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THE MAGAZINE FOR TEAM ROPERS APRIL 2014

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THE MAGAZINE FOR TEAM ROPERS

USTRC Championship Results FEATURES 8

Just the Way It Is

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Muddy River Classic

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Brazos River Classic

by Ben Clements

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USTRC Announcements

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By the Numbers

by John Findlay

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Gold Plus Report

by Lauren Hardman

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USTRC Insider 2014 USTRC Regional Finals

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Top Tips with Rickey Green

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Champions Profile — Taylor Morgan & Heath Sanders

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Horse Health — Deciphering the Feed Tag

by Richard G. Godbee & Dr. Bob Coleman

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USTRC On Tap

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Just the Way It Is APRIL 2014

by Ben Clements

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arch 20th marked the first day of spring. I am ready for summer. It has been cold in Texas this winter and I am not a fan of the cold. I am so ready for green grass and HOT temperatures. With that said its time to get into the article. What is in a name? What is in a person’s signature?

Mr. Webster defines signature as a person’s name or mark. It is something that signifies who you are. In the old days someone might say to you, “Put your John Henry right here on this line.” Our signature is our autograph on checks, bank notes, job applications and emails. Our signatures and what they represent holds us accountable.

Signatures serve to identify and distinguish the person or the group. They represent us.

As team ropers we are a signature group.

Like cars or music we are, indeed, a “signature series” of ropers. We are a representation of what the sport is, and appears to be to others. Unfortunately though, sometimes we may be identified with something or someone we are not really proud of. We may also be grouped with something we aren’t sure we want to be judged by. Regardless, our signature, whether on paper or in person is representative of what we stand for.

I’m not sure if our signature is not actually much more important and representational than a person’s reputation.

Perhaps though, they go hand in hand. We see people in magazines and on TV who assign their reputation and signature to products of various kinds. The consumer then makes a decision that the product or item is a good one merely based on the signature and endorsement of someone who uses it. People see and judge us by our actions, our words, our roping, our friends, the kind of vehicle we drive and the horses we ride.

Recently, I was introduced to someone and their remark when we shook hands was, “Your reputation precedes you!” Later, the more I thought about it the more his statement bothered me. In essence, he had already made a judgment call and formed an opinion before he had ever met me in person. That means a lot rides on my reputation, my signature and who I am.

That is a little frightening to say the least.

The man and I had a very productive meeting, but I still couldn’t get past the fact he had made some decisions and formed some opinions based on what he had heard about me.

I do the same thing though – we all do to some extent. I form opinions and base judgments on people I’ve heard about and who is associated with them and not necessarily on my meeting them face to face. Is that a fair assumption when someone does that? Is it fair to the rope maker, saddle maker, buckle designer, clothes manufacturer or trailer company when I will or will not, use their product based on what signature is allocated to it?

When I use or refuse to use a certain horse feed based on the fact that I might or might not like the person endorsing it, that is in no way indicative of the quality of the product.

How do we, as the individual person, fit into this scenario? When someone says, “I don’t like that kid. His dad is a moron.” Is that fair? In the same token, if we have done something stupid a long time ago is it fair to continue to judge us by that incident?

I suppose it makes one understand how overall important it is for us to walk carefully and speak thoughtfully because we never know who is watching or listening.

We never know when something may come back to haunt us. My mom related the story to me about how different the kids acted in her high school after security cameras were installed. The pranks were cut in half.

Now then, that might be the extreme, but stop and think about it. How different would you be in public if you knew every

little thing you did was captured on tape? I know I would be a bit more careful about things if I knew I was being watched continuously and my actions were being judged and evaluated as to who I truly was.

Does that mean then, we have to live looking back over our shoulders? No, it doesn’t. It does mean however, that we should examine what our signature, our endorsements, and our actions say about us. Do those situations and circumstances precede us to the point that others aren’t concerned about us individually because they have already made a decision on what they have heard?

Our signature is a very powerful endorsement and our reputation is a very powerful statement about what others see us as and what they think they know about us. That is a bit scary and intimidating.

