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revor Brazile has done it again. Three gold buckles in one year. For tie-down ropers who tuned into this year’s Wrangler National Finals Rodeo you not only got a chance to witness Brazile set yet more records–triple crowning the season with an All-Around gold buckle as well as one in the tie-down roping and in the team roping with heeler Patrick Smith–but set a new season earning record as well. In addition, there was plenty of drama and action as the best of the best in the world of tie-down roping went head to head for ten nights in a row.

Even before the event kicked off, the tie-down roping was greatly anticipated by many.

Brazile was in the lead of the

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world standings going into the rodeo, but with ten rounds and tons of cash to win in each round, as well as the Average, it was really anyone’s game. Three Cooper brothers, Clint, Tuff and Cliff, sons of legendary Pro-Rodeo Hall of Fame Tie-Down roper Roy Cooper, were expected to do great things. To say the least, before the event was over, they did not let anyone down. In addition, the top fifteen of the best ropers in the world which included the talents of Fred Whitfield, as well as Cody Ohl and of course Trevor Brazile whose lighting fast styles always spark excitement, were all set to rope their way to victory and their shot at a PRCA gold buckle.

The excitement began in round one when WNFR rookie Clif Cooper, one of three Cooper brothers, won the round with a 7.9-second run. The Decatur, Texas, cowboy’s time was a full second faster than Trent Creager and earned Cooper a go-round championship buckle. In round two, Brazile clinched a record eighth all-around world championship by placing in both the team roping and tie-down roping. However six-time World Champion Tie-Down Roper Fred Whitfield and Jerad Hoffstetter shared the victory lap after both roping and tying their calves in 7.6-seconds. In round three Tuf Cooper, 2009 WNFR average winner, joined his brother Clif as a round winner. He roped his calf in the rodeo-best 6.9 seconds allowing him to inch closer to Brazile’s world standings lead.

Round four wrapped up a trio of winning for the Cooper brothers as Clint joined his brothers as a round winner. He

Tuf Cooper, 2010 tie-down roping reserve year-end and Average champion

had to share his victory with Cody Ohl who also roped his calf in 7.1 seconds and kicked off a run of winning and a threat for yet another gold buckle for past world champion Ohl. Ohl and Brazile shared the round five victory by roping and tying their calves in 6.9 seconds each. Five down and five to go, Brazile watched and Ohl struck again in round 6. The win moved Ohl, who started the rodeo in the 13th position, clear to number three in the PRCA world standings.

Wrangler NFR rookie Shane Hanchey took advantage of a good draw and won round 7 with a 7.6-second run, five-tenths of a

second ahead of Brazile. It was Hanchey’s first round win and he enjoyed collecting his $17,512 round winning check. After receiving a no time in round seven, Ohl came back with a winning run of 7.2 seconds in round eight that pushed him to his 40th career round victory at the Wrangler NFR, second only to Billy Etbauer’s 52.

Down to the final two rounds, Brazile still had a lead in the standings ahead of Tuff Copper and both were solid in the Average. Any slip in the final two rounds would open up a door for either cowboy to waltz across the finish line in first place. However, the competitive spirit of every tiedown roper ran even truer as the final two rounds played out.

Number nine went to Ryan Jarrett.

His 7.10 second run was 0.1 second faster than Brazile who finished second and edged even LOOPS MAGAZINE • 7

closer to his gold buckle in the tiedown roping. Round ten and all the chips were on the table.

Brazile had already clinched his team roping title with Patrick Smith. All that was left to win his second triple crown was a solid finish in the tie-down roping. Still leading the pack and winning the Average, Brazile’s only real threat came from his brother-in-law, Tuf Cooper who was second in both the standings and the Average.

Cooper crossed the line and let it all hang out in the final round.

His time of 6.9 seconds went to number one in the round and put all the pressure on the back of Brazile. With such a lead, Brazile did not have to be fast and roped his final calf in 9.1 seconds to clinch his first tie-down roping average championships, his third PRCA tie-down roping gold buckle and his second triplecrown victory.

Trevor Brazile smiled from ear to ear, pumped his fist to the crowd and walked out of the Thomas & Mack Center becoming just the third cowboy in PRCA history to be a multiple Triple Crown winner. He joined ProRodeo Hall of Famers Jim Shoulders (1956-58) and Everett Bowman (1935, 1937) with that distinction and became the first contestant in ProRodeo history to earn $500,000 in a single season 8 • JANUARY 2011

with his $507,921.

“It means so much to me, because I think everything has gotten so specialized,” said Brazile, who now has a total of 14 world titles.

“Nobody shows up and does three events on the same horse anymore, because it’s so competitive. That’s why I work my tail off every year, because of the respect I have for my competition. I don’t take these championships lightly because I know how tough the field is. I’ve been blessed.”

Brazile joined Bowman as the only cowboys to win Triple Crowns with two different event combinations, as his first trifecta came in the all-around, tie-down roping and steer roping four years ago. Brazile pocketed $211,509 at the Wrangler NFR, a PRCA record for the most money won at a single rodeo, and far more than the previous record of $149,099 he set in 2008. Because of those earnings, Brazile won the Wrangler NFR’s all-around title and also earned the inaugural Ram Top Gun Award, which included the keys to a 2011 Ram 3500.

Brazile and Smith, the 2005 world champion heeler, won the team roping world championship ahead of Clay Tryan and Travis Graves. They placed in eight of 10 rounds in Las Vegas on their way to the world titles.

