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Just the Way It Is MARCH 2014

by Ben Clements

I

he year is flying by and the world of team roping is rocking along. There have been some really great events and there are tons of awesome roping escapades ahead of us. We just finished up with The American, and what an event it was. To see a full rodeo inside AT&T Stadium was amazing, and to watch cowboys and cowgirls get to compete in one day for $2 million was witnessing history in the making. However, enough about history — lets talk about the weather. There is no doubt we could all use a little spring-like roping weather.

Spring is just around the bend and in some places it has been a cold winter. I am not a cold weather fan and I am so ready for summer. I recently read a joke about winter and I want to share it with you. I know winter is almost over, but just go with it...there is a method to my madness. After you have had the laugh, I will get to the point of my article.

It was autumn, and members of a Native American tribe asked their new Chief if the coming winter was going to be cold or mild.

Since he was a new Chief in a modern society and had never been taught the old secrets of nature, he looked up at the sky and had no clue what to do. To play it safe, he replied to his tribe that the winter could definitely be cold and that they should collect firewood early, just to be prepared.

So, the members began gathering wood.

Being a practical leader, he figured he should also use the resources available to the modern society. He whipped out his trusty iPhone and called the National Weather Service and asked, “Will this winter be cold?”

“As of now, it looks like this winter is going to be quite cold,” the forecaster said.

So the Chief went back to his tribe and

told them to collect even more wood. A week later he called the National Weather Service again and asked for an update.

“Yes,” the man at National Weather Service again replied, “based on incoming data, this winter is looking to be colder than we expected.” The Chief was surprised, but again went back to his tribe, told them that this might be a very cold winter, and asked them to collect every scrap of wood they could find.

One week later, the Chief called the National Weather Service yet again, hoping for a new answer. “Are you absolutely sure that the winter is going to be very cold?”

“Positive,” the man replied. “It’s going to be one of the coldest winters ever.”

“Really?” the shocked Chief exclaimed.

“How can you be so sure?”

“First,” the forecaster replied, “The Indians are collecting firewood like crazy.”

This story is a classic example of how things we do can affect others without us even realizing it. It is also a classic example of how things can get out of hand and misconstrued.

The Chief thought he was playing it smart and in turn his actions were making others make assumptions that were obviously not very accurate. It is important for us to stick to what we know. With social media these days, it is also crucial that we do not throw “stuff” out there, especially if we do not know whether it is true or not. In other words, before blurting out something do some research and make sure what you are saying is something you know to be correct. Check the data and the source of the information.

No one really did anything wrong in the little story above, but assumptions put everyone into a frenzy. The Chief was doing what he thought to be the right thing and the forecasters were basing their information on the chief’s unknown uncertainty. In reality, everyone was operating and making decisions based on hearsay and everyone was off track. Every

action has a direct or indirect reaction somewhere down the road and we must remember that. It is our job to see that information is not spread maliciously and is not gossip or hearsay. Chitchat is one thing, but scandal and repeating something you’ve heard that hurts others is more than just casual conversation.

The next time you find yourself in a position to spread gossip, stop and think.

Gossip is rarely based on fact and more times than not it creates a struggle. What we say and the tales we spread will definitely come back to haunt us. Ask yourself: Is what I am about to say completely true? Does the source I am getting my information from know what they are talking about? How will what I say (or post) affect others? Untrue and malicious words are sometimes pretty bitter when we have to turn around and eat them.

I know we are talking about gossip and such, but it is really just basic physics. This is really the third of Sir Isaac Newton’s laws of physics, and one that is very important.

Here’s how it works. If you push on anything, it pushes back on you. That’s why if you lean against the wall, you don’t just fall through it. The wall pushes back on you as hard as you push on it, and you and the wall stay in place. Therefore, if you say something about someone, it has an effect on him or her in some form or fashion. If you throw something, you put more force behind it than just leaning on it, so it pushes back with more force. This is hard to observe because usually, if you throw something away from you, the friction between you and the floor makes resistance to keep you in place. If you take away the friction and try again, you will move away from the thing you threw as much as it moves away from you. Ideally, the bigger the push, the bigger the force back at you. In essence, the bigger the tale the bigger the consequences could be.

I challenge you to think before you speak. I hope this puts things in perspective for you, like it did for me. It is just a good idea to have your brain in gear before you open your mouth. It is just a good idea to have your facts straight before you begin tossing things out into the air and especially into social media. Have a great month and remember, that for every action there is an equal or in some cases, worse reaction and that is just the way it is....

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Announcements Plan your next roping event by clicking on the USTRC Calendar at www.ustrc.com. The calendar is filled with great team roping events and is the best way to keep track of where to go. Also don’t forget to put the Cinch USTRC National Finals of Team Roping on your agenda. The action starts October 25, 2014 and will run through November 2, 2014.

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By the Numbers

by John Findlay

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ast month we listed the top money winning ropers at the 2013 Cinch National Finals of Team Roping by state, province and country. Now that all the praise and applause has subsided, it is time to parcel out some more roper plaudits. For those of you that read all the way to the end of February’s By the Numbers article, (and you know who you are), you will easily remember that I promised to praise ropers again by state, province and country in this month’s issue, but this time casting compliments to those ropers who fared proficiently but DID NOT attend the Finals or did, but did not do well.

The USTRC realizes that, obviously, not everybody can make it to the Cinch Mecca of Moolah each October in Oklahoma City. As much as we would like every roper to experience the greatest team roping in the world each fall, it just cannot be done. People’s lives just have a habit of getting in the way. But be that as it may, here’s to those that could not make the journey (or peaked too soon), with their accomplishments dutifully delineated in the accompanying table.

The table lists by money earned, the top four USTRC member ropers in each state, province and country that had USTRC member ropers that earned money. By money, I mean any check that was issued to a USTRC member roper at all sanctioned, affiliate and WSTR ropings during the official USTRC 2013 season, once again, excluding any earnings at the Cinch National Finals. If your state, province or country did not have any ropers that earned any money at any events, then, you are, sadly, missing from this list. Also, in those states that do not have four names listed is because there were not four ropers who earned money. I must issue another caveat here, this time regarding residency. I picked the main mailing address ropers have provided to the USTRC to be their place of residence for the purposes of this list. In some cases, but not many, that may not be where they actually live or not where they live full time. We have snowbirds that travel to Arizona or other warmer climes for much of the winter or vice versa, southern ropers escaping 12 / MARCH 2014

the heat going north in the summer. We have international ropers that have US addresses to save on their membership fees and for convenience sake. But these exceptions are just that, exceptions. But it may be why some state, provinces or countries are not listed even though they may have had ropers who domiciled there that won some money. They just didn’t use that address when corresponding with USTRC. End of Caveats.

So check out the list. I hope you are one it. But if you are not, feel free to confer kudos to those that are. They are, arguably, the top ropers in your state, province or country for 2013.

Top Money Winning USTRC Member Ropers

by State 2013 Season (not including 2013 National Finals) State

Roper Beverly Robbins

AL

AK

AZ

AR

Hometown

Total Won

Muscle Shoals

$24,411

Opelika

$16,202

Ed Allen

Dadeville

$14,276

Zack Mabry

Piedmont

$13,088

Todd Christensen

Anchorage

$935

Ty Christensen

Anchorage

$475

Josh Christensen

Anchorage

$300

Troy Christensen

Anchorage

$300

Fred Coffinger

San Tan Valley

$34,448

Nathan Singletary

Surprise

$34,140

Earl Higgins

Phoenix

$32,473

Carl Luna

Cave Creek

Sammy Barton

Lewisville

$110,715

Copie Dickson

Stamps

$101,045

Mike Cullum

Clinton

$25,780

Jim Huff

Alpena

$15,165

Michael Bratton

$31,134

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Top Money Winning USTRC Member Ropers

by State 2013 Season

State

(not including 2013 National Finals) State

CA

CO

CT

DE

FL

GA

HI

ID

IL

IN

IA

KS

Hometown

Roper

Total Won

KY

Roper

Hometown

Total Won

Robert Knudsen

Lancaster

$14,335

Jason LaRue

Bagdad

$11,735

Paula Knudsen

Lancaster

$11,373

Walt Scott

Santa Clarita

$32,608

William Evans

Union

Pete Corwin

Escalon

$30,810

E. R. Scogin

Frierson

$21,504

Buddy Simmons

Oakdale

$29,975

Chris E. Perry

Arcadia

$17,760

J. T. Prather

Acton

$23,403

Darrell Cripps

Pineville

$17,469

Court Will

Silt

$42,273

Brandon Booker

Frierson

$13,176

Max Macdonell

Carbondale

$36,730

Kenny Brown

Keedysville

$16,920

Kelton Brown

Keedysville

$4,200

Kyle Roberts

Durango

Shayne OHotto

Fort Lupton

Neal Driscoll

Newtown

John Matthews Bob Buffington Chuck Smith

Townsend

Joey White

Delmar

Kelli Corbin Steven Pitts

LA

$32,187 MD

$5,495

Keith Brown

Keedysville

$3,721

$778

Bucky Jester

Millington

$3,140

Morris

$500

Stoffer Cowles

Lewiston

$10,815

Dover

$2,920

Garett Madry

Bellevue

$6,078

$25,711

MI

Kacie Kapp

Olivet

$5,535

$905

Dion Wade

Lapeer

$2,841

Jacksonville

$26,517

Sam Scott

Hillman

$15,634

Chipley

$22,143

Kurt Lorensen

Sebeka

$12,262

Jessy Remsburg

Palm City

$20,332

Jack Shirley

Zumbrota

Guy Graden

Jacksonville

$18,688

Rowdy Ludemann

Carlton

Adam Postelle

Rocky Face

$21,690

Jimmy Dale White

Hazlehurst

$18,745

Craig Flowers

Mineral Bluff

$16,223

Mike Woolven

Nettleton

$14,971

Rayna Gay

Axson

$14,909

Chase Graves

Poplarville

$10,525

Scott Davis

Dacula

$13,921

Bubba Barlow

Valley Park

$10,417

Brian A. Anderson

Kamuela

$10,847

Patrick Houchins

Frankford

$20,226

Cody White

New Bloomfield

$16,637

Kevin Lair

Unionville

$14,175

Howard Acklin

Graham

$13,810

$2,815

MN

MS

$6,077 $5,623

Robby Farias

Kilauea

Lexis Andrade

Naalehu

$9,473

Keola Loando

Kailua Kona

$7,651

Rod Berheim

Kuna

$18,196

Randall Jobman

Worden

$30,000

Steve Sherwood

Grace

$17,184

Lance Schuchard

Harlowton

$15,621

Stoney Lee Fred

Paul

$15,101

Nancy Petersen

Three Forks

$144,774

Jason Eiguren

Fruitland

$13,210

Rod Lyman

Victor

$12,499

Herb Snow

Virginia

$15,591

Steven Jobman

Bayard

$63,830

Jay Rueter

Winchester

$6,380

Delbert Smith

Ainsworth

$19,066

Stan Wilson

Du Quoin

$4,936

Gene Holm

Wallace

$15,948

Nate Mohar

Stillman Valley

Steve Hanson

Elsie

$15,500

Lane McPheeters

Salem

$29,828

J. Dell Millward

Las Vegas

$28,815

Jim Coyle

Greenville

$19,995

Justin Johnson

Fallon

$26,569

Shawn Loehr

Mount Vernon

Travis Peek

Fallon

$25,484

Wyatt Schroder

Brownsville

$5,823

Jim Estill

Lovelock

$14,910

Brian Koedam

Larchwood

$15,178

Jose Mota

Monroe Township

Will Schaffer

Freehold

$9,505

MO

MT

NE

$3,680

$8,069

NV

NJ

$4,366 $445

Joe Kane

Bondurant

Kraig VonAhn

Sac City

$8,562

Bob Conroy

Brookside

Darin Koedam

Larchwood

$6,757

Jerry Trujillo

Portales

$32,705

Chase Gibbs

Olsburg

$18,830

Bill McDowell

Clayton

$32,515

Pat Hafenstein

Osage City

$16,520

Lynde May

Portales

$29,765

Chase Boekhaus

Rolla

$13,195

Jim Ross Cooper

Monument

$27,845

Joe Matile

Satanta

$10,250

$15,060

NM

$293

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Table continued from page 13 State

Top Money Winning USTRC Member Ropers

by State 2013 Season UT

(not including 2013 National Finals) State

Eric Fabian NY

ND

OK

OR

PA

SC

SD

TN

TX

$9,395

Galway

$5,340

Jamie Felton

Galway

$4,407

Broadalbin New Hill

$14,341

Daniel Raynor

Four Oaks

$11,969

Derrick Bell

Harmony

$8,720

Andrew Williams

Staley

$8,604

Neil Bartelson

Parshall

$18,046

Coby LittleSoldier

New Town

$17,491

Neil Karlson

Garrison

$14,909

Jake Beard

Menoken

$12,430

Belpre

VT

VA

$4,107

Dale Jarman

Zach Kilgus OH

Schenectady

Total Won

Kimberly Breyo Tye Eglin

NC

Hometown

Roper

WA

WI

$6,168

Bob Coppock

Rogers

$5,939

Zach Waggoner

Belpre

$5,530

WY

Roper

Hometown

Total Won

Kera Washburn

Cedar City

$21,992

Ted Fields

Grantsville

$17,311

Dave Washburn

Cedar City

$16,202

Doug Sorenson

Saint George

$16,180

Jonathan Pinnell

Williston

Travis Brown

Wirtz

$12,536

Michael Tash

Dinwiddie

$11,086

Coleman Simmons

Wirtz

$7,971

Robert Taylor

Marion

$7,810

Riley Minor

Ellensburg

$27,135

Brady Minor

Ellensburg

$26,835

Sam Staples

Buckley

$8,426

Bucky Campbell

Benton City

$8,167

Loren Schendel

La Farge

$1,880

Travis Hull

Brodhead

$1,098

Derrick Oberle

Downing

Damron Alto

Spring Valley

Nick Nichols

Boulder

$25,422

Harold Bumguardner

Torrington

$22,038

Tom Teague

Pavillion

$20,843

Klay Mangis

Jackson

$16,587

$1,547

$877 $790

Justin McMillion

Covington

Steve Harrison

Roff

$41,014

Lee Ticknor

Bennington

$35,203

Tom McClure

Ardmore

$31,166

Shane Walters

Dover

$30,430

Brandon Beers

Powell Butte

$28,700

John McFarlane

Redmond

$12,850

Loralee Thompson

Merrill

$12,410

Charlie Johnson

Wallowa

$10,417

John Fortkamp

Mount Morris

$10,374

Dan Osadczuk

Jenner

$15,375

Johnryon Foster

Weikert

$8,459

Trevor Helmig

Okotoks

$14,449

Steve Waltz

Cogan Station

$8,413

Lee Laskosky

Viking

$12,650

Chris Galbreath

Portersville

$7,850

Delvin Stuber

Redcliff

$12,033

Jaret Nobles

Barnwell

$14,582

Jamie Payton

Maple Ridge

$7,999

Dillon Hardwick

Galivants Ferry

$10,547

Jarrett Dais

Westwold

$4,861

Jade Nobles

Barnwell

Bill Dyer

Fort St John

$3,460

Doyle Nobles

Aynor

$7,226

Bud Lawlor

Quesnel

$3,440

Erin Simon

Rapid City

$38,056

Ryan Guest

Lloydminster

$1,716

Brian McPherson

Sturgis

$19,223

Daryl Symington

Asquith

$1,357

Hardy White

Oral

$15,500

Daymond Lloyd

Gull Lake

$1,150

Jim Evans

Reva

$13,912

Scott Campbell

Lloydminster

Ryan Pratt

Nashville

$28,397

Giuliano Reano

Ciconio

Lynn Fisher

Knoxville

$16,646

Matteo Delmastro

San Sebastiano

$600

Brother Campbell

Franklin

$15,038

Sisto Facchetti

Castano Primo

$300

Chuck Jenkins

Selmer

$13,632

Angelica Crouch

Chivasso

$220

Cody Gantt

Corsicana

$71,400

Anderson Proenca

Goioere

Trevor Brazile

Decatur

$60,000

Fernando Varoni

Tres Nagoas

$5,500

Sissy Rieken

Arp

$53,975

Rodrigo Viero

Navirai

$1,413

Matt Watson

Teague

$53,283

Herlon Barbiere

Birigui Sp

$1,252

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$4,836

$7,427

Top Money Winning USTRC Member Ropers

by Province/Country 2013 Season (not including 2013 National Finals) Province/ Country

AB

BC

SK

Italy

Brazil

Roper

Hometown

Total Won

$870 $1,850

$15,303

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by Lauren Hardman

Hello Ropers!

W

elcome to March Madness! In a couple of days the time is going to change and ropers get to kick off their favorite time of year! It’s finally springtime and time for every evening after work and every weekend to be dedicated to roping. In my world that is going to mean any honey-do home project I have been planning will have to be put on hold until next winter because if it doesn’t have anything to do with horses or roping, well, there will be no time for extra curricular activities. I am a fair weather roper and I have been waiting for spring all winter long!

This month there are so many great Sanctioned and Affiliate events to attend; it truly is March Madness for ropers. There are great events spread from Florida to Arizona and at the end of the month we have our newly added event in Gonzales, Texas. It’s the South Texas Championship and it is going to be a great event.

Really there couldn’t be a better facility or a better location for a March roping! Great South Texas weather and a great location, not to mention the outlet mall in San Marcos is right down the road for your wives! You should probably highlight that point when convincing your wives that is the place to rope the last weekend of March. Trust me you will have her attention when you say “outlet mall.” Don’t forget to call me and reserve your stalls 7 days in advance!

We are getting closer and closer to the 2014 Regional Finals! This year we are kicking them off a little earlier at the Midwest Regional Finals in Wichita, Kansas. This event will be held May 29-June 1, 2014. It’s going to be a fresh new event so mark your calendars to attend! It will be a pre-enter event so start thinking about getting your partners lined up. The draw option will also be available, so if Kansas is a little outside your circle, it will be fun to venture out and you won’t have to worry about finding

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partners. You will be able to draw into the Preliminary divisions and the Gold Plus division. Lot’s of roping, cash and great prizes up for grabs Memorial Day weekend in Kansas! Stay tuned for more details in the upcoming issue of SuperLooper Magazine.

We are almost through the first quarter of 2014 and we are off to a great start! Don’t forget to watch for the Regional Finals schedules and details in the upcoming issues of SuperLooper Magazine. Be sure to mark your calendars for entry and stall reservation deadlines, they are very important! Please don’t hesitate to call me if you have any questions about entry deadlines or Flex Earnings, we are here to help you! In the mean time, it’s time to focus on what we love best. Spring is here and it’s time to rope! It’s time to start filling our pockets with money and collecting those much needed Flex Earnings! This is your year, your USTRC! So saddle up, it’s time to rope!

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Hawaii Championships

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Champions Profile And Then There Was One

by Melinda Clements

#10 Gold Plus Shoot-Out 2013 USTRC National Champions

Bob Herrington and Jay Johnson

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t has probably been a dream of Jay Johnson’s for longer than he can remember to win a truck at the USTRC National Finals of Team Roping. He had always brought his son but never really thought it might be possible to make his own dream come true.

Due to the magnitude of the National Finals it seems crazy not to come to Oklahoma City to rope for a truck and so much cash. Johnson and partner, Bob Herrington came to one awesome conclusion. It was definitely worth the drive from Florida to Oklahoma City for the 2013 Cinch USTRC National Finals of Team Roping. They also agreed on something else.

They intended to win the # 10 Gold Plus Shoot-Out. It was in their mind and their goal before they ever left Florida.

The #10 Gold Plus Shoot-Out offered an awesome prize line.

The high money winner in the roping would drive home in 2013 SLT Crew Cab Ram Dually Truck. Add to that $64,700.

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The second high money winner would receive his choice of a Case IH Farmall Tractor or a Case IH Scout Utility Vehicle. It was enough to make your mouth water and fill your stomach with butterflies.

There was no doubt the competition would be brutal.

Harrington and Johnson roped well in the #10 Gold Plus. They had worked things right and were well on track to achieving their goal. As the high team back coming into the short go round the pair was content with how things had worked in their favor.

Their determination was impeccable. Their talent obvious and it was a waiting game as they watched the short go round unfold.

When the twenty-first call back team of Darwin McGowan and Jake Fillmore took the lead in the Average with a time of 38.61 no one had the faintest idea it would hold. However, hold it did until the last two teams came back to rope. When the second high team back rode in to rope they wanted to change the standings. Gordon Cable and Jeremy McIntyre certainly did alter the nature of the roping. Suddenly, the stress level in the roping took on a whole new format.

Johnson wanted the win in the worse way. It was his goal, his dream and had been his entire focus. He trusted Herrington to do what it would take to get him the shot he needed to take the win. As the pair rode into the box you could hear hearts beating throughout the building. Every single thing Johnson and Herrington wanted and had planned on depended on this one steer, this one run. Reality hung out in mid air. One steer, it was the last steer in the short go round of the #10 Gold Plus Shoot-Out. It made your hands clammy

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Jay Johnson with Lauren Hardman, Gold Plus Representative and Tod Overfield and Loren Meyer of Ram Rodeo

and your heart flutter.

Johnson, as the high money winner, received $43,150 The pair needed a time of 10.78 to win the average. and Herrington put $32,300 in his pocket. Something about Suddenly, it all resorted back to basics. As the crowd that kind of win seemed to make the trip from Florida to sucked in air Herrington and Johnson blocked out every Oklahoma very much worth the effort. It was one trip and single thing around them and went to rope. it was a life altering experience.

When the dust cleared and the clock stopped the Herrington and Johnson humbly realize there is no other digital read 8.20. The pair had just taken the win in the feeling like a win like this one. When the numbers were #10 Gold Plus Shoot-Out. As it turned out Johnson had counted, the cattle penned and the dollars tallied there was enough winnings to put his hands on the keys of the 2013 one thing very evident. There was only one in the running.

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Yes, and Then There Was One—Bob Herrington and Jay “Be careful,” he said with a voice so filled with emotion Johnson are the #10 Gold Plus Shoot-Out Champions at the he could hardly speak. “Just be careful because I may cry. I 2013 Cinch USTRC National Finals of Team Roping. came all the way from Florida to drive this truck home and it finally happened.

I cannot believe it really happened.”

“This is my biggest win ever,” Herrington said equally filled with awe and emotion. “You cannot imagine how it feels to win a roping like this. I have wanted this roping for a long, long time.

I wanted to rope, stay aggressive and not be too safe. I just wanted to rope like we had been roping all day.”

Herrington choked as he remembered those who helped him get to this point. His mother, his boys and others who had been so supportive came quickly to mind.

“There are so many people who have put up with me and helped me,” he voiced. “I owe so many people so much.

Charles and Deb, my family and God is Bob Herrington with Lauren Hardman, Gold Plus Representative and Chuck so good. He is good all the time.”

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Never Give Up t was 1988 and I didn’t rope that well at the winter rodeos. I usually roped good in the buildings, but this year I was on a horse that was better outside than inside. I had trouble getting out and around the steers, so I kept getting inside and roping legs. The spring was better, and as usual I won some good money at the spring rodeos and climbed into the top 15 that summer.

I had a great summer. Not because we won so much, but because of the team I was buddy teamed with. My buddy team was Bronc Pryor and Nolan Twisselman, two of the greatest guys you’ll ever meet. We would all put $250 in the ashtray and buy rooms and gas until it was gone and then do it again. With four guys sharing the fuel, you can go places that’s not financially feasible for guys traveling by themselves. I was roping with Charles Pogue, and he is also a great roper and person. Win or lose, he’s always great to be around. The other buddy team we had that year was Mike Macy and Flynn Farris, and you can’t find better guys than these to travel with. If you always judge how good your life is by how much money you have, or how much money you don’t have, I’ll guarantee you that you’ll miss out on the joy of living.

Charles Pogue and I didn’t have a great year of winning money in 1988, but it was one of the most memorable years of my rodeo career because of the people I spent it with. Mike and Flynn ended up making the Finals that year. I think they were fourteenth.

Roping through the

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year, with all the stress of being on the bubble, those guys were still always upbeat and had a winner’s attitude of “never give up”.

Charles and I were the 16th team. The Cow Palace and Austin, Texas were the last two rodeos, and we needed to win $450 to make the NFR. You’ll notice that I didn’t put a W on the NFR. This was before the sellout. So we roped at the Cow Palace in October, and we didn’t place so we still needed $450 more to make the Finals. Austin is about 30 hours from San Francisco where the Cow Place is, and we had 25 hours until we were up at the rodeo. This was a little one-header that paid $600 for first. That means second paid $400 so we had to win first. Everyone told us to fly, we could make it easy, but Charles and I both wanted to be on our own horses. What I really wanted to do was just forget it and pull up, but I couldn’t come this far and pull up with one more steer waiting to be roped in Austin.

Charles had a 250 gallon tank in the back of his truck and we wouldn’t even stop for a bathroom break. The only stops we had, we grabbed snacks and went to the bathroom and fueled up and were back in the Dodge. We had it floor boarded all night and all day. We pulled into Austin fifteen minutes before team roping time. It was cold and I hadn’t put a coat in. I remember cutting a hole in an airplane blanket and sticking my head through the hole, so I had a United Airlines poncho.

Most of the time when you give 100%, the Good Lord will kick in the rest. We had the best steer drawn and won the rodeo! We also went on to win the NFR average that year.

