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The Official Publication of the

March 2012 • Vol. 15 #3 • $3.00

INSIDE:

2012 New Equipment

ALSO INSIDE:

Horse Health: Tips and Answers

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The Official Publication of the

March 2012 • Vol. 15 #3 • $3.00

INSIDE:

2012 New Equipment

ALSO INSIDE:

Horse Health: Tips and Answers

NE W C A L F TIE DOWN

Sparky has a new inexpensive way to train your horses and practice tie down roping. The new Sparky calf sled can be pulled behind a 4 wheeler or any type of pulling unit. You get the same practice as with live calves but not the livestock up-keep and cost. The Sparky calf tie down will give your horse a jerk when it is roped and releases from the sled. You can run your rope, pick up the calf and tie it. The legs are spring loaded for gathering them. The front left leg has a loose hock joint to press straight for tying. The calf body is 75 Ibs. and it comes with a bladder for more body HOUSE PROOF weight. Body and legs are made from a plastic rubber material thatVSA is flexible and veryIN durable.

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www.smartsteer.com or 866.767.3294

“I have been dealing with and feeding roping calves for 40 years and I have never seen a feed work as effectively and quickly as Precision Calf Feeds. No other feed compares. It keeps calves healthy. ”I train horses for a living, specializing in calf roping horses. . . so I keep lots of calves to work these horses on. I give roping lessons as well, so I need to keep my calves well in order to do my work. Precision Feed does it for me.

Ernie Theriot Double E Farms Owner/Horse Trainer

Mannsville Mannsville Ag Ag Center Center 580.371.9588 580.371.9588 mannsvilleagcenter.com mannsvilleagcenter.com 2

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UNITED STATES CALF ROPERS ASSOCIATION P.O. Box 690, Giddings, Texas 78942 979.542.1239 fax 979.542.0170 www.USCRA.com

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Good Times Calf Roping Association

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COVER PHOTO: 2011 WNFR Average Champion and Reserve World Champion, Matt Shiozowa.

Photo Courtesy of Lone Wolf Photography.

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2012 NEW EQUIPMENT Red River Arena

Linear Rubber Arena Rubber

Don’t let your horse get caught out in the weather! The newest addition to Red River Arena’s line of horse stalls is their Free Standing Modular Horse stalls that offer the convenience of a barn without the expense. For more information see them online at www.RedRiverArenas.com.

Protects Horse and Rider

MicroRain Micro Rain automatic watering systems are the industry leader in arena dust control. We offer our standard water turbine drive reels and now offer new Honda engine driven models to utilize any flow range available along with an unlimited speed range!

Call us for details on this exiting new product!

Call 800-373-9325 or visit www.microrain.net.

Arena Rubber, made from genuine crumb rubber and free of metal, provides long-term health care to horses. Made from non-toxic 100% recycled rubber, it provides optimum traction and shock-absorption lessening the strain on horses, protecting the legs and minimizing injury.

It can extend training time and protects both the horse and rider in case of a fall.

Installed with a mix of sand to retain a little moisture, Linear Rubber Arena Rubber minimizes dust and mud, will last indefinitely and works in all seasons. It will not rot or deteriorate, will not erode or wash away, and resists insect and/or rodent infestation.

Better than shredded rubber, which tends to bind together, this product provides excellent drainage.

Available in a choice of colors, Arena Rubber joins the Linear Rubber family of equestrian products including stall mats, wall guards, ring mats for wash areas, and iBlock Pavers for walkways.

For more information, contact Linear Rubber Products, 1-800-558-4040 or visit their web site at www.rubbermats.com.

Tarter Farm and Ranch Electric Chute with Remote Headgate, Tailgate, and Pusher Bar This electric chute with remote headgate, tailgate, and rear pusher bar is a one-of-a-kind on the market. Features an air-operated pusher bar, onboard battery with continuous 12V solar charging system, and full function 4-button remote. Can be used manually if so desired.

Visit www.tarterfarmandranch.com to find a dealer near you!

Outlaw Saddles At Outlaw Saddles we 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 for the new Russell Cardoza team roping series. So Saddle Up, There’s a NEW GUN in Town!

RES Equine Products, Inc. Double the life of the product for the same price” RES Replaceable Hook and Loop Closure System RES Equine Products, Inc. introduces an improvement to our splint boots. We now are using nylon rings to accommodate the Replaceable Hook and Loop Closures. We also now have a polo show

wrap that offers our replaceable feature as well.

RES plans on bringing to market several new products this year; all built around the original Replaceable Velcro bell boot concept using our patent pending closure system. These include blankets, fly-masks, skid boots, galloping boots, open front jumping boots, and blanket / hay bags. We will be featured on “Equestrian Nation” on RFD TV this year and look forward to developing more innovative new products.

Cowboy Roper Saddle

by Reinsman The latest X Series saddle design combines Reinsman’s famous DM Bars with an association style tree and a 3" horn. The Square Skirted Rosewood leather saddle is handmade in Texas with a hand-stamped spider pattern and a rope border. Slotted Brown Iron and Silver Dot Conchos with saddle strings trim the saddle. This hard seat saddle comes in sizes 15" and 16". The New Cowboy Roper comes 1/2 Tooled (#4434-115R) and is also available 100% Rough Out (#4431-315R).