Brazile and Smith earned a whopping $120,419 at the Finals to become the first team ropers to eclipse the $200,000 in season earnings and jump from eighth to first in the PRCA World Standings. Brazile

finished with $201,392 and Smith tallied $202,189.

“When I won the team roping, that was something they weren’t expecting me to do at all,” said Brazile, who did not lead the heading standings during the season until the end of Round 10.

“Then that put even more pressure on me in the calf roping; I’d already done it where they didn’t expect me to, I sure couldn’t screw it up where they thought it was a lay-up.”

Their money totals broke the previous team roping singleseason earnings record of $189,568 set by Matt Sherwood and Randon Adams in 2008.

“What a difference a year makes,” Smith said. “Last year was a humbling experience. We came out here third in the world last year, had a great chance at a title and left here with $2,700.

This year, we came out here eighth without really any chance and ended up winning the world title. It was an exciting and fun week, and I’m grateful to be standing here.”

In the tie-down roping, Brazile finished with $233,827 to claim his third gold buckle in that event in four years (2007, 2009).

Brazile’s WNFR average crown with a 10-head time of 88.6 seconds. Cooper, who won Round 10 with a rodeo-best 6.9second run, was second in the average with a 96.7-second total.

Cooper won an event-best $96,599 in Las Vegas and finished second to Brazile in the PRCA World Standings for the second consecutive year.

There is no doubt Brazile has burned the rodeo arena with his brand. He owns record after record and has plenty of career left to win and claim even more.

Perhaps he will become the first quadruple crown winner in the PRCA. Only time will tell, but it is a safe bet to say that if he puts his mind to it, and continues to rope with his authority, it is well within his reach. K

2010 WNFR TIE-DOWN ROPING ROUNDS Round 1 1. Clif Cooper, 7.90, $17,512; 2. Trent Creager, 8.90, $13,840; 3. Fred Whitfield, 9.10, $10,451; 4. Tuf Cooper, 9.50, $7,344; 5. Ryan Jarrett, 9.80, $4,519; 6. Jerome Schneeberger, 10.00, $2,825; 7. Trevor Brazile, 10.10; 8. Shane Hanchey, 10.70; 9.

Tyson Durfey, 11.60; 10. Scott Kormos, 15.60; 11. Clint Cooper, 17.80; 12.

Cody Ohl, 18.00; 13. Joseph Parsons, 18.20; 14. Stran Smith, 19.80; 15.

Jerrad Hofstetter, 0.00 Round 2 1/2. Fred Whitfield, 7.60, $15,676; 1/2.

Jerrad Hofstetter, 7.60, $15,676; 3.

Cody Ohl, 7.70, $10,451; 4. Jerome Schneeberger, 7.80, $7,344; 5. Ryan Jarrett, 8.00, $4,519; 6. Trevor Brazile, 8.10, $2,825; 7. Tyson Durfey, 8.30; 8.

Tuf Cooper, 8.90; 9. Joseph Parsons, 9.10; 10. Trent Creager, 9.20; 11. Shane Hanchey, 9.40; 12. Clint Cooper, 11.40; 13. Scott Kormos, 17.90; 14. Stran Smith, 0.00; 15. Clif Cooper, 0.00 Round 3 1. Tuf Cooper, 6.90, $17,512; 2/3. Clif Cooper, 7.30, $12,145; 2/3. Scott Kormos, 7.30, $12,145; 4. Ryan Jarrett, 7.60, $7,344; 5. Shane Hanchey, 8.00, $4,519; 6/7. Stran Smith, 8.30, $1,412; 6/7. Fred Whitfield, 8.30, $1,412; 8. Jerrad Hofstetter, 8.80; 9. Trevor Brazile, 9.20; 10. Trent Creager, 10.40; 11. Joseph Parsons, 12.20; 12. Tyson Durfey, 14.70; 13. Clint Cooper, 16.10; 14.

Jerome Schneeberger, 18.70; 15. Cody Ohl, 18.90 Round 4 1/2. Clint Cooper, 7.10, $15,676; 1/2.

Cody Ohl, 7.10, $15,676; 3. Stran Smith, 7.20, $10,451; 4. Scott Kormos, 7.70, $7,344; 5. Joseph Parsons, 8.40, $4,519; 6. Jerrad Hofstetter, 8.50, $2,825; 7. Fred Whitfield, 8.90; 8. Trent Creager, 9.40; 9. Tuf Cooper, 10.20; 10. Trevor Brazile, 11.50; 11. Shane Hanchey, 11.80; 12.

Tyson Durfey, 12.80; 13. Clif Cooper, 14.60; 14. Jerome Schneeberger, 17.60; 15. Ryan Jarrett, 0.00

Round 5 1/2. Trevor Brazile, 6.90, $15,676; 1/2.

Cody Ohl, 6.90, $15,676; 3. Stran Smith, 7.40, $10,451; 4. Jerrad Hofstetter, 7.50, $7,344; 5. Fred Whitfield, 7.60, $4,519; 6. Shane Hanchey, 7.80, $2,825; 7. Tuf Cooper, 7.90; 8. Joseph Parsons, 8.10; 9. Ryan Jarrett, 8.40; 10. Jerome Schneeberger, 9.30; 11. Scott Kormos, 11.10; 12. Trent Creager, 11.80; 13. Clif Cooper, 13.30; 14. Tyson Durfey, 15.60; 15. Clint Cooper, 30.60 Round 6 1. Cody Ohl, 7.30, $17,512; 2. Clif Cooper, 7.40, $13,840; 3/4. Stran Smith, 7.50, $8,897; 3/4. Tuf Cooper, 7.50, $8,897; 5. Fred Whitfield, 7.80, $4,519; 6. Shane Hanchey, 8.50, $2,825; 7. Trevor Brazile, 9.00; 8. Trent Creager, 9.10; 9. Ryan Jarrett, 9.80; 10.