Don’t ever underestimate the things you say or do in public. Don’t ever think things won’t come back to haunt you. We all have 20/20 hindsight. If we had given something some thought we more than likely would have done it differently. When you put your signature on something you have established guidelines that others will follow or make choices and judgments by. People trust you and feel they know you and will pick and choose by the recommendations you are making.

Take a minute and look at yourself in the mirror. Are you who you think you are? Are you doing what you would do if someone were watching you? Are you proud of that reflection in the mirror or do you lower your eyes and wish you had done things differently? Do you wish your signature meant more than it does? Is your trademark a true representation of who you are and what you stand for? Is your signature truly indicative of your reputation?

No doubt these are loaded questions.

However, our name, our mark, and our seal of endorsement may indeed change lives. As you can see, you signature and your reputation are extremely important. It does not take much to damage either one. You are who your signature says you are and your signature is only as good as your reputation. It is who and what we are, what we stand for, what we believe in and what we will do. Mean what you say and stand up for what you believe in, and be the best you can be and that is just the way it is………

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Announcements USTRC Memberships are valid from January 1 through December 31. After September 1 USTRC Memberships purchased are good for 15 months, which means they will expire on December 31 of the following year.

A minimum of $122,500 will be added to the Regional Finals #12 (with #10 Incentive) Gold Plus division this season. That means at each of the seven Regional Finals events a minimum of $17,500 will be added to the Gold Plus roping.

To learn more about the Regional Finals, see the Midwest Regional Finals ad in this issue.

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.

Renew your membership today for 2014. Gold Plus Memberships are $300 and Gold Spur Memberships are $110. Call 254-968-0002 today or get online to www.ustrc.com and make your purchase.

Remember ropers and producers, with the TRIAD Classification agreement with the Word Series of Team Roping, TRIAD Classification numbers will be used at World Series Events.

Current USTRC memberships are accepted at any WS event.

If you have purchased your USTRC Membership Card, but have not received it, please contact USTRC and make sure all of your information in the system is correct.

Many times there are missing social security numbers, birth dates, or incorrect addresses. If you have a change of address (mailing or email) please contact the USTRC and update your profile.

If you are not receiving the SuperLooper Magazine please check with the USTRC National Office to make sure your address on file is correct.

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If you register on line for a First Time Membership, you must call the USTRC office and speak with the Classification Department to complete this registration.

In order to determine your classification number, a classification agent must talk to you to determine how your roping ability should be numbered.

Family members under the Gold Plus program are limited to married spouse and any natural or adopted children under 21 living in the household of the card holder only.

Lifetime memberships are available for purchase the calendar year that the member will turn 70 but must be paid for that year. After that year, the Lifetime Membership is free and does not need renewal each year. Upgrades to Gold Plus Membership will be $190 each year thereafter.

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By the Numbers

by John Findlay

How Are We Doing?

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ranted. My mind is not as sharp as it used to be. I am going to hit the big 7-0 this year and quite frankly, I am starting to suffer from a serious case of Half-Heimer’s Disease. Symptoms include, but are not necessarily limited to, memory lapses such as the tendency to forget facts and events, the pregnant pauses that occur in conversations as I grope to come up with familiar words that remain remorsely glued to the tip of my tongue, the forgotten lunch date with a friend, whose name has suddenly just slipped from my mind, and where the hell are my keys? But one thing I do remember is the seemingly inordinate number of times I have been asked the last few years, “How are you doing?” And not as to my physical well-being or heath, but as to business and the business I am related to, namely - team roping. The question always seems to be asked with trepidation as if the questioner is afraid of what I’m going to answer. Something along the lines of, “Yeah, this team roping business is headed right down the porcelain convenience.

Has that been happening to you at all? Well it has been to me.

And I attribute it to the uneasy times we have been living though these last few years.

