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Record Book Takes a Bashing at the 55th Wrangler NFR Courtesy of the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association (PRCA)

Trevor Brazile spent Monday in New York City, carrying ProRodeo’s banner on Fox and Friends and Imus in the Morning after spending the previous 10 days making multiple new entries in the sport’s record book on national TV. The most dominant athlete of the 21st century in any individual sport, Brazile closed out the 55th Wrangler

National Finals Rodeo with his 11th all-around and 19th overall world championships - both records, as was his eighth consecutive All-Around title - and he left Las Vegas as the sport’s first $5 million cowboy. Consider that for a moment: His career total is now $5,029,313 and the No. 2 guy on the list - tie-down roper Cody Ohl - is about $1.8 million behind at $3,220,291. The $170,823 Brazile collected in team roping and tie-down roping in Las Vegas brought his season total to $426,010, the second-highest total in ProRodeo history (he holds positions 1 through 7) and allowed him to win his record eighth WNFR All-Around title. With two round wins in the team roping with Patrick Smith, Brazile increased his own National Finals record for most overall round

wins to 55. For a few moments on Saturday night, Brazile also had the Wrangler NFR record for 10-head aggregate in the tie-down roping. His time of 83.2 seconds broke the 1997 standard of 84.0 held by Fred Whitfield, but Shane Hanchey later clinched his first world championship by winning the average in 80.1 seconds. The tie-down roping also had a record-tying effort by Cody Ohl with his five round wins. Dave Brock had five in 1978 and Ohl tied that mark in 2001. This time, Ohl got the tie in high style. He won the 10th round in 6.6 seconds, one-tenth off his arena record. The only arena record broken this year was rookie Taylor Jacob’s 13.37-second run in the sixth round of the barrel racing.

USCRA World Standings

The USCRA will crown a true World Champion in the EE, 00, 00 - Select #1 and #2 Divisions. • World Champions will be determined on money won. • Top 15 in World Standings will be invited to World Championship Finals (WCF). • Money won at WCF counts as double points.

EE 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13.

Rex Sandifer ...........$1,035 Will Parker .................$870 Terry Davidson ...........$810 Dustin Garcia .............$600 Aaron Mattijietz ..........$540 Cliff Sanders...............$360 Earl Howell ................$285 Adam Tally..................$270 Clay Thomasson ..........$240 Johnny Koether...........$240 Dustin Moore .............$240 Johnnie Mellman ........$205 Roy Richey .................$135

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Hadley Seider.............$120 Cleo Hearn.................$120 Bob Hawkins..............$120 Daniel Roberts............$120 Kenneth Black ..............$90 Rick Davis....................$90 Randy Roberts..............$90 Doug Hammer..............$80 J.W. Allen .....................$60 Stephen Perry.............$930 Greg Boatright ...........$525 Joe Morris ..................$360 Mike Green ................$320

• Format for the World Championship Finals will be 3 head with top 5 in the Average advancing to two short rounds. • Fees: $500 • Added Money at the World Championship Finals (WCF). 5. Don Sims ...................$300 6. Wendel King...............$270 7. Steve Ferguson ...........$240 8. Trey McKenzie ............$180 9. Clay Thomasson ..........$180 10. Mike Autry .................$175 00 - Select 1. Dale Dove..................$690 2. LaMarcos Payne .........$605 3. Danny Stephens .........$590 4. Marshall Green ...........$525 5. Cory Pipal ..................$300 6. Billy Morrow...............$270 7. Joe Morris ..................$255

8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. #1 1. 2. 3. 4. 5.

Grant Nicholas............$235 Ray Kersh ..................$220 Donny Lawrence.........$200 Kurtis Payne ...............$165 Eddie Mills .................$150 Rex Bland ....................$90 Jamie Smith ...............$320 Martin Poindexter .......$240 Clay Ferguson.............$240 Coy Keith ...................$120 Caz Copeland ...............$80

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Shane Hanchey - 2013 PRCA World Champion Tie-Down Roper and 2013 WNFR Tie-Down Average Winner