Jerome Schneeberger, 10.60; 11. Scott Kormos, 10.70; 12. Joseph Parsons, 11.10; 13. Tyson Durfey, 11.90; 14.

Clint Cooper, 12.60; 15. Jerrad Hofstetter, 0.00 Round 7 1. Shane Hanchey, 7.60, $17,512; 2.

Trevor Brazile, 8.10, $13,840; 3/4. Tuf Cooper, 8.50, $8,897; 3/4. Tyson Durfey, 8.50, $8,897; 5. Fred Whitfield, 8.90, $4,519; 6/7. Jerome Schneeberger, 9.30, $1,412; 6/7. Scott Kormos, 9.30, $1,412; 8. Jerrad Hofstetter, 9.40; 9. Clif Cooper, 10.70; 10. Trent Creager, 11.60; 11. Joseph Parsons, 21.20; 12. Clint Cooper, 0.00; 13. Cody Ohl, 0.00; 14.

Ryan Jarrett, 0.00; 15. Stran Smith, 0.00 Round 8 1. Cody Ohl, 7.20, $17,512; 2. Shane Hanchey, 7.40, $13,840; 3. Scott Kormos, 7.70, $10,451; 4/5. Jerome Schneeberger, 7.80, $5,931; 4/5. Clif Cooper, 7.80, $5,931; 6. Stran Smith, 8.00, $2,825; 7. Tyson Durfey, 8.20; 8.

Fred Whitfield, 8.30; 9. Trevor Brazile, 9.40; 10. Clint Cooper, 11.10; 11. Joseph Parsons, 11.90; 12. Trent Creager, 13.10; 13. Ryan Jarrett, 17.20; 14. Tuf Cooper, 20.30; 15. Jerrad Hofstetter, 0.00 Round 9 1. Ryan Jarrett, 7.10, $17,512; 2. Trevor Brazile, 7.20, $13,840; 3. Trent Creager,

7.60, $10,451; 4/5. Shane Hanchey, 7.80, $5,931; 4/5. Jerrad Hofstetter, 7.80, $5,931; 6. Stran Smith, 8.00, $2,825; 7. Scott Kormos, 8.40; 8. Tyson Durfey, 8.80; 9. Clint Cooper, 9.60; 10.

Tuf Cooper, 10.10; 11. Jerome Schneeberger, 10.10; 12. Joseph Parsons, 12.40; 13. Fred Whitfield, 17.10; 14. Clif Cooper, 18.20; 15. Cody Ohl, 0.00 Round 10 1. Tuf Cooper, 6.9 $17,512; 2/3. Ryan Jarrett, 7.2, $12,145; 2/3. Clint Cooper, 7.2, $12,145; 4/5. Tyson Durfey, 7.5, $5,931; 4/5. Joseph Parsons, 7.5, $5,931; 6/7. Jerome Schneeberger, 7.6, $1,412; 6/7. Cody Ohl, 7.6, $1,412; 8.

Scott Kormos, 8.0; 9. Trevor Brazile, 9.1; 10. Clif Cooper, 11.6; 11. Trent Creager, 17.6; 12. Shane Hanchey, 22.5; 13. Fred Whitfield, 23.0; 14/15. Stran Smith, 0.00; 14/15. Jerrad Hofstetter, 0.00

TIE-DOWN ROPING Average 1. Trevor Brazile, 88.6, $44,910; 2. Tuf Cooper, 96.7, $36,436; 3. Shane Hanchey, 101.5, $28,810; 4. Scott Kormos, 103.7, $21,184; 5. Fred Whitfield, 106.6, $15,252; 6. Tyson Durfey, 107.9, $11,016; 7. Trent Creager, 108.7, $7,626; 8. Jerome Schneeberger, 108.8, $4,237

TIE-DOWN 2010 WORLD STANDINGS 1. Trevor Brazile, Decatur, TX, $233,826 2. Tuf Cooper, Decatur, TX, $203,967 3. Shane Hanchey, Sulphur, LA, $173,158 4. Cody Ohl, Hico, TX, $154,736 5. Fred Whitfield, Hockley, TX, $140,653 6. Stran Smith, Childress, TX, $135,977 7. Scott Kormos, Teague, TX, $131,706 8. Ryan Jarrett, Summerville, GA, $126,012 9. Trent Creager, Stillwater, OK, $124,009 10. Clif Cooper, Decatur, TX, $122,402 11. Jerome Schneeberger, Ponca City, OK, $121,482 12. Clint Cooper, Decatur, TX, $116,430 13. Tyson Durfey, Colbert, WA, $115,018 14. Jerrad Hofstetter, Portales, NM, $104,611 15. Joseph Parsons, Marana, AZ, $88,272 LOOPS MAGAZINE â&#x20AC;˘ 9

RodeoHoustonTM Announces International Invitational Championship Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo™ officials have announced that the 2011 RodeoHouston BP Super Series will be an international championship, inviting only the top cowboys and cowgirls in the sport of rodeo, to compete for a purse of more than $1.5 million.

