, 17.8, $1,792 each; 5. Trevor Thiel, 18.1, $1,271; 6. Barry Burk, 18.9, $925; 7. Stetson Vest, 19.0, $578; 8.

Cody Owens, 19.1, $231

8th Annual Junior Calf Roping Match January 11, 2011 Tyler Gifford matching Landon Williams Round 1 Gifford - 10.19 / Williams - 9.17 Round 2 Gifford - 10.73 / Williams - 19.97 Total on 2 Gifford - 20.92 / Williams - 29.14 Round 3 Gifford - 30 / Williams - 10.03 Total on 3 Gifford - 50.92 / Williams - 39.17 Round 4 Gifford - 15.91 / Williams - 10.98 Total on 4 Gifford - 66.83 / Williams - 50.15 4 Head Junior Calf Match Champion Landon Williams

19th Annual Sandhills Invitational Team Roping Total Payout = $66,820 Open 1. Jake Cooper (Monument, NM) / Justin W Davis (Cottonwood, CA), 28.77 on 5, $15,650; 2. Britt C Williams (Hammond, MT) / Caleb C Twisselman (Santa Margarita, CA), 32.06 on 5, $10,432; 3.

Erich Rogers (Round Rock, AZ) / Kory Koontz (Sudan, TX), 33.14 on 5, $8,260; 4. Turtle B Powell (Alpine, TX) / Brady J Minor (Ellensburg, WA), 34.53 on 5, $6,085; 5. Keven W Daniel (Franklin, TN) / Trey Johnson III (Amarillo, TX), 35.62 on 5, $3,043 Short Go 1. Jake Cooper (Monument, NM) / Justin W Davis (Cottonwood, CA), 5.50, $1,000 Round 1 1. Josh Siggins (Ruidoso Downs, NM) / Lane Siggins (Ruidoso Downs, NM), 5.16, $5,550; 2.

Brock G Hanson (Casa Grande, AZ) / Cody Hintz

(Spring Creek, NV), 5.34, $3,330; 3. Jake Cooper (Monument, NM) / Justin W Davis (Cottonwood, CA), 5.57, $2,220 Pro Am 1. Todd Hooker (Iraan, TX) / York Gill (Stephenville, TX), 22.97 on 3, $3,600; 2. Tyler J Spradley (Andrews, TX) / Rich Skelton (Llano, TX), 24.83 on 3, $2,700; 3. Duke Barker (Odessa, TX) / Paul Eaves (Millsap, TX), 28.82 on 3, $1,800; 4. Donnie Wilson (Odessa, TX) / Walt Woodard (Stephenville, TX), 29.64 on 3, $900; 5.

Duke Barker (Odessa, TX) / Travis Graves (Jay, OK), 30.08 on 3; 6. Kodi K Armitage (Las Vegas, NM) / Patrick Smith (Lipan, TX), 31.39; 7.

Donnie Wilson (Odessa, TX) / Tyler D Magnus (Mason, TX), 31.64 Round 1 FT 1. Ty Lambert (Midland, TX) / Jhett Johnson (Casper, WY), 6.09, $1,125 Round 2 FT 1. Craig Campbell (Boerne, TX) / Cesar A DeLaCruz (Marana, AZ), 6.21, $1,125; 2.

Coleman K Proctor (Pryor, OK) / Craig Campbell (Boerne, TX), 7.08 Match Team Roping Clay Tryan / Travis Graves Vs. Chad Masters / Jade Corkill Round 1 Tryan / Graves - 7.07 – Masters / Corkill - 6.87 Round 2 Tryan / Graves - 12.85 – Masters / Corkill 17.53 Round 3 Tryan / Graves - 7.26 – Masters / Corkill - 12.03 Round 4 Tryan / Graves - 7.72 – Masters / Corkill - 6.94 Round 5 Tryan / Graves - 5.76 – Masters / Corkill - 7.87 Round 6 Tryan / Graves - 6.62 – Masters / Corkill - 5.78 Round 7 Tryan / Graves - 15.58 – Masters / Corkill 10.51 Round 8 Tryan / Graves - 5.37 Tryan / Graves - 10.76 Total Tryan / Graves - 68.23 Tryan / Graves - 78.29 8 head Match Team Roping Champions Clay Tryan / Travis Graves

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aybe I have had my head stuck in the mud for the past couple of months, but did you hear that this year’s RodeoHouston will not be a PRCA rodeo? I have read the past couple of press releases concerning the invitation of 2010 USTRC Open Champions, the 2010 PBR Champion and the 2010 CBR champion being invited, but never realized they were taking the complete control of the governing body of the rodeo until I talked to a friend of mine the other day and he let me in on it.

This morning I had to make sure myself and got onto the RodeoHouston website to find out. Sure enough Rodeo Houston is pretty much an open rodeo. “Wow!” is all I can say.

Of course you have to be invited or go through a qualification process, but it is sure enough open to the world.

This may be forward progression toward a new step in the world of rodeo and I applaud RodeoHouston for taking it. I have said before and still believe, the PRCA does a great job as the overall rodeo association, but if the sport wants to continue to grow, it needs to capitalize on its stars. I believe a tour or series type season with limited qualified contestants is the key to the future of rodeo. Take the top ten to fifteen in the world and allow them to compete at a select few rodeos throughout the country and see what happens. Folks will get their butts back in the stands to see the best of the best compete. Stars will be born and who knows, the sport could grow to where the rodeo cowboy stars will be household names Just in case you are wondering, here is a quick overview of the 2011 RodeoHouston format.

The 2011 RODEOHOUSTON BP Super Series is an independent production of the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo, Inc. (HLSR).

The 2011 RODEOHOUSTON BP Super Series is an invitational championship rodeo featuring the top cowboy and cowgirl contestants in North America. HLSR management and staff have the sole authority and responsibility to determine the list of

invitees to participate in each Super Series and to determine, on a case-by-case basis, which alternate entry will replace any originally invited contestant that chooses not to enter or decides, for whatever reason, not to compete.

The Format will consist of 40 contestants per event, except for women’s barrel racing, which will have 50 contestants.

Tie-Down Roping invitation criteria: i. Past RODEOHOUSTON BP Super Series Champions (2007 – 2010) ii. Reigning Canadian Professional Rodeo Association Champion iii. Top five of the 2011 published world standings (as of Dec. 1, 2010) iv. Remaining invitations will come from the published 2010 world standings.

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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 2 rounds with top 12 advancing to short $250

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

Books open: May 1-2 6:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.

Call in: secretary No messages please. Cash entries only

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

Sunday, May 8 8:30 a.m. Introduction of Ropers 12 & Under Tie Down Saddle to Average Winner 3 rounds with top 12 advancing to short $140

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

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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

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