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FEATURES

USTRC Championship Results

Just the Way It Is

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by Ben Clements

Heart of Texas Championships

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Bayou Championships

By the Numbers

Will Rogers Classic

Valley of the Sun Championships

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Just the Way It Is March 2013 by Ben Clements

inoculars are no good if they will not focus. Driving is dangerous if you don’t pay attention and focus. The hours spent in the practice pen are wasted if you cannot focus on getting better and improving your roping. Focus should be our main emphasis because it involves all of our areas of concern. Paying attention is essential. Discipline is an asset. We all rope pretty much on a day-to-day basis. We strive to be the best we can be. We find that hub which is our center of attention and concentrate on it. When focus is our aim we tend to get more done and have more to show for our efforts. One thing I’ve discovered dealing with ropers is we all have a vision, a focal point and a goal we want to obtain. Depending on our focus, our attitude and our discipline that goal is attainable or not. We are all very busy. I’m the world’s worst at burning the candle at both ends and operating on overload. When we have “too many irons in the fire,” so to speak, our productivity tends to suffer and our job performance plummets in our roping, our profession and our personal lives. Focus takes commitment. It takes time. It involves shutting down some things in order to concentrate on priorities. It means sharpening the image in our minds to the point of understanding what it is and what it takes to make things accessible and successful. I remember one time my mom saying something to the effect that she had so much on her mind she couldn’t focus on anything. I have that problem sometimes as well. If I did not have a checklist of some sort I couldn’t keep anything straight. I wonder how many of us have little sticky notes posted all around or the reminders on our iPhones set just so we can keep up. As ropers when we go to the practice pen there should be one thing on our minds. Roping for fun and getting better. Sorry, I guess that is two things! Of course, winning is always an issue but if we cannot focus, it is like trying to use binoculars that do not work. Your vision will be blurred, your goals distorted, your mood disagreeable and the

improvements you are trying to make will be wasted effort. We tend to come away from the session frustrated and wondering why we mess with it in the first place. What should we focus on? What should be the center of our attention? Who determines what our focus should be? How does staying sharp improve our vision and concentration quality? Only you can determine the value of your time on any given day. I cannot set your area of concern. I cannot dictate what you choose to emphasize. You have to evaluate, access, examine and judge what you deem important. Each of us has things we regard as most important and these can change on a daily basis. The point is there are only twenty-four hours in the day and some things have more value than others. My little girl will soon be two years old and her attention span is about as long as, well, let’s just say it is next to nothing. She can be upset about something, in the middle of a temper tantrum or getting into something she has no business getting into and you can divert her thoughts and focus in the blink of an eye. Fortunately, for my wife and I that is a good thing. However, when we think about roping or our professions, failing to maintain a clear-cut plan and letting our focus be diverted can be risky. We all go to the practice pen or to work with things on our minds that need to be done. We have goals in mind, plans to accomplish and targets to aim for. You might call it ambition or an objective but regardless of the label, it will not work if we cannot pay attention and follow our game plan. Sometimes, being able to focus means merely letting go of things of lesser importance. Sometimes, achieving the maximum amount of intent and purpose means setting some priorities and saying, “NO!” It is hard to say no and walk away from things when we know others are in need and wanting our help. At some point you have to say this is my target, this is my goal and these are the things I’m going to focus on in order to get there. Ambition and the desire for success takes focus in order to reach your goal. Only you know what that means and what it involves. Sit down and access your focal point. What is important? Calculate where your energy would be best deemed positive and upbeat. Where can you do the most good? Examine and judge why you do or do not choose to work on certain things. Put value on the things that matter most. Remember binoculars are no good if they do not focus. By the same token, your time is wasted if you cannot focus on the important things that bring value and credibility to your life. When you are out of focus everyone suffers and that doesn’t do anyone any good and that is just the way it is…

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By the Numbers by John Findlay

2012 • The USTRC • Events • and Stuff

his month I thought I would take a look back at the 2012 season with a careful eye on how many events our members attended and how many of each type of event they liked to go to.

Events I have broken the type of events that the USTRC tracks in its database in to four different categories: 1. Sanctioned events 2. Affiliate events 3. Regional events 4. National Finals All of these events, in one way or another, can be used to earn Shoot-Out spots via Applied and Flex Earnings. In addition to these four categories of events, USTRC also tracks a fair number of non-sanctioned or non-affiliate events but none of those can earn your way to a Shoot-Out spot so I left them out of this data. Over the course of the 2012 season, there were 467 different events that fell into one of the four categories. By far, the most number Count Event Type was affiliate events 77 Sanctioned events with 382, followed by sanctioned, 382 Affiliate events Regional, and 7 Regional events National, in that 1 National Finals order. Here is the breakdown: 467 Total

Ropers There are over 30,000 members currently in the USTRC. Out of those 30,000+, how many of them actually participate 12 / MARCH 2013

in at least one of these four types of events during the year? That number is 20,126. I was somewhat surprised as that figure was a little more than I anticipated. When you consider the number of ropers that get sidelined from roping for so many different reasons (change of job, cripple horse, injury to oneself, etc), the number of family members that are included on Gold Plus memberships that do not necessarily rope, and the number of kid members that are, at the moment, only entering Jr. Looper ropings, and the number of older members with lifetime memberships who do not necessarily rope anymore, 20,126 is good participation. So it is obvious that people that join the USTRC don’t just walk the walk. They’re not just flashing their membership cards at local bars trying to pick up women (or men) as cowboy “wannabes”. No sir. They bought and paid for this card and by golly, they are going to use it. How many of each type of event did our ropers enter? OK, follow me here. There were 20,126 ropers that attended at least one event in the 2012 season. The next table shows how many of those 20,126 attended at least one roping in each of the four categories. For example, look at the first Event Type, Sanctioned events. It’s saying of the 20,126 ropers who attended an event, 13,991 (69.5%) went to at least one sanctioned Number of ropers event. The next that entered at line, Affiliate Event Type least once events, shows 13,991 Sanctioned events that 18,893 of our 20,126 18,893 Affiliate events ropers attended 3,422 Regional Finals at least one 3,653 National Finals affiliate event. Here is 20,126 Total Events the table:

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Over 11% of you entered over 10 events in 2012. These ropers are really appreciated by the USTRC. Over 23% entered between 5 and 9 events. That means a total of over 35% entered more than 4 events. But on the other end of the spectrum, a little over a quarter of ropers (26.8%) entered only one event. Now that doesn’t mean they entered only one roping event during the 2012 season, it only means they entered only one of the events in our four categories. Now that surprised me. It is fairly safe to assume that all these ropers are roping or they would probably not have paid their USTRC membership dues. But I would also have to assume that many of these guys are roping real close to home. They bought a USTRC card because they needed to be classified. But for reasons that I’m not completely certain of, they only went to one roping out of our four categories. To see if How Many Entered How Many? I could get a handle on this phenomenon, I traced back through Okay, the average roper entered 4.54 events per year, but how the figures to see just what roping these guys picked for the one did those events spread across the spectrum of ropers and roping they decided to go to. Here is a list of the fifteen top events? Huh? The table will explain better: ropings attended by ropers that only attended one event. These are the most Number of popular ropings among those ropers who 2 1 Total Events Entered 10 or more 9 to 5 4 to 3 decided, for whatever reason, to only go to one “big” event in the 2012 season. Number of The number one roping for attendance 2,342 4,733 4,175 3,489 5,387 20,126 Ropers by ropers who chose to go to only one event Ropers, not surprisingly, entered affiliate ropings the most, with 18,893 ropers entering at least one of the 382 different events. Sanctioned came in next with 13,991 members entering at least one of sanctioned roping’s 77 events. The National Finals came next with 3,653 members entering that stupendous event. Last was the Regional Finals with a total of 3,422 members entering one of those seven events. During the 2012 season, those 20,126 ropers entered an average of 4.54 events. Some entered only one event all year and there was one fellow who entered the amazing total of 59 events. You realize that that is more than one a week. He is my kind of roper! But the average, again, was right at four-and-a-half events per year.

Events Attended by Ropers Who Only Entered One Roping in 2012 Season Number of one event ropers

Event Name

City

Event Type

Date

Texas Championships

Sanctioned

San Antonio

04/19/2012

126

Guthrie Shoot-Out Championships

Sanctioned

Guthrie

10/19/2012

107

Red Rock Classic

Sanctioned

Gallup

06/01/2012

104

Cinch National Finals of Team Roping

National Finals OK City

10/20/2012

Lasso Del Sol

Sanctioned

Scottsdale

12/29/2011

Nebraska Championships

Sanctioned

Broken Bow

07/13/2012

Reno

06/20/2012

Waco

01/13/2012

Reno Rodeo Invitational Ladies Only Roping Affiliate Sanctioned Heart of Texas Championships Sanctioned Central States Showdown

Lake St. Louis MO

08/17/2012

Lariat Bowl XXI

Affiliate

Salado

12/31/2011

Bayou Championships

Sanctioned

Kinder

01/06/2012

2012 Ice N Fire Roping

Affiliate

Rapid City

12/30/2011

Louisiana Championships

Sanctioned

West Monroe

03/09/2012

East Texas Championships

Sanctioned

Athens

02/17/2012

The 10 Truck Extravaganza

Affiliate

Glen Rose

08/17/2012

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in 2012 was the Texas Championships in San Antonio in April. This is not a big surprise as the Texas Championships was the biggest roping of the year outside of the Cinch National Finals and the Guthrie Shoot-Out Championships. 153 one-time ropers came to San Antonio for their only trip across the big time roping stage. Second was the Guthrie Shoot-Out Championships held concurrently with the Cinch National Finals. 115 members roped at Guthrie and it was their only big time roping of the year. That kind of surprised me as the Cinch National Finals was right down the road. Why didn’t they enter it, too? Off the top of my head, I have no clue as to this phenomenon. Third is the Red Rock Classic held in Gallup NM in June. A lot of ropers come from the nearby reservations to attend this roping and maybe it was the only big one they were abe to get to. The Cinch National Finals was 4th and that one makes eminent sense. If you are only going to go to one roping a year, how can you fault this one. 5th was Lasso Del Sol in Scottsdale over New Year’s weekend. As many of us all know, winter in Arizona is a haven for snow bird team ropers. If you want to, you can rope somewhere in the Phoenix/Tucson area every day of the week. For many who come from areas that are not overflowing with team roping choices (think East Coast or Upper Mid-West), winter in Arizona is their only time to rope. And Lasso Del Sol was the big one they chose to rope in while they were there. Three ropings that were held in locations many would not consider “hot beds” of team roping made the list - Nebraska Championships tied for 6th in Broken Bow, tied for 9th, the Central States Showdown in Lake St. Louis, MO and the Affiliate 2012 Ice N Fire Roping at 10th in

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Rapid City, SD at 12th. The guess here would be these were ropings that were attended by “one onlys” because they did not have many choices of other bigger ropings to attend. There is one curiosity on this list and that is the roping that came in tied for 6th with the Nebraska Championships, the Reno Rodeo Invitational Ladies Only Roping. There were 260 USTRC members that roped at Perry DiLoretos famed event in June but for 70 out of those 260, it was their only “big” roping. Now as to why. My guess is threefold. One, the Reno Rodeo Invitational Ladies Only Roping is part of a very big week in the rodeo and roping world. Not only is it going on the same time as the nineday Reno Rodeo, “The Wildest and Richest Rodeo in the World”, but there is also the DiLoreto’s other big roping, the “One Day, One Million Dollars” Reno Rodeo Invitational Team Roping. And lest we forget, the Bob Feist Invitational Team Roping takes place this week as well. These are events that families save all year long so they can attend. And for ladies who rope, the lure to enter is very strong. Two, in looking at the home states of the 70 “one only” attendees, 60 out of the 70 came from either California, Idaho, Nevada or Oregon. These are states which do not have as many USTRC events as other parts of the country, so this Ladies Only event could be one of only few choices. And thirdly, to my knowledge, there is not another Ladies Only event of any consequence anywhere else in the Northwest. Now, I may get letters on that statement but I’m not aware of any at the moment. As much as we would like to have seen these 70 women spread their roping wealth around more, it is understandable.

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by Lauren Hardman

Hello Ropers! I t is finally here! March has to be a ropers’ favorite month. As a matter of fact, March 10, 2013 has to be the best day of the year. Daylight Savings Time is like music to our ears, bread to our butter, and powder to our ropes. We can actually put in a full day at the office and have time to rope when we get home. The USTRC has so many great events in store for you this month; it is definitely “March Madness” in the team roping world. We have nine sanctioned events spread from California to Tennessee, not to mention all the awesome affiliate ropings across the nation. Regional Finals kick off in only three months, so it’s time to start accumulating our earnings for Shoot-Out positions. Ropers, don’t forget, all winnings in the Gold Plus Divisions count towards Applied Earnings for Shoot-Outs. For instance, if you win first in the #10 Gold Plus roping and you win $3,500, you receive $3,000 in Flex Earnings and then you receive $3,500 in Applied Earnings. So you just banked $6,500 in earnings to use towards a Regional or National Shoot-Out, another great perk of being a Gold Plus member! There are so many great events this spring; it’s time to dust off our Priefert chutes and put success in our hands with a Classic rope. Saddle up, it’s time to rope! — Lauren Hardman

Heart of Texas Championships #12 Gold Plus (with #10 Inc.)

Kirby Hill - Kent Thiessen $3,752 in Cash $6,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings

Heart of Texas Championships #10 Gold Plus Specialty Roping

DebraLee Bloemer - David Bloemer $6,060 in Cash $6,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings

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Bayou Championships

#12 Gold Plus (with #10 Inc.)

Shane Paschal - Jessie Favors III

#10 Gold Plus Specialty Roping

Charles Bullock III - David Perry

$3,540 in Cash $6,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings

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$4,260 in Cash $6,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings

Will Rogers Classic

#12 Gold Plus (with #10 Inc.)

E.P. Luchsinger - Gary Allen

#10 Gold Plus Specialty Roping

Barry Kincaid - Paul Mays

$3,720 in Cash $6,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings

PHOTO BY 3 LAZY J PHOTOS

$4,940 in Cash $6,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings

Valley of the Sun Championships #12 Gold Plus (with #10 Inc.)

Neil Bartelson - Antonio Savedra $2,002 in Cash $6,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings

Valley of the Sun Championships #10 Gold Plus Specialty Roping

Tracey Fritchey - Fred Coffinger $1,986 in Cash $6,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings

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Champions Profile And Then There Was One / Show Me the Money by Melinda Clements

#10 Gold Plus Shoot-Out 2012 USTRC National Champions

Randy Coleman and Glen Terrell

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was so motivated,” Glen Terrell said with emotion and excitement. “I just wanted to go fast. I wanted to hurry. I wanted to go faster and hurry, hurry, hurry!” Terrell rapidly admits his greatest challenge is timing, to slow down and rope right. Thirty teams were coming back in the short go round of the #10 Gold Plus Shoot-Out at the Cinch National Finals of Team Roping and all thirty teams would get a pay check. First place in the Average would split $56,000. The first place high money winner would drive home in a new Ram four-door dually truck. The second high money winner would own a Case IH Farmall 75A tractor. As the third high team back coming into the short go round Randy Coleman and Glen Terrell watched the roping unfold. It was a very tough competitive short go round. 18 / MARCH 2013

“There are no losers here,” Coleman kept telling himself. “We do this all the time. It is a win/win situation for all of us in the short go round. We just have to rope like we have roped all day. We don’t need to change anything.” When the seventh high team back of Jerry Elkins and Rudy Gonzales roped their short go round steer in 8.49 the heat went up and the stakes got higher. With six teams to go it was anybody’s ball game. Both Terrell and Coleman knew they had

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Glen Terrell with Lauren Hardman, Gold Plus Representative, and Todd Overfield and Mike Orman of Ram Rodeo

to stay solid. They needed to be at least ten on their short go round steer to take the lead in the Average. When the pair rode into the box to rope they were focused on making a good solid practice run. “I was so hyper and pumped through this whole thing,” Terrell said. “We knew what we had to do but I was so motivated. I kept hearing the voices of all our friends and family Randy Coleman with Lauren Hardman, Gold Plus Representative, and who have supported us. My friend, Dallas Tony Wisker and Steve Smith of Case IH Tractor Hooper, kept encouraging me to go rope. We just needed to rope like we had roped all day.” awarded the tractor. Surrounded by family and friends the When the pair rode into the box they were on track. The pair was more than in shock and a bit overwhelmed. pair posted a time of 8.56 to take the lead with only two teams “It proved to be just a businessman’s run in the short go left to rope. They were happy and content with third place and round,” Coleman said. “This win involved all of our family and $28,000. It had been a good day. friends. There just are no losers here. No matter how you look Terrell watched the team of Teri and Jody Stamper post a at it we are all winners.” time of 9.12 to move into second place. One team remained. “The good Lord has so blessed us,” Terrell said. “We have When the high team back failed to make a qualified run Terrell not roped together all that much but this roping has so blessed and Coleman took a deep breath. They could not believe what us. We have worked together and have so many family and had actually happened. It suddenly dawned on them they had friends who support us.” just won the #10 Gold Plus Shoot-Out Roping at the 2012 When the dust cleared and the clocks stopped And Then Cinch USTRC National Finals of Team Roping. They had a There Was One. The #10 Gold Plus Shoot-Out Champions at shot at the Ram truck and the IH Farmall tractor. Talk about the 2012 Cinch USTRC National Finals of Team Roping are overwhelming! It was the stuff dreams are made of. Randy Coleman and Glen Terrell. They are the example from Following a match rope off with friends it was determined which champions are made. that Terrell would take the truck and Coleman would be SUPERLOOPER MAGAZINE / 19

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Champions Profile And Then There Was One / Show Me the Money by Melinda Clements

Cruel Girl Shoot-Out 2012 USTRC National Champions

here is just something about class. It illustrates breeding, finesse, excellence and elegance in style. It is refinement in the truest sense of the word. It is fine tuned and precise. In a sport dominated by men, young guns and the younger generation of ropers there is a certain sophistication in the ladies of the USTRC. Chic, stylish, Sandy McElreath and Sherry Robinson offer a classiness that exudes good taste. They are humble, appreciative and full of grace. You don’t find that much anymore. Perhaps that is why it is so refreshing and uplifting. McElreath and Robinson were the high team back coming into the short go round of the Cruel Girl Championships. The pair has been partners for a long time, since the 70’s to be exact. They are comfortable together and read each other really well. They can almost finish each other’s sentences. With the experience, maturity of age and ability the pair were a force to contend with. They were there to rope, to have a good time and hopefully take home a little money. “We are very comfortable with each other,” Robinson said. “I had a good practice and with my husband as a coach and Sandy as my partner I knew there was going to be a good payoff somewhere.” The pair did not watch the short go round. It didn’t really 22 / MARCH 2013

Sandy McElreath and Sherry Robinson

matter how the short go round unfolded. Robinson and McElreath had only one more steer to rope and that is what the pair concentrated on. Both ladies knew they just needed to ride into the box with one thing on their minds and to rope exactly how they knew how to rope. They were disciplined, they were focused and they trusted each other explicitly. Perhaps that is what made all the difference. The duo needed a time of 11.22 to take the win in the Average of the Cruel Girl Championships. Their prep time was a benefit that had paid off all day. “We rope different cattle in different set ups and it makes a big difference in being able to adjust and compensate for different conditions,” Robinson explained. “Our practices helped us prepare for this short go round today.” “We know each other so well,” McElreath added. “We

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spend a lot of time roping at home. Practice makes all the difference.” When McElreath nodded for the steer there was nothing else to think about. All they had to do was rope. McElreath roped the horns and Robinson rolled in behind the steer and grabbed both heels to take the win with a time of 10.37. The ladies nailed down the win in the Cinch Cruel Girl Championships at the 2012 Cinch USTRC National Finals of Team Roping. “I’m so proud to win this roping,” Robinson said emotionally. “This is our first USTRC Finals saddle. I’m riding my husband’s mare and with his help and with a great partner, it is such a sweet win. My husband has helped me with position, to pick up on my horse, when to

rope and what all to do next. Plus I just have the best partner.” “We came here for the money,” McElreath said with a grin. “And it is close to home. Sounds like a good reason to come.” The pair also won the Incentive, which paid them $1,200 and $6,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings. Sandy McElreath and Sherry Robinson radiate class and finesse. They are truly a prime example why team roping works for everyone. It is a life changing sport with unlimited possibilities. These two ladies are a class act and very positive proof that we can all rope and we can rope for a long time if we so choose. McElreath and Robinson illustrate why roping works. Their example sets a certain standard, as they are mentors and guides for all of us in a SUPERLOOPER MAGAZINE / 23

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with Rickey Green Young Gun Advice everal times a year, I have young people ask me how I get my sponsors. Most of the time my response has been the same as Joe Beaver says, “You must win and they will find you.” I do have some advice; this is not the only way to do it, but one way to do it. Usually when these young guys ask me about sponsors, they are actually looking for a way to get together enough money to start rodeoing a little and get some experience. To get started rodeoing, you must first have a good horse, saddle, tack and entry fees. For a young man to acquire this on his own and have no help from a parent is a great accomplishment. And if your parents have helped you get started, be thankful. Not everyone has that opportunity. The next piece of the puzzle is you need a rig to go rodeoing in. This is where the jackpots can really come in handy. I suppose you’re not a 10 when you’re just starting out, so you can start to save a percentage of your winnings to go toward your rodeo rig. The USTRC is kid-friendly, and a great place to acquire cash. Now, don’t be closed minded enough to think you shouldn’t have to have a job, or you’re not going to jackpot to help keep your finances together. Yes, you have a long-term goal to win the World or go to the NFR, but keep things in perspective about what you will actually do to make your dreams come true. It takes hard work and sometimes five or six years to get your foot in the door at the highest level. It takes years of preparation, and lots and lots of money. You can make it without having to be rich, but it sure doesn’t hurt to have some money put away to start with. I will say if you’re not rich, it is ten times harder. Just ask Walt Woodard, Jake Barnes and Kaleb Driggers what it takes to start with nothing but loving parents that gave you a horse, a saddle and a rope. That’s about all they could actually afford. So I am starting to see that it can still be done if you have the heart. And don’t expect to buy a living-quarters trailer and a brand new truck right away. Think about your partner. Does he have a truck? Well, maybe you can buy a little trailer that you could sleep in the nose of and that way neither one of you has to have a whole rig to start with. Remember, it’s always better if you can rope with someone older and seasoned to show you the ropes. Maybe they have a rig. Denny Watkins, David Motes, Julio Moreno and I all got together and paid to put a race car engine in an old truck Julio had. 24 / MARCH 2013

Then we all went together and bought a four-horse trailer so it didn’t cost anybody very much to put a rig together. We would all put $250 in the ashtray to pay gas, stalls, horse hay and rooms. A thousand dollars in those days would last about two weeks and pay all the expenses but fees and food. Today, that would last about four days staying in rooms. We called our rig the “Ghost Buster” rig, because we weren’t afraid of no ghost! Ha ha. I don’t know why four kids couldn’t do that today, and have a lot of fun and make it much easier financially to get started. You need to use your head and go to some rodeos and ropings at first where you know you’re not going to have to beat the top 15. If you start to run low on cash, go places where you are the top dog. To do something like this, you have to find some other individual with integrity and like-minded goals. You have to learn that you don’t always get your way, and it’s give and take. But you will probably end up understanding it as one of the greatest life experiences you could ever have. It’s the way I made lifelong friends. We would rodeo for a while, then find some good jackpots to help pay our fees along the way. Then when we were home, we all had some kind of job when we were young; Denny and I could go home and work for our dads if we were broke and then go back and try again. Sometimes it doesn’t make you a better roper if every time you go broke, your parents send you money. I believe my dad loaned me money four times in my career, maybe $500 or $600 each time. Allen Bach and I would help keep each other on the road a lot of times. If one of us wasn’t winning, the other was and that helped. The main thing I got out of rodeo was dependable friends. Jake Barnes loaned me the money to bury my mom and Rick Stock once gave me a thousand dollars after the Cow Palace to help me have some cash until the NFR. I’ll never be able to tell these guys how much their friendship means to me. I know and they know that we’ve got each other’s backs no matter what, and that’s better that anything you can win. What a blessing rodeo has been to me, to learn what I’m made of and to meet so many great people in this sport who have that spirit of “we can do anything we set our mind to with a little hard work and lots of heart.” So what I’m saying, young guns, is, “Don’t stop dreaming.” Rodeo is not a great way to get rich, but it’s a heck of a way to enjoy life. You don’t have to do it forever, but if you can make it, it’s great. The main thing I want to get across is that you don’t need to have four horses and a $200,000 rig to start. Start small and work your way to the top. I believe it’s best if you wait until you graduate college and have something to fall back on after rodeo. If you do rodeo, I think early 30’s is a good time to make it a hobby and start a career outside of rodeo if you want to accumulate something before you’re 50. I’m not saying all this is for sure; it’s just what I’ve observed. Team roping can be a lifechanging and life-enhancing sport. There are ropings you can win more in one day than the pros do all year. You just need to realize you can manage yourself, and use some wisdom on when to enter and when you might need to regroup and have a backup plan. Dream Big, Young Guns! Your Friend,

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DEWORMING DILEMMA? LET SAFE-GUARDÂŽ SHOW YOU THE THREE THINGS YOU MUST KNOW TO ENSURE YOU GET ROTATION RIGHT.

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GET THE SCOOP ON POOP A fecal egg count (FEC) test is the best way find out which parasites are present and to devise the right rotational deworming program. Using a â&#x20AC;&#x153;one-product-fits-all systemâ&#x20AC;? can contribute to increasing dewormer resistance by parasites in your area. Remember that FEC tests detect eggs laid by adult worms, but do not detect immature stages, such as migrating larvae and encysted small strongyles. Obtaining test samples is easy. All you need is a fresh manure sample the size of your fist and a clean, zip-closing baggy. Â&#x2019; Write your name and the horseâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s name on the baggy, turn it inside out and place your hand inside, as you would with a glove. Â&#x2019; Pick up the fresh droppings, flip the bag back to the right side and seal it. (Hands stay clean!) Â&#x2019; Keep the sample cool and deliver the specimen within 12 hours to be tested by your veterinarian or a designated lab. Â&#x2019; The best time to have a fecal test run is during parasite transmission seasons, such as fall and spring, but it can be done anytime. It is strongly advised that you review the test results for each horse with a veterinarian to determine the right dewormer rotational program for one year for each horse. It may vary by individual, even on the same property.

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NEW EQUIPMENT Priefert Q36 Solar Powered Roping Chute

Priefert is proving yet again why it is the number one choice of professional ropers and top organizations. The newest edition to Priefert’s collection of roping chutes and roping accessories is the Q36 Solar Powered Front Release Roping Chute. The Q36 is a solar powered release mechanism that was designed specifically for the Priefert line of roping chutes. This state-ofthe-art unit requires no electrical cords or air lines, just the sun! The solar panel is attached to the top of the compact release box, and utilizes the latest patented, high frequency Pulse technology. Virtually indestructible and highly efficient, the solar panel is also weather proof. The Q36 is also equipped with a battery backup that will allow it to operate in the event that there is no sunlight to recharge the unit. A single button remote control is used to automatically open the chute’s front release gate. Available as part of a chute package (the RC98Q36) the Q36 is also available as an upgrade that can be easily installed on any manual Priefert RC98 roping chute. Priefert… Practice Like You Compete.

New Premier Stall Priefert Stalls are designed with the highest degree of consideration for safety of both the horse and the handler. Priefert’s Premier Stalls offer horse owners practical solutions for creating a safe, functional environment for their valued animals. With a new center door design, Priefert’s Premier Stalls are an attractive addition to any barn. The center door glides open easily on smooth apple core rollers, and eliminates the need to match “right-opening” to “left-opening” doors across the aisle from one another. These stalls feature a 32 / MARCH 2013

durable and attractive architectural grade powder coat finish in satin black. Priefert’s new Premier Stalls are also easier than ever to install. With a fork well to allow for quick and safe lifting and moving with a forklift, tractor, or skid steer, stalls can be easily set into place. Simple pin connections are used to join the stall fronts to the stall panels. Available in 10 foot and 12 foot configurations, Priefert has the perfect fit for your barn. Priefert also offers wood kits that are cut to length and easy to install in the Premier Stall line. The wood kits feature pre-stained 2”x8” number 1 quality pine boards that are beveled and fit together in a tongue and groove fashion. These wood kits are sold separately from the stalls. Priefert has also redesigned the optional feeder window for the Premier Stall. To make feeding quick and easy, the new feeder includes a front access hay manger and a grain chute through which feed can be poured without the opening of a door or window.

SC13 Squeeze Chute Priefert is considered the leading innovator in the livestock handling industry. Priefert offers a full line of cattle handling equipment, including several different models of squeeze chutes, headgates, and sweep systems. Priefert’s newest squeeze chute is the SC13. This chute is bigger and heavier than any other Priefert chute. It features the model HG10 headgate, which can be easily operated in either manual or automatic mode. The SC13 features an infinite locking system that’s guaranteed for life, an adjustable “floating” floor that can be set to five different widths, a rolling split tail gate, a side sorting exit, and more. This chute offers multiple points of access to the animal, with five countered drop downs and a removable drop down panel on each side of the chute. The SC13 also features Priefert’s architectural grade powder coat finish with UV inhibitors. This durable and attractive finish will add years of life to your investment. Priefert’s SC13 is the Ultimate Cattle Working Machine and it brings new meaning to the phrase “easy on the cow, easy on the cowboy.” For more information, visit us on the web at www.priefert.com, call 1.800.527.8616 to speak to our friendly sales staff, or contact us at P.O. Box 1540, Mount Pleasant, TX 75456. Priefert… Built By Ranchers, For Ranchers.

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Ariat The Paloma The Paloma’s intricate, Spanish-influenced design makes this ladies’ boot worthy of the spotlight. Craftsmen start with premium fullgrain leather to create a work of art adorned with scrolled cutouts and studs. The Paloma sports a distressed outsole and heel, an exaggerated toe spring and hand-nailed Veg Tan leather outsole and heel. ATS® footbed technology gives the Paloma long-lasting comfort and stability in the saddle, around the ranch or out on the town.

The Rosebud The Rosebud is a feminine boot that walks the line between fashion and performance. Every pair is handmade from premium full-grain leather for cowgirls who appreciate authenticity. The shaft adorned with delicately embroidered roses and a four-row stitch pattern. The Rosebud is finished with a square toe, 2" cowboy heel and a Duratread™ outsole. ATS® footbed technology delivers superior stability in the stirrup.