The entire $1,555,366 purse will be provided by RodeoHouston, with no entry fees required from the contestants.

Additionally, each contestant has the ability to earn at least $500 in bonus money by appearing at autograph sessions. Total cash commitment for RodeoHouston BP Super Series contestants exceeds $1.7 million.

The RodeoHouston BP Super Series will feature invited championship contestants in bareback riding, bull riding, saddle bronc riding, steer wrestling, tie-down roping, team roping and women’s barrel racing. As in previous years, the 19-performance RodeoHouston BP Super Series will feature five series of three rounds each with eight contestants per event – except for women’s barrel racing which will have 10 contestants; two Semifinal Rounds with 10 contestants per each event; one Wild Card Round with 12 contestants per each event; and a Championship Round featuring 10 contestants per each event. This format will result in 40 contestants per event, except for women’s barrel racing, which will have 50 contestants.

Show officials emphasize that the 2011 RodeoHouston BP Super Series presentation will remain similar to the event presented in Reliant Stadium the previous four years, with the exception of fewer total contestants, an increased purse, new contestant selection criteria and minor ground rule changes in three events.

Selection criteria for invitation to the 2011 RodeoHouston BP Super Series for all events, except women’s barrel racing, include: 10 • JANUARY 2011

Past RodeoHouston BP Super Series Champions (2007-2010) Reigning Canadian Professional Rodeo Association Champions Top five in the 2011 published world standings (as of Dec. 1, 2010) Remaining invitations will come from the published 2010 world standings.

Alternate entries will be accepted after the closing of the invited entries.

Entered alternates will be used to fill positions of invited contestants who do not complete the entry process.

In addition to the above criteria, bull riding invitations will include the reigning PBR Champion and the Reigning CBR Champion. Team roping invitations will include the reigning USTRC Champion(s). Selection criteria for women’s barrel racing will be as published by the WPRA. For all events other than women’s barrel racing, a listing of invited contestants has been posted at rodeohouston.com.

The 2011 Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo runs March 1 through March 20.

Cactus Ropes’ Cowboys Collect Almost 3/4-Million Dollars At WNFR Trevor Brazile undoubtedly secured himself as a rodeo legend at the 2010 WNFR. On his way to beating Ty Murray’s record for All-Around titles and the season earnings record for team roping, Trevor Brazile collected 39 titles throughout the year, and this while also becoming the third person in history to win multiple triple crowns. He earned over a half-a-million dollars in the arena; over $200,000 at the Wrangler National Finals alone. Trevor now boasts 14 World Championship buckles. He joined the PRCA in 1996 when he was just 20 years old and now has enough gold buckles to mark each year of his professional career.

Aside from rodeo competition, Trevor is the architect of the Relentless™ products line. Cactus Ropes manufactures all of his team, calf, and youth ropes. In 2008, Trevor introduced

the Weapon calf rope and the Xplosion team rope which helped him to win the WNFR Average and the Reserve World Champion Team Roping title. In 2010, he added the C4 team rope and the Li’l Pistol youth rope to his line. Cactus Ropes plans to release the third Relentless team rope in the summer of 2011. Cactus Saddlery and Pro Equine Products help to round out his Relentless product line with leather goods and leg protection.

In a joint effort, Cactus Ropes’ cowboys collected over $700,000 at this year’s WNFR. Using the four-strand Amigo and its Cactus Grip, Jake Long experienced his first appearance and earned almost $100,000, which positioned him and his partner as the second highest money winners in team roping in Las Vegas. Bobby Mote, Cactus’ only bareback rider, brought home a $115,000 paycheck and placed second in the average en route to his fourth World Championship. Other Cactus Ropes’ cowboys included in this prominent group of professionals are: Chad Masters, Nick Sartain, Charly Crawford, Ty Blasingame, Britt Williams, Stran Smith, Ryan Jarrett, and Luke Branquinho. Collectively, these WNFR qualifiers earned over $2,000,000 in the 2010 rodeo season.

Cactus Ropes of Pleasanton, Texas produces top-quality ropes used by amateur and professional ropers around the world, whether in rodeo competition, in roping arenas, with practice dummies, or on the ranch.

These ropes are endorsed by the top PRCA athletes participating in national rodeo events, and enjoyed by all who use them, young and old alike. The Cactus Ropes brand signifies quality roping products that combine traditional rope making artistry with exclusive innovations that deliver consistency, feel, and swingability. All of their products are chosen and scrutinized for quality to provide you with only the best ropes, clothing, tack, and accessories. With a full line of ropes, including team ropes, calf ropes, ranch ropes, and kid ropes, Cactus Ropes has something to offer anyone who enjoys throwing a loop. L

Cory Solomon, PUSU Tying Match Champion

ur annual event this year was totally breathtaking! Two days of family fun which included calf roping, dummy roping, foot races, ribbon roping, father and son tiedown and barrel racing along with an awesome Sunday morning church service. Our added attraction, the “put up” or “shut up” PUSU Tying Match did nothing but keep you on your feet until the end. I had the opportunity to speak with one of the contestants in the tying match. He took the liberty of discussing his strategy to become this year’s 2010 PUSU Tying Match champion. Well, needless to say, once the match was started and on it’s way, it’s after about round 3, I said to myself, what happened to the strategy? Well, Cory Solomon of Prairie View, Texas, told me after the match was over that he had to turn the heat up a notch and change the game plan. Our 2010 PUSU Champion, Cory Solomon ($1,000 and Buckle) and runner-up, Justin Richard($750) of Houston, TX, were both coached and groomed on the “Sycamore Ranch” as Troy Arceneaux calls it, which is owned and operated

by Larry Solomon. Third place was Lance Bernard ($500) of Lake Charles, LA and our 4th place winner had everybody’s eyes on him, Stephen Robinson ($250) of Dallas, TX. The sleeper of the tying match was 16year-old Deon Atkins from Houston, TX who ended up 5th overall.

