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FEATURES 8

Just the Way It Is

32 Horse Health

by Ben Clements

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USTRC Announcements

Strangles

By the Numbers

by Heather Smith Thomas

by John Findlay

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Gold Plus Report

by Ty Hillman

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USTRC Insider

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Champions Profile — Joe D. Jones & Coledon Harmon

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Top Tips with Rickey Green

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Ultimate Cowboy/Cowgirl

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Upcoming Events — California Championships

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USTRC On Tap

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US Open Tour Standings

USTRC Championship Results 50

South Georgia Classic

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Lasso Del Sol

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JUST the WAY IT IS

T

he New Year came and went and I found myself getting ready for another circle around the sun.

It is amazing to me how easy it is to fall into a routine rut. We find ourselves just biding time and I feel that is not the way it should be.

I recently attended a church service conducted by Ray Perryman at a livestock show in Stephenville. The weather was cold and it was raining. It was very soothing to sit in that tin barn and listen to the rain. It enhanced the message of God and put an exclamation point on what Mr. Perryman was singing and saying.

I am somewhat out of my element at a livestock show and it was kind of nice to go unnoticed, to be incognito. I sat there and let it all soak in. Just like the rain outside, God was saturating me with much needed positivity and reassurance. It is amazing to me how one can be amongst hundreds and still be alone. Actually, that is not 100% true. I was there with God. The rain continued to patter against the roof and I recalled an email I had received from a friend earlier that morning. I pulled my phone from my pocket and opened the email again. I read the story and realized it was God speaking directly to me. I read it once and then reread it again. The message hit home, found its mark and I felt obliged to share it with you. I am not sure who the author is but it is a touching story.

The first day of school our professor introduced himself and challenged us to get to know someone we didn’t already know. I stood up to look around when a gentle hand touched my shoulder. I turned around to find a wrinkled little old lady beaming up at me with a smile that lit up her entire being.

She said, “Hi handsome. My name is Rose. I’m eightyseven years old. Can I give you a hug?”

I laughed and enthusiastically responded, “Of course you may!” and she gave me a giant squeeze.

“Why are you in college at such a young, innocent age?” I asked.

She jokingly replied, “I’m here to meet a rich husband, get married, and have a couple of kids...”

“No seriously,” I asked. I was curious what may have motivated her to be taking on this challenge at her age.

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“I always dreamed of having a college education and now I’m getting one!” she told me.

After class we walked to the student union building and shared a chocolate milkshake. We became instant friends. Every day for the next three months we would leave class together and talk nonstop. I was always mesmerized listening to this ‘time machine’ as she shared her wisdom and experience with me.

Over the course of the year, Rose became a campus icon and she easily made friends wherever she went.

She loved to dress up and she reveled in the attention bestowed upon her from the other students. She was living it up.

At the end of the semester we invited Rose to speak at our football banquet. I’ll never forget what she taught us. She was introduced and stepped up to the podium.

As she began to deliver her prepared speech, she dropped her three by five cards on the floor. Frustrated and a little embarrassed she leaned into the microphone and simply said, “I’m sorry I’m so jittery. I gave up beer for Lent and this whiskey is killing me! I’ll never get my speech back in order so let me just tell you what I know.”

As we laughed she cleared her throat and began, “We do not stop playing because we are old; we grow old because we stop playing. There are only four secrets to staying young, being happy, and achieving success.

You have to laugh and find humor every day. You’ve got to have a dream. When you lose your dreams, you die.

We have so many people walking around who are dead and don’t even know it! There is a huge difference between growing older and growing up. If you are nineteen years old and lie in bed for one full year and don’t do one productive thing, you will turn twenty years old. If I am eighty-seven years old and stay in bed for a year and never do anything I will turn eighty-eight.

Anybody can grow older. That doesn’t take any talent or ability. The idea is to grow up by always finding opportunity in change. Have no regrets. The elderly usually don’t have regrets for what we did, but rather for things we did not do. The only people who fear death are those with regrets.” continued on page 71

76 Riding Herd

by Lee Pitts

78 On the Edge of Common Sense

by Baxter Black

80 The Other Half

by Gracie Mae

82 Sports Medicine Stable by Mark Duncan 84 Walt Woodard 86 SuperLooper Events Calendar 89 MarketPlace 137 Advertiser’s Index

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ANNOUNCEMENTS SHOOT-OUT FUND UPDATE The USTRC and the sport of team roping is in full swing as February rolls in. The month is full of great team roping events and although the weather is cold in some places others are thawing out and offer ropers ample opportunity for competition. It is actually never too early to head out to the next USTRC event and load up on USTRC Flex Earnings. The USTRC National Finals will be here before we know it as it is on the calendar for October 22-30, 2011. The event will again be held in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma and is a team roping you will certainly not want to miss.

The added money for the USTRC National Finals of Team Roping is shaping up to be awesome again this year. In fact, right now the USTRC Shoot-Out Fund is at $150,000. That number will continue to grow with the team roping action that is forthcoming.

The USTRC invites you to participate and get yourselves ready for some awesome team roping action in 2011. The time is now, so saddle up and head out because you don’t want to be left out.

Get your USTRC Flex Earnings and begin your quest to become the next USTRC National Champion. It really is that easy and there is no substitution for the excitement that a USTRC event has to offer.

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USTRC Membership Be sure to get a receipt when you pay for a membership at a roping. A valid receipt will serve as proof of membership until you receive your membership card.

SuperLooper Subscription If renewing your card after the 10th of the month, it will take an extra month for your SuperLooper subscription to begin but the subscription lasts for a full year.

Gold Plus Members When renewing your card, you must tell us to renew your spouse and children’s also—it’s not automatic. Family dynamics change for many so that is why we request that permission from the member.

Important Information If you have a change of address, home town and/or state, you may update your USTRC member file by logging onto your member page. Click on the “Update Your Contact Info” link located at the top right side of the page. Once you have made the necessary changes to your member file, click on the “Update” link at the bottom of the page. Or, you may contact the USTRC National Office at 254.968.0002 and we’ll be glad to make the necessary changes for you. Once the changes are made we will send you a new card complete with your new home town and state.

Due to postage restrictions your SuperLooper Magazine will only be forwarded once, so please be sure to keep your personal information current at all times.

Policy For Remaining Prize Money From Non Paid Runs When one half of a placing team is a non-paid extra run: The PAID roper receives the appropriate Flex Earning ($3,000 or $1,000), the prizes and all of their part of the winnings. The non-paid roper forfeits any Flex Earnings and/or prizes and only receives half of their winnings up to $1,000.

The remaining prize money is shared with the producer at an amount only equal to the cost to cover the cattle charges from non-paid runs. The balance, if any, is added to the Shoot-Out Fund. Again, it only becomes necessary to implement such policy when a “draw” team places in a roping and the “drawn” partner has chosen NOT to pay for their extra run.

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USTRC

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BY JOHN FINDLAY

NUMBERS Top Tens of the 2010 Season Just Gone By

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t is time to hand out kudos to several of our illustrious members for the 2010 USTRC Season that is now in the record books. I am going to take a little time to honor those of you that rose to the top of the Top Ten rankings in several different categories and all being noble achievements. The season, as many of you are hopefully aware, basically runs from Cinch National Finals to Cinch National Finals with a few exceptions for some ropings that are held just before the October Finals that are included. So the figures in the accompanying Tables stretch from just before the ‘09 October Finals to the end of the ‘10 Finals. And these figures encompass an awful lot of roping! The first table, Table 1, tallies up all the ropings that we include in all the tables by event type. There are a total of 522 events that go to make up all the figures here, broken down by the following even types:

Non-sanctioned events - results from producers of non-sanctioned events using event software provided by USTRC. Sanctioned events - results from USTRC sanctioned qualifiers.

Affiliate events - USTRC affiliated events the results of which all apply towards personal flex earnings.

Regional Finals - the seven Regional Finals results National Finals - the 2010 Cinch National Finals results Across the five different event types, there were a total of 2,607 ropings. So the 2010 USTRC season encompassed a tremendous number of events and ropings. Affiliate events were the most numerous at 225 and included the greatest number of ropings with 1,059. Non-sanctioned events were second on the list for number of events (219) but fell to third when it came to number of ropings (681) where it was surpassed by the much more numerous ropings held at sanctioned events (736). These were followed by the seven Regional Finals events and, of course, the Cinch National Finals.

Sanctioned events in 2010 Table 1 averaged 10.5 ropings per event 2010 USTRC Season Number of Each Event Type & whereas non-sanctioned events only Number of Ropings averaged 3.1 ropings per event and Event Type affiliate ropings averaged just 4.7 # of Events # of Ropings ropings per event. I think that fact is Non-Sanctioned 681 219 very critical when it comes to Sanctioned Qualifier 736 70 comparing the quality and breadth of Affiliate different ropings. Every single USTRC 1,059 225 sanctioned event runs the full gamut Regional Finals 112 7 of opportunities for every class of National Finals 19 1 roper to rope in. Divisions at every Total USTRC sanctioned roping are little 2,607 522 changed, nearly always including an 12 / FEBRUARY 2011

Open, #15, #13, #12, #12 Gold Plus (with a Century Bonus), #11, #10, #9 and #8 Pick/Draw. Often you’ll find an All-Girl event. From the professional to the novice, there is a division roping for all ropers, regardless of ability. Often that fact is lost when ropers are comparing one roping to another as to which one might be better than the other. I think oft times this equates to comparing apples to oranges. A high stakes roping, for instance, with $1000 to $2500 per roper entry fees can offer huge payouts and can make for great ropings, but most of the time offer only one or two separate divisions. That makes those ropings unsuitable for a vast majority of ropers.

The USTRC classification system was created to open up the roping playing field to all ropers. If the USTRC were to hold these types of ropings, it would defeat our purpose - to hold ropings that welcome all-comers. Now don’t get me wrong. I have no problem with producers putting on these types of ropings. They can make for really great events. What I take issue with is trying to compare the two types. Many of these “specialty” ropings are meant to appeal to just a segment of the team roping market place.

In the fruit business, they call this “cherry picking”. A USTRC sanctioned roping will nearly always include every division, from the Open to the #8 Pick/Draw, even though some of these divisions can be marginally profitable to a producer, if at all, because they are relatively small. The USTRC is going to put them on regardless. Again, there is nothing wrong with specialty ropings. I just don’t think it’s fair to judge the two side-by-side

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they are going to be at some roping somewhere. The top roper in this category hails from Dublin, TX - Ty Murphy, earning the top spot with a total of 437 entries. That works out to over 8 entries per week. He didn’t do too shabby either with those entries, pocketing over $15,000 including a $5,000 plus paycheck at the Lone Star Regional. Clear over on the eastern seaboard is Table 2 2010 USTRC Season the domain of our Top 10 in Number of Entries second highest entry ST # of Entries City Name participator, Gene Carnes of Friendship, 1 Ty Murphy TX Dublin 437 NY, also topping 400 2 Gene Carnes NY Friendship 408 entries with 408. While 3 Robert W. Martinez Radium Springs NM 375 most of his entries were at the infamous Osburn 4 Dennis W. Moore AL Opp 362 Arena in Campbell, NY, 5 Mitch Waters TX Grapevine 362 Gene made nearly every 6 Ran E. West GA Alapaha 344 other roping held anywhere in the East, 7 Rodney Worrell AL Evergreen 340 from Bristol, TN north.

8 Lloyd W. South TX Palo Pinto 324 Table 3 tells you who 9 Bradley Fife TX Dawson 319 won the most money in the 2010 season. The top 10 Mel Smith TX Mansfield 318 honors go to the team that won Perry DiLoretto’s Reno Rodeo Invitational, Table 2 lists the Top Ten in the season Kenny Drake (Sayre, OK) and Robert just past by number of entries. These Lever (San Antonio, TX) with its guys live to rope! Nearly every weekend, $100,000 per man payout. One of those for sure, and during the week as well,

“high stakes” ropings we alluded to earlier, this incredible “One Day, One Million Dollars” roping (#11 capped at a #6) has made many a roper rich over the last few years and Kenny and Robert are the most recent richest. Now Kenny did eke out Robert for the top spot by picking up an additional $8,482 in 2010 while all Robert could muster was an extra $1,220 but who’s counting when you’ve got a $100,000 check in your jeans (although Robert would prefer I say “Wranglers”). Winners of the George Strait Team Roping Classic placed third and fifth on the list, Coleman Proctor and Jake Long, respectively. Sandwiched in between them was Martin Lucero, mostly on the strength of his second place finish in the BFI. Other than the two in the top two spots, there was only one other roper that would not be considered a pro in the Top Ten and that’s Wesley Thorp, a high school freshman from Throckmorton, TX. While a big chunk of that change, $46,750, came from his winning the #11 Shoot-Out at the Cinch National Finals, Wesley picked up another 22 checks along the way including a third place in the Average of the Cinch Finals #12 Shoot-Out.

because it’s not a valid comparison.

So the next time you want to take a chance and put some big money down to win that huge check, go for it. The next time you want to rope with your friends, your kids AND your wife, we’ll see you at a USTRC sanctioned roping. OK, I’ll get off my soap box now as on we go to my Top Tens!

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Table 3 2010 USTRC Season Top Ten Total Amount Won Name

City

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Kenny Drake

Sayre

OK

$108,482

$100,000

Reno Rodeo Invitational

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Robert Lever

San Antonio

TX

$101,220

$100,000

Reno Rodeo Invitational

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Coleman K. Proctor

Pryor

OK

$89,799

$79,815

George Strait Team Roping Classic

4

Martin Lucero

Stephenville

TX

$87,071

$47,530

BFI Invitational

5

Jake M. Long

Coffeyville

KS

$84,923

$79,815

George Strait Team Roping Classic

6

Clay B. Tryan

Lipan

TX

$84,494

$50,000

Wildfire Businessman's

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Wesley Thorp

Throckmorton

TX

$82,248

$46,750

USTRC National Finals #11 SO

8

Luke Brown

Morgan Mill

TX

$78,841

$47,530

BFI Invitational

9

Travis Graves

Jay

OK

$72,540

$50,000

Wildfire Businessman's

Jade Corkill

Lipan

TX

$66,185

$35,800

USTRC National Finals US Open

10

$855,801

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Plus). And Richard Herman’s best was for $777. So, I want to particularly applaud these guys. You should also notice that four guys on the Top Ten in Entries list

Table 4 2010 USTRC Season Top 11 in Number of Checks Name

City

ST

# of Checks

Largest Check

1

Gable Hilderbrand

Bartlett

KS

68

$6,378

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Ran E. West

Alapaha

GA

61

$3,500

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Gene Carnes

Friendship

NY

53

$2,743

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Chris E. VanCleef

Clyde

NY

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$5,900

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Joe R. Smith

Brodhead

WI

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$1,336

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Dennis W. Moore

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$2,604

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Ryan Leatherwood

Sterling

KS

43

$22,700

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Dale R. Martin

Cleveland

TN

42

$3,500

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Franklin Thomas

Waycross

GA

42

$1,537

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Lloyd W. South

Palo Pinto

TX

40

$2,750

10

Richard S. Herman

Taylorsville

NC

40

$777

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champion, Jamie Mader Hayden. And not only did she top this list, you will find her in the next two tables as well. What a year! 2010 Cruel Girl Year End Champion, USTRC National Finals Cruel Girl Champion with Jimmi Jo Won At Montera, winner #15 SuperBowl of the High Plains Regional Eastern Regional #11 SO Finals #13 Mountaineer Classic #10 Shoot-Out (with NTRL 2010 Finals #10SO old Dad), winner of over $60,000 North Country Classic #11 total, and the list Southeast Regional #12 SO goes on and on.

USTRC National Finals #12 GP But as you can see, she is joined Eastern Regional #12 SO by a Who’s Who Eastern Regional #11 Prelim of lady ropers on USTRC National Finals #10 Prelim the list. From Peggy Bach to NTRL Lazy H Saddle Roping #12 Lari Dee Guy and Cruel Partner Jimmi Jo,

There is a slight diversion in our next this is quite an impressive list. The girls also made it to this list. Not only did they table, Table 4 - Top 11 in Number of aren’t just an after thought anymore. With enter a lot, they turned those entries into Checks. I had to increase my Top Ten to total winnings in 2010 of $64,307, Jamie checks. Those four were Gene Carnes, Eleven since we had a tie for 10th place in was just $1,878 away from the Top Ten in Dennis Moore, Ran West and Lloyd South. this category between Lloyd South (Palo total amount won and breathing down Table 5 honors the gals that are the Pinto, TX) and Richard Herman Jade Corkill’s neck. I wouldn’t be season’s best money winners. If you (Taylorsville, NC), both with 40 checks surprised if next year, one of these ladies, followed the progress of the Cruel Girl’s apiece. 40 checks over the course of a possibly some newcomer, is going to season race to honor our number one season is a lot of checks. While Lloyd and make the Top Ten. lady roper, you are quite familiar with Richard can be rightly proud of their 10th these female phenoms, particularly our continued on page 63 place finish, the top honor goes to Gable Hilderbrand Table 5 from Bartlett, KS with 68.

2010 USTRC Season Top Ten Total Amount Won by Cruel Girls Wow! That’s a bunch. You’ll notice that most of the Won At Name ST Total Amt Won Largest Check City “Largest Checks” in this Jamie A. Hayden USTRC National Finals #11 SO $46,750 TX Stephenville $64,307 table are not in the same league as our Top 10 money Peggy R. Bach USTRC National Finals #12 SO $38,450 TX Millsap $44,136 earners but you’ll also Janet L. Mickelson Flagstaff Reno Rodeo Invitational $8,500 AZ $36,933 notice there is not any of Barrie L. Smith Windy Ryon Memorial $7,753 TX Stephenville $30,080 your well-known pros on this list either. These guys Jacque Woolman 8th Annual Wildfire Ladies & Open $12,500 TX Dayton $28,706 are the epitome of our Tina R. Godfrey USTRC National Finals #11 SO $20,900 CO Las Animas $26,537 recreational ropers. Guys Shelby Smith USTRC National Finals #13 SO $22,150 TX Stephenville $25,878 that rope often and rope well. Out of this Top Eleven, Shelly Granzin Lone Star Regional #9 SO $6,447 TX Bryan $24,939 only one roper earned a Jimmi Jo Montera Greeley Cruel Girl Championships $7,750 CO $24,608 check larger than $7,000 Lari Dee Guy 8th Annual Wildfire Ladies & Open $12,500 TX Abilene $22,914 (Ryan Leatherwood with his win with his Dad in the $329,038 Cinch Finals #12 Gold 14 / FEBRUARY 2011

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he month of February is here and that means that nicer weather and more daylight are just around the corner. This excites me because leaving for the office in the dark and getting home, most weekdays, in the dark has gotten a little depressing. I always loved winter because it meant it was hunting season.

I used to hunt religiously. I also liked the sun going down earlier because after a summer schedule of being outside until dark and going to bed late, it was time for a season of rest and relaxation. I would have to say that my opinion of the winter months has changed since I got an office job. While I still enjoy the cooler weather and the Holidays, getting dark at 5:30 p.m. is an issue I really do not like. Since after the USTRC National Finals of Team Roping, if I have ridden my horse on a weekday, it has been in the dark. With daylight savings time scheduled for March 13, I am already starting to get spring fever.

Valentine’s Day is approaching so you husbands or boyfriends better be getting

by Ty Hillman it on your mind. Roses, chocolate, candy and candlelight dinners are on the minds of our significant others.

Although most ladies like any one, or all of these things, they generally also like something that is unique to them. I warn you gentlemen not to fall into a routine of just getting your girl roses because it is Valentine’s Day (I can already hear the groans and murmurs from you guys).

I will have only been married three years next month, but I have realized that my wife, while she does appreciate the thoughtfulness, doesn’t do back flips when I buy her roses on Valentine’s Day. Almost every guy in America does that. I have noticed she lights up the most when I actually put some effort and thought into it and give her something I know she appreciates. For her, usually it is my time. I can do things for her around the house, feed her horses, or even buy her gifts, but what she

Trey Miller III and Scott Davis teamed up at the South Georgia Classic in Perry, Georgia for one of the first of 2011 Gold Plus championships. Their four head total of 33.79 seconds earned them $1,890 in cash, trophy Gist buckles and $6,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings.

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appreciates most is when I make time to spend with her. Whether it is as simple as taking a walk or going out to dinner, she appreciates me spending quality time with her the most. You may be saying, “Ty, you need to man up. The man is the head of the house.” I totally agree with that statement and I take great pride in wearing the pants in our relationship…she just picks out which ones I wear.

You can only give your spouse what she finds valuable if you truly know her.

Sure it takes effort and it is not as easy as swinging by the flower store on your way home from work. But if you value your relationship at all, it is worth it. I see how it would be easy to think you know everything about your mate and stop trying to get to know them better. The truth is, all of us are always changing and evolving. I know for myself that I am not the same person I was last year at this time. Experiences, feelings, people I have met, books I have read, and many other things have all molded me into what I am now. Sure, we all have core values and beliefs that will never change, but hopefully, most of us are trying to learn something new or improve an area of our life. This includes knowing your spouse better. Just because she liked red shoes 15 years ago, doesn’t mean she still likes them.

Surprise her by showing her that you are paying attention to her and let her know how much you care for and appreciate her. Make it a great day.

Michelle and Joey Rezzonico of nearby Queen Creek, AZ topped the Gold Plus division at the Lasso Del Sol roping in January. They roped four head in 35.99 seconds to walk away with $2,298 in cash, trophy Gist buckles and $6,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings.

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GOLD PLUS

And Then There Was One

by Melinda Clements

#12 GOLD PLUS SHOOT-OUT continued Team Roping at its absolute best can be stressful. It is the thrill of victory and the agony of defeat all wrapped up in a sport that changes from minute to minute, team to team and roper to roper. It is excessively high highs and extremely low lows that tear your heart out one minute and a minute later fill you to the brim with exuberance and enthusiasm. Anything can happen and usually does especially when one least expects it.

Imagine, if you will, planning the trek to the 2010 Cinch USTRC National Finals of Team Roping. Imagine being a hard working man or woman who just likes to rope and have a good time. You like the roping and rodeo lifestyle because that is your life and you like good horses, working with cattle and just spending time perfecting your ability as a roper. You like the sport because it depicts who you are and what you believe about yourself and others.

Ryan Leatherwood and his dad Terry are that kind of man. They love the sport. They have worked hard at it over the years. They rope together because it is fun, fellowship and they share the discipline and struggle it takes to be all you can be inside and outside the roping arena. Roping is who you are and what you do.

The pair live too far apart to practice but being father and son they have spent lots of time being cowboys and ropers.

They were always on the same page as far as what they love to do.

The duo couldn’t help being ecstatic about coming back in the short go round of the #12 Gold Plus Shoot-Out at the 2010 Cinch USTRC National Finals of Team Roping. Both had roped really well during the duration of the #12 Gold Plus.

Focused on making a good solid run in the short go round, the pair just wanted to catch and conclude everything on a positive note. When they posted a time of 7.24 on their final steer the pair took the lead in the Average with fifteen teams left to rope.

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2010 USTRC National Champions Everything had come together and thankfully they weren’t going to place last in the Average. It had been a fun day with some really good roping under their belts.

Both father and son were quite proud of their accomplishment.

The #12 Gold Plus Shoot-Out was a tight roping with some fierce competition. One point eight seconds separated the first and tenth place teams in the Ryan Leatherwood & Terry D. Leatherwood short go round. The pressure began to build the further the roping progressed. Terry Leatherwood watched the final two teams,” Ryan Leatherwood the roping unfold and even as the tenth said, “My gosh it might actually work.” high team back rode into the box the When the last two teams to rope failed Leatherwoods still led the roping. They to make qualified runs the building were holding on to the Average with exploded in a bedlam of disbelief. The fierce tenacity. Perhaps in the remote sixteenth high call back team had recesses of his mind Terry might have suddenly become the winners of the #12 entertained the thought of winning. No! Gold Plus Shoot-Out. How does that He shook it off because it was not a happen? It happens because that is team plausible reality. It wasn’t really possible roping. That is one of many reasons why because there were just too many teams team roping is the popular sport it is. It left that could move them out of their happens because as most ropers know first place position in the Average. anything is possible when you are doing However, team after team faced what you need to do in the roping arena. struggles and trials of some kind. Ryan Team roping, like life, keeps you on the Leatherwood was just hoping for tenth edge of your seat. That is what keeps place, but like his dad he began to see ropers coming back time after time. some possibilities but shook it off. There Following a brief rope off Ryan is a big difference in a dream and the Leatherwood was awarded a 2010 Crew reality of a situation. The pair had gone Cab 4x4 Cummins Turbo Diesel pickup. far and beyond their greatest Terry Leatherwood would win the Case expectations and that was a good thing.

JX75 Model tractor. Each would also Only seven-tenths of a second receive beautiful Gist Championship separated the first and fourth place Gold Trophy buckles plus $45,400. teams. Still the Leatherwoods were solid Surrounded and congratulated by and continued to have a tight rein on first family and friends Ryan and Terry place in the Average. Team after team Leatherwood basked in their win of the faltered and in some fashion failed to #12 Gold Plus Shoot-Out. Who would make much needed qualified runs. have thought something like this would Suddenly Terry got back on his horse. In have been possible. The impossible had the deep recesses of his mind he allowed become the reality and Then There Was the thought to become tangible.

One that October day in the Oklahoma “This might actually come together,” State Fairground Coliseum; it was Ryan he vaguely acknowledged. “Maybe it and Terry Leatherwood the Champions could actually happen. Maybe this is of the #12 Gold Plus Shoot-Out at the for real.”

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From left, Debbie, Jamie Mader Hayden, Craig and Eric Hayden outside their Stephenville, Tex., home where Craig and Debbie spend the winter.

Generations

By Julie Bryant

For one family, team roping has been a constant thread, but one of many, that has kept their family tied together.

If one were to look at Craig Mader, without knowing him, one might think him a brooding sort of man. A face that is deeply etched, he rarely fully smiles without some prompting, but occasionally grins and will laugh out loud at his wife, Debbie, whose comments often fuel laughter. But still, he seems to, well . . . simply brood.

The patriarch of what has been, and is growing more increasingly, an extremely successful team roping family; Craig is, in fact, a thinking man. Seemingly very content in general and at a place in life where he can be reflective of his last 40-something years competing in team roping, Craig and his family, which includes Debbie, daughter Jamie Hayden and son-in-law Eric, and daughter Brenna, are the picture of

what the sports says is best about itself . . . family.

With the recent and astonishing wins of daughter Jamie at the 2010 Cinch USTRC National Finals of Team Roping, Craig and Debbie are experiencing the gift that only a parent can know – evidence that their choices for their family might have actually been good ones.

Jamie, who won the 2010 All Girl Championship with partner Jimmie Jo Montera of Greeley, Colorado, and the #11 Shoot-Out with partner Wesley Thorp of Throckmorton.

Texas, as well as the Cruel Girl year-end high money-earning champion, says that their choices have left an indelible mark on her life.

“I would say that I had the best life ever,” she said. “I have always considered myself, ever since I was little, the luckiest kid ever. I’ve never been a real social person, but I remember every since I was little I’d be over at the barn, jumping my horses over stuff. It’s a big part of my identity, you would say.”

Words like “lucky” do pepper the conversation, along with “blessed,” but even more is the word “work.” Work has been the watchword for the Mader family ever since Craig and Debbie met at a roping 30 years ago.

Both from large families, boasting seven children each, Craig and Debbie were raised on ranches near Jamie and Craig teamed up to win the #13 Shoot Out at the High Plains Regional Finals.

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came and you either got better or you didn’t win,” he said. “So when we (he and his dad) first started, we were certainly not at the top of the pile, but we worked hard at it. My roping machine helped tremendously. There wasn’t too many guys who could catch heeling and I was one who could.”

Debbie and Craig made quite the team, winning consistently throughout the region, so much so that while trying to enter a roping in Sheridan, prior to the current day numbering system, Debbie was told she couldn’t rope with Craig.

“I couldn’t believe I couldn’t rope with my husband,” she said. “The producer just decided we couldn’t rope together because we were too tough to beat. I was really devastated.”

Then along came Jamie in April 1985 and two years later, Brenna.

“Jamie was on a horse from before she could walk,” said Debbie. “I remember, when she was nine or 10 months old, a picture ended up on the Brenna Mader struck out on her own path to Jamie hopes her broken right arm will be back in pursue a career in broadcast journalism and front page of the Rapid City Journal of shape this month so she can get back to her modeling. championship ways. her sitting on the saddle in front of her dad while he rode around the arena at a pro rodeo talking to Clay O’Brien Cooper. She has lived were on a horse’s back from their earliest memory. Craig and loved riding since she was born.” and his dad, Bob, tried their hand at calf roping For Brenna, who now lives in Nashville working toward a competitively, but Craig found team roping to be to his career in broadcast journalism, not so much. liking and began to rodeo in the sport, both with his dad “Both of them could talk really, really early,” remembers and in high school. Before long, he was roping Debbie. “Brenna wasn’t even two and we’d be headed to a professionally and helping others learn, as well. rodeo and she would be asking if this one had an indoor One of those “others” was Debbie, who yearned to rope potty or an outdoor potty. She just hated it.” but didn’t have the horse or the instructor. She met Craig at But genetics are genetics after all and Brenna did seem to about the same time she was trying to train a retired have natural ability, winning dummy ropings with little or racehorse and learn to rope. It was, she said. “a disaster.” no practice at all, while Jamie constantly practiced.