Nex Calf Roping Dummy

Ritchie Industries Water is essential in maintaining your horse’s health and a Ritchie Industries automatic waterer can help. Our waterers provide a constant supply of water in low capacity troughs. This means less water to wastefully dump when cleaning and less water to become stagnant and full of debris. Ritchie Industries manufactures over 40 units. While some are quite large, our smaller units will refill as your animals are drinking and will satisfy their water needs. Some automatic waterer designs offer an added feature of a covered trough. These prevent loss of water through evaporation. They maintain a cooler water temperature in the summer and prevent sunlight from reaching the water thus reducing algae growth. These waterers also aid horse owners in areas where winter heat protection is needed. They have proven to be extremely energy efficient, saving you energy costs as well. The EcoFount series features overall heat coverage under its stainless steel trough for excellent winter protection and a fully insulated casing. Featuring a flip top lid, the EcoFounts are extremely easy to clean and hold up even under tough abuse. For more information about Ritchie Industries automatic waterers, visit us at www.ritchiefount.com or call us at 800.747.0222.

Double J Saddlery Joe Beaver and Heel-O-Matic Training Systems introduce a premiere calf roping dummy • Made of a hide-like material, rope won’t slide. • Long neck makes you rope the neck, curl kick back up. • Angle of the head keeps tip down. Price: $350 / Shipping: $70 Available Now! – www.heelomatic.com/nex or 888.433.5464

Look at this great looking black gator inlay headstall from Double J Saddlery. This headstall features a combination of engraved antiqued studs, with handmade conchos and matching buckle sets. Double lined and stitch this tack piece will last you forever! Product number H026 see new website for details www.doublejsaddlery.com

Slyder Quick Release & Roping Tool The Slyder revolutionizes the quick release technology. It provides horses and riders with a better tool for tying on. The Slyder features a rubber strap that creates the dallying effect that gives this quick release its name. By allowing your rope to slide through the Slyder product it takes that jerk away from your horse and the cattle and allows your horse to stay collected. The Slyder also features two nylon straps that allow you to adjust and tighten the quick release to your saddle for optimal security. It is made of stainless steel to guarantee strength and longevity. The Slyder allows you to take the hits away from the horses and still get the flag you want. Find out more at www.slyderroping.com Check out the video on youtube Slyder Quick Release. It’s great! Find your Slyder at www.NRSWorld.com. SUPERLOOPER MAGAZINE / 33

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Professional Choice Rope Bag Deluxe

Ram

Ram to Build Most Capable Trucks Ever • Ram 3500 Heavy Duty’s maximum trailer weight of 30,000 pounds far surpasses closest competitor’s 23,100-pound max • 850 lb.-ft. Cummins Turbo Diesel is tops for torque • 37,600-pound Gross Combined Weight Rating leads all heavy-duty pickups • Ram 2500 leads all 3/4-ton pickups • Ram Chassis Cab trucks also deliver best-in-class towing In the quest to build the most capable trucks available, Ram officially released class-leading towing and weight ratings for its 2013 line of Ram Heavy Duty pickups and Chassis Cab trucks. Ram Heavy Duty adds a number of new features for 2013, including a factoryintegrated fifth-wheel and gooseneck hitch mount, a 17,000-pound Class V hitch with 1,800 pounds of tongue weight, class-exclusive electronic stability control (ESC) for dual-rear-wheels and a new Center High-Mounted Stop Light (CHMSL)–positioned camera, the first of its kind in the heavy-duty pickup category, to provide a full view of the bed for easier hook-up of fifth-wheel or gooseneck trailers as well as monitoring cargo.

This large rope bag features a main compartment with three dividers allowing room for 4-6 ropes. Four additional compartments on the front of the bag provide ample room to carry sun glasses, spurs, and any other necessities. Two removable straps are convenient for hanging up the bag and an adjustable padded shoulder strap makes transportation easy. A zipper pocket on the back of the bag allows for additional storage. 30-Day Money-Back Guarantee. Colors: Black, Charcoal & Crimson. RBD 22" diameter

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ReRun We have a new add-on to ReRun the roping calf. By adding three additions you can now have a team roping steer 1. Add a steer head which goes right over the calf head and bolts on 2. Remove the hitch from the calf and add gig wheels which allows the {steer} to move sideways and release from whatever is pulling it. 3. Add the leg attachment for roping back legs You now can convert the tie-down calf to a team roping steer! After the header ropes the head he pulls the steer sideways which releases the steer from whatever is pulling it, now the header is pulling the steer so the heeler can now come in and rope the legs, allowing the team to stretch the steer out. ReRun is so versatile and easy to use for breakaway roping, tie-down roping and now team roping. The entire package sells for $2,400. We ship UPS. We stand behind our products and any new improvements will easily adjust to the original ReRun. Have Fun With ReRun! 34 / MARCH 2013

CSI Looking for an American made saddle pad? Your horse deserves the best, regardless of his job. Buy your CSI Flexplate Saddle Pad today with 100% natural wool reversible, replaceable liner. Guaranteed to disperse saddle bar pressure, rider weight, and absorb impact. 30 day Ride it, Try it, Get it Dirty, money back guarantee! Get yours today: www.csipads.com, 877.274.7230

This nylon-poly blended rope is the perfect rope for any roper. The perfect body, combined with the perfect amount of weight, the perfect size diameter, and the perfect color makes this rope Fearless to the competition. To find a dealer nearest you visit www.runningpropes.com or call 800.833.8522.

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RES

Automated Roping

RES introduces the Smart Wrap Horn wrap. It has a very tough outer shell featuring the RES Closure System with Replaceable Velcro. This wrap is easy to use with Velcro closures between the horns and at the tips of the ears. You can sort your cattle by simply changing the color of the RES Strap on the wrap. This wrap uses the same replaceable closure strap as the popular RES Bell Boots and Splint Boots. Please visit www.resboot.com or email orders@resboot.com for more information.

Attention Producers! Over the past few years we have been developing new ways to help producers effectively and inexpensively advertise their events. Here are few ways we can help you reach out to your ropers. 1. Texting: We have a huge database of ropers and will send out text messages for you to advertise your events. This is something we have been doing for the past couple of years for producers all across the country and it has proven to be a very effective way to advertise upcoming events. Just send an email to kaylynne@teamroping.net and let us know where your event will be and we can tell you how many ropers we have in any given radius from your arena. The cost for texting is .10 cents per text. 2. Website: Producers can log on to www.myroping.com and post upcoming events for free. Everyone that uses our site or has the “my roping” smart phone app will know about your events. 3. Phone App: When you post a roping on our site it will also automatically go to the “My roping” smart phone app. Ropers will now have your events in the palm of their hand. Using a website that is totally interactive with a smart phone app has been a very effective. There are many other features to the site and the phone app - log on to www.myroping.com or search “My Roping” in the apple store for the app.

Smart Roping Smarty Smarty was designed by Allen Bach with one goal in mind, to be the best training tool to develop and maintain correct fundamentals.With 25 years of experience roping a machine he knew exactly what to do. Get yours for only $2,150. For more information visit smartroping.com or call 888.908.9047

Running P Saddlery Running P Saddlery is proud to introduce Bigbee Custom Saddles. Theses saddles are handcrafted on an Arated tree designed with flared bars set to work on a wide variety of sport horses. Our new line uses only #1, 14 to 16 oz. Herman Oak Leather with Golden bark sheepskin lining that is carefully stitched to our triple thick skirts. Running P tops it off with beautifully crafted silver and hardware from Hansen Silver. We are also offering Running P trophy buckles with volume discounts and prices that begin as low as $95. Call Running P Saddlery at 866.383.0594

Classic Rope Professional Rope Bag Introducing the new Professional Rope Bag, made especially for the serious roper. This is the ultimate portable rope storage system, holding up to 10 – 35' ropes. Large pockets allow ropes to be stored in larger coils so they rest in a more natural state. It’s padded with heavy-duty, rip-stop nylon construction and a reinforced base with protective metal rivets. The full length dividers keep ropes separated for easy access. Heavy duty zipper closure, front storage compartment, and inside zippered pocket. Adjustable handle strap and removable padded shoulder straps. Back pocket keeps shoulder straps out of the way when not in use. Ask for the new Professional Rope Bag at your local Classic Rope retailer. Suggested Retail $99.95

Elastic Rope Straps The new Elastic Rope Straps are designed to buckle under the saddle’s swell to provide a quick and easy method of securing rope coils neatly at the base of the horn. Classic’s Elastic Rope Straps are available at your local Classic Rope dealers. Suggested Retail $3.95 SUPERLOOPER MAGAZINE / 35

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Rattler

Rope-O-Matic

Rattler’s New Square Neck Rope

Are you ready to take your roping to the next level but just can’t find a partner willing to make the same commitment? Buford - the only mechanical practice dummy on the market that you can rope by yourself. Work on your swing or use it to position your horse in preparation for live animals.

Rattler now offers a braided Square Neck Rope. The square braid offers more body and structure and has adjustable knots and a sliding honda. It is designed for the serious calf roper, with the utmost attention to detail. Look for the Square Neck Rope where Rattler Ropes & accessories are sold. Suggested Retail $30.95

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Rattler Rope Breakaway Flag For 2013, Rattler designed the ONLY flag specifically for Breakaway Ropers. The Rattler Breakaway Flag features a split triangle that allows for an easy, secure tie to the end of any breakaway rope. It is white color for a maximum visibility that the flagger can’t miss. Durable, light-weight material & bound edges. When a tenth of a second separates the winner, the visibility of the breakaway flag can make that difference. Ask for the new Rattler Breakaway Flags at your local Rattler Rope retailer. Suggested Retail $3.95

QuickSilver Quicksilver has added a whole new line of galvanized stall and pasture feeders. We are also manufacturing expo stalls. So give us a call and let us help you design your custom arena, stalls for your horse barn or expo center. Contact us at sales@quicksilverarenas.com

Lucas Metal Works Lucas’ owner and founder, Raymond Lucas, designed an arena tool for his family who are avid barrel racers in 1996. This all in one arena working tool would become to be known as The Ground Hog Arena Tool. The Ground Hog Arena Tool has become a nationwide success and the arena tool of choice for rodeo associations across the nation including the granddaddy of them all, the National Finals Rodeo in Las Vegas, Nevada. From their local arena on site in rural Ochelata, Oklahoma to the big lights of the Thomas and Mack Center in Las Vegas, Nevada, The Ground Hog Arena Tool like most ventures at Lucas, has exceeded their wildest expectations. With years of experience within the agriculture industry having manufactured steel buildings for farm or ranch use and The Ground Hog Arena Tool for arena owners across the nation for many years, Lucas decided that it only seemed fit to develop an addition to the Ground Hog. Thus, The Watering System came about. Now you can work and water your ground all at once with the new Ground Hog Arena Tool. 36 / MARCH 2013

Saddles with the right touch for you and your horse. Make your horse smile with a saddle tree lined with Impact Gel. The gel will absorb some of the impact and conform to the horses back. Also make your butt smile with Impact Gel seats. This new revolution is easing the pain of the sore butt and achy hips. Ride a Cowboy Classic Saddle now with a smile. Contact Cheyenne Wimberley 254.835.4440 or www.cowboyclassicsaddlery.com

Heritage Glove New Champion Roping Glove Colors Available: Black Features: • The Heritage Champion Roping glove’s innovative design offers the only roping glove available made with 100% pure Kevlar® material. Kevlar® is stronger than steel yet it was especially created for this glove to feel as soft as cotton. This glove is built to be comfortable, contours to your hand, protects against rope burn and is engineered to last. • US Patent # 7,779,487. • This glove is built with a 100% pure Kevlar® palm and fingers allowing excellent finger dexterity and feel of the rope. • The Kevlar® is rolled up over the index finger to protect you while throwing the rope and the outside of the palm and the pinky finger has the Kevlar® material rolled up the side to protect the outside of the hand while dallying. • The top of the glove is constructed of a durable stretch nylon Spandura® to allow full mobility. • Genuine leather knuckle protection. • An elastic knit cuff and adjustable Velcro® closure helps keep the glove securely on your hand. • Our exclusive ID label allows the gloves to be personally identified by the rider. MSRP $24.95 (Right hand only)

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Classic Equine Pro Tech™ Boots New & Improved Design You must to see the new Pro Techs to believe it! Classic Equine’s improved Pro Techs still feature a super tough, molded outer shell, but they are now pliable and form fitting for ultimate protection. The middle layer is constructed of shock absorbing foam and lined with soft jersey for comfort. These bell boots fit great and perform even better, plus the new Pro Techs look sleek and refined, but are extra durable and long lasting. Try the new and improved Classic Equine© Pro Tech™ Bell, and also look for the new and improved Pro Tech™ Splint and Hind boots. Pro Tech™ Bell Suggested Retail $39.95

iPad Pack If anyone knows team roping, rodeo, and videoing runs, it’s Classic Equine©. That is why we designed the iPad Pack. Soft, durable cushion sleeve is sized to hold an iPad, Smartbook or Macbook and a portable keyboard safely and securely on the road, while still offering enough room for a light jacket and everything else you need at an event. The front compartment features handy pockets for easy access to keys, phone and other valuables. Soft lined top pocket is perfect for your smartphone and has an earphone channel in just the right spot. Its padded sling gives the bag security against your body and allows both hands free to load the trailer, pack the truck or even ride your horse. Ask for the new iPad Pack in the Butterfly or Flower Stripes Print. Suggested Retail $39.95

Tuf Calf The “Realistic” Calf Roping Training System by SS Roping, LLC The Tuf Calf is: • Tough & durable solid Flexi-foam rubber that gives “Realistic Feel” • Four ball and socket pivotal joints with ligament-like springs • Great rope action with texture on body • Life size (80+ lbs) and looks Real • Bending knee joints are made of solid steel • Anatomically correct legs and body • Flank handle; make you reach deep • Calf head has proper angle to get your tip down • Makes you practice correctly everytime, building muscle memory Endorsed By : Josh Peek, NFR Qualifier, Tie-Down Roping Don’t Settle for less, “Practice to Win” with the Best! More info www.ssroping.com / 307.217.0392

Twisted Tack New tack line from Twisted Tack including breast collars and tripping collars. From stock to custom designs to the new 3D line, anything is possible. Contact us today for your next tack set. Prices for breast collars starting at $175 on up. Find Twisted Tack on Facebook or give us a call! 402.239.6333

Chute Help Chute Help now offers a fully automatic roping chute that does not require electricity or compressed air and a manual release roping chute titled, The Helper. The Kinector is an attachment that fits on top of The Helper and other manual chutes that creates a 5-6 second delay and front gate noise for scoring without using electricity or compressed air.

Justin Boots Justin has several new great styles of great western footwear to choose from this year from their Americana Collection: Style #7954: Description: 11” Chocolate Shrunken Goat. Men’s Americana Collection. MSRP: $199

Style #7956: Description: 11” Tan Worn Goat. Men’s Americana Collection. MSRP: $199

Style #7915L: Description: 11” Tan Worn Goat. Ladies Americana Collection. MSRP: $199 Style #7913L: Description: 11” Pecan Bison. Ladies Americana Collection. MSRP: $199 Website: www.justinboots.com

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Micro Rain Micro Rain introduces a complete arena watering kit which includes Micro Rain self retracting hose reel, gas or electric pump, and poly holding tank. These kits work great when water volume from a well is not adequate enough to operate the Micro Rain reel. The holding tank may be filled with your existing water source to create a “reservoir” of water which can then be pumped out using one of our high volume/high pressure pumps to allow maximum performance through the system. These kits may be created for any size Micro Rain unit depending on the desired amount of coverage you want for your arena. Call today for a quote on a system designed for your arena! Call Today 800.373.9325. www.microrain.net

Cactus Gear The newly designed Axiom Sport and Bell Boots by Cactus Gear are the perfect combination of protection and performance for your equine athlete. Protect and support that which matters most—your horse’s tendons and ligaments.

Cashel New PERFORMANCE PAD Designed with a 3/4" blended felt/foam interior and high-grade orthopedic felt bottom, then finished with our popular Cashel® Navajo Blanket top. This pad is soft, form fitting, and moves freely with your horse. It provides the utmost in comfort and protection at an affordable price. Perfect for all-day rides or tough competition. Sizes: 30" x 32", 32" x 34", 34" x 36" and assorted color patterns. Retail $89.95.

ROLLING BALE BAG Protect your hay investment from wind and rain in the back of the truck or while stalled at an event. Cashel’s new Rolling Bale Bag is made of tough, water resistant nylon material. Available in two sizes that fits either a two-strand or three-strand hay bale. Heavy duty zipper runs on three sides for easy loading. Heavy duty plastic wheels and nylon handle provide easy transport. Convenient side handles for loading in the truck. Sizes: Regular (44" x 18" x 15"), Large (46" x 24" x 16"). Retail $59.95 Visit www.cashelcompany.com 38 / MARCH 2013

Martin Saddlery Extra Strong Flank Billets from Built extra strong and durable to specifically meet a ropers’ needs in dependability. These new billets are doubled and stitched with camouflage border. Available in both Natural and Chestnut leather, with latigo ties. Order your set of Extra Strong Flank Billet’s from your favorite Martin Strap dealer. Suggested Retail $97.95

Introducing the New XT Team Roper The XT allows you to maintain balance and control in the saddle. Its design positions the stirrups slightly forward to prevent the rider’s feet from falling behind their center of balance. The narrow feeling ground seat keeps the rider centered, stable, and confident for fast runs. “The XT feels amazing even when it’s brand new. Everyone should feel this saddle. It is the most comfortable and functional roping saddle I have ever ridden.” Clay Logan - AQHA World Champion The new XT is the product of 2 years in research and development. The result is a saddle that is comfortable enough to ride all day with a classic look and design that just helps you rope better. Domed horn cap provides a custom, finished look and prevents racking your hand on the dally. The XT is available in standard, small or large horn and with a host of other options. Visit www.martinsaddlery to learn more about the new XT Team Roper.

Fastback Fast Back’s newest, best-selling release, the Redline, is the choice for two-time world champion Patrick Smith, as well as NFR heelers Dakota Kirchenschlager and Dugan Kelly. Forgiving, consistent and durable, this 4-strand blended rope holds up under pressure and heat. “It has enough body and grip that it won’t run on the saddle horn, and when it comes tight, it stays closed and doesn’t open back up to let you slip a leg,” says rope-maker Al Benson.

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RodeoWest

Cactus Rope

RodeoWest is introducing a sheep and goat track. Used to exercise your show animal, the track is used with a dog to run the sheep or goats and prepare them for your next stock shows. The track can also be used by dog owners to train a dog to track the sheep or goats. Get you track set up now before the new season begins. Price of the track is $1,600 and will save you hours of hand working your show animals and give you that competitive edge with the best animals at your next event. Call RodeoWest today at 800.929.7361

The Nitro was developed by Cactus Ropes for the heeler who wants to take their game to the next level! It’s a perfect fit for Cesar de la Cruz who not only endorses it, but had his best year ever using it! The Nitro has an increased tip weight for swing and timing as well as maximum body for accuracy. The head rope is a perfect size for any type of horns and is fast becoming a top-seller for Cactus Ropes.

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The Build a Boot Rack offers a storage system that takes away the challenge of storing and protecting your boots without taking up too much space. Perfect for your home or trailer, the Build A Boot Rack includes many details. Beautifully crafted Western-style boot racks that organize, protect and display several pairs of boots, belts, accessories and home decor. Distinctive and innovative in design and function, this piece of fine furniture will add style and conversation to any room in the house, barn, trailer or even executive office. Versatile and interchangeable with two heights and two widths, the parts can be interchanged to build a boot rack as a boot collection grows holding up to 36 pair of boots. No tools are needed with the silver decorative stars and belt hooks that work with ease to securely tighten the rack for sturdiness. Decorative tops are available at our web site along with add-ons like wheels and a connector kit allowing the rack to double in size when secured back to back. Find out more details and contact us at www.buildabootrack.com

RopeSMART Steer, One SMART Dummy! The RopeSMART Steer is not just another plastic set of horns to throw a rope at. It’s scientific design is completed in a way that it teaches the roper to throw a loop from the ground that is similar to what they need to use on horse back. Shhhhhhhhhhh.... It’s no secret in team roping that most practice sessions end better than they begin, and, most teams who go out of a roping do so in the first go round. We attribute this to not having realistic practice when on the ground. Now with the RopeSMART Steer, weather your warming up for a practice, your first steer, or short go run, you now have a Dummy that will help you ROPESMART! We have proven results over hundreds of ropers. The Rope SMART Steer: Removable rotating head Calf head option Collapsable legs Rope storage Multiple length horns Compact and easy to carry The ROPESMART offer great practice for both the header, and heeler. Why would anyone want any other Dummy? The benefit when practicing on the Rope SMART Steer includes, exposing your bad habits and re-teach or refine good habits! All the while challenging you to “Rope Like You Mean It!” Introductory special pricing, and RopeSMART giveaways for a limited time only. Order Yours Today at www.RopeSMART.com or call 210.823.0565/210.823.5386

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Stimulator Extreme The Stimulator Extreme was built with a ramp on, ramp off system and is designed for vibration therapy to stimulate the blood flow in order to help horses perform better, and recover faster from injury and illness. Made in USA. This product will allow your horse to perform better and stay healthy. If you want more information, please call us at 208.681.8165 email us at stimulatorextreme@gmail.com. For more information please visit www.stimulatorextreme.com SUPERLOOPER MAGAZINE / 39

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PIRIT Heated Hose

Outlaw Saddles

The PIRIT Heated Hose is the smartest and safest way to get water in the dead of winter or any cold & freezing conditions. You can now have running water 24/7 in belowfreezing weather up to 100 feet per hose. No more lugging water buckets, no more draining hoses! • Thermostatically Controlled, turns on when temperatures are below 45° F, off when temperatures are above 50° F • Made from drink-safe materials for clean, potable water. • PIRIT Heated Hoses have been tested to -42 degrees F (-41 degrees C ) • Grounded end-to-end including Nickel Plated Brass Female and Male Coupling • Protective Bend Restrictors at both ends to improve durability. • Abrasion Resistant Cover • Knit Reinforcing • Heater wires are extruded directly into the hose walls for uniform heating and unrestricted water flow. No clogging or blocking the flow. • Certifications: UL listed, MET approved, FDA approved materials • One-Year Warranty Find out more at www.pirithose.com

Outlaw Saddles build the finest saddles on the market today. We make custom and trophy saddles crafted to your specifications, including any logo of your choice. Make us your choice for your next event. Check out our website www.outlawsaddles.com or our facebook page to see our latest line of trophy saddles. For direct inquiries call Matt Wilson 530.905.1599.

Hot Heels Hot Heels has always strived to make a machine that can be set up to start a beginner or challenge a pro. With the New Crossfire there is no room for error. The “Jen-Stick” moves in time with the back legs. When the legs are all the way forward the “Jen-Stick” will block an out of time shot. When the legs are back the “Jen-Stick” is out of the way allowing you to catch in beautiful time. Other dummies are easy to catch and fun to rope. Hot Heels believes practice should be tough so that you are more than ready for live steers. If you want to, you can remove the “Jen-Stick” with two bolts until you are ready for that next level of difficulty in your practice. Hot Heels has improved its neck with a thicker material that closes the gap between the head and body. Hot Heels now comes with a two speed pulley. Check out the new Towing Device called the “Shockwave” made by RopeSmart. We have them at a great introductory price for a limited time. Visit us at www.ropehotheels.com or call 712.947.4198 40 / MARCH 2013

Tarter Poly Corner Mount Hay Feeder • Allows horse to feed in natural position • Designed with yoke in front to allow any size horse access to feed • Rounded, smooth lip polyethylene construction for strength and horse safety • Removable drain hole for easy cleaning • 1" ventilation strips to keep hay dry and give moisture a quick way out • Holds 3 - 4 flakes of hay • Simply bolts to any stall and works great with Tarter’s horizontal stall front with rotating feeder door For more information about this or other Tarter products contact us at 888.484.9378 or visit www.TarterFarmandRanch.com

Rope Rite The Rope Rite is the most affordable and versatile roping sled on the market. With the Rope Rite being able to accommodate any heading or calf roping dummy, it’s a perfect fit for everyone. Price Range $499 - $699 (plus shipping) Find out more at www.roperite.com or contact us directly at 719.238.6515

Davis Boots Davis Western Tradin’ Company (Davis Boots) is excited to showcase 2 new Linda Davis designs. The Anderson Bean “Brandy Shoulder” & “San Antonio Swing.” These two new great boot styles available at www.davisboots.com. Call 618.252.6281 to order your new boot today. Only a limited number available.

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Farmall B CVT

Case IH Farmall C From the feedlot to the pasture, the new Case IH Farmall® C tractors reliably and cost-effectively deliver the power and performance utility tractor owners expect, all in a superior interior environment. Three new utility powerhouses meet the demand for rugged, yet comfortable and easy-to-operate, equipment to get day-to-day jobs done: • Farmall 85C with 75 PTO HP • Farmall 95C with 85 PTO HP • Farmall 105C with 95 PTO HP Tough at heart with updated clean-diesel technology, the new Farmall C models use: • Tier 4A-compliant Case IH FPT 4-cylinder 3.4-L turbocharged and intercooled engines. • Glow plugs warm the engine prior to a cold-weather start. • The Farmall C models require ultra-low-sulfur (15 ppm) fuel and low-ash lube oil. • Proven 12-speed forward, 12-speed reverse transmissions • The newly designed Farmall cab

Farmall U Case IH introduces two new utility powerhouse tractors to meet professional livestock producers’ demand for rugged, yet comfortable and easy-to-operate equipment. Heavy-duty Farmall® U tractors deliver power and performance, with the Farmall 105U having 91 PTO HP and the Farmall 115U having 98 PTO HP. Producers will appreciate the superior interior environment for extra comfort in getting day-to-day jobs done. Running on updated clean-diesel technology, the new Farmall U models use Tier 4A-compliant Case IH FPT 4cylinder 3.4-L turbocharged and intercooled engines. Glow plugs warm the engine prior to a cold-weather start, eliminating the need to use ether for more reliable starting in freezing temperatures. Designed with operator productivity in mind, the models are propelled with proven 12-speed forward, 12-speed reverse transmissions. The newly-designed Farmall cab includes user-friendly controls and features. Reworked internal control ergonomics provide best-in-class productivity and minimize operator fatigue.

Case IH Farmall® compact tractors now offer an easy-to-use, continuously variable transmission (CVT) option for the new model Farmall 40B CVT, 45B CVT and 50B CVT Class 3 cab tractors. A CVT option allows Case IH Farmall customers to get more done in less time while maximizing fuel efficiency and managing operating costs. Because CVT automatically selects the best gear ratio for the desired speed, the operator no longer has to select or shift gears. Unlike standard transmissions, which have a distinct number of gear ratios, a CVT has an infinite number of gear ratios, which allows the engine to always run at its most efficient speed – regardless of ground speed. And unlike hydrostatic transmissions that depend on speed for higher torque, a CVT is more efficient when pulling a load. While CVT is common in high-horsepower tractors, it is a technology not commonly found in compact tractors. Known for rugged versatility, proven performance and functional design, and powered by Tier 3-compliant diesel engines with 40, 45 and 50 engine horsepower, the new line-up of Case IH Farmall B CVT tractors are the ultimate workhorses.

Gist Minted by Design Always a trendsetter in the industry, Gist Silversmiths is your Award Specialist. Specializing in unique as well as traditional styling, Gist’s buckles withstand the test of time. As the Official Buckle to champions around the world, you can count on Gist for top-notch quality and service, plus affordable prices. Call today and speak to one of their experienced sales team members about your award needs. Generous club and volume discounts. Cut away with ease with custom knives from Gist Silversmiths…your Award Specialist. These Spyderco Delica 4 and Byrd-Robin 2 stainless steel knives are embellished with optional handle designs in your choice of materials and optional custom personalization. Clipit feature for secure pocket attachment and easy access. Ride the range or visit the board room with these Classic Western jewelry pieces. Crafted in sterling silver, these exquisite pieces feature a beautiful raised scroll pattern with antique finish for a vintage look. Heirloom quality at affordable pricing. Available online. All Gist Silversmiths product is proudly made in the USA. Visit Gist Silversmiths Online Store to order or call 800.456.4478 to talk with a sales representative. SUPERLOOPER MAGAZINE / 41

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IN MEMORIUM Doug Irwin Norman Douglas (Doug) Irwin, 62, of Andrews, Texas passed away Monday, January 21, 2013. Doug was an avid team roper and a long-time member of the USTRC. Visitation was held Wednesday from 5-7 p.m. at McNett Funeral Home. Funeral services were Thursday January 23, 2013 at First Baptist Church in Andrews. Burial was in Andrews North Cemetery under the direction of McNett Funeral Home. Doug is survived by his wife, Terry Irwin of Andrews; son Coy Irwin of Andrews; sisters Susan Irwin Watts of Kerrville, Texas; Jo Ann Ballew and husband Pete of Andrews; two grandchildren, Emma and Hunter Irwin. The following poem was written by Eddie Lanford and read at the funeral as a dedication to the life of Doug Irwin.

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Born a Century Too Late and Left a Lifetime Too Early Most everyone that grew up around horses, cows, rodeos, and ranches can probably say that they knew a few good men, one or two really good cowboys, and more than a few special people. But it is seldom we have the chance to know a great man, husband, father, grandfather, cattleman, horseman, true friend, and a person we would all wish to be more like. Someone who cherished watching the sun come up each morning, savored the

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end of the day with family and friends, enjoyed a new young horse, but respected his old faithful mounts. These days, when people talk about cowboys, people have all different views. When I think of a real cowboy I think of a man with old time values, even if he yielded to some of the modern ways of man; like cell phones, computers and bluetooths. His heart stayed true to the family, the livestock and the land. These are not new ideas, theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re old ones, kept by a few good men. Born a century too late and left a lifetime too early.

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he days were warming up but the nights were still a bit frigid. April always seemed to walk a fine line, trying to define itself between winter and spring. Hunti ** (pronounced “WHO-Tie”) was ready for spring. He had hunted and fished the Arkansas River close to camp all he could stand and he was ready for something more substantial. The French fur traders had come and gone and the long winter months had been tedious. It was difficult for a white man living among the Indians. The small community to the north was a prime location on two rivers. It was already a thriving community and Hunti traded there every chance he got. He figured it would soon become a real town in the Colorado territory. Perhaps it was time to move on and see what the world really held for him. Hunti’s could imagine great things where the small town stood. He wondered what it would be like to leave the Indian culture he loved and respected and seek riches in a white man’s world. He knew the area was rich and alive and he wanted a part of all that. On Christmas Day in 1854, Ute Indians attacked a small settlement on the Northern flank of the river called El Pueblo, settled by a mix of Northern New Mexican and Anglos. Fifty-four people were massacred and the growth of the settlement abated for a short time. However, the prime location on two rivers continued to draw settlers, and in 1870 Pueblo did, indeed, become a town in the Colorado Territory. While Pueblo awaited the arrival of the railroad, General Lewis Palmer decided to create and plat a new town on the south side of the Arkansas River. He named the town South Pueblo, and planned placement of his railroad depot there, circumventing local taxes and fees in Pueblo. By the 1890s, Pueblo was becoming the largest city in Colorado, and upper-class citizens began to look for ways to show their wealth and create items that they believed proper cities should have. Pueblo became “A Prosperous City with a Lasting Legacy,” a moniker that would stick with the city until the 1930s. It became known as the “Pittsburgh of the West” in the late 19th century. Parks were quickly in demand, and in an effort to imitate the Exposition Movement so prominently displayed at the Paris World’s Fair of 1889, North Pueblo constructed Mineral Palace to lure visitors to Pueblo and their North Side housing developments.