We started Sunday off with an awesome church service at 8:30 a.m. sharp! Reverend Chris Carter of True Vine Missionary Baptist Church did a superb job! Words cannot express our gratitude for all the cowboys and fans that got up early to participate in church. Remember, as Pastor Carter said, “It is never too late to get on your knees and throw your hands up.

The flagman, Jesus Christ, is always waiting to say it’s all good.”

On Saturday we had over 270 ropers while on Sunday we had about 150 along with the added attractions and 55 barrel racers. Last year we awarded in cash and prizes over 27,000 but in 2010 we awarded nearly $50,000 in Cash & Awards. We want to recognize some of our Event/Saddle sponsors such as: Mr. Eugene & Dr. Annie Everage, Mr. Billy & Marla Flint (Flint Cattle Co.), the Smile Dental Center, Valero Corner Store, Waller County Line, Dr. Rufus Green, Jr., Dr. Constance Walker McMullan, Sid Miller, Tod Slone Saddles, Wild West Buckles, CP Development, Washington Homes, Ambu-Care, EMS and Prairie View Fire Department along with all our buckles sponsor and other individual sponsors. We want to independently thank the City of Hempstead for all the help and support, The William’s family because they went beyond the call of duty to make sure our event was a success at continued on page 19

Dexter Arkadie, Sr. Tie-Down Buckle and Saddle Champion

Houston Hutto, Open Tie-Down Buckle Champion

Glen Jackson, Open Breakaway Buckle Champion

Joseph Andrews, 000 Tie-Down Saddle Champion LOOPS MAGAZINE • 11

Did You Know?

K X-mas Bonus Roping!

Did you know that $2,200 in bonuses was given out in Stephenville at the Christmas Bonus roping?

K New Idea!

Every roping we will add something to one division.

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

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

K Great News!

Ropers Forum is back up!

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 Only One Second!

In the EE and 00 roping it is only a one-second penalty for not getting your calf up.

K Payment System There will no longer be a payment system for the USCRA membership cards, starting with the 2011 season.

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.

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ROPING SECRETARY USE ONLY Record class. #, date, dues paid, and paid by when application is turned in by roper.

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2011 USCRA Events

West Texas Championship USCRA Calf Roping January 8 & 9, 2011 Sweetwater, TX Nolan Co. Coliseum (Climate Controlled) Prizes

Schedule and Fees Saturday, January 8 9:00 a.m. #1 - 4 Head for $250 12:00 p.m. #2 - 4 Head for $250 2:00 p.m. 00 - 4 Head for $250 Sunday, January 9 9:00 a.m. EE - 4 Head for $250 1:00 p.m. Ladies Breakaway 4 for $250 1:00 p.m. Open - 4 Head for $350

Wild West Buckles to Average Winners Classic Equine Skid, Splint, and Bell boots to Average Winners 1st in the Average is guaranteed to pay at least $750 in all ropings Showdown Positions to each roper that places in the average.

Guaranteed at least 4 positions.

Run 1st round of Breakaway, then 1st round of Open and alternate back and forth.

Schedule

FeBRuARy 26-27 Bulverde, TX (Just outside of San Antonio) Tejas Rodeo Company Arena MARCH 11-13 spring Classic Giddings, TX ApRil 2-3 Salado, TX MAy 13-15 Mo Betta Apache, OK 14 • JANUARY2011

GPS Directions: 1699 Cypress ST, Sweetwater, TX Stalls and Hook-ups available 325/235-3484

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

2011 USCRA JAnuARy 8-9 West texas Championships Sweetwater, TX

General Information

USCRA

National Sponsors June 11-12 Denton, TX 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

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

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. EE - 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.

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

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

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 LOOPS MAGAZINE • 15

Christmas Bonus Roping

Hunter Herrin Open winner

Brooks Pannel Breakaway winner Neal Felton #2 winner

Scott Collins EE winner

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he “Christmas Bonus Roping” was just that, with $2,200 in bonuses given away over the three days. When you have $7,000 in bonuses being offered along with the Wild West buckles, there is a different kind of excitement in the air. Three $500 bonuses were given away to ropers who had a chance to rope the “Bonus” calf. Scott Collins in the EE, Marshall Corley in the #1, and Blane Cox in the #2 took advantage of the draw and won the round on the bonus calf, making them $500 richer. Deven Riggins was the only lady roper to take advantage of the $300 bonus given for the high money roper of the breakaway and a tiedown roping. A $400 bonus was offered to the high money #2 roper who entered the open and the #2. Five #2 ropers put their money down with Neal Felton taking home the 16 • JANUARY 2011

bonus by winning $950.

The High Money roper of the weekend was Hunter Herrin, of Apache, OK. The NFR calf roper won the Open and took home $1,860. Clay Cerny also put on a good show by winning 2 rounds and second in one other, for a payday of $1,575.