“After we met and married, Craig gave me the nicest “Brenna is the life of the party,” said Debbie, laughing. horse. That’s when I learned to rope and he helped me train “She’s very social and would be guarding someone on the my other horse,” she remembered. “That horse turned out basketball court just talking and laughing with the person to be a phenomenal horse. We had him until he was 30 and she was guarding. She just never liked the rodeo or cowboy the girls learned to ride on him.” life. I remember once, when she was about five, we were at a Roping wasn’t the only thing the young couple had in branding and I couldn’t find her. I was panicking and I common. Real estate was also in the picture as both were finally found her under a pile of coats and it was a hot day. I involved in the enterprise and Debbie encouraged Craig to asked her what she was doing and she said, ‘Moo, Moo, Moo. get even more involved. Craig, with Debbie’s Moo, Moo, when is it going to stop? And by the way, could encouragement, could see the way the real estate market you tell them to quit cutting those milks sacs off those baby was turning and decided to pull up stakes and move to town calves,’ not knowing they were castrating those calves.” where he could work at growing a real estate development As much as Jamie and Brenna were different, they did company. Debbie was his trusted partner in that, doing share many of the same interests, with Jamie breaking ground everything from marketing to working the Ditch Witch. in basketball and, surprisingly, beauty pageants.

He could also see that team roping needed to have a “Jamie had hurt her knee playing basketball. She had different approach if he wanted to win, so he invented a worked her tail off playing basketball and she was really machine, much like the modern-day Heel-O-Matic, to help good at it, but Brenna was getting to play,” Debbie said. “It make him more competitive. was hard on Jamie, not because Brenna was playing, but “At that time, if you wanted to rope, you took on whoever

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that she wasn’t. She said, ‘Mom, I’ve worked so hard at this and here’s Brenna getting to play. What am I going to do now?’ and honest to Pete, I don’t know how this got into my head, but I said ‘well, try doing something totally different, like a pageant,’ and she did.”

Did indeed. Jamie went on to win the Miss Wyoming Teen USA pageant, representing the state at the Miss Teen USA pageant in 2002. While it was an agonizing two weeks for Jamie, who hoped she wouldn’t win because it would interfere with her high school rodeo schedule, in hindsight, she said the experience prepared her for much of what she is doing today.

“I really worked at it and I was really prepared,” she recalled. “I practiced and worked out all the time and looking back, I think, ‘how did I have the self discipline?’ I think it really prepared me for a lot of things because I was a really shy kid.”

For Brenna, though, she knew she had found the place she wanted to be as soon as she walked in the pageant door.

“We went down to the pageant in Texas and walked in the door with Brenna and she says ‘I so want to be here,’ and I told her to do it,” said Debbie.

Jamie and Brenna became the only sisters in Wyoming pageant history to win the crown, Brenna in 2005, and only one of two sister sets to compete in the Miss Teen USA pageant in different years. But it was the different paths they chose that would spell the end of roping for Debbie.

“Brenna was probably 13 or 14 years old and she just hated going,” said Debbie. “I just thought if I left her home with some other teenager’s mother she was getting the short end of the stick. I remember telling Michael Jones, who was visiting one time, that it was important to me to be the best possible parent I could be and to raise the best possible kids I could raise, It was on the same scale as it was to them getting to the NFR. This was my NFR. Raising people we turn out into the world to be the best possible people they can be.”

That’s why, said Craig, team roping is important, but it’s not the most important thing.

“My theory is you have to treat it like a hobby,” he said. “I think we try to keep it in proper perspective. In the big picture, it doesn’t really make any difference. I have drummed into Jamie’s head that rodeo is a great past time. It’s a horrible JULIE BRYANT PHOTO

career. I think that’s stuck.”

Craig got involved with USTRC a couple of years after it started and from the get go, realized it was the way team roping was going to have to be if it was to survive, even if that meant limiting him, one of the top ropers in the area.

“I was one of the original guys to get limited, and I was against that concept, but obviously it had to happen,” he said in reflection. “It’s made team roping what it is. There weren’t ropings that paid like they do now. It’s been great for the sport.”

Another characteristic that seems to have really stuck is the work ethic Craig and Debbie have lived by. After one year at the University of Wyoming, Jamie transferred to Tarleton State University in Stephenville, Texas, where she would be coached by and exposed to some of the best in the business, competing in both breakaway and team roping. A high school rodeo champion, Jamie did well in Stephenville, and had the enviable opportunity to rope with Walt and Travis Woodard regularly, as well as with the Cooper twins, Jake and Jim. “I was working on my roping a lot and I was asking Jim if I was handling them okay, if there was anything I needed to do different,” said Jamie. “He stopped and was real serious and said ‘Mader, the thing I love about roping with you is that I never know what kind of handle I’m going to get and that makes me a better heeler.”

While that kind of experience often made Jamie rise to the challenge, it was the confidence instilled into her by Debbie, and in particular, Craig, that Jamie credit with making her the competitor she is today.

“As I got older, I was so grateful that he made me think that I could do anything,” Jamie said. “I remember a lot of things he told me growing up and I just totally believed anything he said. He would tell me things like, ‘You always do really good under pressure so you don’t really have anything to worry about,’ and that would be what I thought. ‘I always do really good under pressure.’”

“He is a really good teacher,” said Debbie, who regularly ponders returning to roping. “He’s always your biggest encourager. There are some people who are world champions who can’t teach and he’s just a gifted teacher.”

It’s Craig’s way of thinking that has been passed on to his girls, whose belief in themselves and their abilities was illustrated after Jamie missed in a high school roping and decided it must have been a fluke, she was so certain of her ability.

“I strongly believe you have to instill confidence instead of being demeaning or making people feel not good about it,” said Craig. “You have to some how or another instill confidence that they can catch.”

Roping’s not the only thing Eric and Jamie share in common with their older generation. The couple owns a Good thoughts, indeed. n real estate agency in Stephenville and are excelling in that business, as well.

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And Then There Was One

by Melinda Clements

#9 SHOOT-OUT ROPING 2010 USTRC National Champions

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he question arises as just how one goes about planning to take charge and aggressively do what it takes to win at a team roping like the 2010 Cinch USTRC National Finals. It is a pressure packed ten days of some of the toughest team roping you will find anywhere so at best it is tedious.

Joe Jones and Coledon Harmon didn’t have the option to prepare for the 2010 Cinch USTRC Finals. First of all, they had never roped together. Secondly, about the only thing they had going that was a common thread was the fact they both had the same dream. It was a dream they had both latched on to before they ever left home. Only a twist of fate would bind them together as they sought to do what they could to make their dreams come true.

Joe Jones is from Mason, Mississippi. He ropes all the time and had a regular partner in T.J. Coleman. But he needed a partner for the #9 Shoot-Out at the 2010 Cinch USTRC National Finals. Coledon Harmon, the Texas heeler, could relate because he also needed a partner. They actually met and talked for the first time the night before the roping. Despite never having roped together they realized they had some common ground—the same dream. Both young men are competitive, disciplined and focused on their sport of choice.

They take roping very seriously.

As things turned out the pair roped well together. It was a connection that would benefit them both although at the time they had no clue just how much. The pair roped consistently and with an intense focus on the end result and turned out to be the number one high call back team going into the short go round of the #9 Shoot-Out at the Cinch

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Joe D. Jones & Coledon Harmon NFTR in Oklahoma City.

The prize line made your mouth water with anticipation.

Not only did first place in the Average involve $100,700 but it also included Martin Championship Trophy saddles, Gist Gold Championship buckles, Tony Lama Ostrich boots and Western Horseman Collector’s Framed Prints.

Thirty teams came back to rope in the short go round and twenty teams would receive a monetary prize. Jones and Harmon kept to themselves and tried to focus on the roping.

They would be the last team to rope and the waiting can be wearisome. It can grate on your nerves and this was one place nerves didn’t need to be an issue.

As the roping progressed it quickly became evident that lots of ropers were struggling. When John Shockley and Ty Alford, the eleventh high team back going into the short go, made a run of 10.47 to take the lead in the Average there were ten teams left to rope. From that point forward team after team faced struggle after struggle. When it came time for Jones and Harmon to rope they had nothing but time on their side. The

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pair could post a time of 15.10 to take the win in the roping.

Ideally speaking, they could make a good solid practice run and take home all the chips.

In team roping money is always an issue yet it is never really about money. It is about roping, pride, fellowship and love of a sport that changes lives. When Jones and Harmon rode into the box they just wanted the roping over. They wanted things wrapped up and finished. Fifteen seconds in team roping seems like a long time. However, lives are changed in less than fifteen seconds. When the pair blasted from the box they were tuned in and on track. For a pair of strangers they were definitely on the same page with the same objectives in mind.

In team roping we are often bombarded by things that strike us as unusual or odd. The twist here is that when the flagger dropped the flag hearts fell to the floor when he signaled a plus five penalty. But some things are meant to be and Harmon and Jones were an example of that. Even with the penalty the team posted a time of 12.03. That was well under the fifteen seconds needed to win the #9 Shoot-Out at the Cinch USTRC National Finals of Team Roping. They had a time of 35.81 seconds for their average run. It was exactly what they needed to secure the win.

“You cannot slack off or safety up,” Harmon said. “You have to keep roping competitively. You have to rope with purpose.

You have to rope your game.”

For this duo who had only met the night before, the win in the #9 Shoot-Out was absolutely overwhelming.

“I just wanted everything caught,” Jones commented. “I wanted to make this happen in the worst way. We didn’t even know each other until last night. How does this happen?”

With the win in the #9 Shoot-Out comes the framework for new found relationships. In twelve seconds of team roping two young men became entwined in a life changing experience that will keep them connected in some form or fashion far into the future.

When it was all said and done destiny reared up and made its presence known. The #9 Shoot-Out at the 2010 Cinch USTRC National Finals of Team Roping would connect two young men with common goals and common dreams. Team roping made those dreams come true in ways no one could have predicted or imagined. They will never forget And Then There Was One, the #9 Shoot-Out Champions Joe Jones and Coledon Harmon. n

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People Problems - The Aggressive Horse any rope horses that have try and are athletes run into people problems that usually start in the box. Horses are usually trained to accelerate or to go with a squeeze of the legs or a kick of the boots. Either way, you know what I mean. Many times when the rider nods his head for the steer and the gate clicks open, the rider tenses up before it is time to go and sends the horse forward. Then the rider pulls on the reins because he didn’t really mean to squeeze the horse to go, he just got a little nervous. The problem the horse has is that this happens every run, so he never scores correctly. He always comes off the back of the box, then the rider pulls on the reins, then he is always late, or always early and breaks out. After you leave the box pulling on your horse’s mouth, it usually takes a few strides to get your balance back and get off your horse’s head. If the steer is slow, by now you’re on top of him and you’re still in your horse’s mouth. By now he is going to completely ignore you when you pull to try and back off this slow steer. So you squeeze harder to hold on so you can pull harder as you go by the steer, and you haven’t even thought about roping him because you’re just trying to save your life.

Are you wondering how I know what’s happening to you and I have never even seen you or your horse?

Now, the next steer you draw is another slow steer. In fact, they won the first round on him so you are really going to hold your horse in the corner. So when you nod your head, you really tighten up your legs so you can really pull on those bridle reins so you don’t break out, and still you haven’t even thought about, “Maybe I should be getting ready to rope because this steer is slow and 26 / FEBRUARY 2011

they did win the first round on him, and maybe if I would relax and focus on roping my horse might score better.” Now, your horse is thinking, “I wonder what’s going on because since I was a colt they taught me to go when they squeeze their legs and stop when they pull on the reins, and then they taught me to follow the cattle until they rope and then they will dally and turn off. But when we get to a roping with a barrier they tell me to go and I think I’m supposed to run to the steer, but my rider is pulling on me like he wants me to stop and I haven’t even got out of the box. Now surely he doesn’t want me to stop right now after he just told me to go to the cow because at home when he squeezes me, he lets me take him all the way up to the steer and then he ropes him.”

What I’m trying to tell you is that most of our problems are not the horse’s fault; it’s us, with bad communication skills, poor equipment or incorrect use of both. Let’s see how we can stop these uncomfortable scenarios. First of all, make sure your stirrups hang down the middle of your seat like on this Rickey Green Roping Saddle. You want your feet to be up under your butt, like in Photo 1. When you’re heading, make sure you have contact with your horse’s mouth and keep your throat and head up over the saddle horn. Photos 2 and 3 show positions hanging on to the horn and off the horn, rodeo style. Photo 4 shows the heeling posture with my hands up over my horse’s right shoulder.

Something that you can do to help an aggressive horse to work properly is to let him go. In fact, the best way to gain trust in any horse is to let him go. What I suggest at home and at the roping is to relax your legs and body and make contact with the horse’s mouth. When you nod your head and the gate clicks and your horse moves, only bend your arm, don’t tighten your body, and your horse will start to score better. Another trick is when you nod your head, squeeze your left hand in a fist as hard as you can to send all the tension from your body into your hand instead of your legs.

If you have a horse that is aggressive in the field, I will give you a process that helps a lot of horses. Start by walking these horses out of the box after a steer. Begin by nodding your head after you start you horse walking out of the box. As the steer

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comes out, let your horse go to a trot and then stop him about 20 feet out of the box and let the steer go. The next step is to let your horse start to walk out and then release the steer and let your horse go to a trot and then a lope. Leave the box but donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t let your horse go all the way to the steer. When you get about 50 feet from the steer, just relax your body and pull up on your horse. Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t try to make your horse slide, just stop him gradually. Continue to do this drill until your horse will relax and pull up anywhere in the arena. Remember, the key to getting this horse to relax is you relaxing your body and not stiffening up yourself.

If youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re riding a heel horse, you need to do the same thing as the head horse out of the box, but you also need to have someone turn some steers. What you want to do with a heel horse who charges the corner or climbing on cattle is to show the horse his release point. Have someone head some steers for you. I want you to ease out of the box, then give your horse his head until you get to the steer. Then make him rate

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at the tail of the steer, but when your header turns him, just pick your horse up and stop him. Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t let him come in on the steer, just stop him at the corner three or four times. Once you get your horse to relax at the corner, then youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re on your way to a good heel horse. The next step is to hold your horse out, let the corner start, and then give him his head, let him come up to position and stay for two jumps, then pick him up and stop him. Stay relaxed.

Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t rope, just stop your horse and let the steer go. Once you can rate the horse in the corner and make him pull off the steer after he is in position without a fight, youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve got him where you want him. Then you can start to heel steers again.

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l r i g w o C / y o b w o C n a c i r e m A e t a m Ulti here is no doubt the world of rodeo has been recently dominated by one cowboy – Trevor Brazile. Brazile is the most accomplished rodeo cowboy ever on the timed event side of the rodeo arena and has a large collection of PRCA World Championships to prove it. Even though he is nowhere near the end of his rodeo career, his accomplishments have already surpassed those of the legends of the sport.

Trevor Brazile is a genuine cowboy. He has the skills of one of the greatest ropers and rodeo competitors of all time, a great attitude on life and the mindset to accomplish anything he goes after.

There is no doubt Brazile is one of America’s Ultimate Cowboy heroes.

The 2010 PRCA season ended with a second Triple Crown victory for Brazile. He is the only cowboy to accomplish such a feat in more than 50 years and now joins PRCA Hall Of Fame cowboys, Jim Shoulders and Everett Bowman as the only other cowboys to win multiple Triple Crown awards. The titles he won this year included a record-setting eighth PRCA All-Around title, a third tie-down roping title and his first team roping header title with partner Patrick Smith. His first Triple Crown victory was in 2007 when he won the All-Around, tie-down roping, and steer roping titles.

Trevor’s accomplishments this past year chalked up a total of 14 PRCA World titles in four different events.

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Triple Crown.” explained Brazile. “That year I led both of my single events going into the Finals and this year I led only the calf roping and was eighth in the team roping. It was not until the end and the last couple of rounds that it became a real chance to win another Triple Crown. To get it pulled off, it seems the only way to explain it is to have a huge weight lifted off you.”

In addition to rodeo championship titles, Brazile has a list of records that he has set during his rodeo career and many of which he continues to break as each new season comes to an end. The 2010 season brought about a new singleseason earnings record of $507,921. This earned him the record of becoming the first PRCA cowboy to surpass a halfmillion dollar mark in a year. He also broke the earnings record for a single rodeo with his $211,509 at the 2010 WNFR. In the team roping, Brazile and Smith finished second in Average but still walked away with an event earnings records of $120,419 at the WNFR and

eclipsed $200,000 for the season.

As a true champion, Brazile who admits he is not the most naturally physical guy competing at the top level of the sport, dominates the field by being what can only be called a humble over-achiever.

He said, “I take the easy way when it comes to the mental aspect of the sport.

I feel I spend more time working physically on each event then anyone else. That helps me mentally because when I show up to an event, I don’t feel like anybody should beat me. All I have to do is my job and the less you have to think about doing your job the more you are able to react and the more natural it can be.”

Among his two Triple Crown victories, multiple All-Around and tiedown roping titles, as well as his steer roping world titles, his first team roping title meant a lot to Brazile. Working and winning as a team, he and his heeling partner, Patrick Smith have had their share of up and downs throughout the

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years and settling the dust this year with a World Championship was very rewarding for both of them.

It felt great to win a team roping World Championship,” said Brazile. “I think Patrick is one of the best heelers there has ever been and we have a lot of fun rodeoing together. I really wanted to win him a championship as much as I did for myself and I am just really grateful about the success we had in 2010. In '08 we were the high money winners in Vegas and going into '09 with the confidence of being the best team there the year before and leaving there being the worst team was hard. That was probably the hardest thing mentally that we had to overcome, making the world title even more special.”

Adding even more championship notches to his belt, Brazile has won the annual Wrangler Timed Event Championship (WTEC) a record six times over his young but illustrious career. This iron-man event has become a staple among the best timed event cowboys in the world. Although each year the field of competitors is chocked full of the industry's best talent, Brazile is clearly the man to beat. He won the title in 1998, 2003-04, 2006-07 and 2009.

“It (WTEC) is an awesome event,” said Brazile. “It is really the only event that I go to where I feel that when I get there everyone is having to do what I do on a daily basis. With bulldogging as an exception, the time I have spent practicing makes this one event that has really paid off.”

Coincidence or not, Brazile has won the Triple Crown each year he and his wife, Shada have had a baby. They shared the joy of their first child, a boy they named Treston who was born on December 1, 2007, just a few days before Trevor earned his first Triple Crown victory. On April 1, 2010, Shada gave birth to their daughter, Stella Bell and well, the rest of the story and his second Triple Crown victory is now in the books.

“Man, everything is good,” Brazile added talking about his family. “I have my son, Treston right now down here in Waco at the circuit finals and Shada and Stella are home, but we are all

doing really well.”

Trevor was born and raised a cowboy. His father was a four-time qualifier for the National Finals Steer Roping and his mother Glenda competed in women’s rodeos all across the country.

Trevor grew through the ranks of rodeo competition and earned his first national recognition in 1997 and '98 when he was the National Intercollegiate Rodeo Association Southwest Region tie-down roping champion. Since then it has been all rodeo highlights for Brazile, which earned him an induction into the Texas Cowboy Hall of Fame in January 2008. No doubt Brazile knows what it takes to win, but he also never forgets that it is a sport and something that he enjoys doing.

“My rodeo fans make it fun for me,” added Brazile. They believe in me when sometimes I don’t believe in myself and that makes a guy feel good.

I am very lucky and feel the Lord is using me for a special purpose, and that itself has more of an impact on my life than anything else. I feel I am very blessed.”

As for the future, you can bet you will continue to see Brazile at the top of many leader-boards. He is already at it again this year with a lead in the AllAround race, as well the tie-down roping and sitting in the top ten in both the team roping and steer roping events. There is no doubt that Brazile is on track to completely rewrite the record books for the future rodeo talents of the world to shoot for. The way things are going we might even see Brazile win four titles in one year, making him the only cowboy in history to win a PRCA Quadruple Crown.

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HORSE HEALTH

Strangles

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ne morning you find your horse (the one you’ve been hauling to competitions) off in a corner, not interested in feed. He has a nasal discharge, so you check his temperature and discover it’s elevated. When your vet comes to examine him, she says it might be strangles.

This highly contagious disease of equines is caused by a bacterium (Streptococcus equi) that enters the body through nose or throat. This disease has been documented in horses for many centuries and was called “strangles” because some horses suffer breathing obstruction due to enlarged lymph nodes that narrow the air passages. Strangles often causes considerable concern to horse owners and veterinarians. Good bio-security measures are necessary to prevent spread of this disease, especially since it’s been difficult to produce an effective and safe vaccine.

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The Disease Josie Traub-Dargatz, Professor of Equine Medicine at Colorado State University, says that in historical literature, the first description of clinical signs of strangles in horses was written in 1250.

“Although horses can recover and then have some immunity, some horses

do not respond to typical treatments.

Some of them have a more serious infection and complications,” she says.

Clinical signs include fever, discharges from the upper respiratory tract, acute swelling and abscess formation in lymph nodes in head and throat/neck areas, often between the

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bones of the lower jaw and the throatlatch area. The bacteria target the tonsillar region if a horse has poor immunity. Horses have multiple tonsillar areas in the back of the throat and on the tongue. If the infection gets past the tonsils and into the lymph nodes it sometimes get beyond the head and neck and into other parts of the body.

This serious sequel may be due to multiple factors. The horse may have been exposed to a large dose of bacteria and/or was very susceptible.

Horses with complications—in which bacteria get past the typical protective barriers of the body and into lymph nodes of the abdomen or the chest, or into the brain or spinal cord—have a more serious form of the disease and the highest occurrence of fatality Even in instances in which the disease itself is not severe or lifethreatening, the horse may feel miserable. “These horses may be sicker longer than with some of the viral infections like influenza,” explains Traub-Dargatz.

Strangles is highly contagious, and readily spread to horses that have no immunity.

“Horses that have the disease always pose a risk to other horses.

Even after they recover, some recovered horses continue to shed the bacteria well beyond when they look normal again,” she says.

They may pose risk for a new outbreak if they move into populations of horses that have inadequate immunity.

“The challenge for horse owners is that chronically shedding individuals look fine. If they were examined, they would be able to get a health certificate. They don’t have fever or nasal discharge or abscesses. Without the history, knowing a horse had the disease earlier, you would not suspect a problem,” says Traub-Dargatz.

It is relatively expensive, however, to test horses to see if they are shedding bacteria.

“The numbers of organisms they are passing out through the nose or mouth are quite low. Typical tests

she explains.

The length of time a horse might shed bacteria can be variable.

“In the 30 days right after the disease, the percent of horses shedding is moderately high. Past 30 days, the percent of horses still shedding goes down dramatically. The percent that continue to be chronic shedders is very low, but there’s nothing we can see from a clinical aspect to predict which ones might be shedding. Those that continue to shed for years, rather than weeks or months, would be a very small percent,” she says.

A horse may shed bacteria quite awhile, however, if they are trapped in the guttural pouch.

“If there’s some dried up material in there that includes white blood cells, mucus and bacteria, the body can’t attack it. Until we can get that material out of the pouch and treat that area, a small percent of these horses shed bacteria for many months, if not years, and look completely normal. Some may have an occasional runny nose on one side. In others, there is no history of anything that would lead you to believe the horse was a chronic shedder.”

Since most horses shed bacteria awhile after having strangles, it is important to wait long enough for a horse to stop shedding before you do a test for chronic shedding.

“Many will shed during the first 30 days so I don’t advise people to test during that period. Instead, keep the horse or horses isolated and don’t move them until after 30 days from the time they are recovered. Apply the test after you’ve given horses a chance to

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Tests for Chronic Shedding

(routine culture of nasal swabs) won’t pick it up. So we have to use specialized laboratory tests and a different kind of sample,” she explains.

To test for chronic shedding, you need a fairly large sample that includes material from the back of the throat and the nasal passages, not just from a swab up one nostril.

“You need material obtained from a bath of sterile fluid that would contact the back of the throat and come out the nostril. That sample represents not just one side of the nose but also the surfaces of the throat and both nasal passages,” she says.

The PCR (polymerase chain reaction) test used for checking this type of sample is more sensitive than a bacterial culture from a nasal swab or abscess sample. Only a few laboratories do this PCR test, which detects DNA of S. equi.

“It’s more expensive than a culture.

The sample must be shipped to one of these labs,” explains Traub-Dargatz.

Tis type of test is more involved because it must detect fewer organisms. That small number of bacteria that are still being shed, however, could pose a risk for susceptible horses.

“We have two options for when we test to see if a horse is a chronic shedder. One is at the point where the horse is recovering from the disease— post outbreak. We can test those horses before we move them. This is very targeted because we are only testing horses that had the disease or are exposed during the outbreak,” she says.

The other situation is when a farm requires a negative test for incoming horses. This entails checking all horses that come to that facility, as part of a bio-security program.

“In these instances, we apply the test to all horses, versus those that pose the highest risk (the horses we know are recovering from strangles),”

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clear the bacteria themselves. If we then test and find some chronic shedders, there are several options regarding what to do with them. The most responsible thing is to keep the shedder away from other horses—or leave it with horses that had the disease at the same time and would potentially have some immunity— until you find that the horse is no longer shedding bacteria,” says Traub-Dargatz.

“Another option is to detect where the shedding is coming from, through more specific tests, such as looking into the guttural pouch using endoscopy—to see if there is material there that needs to be removed. This can often be done by flushing and breaking up the material (via endoscope) then treating within the pouch with something to inactivate bacteria.

Later we would retest that horse to see if what we did was sufficient to clear it up,” she explains.

Some veterinarians also implement systemic treatment. It may take more effort in one animal than another to rid the horse of bacteria so it will no longer pose a risk to other horses.

Prevention and Control There are several things horse owners and show facilities can do to make sure no horses bring strangles, including health certification for each horse.

“On a farm, when new horses come in, they can be kept separate from resident animals for a period of time, and observed for development of disease. This would include taking the horse’s temperature each day. If the horse develops a fever, have your veterinarian examine the horse to determine the cause,” she says.

A quarantine area on the property is needed, for keeping new arrivals for a certain period of time.

“For most diseases, a horse that’s been exposed just before it arrives would show signs of disease within 2 weeks, but with strangles we should keep it quarantined at least 3 weeks if possible, to be safe,” explains Traub-Dargatz.

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the horse separate, and anyone taking care of the horse (and any equipment used on that horse) should not come into contact with other animals unless measures are taken for removal of bacteria from hands, clothing or equipment.

“If we observe sick horses in the resident population, such as horses that have been off the property to a show—and then notice they’re not eating—we can take their temperature and call the veterinarian if they have a fever. If you take precautions from the very beginning, isolating the horse and cleaning hands after handling the horse, it’s possible to limit further spread of the disease,” she says.

Success of these efforts will depend on how much contact the horse might have had with other horses during the time leading up to discovery of strangles, and how much human traffic there’s been.

“I think it is possible, however, to limit further spread if you take action as soon as you realize the horse is sick, but this won’t eliminate spread that might have already occurred,” she explains.

“If we can remove the sick horse from others and figure out what the fever is due to, then monitor the potentially exposed horses for fevers, this can help. Many people have a tendency to just watch the horse for a few days to see if the fever goes away, but there are things we can do to detect this disease early on,” she says.

“Potentially we’ll take different control measures if it’s strangles rather than influenza, or if it doesn’t appear to be a contagious disease agent. I encourage owners to work with their veterinarians to identify the cause. If we detect the horse when it first has a fever and implement precautions, we may reduce the risk of spreading strangles to other animals. The veterinarian and owner should look at where the horse has been, to see what the options might be for reducing the chance of further spread,” she says.

“Some people think they are safe if they have horses separated into groups, but if groups share a waterer that serves more than one pen, they are not truly separated. They must have no nose to nose contact nor share a water source,” says Traub-Dargatz.

Vaccinating The AAEP has developed guidelines for vaccines.

“Owners can view these guidelines on their website. Within those guidelines it is emphasized that horsemen need to work with their veterinarian and develop a plan specific for their horse or group of horses.

Strangles is one of the vaccines listed as a risk-based vaccine (given to horses based on risk for coming into contact with strangles). It is not one of the core vaccines recommended for all horses throughout the U.S. Strangles vaccine may be recommended under certain circumstances and those are discussed in the guidelines,” she says.

“Although we have strangles vaccines and they’ve been important in control of the disease in selected circumstances, there’s still a need to develop more effective vaccines than what we now have, and with fewer potential side effects. With the new molecular technology we have today, there is hope we may achieve this goal.”

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Vaccination Guidelines S

pring is almost here and horse owners should be thinking about vaccinations for their horses. A good season begins with healthy horses and that can all start with a solid vaccination program. The AAEP (American Association of Equine Practitioners) have a solid Vaccination guideline that horse owners should begin with but warns that owners should consult with there local veterinarian to build a solid vaccination plan for their area of the country, horse population and needs.

According to the AAEP, these guidelines are intended to be a reference used by veterinarians utilizing vaccines in their respective

practices. They are neither regulations nor directives and should not be interpreted as such. It is the responsibility of attending veterinarians, through an appropriate veterinarian-clientpatient relationship, to utilize relevant information coupled with product availability to determine optimal health care programs for their patients. Based on the professional judgment of those involved with the development of these guidelines, the recommendations for vaccine administration in this document may differ from the manufacturer’s recommendation. However, it is

incumbent on each individual practitioner to reach a decision on vaccine usage based on the circumstances of each unique situation and his or her professional experience.