Pueblo, Colorado will welcome USTRC team ropers to the Front Range Championships the weekend of April 12 - 14, 2013. It will be a roping to put on your calendar. If spring fever is toying with your mind make the Front Range Roping a place to play. Celebrating its diverse cultural heritage, Pueblo now highlights the distinctively unique Mirasol Green Chiles and amazing Mexican food cuisine. The annual Chile and Frijoles festival is held each year on the Riverwalk, bringing in over 100,000 visitors to Pueblo. Immediately east of Pueblo, the Saint Charles Mesa boasts some of the finest agricultural land in Colorado, and as such, Pueblo now boasts three farmers markets. Attempting an economic renaissance, Pueblo is home to thriving small businesses and one business in particular, Solar Roast Coffee, has gained Pueblo international attention. With this re-birth of Pueblo’s economy, a flourishing creative arts community has developed and galleries now grace old grocery stores and mill worker cottages. Pueblo is an affordable place to live and to visit and offers tremendous opportunity for recreation. Tapping into the community’s can-do attitude, Pueblo has re-invented itself, and is a Mecca of industry and arts, serving as the commercial center of Southern Colorado and a gateway to the Southwest. If you are looking for a great roping to kick off April’s calendar make the Front Range Championships a priority. It will be a weekend to remember. Hunti smiled as he looked off toward Pueblo. It was time to venture forth and make his mark. Pueblo would be a great start and might well be the avenue to change his life. Great things awaited in Pueblo. He closed his eyes and listened to the wind. It was time to put things in motion. Great things begin with the first step. *** Hunti-Name used for story purposes only

FRONT RANGE CHAMPIONSHIPS PUEBLO, COLORADO • APRIL 12-14 2013

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Heart of Texas Championships $467,290 $313,010 $24,826 72.3%

t is a new year with new beginnings. The Heart of Texas Championships is always a great event and such was the case this year. The team roping action took place January 11-13, 2013 at the Extraco Events Center in Waco, Texas. The Open division was first on the agenda. Tyler Wade from Terrell, Texas and Dustin Davis from Texarkana, Arkansas were the high team back by a full second. They caught their short round steer in 5.96 seconds and finished the roping in first place with a time of 30.57 seconds on five steers. The duo won $5,018, trophy Gist bits and ten points for the Priefert US Open Tour. Second place in the Average wend to Wade and Tyler McKnight from Wells, Texas. Third place was Colby Lovell and Martin Lucero. Andrew Wong and Wyatt Eirikson won the Incentive Average.

Open Tyler Wade (Terrell, TX) / Dustin Davis (Texarkana, AR), 30.57 on 5, $5,018

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The #15 was all about the team of Jake Orman from Prairie, Mississippi and Corey Hendrick from Huntsville, Texas. They were the high team back and finished the roping way out in front of second place. They won $6,298, trophy Gist spurs, and $6,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings. Second place was Dale Martin from Whitesboro, Texas and Colt Baldwin from Gainesville, Texas. They were 28.04 seconds on four steers and won $4,200 and $6,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings. Third place was Chaise Burleson and Daniel Braman. The high team in the #13 Division also ended up winning first place in the Average. Reno Stoebner from Bastrop, Texas and Tyler Sieber from Whitehouse, Texas won first place with a time of 29.38 seconds on four steers. They took home $7,758, trophy Gist bits and $6,000 in USTRC Flex earnings. Second

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place was Ricky Mellman and FLEX EARNINGS – Heart of Texas Championships – Waco, TX Daniel Braman with a time of From Open thru #8 PickDraw (including Gold Plus Roping) 31.19 seconds on four steers. Third place in the Average was Wyatt Lentschke ..............Meridian, TX ..............$9,000 Sam D. LeNoir..................Groesbeck, TX............$3,000 Ty Harris ..........................San Angelo, TX ..........$7,000 Shawn Vargas ..................Hico, TX ....................$3,000 Chase Chambers and D.J. Smith. David B. Burden ..............Clifton, TX ................$6,000 Stephen L. Welch ..............Katy, TX ....................$3,000 The #12 Division was the David T. Morrow................Cuero, TX ..................$6,000 Tod Slone ........................Cuero, TX ..................$3,000 perfect conclusion to the first Martin Guerrero................Mexia, TX ..................$6,000 Tommy Kocian..................Yoakum, TX ..............$3,000 Paden Bray ......................Granbury, TX..............$6,000 Tyler L. Sieber ..................Whitehouse, TX..........$3,000 day of the Heart of Texas Randall Gaydos ................Pleasanton, TX ..........$6,000 Willis E. Pickett ................Mexia, TX ..................$3,000 Championships. Graves Daniel Braman ................Refugio, TX................$5,000 Wyatt Dalton Bray ............Granbury, TX..............$3,000 Wallace from Boerne, Texas and Brian McPherson ..............Sturgis, SD................$4,000 Andrew Wong ..................Weatherford, TX ........$2,000 Chaise L. Burleson............Victoria, TX................$4,000 Byron R. Oxford................George West, TX ........$2,000 Danny Trowbridge, Jr. from Chance B. Thiessen ..........Elk City, OK ..............$4,000 Derek W. Jenkins ..............Lott, TX ....................$2,000 Santa Anna, Texas were fourth Chase Chambers ..............Iowa Park, TX ............$4,000 Drew Halbert....................Chilton, TX ................$2,000 call back and roped their final Danny N. Trowbridge ........Santa Anna, TX..........$4,000 Ty Arnold ........................Midway, TX................$2,000 Jason W. Burson................Sealy, TX ..................$4,000 Andrew M. Hill ................Corsicana, TX ............$1,000 steer in 7.88 seconds to finish Kirby L. Hill......................Corsicana, TX ............$4,000 Barrie L. Smith ................Stephenville, TX ........$1,000 with a four steer total of 35.15 Tyler J. Bach ....................Rhome, TX ................$4,000 Bobby N. Weir ..................Waxahachie, TX ........$1,000 seconds. They won $7,552, Bill R. Crossan..................Alvarado, TX ..............$3,000 Bud Matus ......................Vernon, TX ................$1,000 Blake R. Davies ................Dublin, TX ................$3,000 Casey D. Gattis ................Junction, TX ..............$1,000 trophy Martin saddles, and Bryce L. Barnett ..............Gatesville, TX ............$3,000 Chance Johnston ..............Chillicothe, TX............$1,000 $6,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings. Caleb J. Butler ..................Decatur, TX................$3,000 Charlie W. Davis................Big Sandy, TX ............$1,000 Second place was Jason Burson Chad A. Miller ..................Stephenville, TX ........$3,000 Curtis W. Deagen ..............Ennis, TX ..................$1,000 Chase A. Hermes ..............Cotulla, TX ................$3,000 D.J. Smith ........................Hillsboro, TX ..............$1,000 and Chaise Burleson and third Chris Teague ....................Bridgeport, TX ..........$3,000 Dedrick Johnson ..............Katy, TX ....................$1,000 place was Chance Thiessen and Chris Torres ......................Abilene, TX ................$3,000 Eric D. Moody ..................Hearne, TX ................$1,000 Ty Arnold. Jason Burson and Cole A. Dollery ................Caldwell, TX ..............$3,000 Eric Daniels......................Needville, TX ............$1,000 Colt Baldwin ....................Gainesville, TX ..........$3,000 Hugo Maldonado ..............Harwood, TX..............$1,000 Tracy Estep won the Corey Hendrick ................Huntsville, TX ............$3,000 Jahew N. Thorp ................Throckmorton, TX ......$1,000 Incentive Average. Craig M. Calkins ..............Seguin, TX ................$3,000 Jason Jurcik ......................Ennis, TX ..................$1,000 The second day of team Dale Martin......................Whitesboro, TX ..........$3,000 Jay E. Bonner ..................Mineola, TX ..............$1,000 David B. Bloemer ............Stockdale, TX ............$3,000 Jim C. Fletcher..................Springtown, TX ..........$1,000 roping at the Heart of Texas DebraLee Bloemer............Stockdale, TX ............$3,000 Joe Day............................Howe, TX ..................$1,000 Championships began with the Garrett J. Busby ................Millsap, TX ................$3,000 Jonathan Torres ................Bell City, LA ..............$1,000 #12 Gold Plus. Chase Hermes Graves R. Wallace ............Boerne, TX ................$3,000 Jordan C. Parsley ..............Troup, TX ..................$1,000 Jackie R. Pate ..................Gatesville, TX ............$3,000 Juan Aguirre ....................Lockhart, TX ..............$1,000 from Cotulla, Texas and David Jake Crossan ....................Alvarado, TX ..............$3,000 Kelli Barnett ....................Conroe, TX ................$1,000 T. Morrow from Cuero, Texas Jake L. Orman ..................Prairie, MS................$3,000 Lloyd W. South..................Palo Pinto, TX ............$1,000 were the high team back. They Joel H. McDaniel ..............Pleasanton, TX ..........$3,000 Matt F. Fowler ..................Henderson, TX ..........$1,000 John N. McCarthy..............Von Ormy, TX ............$3,000 Monte Jack Starns ............Midway, TX................$1,000 were 24.43 seconds on three Jud J. Jackson ..................Morgan Mill, TX ........$3,000 Rees Cash Taylor ..............Roby, TX....................$1,000 steers. In the short round they Justin C. Burgess ..............Spring Branch, TX......$3,000 Rex A. Dorman ................Henderson, TX ..........$1,000 experienced some misfortune Justin Massey ..................Alvarado, TX ..............$3,000 Robbie L. Sharp................Montgomery, TX ........$1,000 Kent A. Thiessen................Elk City, OK ..............$3,000 Robert C. Ward ................Houston, TX ..............$1,000 but they still won the Incentive Kirby Blankenship ............Lampasas, TX ............$3,000 Rusty Barnett ..................Conroe, TX ................$1,000 Average. The team took home Lafe Allen ........................Leander, TX ..............$3,000 Scott W. Stull ....................Burleson, TX ..............$1,000 $2,234, trophy Gist buckles and Laramie Allen ..................Leander, TX ..............$3,000 Shane Boston ..................Waxahachie, TX ........$1,000 Logan Allumbaugh ..........Abilene, TX ................$3,000 Spin D. Edwards ..............Magnolia, TX ............$1,000 $6,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings. Loydd E. Williams ............Bridgeport, TX ..........$3,000 Steve A. Ferguson ............Mexia, TX ..................$1,000 The winners of the roping Mario Zapien....................Mexia, TX ..................$3,000 Tanner L. Ward ................Wister, OK ................$1,000 came from the third high team Matt T. Thornton ................Waco, TX ..................$3,000 Terry E. Hagen..................Mexia, TX ..................$1,000 Michael L. Bailey ..............Weatherford, TX ........$3,000 Tracy J. Estep....................Bellville, TX ..............$1,000 position. Kirby Hill from Neil Trammell ..................Palo Pinto, TX ............$3,000 Travis J. Sanders ..............Blum, TX ..................$1,000 Corsicana, Texas and Kent Parker D. Cudd ................Gatesville, TX ............$3,000 Twister G. Vinson ..............Hawley, TX ................$1,000 Thiessen from Elk City, Phil M. Lyne ....................Cotulla, TX ................$3,000 Tyler Wojciechowski ..........Tarpley, TX ................$1,000 Reno Stoebner..................Bastrop, TX................$3,000 Tyson Thompson................Munday, TX ..............$1,000 Oklahoma were 36.53 seconds Rick Percivill ....................Stephenville, TX ........$3,000 Wade Almon ....................Larue, TX ..................$1,000 on four steers and won $3,752, Ricky W. Mellman..............Hempstead, TX ..........$3,000 Wesley Troyer....................Brownwood, TX ........$1,000 trophy Gist buckles and $6,000 Ron J. Goodwin ................Peaster, TX ................$3,000 Wyatt Eirikson ..................Okotoks, AB..............$1,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings. Second place was Neil Trammell and Shawn Vargas with a time of 37.18 seconds on time of 33.17 seconds on four steers. Third place in the Average four steers. Third place in the Average was Tommy Kocian and was Bryce Barnett and Jud Jackson. Drew Halbert and Derek David T. Morrow. Jackie Gillispie and Phil Lyne won the Jenkins won the Incentive Average. Century Bonus Average. The winners of the #10 Division came from the second call Ty Harris from San Angelo, Texas and Brian McPherson back position. Blake Davies from Dublin, Texas and Garrett from Sturgis, South Dakota were high team back in the #11 Busby from Millsap, Texas caught their final steer in 7.30 Division. They were 8.23 seconds in the short round and seconds to finish with time of 32.01 seconds on four steers. finished the roping in first place with a time of 30.99 seconds They won the Average and took home $9,660, trophy Martin on four steers. They won $7,528, trophy Martin saddles and saddles and $6,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings. Second place went $6,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings. Second place was Caleb Butler to Wyatt Bray and Paden Bray with a time of 36.70 seconds on from Decatur, Texas and Tyler Bach from Rhome, Texas with a four steers. 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#15 Handicap Jake Orman (Prairie, MS) / Corey Hendrick (Huntsville, TX), 23.06 on 4, $6,298 and $3,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings each

#13 Handicap Reno Stoebner (Bastrop, TX) / Tyler Sieber (Whitehouse, TX), 29.38 on 4, $7,758 and $3,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings each

$6,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings. The third place team was Chance Thiessen and Paden Bray. Jordan Parsley and Wade Almon won the Incentive Average. The final day of the Heart of Texas Championships began with the #10 Gold Plus. The husband/wife team of DebraLee and David Bloemer finished in first place with a time of 42.68 seconds on four steers. They won $6,060, trophy Gist buckles and $6,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings. Second place was Craig Calkins and Tod Slone with a time of 43.50 seconds on four steers. Third place went to Randy and Randall Gaydos. Loydd Williams and Chris Teague won the Incentive Average. Ty Harris and Kirby Blankenship came from the second call back position to win first place in the #9 Division. They were 9.36 seconds in the short round and finished the roping with a time of 33.49 seconds on four steers. They youngsters 56 / MARCH 2013

won $13,690, trophy Martin saddles and $6,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings. Second place in the roping went to Wyatt Lentschke and Matt Thornton and third place went to Lentschke and David Burden. Lentschke and Burden also won the Incentive Average. The final roping of the weekend was the #8 Pick/Draw. The team of Martin Guerrero from Mexia, Texas and Stephen Welch from Katy, Texas were second call back and caught their final steer in 9.49 seconds to finish the roping in first place with a time of 27.57 seconds on three steers. The dynamic duo won $5,334, trophy Martin saddles and $6,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings. Second place in the roping was Willis Pickett and Justin Massey, while third place went to Martin Guerrero and Mario Zapien. The Heart of Texas Championships came to a close and it was a great USTRC event.

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#11 Ty Harris (San Angelo, TX) / Brian McPherson (Sturgis, SD), 30.99 on 4, $7,528 and $3,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings each

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#9 Ty Harris (San Angelo, TX) / Kirby Blankenship (Lampasas, TX), 33.49 on 4, $13,690 and $3,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings each

#10 Blake Davies (Dublin, TX) / Garrett Busby (Millsap, TX), 32.01 on 4, $9,660 and $3,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings each

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Bayou Championships

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Open Natie Johnson (Choudrant, LA) / Jarrett Gutierrez (Victoria, TX), 34.65 on 5, $2,220

t was time to â&#x20AC;&#x153;Geauxâ&#x20AC;? roping at the Bayou Championships in Kinder, Louisiana. The event took place at the Cousthatta Pavilion and was held January 18-20, 2013. Steve and Sherry Judd produced the event and ropers enjoyed the great facility and the nice weather. The first roping was the Open Division. Natie Johnson from Choudrant, Louisiana teamed up with Jarret Gutierrez from Victoria, Texas. The pair won the Incentive Average and the main Average. They won $3,170 and ten points for the Priefert US Open Tour. Second place was Joshua and Jonathan Torres and third place went to Dusty Walker and Matt Scogin with a time of 39.17 seconds on five steers. The next roping was the #15 Division. Ty Arnold from Midway, Texas and partner Randall Richards from Bedias, Texas teamed up to win first place in the Average of the #15 Division. 60 / MARCH 2013

They were 26.87 seconds on four steers and won $5,500, trophy Gist bits and $6,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings. Second place was Natie Johnson and Kolby Kennedy with a time of 27.03 seconds on four steers. Third place in the roping went to Ike Jackson and Travis Hobbs. Steve Tomlinson from Angleton, Texas teamed up with Justin Watts from Boerne, Texas in the #13 Division. The pair came from the fourth call back position to win the Average with a time of 31.08 seconds on four steers. They earned $6,240, trophy Gist bits and $6,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings. Second place was Stratton Lopez and Brandon Phillips. They were eleventh high team back and after roping their final steer in 7.59 seconds, they finished the roping with a time of 32.89 seconds on four steers. Third place was Rudy and Jarrett Gutierrez.

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Ty Arnold was the superstar of the day. He and partner on their final steer and finished the roping with a time of Christopher Rinn from Lake Charles, Louisiana teamed up 35.38 seconds on four steers. They won the roping and took to win the Average of the #12 Division. The team roped three home $7,730, trophy Cowboy Gold saddles and $6,000 in steers in 22.57 seconds and qualified to the short round in USTRC Flex Earnings. Second place was Kyler Spell and Cade the high back position. They caught their final steer in 7.96 Barrow with a time of 35.53 seconds on four steers. Third seconds and finished the roping in first place with a time of place went to Shannon McDaniel and Petey White. The 30.53 seconds on four steers. The win gave them $6,300, Incentive winners were Spell and Tony Bernard. trophy Gist bits and $6,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings. Second Charles Bullock from Shepherd, Texas and David Perry place went to Ivan Holliday and Wesley Barlow with a time from Avinger, Texas were the high team back in the #10 Gold of 30.85 seconds on four steers. Third place in the Average Plus Division. The duo caught their final steer in 7.84 was Steve Kinchen and Chase Graves. Jason Jimenez and seconds and won the Average of the roping with a total time Rey Rodriguez won the Incentive Average with a time of on four steers of 35.98 seconds. The win gave them $4,260, 25.73 seconds on three steers. trophy Gist buckles and $6,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings. The second day of the Bayou Championships began with Second place was Larry Smith and Johnny Ray Eaton with the #12 Gold Plus Division. Shane Paschal from Nome, FLEX EARNINGS â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Bayou Championships â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Kinder, LA Texas and Jessie Favors from From Open thru #8 PickDraw (including Gold Plus Roping) Hull, Texas were the second Joey Pilgrim......................Perkinston, MS ..........$6,000 Shane Paschal ..................Nome, TX ..................$3,000 high team back. They were 6.72 Johnny Eaton....................Corrigan, TX ..............$6,000 Steve Tomlinson ................Angleton, TX..............$3,000 Larry Smith ......................Corrigan, TX ..............$6,000 T. Boy Waite ....................Sulphur, LA ..............$3,000 seconds on their final steer and Ronnie Lopez ..................Adkins, TX ................$6,000 Wade Duty ......................Weimar, TX ................$3,000 won the Average with a time of Shannon McDaniel............Deville, LA ................$6,000 Wesley Barlow..................Valley Park, MS ........$3,000 32.02 seconds on four steers. Ty Arnold..........................Midway, TX................$6,000 Chase Graves ..................Poplarville, MS ..........$2,000 Dan Richardson ................Converse, LA ............$5,000 Jarrett Gutierrez ................Victoria, TX ................$2,000 The team won $3,540, trophy Brad Robertson ................Florien, LA ................$4,000 Austin Carter ....................Frierson, LA ..............$1,000 Gist buckles and $6,000 in Cade Barrow ....................Winnie, TX ................$4,000 Bailey Swaim ..................Three Rivers, TX ........$1,000 USTRC Flex Earnings. Second Elliott Thomas ..................Angleton, TX..............$4,000 Beau Hebert ....................Shreveport, LA ..........$1,000 Kyler Spell........................Silsbee, TX ................$4,000 Brandon Farrell ................Needville, TX ............$1,000 place went to Shannon R.D. Carter ......................Wells, TX ..................$4,000 Bryan Brooks....................Cleveland, TX ............$1,000 McDaniel from Deville, Rudy Gutierrez..................Victoria, TX ................$4,000 Buddy Adkison ................Timpson, TX ..............$1,000 Louisiana and T. Boy Waite from Alton Walker ....................Conroe, TX ................$3,000 Chance Holcombe ............Alto, TX ....................$1,000 Brian Ellis ........................Richmond, TX ............$3,000 Chris Perry ......................Arcadia, LA ..............$1,000 Sulpher, Louisiana. The third Brian Kennedy..................Jonesville, LA ............$3,000 Cody Baker ......................Corrigan, TX ..............$1,000 place team was Dan Richardson Britt Buller ......................Kinder, LA ................$3,000 Cody Hogan ....................Pelican, LA................$1,000 and Corey Sparks, while the Chad Robertson................Florien, LA ................$3,000 Cole Frey..........................Morganza, LA............$1,000 Chance Huff ....................Grapeland, TX............$3,000 Darrell Cripps ..................Pineville, LA..............$1,000 Incentive win went to Randy Charles Bullock ................Shepherd, TX ............$3,000 David Frisby ....................El Dorado, AR ..........$1,000 Gaydos and Ronnie Lopez. Christopher Rinn ..............Lake Charles, LA ......$3,000 Duncan Nash....................Marshall, TX ..............$1,000 Brad and Chad Robertson Chuck Garcia....................Pleasanton, TX ..........$3,000 Dustin Jacobson................Cambridge, IL ..........$1,000 Cody Paul ........................Trout, LA ..................$3,000 Dusty Roach ....................Stonewall, LA............$1,000 from Florien, Louisiana were the Colton Johnson ................Shreveport, LA ..........$3,000 Eddie White......................Quitman, LA ............$1,000 high team back in the #11 Corey Sparks ....................Coushatta, LA ..........$3,000 Ernie Brooks ....................Pollok, TX ..................$1,000 Division. They caught their final Curtis Park ......................Huntsville, TX ............$3,000 Gary Summers..................Cleveland, TX ............$1,000 Danny Coleman................Pollock, LA................$3,000 Hunter Simoneaux ............Opelousas, LA ..........$1,000 steer in 8.49 seconds and ended David Perry ......................Avinger, TX ................$3,000 Ike Jackson ......................Porter, TX ..................$1,000 up first place in the Average. The DeMichael Walker ............Missouri City, TX ........$3,000 J.W. Atkinson ....................Tilden, TX ..................$1,000 team took home $7,500, trophy Douglas Lester ................Sweeny, TX................$3,000 Jacob Rayburn ..................Deville, LA ................$1,000 E.R. Scogin ......................Frierson, LA ..............$3,000 Jamie Durr ......................Zwolle, LA ................$1,000 Cowboy Gold saddles and Edgard Huebner ..............Pearland, TX ..............$3,000 Jason Jimenez ..................Alice, TX ....................$1,000 $6,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings. Gena Hanagriff ................Huntsville, TX ............$3,000 Jerry Green ......................Dayton, TX ................$1,000 Second place in the Average was Greg Williams ..................Perkinston, MS ..........$3,000 Joshua Torres ....................Bell City, LA ..............$1,000 Ivan Holliday ....................Poplarville, MS ..........$3,000 Kolby Kennedy ................Jonesville, LA ............$1,000 Brian Kennedy from Jonesville, Jamie Gossett ..................Livingston, TX............$3,000 Lorenzo Hall ....................Angleton, TX..............$1,000 Louisiana and Pat Brunson from Jessie Favors ....................Hull, TX ....................$3,000 Louis Smith......................Saucier, MS ..............$1,000 Sikes, Louisiana. They earned Jordan Parsley ..................Troup, TX ..................$3,000 Monte Starns....................Midway, TX................$1,000 Justin Manuel ..................Kinder, LA ................$3,000 Nick Gonzales III ..............Carriere, MS..............$1,000 $5,000 plus $6,000 in USTRC Justin Watts ......................Boerne, TX ................$3,000 Nick Kent ........................Grand Cane, LA ........$1,000 Flex Earnings. Third place went Lane Aymond ..................Deville, LA ................$3,000 R.W. McDonald ................Converse, LA ............$1,000 to Monte Jack Starns and Natie Johnson ..................Choudrant, LA ..........$3,000 Reba Gonzales..................Huntsville, TX ............$1,000 Omer Brister ....................Apple Springs, TX ......$3,000 Rey Rodriguez ..................Beeville, TX ..............$1,000 Brandon Farrell. Nick Gonzales Patrick Brunson ................Sikes, LA ..................$3,000 Stephen Kinchen ..............Tick Paw, LA..............$1,000 III and Jamie Durr won the Petey White ......................Denham Springs, LA..$3,000 Tanner Tomlinson ..............Angleton, TX..............$1,000 Incentive Average. Rachel Oswalt ..................Thicket, TX ................$3,000 Tony Bernard....................Lake Charles, LA ......$1,000 Randall Richards ..............Bedias, TX ................$3,000 Travis Hobbs ....................Dayton, TX ................$1,000 The #10 Division wound up Randy Cotter ....................Stockdale, TX ............$3,000 Tyler Crone ......................Winnie, TX ................$1,000 day number two of the Bayou Randy Gaydos ..................Pleasanton, TX ..........$3,000 Tyler Sieber ......................Whitehouse, TX..........$1,000 Championships. Robbie White Ricky Ferguson ................Cold Spring, TX..........$3,000 Tyler Walraven ..................Dubberly, LA ............$1,000 Ricky Oliver......................Huntsville, TX ............$3,000 Wade Brown ....................Cleveland, TX ............$1,000 and Elliott Thomas both from Robbie White ....................Angleton, TX..............$3,000 Wes Kent..........................Grand Cane, LA ........$1,000 Angleton, Texas were the third Robert Ward ....................Houston, TX ..............$3,000 Wesley Birdwell ................Marthaville, LA..........$1,000 high team back to the short round. They were 8.80 seconds SUPERLOOPER MAGAZINE / 61

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a time of 38.68 seconds on four steers. They earned $3,190 plus $6,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings. Smith and Eaton also won the Incentive Average and so they added $1,820, trophy Gist buckles and another $6,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings to their winnings. Third place in the Average was Greg Williams and Joey Pilgrim. The winners of the Century Bonus were Curtis Park and Ricky Oliver. Jordan Parsley from Troup, Texas and Colton Johnson from Shreveport, Louisiana were the winners of the #9 Division. The team was 36.77 seconds on four steers and won $7,680, trophy Cowboy Gold saddles and $6,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings. Second place was Cody Paul and E.R. Scogin with a time of 43.32 seconds on four steers.

Third place went to Ricky Ferguson and Alton Walker. The Incentive winners were Robert Ward and Brian Ellis. The final roping of the weekend at the Bayou Championships was the #8 Pick/Draw. Rachel Oswalt from Thicket, Texas and Chance Huff from Grapeland, Texas teamed up to win first place. They won $3,120, trophy Gist buckles and $6,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings. Second place was R.D. Carter and Omer Brister with at time of 31.47 seconds on three steers. They received $2,080, trophy Gist buckles and $6,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings. Third place went to Gena Hanagriff and Jamie Gossett. They won $1,650, trophy Gist buckles and $6,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings.

#15 Handicap Ty Arnold (Midway, TX) / Randall Richards (Bedias, TX), 26.87 on 4, $5,500 and $3,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings each

#13 Handicap Steve Tomlinson (Angleton, TX) / Justin Watts (Boerne, TX), 31.08 on 4, $6,240 and $3,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings each

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#12 Christopher J. Rinn (Lake Charles, LA) / Ty Arnold (Midway, TX), 30.53 on 4, $6,300 and $3,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings each

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#9 Jordan Parsley (Troup, TX) / Colton Johnson (Shreveport, LA), 36.77 on 4, $7,680 and $3,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings each

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Open Coleman Proctor (Pryor, OK) / Shawn Harris (Searcy, AR), 30.84 on 5, $2,940 and $3,000 in Flex Earnings Each

ulsa, Oklahoma and the Tulsa Expo Ford Truck Coliseum welcomed team ropers to the Will Rogers Championships February 1-3, 2013. The event was produced by Rope the Ozarks and was a hit with ropers. Coleman Proctor from Pryor, Oklahoma teamed up with Shawn Harris from Searcy, Arkansas to win the Average of the Open Division. They roped five steers in 30.84 seconds. They won $2,940 plus ten points for the Priefert US Open Tour. Second place in the Average was Tyler Waters and Brady Norman and third went to Dylan Gordan and Gage Williams. The Incentive winners were Ethan McDowell and Chase Boekhaus. Brady Norman struck again in the #15 Division. This time heeling for Dale Martin from Whitesboro, Texas. The pairing won the Average with a time of 26.26 seconds on four steers. They won $4,030, trophy Gist bits, and $6,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings. Second place in the roping was Tyler Boston from Waxahachie, Texas and Jake Pianalto from Rose, Oklahoma with a time of 27.03 seconds on four steers. Third place in the roping was Tanner Shoop and Cody Heflin. The second call back to the short round in the #13 Division was Bradley Bullock from Alva, Oklahoma and Derrick Jantzen 66 / MARCH 2013

from Ames, Oklahoma. They caught their last steer in 6.91 seconds and finished the roping in first place with a time of 28.54 seconds on four steers. They won $4,640, trophy Gist bits and $6,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings. Second place in the roping went to Gage Williams and Travis Walters. Third place was Junior Macoubrie and Luke Holland. Ty Casper from Balko, Oklahoma and Oran Miller from Sayre, Oklahoma were the high team back in the #12 Division. They won the roping with a time of 30.94 seconds and earned $4,580, trophy Gist bits and $6,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings. Second place in the roping went to Carter Gurrola from Ardmore, Oklahoma and Coleby Payne from Kemp, Texas with a time of 32.05 seconds on four. Coleby Payne also finished third place with header Tyler Boston. Butchie Levell and Cody Carlson won the Incentive Average. The second day of the Will Rogers Championships began with the #12 Gold Plus. E.P. Luchsinger and Gary Allen teamed up to win first place in the Average with a time of 30.81 seconds. They won $3,720, trophy Gist buckles and $6,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings. Second place went to Derrick Neal and Michael Delaney and third was Christopher Glass

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#15 Handicap Dale Martin (Whitesboro, TX) / Brady Norman (Springer, OK), 26.26 on 4, $4,030 and $3,000 in Flex Earnings Each

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and Jay Morgan. Travis Bufford and Joe Macoubrie won the Incentive Average. Terry Sutton from Velma, Oklahoma teamed up with Jay Morgan from Duncan, Oklahoma to win first place in the Average of the #11 Division. The team was 33.07 seconds on four steers and won $5,700, trophy Cowboy Gold saddles, and $6,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings. Second place was Rusty Stuart and Paul Hefner and third place went to Clint Crawford and J.T. Dickson. Ronnie Foshee and Jeff Souza won the Incentive. The final roping of the second day of roping was the #10 Division. Lynn Jarrell from Hulbert, Oklahoma and Casey Wyckoff from Salina, Oklahoma were the fourth call back. They finished the roping with a time of 36.18 seconds on four steers and won first place in the roping. The team took home $7,180, trophy Cowboy Gold saddles and $6,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings. Second place was Scott Milne and Dillon Vaughan and third place was Derrick Neal and Paul Mays. Neal and Mays also won the Incentive Average.