The 00 roping was the largest roping of the weekend with 44 ropers. Dale Corley placed second in two rounds on his way to win the average, with a 62.13 on five calves. His paycheck was for $1,435.

Marshall Green never placed in a round, but when closing time came he had all the money and the prize. Marshall won the #1 by over three seconds with a 62.64 on five calves. The win was worth $945 and I have to say, “It’s fun to watch Marshall win, hats off to you partner.”

The EE roping had 23 ropers on a cold Sunday morning. This was the only roping where part of the average was paid off on four head.

However, Scott Collins caught all five of his calves and took home $839 for his win. Scott was 75.08 on five head and he was a $500 bonus winner by tying his first calf in 11.09. Good job, Scott!

Neal Felton was the average winner of the #2 and was a $400 bonus winner. His 50.87 on five head was worth $950.

The ladies breakaway roping only had 12 ropers, but there was nothing easy about it. Brooks Pannell failed to place in any rounds, but her 18.87 on five head was plenty good for the average win. Her take home pay was $470.

The USCRA would like to thank all the ropers for calling to enter and braving the cold weather on Saturday and Sunday. K

Christmas Bonus Roping Stephenville, Texas • December 10-12, 2010

Friday

Saturday

Open 23 Entries Round 1 1. Clay Cerny, 8.63, $590; 2. Reese Reimer, 9.22, $395 Round 2 1. Cade Swor, 8.50, $590; 2. Hunter Herrin, 8.68, $395 Round 3 1. Clay Cerney, 8.98, $590; 2. Monty Lewis, 9.03, $395 Round 4 1. Hunter Herrin, 7.98, $590; 2. Catfish Brown, 8.20, $395 Round 5 1. Monty Lewis, 7.42, $590; 2. Clay Cerney, 8.13, $395 Average 1. Hunter Herrin, 49.56, $875; 2. Justin Maass, 51.14, $765; 3. Reese Reimer, 52.25, $545

00 44 Entries Round 1 1. Tyler Milligan, 9.39, $385; 2. Dale Corley, 11.33, $320; 3. Doug Hough, 11.42, $255; 4.

Andy Davis, 11.88, $190; 5. Billy Flint Jr., 12.14, $125 Round 2 1. Randy Stone, 10.54, $385; 2. Dale Corley, 10.77, $320; 3. David Martin, 11.10, $255; 4.

Johnny Koether, 11.65, $190; 5. Larry Bramhall, 12.00, $125 Round 3 1. Westyn Hughes, 9.68, $385; 2. Billy Flint Jr., 10.22, $320; 3. Joe Morris, 10.69, $255; 4.

Michael Clarke, 11.08, $190; 5/6. David Martin, 11.82, $125; 5/6. Randy Stone , 11.82, $125 Round 4 1. Don Sims, 9.33, $385; 2. Stephen Perry, 10.45, $320; 3. Garry Cate, 11.09, $255; 4. Ty Iselt, 11.10, $190; 5. Tyler Milligan, 11.20, $125 Round 5 1. Joe Morris, 9.36, 385.00, * 2. Richard Agan, 9.61, $320; 3. Garry Cate, 10.40, $255; 4. Cole Gifford, 10.55, $190; 5.

Tiny Bertsch, 10.68, $125 Average 1. Dale corley 62.13; 2. Tyler Milligan 66.34; 3.

Tiny Bertch 67.30; 4. Garry Cate 67.94; 5.

Stephen Perry 69.36; 6. Cole Gifford 69.54

Breakaway 12 Entries Round 1 1. Wendy Lee Roberts, 3.33, $220; 2. Devin Riggins, 3.54, $145 Round 2 1. Cadee Tew, 2.62, $220; 2. Bailey Smith, 2.92, $145 Round 3 1. Cassie Vierstra, 2.79, $220; 2. Devin Riggin, 3.07, $145 Round 4 1. Cassidy Boggs, 2.69, $220; 2. Bailey Smith, 2.88, $145 Round 5 1. Bailey Smith, 2.75, $220; 2. Ashley Goforth, 2.99, $145 Average 1. Brooks Pannel, 18.87, $470; 2. Kaitelyn Lide, 39.82, $310

#1 38Entries Round 1 1. Dennis Mills, 10.07, $440; 2. Dennis Mckinley, 10.24, $385; 3. John Tibbetts, 10.48, $275 Round 2 1. Marshall Corley, 9.39, $440; 2. Chad Boggs, 10.95, $385; 3. Taylor Smith, 11.69, $275 Round 3 1. Westin Imhoff, 9.23, $440; 2. Lonnie Jordan, 9.41, $330; 3. Seth Dylla, 9.41, $330 Round 4 1. Neil Dove, 9.23, $440; 2. Bob Nunn, 9.92, $385; 3. Garrett Burt, 10.08, $275 Round 5 1. Westyn Hughes, 10.18, $440; 2. Garrett Burt, 10.19, $385; 3. Carl Cox, 11.12, $275 Average 1. Marshall Green, 62.04, $945; 2. Robert Johnson, 65.08, $710; 3. Dennis Mills, 66.23, $475; 4. Dave Laster, 66.29, $235

Sunday EE 23 Entries Round 1 1. Scott Collins, 11.09, $265; 2. Don Mullins, 13.01, $235; 3. Garrett Rose, 13.38, $165 Round 2 1. Don Mullins, 13.05, $265; 2. Dakota Felton, 13.79, $235; 3. Gene Hood, 14.59, $165 Round 3 1. Sy Felton, 11.68, $265; 2. Kent Fisher, 13.30, $235; 3. Will Parker, 13.83, $15 Round 4 1. Mickey Nelson, 10.89, $265; 2. Luke Wright, 11.83, $235; 3. Sy Felton, 11.85, $165 Round 5 1. Colton Williams, 11.47, $265; 2. Devin Riggins, 11.54, $235; 3. Scott Collins, 12.58, $165 Average 1. Scott Collins, 75.08, $574; 2. Garrett Rose, 77.31, $430; 3. Jack Crow, 99.29, $285; 4.