More information and details specs available at www.reinsman.com or by visiting your local Reinsman dealer.

Southwest Equine Want to save over 30% on feed, check out the new feeder that Southwest Equine has to offer!

• Works like natural grazing • Stops waste by 30% or more.

• Stops your horse from eating too fast and not processing his feed properly • Easy for all to use • Veterinary and horse dentist approved and used For any questions call 1-877-455-8757

Hooey Catching on in the Industry No doubt, little things catch on inside circles of bigger things.

Sports, recreation, markets of all kinds seem to find something to give them an identity. Football jerseys worn by fans, t-shirts with favorite logos, and a lot of other things seem to group people. Just by looking at what someone is wearing, you can sense their likes and that goes for many in the rodeo community. Of course the cowboy hat, boots and buckles give them an identity of their own, but recently, there has been a new look that has given them a new look, so to speak.

Hooey has been around for a few years and more and more cowboys and cowgirls are digging the cool designs of their caps and clothing. With a wild-side attached to great design, the Hooey image has become somewhat of a standard for many who rope and rodeo. Hooey has continued to grow and given their unique logo fresh designs that are gaining popularity. Today, they have a few new apparel items that are hitting shelves across the county.

CSI Saddle Pads The CSI Saddle Pad is the most technologically advanced pad which actually promotes better performance and increases comfort. It now comes with a reversible 100% all natural wool liner saving you money on replacement liners. Visit our new, updated website at www.csipads.com or call 877.274.7230 to learn more.

Pro Equine

Classic Equine

Relentless™ All Around Sport Boots-Hind

Introducing The Zone™ Saddle Pad Series By Classic Equine®, Powered By Zoombang™

Pro Equine Products has added a Relentless™ hind boot to match the popular front boots. The hind boots feature the same quality and streamlined fit as the front boots, but with a longer length and unique design specifically for hind legs. Tested by Tevor Brazile, the boots will be available this spring by themselves and in combo packs with front boots. www.proequineproducts.com

Innovative Impact Products L.L.C. developed Zoombang to protect against forces formerly impossible to guard against with traditional materials. Zoombang is a lightweight polymer material. It is soft, comfortable, and supportive at rest. But on impact, the material instantly changes to behave as an elastic solid, dissipating and transferring energy from blunt force trauma, shock, vibration, and outside g-forces. Zoombang provides unprecedented protection. It literally manages energy by dissipating and transferring it away from the body.

Zoombang works to reduce injury and dramatically improve comfort for applications where protection is critical.

Zoombang is widely used for its protection against injury in contact sports, medical applications, and hazardous work environments. Zoombang protective gear is used by every team in the NFL. The NHL, MLB, NASCAR, and other high profile venues have found favor with the product for its ability to protect their elite athletes.

For the past year, Innovative Impact Products L.L.C. has worked closely with Cowboy Armour and Classic Equine® to develop a material specially designed for applications used to protect equine athletes and keep them in the game.

Hard, stiff materials such as PVC offer a reasonable degree of protection from impact, but they do not conform to the user and they are certainly not comfortable. Gels, open cell, and closed cell EVA foams provide comfort, but offer little protection against blunt force trauma. Zoombang performs as a viscous fluid material at rest where it flows and conforms to the anatomy providing comfort, cushioning, and support. However, the visco-elastic material instantly reacts to sudden sheer forces like shock. Upon impact, it changes to an elastic solid, dissipating energy and reacting directly in proportion to the amount of energy applied. Once the energy dissipates, the material instantly transforms back to its soft, semi-solid state.

In each new Zone series pad, a strategically placed, air vented Zoombang™ insert is surrounded by choice pad materials. Zone™ Series saddle pads are available in a Felt/Felt, Wool Top, Felt/Fleece and a Suede/Felt. Visit www.equibrand.com to learn more.

Corriente Saddles Corriente youth saddles are the best option for getting a quality saddle at a low price for children of all ages. All of our saddles are built on a wooden rawhide covered tree. Our association, roper and barrel saddles offer a deep seat that will hold your little ones in the seat providing ride security and comfort.

All youth saddles come with everything featured in the photos. We would also like to thank the 70,000 plus customers that have purchased Corriente Saddles over the years.

Please visit our website at www.corrientesaddleco.com or contact us at 915-525-9009

B&W The Defender – Locking Gooseneck Coupler B&W Trailer Hitches have once again given the industry a better hitch. The Defender Locking Gooseneck Coupler has proven to gain the attention of users with several key aspects. These include: • Integrated Lock – Push button keyed lock helps secure your investment with an integrated theft deterrent.

Lock your trailer coupler when coupled or uncoupled.

• Automatic Latch – Line up the ball, drop the trailer, and you’re on the road.

• Cone Shaped Coupler – Makes aligning and hooking up your trailer easier. Be within 2" of the ball and still couple your trailer!

• Increased Vertical Adjustment – Extra hole for even more adjustment!

Claim your Defender today! Find out more at www.turnoverball.com

Quicksilver Quicksilver Arenas is now manufacturing horse shelters.

The 12 x 12 shelter can be used individually or in a row. Keep your horse out of the weather!

Easy to assemble. All galvanized with powder coat finish. Roof metal not included.