Carl Moxley......................Fairfax, OK................$9,000 Derrick Neal ....................Welch, OK ................$9,000 Paul Mays ........................Pawhuska, OK ..........$8,000 Barry Kincaid ..................Lamont, OK ..............$6,000 Dalton McCoy ..................Collinsville, OK..........$6,000 Jay Morgan ......................Duncan, OK ..............$6,000 Ray White ........................Sedan, KS ................$6,000 Shay Walters ....................Collinsville, OK..........$6,000 E.P. Luchsinger ................Pittsburg, OK ............$4,000 Bob Hart..........................Afton, OK..................$3,000 Bradley Bullock ................Alva, OK ..................$3,000 Brady Norman..................Springer, OK ............$3,000 Cameron Free ..................Pawhuska, OK ..........$3,000 Casey Wyckoff ..................Salina, OK ................$3,000 Christopher Glass..............Alva, OK ..................$3,000 Dale Martin......................Whitesboro, TX ..........$3,000 Dalton Carver ..................Edmond, OK ............$3,000 Deloyd Burr ....................Alma, AR ..................$3,000 Derrick Jantzen ................Ames, OK ................$3,000 Dillon Vaughan ................Ramona, OK ............$3,000 Fred Jones ........................Heavener, OK ............$3,000 Gary McNair ....................Kingfisher, OK ..........$3,000 Jake Clay..........................Sapulpa, OK..............$3,000 Joe French........................Seminole, OK............$3,000 Joe Macoubrie ..................Alva, OK ..................$3,000 Justin Pugh ......................Poteau, OK ..............$3,000 Kevin Hutchins ................Coweta, OK ..............$3,000 Koby Estein......................Inola, OK ..................$3,000 Kyler Kreder ....................Ochelata, OK ............$3,000 Larry Tysver ......................Inola, OK ..................$3,000 Lynn Jarrell ......................Hulbert, OK ..............$3,000 Marty Russell ..................Spavinaw, OK............$3,000 Matt Free ........................Pawhuska, OK ..........$3,000 Michael Delaney ..............Wynona, OK..............$3,000 Mickey Clayton ................Pryor, OK ..................$3,000 Mike Jones ......................Fort Gibson, OK ........$3,000 Oran Miller ......................Sayre, OK ................$3,000 Ramsye Thornton ..............Binger, OK ................$3,000 Richard Lamb ..................McAlester, OK............$3,000 Rusty Stuart ....................Hydro, OK ................$3,000 Scott Milne ......................Oregon, MO ..............$3,000 Terry Sutton ....................Velma, OK ................$3,000 Todd Herlein ....................Fayetteville, AR ........$3,000 Tom Smith ......................Barnsdall, OK............$3,000 Travis Bufford ..................Ponca City, OK ..........$3,000 Tubby Williams ................Sapulpa, OK..............$3,000 Ty Casper ........................Balko, OK ................$3,000 Virgil Moore ....................Springdale, AR ..........$3,000

Carter Gurrola ..................Ardmore, OK ............$2,000 Coleby Payne....................Kemp, TX ..................$2,000 J.T. Dickson ......................Coweta, OK ..............$2,000 Junior Macoubrie ..............Paola, KS..................$2,000 Tyler Boston ....................Waxahachie, TX ........$2,000 W.T. Ridings......................Mooreland, OK ..........$2,000 Andee Haden ..................Bentonville, AR ........$1,000 Billie Saebens ..................Nowata, OK ..............$1,000 Brandon Keifer ................Poteau, OK ..............$1,000 Bucky Pugh......................Heavener, OK ............$1,000 Buster Record ..................Laverne, OK..............$1,000 Butchie Levell ..................Omaha, NE ..............$1,000 Chance Thiessen................Elk City, OK ..............$1,000 Chase Boekhaus ..............Rolla, KS ..................$1,000 Clay Earnest ....................Okemah, OK ............$1,000 Clint Crawford ..................Sallisaw, OK..............$1,000 Cody Carlson....................Ashland, NE ..............$1,000 Cody Heflin ......................Claremore, OK ..........$1,000 Colby George ..................Altus, OK ..................$1,000 Coleman Proctor ..............Pryor, OK ..................$1,000 Courtney Small ................Afton, OK..................$1,000 David Dickson ..................Fayetteville, AR ........$1,000 David Trammell ................Muskogee , OK..........$1,000 Donnie Ward ....................Leflore, OK ..............$1,000 Ethan McDowell ..............Mooreland, OK ..........$1,000 Farren Carpenter ..............Inola, OK ..................$1,000 Gage Williams ..................Foster, OK ................$1,000 George Bunyard ..............Douglass, KS ............$1,000 Hannah Gurrola................Ardmore, OK ............$1,000 Jake Pianalto....................Rose, OK ..................$1,000 Jeff Souza ........................Havana, AR ..............$1,000 Jerry Pack ........................Konawa, OK..............$1,000 Jim Dickson......................Coweta, OK ..............$1,000 Jud Jackson ......................Morgan Mill, TX ........$1,000 Keith Longacre ................Glenpool, OK ............$1,000 Lane Reeves ....................Wann, OK ................$1,000 Larry Vaught ....................Cassville, MO ............$1,000 Luke Holland....................Hinton, OK................$1,000 Matt Gibbs ......................Ravenna, TX ..............$1,000 Rick McKinzie ..................Oswego, KS ..............$1,000 Rick Randolph ..................Anthony, KS ..............$1,000 Ridge McIntosh ................Mooreland, OK ..........$1,000 Ronnie Foshee..................Russellville, AR..........$1,000 Steve Bennett ..................Independence, KS......$1,000 Tanner Shoop ..................Inola, OK ..................$1,000 Tavis Walters ....................Elmore City, OK ........$1,000 Zachary Small ..................Afton, OK..................$1,000

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#13 Handicap Bradley Bullock (Alva, OK) / Derrick Jantzen (Ames, OK), 28.54 on 4, $4,640 and $3,000 in Flex Earnings Each

#12 Ty Casper (Balko, OK) / Oran Miller (Sayre, OK), 30.94 on 4, $4,580 and $3,000 in Flex Earnings Each

Barry Kincaid and Paul Mays won the Average of the #10 Gold Plus with a time of 35.25 seconds on four steers. They received $4,940, trophy Gist buckles and $6,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings. Second place was Gary McNair and Mickey Clayton and third place was Carl Moxley and Ray White. Mike Jones and Marty Russel won the Incentive Average In the #9 Division Tubby Williams teamed up with Shay Walters. They were the fourth call back and caught their final steer in 8.03 seconds and finished the roping in first place with a

#11 Terry Sutton (Velma, OK) / Jay Morgan (Duncan, OK), 33.07 on 4, $5,700 and $3,000 in Flex Earnings Each

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time of 37.74 seconds on four steers. They earned $8,160, trophy Cowboy Gold saddles and $6,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings. Second place in the roping went to Carl Moxley and Tom Smith and third place was Larry Tysver and Kevin Hutchins. Fred Jones and Jason Pugh won the Incentive Average. The final roping of the event was the #8 Pick/Draw. Kyler Kreder and Ramsye Thornton were the champions with a time of 23.54 seconds. Second place went to Joe French and Dalton Carver and third place was Deloyd Burr and Virgil Moore.

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Valley of the Sun Championships $183,320 $122,265 $15,286 75%

Heeler Cole Sherwood from San Tan Valley, Arizona was the star of the #15 Division. He finished first and second place in the Average with headers Brandon Gonzales and his father, Steve Sherwood. Gonzales and Sherwood were 29.78 seconds on four steers and won $3,498, trophy Gist buckles and $6,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings. Third place was T.J. Teague and Tyler Whitlow. Max Kuttler from American Falls, Idaho and Chance Haviland from Casa Grande, Arizona came from the second call back position to win first place in the Average of the #13 Division. The pairing roped four steers in 29.65 seconds and won $4,384, trophy Gist buckles and $6,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings. Second place was T.J. Teague and Dale Benevides, PHOTOS COURTESY OF 3 LAZY J PHOTOS

rizona is a prime spot for roping in the winter, and such was the case for the Valley of the Sun Championships. The event took place February 1-3, 2013 in Casa Grande, Arizona at the Casa Grande Rodeo Grounds. The roping was produced by Zamora Roping Productions. Hometown header Brock Hanson teamed up with Jordan Olson from Surprise, Arizona to win first place in the Open Division. The pair was 38.89 seconds on five steers and won $2,396 plus ten points for the Priefert US Open Tour. Second place was Travis Bard and Tom Johnson with a time of 42.63 seconds on five steers. Third place went to Jake Barnes and Anthony Calmelat. The Incentive winners were Rob Webb and Dale Benevides from Idaho and California.

Open Brock Hanson (Casa Grande, AZ) / Jordan Olson (Surprise, AZ), 38.89 on 5, $2,396 and $3000 in USTRC Flex Earnings each

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and third place went to Phil Stratton and Boshane Antonio. The final roping of the first day was the #12 Division. Bruce Garcia from Tucson, Arizona and George Aros from Picacho, Arizona were the champions. They were 31.58 seconds on four steers and took home $3,566, trophy Gist buckles and $6,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings. Second place in the Average was T.J. Teague and Cole Robinson with a time of 32.04 seconds. Third place went to Levi Gallego and Mike Anaya. Chancy Brown and Clay Parsons were the Incentive winners. Walt Eddy from Gallup, New Mexico and Paul Freed from Morgan, Utah were the winners of the Century Bonus in the #12 Gold Plus Division. They also qualified to the short round in the high team back position. They roped their final steers in 10.55 seconds and finished second place in the Average. Neil Bartelson from Parshall, North Dakota and Antonio Savedra from Shawnee, Kansas won the Average with a time of 33.87 seconds on four steers. They earned $2,002, trophy Gist buckles and $6,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings. Third

FLEX EARNINGS – Valley of the Sun Championships – Casa Grande, AZ From Open thru #8 PickDraw (including Gold Plus Roping) Brandon Johnson ..........Nebraska City, NE ........$6,000 Corky McIntyre ............Bayfield, CO ................$6,000 Greg Roshay ................Queen Creek, AZ ..........$6,000 Joe McClinton ..............Colorado Springs, CO ....$6,000 Joey Rezzonico..............Queen Creek, AZ ..........$6,000 Lino Rubal ..................Tucson, AZ ....................$6,000 Roger Hollingsworth......Wheatland, WY..............$6,000 Ted Walker....................Sonoita, AZ ..................$6,000 Chance Haviland ..........Casa Grande, AZ ..........$4,000 Cole Sherwood ............San Tan Valley, AZ ..........$4,000 Greg Green ..................Buckeye, AZ..................$4,000 Lee Laskosky................Viking, AB ....................$4,000 Walt Eddy ....................Gallup, NM ..................$4,000 Alan Trujillo ..................San Ysidro, NM..............$3,000 Antonio Savedra ..........Shawnee, KS ................$3,000 Bill Campbell................Buffalo, AB ..................$3,000 Bob Ferguson ..............Eloy, AZ ........................$3,000 Brandon Ben ................Peridot, AZ....................$3,000 Brandon Gonzales ........Eager, AZ......................$3,000 Brent Woolsey ..............Gilbert, AZ ....................$3,000 Bryce Garcia ................Tucson, AZ ....................$3,000 David Hess ..................Casa Grande, AZ ..........$3,000 Dawson Lackey ............Buckeye, AZ..................$3,000 Eloy Zamora ................Mora, NM ....................$3,000 Fred Coffinger ..............San Tan Valley, AZ ..........$3,000 George Aros ................Picacho, AZ ..................$3,000 J.D. Williams ................Silver City, NM ..............$3,000 Jess Mann ....................Miami, AZ ....................$3,000 John Robinson ..............Cave Creek, AZ ............$3,000 Justin Trujillo ................Ponderosa, NM ............$3,000 Kyle Kindelay................San Carlos, AZ ..............$3,000 Larry Solverson ............Chandler, AZ ................$3,000 Len LeBlanc ................Mile House, BC ............$3,000 Max Kuttler ..................American Falls, ID ........$3,000 Michelle Rezzonico ........Queen Creek, AZ ..........$3,000 Mike Roberts ................Lake Havasu City, AZ ....$3,000 Neil Bartelson ..............Parshall, ND..................$3,000 Neil Main ....................Casa Grande, AZ ..........$3,000 Paul Freed ....................Morgan, UT ..................$3,000 Paul Stears ..................Chandler, AZ ................$3,000 Peter Morales ..............Phoenix, AZ ..................$3,000 Rachel Mendoza ..........Tucson, AZ ....................$3,000 Steve Lydon..................Healdsburg, CA ............$3,000

T.J. Teague ....................Dublin, TX ....................$3,000 Tom Pifer ....................Casa Grande, AZ ..........$3,000 Tracey Fritchey ..............Ashland, MO ................$3,000 Dale Benevides ............Turlock, CA ..................$2,000 Jason Hershberger ........Litchfield Park, AZ ........$2,000 Joseph Kimball..............Higley, AZ ....................$2,000 Monty James ................Payson, AZ....................$2,000 Rob Webb ....................Wendell, ID ..................$2,000 Tyke Bennett ................Casa Grande, AZ ..........$2,000 Andres Silva ................Gila Bend, AZ ..............$1,000 Anthony Calmelat ........Tucson, AZ ....................$1,000 Austin Tomaski ..............Marana, AZ ..................$1,000 Bob Scott ....................Queen Creek, AZ ..........$1,000 Bobby Flores ................Oracle, AZ ....................$1,000 Boshane Antonio ..........Whiteriver, AZ ..............$1,000 Chance Kiehne..............Eagar, AZ......................$1,000 Chancy Brown ..............Payson, AZ....................$1,000 Clay Parsons ................Marana, AZ ..................$1,000 Clifford Williams............Vail, AZ ........................$1,000 Clint Clendon................Whiteriver, AZ ..............$1,000 Cole Robinson ..............Moorcroft, WY ..............$1,000 Dean Schuster ..............Queen Creek, AZ ..........$1,000 Dennis Nowlin ..............Stanfield, AZ ................$1,000 Dillon Foster ................Miami, AZ ....................$1,000 Glenn Carlson ..............Bluffton, AB..................$1,000 Jace Nielsen..................Layton, UT....................$1,000 Jacob Lopez..................Tucson, AZ ....................$1,000 Kurt Lorensen ..............Sebeka, MN..................$1,000 Levi Gallego ................Tucson, AZ ....................$1,000 Miguel Martinez............Tucson, AZ ....................$1,000 Mike Anaya ..................Tucson, AZ ....................$1,000 Mike Felix ....................Sahuarita, AZ................$1,000 Mike Meracle................Saint David, AZ ............$1,000 Paco Calixtro ................Phoenix, AZ ..................$1,000 Pedro Egurrola..............Tucson, AZ ....................$1,000 Phil Stratton ................Snowflake, AZ ..............$1,000 Rene Arbizo..................Winkelman, AZ..............$1,000 Riley Page ....................Litchfield Park, AZ ........$1,000 Skip Shamp..................Casa Grande, AZ ..........$1,000 Spencer Dickens ..........Fountain, CO ................$1,000 Steve Sherwood............San Tan Valley, AZ ..........$1,000 Tyler Whitlow ................Queen Creek, AZ ..........$1,000

#15 Handicap Brandon Gonzales (Eager, AZ) / Cole Sherwood (San Tan Valley, AZ), 29.78 on 4, $3,498 and $3000 in USTRC Flex Earnings each

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place was Michelle and Joey Rezzonico. Lee Laskosky and Brent Woolsey won the Incentive Average. Peter Morales and Greg Green teamed up to win first place in the Average of the #11 Division with a time of 35.51 seconds on four steers. They earned $6,084, trophy Martin saddles and $6,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings. Second place was Rachel Mendoza and Bob Ferguson and third place went to Dillon Foster and Bobby Flores. Lee Laskosky and Glenn Carlson won the Incentive Average. Brandon Johnson and Lino Rubal were the winners of the #10 Division. They were 36.12 seconds on four steers and won $5,536, trophy Martin saddles and $6,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings. Second place was Greg Roshay and Jess Mann with a time of 40.71 seconds. Third place went to Mike Meracle and

Jacob Lopez. Dawson Lackey and Monty James won the Incentive Average. The final day of team roping competition began with the #10 Gold Plus. Tracey Fritchey from Ashland, Missouri and Fred Coffinger from San Tan Valley, Arizona teamed up to win first place in the Average with a time of 37.86 seconds on four steers. They won $1,986, trophy Gist buckles and $6,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings. Second place was Joe McClinton and Roger Hollingsworth. They also won the Incentive Average. Third place in the roping went to Corky McIntyre and Ted Walker. Bill Campbell from Buffalo, Alberta and Neil Main from Casa Grande, Arizona came from the sixth call back position to win first place in the Average of the #9 Division. They were 42.72 seconds on four and won $5,086, trophy Martin saddles and $6,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings. Second place was Skip Shamp and Tyke Bennett, while third place went to Kurt Lorensen and Tyke Bennett. The final roping of the weekend was the #8 Pick/Draw. Alan and Justin Trujillo teamed up to win first place. The pair caught three steers in 38.83 seconds and won $2,692, trophy Martin saddles and $6,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings. Second place was Steve Lydon and Paul Stears and third place went to Len LeBlanc and J.D. Williams.

#12 Bryce Garcia (Tucson, AZ) / George Aros (Picacho, AZ), 31.58 on 4, $3,566 and $3000 in USTRC Flex Earnings each

#13 Handicap Max Kuttler (American Falls, ID) / Chance Haviland (Casa Grande, AZ), 29.65 on 4, $4,384 and $3000 in USTRC Flex Earnings each

#11 Peter Morales (Phoenix, AZ) / Greg Green (Buckeye, AZ), 35.51 on 4, $6,084 and $3000 in USTRC Flex Earnings each

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#10 Brandon Johnson (Nebraska City, NE) / Lino Rubal (Tucson, AZ), 36.12 on 4, $5,536 and $3000 in USTRC Flex Earnings each

#9 Bill Campbell (Buffalo, AB) / Neil Main (Casa Grande, AZ), 42.72 on 4, $5,086 and $3000 in USTRC Flex Earnings each

#8 PickDraw Alan Trujillo (San Ysidro, NM) / Justin Trujillo (Ponderosa, NM), 38.83 on 3, $2,692 and $3000 in USTRC Flex Earnings each

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MATH-TASTIC

USTRC Jr. Looper Event Locator- March 2013

• Fill in the missing numbers. • Use the numbers 1 through 9 to complete the equations. • Each number is used only once. • Each row is a math equation. Work from left to right. • Each column is a math equation. Work from top to bottom.

Match the number on the map with the location of: ___ South Texas 5 Championships ___ Florida Championships ___ Colorado River Classic ___ East Nebraska Championships ___ Carolina Classic ___ Louisiana Championships ___ Oklahoma Winter Classic ___ Tennessee Championships ___ Northern California Classic

ROPER MATH A roper has $210. He wants to enter a local jackpot as many times as he can. Entries are $40 per person. How many times can he enter? Bonus How much money will the roper have left over? Answers on page 168

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Heart of Texas Championships 10 to 12 7 to 9 1. Peyton Walters 1. Preston Peay 2. General Goods 2. Karley Gomez

South Georgia Classic 10 to 12 7 to 9 1. Brady Barentaine 1. Colton Schlock

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Riding Herd by Lee Pitts

Packing Your Warbag

o add to their bottom line, many western working ranches are now hosting dudes on trail drives and roundups. It seems no ranch is complete now days without having a gunsel, or two, for breakfast every morning. One such gunsel, a fellow writer who lives in Boston, called me with a few questions because he was going to fulfill a lifelong dream and come out West to a dude ranch where he’d ride with real cowboys. Like the cowboys no doubt would, I decided to have a little fun with him. “I was wondering what to pack in my suitcase,“ asked Ballpoint (his CR VSA pen name). “First of all, Ballpoint, you better lose the suitcase. If you show up with one of those hard sided, roller jobs the cowboys will laugh you right out of the bunkhouse.” “Well then, how do I carry all my

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personal belongings?” “You carry it all in your dream sack. Your flea trap. Your Missouri feather bed. It’s your bedroll, made out of a waterproofed tarp. In it you’ll need two blankets and two heavy soogans, what women call quilts. The tarp will keep you dry when it rains or snows, and it will also act as your dressing room. When you come out of your sack in the morning you better be ready to have a bear for breakfast.” “How about a pillow?” “Absolutely not. You’ll lay your head on your warbag like all the IN HOUSE PROOF CRX’D other cowboys.” “What’s a warbag?” asked Ballpoint. “It’s your sack of personal belongings.” ”Like my rechargers, cell phone, I pod and earphones?” “You gotta be kidding. You want to

lay your head down at night on a cell phone charger? Leave them behind along with your razor, deodorant, slippers, alarm clock, sleeping mask and necktie. Don’t bring anything that plugs in because where your going pardner, there won’t be cell service, or electricity. And how are you gonna hear the real cowboys demean, insult and laugh at you if you have headphones on? No, your warbag is for things like whang leather, extra tobacco and cigarette papers.” “But I don’t smoke,“ said Ballpoint. “Well then you better learn. In your warbag you’ll also need some leather balm for your butt and horse liniment for the muscles you last worked when you were married to that exotic dancer. You’ll also need a rattlesnake bite kit, a deck of cards and lots of cash you better plan on losing to the cowboys when you play cards.” “Oh, I’m very good at poker. I play with my buddies once a week.” “You’re not listening. I said you better plan on losing. It’s not a good idea to take money from cowboys who pack pistols and rifles. That reminds me, there’s lots of government sponsored wolves and bears out here so you better pack a Winchester, a Colt and a sharp skinning knife in your bedroll too.” “But how will I get them through security at Logan Airport?” “You didn’t say you were flying. I figured you’d take the bus like a real cowboy.” “How about my art supplies, can I bring them? I’d like to get in some painting.” “Who the heck do you think you are, Charlie Russell? May I remind you this is a working vacation and that’s what you’ll do! Just bring your spurs, chinks, extra pair of shorts, and your cowboy hat. You’ll need it to put over the tops of your boots at night so the snakes and scorpions can’t crawl in your boots. Pack a plastic bag in your warbag too.” “What’s it for?” asked Ballpoint with trepidation. “It’s for keeping your thumb clean after you cut it off trying to take a dally. The cowboys might be able to sew it back on in the bunkhouse with some baler twine.” After all the good advice I gave Ballpoint the last I heard he had canceled his dude vacation, forfeited his deposit and took a Caribbean cruise instead. wwwLeePittsbooks.com

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On the Edge of Common Sense

by Baxter Black, DVM

Spousal Training

ne of the most important things in the success of a marriage is spousal training. Many stories exist when a “cowboy type” (male or female) marries someone with an urban upbringing. Usually it is the male heir to the ranch who goes to A&M, falls in love with a city girl and brings her home. Mother and Dad get a feelin’ pretty quick whether the “tryout” is going to fit in the family. Maybe she’s funny or loves kids, rolls up her sleeves and does the dishes and really appears to care for their lovesick son. Or immediately realize they better get a prenuptial agreement to keep from losing the ranch! But most brides are willing to learn something new to please the potential groom. However there are some limits! Cary came home with a young horse.

He was pretty shiny but not too “civilized.” Cary put a bale of hay in each corner of a square corral to give the illusion of a round pen, haltered the nervous three-year old and began its training. By the fourth day Bad News (the horse’s new name) was still not coming along as quickly as Cary had hoped. The horse had been introduced to the saddle, but you could say they weren’t best friends. Day five Cary asked his new bride of three weeks if she would come and help him with one of the horses. He was keenly aware that she was unschooled in animal husbandry, BUT it would be a good chance for her to get a lesson in spousal training. He handed her a 12’ training whip and climbed into the saddle on Bad News. “Now,” he instructed, “I’m gonna ride this horse in

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a circle. You stand here in the center of the corral. If he balks or stops you just show him the whip and cluck.” “Okay”, she said, but she was wondering what was a cluck? Her training had begun. Then Bad News stopped. “Now,” said Cary quietly. She laid that whip across Bad News’ butt like it was a Cat-o-Nine Tails and crowed like a rooster! Bad News went to buckin’! When he got tired of buckin’ in a circle, he bucked over the slip rail, into the boneyard, over the hayrake and through the irrigation pipes! Suddenly he pitched forward releasing the saddle horn from the waist button on his jean jacket and fired our spousal trainer into a pile of net wire fencing and cedar posts, where he hung up and flipped over a corrugated culvert, banged his head on a rusty disc blade and sank in a pile. He could hear his wife screaming! “Oh,” he thought, “She’s concerned about me.” Then he realized she was racing for the house, cursing him colorfully, vowing at the top of her lungs she would never help him in the barn again! Today, ten years later, he loves her still. They have three kids, she has a job in town, and the spousal training continues; he fixes breakfast, picks up his socks, he’s learned to run the washer/dryer and dishwasher, and they take turns with the three-year old (child, not horse). They’ve learned to compromise; she deigns to feed the stock when he is gone, but draws the line at holding horses under any condition, or doctoring Cary if he’s wounded so badly he needs stitches. A nice compromise. www.baxterblack.com

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to the topic, one constant question has been, “Which hearing aid is the best for me?” And my consistent answer has been… “I really don’t know.” Now I really, really, really don’t like to say those particular words because they are very difficult for a “Mr. Know-It-All” to actually say, but in this particular instance they are almost too easy to say. Had you asked me that question several months ago I am sure Director West Texas Sports Medicine Center, San Angelo, Texas that I would have had an answer with no hesitation or reservation, but that would have been an answer based on sheer ignorance. However, after delving in to the issue on what I would consider to be an inactually is. If you will reflect back for just a depth level I must confess that, “Now that I he answer is… “I really don’t know.” moment you may remember that the last know more… I really know less.” I could pretty much just stop right few times we have undertaken this It is with that epiphany of sorts in mind there and this month’s edition would be monthly ritual, we have been in discussion that I am going to try and not actually put to rest, but I guess the editorial staff about hearing loss and thus hearing aids answer the question, but better equip you, would probably have the equivalent of an for team ropers. Although the topic pales the reader, to answer the question based “editors conniption fit” and trust me none in comparison to the “fiscal cliff” and “gun on your needs, if in fact you ever need to. of us want that. So just for posterity’s sake control” it is important to many of you The first thing that you must know is that I’m going to say it again… “I really don’t who are actually reading this series. there are basicallyCRX’D two things you need to know.” Now although this is not the first VSA IN HOUSE PROOF As I mentioned last month, the reaction know. If you break down all of the time I have uttered those words and I am to this particular subject has been information that is out there it is summed pretty sure that it will not be the last time, overwhelming to say the least and up by types of hearing aids and styles of I guess I do owe you some sort of although there are many different aspects hearing aids, followed by features and explanation as to what the question

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costs. It’s really pretty simple. Types of Hearing Aids: Analog hearing aids make continuous sound waves louder. These hearing aids essentially amplify all sounds such as speech and noise in the same way. Digital hearing aids have all the features of analog programmable aids, but they convert sound waves into digital signals and produce an exact duplication of sound. Styles of Hearing Aids: Behind-the-ear (BTE) aids: Most parts are contained in a small plastic case that rests behind the ear. The case is connected to an ear mold or an earpiece by a piece of clear tubing. Mini” BTE (or “on-the-ear”) aids: A new type of BTE aid called the mini BTE (or “on-the-ear”) aid. It also fits behind/on the ear, but is smaller. A very thin, almost invisible tube is used to connect the aid to the ear canal. In-the-ear (ITE) aids: All parts of the hearing aid are contained in a shell that fills in the outer part of the ear. In-the-canal (ITC) aids and completelyin-the-canal (CIC) aids: These hearing aids

are contained in tiny cases that fit partly or completely into the ear canal. Very simply put, there is a natural process that one must go through when making most decisions such as this; types, styles, features and costs. Unfortunately the simplicity of types and styles is usually very quickly surpassed by the complexity of features and costs. I once heard of an old man who picked a wife that way but I prefer to compare it to any other important decision you may make in life like horses, ropes, trucks and trailers. Types and styles are really a personal preference but features and costs are a personal fact. That is why I recommend that you sort of flip the natural selection process and approach it from this direction. Determine what you are going to be willing to pay or what you actually can pay for your hearing devices. Then look at all of the wonderful advances in modern technology and see what your budget is going to allow you to afford. Believe it or not that is going to point you in a very specific direction as to what style and thus what type of device you will be able to choose from. It is at this point that you really have to ask yourself

the most important question, “Is it worth it”? Talk about a tough decision. Okay, go ahead and ask me… And the answer is… “I really don’t know.” I said all of that to say this. Hearing is an important part of life thus the decisions we make regarding our hearing loss is important as well. If you look around you will notice that Audiology-related facilities are pretty prominent in your community just as they are in mine. Do yourself and those around you a big favor and don’t buy a hearing aid the same way you buy most things in life. Use the “Heading Horse Principle.” Look around, ask around, do your homework and research, then go try a few out, see if they fit you and more importantly see if they work for you. Don’t be pushed into buying something someone else thinks you need. Purchase what is going to work for you because just like heading horses… hearing is a very personal matter… Other than that, “I really don’t know!” Good Luck… Good health… Good Roping… Good Riddance… & God Bless!!!

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ids are funny especially team roping kids. My kids love to ride and rope and Buzzy especially loves it twenty four/seven. June Bug, however, has her own little idiosyncrasies that involve roping in a strange sort of way and they usually come out of nowhere. We got to the roping and had settled in for a full day. When Boss hollered at me to bring him a rope bag from the trailer I took off to get back before he ran his next steer. Grabbing the only one I could find I proceeded to meet him at the arena gate with ropes.

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Looking back I now realize the bag carried a bit funny (strange) but I didn’t give it much thought. Boss had a minute before runs so amid his buddies and friends he laid his rope bag on the ground. He kneeled down in front of his horse and unzipped the bag to select another rope. I had stopped to talk to a friend and since timing is everything I was there and just happened to notice the look on Boss’s face when he reached into his rope bag. Imagine realizing at that very moment something was amiss!