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t didn’t matter whether you were sitting in the stands or watching it on TV, the 2013 Wrangler National Finals Rodeo Tie-Down Roping was the event that kept you in your seat. Fifteen of the world’s top calf ropers made their way into the Thomas and Mack Center in Las Vegas, Nevada and all 15 of them were ready to rope and claim the world title. Shane Hanchey wanted a gold buckle so badly, he figured to be nervous before the 10th and final round of the Wrangler National Finals Rodeo Saturday night. But the 24-year-old showed how calm - and confident - he was by winking and smiling to the crowd during the opening. “It was just another round for me,” said Hanchey, who was competing at his fourth Wrangler NFR, although it was before a record crowd of 18,242. But it was a special night for the man from Sulphur, Louisiana. He came into the 10-day WNFR in 10th place in the tie-down roping, more than $62,000 behind the leader - his good friend and twotime defending champion Tuf Cooper. Hanchey won the Average, setting a record in the process and broke the record for earnings in tie-down roping at the WNFR, while climbing to the top of the standings. “Words can’t describe it,” he said. “My family deserves it. We’ve been through a lot. That horse (Reata) has been through a lot and I’ve been through a lot. This is unbelievable. It means so much to me and my family.” Hanchey’s horse, Reata, has battled injuries the past two years. And his grandmother, Lola McBride, passed

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2013 Wrangler National Finals Rodeo: Tie-Down Roping

Cody over the next few rounds. Ohl just edged off Shane Hanchey for first place in the round with a 6.7 second run over Shane’s 6.9. But Cody Ohl wasn’t done by any means. Three of the next four rounds belonged to Ohl as he was on a hot streak. Cody tied round 4 with Ryan Jarrett from Comanche, Oklahoma as they each took home $16,677. Cody went on to win round 5 with a time of 7.3 to beat Trevor Brazile and Clif Cooper who tied for second with a time of 7.4. Ohl managed to pin down an additional win in round 7 to pocket the $18,630 for first as he stopped the clock at 6.7 seconds which was a little more than a half second faster than Trevor Braziles second place win of 7.3. Round 6 went to the 2012 Reserve World Champion, Justin Maass. Justin won the round with a 7.2 to edge past Shane Hanchey’s time of 7.3. Third and fourth in this round was a tie between Tyson Durfey of Colbert, Washington and Clif Cooper with a 7.4, winning $9,465 each. Ryan Jarrrett made it back to the top of the leader board for round number 8. This time it was a solo win as he blew by Tuff Cooper and Cody Ohl who were

tied for first with a 6.9 second run up until Ryan’s run of 6.7. Round 9 seems to be the round that stirs things up when it comes to tie-down roping. From the looks of it you would have thought Cody Ohl was on his way to the 2013 World Champion title, but a slow running calf created havoc for Cody as he not only broke out but had to go to a second loop which gave him a 29.5 second run and Shane Hanchey the opportunity to place first with a 7.4 second run and a bit more of a cushion to clinch the World Champion Title. In round 10, in Cody Ohl fashion, with his unbelievable determination and focus, Cody ended his 2013 WNFR with a run of 6.6 seconds to win the tenth round and the $18,630 and post the fastest time of the 10 rounds in the tie-down roping. The average win along with the 2013 World Champion as noted went to Shane Hanchey, but it was a tie-down roping finals you did not want to miss and was a true example that the 15 best in the world make it to the WNFR. The talent and determination of all 15 ropers this year proved it. Congratulations to all the 2013 contestant, great job!

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away June 12. After winning Rounds 1 and 9, Hanchey talked about her. “You know I have a special angel looking over me this year,” he said. Hanchey won $134,766 and broke Cody Ohl’s record of $132,652, set in 2006. He also broke Fred Whitfield’s 16-yearold average record of 84.0 seconds on 10 head. Hanchey had a time of 80.10 seconds on 10 head. Trevor Brazile, second in the average, also broke Whitfield’s mark with 83.20 seconds on 10 head. Tuf Cooper, who was ninth in the average and finished fourth in the world, was trying to become the first tie-down roper to win three straight since his father, Roy “Super Looper” Cooper, won five consecutive titles from 1980-84. Hanchey is the first nonTexan to win the tie-down roping since Herbert Theriot in 1994. “I had a goal after three rounds that I needed $30,000 won and then after that everything just kind of flowed together,” Hanchey said. “After that I didn’t put much thought into it. I just reacted all week. It’s an incredible feeling.” Hanchey started out in round one with the win for the round and a time of 7.6 seconds. It was definitely a tight round as the next seven places were only separated by one tenth of a second. In round 2 Randall Carlisle from Baton Rouge Louisiana broke the ice with the first time of the rodeo under six seconds. His run of 6.8 seconds put $18,630 in his pocket and seemed to set the bar for the remainder of the rounds. Caleb Smidt placed second in the round with a 7.0, followed by Shane Slack in third with an 8.2. In round 3 Cody Ohl made his first big move and for those that witnessed the show, it started off as what you thought was going to be a run-away for

Cody Ohl after his 10th round win with a time of 6.6 seconds.