This current era of malaise began with the onset of this country’s worst economic briar patch since the Great Depression of the 1930’s. Labeled the Great Recession — which officially lasted from December 2007 to June 2009—it began with the bursting of an 8 trillion dollar housing bubble. The resulting loss of wealth led to sharp cutbacks in consumer spending. This loss of consumption, combined with the financial market chaos triggered by the bursting of the bubble, also led to a collapse in business investment. As consumer spending and business investment dried up, massive job loss followed. In 2008 and 2009, the U.S. labor market lost 8.4 million jobs, or 6.1% of all payroll employment. But while it “officially” ended, according to the the Business Cycle Dating Committee of the National

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Bureau of Economic Research, nearly five years ago, our recovery has been long, slow and painful. The situation has not been enhanced by a do-nothing, partisan paralyzed Congress and a frustratingly ineffectual President. But don’t get me started.

So, with this backdrop in mind, let me return to the question, “How are we doing?”, or to rephrase, “How’s business?”. While you may consider team roping a sport, the USTRC looks at it as both a sport and a business. And business scorecards rely on accounting. So, to answer the accounting question, I thought I would go back and explore my big tally book for the last four years, the four years since the ‘official” end of the recession in 2009. To measure success, or the lack thereof, I thought I would count up team numbers and cash payout for all of our sanctioned and affiliate ropings for those last four years, season by season.

The result is here in the Table.

I broke out each season into the USTRC’s four different event types - Affiliate, Sanctioned, Regional and National Finals ropings. Included in the Table are the number of events, the team count and the total cash payout for each of the event types for the last four years. Also included are the totals for all four different event types for each year along with the grand totals in each category for all four years combined. A quick look at the “bottom line”, the sum of all the event types for each year, shows a pretty positive trend.

While the figures from 2010 to 2011 did show a 6.7% decline ($22,069,429 and $20,589,552 respectively), there was a huge 26.4% increase in payouts from ‘11 to ‘12 ($20,589,552 to $26,020,126) and a 8.0% increase from ‘12 to ‘13 ($26,020,126 to $28,101,599). So while we were less than stellar from the first to the second season, we showed a giant gain from ‘11 to ‘12 and another valid increase from ‘12 to ‘13. A look at the far right column, “% Increase Year-to-Year” shows where the primary gains came from. From ‘11 to ‘12, the huge gains

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eliminate the Shoot-Out Fund, which was made up of a 5% contribution from the ropers purse at sanctioned events and a 1.7% contribution from the producers commission, (which resulted in an additional $1 million paid out at sanctioned events throughout the 2011 season), (3) change the payout structure at Sanctioned events to a full two-thirds pay back and (4) through an agreement reached with World Series of Team Roping (WSTR), USTRC would allow earnings won at a WSTR event to count toward Shoot-Out qualification. These four things helped participation all year and certainly contributed to the increase in teams at the Cinch NFTR. In 2013, Sanctioned ropings were able to top the $11 million mark again as the big momentum gained in 2012 was not just a one year USTRC Sanctioned and Affiliate Events phenomenon. The Regional 2010 - 2013 Seasons By Team Count and Total Payout Finals also maintained Percent topping the $2 million mark Number Increase again in 2013. Affiliate of Events Total Payout Team Count Year-to-Year Event Type ropings, however, jumped nicely once more in 2013. But $8,169,962 224 99,950 Affiliate looking closely at the $3,637,850 1 7,032 National Finals numbers, you will see that the $1,719,528 7 10,095 Regional number of events were about $8,542,099 70 77,980 Sanctioned Qualifier the same (264 to 262) and the $22,069,439 302 195,057 2010 Total number of teams was fairly $7,295,079 -10.7 216 91,064 Affiliate close (112,682 to 116,604), so $3,567,950 -1.9 that meant that entry fees on 1 7,018 National Finals the whole must have been $1,825,400 6.2 7 10,520 Regional higher to account for the $7,901,124 -7.5 69 77,124 Sanctioned Qualifier relatively higher payout. Two $20,589,552 -6.7 293 185,726 2011 Total of USTRC’s Affiliate ropings $8,618,217 18.1 264 112,682 Affiliate that did have substantial gains $4,293,400 20.3 1 8,141 National Finals from ‘12 to ‘13 were NRS Team $2,024,624 10.9 7 11,445 Regional Roping Classic in Decatur, TX ($150,000 to $246,000 payout) $11,083,885 40.3 78 87,982 Sanctioned Qualifier and the 40 Plus Team Roping $26,020,126 26.4 350 220,250 2012 Total Finals in Stephenville $9,725,487 12.8 262 116,604 Affiliate ($180,000 to $246,00). $5,033,250 17.2 1 7,902 National Finals Needless to say, the $2,052,306 1.4 7 11,256 Regional stagnant economy of the last $11,290,556 1.9 79 85,937 Sanctioned Qualifier few years has had its impact $28,101,599 8.0 348 221,699 2013 Total on the ability of our country