Information provided in these guidelines addresses only those products licensed by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) for use in horses (including draft and pony breeds). There are limited data regarding the use of vaccines in other equidae (i.e. asses, donkeys, mules, miniature horses, and zebra); vaccination of these animals is at the discretion of the attending veterinarian.

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A “standard” vaccination program for all horses does not exist. Each individual situation requires evaluation based on the following criteria.

• Risk of disease (anticipated exposure, environmental factors, geographic factors, age, breed, use, and sex of the horse) • Consequences of the disease (morbidity/mortality, zoonotic potential) • Anticipated effectiveness of the selected product(s) • Potential for adverse reactions to a vaccine(s) • Cost of immunization (time, labor and vaccine costs) vs. potential cost of disease (time out of competition; impact of movement restrictions imposed in order to control an outbreak of contagious disease; labor and medication if, or when, horses develop clinical disease and require treatment, or loss of life.)

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Clients should have realistic expectations and understand that include the following: • Vaccination alone, in the absence of good management practices directed at infection control, is not sufficient for

the prevention of infectious disease.

• Vaccination serves to minimize the risks of infection but cannot prevent disease in all circumstances.

• The primary series of vaccines and booster doses should be

The use of antibody titers or other immunological measurements to determine if booster vaccination is warranted is not currently practiced in the horse as standardized tests and protective levels of immunity have not been defined in most cases. A correlation between antibody levels and protective immunity under field conditions has not yet been identified.

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appropriately administered prior to likely exposure.

Each horse in a population is not protected to an equal degree nor for an equal duration following vaccination.

Protection is not immediately afforded the patient after administration of a vaccine that is designed to induce active immunity.

In most instances, a priming series of multiple doses of a vaccine must be administered initially for that vaccine to induce protective active immunity.

All horses in a herd should be vaccinated at intervals based on the professional opinion of the attending veterinarian (Ideally, the same schedule is followed for all horses in a population, thus simplifying record keeping, minimizing replication and transmission of infectious agents in a herd and indirectly protecting thoses horses in the herd that responded poorly to vaccination, thereby optimizing herd-immunity.)

A properly administered, licensed product should not be assumed to provide complete protection during any given field epidemic.

Although rare, there is potential for adverse reactions despite appropriate handling and administration of vaccines.

Infectious Disease Control Programs for the control of infectious diseases are important components of good managerial practices directed toward maximizing the health, productivity and performance of horses.

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through prior natural exposure to the disease agent or through vaccination.

Infectious disease control programs should be directed toward the following.

• Reducing the exposure to infectious agents in the horses’ environment • Minimizing factors that decrease resistance or increase susceptibility to disease • Enhancing resistance to those diseases by vaccination Consistent utilization of such management programs will, in time, lower the incidence and/or severity of infectious diseases.

Occurrence of infectious diseases in populations of horses tends to increase with: • Increased population density of susceptible horses at a facility.

High population density situations as found on breeding farms, in sales or boarding facilities, in barns of performance and show horses, or at racetracks are often ideal for

introduction and transmission of infectious diseases, particularly infections of the respiratory tract.

• Movement of horses on and off the facility. The introduction of horses from various origins, commingling of horses of different ages, and the high proportion of susceptible horses pose special problems and demonstrate some important considerations in the practice of disease control.

• Environmental and managerial influences.

Copies of the vaccination and health maintenance records should accompany the movement of horses. Similarly, owners of equine facilities should establish health entry prerequisites, including, but not limited to, vaccinal history. Horses should be appropriately vaccinated no later than one month prior to entering or leaving such a facility in order to produce adequate antibodies before the anticipated exposure.

Strict attention should be afforded to

the manufacturer’s recommendations regarding storage, handling, and routes of administration of the vaccine to maximize efficacy and safety. However, results of research or clinical experience may support alternate protocols for vaccination that will improve the efficacy of a vaccine without increasing adverse effects.

Examples of external factors that can contribute to increased risk of infectious disease include: • Stress • Over-crowding • Parasitism • Poor nutrition • Inadequate sanitation • Contaminated water source/supply • Concurrent disease • Inadequate rodent, bird and insect control • Movement of people, vehicles, and/or equipment on and off facilities during infectious disease outbreaks.

New for 2011 The 2011 team roping season is well underway and for those who want to make the most of it know that it all begins with healthy horses. A good diet that includes clean feed and fresh water are the basic essentials and are only the beginning of this important step. Getting your horses vaccinated, wormed and utilizing today’s newest horse

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Prior to breeding, your mare should be in good weight and current on essential vaccinations and deworming. Routine dental prophylaxis and foot trimming should also be up to date.

For mares at risk for early pregnancy loss, you may want to routinely monitor blood progesterone levels during the first trimester. Your veterinarian can send blood samples to IDEXX Reference Laboratories for analysis. Healthy mares with viable 38 / FEBRUARY 2011

health products can help ensure your horses will stay healthy and offer you better performance throughout the entire season. Look ahead at some of today’s newest horse health care products and join the millions that continue to utilize the science and technology of the modern day to keep their horses healthy.

pregnancies have progesterone concentrations above 2 ng/ml.

To a foal, everything is new. And how you handle him, feed him and care for him will lay the foundation for the rest of his life. That’s why Intervet introduced the Intervet Foal Care ProgramSM: to help reduce the risk of foal disease and ill health due to infectious diseases, parasites and metabolic bone disease.

Visit the Foal Care Program web site, the site outlines the essential first steps for a lifetime of healthcare, including routine foal examinations, careful nutrition and strategic deworming and vaccination programs. By following these guidelines, you can ensure a healthy start for your foal.

Your Local Foal Expert There is no better resource for specific questions on foal health and nutrition than your veterinarian. Together, you and your veterinarian can create and customize a plan for responsible growth and preventive health care for your foal.

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Formula 707 introduces Calming Essentials Pellets for high-strung horses Some horses that are nervous, high strung and easily distracted may have been born that way, but many may suffer from insufficient levels of magnesium or thiamine in their system. New Formula 707 Calming Essentials™ Pellets uses a three-part formula consisting of magnesium oxide, thiamine and L-tryptophan to balance deficiencies and provide agents known to have a calming effect on sensitive, flighty horses.

“The symptoms of magnesium deficiency and thiamine deficiency are actually quite similar,” said Melanie Luark, President of the John Ewing Company, makers of Formula 707 Calming Essentials. “Both cause nervousness and excitability and may elevate blood lactate and pyruvate, causing muscle tremors and cramping.” Both magnesium and thiamine deficiencies are more likely to occur in horses on a high-carbohydrate (i.e. high-grain) diet, Luark said.

Formula 707 Calming Essentials was designed to balance these deficiencies and provide the additional calmative effect of L-tryptophan, an essential amino acid known to be a vital precursor to neurotransmitters serotonin and melatonin.

“Horses that are anxious, jumpy and easily distracted are hard to train, difficult to work with and dangerous to be around,” Luark said. “Calming Essentials will provide relief for many horses, allowing them to relax and focus on their work or training.”

Formula 707 Calming Essentials Pellets are made from a highly-palatable rice bran base and are available in 5 lb., 10 lb. and 20 lb. sizes.

For more information or to order, call 800-525-8601 or visit the John Ewing Company online at www.formula707.com.

Prestige Intervet Schering-Plough Animal Health introduces the industry’s first 5-way plus WNV combination vaccine: Prestige V +WNV. The strongest label claim of any killed WNV vaccine on the market.

Prestige V + WNV provides you the power of convenience and protection.

• Exceptional safety profile with our smooth Havlogen adjuvant • Maintains uniform suspension for consistency and potency in each dose • Produces a booster effect stimulating higher, longer lasting protection through slow relase of antigens • State-of-the-art manufacturing technology through our Antigen Purification System (APS™) • An advanced filtration process that has been a hallmark of all Prestige vaccines — proven low reaction rates in field safety trials • Convenient, low-volume 1-mL doses in single, prefilled syringes or 10dose vials • Formulated to minimize reactions and maximize protection.

Prestige V + WNV (EWT – EIV – 1 & 4 – WNV), available since January 2011, can be purchased through Heartland Veterinary Supply at 1-800-934-9398, or at www.heartlandvetsupply.com. Heartland carries all types of discount vet supply products. They carry pet and veterinary supplies for cats, dogs, horses such as vaccines, heartworm prevention, antibiotics, vitamin and mineral supplements, artificial insemination products, and much more.

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EQUI-BONE The ingredients found in EQUI-BONE have been proven in numerous studies to improve calcium retention, improve bone density and increase circulation. An increase in bone density means the horse is able to withstand the wear and tear that horses are subjected to in competitive situations. Healthier bones mean fewer complications such as: fractures, calcium deposits or bone degeneration. An improvement in bone strength can minimize and often eliminate existing lameness, while halting any progressive deterioration. In addition to having a focus on bone integrity, EQUI-BONE is also a performance supplement and will provide over 35 additional vitamins, minerals, enzymes and electrolytes in a form that is readily available for your performance horse. Try EQUI-BONE today and see why many consider this to be the #1 bone support supplement on the market.

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HydraHorse HydraHorse is a revolutionary drinking system for horses and livestock. As the first proven system of its kind, HydraHorse does its best to make sure your horses stay hydrated and healthy on road or at home.

The in-trailer system gives your horse the ability to drink water in a clean and safe environment while traveling down the road. The patented bowls help prevent spills and the need for frequent stops to water your horses while traveling. Not only can HydraHorse be used inside your trailer while traveling, but with the quick release feature on the bowls, you can quickly take the bowl to the outside of your trailer once youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve reached your destination.

HydraHorse prevents the age old problems of colic and dehydration due to travel stress and also provides the horse with water they are used to from home. HydraHorse is recommended by numerous vets and the likes of horse experts, such as, Richard Holder DVM, Pat Parelli, and Josh Lyons.

HydraHorse can be customized to fit into any trailer and is also very useful in stalls and barns.

We recommend you have your local trailer dealer install your system for your convenience, but instructions are provided for home installation. Please contact us at HydraHorse, so you too can experience the peace of mind, knowing your horses will have free access to clean water at home or in the trailer.

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he City of Industry will welcome USTRC team ropers to the California Championships February 25 through February 27 and ropers are in for an exciting weekend of great USTRC team roping fun. The City of Industry offers a fantastic equestrian center â&#x20AC;&#x201D; a four-hundred stall facility, used for boarding, training, horse shows and team ropings â&#x20AC;&#x201D; and this facility will host the California Championships. Designed with the horseman in mind, this roper friendly facility will only add to the team roping entertainment scheduled for the last weekend in February. City of Industry is located at the core of a 40-mile radius encompassing Los Angeles, Orange County and the Inland Empire, and so offers numerous resources for activities while spending the weekend roping at the USTRC event.

The Homestead Museum, the Puente Hills Mall, the Speed Zone Entertainment Center and the Pacific Palms Resort provide the possibility of a delightful weekend of exploring the treasures of the area when the roping action is over.

The Homestead Museum offers over one hundred years of California history in a little over an hour and displays two historic homes, a public gallery, and lush gardens. Once part of the 49,000 acres of Rancho La Puente, the museum offers a backdrop to the settling of this rich valley where City of Industry is located.

With its prime location City of Industry offers convenient and easy access to numerous recreational areas in Southern California. Most beaches

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California Championships

City of Industry, California February 25-27 2011 can be reached in about a forty-five minute drive on freeways and good highways.

Downtown Los Angeles and Dodger Stadium is a short 25 minutes away and Knott’s Berry Farm and the Santa Anita Racetrack are only about thirty minutes from the equestrian center where ropers will be enjoying the USTRC roping.

City of Industry is bordered by four major freeways; the Pomona Freeway also intersects the Long Beach (710), San Gabriel River (605) and Orange (57) Freeways, providing direct access to Orange County markets. The San Bernardino (10) Freeway borders the city on the north which makes easy access a primary benefit for ropers pulling big rigs.

USTRC ropers will have plenty of time to

get in some good team roping at the California Championships and then explore the area for a host of activities with easy accessibility certainly an asset for ropers who may be pressed for time.

Pacific Palms Resort is a great place to visit and spend some quality time. The resort and conference center includes two eighteen-hole championship golf courses, a 175,000 square foot golf service area, an industry exhibit and conference center, a 294-room hotel, the equestrian center, an Olympic size swimming pool, tournament tennis facilities and an entertainment clubhouse. The surrounding mountains and the nearby deserts leading to the Pacific Ocean also offer an unlimited range of sports and outdoor recreational activities for visitors as they relax and enjoy Southern California.

Making the California Championships should become a priority for US ropers if it isn’t already. City of Industry, with its history and roping and ranching background knows what it takes to make ropers feel welcome. Take a minute to schedule this roping into your calendar of events. It will be a good one and with City of Industry as the backdrop, it will be a weekend of fun filled activities. ■ SUPERLOOPER MAGAZINE / 43

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South Texas Championships March 3-6, 2011 Bryan, Texas Brazos County Expo Complex www.ci.bryan.tx.us www.ustrc.com USTRC Great Eats, Entertainment and Visitor Info K Longhorn Tavern Steak House Restaurant www.longhornsteakhouse.com K Tom’s Barbecue & Steak House (979) 846-4275 Restaurant K Feed Barn www.aggielandmenus.info Restaurant K Los Nortenos Mexican Cafe (979) 779-7337 Restaurant K Papa Perez Mexican Cuisine (979) 775-7272 Restaurant K Miramont Country Club www.miramont.cc Golf K Bryan Range www.bryangolfrange.com Golf K Traditions Club Course www.traditionsclub.com Golf K Halo Bar (979) 823-6174 Entertainment K Children’s Museum www.mymuseum.com Entertainment K Stage Center Community Theatre www.stagecenter.net Entertainment K Alfred T Hornback’s www.dixiechicken.com Entertainment

Florida Championships March 4-6, 2011 Green Cove Springs, Florida Clay County Fairgrounds Jx2 Productions 423-340-0640 USTRC www.ustrc.com Great Eats, Entertainment and Visitor Info K Comfort Inn 904-264-3297 Hotel K Ronnie’s Wings Oysters & More www.ronnieswingsflorida.com Restaurant K Duke’s Famous BBQ www.dukesfamousbbq.com Restaurant K Dicks Wings Restaurant (904) 284-7772 Restaurant K Ocean Galley Seafood, Inc. www.oceangalleyseafood.com Restaurant K Cattail Creek Club www.cattailcreekgolf.com Golf K Magnolia Point & Country www.magnoliapointgolfclub.com Golf K Southwest Greens Jacksonville Putting Greens www.jacksonvilleputtinggreens.com Golf K Camp Chowenwaw Park (904) 529-8058 Entertainment 44 / FEBRUARY 2011

Choice Hotels www.choicesportstravel.com Special rate ID #00214570

K World Village & Hall-Fame Entertainment www.wgv.com K Mandarin Museum www.mandarinmuseum.net Entertainment K St. Augustine Lighthouse & Museum www.staugustinelighthouse.com Entertainment

Oklahoma Winter Classic March 11-13, 2011 Lazy E Arena www.lazye.com Guthrie, Oklahoma www.guthrieok.com Jeff Smith 620-921-5903 USTRC www.ustrc.com Great Eats, Entertainment and Visitor Info K El Rodeo Mexican Restaurant 405-260-7646 Restaurant K Stables Café www.stablescafe.biz Restaurant K Cimarron National Club 405-282-7888 Golf K Cedar Valley Club 405-282-4800 Golf K Double Stop Fiddle Shop and Music Hall www.doublestop.com Entertainment K Guthrie Trolley 405-282-6000 Entertainment K Guthrie Love Carriages 405-282-0299 Entertainment K Beacon Drive In Theatre 405-282-4512 Entertainment

Colorado River Classic March 11-13, 2011 Ft. Mohave, Arizona Mojave Crossing Event Center www.mohavevalleychamber.com USTRC www.ustrc.com Great Eats, Entertainment and Visitor Info K AVI Hotel and Casino 1-800-AVI-2WIN - Hotel K Casa Serrano Mexican Restaurant www.serranoent.com Restaurant K Saltgrass Steak House www.saltgrass.com Restaurant K Joe’s Crab Shack (702) 298-7143 Restaurant K Avi Resort & Casino 1-800-AVI-2WIN Golf / Entertainment K Laughlin, NV www.visitlaughlin.com Entertainment K Colorado Belle Hotel / Casino and Microbrewery 1-800-477-4837 Entertainment K Golden Nugget Casino and Hotel 1-800-950-7700 Entertainment

Louisiana Championships March 18-20, 2011 West Monroe, Louisiana Venue: Ike Hamilton Expo Center Steve and Sherry Judd 601-928-3218 USTRC www.ustrc.com Great Eats, Entertainment and Visitor Info K Quality Inn & Suites West Monroe www.qualityinn.com Hotel K Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites West Monroe www.hiexpress.com Hotel K Outback Steakhouse www.outback.com Restaurant K Logan’s Roadhouse www.logansroadhouse.com Restaurant K Mohawk Tavern www.monroe-westmonroe.org Restaurant K Lone Star Steakhouse & Saloon www.lonestarsteakhouse.com Restaurant K Sassagoula Falls Adventure www.sassagoulafalls.com Golf K Calvert Crossing Club www.calvertcrossing.com Golf K Cinemark Tinseltown USA www.cinemark.com Entertainment K Excalibur Family Fun Center (318) 396-8800 Entertainment K Enoch’s Pub & Grill www.enochsirishpub.com Entertainment K Monroe’s Top Gun Night Club (318) 388-3614 Entertainment

Northern California Classic March 25-27, 2011 California Mid-State Fairgrounds Paso Robles, California www.prcity.com USTRC www.ustrc.com Great Eats, Entertainment and Visitor Info K Best Western-Black Oak Motor www.bestwesterncalifornia.com Hotel K Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites www.hixpaso.com - Hotel K Adelaide Inn www.adelaideinn.com Hotel K Big Bubba’s Bad BBQ www.bigbubbasbadbbq.com Restaurant K Mc Phee’s Grill www.mcphees.com Restaurant K McClintocks Saloon & Dining House www.mclintocks.com Restaurant K Paso Robles Club www.pasoroblesgolfclub.com Golf K Crooked Kilt www.thecrookedkilt.com Entertainment K Pine Street Saloon www.pinestreetsaloon.com Entertainment K The Ranch liveattheranch.com Entertainment K Paso Robles Childrens Museum www.pasokids.org Entertainment K Pioneer Museum www.pasoroblespioneermuseum.org Entertainment

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K Hearst Castle Historical Mnmnt www.hearstcastle.org Entertainment K Lake Nacimiento Resort www.nacimientoresort.com Entertainment

Tennessee Championships March 25-27, 2011 Franklin, Tennessee Ag Expo Park USTRC www.ustrc.com Great Eats, Entertainment and Visitor Info K La Quinta Inn & Suites (615) 791-7700 Hotel K Franklin Chop House www.franklinchophouse.com Restaurant K Stoney River Legendary Steaks www.stoneyriver.com Restaurant K Logan’s Roadhouse www.logansroadhouse.com Restaurant K Forrest Crossing Course forrestcrossing.americangolf.com Golf K Temple Hills Club Course www.templehillsgolf.com Golf K Boiler Room Theatre www.boilerroomtheatre.com Entertainment K Franklin Lanes, Inc. www.jaymarfec.com Entertainment K Wildhorse Saloon www.wildhorsesaloon.com Entertainment K Tootsies Tours www.tootsies.net Entertainment

Northeast Kansas Classic March 25-27, 2011 Topeka, Kansas Kansas Expocentre Jeff Smith 620-921-5903 USTRCTopeka, Kansaswww.ustrc.com Great Eats, Entertainment and Visitor Info K Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Topeka www.hiexpress.com Hotel K Hyatt Place Topeka hyattplacetopeka.com Hotel K Boss Hawg’s Barbeque Co. www.bosshawgsbbq.com Restaurant K Outback Steakhouse www.outback.com Restaurant K Texas Roadhouse www.texasroadhouse.com Restaurant K Cypress Ridge Course www.topeka.org Golf K Shawnee Country Club www.shawneecountryclub.org Golf K Topeka-City of: Zoo www.topeka.org Entertainment K Combat Air Museum www.combatairmuseum.org Entertainment K Kansas Museum of History & Discovery Place www.kshs.org Entertainment K Great Overland Station www.greatoverlandstation.com Entertainment

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STRIKE GOLD FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY Gold Spur Membership Participation at a USTRC event automatically qualifies you for a Regional Shoot-Out position

Gold Plus Membership The best membership value for the roper who demands more and has the National Finals in sight! (must be 18 or older to purchase)

Membership Benefits + Receive $1,000 in Flex Earnings just by participating at a USTRC event

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+ Distinctive card with your name, USTRC ID number and TRIAD classification

+ You get all the benefits of the Gold Spur for you and your immediate family members, plus

+ 12 monthly issues of the industry leader, SuperLooper Magazine

+ Participation at a USTRC event qualifies you and your spouse (legal proof required) to each receive $3,000 in Flex Earnings. Additional family members 20 years old and younger and living at home will receive Gold Spur memberships and qualify for $1,000 in Flex Earnings upon participation at a sanctioned event.

+ Eligible to compete at more than 80 sanctioned and 350 affiliate events nationwide + Draw in and never worry about finding a partner again! (some restrictions apply)

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+ Exclusively at USTRC Sanctioned Events + For Gold Plus members 21 and older + Enjoy $6,000 ($3,000 per roper) in Flex Earnings to the top three Average Winners and top three Incentive Average Winners + Guaranteed added money at Regional Finals Gold Plus ropings

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Roping Gross ~ $150,890 Roperâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Pot ~ $103,963 (INCLUDING SHOOT-OUT CONTRIBUTION)

Prizeline ~ $10,500 Return to Roper ~ 75.9%

eam ropers were excited to ring in the New Year at the South Georgia Classic in Perry, Georgia. The event was produced by Jx2 Productions and took place at the Georgia National Fairgrounds. Team ropers from 14 different states were represented at the annual event.

The action kicked off on New Years Eve and the star roper of the day was Kaleb Driggers. The 22-year-old team roper from Albany, Georgia had an outstanding roping. He began by winning second in the Open Division with partner Brad Culpepper. The duo also roped the fastest steer of the Open Division in 5.21 seconds.

In the #15 Division Driggers partnered with Cord Spradley and his father Nick Driggers. He placed second and fourth in the Average with those partners respectively. Spradley and Driggers were 38.99 seconds on five steers and earned $1,700, plus $2,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings. The father/son team finished the roping with a time of 44.71 seconds on five.

In the #12 Division Whit Harper turned four steers for Driggers and they finished the roping with a time of 33.10 seconds. That time earned them first place in the main Average. They took home $3,000, trophy Gist Buckles and $6,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings. The victory secured the high money saddle for Driggers. He was presented with a brand new trophy Martin saddle for his efforts.

New Years Day brought more team ropers to the event. The

team of Brian Williams and Jesse Tatum ended the day by tying for the high money saddle of the day. The team won the Average of the #10 Division with a time of 33.82 second on four steers. They earned $4,760, trophy Gist buckles and $6,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings. Tatum ending up relinquishing his part of the trophy Martin saddle to Williams. It was a first for Williams.

The final day of the event welcomed even more new faces and some cooler weather. Fifty-nine-year-old Earl Stafford from Bonifay, Florida had competed the day before and had some success in the #10 Division. He and partner Tyler Hoagland earned first place in the Incentive Average and sixth place in the main Average.

Sunday, however, was Staffordâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s day. He partnered up with Bret and Ty Alford in the #9 Division. When the dust settled Bret Alford and Stafford finished first place in the Average.

They were 37.49 seconds on four steers and earned a paycheck worth $4,180. They also received trophy Gist buckles and $6,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings. Ty Alford and Stafford finished sixth in the Average. The second placing secured the high money saddle of the day for Stafford. He earned $2,890 and thus a brand new trophy Martin saddle.

The South Georgia Classic was a great event and ropers enjoyed the production by John Johnson and his crew. It was a great start for the USTRC and 2011. n

Open Ross W. Lowry (Summerville, GA) / Tom Bourne (Chapel Hill, TN), 38.93 on 5, $1,940

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Friday’s High Money trophy Martin saddle winner, Kaleb Driggers

Sunday’s High Money trophy Martin saddle winner, Earl Stafford

Saturday’s High Money trophy Martin saddle winner, Brian Williams

#15 Richard Hall Clarksville, TN Josh C. Clayton Buchanan, TN Cord E. Spradley Hoboker, GA Kaleb Driggers Albany, GA West Benson Edmond, OK Clint Summers Lake City, FL Nick Driggers Albany, GA Kaleb Driggers Albany, GA Will W. Schultz Palmetto, GA Ty Ethridge Franklin, GA #13 John H. Shockley Madison, GA Ty Ethridge Franklin, GA Cody Inman Elkmont, AL Clark Adcock Smithville, TN Kyle L. Giebieg Lake City, FL Mike A. Sanders Wauchula, FL Chuck R. Jenkins Selmer, TN #12 Jeremy P. Jones Fountain Run, KY Cord E. Spradley Hoboker, GA Guy W. Graden Jacksonville, FL Garrett McDonald Defuniak Springs, FL Zack A. Mabry Piedmont, AL Pete E. Durden Grand Ridge, FL Jerry W. Courson Lake City, FL #11 Joey E. Carpenter Rutledge, AL Mike D. Wesley Meansville, GA Cameron D. Simpson Sparta, TN Kyle Simpson Sparta, TN Luther Googe Barnwell, SC Lance Hancock Sandersville, GA

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Roping Gross ~ $222,380 Roperâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Pot ~ $155,383 (INCLUDING SHOOT-OUT CONTRIBUTION)

Prizeline ~ $23,801 Return to Roper ~ 80.6%

Open Erich Rogers (Round Rock, AZ) / Cory Petska (Lexington, OK), 33.31 on 5, $3,708

espite the freezing temperatures and Interstate closures that plagued Arizona New Yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Weekend, team ropers from 24 different states and Canada managed to make their way to the Westworld Equestrian Center in Scottsdale for this years Lasso Del Sol event. At stake was more than $150,000 in cash and prizes as the USTRC staff gave a warm welcome to those willing to endure the frigid air and winter conditions.

One young team roper who enjoyed some success was 15-year-old Cole Sherwood from Gilbert, Arizona. The youngster began by winning the overall fast time of the #12 Division with professional trick roper Rider Kiesner. They were 5.96 seconds to accomplish the feat. Sherwood then placed first in the Incentive Average and fifth in the main Average with his cousin Megan. They finished the roping with a time of 38.71 seconds 58 / FEBRUARY 2011

#15 Jack J. Fischer (Ellensburg, WA) / Brandon Beers (Powell Butte, OR), 37.92 on 5, $4,904, $3,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings each

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on four steers. The Sherwood duo won $1,908, trophy Gist buckles and $4,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings.

In the #11 Division Sherwood teamed up with his sister, Cheyenne and cousin, Megan to finish second and seventh in the Average. Cheyenne and Cole were 34.84 seconds and won $3,353, trophy Gist buckles and $6,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings. Megan and Cole finished seventh.

Forty-six-year-old Salvador Flores from Buckeye, Arizona won the most money at the Lasso Del Sol. He and his partners took home $10,390 in cash, four trophy Martin saddles and $12,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings. He only competed with his kids and his neighbor.

“This was a really good roping and one that we enjoy,” said Flores. “I rope with my kids and rope because they like to rope. I started roping in Mexico, but when my kids became involved in 4-H, junior rodeo and team roping, I began roping even more. It is something we can do as a family and I really like that.”

Flores began by teaming up with his son Salvador Flores,

#15 Matt Robertson Maricopa, AZ Kyle W. Welsh Parker, AZ George Aros Picacho, AZ Cade Passig Capitan, NM Colter J. Bradshaw Coolidge, AZ Cesar A. DeLaCruz Marana, AZ Terry L. Doka Fountain Hills, AZ Aaron Tsinigine Tuba City, AZ Jeff D. Billings Dona Ana, NM Shain Sproul Las Cruces, NM #13 Cody J. Mirabal Grants, NM Wyatt Ray Farnsworth Tucson, AZ Ross A. Gosney Bayfield, CO Travis Joseph Ericsson Scottsdale, AZ Colt Capurro Morristown, AZ Reno Eddy Gallup, NM Raul Martinez Tucson, AZ Michael Angel Calmelat Tucson, AZ #12 Cash Merritt Greeley, CO Clayton E. VanAken Descanso, CA Colt Capurro Morristown, AZ Cort A. Smith Caballo, NM Leigh Y. Sherwood Gilbert, AZ Paul Freed Morgan, UT Megan S. Sherwood Pima, AZ Cole S. Sherwood Gilbert, AZ #11 Megan S. Sherwood Pima, AZ Cole S. Sherwood Gilbert, AZ Reed Flake Snowflake, AZ Howard R. Gwynn Yuma, AZ Brady Payne Queen Creek, AZ Sheldon Church Deming, NM Radar J. Thomas Pinehill, NM

Jr. in the #11 Division. They pair won the Average with a time of 34.81 seconds on four steers. They win allowed them to pocket $5,030, trophy Martin saddles and $6,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings.

“It was so good to win with my son,” said Flores. “We won the #10 last year and that was our first saddles. It was great to win again.”

In the #9 Division Flores really sped things up. He won first and second in the overall fast time with Samuel Marquez and his other son, Armando Flores. The father/son team also finished first place in the main Average with a time of 38.21 seconds on four steers. The Flores team won $4,428, trophy Martin saddles and $6,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings.