Boss looked up at me and our eyes met. I wasn’t sure what I was seeing but I knew something wasn’t exactly kosher. “Come on, Boss!” Donald prodded. “We are up here in a minute. Grab a rope and let’s go!” Boss motioned to me and I headed his direction. When I got to him he unloaded in frustration. “**&^%^&! What is going on?” he lamented. “Where are my ropes?” and he continued to rant. I picked up the rope bag and discovered his frustration. The bag was full of rocks and an assortment of sticks, all sizes, all shapes

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and all colors. I could not help but laugh out loud. “You find this funny?” he said with his eyes. June Bug is a great collector of rocks and sticks. She picks them up and puts them in her pockets or carries them around for hours. I suddenly realized Boss’s rope bag had become her latest place to store her treasures. As Boss continued to rant I noticed June Bug a short distance away playing with some other kids. They were making roads in the dirt. I motioned to her and she headed my way. She was shocked when she realized her dad and I had the rope bag. “Where are dad’s ropes?” I asked her. “All your rocks are in this bag but there are no ropes. Do you know where they are?” She picked up the rope bag and smiled. Her treasure was safe. I asked her again about the ropes. “Oh they are at home. I had a lot of rocks and they didn’t all fit in my pocket so I used dad’s rope bag. My ropes are at home too, with dad’s!” Boss stood in disbelief as he heard what she said. The expression on his face was priceless. No ropes! Ahhhhh! “Come on Boss,” Donald persisted. “We are the next team!” and he rode toward the box to get in line. Boss rolled his eyes got on his horse and rode off.

I squatted down and pulled June into my lap. What do you say to a kid whose treasures are priceless even if they are nothing but rocks and sticks? We went through her menagerie and without realizing it Boss had roped, I had missed taping it and he was placing first in the go round. Isn’t that always the way it works? When he rode up next to us and got off his horse he kneeled down beside us. “You all figure out how I’m supposed to rope without ropes?” he asked. Understandably, I was afraid he was still mad. “Guess I rope pretty good huh!” He scooped June up into his arms and handed her a rock from the rope bag. “Looks like a pretty good roping rock to me,” he said. “I guess it was a good thing you left my ropes at home June. I would have never tried a new one if you hadn’t done that for me.” Mmmm! Sometimes it takes a bag full of rocks and sticks to make us realize it is time to step out of our comfort zone. I do know one thing we learned that day. We will make sure what’s in the bag is what the bag is supposed to hold be it ropes, feed, or whatever. You just never know how kids can change your thinking and your doing. Maybe, that is why they are so special. Keep Ropin, Love Gracie

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hen I was a freshman in high school, for some reason I decided to get cocky. Maybe it was just a boy going through boy stuff, like kids do, because that really hadn’t been my nature up to then. Maybe it was coming from a little country school to a school that had 1,200 kids, I don’t know. But that was the plan I came up with. The last class of the day was taught by a man who had retired from the Marine Corps. He was telling us the rules that he expected us to follow while we were in his class. He said the number one thing that he wouldn’t tolerate was talking while he was talking. Since I had adopted a new philosophy of being cocky, somehow I decided to mix in some disrespect with that. Just as he was telling us about not talking, I turned around and said something to the kid seated right behind me. I saw something out of the corner of my eye. He had picked up an eraser from the chalkboard and threw it at me. I lifted my desk to shield myself, and it bounced off the desk. Apparently he had thrown things before, because he was a good shot. When I put the desk top down, he was standing next to me. He grabbed me by the shirt collar and was twisting it so that it was choking me. He was a fairly large man, and he said, “Mr. Woodard, you seem like you have a bad attitude and I’m going to fix that for you this school year.” He was right about one thing and wrong about another. Number one, I did have a bad attitude but number two; it wasn’t going to take all year to fix it. It took just one day. You can’t do that anymore because of all the rules and laws, but maybe that wasn’t a bad thing. Maybe when our attitudes get bad, if we had someone who would kick us in the seat of the pants, it would help get us back on 86 / MARCH 2013

track. I don’t think that would be such a bad idea. We wouldn’t like it, but it would save so much frustration and disappointment that lies ahead. All produced by a bad attitude. When you have a bad attitude, you’re a human magnet for bad things to come your way. When you’re sour and moody and you feel like you never get a break, you’re right. You won’t. You know why? You don’t deserve it. You have to think positive and speak positive about yourself and other people before you can ever expect to get on a sweet roll. How and why does it work? I don’t know, but it does and it always will. Pick someone out who is getting the results you want, and just watch and listen. Then compare that with your program. If it’s the same, get ready for great things to come your way. If it’s not, it’s never too late to change. Remember, you can’t wait for the world to change before you change. You’ve got to be like the two kids on Christmas morning. One kid walks into a room and it’s filled with dried horse manure. He is so disappointed. All he got for Christmas was manure. The other kid is jumping for joy and screams, “With all this manure, there’s got to be a pony in here somewhere!” You have to be like the second kid. We were that person at one time in our lives, but somewhere along the line, with all the twists and turns, we got off the good path. I saw a guy the other morning who doesn’t have any idea where the path is. I had to catch a flight out of Salt Lake City. It’s a great city, and their airport is second to none. They have long lines in the early morning, but they have five body screeners. So when you make it to the ID check, it doesn’t take long and you’re at your gate. I got there and the line was almost out the door. The guy right behind me was Mr. Negative. He

had three people with him who had to be co-workers, and he was talking to them. He started in on how he hates to wait in line, and they should have a better system, and on and on. At one point I thought, “I should get out of line and go to the back to start over just to get away from this guy,” but I decided to stay put. One of the things he said was that he always chooses the slowest line. I figured he was correct, so when we moved ahead, I made sure I wasn’t in the same line he chose. He chose line four so I went to five. Just as an experiment, I watched this guy. Both lines were moving at the same pace and just as he got to the body screener, it stopped working. Not for long, but it did stop. My man put his hands on his hips and started to shake his head. I made it through and was on the other side putting my boots back on when they fixed the problem, and here he came. The belt had continued to run while he had to wait, so the bags had started to pile up as they went through the x-ray. As our guy started to gather his stuff, one of the bags smashed into his bag and shattered the face of his cell phone. As I walked away, he was so upset and said, “This kind of stuff always happens to me.” I said under my breath, “How could it not?” There is a force of nature that controls that. I’m not sure how it works, but it does. Negative attitude will bring about negative results. Positive attitude will bring about positive results, and it’s up to us to decide which one it will be. As for me, I like my cell phone just the way it is and I’m going to avoid BoBo and lane number four every time. Where is he now? Probably on a pay phone and not very happy. Until next month Thanks for your time Walt Woodard

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Tatum and her band were our performers for the concerts on Wednesday and Friday nights! In addition, we would like to give a special thanks to The Sunshine State lived up to its name, once again! Jerry Thompson from Dandee Foods for providing the staff with his great We couldn’t have asked for better weather for our 9th Wrangler sandwiches, salads and drinks throughout the week, as he always does. NTRL Finals presented by Lubrisyn at the Jacksonville Equestrian The Producer, Sponsor and VIP prize roping was a success starting Center! This year’s finals had over 2,100 teams and paid out over the week off on Thursday morning. We would like to thank all of our $500,000 in cash and prizes. We had a great representation from producers who participated in that roping. We ended the weekend with several states and from many of our sponsors! the #7 which brought in many new ropers and was a great way to end Once again, the Jacksonville Equestrian Center and Visit the Finals. However, the highlight of the NTRL Finals this year was the Jacksonville rolled out the carpet for the NTRL. The NTRL staff, who Tracy Malone Memorial All Ladies Roping. We paused for a moment for were all wearing shirts sponsored by Wrangler, provided an a dedication of this event and to honor the memory of this outstanding outstanding set up along with a great set of cattle brought by Joyce wife and mother. We thank all our sponsors for their donations of prizes Pasley, Chip Phillips and Franklin Thomas. The ropers seemed to take for the All Ladies roping, as well as Tish Luke for her work in getting lots advantage of this as indicated by the outstanding times turned in for of other prizes donated! We were able to raise a substantial amount of all the divisions, and the catch percentages. money through the auction and donations for the Tracy Malone The prize line provided by Lubrisyn, Yellow Rose Saddlery, Foundation which will benefit her four children. This was a great roping Classic, Carroll Original Wear and Maynard Buckles was top of the for an even better cause! Thank you to all who participated! You can line. From the trophy saddles, buckles and hall trees, to the jackets, check all of the results for winners and prizes on the Lubrisyn products, saddle pads, spurs, knives and rope bags, all of www.jx2events.com website. the winners walked away with An association of this size and an event of this magnitude cannot Thanks to our Sponsors: a quality product in addition to have this kind of success without tremendous effort from our members, lots of cash. producers, staff and sponsors. Be sure to mark this event on your We kicked off Wednesday calendar for 2014. It is one you do not want to miss! We also look with our annual Golf forward to seeing you at our grassroots affiliate, qualifier and regional Tournament at Eagle Landing. ropings throughout the year. A great time was had by all. NTRL would also like to say thank you to our National and Finals Cody Johnson was the standout sponsors: with his “snazzy” golf outfit! National Sponsors: Wrangler, Lubrisyn, Priefert, Classic, Yellow Rose Jason Strickland and Mark Saddlery, Maynard Buckles, Carroll Original Wear, Heel-O-Matic, Mundy did an outstanding job Trailers of the East Coast, Equipase and Bloomer Trailers. grilling up a feast for all of the Final Sponsors: Jacksonville Tourist Development Council, Dandee sponsors and producers Foods and Eagle Landing. Wednesday night. Bridgette Pam Smith, NTRL Secretary

2013 NTRL Schedule A = Affiliate; Q = Qualifier; R = Regionals

FEBRUARY 23, 2013

Screven, GA

Heavenly Acres Arena

Ronnie Mullis

2, 2013

Taylorsville, NC

H & H Arena

Colby Herman

2, 2013

Waycross, GA

T Bar T Arena**Series

Franklin Thomas

8, 2013

Lumberton, NC

Northeastern NC Ag Center

John Johnson

9, 2013

Campbell, NY

Osburn Arena

Will & Kathie Osburn

9, 2013

Lake City, FL

Smitty's Western Wear Arena**Series

MARCH

9-10, 2013

C A N C E L L E D

Pensacola, FL

Scott Elliott Ed Allen

16, 2013

Forsyth, GA

Rocky Branch Arena **Series

Randy King

23, 2013

Screven, GA

Heavenly Acres Arena

Ronnie Mullis

Liberty, KY

Casey County Ag Expo Center

John Johnson

Sanford, NC

11 Bar East Ranch

Chad Shepherd

13, 2013

Campbell, NY

Osburn Arena

Will & Kathie Osburn

13, 2013

Taylorsville, NC

H & H Arena

Colby Herman

13, 2013

Greensboro, GA

Green County Ag Center***Series

Franklin Thomas

20, 2013

Forsyth, GA

Rocky Branch Arena **Series

Randy King

27, 2013

Screven, GA

Heavenly Acres Arena

Ronnie Mullis

APRIL 5, 2013 6-7, 2013

MAY 4, 2013

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Campbell, NY

Osburn Arena

Will & Kathie Osburn

4-5, 2013

Sanford, NC

11 Bar East Ranch

Chad Shepherd

3-5, 2013

Jacksonville, FL

Jacksonville Equesterian Center

NTRL

Memphis, TN

Agricenter Show Place Arena

NTRL

11, 2013

Taylorsville, NC

H & H Arena

Colby Herman

11, 2013

Forsyth, GA

Rocky Branch Arena **Series

Randy King

17, 2013

Columbus, OH

18, 2013

Greensboro, GA

Green County Ag Center***Series

Franklin Thomas

25, 2013

Screven, GA

Heavenly Acres Arena

Ronnie Mullis

31, 2013

Marianna, FL

Jackson County Ag Center

John Johnson

10-11, 2013

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2013 Schedule January 5 February 2 March 2 April 13 May 11 June 1

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2013 USTRC Membership Required. Info and Directions Call: Colby Herman 828/302-3503 Kent Herman 828/312-5310 NTRL office 423/575-2295 TRIAD numbers only

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Lumberton, NC March 8, 2013 Books open at 3:00 p.m. Rope at 4:00 p.m.

VIP #12/#10 75% Payback - Enter 2 times in each - $40/roper

#11 Slide Handicapped up to #13 and down to #9 Enter 1/Draw 1 for $80/roper Enter 3 times for a total of 6 partners - 3 head

#8 Capped at Elite #4. Enter 1/Draw 1 for $80/roper Enter 3 times for a total of 6 partners - 3 head

NTRL National Shoot-Outs to 1st thru 3rd in Average 2013 USTRC Membership Required. Info and Directions Call: John Johnson 423/340-0640 NTRL office 423/575-2295 TRIAD numbers only

Eleven Bar East Ranch Sanford, NC April 6-7, 2013 Future Date - May 4-5, 2013 Sign up at 9:00 a.m. Rope at 10:00 a.m. SATURDAY

SUNDAY

#14 4 HD, $40/roper, Enter 6 times #12 4 HD, $40/roper, Enter 6 times #10 4 HD, $40/roper, Enter 6 times #9 3 HD, $30/roper, Enter 6 times #8 3 HD, $30/roper, Enter 6 times

#13 4 HD, $40/roper, Enter 6 times #11 4 HD, $40/roper, Enter 6 times #10 4 HD, $40/roper, Enter 6 times #9 3 HD, $30/roper, Enter 6 times #8 3 HD, $30/roper, Enter 6 times

#7 3 HD, $30/roper, Enter 6 times

• NTRL National Shoot-Outs to 1st through 5th in all ropings • 2805 Lower Moncure Road, Sanford, NC 27330. Directions at 11bareastranch.com • Stalls and camper hookups available. Contact Chad Shepherd at 813/477-4740 or e-mail helmsrfh5@aol.com to reserve. • Food available on-site. Information updates posted on the Eleven Bar East Ranch website • Negative coggins required For More Info and Directions: Chad Shepherd 813/477-4740 www.11bareastranch.com 2013 USTRC Membership Required TRIAD numbers only

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Heavenly Acres Covered Arena and Restaurant March 23, 2013 - Screven, GA Future Dates - April, 27 and May, 25 Books open at 9:00 a.m. Rope at 10:00 a.m. All ropings pick or draw #12 4-head - PA 1 - $35/roper #11 4-head - PA 1 - $35/roper #10 4-head - PA 1 - $35/roper #9 Capped at #5 - 4-head - PA 1 - $35/roper #8 Capped at #4 - 4-head - PA 1 - $35/roper We also have stalls and hookup rentals Round Robin every Friday night at 7:00 p.m. 4761 Hwy 203, Screven, GA 31560 2013 USTRC Membership Required. For more information contact: Ronnie Mullis 612/579-6967 and leave a message TRIAD numbers only

Smittyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Western Wear Arena March 9, 2013 - Lake City, FL Future Date - April, 27 Books open at 9:00 a.m. Rope at 10:00 a.m. #13 Slide up and down

#12 #11 #10 #9 #8 All ropings are $35/roper

NTRL National Shoot-Outs to 1st and 2nd in Average of all ropings. High Money winner of Waycross, GA roping (March 2) and Lake City, FL roping (March 9) combined will win a saddle and the reserve high money winner will win a breast collar. 2013 USTRC Membership Required. For more info and Directions: Scott Elliott 386/867-1299 TRIAD numbers only

UPCOMING EVENTS NTRL Saddle Series T Bar T Arena Ropings held at Rocky Branch Arena - Forsyth, GA and Green County Ag. Center - Greensboro, GA

Rocky Branch Arena Forsyth, GA March 16, April 20, May 11, June 8, July 20, August 10, September 14, October 12, November 9 Arena address: 345 Tommyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Trail, Forsyth, GA

Green County Ag. Center Greensboro, GA April 13, May 18, More Dates TBA Books open at 9:00 a.m. Rope at 10:00 a.m. Format: #12 slide, #11, #10, #9, #8 All ropings are Pick or Draw - Enter 5X - $35/roper

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2013 USTRC Membership Required. For more information contact: Carol Knight 770/846-9147 Randy King 678/228-7273 Franklin Thomas 706/473-0476 TRIAD numbers only

March 2, 2013 Waycross, GA Books open at 9:00 a.m. Rope at 10:00 a.m. #13 Slide up and down

#12 #11 #10 #9 #8 All ropings are $35/roper

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Liberty, KY April 5, 2013 Books open at 4:00 p.m. Rope at 5:00 p.m.

Music City Truck Roping January 12-13, 2013

VIP #12/#10 PHOTOS COURTESY OF C BAR C PHOTOGRAPHY

75% Payback - Enter 2 times in each - $40/roper

#11 Slide Handicapped up to #13 and down to #9 Enter 1/Draw 1 for $80/roper Enter 3 times for a total of 6 partners - 3 head

#8 Capped at Elite #4. Enter 1/Draw 1 for $80/roper Enter 3 times for a total of 6 partners - 3 head

NTRL National Shoot-Outs to 1st thru 3rd in Average 2013 USTRC Membership Required. Info and Directions Call: John Johnson 423/340-0640 NTRL office 423/575-2295 TRIAD numbers only

Truck winner, Preston Lee, pictured with Joey King and John Johnson

Saddle Winners: Average Winners Coty Coles and Preston Lee • #4 & below Jim Coyle • #5 Andy Stacy • 50+ George Lynch • Female Monica Krout

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TUNICA, MISSISSIPPI • MARCH 9-10, 2013

[75% PAYBACK IN ALL BIG TICKET ROPINGS]

Books Open 8:00 a.m. • Rope at 9:00 a.m. #11 Lubrisyn Big Ticket Roping #10 Lubrisyn Big Ticket Roping #10 Handicap Rope for the Heel-O-Matic (Will not start before noon)

Pick 1/Draw 2 or Draw all 3 for $180/roper Enter 5 times • 3 head, Progressive after one. #9 Team -1 Sec; #8 & under Team -2 Sec Prizes for #10 Heel-O-Matic Roping Heel-O-Matic to High Point Roper 4th - Buckles 1st - Saddles 5th - Buckles 2nd - Saddles 6th - Buckles 3rd - Buckles

Ropers, here is your chance to win a Heel-O-Matic.

Books Open 8:00 a.m. • Rope at 9:00 a.m. #9 Lubrisyn Big Ticket Roping #8 Handicap Rope for the Heel-O-Matic (Will not start before 11:00 a.m.)

Pick 1/Draw 2 or Draw all 3 for $180/roper Enter 5 times • 3 head, Progressive after one. #7 Team - 1 Sec #6 & under Team -2 Sec Prizes for #8 Heel-O-Matic Roping Heel-O-Matic to High Point Roper 1st - Saddles 4th - Buckles 2nd - Saddles 5th - Buckles 3rd - Buckles 6th - Buckles

Lubrisyn Big Ticket Ropings:

$75/roper, Enter 3 times. Drawpot option available. 3 head, Progressive after one. 75%

PAYBACK!

More Info: Must be 21 years old to rope in the Big Ticket Ropings. No age limits or caps in the #10 and #8 Pick/Draw ropings. #11 Capped at #7. #10 Capped at Elite #6. #9 Capped at Elite #5. TRIAD Numbers Only. Must have current USTRC card

2 HEEL-O-MATICS • 8 SADDLES • 20 BUCKLES • 6 BREAST COLLARS, COATS & VESTS BREAST COLLARS TO HIGH PLACE FEMALE AND YOUTH ROPER

Cattle provided by Chip Phillip • INFO: Kevin Hall 417.547.3406

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Its about Tulsa time Mustang North Arena • Expo-Center Fairgrounds

Tulsa, Oklahoma SATURDAY ONLY MARCH 23, 2013 #8 HANDICAP ROPE FOR THE HEEL-O-MATIC

TRIAD numbers only. Must have current 2013 USTRC card. Cards may be purchased on site.

capped at an Elite #4 Pick 1, draw 2 or draw all 3 for $180/roper Enter 3x • 3 head, PA1; #7 Team -1 Sec; #6 & under Team -2 Sec

HEEL-O-MATIC TO HIGH POINT ROPER

1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th

Running P Saddles + Cash Buckles + Cash Buckles + Cash Buckles + Cash Breast Collars + Cash

Books Open 8:00 - 9:00 a.m. Rope at 9:30 a.m.

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Its about Tulsa time Mustang North Arena • Expo-Center Fairgrounds

Tulsa, Oklahoma Rope For The Truck Saturday, March 23 & Sunday, March 24, 2013 SATURDAY & SUNDAY #10 HANDICAP TRUCK ROPING

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capped at an Elite #5 Pick 1, Draw 2 or Draw all 3 for $180/roper to rope on Saturday or $200/roper to rope on Sunday Enter 6x Total • 3 head, PA1 #9 Team -1 Sec; #8 & under Team -2 Sec BUCKLES TO HIGH CALL BACK TEAM FROM SATURDAY

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FORD F-350 CREW CAB DIESEL DUALLY TO HIGH POINT ROPER RUNNING P SADDLES TO AVERAGE WINNERS + CASH BUCKLES TO 2ND THROUGH 10TH + CASH

ANOTHER NATIONS PREMIER TRUCK ROPING Saturday - books open from 8:00 - 12:00 noon Rope at 12:30 p.m. On-site Entries Only! Sunday - books open from 7:30 - 8:30 a.m. Rope at 9:00 a.m.

TRIAD numbers only. Must have current 2013 USTRC card. Cards may be purchased on site.

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2nd Annual San Antonio Rose Palace

BUILT FORD TOUGH TRUCK March 16-17, 2013

San Antonio Rose Palace 25665 Boerne Stage Rd. San Antonio, TX 78255

ALL PRIZES GUARANTEED! DUMMY ROPING SUNDAY at 1:00 p.m. • Buckles in Each Age Group (5 & Under, 6-9, 10-12)

SATURDAY

SATURDAY & SUNDAY

#8 BUCKLE BLOWOUT

#9 TRUCK ROPING

Capped at Elite #5 Books Open 8:00 a.m. / Close 9:00 a.m. / Rope 9:30 a.m. Enter 1/Draw 2 or Draw all 3 • $120/roper • 3 Head Limited to 100 entered teams

20 BUCKLES GUARANTEED! Payout based on 100 entered teams AVERAGE 1st: $3,000 + Buckles 2nd: $2,500 + Buckles 3rd: $1,500 + Buckles 4th: $1,300 + Buckles 5th: $900 + Buckles 6th: $800 + Buckles 7th-10th: $500 + Buckles

Capped at Elite #5 Sat. Books Open 10:00 a.m. / Close 12:30 p.m. / Rope 1:00 p.m. Sunday Roping Starts at 9:00 a.m. Enter 1/Draw 2 or Draw 3 for $180/roper You may enter 7 times for a total of 21 runs • 3 Head, PA 1 Only 250 entered teams will be taken for Sunday Pre-Enter at 210/355-7123 or 979/922-9696 Books open Saturday, March 9, 2013 at 11:00 a.m. and SHORT close when roping is filled BARRIER TRIAD numbers ONLY VISA, Mastercard & Discover accepted for Pre-entry (3% charge) Points through 25 places in Average Top 75 teams to Short Round 2 points for Fast Time in Short Round

SATURDAY & SUNDAY BUILT FORD TOUGH CHALLENGE ROPING Beat the Challenge and WIN 5 Times Your Money! Challenge Pen located in second arena Saturday 8:00 a.m. - 11:00 p.m. / Sunday 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. FEES: $30/roper $40/roper $50/roper

BEAT THE CHALLENGE TIME: #11 Team - 45 sec. #10 Team - 50 sec. #9 Team - 54 sec. #8 Team - 58 sec.

ALL challenges are 4 head, PA 1 Straight #6 cap

2013 4-DOOR FORD DUALLY To High Point Roper AVERAGE 1st: Cash + Saddles 2nd: Cash + Buckles 3rd: Cash + Buckles 4th: Cash + Buckles 5th: Cash + Buckles 6th: Cash + Buckles 7th: Cash + Buckles 8th: Cash + Buckles 9th: Cash + Buckles 10th: Cash + Buckles Rockin' R’s Productions paid over $100,000 in CASH & PRIZES in 2012 Built Ford Tough Truck Blowout! PRODUCED BY:

SPONSORS AND AFFILIATES:

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Tres Rios Silver

ROCKIN R’s PRODUCTIONS

FMI: 210/355-7123 PRE-ENTRY: 979/922-9696

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PRODUCTIONS ATHENS, TEXAS HENDERSON COUNTY FAIR PARK MARCH 16-17, 2013 Sunday

Saturday

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

#9 Roping - Elite #5 cap

#6 Roping - #3 cap Enter 1, Draw 3 or Draw all 4 for $100/roper 3-head Saddle to High Money Winner of the #6 1st Buckles + Cash 2nd Breast Collars + Cash 3rd Breast Collars + Cash 30 teams to short-go

Cowboy Church #7 Cactus Saddle Warm-Up - Elite #4 cap

IF YOU MAKE THE SHORT ROUND AT ANY FIRE IT UP ROPING YOU RECEIVE A FINALS SHOOT-OUT!

Enter 1, Draw 2 or Draw 3 for $100/roper Enter 4x, 70% Payback, 4-head Saddle to High Money Winner of the #9 Buckles to Average Winners of the #9

#10 Roping - Elite #6 cap Enter 1, Draw 2 or Draw 3 for $100/roper Enter 4x, 70% Payback, 4-head Saddle to High Money Winner of the #10 Buckles to Average Winners of the #10

CASH ONLY TRIAD numbers only All Books Close At Short-Go Of Previous Roping

Enter 1, Draw 2 or Draw all 3 for $100/roper, 3-head 1st Cactus Saddles + Cash 2nd Buckles + Cash 3rd Breast Collars + Cash 4th Breast Collars + Cash

Dummy Roping (after #7 starts) 5 & under • 6-8 • 9-12

#11 Roping Enter 1, Draw 1 or Draw 2 for $100/roper, Enter 4x, 70% Payback, 4-head

For more information Kevin Blackwell 903.721.0303 James T. 903.521.1511 www.fireitupproductions.com

#12 Slide Enter 1, Draw 1 or Draw 2 for $100/roper 75% Payback, 4-head

#8 Roping - Elite #4 cap Enter 1, Draw 2 or Draw all 3 for $100/roper Enter 4x, 70% Payback, 4-head Saddle to High Money Winner of the #8 Buckles + Cash to Average Winners Breast Collars + Cash to 2nd & 3rd in the Average 30 teams to short-go HOST HOTEL Best Western Plus Anthens, Texas 903.292.1750 Trailer & Parts Co.

Trailer Parts & Truck Accessories Huntsville, TX 866-244-5801

UPCOMING EVENTS Terrell, TX ~ April 6-7 Ruston, LA ~ April 20-21 Terrell, TX ~ April 27-28 FINALS Athens, TX ~ May 17-18 Crockett, TX (936) 546-2467

The official rope of Fire It Up Productions 903-322-6580 • 713-376-4396

Boswell Asphalt Paving and Excavating Aaron Boswell 903.681.1889 817.776.0364

903.677.2292 903.360.1761 Ask for Shack for Fire It Up Discount

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Saddles to High Point Youth (14 & under), Girl & Senior (50 & over) in the Truck Roping

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Come Rope the Bounty Steer

Beat the Bounty Time in the #7 and get a Free Run in the #8 Truck Roping

2012 Ram Crew-Cab Dually Diesel to High Point Roper

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Terrell, Texas • April 6-7, 2013 Cowboy Collection Arena $80,000

GUARANTEED In Cash & Prizes for the Weekend!

Saturday Books open at 8:00 a.m. Rope at 9:30 a.m.

#7 Saddle Roping - Elite #4 cap Enter 1, draw 2 or draw all 3 for $125/roper - Enter 3x Limited to first 150 entered teams Payout based on 150 entered teams 1st Saddles + $5,000 2nd Saddles + $3,000 3rd Saddles + $2,500 4th Breast Collars + $2,000 5th Breast Collars + $1,500 6th Breast Collars + $1,000 7th Breast Collars + $1,000 8th Breast Collars + $500 9th Breast Collars + $500 10th Breast Collars + $500 TOP 20 IN THE AVERAGE GET 1 FREE RUN IN THE #8 TRUCK ROPING

#8 Truck Roping Capped at an Elite #4

Saturday & Sunday

Books open at 11:00 a.m. Close at 12:30 p.m. for Saturday Sunday start time 9:00 a.m.

Enter 1, draw 2 or draw 3 for $200/roper Enter 6 times for a total of 18 runs 3-head, progressive after one, 18 second cutoff Call in pre-entry open for the Sunday #8 Truck Roping on Monday, April 1, 2013 at 9:00 a.m. • Close when roping fills - 250 entered teams will be taken for Sunday Call 903/795-3937 Visa, Mastercard or American Express accepted (3% surcharge)

2012 Ram Crew-Cab Dually Diesel to High Point Roper

Super Goat to Reserve High Point Roper 1st in the Average • Saddles + $7,500 2nd in the Average • Saddles + $4,000 3rd in the Average • Buckles + $3,000 4th in the Average • Buckles + $2,000 5th - 6th in the Average • Buckles + $1,500 7th - 8th in the Average • Breast Collars + $1,000 9th - 10th in the Average • Breast Collars + $500 Saddles to High Point Youth (14 & under), Girl and Senior (50 & over)

Host Hotel Best Western Plus 903/292-1750 CASH ONLY TRIAD numbers only For more information Kevin Blackwell 903/721-0303 James T. 903/521-1511 www.fireitupproductions.com

Crockett, TX (936) 546-2467

Trailer & Parts Co.

Trailer Parts & Truck Accessories Huntsville, TX 866-244-5801

The official rope of Fire It Up Productions 903-322-6580 • 713-376-4396

Boswell Asphalt Paving and Excavating Aaron Boswell 903.681.1889 or 817.776.0364

903.677.2292 903.360.1761 Ask for Shack for Fire It Up Discount

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Zamora Roping Productions presents

the St. Patrick’s Day Truck Roping Sunday, March 17, 2013 Casa Grande Rodeo Grounds • 2525 North Pinal Ave., Casa Grande, AZ books open 7:00 a.m. • close 8:00 a.m. • rope at 9:00 a.m. for saddle roping books for truck roping will close at 10 a.m. • on-site entry

T wo Arenas over $50,000 Used in PRIZES GUARANTEED! #4 & Under Saddle Roping Draw 3 for $120/roper • May enter twice 3 steer, progressive after one • 2/3 Cash and Prize Payback! 18 second cutoff in first go round

No Marathon!

saddle to high point roper • mortenson buckles to average winners

#10 Handicap Truck Roping Pick 1, draw 2 or draw all 3 for $200/roper May enter 4 times for a total of 12 partners 3 steer, progressive after one cash Capped at an Elite #5 only 100 team rotations Top 50 teams to short go round Points awarded to all 50 teams making short go, to the top 5 places in the first go and top 5 places in the short go 18 second cutoff in first go round Truck winner will be responsible for TT&L In case of a tie for truck it will be roped off

new ford F350 XL Crew cab diesel dually to high point roper of the truck roping

Average Payoff (based on 800 teams) 1st $10,000 2nd $5,000 3rd $4,000 4th $3,000 5th $2,000 6th $1,000 7th $1,000 8th $1,000 9th $1,000 10th $1,000 Short Go Payoff (based on 800 teams) 1st $500 First Go Round Fast Time $500 Payback based on 800 teams, but may be adjusted up or down according to the number of teams, however, payout will remain at 2/3 cash and prizes.

truck guaranteed regardless of team count!