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Champions Profile And Then There Was One

by Melinda Clements

Cruel Girl 2013 USTRC National Champions

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ne thing ropers learn rather quickly is you do not mess with success. If it is working you don’t change it up in the middle of the stream. If it is coming together don’t mess with a good game plan.

Mary Stubblefield and Tammy White had roped really well all day. They had stayed on track, maintained their focus and it had paid off. The pair was the second high call back team coming into the short go round of the Cruel Girl Championships at the 2013 Cinch USTRC National Finals of Team Roping.

“I wanted to catch all my steers today,” Stubblefield said. “I didn’t want to change anything just because we had a short go round run. I wanted everything to turn around with this roping. I wanted to win.”

The short go round unfolded with the sixth high team back latching on to the lead in the Average. Emily and Katie Nolan were focused and very in tune to winning this roping. The pair posted a time of 9.32 to take the lead in the Average and it was now a waiting game to see what transpired.

Five teams scrambled as the Nolan girls did all they could to stay calm. When Stubblefield and White rode into the box the tension, the pressure and the intensity of the roping was red hot. The competition down to the wire was electric and seething with a magnitude of energy no one could explain. It could only be felt.

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Mary Stubblefield and Tammy White long. They were not going to change anything especially since everything was working. You don’t mess with winning.

When Stubblefield and White posted a time of 7.36 on their short go round steer it became a new game.

There was still one team to go and nerves were hot.

Totally surprising, the high team back failed to make a qualified run. When reality struck it struck hard.

Stubblefield and White nailed down the victory in the Cruel Girl Championships with a time of 31.03 to take the win in the Average.

“I’m glad we won,” Stubblefield said with confidence in her voice. “It has been a long trip here and we both felt good about catching all of our steers.”

“This was a tough roping,” White commented. “I just tried to focus on catching two feet. This is actually our very first time to rope together. Mary ropes with my

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husband most of the time. We both wanted to rope well and get everything caught.�

Both ladies are very good at what they do. They are disciplined, focused and practice and rope with an intensity that defies description. To say they are competitive is an understatement. They thrive on the one thing they love to do and that is rope.

When the chute gates slammed shut on the Cruel Girl Championships Mary Stubblefield and Tammy White stood under the white light. They had accomplished their goal.

They had maintained a goal and did what needed to be done to accomplish that goal. And Then There Was One— Stubblefield and White are the 2013 Cruel Girl Champions at the 2013 Cinch USTRC National Finals of Team Roping.

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Reconditioning After Layoff

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By Heather Smith Thomas

fter any layoff, an athletic horse needs to be brought back to peak condition gradually. If time off was simply a vacation over winter, you can start the horse back into work at a lower level and increase the length and intensity of workouts. At the same time you must adjust the horse’s feed as needed—to address present body condition (too thin or too fat) as well as nutrient requirements for the increased work. If, however, the layoff was due to illness or injury, the horse may need a more careful return to fitness.

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A horse that’s been in shape before can be brought back to fitness quicker/easier than a green horse can be conditioned for the first time, but the process still requires a fine-tuned feel for each horse’s abilities and how much and how soon to increase his work. Barney Fleming, DVM (Custer, South Dakota) has been involved with athletic performance and endurance horses for many years and says some of the important considerations when reconditioning a horse are proper warm-up and cool-out, gradual increase in work (which should include climbing hills, for developing peak cardiovascular fitness and wind), and making sure the horse always has enough water during long workouts, to prevent dehydration.

“Warm-up can be brisk walking, alternating with a trot, or moving in circles to limber muscles and tendons,” he says. Five to 10 minutes of warm-up gets the heart rate elevated a little, increases circulation to muscles, and increases respiration rate in preparation for faster work. A warm-up increases oxygen intake for muscles, stretches the tendons and stimulates natural lubrication of joints, to prevent injuries.

Proper cool-out after a workout can prevent muscle stiffness and other problems. “To me, cool-down is of lesser importance because most animals do this themselves (they walk around and roll, go to feed and water) unless they’re put into a stall or tied,” he says. A horse can be adequately cooled out at the end of a conditioning workout, however, if you drop to a slower speed before you end the workout. Horses that have been doing fast work can benefit from several minutes of trotting before they walk, since trotting keeps the blood circulating more—to bring overheated blood to the body surface for cooling.

“The horse’s heart rate can tell you when he’s dropping back to normal resting range,” says Fleming. “The most important time to check heart rate is on the cooldown since you don’t want to finish up and put him away if his heart rate is still in the 85 to 100 range.” If a horse is put away before he’s fully cooled out he’ll generally break out in a sweat again, even if he was dry when you put him away.

To get a horse back into shape, he needs regular workouts but you must be careful to not overdo it. A horse kept in a stall needs more careful reconditioning than a horse at pasture that can self-exercise. The latter animal will not lose as much fitness during his vacation from work.

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“If you learn to recognize when the horse is getting a little tired, conditioning is fairly easy; you just take it one step at a time—doing short easy rides at first and gradually increasing length and intensity before you do a lot of speed work. It will take a couple weeks of riding every day or every other day to make progress. The physiology of muscles changing, burning off fat and replacing it with muscle, will start to increase the time increment before the horse tires,” says Fleming.

Getting heart and lungs back in shape takes longer than muscles. The muscles adjust fairly quickly to greater workload and more stress.

Bones and joints take longest. “For the first conditioning rides, stick with easy, gentle terrain at first, then add more hill work after the horse starts to build fitness,” he says.

Going up and down hills is one of the best tools for fitness conditioning; this works the body harder than speed work.

Watch for any signs of trouble, to know if the horse is becoming fatigued or dehydrated, or has muscles tying up. “Also make sure he is urinating, passing manure, eating and drinking. If any of these functions stop, he has a problem,” says Fleming.

RECONDITIONING AFTER INJURY

Many horses in strenuous sports experience a layoff at some point in their career—recuperating after a sprain, strain or some other athletic injury. Tom Scherder, Pegasus Equine Performance Center (a rehabilitation facility in Union, Kentucky) works primarily with racehorses but says the important aspects of reconditioning are the same for any athletic horse. In a reconditioning program he uses swimming, an

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I have people riding these horses who can tell me if the horse is pushing off properly or not using himself properly in the front end,” explains Scherder.

“Sometimes the horse is choppy and this is important for us to know because we might have to step backward a little and try to solve these problems.”

He feels the swimming pool and the Equi-ciser are his two best tools for rehab reconditioning. Swimming allows the horse to maintain or regain fitness without the concussion of feet hitting the ground, especially if there’s any kind of joint problem.

“The horse will keep his muscle tone until he’s ready to go back to work on the ground. When he’s able to do that, the Equi-ciser allows me to adjust the intensity and duration of the workout. It also has a drag we can hook onto it to smooth the footing, and it waters itself so the sand is always soft and uniform.

This is especially important for knees. If I have a horse coming back from knee surgery, I try to make sure he never takes a bad step. When he comes out of stall rest following surgery, I hook a drag right in front of his slot on the Equi-ciser so he never steps on anything but a perfect, uniform surface,” says Scherder.

“We’ve had good success bringing horses back to condition after surgery. We find out how soon the owner wants the horse back, how much the horse can take, how bad the injury was, and any other considerations.” Sometimes there are other issues, as when a horse is overweight at the start of the program. If a horse is 200 pounds overweight (after prolonged turnout, for instance) you can’t just starve him to take the weight off. The horse needs energy for the work he’s doing and you have to slowly take his weight down as you gradually increase his workload. It may take 60 to 70 days to get the weight off and have the horse in peak condition. n Equ-ciser and an exercise rider.

“The first thing I want to know is why the horse was laid off.

Did the owner just want to give the horse time off from work to avoid physical or mental burnout? In that instance I don’t have to worry about recovery from an injury,” he says. Whatever reason the horse was turned out, it may arrive at the rehab center overweight or underweight. The nutritional issue must be addressed along with the exercise program.

“If the owner goes along with it I like to have a chiropractor work on the horse at the beginning of a reconditioning program to make sure there are no underlying problems,” says Scherder.

He also wants to know what level of fitness the owner expects the horse to come back to. Sometimes they want the horse back in top shape, ready to compete again in 30 to 45 days and whether or not this is possible depends on the horse.

Often he swims a horse to build up the cardiovascular system slowly. “We add another lap each day, if the horse can move up another lap. If he hits a plateau we may stay on 10 laps for 3 or 4 days until he shows me he can handle 10, and then we’ll do 11.

We gradually increase the laps so we don’t overdo him but we want a good cardiovascular workout. We take each horse at his own speed. If he’s struggling, you don’t push him; you do the same amount of laps the next day, and the next, and then all of a sudden he’s able to do more,” explains Scherder.

“While we’re doing this, we begin some ground work to start strengthening his legs, using an Equi-ciser to let him jog.” The horse might start out doing 10 minutes at a slow jog and by the time he’s ready to go back to his athletic career he should be swimming 20 laps, jogging for 30 minutes and possibly carrying a weighted surcingle while jogging.

“A couple weeks before the horse goes back, we start putting someone on his back, doing an easy workout on our gallop track.

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RUNNING P SADDLERY Running P Saddlery now offers trophy buckles, knives, and spurs. Each item is custom made to your specifications. Volume pricing is available. Please contact Running P Saddlery at 866-383-0594 or visit www.runningpsaddlery.com

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Parma Company introduces the new Parma® Arena Groomer® PRO. The PRO is 8' wide with a solid frame built for the most professional environment. The Arena Groomer® PRO comes with 2 rows of S-tines and 2 rows of “coil” tines for complete versatility. Go to www.arenagroomer.net or call 208.722.5116 for more information.

CASHEL Rolling Crew Bag Get it all together in one spot.

Cashel Company’s Rolling Crew Bag has a place for skid boots, a jacket, ropes, and a separate compartment for your muddy boots. A large compartment unzips to feed hay straight from the bag, with straps to hang on the fence. Your one-stop travel solution!

MSRP: $69.95

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RED RIVER ARENAS Red River Arenas introduces “Infinity Fence” and permanent "Infinity Arenas" – fencing and arenas designed to last! Red River Arenas has combined high quality 6" round wood treated post with 1.90 14 gauge galvanized tubing to give you a permanent fence that will last a lifetime! Call 800-343-1026 or visit www.RedRiverArenas.com for more information.

CINCH

The Language of Horsemanship

MB92834019 IND Cinch Jeans debuts the next generation of fan favorite White Label jean. The updated styling includes a refreshed dark stonewash with a hint of tint, whiskers and a heavier back pocket stitch.

New finish, same favorite fit.

Available in stores February 2014.

By Dick Pieper

with Cheryl Magoteaux Cody

WESTERN HORSEMAN The Language of Horsemanship For riding success, develop an understanding of your horse’s perspective from top hand Dick Pieper, with Cheryl Magoteaux Cody, in The Language of Horsemanship, How to Speak “Horse.”

A trainer, competitor, judge and clinician, Pieper explains how to use your horse’s mental and physical capabilities and natural tendencies with sound principles of interaction to communicate well for top performance. Pieper’s straightforward approach is based on three fundamental riding skills—no matter your horse’s age, the maneuver or the activity. The Language of Horsemanship demonstrates simplicity in achievement at its best.

8 ½ by 11 paperback, 172 pages, more than 180 color photos, $23.95.

To order, call 800-874-6774 or visit www.westernhorseman.com.

AY CALLAW ROPES

Introducing the Accelerator The lightest and fastest rope on the market.

Small in diameter with plenty of weight.

Available in a SS3/8 head rope in XXS, XS, Soft, and MS.

NOBLEERS OUTFITT

Retro Roper’s Bag The Noble Outfitters™ Retro Roper’s™ Bag is designed with 600-denier 100% polyester canvas fabric with water repellent finish for additional protection. Hard-sided design and black interior to protect ropes from the sun with lightweight design for easy use. Designed with Innovative Grab ‘n Go Glove Dispenser™, get a free pack of six FlexGrip Roping Gloves by mail-in rebate. The Noble Outfitters™ Retro Roper’s™ Bag is available in brown starting at $99.99.

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The panel you have been waiting for “The Outlaw Panel” 1-3/4" frame x 1-3/4" middle all gavlanized tubing with powdercoat finish.

Let us help you design your perfect arena.

Arena packages available. www.quicksilverarenas.com 800-657-1906

QUICKSILVER

LIL BLEURE HEEL

Classic Leaf Jewelry

The roping dummy that you have always wanted is now even better. New for 2014, the Lil Blue Heeler comes with a power adapter FREE! Now you can plug it directly into any wall outlet.

The Lil Blue Heeler provides great roping practice and helps build the muscle memory that all the pros talk about. Still included in the purchase price is the rechargeable battery pack and charger. This means that now you can have unlimited practice time whether you are at home on the go! Like us on facebook or go to grizzlysaddlery.com

GIST SILVERSMITHS

Lustrous, intertwining leaves is the inspiration for Gist Silversmiths’ newest Traditions Collection jewelry set. Minted by design, these sterling silver pieces offer a unique blend of traditional styling and contemporary flair suitable for every occasion. The classic look is enhanced by the antique wash finish.

Classic Leaf Pendant: PN: 94-P115, Includes 2.5mm 18” Sterling oxidized chain, Price: $250. Post Earrings: PN: 94-ER128, Surgical Stainless posts, Price: $70 pr. Wire Earrings: PN: 94ER130, French Wire, Price: $110 pr. Dangle Earrings: PN: 94ER129, Surgical Stainless posts, Price: $165 pr.

All Gist Silversmiths products are proudly made in the USA. Product available online at www.gistsilversmiths.com or by calling 530.644.8000.

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LUCAS METAL WORK S

Lucas Metal Works and their division of equipment implements is proud to announce the launch of their newest product, HeavyDuty Puller. It has serrated teeth that open up to 12". It will remove trees and posts.

You want to get that old fence line pulled out? The Heavy-Duty Puller is the tool for you. It is rated for up to a 100 horsepower skid loader.

Call now 866-689-8904 to get more information on the new Lucas Heavy-Duty Puller and to find the nearest stocking dealer or Visit: www.LucasMetalWorks.com

BAYOU WEST

The FUSION by Bayou West Co. is a blend of a 100% wool bottom with a wool felt top.

This saddle pad has proven itself to stand up to the tough work you expect from it and give a protection that you want for your horse.

It’s one piece design for stability tops off the list that Bayou West has become known for: QUALITY, STYLE, LONG-LASTING MATERIALS, PERFORMANCE. So “Reach For the Best” with Bayou West!

Check out all of our products at www.bayouwest.com or call 713.823.8578.

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The unique design of our Secure-Fit Overreach Boots provides protection to the hoof, cornet band and bulbs of the heel. These vinyl boots with Ballistic binding help absorb the impact of overreaching. A soft no-turn knob prevents the boot from spinning and the double hook and loop fastener keeps them securely in place.

Secure-Fit Overreach Boots are designed to work exclusively with Professional’s Choice boots. 30Day money-back guarantee/six-month warranty or as required by law. Sold in pairs. MSRP $30.95

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BUILD A BOOT RACK

Cowboy boot storage dilemma solved by award-winning Texan BuildABootRack.com, the innovative leader in cowboy boot storage, recently announced the release of the “Boot Bar.” This is a custom built boot suspension system uniquely crafted to allow efficient room-saving storage for cowboy boots for use in homes, horse trailers and anywhere else boots can be stored.

With the introduction of this new product, gone are the days of tripping over expensive cowboy boots and the dreaded boot flop.

BuildABootRack.com offers an entire line of products to help protect, organize and even show off your cowboy boot collection.

The new Boot Bar can be hung virtually anywhere — from the ceiling, a back wall or a side wall, making it a perfect addition to a house, barn, motor home or fifth wheel. Boot Racks, now available in eight sizes, are interchangeable, allowing them to grow with your personal or family’s boot collection. Each beautifully crafted and versatile boot rack, boot bar, and boot hanger, is proudly manufactured in the United States. In addition, a portion of all sales is donated to the Diabetes Research Institute.

For more information about these boot racks, contact Miller at 940.594.2380 or visit the website, BuildABootRack.com

COWB CLASSOY IC The mission of Cowboy Classic Saddlery is to design each saddle to fit the horse while fulfilling the needs of the rider. This new saddle tree is designed to grant the horse maximum comfort and ability to perform.

The tree allows freedom of movement in the shoulders and curves with the spine for comfort, while providing close contact to the horse for the rider, allowing the best possible ride and enhancing horsemanship and communication. Each saddle is made with detail in mind. Contact Cheyenne Wimberley 254.835.4440 or www.cowboyclassicsaddlery.com

The Easy Now is a shock absorbing product developed by Chute Help to help prevent injuries sustained by heel horses when tie on devices are used. It is also used for tying up colts and horses that set back. It is UV ray damage proof and latex allergy free. Visit www.chutehelp.com

CHUT HELPE

MARTIN

Harness Leather Halter The unmatched craftsmanship and quality you come to expect from Martin Saddlery is what makes them superior. The traditional cowboy gear is what makes them universal. This holds true for 2014 with the addition of the Harness Leather Halter. Strong yet supple 1" leather in classic simplicity shows Martin’s dedication to the working cowboy.

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Classic Equine knows horses and horse people. Ritchie invented automatic watering. Together they have designed the watering solution you've been waiting for. Classic Equine by Ritchie makes automatic watering the only way to go for the ease of horse owners and the health of horses.

RITCHIE

Stallfount • Individual • Automatic water fountain for stalls • Stainless steel cover & hardware • Easy to drain & clean • Corner-mounted to save space

EZFount • Automatic, gravity-driven • Designed for portability • Garden hose connection • Smooth, round edges • Multiple mounting options • Waters up to 20 head of livestock Autofount • Installed-automatic • Hinged cover for easy access • Quick refill time; no waiting for water • Smooth surface for easy cleaning • Optional heater package • Waters up to 40 head of livestock Ultrafount • Stainless steel, insulated-automatic

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Hanging Rope Organizer Hang it anywhere, and take it everywhere. Classic Rope’s Hanging Rope Organizer is a handy way to keep your ropes, gloves, boots, and powder ready to grab on the go. Six large pockets hold ropes, smaller pockets keep boots and gloves separate, and a steel threshold adds durability and support.

MSRP: $35.95

Stainless steel drinking area Premier heating system installed Extremely energy efficient Large access panel for installation Waters up to 40 head of livestock

To learn more, or to find a dealer near you, please call 800-654-7894 or visit www.ClassicEquinebyRitchie.com.

Get dirty with the new line of soft shell jackets from Twisted Tack. The new fully embroidered design for 2014 is available in 8 different jacket colors and any color of thread. From barrels and team roping to trail riding and pleasure we can do any event including non horse related. Get your dirty jacket today for only $150 with name on front included. Mens, womens and youth sizes available. These jackets are all made to order and embroidered in house. Custom options are always available. Call for association and award jacket prices.

Like Twisted Tack on Facebook and call or msg to or order yours today. 402.239.6333

TWISTED TACK CLASSEIC ROP

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RES

RES Bell boots now available in white. Replace the Velcro not the boot! Replacement Velcro available in 18 different colors, your private label.

Also great for awards. Special pricing available contact us at orders@resboot.com.

Check out all of our innovative products at www.resboot.com or in the latest NRS catalog.

Dragsteer Kwik Spin wheel set with the new swivel front end will speed up your game with less tip overs, quick spins and more stability through the turn. Fits the large Dragsteer. Get yours at NRSworld.com and like us on Facebook for some of this years action pics from Las Vegas.

DRAG STEER

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BAR EQUINHE

Ryan Motes Bar H Equine builds a complete line of custom and stock saddles including the new Ryan Motes Signature Team Roper, pictured here and designed exclusively by threetime NFR heeler and world-record holder Ryan Motes.

A few modifications set this saddle apart, including extra-wide fenders, special cutouts in the skirt for better contact with the horse and an easy-access hoof pick holder on the stirrup. With an antique finish, palm tooling, lariat border and oil tanned leather seat, this saddle is not only durable; it is pleasing to the eye.

“I took all the things I liked from the saddles I’ve ridden and rolled them into one to get a real sturdy, usingtype of saddle that’s still affordable,” says Motes. “It has the standards I want and I think everybody wants.”

Motes is also a fan of the way the saddle fits a variety of horses, and says he’s proud to ride with Bar H – a familyowned company based in Weatherford, Texas. The hardworking folks at Bar H have spent five generations in the livestock business and over a decade in the tack industry.

Their tack is available through more than 600 authorized dealers across the U.S. and Canada, as well as several foreign countries.

RATTLER ROPE Nothin’ But Neck Practice like you mean it without sacrificing the feel of your rope.

Consistency, balance, and feel are crucial to your success. Rattler’s Nothin’ But Neck breakaway honda maintains the original feel of your rope, and is tough enough to stand up to repeated abuse.

MSRP: $24.95

Heel-O-Matic’s SuperSlider: The Most Fun You Can Have Roping a Dummy.

A ground dummy can be an addictive and fun toy for all ages. Heel-OMatic is proud to introduce the best, and most fun, goat toy on the market. Whether you are a novice or a seasoned professional, the SuperSlider will ensure you develop and maintain the fundamentals of roping, while still having a blast!

The SuperSlider is the new portable ground dummy brought to you by Heel-O-Matic. It is a great accessory in any roper’s life and is especially a great roping toy for kids. This dummy is lightweight, durable, resilient, and easy to take with you anywhere you go.

Visit Heel-O-Matic at heelomatic.com or call 888-433-5464 for more information.

HEEL-OMATIC

R BEST EVSE PAD Our Kush Collection is 100% high-quality, washed and pressed wool that is 136 ounces per square yard. It is durable and resitant to compression, yet is still flexible. Properties of this wool allow it to absorb moisture, which aids in removing heat from the horses’s back. Pad choice of World Champion Jade Corkill, “I've liked all my Best Ever Pads, but without a doubt this is the Best Pad Ever.”

Water tank and supply pump kits from Micro Rain watering systems. Is low water volume or pressure a problem? Simply install a holding tank that can be filled from your existing hydrant and with the addition of our pressure pumping systems, we can supply all of the water necessary to operate a Micro Rain system of your choice at its optimal performance! Call for details 800-373-9325 Today! ww.microrain.net

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DAVIS N WESTE’RCO. TRADIN Check out all our styles online or at a show near you.

Custom designed

by Randy & Linda Davis Rios of Mercedes & Anderson Bean Boots Handmade in the USA Wonderful fit & feel for the discriminating horseman davis@davisboots.com

Should saddle horns really be the same for team ropers as they are for team penners, trail riders, and those fellas on dude ranches?

WE DON’T THINK SO. If you want to...

• stop the clock faster • rope safer • handle cattle better • rope smarter • save money • stop twisting, pulling & stretching • save ropes • stop searching, begging & stealing Go to YouTube, search “Dally Post & NevaWrap,” see why wrapping your horn will one day be a thing of the past. www.TheDallyPost.com; 866.427.3876

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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.

OUTLAW SADDLES

BODY – Life-size realistic body made of flexi foam rubber.

Tough, but soft enough to sit comfortably on when gathering and tying.

FLANK HANDLE – Has a reinforced flank handle HEAD,BODY & LEGS - Train yourself and your horse by practicing on a life-like standing goat tethered to a rope in the arena.

LEGS- Tough, durable & realistic legs that allow for great practice.

COLLAR & OPTIONAL 10' STAKED ROPE - Use the official sized tethered rope to practice your get offs and train your horse.

STANDS ALONE - stands alone inside or outside in the arena PORTABLE - haul anywhere, no feeding or watering STORE: inside the house or outside in the trailer or barn TRAIN: Train your horse to run towards a goat replica $299 + s/h

SS ROPING

The Hooey Tuf Kaf has a NEW and IMPROVED sled design. The new sled design allows the Kaf body to sit on a cradle, no need for the foot tray anymore. The new sled allows for safer practice and also allows for the Kaf to “switch.” The Kaf comes off easier when you pitch your slack to either side of the calf. It also makes it easier to remount the Kaf onto the sled. It allows your younger horses to get closer to the Kaf without worry. It is still portable, durable and tough. The Hooey Tuf Kaf is made of a flexy foam rubber to give it that real life-like rope action. The Kaf will make you flank and tie it correctly everytime. It does not allow you to cheat it. You will learn correctly and build the correct muscle memory. Get your Hooey Tuf Kaf. $2,199 + s/h To order call SS Roping, LLC at 307.217.0392; www.ssroping.com 38 / MARCH 2014

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Clear Vision™ Cool Wrap Stop trying to memorize your cattle and make sorting a breeze.

Classic Rope’s Clear Vision Cool Wrap is now available in red, green, and black to speed up sorting and get you back in the box faster.

Still the most breathable wrap available, you get fewer head tricks, straighter steers, and more roping time.

MSRP: $24.95

COWBOY UP/COWGIRL UP ENERGY PRODUCTS Are you tough enough to Drink Pink?

What I mean is… are you man enough to ride the hair off the meanest bull and still enjoy a light, refreshing new blueberry/pommegrantite Wild Berry Cowgirl Up? Sure you are! You don’t have to be a girl to enjoy the all new, all natural Wild Berry Cowgirl Up! It’s packed with B-vitamins, gives you a great lift without the jitters and crash. Beautifully packaged in a black and silver bottle. Try one today!

CLASSIC EQUINE

Biofit® Shim Pad An all-in-one adjustable solution to fix a “downhill” saddle for narrow-shouldered horses, Classic Equine’s Biofit shim pad levels the saddle and dissipates pressure evenly. Slide pad forward for less correction, slide back for more. 100% virgin wool fleece bottom wicks moisture and heat away for unbeatable protection.