“It was really special to win with my other son,” said Flores “We were excited about the saddles and it just made our day.”

No doubt the Lasso Del Sol will be an event to remember for the Sherwood and Flores families. It was a great event and one that you will certainly want to participate in next year. n

Carl Sweazea Mountainair, NM Bryce Henry Smith Caballo, NM Cade Passig Capitan, NM #10 Alex Martinez Scottsdale, AZ Noel R. Martinez Scottsdale, AZ Ray Jodie Winslow, AZ Bud U. Bedke Oakley, ID Shelly Woolley Fresono, CA Brent M. Pascoe Lemoncove, CA Jesse Driskill Rio Rico, AZ Bill Padilla Rio Rico, AZ Buddy Rose Yuma, AZ Howard R. Gwynn Yuma, AZ #9 Jake Pearson Safford, AZ Brian McEuen Pima, AZ Gerald J. Hobbs Chinle, AZ Alfred M. Mike Window Rock, AZ Diane Schieltz Somis, CA Matt Schieltz Somis, CA Bobby Flores Oracle, AZ Jesse Driskill Rio Rico, AZ Jeffrey W. Anderson Cave Creek, AZ Grant A. Gomez Scottsdale, AZ

#15 Jack J. Fischer Ellensburg, WA Brandon Beers Powell Butte, OR #13 Dustin Probert Geyser, MT Garrett Rogers Adams, OR #12 Macy Fuller Clarkston, WA Reno Eddy Gallup, NM #11 Salvador Flores Buckeye, AZ Salvador Flores Buckeye, AZ Cheyenne M. Sherwood Gilbert, AZ Cole S. Sherwood Gilbert, AZ #10 Skyler Nosie San Carlos, AZ Ethan Y. Randall Peridot, AZ Jake Pearson Safford, AZ Brian McEuen Pima, AZ #9 Salvador Flores Buckeye, AZ Armando Flores Buckeye, AZ Mike Francke Hagerman, ID Frank Weidner Stanfield, AZ #8 Gerald J. Hobbs Chinle, AZ Alfred M. Mike Window Rock, AZ Chad M. Monongya Kykotsmovi, AZ Charles R. Mahkewa Hotevilla, AZ Latimer D. Yazzie Chinle, AZ Cole K. Sabin Cvossfield, AB Jake Wright Tucson, AZ Pecos Cook Duncan, AZ John Henry Gaona Winkelman, AZ Jose Zambrano Tucson, AZ Miles Begay Indian Wells, AZ Alonzo R. Begay Indian Wells, AZ

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#13 Dustin Probert (Geyser, MT) / Garrett Rogers (Adams, OR), 38.91 on 5, $5,420, $3,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings each

#12 Macy Fuller (Clarkston, WA) / Reno Eddy (Gallup, NM), 33.17 on 4, $4,666, $3,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings each

#11 Salvador Flores, Sr. (Buckeye, AZ) / Salvador Flores, Jr. (Buckeye, AZ), 34.81 on 4, $5,030, $3,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings each

#10 Skyler Nosie (San Carlos, AZ) / Ethan Y. Randall (Peridot, AZ), 36.78 on 4, $5,304, $3,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings each

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#9 Salvador Flores, Sr. (Buckeye, AZ) / Armando Flores (Buckeye, AZ), 38.21 on 4, $4,428, $3,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings each

#8 Chad M. Monongya (Kykotsmovi, AZ) / Charles R. Mahkewa (Hotevilla, AZ), 29.82 on 3, $4,076, $3,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings each

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USTRC Champions to be Invited to RodeoHouston Invitational USTRC open champions will have another reason to make their way to the Cinch USTRC National Finals of Team Roping each year as an invitation to RODEOHOUSTON’s International Invitational will be at stake.

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Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo™ officials have announced that the 2011 RODEOHOUSTON BP Super Series will be an international invitational championship open to the top cowboys in all of rodeo.

The BP Super Series contestants will be competing for a purse of $1,555,366. The entire purse is 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 and making public appearances on behalf of RODEOHOUSTON. Total cash commitment for RODEOHOUSTON BP Super Series contestants exceeds $1.7 million.

“Having USTRC recognized as the body that determines the best in team roping is a huge compliment to the structure and integrity of USTRC,” said President Kirk Bray.

“This makes the Cinch USTRC National Finals of Team Roping Open Championship that much more valuable to our top ropers.”

The 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.

In addition to the invitations to the reigning USTRC champions, 2011 RODEOHOUSTON BP Super Series for all events, except women’s barrel racing, include: 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. Selection criteria for women’s barrel racing will be as published by the WPRA.

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with Kenny taking first, averaging $3,265 per entry, while Kenny was ninth, averaging $1,669. To put in perspective how well one $100,000 check can up your average, Robert collected only three other checks in 2010, none for over $600. But when Robert decides to step up, he really

number of checks he or she earned. This time the table was limited to ropers that had earned at least ten checks. In Clay’s case, that amounted to $6,500 per check.

Clay was followed closely by Jamie Mader of Stephenville with $6,431 per check. Her big win was in the #11 Shoot-Out at the

Table 6 2010 USTRC Season - Top 10 Average Amount Won Per Entry Name

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Won At

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San Antonio

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31

$3,265

$100,000

Reno Rodeo Invitational

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Clay B.Tryan

Lipan

TX

35

$2,414

$50,000

Wildfire Businessman's

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P. Cody Christensen

Guilford

CT

11

$2,255

$24,800

USTRC National Finals #10 SO

4

Cole Palmore

Dekalb

TX

19

$2,232

$13,300

USTRC National Finals #13 SO

5

Jamie A. Mader

Stephenville

TX

29

$2,217

$46,750

USTRC National Finals #11 SO

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CA

15

$2,000

$30,000

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Jhett Johnson

Casper

WY

17

$1,905

$30,555

BFI Invitational

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Clay White

Shandon

CA

14

$1,717

$20,000

PTR World Finals

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Kenny Drake

Sayre

OK

65

$1,669

$100,000

Reno Rodeo Invitational

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Buckeye

AZ

37

$1,595

$55,000

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Table 6 lists the Top Ten ropers by the average amount of money they won per entry. Simply put, if a roper entered ten ropings during the year and won $10,000 overall, the average amount won per entry would be $1,000 ($10,000 ÷ 10 = $1,000). I limited this list’s eligibility to only ropers that had entered at least 10 ropings during the year. Our old buddies from the Top Ten in Total Won, Robert Lever and Kenny Drake are both also on this list, again on the strength of their Reno Invitational $100,000 apiece win. Robert reversed roles

steps up! In second place is a familiar name, Clay Tryan, with $2,414 per entry.

He had a total of 13 checks out of 35 total entries with the largest a $50,000 purse at the Wildfire Businessmen’s Open. But Clay had several four figure plus checks including a second and third in the Average of the Cinch National Finals Open Preliminary.

Clay climbed from second to first in our final table, Table 7 - Top Ten Average Check Size. This table simply divides the total amount a roper won during 2010 by the

Cinch Finals but you also might remember she won the Cruel Girl Championship with Jimmi Jo Montera. She also took 1st in the High Plains Regional #13 Shoot-Out for a $5,000 paycheck, so Jamie knows how to spread the wealth.

So there you have our list of Top Tens for USTRC Season 2010. My congratulations goes out to all with the hope we will see you on one of these lists next year. Next month, we will look at the Top Ten in earnings and such by classification number. See ya!

Table 7 2010 USTRC Season - Top 10 Average Check Size Name

City

ST

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Average Check

Largest check

Won At

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Clay B. Tryan

Lipan

TX

13

$6,500

$100,000

2

Jamie A. Mader

Stephenville

TX

10

$6,431

$50,000

3

Coleman K. Proctor

Pryor

CT

16

$5,612

24,800

4

Travis Graves

Jay

TX

14

$5,181

$13,300

Wildfire Businessman's

5

Jake M. Long

Coffeyville

TX

18

$4,718

$46,750

George Strait Team Roping Classic

6

Bob G. Strander

Arlington

CA

14

$4,582

$30,000

Reno Rodeo Invitational

7

Cody S. Hogan

Pelican

WY

10

$4,561

$30,555

USTRC National Finals #13 SO

8

Natie C. Johnson

Choudrant

CA

13

$3,826

$20,000

USTRC National Finals #13 SO

9

Drew Horner

Plano

OK

10

$3,643

$100,000

USTRC National Finals #15 SO

10

Britt Bockius

Claremore

AZ

14

$3,577

$55,000

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IN MEMORIUM

Rodeo and Roping Communities Mourn Loss of Sport Pioneer Perry Bigbee Perry Dean Bigbee, age 80, of Muscle Shoals, died Saturday, December 11, 2010, after an extended illness. The funeral service was held December 15, 2010 at Tuscumbia Church of Christ. Officiating was Brother Tom Whatley and Jeff Abrams.

Interment was in Oakwood Cemetery, Tuscumbia. Mr. Bigbee was a native of Colbert County and a 1949 graduate of Deshler High School. He attended Abilene Christian College. Mr. Bigbee was the owner of Bigbee Steel Buildings, which he incorporated in 1966. Bigbee buildings have been constructed in more than 22 states and seven foreign countries. His love for the community is evident through the sponsorship and donations of materials and buildings. After seeing his first horse as a child, he knew he

was destined to be a cowboy. Mr. Bigbee was very accomplished in rodeoing and team roping. He produced the first rodeo in Alabama and was most noted for producing the “Bigbee’s Biggest East of the Mississippi” team roping. At one time, it was the largest team roping event in the world. His passion was living a cowboy life.

Mr. Bigbee raised quarter horses, race horses and longhorn cattle. He loved roping and riding most of all. Other business endeavors of Mr. Bigbee include Running P Ropes, Running P Saddlery, Big River Distributing and Tonto Mining and Milling. Preceding Mr. Bigbee in death were his parents, Hatton and Nelle Bigbee; brother, John Bigbee; and sister, Martha Rainer. Survivors include his wife, Frances Bigbee; daughter, Sandra Dean Bigbee; sons,

Clint Bigbee and wife, Beth, and Stuart Bigbee; brothers, Steve Bigbee and Larry Bigbee; grandchildren, Tiffny Shockley, Clay Bigbee, Cole Bigbee, Breeanna Bigbee, Kacie Bigbee, Chase Bigbee and Blair Bigbee; and greatgrandchildren, Sadie and Sam Shockley. Pallbearers were Chase, Clay, Cole, Blair and Will Bigbee and Chris Ashlock. Honorary pallbearers will be all of his cowboy friends. The family extends special gratitude to Tracy and Anthony McDonald, Alfred “Curly” Berryman, Dr. Darrin Bowling and Dr. Randy Burns. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Kelly Houser Bigbee Endowment Scholarship at UNA or to a favorite charity. Morrison Funeral Home, Tuscumbia, directed the service.

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Alfred J. Franzen, “A.J.,” as he was known to family and friends, was born March 24, 1984, to Al and Lois Franzen of Sidney. There, he was raised on the family ranch. He and his brother, Tim, grew up roping, where he found his love for horses and rodeo.

Throughout life, A.J. had many accomplishments. He was a very decorated cowboy. He was a true perfectionist in everything he did, whether it be rodeo, fencing or just having fun.

He attended college at Dawson Community College and then transferred to the University of Wyoming, where he received his degree in Ag. Business and met the love of his life, Barbara. On June 9, 2007, he married his life partner and made a home in Carpenter. Two years later, on August 8, 2009, they had their first child, Jace. Jace was the

center of A.J.’s universe and he lived every moment for his son. They are expecting their second child in May. A.J. died in a tragic car accident on Saturday, December 18, 2010.

Services for Alfred “AJ” Franzen, 26, of Carpenter, formerly of Sidney, Montana, were Thursday, December 23, 2010, at the Event Center at Richland County Fairgrounds.

Memorials may be made to his children’s college fund.

Remembrances and condolences may be shared with the family at www.fulkersons.com.

He is survived by his wife, Barbara Franzen; son Jace, and unborn child, Carpenter; his parents, Al and Lois Franzen, Sidney; his brother, Tim Franzen, Dickinson, N.D.; his two grandmothers, Shirley Short, Durango, Colo., and Patricia Franzen, Billings; and many other family and friends.

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JUST the WAY IT IS continued from page 8 She concluded her speech by courageously singing ‘The Rose.’ She challenged each of us to study the lyrics and live them out in our daily lives. At the year’s end Rose finished the college degree she had begun all those months ago.

One week after graduation Rose died peacefully in her sleep. Over two thousand college students attended her funeral in tribute to the wonderful woman who taught by example that it’s never too late to be all you can possibly be.

REMEMBER, GROWING OLDER IS MANDATORY. GROWING UP IS OPTIONAL. We make a living by what we get. We make a Life by what we give. God promises a safe landing, not a calm passage. If God brings you to it, He will bring you through it.

As I finished the second reading, I was snapped back to reality and where I was. The enthusiasm of Ray Perryman radiated through the barn and I

realized the email and Ray’s message together was all very true. You can grow old and let your life become dull and mundane or you can choose to never give up and to live life to the fullest.

I smiled and enjoyed the rest of the message.

God continued talking to me through Ray. He reiterated what God was already telling me. Don’t be afraid to stand for what you believe in and don’t let time pass you by. Don’t be afraid to share your gift with others. You never know how you will affect another’s life or when you will be a blessing to someone.

Rose was exactly right, we all grow old but we can stay young at heart. It is never time to give up.

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2010 WNFR Team Ropers The best of the best in the world of team roping took center stage once again in Las Vegas during the PRCA 2010 Wrangler National Finals Rodeo. The top 15 headers and heelers in the world went head to head in ten rounds to see who would come out on top and earn the PRCA’s biggest title.

Thanks to our friend Brenda Allen of Allen Rodeo Photos, we got a chance to catch some of the action first hand.

Here is a glimpse of those who competed and entertained the world of rodeo for ten nights in Las Vegas, Nevada!

Trevor Brazile – 2010 World Champion Header Patrick Smith – 2010 World Champion Heeler

Clay Tryan and Travis Graves were the 2010 runner-up world champion team ropers

Luke Brown and Martin Lucero won the 10-round Average at the 2010 WNFR. They finished with a ten-head total of 65.5 seconds and were the only team to rope all ten head.

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Keven Daniel / Caleb Twisselman

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than Oprah and Rhode Island put together. he manager of Australia’s largest As the crow flies it was only a mile from cattle station thinks that someday one end to the other but the crows couldn’t ranchers will use the same type of even fly there. Not without oxygen, anyway. drones that are conducting surveillance for I’ll never forget that one time on that ranch our military in Afghanistan to check up on I went straight over a cliff in a pickup that our cows. He thinks the cameras in was pulling a horse trailer and the crane unmanned small planes that our government that came to haul out what was left didn’t also uses to spy on illegal immigrants along have enough cable to reach the wreckage. our border with Mexico will someday become (I miraculously escaped with barely so commonplace and cheap that a rancher a scratch.) can dial up a drone, print out a map and send It was easily the roughest ranch I’ve his cowboys to where the cattle are hiding. ever been on and if it hadn’t been for the oil We’ve heard this kind of talk before. The wells on the place it wouldn’t have made Colorado Springs Gazette ran a story in 1885 much of a cattle ranch at all. At first glance that speculated that ranchers hoped to solve there never appeared to be any cows on the their roundup problems by employing a place but that was because they were all powerful telescope that could read brands 2011 BUILT BY-CAM READY-DP CRX’D hiding in IN theHOUSE brush.PROOF When four of us kids, 150 miles away. fromMONTH-JAN who thought we were cowboys, went to What I want to know is where was all this gather the cows they proved harder to find technology when I really needed it? than a defense attorney in heaven. We In high school I worked on a 100,000 acre could have used an eye in the sky but we ranch. Well, that’s not exactly right. On a map were the only drones on the place. it was only a couple thousand acres but if you problem was you had to ride the and News The mountains, ravines flattened out all itsRopers Sports 1/4 horizontal ridges and if you spotted a cow half way ridges I’m sure it would have been bigger

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down the ridge she dared you to come and get her. Invariably there’d be only one cow. It was like one old cowboy said, “There’d be one or two in a bunch and some bunches ain’t got any.” If you did manage to find a cow the wild things were as approachable as a super model. After you kicked the cow off the mountain you had to sweet talk your horse into climbing back up and it was so steep that you rode with your feet out of the stirrups so you could jump off more easily when your horse fell over a cliff. I assure you that I am aware of the Texas school of thought that says, “anything worth roping is worth keeping,” but if you tied hard and fast to the horn in those hills you might follow whatever you roped to your death. That’s why I’m a dally man.

We tried everything to gather those cattle.

We used a dog but it was such a hard job he committed suicide by running under the tires of the hay truck rather than run any more ridges. We tried trapping, bribing, and even burning those mossy horns off the mountain. It would have been so much easier if we could’ve just called tech support back at headquarters, had some teenage computer genius consult his computer and tell us where the cows were. That way if we showed up at the corrals with the four of us each pushing only one cow apiece, like I remember happening, we would have had a good excuse when the foreman asked in a smart-aleck manner, “Did you think the cows were just going to follow you in?”

In reply we could have said it was “computer error.”

Alas, I don’t think the time will come during my lifetime when we’ll use drones to gather cattle because on far too many western ranches the information superhighway is still a narrow cow trail with a mountain on one side and a 300 foot fall to your death on the other. You’re still going to have to “back-up” your computer with a crazy cowboy mounted on one courageous caballo. www.LeePittsbooks.com

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It was getting late, no way to gather the bunch. “Just rope her” said Doc. Tom put his son, Junior, in the back of the flat-bed. Son had been roping since high school and Dad figured maybe he could reap some payback for all the miles, horses and entry fees it had cost haulin’ him to junior rodeos since he was 12!

Tom got the cow runnin’ down the tracks of the feed wagon. Junior was leanin’ out like a flag pole on the Titanic! The deck rocked violently as Tom swerved and slid to stay on the left side of the cow. In one wild lunge, when the flat-bed hit a dip and came off the ground, Junior threw his loop! “A beeyootiful catch!” thought Tom, as he turned off and watched the slack go out of the rope.

Back on the deck Junior realized he had about as much control of the situation as he would have ropin’ a doggin’ steer off a bareback bronc…no place to dally!

They regrouped. “I’ll try and run over the draggin’ rope with a tire!” said Tom. Junior clambered back on the flat-bed and Dr. Stan lined up on Tom’s right side. Across the plains they flew! Tom chased that rope, duckin’ and divin’, sluicing and careening in hot pursuit like a pinball machine gone haywire!

The cow reached a cross fence and turned in front of the flat-bed. Tom’s right front tire caught the rope at the same time that Dr. Stan, who was hazing, hit the fence, cutting off her escape!

It took several minutes to heel the cow, restrain her and untangle Doc’s windshield wipers, side mirrors and antennae from the bob wire. They congratulated themselves for the great job, as only cowboys would do after such a successful wreck. Oh, and the abscess popped itself in the collision, so lancing was not necessary. Talk about efficient! They all took credit, of course, and Doc sent’em a bill for consulting and navigation. www.baxterblack.com

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Thoughts from a Team Roping Spouse

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ometimes I struggle with team roping. I always try to keep some sort of sanity threaded throughout all that goes on at our house. If I didn’t I’d be locked in a straight jacket on some remote island somewhere.

From my perspective team roping is a comedy of errors. Of course, it is a serious sport and anyone who ropes takes it very seriously. Oh, don’t misunderstand, they all have fun doing it but it is still a very `serious sport.

I try not to laugh. However, out of the seriousness comes this thread of insanity that just makes me wonder how we ever make it.

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most inopportune times in the most unorthodox and unexplained ways. You, of course, realize all this mumbo jumbo is leading up to something.

We had taken a brief break in our team roping activities and I had taken off for the house for one of those “nature” things. In the meantime Boss and his team roping friend, Tim, decided to bring the steers back up the return alley on foot. I’m not sure why because most ropers, given a choice, don’t do anything on foot if they can help it.

You all know how Boss feels about my canine friends helping with my arena duties so you can imagine his reaction when I

returned to the roping box and my bundle of Jack Russell energy decided to protect her territory. She aggressively took off and ran in front of the steers, coming up the alley to keep them back and away from the roping box where she and I were hanging out.

Naturally, that did not set well with Boss.

In fact, it didn’t set at all if you catch my drift.

He immediately begins to lambast her with dirt clods and his harsh reprimand to “get back.” If you know anything about this particular dog they are tyrants on wheels and never back down from anything. Only in scooping them up into your arms and hauling them away from the scene will they return to some kind of normalcy.

In the bedlam of shouts, barking and general chaos Boss chucks another dirt clod at the dog. In his anger and frustration his aim is somewhat amiss and his airborne rock bounces off the fence, ricochets and recoils off of Tim’s left eyebrow making a gash any prize fighter would be proud of. Tim squats and reaches for his eye. Naturally, his hand comes away with a bit of blood. Boss, realizing what has just happened squats beside him and tries to figure out how he can help. The last thing he wants is to lose one of his headers to some freaky and misfortunate accident as a result of a stupid dog.

It is only natural, of course, that this pause

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in the mission of the ropers is all it takes for the roping cattle to realize this is their best and probably one chance to break and get away.

Understandably, the dog doesn’t help matters either. When Boss and Tim finally look up it is all they can do to scramble to the side, but not before they trip over each other and go down.

As the pair scramble in the dirt to avoid the miniature stampede the Jack Russell sprints by and Boss lets go with another outburst of screaming mixed with an assortment of other expletives. “*&&^%$%^%^^, Gracie,” Boss bellows, “Come get this *&*$##@!@#@$$ dog, Tim is bleeding here!” I’m trying not to laugh but then I look up and realize the plot is about to thicken.

Boss and Tim’s friend Donald has just ridden in the gate at the back of the arena. I continue to watch as all this unfolds like a bad Three Stooges episode. Donald doesn’t realize what has just happened. All he knows and sees is the steers are fast escaping, making a mad dash down the return alley headed back to the catch pen. Donald is on his horse and he can save the day. He can stop them before they break from the return alley. Donald is a power house on his horse especially compared to the two ropers on the ground. Two stooges on the ground and one stooge racing to save the day; what a scenario! I told you it had the makings

of a Three Stooges episode.

I mutter in disbelief as I see what is about to happen. Donald proceeds to turn the steers and is pushing them hard back up the alley. I don’t know whether he didn’t see Boss and Tim in the alley or maybe was so caught up in heading off the escaping steers he was oblivious to anything else, but regardless, it is stooge number three to save the day. The steers turn at a high rate of speed with Donald in hot pursuit bringing them back up the alley toward Boss and Tim. Tim and Boss are just beginning to regroup and recover. They are collecting their wits and beginning to function again when the steers surround them, smoke them down again and it is all Donald can do to get his horse pulled up.

“Boss,” Donald exclaims. “What are you and Tim doing in the alley? I practically ran over you!” Boss is livid and Tim is still wiping his injured eye brow. Boss unloads with some bull about being in the alley to enjoy the scenery and have a picnic and a whole outburst of frustration and anger. I’m watching desperately trying to maintain some semblance of seriousness and concern.

Boss is still trying to care for Tim, who by this time, just wants out of the alley and cautiously looks around for more running and escaping roping steers. Being hit with a

dirt clod and being run down by stampeding roping steers, twice, is probably more than he ever bargained for. Naturally, Boss proceeds to take all the hostility he has channeled toward the dog and now aims it directly at Donald.

“Fine,” Donald says, in a hurt and frustrated little voice. “See if I ever stop the steers again.”

“Personally, I don’t care how or when we pen the steers as long as I am NOT in the alley,” Tim blurts to both Donald and Boss.

Fortunately for everyone involved roping steers are not generally mean, vicious cattle.

They just want to get out of the way and be left alone. They don’t set out to intentionally run over or stomp anyone.

As I watched the trio regroup I just laughed out loud. Watching this little alley episode was worth it. Of course, it turned out to be all my fault; you know, with the dog and all!

Tim’s eyebrow wound was superficial and Boss and Donald’s bickering made me think of two little boys in a tantrum. Of course, it was all worth it because the trials and struggles of team roping is always worth it especially if you get to rope. Isn’t this stuff fun? Ropers will go through almost anything just to rope. Does that make sense to you?

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k folks… here it is! I swore that I was never going to go here but you have really left me no other choice. If I had kept track of everyone who has asked me the “Power Bracelet” question it would encompass every aspect of my life.

Yes, literally hundreds of you, my faithful readers, have inquired either by phone, email or in person but I can assure you that you have been in the minority. I have been asked at every conceivable location, at the most inopportune times, by some of the most outrageous folks and my close friends and relatives have been at the front of the line. I knew I had to address it when, while standing in the condolence line at a funeral several weeks ago, the person directly behind me (whom I did not know) grabbed me by the arm and said, “Does that thing really work?”

After the shock of the moment hit me I was able to reply that, indeed, we were not at my funeral so I guess something is working for me. But I was pretty sure that that fact was more related to my own personal work than the little bracelet I had been wearing for almost a year. You see folks, I kinda had it all coming because last year on 1/1/10 I made a New Year’s resolution that I was going to wear my “Power Bracelet” for an entire year as a kind of controlled self-study on the matter. I went about it like anyone else would. I picked up the phone and grabbed my credit card and almost $75 later I was part of the “Power Bracelet” business x 2. I didn’t make any announcements or even tell my wife what I was doing. I simply got up from my chair at 12:01 am, put it on and went on about my life.

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Apparently she had not noticed that I had more energy, better balance, superior strength and a renewed sense of wellness. I had been wearing the bracelet 24/7 and to be quite honest I was a little surprised she hadn’t noticed a significant difference in me. You know like leaping small buildings in a single bound, lifting cars up off of kittens and carrying the refrigerator on my back just for the fun of it. She said she had noticed me as I was, lifting the remote and jumping between ESPN and ESPN2 in between trips to the fridge for another Dr. Pepper.

I must say that it did sting a little when I first realized that maybe my “will power” or lack thereof was of greater force than the “Power Bracelet.” Anyhow, I did continue to wear it faithfully as I went about my daily life. There is not enough room for me to tell you all of the conversations that it created but I can say this without hesitation or reservation. If you are one of those people that no one ever talks to then you must get one. Simply wear it into a room, pull up your shirt sleeves so that it can be seen and I can assure you that you will be wearing the ultimate conversation piece.

Just for grins and giggles I gave the other one to Pam and had her wear it, too. I also gave her a pretty special gift to wear on her ring finger for our 25th wedding anniversary. Much to my chagrins she had more people ask about her bracelet than her new diamond ring. Those things are powerful folks, I just really don’t quite understand what the real power is.

On an average night of television I see the commercial between three and five times. I have never seen it on the food channel, the history channel or on any of the cable news networks but turn on any of

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the ESPN’s, The Golf Channel or any number of fishing shows and you are going to see them in every imaginable shape, size and color. They are in every sporting goods store, pro shop and tennis club I go into, yet I have failed to ever see one in a liquor store, a restaurant, a nursing home or funeral home. Think about that one for a minute. It seems that they are marketed for the physically active individual when in all reality their real need is for the inactive, incapacitated or physically inferior individual. If they want to impress me then take that thing to a family reunion and let’s see Granny do The Macarena!

I know that I am going to step on a few toes with this month’s installment but by durn it I’ve worn that thing for an entire year and I feel like if it were going to change my life it would have by now. No one wants to believe in the “Power Bracelet” any more than I do because if there ever was a guy who looked for a miracle, it’s this guy. To make matters worse, just as I resolved to wear it last year, I removed it as my resolution this year and I am sad to report that, other than as a conservation piece, I haven’t noticed that it’s gone. Guess you probably won’t see me with any “Power

Bracelet” endorsements on my trailer anytime soon and I guess I am destined to live my life as I choose, which brings me to the real “Power” of this month’s reading.

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Let me say that again a little slower. “Y O U R G R E A T E S T P O W E R” is your “P O W E R T O C H O S E.” Some chose to look for quick answers while others look for truth.

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WALT WOODARD

Hello

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have always been a black and white guy. I’m not really interested in theory. I like proof through results; pregnant or not pregnant, it’s not an opinion. An example of this is the opinions a lot of people have about horses. They say, I think you should do this with one or that with one. I have an idea, buy a two-year-old and break and train him yourself and at seven years old you can see if you are correct. Stop telling me what you know and start showing me.

I think I got this way because when I was a kid and trying to learn how to rope, the people who were the worst ropers were the most opinionated. The people who were the best and knew what they were doing were the quietest. Because of that, I became a results guy. I’m really not interested in your ideas unless you’re getting results and you have something to show for your overall plan.

With that said, I don’t want you to think I’m a hard person or some tough guy, because I’m not. I just sometimes get tired of people giving me their opinion.

Because if you’re out there every day applying what you think is correct, you’ll find out in a short time that a lot of things you thought would work, won’t. Because of that it’s easy to start losing some of your confidence, and start doubting yourself.

Before long you start speaking negatively about yourself, and that’s what I want to talk about this month.

I was listening to a motivational speaker one time who said, let’s say you get up in the morning and it’s still dark.

For some reason, the lights won’t work and you’re looking for something on the top of the dresser. It’s so dark that you can’t see a thing. You know that what you’re looking for is on the dresser somewhere but you’re not exactly sure where. Out of instinct, you put your hand out and you start feeling for the object.