Kid’s Dummy Roping 6 & under, 7-9 and 10-12 year-old divisions

Cowboy Church 11:00 a.m.

classic ropes to winners in each division

TRIAD numbers only • 2013 USTRC membership required to rope. May purchase card on-site. Zamora Roping Productions reserves the right to reschedule this roping due to inclement weather. Vendors call Shay Zamora 505.429.4975 ZRP Sponsors Wrangler • Double S Saddlery • Equibrand • Priefert • Total Team Roping • Smarty • Rodeotickets.com for more information please call Kenny Zamora 505.469.4388 w w w. z a m o r a r o p i n g . c o m 114 / MARCH 2013

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SECURE YOUR RIGHT TO EQUALITY

OF THE ROPER, FOR THE ROPER BY THE ROPER Because all ropers should compete equally from sea to shining sea TEAM ROPING INFORMATION AND DATA FIND OUT MORE AT WWW.USTRC.COM

UNITED STATES TEAM ROPING CHAMPIONSHIPS The Official Home of America’s Cowboy Sport

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Philipp Ranch presents

TOUR IV

March 23 - 24, 2013 Caldwell, Texas Buddy and Edile Lightsey Arena Covered Arena R.V. and stalls - 979.255.5592

80% Payback

H Saturday: Open, #15, #13, #12, Jr. Roping, #11, #10 – Books open at 8:00, close at 8:30 a.m., rope at 9:00 a.m. H Sunday: #9, #8 – Books open at 7:30, close at 8:15 a.m., rope at 9:00 a.m.. Information On Books and Ropings Saturday: Open, #15, #13, #12, Jr. Roping, #11 & #10 Books open on all ropings at 8:00 a.m., close at 8:30 a.m. for first roping and close at the end of the second round of the proceeding roping. Roping starts at 9:00 a.m. All ropings are 4 head, progressive after one. Pay Average only. 80% payback in all ropings. Sunday: #9 and #8 Books open at 7:30 a.m., close at 8:15 a.m., rope at 9:00 a.m. for first roping and close at the end of the second round of the #9 for the #8 roping. All ropings are 4 head, progressive after one. Pay Average only. 80% payback in all ropings. TRIAD numbers only. 2013 USTRC card required to collect winnings. USTRC membership may be purchased at roping. Must compete in 3 of the 8 Tour Stop Ropings to qualify for the Finals. (Preliminary ropings before Finals does not count as one of your three.) Negative Coggins required at all Tour Stop Ropings. Dummy Roping for children 5-12 years of age. Free entry at all ropings. Entry Fees: Open, #15, #13 , #12, #11 - $150/roper Enter twice. USTRC draw in option available in all ropings. #10 and #9 - $50/roper. Enter 5 times. USTRC draw in option available in all ropings. #8 - $150/roper. Enter Twice. Draw two with a partner or draw all three. How To Win A National Playoff Spot 1. Awarded to each team roping champion header and heeler at each Tour Stop in each category roping. 2. To the top 3 High Money header and heeler of the year after the eight Tour Stop ropings in each category. 3. To the top 10 in the Average in each category in the Preliminary roping at the Finals. *Only one qualification per person allowed per category. Ropers must attend 3 of the 8 ropings to maintain their playoff position Visit www.philippranch.com for more information. 118 / MARCH 2013

2013 Schedule April 27 - 28, 2013 Groesbeck, Texas • Limestone County Fairgrounds - covered R.V. and stalls 254.747.2120 May 18 - 19, 2013 Bryan, Texas • Brazos County Expo Center - covered R.V. and stalls first come first served June 8 - 9, 2013 Giddings, Texas • Lee County Sheriffs Posse Arena - covered R.V. and stalls available July 19 - 21, 2013 Bryan, Texas • Brazos County Expo COVERED ARENA WITH FANS FINALS WITH NATIONAL PLAYOFFS AND MATCH ROPING F.M.I. 936.878.2833 on Finals; Schedule and fees visit www.philippranch.com

SPONSORS Team Auto of Navasota Texas Custom Outfitters Navasota, Texas Beard Navasota Vet Clinic Navasota, Texas Weeks Enviromental Thomas Moore Feed South Texas Tack www.southtexastack.com Equibrand/Classic Ropes (available at South Texas Tack)

July 20, 2013 Bryan, Texas • Brazos County Expo Arena • 4:00 p.m. 3RD ANNUAL PHILIPP RANCH PRODUCTION HORSE SALE

WILD WEST BUCKLES TO AVERAGE WINNERS OF ALL ROPINGS DON GONZALES HANDMADE SADDLES TO NATIONAL PLAYOFF CHAMPIONS AT FINALS

FMI: 936.878.2833 or 713.806.6012 www.philippranch.com

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Michael Nash and Friendâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s

TWO DAY SUPER ROPING EVENT Four States Fairgrounds Texarkana, Arkansas Climate Controlled Arena

Running 2 arenas

Saturday, March 23 and Sunday, March 24, 2013 Prizes and Payout GUARANTEED #10 capped at straight #6 J Enter 1, draw 1 or draw 2 $180 for call-in entries $200 for Saturday on-site entries J Max entries of 6x for total of 12 runs J Call-in entries taken from March 18 at 8:00 a.m. until March 20 at 6:00 p.m. J NO changes to entries after March 20 at 6:00 p.m. J Credit card required for call-in 903.693.9222 entries (3%) www.cartextrailer.com J Cash only for Saturday entries J Points through 50 places on trailer on Saturday J Points through 75 places for truck and tractor / 75 to short go Sponsors: Priefert Texas Roping Stock Heberts Town & Country Dodge Car-Tex Trailer Crossfire Productions J J J J J J J J J

J Dodge Dually Diesel to High Point Roper J 65 HP John Deere Tractor and Priefert Drag to 2nd High Point Roper J CM Gooseneck Stock Trailer to High Point Roper at End of the Day Saturday!

Guaranteed payout: 1st $12,000 2nd $10,000 3rd $8,000 4th $6,000 5th $4,000 6th $3,000 7th $2,500 8th $2,000 9th $2,000 10th $2,000 Four States Fairgrounds Arena 3700 East 50th St. Texarkana, Arkansas J Ropers who pre-enter maximum runs will get a wristband for free food and drinks in the VIP room J Plenty of RV and stalls available No tie-out rule

TRIAD numbers only Must have current USTRC or WSTR card to claim prizes and cash Be sure to have Coggins papers for entry Producer reserves the right to limit number of teams 3 head, progressive after one Books will open Saturday March 23 for on-site entries and will close shortly after end of roping on Saturday NO ENTRIES WILL BE TAKEN SUNDAY! Saturday roping starts at 10:00 a.m. Sunday roping starts at 8:00 a.m.

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Nash Arena & Texas Roping Stock presents

MOTHER’S DAY CAMARO ROPING Nash Arena Marshall, Texas CHEVROLET CAMARO TO HIGH POINT ROPER

Sunday May 12, 2013

Buckles • Cash • Prizes $2,000 to High Point Mother of the Day

#11 no cap J Enter or draw for $80/roper (pre-entry) $100/roper on-site CASH ONLY J Books open for pre-entry May 6 at 8:00 a.m. Close May 8 at 6:00 p.m. Call in CC only (3%) Call in: Michael Nash 903.930.5095 J Books open day of roping for on-site entries at 7:30 a.m., close at 9:00 a.m. Cash only J TRIAD numbers only J Must have current USTRC or WSTR card to claim prizes J Producer reserves right to limit teams J 3 head, progressive after one J Maximum of 8 runs J Limited stalls available on first come first served basis J Nash Arena: 106 Shadowood Dr., Marshall, TX J For more information: Michael Nash 903.930.5095

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PRIZES GIVEN AWAY ALL DAY!!

ROPE FORthe

Tom Andris Spurs Cash & Lots of Prizes! Saturday, March 23, 2013 Flying Cow Arena

From I-44 between Tulsa & Joplin, take Exit 302, go approximately 5 miles on Hwy. 59 towards Grove, OK. $1,500 ADDED

#13 Handicap Enter at 8 a.m. • Rope at 9 a.m. 4 for $40/roper • Pick or Draw • Enter Up

#10 Handicap $1,500 ADDED

DUMMY ROPING

Enter at 11 a.m. • Roping starts after #13 ends 3 for $40/roper • Pick or Draw • Enter Up

• A receipt over $40 from Tractor Supply within 30 days of roping will get you a discount for up to one entry per person. Sponsors: • All ropings are progressive after 1 Case Knife • Partner finding service available Equibrand • No # caps – no membership required Purina • Stalls available Fortiflex Nutrena Feeds • Good fresh cattle Redmond Rock • TRIAD Numbers Only Classic Rope

For information: Tony Small - 918.521.1591 or Chris Langley at Tractor Supply - 918.542.2637 124 / MARCH 2013

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Big Bucks Championships South Jordan, UT •

April 5-6, 2013

Host Motel: Sleep Inn 801/572-2020

Friday • April 5 Open Muley Roping

Saturday • April 6 #11 Roping

Sign up at 3:00 p.m. Rope at 4:00 p.m. Pick 1, draw 2 or draw all 3 for $150/roper 4 Steer • Enter 2x BUCKLES TO AVERAGE WINNERS

Sign up at 9:00 a.m. • Rope at 10:00 a.m. Capped at an Elite #6 & under only Pick 1, draw 2 or draw all 3 for $120/roper • Enter 4X for a total of 12 partners • 4 Steer #11 Payout guaranteed at 400 teams, but may increase accordingly.

$10,000 TO HIGH POINT ROPER! #13 Roping Sign up at 6:00 p.m. Rope at 7:00 p.m. No Cap Pick 1, draw 2 or draw all 3 for $120/roper Enter 4X for a total of 12 partners 4 Steer #13 Payout based on 200 teams, but may increase accordingly. Guaranteed to Pay $4,000 for 1st! #13 PAYOUT 1st - $4,000 3rd - $2,000 2nd - $3,300 4th - $1,300

TRIAD #11 Handicaps

PAYOFF 1st Fancy Saddles and $3,000 2nd Buckles and $2,000 3rd Jackets and $1,000

4-steer Average

4th Jackets and $800 5th Jackets and $600 6th Jackets and $400 7th through 20th - Points only

#11 TEAMS #10 TEAMS #9 TEAMS #8 TEAMS

Elite #4 & Under Only Championship • Books close at 2:00 p.m. • Short Barrier • Slower Steers

• Pick 1, draw 2 or draw 3 for $120 • Enter 4X for a total of 12 partners

#4 & UNDER PAYOUT 1st Fancy Saddles and $2,000 2nd Fancy Saddles and $1,500 3rd Fancy Saddles and $1,000

Farmington, NM 9th Annual •

4th Buckles and $800 5th Buckles and $600 6th through 20th - Points only

- 0 SEC. OFF - 1 SEC. OFF - 3 SEC. OFF - 5 SEC. OFF

$5,000 to High point #4 & under #4 Average Payout guaranteed at 400 teams but may increase accordingly

Host Motel: LaQuinta Inn 866/725-1661

April 19-20, 2013

Friday • April 19 Open Muley Roping

Saturday • April 20 #11 Roping

Sign up at 3:00 p.m. Rope at 4:00 p.m. Pick 1, draw 2 or draw all 3 for $150/roper 4 Steer • Enter 2x BUCKLES TO AVERAGE WINNERS

PAYOFF 1st Fancy Saddles and $3,000 2nd Buckles and $2,000 3rd Jackets and $1,000

TRIAD #11 Handicaps 4-steer Average

4th Jackets and $800 5th Jackets and $600 6th Jackets and $400 7th through 20th - Points only

#11 TEAMS #10 TEAMS #9 TEAMS #8 TEAMS

Elite #4 & Under Only Championship • Books close at 2:00 p.m. • Short Barrier • Slower Steers

• Pick 1, draw 2 or draw 3 for $120 • Enter 4X for a total of 12 partners

#4 & UNDER PAYOUT 1st Fancy Saddles and $2,000 2nd Fancy Saddles and $1,500 3rd Fancy Saddles and $1,000

4th Buckles and $800 5th Buckles and $600 6th through 20th - Points only

- 0 SEC. OFF - 1 SEC. OFF - 3 SEC. OFF - 5 SEC. OFF

$5,000 to High point #4 & under #4 Average Payout guaranteed at 400 teams but may increase accordingly

All ropings current TRIAD numbers only. Will rope fresher steers in #13 and #11. Slower steers in 40 & Over and #4 & Under. 2 arenas will be used in Farmington. Must be classified prior to these events. Please call USTRC at 254-968-0002 to receive your classification number. Appropriate cut-off times and handicaps TBA.

Cash or Credit Card Only! Plenty of stalls and RV spaces available. Call for late arrival.

Zane Dansie - ZD Cattle Co. 130 / MARCH 2013

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SPLASH OF CASH ROPING Presented by Cowboyslist.com • Produced by Lucky Shot Productions

Lazy E Arena, Guthrie, OK April 26, 27 & 28, 2013 ★ April 26 - Warm Up Ropings Enter at 9 a.m.

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#13

pt $75/Roper, Enter 6 times 1 p.m. #11 pt $75/Roper • enter 6 Times 6 p.m. #9 pt $150/Roper • Enter 1, Draw 1 or Draw 2

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Fully Tooled Oxbow Saddle to High Pt. Roper of 9 Pt.

Enter 4 Times Max

★ April 27 - Splash of Cash 10 pt Handicap Books Close at 9 a.m., Starts at 9:30 a.m. Sharp. No Late Entries 4 head progressive on 1

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Capped at a Straight 6.

Enter 1, Draw 2 or Draw 3 for $300/Roper Enter 5 Times Max

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$25,000 CASH GIVEAWAY

Limit to first 350 entered teams.

10 Pt. Team: Straight Time; 9 Pt. Team: 1 sec off; 8 Pt. and under: 2 sec off.

$25,000 CASH to High P t. Roper in a Fully Tooled Br iefcase Average W inners rec Fully Toole eive d Oxbow Saddles Everyone who ente

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★ April 28 - 8 pt Layover Roping Books open at 7:30 a.m., Rope at 9 a.m. No Late Entries 3 head, progressive on 1

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Capped at a Elite #4

Enter 1, Draw 1 or Draw 2 for $160/Roper Enter 4 Times Max

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Limit to First 300 Entered Teams

Followed By:

#15 $150/Roper

Followed By:

Open $150/Roper

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$5,000 Cash to High Pt. Roper Fully Tooled Oxb ow Saddles to Avera ge Winners

Open and #15 are 80% Payback

Pre Entries Taken April 16-18 at 918.760.4960 or 918.244.6891 Cattle provide by Nicky Simmons CASH ONLY World Series Barrier in effect • TRIAD Numbers Only No Dress Code Harrell Goat Roping For Info Call: Tim at 918.798.0159; Parker at 918.760.4960 or Cale at 918.244.6891

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Tuesday, June 25, 2013 by d e c u d Reno Rodeo Invitational Team pro

Roping, LLC Perry M. Di Loreto

2013

#11 with a #6 cap No Elite #6s

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TRIAD numbers only. Must be current USTRC member to collect winnings. Due to the special format of this roping, USTRC will guarantee Flex Earnings but personal earnings will not be counted. 985 Damonte Ranch Parkway, Suite 310, Reno, NV 89521 For entry procedures and event information contact: Teresa Di Loreto at 775/359-3000 x129 or Linda Davis 619/301-0905

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Wednesday ! y l n O s e i Lad June 26, 2013 OPEN ROPING!

Reno Livestock Events Center (Day after the Reno Rodeo Invitational Team Roping)

] $600/Roper $1,200/Team ]

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For entry information & forms call Linda Davis 619/301-0905 or Teresa Di Loreto 775/359-3000 x129 Entry fees and forms are due on or before JUNE 1, 2013. TRIAD numbers only 2013 USTRC membership required

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Warner, Oklahoma Rangeline Arena March 2-3, 2013 WORLD SERIES QUALIFIER Payout based on 149 teams Sat WS: 1st $11,471 2nd $7,995 3rd $5,909 4th $4,171 5th $3,128 6th $2,086 Short Round $1,000 2013 CALENDAR: McAlester, OK April 6-7 Guthrie, Oklahoma Aug. 10-11 Tulsa, OK Sept. 7-8 (Tulsa New Location)

www.wstropings.com WSTR membership or USTRC membership required to collect winnings: You may purchase your 2013 WSTR card for $60 on site or on line or by calling 505.898.1755. WSTR memberships are free to ropers 70 and older. Classifications powered by TRIAD.

Saturday, March 2 Enter 7:30-8:30 a.m. • Rope 9 a.m.

#13 World Series Qualifier $150/roper • Enter 2x • Jackets to 1st

#12 World Series Qualifier $150/roper • Enter 2x • Jackets to 1st

#11 World Series Qualifier - Will not start before noon $150/roper • Enter 2x • Capped at #6+ heeler • Jackets to 1st

#10 World Series Qualifier $150/roper • Enter 2x • Capped at #6 heeler • Jackets to 1st

Sunday, March 3 - NO AGE LIMITS! #9 World Series Qualifier Pick or Draw Enter 7:30-8:30 a.m. • Rope 9 a.m.

$80/roper • Enter 4x • Capped at #5+ heeler • Buckles to 1st

#8 Pick or Draw -

Books close during the #9

$80/roper • Enter 4x • Capped at #5+ heeler • Buckles to 1st All Girl – Run with #8 - Books Close During the #9 Bring 1, Draw 2 or Draw all 3 for $150 • Jackets to 1st #15 80% Payback Pick or Draw - Will not start before 2 p.m. 5 head • $150/roper • Enter 2x • Floor: #5 header, #7 heeler

Open 80% Payback Pick or Draw 5 head • $150/roper • Enter 2x • Floor: #6 header, #7 heeler

• Resistol rule: Cowboy hat or no hat NO CAPS. • Must turn 21 in 2013 to rope on Saturday.

• Tri-State Productions – Mackey & Kelli Tully 575.415.4840 • Rangeline Arena Off of I-40, Exit 278, South Hwy. 2. Turn west on 266, go 3 miles, turn south on County Line Road, go 2 miles. Very limited stalls & hook-ups - make reservations early: 918.557.9951 138 / MARCH 2013

CASH ONLY! World Series Barrier Results - Pictures - Friends - Updates facebook.com/tristateshamps

McAlester, Oklahoma Lightning C Arena April 6-7, 2013 WORLD SERIES QUALIFIER Payout based on 149 teams Sat WS: 1st $11,471 2nd $7,995 3rd $5,909 4th $4,171 5th $3,128 6th $2,086 Short Round $1,000 2013 CALENDAR: Guthrie, Oklahoma Aug. 10-11 Tulsa, OK Sept. 7-8 (Tulsa New Location)

www.wstropings.com

Saturday, April 6 Enter 7:30-8:30 a.m. • Rope 9 a.m.

#13 World Series Qualifier $150/roper • Enter 2x • Jackets to 1st

#12 World Series Qualifier $150/roper • Enter 2x • Jackets to 1st

#11 World Series Qualifier - Will not start before noon $150/roper • Enter 2x • Capped at #6+ heeler • Jackets to 1st

#10 World Series Qualifier $150/roper • Enter 2x • Capped at #6 heeler • Jackets to 1st

Sunday, April 7 - NO AGE LIMITS! #9 World Series Qualifier Pick or Draw Enter 7:30-8:30 a.m. • Rope 9 a.m.

$80/roper • Enter 4x • Capped at #5+ heeler • Buckles to 1st

#8 Pick or Draw WSTR membership or USTRC membership required to collect winnings: You may purchase your 2013 WSTR card for $60 on site or on line or by calling 505.898.1755. WSTR memberships are free to ropers 70 and older. Classifications powered by TRIAD. • Resistol rule: Cowboy hat or no hat NO CAPS. • Must turn 21 in 2013 to rope on Saturday.

• Tri-State Productions – Mackey & Kelli Tully 575.415.4840 • Lightning C Arena is located 8 miles east of McAlester, OK on Hwy. 270. Stalls and hookups available. Reservations 918.448.5208

Books close during the #9

Open 80% Payback Pick or Draw 5 head • $150/roper • Enter 2x • Floor: #6 header, #7 heeler

CASH ONLY! World Series Barrier Results - Pictures - Friends - Updates facebook.com/tristateshamps

World Series of Team Roping

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USTRC APPROVED GRASSROOTS EVENT Presented by

Tommy Lee Livestock March 16, 2013 Hutchings Indoor Arena Fallon, Nevada 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). USTRC Trophy Saddle to the High Money winner Action Begins at 9 a.m.

Saturday, March 16, 2013 #15 Handicap #13 Handicap #12 (w/ #11 Inc.) #12 Gold Plus (w/ #10 Inc.)

#11 (w/ #10 Inc.) #10 (w/ #9 Inc.) #9 (w/ #8 Inc.) #8 Pick/Draw books close at 2 p.m.

Upcoming Events 2013 April 14 Tommy Lee Livestock, Fallon, NV April 27-28 Tommy Lee Livestock, Winnemucca, NV May 25 Tommy Lee Livestock, Fallon, NV June 22 Tommy Lee Livestock, Fallon, NV July 20 Tommy Lee Livestock, Fallon, NV June 28-30 West Coast Regional Finals Paso Robles, CA August 23-25 NW Regional Finals Winnemucca, NV

Cinch USTRC National Finals of Team Roping October 26-November 3, 2013 Oklahoma City, OK Location: Hutchings Indoor Arena 985 Sheckler Cutoff Fallon, NV 89406 Cattle: Tommy Lee Livestock Stalls: Stalls available on a first come first served basis Event Info: Tommy Lee 775.741.4523 Hotels: Choice Hotels: choicesportstravel.com. Special Rate ID# 00214570

USTRC Draw In Options In Effect (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 Pick 1, draw 2 or draw all 3 #7 team – 2 seconds off #6 and under team – 3 seconds off Top 30 teams to the short round

A 2013 USTRC membership is required before you rope and may be purchased at this event 1 / FEBRUARY 2011

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USTRC APPROVED GRASSROOTS EVENT Presented by

Tommy Lee Livestock April 14, 2013 Hutchings Indoor Arena Fallon, Nevada 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). USTRC Trophy Saddle to the High Money winner

Upcoming Events 2013 April 27-28 Tommy Lee Livestock, Winnemucca, NV May 25 Tommy Lee Livestock, Fallon, NV June 22 Tommy Lee Livestock, Fallon, NV July 20 Tommy Lee Livestock, Fallon, NV June 28-30 West Coast Regional Finals Paso Robles, CA August 23-25 NW Regional Finals Winnemucca, NV

Cinch USTRC National Finals of Team Roping October 26-November 3, 2013 Oklahoma City, OK

Action Begins at 9 a.m.

Saturday, April 14, 2013 #15 Handicap #13 Handicap #12 (w/ #11 Inc.) #12 Gold Plus (w/ #10 Inc.)

#11 (w/ #10 Inc.) #10 (w/ #9 Inc.) #9 (w/ #8 Inc.) #8 Pick/Draw books close at 2 p.m.

Location: Hutchings Indoor Arena 985 Sheckler Cutoff Fallon, NV 89406 Cattle: Tommy Lee Livestock Stalls: Stalls available on a first come first served basis Event Info: Tommy Lee 775.741.4523 Hotels: Choice Hotels: choicesportstravel.com. Special Rate ID# 00214570

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

A 2013 USTRC membership is required before you rope and may be purchased at this event 1 / FEBRUARY 2011

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A NATIONAL FINALS QUALIFIER

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PRIZES PAID FOR BY PRODUCER

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3 Trophy Cowboy Gold Saddles

USTRC Sanctioned Event Guarantee - Never Less Than: $160,000 UsTrc Flex earnings Us open Tour Points (awarded through 10th in the average) Ultimate Partner Finder draw-in options in effect

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

• High money winner each day (Specialty ropings excluded)

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

GUARANTEED 2/3 CASH PAYBACK MARCH 15-17, 2013

FORT MOHAVE, AZ

FRIDAY, MARCH 15 SATURDAY, MARCH 16 SUNDAY, MARCH 17 9 a.m. 1 p.m. 9 a.m. Open (with #15 Inc.) #15 Handicap #13 Handicap

Gold Plus #12 (with #10 Inc.) Century Bonus included #11 (with #10 Inc.)

#12 (with #11 Inc.)

#10 Gold Plus capped at Elite #5 (with #9 Inc.) Century Bonus included #9 (with #8 Inc.)

#10 (with #9 Inc.)

#8 Pick/Draw for beginner & novice ropers only (books close at 11 a.m.)

12 noon Saturday

Cowboy Church

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

7:30 a.m. Sunday

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 and Keith Flake Stalls: First come first served. Stall reservations accepted from Gold Plus members only and must be made no later than 7 days prior to the event. Call your Gold Plus representative, Lauren Hardman. 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

Incentive Ropings in the #12, #11, #10 & #9 Current coggins may be requested 2013 USTRC membership required before you rope and may be purchased at this event. Memberships purchased at this event are good for 2013 season.

UNITED STATES TEAM ROPING CHAMPIONSHIPS The Official Home of America’s Cowboy Sport For more information visit ustrc.com

FORMAT

ON-SITE ENTRY • CASH ONLY

Open (with #15 Incentive) $150/roper. Enter 2 times, maximim • 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 • 4-steer, Progressive after 1 • #14 team - 1.5 sec. off • #13 & under team - 3 sec. off #13 Handicap $100/roper. Enter 3 times • 4-steer, Progressive after 1 • #12 team - 1.5 sec. off • #11 & under team - 3 sec. off #12, #11 #10, #9 $100/roper. Enter 3 times maximum • 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 short round in #9 only Gold Plus #12 (with #10 Incentive) $100/roper. Enter 3 times, maximum • 4-steer, Progressive after 1 • Any comb. of Incentive/Non-incentive • Gold Plus members 25 years and over only • Top 3 Average teams and Incentive Average teams receive $6,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings Gold Plus #10 capped at Elite #5 (with #9 Incentive) $100/roper. Enter 3 times, maximum • 4-steer, Progressive after 1 • Any comb. of Incentive/Non-incentive • Gold Plus members 25 years and over only • Top 3 Average teams and Incentive Average teams receive $6,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings #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 - 3 sec. off • No Incentive • Top 30 teams to the short round.

Welcome to the

USTRC NATION

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A NATIONAL FINALS QUALIFIER

PRIZES PAID FOR BY PRODUCER

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USTRC Sanctioned Event Guarantee - Never Less Than: $160,000 UsTrc 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)

GUARANTEED 2/3 CASH PAYBACK MARCH 9-10, 2013

LUMBERTON, NC

ACTION STARTS 9 a.m. DAILY SATURDAY, MARCH 9 #15 Handicap #13 Handicap #12 (with #11 Inc.)

SUNDAY, MARCH 10

Gold Plus #12 (with #10 Inc.) Century Bonus included

#10 Gold Plus capped at Elite #5 (with #9 Inc.) Century Bonus included

#11 (with #10 Inc.)

#10 (with #9 Inc.) #9 (with #8 Inc.)

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

#8 Pick/Draw for beginner & novice ropers only (books close at 1 p.m.)

Sponsors: CMC, Southern States of Liberty, Casey Co. Bank, J-S Corrientes, Stuart Powell Motor Group and A-Gate Location: Southeastern North Carolina Agricultural Center Directions: 1027 US Highway 74 East, Lumberton, NC 28358 Producer: John Johnson & JX2 Productions Cattle: J-S Corrientes Stalls: First come first served. Stall reservations accepted from Gold Plus members only and must be made no later than 7 days prior to the event. Call your Gold Plus representative, Lauren Hardman. All other stall reservations may be made by calling Terry Keys 865.256.1836. Event Info: John Johnson 423.340.0640 or USTRC office 254.968.0002 Hotels: Best Western 877.574.2464; Hampton Inn 910.738.3332; Quality Inn 866.611.6769 Choice Hotels: choicesportstravel.com, Special Rate ID #00214570

UNITED STATES TEAM ROPING CHAMPIONSHIPS The Official Home of America’s Cowboy Sport For more information visit ustrc.com

FORMAT

ON-SITE ENTRY • CASH ONLY

#15 Handicap $80/roper. Enter 4 times • 4-steer, Progressive after 1 • #14 team - 1.5 sec. off • #13 & under team - 3 sec. off #13 Handicap $80/roper. Enter 4 times • 4-steer, Progressive after 1 • #14 team - 1.5 sec. off • #13 & under team - 3 sec. off #12, #11 #10, #9 $80/roper. Enter 4 times maximum • 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 short round in #9 only. Gold Plus #12 (with #10 Incentive) $100/roper. Enter 3 times, maximum • 4-steer, Progressive after 1 • Any comb. of Incentive/Non-incentive • Gold Plus members 25 years and over only • Top 3 Average teams and Incentive Average teams receive $6,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings Gold Plus #10 capped at Elite #5 (with #9 Incentive) $100/roper. Enter 3 times, maximum • 4-steer, Progressive after 1 • Any comb. of Incentive/Non-incentive • Gold Plus members 25 years and over only • Top 3 Average teams and Incentive Average teams receive $6,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings #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 - 3 sec. off • No Incentive • Top 30 teams to the short round.

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Louisiana

Championships

6 Trophy Cowboy Gold Saddles

USTRC Sanctioned Event Guarantee - Never Less Than: $160,000 usTRC Flex Earnings us open Tour points (awarded through 10th in the average) ultimate partner Finder Draw-in options in Effect

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

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

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

25 Trophy Gist Buckles

6 Trophy Gist Bits • Average winners of the #15, #13 & #12

GUARANTEED 2/3 CASH PAYBACK MARCH 15-17, 2013

WEST MONROE, LA

ACTION STARTS 9 a.m. DAILY FRIDAY, MARCH 15 SATURDAY, MARCH 16 SUNDAY, MARCH 17 Open (with #15 Inc.) #15 Handicap #13 Handicap #12 (with #11 Inc.)

Gold Plus #12 #10 Gold Plus capped at (with #10 Inc.) Elite #5 (with #9 Inc.) Century Bonus included Century Bonus included #11 (with #10 Inc.) #10 (with #9 Inc.)

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

ON-SITE ENTRY • CASH ONLY

#13 Handicap $80/roper. Enter 3 times • 4-steer, Progressive after 1 • #12 team #8 Pick/Draw for beginner & - 1.5 sec. off • #11 & under team - 3 sec. off novice ropers only (books #12, #11 #10, #9 close at 12 noon) $80/roper. Enter 3 times maximum • 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 short round in #9 only.

be made no later than 7 days prior to the event. Call your Gold Plus representative, Lauren Hardman.

Event Info: 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 Inn 318.398.0653

Choice Hotels: choicesportstravel.com, Special Rate ID #00214570

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#9 (with #8 Inc.)