Don’t forget we are here for all your arena needs. Quicksilver the original one button air remote roping chute. www.quicksilverarenas.com 1-800-657-1906

Martin Saddlery

Cashel

Buckaroo Style Spur Straps–Simple and Traditional.

Fly season will soon be upon horse owners everywhere.

The new Lightweight Fly Sheet is a great new sheet that will help your horses with heavyweight performance! The Lightweight Fly Sheet has all the benefits of the original, but is designed for use in warmer weather. Your horse stays cool and comfortable while protected from the sun and annoying insects. A specially-designed wide belly strap offers enhanced fly protection. The unique Crusader design and contoured fit helps keep your horse cool, clean and protected. Search for the Lightweight Fly Sheet at www.cashelcompany.com

Watch for the new collection of Buckaroo Style Spur Straps from Martin Saddlery.

Roughout natural leather with a hand-tooled San Carlos border and stainless steel hardware make these spur straps rich in design, high in quality and extremely durable. Look for the new Buckaroo Style Spur Straps also in chesnut roughout leather.

Visit www.equibrand.com to see the collection or ask for them at your local Martin Saddlery dealer. Suggested Retail $37.95

New Lightweight Fly Sheet, Cashel© Company

Bayou West Co. Fusion-the blending of two or more materials.

Bayou West Co. is proud to present THE FUSION saddle pad.

The Fusion is the blending of our top quality 100% wool and our wool felt. This combination gives you an awesome protection and comfort for your working horse. Along with the wool layers, this pad offers a one-piece contoured design with top-grade oiled leather on the withers, back, and wear leathers. The 100% wool on the bottom wicks away the moisture from your horse allowing the back to breathe better. The wool felt top completes the pad giving you a long lasting pad with a sharp, eye-appealing look. You and your horse will love the way this pad rides.

Check out our wide range of saddle pads at a dealer near you, www.bayouwest.com or 713-823-8578.

ClearSpan HD Buildings ClearSpan™ Fabric Structures now offers a heavy-duty line of American-made freestanding and ponywall buildings. ClearSpan HD Buildings can be easily customized to fit the needs of your equine facility with options such as end panels, custom covers, a large variety of sizes and other accessories, and carry an industry-leading 15 year warranty.

Lucas Equipment Bale Unroller 2012 The new Lucas Bale Unroller was created to make feeding cattle and other animals around the farm simple and less labor intensive. The Lucas Bale Unroller has a weight capacity of 2000 lbs. and can unroll up to a 5 ft. wide bale. Contact a Lucas Equipment Expert at 866-689-8904 to find a stocking dealer nearest you. Dealers wanted.

The Corrector The NearTight Cinch provides superior holding power, prevents cinchy horses from dodging off and is 6" wide at the sternum.

Hermann oak skirting is sewn to a smooth shoe sole crepe making a curved cinch that will out last many saddles. The buckles rotate on seatbelt webbing.

Price is $189 at www.thecorrector.net 816-625-0333

Red River Arena Red River Arena has changed the game in prepackaged arena specials. Red River now offers sheet metal lead-ups STANDARD in their Team Roping arena specials. Visit www.RedRiverArenas.com for more information and current specials.

Richie Industries Ritchie OmniFount Series Dependability, durability and reliability. Just a few reasons you can relax knowing you have a Ritchie automatic waterer. Designed with simplicity and horses safety in mind, our waterers are easy to clean and maintain. You can have peace of mind knowing your horses will have fresh, clean water on demand 24 hours a day, even in the most severe winters. OmniFount series is the premier electically heated fountain on the market. The best of both worlds, OmniFounts blend technology from both traditional stainless steel units and the newest fully insulated poly to provide premier and reliable livestock fountains. Designed to withstand extreme cold temperature while remaining energy efficient, the OmniFount series is tough enough to withstand feedlot abuse.

Classic Equine New Green Plaid Legacy’s from Classic Equine Now available at your local Classic Equine retailer, the new green and black plaid print. The patented Legacy System now adds this rich pattern to their variety of colored and patterned support boots. The trusted Legacy system is designed to mimic the natural ligament structures of the horse’s leg, reinforcing what nature intended. Offering the ultimate in shock absorption with its built-in splint pads and a patented Cradle Fetlock System, Legacy provides maximum support and protection along with the added benefit of a close fit. The Legacy System provides a new standard in quality, protection, support and durability. Add style to functionality and have the best of both. Visit www.classicequine.com or your local Classic Equine dealer.

Cashel Cashel© Hay Bale Bag

Find out more at www.ritchiefount.com

Classic Ropes Zoom™ Kid Rope The Zoom™ is specifically designed for young ropers just getting started or serious competitors in long-reaching dummy roping events. It has a feel that is also preferred by adults that need a smaller, lighter rope. The Zoom™ is slightly smaller in diameter than other lite ropes in the Classic® line, yet is made with the same four-strand CorTec™ technology that has become the choice of four-strand users.

Size: 5/16" Full, 30' in length and comes extra soft. Look for the Zoom™ at your local Classic® rope dealer.