came in every category. Sanctioned ropings were up over 40%, National Finals was up over 20%, Affiliates up over 18% and the Regionals up over 10%. . From ‘12 to ‘13, Affiliate ropings did well again, gaining over 12% in payouts with the National Finals continuing tracking positive with a 17.2% rise.

Sanctioned and Regional ropings were still in positive territory with 1.9% and 1.4% gains respectively.

Now, did anything happen in 2012 that would account for its substantial growth? You bet your sweet bippy it did. In November of 2011, USTRC announced that beginning in the 2012 season it would (1) guarantee one million dollars of added money at the 2012 Cinch NFTR from its own pocket, (2)

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and its inhabitants to maintain the level of economic prosperity that had preceded the Great Recession. Team ropers were not excluded. Ropings suffered during and after the defined recession years, and as the figures shown here for 2010 and 2011, we were still not out of the doldrums. But the USTRC became pro-active in the face of the sluggish circumstances and instituted its own “economic stimulus” program, which, by all accounts, has proven to be successful. The four point program of 2012 was probably just the jolt USTRC team roping needed to overcome the relative inactivity prolonged by our sluggish economy. Hopefully, as the US economy is now showing some signs of resurgence, this team roping business will continue to un-circle the wagons and proceed onward and upward.

To finish up, the second chart shows where the USTRC roping dollar was awarded by event type during 2013.

Sanctioned ropings had the largest piece of the pie at 40% followed by Affiliate ropings at 35%. The Cinch National Finals makes a whopping 18% of the payout pie with the Regionals at 7%. One final note: Look at the amount of cash money that has been awarded to ropers over the course of the last four years - $96,780,716. That’s just shy of $100 million! I still find that astounding, I must admit, don’t you?

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by Lauren Hardman

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t’s officially spring time in Texas and time to hit the jackpot trail! We have so many great sanctioned and affiliate events happening this month; your calendars should be filled with eagerness and excitement. It’s going to be a great month to kick off the spring and summer roping seasons!

This year marks the 25th Anniversary of the United States Team Roping Championships. The sport of team roping has revolutionized so much in the last twenty five years. The USTRC has grown into a great organization that brings families and friends together with one common interest. As the sport continues to grow and revolutionize, the more things seem to stay the same. The earlier days of jackpot roping were recognized as the Saturday afternoon activity in rural communities. Where family and friends came together, not just for roping, but for a social gathering where they could catch up on events and exchange their thoughts.

The kids played in the dirt, their wives (that didn’t rope)

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also would have a chance to chit chat. Picnic lunches and dinners shared between families and friends personified the western way of life. Remembrances of when I was a kid, we would travel to places like Marfa and Fort Davis on the weekends for jackpots. My mom and dad would rope and we kids would play in the dirt all day. Most of the arena’s we would go to were outside pens that were so dirty and dusty. It really gave a different meaning or feeling to being at a jackpot all day.

Now days, we are fortunate to have the luxury of competing in awesome, well kept in door facilities.

There is still a strong sense of camaraderie between ropers; wives fill the stands catching up with each other and kids playing together minus all the dust for the most part. But the concept of bringing a community of ropers and their families together to enjoy the sport of team roping is still alive. That is one of the best things about the USTRC is keeping the “family” aspect in the sport. The excitement as competitors break out of the

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box, charging down the arena, matching their skills against each other and the clock and then staring straight at you over the back of a stretched steer is the face of a husband, dad, mother or son. That thrill and emotion of competing and sharing dreams with spouses, parents and children is what makes our sport so great.