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revor Brazile went from one stage to another, from giving out a music award to becoming the most decorated cowboy in the history of rodeo. Life as a celebrity presenter at the American Country Awards was fun for Brazile, but taking center stage at rodeo’s marquee event meant more to the legendary roper. Brazile and his wife, Shada, handed out one of the early awards at the Mandalay Bay Events Center before dashing to the Thomas & Mack Center, where both competed before 17,306 fans in Round 6 of the 55th annual Wrangler National Finals Rodeo. It was a memorable night for the 37-year-old Brazile, who clinched his unprecedented 19th world championship by surpassing one of his childhood heroes, steer roper Guy Allen. Brazile grew up studying Allen’s technique, which produced 18 world championships, all in steer roping. “I’d never have dreamed of setting 19 world championships as a goal, because I’m into setting goals I can reach,” Brazile said. “I watched Guy Allen dominate. I wondered how someone could do something as hard as winning a world championship 18 times. It’s a little different, because he did it in one event. I witnessed his dominance firsthand, because I was the bridesmaid on many occasions.” Brazile was still processing the momentous occasion. “This is a little bit surreal,” he said. “It sounds like a number to most people. Just because you have 18 doesn’t mean they give you 19. World titles never get any easier to win, and that’s why they all hold special meaning for me. There are 15 guys in every event here every year, and none of them just lie down and let you have it. This is what we dream about from when we were little. No one wants to let go of that

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Trevor Brazile, second in the 2013 WNFR Tie-Down Average

part of it.” Other cowboys marvel at Brazile’s success, especially since the end of his run seems to be on a faraway horizon. “Trevor’s got enough gold buckles that he’s using them for Christmas tree ornaments,” said his team roping partner, Patrick Smith, who won a team roping world championship with Brazile in 2010. Brazile clinched his coveted gold buckle in style, by winning Round 6 in the team roping with Smith in 4.8 seconds. “We were needing to win,” Brazile said. “I love those situations, because as a professional, those are great opportunities. To win the round to get it done is awesome; pretty cool to put an exclamation point on it.” “When you’re in the middle of it, people don’t realize how big a deal Trevor is,” Smith said. “When he retires, people will really realize what a legend Trevor is.” Brazile boasts a well-rounded resume, with titles in four events. Over the course of his incredible career, Brazile has claimed 11 gold buckles in the all-around (2002-04, 2006-13), four in steer roping (200607, 2011, 2013), three in tie-down roping (2007, 2009-10) and one in team roping (2010).

“Guys like Jim Shoulders (16-time world champion), Guy Allen and Ty Murray make you realize it is possible,” Brazile said. “Those cowboys raised the bar. When I won my seventh gold (all-around) buckle, only one other guy (Murray) knew what that felt like. To carry that statement a little further with 19 gold buckles is pretty special. I’m happy, and I’m proud of the sport. I know how hard every world championship is to win. I know great cowboys with one world title … or even none. None of them are ever easy. NFR qualifications aren’t easy. I’ve been blessed way more than I could ever believe.” Allen, who has great respect for Brazile’s ability and work ethic, knew his record would someday be eclipsed. “It was coming, and I told him that a couple weeks ago,” Allen said. “I thought it was going to be five years ago. I told him I thought he’d double my total. You’ve got to be impressed with what he’s done. He’s worked at it.” Allen figures Brazile’s records could last forever. “You never know,” Allen said. “I don’t think anybody will beat (Trevor’s record), even if he never wins another one.”