Will Parker, 57.55/4, $145 #2 26 Entries Round 1 1. Shawn Felton, 9.83, $450; 2. Jim Bob Crow, 10.14, $300 Round 2 1. Blane Cox, 9.02, $450; 2. Neal Felton, 9.24, $300 Round 3 1. Dustan Dewinne, 9.20, $450; 2. Wesley Hines, 9.25, $300 Round 4 1. Kyler Bramhall, 9.16, $450; 2. Jared Lovett, 9.19, $300 Round 5 1. Casey Harmon, 8.86, $450; 2. Lex Christie, 8.99, $300 Average 1. Neal Felton, 50.87, $650; 2. Ty Massey, 52.00, $565; 3. Jim Bob Crow, 53.24, $405

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From the Archives

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hen we made my video, “Flanking & Tying,” the guys in the studio inserted some of my NFR runs for demonstration. When I watched it for the first time, I was filled with relief when I saw myself practice what I preached.

This month I walked across the stage and received my college diploma. The end of my last semester of college, those many years ago now, happened to fall at the same time as my first NFR qualification. I missed one test with every intention of making it up. For one reason or another, I never did take the test and that one test kept me from graduating.

When I had to undergo surgery on my shoulder, it seemed like the perfect time to tie up that loose end and practice what I preach: “Education,

education, education” and “Always finish what you start.”

Finishing my college degree wasn’t as much for me as it was for my boys.

Even though they’re toddlers now, I know they’ll hear those very words from me, in an adamant tone of voice, in the future. I need to be able to say it to them with a clear conscience, because you can’t ask your kids, or anyone else for that matter, to do something you wouldn’t do yourself.

It had been so long since I was in school that the degree I had worked towards didn’t even exist anymore, and I had to change it to a General Studies degree. I took two classes, Art Appreciation and Psychology. I’m sure my psychology teacher had never anticipated having a thirty-six-year-old

who rodeos for a living in the class. I drove all night to walk across that stage during graduation, so my kids will know that I’m the real deal.

Will this degree improve my annual salary? I doubt it. I may or may not need it in the time to come, but it’s an accomplishment that I’m very proud of.

On another note: I would like to thank everyone for the kind and compassionate comments about Topper.

The response was unbelievable. It may have been a kind word when I rode in the box or walked through an airport.

Someone I’d never seen before might say, “Man, I’m sorry about your horse.”

I’ve always said that people in the Western industry are the best in the world, and they just keep proving it to me again and again. K

A special thanks to my sponsors for supporting not only me, but also the sport that lets me do what I love.

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P.J. King, Jr., All Around Champion PUSU TYING MATCH Cory Solomon (Prairie View, Texas) - $1,000 Justin Richard (Houston, Texas) - $750 Lance Bernard (Lake Charles, Louisiana) - $500 Stephan Robinson (Dallas, Texas) - $250 YOUTH DUMMY ROPING 7 & Under JB Collins, IV (Fulshear, Texas) 8-13 Patrick Edwards (Houston, Texas) 14-18 Reno Gonzales (Magnolia, Texas) SERIES BUCKLE CHAMPIONS PeeWee All-Around Cowboy Xavier Davis (Simonton, Texas) Junior All-Around Cowboy P.J. King (Natchez, Mississippi) Open Breakaway Champion Glen Jackson (Okmulgee, Oklahoma) Ribbon Roping Champion Bobby Harrison/Tasha Harrison (Beaumont, Texas) Father & Son Champion Larry Solomon/Cory Solomon (Prairie View, Texas) Youth High Money Winner Reno Gonzales (Magnolia, Texas) $1,094 High Money Winner Overall Houston Hutto (Del Rio, Texas) $2,139 Senior Tie-Down 50+ Dexter Arkadie (Prairie View, Texas) 000 Tie-Down Joseph Andrews (Houston, Texas) 00 Tie-Down Chares Herrera (Austin, Texas) #1 Tie-Down Cedric Briggs (Houston, Texas) #2 Tie-Down Keelron Hatley (Dallas, Texas) Open Tie-Down Houston Hutto (Del Rio, Texas) SADDLE SHOOT-OUT TIE-DOWN CHAMPIONS PeeWee vs. Juniors Tie-Down P.J. King (Natchez, Mississippi) In Memory of Mr. J. B. Collins, Sr.

Bobby Harrison, Ribbon Roping Champion

Johnny Rae Howard, #1 vs #2 Tie-Down Saddle Champion

their facility and LS Cattle Company for their help with the calves.

Thanks to all our staff for doing such a wonderful job and working the long hours. Dusty Haywood (Austin, Texas) and John Reeves (Bay City, Texas) you two guys are awesome. Kanesha thanks for running my errands along with designing the T-shirts, designing the banners, picking up the auction items, going to Sam’s and my list goes on.