You go from side to side but always moving forward. If it’s not found, you

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repeat the process and all of a sudden you feel what you were looking for. You put the object in your pocket and walk away. The speaker said that’s natural, that’s how we find what we’re looking for. We don’t feel to the left and immediately give up and tell ourselves, “I knew I would never find it.”

Trial and error is a natural process, but in reality it should be called trial and error, error, error, and then a little success!

During our journey it’s easy to doubt ourselves and start thinking negative things about ourselves. That’s a recipe for failure, because we’re listening. When you speak negatively, that’s what you hear and that’s immediately the direction you will go. I don’t understand it and I don’t know why we’re built that way, but we are.

When I started teaching people to rope, and I would have a beginner roper who looked at the saddle horn when he tried to dally, I would tell him, “Don’t look at the horn.” The more I said don’t look at the horn, the more he looked at the horn.

See, that’s the negative and whatever you say, for some strange reason, that’s what will happen. Then one day I told a guy who had that same problem, “When it comes time to dally, keep your eyes on the buckle on the horn wrap,” and like magic, it fixed him. Once I gave him something positive to focus on, that is the direction he took.

It’s like planting a garden. If we plant corn, that’s what will come up. If we plant nightshade, a deadly poison, that too will come up. The land doesn’t care and neither does our mind. If you put good things in, good things will come out. It’s up to us what we plant.

I used to play a lot of golf, and when you come up to a hole that has water on the right or left all you have to say is, “Man, I don’t want to lose my new golf ball in that water.” You might as well walk over there and throw it in the lake, because that’s where it’s going. One day as an experiment, I decided to take one golf ball

to the Manteca golf course. There’s a lot of water on that little course, and I had played it many times before. As a matter of fact, one time I was playing a round with a guy that I often played that course with by the name of Bud Corwin. He said that I hit so many balls in the water they should give the fish helmets. It was that bad. On this particular day, I told myself, “There isn’t any reason why I can’t play the entire round with just one golf ball.”

When I got to a water hole, I focused on the fairway and imagined where I wanted the ball to land and that’s exactly what happened. I reached my goal that day and all I did was change the way I thought.

How many times have you said, “I’m terrible with names?” You’ve said it so much you’ve convinced yourself that you are. You walk away from the person and within ten seconds after you’ve met the person, you can’t remember their name.

Start saying that you are great with names and when you meet someone for the first time, really listen to their name. Before long, people will start to say, “Wow, you’re great with names,” and you’ll start to believe that. All of that is because of the way you speak about yourself and the thoughts that you put into your mind.

We were built and designed to succeed, but just because we run into some bumps in the road along the way, we allow negative thoughts to creep in. We own our minds free and clear, and it’s up to us what we put in there. It is critical that we put the good in and not the bad. We all must start to realize that if the ball is ever going to have a chance to land on the green, we have to focus on the green and expect that to happen. Everything great that has ever been achieved started in someone’s mind with a person that believed it was possible. I want to be that guy.

Until next month Thanks for your time Walt Woodard

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Will & Kathie Osburn

10, 2011 Campbell, NY

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Rockin Circle H Saddle Series February 19 Rockin Circle H Arena - Lizella, GA

Osburn Arena NTRL Series Campbell, NY Books open at 10:00 a.m. Rope at 11:00 a.m. sharp!

Books open 8:00 a.m.-Close at 9:30 a.m.-Rope at 10:00 a.m.

SADDLE SERIES February 19, March 26, April 9, May 14, June 18, July 2, September 24, October 22, November 12, December 3 4 Trophy Saddles for Series High Point 3 & below, 4 & 5, 6 & above (must attend 4 ropings in series) High Point Roper on December 3 (no minimum requirements for this saddle) Can only win one saddle.

Round Robin Capped at 5 Elite. 1 head, $75/roper. #13 Handicap Pick or Draw, $25/roper, Enter 5x, 4 head, progressive after one. #11 Slide HC, Pick 1, Draw 1 for $50/roper. Enter 5x for a total of 10 runs. 4 hd, PA1. #8 Slide HC, Pick 1, Draw 1 for $50/roper. Enter 5x for a total of 10 runs. 3 hd, PA1. #7 Slide HC, Pick 1, Draw 1 for $50/roper. Enter 5x for a total of 10 runs. 3 hd, PA1. #10 Ten Header Capped at Elite #6 Header and Elite #5 Heeler. $75/roper, Limit to 10 teams only, may enter 2x.

Can call to reserve spot. Saddles will be awarded at Finals December 3, 2011 NTRL Shoot-Outs to 1st in Average of #13, #11, & #8, 10 Head and Round Robin Rockin Circle H Arena, 4950 Marshall Mill Road, Lizella, GA 31052

Call before you haul. If weather is questionable, will move to indoor arena in Hawkinsville, GA For More Info Call Rockin Circle H: Todd Harris at 478/447-5310 Credit cards accepted with additional 3% charge

2011 USTRC Membership Required

TRIAD numbers only

March 12 April 9 May 7 (Qualifier) June 4 July 16 OPEN #8 #12 #9 #11 #10 #12 VIP

August 13 September 17 October 15 November 12 December 10 (Arena Finals)

4 HD - $25/Roper 3 HD - $25/Roper (Capped at #4 Elite) 4 HD - $25/Roper 3 HD - $25/Roper 4 HD - $25/Roper 3 HD - $25/Roper 4 HD - $25/Roper- Enter 2x 2011 USTRC Membership Required. *Must have attended 5 out of the 9 regular ropings in the series to attend Finals.

Info and Directions Call: Will Osburn 607/527-8640 email: osburnarena@aol.com TRIAD numbers only

UPCOMING EVENTS

Mullis Covered Arena Screven, GA February 12, 2011 Future dates: March 19 & April 16 Lane Mitchell - Priefert Chute Winner at Memphis Regional

Books Open 8:30 a.m. Rope 9:30 a.m.

New Covered Arena – Rope Rain or Shine Great location right on Georgia Highway 203 Great Concessions on Ground & Very Roper Friendly Facility

Clint Moore - Priefert Chute Winner at Northeast Regional

#12 Handicap #11 #10 #9 - Capped at #5 #7 - Capped at #4 All ropings (except #7) are 4-head, progressive after one, $35/roper. #7 – 3-head, progressive after one, $30/roper.

For More Info and Directions: Franklin Thomas 706/473-0476

Rick Grinnell - #4 & above Saddle Winner at Rockin Circle H Series

Zeb Lumpkin - #3 & Below Saddle Winner at Rockin Circle H Series

2011 USTRC Membership Required

TRIAD numbers only

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ALLENâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S Team Roping presents

Heard County Arena 12080 GA Hwy 100 - Franklin, Georgia February 26, 2011 Books open at 11:00 a.m. Rope at 12:00 noon (Georgia Time)

#13 Slide 4 head - $30/roper - Maximum 6 entries #12 Handicap 4 head - $30/roper - Maximum 6 entries #11 Handicap 4 head - $30/roper - Maximum 6 entries #9 Handicap Enter 1/Draw 2 or Draw 3 - 3 head - $75/roper Capped at #5 - Can enter after entering draw - Maximum 9 entries Average winners of each roping receive

Classic rope bags to High Point #7 & above, Shoot-Outs at LubriSyn Big Ticket #6 , #5, #4 & below ropers For More Info and Directions: CLASSIC ROPES AWARDED TO AVERAGE Ed Allen 256/749-0541 WINNERS IN ALL ROPINGS 2011 USTRC Membership Required TRIAD numbers only NTRL Shoot-Out to 1st and 2nd winners in each roping

Rockin' Circle H Series Finals Hawkinsville, GA December 4, 2010 1st - #11 header Will Batchelor (right) and heeler Dan Purdy (left)

1st - #8 header Mike Herring (right) and heeler Rodney Worrell (left)

1st - #13 header Willie Clement (right) and heeler Rick Grinnell (left)

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1st - 10 hd Rick Grinnell (right) and Mike Wesley (left)

1st - RR heeler Buster Rea

1st - RR header Mike Herring

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Allen’s Ropings and Phillip’s Cattle Co. CASH $20,000to #4 and

$10,000 and below #5 and $10,000 h Point g above Hi er Rop

Present

Rope for Saddles and Cash

Handicap

Saturday and Sunday March 12-13, 2011 Pensacola, Florida Escambia County Equestrian Center Saddles to High Point #3, #4, #5, & #6.

Saddle to High Point Lady Roper Saddle to High Point Roper over 55 High Point #4 & below and #5 & above Roper of the #10 receives $10,000 cash

SPONSORS Reinsman Pete Moore Chevrolet Alabama Farmers Co-Op FRM Feeds Classic Rope

Payoff for #10 Handicap Saturday and Sunday 1st $6,000 + Buckles & National Shoot-Outs 2nd $4,000 + Reinsman Saddle Pads & Regional Shoot-Outs 3rd $2,500 + Reinsman Saddle Pads 4th $1,500 + Reinsman Saddle Pads 5th $1,000 + Reinsman Saddle Pads 6th $750 + Reinsman Saddle Pads 7th-10th $500 + Classic Rope Bags NTRL Shoot-Outs

This will be a #10 roping with a handicap. $1,500 to No roper over a #6 Elite can rope. All given to 1st-10th place in the Average Fast Time ropers must enter the drawpot with at om fr on two Short-Go Payoff: least 4 partners. Ropers can also enter Saturday Only 1st $500 with picked partners (after entering the drawHigh Point of the #10 cannot win saddle. pot.) You can have a maximum of 20 partners.

Roping will be a 3-head, progressive after one. Books Reinsman Saddle Bonus Roping open at 7 a.m., rope at 9 a.m. Cut off time may apply #8 Handicap Capped at #4 Elite in first round only. Short Go for #10 will be Will not start before 3 p.m.

Ticket run on Sunday 3-head, progressive after one yn Big LubriS Outs to Shoot- laces P Top 10

Drawpot - Partners $55 Pick Partners

$130/team • You can enter this way up to 16 times but must enter the Drawpot 1 time first (4 partners) and cannot enter with the same partner more that once (except switch-end teams.)

You must have entered the #10 with at least 4 partners to be eligible to rope in the Bonus Roping.

Enter 1, draw 2 for $165 or draw 3 for $165 You may enter 4 times for a total of 12 runs.

4 Saddles • 8 Reinsman Saddle Pads Cash 10 Classic Rope Bags NTRL Shoot-Outs given to 1st-5th place in the Average

General Information Kid’s Jr. Looper CASH ONLY for entries.

There will be a cut-off time in the first round only. 5-second barrier. Host Hotels Roping, TRIAD numbers only (you must have been classified by USTRC).

Quality Inn West Sunday, Allen’s Ropings reserves the right to make any and all necessary changes.

850/944-0333 12 Noon Pre-entries taken with credit card (3% charge).

3 Age Groups

Buckles to Winners

2011 USTRC cards required. Cards may be purchased at this event.

For info, stall reservations and R.V. hookups, call Ed Allen 256/749-0541 or Chip Phillips 256/762-4196 CATTLE FOR SALE AT ROPING

Microtel Inn & Suites 850/941-8902

Ask for Allen’s Ropings Rates

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5th Annual Show Me The Benjamin February 19 - 21, 2011 Apache Gold Casino San Carlos, Arizona

KKK$82,000KKK

2 arenas will be used!

In Cash and Prizes!

Beautiful leather briefcases loaded with $10,000 to the High Point Roper each day!

Sunday, February 20

Saturday, February 19 Sign up 9:00 a.m. • Rope 10:00 a.m.

Open Warm up Drawpot $30/roper, enter 6 times Limited to 100 teams

Sign up 9:00 a.m. • Rope 10:00 a.m.

Open Warm up Drawpot $30/roper • Enter 6 times Limited to 100 teams

Rope For The Benjamin USTRC #13 Handicap Pick 1, draw 2 or draw all 3 for $100 Enter 4 times Payoff: LEATHER BRIEFCASE CASH to with High Point roper!

1st - Deluxe Master Saddles with Alligator Seats & $3,000 2nd - Awesome Buckles & $2,000 3rd - Jackets & $1,000 4th - Jackets & $800 5th - Jackets & $600 6th - Sweatshirts & $400

$10,000

Sponsors:

$10,000

CASH with to High Point roper!

1st - Deluxe Master Saddles with Alligator Seats & $3,000 2nd - Awesome Buckles & $2,000 3rd - Jackets & $1,000 4th - Jackets & $800 5th - Jackets & $600 6th - Sweatshirts & $400

President’s Day Weekend

Monday, February 21 Sign up 9:00 a.m. • Rope 10:00 a.m.

Open Warm up Drawpot $30/roper • Enter 6 times

Rope For The Benjamin USTRC #11 Handicap for #6 and under ropers only Pick 1, draw 2 or draw all 3 for $100, enter 4 times Payoff: LEATHER BRIEFCASE

Last year 2,300 teams

USTRC #4 & Under Pick 1, draw 2 or draw all 3 for $100 Enter 4 times Slower cattle – Shorter barrier Payoff: LEATHER BRIEFCASE with CASH to High Point roper!

1st - Deluxe Master saddles with Alligator Seats & $3,000 2nd - Awesome Buckles & $2,000 3rd - Jackets & $1,000 4th - Jackets & $800 5th - Jackets & $600 6th - Sweatshirts & $400

$10,000

Morinda, Camp Chef, Master Saddles & Buckles, Cactus Ropes, La Quinta, Apache Gold Casino

L All ropings – 3 steers, top 50 to short-go L Any tie will be roped off! L Cash or credit card only.

L Plenty of stalls & RV space available. L Host Motel: San Carlos Casino 928/475-7800 or 1-800-APACHE-8 L Book hotel early!

All ropings: Payoff for all ropings guaranteed at 450 teams and may increase accordingly.

TRIAD numbers only; Current USTRC cards. Cash or credit cards only.

Appropriatecut-off times and handicaps TBA. Visit our website at zdroping.com for further info.

Rope For The Big Bucks

e n ts pres February 25-26, 2011 • South Jordan, UT • Equestrian Park $30, 0

Friday night, Feb. 25 Sign up 6 p.m. Rope 7 p.m.

00 in Ca sh a Prize nd s!

Rope For The Big Bucks #11 Handicap - capped at #6 & under only Pick 1, Draw 2 or Draw all 3 for $100 Enter 4 times

Saturday, February 26 Sign up 9 a.m. Rope 10 a.m.

All Jr. 15 & under Pick 1, Draw 3, $100/roper, enter 2 times Buckles to Average winners

Rope For The Big Bucks

$5,000 to the High Point Roper!

1st - Deluxe Master Saddles & $2,000 2nd - Awesome Buckles & $1,500 3rd - Jackets & $1,000 4th - Jackets & $600 5th - Jackets & $400

#4 and under roping only Books close at 11 a.m.

Pick 1, Draw 2 or Draw all 3 for $100, enter 4 times

Payoff:

$5,000

to the High Point Roper!

1st - Deluxe Master Saddles & $2,000 2nd - Awesome Buckles & $1,500 3rd - Jackets & $1,000 4th - Jackets & $600 5th - Jackets & $400

Payoff:

Sponsors: Camp Chef, Master Saddles & Buckles, Cactus Ropes, La Quinta L Any tie will be roped off! L Cash or credit card only. L Payoff guaranteed at 300 teams, but may be increased according to number of teams. L Must be in western attire. L Plenty of stalls and RV space available. Call for late arrival (801) 599-1238.

L Host Motels: Super 8 800-800-8000; Sleep Inn 801-572-2020 L TRIAD numbers only

Zane Dansie -

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ZD Cattle Co.

801/599-1238

www.zdroping.com

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This will be the best group of horses that you will find in one place in one day!

Hershberger Performance Horse Sale Saturday, February 19, 2011 Horseshoe Park And Equestrian Center â&#x20AC;˘ Queen Creek, Arizona

Sale Saturday 1:00 p.m.

Preview Friday - 1:00 p.m. & Saturday - 9:00 a.m. preview horses shown working cattle both days

130 horses are consigned.

A great group of reiners, cutters, cowhorses, barrel, mounted shooting, head, heel, and calf roping horses.

Jason Hershberger 602.284.0836 â&#x20AC;˘ jnhershberger@msn.com visit our website to view consignment horses www.hershbergerhorses.com

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ROPING STEERS FOR SALE

Phoenix, Arizona Billings, Montana Call Ty Yost 208.863.4310

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Team Roping Winter Series January 22, 2011• February 26, 2011• March 26, 2011 Cash Only

Enter at 9 a.m. • Rope at 10 a.m.

Dummy Roping at Noon

Open Handicap

3 age groups: 6 & under • 7-9 • 10-12

Pick one, draw 2 or draw all 3 for $100/roper 4 head progressive on 1 • Enter 6 times followed by

TRIAD numbers only 1/3 stock charge

#11 • #10 • #9 • #8 All 4 head for $30/roper • progressive on 1 Enter 6 times with a partner, or draw, or both

Directions Expo Center located in Trinidad, CO off 1-25, exit 15-Kit Carson Trail. Go West on Goddard Avenue, then turn north on Linden Avenue.

USTRC membership required and may be purchased at this roping

Producer: JNB Productions • 719-859-0414 104 / FEBRUARY 2011

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Twisted Titan Classic sbarsarena.com Stirrups Custom ddles a Cactus S ecks ch Big Pay

Titan Trailer Goes to High Money Winner of the Weekend!

(Must have 800 teams over Saturday and Sunday for trailer to be awarded)

HELD AT THE LANCASTER EVENT CENTER IN LINCOLN, NEBRASKA Saturday - February 26, 2011

4100 N. 84th Street

Get Twisted Sponsors

#13 Drawpot u Books open 8:00 - 9:00 a.m. u Rope at 9:30 a.m. u $120/roper u Pick 1, draw 2 or draw all 3 u 4 head progressive on one u After draw is posted you may enter single teams for $45/roper u May rope a total of 12 runs u #3 ropers not allowed in draw #13 team - straight time, #12 team - minus 1 second, #11 team & under - minus 2 seconds

#11 Handicapped Roping u #10 & below teams receive 1.5 seconds off u $50/roper u Enter Up u 4 head progressive on one

#10 Roping u Capped at #6 Elite ropers u $50/roper u Enter Up u 4 head progressive on one

#9 Handicapped Roping u #8 & below teams receive 1.5 seconds off u Capped at #5 Elite ropers u $40/roper u Enter Up u 3 head progressive on one

Stalls are available for $25/night (Must buy shavings from the Event Center - $8/bag.)

Stalls open Friday evening

Custom Stirrups by Twisted Tack go to High Money #6 & Over, High Money #5 and High Money #4E & Under Ropers on Saturday!

myhealthyenergysample.com

www.RSSaddlery.com

BOOTH FEED & SUPPLY

Cactus Saddle Pads to Average Winners of the #9 Roping Cash or Credit Card Only! (add 3% for credit card) No tabs will be run!

For more information call

402.673.4465 or keep updated at

sbarsarena.com In case of bad weather, call before you haul!

TRIAD numbers only

Books close 30 minutes before each roping starts Money will count for Titan Trailer!

Current USTRC card required to rope on this day.

Card may be purchased or renewed at roping.

arenatrailers.com

Come in early for the Timed Event Rodeo and stay over for the #10 Saddle Drawpot held on Sunday!

6 Cactus Saddles & Cash!

For more details and information, go to: sbarsarena.com or call 402.673.4465 All Team Roping Money Friday Through Sunday Will Count for the Titan Trailer!

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Philipp Ranch presents

Big

Over $60,000 Paid Out in our First Roping at Edna!

Loop

Big

Money

Team Roping Tour t Wild Wes the o t s Buckle Average of #15, Winners 11, #13, #12, # 8 # & #10, #9

FEBRUARY 26-27, 2011 HALLETSVILLE, TEXAS ALTON ALLEN EXPO CENTER HEATED arena

Don Gonzales Saddles t o Average Winners a t the finals

(Stalls and RV available)

Saturday Open #15 #13 #12 #11

Above ropings are $150/roper • Enter 2x Century Roping

$100/team •Enter 5x Both partners must be over 50 • No cap ATTENTION ROPERS: Due to the small number of Open & #15 ropers, those two ropings are over by 10:00 a.m. if not sooner.

Saturday books open at 8:00 a.m. Close at 8:30 a.m.

Sunday books open at 7:00 a.m. Close at 8:00 a.m.

All other ropings: Books will open when the previous roping begins and close a minimum of 30 minutes prior to the start of that roping.

UPCOMING TOUR EVENTS:

Sunday #10

March 26-27, 2011 Caldwell, Texas Burleson County Fairgrounds Covered Arena (Stalls and RV available)

April 30-May 1, 2011 Groesbeck, Texas Limestone County Covered Arena (Stalls and RV available)

May 21-22, 2011 Bryan, Texas Brazos County Expo New Covered North Arena (Stalls and RV available)

June 11-12, 2011 Giddings, Texas Lee County Covered Arena (Stalls and RV available)

July 23-24, 2011 FINALS Bryan, Texas Brazos County Expo Covered Arena

“NEW COOLER COVERED ARENA”

ALL ROPINGS ARE 80% PAYBACK

Capped at #6 Elite $50/roper Enter 5 times #9

Capped at #5 Elite $50/roper Enter 5 times #8 Drawpot Capped at #4

$150/roper Enter twice Draw 2 with each entry or 3 if entered Open.

TRIAD numbers only Must be current USTRC member. 2011 cards may be purchased at roping.

Win USTRC Flex Earnings!

Negative Coggins required at all shows and must be presented.

First to enter, last to rope.

Great Corriente roping cattle furnished by Philipp Ranch.

Must attend 3 of 8 ropings to participate at the Finals FOR MORE INFORMATION: John 713/806-6012 • Johnnie 936/878-2833 or visit our website: www.philippranch.com SPONSORS: All Around Performance Horse • Catalena Hatters • Don Gonzales Saddlery Knife River Concrete • Matthews Electric • Beard-Navasota Vet Hospital 106 / FEBRUARY 2011

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Rope The Best!

DELIVERY AVAILABLE MEXICAN STEERS AVAILABLE YEAR-ROUND STEER WRESTLING CATTLE BUY THE STEERS FROM RODEO HOUSTON AND SAN ANTONIO RODEO TRADE FOR YOUR OLD CATTLE

505.238.4595 or 505.290.1230

Corey Ross & Rolling M Trailer's Church roping • SATURday, March 5, 2011 Liberty hill, Texas

FRIDAY NIGHT Enter 6 p.m.

Books close at 6:45 p.m.

Rope at 7:00 p.m.

#10 WARM UP ROPING

No Entry Fee Books open 9:00 a.m. • Books close 9:45 a.m.

Church Service 10:00 a.m. • Roping starts at 11:00 a.m. $20 Stock Charge • Must attend church to rope

5 & Under

$100/roper Pick 1, draw 2 or draw all 3 Enter 2 times

1st, 2nd, 3rd in the Average Master Buckles 4th through 40th - Great Prizes

Arena location 8355 Ranch Road 1869 Liberty Hill, Texas www.wccowboychurch.org FMI: Corey Ross 512.515.0246 214.632.2036

6 & Under - Master Buckle 7-12 - Master Buckle

Kid's Dummy Roping ENTER WITH PARTNER & DRAW OR ENTER OPEN & DRAW 3

2

Look for Open and ProAm info in March SuperLooper

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Tulsa

Produced by Rope The Ozarks

Affiliate Roping Mustang North Arena

Expo-Center Fairgrounds Tulsa, Oklahoma March 19 & 20, 2011

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All Ropings Progressive After One H CASLY ON

1/3 Sto ck Charge on all Roping s

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Saturday, March 20 Sign up at 8 a.m. - Rope at 9:00 a.m.

Open 4/$80 per roper #15 handicap 4/$80 per roper #13 (with #12 inc) 4/$50 per roper #12 (with #11 inc) 4/$50 per roper #11 (with #10 inc) 4/$50 per roper All ropings - enter 5 times

Sunday, March 21 Sign up at 8 a.m. - Rope at 9:00 a.m. #10 (with #9 inc) 4/$50 per roper • Enter 5x #9 (with #8 inc) 3/$50 per roper • Enter 5x #8 Pick/Draw 3/$150 per roper Enter with partner, draw 2 partners or draw all three partners • Enter 3x Capped at a #4 Books close on the P/D at 12:00 noon

1,200 teams in 2009 Gross Payout Over $80,000

Jr. Looper Prizes Sunday 1:30 p.m.

Ages 5, 6-7, 8-9, 10-11 Presented by Fast Back Ropes

CURRENT COGGINS REQUIRED DIRECTIONS: 21st and Yale from all major interstates STALLS: 1,400 stalls available. $24/night For more information call:

Kevin Hall 417/547-3406 112 / FEBRUARY 2011

ifier

Shoot-Outs USTRC Regional Shoot-Outs awarded to the Average winners of any roping that has a payback or $10,000 or more. All money won will count towards personal earnings for USTRC National and Regional Finals Shoot-Outs.

Sponsors

TRIAD Numbers Only.

Must have current card.

Cards may be purchased at roping.

$1,000 to High Money winner on Saturday and Sunday

Custom Maynard Buckles to Average Winners of the #10 & #9 Buckles to 1st & 2nd of the #8 Average

Host Hotel

Inn at Expo Square 918/858-3775 Ask for the Rope the Ozarks Roping rate when you make reservations

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Dusty & Carroll Leatherwood presents the

Clovis Twelve Classic Stalls Available

Team Roping Saturday, March 26, 2011

Curry County Events Center • Clovis, NM Indoors • Controlled Climate Books Open 7 a.m. • Close at 9:30 a.m. • Rope at 10 a.m.

No Incentive, No Handicap - 12 Straight!

No. 12

Pays in all 5 Rounds!

$150/roper • Enter 3x PROGRESSIVE 2 HEADER Top 50 teams advance to NON-PROGRESSIVE 3 HEADER

If we get 100 teams . . .

Average Pays Rd 1: $3,000 (Pay 4) Rd 2: $2,000 (Pay 3) 1st Avg. $4,800 Rd 3: $1,000 (Pay 2) 2nd Avg. $3,600 Rd 4: $1,000 (Pay 2) 3rd Avg. $2,400 Rd 5: $1,000 (Pay 2) 4th Avg. $1,200 The more teams we get, the better it pays!

Larry Coates Saddles to Average Winners Maynard Buckles Cattle by Mathews Land & Cattle

More info, call Dusty Leatherwood 575.760.5169 For stall info, call Curry County Events Center 575.935.7000

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USTRC APPROVED GRASSROOTS EVENT Tommy Lee Livestock Presents

Churchill Classic Team Roping Series

April 16-17, 2011 Tommy Lee Livestock GrassRoots, Fallon, Nevada

May 28-29, 2011

Tommy Lee Livestock GrassRoots, Fernley, Nevada - Dave Stix Arena

March 5-6, 2011 Fallon, Nevada

August 25-28, 2011 NW Regional Finals Winnemucca, NV

Guaranteed $2,000 in Flex Earnings to the 1st place Average winners and 1st place Incentive Average winners in all divisions ($1,000 per roper).

Cowboy Gold Trophy saddle to the high Money winner each day (may win only one per event).

Action Begins at 10 a.m. Daily SATURDAy, MARCh 5

SUNDAy, MARCh 6

#15 #13 #12 #12

#11 (w/ #10 Inc.) #10 (w/ #9 Inc.) #9 (w/ #8 Inc.) #8 Pick/Draw – books close at 11 a.m.

Handicap Handicap (w/ #11 Inc.) Gold Plus (w/ #10 Inc.)

Upcoming Events

USTRC Draw In Options In Effect

Cinch USTRC National Finals of Team Roping October 22-30, 2011, Okiahoma City, OK

Location: Hutchings Indoor Arena 985 Sheckler Cut-Off Fallon, NV 89406 Cattle: Tommy Lee Livestock Stalls: On site stalls are limited. Horses may be stalled at Churchill County Fairgrounds 333 Sheckler Road Fallon, NV 89406-8951 775.423.7733 Event Info: Tommy Lee 775.741.4523 Hotels: Choice Hotels: choicesportstravel.com.

Special Rate ID# 00214570

(for more information visit www.ustrc.com and click on the “Draw In” link.)

Format #15 Handicap – 4-steer average progressive after 1, $50/roper, enter 4 times.

Top 20 teams to the short round #14 team 1.5 seconds off #13 and under team 3 seconds off #13 Handicap – 4-steer average progressive after 1, $50/roper, enter 4 times.

Top 20 teams to the short round #12 team 1.5 seconds off #11 and under team 3 seconds off

#12, #11, #10 and #9 – 4-steer average progressive after 1, $50/roper, enter 4 times.

Top 20 teams to the short round #12 (w/ #11 Inc.) #11 (w/ #10 Inc.) #10 Capped at an Elite #6 (w/ #9 Inc.) #9 Capped at an Elite #5 (w/ #8 Inc.)

#8 Pick/Draw capped at a #4 – 3-steer average progressive after 1, $150/roper, enter 1 time Top 30 teams to the short round Pick 1, draw 2 or draw all 3 #7 team – 2 seconds off #6 and under team – 3 seconds off

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USTRC APPROVED GRASSROOTS EVENT Tish luke presents the

Capital R Classic

Upcoming Events April 15-17, 2011 South Alabama Championships

April 9-10, 2011

June 4-5, 2011

capital R Arena Yeehaw Junction, Florida

July 29-31, 2011

Guaranteed $2,000 in Flex earnings to the 1st place Average winners and 1st place Incentive Average winners in the Gold plus ($1,000 per roper).