MSRP: $177.95

Bottlerocket The perfect dummy rope with an ideal combination of length and small size. Unlike other kid ropes, the Bottlerocket is built with enough body to add durability and keep loops open for reaching. The Bottlerocket is 31 feet in length with a diameter of ¼".

Available in assorted colors.

FASTBACK

Vortex The 33’ long head rope is ideal for reaching or running close. This all nylon, natural colored three-strand lasts longer because the higher crowns won’t fill with rubber as quickly. Perfectly balanced body and feel packed in a small size to keep your loop open and on the ground.

Head rope 33' – Heel rope 35' Available April 1, 2014.

ROPE SMART Expose Your Bad Habits, Isolate and Eliminate Them . Learn Correct Technique, Rope Off The Ground The Same as You Would Off Horse Back. This is no ordinary dummy, every part of its design is innovative and will help you rope better! It is the only true training system on the market. No more aimless practice while waiting to rope, then throwing the same bad loop you did in the parking lot. Now you can practice as you would on horseback, and go out truly warmed up ready to go! Head, Heel, and Calf Head Available, Collapsible Legs, Easy to Take Anywhere.

Rope Like You Mean It With the RopeSMART Steer! www.RopeSmart.com; 210.823.0565

NAL O I T A N PERS RO PLY SUP

Rattlesnake Knots, also known as Over/Under Heaving Line Knots, were used by sailors to add weight to the end of ropes for stability.

Franciscan monks also used the knot on the end of their rope belts to ensure the rope hung straight and smooth. This ancient technology has been brought to the tack world for the same purposes. Decorative and functional, it securely finishes off your tack. NRSworld.com offers a new line of headstalls, including browband and single ear, and reins featuring the rattlesnake knot. Starting at $34.99 Rattlesnake Berlin Browband Headstall. BH105 $49.99 5/8" x 8' Rattlesnake Berlin Roper Reins. H5085 $34.99 Oiled Browband Berlin Headstall. OH105 $49.99 Berlin Leather 5/8" x 8" Oiled Flat Roper Reins. OH5085 $39.99 Oiled One-Ear Berlin Headstall. OH155 $39.99 SUPERLOOPER MAGAZINE / 39

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JACO BRANDS To honor our Veterans Past and present, the fashion forward Jaco Brands releases its Brand New PATRIOT line for Spring 2014. The highly anticipated Digital-Camo line was inspired and worn by all of Team Jaco in last year’s National Finals Rodeo.

100% American Made products and available on www.JacoBrands.com

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#4404 Reinsman Team Roper Reinsman saddles are ridden by some of the top names in the western industry because of the attention to detail, fit for the horse and rider, and the way they ride. Two-time World Champion Clay Tryan endorses the Reinsman brand. For more information visit www.reinsman.com or call 800-548-2487.

From the feedlot to the pasture, Case IH Farmall C tractors reliably and cost-effectively deliver the power and performance utility tractor owners expect, all in a superior interior environment. Five new utility powerhouse models meet the demand for rugged, yet comfortable easy-to-operate equipment to help get everyday jobs done. These versatile models also meet emissions standards with Tier 4A engines. Equipped with new clean-diesel technology, the Farmall C models use Tier 4Acompliant Case IH FPT 4-cylinder 3.4-L turbocharged and intercooled engines. Precise electronic metering of fuel delivered with electronic high-pressure common-rail fuel injection provides a more efficient combustion process. This means improved efficiency, extended engine life and improved cold-engine starting.

Case IH RB565 Round Balers The new RB565 provides 20 percent more capacity than previous models. The new overshot feeder between the pick-up and bale chamber creates a quick and even feed of material into the bale chamber. The new roller windguard and five bar pick-up comb the crop off the ground for fast and even feeding. The new RB565 is built to last, featuring a totally redesigned pick-up that has been strengthened from the inside out. Some of the new enhancements include double spider gears, solid line bars and rubber mounted teeth that provide five times the wear life of the previous generation teeth.

Case IH DC3 Series Disc Mower Conditioners New Case IH DC3 series disc mower conditioners are designed to improve dry down for better hay quality and higher profits. A new cutterbar design with wide discs cuts closer and cleaner, getting more hay in windrows and leaving less hay in the field. Largerdiameter discs improve crop flow and windrow consistency.

Designed for easy, uninterrupted use, the DC3 series disc mower conditioners have lightweight, impact-resistant plastic access doors, simplifying adjustments. Adjustments can be done in the field, as tools are not needed to make alterations to the conditioners, swath doors and swath board.

New shielding minimizes the opportunity for material to build up as you create windrows. A simplified drive system helps to minimize horsepower consumption and maintenance needs.

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South Alabama Championships

Andalusia, Alabama April 12-13, 2014

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he beautiful city of Andalusia located in the “heart of South Alabama” has a fascinating history that begins on the banks of the Conecuh River at the trading post community called Montezuma. Even though this early settlement below the falls was called Covington Courthouse, the first county seat shown on old maps (1826), by 1829, the name of the post office and the village had changed to Montezuma. To this day, it is uncertain as to how Montezuma got its name. Historians say that it could have been the Spanish influence of the traders up and down the river to Pensacola or possibly refugees moving in from the Mexican Revolution, which had just ended.

Eventually a path was worn and wagon ruts appeared as settlers soon moved into the new state and into Covington County settling first around Green Bay (1816) and Rose Hill (1823). An early settler who passed through Georgia as he migrated to Alabama named John Devereaux became the first postmaster of Montezuma in 1826 and received a lifelong appointment as a county court judge. His service and contributions are well documented, and he is commemorated by the naming of the hill where he once resided, “Devereaux” or “Debro Hill” as it is known it today.

It is this community which later became known as Andalusia that will welcome USTRC team ropers to the South Alabama Championships the weekend of April 12-13.

With a small town appeal Andalusia offers ropers and their families a fun-filled weekend of good team roping coupled with some fun exploring the area. Andalusia’s glorious history is preserved and the small town, homey atmosphere provides a great place to relax, kick back and just have some fun at a USTRC team roping.

Andalusia has a flair for friendly and the community opens its arms to welcome everyone to their area that April weekend.

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Andalusia is about making first impressions and establishing memories and the April weekend hosting the South Alabama Championship will, indeed be, a memory maker.

One attraction that will immediately catch the visitor’s eye is the murals painted around the community. These beautiful historic pieces of art help tell the history of Andalusia and are located on buildings throughout the downtown area. Artist, Wes Hardin, created these murals. Currently, there are four murals in the collection. They consist of The Legend of Andalusia, Early Covington County Courthouses, Soda Fountain, and Early Covington County Timber and Logging.

Each mural has a story to tell that revolves and directly links into the history and growth of the community. As you visit the community the murals provide a unique look at the up and coming area.

Dream Park is another area ropers and their families should take in on their trip to the South Alabama Championships.

The Dream Park is a lot of fun for all ages!

Dream Station is a community built playground, which opened in May of 1999. The development of this park is the result of the efforts of over 600 volunteers.

This is an outdoor family facility, which includes a creative, and imaginative children’s play area, picnic grounds, gazebos, and scenic walking trail. It is located across the drive from Evans Barnes Golf Course on the campus of LBWCC. The park is opened from sunrise to sunset and a visit to the area should be planned sometime during your visit.

If a good team roping held in a small quiet Alabama community with lots of charm and flair is your cup of tea be sure and put the South Alabama Championships on your calendar. It will be a good weekend with some good USTRC team roping and the feel for “at home” is one you will walk away with. This one is a keeper!! Be There!

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On Tap

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

Northeast Kansas Classic Topeka, Kansas April 4-6, 2014 Kansas Expocentre Jeff Smith 620-921-5903 USTRC www.ustrc.com Great Eats, Entertainment and Visitor Info Places to Stay Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites www.hiexpress.com 785-228-9500 Hyatt Place hyattplacetopeka.com 785-273-0066 Places to Eat Boss Hawg’s Barbeque Co. www.bosshawgsbbq.com Outback Steakhouse www.outback.com Texas Roadhouse www.texasroadhouse.com Golf Cypress Ridge Golf Course www.topeka.org Shawnee Country Club www.shawneecountryclub.org

785-273-7300

785-271-7427

785-272-0511 785-233-2373

New Mexico Championships Clovis, New Mexico April 4-6, 2014 Curry County Special Events Center USTRC www.ustrc.com Great Eats, Entertainment and Visitor Info Places to Stay La Quinta Inn & Suites 575-763-8777 Hampton Inn 575-763-3300

Golf Clovis Golf Course 44 / MARCH 2014

575-762-5777 575-742-1356 505-389-5146 575-763-3764

Bluegrass Championships Liberty, Kentucky April 5-6, 2014 Casey County Ag Expo Center John Johnson and Jx2 Productions 423-340-0640 USTRC www.ustrc.com Great Eats, Entertainment and Visitor Info Places to Stay Royal Inn Express 606-787-6224 Columbia 606-787-6224

785-272-3222

Things to Do City of Topeka Zoo www.topeka.org 785-368-9180 Combat Air Museum www.combatairmuseum.org 785-862-3303 Kansas Museum of History & Discovery Place www.kshs.org 785-272-8681 Great Overland Station www.greatoverlandstation.com 785-232-5533

Places to Eat Leal’s Mexican Food Red Lobster Dakota’s Steakhouse

Things to Do Roller World Casel-Land Fun Center Old Homestead Museum Joe’s Boot Shop

575-763-4075 575-762-0355 575-935-3535

575-769-7871

Places to Eat El Mexican Sandy’s Grill Village Restaurant Cindy’s Family Restaurant

606-787-2848 606-787-6433 606-787-6085 606-787-4469

Golf Somerset Country Club

606-678-8038

Things to Do Green River Lake State Park and Green River Lake 22 miles from center of Liberty Somerset Country Club 606-678-8038

Arkansas Championships Fort Smith, Arkansas April 18-19, 2014 Harper Stadium/Kay Rodgers Park www.kayrodgerspark.com Denny and Lynn Flynn 479-965-6800 USTRC www.ustrc.com Great Eats, Entertainment and Visitor Info Places to Stay Comfort Inn 479-484-0227 Aspen Hotel & Suites www.aspenhotelandsuites.com 479-452-9000 Hampton Inn Ft. Smith www.hamptoninn.com 479-452-2000 Places to Eat Red Lobster Olive Garden TGI Fridays Outback Steakhouse Lone Star Steakhouse & Saloon www.lonestarsteakhouse.com

479-452-9243 479-478-7008 479-484-0906 479-452-0900 479-452-7827

Golf Grand Slam Golf & Baseball www.grandslamfun.com Links At Fort Smith Fort Smith Country Club www.fortsmith.com Things to Do Fort Smith Art Center www.ftsartcenter.com Fort Smith Trolley Museum www.fstm.org Fort Smith Museum of History www.fortsmithmuseum.com Rooster’s Blues Bar www.roostersontheave.webs.com Electric Cowboy www.electriccowboy.com

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Taylorsville, North Carolina April 18-19, 2014 H&H Arena John Johnson and Jx2 Productions 423-340-0640 USTRC www.ustrc.com Great Eats, Entertainment and Visitor Info Places to Stay Taylorsville Mote 828-632-4266 Holiday Inn Express 828-465-7070

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South Dakota Championships Rapid City, South Dakota April 25-27, 2014 www.visitrapidcity.com Central States Fairgrounds Expo Center Larry Steele 307-290-0743 USTRC www.ustrc.com Great Eats, Entertainment and Visitor Info Places to Stay Holiday Inn - Rushmore Plaza Hotel www.holidayinn.com 877-863-4780 Radisson Hotel www.radissonrapidcity.com 605-348-8300 Howard Johnson www.hojo.com 605-737-4656 Places to Eat Firehouse Brewing Co. www.firehousebrewing.com Red Lobster Restaurants Outback Steakhouse Shooters Steakhouse & Sports www.shooterssteakhouse.com

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SandHills Classic

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ach year in January the SandHills Rodeo and the won $16,000. Third place went to Lane Ivy from Llano, Texas SandHills Team and Match Roping Committee in and Jimmie Ross Cooper from Monument, New Mexico.

Odessa, Texas host the SandHills Classic, better known as Fourth in the average was Luke Brown from Morgan Mill, Texas Super Tuesday. The event takes place at the Ector County and Travis Graves also from Morgan Mill.

Coliseum and is held in conjunction with the PRCA Rodeo.

The SandHills Classic was successful and the committee This year the event was not only a USTRC Sanctioned Open was excited about the turnout and the addition of The Event, but it was a qualifier for The American and the team American qualifier. Tommy Zant and Dale Clark are the heads roping took place on January 7, 2014. of the committee and were pleased with the event.

The team roping began that morning with three go rounds “We have a great committee at this event and there are a lot and then the short round of The American Qualifier. Cale of moving parts so it takes a lot of dedicated people putting in Markham from Vinita, Oklahoma and Buddy Hawkins from a lot of time and effort,” said Zant of Odessa, Texas. “It is Columbus, Kansas were the high team back. They made a something we have built upon each year and it just keeps clean run on their final steer and finished the roping with a growing and getting better.” time of 26.48 seconds on four steers. They won $9,200 plus a qualification to The American semi-finals in RESULTS – SandHils Classic – Odessa, TX Mesquite, Texas on February 21-23, 2014. Second From Open thru #8 PickDraw (including Gold Plus Roping) place went to JoJo Lemond from Andrews, Texas and The American Qualifier Martin Lucero from Stephenville, Texas with a time of 1. Cale Markham (Vinita, OK) / Buddy Hawkins (Columbus, KS), 26.48, $9,200 27.08 seconds on four steers. Justin Davis from 2. JoJo LeMond (Andrews, TX) / Martin Lucero (Stephenville, TX), 27.08, $6,900 3. Justin Davis (Madisonville, TX) / B.J. Dugger (Center Point, TX), 27.46, $4,600 Madisonville, Texas and B.J. Dugger from Center Point, 4. Quisto Lopez (Beeville, TX) / Keagan Duncan (Midland, TX), 27.96, $2,300 Texas were successful in qualifying in third place.

5. Spencer Mitchell (Williams, CA) / Russell Cardoza (Terrebonne, OR), 28.61, $0 They also received $4,600 for their efforts. Fourth 6. Travis Tryan (Dennis, TX) / Chase Tryan (Helena, MT), 29, $0 7. Chad Masters (Cedar Hill, TN) / Kory Koontz (Sudan, TX), 29.21, $0 place went to Quisto Lopez from Beeville, Texas and 8. Joel Bach (Center, TX) / Allen Bach (Rhome, TX), 30.69, $0 Keagan Duncan from Midland, Texas. Other qualifiers 9. Travis Tryan (Dennis, TX) / Allen Bach (Rhome, TX), 31.44, $0 included, Spencer Mitchell, Russell Cardoza, Travis 10. Colby Schneemann (San Angelo, TX) / Seth Smithson (Ackerly, TX), 32.24, $0 Tryan, Chase Tryan, Chad Masters, Kory Koontz, Joel SandHills Open Bach, Allen Bach, Colby Schneeman and Seth 1. Cale Markham (Vinita, OK) / Buddy Hawkins (Columbus, KS), 33.39, $19,500 Smithson. All will be vying of a spot to compete at The 2. JoJo LeMond (Andrews, TX) / Martin Lucero (Stephenville, TX), 33.92, $16,000 3. Lane Ivy (Llano, TX) / Jim Ross Cooper (Monument, NM), 33.97, $12,700 American at AT&T Stadium on March 2, 2014.

4. Luke Brown (Morgan Mill, TX) / Travis Graves (Morgan Mill, TX), 34.28, $9,400 Markham and Hawkins were then high team back 5. Travis Tryan (Dennis, TX) / Chase Tryan (Helena, MT), 35.29, $6,000 in the main average of the Open Division. They 6. Spencer Mitchell (Williams, CA) / Russell Cardoza (Terrebonne, OR), 35.92, $3,400 7. Logan Olson (Bluff Dale, TX) / Matt Kasner (Cody, NE), 37.75, $0 finished the roping in first place with a time of 33.39 8. Colby Schneemann (San Angelo, TX) / Seth Smithson (Ackerly, TX), 39.39, $0 seconds on five steers. They took home an additional 9. Nathan McWhorter (Telephone, TX) / Arles Pearce (Washington, TX), 42.05, $0 $19,500 plus ten points for the Priefert US Open.

10. Ty Blasingame (Ramah, CO) / Brandon Bates (San Angelo, TX), 42.49, $0 Second place in the roping went to Lemond and Lucero as they were 33.92 seconds on five steers and 52 / MARCH 2014

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Winners of the Average in both The American Qualifier and the Open at the SandHills Classic, Cale Markham from Vinita, Oklahoma and Buddy Hawkins from Columbus, Kansas

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Heart of Texas Championships $384,870 $255,618 $23,365 72.5%

Open Aaron Tsinigine (Tuba City, AZ) / Paul Eaves (Stephenville, TX), 35.38, $7,590

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The first roping of the weekend was the Open Division. It was the fourth qualifier on the road The American. The team of Lane Ivy from Llano, Texas and Richard Durham from Lipan, Texas teamed up to win first place in the American portion of the roping. They were 28.24 seconds on four steers and earned $9,000. Second place went to Nathan McWhorter and Casey Chamberlain, while third was Aaron Tsinigine and Paul Eaves. Those three teams along with fourth through tenth received a qualification to The 56 / MARCH 2014

American semi-finals in Mesquite Texas on February 21-23.

Tsinigine and Eaves then came back to win the Average of the Open Division. They were 35.38 seconds on five steers and won $7,590, trophy Gist spurs and ten points for the Priefert US Open Tour. Second place was Logan Olson and Travis Woodard and third went to Travis Tryan and Allen Bach. J.D. and Bryan Bacon won the Incentive Average.

Sawyer Barham from Barnsdall, Oklahoma and Spencer Mitchell from Williams, California came from the seventh call back position to win the Average of the #15 Division. They were 30.23 seconds on four steers and won $7,394, trophy Gist spurs and $6,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings. Second place was Chase Chambers and Lane Siggins with a time of 31.08 seconds on four steers. They earned $4,930. Third place went to Kenton

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#15 Handicap Sawyer Barham (Barnsdall, OK) / Spencer Mitchell (Williams, CA), 30.23, $7,394 and $6,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings

FLEX EARNINGS – Heart of Texas Championships – Waco, TX From Open thru #8 PickDraw (including Gold Plus Roping) Woodson and Cooper Vandiver and fourth was Hugo Cantu and Tommy Zuniga.

In the #13 Division Cole and Blake Wheeler from Flint, Texas came from the third high team back position to finish in first place. The pairing won $6,252, trophy Gist spurs and $6,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings for roping four steers in 32.86 seconds.

Second place was Jarett Freeman from Tolar, Texas and Ross Ashford from Lott, Texas.

Third place in the Average went to Troy and Ross Ashford.

Justice Ray Cathey from Athens, Texas teamed up with Coy Brittain from Rockwall, Texas to win first place in the #12 Division. The duo was 8.09 second on their final steer to finish the roping with a time of 33.39 second on four steers.

They won $5,556, trophy Martin saddles and $6,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings. Second place was Denton Halford and Coy Brittain with a time of 33.54 seconds on four. Third place went to Richard Chaves and Colton Brittain. Lane Stauffer and Kyle Dunk won the Incentive Average.

The second day of team roping at the Heart of Texas

Annette Sims ..................Athens, TX ..................$9,000 Freddy Perez ..................Rio Grande City, TX ....$7,000 Romeo Moreno ..............McAllen, TX ................$7,000 Garett Chick....................Salado, TX ..................$6,000 Gena Hanagriff ..............Huntsville, TX..............$6,000 Randy Vaughn ................Athens, TX ..................$6,000 Roger Hanagriff ..............Huntsville, TX..............$6,000 Blake Wheeler ................Flint, TX......................$5,000 Ricky Gonzalez................Palm View, TX..............$5,000 Andrew Hill ....................Corsicana, TX ..............$4,000 Coy Brittain ....................Rockwall, TX ..............$4,000 Jarett Freeman ................Tolar, TX ....................$4,000 Shawn McKinley..............Stephenville, TX ..........$4,000 Andy Alaniz ....................Alice, TX ....................$3,000 Brad Diaz ......................San Marcos, TX ..........$3,000 Brad Smith ....................Stephenville, TX ..........$3,000 Bradyn Crider ................Weatherford, TX ..........$3,000 Brandon Conway ............Springtown, TX............$3,000 Carl Ashford....................Burleson, TX ..............$3,000 Charlie Pickett ................Teague, TX..................$3,000 Cody Nichols ..................San Marcos, TX ..........$3,000 Cody Starns ....................Port Lavaca, TX ..........$3,000 Cole Wheeler ..................Flint, TX......................$3,000 Coy Mills ........................Aledo, TX ....................$3,000 Daniel M. Shehady ..........Granbury, TX ..............$3,000 Darren Stoner ................Fairfield, TX ................$3,000 Dylan Cosper ..................Moody, TX ..................$3,000 Ethan Walden..................Thorndale, TX..............$3,000 Fred Elms ......................Thorndale, TX..............$3,000 Jake Ashford ..................Burleson, TX ..............$3,000 Jason Smith ....................Fairfield, TX ................$3,000 Justice Ray Cathey ..........Athens, TX ..................$3,000 Karl Hanlon ....................Aledo, TX ....................$3,000 Kent Teague ....................Wichita Falls, TX ..........$3,000 Kevin W. Warnken............Schulenburg, TX ..........$3,000 Leroy Ramirez ................Mineral Wells, TX ........$3,000 Mel Smith ......................Tolar, TX ....................$3,000 Omar Ruiz ......................Midland, TX ................$3,000 Rick Percivill ..................Stephenville, TX ..........$3,000 Romeo Ramos ................Rio Grande City, TX ....$3,000 Rusty Thornton ................Valley Mills, TX ............$3,000 Sawyer Barham ..............Barnsdall, OK ............$3,000 Spencer Mitchell..............Williams, CA ..............$3,000 Tod Slone ......................Cuero, TX....................$3,000 Tommy Kocian ................Yoakum, TX ................$3,000

Trace Foust ....................Rio Grande City, TX ....$3,000 Will Farris ......................Madisonville, TX ..........$3,000 Willis Pickett ..................Mexia, TX ..................$3,000 Earl Lockwood ................Rio Grande City, TX ....$2,000 Jordan Wisener................Lufkin, TX ..................$2,000 Race Mellman ................Hempstead, TX............$2,000 Zane Murphy ..................Tolar, TX ....................$2,000 Blayne Klenk ..................Bedias, TX ..................$1,000 Bryan Bacon ..................Hugo, OK ..................$1,000 Bryan Rampley ..............Yoakum, TX ................$1,000 Buckshot Patterson..........San Marcos, TX ..........$1,000 Chase Chambers ............Iowa Park, TX..............$1,000 Colton Brittian ................Rockwall, TX ..............$1,000 Cooper Vandiver ..............Fairfield, TX ................$1,000 Daniel Braman................Refugio, TX ................$1,000 Denise Keith ..................Forestburg, TX ............$1,000 Denton Halford ..............Stephenville, TX ..........$1,000 Eric Swaggerty................Red Oak, TX................$1,000 Heliodoro Reyes ..............Seagoville, TX ............$1,000 Hugo Cantu ....................Mission, TX ................$1,000 J.D. Ramirez....................Falfurrias, TX ..............$1,000 James Gholson ................Waurika, OK ..............$1,000 Jay Gholson ....................Bowie, TX ..................$1,000 J.D. Bacon ......................Farmersville, TX ..........$1,000 Jody Henderson ..............Decatur, TX ................$1,000 Jody Reynolds ................Stephenville, TX ..........$1,000 Kenton Woodson ............Conroe, TX..................$1,000 Kirby Hill ........................Corsicana, TX ..............$1,000 Lafe Allen ......................Pontotoc, TX................$1,000 Lane Siggins ..................Ruidoso Downs, NM....$1,000 Mario Urias ....................Kermit, TX ..................$1,000 Mason Boettcher ............East Bernard, TX ........$1,000 Paco Falcon ....................Premont, TX................$1,000 Paul Ballesteros ..............Waxahachie, TX ..........$1,000 Phillip Dempsey ..............Kopperl, TX ................$1,000 Richard Chaves ..............Combine, TX ..............$1,000 Ross Ashford ..................Lott, TX ......................$1,000 Ryan Barfield..................Hebbronville, TX..........$1,000 Slade Townsend ..............Fredonia, TX................$1,000 Smokey Staal..................Halliday, ND ..............$1,000 Steve Keith ....................Forestburg, TX ............$1,000 Steven Nilmeyer..............Coyote, CA ................$1,000 Tommy Zuniga ................Centerville, TX ............$1,000 Troy Ashford....................Lott, TX ......................$1,000 Tyler Park ......................Huntsville, TX..............$1,000

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and Roger Hanagriff from Huntsville, Texas had a stellar Championships again greeted ropers with beautiful weather. roping. They won the Incentive Average with a time of 33.21 The first roping of the day was the #12 Gold Plus Division. seconds on three steers and qualified to the short round high Kevin Warnken from Schulenburg, Texas teamed up with Brad team back. They caught their final steer in 8.08 seconds and Smith from Stephenville, Texas. The pair was high team back. won the main Average as well. The duo won $7,034, four They roped their final steer in 12.24 seconds and finished the trophy Gist buckles and $12,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings. roping with a time of 39.64 seconds on four steers. The win Second place went to Annett Sims gave them $2,640, trophy Gist buckles and $6,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings.