Suggested Retail $35.95

Keep things neat and tidy when you’re on the go. Tough, water-resistant 600 denier nylon protects hay from the elements while maintaining a cleaner truck, trailer, or barn. Stainless steel grommets provide air holes to allow moisture to escape, keeping hay fresh. Zips on three sides for effortless hay insertion, plus a padded shoulder strap and carrying handles make it a cinch to tote. Single-hand handles on either end for loading.

Visit www.cashelcompany.com or look for them at a dealer near you.

RodeoVideo The Wrangler National Finals Rodeo is the biggest event of the rodeo year. This fully indexed 5-disc DVD set contains all 10 rounds and all events from the 2011 WNFR competition! www.RodeoVideo.com

2012 Membership

Did You Know?

Big Change for the “00” Division One-Second Penalty In the EE and 00 roping it is only a one-second penalty for not getting your calf up.

Check Out Our New Website!

Check out our new website! Please visit www.uscra.com. Sign up for the newsletter. Also, “Like” us on Facebook!

Blandford Roping Calves The USCRA will be using Blandford roping calves in the EE and 00 at the Tejas Championships, Spring Classic, and the Rattler Roping.

BigRedRopingCalendar.com USCRA has listed all ropings on this website. This website also includes other association calf ropings along with independent calf ropings.

Cirlce T Arena

Starting at the first roping of the 2012 season in Ft. Worth, the “00” division will be split into two ropings. The top end of the “00” ropers will become “00 Select”. This is being done to create a more competitive atmosphere for the lower end of the 00 ropers.

Ropers will be evaluated through the Finals and after October 10 will be able to call and check on “00” or “00 Select” status.

00 Select Challenge and #1 Challenge • Top 25 money earners of the 00 Select and the #1 ropings for the 2012 season will be invited to the Challenge roping at the Finals in September.

• The Challenge roping will be two-head with short round for $200 with $2,500 added and a 100% Payback (NO MONEY COMES OUT OF THE POT) 1st place in the average will pay $2,500 and a buckle.

PAYOFF AVERAGE 1st $2,500 2nd $,1800 3rd $1,350 4th $900 5th $450

Circle T Arena in Hamilton has closed down. A new location will be announced later.

GO ROUND WINNERS Winner 1st round $250 Winner 2nd round $250

USCRA Events USCRA events are all pre-enter.

Check out how easy it is to do on the website the week of the roping, Monday - Wednesday, We will see you there!

• Ropers 21 or under (as of the day of the roping) are not eligible to enter the 00 Select Challenge.

• Must be 00 Select card holder to be eligible for the 00 Select Challenge.

• Must be a #1 card holder to compete in the #1 Challenge.

2012 Schedule March 3 – 4, 2012 Spring Classic Giddings, TX

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June 9 - 10, 2012 North Texas Championships Denton, TX

April 14, 2012 Rattler Roping Stephenville, TX

June 30 - July 1, 2012 Firecracker 5 Header Stephenville, TX

May 5, 2012 USCRA Calf Roping Giddings, TX

July 21 - 22, 2012 Denton, TX

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August 4, 2012 TBA August 25 - 26, 2012 Calf Ropers Reunion Bryan, TX

2012 Membership Application Membership Dues: $100

Members from states other than Texas, Oklahoma, Louisiana, and New Mexico are $75 Tiedown (Classes EE, 00, #1, #2)

2012 Memberships are good from August 1, 2011 – September 19, 2012 USCRA Membership includes a one-year subscription to Loops magazine.

United States Calf Ropers Assn PO Box 690, Giddings, Texas 78942 979-542-1239

To join, fill out the application & mail to the USCRA office or you can join on-line at our website at www.uscra.com. Please print all information completely and legibly; please fill out a separate form for additional members.

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DISCOUNT FAMILY MEMBERSHIP: $50 Tiedown You must fill out a separate membership application for each Family Membership. First family membership is full price; all additional family memberships are half price. Family memberships are defined as spouse and/or child 19 years & under or siblings that are both 19 years of age & under living at home. Family memberships receive one copy of Loops magazine per household.

Additional subscriptions to Loops can be purchased for $24.00. To receive discount all blanks below must be filled out: Current 2010 USCRA Member’s name_________________________ ID #________ Relation to you_________________

DISCLAIMER: The USCRA reserves the right to re-classify or change classification numbers at any given time. I will not hold USCRA and all those associated with the arena performed in liable for injuries. I understand I am roping at my own risk.

Photographs taken at USCRA events may be used for advertising and promotional purposes. All entry fees are to be paid in cash.

Pay-outs will be in cash.

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Horse Health

First-Aid for Horses If you own a horse, chances are at some point you will face an emergency or injury. Sometimes it’s hard to tell if you are dealing with a life-threatening situation that requires immediate treatment from a trained professional or if it is something you may be able to deal with on your own. A key component in any emergency is having a good first-aid kit for your horse. It is a good idea to have one on hand at home as well as in the trailer for times when you are traveling with your horse.

The necessary items to consider in a quality first-aid kit include: • Bandage scissors • Gauze pads • Cotton leg wraps (2) • Ace wrap or vetwrap • White medical tape (1 or 2 rolls) • Hoof pick • Wound cleanser (betadine scrub) • Saline solution • Hydrogen peroxide • Antibiotic wound ointment • Syringes • Eye wash • Eye ointment, • Thermometer • Hemostats and tweezers • Duct tape • Stethoscope (optional) • Phone numbers of local veterinarian 12 • MARCH 2012

Tips and Answers

and 1-800-GET-A DVM. This is a toll-free number developed by the AAEP (American Association of Equine Practitioners) that will assist you in finding a veterinarian in an area that you are not familiar with.