Rope bags to winners of All Girl Saddle to Weekend High Money Roper Buckle to Weekend High Money Gold Plus

July 7-11, 2011 Sept. 2-5, 2011

Location: Capital R Arena

Books Open at 8 a.m. Rope at 9 a.m.

SUNDAy, APRil 10

Open #15 #13 #12 #12 GOld plus (w/ #10 Inc)

All-Girl #10 #9 #8

Eastern Regional Finals Murfreesboro, TN Southeast Regional Finals Tunica, MS

Cinch USTRC National Finals of Team Roping October 22-30, 2011, Oklahoma City, OK

(Cannot win both prizes and specialty ropings are excluded for saddle but not Gold Plus buckle. All ropings are included for Gold Plus buckle)

SATURDAy, APRil 9

Andalusia, Alabama Florida Panhandle Classic Marianna, Florida Alabama Championships Montgomery, Alabama

5301 S. Kenansville Rd Yeehaw Junction, Florida Stalls:

Campers and tie-outs welcome, but no stalls or RV hookups are available

Event Info: Tish Luke 772.473.6945 Hotels: River Ranch Resort 863.692.1321 (25 miles away) Choice Hotels: choicesportstravel.com.

Special Rate ID# 00214570

(century Bonus Included)

#11

USTRC Draw In Options In Effect (for more information, visit www.ustrc.com and click on the “Draw In” link.)

Format Open, #15, #13, #12, Gold Plus, #11, #10, #9, and #8 4-steer average progressive after 1, $50/roper, enter 4 times.

Top 20 teams to the short round.

All-Girl Pick1, draw 2 or draw all 3, for $100 per roper, enter 1 time.

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USTRC SANCTIONED ROPING EVENT

SOUTH CAROLINA

PRIZES 33 Trophy Gist Buckles

CHAMPIONSHIPS

• Average winners of the #15, #13, #12, #11, #10 & #9 • Average & Incentive Average winners of the Gold Plus • 1st through 3rd place Average winners of the #8 Pick/Draw • Incentive Average winners of the #12, #11, #10 & #9 • Winners of the Jr. Looper Divisions

USTRC Sanctioned Event Guarantee Never Less Than 11 National Shoot-Outs 29 Regional Shoot-Outs 6 Gold Plus National Shoot-Outs US Open Tour Points

Flex Earnings Awards • Minimum of $160,000 at this event

With Membership Purchase • Gold Spur members receive $1,000 in Flex Earnings • Gold Plus members receive $3,000 in Flex Earnings

(awarded through 10th in the Average)

Ultimate Partner Finder Draw-in Options in Effect (for more details see the format section in The back of this issue of SuperLooper Magazine)

NATIONAL FINALS TEAM ROPING QUALIFIER

FEBRUARY 12-13, 2011

PELZER, SC

ACTION STARTS 9 a.m. DAILY SATURDAY, Open (w/ #15 Inc.) #15 Handicap #13 Handicap #12 (w/ #11 Inc.)

FEBRUARY 12 Gold Plus #12 (w/ #10 Inc.) Century Bonus included #11 (w/ #10 Inc.)

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 13 #10 (w/ #9 Inc.) #9 (w/ #8 Inc.) #8 Pick/Draw for beginner & novice ropers only #8 Pick/Draw books close at 10:30 a.m.

#15 Handicap $80/roper. Enter 4 times.

5-steer/Progressive after 1.

• #14 team - 2 sec. off • #13 & under team - 4 sec. off

Event info: Steve or Connie Rickly 740.969.2376 or USTRC office 254.968.0002 Hotels: Quality Inn 864.963.2777, 3755 Grandview Dr., Simpsonville, SC 29680. Ask for Circle M Ranch group rate, $53.99 plus tax.

• Extended Average Pay in All Divisions • Incentive Ropings in the #12, #11, #10 & #9

4 CASH ONLY

Open (with #15 Incentive) $150/roper. Enter 2 times, maximum.

5-steer/Progressive after 1.

Any comb. of Incentive/ Non-Incentive.

Must qualify to short round to receive Tour Points.

Stalls: First come, first served basis. Stall reservations accepted from Gold Plus members only. Reservations must be made no later than 7 days prior to the event. Call your Gold Plus representative, Ty Hillman.

Choice Hotels: choicesportstravel.com Special Rate ID #00214570

Saturday 12 noon Kids 6 and under, 7-9 and 10-12

FORMAT

Location: Circle M Arena, 186 Woodville Rd., Pelzer, SC Directions: From Anderson, SC (Atlanta): I-85 North. Take exit #32, Hwy. 8, Pelzer. Turn right at stop sign and follow Hwy. 8 thru Pelzer, 6.8 miles (Circle M sign on right). Bear left onto Garrison Rd., cross small bridge, veer right at fork, Woodville Rd. Go 1 mile to Circle M on right. From Greenville, SC (Charlotte, via I-85 South): Exit 46 B off of I-85/Hwy 291 South (Pleasantbury Rd.) Follow Hwy. 291 towards Greenwood, SC. At the 5th light (one is a blinking emergency light) road changes to Hwy. 25. Continue on Hwy. 25 for 8 miles thru light at intersection of Hwy. 25 & Garrison Rd. (Army Reserve Center on corner). Then 0.8 miles to Woodville Rd. Turn right and Circle M is 0.9 miles down on left.

Producer: Steve Rickly Cattle: Rockin' R Ranch

ON-SITE ENTRY

#13 Handicap $80/roper. Enter 4 times.

5-steer/Progressive after 1.

• #12 team - 2 sec. off • #11 team - 4 sec. off #12, #11, #10, #9 $80/roper. Enter 4 times. 4-steer/Progressive after 1. #12 (with #11 Incentive) #11 (with #10 Incentive) #10 capped at an Elite #6 (with #9 Incentive) #9 capped at an Elite #5 (with #8 Incentive) Top 20 teams to the short round.

Top 30 to the short round of the #9 only.

2011 USTRC membership required before you rope, and may be purchased at this event.

Memberships purchased at this event are good for 2011.

Gold Plus #12 (with #10 Incentive) $100/roper. Enter 3 times, maximum.

4-steer/Progressive after 1.

Any combination of Incentive/Non-Incentive. Gold Plus members 21 years and over only. Top 3 Average teams and Incentive Average teams receive National Shoot-Outs/Flex Earnings.

Top 20 teams to the short round. #8 Pick/Draw (capped at a #4) $180/roper. Pick 1, draw 2 or draw 3. 3-steer/Progressive after 1.

• #7 team - 2 sec. off • #6 & under team - 3 sec. off • No Incentive Top 30 teams to the short round.

For more information visit ustrc.com

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USTRC SANCTIONED ROPING EVENT

EAST TEXAS

PRIZES

CHAMPIONSHIPS

29 Trophy Gist Buckles

USTRC Sanctioned Event Guarantee Never Less Than 11 National Shoot-Outs 29 Regional Shoot-Outs 6 Gold Plus National Shoot-Outs US Open Tour Points (awarded through 10th in the Average)

Ultimate Partner Finder Draw-in Options in Effect

8 Trophy Martin Saddles • Average winners of the #12, #11, #10 & #9

• 2nd place Average winners of the #12, #11, #10 & #9 • Incentive Average winners of the #12, #11, #10 & #9 • Average & Incentive Average winners of the Gold Plus • 1st through 3rd place Average winners of the #8 Pick/Draw • Winners of the Jr. Looper Divisions

6 Trophy Rope Bags • Average winners of the Open, #15 & #13

Flex Earnings Awards • Minimum of $160,000 at this event

With Membership Purchase • Gold Spur members receive $1,000 in Flex Earnings • Gold Plus members receive $3,000 in Flex Earnings

(for more details see the format section in The back of this issue of SuperLooper Magazine)

NATIONAL FINALS TEAM ROPING QUALIFIER

FEBRUARY 18-20, 2011

ATHENS, TX

ACTION STARTS 9 a.m. DAILY FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 18 Open (w/ #15 Inc.) #15 Handicap #13 Handicap #12 (w/ #11 Inc.)

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 19 Gold Plus #12 (w/ #10 Inc.) Century Bonus included #11 (w/ #10 Inc.) #10 (w/ #9 Inc.)

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 20 #9 (w/ #8 Inc.) #8 Pick/Draw for beginner & novice ropers only #8 Pick/Draw books close at 10:30 a.m.

#15 Handicap $150/roper. Enter 2 times.

5-steer/Progressive after 1.

• #14 team - 2 sec. off • #13 & under team - 4 sec. off

Event info: USTRC office 254.968.0002 Hotels: Best Western Royal Mountain Inn & Suites 903.292.1750.

1814 Hwy. 31 East, Athens, TX. www.bestwesternathens.com.

Mention USTRC for special rate of $89 + tax.

• Extended Average Pay in All Divisions • Incentive Ropings in the #12, #11, #10 & #9

1 CASH ONLY

Open (with #15 Incentive) $150/roper. Enter 2 times, maximum.

5-steer/Progressive after 1.

Any comb. of Incentive/ Non-Incentive.

Must qualify to short round to receive Tour Points.

Stalls: First come, first served basis. Stall reservations accepted from Gold Plus members only. Reservations must be made no later than 7 days prior to the event. Call your Gold Plus representative, Ty Hillman.

Choice Hotels: choicesportstravel.com Special Rate ID #00214570

Saturday 12 noon Kids 6 and under, 7-9 and 10-12

FORMAT

Location: Henderson County Fair Park 3356 Hwy. 31 East Directions: Arena located 3 miles out of Athens on State Hwy 31.

Producer: USTRC Cattle: C-S Cattle Company

ON-SITE ENTRY

#13 Handicap $150/roper. Enter 2 times.

5-steer/Progressive after 1.

• #12 team - 2 sec. off • #11 team - 4 sec. off #12, #11, #10, #9 $150/roper. Enter 2 times. 4-steer/Progressive after 1. #12 (with #11 Incentive) #11 (with #10 Incentive) #10 capped at an Elite #6 (with #9 Incentive) #9 capped at an Elite #5 (with #8 Incentive) Top 20 teams to the short round.

Top 30 to the short round of the #9 only.

AMERICA’S COWBOY SPORT

Gold Plus #12 (with #10 Incentive) $150/roper. Enter 2 times, maximum.

4-steer/Progressive after 1.

Any combination of Incentive/Non-Incentive. Gold Plus members 21 years and over only. Top 3 Average teams and Incentive Average teams receive National Shoot-Outs/Flex Earnings.

Top 20 teams to the short round. #8 Pick/Draw (capped at a #4) $120/roper. Pick 1, draw 1 or draw 2. 3-steer/Progressive after 1.

• #7 team - 2 sec. off • #6 & under team - 3 sec. off • No Incentive Top 30 teams to the short round.

For more information visit ustrc.com

2011 USTRC membership required before you rope, and may be purchased at this event.

Memberships purchased at this event are good for 2011.

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USTRC SANCTIONED ROPING EVENT

MUDDY RIVER

PRIZES

CLASSIC

23 Trophy Gist Buckles

6 Trophy Martin Saddles • Average winners of the #11, #10 & #9

• Incentive Average winners of the #12, #11, #10 & #9 • Average & Incentive Average winners of the Gold Plus • 1st through 3rd place Average winners of the #8 Pick/Draw • Average winners of the All Girl • Winners of the Jr. Looper Divisions

USTRC Sanctioned Event Guarantee Never Less Than 11 National Shoot-Outs 29 Regional Shoot-Outs 6 Gold Plus National Shoot-Outs US Open Tour Points

6 Trophy Rope Bags • Average winners of the #15, #13 & #12

Flex Earnings Awards • Minimum of $160,000 at this event

With Membership Purchase

(awarded through 10th in the Average)

• Gold Spur members receive $1,000 in Flex Earnings • Gold Plus members receive $3,000 in Flex Earnings

Ultimate Partner Finder Draw-in Options in Effect (for more details see the format section in The back of this issue of SuperLooper Magazine)

NATIONAL FINALS TEAM ROPING QUALIFIER

FEBRUARY 18-20, 2011

MEMPHIS, TN

ACTION STARTS 9 a.m. DAILY FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 18 Open (w/ #15 Inc.) #15 Handicap #13 Handicap #12 (w/ #11 Inc.)

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 19 Gold Plus #12 (w/ #10 Inc.) Century Bonus included #11 (w/ #10 Inc.) #10 (w/ #9 Inc.) #10 Century (w/ #9 Inc.) $80/roper, enter 3 times

Saturday 12 noon Kids 6 and under, 7-9 and 10-12

FORMAT

#15 Handicap $100/roper. Enter 3 times.

5-steer/Progressive after 1.

• #14 team - 2 sec. off • #13 & under team - 4 sec. off

Choice Hotels: choicesportstravel.com Special Rate ID #00214570

• Extended Average Pay in All Divisions • Incentive Ropings in the #12, #11, #10 & #9 Tennessee’s Largest Roping

3 CASH ONLY

Open (with #15 Incentive) $150/roper. Enter 3 times, maximum.

5-steer/Progressive after 1.

Any comb. of Incentive/ Non-Incentive.

Must qualify to short round to receive Tour Points.

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 20 All Girl Specialty Roping #10 Handicap Pick 1, Draw 2 or Draw 3 for $150/roper #9 (w/ #8 Inc.) #8 Pick/Draw for beginner & novice ropers only #8 Pick/Draw books close at 11:30 a.m.

Location: Agricenter Show Place Arena, 105 S. Germantown Parkway, Memphis, TN. Directions: I-40 to Germantown Pkwy., south 4 miles. Arena on the right.

Producer: John Johnson & JX2 Productions Stalls: $20/night. Plenty of stalls on the grounds. Camper hook-ups available without reservations. Stall reservations accepted from Gold Plus members only. Reservations must be made no later than 7 days prior to the event. Call your Gold Plus representative, Ty Hillman. ABSOLUTELY NO TIE-OUTS allowed at this facility.

Event info: John Johnson at 423.340.0640 or USTRC office 254.968.0002 Hotels: Comfort Inn, 901.757.7800 Hampton Inn, 901.747.3700 Holiday Inn & Suites, 901.266.1952

ON-SITE ENTRY

#13 Handicap $80/roper. Enter 3 times.

5-steer/Progressive after 1.

• #12 team - 2 sec. off • #11 team - 4 sec. off #12, #11, #10, #9 $80/roper. Enter 3 times. 4-steer/Progressive after 1. #12 (with #11 Incentive) #11 (with #10 Incentive) #10 capped at an Elite #6 (with #9 Incentive) #9 capped at an Elite #5 (with #8 Incentive) Top 20 teams to the short round.

Top 30 to the short round of the #9 only.

2011 USTRC membership required before you rope, and may be purchased at this event.

Memberships purchased at this event are good for 2011.

Gold Plus #12 (with #10 Incentive) $100/roper. Enter 3 times, maximum.

4-steer/Progressive after 1.

Any combination of Incentive/Non-Incentive. Gold Plus members 21 years and over only. Top 3 Average teams and Incentive Average teams receive National Shoot-Outs/Flex Earnings.

Top 20 teams to the short round. #8 Pick/Draw (capped at a #4) $180/roper. Pick 1, draw 2 or draw 3. 3-steer/Progressive after 1.

• #7 team - 2 sec. off • #6 & under team - 3 sec. off • No Incentive Top 30 teams to the short round.

For more information visit ustrc.com

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USTRC SANCTIONED ROPING EVENT

CALIFORNIA

PRIZES 8 Trophy Martin Saddles

CHAMPIONSHIPS USTRC Sanctioned Event Guarantee Never Less Than 11 National Shoot-Outs 29 Regional Shoot-Outs 6 Gold Plus National Shoot-Outs US Open Tour Points (awarded through 10th in the Average)

Ultimate Partner Finder Draw-in Options in Effect (for more details see the format section in The back of this issue of SuperLooper Magazine)

NATIONAL FINALS TEAM ROPING QUALIFIER FEBRUARY 25-27, 2011

CITY OF INDUSTRY, CA

ACTION STARTS 9 a.m. DAILY FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 25 Open (w/ #15 Inc.) #15 Handicap #13 Handicap #12 (w/ #11 Inc.)

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 26 Gold Plus #12 (w/ #10 Inc.) Century Bonus included #11 (w/ #10 Inc.) #10 (w/ #9 Inc.)

Saturday 12 noon Kids 6 and under, 7-9 and 10-12

FORMAT

2 CASH ONLY

Open (with #15 Incentive) $150/roper. Enter 2 times, maximum.

5-steer/Progressive after 1.

Any comb. of Incentive/ Non-Incentive.

Must qualify to short round to receive Tour Points. #15 Handicap $100/roper. Enter 3 times.

5-steer/Progressive after 1.

• #14 team - 2 sec. off • #13 & under team - 4 sec. off

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 27 All Girl Specialty Roping #10 Handicap Pick 1, Draw 2 or Draw 3 for $150/roper #9 (w/ #8 Inc.) #8 Pick/Draw for beginner & novice ropers only #8 Pick/Draw books close at 10:30 a.m.

• Average winners of the #12, #11, #10 & #9

23 Trophy Gist Buckles • Incentive Average winners of the #12, #11, #10 & #9 • Average & Incentive Average winners of the Gold Plus • 1st through 3rd place Average winners of the #8 Pick/Draw • Average winners of the All Girl • Winners of the Jr. Looper Divisions

4 Trophy Rope Bags • Average winners of the #15 & #13

Flex Earnings Awards • Minimum of $160,000 at this event

With Membership Purchase • Gold Spur members receive $1,000 in Flex Earnings • Gold Plus members receive $3,000 in Flex Earnings Location: Industry Hills Equestrian Center Directions: I-5 to 210 to 605 to I-10.

East on I-10 to Azusa Ave., turn south (right), go about 5 miles to Temple.

Turn right. Industry Hills is the second gate on the left.

Producer: USTRC

Stalls: First come, first served basis. Stall reservations accepted from Gold Plus members only. Reservations must be made no later than 7 days prior to the event. Call your Gold Plus representative, Ty Hillman.

Event info: USTRC office 254.968.0002 Hotels: Pacific Palms Hotel, 626.810.4455, (Sheraton Industry Hills Resort & Conference) One Industry Hills Pkwy., City of Industry, CA 91744 West Covina Holiday Inn, 626.966.8311, 3223 E. Garvey Ave. North, West Covina, CA 91746.

Best Western Executive Inn, 626.810.1818, 18880 East Gale Ave., Roland Heights, CA 91748.

Courtyard by Marriott, 626.965.1700, 1905 South Azusa Ave., Hacienda Heights, CA 91745.

Choice Hotels: choicesportstravel.com Special Rate ID #00214570

• Extended Average Pay in All Divisions • Incentive Ropings in the #12, #11, #10 & #9 ON-SITE ENTRY

#13 Handicap $100/roper. Enter 3 times.

5-steer/Progressive after 1.

• #12 team - 2 sec. off • #11 team - 4 sec. off #12, #11, #10, #9 $100/roper. Enter 3 times. 4-steer/Progressive after 1. #12 (with #11 Incentive) #11 (with #10 Incentive) #10 capped at an Elite #6 (with #9 Incentive) #9 capped at an Elite #5 (with #8 Incentive) Top 20 teams to the short round.

Top 30 to the short round of the #9 only.

AMERICA’S COWBOY SPORT

Gold Plus #12 (with #10 Incentive) $100/roper. Enter 3 times, maximum.

4-steer/Progressive after 1.

Any combination of Incentive/Non-Incentive. Gold Plus members 21 years and over only. Top 3 Average teams and Incentive Average teams receive National Shoot-Outs/Flex Earnings.

Top 20 teams to the short round. #8 Pick/Draw (capped at a #4) $180/roper. Pick 1, draw 2 or draw 3. 3-steer/Progressive after 1.

• #7 team - 2 sec. off • #6 & under team - 3 sec. off • No Incentive Top 30 teams to the short round.

For more information visit ustrc.com

2011 USTRC membership required before you rope, and may be purchased at this event.

Memberships purchased at this event are good for 2011.

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USTRC SANCTIONED ROPING EVENT

SOUTH TEXAS

PRIZES

CHAMPIONSHIPS

29 Trophy Gist Buckles

USTRC Sanctioned Event Guarantee Never Less Than 11 National Shoot-Outs 29 Regional Shoot-Outs 6 Gold Plus National Shoot-Outs US Open Tour Points (awarded through 10th in the Average)

8 Trophy Martin Saddles • Average winners of the #12, #11, #10 & #9

• 2nd place Average winners of the #12, #11, #10 & #9 • Incentive Average winners of the #12, #11, #10 & #9 • Average & Incentive Average winners of the Gold Plus • 1st through 3rd place Average winners of the #8 Pick/Draw • Winners of the Jr. Looper Divisions

6 Trophy Rope Bags • Average winners of the Open, #15 & #13

Flex Earnings Awards • Minimum of $160,000 at this event

With Membership Purchase

Ultimate Partner Finder Draw-in Options in Effect

• Gold Spur members receive $1,000 in Flex Earnings • Gold Plus members receive $3,000 in Flex Earnings

(for more details see the format section in The back of this issue of SuperLooper Magazine)

NATIONAL FINALS TEAM ROPING QUALIFIER

MARCH 3-6, 2011 THURSDAY, MAR. 3 12 Noon Open (w/ #15 Inc.) #15 (w/ #13 Inc.) Warm Up Roping.

4 steer Average, PA 1, Pick1, draw 2 or draw all 3 for $150/roper #15 Handicap

FRIDAY, MAR. 4 9:00 a.m. #13 Handicap Gold Plus #12 (w/ #10 Inc.) Century Bonus included #12 (w/ #11 Inc.)

BRYAN, TX SATURDAY, MAR. 5 9:00 a.m. #11 (w/ #10 Inc.) #10 (w/ #9 Inc.)

SUNDAY, MAR. 6 9:00 a.m. #9 (w/ #8 Inc.) #8 Pick/Draw for beginner & novice ropers only #8 Pick/Draw books close at 10:30 a.m.

Saturday 12 noon Kids 6 and under, 7-9 and 10-12

FORMAT

2 CASH ONLY

Open (with #15 Incentive) $150/roper. Enter 2 times, maximum.

5-steer/Progressive after 1.

Any comb. of Incentive/ Non-Incentive.

Must qualify to short round to receive Tour Points. #15 Handicap $100/roper. Enter 3 times.

5-steer/Progressive after 1.

• #14 team - 2 sec. off • #13 & under team - 4 sec. off

Location: Brazos County Expo Complex, 5827 Leonard Road, Bryan, Texas Producer: USTRC Cattle: C.S. Cattle Company

Stalls: First come, first served basis. Stall reservations accepted from Gold Plus members only. Reservations must be made no later than 7 days prior to the event. Call your Gold Plus representative, Ty Hillman.

Event info: USTRC office 254.968.0002 Hotels: SUPER 8 RT 6 Texas Ave S College Station, TX 77840 979-846-8800 www.super8.com Hotels are very limited. Make reservations early.

Choice Hotels: choicesportstravel.com Special Rate ID #00214570

• Extended Average Pay in All Divisions • Incentive Ropings in the #12, #11, #10 & #9

ON-SITE ENTRY

#13 Handicap $100/roper. Enter 3 times.

5-steer/Progressive after 1.

• #12 team - 2 sec. off • #11 team - 4 sec. off #12, #11, #10, #9 $100/roper. Enter 3 times. 4-steer/Progressive after 1. #12 (with #11 Incentive) #11 (with #10 Incentive) #10 capped at an Elite #6 (with #9 Incentive) #9 capped at an Elite #5 (with #8 Incentive) Top 20 teams to the short round.

Top 30 to the short round of the #9 only.

2011 USTRC membership required before you rope, and may be purchased at this event.

Memberships purchased at this event are good for 2011.

Gold Plus #12 (with #10 Incentive) $100/roper. Enter 3 times, maximum.

4-steer/Progressive after 1.

Any combination of Incentive/Non-Incentive. Gold Plus members 21 years and over only. Top 3 Average teams and Incentive Average teams receive National Shoot-Outs/Flex Earnings.

Top 20 teams to the short round. #8 Pick/Draw (capped at a #4) $120/roper. Pick 1, draw 1 or draw 2. 3-steer/Progressive after 1.

• #7 team - 2 sec. off • #6 & under team - 3 sec. off • No Incentive Top 30 teams to the short round.

For more information visit ustrc.com

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USTRC SANCTIONED ROPING EVENT

FLORIDA

PRIZES 2 Trophy Martin Saddles

CHAMPIONSHIPS

• High Money winners of the weekend Specialty ropings excluded

USTRC Sanctioned Event Guarantee Never Less Than 11 National Shoot-Outs 29 Regional Shoot-Outs 6 Gold Plus National Shoot-Outs US Open Tour Points

• Average winners of the #15, #13, #12, #11, #10 & #9 • Incentive Average winners of the #12, #11, #10 & #9 • Average & Incentive Average winners of the Gold Plus • 1st through 3rd place Average winners of the #8 Pick/Draw • Average winners of the All Girl • Winners of the Jr. Looper Divisions

35 Trophy Gist Buckles

Flex Earnings Awards • Minimum of $160,000 at this event

With Membership Purchase • Gold Spur members receive $1,000 in Flex Earnings • Gold Plus members receive $3,000 in Flex Earnings

(awarded through 10th in the Average)

Ultimate Partner Finder Draw-in Options in Effect (for more details see the format section in The back of this issue of SuperLooper Magazine)

NATIONAL FINALS TEAM ROPING QUALIFIER

MARCH 5-6, 2011

Green Cove Springs, FL

ACTION STARTS 9 a.m. DAILY SATURDAY, MARCH 5 Open (w/ #15 Inc.) #12 (w/ #11 Inc.) #15 Handicap Gold Plus #12 #13 Handicap (w/ #10 Inc.) Century Bonus included #11 (w/ #10 Inc.)

Saturday 12 noon Kids 6 and under, 7-9 and 10-12

FORMAT

4 CASH ONLY

Open (with #15 Incentive) $150/roper. Enter 2 times, maximum.

5-steer/Progressive after 1.

Any comb. of Incentive/ Non-Incentive.

Must qualify to short round to receive Tour Points. #15 Handicap $80/roper. Enter 4 times.

5-steer/Progressive after 1.

• #14 team - 2 sec. off • #13 & under team - 4 sec. off

SUNDAY, MARCH 6 All Girl Specialty Roping #10 Handicap Pick 1, Draw 2 or Draw 3 for $150/roper #10 (w/ #9 Inc.) #9 (w/ #8 Inc.) #8 Pick/Draw for beginner & novice ropers only #8 Pick/Draw books close at 12 noon

Location: Clay County Fairgrounds, 3557 Hwy. 17, Green Cove Springs, FL. Directions: See map Producer: John Johnson & JX2 Productions

Stalls: First come, first served basis. Stall reservations accepted from Gold Plus members only. Reservations must be made no later than 7 days prior to the event. Call your Gold Plus representative, Ty Hillman. ABSOLUTELY NO TIE-OUTS at this facility.

Event info: John Johnson 423.340.0640 or USTRC office 254.968.0002 Hotels: Sleep Inn 904.215.8900, Rodeway Inn 904.264.1211 Ask for USTRC rates Choice Hotels: choicesportstravel.com Special Rate ID #00214570

• Extended Average Pay in All Divisions • Incentive Ropings in the #12, #11, #10 & #9

ON-SITE ENTRY

#13 Handicap $80/roper. Enter 4 times.

5-steer/Progressive after 1.

• #12 team - 2 sec. off • #11 team - 4 sec. off #12, #11, #10, #9 $80/roper. Enter 4 times. 4-steer/Progressive after 1. #12 (with #11 Incentive) #11 (with #10 Incentive) #10 capped at an Elite #6 (with #9 Incentive) #9 capped at an Elite #5 (with #8 Incentive) Top 20 teams to the short round.

Top 30 to the short round of the #9 only.

AMERICA’S COWBOY SPORT

Gold Plus #12 (with #10 Incentive) $100/roper. Enter 3 times, maximum.

4-steer/Progressive after 1.

Any combination of Incentive/Non-Incentive. Gold Plus members 21 years and over only. Top 3 Average teams and Incentive Average teams receive National Shoot-Outs/Flex Earnings.

Top 20 teams to the short round. #8 Pick/Draw (capped at a #4) $180/roper. Pick 1, draw 2 or draw 3. 3-steer/Progressive after 1.

• #7 team - 2 sec. off • #6 & under team - 3 sec. off • No Incentive Top 30 teams to the short round.

For more information visit ustrc.com

2011 USTRC membership required before you rope, and may be purchased at this event.

Memberships purchased at this event are good for 2011.

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USTRC SANCTIONED ROPING EVENT

OKLAHOMA WINTER

PRIZES 10 Trophy Cowboy Gold Saddles

CLASSIC

• Average winners of the #12, #11, #10, #9 & #8 Pick/Draw

USTRC Sanctioned Event Guarantee Never Less Than

• Average & Incentive Average winners of the Gold Plus • 2nd through 3rd place Average winners of the #8 Pick/Draw • Incentive Average winners of the #12, #11, #10 & #9 • Average winners of the All Girl • Winners of the Jr. Looper Divisions

21 Trophy Gist Buckles

11 National / $6,000 USTRC Flex Earnings Awards 4 Trophy Leather Rope Bags 29 Regional / $2,000 USTRC Flex Earnings Awards • Average winners of the #15 & #13 6 Gold Plus National / $6,000 USTRC Flex Flex Earnings Awards • Minimum of $160,000 at this event Earnings Awards With Membership Purchase US Open Tour Points (awarded through 10th in the Average) • Gold Spur members receive $1,000 in Flex Earnings • Gold Plus members receive $3,000 in Flex Earnings Ultimate Partner Finder Draw-in Options in Effect (for more details see the format section in The back of this issue of SuperLooper Magazine)

NATIONAL FINALS TEAM ROPING QUALIFIER

MARCH 11-13, 2011

GUTHRIE, OK

ACTION STARTS 9 a.m. DAILY FRIDAY, MARCH 11 Open Pick/Draw (w/ #15 Inc.) #15 Handicap #13 Handicap #12 (w/ #11 Inc.)

