Loops-March 2014 by Western Sports Publishing

The Official Publication of the

March 2014 • Vol. 17 #3 • $3.00

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2014

New Product Guide

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UNITED STATES CALF ROPERS ASSOCIATION P.O. Box 690, Giddings, Texas 78942 979.540.7755 fax 979.542.0170 www.USCRA.com

DEPARTMENTS 11 News and Notes

22 Down The Line

11 USCRA Recent Results

24 Good Times Calf Roping Assn.

12 USCRA Insider

24 USCRA World Standings

13 USCRA Membership Application

25 LoneStar Cowboy Church

COVER PHOTO: Wranglin’ by Craig Beman This original oil on canvas painting is almost life

size, being 48” high and 72” wide. Craig chose the subject matter for this painting by looking over thousands of reference photos to select the one that moved him the most. While at the Cinch Roping Fiesta in San Angelo, Craig captured a photo of Blair Burke on his first calf, which he tied in 8.69, to win the first go. What struck Craig the most about this particular image was the intensity in Blair as he was beginning his flank, and yet was not the customary reflection of the beginning moment of the traditional flanking motion. Bottom line was that this simply seems to capture a poignancy in the sport of calf roping that shows the dynamic struggle between the roper and the calf, in the ultimate desire to compete and win at the highest level. www.craigbemanartwork.com

Calf Roping News Across the Nation

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NEW Product Guide 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.

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.

PARMA

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 visitwww.runningpsaddlery.com

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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QUICKSILVER

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

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

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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

#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.

REINSMA

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.”

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 LOOPS MAGAZINE • 7

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

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SPARKY Sparky Calf Roper with Sled • Train your horse in a controlled setting • Shorten your training time substantially • Practice running your rope • Horse rating your calf • Practice throwing the calf & gathering the legs www.smartsteer.com 877.877.4240

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.

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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. 8 • MARCH 2014

Lucas Metal Works and their division of equipment implements is proud to announce the launch of their newest product, Heavy-Duty 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

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

COWBOY UP/COWGIRL UP ENERGY PRODUCTS

OUTLAW SADDLES

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!

SS ROPING

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.

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

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

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. MSRP: $79.95

MARTIN

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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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.

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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

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

CLASSEIC ROP 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

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BAR H EQUINE

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 three-time NFR heeler and world-record holder Ryan Motes. A few modifications set this saddle apart, including extrawide 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.

AL N O I T NA 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

Courtesy of the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association (PRCA)

Beaver Fifth Man To Pass $3 Million Mark With his fifth-place finish in the average at the Fort Worth Stock Show Rodeo Feb. 9, Joe Beaver became just the fifth man in rodeo history to surpass $3 million in career earnings. Paired with team roping heeler - and godson - Reno Gonzales, Beaver tied for sixth in the finals and each man earned $3,175 for placing fifth in the average, with a time of 18.4 seconds on three head. “I had no idea I was close to $3 million, and then my good friend Chuck Doebbler called me after the rodeo and told me,” Beaver said. “I quit really

Giddings, Texas February 1, 2014 LCSP Arena EE Roping Round 1 Doug Hammer, 12.95, $145 J.P. Johnson, 13.50, $130 Aaron Mattijetz, 14.64, $90 Round 2 Conner Fontenot, 11.79, $145 Aaron Mattijietz, 12.68, $130 Dustin Garcia, 12.83, $90 Average Aaron Mattijietz, 27.32, $295 J.P. Johnson, 28.02, $255 Johnny Melman, 35.84, $185

competing (full time) so long ago that it was something that hadn’t crossed my mind anymore. This shouldn’t have taken so long; I was at $2.8 million about six years ago.” Beaver - who was only $1,514 short of the mark entering Fort Worth - joins the exclusive club of Trevor Brazile, Cody Ohl, Fred Whitfield and Billy Etbauer as the only men to make $3 million in PRCA history. Brazile is the only man in history to earn more than $5 million. “That’s a pretty elite group right there,” Beaver said. “That is what makes this so cool, that I join those guys. I’m pretty much done rodeoing, but I still go with Reno, and if it wasn’t

for him, I don’t think I would’ve reached this mark.” Beaver - an eight-time world champion - made $2,191,749, and won five world titles, in tie-down roping. The 48-year-old has made $338,898 in team roping and $34,247 in steer roping. He says not to look for him to make a run at $4 million. “Oh man, no way,” Beaver said with a laugh. “I’m good where I’m at, and I still run rodeo clinics. The TV (commentary) is more my deal nowadays.” Rich Skelton - an eight-time team roping world champion, and 20-time Wrangler NFR qualifier is the man who is the closest to making the group a half-dozen. Skelton currently has $2,654,843 in career earnings.