Your support with our event this year helped us to raise $1,500 in scholarship funds for graduating

seniors and students who are currently attending college. Please visit our web site for information on how to apply and other details.

Mark your calendar for next year’s event which is always the 2nd weekend in December in Hempstead, Texas (December 10 & 11, 2011). We do apologize for an extended layout on Sunday. We have already redesigned Sunday to allow our fans and contestants to return home earlier and safely. Thanks a million for your continued support. www. haynesannualcalfroping.com — The Haynes’ Family

Senior Tie-Down Dexter Arkadie (Prairie View, Texas) In Honor of Mr. Willie C. Walker 000 Tie-Down vs. 00 Tie-Down Joseph Andrews (Houston, Texas) In Memory of Mr. Calvin Greely, Jr & Mr. Rufus Green, Sr. #1 Tie-Down vs. #2 Tie-Down Johnny Rae Howard (Tulsa, Oklahoma) In Memory of Mr. F. J. Jones Foot Races Winners Youth Division Mark Phillip-White (Needville, Texas) Open Division Tory Johnson (Oklahoma City, Oklahoma) Senior Division Dana Williams (Hempstead, Texas) 4D Barrel Race Results 1D 1. Brenna Byler; 2. Kanesha Jackson 2D 1. Casey Geisendorff; 2. Dawn Anderson 3D 1. Brittney Bremer; 2. Johna Reeves 4D 1. Kricket Walton; 2. Carol Batiste Awards (Saddle) – Kricket Walker (26” Flat Screen) Casey Geisendorff & (fuel cards) Brittney Bremer & Carol Batiste.

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Give Up To Go Up

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f anything is worth something, sacrifice is nothing.

How many times do we want something for nothing? In the rodeo world, as in any world, the success of your endeavor is determined by the depth of your sacrifice.

Many times our worst enemy is the way we think.

Someone once said, “The will to win is worthless, if you do not have the willP/U toWprepare.”

Seeds which CH VSA IN HOUSE PROOFare sown today will increase your harvest tomorrow.

Practicing to become proficient at the thing which is of interest to us has always been the determining factor to our success. Many in the roping world believe if you practice you will achieve a level of success. While this may be true to an extent, many who do practice,

however, practice incorrectly and little improvement takes place.

In John Maxwell’s book Thinking for a Change he explains seven levels of change which help the planning process.

1. Effectiveness - Doing the right things 2. Efficiency - Doing the right things right 3. Improving - Doing things better 4. Cutting - Doing away with things 5. Adapting - Doing things other’s are doing 6. Different - Doing things no one else does 7. Impossible - Doing things that can't be done In any field you choose to pursue there are many sacrifices that have to be made to reach the top.

Jesus gave the best example on this topic when He laid down His life so we would have the opportunity to receive the benefits of His sacrifice and be able to “Go Up” because He “Gave Up” His life.

I believe that is what He meant when He said, “Follow me.”

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by Ryan Davis

T

here is so much to cover this month, I don’t know where to begin. To start things off though, I hope all of you had a great Christmas holiday and are welcoming in the New Year in grand style!

Well, it looks like the USCRA is hitting high marks among calf ropers. Their recent event in Stephenville awarded a pile of cash and in this day and age, cash is good! It appears the possibilities of great things are in store for the rest of the season and I, for one, am looking forward to it. Just so everyone knows, the USCRA Calf Roping Forum is back up. I know a lot of you missed it and would like to know it has returned. The Forum is good place to find out information, catch up on recent calf roping news and much more.

The USCRA is heading to Sweetwater, Texas this month for the West Texas Championship USCRA Calf Roping. The Nolan County Coliseum will open its doors for ropers to enjoy another great event filled with lots of cash and prizes including Wild West trophy buckles to all Average winners. From there, it will be off to Bulverde, Texas and the Tejas Calf Roping Championships on February 26-27. This event will include lots of added money, Wild West buckles and a great calf roping match between Barry Burk and Landon McClaugherty.

As we turn over this new leaf of a New Year, I want to say I am encouraged by the recent news.

It seems the economy is getting stronger. For ropers, that means there should be more events creeping up, some old ones coming back to life and possibly more money to win and spread around the roping arena.

Now, on to the WNFR and the excitement it still brings out each and every year. The calf roping at this year’s event was unmatched.

Between the Cooper boys who rolled through round after round, my all-time favorite Cody Ohl who once again came from behind and set himself up for a chance at another world title to the smooth work of Trever Brazile who once again proved he is a top hand with a rope, the event was packed with drama and excitement.

Congrats to Trevor for another Triple Crown victory. His win in the team roping was really cool. I remember in an interview I had with him after he won his first triple crown he said something like, “I hope someday I can win a gold buckle in the team roping.” Well, Trevor,

congrats and a job well done. Let Patrick know he was solid as a rock all week as well.

Okay, now for a little bit of personal stuff.

Looking back over the past year I want to thank everyone who has helped me find the right words to say, allowed me to talk to them and share their knowledge for an article, sent me photos and words of encouragement and many more things. It is really cool to see things come together and in my world I see three different publications go from start to finish each month. It is an accomplishment I am a part of and enjoy doing each and every month. I look forward to this year and many more as well. Working with people from all across the country, building friendships along the way and knowing there are lots of folks out there who enjoy our magazines is really a pleasure.

— Ryan Davis

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