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Brazile Stands Alone with Historic 19th World Championship

WNFR Tie-Down Roping Results Round 1 1. Shane Hanchey, Sulphur, LA, 7.6 seconds, $18,630; 2. (tie) Ryan Jarrett, Comanche, OK., and Stetson Vest, Childress, TX, 7.7, $12,921 each; 4. Sterling Smith, Stephenville, TX, 7.8, $7,813; 5. Caleb Smidt, Bellville, TX 7.9, $4,808; 6. Scott Kormos, Teague, TX, 8.0, $3,005; 7. (tie) Trevor Brazile, Decatur, TX, and Randall Carlisle, Baton Rouge, LA, 8.1; 9. Shane Slack, Idabel, OK, 8.4; 10. Tuf Cooper, Decatur, TX, 9.0; 11. Cody Ohl, Hico, TX, 9.4; 12. Tyson Durfey, Colbert, WA, 9.7; 13. Timber Moore, Aubrey, TX, 9.8; 14. Clif Cooper, Decatur, TX 10.7; 15. Justin Maass, Giddings, TX, 11.0. Round 2 1. Randall Carlisle, Baton Rouge, LA, 6.8 seconds, $18,630; 2. Caleb Smidt, Bellville, TX, 7.0, $14,724; 3. Shane Slack, Idabel, OK, 8.2, $11,118; 4. Shane Hanchey, Sulphur, LA, 8.5, $7,813; 5. (tie) Trevor Brazile, Decatur, TX, and Tuf Cooper, Decatur, TX, 8.8, $3,906 each; 7. (tie) Sterling Smith, Stephenville, TX, and Stetson Vest, Childress, TX, 8.9 each; 9. Timber Moore, Aubrey, TX, 9.0; 10. Scott Kormos, Teague, TX, 9.4; 11. Justin Maass, Giddings, TX 10.0; 12. Clif Cooper, Decatur, TX, 10.7; 13. Cody Ohl, Hico, TX, 17.5; 14. Tyson Durfey, Colbert, WA, 18.3; 15. Ryan Jarrett, Comanche, OK, 18.8. Round 3 1. Cody Ohl, Hico, TX, 6.7 seconds, $18,630; 2. Shane Hanchey, Sulphur, LA, 6.9, $14,724; 3. Clif Cooper, Decatur, TX, 7.3, $11,118; 4. Ryan Jarrett, Comanche, OK, 7.5, $7,813; 5. Shane Slack, Idabel, OK, 7.7, $4,808; 6. Tuf Cooper, Decatur, TX, 7.8, $3,005; 7. (tie) Scott Kormos, Teague, TX, and Timber Moore, Aubrey, TX, 8.1 each; 9. Randall Carlisle, Baton Rouge, LA, 8.5; 10. Sterling Smith, Stephenville, TX, 10.2; 11. Trevor Brazile, Decatur, TX, 10.8; 12. Stetson Vest, Childress, TX, 11.0; 13. Caleb Smidt, Bellville, TX, 15.9; 14. Justin Maass, Giddings, TX, 17.6; 15. Tyson Durfey, Colbert, WA, NT. Round 4 1. (tie) Cody Ohl, Hico, TX, and Ryan Jarrett, Comanche, OK, 6.9 seconds, $16,677 each; 3. Trevor Brazile, Decatur, TX, 7.0, $11,118; 4. Scott Kormos, Teague, TX, 8.2, $7,813; 5. Tyson Durfey, Colbert, WA, 8.5, $4,808; 6. Shane Hanchey, Sulphur, LA, 8.6, $3,005; 7. Caleb Smidt, Bellville, TX, 8.7; 8. Shane Slack, Idabel, OK, 9.1; 9. (tie) Tuf Cooper, Decatur, TX, and Timber Moore, Aubrey, TX, 9.6 each; 11. Justin Maass, Giddings, TX, 10.0; 12. Randall Carlisle, Baton Rouge, LA, 11.9;