This may seem like a lot, but most first-aid material for horses will help in the critical times when your horse falls victim to both serious and common emergencies.

When to Call Your Veterinarian?

Even for veteran horse owners, there is always the question of when to call a veterinarian if you feel your horse is sick or in need of professional help.

Certain emergencies need to be responded to immediately by a veterinarian including: • A cut or gash with a lot of bleeding • If your horse is lying down and won’t get up or is rolling on the ground extensively • A very cloudy eye or if your horse keeps an eye closed • If your horse won’t put weight on a leg, seems very lame or won’t walk • If your horse has a fever >102 F • If your horse is coughing excessively, choking or seems to have difficulty breathing

Bleeding A lot of people worry when their horse is bleeding. Although there should be concern for the cause of the bleed, it is not unusual to see quite a bit of bloodloss before becoming too worried. A horse has a tremendous volume of blood. An adult horse has nearly 12 gallons of blood circulating through its body and it can lose over three gallons before showing signs of shock. This does not mean that first-aid should not be considered for a horse that is bleeding. On the contrary, as a responsible owner you should take action to stop the bleeding. Allow at least 30-60 minutes for fresh wounds to stop bleeding. If a wound has severe bleeding apply a pressure bandage directly over the wound to slow it down until the vet arrives.

Apply pressure to the wound with gauze or cloth folded several times to create a thick pad and apply Vet Wrap firmly over the padding. If location of bleeding prevents your being able to wrap it, hold it in place until bleeding stops. If the pad becomes blood soaked don’t remove it, just add another pad and continue to apply pressure. Large fresh wounds usually need to be sutured to promote healing and minimize scarring. Contact your veterinarian.

Early attention improves the chances of uncomplicated healing.

10 Tips About Colic

Every horse owner should become familiar with signs of colic which include going off feed, not drinking, playing in their drinking water, looking at their side, pawing the ground, stretching out, repeatedly posturing to urinate, lying down, rolling or violent thrashing. Here are ten important things to know about colic and your horse.

1. Know your veterinarian’s phone number. Keep it posted in your barn or home and easily accessible for you, your family and anyone in contact with the horse.

2. Horse owners should call the veterinarian immediately when you

find your horse showing signs of colic.

noted, signs observed, how these progressed/improved, and treatment(s) given (drug, dose, route, time, response). This can help if the horse colics in the future.

3. Remove feed and water from the horse and do not allow it to eat anything, as it may cause further blockage.

8. Become familiar with how to take your horses’ rectal 4. Walk the horse if it is trying to lie temperature, heart rate, and down and roll or thrash violently. respiratory rate. In addition, This helps to prevent self-injury and know what the values are for may help the horse calm down. your horse when assessing the 5. Do not give laxative agents oral mucous membranes for (mineral oil, epsom salt) with a color, moisture and capillary refill syringe. The horse could inhale time.

Assess these variables when these agents and cause severe you first find your horse with aspiration pneumonia or colic and relay this information to pulmonary edema. your veterinarian.

6. Do not give any medications to the 9. Make sure the stall, paddock or horse unless directed by your pasture are clear of objects that the veterinarian. Make sure you give the horse might injure itself on while medications as directed by your pawing, rolling or thrashing. veterinarian. This includes the proper dose, by the proper route, 10. Locate information for the and not more often than insurance company CR VSA IN HOUSE PROOF CRX’D (telephone recommended. number and policy number) so 7. Maintain a written record of the events surrounding the colic including the time colic was first

CALF ROPINGS & ROPING SCHOOLS

that the company can be contacted after your veterinarian examines the horse.

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March 3 & 4, 2012 LCSP Covered Arena Giddings, Texas David Barnes Custom Saddles to Average Winners of EE, 00, 00-S and #1 ($16,000 in saddles donated by USCRA)

• Note: #2 Roping Will Be Held May 20, 2012 With a Barnes Saddle to Average Winner.

• Attention Ropers: USCRA rules will apply but the USCRA will take UCR cards at this one roping or you can buy a $25 permit.

USCRA numbers will take precedent over L UCR numbers. UCR members that are not USCRA members should call before you haul to verify number.

SCHEDULE Saturday 9:00 a.m. 00 2:00 p.m. 00-S Sunday 9:00 a.m. EE 1:00 p.m. #1 All ropings are 3 Head for $250 with the top 15 advancing to 2 short rounds

76% PAYBACK Blandford calves will be used in the EE and 00 ropings.

Stalls and hook-ups available - First come, first served GPS Directions: 2591 Hwy. 290 West, Giddings, TX 78942 Driving Directions: Located 3 miles west of Giddings on Hwy. 290 West

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Saturday, April 14, 2012 Rattler Strings To All Average Placings • There will be a Texas Senior Pro Rodeo at same location on Saturday and Sunday.