After 25 years of building a solid foundation for the sport of team roping, the USTRC still holds the “family” aspect as the “heart” of the organization. We are excited to celebrate this iconic year with you the roper and your families. We appreciate the support you continue to show us, the friendships over the last quarter of a century and the love for the sport of team roping.

We are counting down the days until the kickoff of the Regional Finals. This year we are introducing a new format to the Regional Finals and we hope you enjoy it.

It is going to be a fresh new take on a few of the divisions and hopefully we will be able to extend it to all of our divisions. You can read more about this new format in this edition of the SuperLooper magazine. We are excited to host this historic 25th Anniversary of the USTRC and we hope to see you and your family at one of our events soon! Saddle up ya’ll, because it’s time to rope!

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2014 USTRC Regional Finals

By Ben Clements

It seems like each and every year, the time passes by and the USTRC Regional Finals are here before we know it. Yesterday was January and tomorrow is Memorial Day Weekend. I thought it would be good to write a little prelude about the Regional Finals Season.

would pay $3,712 plus trophy Gist knives, 2nd would be $2,475, 3rd $1,913, 4th $1,350, 5th $1,013 and 6th $788, for a payout of $11,250 for roping TWO steers. The top 50 teams plus $33,750 would move into the #15 Shoot-Out round.

The USTRC has made some changes in location to some of the Regional events. However, the USTRC has strategically placed the seven Regional Finals events across the country so that ropers have access to at least one. The ropings are also located in unique venues where ropers and their families can enjoy the trip to the roping as if it were a vacation, and what better way to take a vacation?

Now lets say that 75 teams enter the #15 Shoot-Out round. 50 have advanced from the Qualifying round, so there are 125 teams competing for a total payout of $56,250. If you multiply 125 teams by $400 in entry fees, that is $50,000, so ropers are in essence competing for over a 100% payout in the Shoot-Out round. That is awesome and exciting. In the Shoot-Out round, there will be two overall fast times paid out through the first three rounds -- (1st - $1,208 and 2nd - $805) and one fast time paid out in the short round ($800).

Six places would be paid in the average with 1st place paying $17,634 plus trophy Martin saddles. 2nd would be $11,756, 3rd $9,084, 4th $6,412, 5th $4,809, and 6th $3,740 for again a total payout of $56,250 to only 125 teams.

The USTRC also incorporates awesome prizes and huge payouts in the Shoot-Out Divisions. This year there will be a guarantee of at least $1.13 Million in USTRC Flex Earnings awarded at each Regional Finals Event. The prizeline is also amazing and ropers will have a chance to compete for an estimation of over $3 milllion in cash and prizes at the seven Regional Events.

Regional Format: Open Division

The Open Division will be a five steer average, progressive after one steer, with the entry fees being $250 per roper. Ropers may enter this roping three times provided one entry is Incentive. Ropers will receive double the US Open Tour Points and first through fifth in the Incentive Average will earn $2000 in USTRC Flex Earnings. The average winners of the Open Division will win trophy Gist spurs.

Regional Format Changes: #15, #13, #12

This year the USTRC is changing the format at each of the Regional Finals in the #15, #13 and #12 Divisions. In these divisions, there will be no Preliminary roping. The USTRC is implementing a “George Strait” type format that will boost the payout and also offer some unique opportunities for ropers participating in the higher divisions. Each division will consist of a “Qualifying” round, which will be a 2 steer average, and a “Shoot-Out” round, which will be a 4 steer average. Both are progressive after one. The entry fees are $200 per roper with a 75% payback and ropers may enter three times as long as one entry is in the Qualifying round. A team may enter the Qualifying round using no USTRC Available Earnings.