SATURDAY, MARCH 12 Gold Plus #12 (w/ #10 Inc.) Century Bonus included #11 (w/ #10 Inc.) #10 (w/ #9 Inc.)

Saturday 12 noon Kids 6 and under, 7-9 and 10-12

FORMAT

2 CASH ONLY

Open P/D (with #15 Incentive) $200/roper. Enter with 1 partner and 1 will be computer drawn.

5-steer/Progressive after 1.

Any comb. of Incentive/ Non-Incentive.

Must qualify to short round to receive Tour Points. #15 Handicap $100/roper. Enter 3 times.

5-steer/Progressive after 1.

• #14 team - 2 sec. off • #13 & under team - 4 sec. off

SUNDAY, MARCH 13 All Girl Specialty Roping #10 (w/ #8 Inc.) Pick 1, Draw 2 or Draw 3 for $150/roper #10 Century (w/ #9 Inc.) $100/roper, enter 3 times #9 (w/ #8 Inc.) #8 Pick/Draw for beginner & novice ropers only #8 Pick/Draw books close at 10:30 AM

Location: Lazy E Arena, Rt. 5, Box 393, Guthrie, OK 73044 Directions: 30 miles north of Oklahoma City, OK, on I-35. Exit #151 (Seward Rd.) east approximately 4.5 miles.

Producer: Jeff Smith Cattle: C-S Cattle Company

Stalls: First come, first served basis. Stall reservations accepted from Gold Plus members only. Reservations must be made no later than 7 days prior to the event. Call your Gold Plus representative, Ty Hillman.

Event info: Jeff Smith 620.921.5903 or USTRC office 254.968.0002 Hotels: Sleep Inn 405.260.1400 Best Western Territorial Inn 405.282.8831 Choice Hotels: choicesportstravel.com Special Rate ID #00214570

• Incentive Ropings in the #12, #11, #10 & #9

ON-SITE ENTRY

#13 Handicap $100/roper. Enter 3 times.

5-steer/Progressive after 1.

• #12 team - 2 sec. off • #11 team - 4 sec. off #12, #11, #10, #9 $100/roper. Enter 3 times. 4-steer/Progressive after 1. #12 (with #11 Incentive) #11 (with #10 Incentive) #10 capped at an Elite #6 (with #9 Incentive) #9 capped at an Elite #5 (with #8 Incentive) Top 20 teams to the short round.

Top 30 to the short round of the #9 only.

2011 USTRC membership required before you rope, and may be purchased at this event.

Memberships purchased at this event are good for 2011.

Gold Plus #12 (with #10 Incentive) $100/roper. Enter 3 times, maximum.

4-steer/Progressive after 1.

Any combination of Incentive/Non-Incentive. Gold Plus members 21 years and over only. Top 3 Average teams and Incentive Average teams receive National Shoot-Outs/Flex Earnings.

Top 20 teams to the short round. #8 Pick/Draw (capped at a #4) $180/roper. Pick 1, draw 2 or draw 3. 3-steer/Progressive after 1.

• #7 team - 2 sec. off • #6 & under team - 3 sec. off • No Incentive Top 30 teams to the short round.

For more information visit ustrc.com

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USTRC SANCTIONED ROPING EVENT

COLORADO RIVER CLASSIC

PRIZES 6 Trophy Cowboy Gold Saddles • Average winners of the #11, #10 & #9

23 Trophy Gist Buckles

USTRC Sanctioned Event Guarantee Never Less Than

• Average & Incentive Average winners of the Gold Plus • 1st through 3rd place Average winners of the #8 Pick/Draw • Incentive Average winners of the #12, #11, #10 & #9 • Average winners of the All Girl • Winners of the Jr. Looper Divisions

11 National / $6,000 USTRC Flex Earnings Awards 6 Trophy Leather Rope Bags • Average winners of the #15, #13 & #12 29 Regional / $2,000 USTRC Flex Earnings Awards Flex Earnings Awards 6 Gold Plus National / $6,000 USTRC Flex • Minimum of $160,000 at this event Earnings Awards With Membership Purchase US Open Tour Points (awarded through 10th in the Average) • Gold Spur members receive $1,000 in Flex Earnings • Gold Plus members receive $3,000 in Flex Earnings Ultimate Partner Finder Draw-in Options in Effect (for more details see the format section in The back of this issue of SuperLooper Magazine)

NATIONAL FINALS TEAM ROPING QUALIFIER

MARCH 11-13, 2011 FORT MOHAVE, AZ ACTION STARTS 9 a.m. DAILY FRIDAY, MARCH 11 Open (w/ #15 Inc.) #15 Handicap #13 Handicap #12 (w/ #11 Inc.)

SATURDAY, MARCH 12 Gold Plus #12 (w/ #10 Inc.) Century Bonus included #11 (w/ #10 Inc.) #10 (w/ #9 Inc.)

Saturday 12 noon Kids 6 and under, 7-9 and 10-12

FORMAT

2 CASH ONLY

Open (with #15 Incentive) $150/roper. Enter 2 times, maximum.

5-steer/Progressive after 1.

Any comb. of Incentive/ Non-Incentive.

Must qualify to short round to receive Tour Points. #15 Handicap $100/roper. Enter 3 times.

5-steer/Progressive after 1.

• #14 team - 2 sec. off • #13 & under team - 4 sec. off

SUNDAY, MARCH 13 All Girl Specialty Roping #10 (w/ #8 Inc.) 3 steer Average Pick 1, Draw 1 or Draw 2 for $120/roper #9 (w/ #8 Inc.) #8 Pick/Draw for beginner & novice ropers only #8 Pick/Draw books close at 10:30 a.m.

Location: Mojave Crossing Event Center Directions: Kingman: Hwy. 68 south 35 miles to Hwy. 95 South. Continue approx. 11 miles to Aztec Rd., to the AVI sign.

Laughlin: Needles Hwy. south 11 miles to Aha Macav Pkwy., Avi sign.

Turn left, 3 miles to venue.

Needles: I-40 to River Rd. Cutoff, which becomes Needles Hwy. North 14 miles to Aha Macav Pkwy. Look for the AVI sign. Turn right, continue to venue.

Producer: USTRC Cattle: Reed & Keith Flake

Stalls: First come, first served basis. Stall reservations accepted from Gold Plus members only. Reservations must be made no later than 7 days prior to the event. Call your Gold Plus representative, Ty Hillman.

Event info: USTRC office 254.968.0002 Hotels:On-site hotel: AVI Resort & Casino 800.AVI.2WINN or info@avicasino.com For more hotel info call 1-800-4Laughlin or visitlaughlin.com Tack store along with horse hay and feed available on-site.

Choice Hotels: choicesportstravel.com Special Rate ID #00214570

• Extended Average Pay in All Divisions • Incentive Ropings in the #12, #11, #10 & #9

ON-SITE ENTRY

#13 Handicap $100/roper. Enter 3 times.

5-steer/Progressive after 1.

• #12 team - 2 sec. off • #11 team - 4 sec. off #12, #11, #10, #9 $100/roper. Enter 3 times. 4-steer/Progressive after 1. #12 (with #11 Incentive) #11 (with #10 Incentive) #10 capped at an Elite #6 (with #9 Incentive) #9 capped at an Elite #5 (with #8 Incentive) Top 20 teams to the short round.

Top 30 to the short round of the #9 only.

AMERICA’S COWBOY SPORT

Gold Plus #12 (with #10 Incentive) $100/roper. Enter 3 times, maximum.

4-steer/Progressive after 1.

Any combination of Incentive/Non-Incentive. Gold Plus members 21 years and over only. Top 3 Average teams and Incentive Average teams receive National Shoot-Outs/Flex Earnings.

Top 20 teams to the short round. #8 Pick/Draw (capped at a #4) $120/roper. Pick 1, draw 1 or draw 2. 3-steer/Progressive after 1.

• #7 team - 2 sec. off • #6 & under team - 3 sec. off • No Incentive Top 30 teams to the short round.

For more information visit ustrc.com

2011 USTRC membership required before you rope, and may be purchased at this event.

Memberships purchased at this event are good for 2011.

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USTRC SANCTIONED ROPING EVENT

LOUISIANA

PRIZES 8 Trophy Cowboy Gold Saddles

CHAMPIONSHIPS

• Average winners of the #12, #11, #10 & #9

USTRC Sanctioned Event Guarantee Never Less Than

• Average & Incentive Average winners of the Gold Plus • 1st through 3rd place Average winners of the #8 Pick/Draw • Incentive Average winners of the #12, #11, #10 & #9 • Winners of the Jr. Looper Divisions

21 Trophy Gist Buckles

11 National / $6,000 USTRC Flex Earnings Awards 4 Trophy Leather Rope Bags • Average winners of the #15 & #13 29 Regional / $2,000 USTRC Flex Earnings Awards Flex Earnings Awards 6 Gold Plus National / $6,000 USTRC Flex • Minimum of $160,000 at this event Earnings Awards With Membership Purchase • Gold Spur members receive $1,000 in Flex Earnings US Open Tour Points (awarded through 10th in the Average) • Gold Plus members receive $3,000 in Flex Earnings Ultimate Partner Finder Draw-in Options in Effect (for more details see the format section in The back of this issue of SuperLooper Magazine)

NATIONAL FINALS TEAM ROPING QUALIFIER

MARCH 18-20, 2011 WEST MONROE, LA ACTION STARTS 9 a.m. DAILY FRIDAY, MARCH 18 Open (with #15 Inc.) #15 Handicap #13 Handicap #12 (w/ #11 Inc.)

SATURDAY, MARCH 19 Gold Plus #12 (w/ #10 Inc.) Century Bonus included #11 (w/ #10 Inc.) #10 (w/ #9 Inc.)

SUNDAY, MARCH 20 #9 (w/ #8 Inc.) #8 Pick/Draw for beginner & novice ropers only #8 Pick/Draw books close at 10:30 AM

#15 Handicap $80/roper. Enter 3 times.

5-steer/Progressive after 1.

• #14 team - 2 sec. off • #13 & under team - 4 sec. off

Event info: Steve & Sherry Judd 601.928.3218 or USTRC office 254.968.0002 Hotels: Holiday Inn 318.807.6000 Quality Inn 318.387.2711 Jameson Inn 318.361.0750 Ask for USTRC rate Hilton 318.398.0653

• Extended Average Pay in All Divisions • Incentive Ropings in the #12, #11, #10 & #9

3 CASH ONLY

Open (with #15 Incentive) $150/roper. Enter 2 times, maximum.

5-steer/Progressive after 1.

Any comb. of Incentive/ Non-Incentive.

Must qualify to short round to receive Tour Points.

Stalls: First come, first served basis. Stall reservations accepted from Gold Plus members only. Reservations must be made no later than 7 days prior to the event. Call your Gold Plus representative, Ty Hillman.

Choice Hotels: choicesportstravel.com Special Rate ID #00214570

Saturday 12 noon Kids 6 and under, 7-9 and 10-12

FORMAT

Location: Ike Hamilton Expo Center Directions: Thomas Road, exit from I-20, south to service road.

Turn right, follow road to Expo Center.

Producer: Steve & Sherry Judd Steers only will be used.

ON-SITE ENTRY

#13 Handicap $80/roper. Enter 3 times.

5-steer/Progressive after 1.

• #12 team - 2 sec. off • #11 team - 4 sec. off #12, #11, #10, #9 $80/roper. Enter 3 times. 4-steer/Progressive after 1. #12 (with #11 Incentive) #11 (with #10 Incentive) #10 capped at an Elite #6 (with #9 Incentive) #9 capped at an Elite #5 (with #8 Incentive) Top 20 teams to the short round.

Top 30 to the short round of the #9 only.

2011 USTRC membership required before you rope, and may be purchased at this event.

Memberships purchased at this event are good for 2011.

Gold Plus #12 (with #10 Incentive) $100/roper. Enter 3 times, maximum.

4-steer/Progressive after 1.

Any combination of Incentive/Non-Incentive. Gold Plus members 21 years and over only. Top 3 Average teams and Incentive Average teams receive National Shoot-Outs/Flex Earnings.

Top 20 teams to the short round. #8 Pick/Draw (capped at a #4) $180/roper. Pick 1, draw 2 or draw 3. 3-steer/Progressive after 1.

• #7 team - 2 sec. off • #6 & under team - 3 sec. off • No Incentive Top 30 teams to the short round.

For more information visit ustrc.com

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USTRC SANCTIONED ROPING EVENT

TENNESSEE

PRIZES 6 Trophy Cowboy Gold Saddles

CHAMPIONSHIPS

• Average winners of the #11, #10 & #9

23 Trophy Gist Buckles • Average & Incentive Average winners of the Gold Plus • 1st through 3rd place Average winners of the #8 Pick/Draw • Incentive Average winners of the #12, #11, #10 & #9 • Average winners of the All Girl • Winners of the Jr. Looper Divisions

USTRC Sanctioned Event Guarantee Never Less Than

11 National / $6,000 USTRC Flex Earnings Awards 6 Trophy Leather Rope Bags 29 Regional / $2,000 USTRC Flex Earnings Awards • Average winners of the #15, #13 & #12 6 Gold Plus National / $6,000 USTRC Flex Flex Earnings Awards • Minimum of $160,000 at this event Earnings Awards US Open Tour Points (awarded through 10th in the Average) With Membership Purchase • Gold Spur members receive $1,000 in Flex Earnings • Gold Plus members receive $3,000 in Flex Earnings Ultimate Partner Finder Draw-in Options in Effect (for more details see the format section in The back of this issue of SuperLooper Magazine)

Close to Nashville, Music City

NATIONAL FINALS TEAM ROPING QUALIFIER

MARCH 25-27, 2011

FRANKLIN, TN

ACTION STARTS 9 a.m. DAILY FRIDAY, MARCH 25 Open (w/ #15 Inc.) #15 Handicap #13 Handicap #12 (w/ #11 Inc.)

SATURDAY, MARCH 26 Gold Plus #12 (w/ #10 Inc.) Century Bonus included #11 (w/ #10 Inc.) #10 (w/ #9 Inc.)

Saturday 12 noon Kids 6 and under, 7-9 and 10-12

FORMAT

#15 Handicap $80/roper. Enter 3 times.

5-steer/Progressive after 1.

• #14 team - 2 sec. off • #13 & under team - 4 sec. off

Stalls: $45 for the weekend. First come, first served basis. Stall reservations accepted from Gold Plus members only. Reservations must be made no later than 7 days prior to the event.

Call your Gold Plus representative, Ty Hillman.

Event info: John Johnson 423.340.0640 or USTRC office 254.968.0002 Hotels: Hyatt Place 615.771.8900 Days Inn 615.790.1140 Ramada Unlimited 615.791.4004 Choice Hotels: choicesportstravel.com Special Rate ID #00214570

• Extended Average Pay in All Divisions • Incentive Ropings in the #12, #11, #10 & #9

3 CASH ONLY

Open (with #15 Incentive) $150/roper. Enter 2 times, maximum.

5-steer/Progressive after 1.

Any comb. of Incentive/ Non-Incentive.

Must qualify to short round to receive Tour Points.

SUNDAY, MARCH 27 All Girl Specialty Roping #10 Handicap Pick 1, Draw 2 or Draw 3 for $150/roper #9 (w/ #8 Inc.) #8 Pick/Draw for beginner & novice ropers only #8 Pick/Draw books close at 10:30 a.m.

Location: Ag Expo Park, 4215 Long Lane, Franklin, TN. Directions: Take I-65 to exit #61, turn east on Peytonsville Road, then left on Long Lane.

Producer: John Johnson & JX2 Productions

ON-SITE ENTRY

#13 Handicap $80/roper. Enter 3 times.

5-steer/Progressive after 1.

• #12 team - 2 sec. off • #11 team - 4 sec. off #12, #11, #10, #9 $80/roper. Enter 3 times. 4-steer/Progressive after 1. #12 (with #11 Incentive) #11 (with #10 Incentive) #10 capped at an Elite #6 (with #9 Incentive) #9 capped at an Elite #5 (with #8 Incentive) Top 20 teams to the short round.

Top 30 to the short round of the #9 only.

AMERICA’S COWBOY SPORT

Gold Plus #12 (with #10 Incentive) $100/roper. Enter 3 times, maximum.

4-steer/Progressive after 1.

Any combination of Incentive/Non-Incentive. Gold Plus members 21 years and over only. Top 3 Average teams and Incentive Average teams receive National Shoot-Outs/Flex Earnings.

Top 20 teams to the short round. #8 Pick/Draw (capped at a #4) $180/roper. Pick 1, draw 2 or draw 3. 3-steer/Progressive after 1.

• #7 team - 2 sec. off • #6 & under team - 3 sec. off • No Incentive Top 30 teams to the short round.

For more information visit ustrc.com

2011 USTRC membership required before you rope, and may be purchased at this event.

Memberships purchased at this event are good for 2011.

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USTRC SANCTIONED ROPING EVENT

NORTHEAST KANSAS

PRIZES 10 Trophy Cowboy Gold Saddles

CLASSIC

• Average winners of the #12, #11, #10, #9 & #8 Pick/Draw

21 Trophy Gist Buckles • Average & Incentive Average winners of the Gold Plus • 2nd through 3rd place Average winners of the #8 Pick/Draw • Incentive Average winners of the #12, #11, #10 & #9 • Average winners of the All Girl • Winners of the Jr. Looper Divisions

USTRC Sanctioned Event Guarantee Never Less Than

11 National / $6,000 USTRC Flex Earnings Awards 4 Trophy Leather Rope Bags 29 Regional / $2,000 USTRC Flex Earnings Awards • Average winners of the #15 & #13 6 Gold Plus National / $6,000 USTRC Flex Flex Earnings Awards • Minimum of $160,000 at this event Earnings Awards With Membership Purchase US Open Tour Points (awarded through 10th in the Average) • Gold Spur members receive $1,000 in Flex Earnings • Gold Plus members receive $3,000 in Flex Earnings Ultimate Partner Finder Draw-in Options in Effect (for more details see the format section in The back of this issue of SuperLooper Magazine)

NATIONAL FINALS TEAM ROPING QUALIFIER

MARCH 25-27, 2011 FRIDAY, MARCH 25 Starts at 12 noon Open Pick/Draw (with #15 Inc.) #15 Handicap #13 Handicap #12 (w/ #11 Inc.)

SATURDAY, MARCH 26 Starts at 9 a.m.

Gold Plus #12 (w/ #10 Inc.) Century Bonus included #11 (w/ #10 Inc.) #10 (w/ #9 Inc.)

Saturday 12 noon Kids 6 and under, 7-9 and 10-12

FORMAT

4 CASH ONLY

Open P/D (with #15 Incentive) $200/roper. Enter with 1 partner and 1 will be computer drawn.

5-steer/Progressive after 1.

Any comb. of Incentive/ Non-Incentive.

Must qualify to short round to receive Tour Points. #15 Handicap $80/roper. Enter 4 times.

5-steer/Progressive after 1.

• #14 team - 2 sec. off • #13 & under team - 4 sec. off

TOPEKA, KS SUNDAY, MARCH 27 Starts at 9 a.m.

All Girl Specialty Roping #10 (w/ #8 Inc.) Pick 1, Draw 2 or Draw 3 for $150/roper #10 Century Roping (w/ #9 Inc.) $80/roper, enter 4 times #9 (w/ #8 Inc.) #8 Pick/Draw for beginner & novice ropers only #8 Pick/Draw books close at 10:30 AM

Location: Kansas Expo Centre, #1 Expo Centre Drive, Topeka, Kansas 66612 Producer: Jeff Smith Cattle: C-S Cattle Company

Stalls: First come, first served basis. Stall reservations accepted from Gold Plus members only. Reservations must be made no later than 7 days prior to the event. Call your Gold Plus representative, Ty Hillman.

Event info: Jeff Smith 620.921.5903 or USTRC office 254.968.0002 Hotels: Econolodge 785.267.1681 Holiday Inn Express 785.228.9500 Choice Hotels: choicesportstravel.com Special Rate ID #00214570

• Extended Average Pay in All Divisions • Incentive Ropings in the #12, #11, #10 & #9

ON-SITE ENTRY

#13 Handicap $80/roper. Enter 4 times.

5-steer/Progressive after 1.

• #12 team - 2 sec. off • #11 team - 4 sec. off #12, #11, #10, #9 $80/roper. Enter 4 times. 4-steer/Progressive after 1. #12 (with #11 Incentive) #11 (with #10 Incentive) #10 capped at an Elite #6 (with #9 Incentive) #9 capped at an Elite #5 (with #8 Incentive) Top 20 teams to the short round.

Top 30 to the short round of the #9 only.

2011 USTRC membership required before you rope, and may be purchased at this event.

Memberships purchased at this event are good for 2011.

Gold Plus #12 (with #10 Incentive) $100/roper. Enter 3 times, maximum.

4-steer/Progressive after 1.

Any combination of Incentive/Non-Incentive. Gold Plus members 21 years and over only. Top 3 Average teams and Incentive Average teams receive National Shoot-Outs/Flex Earnings.

Top 20 teams to the short round. #8 Pick/Draw (capped at a #4) $180/roper. Pick 1, draw 2 or draw 3. 3-steer/Progressive after 1.

• #7 team - 2 sec. off • #6 & under team - 3 sec. off • No Incentive Top 30 teams to the short round.

For more information visit ustrc.com

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USTRC SANCTIONED ROPING EVENT

NORTHERN CALIFORNIA

PRIZES 8 Trophy Martin Saddles • Average winners of the #12, #11, #10 & #9

CLASSIC

23 Trophy Gist Buckles

USTRC Sanctioned Event Guarantee Never Less Than

• Average & Incentive Average winners of the Gold Plus • 1st through 3rd place Average winners of the #8 Pick/Draw • Incentive Average winners of the #12, #11, #10 & #9 • Average winners of the All Girl • Winners of the Jr. Looper Divisions

11 National / $6,000 USTRC Flex Earnings Awards 4 Trophy Leather Rope Bags 29 Regional / $2,000 USTRC Flex Earnings Awards • Average winners of the #15 & #13 6 Gold Plus National / $6,000 USTRC Flex Flex Earnings Awards • Minimum of $160,000 at this event Earnings Awards With Membership Purchase US Open Tour Points (awarded through 10th in the Average) • Gold Spur members receive $1,000 in Flex Earnings • Gold Plus members receive $3,000 in Flex Earnings Ultimate Partner Finder Draw-in Options in Effect (for more details see the format section in The back of this issue of SuperLooper Magazine)

NATIONAL FINALS TEAM ROPING QUALIFIER

MARCH 25-27, 2011 PASO ROBLES, CA ACTION STARTS 9 a.m. DAILY FRIDAY, MARCH 25 Open (w/ #15 Inc.) #15 Handicap #13 Handicap #12 (w/ #11 Inc.)

SATURDAY, MARCH 26 Gold Plus #12 (w/ #10 Inc.) Century Bonus included #11 (w/ #10 Inc.) #10 (w/ #9 Inc.)

Saturday 12 noon Kids 6 and under, 7-9 and 10-12

FORMAT

2 CASH ONLY

Open (with #15 Incentive) $150/roper. Enter 2 times, maximum.

5-steer/Progressive after 1.

Any comb. of Incentive/ Non-Incentive.

Must qualify to short round to receive Tour Points. #15 Handicap $100/roper. Enter 3 times.

5-steer/Progressive after 1.

• #14 team - 2 sec. off • #13 & under team - 4 sec. off

SUNDAY, MARCH 27 All Girl Specialty Roping #10 (w/ #8 Inc.) 3 steer Average Pick 1, Draw 1 or Draw 2 for $120/roper #9 (w/ #8 Inc.) #8 Pick/Draw for beginner & novice ropers only #8 Pick/Draw books close at 10:30 a.m.

Location: California Mid-State Fairgrounds Directions: 101 Hwy 46 East, exit between 13th & 24th Streets.

Producer: USTRC Cattle: Rowly & Cathie Twisselman

Stalls: First come, first served basis. Stall reservations accepted from Gold Plus members only. Reservations must be made no later than 7 days prior to the event. Call your Gold Plus representative, Ty Hillman.

Event info: USTRC office 254.968.0002 Hotels: Best Western Black Oak Motor Lodge 805.238.4740 1135 24th Street. Within walking distance of event.

In-room coffee and refrigerator.

Ask for USTRC Roper Rate.

Choice Hotels: choicesportstravel.com Special Rate ID #00214570

• Extended Average Pay in All Divisions • Incentive Ropings in the #12, #11, #10 & #9

ON-SITE ENTRY

#13 Handicap $100/roper. Enter 3 times.

5-steer/Progressive after 1.

• #12 team - 2 sec. off • #11 team - 4 sec. off #12, #11, #10, #9 $100/roper. Enter 3 times. 4-steer/Progressive after 1. #12 (with #11 Incentive) #11 (with #10 Incentive) #10 capped at an Elite #6 (with #9 Incentive) #9 capped at an Elite #5 (with #8 Incentive) Top 20 teams to the short round.

Top 30 to the short round of the #9 only.

AMERICA’S COWBOY SPORT

Gold Plus #12 (with #10 Incentive) $100/roper. Enter 3 times, maximum.

4-steer/Progressive after 1.

Any combination of Incentive/Non-Incentive. Gold Plus members 21 years and over only. Top 3 Average teams and Incentive Average teams receive National Shoot-Outs/Flex Earnings.

Top 20 teams to the short round. #8 Pick/Draw (capped at a #4) $120/roper. Pick 1, draw 1 or draw 2. 3-steer/Progressive after 1.

• #7 team - 2 sec. off • #6 & under team - 3 sec. off • No Incentive Top 30 teams to the short round.

For more information visit ustrc.com

2011 USTRC membership required before you rope, and may be purchased at this event.

Memberships purchased at this event are good for 2011.

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USTRC SANCTIONED ROPING EVENT

NEW MEXICO CHAMPIONSHIPS USTRC Sanctioned Event Guarantee Never Less Than

PRIZES 8 Trophy Martin Saddles • Average winners of the #12, #11, #10 & #9

31 Trophy Gist Buckles • 2nd place Average winners of the #12, #11, #10 & #9 • Average & Incentive Average winners of the Gold Plus • 1st through 3rd place Average winners of the #8 Pick/Draw • Incentive Average winners of the #12, #11, #10 & #9 • Average winners of the All Girl • Winners of the Jr. Looper Divisions

11 National / $6,000 USTRC Flex Earnings Awards 29 Regional / $2,000 USTRC Flex Earnings Awards 6 Trophy Leather Rope Bags • Average winners of the Open, #15 & #13 6 Gold Plus National / $6,000 USTRC Flex Flex Earnings Awards Earnings Awards • Minimum of $160,000 at this event US Open Tour Points (awarded through 10th in the Average) With Membership Purchase • Gold Spur members receive $1,000 in Flex Earnings Ultimate Partner Finder Draw-in Options in Effect • Gold Plus members receive $3,000 in Flex Earnings (for more details see the format section in The back of this issue of SuperLooper Magazine)

NATIONAL FINALS TEAM ROPING QUALIFIER

APRIL 1-3, 2011

CLOVIS, NM

ACTION STARTS 9 a.m. DAILY FRIDAY, APRIL 1 Open (w/ #15 Inc.) #15 Handicap #13 Handicap #12 (w/ #11 Inc.)

SATURDAY, APRIL 2 Gold Plus #12 (w/ #10 Inc.) Century Bonus included #11 (w/ #10 Inc.) #10 (w/ #9 Inc.)

Saturday 12 noon Kids 6 and under, 7-9 and 10-12

FORMAT

1 CASH ONLY

Open (with #15 Incentive) $150/roper. Enter 2 times, maximum.

5-steer/Progressive after 1.

Any comb. of Incentive/ Non-Incentive.

Must qualify to short round to receive Tour Points. #15 Handicap $150/roper. Enter 2 times.

5-steer/Progressive after 1.

• #14 team - 2 sec. off • #13 & under team - 4 sec. off

SUNDAY, APRIL 3 All Girl Specialty Roping #10 (w/ #8 Inc.) 3 steer Average Pick 1, Draw 1 or Draw 2 for $120/roper #9 (w/ #8 Inc.) #8 Pick/Draw for beginner & novice ropers only #8 Pick/Draw books close at 10:30 a.m.

NEW LOCATION: Curry County Special Events Center Directions: 1900 E. Brady Ave, Clovis, NM 88101 Producer: USTRC

Stalls: Stall reservations accepted from Gold Plus members only.

Reservations must be made no later than 7 days prior to the event.

Call your Gold Plus representative, Ty Hillman. Plenty of outdoor panel stalls are available. Covered stalls are limited, first come, first served basis. Additional covered stalls are available at Clovis Livestock Auction, one mile from the facility. Tie-outs are allowed at a one time $10 clean up fee - facility policy.