Must enter the rodeo Tuesday before the roping, 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

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Saddles to Junior Average Winners

Bits to Average winners on Friday & Saturday

Added Money

In Memory of Gordie Moore

May 4 - 6, 2012

Diamond T Arena • Denton, Texas Gate Charge Saturday $10/person Sunday $5/person

Friday, May 4 Draw Pot Team Roping 5:30 p.m. books open Rope at 6:30 p.m.

Computer will draw 3 partners 4-head progressive $100/roper • Enter 2 times $1,500 added money limited to 300 teams

Saturday, May 5 8:00 a.m. Introduction of Ropers 9:00 a.m.

Open Girl’s Breakaway & Men 65+ $1,000 added money

Books open: April 29-30 6:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.

Call in: secretary No messages please. Cash entries only

12 & Under Tie Down Saddle to Average Winner 3 rounds with top 12 advancing to short $140

2 rounds with top 12 advancing to short $250

10:30 a.m. - Books close and paid 11:00

Sunday, May 6 8:30 a.m. Introduction of Ropers

Open Tie Down Limited to 60 ropers a.m. - Introduction of Ropers $2,000 added money

2 rounds with top 12 advancing to short $350

10:00 a.m. Introduction of Ropers 11:00 a.m.

15 & Under Tie Down Saddle to Average Winner 3 rounds with top 12 advancing to short $170

1:00 p.m. Introduction of Ropers 2:00 p.m.

19 & Under Tie Down Saddle to Average Winner 3 rounds with top 12 advancing to short $200

254/968-1034 Walk-ups accepted until 1 hour before roping starts – $25 late charge.

Call 940/484-6101 for stall reservations & RV hook-ups

Vendors welcome Call for information 940/391-6198

Directions to Diamond T Arena: From I-35 North, take exit for Loop 288E. Follow Loop 288 3.3 miles and exit at FM 428. Turn left at FM 428/E. Sherman Dr. Go approximately 0.7 mile, arena is on the right at 6900 E. Sherman Dr. For more information contact Dianne Moore 940/391-6198 or Joe Bob Panell 817/925-8093 18 • MARCH 2012

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1st round of match will be run before Short-Go of Open Roping.

2nd round of match will begin after short-go of open.

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CARTER ROBERTSON MEMORIAL JR. TIMED EVENT CHAMPIONSHIPS Saturday & Sunday Two t u o y a P Day 0 5 May 19 & 20 at 10:00 a.m. $31,1 TEED E v N NRS Training Facility • Decatur, Texas ent GUARA Check-In Saturday 8:00 to 9:30 a.m. • Calcutta & Dinner at 6:30 p.m.

TIE DOWN CALF ROPING

2 Runs Per Contestant

PRCA Rules. 2 loops. 60 second maximum time limit on each run. Must carry 2 ropes.

TEAM ROPING-HEADING & HEELING 2 Runs Per Contestant PRCA Rules. 3 loops. 60 second maximum time limit on each run.

Will head two steer runs with any heeler as long as heeler is in age bracket of contestant, does not have to be a contestant and can heel for maximum of 3 contestants (2 runs each). Contestant must list helper at check in.

CHUTE DOGGING

2 Runs Per Contestant

NHSRA Rules. Average based on total combined times.

60 second maximum time limit on each run.

GIRLS BREAKAWAY

2 Runs Per Contestant

WPRA Rules. 2 loops 2 ropes, 30 seconds or more - no time. Top 10 to short go.

THREE AGE GROUPS JUNIORS 16 & UNDER - 30 max Jr. Division SENIORS 17 TO 21 - 40 max Sr. Division GIRLS BREAKAWAY 21 & Under - 30 max contestants Age at date of event (Must include copy of birth certificate with entry) FEES $350 BOYS • FEES $250 GIRLS BOB CRICK Memorial Team Roping Limited to 1st 100 entered teams Run Saturday after Calf Roping #11 Slide (1.5 sec. per team number +/Pre-entries may be sent to DeLynn Crick $100 Entry – Enter 2x max.

Heading & Heeling (75% Payback) 4 head, progressive on 1 Church Service 8:30 a.m. on Sunday

Mail Entry to: CARTER ROBERTSON MJTEC Attn: DeLynn Crick 11625 Bowden Road Lipan, TX 76462 254/646-6918 - cricks4@earthlink.net For More Information Contact: David Robertson 817/598-6923 Dewey Brashear 817/692-3858 Austin Robertson 817/598-6924 Randall Robertson 817/694-2279

ENTRY FORM Name ____________________________________________________________________________________________ Address __________________________________________________________________________________________ City/State/Zip _____________________________________________________________________________________ Phone: ____________________E-Mail: __________________________

JR BOY _____ SR BOY _____ FEES $350

GIRLS________FEES $250 TOTAL FEES ___________ AGE ON MAY 20, 2012 _____

BIRTH CERTIFICATES DUE WITH ENTRIES

SENIOR T/E PAY OUT: AVERAGE: 1st $4,250 + Saddle 2nd $2,600 + Buckle 3rd $1,400 4th $1,000 5th $500 6th $350 GO-ROUNDS: 1st $350 2nd $150 Go rounds will be paid for fast times for both rounds in each event JUNIOR T/E PAY OUT: AVERAGE: 1st $3,250 + Saddle 2nd $2,000 + Buckle 3rd $1,000 4th $750 5th $350 GO-ROUNDS: 1st $250 2nd $125 Go rounds will be paid for fast times for both rounds in each event B/A PAY OUT: AVERAGE: 1st $2,500 + Buckle 2nd $1,800 3rd $1,000 4th $600 GO-ROUNDS: 1st $200 2nd $100 Go rounds pay 1st and 2nd for each round and 1st for the short-go.