13. Clif Cooper, Decatur, TX, 12.5; 14. Stetson Vest, Childress, TX, 14.5; 15. Sterling Smith, Stephenville, TX, 17.5. Round 5 1. Cody Ohl, Hico, TX, 7.3 seconds, $18,630; 2. (tie) Trevor Brazile, Decatur, TX, and Clif Cooper, Decatur, TX, 7.4, $12,921 each; 4. (tie) Timber Moore, Aubrey, TX, and Stetson Vest, Childress, TX, 7.7, $6,310 each; 6. Scott Kormos, Teague, TX, 7.9, $3,005; 7. Shane Hanchey, Sulphur, LA, 8.1; 8. Caleb Smidt, Bellville, TX, 8.9; 9. Shane Slack, Idabel, OK, 9.0; 10. Sterling Smith, Stephenville, TX, 9.2; 11. Randall Carlisle, Baton Rouge, LA, 10.6; 12. Ryan Jarrett, Comanche, OK, 10.7; 13. Tuf Cooper, Decatur, TX, 13.0; 14. Justin Maass, Giddings, TX, 16.5; 15. Tyson Durfey, Colbert, WA, NT. Round 6 1. Justin Maass, Giddings, TX, 7.2 seconds, $18,630; 2. Shane Hanchey, Sulphur, LA, 7.3, $14,724; 3. (tie) Tyson Durfey, Colbert, WA, and Clif Cooper, Decatur, TX, 7.4, $9,465 each; 5. Tuf Cooper, Decatur, TX, 7.5, $4,808; 6. Shane Slack, Idabel, OK, 7.8, $3,005; 7. Randall Carlisle, Baton Rouge, LA, 8.3; 8. Timber Moore, Aubrey, TX, 8.6; 9. Scott Kormos, Teague, TX, 8.7; 10. Cody Ohl, Hico, TX, 8.9; 11. Ryan Jarrett, Comanche, OK, 9.2; 12. Caleb Smidt, Bellville, TX, 9.4; 13. Trevor Brazile, Decatur, TX, 9.9; 14. Stetson Vest, Childress, TX, 10.3; 15. Sterling Smith, Stephenville, TX, 14.1. Round 7 1. Cody Ohl, Hico, TX, 6.7 seconds, $18,630; 2. Trevor Brazile, Decatur, TX, 7.3, $14,724; 3. (tie) Scott Kormos, Teague, TX, and Shane Hanchey, Sulphur, LA, 7.7, $9,465 each; 5. Stetson Vest, Childress, TX, 7.9, $4,808; 6. Clif Cooper, Decatur, TX, 8.2, $3,005; 7. Shane Slack, Idabel, OK, 8.9; 8. Timber Moore, Aubrey, TX, 9.1; 9. Caleb Smidt, Bellville, TX, 9.2; 10. Randall Carlisle, Baton Rouge, LA, 10.3; 11. Tyson Durfey, Colbert, WA, 10.6; 12. Ryan Jarrett, Comanche, OK, 19.7; 13. Tuf Cooper, Decatur, TX, 22.4; 14. (tie) Justin Maass, Giddings, TX, and Sterling Smith, Stephenville, TX, NT. Round 8 1. Ryan Jarrett, Comanche, OK, 6.7 seconds, $18,630; 2. (tie) Tuf Cooper, Decatur, TX, and Cody Ohl, Hico, TX, 6.9, $12,921 each; 4. Trevor Brazile, Decatur, TX, 7.0, $7,813; 5. Tyson Durfey, Colbert, WA, 7.3, $4,808; 6. (tie) Timber Moore, Aubrey, TX, and Shane Slack, Idabel, OK, 7.8, $1,502 each; 8. Scott Kormos, Teague, TX, 7.9; 9. Sterling Smith, Stephenville, TX, 8.8; 10. Randall Carlisle,