Top Ten American Qualifiers from and Randy Vaughan both from Athens, Texas. Third place in the Second place went to Omar Ruiz Heart of Texas Championships roping was Cody Nichols and Brad from Midland, Texas and Andy Alaniz Lane Ivy / Richard Durham Diaz. Jody Reynolds from from Alice, Texas. Third place went to Nathan McWhorter / Casey Chamberlain Stephenville, Texas and Mike Mel Smith and Darren Stoner. Tommy Aaron Tsinigine / Paul Eaves Qualls from Hico, Texas won fourth Kocian from Yoakum, Texas and Tod Shane Philipp / John Philipp place in the Average with a time of Slone from Cuero, Texas won the David Motes / Evan Arnold 60.21 seconds on four steers.

Incentive Average and took home Paul Tierney / Bobby Harris The win of the #9 Division went $1,414, trophy Gist buckles and Logan Olson / Matt Kasner to the team of Freddy Perez and $6,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings.

Romeo Ramos both from Rio Garett Chick from Salado, Texas Brady Tryan / Tommy Zuniga Grande City, Texas. They were and Andrew Hill from Corsicana, Shane Philipp / Bobby Harris 36.96 seconds on four steers and Texas came from the fifth call back Ty Murphy / Shane Durbin won $10,278, trophy Martin position of the #11 Division to win saddles and $6,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings.

Second place first place in the Average. They were 9.61 on their last steer and went to Fred Elms and Ethan Walden and third was Bradyn took first place with a time of 35.70 seconds on four steers.

Crider and Daniel Shehady. Willis and Charlie Pickett won the They earned $7,406, trophy Martin saddles and $6,000 in Incentive Average.

USTRC Flex Earnings. Second place went to Jarett Freeman The final roping of the weekend was the #8 Division. The and Shawn McKinley with a time of 36.37 seconds. Third place winners were Leroy Ramirez from Mineral Wells, Texas and went to Kirby Hill and Blake Wheeler. Ricky Gonzalez and Will Farris from Madisonville, Texas. The pair was 26.35 Romeo Moreno won the Incentive Average. seconds on three steers and won $5,972, trophy Gist buckles Gonzalez and Moreno carried their winning momentum and $6,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings. Second place went to into the #10 Division. The pair from Palm View and McAllen, Freddy Perez and Trace Foust and third place was Texas won the Average of the roping with a time of 33.79 Kent Teague and Karl Hanlon. second on four steers. They earned $7,742, trophy Martin saddles and $6,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings. Second place went to Dylan Cosper and Garett Chick with a time of 34.39 seconds on four steers. Third place was Freddy Perez and Romeo Moreno. The Incentive win went to Tyler Park and Andrew Hill.

The final day of roping at the Heart of Texas Championships began with the #10 Gold Plus Division. Gena

#13 Handicap Cole Wheeler (Flint, TX) / Blake Wheeler (Flint, TX), 32.86, $6,252 and $6,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings

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#12 Justice Ray Cathey (Athens, TX) / Coy Brittain (Rockwall, TX), 33.39, $5,556 and $6,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings

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#11 Garett Chick (Salado, TX) / Andrew Hill (Corsicana, TX), 35.7, $7,406 and $6,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings

#10 Ricky Gonzalez (Palm View, TX) / Romeo Moreno (McAllen, TX), 33.79, $7,742 and $6,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings

#9 Freddy Perez (Rio Grande City, TX) / Romeo Ramos (Rio Grande City, TX), 36.96, $10,278 and $6,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings

#8 PickDraw Leroy Ramirez (Mineral Wells, TX) / Will Farris (Madisonville, TX), 26.35, $5,972 and $6,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings

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Hawaii

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he Hawaii Championships is always a favorite event for its competitors. The event takes place at the Anderson Indoor Arena near Kamuela, Hawaii. Producer Brian Anderson welcomed team ropers from all over to experience some USTRC team roping island style.

The team roping action began on Friday, January 17 with the Open Division. Ross and Robby Farias from Kapaa and Kilauea, Hawaii teamed up to win first place in the Average.

They were 42.56 seconds on five steers and won $1,800. Second place in the Average went to Ross Farias and Kevin Hill and 62 / MARCH 2014

third place was Robby Farias and Kevin Hill.

The second roping of the day was the #15 Division. Rory Souza from Aukalani, Hawaii and Brad Apo from Makawao, Hawaii were the champions of the roping. They were 37.42 seconds on four steers and took home $1,521, trophy Gist knives and $6,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings. Second place went to Ross Farias and Kevin Hill. Third place in the Average was Kalai Nobriga and Zanga Schutte.

The final roping of the day was the #13 Division. Cody Bradford from Lanai City, Hawaii teamed up with Kevin Hill to

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#15 Handicap Rory Souza (Aukalani, HI) / Brad Apo (Makawao, HI), 37.42, $1,521 and $6,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings

#13 Handicap Cody Bradford (Lanai City, HI) / Kevin Hill (Kailua Kona, HI), 40.18, $2,129 and $6,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings

were 34.85 seconds on four steers. The victory paid them finish in first place with a time of 40.18 seconds on four $3,734, trophy Classic Equine saddle pads and $6,000 in steers. They received $2,129, trophy Gist knives and $6,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings. Second place went to Chase Onaka and USTRC Flex Earnings. Second place went to Bob Farias and Michael Patrick Kamakana. Third place went to Sonny Hill, while third was Ben Brooks of San Angelo, Texas and Miranda and Shawn Aguiar. The Incentive winners were Brian Zanga Schutte.

Anderson and Mark Farr.

Saturday kicked off with the #12 Gold Plus Divsion. Cody The victors in the #10 Division were Daniel Miranda and Bradford and Tyrel Jenson from Blackfoot, Idaho teamed up to Brian White. The pairing won $4,285, trophy Classic Equine win first place. They were 38.19 seconds on four steers and saddle pads and $6,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings. Second place took home $1,508, trophy Gist buckles and $6,000 in USTRC was Kainoa Kamakana and Jeremiah Benevides. Third place in Flex Earnings. Second place was Brad Apo and Ken Miranda the Average was Chase Onaka from Holualoa, Hawaii and and third place went to Bob Farias and Jensen. The trophy Michael Patrick Kamakana from Kaunakakai, Hawaii. Willie Gist buckles for the Incentive win went to Bruce Davis of Oaks, Oklahoma and Kelly Boy Medeiros from Kailua Kona, FLEX EARNINGS – Hawaii Championships – Kamuela, HI Hawaii. The Century Bonus From Open thru #8 PickDraw (including Gold Plus Roping) was won by Alvin Kawamoto Cody Bradford ..................Lanai City, HI ..........$15,000 Dale Benevides ................Turlock, CA................$3,000 and Melvin Miranda.

Bob Nilmeyer ..................San Martin, CA..........$9,000 Daniel Miranda ................Honokaa, HI..............$3,000 Cody Bradford and Robby Kelly Boy Medeiros ..........Kailua Kona, HI ........$9,000 Jeremiah Benevides ..........Haalehu, HI ..............$3,000 Farias partnered together to Tyrel Jensen......................Blackfoot, ID ............$9,000 Joe Kaae ..........................Kamuela, HI..............$3,000 Bob Farias........................Kilauea, HI................$8,000 Justin Lampier ..................San Angelo, TX ..........$3,000 win first place in the #12 Brian White ......................Ukiah, CA ................$8,000 Kalai Nobriga ..................Kealakekua, HI..........$3,000 Division. They were 32.69 Bruce Davis......................Oaks, OK ..................$7,000 Kiefer Ty Shintaku ............Hauula, HI ................$3,000 seconds on four steers and Ken Miranda ....................Honokaa, HI..............$7,000 Michael Patrick Kamakana..Kaunakakai, HI ........$3,000 Roger Kaiwi Machen ........Captain Cook, HI ......$7,000 Trevor Child......................Kamuela, HI..............$3,000 won $2,634, trophy Gist knives Dawstin Hoopai Bubek......Kapaau, HI ..............$6,000 Woody Child ....................Kamuela, HI..............$3,000 and $6,000 in USTRC Flex Kevin Hill ........................Kailua Kona, HI ........$6,000 Macey Loando..................Kailua Kona, HI ........$2,000 Earnings. Second place in the Rory Souza ......................Aukalani, HI ..............$5,000 Zanga Schutte ..................Kamuela, HI..............$2,000 Albert Duarte ..................Holualoa, HI..............$4,000 Ben Brooks ......................San Angelo, TX ..........$1,000 roping was Macey Loando Allen Gomes ....................Kailua Kona, HI ........$4,000 Fred Rice..........................Kamuela, HI..............$1,000 from Kailua Kona, Hawaii and Aukai Rawlins ..................Hilo, HI ....................$4,000 Justin Farr ........................Salinas, CA ..............$1,000 Robby Farias. Third place was Brian Alan Anderson ........Kamuela, HI..............$4,000 Kaile Jacobson..................Haiku, HI ..................$1,000 Ethan Awa ......................Holualoa, HI..............$4,000 Kim Gillespie....................Hollister, CA ..............$1,000 Kalai Nobriga and Brian Joshua Gomes ..................Kailua Kona, HI ........$4,000 Lexis Andrade ..................Naalehu, HI ..............$1,000 White. The Incentive winners Kainoa Kamakana ............Kaunakakai, HI ........$4,000 Mark Farr ........................San Luis Obispo, CA ..$1,000 were Lexis Andrade and Ty Robby Farias ....................Kilauea, HI................$4,000 Marla Loando ..................Kailua Kona, HI ........$1,000 Willie Steven ....................Kealakekua, HI..........$4,000 Ross Farias ......................Kapaa, HI ................$1,000 Analu Kauai.

Andrew Stevens................Kapaau, HI ..............$3,000 Shawn Aguiar ..................Ninole, HI ................$1,000 The third day of the Hawaii Billy Wong........................Kapaau, HI ..............$3,000 Sonny Miranda ................Kamuela, HI..............$1,000 Championships began with the Brad Apo ........................Makawao, HI ............$3,000 Travis Gomes....................Kailua Kona, HI ........$1,000 Brad Apo ........................Makawao, HI ............$3,000 Ty Analu Kauai ................Kamuela, HI..............$1,000 #11 Division. Christina Darger Chase Onaka....................Holualoa, HI..............$3,000 Wyatt Rita........................Waialua, HI ..............$1,000 from Vina, California and Tyrel Christina Darger ..............Vina, CA ..................$3,000 Jensen from Idaho were the champions of the roping. They SUPERLOOPER MAGAZINE / 63

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Steven and Joshua Gomes won the Incentive Average.

The final day of the Hawaii Championships began with the #10 Gold Division. Bob Farias from Kiauea, Hawaii and Kelly Boy Medeiros from Kailua Kona, Hawaii won the Average. They were 42.03 seconds on four steers and landed $1,530, trophy Gist buckles and $6,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings. Second place in the Average and the Incentive Average was Bob Nilmeyer and Cody Bradford. Third place and the Century Bonus was

won by Brian Anderson and Billy Wong.

The team of Kainoa Kamakana and Ethan Awa won the #9 Division Average with a time of 32.38 seconds on four steers.

The win was worth $4,157, trophy Classic Equine saddle pads and $6,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings. Second place was Michael Patrick Kamakana and Aukai Rawlins. Third place in the Average was Kaile Jacobson and Rory Souza. Albert Duarte and Allen Gomes won the Incentive Average.

The last roping of the day and the event was the #8 Pick/Draw. First place was Willie Steven and Joshua Gomes.

They won the roping with a time of 27.69 seconds on three steers. They earned $2,160, trophy Gist buckles and $6,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings. Second place was Dawstin Hoopai Bubek and Kiefer Ty Shintaku. Third place went to Woody Child and Trevor Child.

#12 Cody Bradford (Lanai City, HI) / Robby Farias (Kilauea, HI), 32.69, $2,634 and $6,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings

#11 Christina Darger (Vina, CA) / Tyrel Jensen (Blackfoot, ID), 34.85, $3,734 and $6,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings

#10 Daniel Miranda (Honokaa, HI) / Brian White (Ukiah, CA), 37.19, $4,285 and $6,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings

#9 Kainoa Kamakana (Kaunakakai, HI) / Ethan Awa (Holualoa, HI), 32.38, $4,157 and $6,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings

#8 Willie Steven (Kealakekua, HI) / Joshua Gomes (Kailua Kona, HI), 27.69, $2,160 and $6,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings

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Bayou

Championships $317,900 $211,885 $17,124 72%

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place in the Average was the team of Paul Hebert from Singer, Louisiana and Rudy Austin from Elton, Louisiana. Third place in the Average was Josh Torres and Travis Hobbs. Derrick Miller and Kolby Kennedy won the Incentive Average.

It was the sixth high team back that took the top honors in the #15 Division. Paul Hebert and Dane Brister were 29.92 seconds on four steers and won $4,790, trophy Gist Knives, and $6,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings. Second place was Riley Grisham and Dane Brister. Brad Robertson and Lane Salley were the third place finishers.

Glen Webb from Plantersville, Texas and Ryan OHearn from Magnolia, Texas were the high team back in the #13 Division.

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teve and Sherry Judd are the producers of the Bayou Championships. The event takes place at the Coushatta Pavilion in Kinder, Louisiana and welcomes team ropers from South Texas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Florida, Oklahoma and the surrounding area. The team roping began on January 17 and concluded on January 19.

The event began with the Open Division. The team of Bo Litton from Pelican, Louisiana and DWain Rollins from Sieper, Louisiana were third high team back to the short round. They were 6.48 seconds on their final steer and finished the roping in first place with a time of 34.06 seconds on five steers. They won $2,462 and ten points for the Priefert US Open Tour. Second

Open Bo Litton (Pelican, LA) / D’Wain Rollins (Sieper, LA), 34.06, $2,462

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FLEX EARNINGS – Bayou Championships – Kinder, LA From Open thru #8 PickDraw (including Gold Plus Roping) #15 Handicap Paul Hebert (Singer, LA) / Dane Brister (Brookhaven, MS), 29.92, $4,790 and $6,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings

They finished the roping with a time of 8.41 seconds on their last steer bringing their four steer total to 29.87 seconds.

They won first place and took home $5,940, trophy Gist knives and $6,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings. Second place in the Average was Heath Kocurek and Cody Kohleffel with a time of 30.31 seconds on four steers.

Third place was Roddy Dubois and Lance McFarland.

The final roping of the first day of the Bayou Championships was the #12 Division. Robbie White and Tanner Tomlinson from Angleton, Texas were high team back and ultimately the champions of the roping. With a time of 30.17 seconds on four steers they won $6,700, trophy Gist knives and $6,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings. Second place was Cody Hogan and Cody Burgess with a time of 31.72 seconds on four steers.

Third place went to Boo Watkins and Drew Coombs.

Watkins and Coombs also won the Incentive Average.

David Perry ....................Avinger, TX ................$6,000 J.R. Wood ........................Sinton, TX ..................$6,000 Louie Molina ..................Hebbronville, TX ........$6,000 Randy Gaydos ................Pleasanton, TX ..........$6,000 Dane Brister ....................Brookhaven, MS ........$4,000 Kelvin Rion......................Reeves, LA ................$4,000 Lance McFarland..............Bell City, LA ..............$4,000 Bobby Leflett ..................Bossier City, LA ..........$3,000 Britt Buller ......................Kinder, LA..................$3,000 Bruce Hinds ....................Winnie, TX ................$3,000 Bubba Paschal ................Vidor, TX ....................$3,000 Cade Sutherland ..............Livingston, TX ............$3,000 Charles Bullock................Shepherd, TX..............$3,000 Chuck Garcia ..................Pleasanton, TX ..........$3,000 Clay McDaniel ................Deville, LA ................$3,000 Clay Phillips ....................Chunchula, AL ..........$3,000 Cody Burgess ..................Shreveport, LA ..........$3,000 Cody Hogan ....................Pelican, LA ................$3,000 Cody Russell....................Eros, LA ....................$3,000 Colton Johnson ................Shreveport, LA ..........$3,000 Dan Richardson ..............Converse, LA..............$3,000 Dominic LeBleu ..............Alvin, TX ....................$3,000 Eric Guevara....................Brazoria, TX ..............$3,000 Gage Boyer ....................Kinder ,LA ................$3,000 Gena Hanagriff ................Huntsville, TX ............$3,000 Glen Webb ......................Plantersville, TX..........$3,000 Jake Brice........................Coushatta, LA ............$3,000 Jason Mouton ..................Washington, LA..........$3,000 Jay Hodge ......................West Monroe, LA........$3,000 Jessie Favors ....................Hull, TX......................$3,000 Joe Collin Clark................Lufkin, TX ..................$3,000 Joel Denison ....................Iowa, LA....................$3,000 Joey Pilgrim ....................Perkinston, MS ..........$3,000 Justin Lofton....................Houston, TX................$3,000 Justin Morgan ..................Cleveland, TX ............$3,000 Katie Pinner ....................Lufkin, TX ..................$3,000 Lakin Oakley ..................De Kalb, TX................$3,000 Larry Smith ....................Corrigan, TX ..............$3,000 Nick Gonzales III..............Carriere, MS ..............$3,000 Omer Brister....................Apple Springs, TX ......$3,000 Pat Patterson ..................Santa Fe, TX ..............$3,000 Paul Davis ......................Belcher, LA ................$3,000 Paul Hebert ....................Singer, LA..................$3,000 Robbie White ..................Angleton, TX ..............$3,000 Robbie Wilson..................Livingston, TX ............$3,000 Robert Ward ....................Wallis, TX ..................$3,000 Rodney Stansbury............Santa Fe, TX ..............$3,000 Ronnie Lopez ..................Adkins, TX ..................$3,000 Ryan O’Hearn..................Magnolia, TX ..............$3,000 Scott Horton ....................Semmes, AL ..............$3,000 Steve Green ....................Hardin, TX..................$3,000

Tanner Tomlinson ............Angleton, TX ..............$3,000 Tommy Smith ..................Skidmore, TX..............$3,000 Travis Barnes ..................Corrigan, TX ..............$3,000 Tucker Scimemi ..............Oberlin, LA ................$3,000 Ty Walker ........................Kinder LA ................$3,000 Wade Brown....................Cleveland, TX ............$3,000 Becky Cannizzaro ............Folsom, LA ................$2,000 Brian Zuniga ..................Louise, TX ..................$2,000 Cyle Denison ..................Iowa, LA....................$2,000 Drew Coombs..................Boyce, LA ..................$2,000 Eric Watkins ....................Boyce, LA ..................$2,000 Noah Abadie ..................Gloster, MS ................$2,000 Rebecca Kropik................Huntsville, TX ............$2,000 Steve Tomlinson ..............Angleton, TX ..............$2,000 Blayne Klenk ..................Bedias, TX..................$1,000 Chad Robertson ..............Florein, LA ................$1,000 Brad Robertson................Florien, LA ................$1,000 Brady Atkinson ................George West, TX ........$1,000 Cody Kohleffel ................East Bernard, TX ........$1,000 David Earl Johnson ..........Poplarville, MS ..........$1,000 Dawn Murrell ..................Elm Grove, LA ..........$1,000 Demon Ward ..................Angleton, TX ..............$1,000 Derrick Miller ..................Basile, LA ..................$1,000 Eric Martinez ..................Baytown, TX ..............$1,000 Heath Kocurek ................Sealy, TX ....................$1,000 Ike McBroom ..................Baskin, LA ................$1,000 Jaime Macias ..................Floresville, TX ............$1,000 Jamie Holt ......................Deville, LA ................$1,000 Jason Jackson ..................Angleton, TX ..............$1,000 Jerry Green......................Dayton, TX ................$1,000 Kevin Simoneaux ............Opelousas, LA ............$1,000 Kolby Kennedy ................Jonesville, LA ............$1,000 Kyler Spell ......................Silsbee, TX ................$1,000 Lane Salley ....................Pleasant Hill, LA ........$1,000 Logan Cook ....................Alto, TX ......................$1,000 Mason Pitts ....................Haughton, LA ............$1,000 Miles Carriere ..................Opelousas, LA ............$1,000 Paul Phillips ....................Chunchula, AL ..........$1,000 Peyton Leflett ..................Benton, LA ................$1,000 Preston Lee ....................Wiggins, MS ..............$1,000 Riley Grisham..................Kiln, MS ....................$1,000 Robert Gonzales ..............Jourdanton, TX............$1,000 Roddy Dubois..................Kaplan, LA ................$1,000 Ronald Hancock ..............Angleton, TX ..............$1,000 Ronny Lucich ..................Refugio, TX ................$1,000 Shawn Belknap ..............Alvin, TX ....................$1,000 Tommy Wisby ..................Pitkin, LA ..................$1,000 Trent Suydam ..................Pitkin, LA ..................$1,000 Westin Imhoff ..................Plantersville, TX..........$1,000 Will Fussell......................Kirbyville, TX ..............$1,000

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The second day of team roping greeted ropers with sunshine and great weather. J.R. Wood from Sinton, Texas started his day off right. He and heeler Louie Molina from Hebbronville, Texas won the Incentive Average of the #12 Gold Plus Division. They took home $1,844, trophy Gist buckles and $6,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings. Wood then came from third high back in the short round with partner Lance McFarland to win the Average of the Gold Plus. They were 30.51 seconds on four steers and won $3,098, trophy Gist buckles and $6,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings. Second place in the Average was Jay Hodge from West Monroe, Louisiana and Cody Russell from Eros, Louisiana. Third place went to Randy Gaydos and Louie Molina.

In the #11 Division the top honors went to Eric Guevara from Brazoria, Texas and heeler Kelvin Rion from Reeves, Louisiana. They were 32.90 seconds on four steers and won $7,518, trophy Cowboy Gold Saddles and $6,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings. Second place was Joe Collin Clark from Lufkin, Texas and Robbie Wilson from Livingston, Texas with a time of 33.97 seconds on four steers. They took home $5012 and $6000 in USTRC Flex Earnings. Third place was Ronny Lucich and Jaime Macias. Rebecca Kropik and Becky Cannizzaro finished first in the Incentive Average and fourth in the main Average.

Paul Davis from Belcher, Louisiana and Colton Johnson from Shreveport, Louisiana were the victors in the #10 Division. The pairing was second high team back and roped their final steer in 7.87 seconds bringing their four steer total to 32.62 seconds. They took home $8,598, trophy Cowboy Gold Saddles and $6,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings. Second place in the Average was Nick Gonzales

III from Carriere, Mississippi and Joel Denison from Iowa, Louisiana. Third place went to Katie Pinner and Omer Brister. Jake Brice and Cyle Denison won the Incentive Average.

Charles Bullock from Shepherd, Texas and David Perry from Avinger, Texas came from the sixth callback position in the #10 Gold Plus Division to finish first place in the Average. They were 40.37 seconds on four steers and won $3,926, trophy Gist buckles and $6,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings. Second place went to Steve Green from Hardin, Texas and Jesse Favors III from Hull, Texas with a time of 40.91 seconds on four. Bubba Pashal and Bruce Hinds finished third place. The Incentive winners were Scott Horton and Joey Pilgrim with a time of 27.80 seconds on three steers. They won $2,008, trophy Gist buckles and $6,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings.

Robert Ward and Justin Lofton came from the 11th call back position to win first place in the Average of the #9.

They were 37.93 seconds on four steers and won $7,590, trophy Cowboy Gold saddles and $6,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings. Second place was Clay McDaniel and Clay Phillips with a time of 40.84 seconds on four steers. Third place went to Gena Hanagriff and Wade Brown. The Incentive winners were Lakin Oakley and David Perry.

Rodney Stansbury from Santa Fe, Texas and Jason Mouton from Washington, Louisiana were the champions of the #8 Pick/Draw. The duo was 34.57 seconds on three steers and earned $4,134, trophy Cowboy Gold saddles and $6,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings. Second place went to Gage Boyer and Tucker Scimemi and third place was Britt Buller and Pat Patteson.

#13 Handicap Glen Webb (Plantersville, TX) / Ryan O’Hearn (Magnolia, TX), 29.87, $5,940 and $6,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings

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#12 Robbie White (Angleton, TX) / Tanner Tomlinson (Angleton, TX), 30.17, $6,700 and $6,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings

#11 Eric Guevara (Brazoria, TX) / Kelvin Rion (Reeves, LA), 32.9, $7,518 and $6,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings

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#10 Paul Davis (Belcher, LA) / Colton Johnson (Shreveport, LA), 32.62, $8,598 and $6,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings

#9 Robert Ward (Wallis, TX) / Justin Lofton (Houston, TX), 37.93, $7,590 and $6,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings

#8 PickDraw Rodney Stansbury (Santa Fe, TX) / Jason Mouton (Washington, LA), 34.57, $4,134 and $6,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings

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Will Rogers

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won the Average with a time of 26.65 seconds on four steers.

They won $4,900, trophy Gist knives, and $6,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings. Second place in the roping was Derrick Jantzen from Ames, Oklahoma and Braden Harmon from Mustang, Oklahoma with a time of 27.70 seconds on four steers. Third place in the roping was Tyler Milligan and Casey Hicks.

The #13 Division winning team was Billy Jack Hanson from Morris, Oklahoma and Tanner Ward from Wister, Oklahoma.