Event info: USTRC office 254.968.0002 Hotels: Hampton Inn 505.763.3300 2212 Mabry Dr. Clovis, NM Choice Hotels: choicesportstravel.com Special Rate ID #00214570

• Extended Average Pay in All Divisions • Incentive Ropings in the #12, #11, #10 & #9

ON-SITE ENTRY

#13 Handicap $150/roper. Enter 2 times.

5-steer/Progressive after 1.

• #12 team - 2 sec. off • #11 team - 4 sec. off #12, #11, #10, #9 $150/roper. Enter 2 times. 4-steer/Progressive after 1. #12 (with #11 Incentive) #11 (with #10 Incentive) #10 capped at an Elite #6 (with #9 Incentive) #9 capped at an Elite #5 (with #8 Incentive) Top 20 teams to the short round.

Top 30 to the short round of the #9 only.

AMERICA’S COWBOY SPORT

Gold Plus #12 (with #10 Incentive) $150/roper. Enter 2 times, maximum.

4-steer/Progressive after 1.

Any combination of Incentive/Non-Incentive. Gold Plus members 21 years and over only. Top 3 Average teams and Incentive Average teams receive National Shoot-Outs/Flex Earnings.

Top 20 teams to the short round. #8 Pick/Draw (capped at a #4) $120/roper. Pick 1, draw 1 or draw 2. 3-steer/Progressive after 1.

• #7 team - 2 sec. off • #6 & under team - 3 sec. off • No Incentive Top 30 teams to the short round.

For more information visit ustrc.com

2011 USTRC membership required before you rope, and may be purchased at this event.

Memberships purchased at this event are good for 2011.

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2011 Formats Excluding the Open Division Ropers Classified as “Elite” may not rope together unless they give up a division. For Example an Elite #5 partnered with an Elite #6 may rope in the #12 Division, but not in the #11 Division

2011 Format 1 Open with #15 Incentive The Open is an optional roping for the Producer.

Open Points will only be awarded to teams qualifying to the short round. The Incentive payout will be based on the percentage of Incentive teams entered, not to exceed 30% of the Average Purse

Option 1 $150 per roper Enter 2 times any combination of Incentive and/or NonIncentive (Maximum of 2 Entries) 5-head average with the Incentive determined on 4-head #15 Incentive Progressive after 1-head US Open Tour Points awarded through 10th in the Average Must qualify to Short Round to receive points 1st in the Incentive Average will receive $2,000 USTRC Flex Earnings

Option 2 (Open Pick / Draw) $200 per roper Enter with 1 partner and 1 will be computer drawn No Header with a classification number less than 6 or no heeler with a classification number less than 8 may enter Depending on draw, ropers may have 2 open runs, 2 incentive runs or one each Ropers may enter as open team or incentive team for a maximum of one entry #15 Incentive 5-head average with the Incentive determined on 4-head Progressive after 1-head US Open Tour Points awarded through 10th in the Average Must qualify to Short Round to receive points 1st in the Incentive Average will receive $2000 USTRC Flex Earnings

Gold Plus #12 with #10 Incentive The Incentive payout will be based on the percentage of Incentive teams entered, not to exceed 30% of the Average Purse Gold Plus Members 21 and Older Enter 2 times any combination of Incentive and/or Non-Incentive (Maximum of 2 Entries) $150 per roper 4-head average with the Incentive determined on 3-head #10 Incentive Progressive after 1 1st – 3rd Main Average – $6,000 USTRC Flex Earnings 1st – 3rd Incentive Average –$6,000 USTRC Flex Earnings

Progressive after 1 1st in Main Average $6,000 USTRC Flex Earnings 2nd – 5th Main Average – $2,000 USTRC Flex Earnings Top 20 teams on 4 steers qualify to short round

#12, #11, #10 and #9 $150 per roper Enter 2 times any combination (Maximum of 2 Entries) 4-head average #12 (with #11 Incentive) #11 (with #10 Incentive) #10 capped at an Elite #6 (with #9 Incentive) #9 capped at an Elite #5 (with #8 Incentive) Progressive after 1 1st in Main Average – $6000 USTRC Flex Earnings 2nd – 5th Main Average – $2000 USTRC Flex Earnings Top 20 teams on 3 steers qualify to short round #9 Only – Top 30 Qualified teams to short round

#8 Pick/Draw (capped at a #4) (Elite #4 Ropers are not eligible to enter this Roping) (Payout – 95% to the Average – 5% to the overall fast time) Top 30 Qualified teams to short round. #7 team will receive 2 seconds off & #6 & under team will receive 3 seconds off. These “seconds off” will be subtracted after the 2nd round

Option 1 $180 per roper 3-head average No Incentive and NO TEAM LOWER THAN A #5 WILL BE DRAWN TOGETHER Progressive after 1 1st – 5th in the Average will receive $6,000 USTRC Flex Earnings Enter 1 time with a partner and draw 2 partners or Enter without a partner and draw 3 partners

Option 2 $120 per roper 3-head average No Incentive and NO TEAM LOWER THAN A #5 WILL BE DRAWN TOGETHER Progressive after 1 1st – 5th in the Average will receive $6,000 USTRC Flex Earnings Enter 1 time with a partner and draw 1 partner or Enter without a partner and draw 2 partners Excluding the Open Division Ropers Classified as “Elite” may not rope together unless they give up a division. For Example an Elite #5 partnered with an Elite #6 may rope in the #12 Division, but not in the #11 Division

$150 per roper Enter 2 times any combination of Incentive and/or NonIncentive (Maximum of 2 Entries) 5-head average with the Incentive determined on 4-head #15 Incentive Progressive after 1-head US Open Tour Points awarded through 10th in the Average Must qualify to Short Round to receive points 1st in the Incentive Average will receive $2,000 USTRC Flex Earnings

Option 2 (Open Pick/Draw) $200 per roper Enter with 1 partner and 1 will be computer drawn No Header with a classification number less than 6 or no heeler with a classification number less than 8 may enter Depending on draw, ropers may have 2 open runs, 2 incentive runs or one each Ropers may enter as open team or incentive team for a maximum of one entry #15 Incentive 5-head average with the Incentive determined on 4-head Progressive after 1-head US Open Tour Points awarded through 10th in the Average Must qualify to Short Round to receive points 1st in the Incentive Average will receive $2,000 USTRC Flex Earnings

Gold Plus #12 with #10 Incentive The Incentive payout will be based on the percentage of Incentive teams entered, not to exceed 30% of the Average Purse Gold Plus Members 21 and Older Enter 3 times any combination of Incentive and/or NonIncentive (Maximum of 3 Entries) $100 Per roper 4-head average with the Incentive determined on 3-head #10 Incentive Progressive after 1 1st – 3rd Main Average – $6,000 USTRC Flex Earnings 1st – 3rd Incentive Average – $6,000 USTRC Flex Earnings

#15, #13 $100 per roper Enter 3 times any combination (Maximum of 3 Entries) 5-head average #15 Handicap - #14 team will receive a 2 second handicap subtracted after the 4th round - #13 and below team will receive a 4 second handicap subtracted after the 4th round #13 Handicap - #12 will receive 2 second handicap subtracted after the 4th round - #11 and below team will receive a 4 second handicap subtracted after the 4th round Progressive after 1 1st in Main Average – $6,000 USTRC Flex Earnings 2nd – 5th Main Average – $2,000 USTRC Flex Earnings Top 20 teams on 4 steers qualify to short round

#12, #11, #10 and #9

#15, #13 $150 per roper Enter 2 times any combination (Maximum of 2 Entries) 5-head average #15 Handicap - #14 team will receive a 2 second handicap subtracted after the 4th round - #13 and below team will receive a 4 second handicap subtracted after the 4th round #13 Handicap - #12 team will receive 2 second handicap subtracted after the 4th round - #11 and below team will receive a 4 second handicap subtracted after the 4th round

Option 1

2011 Format 2 Open with #15 Incentive The Open is an optional roping for the Producer.

Open Points will only be awarded to teams qualifying to the short round. The Incentive payout will be based on the percentage of Incentive teams entered, not to exceed 30% of the Average Purse

$100 per roper Enter 3 times any combination (Maximum of 3 Entries) 4-head average #12 (with #11 Incentive) #11 (with #10 Incentive) #10 capped at an Elite #6 (with #9 Incentive) #9 capped at an Elite #5 (with #8 Incentive) Progressive after 1 1st in Main Average – $6,000 USTRC Flex Earnings

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2nd – 5th Main Average – $2,000 USTRC Flex Earnings Top 20 teams on 3 steers qualify to short round #9 Only – Top 30 Qualified teams to short round

#8 Pick/Draw (capped at a #4) (Elite #4 Ropers are not eligible to enter this Roping) (Payout – 95% to the Average – 5% to the overall fast time) Top 30 Qualified teams to short round. #7 team will receive 2 seconds off & #6 & under team will receive 3 seconds off. These “seconds off” will be subtracted after the 2nd round

Ropers may enter as open team or incentive team for a maximum of one entry #15 Incentive 5-head average with the Incentive determined on 4-head Progressive after 1-head US Open Tour Points awarded through 10th in the Average Must qualify to Short Round to receive points 1st in the Incentive Average will receive $2,000 USTRC Flex Earnings

Gold Plus #12 with #10 Incentive

$180 per roper 3-head average No Incentive and NO TEAM LOWER THAN A #5 WILL BE DRAWN TOGETHER Progressive after 1 1st – 5th in the Average will receive $6,000 USTRC Flex Earnings Enter 1 time with a partner and draw 2 partners or Enter without a partner and draw 3 partners

The Incentive payout will be based on the percentage of Incentive teams entered, not to exceed 30% of the Average Purse Gold Plus Members 21 and Older Enter 3 times any combination of Incentive and/or NonIncentive (Maximum of 3 Entries) $100 Per roper 4-head average with the Incentive determined on 3-head #10 Incentive Progressive after 1 1st – 3rd Main Average – $6,000 USTRC Flex Earnings 1st – 3rd Incentive Average – $6,000 USTRC Flex Earnings

Option 2

#15, #13

$120 per roper 3-head average No Incentive and NO TEAM LOWER THAN A #5 WILL BE DRAWN TOGETHER Progressive after 1 1st – 5th in the Average will receive $6,000 USTRC Flex Earnings Enter 1 time with a partner and draw 1 partner or Enter without a partner and draw 2 partners

$80 per roper Enter 3 times any combination (Maximum of 3 Entries) 5-head average #15 Handicap - #14 team will receive a 2 second handicap subtracted after the 4th round - #13 and below team will receive a 4 second handicap subtracted after the 4th round #13 Handicap - #12 will receive 2 second handicap subtracted after the 4th round - #11 and below team will receive a 4 second handicap subtracted after the 4th round Progressive after 1 1st in Main Average – $6,000 USTRC Flex Earnings 2nd – 5th Main Average – $2,000 USTRC Flex Earnings Top 20 teams on 4 steers qualify to short round

Option 1

Excluding the Open Division Ropers Classified as “Elite” may not rope together unless they give up a division. For Example an Elite #5 partnered with an Elite #6 may rope in the #12 Division, but not in the #11 Division

2011 Format 3 Open with #15 Incentive The Open is an optional roping for the Producer.

Open Points will only be awarded to teams qualifying to the short round. The Incentive payout will be based on the percentage of Incentive teams entered, not to exceed 30% of the Average Purse

Option 1

#12, #11, #10 and #9 $80 per roper Enter 3 times any combination (Maximum of 3 Entries) 4-head average #12 (with #11 Incentive) #11 (with #10 Incentive) #10 capped at an Elite #6 (with #9 Incentive) #9 capped at an Elite #5 (with #8 Incentive) Progressive after 1 1st in Main Average – $6,000 USTRC Flex Earnings 2nd – 5th Main Average – $2,000 USTRC Flex Earnings Top 20 teams on 3 steers qualify to short round #9 Only – Top 30 Qualified teams to short round

$150 per roper Enter 2 times any combination of Incentive and/or NonIncentive (Maximum of 3 Entries) 5-head average with the Incentive determined on 4-head #15 Incentive Progressive after 1-head US Open Tour Points awarded through 10th in the Average Must qualify to Short Round to receive points 1st in the Incentive Average will receive $2,000 USTRC Flex Earnings

(Elite #4 Ropers are not eligible to enter this Roping) (Payout – 95% to the Average – 5% to the overall fast time) Top 30 Qualified teams to short round. #7 team will receive 2 seconds off & #6 & under team will receive 3 seconds off. These “seconds off” will be subtracted after the 2nd round

Option 2 (Open Pick/Draw)

Option 1

$200 per roper Enter with 1 partner and 1 will be computer drawn No Header with a classification number less than 6 or no heeler with a classification number less than 8 may enter Depending on draw, ropers may have 2 open runs, 2 incentive runs or one each

$180 per roper 3-head average No Incentive and NO TEAM LOWER THAN A #5 WILL BE DRAWN TOGETHER Progressive after 1 1st – 5th in the Average will receive $6,000 USTRC Flex

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#8 Pick/Draw (capped at a #4)

Earnings Enter 1 time with a partner and draw 2 partners or Enter without a partner and draw 3 partners

Option 2 $120 per roper 3-head average No Incentive and NO TEAM LOWER THAN A #5 WILL BE DRAWN TOGETHER Progressive after 1 1st – 5th in the Average will receive $6,000 USTRC Flex Earnings Enter 1 time with a partner and draw 1 partner or Enter without a partner and draw 2 partners Excluding the Open Division Ropers Classified as “Elite” may not rope together unless they give up a division. For Example an Elite #5 partnered with an Elite #6 may rope in the #12 Division, but not in the #11 Division

2011 Format 4 Open with #15 Incentive The Open is an optional roping for the Producer.

Open Points will only be awarded to teams qualifying to the short round. The Incentive payout will be based on the percentage of Incentive teams entered, not to exceed 30% of the Average Purse

Option 1 $150 per roper Enter 2 times any combination of Incentive and/or NonIncentive (Maximum of 2 Entries) 5-head average with the Incentive determined on 4-head #15 Incentive Progressive after 1-head US Open Tour Points awarded through 10th in the Average Must qualify to Short Round to receive points 1st in the Incentive Average will receive $2,000 USTRC Flex Earnings

Option 2 (Open Pick/Draw) $200 per roper Enter with 1 partner and 1 will be computer drawn No Header with a classification number less than 6 or no heeler with a classification number less than 8 may enter Depending on draw, ropers may have 2 open runs, 2 incentive runs or one each Ropers may enter as open team or incentive team for a maximum of one entry #15 Incentive 5head average with the Incentive determined on 4 head Progressive after 1-head US Open Tour Points awarded through 10th in the Average Must qualify to Short Round to receive points 1st in the Incentive Average will receive $2,000 USTRC Flex Earnings

Gold Plus #12 with #10 Incentive The Incentive payout will be based on the percentage of Incentive teams entered, not to exceed 30% of the Average Purse Gold Plus Members 21 and Older Enter 3 times any combination of Incentive and/or NonIncentive (Maximum of 3 Entries) $100 Per roper 4-head average with the Incentive determined on 3-head

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#10 Incentive Progressive after 1 1st – 3rd Main Average – $6,000 USTRC Flex Earnings 1st – 3rd Incentive Average – $6,000 USTRC Flex Earnings

#15, #13 $80 per roper Enter 4 times any combination (Maximum of 4 Entries) 5-head average #15 Handicap - #14 team will receive a 2 second handicap subtracted after the 4th round - #13 and below team will receive a 4 second handicap subtracted after the 4th round #13 Handicap - #12 will receive 2 second handicap subtracted after the 4th round - #11 and below team will receive a 4 second handicap subtracted after the 4th round Progressive after 1 1st in Main Average – $6,000 USTRC Flex Earnings 2nd – 5th Main Average – $2,000 USTRC Flex Earnings Top 20 teams on 4 steers qualify to short round

#12, #11, #10 and #9 $80 per roper Enter 4 times any combination (Maximum of 4 Entries) 4-head average #12 (with #11 Incentive) #11 (with #10 Incentive) #10 capped at an Elite #6 (with #9 Incentive) #9 capped at an Elite #5 (with #8 Incentive) Progressive after 1 1st in Main Average – $6,000 USTRC Flex Earnings 2nd – 5th Main Average – $2,000 USTRC Flex Earnings Top 20 teams on 3 steers qualify to short round #9 Only – Top 30 Qualified teams to short round

#8 Pick/Draw (capped at a #4) (Elite #4 Ropers are not eligible to enter this Roping) (Payout – 95% to the Average – 5% to the overall fast time) Top 30 Qualified teams to short round. #7 team will receive 2 seconds off & #6 & under team will receive 3 seconds off. These “seconds off” will be subtracted after the 2nd round

Option 1 $180 per roper 3-head average No Incentive and NO TEAM LOWER THAN A #5 WILL BE DRAWN TOGETHER Progressive after 1 1st – 5th in the Average will receive Enter 1 time with a partner and draw 2 partners or Enter without a partner and draw 3 partners

Option 2 $120 per roper 3-head average No Incentive and NO TEAM LOWER THAN A #5 WILL BE DRAWN TOGETHER Progressive after 1 1st – 5th in the Average will receive $6,000 USTRC Flex Earnings Enter 1 time with a partner and draw 1 partner or Enter without a partner and draw 2 partners Excluding the Open Division Ropers Classified as “Elite” may not rope together unless they give up a division. For Example an Elite #5 partnered with an Elite #6 may rope in the #12 Division, but not in the #11 Division

2011 Format 5 The Open is an optional roping for the Producer.

Open Points will only be awarded to teams qualifying to the short round. The Incentive payout will be based on the percentage of Incentive teams entered, not to exceed 30% of the Average Purse

#12 (with #11 Incentive) #11 (with #10 Incentive) #10 capped at an Elite #6 (with #9 Incentive) #9 capped at an Elite #5 (with #8 Incentive) Progressive after 1 1st in Main Average – $6,000 USTRC Flex Earnings 2nd – 5th Main Average – $2,000 USTRC Flex Earnings Top 20 teams on 3 steers qualify to short round #9 Only – Top 30 Qualified teams to short round

Option 1

#8 Pick/Draw (capped at a #4)

$150 per roper Enter 2 times any combination of Incentive and/or NonIncentive (Maximum of 2 Entries) 4-head average with the Incentive determined on 3-head #15 Incentive Progressive after 1-head US Open Tour Points awarded through 10th in the Average Must qualify to Short Round to receive points 1st in the Incentive Average will receive $2,000 USTRC Flex Earnings

(Elite #4 Ropers are not eligible to enter this Roping) (Payout – 95% to the Average – 5% to the overall fast time) Top 30 Qualified teams to short round. #7 team will receive 2 seconds off & #6 & under team will receive 3 seconds off. These “seconds off” will be subtracted after the 2nd round

Open with #15 Incentive

Option 2 (Open Pick/Draw) $200 per roper Enter with 1 partner and 1 will be computer drawn No Header with a classification number less than 6 or no heeler with a classification number less than 8 may enter Depending on draw, ropers may have 2 open runs, 2 incentive runs or one each Ropers may enter as open team or incentive team for a maximum of one entry #15 Incentive 4-head average with the Incentive determined on 3-head Progressive after 1-head US Open Tour Points awarded through 10th in the Average Must qualify to Short Round to receive points 1st in the Incentive Average will receive $2,000 USTRC Flex Earnings

Gold Plus #12 with #10 Incentive

Option 1 $180 per roper 3-head average No Incentive and NO TEAM LOWER THAN A #5 WILL BE DRAWN TOGETHER Progressive after 1 1st – 5th in the Average will receive $6,000 USTRC Flex Earnings Enter 1 time with a partner and draw 2 partners or Enter without a partner and draw 3 partners

Option 2 $120 per roper 3-head average No Incentive and NO TEAM LOWER THAN A #5 WILL BE DRAWN TOGETHER Progressive after 1 1st – 5th in the Average will receive – $6,000 USTRC Flex Earnings Enter 1 time with a partner and draw 1 partner or Enter without a partner and draw 2 partners

The Incentive payout will be based on the percentage of Incentive teams entered, not to exceed 30% of the Average Purse Gold Plus Members 21 and Older Draw-In Option (For all Formats) Enter 2 times any combination of Incentive and/or NonNeed a Partner? Try the USTRC’s New Draw-In Incentive (Maximum of 2 Entries) Option – It’s the ultimate Partner Finder $100 Per roper 4-head average with the Incentive determined on 3-head Pick or Draw any combination of partners. #10 Incentive Ropers may draw into any of the following divisions Progressive after 1 (#15 - #9) provided they meet the minimum classification requirements.

1st – 3rd Main Average – $6,000 USTRC Flex Earnings 1st – 3rd Incentive Average – $6,000 #15 Handicap – must be at least a #6 Header or a #7 Heeler USTRC Flex Earnings

#15, #13 $60 per roper Enter 4 times any combination (Maximum of 4 Entries) 5-head average #15 Handicap - #14 team will receive a 2 second handicap subtracted after the 4th round - #13 and below team will receive a 4 second handicap subtracted after the 4th round #13 Handicap - #12 will receive 2 second handicap subtracted after the 4th round - #11 and below team will receive a 4 second handicap subtracted after the 4th round Progressive after 1 1st in Main Average – $6,000 USTRC Flex Earnings 2nd – 5th Main Average – $2,000 USTRC Flex Earnings Top 20 teams on 4 steers qualify to short round

#12, #11, #10 and #9 $60 per roper Enter 4 times any combination (Maximum of 4 Entries) 4-head average

#13 Handicap – must be at least a #5 Header or a #6 Heeler #12 (with #11 Incentive) – must be at least a #4 Header or a #6 Heeler #11 (with #10 Incentive) – must be at least a #4 Header or a #5 Heeler #10 (with #9 Incentive) – must be at least a #3 Header or a #4 Heeler # 9 (with #8 Incentive) – must be at least a #3 Header or a #3 Heeler #12 Gold Plus with #10 Incentive – must be at least a #3 Header or a #4 Heeler #8 is already a Pick/Draw Format Ropers who choose the Draw-In Option will pay their side of the entry fee, which is determined by the format of the event

Draw partners may choose one of three options Option 1 – Pay for the extra run and be eligible for all prize money, prizes and Shoot-Outs/Flex Earnings Option 2 – Choose not to pay for the extra run and be eligible for only ½ of the prize money up to $1,000 and forfeit any prizes and Shoot-Outs/Flex Earnings Option 3 – Decline the extra run

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US OPEN TOUR CHAMPIONSHIPS Season Dates: Begins September 7, 2010 and ends September 5, 2011.

All USTRC Sanctioned Open Divisions count.

For the 2010 season there will be two ways to qualify for the US Open Championships.

1. Top 60 headers and top 60 heelers automatically qualify. Points will be

2. Attend a minimum of 8 sanctioned event Open ropings. Event

awarded in the main Average only according to the following charts.

Sanctioned Open Events 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th 7th 8th 9th 10th

- 10 points - 9 points - 8 points - 7 points - 6 points - 5 points - 4 points - 3 points - 2 points - 1 points

attendance starts September 7, 2010 and ends September 5, 2011.

National Finals Open Preliminary Points Count For Next Season 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th 7th 8th 9th 10th

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Regional Finals

20 points 18 points 16 points 14 points 12 points 10 points 8 points 6 points 4 points 2 points

1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th 7th 8th 9th 10th

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20 points 18 points 16 points 14 points 12 points 10 points 8 points 6 points 4 points 2 points

US Open Championships Points count for current year standings 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th 7th 8th 9th 10th

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30 points 27 points 24 points 21 points 18 points 15 points 12 points 9 points 6 points 3 points

• Will crown a US Open Tour Champion Header and Heeler (most points accumulated during the year) and a US Open National Champion Header and Heeler (Average winners of the US Open Championships). Personal earnings count, but not for the US Open Team Roping Finals. They may be used for any other Shoot-Out.

• Points Only for: #7 and above headers; #8 and above heelers. Points do not carry over from season to season.

• Ropers must qualify to Short-Round to be eligible for points.

• Point ties will be broken on money won at season end.

• Roper US Open: 6-head; 5 full rounds; Top 20 teams qualify to the short round.

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ADVERTISERS’ INDEX A K Albracht Insurance Agency . . . . . . . . . . .9 Kid Group . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52 Ariat International, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . .140 L B L C I Livestock Insurance . . . . . . . . . . .45 B & W Gooseneck Hitches . . . . . . . . . .131 L & H Manufacturing . . . . . . . . . . . . .62 Big Ticket Team Roping . . . . . . . .108, 109 Linear Rubber Products, Inc. . . . . . . . .86 Bloomer Trailers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .67 Lucas Metal Works . . . . . . . . . . . . .78, 86 Broadstone Equine Insurance Agency . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .89 M Brother-in-law Productions . . . . . . . . .111 M & R Roping Productions . . . . . . . . 107 Martin Saddlery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 C Maynard Buckles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56 Case IH Tractors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .79 Mortenson Silver & Saddles . . . . . . . . .90 Cates Ranch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .90 Cattle For Lease . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .91 N Cimarron Trailer Manufacturing, Inc. . . .53 National Roper’s Supply .11, 91, 114-115 Corey Ross Team Ropings . . . . . . . . . .107 National Team Roping League . . . . .92-95 Classic Equine . . . . . . . . . . . .23, 80, 139 Classic Rope . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47, 75, 83 O Clovis Livestock Auction, Inc. . . . . . . . .61 Oklahoma State Clovis Twelve Classic . . . . . . . . . . . . . .113 Horseshoeing School . . . . . . . . . . . . .91 Computer Software for Team Ropers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .90 P Corriente Saddle Co. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57 Parma Company . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .70 Cowboy Classic Saddlery . . . . . . . . . . .82 Roger Peters Livestock Insurers, Inc. . . .90 D D. J. Reveal, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .89 Dally Times . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .137 Dallyup Manufacturing LLC . . . . . . . . .90 Dodge Rodeo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .87 Double J Saddlery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .98

Philipp Ranch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .90, 106 James Pickens, Jr. Foundation Charity Roping . . . . . . .116 Power Services Products . . . . . . . . . . . .15 Preifert Manufacturing Co., Inc. . . . . . . .73 Professional Team Ropers Association . . . . . . . . . . . . . .99

T The Corrector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .83 TLC Animal Nutrition . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37 Team Roping USA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .96 Texas Bar S Cattle Co. . . . . . . . . . . . . .52 Texas Horseshoeing School . . . . . . . . . .89 Tony Lama Boot Company . . . . . . . . . .19 Tres Rios Silver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .81 Triangle Sales Co. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9 Tuley Ropings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .100-101

Northeast Kansas Classic . . . . . . . . .129 Northern California Classic . . . . . . . .130 Oklahoma Winter Classic . . . . . . . . .125 South Carolina Championships . . . .119 South Texas Championships . . . . . . .123 Tennessee Championships . . . . . . . .128 USTRC Formats-2010 . . . . . . . . .133-136 USTRC Membership Application . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48-49 USTRC Sponsors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .64 USTRC - You Tube . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .66

U Used Trailers.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .91 V Viking Roping Cattle Co. . . . . . . . . . . . .90 USTRC - A Nod in the Right Direction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30 W USTRC Grassroots Capital R Arena . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .118 Woodard Roping School . . . . . . . . . . .85 Tommy Lee Livestock . . . . . . . . . . . .117 Wrangler . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6 USTRC - Gold Plus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17 X USTRC Events: XIT Rangers Club . .IN. . HOUSE . . . . . . . PROOF . . . . . .91 California Championships . . . . . . . .122 FEB 11 BUILT BY CR VSA Colorado River Classic . . . . . . . . . . .126 East Texas Championships . . . . . . . .120 Y Florida Championships . . . . . . . . . .124 Yost Events . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .104 Louisiana Championships . . . . . . . .127 Muddy River Classic . . . . . . . . . . . .121 Z New Mexico Championships . . . . . .132 ZD Roping . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .102

E Q Equibrand/Cashel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .138 Q.C. Arena . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57 Quicksilver Products . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .81 F FarmTek, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .88 R Fightin 7 Ranches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45 Rattler Ropes, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . .55, 77 Red River Portable Arenas . . . . . . . . . .78 G Gist Silversmiths . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 Rimrock Spurs & Bits . . . . . . . . . . . . . .91 Rickey Green Roping Video . . . . . . . . . .27 Ritchie Industries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .97 Rocky Mountain Clothing Co. . . . . . . . . .3 Rodeo West . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .71 H Havard Sales Management Co. . . . . . .71 Rope the Ozarks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .112 Heel-O-Matic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 Ropers Quick Rope Release . . . . . . . . .90 Ropers Sports News . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .76 Hershberger Performance Royal Horn Wrap Co., Inc. . . . . . . . . . . .90 Horse Sale . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .103 Hot Heels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53 Running P Ropes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31 S I Intervet, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41 S Bar S Arena . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .105 Sears Home Improvement . . . . . . . . . .65 Southwest Equine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54 J JNB Productions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .104 Steer Crazy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62 JZS Livestock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .89 Stinger Ropes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .90 Justin Insurance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .91 Strait Productions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .110

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Natureâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Patent THE SUSPENSORY APPARATUS

is a thick branch of the suspensory ligament that supports the fetlock joint during the weight-bearing phase of a stride.

Legacyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Patent THE LEGACY FETLOCK CRADLE SYSTEM

provides maximum protection to the fetlock, while reinforcing the ligament structures.

True horsemen understand that horses were created with the ability to run, turn and stop.The Legacy System patented design mirrors the critical support structures of the fetlock, adding natural reinforcement to help safeguard your horse against injury and strain.

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