Location: Ike Hamilton Expo Center Directions: Thomas Road, exit from I-20, south to service road, follow road to Expo Center. Producer: Steve & Sherry Judd Cattle: Texas Bar S Cattle Company Stalls: First come first served. Stall reservations accepted from Gold Plus members only and must

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Gold Plus #12 (with #10 Incentive) $100/roper. Enter 3 times, maximum • 4-steer, Progressive after 1 • Any comb. of Incentive / Non-incentive • Gold Plus members 25 years and over only • Top 3 Average teams and Incentive Average teams receive $6,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings • Top 20 teams to the short round. Gold Plus #10 capped at Elite #5 (with #9 Incentive) $100/roper. Enter 3 times, maximum • 4-steer, Progressive after 1 • Any comb. of Incentive/Non-incentive • Gold Plus members 25 years and over only • Top 3 Average teams and Incentive Average teams receive $6,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings #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 - 3 sec. off • No Incentive • Top 30 teams to the short round.

UNITED STATES TEAM ROPING CHAMPIONSHIPS The Official Home of America’s Cowboy Sport For more information visit ustrc.com

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oklahoma winter

PRIZES PAID FOR BY PRODUCER

ClassiC

8 Trophy Cowboy Gold Saddles

USTRC Sanctioned Event Guarantee - Never Less Than: $160,000 UstrC Flex earnings Us open tour Points (awarded through 10th in the average) Ultimate Partner Finder Draw-in options in effect

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

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

23 Trophy Gist Buckles

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

GUARANTEED 2/3 CASH PAYBACK MARCH 15-17, 2013

GUTHRIE, OK

ACTION STARTS 9 a.m. DAILY FRIDAY, MARCH 15 SATURDAY, MARCH 16 SUNDAY, MARCH 17 Open Pick/Draw (with #15 Inc.) #15 Handicap

Gold Plus #12 #10 Gold Plus capped at (with #10 Inc.) Elite #5 (with #9 Inc.) Century Bonus included Century Bonus included #11 (with #10 Inc.)

6 Trophy Gist Bits • Average winners of the #15, #13 & #12

FORMAT

ON-SITE ENTRY • CASH ONLY

#9 (with #8 Inc.)

#13 Handicap #8 Pick/Draw for beginner & $100/roper. Enter 3 times • 4-steer, Progressive after 1 • #12 team #12 (with #11 Inc.) - 1.5 sec. off • #11 & under team - 3 sec. off novice ropers only (books close at 12 noon.) #12, #11 #10, #9 $100/roper. Enter 3 times maximum • 4-steer, Progressive after 1 12 noon Saturday 2 ARENAS WILL BE • #12 (with #11 Incentive) #11 (with #10 Incentive) • #10 capped USED SATURDAY & SUNDAY at an Elite #6 (with #9 Incentive) • #9 capped at an Elite #5 (with Kids 6 and under, 7-9 and 10-12 #8 Incentive) • Top 20 teams to the short round • Top 30 to short round in #9 only 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.) Gold Plus #12 (with #10 Incentive) east approximately 4.5 miles. $100/roper. Enter 3 times, maximum • 4-steer, Progressive after 1 Producer: Jeff Smith • Any comb. of Incentive/Non-incentive • Gold Plus members Cattle: C-S Cattle Company 25 years and over only • Top 3 Average teams and Incentive Stalls: First come first served. Stall reservations accepted from Gold Plus members only and must Average teams receive $6,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings

#13 Handicap

#10 (with #9 Inc.)

be made no later than 7 days prior to the event. Call your Gold Plus representative, Lauren Hardman.

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

Gold Plus #10 capped at Elite #5 (with #9 Incentive) $100/roper. Enter 3 times, maximum • 4-steer, Progressive after 1 • Any comb. of Incentive/Non-incentive • Gold Plus members 25 years and over only • Top 3 Average teams and Incentive Average teams receive $6,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings

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

#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 - 3 sec. off • No Incentive • Top 30 teams to the short round.

Current coggins may be requested 2013 USTRC membership required before you rope and may be purchased at this event. Memberships purchased at this event are good for 2013 season.

UNITED STATES TEAM ROPING CHAMPIONSHIPS The Official Home of America’s Cowboy Sport For more information visit ustrc.com

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tennessee

Championships

6 Trophy Cowboy Gold Saddles

USTRC Sanctioned Event Guarantee - Never Less Than: $160,000 UstRC Flex earnings 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)

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

25 Trophy Gist Buckles

6 Trophy Gist Bits • Average winners of the #15, #13 & #12

GUARANTEED 2/3 CASH PAYBACK MARCH 22-24, 2013

FRANKLIN, TN

ACTION STARTS 9 a.m. DAILY FRIDAY, MARCH 22 SATURDAY, MARCH 23 SUNDAY, MARCH 24 Open (with #15 Inc.) #15 Handicap #13 Handicap #12 (with #11 Inc.)

Gold Plus #12 #10 Gold Plus capped at (with #10 Inc.) Elite #5 (with #9 Inc.) Century Bonus included Century Bonus included #11 (with #10 Inc.)

#9 (with #8 Inc.)

#10 (with #9 Inc.)

#8 Pick/Draw for beginner & novice ropers only (books #10 Century (with #9 Inc.) close at 12 noon) $80/roper, enter 4x, 3-steer average

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

Location: Ag Expo Park Directions: 4215 Long Lane, Franklin, TN. Take I-65 to exit #61, turn east on Peytonsville Road, then left on Long Lane. Producer: John Johnson and JX2 Productions Stalls: $45 for the weekend. First come first served. Stall reservations accepted from Gold Plus members only and must be made no later than 7 days prior to the event. Call your Gold Plus representative, Lauren Hardman. All other stall reservations may be made by calling Terry Keys 865.256.1836 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

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FORMAT

ON-SITE ENTRY • CASH ONLY

Open (with #15 Incentive) $150/roper. Enter 2 times, maximim • 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 • 4-steer, Progressive after 1 • #14 team - 1.5 sec. off • #13 & under team - 3 sec. off #13 Handicap $100/roper. Enter 3 times • 4-steer, Progressive after 1 • #12 team - 1.5 sec. off • #11 & under team - 3 sec. off #12, #11 #10, #9 $100/roper. Enter 3 times maximum • 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 short round in #9 only Gold Plus #12 (with #10 Incentive) $100/roper. Enter 3 times, maximum • 4-steer, Progressive after 1 • Any comb. of Incentive/Non-incentive • Gold Plus members 25 years and over only • Top 3 Average teams and Incentive Average teams receive $6,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings Gold Plus #10 capped at Elite #5 (with #9 Incentive) $100/roper. Enter 3 times, maximum • 4-steer, Progressive after 1 • Any comb. of Incentive/Non-incentive • Gold Plus members 25 years and over only • Top 3 Average teams and Incentive Average teams receive $6,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings #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 - 3 sec. off • No Incentive • Top 30 teams to the short round.

UNITED STATES TEAM ROPING CHAMPIONSHIPS The Official Home of America’s Cowboy Sport For more information visit ustrc.com

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NORTHERN CALIFORNIA CLASSIC

PRIZES PAID FOR BY PRODUCER 2 Trophy Martin Saddles • High money winner each day (Specialty ropings excluded)

Trophy Gist Buckles USTRC Sanctioned Event Guarantee - Never Less Than: 37 • Average winners of the #15, #13, #12, #11, #10 & #9 • Average & Incentive Average winners of the $160,000 USTRC Flex Earnings #12 Gold Plus & #10 Gold Plus US Open Tour Points (awarded through 10th in the Average) • 1st through 3rd place Average winners of the #8 Pick/Draw Ultimate Partner Finder Draw-in Options in Effect • Incentive Average winners of the #12, #11, #10 & #9 (for more details see the format section in the back of this issue of SuperLooper Magazine)

• Winners of the Jr. Looper Divisions

GUARANTEED 2/3 CASH PAYBACK MARCH 23-24, 2013

PASO ROBLES, CA

ACTION STARTS 9 a.m. DAILY

SUNDAY, MARCH 24

SATURDAY, MARCH 23

#10 Gold Plus capped at Elite #5 (with #9 Inc.) Century Bonus included

#15 Handicap

Gold Plus #12 (with #10 Inc.) Century Bonus included #10 (with #9 Inc.)

#13 Handicap

#11 (with #10 Inc.)

Open (with #15 Inc.)

#9 (with #8 Inc.)

#12 (with #11 Inc.)

#8 Pick/Draw for beginner & novice ropers only (books close at 1 p.m.)

12 noon Saturday

Cowboy Church

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

7:30 a.m. Sunday

Location: California Mid-State Fairgrounds Directions: 101 Hwy. 46 East, exit between 13th and 241th Streets. Producer: USTRC Cattle: Rowly and Cathy Twisselman Stalls: First come first served. Stall reservations accepted from Gold Plus members only and must be made no later than 7 days prior to the event. Call your Gold Plus representative, Lauren Hardman.

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 refridgerator. Choice Hotels: choicesportstravel.com, Special Rate ID #00214570

UNITED STATES TEAM ROPING CHAMPIONSHIPS The Official Home of America’s Cowboy Sport For more information visit ustrc.com

FORMAT

ON-SITE ENTRY • CASH ONLY

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new mexico championships

8 Trophy Martin Saddles

USTRC Sanctioned Event Guarantee - Never Less Than: $160,000 UsTRc Flex earnings 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)

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

25 Trophy Gist Buckles

6 Trophy Gist Bits • Average winners of the Open, #15 & #13

GUARANTEED 2/3 CASH PAYBACK APRIL 5-7, 2013

CLOVIS, NM

ACTION STARTS 9 a.m. DAILY FRIDAY, APRIL 5

SATURDAY, APRIL 6

Open (with #15 Inc.)

Gold Plus #12 #10 Gold Plus capped at (with #10 Inc.) Elite #5 (with #9 Inc.) Century Bonus included Century Bonus included

#15 Handicap #13 Handicap #12 (with #11 Inc.)

SUNDAY, APRIL 7

#11 (with #10 Inc.)

#9 (with #8 Inc.)

#10 (with #9 Inc.)

#8 Pick/Draw for beginner & novice ropers only (books close at 12 noon)

12 noon Saturday

Cowboy Church

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

7:30 a.m. Sunday

Location: Curry County Special Events Center Directions: 1900 E. Brady Ave, Clovis, NM 88101 Producer: USTRC Cattle: C-S Cattle Company Stalls: Stall reservations accepted from Gold Plus members only and must be made no later than 7 days prior to the event. Call your Gold Plus representative, Lauren Hardman. 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

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FORMAT

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Open (with #15 Incentive) $150/roper. Enter 2 times, maximim • 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 • 4-steer, Progressive after 1 • #14 team - 1.5 sec. off • #13 & under team - 3 sec. off #13 Handicap $150/roper. Enter 3 times • 4-steer, Progressive after 1 • #12 team - 1.5 sec. off • #11 & under team - 3 sec. off #12, #11 #10, #9 $150/roper. Enter 2 times maximum • 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 short round in #9 only. Gold Plus #12 (with #10 Incentive) $150/roper. Enter 2 times, maximum • 4-steer, Progressive after 1 • Any comb. of Incentive / Non-incentive • Gold Plus members 25 years and over only • Top 3 Average teams and Incentive Average teams receive $6,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings • Top 20 teams to the short round. Gold Plus #10 capped at Elite #5 (with #9 Incentive) $150/roper. Enter 2 times, maximum • 4-steer, Progressive after 1 • Any comb. of Incentive/Non-incentive • Gold Plus members 25 years and over only • Top 3 Average teams and Incentive Average teams receive $6,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings #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 - 3 sec. off • No Incentive • Top 30 teams to the short round. UNITED STATES TEAM ROPING CHAMPIONSHIPS The Official Home of America’s Cowboy Sport For more information visit ustrc.com

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northeast kansas Championships

PRIZES PAID FOR BY PRODUCER 8 Trophy Cowboy Gold Saddles • Average winners of the #11, #10, #9 & #8 Pick/Draw

23 Trophy Gist Buckles

USTRC Sanctioned Event Guarantee - Never Less Than: $160,000 UstrC Flex earnings 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)

GUARANTEED 2/3 CASH PAYBACK APRIL 5-7, 2013

TOPEKA, KS

ACTION STARTS 9 a.m. DAILY FRIDAY, APRIL 5

SATURDAY, APRIL 6

Open Pick/Draw (with #15 Inc.)

Gold Plus #12 #10 Gold Plus capped at (with #10 Inc.) Elite #5 (with #9 Inc.) Century Bonus included Century Bonus included

#15 Handicap #13 Handicap #12 (with #11 Inc.)

SUNDAY, APRIL 7

#11 (with #10 Inc.)

#9 (with #8 Inc.)

#10 (with #9 Inc.)

#8 Pick/Draw for beginner & novice ropers only (books close at 12 noon)

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

Location: Kansas Expo Centre Directions: #1 Expo Centre Drive, Topeka, Kansas 66612 Producer: Jeff Smith Cattle: C-S Cattle Company Stalls: First come first served. Stall reservations accepted from Gold Plus members only and must be made no later than 7 days prior to the event. Call your Gold Plus representative, Lauren Hardman.

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

UNITED STATES TEAM ROPING CHAMPIONSHIPS The Official Home of America’s Cowboy Sport For more information visit ustrc.com

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

6 Trophy Gist Bits • Average winners of the #15, #13 & #12

FORMAT

ON-SITE ENTRY • CASH ONLY

Open Pick/Draw (with #15 Incentive) $200/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 • 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 • 4-steer, Progressive after 1 • #14 team - 1.5 sec. off • #13 & under team - 3 sec. off #13 Handicap $100/roper. Enter 3 times • 4-steer, Progressive after 1 • #12 team - 1.5 sec. off • #11 & under team - 3 sec. off #12, #11 #10, #9 $100/roper. Enter 3 times maximum • 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 short round in #9 only Gold Plus #12 (with #10 Incentive) $100/roper. Enter 3 times, maximum • 4-steer, Progressive after 1 • Any comb. of Incentive/Non-incentive • Gold Plus members 25 years and over only • Top 3 Average teams and Incentive Average teams receive $6,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings Gold Plus #10 capped at Elite #5 (with #9 Incentive) $100/roper. Enter 3 times, maximum • 4-steer, Progressive after 1 • Any comb. of Incentive/Non-incentive • Gold Plus members 25 years and over only • Top 3 Average teams and Incentive Average teams receive $6,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings #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 - 3 sec. off • No Incentive • Top 30 teams to the short round.

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bluegrass

Championships USTRC Sanctioned Event Guarantee - Never Less Than: $160,000 usTrC 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)

PRIZES PAID FOR BY PRODUCER 37 Trophy Gist Buckles • 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 #12 Gold Plus & #10 Gold Plus • 1st through 3rd place Average winners of the #8 Pick/Draw • Winners of the Jr. Looper Divisions

GUARANTEED 2/3 CASH PAYBACK APRIL 6-7, 2013

LIBERTY, KY

ACTION STARTS 9 a.m. DAILY SATURDAY, APRIL 6 #15 Handicap #13 Handicap #12 (with #11 Inc.)

SUNDAY, APRIL 7

#10 Gold Plus capped at Gold Plus #12 Elite #5 (with #9 Inc.) (with #10 Inc.) Century Bonus included Century Bonus included #11 (with #10 Inc.)

#10 (with #9 Inc.) #9 (with #8 Inc.)

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

#8 Pick/Draw for beginner & novice ropers only (books close at 1 p.m.)

Sponsors: CMC, Southern States of Liberty, Casey Co. Bank, J-S Corrientes, Stuart Powell Motor Group and A-Gate Location: Casey County Ag Expo Center Directions: 671 J. Wallace Wilkinson Blvd., Liberty, KY 42539 Producer: John Johnson & JX2 Productions Cattle: Running J Stalls: First come first served. Stall reservations accepted from Gold Plus members only and must be made no later than 7 days prior to the event. Call your Gold Plus representative, Lauren Hardman. All other stall reservations may be made by calling Terry Keys 865.256.1836. Event Info: John Johnson 423.340.0640 or USTRC office 254.968.0002 Hotels: Best Western 859.236.5525; Holiday Inn Express 859.236.6200 Choice Hotels: choicesportstravel.com, Special Rate ID #00214570

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FORMAT

ON-SITE ENTRY • CASH ONLY

#15 Handicap $80/roper. Enter 4 times • 4-steer, Progressive after 1 • #14 team - 1.5 sec. off • #13 & under team - 3 sec. off #13 Handicap $80/roper. Enter 4 times • 4-steer, Progressive after 1 • #12 team -1.5 sec. off • #11 & under team - 3 sec. off #12, #11 #10, #9 $80/roper. Enter 4 times maximum • 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 short round in #9 only. Gold Plus #12 (with #10 Incentive) $100/roper. Enter 3 times, maximum • 4-steer, Progressive after 1 • Any comb. of Incentive/Non-incentive • Gold Plus members 25 years and over only • Top 3 Average teams and Incentive Average teams receive $6,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings Gold Plus #10 capped at Elite #5 (with #9 Incentive) $100/roper. Enter 3 times, maximum • 4-steer, Progressive after 1 • Any comb. of Incentive/Non-incentive • Gold Plus members 25 years and over only • Top 3 Average teams and Incentive Average teams receive $6,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings #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 - 3 sec. off • No Incentive • Top 30 teams to the short round.

UNITED STATES TEAM ROPING CHAMPIONSHIPS The Official Home of America’s Cowboy Sport For more information visit ustrc.com

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PRIZES PAID FOR BY PRODUCER

ARKANSAS

ChAmpioNShipS

8 Trophy Cowboy Gold Saddles • Average winners of the #11, #10, #9 & #8 Pick/Draw

Trophy Gist Buckles USTRC Sanctioned Event Guarantee - Never Less Than: 23 • Incentive Average winners of the #12, #11, #10 & #9 • Average & Incentive Average winners of the $160,000 USTRC Flex Earnings #12 Gold Plus & #10 Gold Plus US open Tour points (awarded through 10th in the Average) • 2nd & 3rd place Average winners of the #8 Pick/Draw Ultimate partner Finder Draw-in options in Effect (for more details see the format section in the back of this issue of SuperLooper Magazine)

GUARANTEED 2/3 CASH PAYBACK APRIL 12-14, 2013

FORT SMITH, AR

ACTION STARTS 9 a.m. DAILY FRIDAY, APRIL 12

SATURDAY, APRIL 13

SUNDAY, APRIL 14

Open Pick/Draw (with #15 Inc.)

Gold Plus #12 (with #10 Inc.) Century Bonus included

#10 Gold Plus capped at Elite #5 (with #9 Inc.) Century Bonus included

#15 Handicap #13 Handicap

#11 (with #10 Inc.)

#12 (with #11 Inc.)

#10 (with #9 Inc.)

#9 (with #8 Inc.) #8 Pick/Draw for beginner & novice ropers only (books close at 12 noon)

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

Location: Harper Stadium / Kay Rodgers Park, 4400 Midland Ave., Ft. Smith, AR 72904 Directions: From I-40 take 540 south. Take Kelly Highway. Exit west to 50th Street, go right approximately 1 mile. Arena is on the left. Producer: Denny & Lynn Flynn Stalls: First come first served. Stall reservations accepted from Gold Plus members only and must be made no later than 7 days prior to the event. Call your Gold Plus representative, Lauren Hardman. Event Info: Denny Flynn 479.965.6800 or USTRC office 254.968.0002 Hotels: Comfort Inn & Suites, 6500 Rogers Ave. 479.434.5400. Located on Rogers Ave. just off I-540. Free deluxe hot breakfast, in-room microwaves and frig., 32" LCD HD TV, wireless internet, gourmet Keurig coffee makers. Rate $85 for standard room, $100 for suites, ask for roper’s discount. Choice Hotels: choicesportstravel.com, Special Rate ID #00214570

Incentive Ropings in the #12, #11, #10 & #9 Current coggins will be required 2013 USTRC membership required before you rope and may be purchased at this event. Memberships purchased at this event are good for 2013 season.

UNITED STATES TEAM ROPING CHAMPIONSHIPS The Official Home of America’s Cowboy Sport For more information visit ustrc.com

• Winners of the Jr. Looper Divisions

6 Trophy Gist Bits • Average winners of the #15, #13 & #12

FORMAT

ON-SITE ENTRY • CASH ONLY

Open Pick/Draw (with #15 Incentive) $200/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 • 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 • 4-steer, Progressive after 1 • #14 team - 1.5 sec. off • #13 & under team - 3 sec. off #13 Handicap $100/roper. Enter 3 times • 4-steer, Progressive after 1 • #12 team - 1.5 sec. off • #11 & under team - 3 sec. off #12, #11 #10, #9 $100/roper. Enter 3 times maximum • 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 short round in #9 only Gold Plus #12 (with #10 Incentive) $100/roper. Enter 3 times, maximum • 4-steer, Progressive after 1 • Any comb. of Incentive/Non-incentive • Gold Plus members 25 years and over only • Top 3 Average teams and Incentive Average teams receive $6,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings Gold Plus #10 capped at Elite #5 (with #9 Incentive) $150/roper. Enter 2 times, maximum • 4-steer, Progressive after 1 • Any comb. of Incentive/Non-incentive • Gold Plus members 25 years and over only • Top 3 Average teams and Incentive Average teams receive $6,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings #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 - 3 sec. off • No Incentive • Top 30 teams to the short round.

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FRONT RANGE ChAmpiONships

PRIZES PAID FOR BY PRODUCER 8 Trophy Cowboy Gold Saddles • Average winners of the #11, #10, #9 & #8 Pick/Draw

Trophy Gist Buckles USTRC Sanctioned Event Guarantee - Never Less Than: 23 • Incentive Average winners of the #12, #11, #10 & #9 • Average & Incentive Average winners of the $160,000 UsTRC Flex Earnings #12 Gold Plus & #10 Gold Plus Us Open Tour points (awarded through 10th in the Average) • 2nd & 3rd place Average winners of the #8 Pick/Draw Ultimate partner Finder Draw-in Options in Effect (for more details see the format section in the back of this issue of SuperLooper Magazine)

GUARANTEED 2/3 CASH PAYBACK APRIL 12-14, 2013

PUEBLO, CO

ACTION STARTS 9 a.m. DAILY FRIDAY, APRIL 12

SATURDAY, APRIL 13

SUNDAY, APRIL 14

Open Pick/Draw (with #15 Inc.)

Gold Plus #12 (with #10 Inc.) Century Bonus included

#10 Gold Plus capped at Elite #5 (with #9 Inc.) Century Bonus included

#15 Handicap #13 Handicap

#11 (with #10 Inc.)

#12 (with #11 Inc.)

#10 (with #9 Inc.)

#9 (with #8 Inc.) #8 Pick/Draw for beginner & novice ropers only (books close at 11:00 a.m.)

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

Location: Colorado State Fairgrounds, 1001 Beulah Ave., Pueblo, CO Directions: From I-25 exit 97-A, go right on Abricado Ave., then turn left on Northern Ave. Take a right on Prairie Ave. to main gates on west side. Producer: Rope the Rockies, Jeff Smith and Ike Cox Cattle: C-S Cattle Company Stalls: First come first served. Stall reservations accepted from Gold Plus members only and must be made no later than 7 days prior to the event. Call your Gold Plus representative, Lauren Hardman. Event Info: Jeff Smith 620.921.5903, Ike Cox 660.425.5502 or USTRC office 254.968.0002 Hotels: Hampton Inn & Suites at Southgate (Exit 94) 719.566.1726; Microtel Inn (Exit 94) 719.242.2020. Choice Hotels: choicesportstravel.com, Special Rate ID #00214570

UNITED STATES TEAM ROPING CHAMPIONSHIPS The Official Home of America’s Cowboy Sport For more information visit ustrc.com

• Winners of the Jr. Looper Divisions

6 Trophy Gist Bits • Average winners of the #15, #13 & #12

FORMAT

ON-SITE ENTRY • CASH ONLY

Open Pick/Draw (with #15 Incentive) $200/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 • 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 • 4-steer, Progressive after 1 • #14 team - 1.5 sec. off • #13 & under team - 3 sec. off #13 Handicap $100/roper. Enter 3 times • 4-steer, Progressive after 1 • #12 team - 1.5 sec. off • #11 & under team - 3 sec. off #12, #11 #10, #9 $100/roper. Enter 3 times maximum • 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 short round in #9 only Gold Plus #12 (with #10 Incentive) $100/roper. Enter 3 times, maximum • 4-steer, Progressive after 1 • Any comb. of Incentive/Non-incentive • Gold Plus members 25 years and over only • Top 3 Average teams and Incentive Average teams receive $6,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings Gold Plus #10 capped at Elite #5 (with #9 Incentive) $100/roper. Enter 3 times, maximum • 4-steer, Progressive after 1 • Any comb. of Incentive/Non-incentive • Gold Plus members 25 years and over only • Top 3 Average teams and Incentive Average teams receive $6,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings #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 - 3 sec. off • No Incentive • Top 30 teams to the short round.

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Texas

Championships

10 Trophy Martin Saddles

USTRC Sanctioned Event Guarantee - Never Less Than: $160,000 UsTRC Flex earnings Us open Tour points (awarded through 10th in the average) Ultimate partner Finder Draw-in options in effect

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

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

31 Trophy Gist Buckles

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

• Average winners of the Open, #15 & #13

GUARANTEED 2/3 CASH PAYBACK APRIL 18-21, 2013 THURS., APR. 18 FRI., APR. 19 9 a.m. 10 a.m. Open (with #15 Inc.) #15 Handicap

#13 Handicap Gold Plus #12 (with #10 Inc.) Century Bonus included

SAN ANTONIO, TX SAT., APR. 20 9 a.m.

SUN., APR. 21 9 a.m.

#11 (with #10 Inc.)

#10 Gold Plus capped at Elite #5 (with #9 Inc.) Century Bonus included

#10 (with #9 Inc.)

#12 (with #11 Inc.)

#9 (with #8 Inc.)

12 noon Saturday

Cowboy Church

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

7:30 a.m. Sunday

Location: San Antonio Rose Palace, 25665 Boerne Stage Road, San Antonio, TX 78255 Directions: Arena located 3 miles out of Athens on State Hwy. 31. Producer: USTRC; Cattle: C-S Cattle Company Stalls: First come first served. Stall reservations accepted from Gold Plus members only and must be made no later than 7 days prior to the event. Call your Gold Plus representative, Lauren Hardman. Event Info: USTRC office 254.968.0002 Hotels: Fairfield Inn & Suites 830.368.4167, 6 Cascade Caverns Rd., Boern, TX 78006 Choice Hotels: choicesportstravel.com, Special Rate ID #00214570

#8 Pick/Draw for beginner & novice ropers only (books close at 12 noon)

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6 Trophy Gist Bits

FORMAT

ON-SITE ENTRY • CASH ONLY

Open (with #15 Incentive) $150/roper. Enter 2 times, maximim • 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 • 4-steer, Progressive after 1 • #14 team - 1.5 sec. off • #13 & under team - 3 sec. off #13 Handicap $100/roper. Enter 3 times • 4-steer, Progressive after 1 • #12 team - 1.5 sec. off • #11 & under team - 3 sec. off #12, #11 #10, #9 $100/roper. Enter 3 times maximum • 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 short round in #9 only Gold Plus #12 (with #10 Incentive) $100/roper. Enter 3 times, maximum • 4-steer, Progressive after 1 • Any comb. of Incentive/Non-incentive • Gold Plus members 25 years and over only • Top 3 Average teams and Incentive Average teams receive $6,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings Gold Plus #10 capped at Elite #5 (with #9 Incentive) $150/roper. Enter 2 times, maximum • 4-steer, Progressive after 1 • Any comb. of Incentive/Non-incentive • Gold Plus members 25 years and over only • Top 3 Average teams and Incentive Average teams receive $6,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings #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 - 3 sec. off • No Incentive • Top 30 teams to the short round.

UNITED STATES TEAM ROPING CHAMPIONSHIPS The Official Home of America’s Cowboy Sport For more information visit ustrc.com

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PRIZES PAID FOR BY PRODUCER 2 Trophy Martin Saddles • High Money roper each day Specialty Ropings excluded

USTRC Sanctioned Event Guarantee - Never Less Than: 37 Trophy Gist Buckles • Average winners of the #15, #13, #12, #11, #10 & #9 $160,000 USTRC Flex Earnings • Incentive Average winners of the #12, US Open Tour points (awarded through 10th in the Average) #11, #10 & #9 Ultimate partner Finder Draw-in Options in Effect • Average & Incentive Average winners of the (for more details see the format section in the back of this issue of SuperLooper Magazine)

GUARANTEED 2/3 CASH PAYBACK APRIL 19-20, 2013

ANDALUSIA, AL

ACTION STARTS 9 a.m. DAILY SATURDAY, APRIL 19 Open (with #15 Inc.)

SUNDAY, APRIL 20 #10 (with #9 Inc.)

#13 Handicap

Gold Plus #12 (with #10 Inc.) Century Bonus included

#10 Gold Plus capped at Elite #5 (with #9 Inc.) Century Bonus included

#12 (with #11 Inc.)

#11 (with #10 Inc.)

#9 (with #8 Inc.)

#15 Handicap

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

#8 Pick/Draw for beginner & novice ropers only (books close at 12 noon)

Location: The Covington Center Arena Directions: 24000 AL Hwy 55, Andalusia, AL 36420, 334.428.2045. From north of Andalusia: Take I-65 to Georgiana exit 114, then Hwy 31 to McKenzie, (it will then turn into) AL Hwy 55 South to River Falls. Turn left onto Hwy 84 East and travel to Andalusia. At the first intersection (Rite Aide), turn right onto Hwy 29 South. Travel 2.8 miles, turn left onto Hwy 55 South. Facility is 1.4 miles on the left. From south of Andalusia: Take Hwy 29 North to Andalusia, turning right at the city limits onto Hwy 55 South. Facility is 1.4 miles on the left. From east of Andalusia: Take Hwy 84 West to Andalusia. At intersection of Hwy 29 and Hwy 84 West, continue 5 miles and turn left onto Hwy 55 South. Facility is 1.4 miles on the left. From west of Andalusia: Take Hwy 84 East to Andalusia. At first intersection (Rite Aide), turn right onto Hwy 29 South. Travel 2.8 miles, turn left onto Hwy 55 South. Facility is 1.4 miles on the left. Producer: Ed Allen Stalls: First come, first served basis. Stall reservations accepted from Gold Plus members only and must be made no later than 7 days prior to the event. Call your Gold Plus representative, Lauren Hardman. Event Info: Ed Allen 256.825.8171 or USTRC office 254.968.0002 Hotels: Days Inn 334.427.0050. Ask for Allen’s roping rates. Choice Hotels: choicesportstravel.com, Special Rate ID #00214570

UNITED STATES TEAM ROPING CHAMPIONSHIPS The Official Home of America’s Cowboy Sport For more information visit ustrc.com

Sponsors: F.R.M. Feeds Alabama Farmers Co-op Carpenters Insurance Fuller Supply Ben Atkinson Motors Speedroping.com Jake Steer Priester's Pecans Hot Heels

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

FORMAT

ON-SITE ENTRY • CASH ONLY

Open (with #15 Incentive) $150/roper. Enter 2 times, maximim • 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 • 4-steer, Progressive after 1 • #14 team - 1.5 sec. off • #13 & under team - 3 sec. off #13 Handicap $80/roper. Enter 4 times • 4-steer, Progressive after 1 • #14 team - 1.5 sec. off • #13 & under team - 3 sec. off #12, #11 #10, #9 $80/roper. Enter 4 times maximum • 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 short round in #9 only. Gold Plus #12 (with #10 Incentive) $100/roper. Enter 3 times, maximum • 4-steer, Progressive after 1 • Any comb. of Incentive / Non-incentive • Gold Plus members 25 years and over only • Top 3 Average teams and Incentive Average teams receive $6,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings • Top 20 teams to the short round. Gold Plus #10 capped at Elite #5 (with #9 Incentive) $100/roper. Enter 3 times, maximum • 4-steer, Progressive after 1 • Any comb. of Incentive/Non-incentive • Gold Plus members 25 years and over only • Top 3 Average teams and Incentive Average teams receive $6,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings #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 - 3 sec. off • No Incentive • Top 30 teams to the short round.