They caught four steers in 31.01 seconds on four steers to finish in first place. They won $5,000, trophy Gist knives and $6,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings. Second place in the roping went to Christian Dewbre and Tavis Walters. Third place was Tanner Shoop and Eric Flurry.

Tavis Walters from Elmore City, Oklahoma and Kyle Scott PHOTOS COURTESY OF 3 LAZY J PHOTOS

ulsa, Oklahoma and the Tulsa Expo Ford Truck Coliseum welcomed team ropers to the Will Rogers Championships January 31 thru February 2, 2014. The event was produced by Rope the Ozarks and even though the weather was a little rough, the climate controlled facility was a hit with ropers.

Blake Hughes from Sulphur, Oklahoma teamed up with Billie Jack Saebens from Nowata, Oklahoma to win the Average of the Open Division. They roped five steers in 35.15 seconds.

They won $3,000 plus ten points for the Priefert US Open Tour.

Second place in the Average was Cody Camerer and Cody Roberts and third went to Colt Braden and Roberts. The Incentive winners were Camerer and Tanner Ward.

Tanner Ward struck again in the #15 Division. This time heeling for Dustin Farrow from Kiowa, Oklahoma. The pairing

Open Blake Hughes (Sulphur, OK) / Billie Jack Saebens (Nowata, OK), 35.15, $3,000

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#15 Handicap Dustin Farrow (Kiowa, OK) / Tanner Ward (Wister, OK), 26.65, $4,900 and $6,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings

and won $5,300, trophy Gist buckles, and $6,000 in USTRC from Pauls Valley, Oklahoma were the champions of the #12 Flex Earnings.. Second place was Stetson Mitchell and C J Division. They won the roping with a time of 31.50 seconds on Farris and third place went to Kyle Medcalf and Christopher four steers and earned $4,700, trophy Gist knives and $6,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings. Second place in the roping went to FLEX EARNINGS – Will Rogers Championships – Tulsa, OK Billy Jack Lovell from From Open thru #8 PickDraw (including Gold Plus Roping) McCurtain, Oklahoma and Eric Tanner Ward ....................Wister, OK ................$8,000 Wes Davis ........................Newcastle, OK ..........$3,000 Flurry from Sallisaw, Oklahoma Barry Boos ......................Robinson, KS ............$6,000 Aaron Brisbane ................Liberty, MO ..............$2,000 with a time of 33.31 seconds on Kendra McKinzie ..............Oswego, KS ..............$6,000 Casey Hicks......................Sperry, OK ................$2,000 four. Third place went to Kyler Kreder ....................Ochelata, OK ............$6,000 Chance Thiessen................Elk City, OK ..............$2,000 Ray Huffaker ....................Lincoln, AR ..............$6,000 Christopher Dennis ..........Edmond, OK ............$2,000 JaLynn Rogers and Kent Rick McKinzie ..................Oswego, KS ..............$6,000 Clay Casper......................Balko, OK ................$2,000 Thiessen. Mike Cullum and Scott Milne ......................Oregon, MO ..............$6,000 Eric Flurry ........................Sallisaw, OK..............$2,000 Hazen Bearpaw Herrera won Wade Snow......................Atoka, OK ................$6,000 Aaron Allen ......................Nowata, OK ..............$1,000 Shane Walters ..................Dover, OK ................$5,000 Bailey Jansen ..................Purcell, OK ..............$1,000 the Incentive Average.

Bruce Barnett ..................West Plains, MO ........$4,000 Billy Jack Lovell ................McCurtain, OK ..........$1,000 The second day of the Will Chad Lehew ....................Oakwood, OK............$4,000 Braden Harmon................Mustang, OK ............$1,000 Rogers Championships began Jim Rogers ......................Elk City, OK ..............$4,000 C.J. Farris ........................Chickasha, OK ..........$1,000 Tavis Walters ....................Elmore City, OK ........$4,000 Christian Dewbre..............Blanchard, OK ..........$1,000 with the #12 Gold Plus. Aaron Tom Bridges ....................Viola, AR ..................$4,000 Clint Crane ......................Wister, OK ................$1,000 Bratcher and Roy Shoop Aaron Bratcher ................Marlow, OK ..............$3,000 Clint Reid ........................Barnsdall, OK............$1,000 teamed up to win first place in Billy Jack Hanson..............Morris, OK ................$3,000 Cody Camerer ..................Kiowa, OK ................$1,000 Brady Hagler....................Salem, MO................$3,000 Danny Lang ....................Blanchard, OK ..........$1,000 the Average with a time of Clayton Beavers................Dardanelle, AR..........$3,000 Darrin Williams ................Red Rock, OK............$1,000 34.74 seconds on four steers.

Danny Ruggles ................Hackett, AR ..............$3,000 Derrick Jantzen ................Ames, OK ................$1,000 They won $2,830, trophy Gist Dave Wingo......................Holdenville, OK ........$3,000 Eric Strick ........................Shattuck, OK ............$1,000 David Fitzpatrick ..............Marionville, MO ........$3,000 Farren Carpenter ..............Duncan, OK ..............$1,000 buckles and $6,000 in USTRC David Trammell ................Muskogee , OK..........$3,000 JaLynn Rogers ..................Elk City, OK ..............$1,000 Flex Earnings. Second place Demetrio Gutierrez ..........Newalla, OK..............$3,000 Jeff Trost ..........................Collinsville, OK..........$1,000 and the century bonus went to Dennis Stuckey ................Beggs, OK ................$3,000 Joel Nunneley ..................Caney, KS ................$1,000 Dillon Humble ..................Coffeyville, KS ..........$3,000 Justin Huntington..............Nowata, OK ..............$1,000 Dennis Stuckey and David Dustin Farrow ..................Kiowa, OK ................$3,000 Kyle Medcalf ....................Edmond, OK ............$1,000 Trammell. Third was Jay Gus Hollingback ..............Copan, OK ................$3,000 Mike Cullum ....................Clinton, AR ..............$1,000 Whipple and Shane Walters.

Harold Barnes ..................Hennessey, OK ..........$3,000 Paxton Evans....................Barnsdall, OK............$1,000 J.B. Brown........................Republic, MO ............$3,000 Randy Conrad ..................Collinsville, OK..........$1,000 Harold Barnes and Chad Jay Whipple ......................Kingfisher, OK ..........$3,000 Shakota Field ..................Morse, TX ..................$1,000 Lehew won the Incentive Joe Humble ......................Coffeyville, KS ..........$3,000 Stetson Mitchell................Binger, OK ................$1,000 Average.

Keith Holbrook ................Russellville, AR..........$3,000 Steve Davis ......................Dibble, OK................$1,000 Kent Thiessen....................Elk City, OK ..............$3,000 Tanner Shoop ..................Inola, OK ..................$1,000 Keith Holbrook from Kyle Scott ........................Pauls Valley, OK ........$3,000 Taylor Binkley ..................Rolla, MO ................$1,000 Russellville, Arkansas teamed Lorie Patterson ................Konawa, OK..............$3,000 Tony Kuestersteffen ..........Konawa, OK..............$1,000 up with Clayton Beavers from Pat Shelton ......................Chillicothe, TX............$3,000 Trey Harmon ....................Pocasset, OK ............$1,000 Roy Milligan ....................Ratliff City, OK ..........$3,000 Tyler Milligan....................Pawhuska, OK ..........$1,000 Dardanelle, Arkansas to win Sam Cravens ....................Pryor, OK ..................$3,000 Wyatt Casper....................Balko, OK ................$1,000 first place in the Average of the Taylor Holliday..................Lincoln, NE ..............$3,000 #11 Division. The team was 34.47 seconds on four steers SUPERLOOPER MAGAZINE / 73

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Dennis. Aaron Brisbane and Shane Walters won the Incentive.

The final roping of the second day of roping was the #10 Division. Wes Davis from Newcastle, Oklahoma and Roy Milligan from Ratliff City, Oklahoma were the champions. They finished the roping with a time of 40.49 seconds on four steers.

The team took home $6,220, trophy Gist buckles and $6,000 in USTC Flex Earnings. Second place was Paxton Evans and Clint Reid and third place was Bruce Barnett and Tom Bridges. Jim Rogers and Eric Strick won the Incentive Average.

Wade Snow and Ray Huffaker won the Average of the #10 Gold Plus with a time of 42.93 seconds on four steers. They received $3,300, trophy Gist buckles and $6,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings. Second place was Bruce Barnett and Tom Bridges.

Scott Milne and Barry Boos took home third place, the

Incentive Average and the century bonus.

In the #9 Division Kendra McKinzie teamed up with Rick McKinzie. They finished the roping in first place with a time of 39.93 seconds on four steers. They earned $6,230, trophy Gist buckles and $6,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings. Second place in the roping went to Dave Wingo and Lorie Patterson and third place was Steve Davis and Farren Carpenter. McKinzie and McKinzie also won the Incentive Average.

The final roping of the event was the #8 Pick/Draw. Kyler Kreder and Sam Cravens were the champions with a time of 25.58 seconds. This earned them $2,980, trophy Gist buckles and $6,000 in USTRC Flex Earnnings. Second place went to Kreder and Gus Hollingback and third place was Brady Hagler and Taylor Holliday.

#13 Handicap Billy Jack Hanson (Morris, OK) / Tanner Ward (Wister, OK), 31.03, $5,000 and $6,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings

#12 Tavis Walters (Elmore City, OK) / Kyle Scott (Pauls Valley, OK), 31.5, $4,700 and $6,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings

#11 Keith Holbrook (Russellville, AR) / Clayton Beavers (Dardanelle, AR), 34.47, $5,300 and $6,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings

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#10 Wes Davis (Newcastle, OK) / Roy Milligan (Ratliff City, OK), 40.49, $6,220 and $6,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings

#9 Kendra McKinzie (Oswego, KS) / Rick McKinzie (Oswego, KS), 39.93, $6,230 and $6,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings

#8 PickDraw Kyler Kreder (Ochelata, OK) / Sam Cravens (Pryor, OK), 25.58, $2,980 and $6,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings

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There are 175 head of steers used at a roping. Round one had a total of 374 teams, round two had a total of 193 teams, round three had a total of 102 and the final round had a total of 31 teams. How many times did each steer have to run if none were pulled out of the roping?

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Jr. Looper Champions

On behalf of USTRC, it’s producers and sponsors, SuperLooper congratulates the Junior Looper champions for a performance well done!

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Heart of Texas Championships 10 to 12 6 and Under 7 to 9 Weston Dial Levi Leathers Rey Rey Ruiz Cooper Hagen Alex Rocha Luke Leathers

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Bayou Championships 10 to 12 7 to 9 Cooper Perry Landon Cook Lane Briley Dylan Smith

Hawaii Championships 10 to 12 7 to 9 Dawstin Hoopai Daniel Miranda Lane Kamakana Trey White\Bobby Manuel

6 and Under Tucker Gomes Kailia Medeiros

6 and Under Tucker Wriht Brayson Manuel

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Riding Herd

by Lee Pitts

Ben Was Right

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suppose it’s treasonous for me to say this but I can think of at least three animals that deserve to be on our national emblem and our money more than the bald eagle. Dogs and cows for instance. Better still, the horse.

Our founding fathers argued for six years before settling on the eagle, supposedly because Charlemagne, Napoleon and the Romans thought so highly of it. I think it was about the only mistake they made. For one thing the bald eagle is, well, it’s bald. It wears the few feathers on its head like a vain, overthe-hill movie star wears a bad toupee.

What does it say about our country that we chose a bald bird to represent us CR VSA when it could have been a noble steed that is not follicularly challenged?

The bald eagle builds the biggest nest of any bird, and it builds these McMansions in old growth forests in wetland habitat. If a person did something like that we’d hang him. The

bald eagle dines on gizzard shad, suckers, salmon, fawns, cute little baby lambs and dead fish that float to the top.

It lives off the hard work of others as 18% of its diet comes from eating fish it opportunistically stole from other birds and animals. It often eats decaying flesh that it was too lazy to kill itself. If the bald eagle was a person it would be on welfare and food stamps.

We admire the bald eagle because it supposedly mates for life but scientists now say that if a male eagle leaves for a business trip to Chicago, when he comes home there will be a new baldy in the house. It also rankles me that in HOUSE PROOF CRX’D this era ofINmale emasculation that the female bald eagle is 25% bigger than the male. Don’t you know women’s libbers love that! And it had to be protected, like some runt in a schoolyard, by the Endangered Species Act, Threatened Species List and the National Emblem Act.

No less of a man than Ben Franklin agreed with me. He said the bald eagle “is generally poor and often very lousy” and is “a bird of bad moral character. He does not get his living honestly. Besides, he is a rank coward,” said Ben. “The little King Bird not bigger than a sparrow attacks him and boldly and drives him out of his district.” This is the symbol for our nation of heroes who stormed the beaches on D-Day? How much more representative it would be if our national symbol was the horse, one of the most intellectual species on earth, who pulled our guns in battle and our plows in peace. Yes, the beautiful majestic horse who always pulls his own weight and bravely carried our heroic soldiers in numerous wars, a million and a half horses giving their lives in the Civil War alone. I dare you to cite a single incident where a bald eagle laid down its life for our country.

The noble horse is easily approachable and often smarter than the person on its back. The horse supports our farmers and ranchers by eating hay and grain, instead of picking over the bones of a pack of wolves’ leftovers, like bald eagles do.

Unlike the eagle, we work and recreate on equines. We bet on them and watch great horse movies like Seabiscuit and Man from Snowy River. Name one movie where a bald eagle brought a tear to your eyes or caused a lump in your throat.

I know far too much money and stationery has already been printed with the bald eagle on it, so it probably can’t be eliminated entirely. But there is a simple solution. Did you know that the bald eagle is both our national bird and our national animal? How silly. A bird is not an animal. So if we must, let’s leave the bald eagle our national bird but make the horse our national animal. It’s the least we can do for an animal that helped settle this great country. Then our national emblem, instead of a bald bird holding some arrows, which you hardly ever see in real life, can be two horses with their heads at each other’s rump, head to tail, swatting flies for each other.

Working together to make life better.

Now there’s a concept all Americans can embrace. wwwLeePittsbooks.com

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On the Edge of Common Sense

by Baxter Black, DVM

I Can't Believe It!

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here continues to be a “mind-separation” from reality regarding the high price of cattle. We cattlemen ease around each other, secretly not believing we just sold 13 heifers weighing 480 lbs. for $840 each, or sold a cull bull weighing 1,605 for 74 cents a pound. He brought $1,200. Or sold 600 weight steers for over $1,000 a piece, or bought 20 bred first-calf heifers for $1,680 each.

It is the happiest coffee shop table talk I’ve heard since the Osama went down! The most common comment, said with a sideways grin and the shake of the head that I hear is, “Man…I can’t believe it!”

Most of the analysts discuss the drop in cow numbers as the reason for high prices. But the coffee shop economist is always ready to caution

his cronies that it can’t last. People won’t continue to buy it if it gets too high. But, how high is too high?

A quarter pounder hamburger cost $3.00. The cost of the meat patty, I’m guessing, is less than 50 cents. Even if you doubled the price of the meat, making the burger cost $3.50, it would not affect sales much. Especially if the buyer often upgrades to a Big Mac EVM (extra value meal) for $4.95 or a McChicken for $4.34, not to mention a 16 oz Coke for $1.00, a small latte for $1.60 or a medium shake for $1.80 in addition. Where else are you going to get a full meal for less than $5.00…

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as much as a $1.50 per gallon increase in gasoline. And in the steakhouses from the Outback to Ruth’s Chris, the cost of the meat is even a smaller percentage of the cost of the meal.

But the statistics on how beef (and food) prices for cattlemen have lagged far behind the cost-of-living increases for other necessary commodities, show we have plenty of room to move up. All the beef that is being produced is being eaten. As price increases, it will still be eaten.

My favorite gauge is to compare the number of fed cattle that it takes to buy a new pickup. I use 1,000 lb steers and half-ton pickups to compare. In the 70’s it took 12. In the 80’s it took 16.

In the 90’s it took 22. In the 00’s it took 26. In 2013 it still takes 26. For a moment in time, beef is keeping up with the cost of living expenses.

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Other Half

by Gracie Mae

Thoughts from a Team Roping Spouse © The Other Half / Thoughts of a Team Roping Spouse / Melinda Clements / Melinda@clements.net March 2014

Hazards Of The Trade

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t’s a reality I don’t like to think about.

I think deep inside of me it is always there and makes it presence known every time one of my crew picks up a rope.

I guess you could call it one of the hazards of the sport although when you consider the number of ropers in the game the statistics are actually pretty low. It still doesn’t make it any less real.

We had been in the practice pen all VSA IN HOUSE PROOF afternoon. It wasCRX’D cool and horses and cattle were fresh. Buzzy had gone to the saddle barn to get a better rope as he put it.

When Buzzy and Boss rode into the box for their next practice steer I assumed my position and turned out the steer when Buzzy nodded his head. I’m not sure how things happen but they do happen and we’ve all been there and done that.

As Buzzy laid a beautiful head loop around the horns of the running steer he attempted his dally and suddenly things got out of control and went awry in a hurry.

In the next few seconds, despite doing it hundreds of times, his hand became entwined in the running rope and his fingers, wrist and who knows what all was entangled and entwined in the rope. It is a like us on Facebook roping mother or wife’s worst fear. With the rope running across his glove, bare skin STEERCRAZY.COM and fingers Buzzy let out a howl and Wishing Ever yone a spurred his horse closer to the running steer to get some slack in the rope.

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Realizing immediately the implications Boss hurried forward and also put a head rope on the steer and stopped him. I ran down the arena screaming, “Oh my gosh!

Oh my gosh!” to say it in a civil manner.

Buzzy was tied good to the steer and all I could think about was detached fingers and bloody and peeled skin and broken bones. I hated it as horrible images ran through my mind.

As Boss got the steer stopped another one of the ropers pulled a knife and FREE SHIPPING immediately cut the rope. I got there and When you order 6 or more ropes the mother in me just pulled Buzzy from Becky Sheridan his horse as I tried to assess the damage. I was a hair short of hysterical.

Tears were on Buzzy’s cheeks as he tried

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desperately not to cry. We unwrapped the rope and with a lump in my throat and a knot in my stomach I pulled Buzzy’s glove from his hand. Praise God, his fingers were intact. Peeled skin oozed blood but everything seem ok and attached. Buzzy rubbed his wrist; his fingers and fortunately nothing seemed broken.

It was in the realization that Buzzy was, indeed, okay that my sensibility and sense of control fell apart. I burst into tears as I hugged and consoled my little boy.

“My gosh, Gracie,” Boss said trying to figure out what to say. “He’s okay. Sure it could have been worse but he’s okay. Some raw burning skin that will heal is better than losing fingers or broken wrist.”

I couldn’t help it. Okay, it scared the crap out of me. I remembered one other time when Boss lost the tip of a finger. I didn’t like that episode either.

Buzzy pulled away from me. As he realized my tears and panic he quickly became quite the little man.

“It’s okay, mom, really,” he consoled. “I’ll be okay. I have to go get another rope.” He took off for the barn rubbing his hands and wrist. Kids are so resilient. Thank goodness for that!

I still couldn’t quite get a check on my emotions. Boss coiled up what was left of the rope, hung it over his saddle horn and pulled me up close. I flooded his shirt with all the tears I had left.

“It scared me to death,” I snubbed into his chest. “It just scared me.” By this time June Bug had realized there had been a crisis and she clung to my leg.

“It happens to the best of roper’s,” Boss consoled. “Even Jake Barnes lost some fingers!”

“I don’t care about Jake Barnes,” I cried.

“This is my little boy, my child.” I knew I hated team roping for a reason. It seemed the tears would not stop.

By this time, Buzzy had returned, gathered his horse and climbed back on.

The other ropers had handed him another rope and he was making an attempt to swing it despite the bruising beginning to

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I looked up and tried to smile.

“You sure you are okay?” I asked him as I wiped my cheeks and dabbed my eyes.

“I’m okay, mom, honestly,” he said. “I’ll just tell you it hurts but I’m okay. I’ll be more careful I promise,” he apologized.

Suddenly, I didn’t want to be in the arena anymore. However, I wouldn’t leave for a million dollars as long as they were roping. I had to be there thinking I could make sure nothing else happened; sure like I have some control!

True, it wasn’t as bad as it could have been. Perhaps it was a reality check in that there are always hazards in everything we do. I guess we all take a chance the minute we crawl out of bed each morning.

It still nags at me and worries me. There are horses, ropes, cattle, slamming pipe gates and all kinds of scenarios waiting in the wings. I know you cannot dwell on what might happen you just deal with what does happen.

There are lots of ropers sporting damaged or deformed fingers that have been the victims of coiled ropes that have become entwined extremities in what has been defined as the fun in team roping. I know it is a hazard of the trade just like bull riders live by the philosophy of “it isn’t a matter of getting hurt but it is a matter of when you are going to get hurt.”

Doesn’t make me like it. It still dwells in the back of my mind. It makes no sense to me.

I know why they rope. I guess of all the things they do it is probably one of the least dangerous. My guys are not thrill seekers. Thank goodness, I couldn’t deal with that at all.

When I got back to the chute I took a deep breath. I gathered up my littlest dog and hugged her tight. I needed a hug from her. My ropers were much to, ahhhh, what is the word “manly” to be hugging on a mom who had fallen apart. From their perspective everything was fine now and it was time to resume practice.

Whew! I let out deep breath. I’m sure I would replay today over in my mind about a thousand times in the next few days.

Fortunately, the memory will fade with time until the next episode occurs whatever and wherever that may be.

Trying to make sense of it all I just couldn’t help but think about what could have happened. I muttered to myself, “And we rope, why? Because we love it and it is part of our blood. It is something that gives us drive and purpose.”

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The Sports Medicine Stable

by Mark W. Duncan LAT, ATC

Certified Athletic Trainer; Director, Shannon Sports Medicine, San Angelo, Texas

“The Original Superlooper”

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was walking off of the eighteenth green after completing my life-long dream of playing in a PGA Pro-Am with the other gentleman in my group who was also living out his dream of playing in a PGA Pro-Am. I had just finished a respectful round of golf that left me beaming with pride and was worthy of the time and commitment I had put into the process and I was anxiously awaiting the final results of the day. The other gentleman on the other hand could hardly wait to disappear from sight since he had in fact spent the majority of his time out-of-bounds and ultimately found himself out of balls as well. As is customary at such times it is appropriate for the PGA Professional to compliment his fellow playing partner by giving them a compliment of some type before retiring to the scoring tent. Such was the task for the Pro whom had spent the entire round trying to get his hapless amateur around the course and although I do not know what words he was able to muster I do know that there was

no hesitation in his final reply. Whatever compliment he paid to Johnny Hacker was rebutted by “And you know I have never even had a lesson” to which the golf professional replied, “Yes that was very evident”.

I wanted to bust out laughing because the fact that the guy had never sought professional assistance was apparent when he took his first backswing on the first hole. It was further substantiated when he ultimately made contact with the ball after three smooth whiffs before sending the ball out-of-bounds for the first of many, many, many times. When he showed up that morning he looked like a golfer in his new golf attire. He was as well equipped as anyone on the course, and that included the professionals as well. He seemed to be comfortable and confident but as the day wore on it became a struggle to even watch him, let alone have to play along side of him.

Now although there were many folks there who were better dressed and better equipped than was I, none were more prepared for that fateful day than me. I had spent more time

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taking lessons than I had playing golf and although I did not play a perfect round my playing professional was proud to announce to all who could hear that “I have game”!!!

I have made reference numerous times in this roping-driven article to the other sport which used to occupy my time, golf. I am asked all of the time what kind of golfer I was and why I suddenly quit the game I spent so much time in pursuit of. I simply say that I had an awakening. It started at two o’clock in the morning when I found my club partnership playing partner attached to a five hundred dollar swing trainer, wearing night vision goggles and weighted gloves, swinging a club that looked like a boat oar surrounded by four different Beta camcorders all because he had shot a two over par round the day before. He was so obsessed with the game and was so willing to buy anything there was from anyone who could promise him an edge that he had lost perspective. I on the other hand had taken a more pragmatic approach to the game and had spent my time and my money in the presence of a qualified golf professional.

The reason I left the sport was not because of my game but rather because of the lack of his game. You see, we were a team. We had played literally hundreds if not thousands of rounds together all over the world. We had competed at almost every level imaginable and for the most part we had become quite successful. We were playing golf when playing golf wasn’t cool. In fact it was often said back then that the two biggest wastes of land were golf courses and cemeteries. Then a funny thing happened…

The game of golf began to change and so did the demands of the game. Technology was improving at an unimaginable pace, the courses were getting longer and tighter, the prize money was growing expedientially and literally everyone was picking up the game.

A kid named Tiger came along and suddenly Jack, Arnie, Gary and Lee were still playing the game, the game at a high level way past their prime.

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There was only going to be one way in which to survive in the new world of golf.

Get better or get gone. Although there was only one way to survive there were an infinite number of ways to get better and Roy bought every one of them at least once.

I on the other hand decided that the only way I was going to survive in the game was with professional help so I got it… And I must admit that I got it a lot. I made the decision that I knew just enough to be dangerous and was able to witness first hand that Roy’s knowledge was toxic to say the least. In fact it was his toxic environment that ultimately drove me from the game. We played the game for fun but we also wanted to get better. When Roy could not get better the game became no fun for anyone within a three hundred yard radius and unfortunately I was in the bull’s-eye.