Recent Results

EE 1-Header Conner Fontenot, 10.70, $210 Sydney Johnson, 10.90, $140 OO - Roping Round 1 Joe Morris, 10.37, $130 Marcus Smith, 11.14, $90 Round 2 Greg Moddesette, 11.04, $130 Steve Kolle, 11.35, $90 Average Joe Morris, 22.30, $265 Greg Moddesette, 22.93, $175

OO Select Roping Round 1 Kenyon Wolford, 9.18, $145 Bubba Slack, 9.76, $100 Round 2 Donny Lawrence, 10.20, $145 Eddie Mills, 10.47, $100 Average Eddie Mills, 20.05, $295 Kevin Fontenot, 22.74, $195 OO-Select 1-Header Kenyon Wolford, 9.08, $135 Danny Stephens, 9.63, $90

OO 1-Header Alton Lee, 9.37, $165 Joe Morris, 9.84, $110

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Did You Know? Bonus System

2014 Membership Cards

Check out the bonus system at the Comanche ropings.

2014 cards are only $60 and can be paid out in $20 payments.

Finals Qualification

Roping Entry Fee

If you attend the Comanche, TX ropings you can qualify for two separate Finals. The USCRA Finals and Charlie Sieder’s Finals. Come join in on the fun at Comanche.

A $5 fee will be added to USCRA roping entries to be added back at the 2014 Finals.

2014 World Finals

Check Out Our Website! Please visit www.uscra.com. Also, “Like” us on Facebook!

Don’t miss out on the 2014 World Finals. Top 15 money winners will qualify.

2013 RULE CHANGES 4 The 10-second penalty for a broken barrier will now be a 5-second penalty. 4 It will no longer be a no time for a calf coming untied before the 6 seconds. It will now be a 5-second penalty.

2014 Schedule

March 1-2, 2014 Giddings, Texas

May 4, 2014 Giddings, Texas

March 15, 2014 Comanche, Texas

May 24-25, 2014 Giddings, Texas

April 5, 2014 Comanche, Texas

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2014 Membership Application

MEMBERSHIP DUES: $60

Tie Down (Classes EE, 00, 00-S, #1 & #2) 2014 Memberships are good from October 1, 2013 - September 30, 2014

To Join, fill out the application and mail to the USCRA office or you can join on-line at www.uscra.com. Please print all information completely and legibly. Please fill out a separate form for each additional member.

United States Calf Roping Association P.O. Box 690 • Giddings, Texas 78942 979.540.7755 First Name Last Name

Mailing Address City, State, Zip Email Address

Social Security # Birthdate Work #

Home # Cell #

Male _____ Female _____ Tiedown ______ Have you been a member of the USCRA? _______ yes ________ no

PAYMENT OPTIONS: The USCRA accepts checks, money orders or VISA or Mastercard for membership dues. Please make checks or money orders payable to USCRA or fill out the information below for credit card payments and mail completed application with payment to P.O.Box 690, Giddings, TX 78942. DUES CAN BE PAID IN $20 INSTALLMENTS.

VISA or MC account number _ _ _ _ - _ _ _ _ - _ _ _ _ - _ _ _ _ Exp. date ____/____

Cardholder signature:____________________________________________________________________

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. Payouts will be in cash. Please sign here: ________________________________________________________________________ Signature of member or guardian if member is a minor.

ROPING SECRETARY USE ONLY

Record information below when application is turned in.