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missouri

8 Trophy Cowboy Gold Saddles

ClassiC

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

Trophy Gist Buckles USTRC Sanctioned Event Guarantee - Never Less Than: 23 • Incentive Average winners of the #12, #11, #10 & #9 • Average & Incentive Average winners of the $160,000 usTrC Flex Earnings #12 Gold Plus & #10 Gold Plus us open Tour Points (awarded through 10th in the average) • 2nd & 3rd place Average winners of the #8 Pick/Draw ultimate Partner Finder Draw-in options in Effect • Winners of the Jr. Looper Divisions (for more details see the format section in the back of this issue of SuperLooper Magazine)

GUARANTEED 2/3 CASH PAYBACK APRIL 26-28, 2013

BETHANY, MO

ACTION STARTS 9 a.m. DAILY FRIDAY, APRIL 26

SATURDAY, APRIL 27

SUNDAY, APRIL 28

Open Pick/Draw (with #15 Inc.)

Gold Plus #12 (with #10 Inc.) Century Bonus included

#10 Gold Plus capped at Elite #5 (with #9 Inc.) Century Bonus included

#15 Handicap #13 Handicap

#11 (with #10 Inc.)

#12 (with #11 Inc.)

#10 (with #9 Inc.)

#9 (with #8 Inc.) #8 Pick/Draw for beginner & novice ropers only (books close at 12 noon)

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

Location: Hickory Hill Arena, 27775 East 220th Avenue, Bethany, MO 64424 Directions: I-35 to Exit 93 at Bethany,Mo. Go 1 mile west to intersection of State Hwy 69.

6 Trophy Gist Bits • Average winners of the #15, #13 & #12

FORMAT

ON-SITE ENTRY • CASH ONLY

Open Pick/Draw (with #15 Incentive) $200/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 • 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 • 4-steer, Progressive after 1 • #14 team - 1.5 sec. off • #13 & under team - 3 sec. off #13 Handicap $100/roper. Enter 3 times • 4-steer, Progressive after 1 • #12 team - 1.5 sec. off • #11 & under team - 3 sec. off #12, #11 #10, #9 $100/roper. Enter 3 times maximum • 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 short round in #9 only

Go north 2.5 miles to 280th Street. Head east 1/4 mile to Hickory Hill Arena. Producer: Jeff Smith & Ike Cox Cattle: C Bar S Cattle Company Stalls: First come first served. Stall reservations accepted from Gold Plus members only and must be made no later than 7 days prior to the event. Call your Gold Plus representative, Lauren Hardman. Event Info: Jeff Smith 620.921.5903, Ike & Mary Cox 660.425.5502 or USTRC office 254.968.0002 Hotels: Super 8 Motel 660.425.8881; Best Western 660.425.8006; Family Budget Inn 660.425.7915 Choice Hotels: choicesportstravel.com, Special Rate ID #00214570

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

#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 - 3 sec. off • No Incentive • Top 30 teams to the short round.

Current coggins may be requested 2013 USTRC membership required before you rope and may be purchased at this event. Memberships purchased at this event are good for 2013 season.

UNITED STATES TEAM ROPING CHAMPIONSHIPS The Official Home of America’s Cowboy Sport For more information visit ustrc.com

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SOUTH DAKOTA CHAmpiOnSHipS

PRIZES PAID FOR BY PRODUCER 1 Set of Gist Custom Silver Spurs • High Money Winner Friday

2 Trophy Cowboy Gold Saddles • High Money Winner Saturday & Sunday

USTRC Sanctioned Event Guarantee - Never Less Than: (specialty ropings excluded) 37 Trophy Gist Buckles $160,000 USTRC Flex Earnings • Average winners of the #15, #13, #12, #11, #10, US Open Tour points (awarded through 10th in the Average) #9 & #8 Pick/Draw • Average & Incentive Average winners of the Ultimate partner Finder Draw-in Options in Effect (for more details see the format section in the back of this issue of SuperLooper Magazine)

GUARANTEED 2/3 CASH PAYBACK APRIL 26-28, 2013

RAPID CITY, SD

FRIDAY, APRIL 26 1 p.m.

SATURDAY, APRIL 27 10 a.m.

SUNDAY, APRIL 28 10 a.m.

Open (with #15 Inc.)

#10 Gold Plus capped at Elite #5 (with #9 Inc.) Century Bonus included

#13 Handicap

Gold Plus #12 (with #10 Inc.) Century Bonus included

#12 (with #11 Inc.)

#11 (with #10 Inc.)

#15 Handicap

#10 (with #9 Inc.)

#9 (with #8 Inc.) #8 Pick/Draw for beginner & novice ropers only (books close at 12 noon)

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

Location: Central States Fairgrounds, Rapid City, SD Directions: 800 San Francisco St., Rapid City, SD Producer: Steele Roping Cattle: Steele Roping Stalls: First come first served. Stall reservations accepted from Gold Plus members only and must be made no later than 7 days prior to the event. Call your Gold Plus representative, Lauren Hardman.

Event Info: Larry Steele 307.290.0743 or USTRC office 254.968.0002 Hotels: Grand Gateway 605.342.1300; Foothills 605.348.5640 Choice Hotels: choicesportstravel.com, Special Rate ID #00214570

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

FORMAT

ON-SITE ENTRY • CASH ONLY

Open (with #15 Incentive) $150/roper. Enter 2 times, maximim • 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 • 4-steer, Progressive after 1 • #14 team - 1.5 sec. off • #13 & under team - 3 sec. off #13 Handicap $80/roper. Enter 4 times • 4-steer, Progressive after 1 • #14 team - 1.5 sec. off • #13 & under team - 3 sec. off #12, #11 #10, #9 $80/roper. Enter 4 times maximum • 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 short round in #9 only. Gold Plus #12 (with #10 Incentive) $100/roper. Enter 3 times, maximum • 4-steer, Progressive after 1 • Any comb. of Incentive / Non-incentive • Gold Plus members 25 years and over only • Top 3 Average teams and Incentive Average teams receive $6,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings • Top 20 teams to the short round. Gold Plus #10 capped at Elite #5 (with #9 Incentive) $100/roper. Enter 3 times, maximum • 4-steer, Progressive after 1 • Any comb. of Incentive/Non-incentive • Gold Plus members 25 years and over only • Top 3 Average teams and Incentive Average teams receive $6,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings #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 - 3 sec. off • No Incentive • Top 30 teams to the short round. UNITED STATES TEAM ROPING CHAMPIONSHIPS The Official Home of America’s Cowboy Sport For more information visit ustrc.com

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PANHANDLE

PRIZES PAID FOR BY PRODUCER

CLASSIC

8 Trophy Martin Saddles

USTRC Sanctioned Event Guarantee - Never Less Than: $160,000 USTRC Flex Earnings US Open Tour Points (awarded through 10th in the Average) Ultimate Partner Finder Draw-in Options in Effect

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

25 Trophy Gist Buckles

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

6 Trophy Gist Bits • Average winners of the Open, #15 & #13

GUARANTEED 2/3 CASH PAYBACK APRIL 26-28, 2013

AMARILLO, TX

ACTION STARTS 9 a.m. DAILY FRIDAY, APRIL 26

SATURDAY, APRIL 27

SUNDAY, APRIL 28

Open (with #15 Inc.)

#10 Gold Plus capped at Elite #5 (with #9 Inc.) Century Bonus included

#13 Handicap

Gold Plus #12 (with #10 Inc.) Century Bonus included

#12 (with #11 Inc.)

#11 (with #10 Inc.)

#15 Handicap

#9 (with #8 Inc.) #8 Pick/Draw for beginner & novice ropers only (books close at 11:00 a.m.)

#10 (with #9 Inc.)

12 noon Saturday

Cowboy Church

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

7:30 a.m. Sunday

Location: Amarillo National Center, 3301 East 10th, Amarillo, TX 79104 Directions: East on I-40 to Grand Street, exit north 2 miles to Tri State Fairgrounds. All trailers must enter and exit at Gate 3 on 3rd Street. Producer: USTRC Cattle: C-S Cattle Company Stalls: 450 new stalls. Not tie-ups or portable panels. First come first served. Stall reservations accepted from Gold Plus members only and must be made no later than 7 days prior to the event. Call your Gold Plus representative, Lauren Hardman. Event Info: USTRC office 254.968.0002 Hotels: Ambassador Hotel 806.358.6161 www.ambassadoramarillo.com 3100 I-40 West (Georgia Exit) 3.5 miles from fairgrounds. Ask for USTRC Roper Rate. Choice Hotels: choicesportstravel.com, Special Rate ID #00214570

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FORMAT

ON-SITE ENTRY • CASH ONLY

Open (with #15 Incentive) $150/roper. Enter 2 times, maximim • 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 • 4-steer, Progressive after 1 • #14 team - 1.5 sec. off • #13 & under team - 3 sec. off #13 Handicap $100/roper. Enter 3 times • 4-steer, Progressive after 1 • #12 team - 1.5 sec. off • #11 & under team - 3 sec. off #12, #11 #10, #9 $100/roper. Enter 3 times maximum • 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 short round in #9 only Gold Plus #12 (with #10 Incentive) $100/roper. Enter 3 times, maximum • 4-steer, Progressive after 1 • Any comb. of Incentive/Non-incentive • Gold Plus members 25 years and over only • Top 3 Average teams and Incentive Average teams receive $6,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings Gold Plus #10 capped at Elite #5 (with #9 Incentive) $150/roper. Enter 2 times, maximum • 4-steer, Progressive after 1 • Any comb. of Incentive/Non-incentive • Gold Plus members 25 years and over only • Top 3 Average teams and Incentive Average teams receive $6,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings #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 - 3 sec. off • No Incentive • Top 30 teams to the short round.

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MISSISSIPPI

ChaMPIonShIPS

PRIZES PAID FOR BY PRODUCER 3 Trophy Cowboy Saddles • High Money winner each day Specialty Ropings excluded

Trophy Gist Buckles USTRC Sanctioned Event Guarantee - Never Less Than: 37 • Average winners of the #15, #13, #12, #11, #10 & #9 • Incentive Average winners of the #12, #11, #10 & #9 $160,000 USTRC Flex Earnings • Average & Incentive Average winners of the US open Tour Points (awarded through 10th in the average) #12 Gold Plus & #10 Gold Plus Ultimate Partner Finder Draw-in options in Effect • 1st through 3rd place Average winners of the #8 Pick/Draw (for more details see the format section in the back of this issue of SuperLooper Magazine)

GUARANTEED 2/3 CASH PAYBACK MAY 3-5, 2013

GULFPORT, MS

ACTION STARTS 9 a.m. DAILY FRIDAY, MAY 3

SATURDAY, MAY 4

SUNDAY, MAY 5

Open (with #15 Inc.)

#10 Gold Plus capped at Elite #5 (with #9 Inc.) Century Bonus included

#13 Handicap

Gold Plus #12 (with #10 Inc.) Century Bonus included

#12 (with #11 Inc.)

#11 (with #10 Inc.)

#15 Handicap

#10 (with #9 Inc.)

#9 (with #8 Inc.) #8 Pick/Draw for beginner & novice ropers only (books close at 12 noon)

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

Location: Harrison County Fairgrounds Directions: 15321 County Farm Road, Gulfport, MS 39503 Producer: Steve and Sherry Judd Cattle: Texas Bar S Cattle Company Stalls: First come first served. Stall reservations accepted from Gold Plus members only and must be made no later than 7 days prior to the event. Call your Gold Plus representative, Lauren Hardman.

Event Info: Steve Judd 601.928.3218 or USTRC office 254.968.0002 Hotels: Magnolia Bay 228.822.9600; Legacy Inn 228.863.9910 Choice Hotels: choicesportstravel.com, Special Rate ID #00214570

Welcome to the

USTRC NATION

• Winners of the Jr. Looper Divisions

FORMAT

ON-SITE ENTRY • CASH ONLY

Open (with #15 Incentive) $150/roper. Enter 2 times, maximim • 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 • 4-steer, Progressive after 1 • #14 team - 1.5 sec. off • #13 & under team - 3 sec. off #13 Handicap $80/roper. Enter 4 times • 4-steer, Progressive after 1 • #14 team - 1.5 sec. off • #13 & under team - 3 sec. off #12, #11 #10, #9 $80/roper. Enter 4 times maximum • 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 short round in #9 only. Gold Plus #12 (with #10 Incentive) $100/roper. Enter 3 times, maximum • 4-steer, Progressive after 1 • Any comb. of Incentive / Non-incentive • Gold Plus members 25 years and over only • Top 3 Average teams and Incentive Average teams receive $6,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings • Top 20 teams to the short round. Gold Plus #10 capped at Elite #5 (with #9 Incentive) $100/roper. Enter 3 times, maximum • 4-steer, Progressive after 1 • Any comb. of Incentive/Non-incentive • Gold Plus members 25 years and over only • Top 3 Average teams and Incentive Average teams receive $6,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings #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 - 3 sec. off • No Incentive • Top 30 teams to the short round.

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spanish trail ClassiC

PRIZES PAID FOR BY PRODUCER 2 Trophy Cowboy Gold Saddles • High Money winner each day (Specialty roping excluded)

Trophy Gist Buckles USTRC Sanctioned Event Guarantee - Never Less Than: 37 • Average winners of the #15, #13, #12, #11, #10 & #9 • Incentive Average winners of the #12, #11, $160,000 UstrC Flex Earnings #10 & #9 Us Open tour points (awarded through 10th in the average) • Average & Incentive Average winners of the #12 Gold Plus & #10 Gold Plus Ultimate partner Finder Draw-in Options in Effect (for more details see the format section in the back of this issue of SuperLooper Magazine)

GUARANTEED 2/3 CASH PAYBACK MAY 4-5, 2013

MOAB, UT

SATURDAY, May 4 • 8 a.m.

SUNDAY, May 5 • 8 a.m.

#15 Handicap

#10 (with #9 Inc.)

#13 Handicap

#10 Gold Plus capped at Elite #5 (with #9 Inc.) Century Bonus included Enter 3 times, $100/roper

#12 (with #11 Inc.) Gold Plus #12 (with #10 Inc.) Century Bonus included #11 (with #10 Inc.)

#9 (with #8 Inc.) #8 Pick/Draw for beginner & novice ropers only (books close at 12:00 noon)

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

Location: Spanish Trails Arena, 3500 S. Hwy. 191, Moab, UT 84532 Producer: Walt Eddy / Red Rock Productions Cattle: Reed & Keith Flake Stalls: First come first served. Stall reservations accepted from Gold Plus members only and must be made no later than 7 days prior to the event. Call your Gold Plus representative, Lauren Hardman. Event Info: USTRC office 254.968.0002 Hotels: Red Stone Inn 800.772.1972 or 435.259.3500, 535 South Main Big Horn Lodge 800.325.6171 or 435.259.6171, 550 South Main Moab Valley Inn 800.831.6622 or 435.259.4419, 711 South Main. Indoor/outdoor pool and hot tub, free continental breakfast, guest laundry, suites available. www.moabvalleyinn.com Choice Hotels: choicesportstravel.com, Special Rate ID #00214570

UNITED STATES TEAM ROPING CHAMPIONSHIPS The Official Home of America’s Cowboy Sport For more information visit ustrc.com

• 1st through 3rd place Average winners of the #8 Pick/Draw • Winners of the Jr. Looper Divisions

FORMAT

ON-SITE ENTRY • CASH ONLY

#15 Handicap $100/roper. Enter 3 times • 4-steer, Progressive after 1 • #14 team - 1.5 sec. off • #13 & under team - 3 sec. off #13 Handicap $100/roper. Enter 3 times • 4-steer, Progressive after 1 • #12 team - 1.5 sec. off • #11 & under team - 3 sec. off #12, #11 #10, #9 $100/roper. Enter 3 times maximum • 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 short round in #9 only Gold Plus #12 (with #10 Incentive) $100/roper. Enter 3 times, maximum • 4-steer, Progressive after 1 • Any comb. of Incentive/Non-incentive • Gold Plus members 25 years and over only • Top 3 Average teams and Incentive Average teams receive $6,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings Gold Plus #10 capped at Elite #5 (with #9 Incentive) $100/roper. Enter 3 times, maximum • 4-steer, Progressive after 1 • Any comb. of Incentive/Non-incentive • Gold Plus members 25 years and over only • Top 3 Average teams and Incentive Average teams receive $6,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings #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 - 3 sec. off • No Incentive • Top 30 teams to the short round.

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2013 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

2013 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

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 #9 Incentive Progressive after 1 Capped at an Elite #5 1st – 3rd Main Average – $6,000 USTRC Flex Earnings 1st – 3rd Incentive Average –$6,000 USTRC Flex Earnings

#15, #13 $150 per roper Enter 2 times any combination (Maximum of 2 Entries) 4-head average #15 Handicap - #14 team will receive a 1.5 second handicap subtracted after the 3rd round - #13 and below team will receive a 3 second handicap subtracted after the 3rd round #13 Handicap - #12 team will receive 1.5 second handicap subtracted after the 3rd round - #11 and below team will receive a 3 second handicap subtracted after the 3rd 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 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 25 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

Gold Plus #10 with #9 Incentive Option 1 The Incentive payout will be based on the percentage of Incentive teams entered, not to exceed 30% of the Average Purse Gold Plus Members 25 and Older

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$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) Top 30 Qualified teams to short round. No team lower than a #5 will be drawn together. #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

2013 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

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 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 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 25 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

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1st – 3rd Main Average – $6,000 USTRC Flex Earnings 1st – 3rd Incentive Average – $6,000 USTRC Flex Earnings

Gold Plus #10 with #9 Incentive Option 1 The Incentive payout will be based on the percentage of Incentive teams entered, not to exceed 30% of the Average Purse Gold Plus Members 25 and Older Enter 2 times any combination of Incentive and/or NonIncentive (Maximum of 2 Entries) $150 per roper 4-head average with the Incentive determined on 3-head #9 Incentive Progressive after 1 1st – 3rd Main Average – $6,000 USTRC Flex Earnings 1st – 3rd Incentive Average – $6,000 USTRC Flex Earnings

Gold Plus #10 with #9 Incentive Option 2 The Incentive payout will be based on the percentage of Incentive teams entered, not to exceed 30% of the Average Purse Gold Plus Members 25 and Older Enter 2 times any combination of Incentive and/or NonIncentive (Maximum of 2 Entries) $100 per roper 4-head average with the Incentive determined on 3-head #9 Incentive Progressive after 1 1st – 3rd Main Average – $6,000 USTRC Flex Earnings 1st – 3rd Incentive Average – $6,000 USTRC Flex Earnings

Gold Plus #10 with #9 Incentive Option 3 The Incentive payout will be based on the percentage of Incentive teams entered, not to exceed 30% of the Average Purse Gold Plus Members 25 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 #9 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) 4-head average #15 Handicap - #14 team will receive a 1.5 second handicap subtracted after the 3rd round - #13 and below team will receive a 3 second handicap subtracted after the 3rd round #13 Handicap - #12 team will receive 1.5 second handicap subtracted after the 3rd round - #11 and below team will receive a 3 second handicap subtracted after the 3rd 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 $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 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

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 25 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

Gold Plus #10 with #9 Incentive Option 2

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

The Incentive payout will be based on the percentage of Incentive teams entered, not to exceed 30% of the Average Purse Gold Plus Members 25 and Older Enter 2 times any combination of Incentive and/or NonIncentive (Maximum of 2 Entries) $100 Per roper 4-head average with the Incentive determined on 3-head #9 Incentive Progressive after 1 Capped at an Elite #5 1st – 3rd Main Average – $6,000 USTRC Flex Earnings 1st – 3rd Incentive Average – $6,000 USTRC Flex Earnings

2013 Format 3

Gold Plus #10 with #9 Incentive Option 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

The Incentive payout will be based on the percentage of Incentive teams entered, not to exceed 30% of the Average Purse Gold Plus Members 25 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 #9 Incentive Progressive after 1 Capped at an Elite #5 1st – 3rd Main Average – $6,000 USTRC Flex Earnings 1st – 3rd Incentive Average – $6,000 USTRC Flex Earnings

#15, #13 $80 per roper Enter 3 times any combination (Maximum of 3 Entries) 4-head average #15 Handicap - #14 team will receive a 1.5 second handicap

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subtracted after the 3rd round - #13 and below team will receive a 3 second handicap subtracted after the 3rd round #13 Handicap - #12 team will receive 1.5 second handicap subtracted after the 3rd round - #11 and below team will receive a 3 second handicap subtracted after the 3rd 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 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

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

2013 Format 4

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 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 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 25 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

Gold Plus #10 with #9 Incentive Option 2 The Incentive payout will be based on the percentage of Incentive teams entered, not to exceed 30% of the Average Purse Gold Plus Members 25 and Older Enter 2 times any combination of Incentive and/or NonIncentive (Maximum of 2 Entries) $100 Per roper 4-head average with the Incentive determined on 3-head #9 Incentive Progressive after 1 Capped at an Elite #5 1st – 3rd Main Average – $6,000 USTRC Flex Earnings 1st – 3rd Incentive Average – $6,000 USTRC Flex Earnings

Open with #15 Incentive

Gold Plus #10 with #9 Incentive Option 3

The Open is an optional roping for the Producer.

The Incentive payout will be based on the percentage

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of Incentive teams entered, not to exceed 30% of the Average Purse Gold Plus Members 25 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 #9 Incentive Progressive after 1 Capped at an Elite #5 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) 4-head average #15 Handicap - #14 team will receive a 1.5 second handicap subtracted after the 3rd round - #13 and below team will receive a 3 second handicap subtracted after the 3rd round #13 Handicap - #12 team will receive 1.5 second handicap subtracted after the 3rd round - #11 and below team will receive a 3 second handicap subtracted after the 3rd 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

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

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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

2013 Format 5 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 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 25 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

Gold Plus #10 with #9 Incentive Option 2 The Incentive payout will be based on the percentage of Incentive teams entered, not to exceed 30% of

the Average Purse Gold Plus Members 25 and Older Enter 2 times any combination of Incentive and/or NonIncentive (Maximum of 2 Entries) $100 Per roper 4-head average with the Incentive determined on 3-head #9 Incentive Progressive after 1 Capped at an Elite #5 1st – 3rd Main Average – $6,000 USTRC Flex Earnings 1st – 3rd Incentive Average – $6,000 USTRC Flex Earnings

Option 1

Gold Plus #10 with #9 Incentive Option 3

Option 2

$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

$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 25 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 #9 Incentive Progressive after 1 Capped at an Elite #5 Draw-In Option (For all Formats) 1st – 3rd Main Average – $6,000 USTRC Flex Earnings Need a Partner? Try the USTRC’s New Draw-In 1st – 3rd Incentive Average – $6,000 USTRC Flex Option – It’s the ultimate Partner Finder Earnings

Pick or Draw any combination of partners.

#15, #13 $60 per roper Enter 4 times any combination (Maximum of 4 Entries) 4-head average #15 Handicap - #14 team will receive a 1.5 second handicap subtracted after the 3rd round - #13 and below team will receive a 3 second handicap subtracted after the 3rd round #13 Handicap - #12 team will receive 1.5 second handicap subtracted after the 3rd round - #11 and below team will receive a 3 second handicap subtracted after the 3rd 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 #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

Ropers may draw into any of the following divisions (#15 - #9) provided they meet the minimum classification requirements. #15 Handicap – must be at least a #6 Header or a #7 Heeler #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 #10 Gold Plus (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 November 1, 2012 and ends October 31, 2013. All USTRC Sanctioned Open Divisions count. Qualification to the 2013 Priefert US Open Championships requires that ropers be a current USTRC member and have participated in at least one USTRC approved Sanctioned or Affiliate event during the current season.

Sanctioned Open Events Including Approved Affiliated Open Ropings • All Sanctioned USTRC Events • All Regional USTRC Events • Sand Hills Classic • Wild Fire Open to the World • Mike Cervi Memorial • Windy Ryon Memorial • Bob Feist Invitational 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th

- 10 points - 9 points - 8 points - 7 points - 6 points

6th 7th 8th 9th 10th

5 points 4 points 3 points 2 points 1 points

National Finals Open Preliminary Points Count For Current Season

(roper’s money) (entry fee) (number of times he can enter)

168 / MARCH 2013

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

+ 5 17 Bonus $40 (entry fee) x 5 (times entered) = $200 (total cost of entries) $210 (roper’s money) -$200 (total cost of entries) =$10 (money left over)

South Texas Championships Florida Championships Colorado River Classic East Nebraska Championships Carolina Classic Louisiana Championships Oklahoma Winter Classic Tennessee Championships Northern California Classic

$210 : $40 =5

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.

USTRC JR. LOOPER EVENT LOCATOR

ROPER MATH

1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th 7th 8th 9th 10th

MATH-TASTIC

Jr. Looper Answers

1 6 2 4 9 3 8 7 5

Regional Finals

1st - 20 points 2nd - 18 points 3rd - 16 points 4th - 14 points 5th - 12 points 6th - 10 points 7th - 8 points 8th - 6 points 9th - 4 points 10th - 2 points

• 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. • Priefert US Open: 6-head; 5 full rounds; Top 20 teams qualify to the short round.

US Open Championships Points count for current year standings

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ADVERTISERS’ INDEX

Colorado River Classic . . . . . . . . . . .142

Albracht Insurance Agency . . . . . . . . . .92

Gist Silversmiths . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .143

Roger Peters Livestock Insurers, Inc. . . .94

Front Range Championships . . . . . .154

Amarillo Truck Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

Rickey Green Roping Video . . . . . . . . . .25

Phillip Ranch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .118

Louisiana Championships . . . . . . . .145

Preifert Rodeo

Mississippi Championships . . . . . . . .161

Ariat International, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . .11 H

and Ranch Equipment. . . . . . . . . . . .43

Missouri Classic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .158

Heel-O-Matic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5, 31

B & W Gooseneck Hitches . . . . . . . . . .153

Horse-Craft Products . . . . . . . . . . . . . .94

Northeast Kansas Classic . . . . . . . . .150

Bean Tool and Die, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . .94

Hot Heels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42

Quicksilver Products . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48

Northern California Classic . . . . . . . .148

Panhandle Classic . . . . . . . . . . . . . .160

Integrity Sales and Service . . . . . . . . . .83

Ram Rodeo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .71

South Alabama Championships . . . .156

Rattler Ropes, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .65

South Dakota Championships . . . . .159

New Mexico Championships . . . . . .149

Brother-In-Law Productions . . . .106-108 C

Oklahoma Winter Classic . . . . . . . . .146

Cactus Group . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21 Case IH Tractors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .170

Red River Portable Arenas . . . . . . . . . .82

Spanish Trail Classic . . . . . . . . . . . .162

Cates Ranch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .94

Justin Insurance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .95

Ritchie Industries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .89

Tennessee Championships . . . . . . . .147

Robertson Hill Ranch . . . . . . . . . . . . .126

Texas Championships . . . . . . . . . . . .155 Tommy Lee Livestock

Cattle For Lease . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .94 Classic Equine . . . . . . . . . . . . .59, 81, 84

Rockin' R's Productions . . . . . . . . . . .110

Classic Rope . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2, 157

Kid Group . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .93

Rocky Mountain Clothing Co. . . . . . . . . .3

Grassroots . . . . . . . . . . . . . .140, 141

Computer Software

Rodeo West . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .70

USTRC Formats 2013 . . . . . . . . .164-168

Rope-O-Matic Systems, Inc. . . . . . . . . .85

USTRC Gold Plus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

Corriente Buckle Co . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .70

LCI Livestock Insurance Services . . . . . .20

Rope The Ozarks . . . . . . . . . . . . .103-105

USTRC Membership Application . . . .51-53

Corriente Saddle Co. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .69

L & H Manufacturing . . . . . . . . . . . . .20

Ropers Quick Rope Release . . . . . . . . .95

USTRC Sponsors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .163

Cowboy Classic Saddlery . . . . . . . . . . .63

Cindy Lang . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .63

Ropers Sports News . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .78

USTRC TRIAD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .115

Crossfire Productions . . . . . . . . .116, 117

Lone Star Arena . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .101

Royal Horn Wrap Co., Inc. . . . . . . . . . . .95

United Country

Cruz Fire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .91

Lucas Metal Works . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .92

SSG Gloves . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .172

D. J. Reveal, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .94

Martin Saddlery . . . . . . . . . . . . .122-123

Smith Productions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .119

Viking Roping Cattle Co. . . . . . . . . . . . .95

Deep Water Roping . . . . . . . . . . . . . .109

Maynard Buckles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .80

Southwest Equine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57

Perry Di Loreto Ladies Only . . . . . . . .133

Merck Animal Health . . . . . . . . . . . . . .79

Steer Crazy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .91

Perry Di Loreto Reno Invitational . . . .132

Mortenson Silver & Saddles . . . . . . . . .94

For Team Ropers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .94

Capital Realty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .83 S

Driven DVD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49

W WSTR Events:

Tri State Championships . . . . . .138, 139

TCV Productions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .131

World Series of Team Roping . .136, 137

N-A Productions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .102

Titan Trailer Manufacturing . . . . . . . . . .50

Western Horseman . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .134

Equibrand . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47, 93

Nash Arena . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .120-121

Tony Lama Boot Company . . . . . . . . .135

Mike White Pasture Roping . . . . . . . . .125

Equibrand / Cashel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45

National Roper’s

Tres Rios Silver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48

Woodard Roping School . . . . . . . . . . .87

Supply . . . . . . . . . . . . .6, 95, 128-129

Triangle Sales . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

Wrangler . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .171

National Team Roping League . . . . .96-99

Tuley Ropings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .127

Fire It Up Productions . . . . . . . . .111-113

Flying Cow Arena . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .124

Karie Hill O'Connor & Company . . . . . .95

USTRC Events:

Forty Plus

Oklahoma State

FarmTek, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .90

X XIT Rangers Club . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .95 Arkansas Championships . . . . . . . . .152

Team Roping Championships . . . . . .100

Horseshoeing School . . . . . . . . . . . . .95

Bluegrass Championships . . . . . . . .151

ZD Roping . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .130

Four Quarter Circle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

Outlaw Saddles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .94

Carolina Classic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .144

Zamora Productions . . . . . . . . . . . . . .114

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