So what does all of this have to do with this monthly installment? Very simply put, a couple of month’s ago I was riding out of the arena after being unable to get my horse to enter the box when it dawned on me that I was that hapless guy walking off of the eighteenth green at the pro-am and that I had also followed Roy’s path of learning in my pursuit to master the sport. Not a good way to see yourself either way. The game has progressed, the equipment is improving, the prize money is unimaginable and there seems to be a team roping every weekend.

I own every gadget and gizmo that has ever been invented and no one is more dedicated to becoming an accomplished roper than am I. The problem is “I have never even had a professional lesson”, and it was very apparent to all of those who saw me that day. In fact, I may be the only guy in the world with fresh steers, a Priefert Score Chute ®, an arena in my backyard and no one to rope with. I am Roy of the roping world and I don’t mean Roy Cooper, the “Original Superlooper”.

So, when we convene next month I will have completed my first series of professional lessons under the tutelage of Mr. Kreece Harris at the NRS Training Center in Decatur, Texas. I am so looking forward to the experience because I know I will leave a better roper than when I arrived.

I am also excited about the professional knowledge I am going to gain and the application it will have in my sports medicine practice as well. I’m pretty sure I won’t see Roy there unless it is in fact the “Original Superlooper” himself.

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Walt Woodard

Hello

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here are some advantages to aging. It seems like you stop letting things bother you like they did when you were younger. When there’s someone tailgating you going down the road, you tell yourself the guy is probably late for a flight, so you pull over and let him go by. As he does, he holds up one finger and you think he’s telling you that your number one and it makes you feel important.

It seems like you become a better listener and it’s not as important anymore that you tell the world what you think about things. When someone does ask you, you find yourself saying that you really don’t know for sure when in reality, you do. The reason you do know is because you’ve done it wrong so many times that you kinda know the right way finally. You avoid controversy at all cost and you very rarely, if ever, lose your temper. You choose your words more carefully and you’re not so quick to criticize young people. You want to, until you start to remember the things you did and said when you were their age and you realize they will figure it out as well. You did and so will they.

You still say and do some dumb things, but not as many as you once did. When you’re standing in line at a restaurant and the young college girl that works at the register smiles at you, you smile back. Then she says that it must be nice to be able to get the senior discount, and you realize why she was smiling.

She sorta feels sorry for you and it makes you laugh.

You’re quicker to praise and slower to find fault in people, and you’re finally more patient. You’re still driven to accomplish things, but you’re not bouncing around from one thing to the other. It’s easier to focus on what you want, and you’re able to zero in on that one thing and go after it. You don’t curse as much and you realize that you would

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be better off not to do it at all. Also, what Mrs. Schmiht, your sixth grade teacher, told you about that was correct. She said that the reason people curse is because they’re not intelligent enough to think of the correct word to use.

Another thing is that it becomes apparent that unless you’re a paid comedian, you shouldn’t tell jokes.

You’re not that funny, and people have already heard the joke you’re about to tell. They say they haven’t, but they’re just being nice. They’ve heard it.

Children who kick your seat when they are sitting behind you on the airplane don’t annoy you anymore, because you remember when your children were young and undoubtedly those were some of the best times of your life. You wear your big pants because they’re more comfortable, and your old boots because you like them. It’s not as important that any one else likes them, you do and that’s good enough.

You’re not crazy about change, but without it we would all still be walking around with animal skins for clothes and a club over our shoulder. Change is a natural process, and it’s brought us all the conveniences that have made our lives so comfortable. At one time, we traveled around on horses in this country. Now we can have breakfast in Miami, lunch at 30,000 feet above the earth and dinner in San Francisco.

Change is a good thing, and we have to welcome it and be willing to change with the times. Also, you realize that you need to stop saying “back in the day”.

That day is gone and it’s not coming back. It’s time to focus on the new day.

The final thing that dawns on you is that if you have been fortunate enough to have a little success in your life, it had little to do with you and a lot more to do with your family and friends. It takes a team to be successful, not just

one individual. If you think it’s all you, then make your own bed, clean your own house, wash your own clothes, do your own grocery shopping, cook your own food, and wash your own dishes.

Then go do all the things that you need to do on top of that.

There is one guy driving the racecar, but there’s a team of people behind the scenes that make it possible for you to win the race. We all know that it takes a great work ethic and persistence to accomplish anything great, but without a team of people to help, I can promise you that all of our lives would have turned out totally different. It might have been your wife, your husband, your girlfriend, your boyfriend, your kids, or your friends, but there have been people along the way who were on your team that enabled you to shine.

Don’t forget to tell those people thank you. You should be extremely grateful, because without them there would be no you.

One of my favorite stories was told by a famous motivational speaker about a trip he took with his wife to Florida for her 20 year high school reunion. They were from another state, and he didn’t know a lot about his wife’s past. When they got there, a man about her age greeted them and kissed his wife. The speaker said that he could tell they had known each other very well. After the man walked away, the obvious question that any spouse would ask was, “Who was that?” His wife informed him that they had dated all four years in high school and went to the senior prom together.

“What does he do for a living?” her husband asked. His wife told him that the man owned a string of gas stations. Her husband smiled and said, “I’ll bet you’re thankful you married me, because I’m one of the most sought after motivational speakers in the world”. If you would have married him, you would be pumping gas in Florida. She smiled and said, “No, if I would have married him he would be one of the most sought after motivational speakers in the world and you would be pumping gas in Florida”.

Until Next Month, Thanks for your time Walt Woodard

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NTRL NEWS

t’s springtime and NTRL is off to a great start for 2014! Will and Kathie Osburn have their monthly ropings as always starting in March and ending with their finals in December. Their May roping is a qualifier and offers 1st through 5th place NTRL shoot-outs to the winners. You will not want to miss this opportunity to earn shoot-outs for the Finals! Todd Harris has decided to postpone his Friday night ropings until the weather breaks. We will start advertising again when he is ready to kick things off again! Scott Elliott is having a roping in Florida every month. In March he will be at Smitty's Western Wear Arena and in April Scott will be having a roping at Circle A Arena.Ronnie Mullis has a roping scheduled every month with a Finals in December.

Their Finals will be a saddle/buckle event!

Thanks to our Sponsors:

The Annual Florida Truck Roping will be held at the Jacksonville Equestrian Center in Jacksonville, FL on May 2-4, 2014. This ad will be in the April issue of SuperLooper. We are having a NTRL roping on Friday night before the USTRC roping in Liberty, KY, on April 4-6, 2014. We are having our North Carolina USTRC roping for 2014 in Taylorsville, NC at the H&H Arena. It will be Easter weekend so the NTRL roping will be THURSDAY night, April 17, and the USTRC roping will be Friday and Saturday, April 18-19.

We have changed the format of the The Lubrisyn Big Ticket Roping in Tunica this year. Check out the ad in this issue of SuperLooper. The dates will be March 7-9, 2014, which is one day less than last year. $7,000 is guaranteed to the Average winners of all the Lubrisyn Big Ticket ropings. We will also be having a World Series Qualifier on Friday in Tunica! 80% payback for this roping! Don’t miss it! We look for The Big Ticket to be a great event!

All of these ropings are advertised in the SuperLooper.

Please check them out and if you have any questions, you can call me at the office or the producers directly.

See you at a roping soon!

— Pam

2014 NTRL Schedule

FEBRUARY

A = Affiliate; Q = Qualifier; R = Regionals

21, 2014 Lizella, GA

A

Rocking Circle H

Todd Harris

22, 2014 Screven, GA

A

Heavenly Acres Arena

Ronnie Mullis

22, 2014 Lake City, FL

MARCH

CANCELED

Rocking Circle H

Todd Harris

21, 2014 Lizella, GA

CANCELED

Rocking Circle H

Todd Harris

22, 2014 Screven, GA

29, 2014 Lake City, FL

APRIL

4, 2014 Liberty, KY

12, 2014 Campbell, NY

A A

Q A

Q

27, 2014

A

MAY

2-4, 2014 Jacksonville, FL 3, 2014 Campbell, NY

10-11, 2014 Memphis, TN 16, 2014 Ohio

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17, 2014 Taylorsville, NC

26, 2014 Screven, GA

Fax 423/575-2296 E-mail: pam@jx2events.com or jx2ropin@yahoo.com www.jx2events.com www.facebook.com/jx2andntrlteamroping NTRL Website: www.nationalteamropingleague.com

Smitty's Western Wear Arena Scott Elliott

7, 2014 Lizella, GA

8, 2014 Campbell, NY

NTRL OFFICE 423/575-2295

A

24, 2014 Screven, GA

JUNE

14, 2014 Campbell, NY 28, 2014 Screven, GA

JULY

19, 2014 Campbell, NY 26, 2014 Screven, GA

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WSTR/Truck roping Q

Big Ticket/NTRL Q

Osburn Arena

Heavenly Acres Arena

Will Osburn Ronnie Mullis

Smitty’s Western Wear Arena Scott Elliott Casey Co. Ag Expo Ctr

NTRL

Osburn Arena

Will Osburn

Heavenly Acres Arena

Ronnie Mullis

H & H Arena

Circle A Arena

Jacksonville Equestrian Ctr

Osburn Arena

Agricenter Showplace Arena

NTRL

Scott Elliott NTRL

Will Osburn NTRL/JX2

NTRL

A

Heavenly Acres Arena

Ronnie Mullis

A

Osburn Arena

Will Osburn

A

Osburn Arena

Will Osburn

A

A

Heavenly Acres Arena

Heavenly Acres Arena

Ronnie Mullis

Ronnie Mullis

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Heavenly Acres Covered Arena and Restaurant March 22, 2014 - Screven, GA Saddle/Buckle Series for 2014 at Heavenly Acres Arena! Prizes given away at Finals, December 13. Must attend minimum of 6 ropings at Heavenly Acres to qualify for prizes at Finals!

Future Dates - January 11, February 22, March 22, April, 26, May, 24, June 28, July 26, August 23, October 25, November 22, December 13 (Series Finals)

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 2014 USTRC Membership or 2014 WSTR Membership Required.

For more information contact: Ronnie Mullis 912/579-6967 and leave a message TRIAD numbers only

Osburn Arena NTRL Series Campbell, NY March 8, 2014 Books open at 10:00 a.m. Rope at 11:00 a.m. sharp!

March 8 April 12 May 3 (Qualifier) June 14 July 19

August 9 September 13 October 18 November 8 December 13 (Series Finals)

Open 4-HD $25/roper $25/roper #12 4-HD $25/roper #9 4-HD $25/roper #11 4-HD $25/roper #10 4-HD $25/roper #12 VIP 4-HD $25/roper- Enter 2X 2014 USTRC Membership or 2014 WSTR Membership Required. *Must have attended 5 out of the 9 regular ropings in the series to attend Finals.

Info and Directions Call: Osburn Arena 607/368-9896 email: osburnarena@aol.com

UPCOMING EVENTS Ed Allen’s Roping Schedule For more info contact Ed Allen 256/749-0541 February 8, 2014 – Troy, AL

TRIAD numbers only

Smitty’s Western Wear Arena Lake City, FL March 29, 2014 Future date: April 27 at Circle A Arena

February 22, 2014 – Auburn Lee County Cowboy church

Books Open at 9:00 a.m. Rope at 10:00 a.m.

March 7 & 8, 2014 – Southeastern Eastern Livestock Rodeo

• $500 Cash to High Point Roper of the Day!

April 5, 2014 – Lee County Cowboy church April 12 & 13, 2014 – South AL Championships USTRC May 17, 2014 – Lee County Cowboy Church Auburn, AL June 7, 2014 – Lee County Cowboy Church Auburn, AL June 14 & 15, 2014 – Rainsville, AL USTRC July 5, 2014 – Lee County cowboy Church Auburn, AL July 25, 26, 27, 2014 – AL Championships, Montgomery, AL August 2, 2014 – Lee County Cowboy Church Auburn, AL August 15 & 16, 2014 – FINALS Allen’s Ropings Auburn or Montgomery

#12 Handicap $40/Roper, Enter 6x #11 $40/Roper, Enter 6x #10 $40/Roper, Enter 6x #9 Capped at Elite #5, Pick 1/Draw 1 for $80/Roper, Enter 3x #8 Capped at Elite #4, Pick 1/Draw 1 for $80/Roper, Enter 3x VIP #12/#10 $40/Roper, Enter 2x in each

• NTRL National Shoot-Outs to 1st-5th in Average.

For More Info Contact: Scott Elliott 386/867-1299 2013 or 2014 USTRC Membership or 2014 WSTR Membership Required.

TRIAD numbers only

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NTRL by Allday Arena - Shelbyville, KY April 4, 2014 NEW L Books Open 5:00 p.m. Rope 6:00 p.m.

VIP #12/#10

- 75% PAYBACK Enter 2 times in each, $50/roper

#11 SLIDE Handicapped up to #13 and down to #9 Enter 1/ Draw 1 for $100/roper Enter 3 times for a total of 6 partners.

#8

(capped at Elite #4) Enter 1/draw 1 for $100/roper, 3 head Enter 3 times for a total of 6 partners

NTRL National Shoot-Outs to 1st-3rd in Average

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USTRC Bluegrass Championships Saturday and Sunday, April 5-6, 2014 (see the ad in the USTRC section for more details)

For More Info and Directions: John Johnson 423/340-0640 NTRL Office 423/575-2295 Negative Coggins required 2014 USTRC Membership or 2014 WSTR Membership Required.

TRIAD numbers only

Facility Address: 726 Antioch Rd., Shelbyville, KY 40065

H & H Arena Taylorsville, NC Thursday, April 17, 2014 Books Open 5:00 p.m. Rope 6:00 p.m.

VIP #12/#10

- 75% PAYBACK Enter 2 times in each, $50/roper

#11 SLIDE Handicapped up to #13 and down to #9 Enter 1/ Draw 1 for $100/roper Enter 3 times for a total of 6 partners.

#8

(capped at Elite #4) Enter 1/draw 1 for $100/roper, 3 head Enter 3 times for a total of 6 partners

NTRL National Shoot-Outs to 1st-3rd in Average

USTRC North Carolina Classic Friday and Saturday, April 18-19, 2014 (see the ad in the USTRC section for more details)

For More Info and Directions: John Johnson 423/340-0640 NTRL Office 423/575-2295 Negative Coggins required 2014 USTRC Membership or 2014 WSTR Membership Required.

TRIAD numbers only

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Music City Truck Roping Franklin, TN January 11-12, 2014

Truck Winner â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Sammy Smithson with John Johnson

Saddle Winners Ethan Tayes - High Point #4 Levi Milford - Average Winner Charlie Booth - Average Winner Justin McMillion - High Point #5 Jeff Hartfield - High Point 50 & over

Buckle Winners Charlie Booth - Average Winner Clay Tilley - 3rd Place Levi Milford - Average Winner/4th Place Sammy Smithson - 3rd Place/4th Place Randall Scheck - 5th Place Justin McMillion - 2nd Place/5th Place Ethan Tayes - 2nd Place

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Saturday

Books open at 8:00 a.m.

Rope at 9:30 a.m.

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

#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

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

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

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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

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

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

#12 Slide $50/roper, Enter up 75% Payback, 4-head

2014 UPCOMING EVENTS March 15-16 Athens, TX March 22-23 Stephenville, TX April 5-6 Graham, TX April 18-20 Bryan, TX May 16-18 FINALS Athens, TX

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Athens, TX March 15 - 16, 2014

Saturday

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

#6 Roping - #3 cap

Enter 1, draw 2 or draw all 3 for $100/roper 1st Saddles + Cash 2nd Buckles + Cash 3rd Breast Collars + Cash 4th Breast Collars + Cash 5th Breast Collars + Cash

Sunday

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

SHORT BARRIER!

BIG #14 - No cap

GOOD CATTLE!

BIG #12 - No cap

$250/roper • Pick or Draw Enter 2x • 80% Payback $250/roper • Pick or Draw Enter 2x • 80% Payback

#7 Roping - Elite #4 cap

Enter 1, draw 2 or draw all 3 for $130/roper 1st Saddles + Cash 2nd Buckles + Cash 3rd Breast Collars + Cash 4th Breast Collars + Cash 5th Breast Collars + Cash

#8 Roping - Elite #4 cap

Enter 1, draw 2 or draw all 3 for $130/roper 1st Saddles + Cash 2nd Buckles + Cash 3rd Breast Collars + Cash 4th Breast Collars + Cash 5th Breast Collars + Cash

SADDLE TO HIGH MONEY WINNER

2014 UPCOMING EVENTS March 1 - 2 Athens, TX March 15-16 Athens, TX March 22-23 Stephenville, TX April 5-6 Graham, TX April 18-20 Bryan, TX April 26-27 Groesbeck, TX May 16-18 FINALS Athens, TX

KAWASAKI MULE TO HIGH POINT WINNER OF ANY TWO ROPINGS ON SATURDAY

Crockett, TX (936) 546-2467

903.677.2292 903.360.1761 Ask for Shack for Fire It Up Discount

#10 Roping - Elite #6 cap Enter 1, draw 2 or draw all 3 for $130/roper 1st 2nd 3rd 4th

#11 Roping - Elite #6 cap Enter 1, draw 2 or draw all 3 for $130/roper

SADDLE TO HIGH MONEY WINNER

CASH ONLY TRIAD numbers only For more information Kevin Blackwell 903/721-0303 James T. 903/521-1511 www.fireitupproductions.com

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

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Buckles + Cash Breast Collars + Cash Breast Collars + Cash Breast Collars + Cash

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1st 2nd 3rd 4th

Buckles + Cash Breast Collars + Cash Breast Collars + Cash Breast Collars + Cash

KAWASAKI MULE TO HIGH POINT WINNER OF THE #10 & #11 COMBINED ON SUNDAY

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Stephenville, TX March 22 - 23, 2014

Saturday

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

#8 Roping - Elite #4 cap

Enter 1, draw 2 or draw all 3 for $130/roper 1st Saddles + Cash 2nd Buckles + Cash 3rd Breast Collars + Cash 4th Breast Collars + Cash 5th Breast Collars + Cash

#9 Roping - Elite #5 cap

Enter 1, draw 2 or draw all 3 for $130/roper 1st Saddles + Cash 2nd Buckles + Cash 3rd Breast Collars + Cash 4th Breast Collars + Cash 5th Breast Collars + Cash

Crockett, TX (936) 546-2467

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Sunday

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

BIG #14 - No cap

GOOD CATTLE!

$2,500 ADDED MONEY

CASH ONLY TRIAD numbers only For more information Kevin Blackwell 903/721-0303 James T. 903/521-1511 www.fireitupproductions.com

$2,500 ADDED MONEY

$250/roper • Pick or Draw Enter 2x • 80% Payback

BIG #12 - No cap

2014 UPCOMING EVENTS March 1 - 2 Athens, TX March 15-16 Athens, TX March 22-23 Stephenville, TX April 5-6 Graham, TX April 18-20 Bryan, TX April 26-27 Groesbeck, TX May 16-18 FINALS Athens, TX

KAWASAKI MULE TO HIGH POINT WINNER OF ANY TWO ROPINGS ON SATURDAY

903.677.2292 903.360.1761 Ask for Shack for Fire It Up Discount

ADDED MONEY

SHORT BARRIER!

#7 Roping - Elite #4 cap

Enter 1, draw 2 or draw all 3 for $130/roper 1st Saddles + Cash 2nd Buckles + Cash 3rd Breast Collars + Cash 4th Breast Collars + Cash 5th Breast Collars + Cash

$5,000

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

#10 Roping - Elite #6 cap

Enter 1, draw 2 or draw all 3 for $130/roper

SADDLE TO HIGH MONEY WINNER 1st 2nd 3rd 4th

Buckles + Cash Breast Collars + Cash Breast Collars + Cash Breast Collars + Cash

#11 Roping - Elite #6 cap

Enter 1, draw 2 or draw all 3 for $130/roper

SADDLE TO HIGH MONEY WINNER 1st 2nd 3rd 4th

Buckles + Cash Breast Collars + Cash Breast Collars + Cash Breast Collars + Cash

KAWASAKI MULE TO HIGH POINT WINNER OF THE #10 & #11 COMBINED ON SUNDAY

HOST HOTEL Holiday Inn 254.965.8899 Ask for Fire It Up rate

Trailer & Parts Co.

$250/roper • Pick or Draw Enter 2x • 80% Payback

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

Boswell Asphalt Paving and Excavating Aaron Boswell 903.681.1889 or 817.776.0364

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

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$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 Payout based on 150 entered teams 1st Saddles + $5,000 2nd Buckles + $3,000 3rd Breast Collars + $2,000 4th Breast Collars + $1,000 5th Breast Collars + $500 6th Breast Collars + $500 7th Breast Collars + $500 8th Breast Collars + $500 TOP 20 IN THE AVERAGE GET 1 FREE RUN IN THE #8 TRUCK ROPING

2014 UPCOMING EVENTS March 1 - 2 Athens, TX March 15-16 Athens, TX March 22-23 Stephenville, TX April 5-6 Graham, TX April 18-20 Bryan, TX April 26-27 Groesbeck, TX May 16-18 FINALS Athens, TX

Host Hotel Best Western 940.521.0190 ask for Fire It Up rate

CASH ONLY TRIAD numbers only For more information Kevin Blackwell 903/721-0303 James T. 903/521-1511 www.fireitupproductions.com

#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 $225/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, March 31, 2014 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)

New Ram Crew-Cab Dually Diesel to High Point Roper

Cactus Saddle to Reserve High Point Roper 1st in the Average • Saddles + $7,500 2nd in the Average • Saddles + $6,000 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)

903.677.2292 903.360.1761 Ask for Shack for Fire It Up Discount

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

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#9 With a #5 Elite Cap Limited to 250 Entered Teams

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Triad #s Only

Saturday April 12th 2014 Call in Monday April 7th, From 5 pm to 10 pm Books Reopen Saturday Morning at 8 AM and Close at 9:30 AM

Rope at 10 AM Pick 1 Draw 2 Or Draw 3 For $180 * Enter 6 times for a total of 18 runs

Saddles and $1000 Cash to The High Point #3 and #4 That Did Not Win The Mustang 1st in the Average Wins Fully Tooled Saddles & Cash 2nd though 10th Wins Bronc Halters & Cash

Points Through 20 Places in the Average To Call In or For More Information

Shane Hill 903-641-7381 Jason Bottoms 903-875-8601 Kirby Hill 903-875-8130 Event Held Somervell County Expo Glen Rose, Texas 1 / MARCH 2014

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Presents

#14 No One Under #5 May Enter CA$H * $15,000 * CA$H To High Point Header & Heeler

Sunday April 13th 2014 Pre Enter Monday April 7th 5 PM to 10 PM Books Re-Open Sunday Morning April 13th 8 AM Close 9:30 AM Rope 10 AM

Triad #s Only

Somervell County Expo Glen Rose, Texas #14 No One Under #5 May Enter Pick 1 Draw 1 or Draw 2 for $250 May Enter 5 Times for 10 Runs

To High Point Header & Heeler Pick Partners Rope Last

Average Payout 1st $10,000 2nd $7500 3rd $5000 4th $4000 5th $3000 6th $2000 $3000 7th $2000 $3000 8th $2000 $3000 9th $2000 $3000 10th $2000 $3000

Payout Guaranteed!

For More Info

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Produced by Rope The Ozarks

Tulsa Time

Climate Cont rolled North Arena at Expo

Rope For The Trailer and Heel-O-Matic presented by Heel-O-Matic

Expo-Center Fairgrounds Mustang North Arena Tulsa, Oklahoma March 22 & 23, 2014 H Schedule CASLY Saturday, March 22 ON Sign up at 8 a.m. - Rope at 9:00 a.m.

Open - $150/roper • 80% Payback • Enter 2x #15 - $150/roper • 80% Payback • Enter 5x #13 - $80/roper • Enter 5x #12 - $80/roper • Enter 5x This is a qualifier for Rope #11- $80/roper • Enter 5x Sunday, March 23 Sign up at 8 a.m. - Rope at 9:00 a.m.

The Ozarks/Steer Commander for paid fees for USTRC Open Shoot-Out

3 - Ho r s e S la n t I r o n S t a r Tr a il er t o H ig h Po in t R o p er of #10

#10 TRAILER ROPING Pick 1, Draw 2 or Draw all 3 for $200/roper Enter 5x • Handicaps: #9 - 1.5 sec. off; #8 - 2 sec. off; #7 - 2.5 sec. off; #6 - 3 sec. off

#8 ROPE FOR THE HEEL-O-MATIC

All Ropings Progressive After One

Pick 1, Draw 2 or Draw all 3 for $200/roper Enter 5x • Handicaps: #7 - 1.5 sec. off; #6 - 2 sec. off

IRON STAR Trailers

Heel-O-Matic to High Point Roper of #8 ALL PRIZES GUARANTEED TRIAD Numbers Only.

2014 USTRC membership or 2014 WSTR membership required. 2014 USTRC memberships may be purchased on site.

DIRECTIONS: 21st and Yale from all major interstates 4145 E. 21st. St., Tulsa, OK STALLS: 1,400 stalls available. $24/night For more information call:

Kevin Hall 417/547-3406

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

Ages 6 & under, 7-9, 10-12 Presented by Fast Back Ropes

Host Hotel

Gist Custom Buckles to Average Winners of the #13, #12, #11, #10 & #8

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

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Big Bucks Championships South Jordan, UT •

April 4-5, 2014

Saturday • April 5 Sign up at 9:00 a.m. • Rope at 10:00 a.m.