Pre Entries ONLY! Due May 10, 2012 May 19 – 1st RD. T/R –HD, T/R –HL, Both RD C/D, 1st RD -C/R, Bob Crick Memorial T/R May 20 – Church Service, 2nd RD. T/R –HD, T/R –HL, Both RD BAW, 2nd RD -C/R 20 • MARCH 2012

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Good Times Calf Roping Association Good Times Calf Roping Membership

Roping Information Each Roping will begin at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday Saturday Schedule EE - 3 rounds - $125 #00 - 3 & short go - $160 Breakaway - 3 rounds - $100 #1 - 3 & short go - $160 #2 - 3 & short go - $160 Ropings begin at 10 a.m. on Sunday Schedule (Same order of events) Practice runs Saturday at 11:00 a.m. - $10 per run

$100 per year Members may pay $10 each entry or get a $200 sponsor and pay no membership fee.

Finals Fund 100% of membership dues goes towards Good Time Roping Finals (One half of membership goes to finals added money!)

(One half of membership goes towards prizes or money to year-end high point ropers!)

Must compete 4 days throughout season to qualify for finals!

STRAD ENERGY BONUS

2012 Schedule Pueblo, Colorado Cactus Creek Ranch March 24-25 April 14-15 May 5-6 June 2-3 July 7-8 August 4-5 September 8-9 Directions - Exit 119 & I-25 Kiowa, Colorado Sundowner Arena May 19-20 June 16-17 July 21-22 August 18-19 September 22-23 Directions - 2 miles West on Hwy 86 and 1/2 mile North on CR 37

STRAD ENERGY sponsors $1,000 for each roping at Cactus Creek. ($200 to each division winner.) Winners are determined by high point for the weekend.

For more information, please contact J.R. Peek at 719/680-1756.

Also – Find us on Facebook at Good Times Roping Association

Results Cactus Creek Fountain, Colorado STRAD Energy Bonus Money (Breakaway) Winner, Erin Johnson STRAD Energy Bonus Money (EE) Winner, Erin Johnson STRAD Energy Bonus Money (#1) Winner, Joe Grant STRAD Energy Bonus Money (#2) Winner, Darnell Johnson Saturday Feb 18, 2012 #EE Round 1 1. Erin Johnson, 15.34 Round 2 1. Donene Taylor, 11.69 Round 3 1. Donene Taylor, 11.85

Average 1. Bud Clemons, 58.13 on 3 Breakaway Fast Time 1. Erin Johnson, 2.50 Average 1. Erin Johnson, 8.44 on 3 #1 Fast Time 1. Joe Grant, 12.56 Average 1. Joe Grant, 43.00 on 3 #2 Fast Time 1. Darnell Johnson, 11.25 Average 1. Darnell Johnson, 49.54 on 4 Sunday Feb 19, 2012 #EE Round 1 1. Kevin Mackey, 11.69

Round 2 1. Donene Taylor, 10.93 Round 3 1. Vernon Dillon, 11.25 Average 1. Erin Johnson, 38.50 on 3 Breakaway Round 1 1. Tamra Tunink, 3.06 Round 2 1. L.W. Kenline, 2.78 Round 3 1. Tamra Tunink, 3.85 Average 1. Tamra Tunink, 9.78 on 3 #1/#2 Fast Time 1. Darnell Johnson, 11.19 Average 1. Joe Grant, 54.35 on 4

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ecently I was asked why some people progress faster than others when learning to rope. There can be number of reasons, but usually the most obvious is the horse they’re riding. It’s pretty common to see a youngster or novice show up at a school riding a young horse that doesn’t know any more than they do. This is the worst possible scenario for learning and a recipe for disaster. Neither will enjoy it and it’s impossible to learn and teach a horse when you don’t

know what you’re doing.

Sometimes novice ropers show up to a school with highpowered $20,000 horses. Riding an open caliber, expensive horse will not make you learn any faster. In fact, the horse will more than likely be ruined and the kid will get discouraged. I wouldn’t let my boys learn on Destiny. First, she would run out from under them, and if they happened to stay on, she would probably throw them over her head when she stopped. You wouldn’t dream of

teaching your kid to drive in a Ferrari.

Recently at one of my schools there was a young man riding one of the best little horses I’ve ever seen. He didn’t stand out as a kid who had grown up with a rope in his hand. But, by the second day, he hadn’t missed a calf and it was obvious to me that a lot of it was due to his horse. This horse couldn’t necessarily run like the wind, but he just did everything right for him. In fact, he reminded me a lot of the horse I rode at the

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finals. This horse scored like a post and when he dropped his hand, the horse took off. He was just a great solid little horse and this is exactly what youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re looking for as a parent or novice.

You need an older horse to learn on that will go do the same thing every time. When riding a solid horse, you will have more fun, and the more fun you have, the better you will get. Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve bought more than one horse in my career that was over 21 and paid pretty big money for them. If you take good care of them theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll last as good as a young horse, sometimes better.