CLASSIFICATION #_____________ 1ST ROPING __________ 2ND ROPING __________ 3RD ROPING __________

PAID BY: Cash _______ Check # _______ Credit Card _______ MAILED _______ LOCATION JOINED ____________

PAID IN FULL _______ DATE _______

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CALF ROPING MARCH 15, 2014

10:00 a.m. followed by followed by followed by followed by followed by

Diamond S Arena Comanche, Texas

CR 208 off of Hwy. 36, east of Comanche

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

BONUS Bonus to be paid to High Point Roper using a 10 roper scale. If 50 total ropers of all divisions then the bonus will be paid. 50 plus is $500 • 75 plus is $750 100 plus is $1,000 • 125 plus is $1,250

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

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

E roping does not count toward total roper count. M

BUILT BY VSA

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

FMI: Charlie 325.330.0360 or Lanham 979.540.7755

USCRA CALF ROPING

MARCH 1, 2014 LCSP Arena, Giddings, TX

MAY 4, 2014 LCSP Arena, Giddings, TX

SCHEDULE

SATURDAY, MARCH 1 All ropings are 3-head for $175

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

SATURDAY, MARCH 1

1-head for $40 to follow each 3-header

All ropings are 3-head for $175

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

1-head for $40 to follow each 3-header

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

FMI 979-540-7755

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CALF ROPINGS & ROPING SCHOOLS

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CALF ROPING APRIL 5, 2014

10:00 a.m. followed by followed by followed by followed by followed by

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

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

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

Diamond S Arena Comanche, Texas

CR 208 off of Hwy. 36, east of Comanche

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

FMI: Charlie 325.330.0360 or Lanham 979.540.7755

ROPING SCHOOLS ALL EXPERIENCE LEVELS WELCOME contact Jerrad Hofstetter 903.316.4136

3X NFR QUALIFIER, PRCA ROOKIE OF THE YEAR 2005 Thanks to the best Vet–Dr. Brock at Brock Verterinary Clinic 806-872-3183

APRIL 18-20, 2014 TO BE AWARDED: ONE SADDLE & THREE BUCKLES

STUDENTS FROM THIS SCHOOL ELIGIBLE TO WIN A TRAILER AT THE FALL SCHOOL

SCHOOL HELD IN PORTALES, NM Indoor Arena at Fairgrounds

HORSES LEASED - $100 FOR WEEKEND BREAKAWAY $300 • TIE DOWN $500 SEND $100 DEPOSIT BY APRIL 11, 2014 TO: 14408 NCR 2000 • LUBBOCK, TX 79415

CALF ROPINGS & ROPING SCHOOLS

MAY 3-4, 2014

CLINIC LIMITED TO 20 STUDENTS

SCHOOL HELD IN ATHENS, TX Elder Ranch - 5621 Impala S. Rd.

HORSES LEASED - $100 FOR WEEKEND BREAKAWAY $300 • TIE DOWN $450 SEND $100 DEPOSIT BY APRIL 25, 2014 TO: 14408 NCR 2000 • LUBBOCK, TX 79415

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Due to bad weather we have had to change the date and place

l a u n n A 9t h

Saddles to 12 & Under and 15 & Under Tie Down Average Winners

Bits to Average winners on Friday & Saturday

Added Money

May 9 - 11, 2014

In Memory of Gordie Moore

Lone Star Arena • Stephenville, Texas Gate Charge Saturday $10/person Sunday $5/person Friday, May 9 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

Saturday, May 10 8:00 a.m. Introduction of Ropers 9:00 a.m. Open Girl’s Breakaway & Men 65+ $1,000 added money

Books open: May 4-5 6:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. Call in: secretary No messages please. Cash entries only

817.999.4430 Walk-ups accepted until 1 hour before roping starts – $25 late charge.

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 11 8:30 a.m. Introduction of Ropers

Open Tie Down Limited to 65 ropers a.m. - Introduction of Ropers $2,000 added money 3 rounds and a short for $400 with top 12 advancing to short

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 $1,000 Added Money 3 rounds with top 12 advancing to short $200

SPONSORS Cactus Ropes • Bailey Hats Ariat Boots • Cinch Stalls and Hook-ups on arrival

Vendors welcome Call for information 254.965.7981

Lone Star Arena is located at 4694 North US 377, Stephenville, Texas 76401 For more information contact Dianne Moore 940.391.6198 or Joe Bob Panell 817.925.8093 16 • MARCH 2014

CALF ROPINGS & ROPING SCHOOLS

9th Annual

Gordie Moore “Bubblegum” Memorial

presented by

May 10 • 2014 Lone Star Arena - Stephenville, TX

1st round of match will be run before Short-Go of Open Roping. 2nd round of match will begin after short-go of open.