Baton Rouge, LA, 9.0; 11. Shane Hanchey, Sulphur, LA, 9.6; 12. Justin Maass, Giddings, TX, 10.4; 13. Stetson Vest, Childress, TX, 11.0; 14. (tie) Caleb Smidt, Bellville, TX, and Clif Cooper, Decatur, TX, NT. Round 9 1. Shane Hanchey, Sulphur, LA, 7.4 seconds, $18,630; 2. Sterling Smith, Stephenville, TX, 7.6, $14,724; 3. Ryan Jarrett, Comanche, OK, 7.8, $11,118; 4. Clif Cooper, Decatur, TX, 8.0, $7,813; 5. Trevor Brazile, Decatur, TX, 8.1, $4,808; 6. Timber Moore, Aubrey, TX, 8.4, $3,005; 7. Scott Kormos, Teague, TX, 8.7; 8. (tie) Caleb Smidt, Bellville, TX, and Justin Maass, Giddings, TX, 8.8 each; 10. Shane Slack, Idabel, OK, 10.1; 11. Randall Carlisle, Baton Rouge, LA, 10.7; 12. Stetson Vest, Childress, TX, 11.5; 13. Tuf Cooper, Decatur, TX, 19.8; 14. Cody Ohl, Hico, TX, 29.5; 15. Tyson Durfey, Colbert, WA, NT. Round 10 1. Cody Ohl, Hico, TX, 6.6 seconds, $18,630; 2. Caleb Smidt, Bellville, TX, 6.9, $14,724; 3. (tie) Tuf Cooper, Decatur, TX; Tyson Durfey, Colbert, WA, and Clif Cooper, Decatur, TX, 7.3, $7,913 each; 6. Sterling Smith, Stephenville, TX, 7.4, $3,005; 7. Timber Moore, Aubrey, TX, 7.6; 8. Ryan Jarrett, Comanche, OK, 7.7; 9. Shane Hanchey, Sulphur, LA, 8.4; 10. Trevor Brazile, Decatur, TX, 8.8; 11. Scott Kormos, Teague, TX, 9.8; 12. Justin Maass, Giddings, TX, 11.6; 13. Shane Slack, Idabel, OK, 12.4; 14. Randall Carlisle, Baton Rouge, LA, 15.5; 15. Stetson Vest, Childress, TX, 23.1. Average 1. Shane Hanchey, 80.1 seconds on 10 head (breaks the WNFR record of 84.0 set by Fred Whitfield in 1997), $47,776; 2. Trevor Brazile, 83.2, $38,762; 3. Scott Kormos, 84.4, $30,649; 4. Timber Moore, 85.7, $22,536; 5. Shane Slack, 89.4, $16,226; 6. Randall Carlisle, 99.7, $11,719; 7. Ryan Jarrett, 102.7, $8,113; 8. Cody Ohl, 106.4, $4,507; 9. Tuf Cooper, 112.1; 10. Stetson Vest, 113.6; 11. Clif Cooper, 79.5 on nine head; 12. Caleb Smidt, 82.7; 13. Sterling Smith, 91.5; 14. Justin Maass, 103.1; 15. Tyson Durfey, 69.1 on seven head. World Standings 1. Shane Hanchey, $207,672; 2. Cody Ohl, $203,567; 3. Trevor Brazile, $187,917; 4. Tuf Cooper, $167,716; 5. Scott Kormos, $147,457; 6. Ryan Jarrett, $138,169; 7. Tyson Durfey, $124,979; 8. Clif Cooper, $118,428; 9. Timber Moore, $116,549; 10. Caleb Smidt, $110,628; 11. Shane Slack, $106,323; 12. Sterling Smith, $104,729; 13. Justin Maass, $96,677; 14. Randall Carlisle, $90,921; 15. Stetson Vest, $86,410 LOOPS MAGAZINE â&#x20AC;˘ 9

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CALF ROPING

Sunday, January 12, 2014 & Saturday, January 25, 2014 Henderson County Fairgrounds

Athens, Texas

3356 Hwy. 31 East SCHEDULE

Equibrand Prizes For Average Winners

10:00 a.m. 11:00 a.m. 12:00 p.m. 1:00 p.m.

EE 2 hd for $140 00 00-S 1-hd for $40 to #1 follow each roping

2:00 p.m. Open - 2 hd for $140 (no card required)

USCRA membership cards are $60 & can be paid out $20/roping

FMI: Lanham 979.540.7755

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WE NOW HAVE POLYGRASS AGAIN AND THEY FEEL GREAT! We have our traditional poly in 3 strand and 4 strand, the syngrass and our new calf rope, the X-Calibur.

1/2 horizontal

CALF ROPING

JANUARY 18, 2014 10:00 a.m. followed by followed by followed by followed by followed by

SCHEDULE E - 2 hd for $125 Breakaway - 3 hd for $150 EE 00 00-S #1

3 hd for $200 These ropings are USCRA and $5 will be added to fees for added money at 2014 Finals

followed by Open - 3 hd for $200 1-HEADER FOR $25 AFTER EACH ROPING

Diamond S Arena Comanche, Texas

CR 208 off of Hwy. 36, east of Comanche

BONUS Bonus to be paid to High Point Roper using a 10 roper scale. If 50 total ropers of all divisions then the bonus will be paid. 50 plus is $500 • 75 plus is $750 100 plus is $1,000 • 125 plus is $1,250 E roping does not count toward total roper count.