Find someone you trust in this business to help you find this kind of horse. People think they canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t afford this kind of horse when in reality there are horses getting older every day that need a good home.

Until next time, God Bless, and Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll see you down the line. If thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s anything you would like me to write about, drop me an email at strant@aol.com.

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Redefining Prosperity

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n our world there are several definitions of prosperity. So many times we define prosperity as how much money we have, how new our

vehicle is, how big our trailer is and how nice the home is that we live in. In Luke 12:13 it says “Beware, and be on your guard against every form of greed; for

not even when one has an abundance does his life consist of his possessions.”

In other words, the prosperity that is defined by God’s word has very little to do with possessions. It has everything to do with obtaining peace with God. I would submit to you that there are many extremely unhappy wealthy people. Also, there are many extremely unhappy poor people. You see we strive throughout our life thinking the more we obtain, the happier we will be. While it is true that possessions can make you more comfortable physically, the deception is that they will bring peace.

The scripture says that God owns the cattle on a thousand hills. God will only take possession of his cattle when we understand that we are merely stewards of his blessings and that we really don’t own anything. Eventually, we all have an appointment with an event called death. You can’t take your cows or your possessions with you. The scripture says “what will it profit a man if he gains the whole world and loses his soul?” Many times we find ourselves looking for good investments. Jesus said, “Store up your treasure in heaven, where moth and rust do not corrupt and where thieves don’t break in and steal. For where your treasure is, there will your heart be also.”

You will never have the peace of God as long as your greed outweighs your love for God. In Christianity we often hear the words “give it to God”. The older I get, the more I realize that stuff comes and goes but God’s word will remain forever. If we value God’s word, and we’re obedient to His word, we will be the wealthiest people on earth according to God’s definition of prosperity. Stuff will never bring peace; only Jesus can satisfy your soul.

Pastor Randy Weaver Lone Star Cowboy Church 21627 Eva St., Montgomery, TX 77356 (936) 597-5742 Service Times: Sundays 8:30, 10:00 and 11:30am Mondays 7:00pm

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by Ryan Davis

ou never know from where a good piece of advice might come. I recently received an email and I know it was just another pass along email, but it had some pretty good quotes. Some are funny, some a little deep, but they all have a certain something that makes simple sense. Maybe it hit me a little harder because it came form my father who, now looking back, helped guide me and make me who I am today. His words always carried with them some sort of impact on my life. Even though I may not have always agreed with them and, like many young adults, I did not let them sink into my head very far, I still remember many times working side by side with him, learning things from him, listening to what he had to say and admiring him for the way he lived his life. He always loved my mother and his family. I am sure there were times he struggled with life, but I never saw it. He was always solid and made my life as a child a great one.

So, thanks dad for all you have ever done for me and thanks for this little gift of quotes. I hope those of you who read them can reflect back on them at one point or another and, even though they seem simple and maybe funny, use them to help in your own lives.

Reflections from the Seat of an Old Tractor • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •

Your fences need to be horse-high, pig-tight and bull-strong.

Skunks and bankers - Keep them both at a distance. (I’d like to add politicians in there also) A bumble bee is considerably faster than a John Deere tractor.

Words that soak into your ears are whispered. . . not yelled.

Meanness don’t just happen overnight.

Forgive your enemies; it messes with their heads.

Do not corner something that you know is meaner than you.

It does not take a very big person to carry a grudge.

You cannot unsay a cruel word.

Every path has a few puddles.

When you wallow with pigs, expect to get dirty.

The best sermons are lived, not preached.

Most of the stuff people worry about ain’t going happen anyway.

Don’t judge folks by their relatives.

Remember that silence is sometimes the best answer.

Live a good and honorable life, when you get older and think

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back, you’ll enjoy it a second time.

Don’t interfere with something that ain’t bothering you none.

Timing has a lot to do with the outcome of a rain dance.

If you find yourself in a hole, the first thing to do is stop digging.

Sometimes you get, and sometimes you get got.

The biggest troublemaker you’ll probably ever have to deal with, watches you from the mirror every morning.

Always drink upstream from the herd.

Good judgment comes from experience, and a lot of that comes from bad judgment.

Letting the cat out of the bag is a whole lot easier than putting it back in.

If you get to thinking you’re a person of some influence, try ordering somebody else’s dog around.

Live simply, love generously, care deeply, speak kindly, and leave the rest to God.

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Sponsors Stephenville, Texas Chamber of Commerce The Home of the USCRA Finals P.O. Box 306, Stephenville, TX 76401 800.658.6490 www.stephenvilletexas.org

Rattler Ropes The Official Rope of the USCRA 1301 Weatherford Hwy., Granbury, TX 76048 800.654.7864; www.rattlerrope.com

M.A.C. Precision Calf Feeds Martin Saddlery The Official Saddle of the USCRA 1301 Weatherford Hwy. Granbury, TX 76048 800.654.7864; www.martinsaddlery.com 26 • MARCH 2012

The Official Feed of the USCRA “For Maximum Performance” Made by: Mannsville Ag Center 580-371-9588 www.mannsvilleagcenter@cableone.net

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