Shane hanchey

2013 World Champion

10-Head Match Gate fee $10/ person

Tuf Cooper

2X World Champion

For more information JD Tadlock 940/367-4654 Scooter Nolen 940/595-5590

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CALF ROPINGS & ROPING SCHOOLS

Joe Beaver Junior Roping Association

oe Beaver is thrilled to announce for 2014 the ultimate junior roping experience with the Joe Beaver Junior Roping Association, JBJRA. Since the first Jr. Superstar Roping Easter Weekend in Salado, Joe had a great dream to eventually expand his ropings enough to form a Junior Roping Association. The JBJRA has simple rules and great rewards for its members. JBJRA is open to all breakway and tiedown ropers under the age of 21. Those that qualify for finals will have a chance at $16,000 in total prize money and a world champion gold buckle. Rules are as follows:

1. You must have a membership to JBJRA to qualify and have purchased

before you compete in one of the Big 4 Ropings 2. You must attend 3 out of the 4 JBJRA Ropings 3. Top 10 in standings after the Big 4 along with one random draw from top 40 (total of 11) advance to finals

Yearly fees are $75 per contestant and if you wish to be part of a family plan, it is $75 for the first membership and $50 for each additional. If you are wondering about which ropings are the Big 4 here they are. The first roping of the year will be Easter Weekend. Please note that this roping has moved to Alvarado, Texas. The second roping of the year that helps qualify you is the BB Roping Roundup in Ardmore, Oklahoma Memorial Day Weekend. The third roping is Labor Day Weekend and we are

still hosting this roping in beautiful Stephenville, Texas. The fourth roping is still in the works but we hope to have information for you soon and details finalized. We are shooting for something in late July/early August that is in the Colorado/Wyoming area. If you are interested in becoming a member of JBJRA please visit www.joebeaver.com for you membership application and up-to-date information on the Big 4. We look forward to having you be a part of this once in a lifetime experience and we hope to see you in Alvarado at Easter. DREAM BIG and HAPPY ROPING! Follow Joe on Facebook and Twitter: Facebook: ropingwithjoebeaver Twitter: @JoeBeaver8x

IN MEMORIUM

Will E. “Bill” Craddock

Gene Litton

Gold Card Member Will E. “Bill” Craddock, an accomplished tie-down roper and steer roper who competed at the Cheyenne (WY) Frontier Days Rodeo for more than 25 years, died on February 5 in Las Cruces, N.M., at the age of 79 after a brief illness. Craddock and his wife, Sue Ann, raised high-quality arena horses for more than 30 years under the Spur Lazy Spur brand in Deming, N.M. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to the Justin Cowboy Crisis Fund, 101 Pro Rodeo Drive, Colorado Springs, CO 80919

Gene Litton, a longtime National High School Rodeo Association volunteer who, with his wife, Pat, played an instrumental role in raising millions in college scholarships through the NHSR Foundation, died Feb. 11 in Gillette, Wyoming Gene was the NHSRA Man/Woman of the Year in 1975 and Pat won the award 10 years later.

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nothing… I want my kids to “Absolutely not!” I proceeded to strive and work at whatever explain that you don’t just enter their passion is. I will support a competition for something to whatever they decide to do, do without being prepared. There would be people in this as long as they are willing to competition that had worked at work at it. It may sound like this for years. I’m a slave driver, but I believe it would be an injustice to my Now, if they want to spend the time working at it, then I’m children to allow them to IN HOUSE PROOF CRX’D compete and fail because all about it. ButCRinVSA a time where they didn’t do the work much of society has an necessary. entitlement attitude and too I tend to get on my soapbox many folks want something for

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anytime someone wants something for nothing or expects to achieve something big with little or no effort. I don’t care what you do – just be the very best you can be. Competing is not fun to me. Being prepared and competing is what’s fun. Now if I get my BUILT butt BY kicked and I’m prepared, I don’t mind that. But if I haven’t done what it takes to be ready, and then get beat – that’s no fun.

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I don’t want my kids to be people who just go enter for fun without expecting the best from themselves. I don’t want them to do anything half way. There’s no reward in that and little selfrespect to be found. My son told me the other day Ithat he wants to be a CRX’D professional basketball player. I told him, “Don’t tell me, show me.” I will support my kids in whatever they choose to pursue,

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

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2014 Schedule March 16, 2014 Limon, CO Zeke’s Arena Starts at 10 a.m.

April 13, 2014 Limon, CO Zeke’s Arena Starts at 10 a.m.

May 10, 2014 Limon, CO Zeke’s Arena Starts at 1 p.m.