• No USCRA card needed to rope in E, Breakaway and Open. • Must have USCRA card to rope in EE. 00, 00-S and #1. • USCRA membership cards are $60 and can be paid out $20 per roping.

FMI: Charlie 325.330.0360 or Lanham 979.540.7755 12 • JANUARY 2014

CALF ROPINGS & ROPING SCHOOLS

2014 PRCA Tie-Down World Standings

P R O R O D E O

Mike Johnson . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Henryetta, OK $5,815 Tim Pharr . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Resaca, GA $5,276 Caleb Smidt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Bellville, TX $4,585 Josh Eirikson . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Bandera, TX $4,366 Brad Hartt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Sebring, FL $4,000 K.C. Miller . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .San Luis Obispo, CA $3,680 Jordan Ketscher . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Squaw Valley, CA $3,139 Shane Hanchey . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Sulphur, LA $3,000 Cody Saculla . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Bryan, Texas $2,792 Trenton Johnson . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Mound City, KS $2,594 Ian Welles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Buffalo, WY $2,350 Bryce Barney . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Carthage, TX $2,287 Jarrod Branch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Perkins, OK $2,256 Scott Kormos . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Teague, TX $2,141 Jason Schaffer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Broadus, MT $2,119 Mason Malone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Warner Springs,CA $2,067 Cole Bailey . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Okmulgee, OK $2,027 Clint Robinson . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Spanish Fork, UT $2,000 Bryson Sechrist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Apache, OK $1,989 Ryle Smith . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Oakdale, CA $1,922

USCRA CALF ROPING February 1, 2014 LCSP Arena, Giddings, TX SCHEDULE SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 1 All ropings are 2-head for $140

10:00 a.m. 00 11:00 a.m. 00-S 12:00 p.m. EE followed by

1-head for $40 to follow each 2-header

USCRA membership cards are $60 and can be paid out $20 per roping.

FMI 979-540-7755 1/2 horizontal

CALF ROPING

FEBRUARY 15, 2014 10:00 a.m. followed by followed by followed by followed by followed by

SCHEDULE E - 2 hd for $125 Breakaway - 3 hd for $150 EE 00 00-S #1

3 hd for $200 These ropings are USCRA and $5 will be added to fees for added money at 2014 Finals

followed by Open - 3 hd for $200 1-HEADER FOR $25 AFTER EACH ROPING

Diamond S Arena Comanche, Texas

CR 208 off of Hwy. 36, east of Comanche

• No USCRA card needed to rope in E, Breakaway and Open. • Must have USCRA card to rope in EE. 00, 00-S and #1. • USCRA membership cards are $60 and can be paid out $20 per roping.

FMI: Charlie 325.330.0360 or Lanham 979.540.7755 CALF ROPINGS & ROPING SCHOOLS

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with

Are You Uncomfortable Enough?

e’re here in Vegas during the NFR and Jennifer and I are having a blast doing our nightly show, “The Draw,” at the MGM Hollywood Theater. We’ve had some great guests and it’s been a lot of fun. Last night, during dinner, I was approached and asked to entertain or talk to a crowd for five or six minutes while two bands changed. I’m asked to speak a lot,

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challenge. Tell me I have to rope but it’s usually about something I a calf in 6.8 to win a gold buckle know. This was a crowd that was and that doesn’t bother me. I’ve pumped up from the music and trained, and trained hard, for eagerly anticipating the next band. With no preparation and “shooting that. Getting up on a stage in from the hip,” it was a perfect front of a lively crowd, that is pressure for me. opportunity for me to fall flat on I called Stetson, my nephew, up my face. The thought of it made me very uncomfortable and that on the stage where I bragged on CR VSA IN HOUSE PROOF CRX’D him and talked to him about very fact clenched it for me. making his first NFR. The crowd Anytime I get a chance to loved hearing about what it’s like stretch myself and leave my behind the scenes and Stetson’s comfort zone I try to accept it as