Both Ends Over 40

Friday • April 4 Sign up at 5:00 p.m. Rope at 6:00 p.m.

Capped at an Elite #5 Pick 1, draw 2 or draw all 3 for $120/roper

#15 10 Steer Average

Books close at 12:00 noon • Rope at 1:00 p.m.

$100/roper • Enter 3x Progressive on 1 80% Payback

#11 10 Steer Average

#13 10 Steer Average

Books close at 5:00 p.m. • Rope at 6:00 p.m.

$100/roper • Enter 3x 10 Full Rounds 80% Payback

$100/roper • Enter 3x Progressive on 1 80% Payback

Elite #4 & Under Championship

$5,000

Pick 1, draw 2 or draw all 3 for $120/roper • Enter 4x Short Barrier, Slower Steers

to High point #4 & under

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

Host Motel: Sleep Inn 801/572-2020

#4 Average Payout guaranteed at 400 teams but may increase accordingly

Farmington, NM 10th Annual • Friday • April 25 #11 Roping

Saturday • April 26 Elite #4 & Under Only Championship Pick 1, draw 2 or draw all 3 for $120/roper • Enter 4x Short Barrier, Slower Steers

1st Fancy Saddles and $2,000 2nd Fancy Saddles and $1,500 3rd Fancy Saddles and $1,000

PAYOFF

4-steer Average #11 TEAMS #10 TEAMS #9 TEAMS #8 TEAMS

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

$5,000

#4 & UNDER PAYOUT

$10,000 TO HIGH POINT ROPER!

TRIAD #11 Handicaps

April 25-26, 2014

Sign up at 9:00 a.m. • Rope at 10:00 a.m.

Sign up at 5:00 p.m. • Rope at 6:00 p.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.

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

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

to High point #4 & under

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

#4 Average Payout guaranteed at 400 teams but may increase accordingly

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

Sign up at 2:00 p.m. • Rope at 3:00 p.m.

Old Timers #12 Handicap Both ropers must be 40 or over Pick 1 draw 3 or draw 4 for $120/roper Enter 3x • 1/3 stock charge SADDLES TO AVERAGE WINNERS

If the #11 Roping is not complete by 11:00 p.m. it will continue at 8:00 a.m.

Saturday morning.

Host Motel: LaQuinta Inn 866/725-1661

All ropings current TRIAD numbers only. Will rope fresher steers in #11, slower steers in #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.

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] $600/Roper - Enter 1x

(Day after the Reno Rodeo Invitational Team Roping)

Proud Supporter of

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, 2014.

TRIAD numbers only Current USTRC membership or WSTR membership required

2014

Reno Rodeo Invitational Team Roping, LLC 985 Damonte Ranch Parkway, Suite 310 Reno, Nevada 89521

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985 Damonte Ranch Parkway, Suite 310, Reno, NV 89521

Proud Supporter of

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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World Series of Team Roping

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April 5-6, 2014 Lake Charles, LA Burtonn Coliseum Ag AArena Burton Saturrday

B Close 8:30a:Rope 8 9:00a #15 Pick1-Draw1 aw1 or Draw2 Books Sunday

$120/roper ~ 70% payback ~ Enter 2X

#13 World Series Qualifier

#11 World Series Qualifier

$150/roper ~ #6+ heeler cap ~ Enter 2X

$150/roper ~ No Cap ~ Enter 2X

#12 World Series Qualifier

#10 World Series Qualifier

$150/roper ~ #6 heeler cap ~ Enter 2X

$150/roper ~ No Cap ~ Enter 2X

#9 World Series Qualifier

#11 Pick1-Draw1 Draw1 or Draw2

$150/roper ~ #5+ cap ~ Enter 2X

$120/roperr, 70% payback

9 Pick1-Draw1 Draw1 or Draw2 $120/roper ~ #5+ cap 70% payback ~ Enter 3X

2014 WSTR or USTRC membership reqquired TRIADsnumbers Classification poweredonly

by TRIAD

Buckles to 1st, 2nd, 3rd in avg & World Series Qualifiers are 80% payback Saddle to Hi-Point of #9 Pick/Draw Stalls and RV Hook-ups Available Cowboy Hat or No Hat Collared Shirts Required

2014 Schedule: May 10-ϭϭ ͼ tĞƐƚ DŽŶƌŽĞ͕ > Sept 1313 ϭϰ ͼ ZƵƐƚŽŶ͕ >

Must be 21 after January 1, 2014 to rope in World Series Qualifiers

WSTR cards may be purchased onsite, online, or by calling 505-898-1755. WSTR Memberships are free to ropers 70 & older.

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Shawnee, Oklahoma

Heart of Oklahoma Expo Center April 5-6, 2014 WORLD SERIES QUALIFIER Payout based on 149 WS Format 1st - $11,471 2nd - $7,995 3rd - $5,909 4th - $4,171 5th - $3,128 6th - $2,086 Short Round - $1,000 CHURCH ON SUNDAY 8:30 a.m.

• • • •

2014 CALENDAR McAlester, OK ..................May 10-11 Guthrie, OK....................August 9-10 TBD, OK ....................September 6-7 TBD, OK .....................November 8-9 www.wstropings.com

• Dress code • Tri-State Productions –

Mackey & Kelli Tully - 479.435.2619

A 2014 WSTR membership or 2014 USTRC membership is required.

You may purchase your WSTR card onsite. WSTR memberships are free to ropers 70 and older.

Classifications powered by TRIAD

Directions to Heart of Oklahoma Expo Center: 1700 W. Independence, Shawnee, OK 74820-1446 405.275.7020

Saturday, April 5

Enter 7:30 - 8:30 a.m. • CASH ONLY

#13 World Series Qualifier $150/roper • Enter 2x (must be 21 years old)

#12 World Series Qualifier $150/roper • Enter 2x (must be 21 years old)

#11 World Series Qualifier $150/roper • Enter 2x • Capped at an Elite #6 heeler (must be 21-years-old) #10 World Series Qualifier • Capped at a #6 heeler $150/roper • Enter 2x (must be 21 years old) WPRA All Girl - Will not start before 3 p.m.

Bring 1, Draw 1 or Draw 2 for $150/roper • Enter 2x

Sunday, April 6

Enter 7:30 - 8:30 a.m. • CASH ONLY

#10 Specialty Roping NO AGE LIMIT Pick or Draw Tully says 80% payback and minimum draw of #9 team • Capped at a #6 heeler and floor #4 header/heeler • $150/roper • Enter 3x #9 World Series Qualifier • Capped at an Elite #5 heeler $150/roper • Enter 2x (must be 21 years old)

#8 Pick or Draw NO AGE LIMIT Sunday Afternoon

$100/roper • Enter 4x • Capped at an Elite #5 heeler

#15 Payback 80% NO AGE LIMIT Draw Option Available • $150/roper Enter 2x • Floor: #5 header, #7 heeler

DFQH Open Payback $150/roper • Enter 2x • 80% Payback • Floor: #6 header, #8 heeler Finals will be at our last roping before the USTRC Finals where the top 15 teams will be eligible for added money at our designated roping. Points will be awarded 1st - 10th at each qualifier.

Results - Pictures - Friends - Updates facebook.com/tristatechamps

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OKLAHOMA WINTER

A NATIONAL FINALS QUALIFIER

CHAMPIONSHIPS 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 MARCH 14 - 16, 2014

GUTHRIE, OK

ACTION STARTS 9 a.m. DAILY FRIDAY, MARCH 14

SATURDAY, MARCH 15

SUNDAY, MARCH 16

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 #12 (with #11 Inc.)

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

#9 (with #8 Inc.)

#11 (with #10 Inc.)

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

#10 (with #9 Inc.)

1 Arena will be used on Friday 2 Arenas will be used on Saturday & Sunday

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

23 Trophy Gist Buckles 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 Knives

FORMAT

3

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/Nonincentive • 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/Nonincentive • 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.

Average winners of the #15, #13 & #12 Location: Lazy E Arena, Rt. 5, Box 393, Guthie, OK. 73044 Directions: 30 miles north of Oklahoma City on I-35.

Exit #151 (Seward Rd.) east approximately 4.5 miles.

Producer: Jeff Smith Cattle: C-S Cattle Company Stalls: First come first served. Stall reservations accepted from Gold Plus members only and

THIS IS YOUR USTRC

Current coggins may be requested. must be made no later than 2014 USTRC membership or 2014 WSTR 7 days prior to the event. membership required before you rope.

Call your Gold Plus USTRC membership may be purchased at this representative, Lauren Hardman. event. Memberships purchased at this event Event Info: Jeff Smith 620.921.5903 are good for 2014 season. 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 UNITED STATES TEAM ROPING CHAMPIONSHIPS

The Official Home of America’s Cowboy Sport For more information visit ustrc.com

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VALLEY OF THE SUN CHAMPIONSHIPS 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 MARCH 14 - 16, 2014

CASA GRANDE, AZ

ACTION STARTS 9 a.m. DAILY FRIDAY, MARCH 14

SATURDAY, MARCH 15

SUNDAY, MARCH 16

Open (with #15 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.)

#15 Handicap

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

#10 (with #9 Inc.)

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

PRIZES PAID FOR BY PRODUCER 3 Trophy Cowboy Gold Saddles High Money Winner each day (specialty ropings excluded)

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

Location: Casa Grande Rodeo Grounds Directions: 2525 North Pinal Ave., Casa Grande, AZ 85122 Producer: Zamora Roping Productions

A NATIONAL FINALS QUALIFIER

FORMAT

2

ON-SITE ENTRY • CASH ONLY

Open (with #15 Incentive) $150/roper. Enter 2 times, maximim • 5-steer, Progressive after 1 • Any comb. of Incentive/Nonincentive • Must qualify to short round to receive Tour Points #15 Handicap $120/roper. Enter 3 times • 4-steer, Progressive after 1 • #14 team - 1.5 sec. off • #13 & under team - 3 sec. off #13 Handicap $120/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 $120/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) $120/roper. Enter 3 times, maximum • 4-steer, Progressive after 1 • Any comb. of Incentive/Nonincentive • 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/Nonincentive • 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.

Current coggins may be requested.

2014 USTRC membership or 2014 WSTR membership required before you rope.

USTRC membership may be purchased at this event. Memberships purchased at this event are good for 2014 season.

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: Zamora Roping Productions 505.469.4388 or USTRC office 254.968.0002 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

THIS IS YOUR USTRC

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LOUISIANA

A NATIONAL FINALS QUALIFIER

CHAMPIONSHIPS 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 MARCH 14 - 16, 2014

WEST MONROE, LA

ACTION STARTS 9 a.m. DAILY FRIDAY, MARCH 14

SATURDAY, MARCH 15

SUNDAY, MARCH 16

Open (with #15 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.)

#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

PRIZES PAID FOR BY PRODUCER 8 Trophy Cowboy Gold Saddles Average winners of the #12, #11, #10 & #9

25 Trophy Gist Buckles 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

4 Trophy Gist Knives Average winners of the #15 & #13

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

THIS IS YOUR USTRC

FORMAT

4

ON-SITE ENTRY • CASH ONLY

Open (with #15 Incentive) $150/roper. Enter 2 times, maximim • 5-steer, Progressive after 1 • Any comb. of Incentive/Nonincentive • Must qualify to short round to receive Tour Points #15 Handicap $80/roper. Enter 3 times • 4-steer, Progressive after 1 • #14 team - 1.5 sec. off • #13 & under team - 3 sec. off #13 Handicap $80/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 $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 Gold Plus #12 (with #10 Incentive) $100/roper. Enter 3 times, maximum • 4-steer, Progressive after 1 • Any comb. of Incentive/Nonincentive • 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/Nonincentive • 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.

Current coggins may be requested.

2014 USTRC membership or 2014 WSTR membership required before you rope.

USTRC membership may be purchased at this event. Memberships purchased at this event are good for 2014 season.

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: 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 UNITED STATES TEAM ROPING CHAMPIONSHIPS

The Official Home of America’s Cowboy Sport For more information visit ustrc.com

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TENNESSEE

A NATIONAL FINALS QUALIFIER

CHAMPIONSHIPS 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 MARCH 21 - 23, 2014

FRANKLIN, TN

ACTION STARTS 9 a.m. DAILY FRIDAY, MARCH 21

SATURDAY, MARCH 22

SUNDAY, MARCH 23

Open (with #15 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.)

#15 Handicap

#10 (with #9 Inc.)

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

#10 Century (with #9 Inc.) $100/roper, enter 3x, 3-steer average

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

PRIZES PAID FOR BY PRODUCER 6 Trophy Cowboy Gold Saddles Average winners of the #11, #10 & #9

25 Trophy Gist Buckles 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

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

Location: Ag Expo Park, 4215 Long Lane, Franklin, TN. Directions: Take I-65 to exit #61, turn east on Peytonsville Road, then left on Long Lane.

Producer: John Johnson & JX2 Productions

FORMAT

3

ON-SITE ENTRY • CASH ONLY

Open (with #15 Incentive) $150/roper. Enter 2 times, maximim • 5-steer, Progressive after 1 • Any comb. of Incentive/Nonincentive • 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/Nonincentive • 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/Nonincentive • 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.

Current coggins may be requested.

2014 USTRC membership or 2014 WSTR membership required before you rope.

USTRC membership may be purchased at this event. Memberships purchased at this event are good for 2014 season.

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 Key 865.256.1836 Event Info: Event Info: John Johnson 423.340.0640 or USTRC office 254.968.0002 Hotels: Quality Inn 615.794.7591, 1307 Murfreeboro Rd., Franklin, TN 37064 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

THIS IS YOUR USTRC

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SOUTH TEXAS

A NATIONAL FINALS QUALIFIER

CHAMPIONSHIPS 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 MARCH 28 - 30, 2014

GONZALES, TX

ACTION STARTS 9 a.m. DAILY FRIDAY, MARCH 28

SATURDAY, MARCH 29

SUNDAY, MARCH 30

Open (with #15 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.)

#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

PRIZES PAID FOR BY PRODUCER 8 Trophy Martin Saddles Average winners of the #12, #11, #10 & #9

25 Trophy Gist Buckles 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

6 Pairs of Trophy Gist Spurs Average winners of the Open, #15 & #13

Location: J.B. Wells Arena Directions: 2301 CR 197, Gonzales, TX, 78629 Producer: USTRC Cattle: Texas Bar S Cattle Company

THIS IS YOUR USTRC

FORMAT

2

ON-SITE ENTRY • CASH ONLY

Open (with #15 Incentive) $150/roper. Enter 2 times, maximim • 5-steer, Progressive after 1 • Any comb. of Incentive/Nonincentive • Must qualify to short round to receive Tour Points #15 Handicap $120/roper. Enter 3 times • 4-steer, Progressive after 1 • #14 team - 1.5 sec. off • #13 & under team - 3 sec. off #13 Handicap $120/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 $120/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) $120/roper. Enter 3 times, maximum • 4-steer, Progressive after 1 • Any comb. of Incentive/Nonincentive • 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/Nonincentive • 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) $150/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.

Current coggins may be requested.

2014 USTRC membership or 2014 WSTR membership required before you rope.

USTRC membership may be purchased at this event. Memberships purchased at this event are good for 2014 season.

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: Microtel Inn & Suites, 2019 Water St., Gonzales, TX 78629 830.203.5110; 803.203.5075 fax 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

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NORTHEAST KANSAS

A NATIONAL FINALS QUALIFIER

CHAMPIONSHIPS 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 4 - 6, 2014

TOPEKA, KS

FRIDAY, APRIL 4 Starts at 1 p.m.

SATURDAY, APRIL 5 Starts at 9 a.m.

SUNDAY, APRIL 6 Starts at 9 a.m.

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 #12 (with #11 Inc.) will not start before 6 p.m.

#9 (with #8 Inc.)

#11 (with #10 Inc.)

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

#10 (with #9 Inc.)

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

PRIZES PAID FOR BY PRODUCER 6 Trophy Cowboy Gold Saddles Average winners of the #10, #9 & #8 Pick/Draw

23 Trophy Gist Buckles 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

8 Trophy Gist Knives Average winners of the #15, #13, #12 & #11

Location: Kansas Expo Centre Directions: #1 Expo Centre Dr., Topeka, KS 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

FORMAT

3

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/Nonincentive • 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/Nonincentive • 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.

Current coggins may be requested.

2014 USTRC membership or 2014 WSTR membership required before you rope.

USTRC membership may be purchased at this event. Memberships purchased at this event are good for 2014 season.

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 & Suites 785.228.2500; Capital Plaza Hotel 785.431.7200 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

THIS IS YOUR USTRC

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JACKIE HOBBS WPRA ALL-AROUND & TEAM ROPING WORLD CHAMPION

CLASSIC ROPE CELEBRATES ALL THE WOMEN TEAM ROPERS WHO COME TO WIN, EVERY TIME. Search “The Classic Real Deal”

@classicrope

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NEW MEXICO

A NATIONAL FINALS QUALIFIER

CHAMPIONSHIPS 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 4 - 6, 2014

CLOVIS, NM

ACTION STARTS 9 a.m. DAILY FRIDAY, APRIL 4

SATURDAY, APRIL 5

SUNDAY, APRIL 6

Open (with #15 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.)

#15 Handicap

#10 (with #9 Inc.)

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

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

COWBOY CHURCH 7:30 a.m. SUNDAY

PRIZES PAID FOR BY PRODUCER 6 Trophy Martin Saddles Average winners of the #11, #10 & #9

25 Trophy Gist Buckles 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

8 Trophy Gist Knives Average winners of the Open, #15, #13 & #12

Location: Curry County Special Events Center Directions: 1900 E. Brady Ave., Clovis, NM 88101 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 UNITED STATES TEAM ROPING CHAMPIONSHIPS

The Official Home of America’s Cowboy Sport For more information visit ustrc.com

FORMAT

1

ON-SITE ENTRY • CASH ONLY

Open (with #15 Incentive) $150/roper. Enter 2 times, maximim • 5-steer, Progressive after 1 • Any comb. of Incentive/Nonincentive • 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 2 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/Nonincentive • 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/Nonincentive • 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) $150/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.

Current coggins may be requested.

2014 USTRC membership or 2014 WSTR membership required before you rope.

USTRC membership may be purchased at this event. Memberships purchased at this event are good for 2014 season.

Hardman. Plenty of outdoor panel stalls 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

THIS IS YOUR USTRC

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BLUEGRASS

A NATIONAL FINALS QUALIFIER

CHAMPIONSHIPS USTRC Sanctioned Event Guarantee - Never Less Than:

FORMAT

$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 APRIL 5 - 6, 2014

SHELBYVILLE, KY NEW N LOCATIO

ACTION STARTS 9 a.m. DAILY FRIDAY, APRIL 4

SATURDAY, APRIL 5

SUNDAY, APRIL 6

NTRL/USTRC Affiliate Warm-Up. See March issue, NTRL section for more information.

#13 Slide

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

#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 1 p.m.)

#10 (with #9 Inc.) 12 noon Saturday Kids 6 and under, 7-9 and 10-12

PRIZES PAID FOR BY PRODUCER 31 Trophy Gist Buckles Average winners of the #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

4 Trophy Gist Knives Average winners of the #13 & #12

Sponsors: Lubrisyn Location: Allday Arena Directions: 726 Antioch Road, Shelbyville, KY 40065 Producer: John Johnson and JX2 Productions Stalls: Stalls and RVs are located at Rocky Fork Horse Arena, 8066 Dover Rd., Shelbyville, KY 40065. First come first served. Stall reservations accepted from Gold Plus

THIS IS YOUR USTRC

3

ON-SITE ENTRY • CASH ONLY

#13 Slide $100/roper. Enter 3 times maximum • 4-steer, Progressive after 1 • #15 team +3 sec., #14 team +1.5 sec., #13 team straight time, #12 team –1.5 sec., #11 & below –3 sec.

All adjustments after 3rd round. #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) $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.

2014 USTRC membership or 2014 WSTR membership required before you rope.

USTRC membership may be purchased at this event. Memberships purchased at this event are good for 2014 season.

members only and must be made no later than 7 days prior to the event.

Call your Gold Plus representative, Lauren Hardman. For other stall/RV reservations contact Kelly McIntosh, Rocky Fork Arena 740.616.0667 Event Info: John Johnson 423.340.0640 or USTRC office 254.968.0002 Hotels: Shelbyville Lodge 502.633.4400; Country Hearth 502.633.5771 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

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FRONT RANGE

A NATIONAL FINALS QUALIFIER

CHAMPIONSHIPS 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 18-20, 2014

PUEBLO, CO

FRIDAY, APRIL 18 1 p.m.

SATURDAY, APRIL 19 9 a.m.

SUNDAY, APRIL 20 9 a.m.

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.)

#11 (with #10 Inc.)

#8 Pick/Draw for beginner & novice ropers only (books close at 11:30 a.m.)

#15 Handicap #13 Handicap #12 (with #11 Inc.) #12 will not start before 6 p.m.

#10 (with #9 Inc.)

#9 (with #8 Inc.)

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

PRIZES PAID FOR BY PRODUCER 6 Trophy Cowboy Gold Saddles Average winners of the #10, #9 & #8 Pick/Draw

23 Trophy Gist Buckles 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

8 Trophy Gist Knives Average winners of the #15, #13, #12 & #11

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 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.

UNITED STATES TEAM ROPING CHAMPIONSHIPS

The Official Home of America’s Cowboy Sport For more information visit ustrc.com

FORMAT

3

ON-SITE ENTRY • CASH ONLY

Open Pick/Draw (with #15 Incentive) $200/roper. Enter with 1 partner and 1 will be com-

puter 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/Nonincentive • 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/Nonincentive • 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.

Current coggins may be requested.

2014 USTRC membership or 2014 WSTR membership required before you rope.

USTRC membership may be purchased at this event. Memberships purchased at this event are good for 2014 season.

Event Info: Jeff Smith 620.921.5903, Ike Cox 660.425.5502, ropetherockies.com 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

THIS IS YOUR USTRC

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SOUTH ALABAMA

A NATIONAL FINALS QUALIFIER

CHAMPIONSHIPS 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 12-13, 2014

ANDALUSIA, AL

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

SUNDAY, APRIL 13 #10 (with #9 Inc.)

#13 Handicap

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

#12 (with #11 Inc.)

#11 (with #10 Inc.)

#9 (with #8 Inc.)

Open (with #15 Inc.) #15 Handicap

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

#10 Gold Plus capped at Elite #5 (with #9 Inc.) Century Bonus included #8 Pick/Draw for beginner & novice ropers only (books close at 12 noon)

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

31 Trophy Gist Buckles Average winners of the #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

6 Trophy Gist Knives

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

Average winners of the #15, #13 & #12 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.

THIS IS YOUR USTRC

FORMAT

5

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 • #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/Nonincentive • 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/Nonincentive • 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.

Current coggins may be requested.

2014 USTRC membership or 2014 WSTR membership required before you rope.

USTRC membership may be purchased at this event. Memberships purchased at this event are good for 2014 season.

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; Comfort Inn 334.222.8891; Best Western 334.222.9999. 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

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TEXAS

A NATIONAL FINALS QUALIFIER

CHAMPIONSHIPS 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 24-27, 2014

SAN ANTONIO, TX

THURS., APRIL 24 12 noon

FRI., APRIL 25 9 a.m.

SAT., APRIL 26 9 a.m.

SUN., APRIL 27 9 a.m.

Open (with #15 Inc.)

#13 Handicap

#11 (with #10 Inc.)

#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.)

#12 (with #11 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 12 noon)

Cowboy Church 7:30 a.m.

Sunday

PRIZES PAID FOR BY PRODUCER 10 Trophy Martin Saddles Average winners of the #12, #11, #10, #9 & #8 Pick/Draw

23 Trophy Gist Buckles 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 Pairs Trophy Gist Spurs Average winners of the Open, #15 & #13 I-10

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The Official Home of America’s Cowboy Sport For more information visit ustrc.com

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Open (with #15 Incentive) $150/roper. Enter 2 times, maximim • 5-steer, Progressive after 1 • Any comb. of Incentive/Nonincentive • Must qualify to short round to receive Tour Points #15 Handicap $120/roper. Enter 3 times • 4-steer, Progressive after 1 • #14 team - 1.5 sec. off • #13 & under team - 3 sec. off #13 Handicap $120/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 $120/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) $120/roper. Enter 3 times, maximum • 4-steer, Progressive after 1 • Any comb. of Incentive/Nonincentive • 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/Nonincentive • 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) $150/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.

Current coggins may be requested.

2014 USTRC membership or 2014 WSTR membership required before you rope.

USTRC membership may be purchased at this event. Memberships purchased at this event are good for 2014 season.

To El Paso

The SAN ANTONIO ROSE Palace

FM 1604

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

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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., Boerne, TX 78006 Choice Hotels: choicesportstravel.com, Special Rate ID #00214570

THIS IS YOUR USTRC

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ARKANSAS

A NATIONAL FINALS QUALIFIER

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)

GUARANTEED 2/3 CASH PAYBACK APRIL 18-19, 2014

FORT SMITH, AR

ACTION STARTS 9 a.m. DAILY FRIDAY, APRIL 18

SATURDAY, APRIL 19

#13 Slide

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

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

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

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

This is a Friday/ Saturday roping so everyone can enjoy Easter Sunday with their families

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

PRIZES PAID FOR BY PRODUCER 6 Trophy Cowboy Gold Saddles Average winners of the #10, #9 & #8 Pick/Draw

23 Trophy Gist Buckles 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 Pairs Trophy Gist Spurs Average winners of the #13, #12 & #11 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

FORMAT

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ON-SITE ENTRY • CASH ONLY

#13 Slide $120/roper. Enter 3 times • 4-steer, Progressive after 1 • #15 team +3 sec., #14 team +1.5 sec., #13 team straight time, #12 team –1.5 sec., #11 & below –3 sec. All adjustments after 3rd round. #12, #11 #10, #9 $120/roper. Enter 3 times maximum • 4steer, 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) $120/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) $120/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) $150/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.