rookie year. My parents have always been a great example to me when there’s a job that needs to be done. There’s not a lot of fanfare, just get it done, whatever it takes. I try to carry that work ethic and mentality with me. Never do I want to feel like I’m too big or good for a job that needs doing. It’s important to stay humble and I want this passed on to my children. It’s easy to get used and abused in Las Vegas. However, this deal took ten minutes of my time and I was able to help my nephew get his feet wet in this type of situation. He got some experience speaking in front of a crowd and felt safe with me during the process. Speaking in front of crowds is intimidating but gets easier with time. To be a rodeo professional and enjoy success with your sponsors and fans, you need to be well rounded. Watch professional ball players and how they’re pulled in every direction and interviewed all the time, especially after being defeated. I promise you, talking to anyone is the last thing they feel like doing at that moment. Every occupation has things you don’t want to do. I look at it as training days. If I don’t want to do something because it makes me uncomfortable, and it’s the right thing to do, then it’s game on. It’s a challenge I need to conquer. I got this. Till next time, God Bless, and I’ll see you down the line.

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Train your horse in a controlled setting Shorten your training time substantially Practice running your rope Horse rating your calf Practice throwing the calf & gathering the legs

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Good Times Calf Ropers Association

Finals Fund: 50% of membership dues will go to added money at GTCRA Finals. 50% of membership dues will go to prizes. To qualify, member must compete 4 days throughout season.

Results

Limon, CO December 15, 2013 #EE Round 1 Round 2 Round 3 Average #00 Round 1 Round 2 Round 3 Average

Marlyn Atteberry Marlyn Atteberry Marlyn Atteberry Marlyn Atteberry Glen Stuckey Glen Stuckey Glen Stuckey Glen Stuckey

41.60/3

Breakaway Round 1 Erin Johnson Round 2 Erin Johnson Round 3 Erin Johnson Average Erin Johnson

38.35/3

#1 Round 1 Round 2 Round 3 Average

Like GTCRA on Facebook and check before you haul in case of bad weather. Call Jr. Peek for more info. 719.680.1756

2014 Schedule January 18, 2014 Limon, CO Zeke’s Arena Starts at 1 p.m.

February 16, 2014 9.72

Limon, CO Zeke’s Arena Starts at 10 a.m.

Membership Jeremy Young Eric Martin Eric Martin Eric Martin

9.63 10.44 15.40 39.11/3

$100 individual, $150 family. May pay $10 per roping entered or get a $200 sponsor for Finals.

Hungry For Something Different? John 6:35 – “I am the bread of life. He who comes to Me shall never hunger . . .”

t seems to me as though when we begin a new year, we do one of two things. We begin either by making New Year’s resolutions or we refuse to make New Year’s resolutions. Sometimes we refuse to make resolutions because of inadequate past performances. We may have failed to live up to our resolutions so many times that we just refuse to make them anymore. Sometimes we choose to live in the past and dwell on the failures of our past. It’s a real challenge to live in the present much less to address the future. Have you ever opened up the cabinet and found the bread is old and crusty and hard and moldy? If you’re like me, the first thing that goes through your mind is how undesirable that bread is and usually that bread winds up being discarded. On the other hand, I believe I can safely say from experience, that there really isn’t anything better than fresh bread out of the oven with a little bit of butter and honey on it! My word to you this month, as we begin the New Year, is to not live in a cabinet and become stale, crusty, hard and moldy. We all understand that type of individual is not 16 • JANUARY 2014

desirable. When Jesus said “I am the bread of life,” He was not talking about yesterday’s bread – He was talking about fresh bread for today. You may have read the Bible and received a Word from God for your personal life in the past. Your bread may be old. The only way that we can find fulfillment in life and be full of flavor is by allowing Christ’s Spirit to live in us daily. Yesterday’s bread and yesterday’s Word is not good enough. For those who have purposed in their heart to follow God, I challenge you to make a decision to eat of the ‘Bread of Life’ daily and then to recognize the nourishment that you get from it. You may need a few days, a few months or a few years to get your spiritual health back—so don’t give up. Make a resolution to follow Him today. He is your Bread of Life! Pastor Randy Weaver Lone Star Cowboy Church 21627 Eva St., Montgomery, TX 77356 (936) 597-5742 Service Times: Sundays 8:30, 10:00 and 11:30 a.m. Mondays 7:00 p.m. Livestream: Watch us live Sundays and Mondays at live.lonestar.tv or go to the Lone Star Cowboy Church Facebook page and click on the Livestream link.

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