Current coggins may be requested.

2014 USTRC membership or 2014 WSTR membership required before you rope.

USTRC membership may be purchased at this event. Memberships purchased at this event are good for 2014 season.

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, $105 for suites, ask for roper’s discount.

UNITED STATES TEAM ROPING CHAMPIONSHIPS

The Official Home of America’s Cowboy Sport For more information visit ustrc.com

THIS IS YOUR USTRC

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MISSOURI

A NATIONAL FINALS QUALIFIER

CLASSIC 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 25-27, 2014

BETHANY, MO

FRIDAY, APRIL 25 11 a.m.

SATURDAY, APRIL 26 9 a.m.

SUNDAY, APRIL 27 9 a.m.

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.)

#11 (with #10 Inc.)

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

#15 Handicap #13 Handicap #12 (with #11 Inc.) #12 will not start before 5 p.m.

#10 (with #9 Inc.)

#9 (with #8 Inc.)

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

PRIZES PAID FOR BY PRODUCER 6 Trophy Cowboy Gold Saddles Average winners of the #10, #9 & #8 Pick/Draw

23 Trophy Gist Buckles 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

8 Trophy Gist Knives Average winners of the #15, #13, #12 & #11

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. Go north 2.5 miles to 280th Street. Head east 1/4 mile to Hickory Hill Arena.

Producer: Jeff Smith & Ike Cox / Rope the Rockies 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.

UNITED STATES TEAM ROPING CHAMPIONSHIPS

The Official Home of America’s Cowboy Sport For more information visit ustrc.com

FORMAT

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ON-SITE ENTRY • CASH ONLY

Open Pick/Draw (with #15 Incentive) $200/roper. Enter with 1 partner and 1 will be com-

puter 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/Nonincentive • 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/Nonincentive • 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.

Current coggins may be requested.

2014 USTRC membership or 2014 WSTR membership required before you rope.

USTRC membership may be purchased at this event. Memberships purchased at this event are good for 2014 season.

Event Info: Jeff Smith 620.921.5903, Ike & Mary Cox 660.425.5502, ropetherockies.com or USTRC office 254.968.0002 Hotels: Super 8 Bethany 660.425.8881; Comfort Inn 660.425.8006 Choice Hotels: choicesportstravel.com, Special Rate ID #00214570

THIS IS YOUR USTRC

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SOUTH DAKOTA

A NATIONAL FINALS QUALIFIER

CHAMPIONSHIPS USTRC Sanctioned Event Guarantee - Never Less Than:

$160,000 USTRC Flex Earnings Ultimate Partner Finder Draw-in Options in Effect

FORMAT

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

GUARANTEED 2/3 CASH PAYBACK APRIL 26-27, 2014

RAPID CITY, SD

ACTION STARTS 10 a.m. DAILY SATURDAY, APRIL 26

SUNDAY, APRIL 27

#13 Slide

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

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

PRIZES PAID FOR BY PRODUCER 2 Trophy Cowboy Gold Saddles High Money Winner Saturday & Sunday (Specialty ropings excluded)

31 Trophy Gist Buckles Average winners of the #11, #10, #9 & #8 Pick/Draw 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

4 Trophy Gist Knives Average winners of the #13 & #12 Location: Central States Fairgrounds, Rapid City, SD Directions: 800 San Francisco St., Rapid City, SD Producer: Steele Roping Cattle: Steele Roping

THIS IS YOUR USTRC

5

ON-SITE ENTRY • CASH ONLY

#13 Slide $80/roper. Enter 4 times • 4-steer, Progressive after 1 • #15 team +3 sec., #14 team +1.5 sec., #13 team straight time, #12 team –1.5 sec., #11 & below –3 sec.

All adjustments after 3rd round. #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.

Current coggins may be requested.

2014 USTRC membership or 2014 WSTR membership required before you rope.

USTRC membership may be purchased at this event. Memberships purchased at this event are good for 2014 season.

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 UNITED STATES TEAM ROPING CHAMPIONSHIPS

The Official Home of America’s Cowboy Sport For more information visit ustrc.com

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NORTH CAROLINA

A NATIONAL FINALS QUALIFIER

CLASSIC 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 APRIL 17-19, 2014

TAYLORSVILLE, NC

THURSDAY, APRIL 17 6 p.m.

FRIDAY, APRIL 18 9 a.m.

SATURDAY, APRIL 19 9 a.m.

NTRL/USTRC Affiliate Warm-Up Roping - See NTRL section for more information

#13 Slide

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

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

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

#11 (with #10 Inc.) #10 (with #9 Inc.) 12 noon Saturday Kids 6 and under, 7-9 and 10-12

PRIZES PAID FOR BY PRODUCER

FORMAT

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ON-SITE ENTRY • CASH ONLY

#13 Slide $100/roper. Enter 3 times • 4-steer, Progressive after 1 • #15 team +3 sec., #14 team +1.5 sec., #13 team straight time, #12 team –1.5 sec., #11 & below –3 sec. All adjustments after 3rd round. #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/Nonincentive • 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/Nonincentive • 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.

31 Trophy Gist Buckles Average winners of the #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

4 Trophy Gist Knives Average winners of the #13 & #12

Location: H & H Arena.

Directions: 533 Ned Herman Rd., Taylorsville, NC 28681.

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. For reservations call Terry Key 865.256.1836.

UNITED STATES TEAM ROPING CHAMPIONSHIPS

The Official Home of America’s Cowboy Sport For more information visit ustrc.com

Current coggins may be requested.

2014 USTRC membership or 2014 WSTR membership required before you rope.

USTRC membership may be purchased at this event. Memberships purchased at this event are good for 2014 season.

Event Info: JX2 Productions John Johnson 423.340.0640 or USTRC office 254.968.0002 Choice Hotels: choicesportstravel.com, Special Rate ID #00214570

THIS IS YOUR USTRC

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MISSISSIPPI

A NATIONAL FINALS QUALIFIER

CHAMPIONSHIPS USTRC Sanctioned Event Guarantee - Never Less Than:

$160,000 USTRC Flex Earnings Ultimate Partner Finder Draw-in Options in Effect

FORMAT

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

GUARANTEED 2/3 CASH PAYBACK MAY 3-4, 2014

GULFPORT, MS

ACTION STARTS 9 a.m. DAILY SATURDAY, MAY 3 #13 Slide

#11 (with #10 Inc.)

#12 (with #11 Inc.)

#10 (with #9 Inc.)

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

SUNDAY, MAY 4 #10 Gold Plus capped at Elite #5 (with #9 Inc.) Century Bonus included #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

PRIZES PAID FOR BY PRODUCER

5

ON-SITE ENTRY • CASH ONLY

#13 Slide $80/roper. Enter 4 times • 4-steer, Progressive after 1 • #15 team +3 sec., #14 team +1.5 sec., #13 team straight time, #12 team –1.5 sec., #11 & below –3 sec. All adjustments after 3rd round. #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/Nonincentive • 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/Nonincentive • 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.

2 Trophy Cowboy Gold Saddles High Money winner each day (Specialty Ropings excluded)

31 Trophy Gist Buckles Average winners of the #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

4 Trophy Gist Knives Average winners of the #13 & #12 Location: Harrison County Fairgrounds Directions: 15321 County Farm Road, Gulfport, MS 39503 Producer: Steve and Sherry Judd Cattle: Texas Bar S Cattle Company

THIS IS YOUR USTRC

Current coggins may be requested.

2014 USTRC membership or 2014 WSTR membership required before you rope.

USTRC membership may be purchased at this event. Memberships purchased at this event are good for 2014 season.

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 UNITED STATES TEAM ROPING CHAMPIONSHIPS

The Official Home of America’s Cowboy Sport For more information visit ustrc.com

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PANHANDLE

A NATIONAL FINALS QUALIFIER

CLASSIC 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 MAY 2-4, 2014

AMARILLO, TX

ACTION STARTS 9 a.m. DAILY FRIDAY, MAY 2

SATURDAY, MAY 3

SUNDAY, MAY 4

Open (with #15 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.)

#15 Handicap

#10 (with #9 Inc.)

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

#9 (with #8 Inc.) #8 Pick/Draw for beginner & novice ropers only (books close at 12 noon) Cowboy Church 7:30 a.m.

Sunday

PRIZES PAID FOR BY PRODUCER 8 Trophy Martin Saddles Average winners of the #12, #11, #10 & #9

25 Trophy Gist Buckles 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

6 Pairs Trophy Gist Spurs Average winners of the Open, #15 & #13

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 UNITED STATES TEAM ROPING CHAMPIONSHIPS

The Official Home of America’s Cowboy Sport For more information visit ustrc.com

FORMAT

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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 $120/roper. Enter 3 times • 4-steer, Progressive after 1 • #14 team - 1.5 sec. off • #13 & under team - 3 sec. off #13 Handicap $120/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 $120/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) $120/roper. Enter 3 times, maximum • 4-steer, Progressive after 1 • Any comb. of Incentive/Nonincentive • 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/Nonincentive • 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) $150/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.

Current coggins may be requested.

2014 USTRC membership or 2014 WSTR membership required before you rope.

USTRC membership may be purchased at this event. Memberships purchased at this event are good for 2014 season.

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: Holiday Inn West Amarillo Med Cntr., 8231 Amarillo Blvd. West, Amarillo, TX 79124 806.322.4777.

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

THIS IS YOUR USTRC

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SPANISH TRAIL

A NATIONAL FINALS QUALIFIER

CLASSIC FORMAT

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 MAY 3-4, 2014

MOAB, UT

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

SUNDAY, MAY 4

#13 Slide

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

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

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

31 Trophy Gist Buckles Average winners of the #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

4 Trophy Gist Knives Average winners of the #13 & #12 Location: Spanish Trails Arena.

Directions: 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.

THIS IS YOUR USTRC

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ON-SITE ENTRY • CASH ONLY

#13 Slide $120/roper. Enter 3 times • 4-steer, Progressive after 1 • #15 team +3 sec., #14 team +1.5 sec., #13 team straight time, #12 team –1.5 sec., #11 & below –3 sec. All adjustments after 3rd round. #12, #11 #10, #9 $120/roper. Enter 3 times maximum • 4steer, 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) $120/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) $120/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) $150/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.

Current coggins may be requested.

2014 USTRC membership or 2014 WSTR membership required before you rope.

USTRC membership may be purchased at this event. Memberships purchased at this event are good for 2014 season.

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

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2014 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

2014 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

Producer Option 1 $150 per roper Enter 2 times any combination of Incentive and/or Non-Incentive (Maximum of 2 Entries) 5-head average with the Incentive determined on 4-head #15 Incentive Progressive after 1-head 1st in the Incentive Average will receive $2,000 USTRC Flex Earnings

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 #9 Incentive Progressive after 1 Capped at 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 and below 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 Producer 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 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 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 (Producer Option 1) The Incentive payout will be based on the percentage of Incentive teams entered, not to exceed 30% of the Average Purse

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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 – $6,000 USTRC Flex Earnings 2nd – 5th Main Average – $2,000 USTRC Flex Earnings Top 20 teams on 3 steers qualify to short round #9 Only – Top 30 qualified teams to short round

#8 Pick/Draw (capped at a #4) (Elite #4 Ropers are not eligible to enter this roping) Top 30 qualified teams to short round. No team lower than a #5 will be drawn together and a #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

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

2014 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

Producer Option 1 $150 per roper Enter 2 times any combination of Incentive and/or Non-Incentive (Maximum of 2 Entries) 5-head average with the Incentive determined on 4-head #15 Incentive Progressive after 1-head 1st in the Incentive Average will receive $2,000 USTRC Flex Earnings

Producer 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 1st in the Incentive Average will receive $2,000 USTRC Flex Earnings

Producer Option 1

Gold Plus #12 with #10 Incentive

$180 per roper 3-head Average No Incentive and NO TEAM LOWER THAN A #5 WILL BE DRAWN TOGETHER Progressive after 1 1st – 5th in the Average will receive $6,000 USTRC Flex Earnings Enter 1 time with a partner and draw 2 partners or enter without a partner and draw 3 partners

The Incentive payout will be based on the percentage of Incentive teams entered, not to exceed 30% of the Average Purse Gold Plus Members 25 and Older Enter 3 times any combination of Incentive and/or Non-Incentive (Maximum of 3 Entries) $120 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

Producer Option 2 $150 per roper 3-head Average

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Gold Plus #10 with #9 Incentive (Producer 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 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 Elite #5 1st – 3rd Main Average –$6,000 USTRC Flex Earnings 1st – 3rd Incentive Average – $6,000 USTRC Flex Earnings

Gold Plus #10 with #9 Incentive (Producer 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 Non-Incentive (Maximum of 3 Entries) $120 per roper 4-head average with the Incentive determined on 3-head #9 Incentive Progressive after 1 Capped at Elite #5 1st – 3rd Main Average –$6,000 USTRC Flex Earnings 1st – 3rd Incentive Average – $6,000 USTRC Flex Earnings

#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 and a #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

Producer 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

Producer Option 2 $150 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

#15, #13 $120 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 and below 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 $120 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

2014 Format 3 Open with #15 Incentive The Open is an optional roping for the Producer.

Open Points will only be awarded to teams qualifying to the short round. The Incentive payout will be based on the percentage of Incentive teams entered, not to exceed 30% of the Average Purse

Producer Option 1 $150 per roper Enter 2 times any combination of Incentive and/or Non-Incentive (Maximum of 2 Entries) 5-head average with the Incentive determined on 4-head # 15 Incentive Progressive after 1-head 1st in the Incentive Average will receive $2,000 USTRC Flex Earnings

maximum of one entry #15 Incentive 5-head average with the Incentive determined on 4-head Progressive after 1-head 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 Non-Incentive (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 (Producer 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 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 Elite #5 1st – 3rd Main Average –$6,000 USTRC Flex Earnings 1st – 3rd Incentive Average – $6,000 USTRC Flex Earnings -

Gold Plus #10 with #9 Incentive (Producer 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 3 times any combination of Incentive and/or Non-Incentive (Maximum of 3 Entries) $100 per roper 4-head average with the Incentive determined on 3-head #9 Incentive Progressive after 1 Capped at Elite #5 1st – 3rd Main Average –$6,000 USTRC Flex Earnings 1st – 3rd Incentive Average – $6,000 USTRC Flex Earnings

#15, #13 Producer 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

$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 and below team will receive 1.5 second handicap subtracted after the 3rd round - #11

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and below team will receive a 3 second handicap subtracted after the 3rd round Progressive after 1 1st in Main Average – National Shoot Outs \ $6,000 USTRC Flex Earnings 2nd – 5th Main Average – Regional Shoot Outs \ $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

#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 and a #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

Producer 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

Producer Option 2 $150 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

2014 Format 4 Open with #15 Incentive The Open is an optional roping for the Producer.

Open Points will only be awarded to teams qualifying to the short round. The Incentive payout will be based on the percentage of Incentive teams entered, not to exceed 30% of the Average Purse

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Producer Option 1 $150 per roper Enter 2 times any combination of Incentive and/or Non-Incentive (Maximum of 2 Entries) 5-head average with the Incentive determined on 4-head # 15 Incentive Progressive after 1-head 1st in the Incentive Average will receive $2,000 USTRC Flex Earnings

Producer 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 1st in the Incentive Average will receive $2,000 USTRC Flex Earnings

$100 per roper 4-head average with the Incentive determined on 3-head #9 Incentive Progressive after 1 Capped at Elite #5 1st – 3rd Main Average –$6,000 USTRC Flex Earnings 1st – 3rd Incentive Average – $6,000 USTRC Flex Earnings

#15, #13 $100 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 and below 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

Gold Plus #12 with #10 Incentive

#12, #11, #10 and #9

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 Non-Incentive (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

$100 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

Gold Plus #10 with #9 Incentive (Producer 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 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 Elite #5 1st – 3rd Main Average –$6,000 USTRC Flex Earnings 1st – 3rd Incentive Average – $6,000 USTRC Flex Earnings

#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 and a #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

Producer 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

Gold Plus #10 with #9 Incentive (Producer Option 2)

Producer 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 3 times any combination of Incentive and/or Non-Incentive (Maximum of 3 Entries)

$150 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

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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

2014 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

Producer Option 1 $150 per roper Enter 2 times any combination of Incentive and/or Non-Incentive (Maximum of 2 Entries) 5-head average with the Incentive determined on 4-head # 15 Incentive Progressive after 1-head 1st in the Incentive Average will receive $2,000 USTRC Flex Earnings

Producer 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.CO 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 Non-Incentive (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 (Producer 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 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 Elite #5 1st – 3rd Main Average –$6,000 USTRC Flex Earnings 1st – 3rd Incentive Average – $6,000 USTRC Flex Earnings

Gold Plus #10 with #9 Incentive (Producer 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 3 times any combination of Incentive and/or Non-Incentive (Maximum of 3 Entries) $100 per roper 4-head average with the Incentive determined on 3-head #9 Incentive Progressive after 1 Capped at 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 and below 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

#8 Pick/Draw (capped at a #4) (Elite #4 Ropers are not eligible to enter this Roping)

team will receive 2 seconds off & #6 & under team will receive 3 seconds off. These “seconds off” will be subtracted after the 2nd round

Producer 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

Producer Option 2 $150 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 partner

Draw-In Option (For all Formats) Need a Partner? Try the USTRC’s New Draw-In Option – It’s the ultimate Partner Finder Pick or Draw any combination of partners.

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 (#11 Incentive) – must be at least a #4 Header or a #6 Heeler #11 (#10 Incentive) – must be at least a #4 Header or a #5 Heeler #10, Capped at an Elite #6, (#9 Incentive) – must be at least a #3 Header or a #4 Heeler # 9, Capped at an Elite #5, (#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 #10 Gold Plus, Capped at an Elite #5, (with #9 Incentive) – must be at least a #3 Header and #3 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 Flex Earnings Option 2 – Choose not to pay for the extra run and be eligible for only ½ of the prize money up to $1000 and forfeit any prizes and Flex Earnings Option 3 — Decline the extra run

Top 30 Qualified teams to short round. No Team lower than a #5 will be drawn together and a #7

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US OPEN TOUR CHAMPIONSHIPS Season Dates: Begins November 1, 2013 and ends October 31, 2014.

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

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5 points 4 points 3 points 2 points 1 points

National Finals Open Preliminary Points Count For Current Season 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.

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

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20 points 18 points 16 points 14 points 12 points 10 points 8 points 6 points 4 points 2 points

US Open Championships Points count for current year standings 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th 7th 8th 9th 10th

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30 points 27 points 24 points 21 points 18 points 15 points 12 points 9 points 6 points 3 points

• Will crown a US Open Tour Champion Header and Heeler (most points accumulated during the year) and a US Open National Champion Header and Heeler (Average winners of the US Open Championships). Personal earnings count, but not for the US Open Team Roping Finals. They may be used for any other Shoot-Out.

USTRC Members Can Participate in the Chrysler Affiliate Rewards Program

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he special Chrysler Affiliate Rewards Program is a very restricted program with a tremendous benefit to the members of the USTRC. The Chrysler Affiliate Rewards is offering members the Preferred Price* (1% below factory invoice) when purchasing or leasing select new Chrysler, Jeep®, Dodge, Ram or FIAT vehicles. Combine this with current incentives and you could save thousands of dollars off the MSRP!**

Here’s How To Participate In The Affiliate Awards Program: Members of the USTRC can get the Preferred Price by first obtaining a control number.

To obtain your unique control number, members will use the USTRC company code (D88562) when you visit the www.chrysleraffiliates.com web site or by calling Chrysler Affiliate Rewards Program Headquarters at (888)-444-4321 Option 2. Or you can call Ram Rodeo at (641) 684-6000. Then they will fax or e-mail your unique Control Number.

Once you have obtained your Control Number, take it along with your membership card and marriage license or similar documentation showing a relationship to the member, to any participating U.S. Chrysler, Jeep®, Dodge or Ram dealership or FIAT Studio and request the Preferred Price.

After the dealership verifies your Control Number, you can choose from any select new Chrysler, Jeep®, Dodge, Ram or FIAT vehicle. *The Preferred Price is the maximum amount you will be charged by a participating U.S. dealer for an eligible vehicle. See dealer for details. A $75 administration fee applies. Offer valid for up to 2 (two) Chrysler Group LLC vehicles per calendar year. The Dodge Viper and all SRT models are not currently eligible for this program. Not all incentives may be available, as they vary by region and residency of buyer. See dealer for complete details. **Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price. Excludes destination, tax, title and registration fees. Chrysler, Jeep, Dodge and Ram are registered trademarks of Chrysler Group LLC. FIAT is a registered trademark of Fiat Group Marketing & Corporate Communication S.p.A., used under license by Chrysler Group LLC. 150 / MARCH 2014

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Florida Championships Eastern Nebraska Championships Valley of the Sun Championships Louisiana Championships Oklahoma Championships Tennessee Championships South Texas Championships

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ADVERTISERS’ INDEX

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H

Albracht Insurance Agency . . . . . . . . . .85

Heel-O-Matic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 Horse Craft Products . . . . . . . . . . . . . .95

B

Missouri Classic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .140

James Pickens Jr.

New Mexico Championships . . . . . .134

Foundation Charity Roping . . . . . . .117

North Carolina Championships . . . . .142

Priefert Farm, Ranch

Hot Heels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .153

Northeast Kansas Classic . . . . . . . . .132

and Rodeo Equipment. . . . . . . . . . . .61

B & W Gooseneck Hitches . . . . . . . . . . .15 Big Ticket Team Roping . . . . . . . .104-105 Brother In Law Productions . . . . .107-109

Oklahoma Winter Classic . . . . . . . . .127 I

Q

Panhandle Classic . . . . . . . . . . . . . .144

International Finals

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

South Alabama Championships . . . .137

Youth Rodeo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55

South Dakota Championships . . . . .141

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R

South Texas Championships . . . . . . .131

Case IH Tractors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23

K

Ram Rodeo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .154

Spanish Trail Classic . . . . . . . . . . . .145

Kid Group . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .87

Rattler Ropes, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . .2, 133

Tennessee Championships . . . . . . . .130

Classic Equine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54, 81

Red River Portable Arenas . . . . . . . . . .86

Texas Championships . . . . . . . . . . . .138

Classic Rope . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25, 47

L

Ritchie Industries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .65

Valley Of The Sun . . . . . . . . . . . . . .128

LCI Livestock Insurance Services . . . . . . .9

Robertson Hill Ranch . . . . . . . . . . . . .116

USTRC Formats 2013 . . . . . . . . .146-150

For Team Ropers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .95

L & H Manufacturing . . . . . . . . . . . . .84

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

USTRC Gold Plus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19

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

Lucas Metal Works . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .85

Rope The Ozarks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .111

USTRC Membership Application . . . .49-51

Lucky 4 Performance Ranch . . . . . . . .119

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

USTRC Sponsors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22

Ropers Sports News . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .80

USTRC TRIAD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .76

Cattle For Lease . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .95

Computer Software

Cowboy Classic Saddlery . . . . . . . . . . .31 Crossfire Productions . . . . . . . . . . . . .110

Royal Horn Wrap Co., Inc. . . . . . . . . . . .94

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Martin Saddlery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .155

D. J. Reveal, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .95

Maynard Buckles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .82

Perry Di Loreto Ladies Only . . . . . . . .120

Merck Animal Health . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59

Perry Di Loreto Reno Invitational . . . .121

Mortenson Silver & Saddles . . . . . . . . .95

V

S

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

SSG Gloves . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .156 Southwest Equine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24 Steer Crazy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .84

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N

Equibrand . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .87, 93

National Roper’s Supply . . . .11, 112-113

Equibrand / Cashel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .91

National Saddlery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

WSTR Events: Diamond E Productions . . . . . . . . . .124

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National Team F

W

Roping League . . . . . . . . . . . . . .96-99

Farm Tek, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .92 Fire It Up Productions . . . . . . . . .100-103

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Forty Plus

Oklahoma State

NJ Productions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .125

Titan Trailer Manufacturing . . . . . . . . .151

Tri State Championships . . . . . . . . . .126

Tony Lama Boot Company . . . . . . . . . .83

World Series of Team Roping . .122-123

Tres Rios Silver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48 Triangle Sales . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

Western Horseman . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .71

Tuley Ropings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .114

Mike White Pasture Roping . . . . . . . . .118 Woodard Roping School . . . . . . . . . . .89

Team Roping Championships . . . . . .106

Horseshoeing School . . . . . . . . . . . . .94

Four Quarter Circle, LLC . . . . . . . . . . . .94

Outlaw Saddles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .95

U

Wrangler . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

USTRC Events: Arkansas Championships . . . . . . . . .139

X

Bluegrass Championships . . . . . . . .135

XIT Rangers Club . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .94

G

P

Front Range Championships . . . . . .136

Gist Silversmiths . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41

Roger Peters

Louisiana Championships . . . . . . . .129

Z

Mississippi Championships . . . . . . . .143

ZD Roping . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .115

Rickey Green Roping Video . . . . . . . . . .27

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Livestock Insurers, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . .95

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