The top 50 teams from the Qualifying round will advance to the Shoot-Out round with no additional entry fee and start with a clean slate… meaning times from the qualifying round do not carry into the Shoot-Out round. 25% of the Qualifying round team’s money will be paid out in the 2 steer average Qualifying round, and 75% will be paid out in the 4 steer average Shoot-Out round… meaning all 50 teams that qualify to the Shoot-Out round will have a chance to win their share of a much larger cash purse. The Qualifying rounds will be handicapped with 1 second coming off of one division down and 2 seconds coming off of two divisions and below. This will be done after two steers. Eligible teams can enter directly into the Shoot-Out round without entering the Qualifying round by using $2,000 per team of their Available Earnings. The Shoot-Out round will also be handicapped. There will be 1.5 seconds subtracted after three steers for one division below and 3 seconds subtracted after three steers from two or more divisions below. Due to the special nature of the format in the #15, #13 and #12, the DRAW IN option will NOT be in effect in these three divisions.

Now lets look at some examples. Lets say that 150 teams enter the Qualifying round of the #15. 50 teams would advance to the ShootOut round and the top six teams would get a paycheck. 1st place 1 / APRIL 2014

This is going to be exciting and unique for the Regional Finals higher divisions.

Regional Format: #11, #10, #9

The #11, #10 and #9 divisions will have a Preliminary roping and a Shoot-Out roping. The entry fees on the Preliminaries would be $150 per roper and each roper could enter three times, with the DRAW IN option available in the Preliminary only. The #11 Preliminary will have a #10 Incentive and will feature the top 20 teams to the short round. The #10 Preliminary is capped at an Elite #6 and will have a #9 Incentive and will also feature the top 20 teams to the short round. The #9 Preliminary is capped at an Elite #5 and will feature the top 30 teams to the short round. In all three divisions, the top five placing teams in the average will receive $6,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings, while all other teams in the short round will receive $2,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings. The top five placing teams of the Incentive will receive $2,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings. The teams placing in the top 5% in the average of the Preliminary divisions will automatically earn a position in a Regional Shoot-Out roping with their entry fees paid.

The #11, #10 and #9 Shoot-Outs will be $150 per roper and each roper may enter two times. The Shoot-Outs will not be handicapped, will not have Incentives and will not allow the DRAW IN option.

They will all be four steer averages. All teams that qualify to the short round in these divisions will receive $6,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings. The average in each of these divisions will be guaranteed to pay $10,000 plus trophy Martin saddles.

Regional Format: #12 Gold Plus

The #12 Gold Plus will have a #10 Incentive and will be $150 per roper, with each roper being allowed to enter three times. In addition, this roping will feature a ONSITE ENTRY ONLY 100% payback Century Bonus. A minimum of $17,500 in cash will be added to the Gold Plus purse and in most cases will take the payout to over 100%. The roping will be four steer averages with the Incentive being determined on three steers. Ropers must be current Gold Plus members in good standing to enter this division and must be 25 years or older. Each team placing in the top five of the main average and the top five of the Incentive average will receive $6,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings. The average and Incentive average winners will win trophy Gist buckles and the high point Gold Plus roper of the weekend will receive a Cinch National Finals of Team Roping Package which

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includes two paid Shoot-Out positions, two complimentary stalls, a complimentary Gold Plus RV Spot and a 2014 NFTR Jacket.

Regional Format: #8 Pick/Draw

The #8 Pick/Draw will be capped at a #4 and will be pick one, draw one for $200 per roper. It will be a 3 steer average and will be handicapped. A #7 team will receive 2 seconds off after two steers and a #6 and below team will receive 3 seconds off after two steers. The top 30 teams will advance to the short round and the roping will be an ON-SITE ENTRY ONLY with the books closing at 12 Noon on the day of the roping. The top ten teams placing in the average will receive $6,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings. 1st through 3rd place in the average will also receive trophy Gist buckles.

At each of the seven Regional Finals, the high money winning female roper will receive a custom trophy Gist buckle, $750 in cash and 2 pair of Cruel Girl Jeans.

Like I mentioned earlier, the USTRC Regional events are strategically placed around the country at very opportune times.

Ropers can enjoy traveling to these events with their family and friends.

Midwest Regional Finals Wichita, Kansas May 29 - June 1, 2014 Entries must be postmarked by May 16, 2014

Eastern Regional Finals Murfreesboro, Tennessee July 10 - 13, 2014 Entries must be postmarked by June 27, 2014

Who can enter?

Speaking of entering the roping, you are probably asking the question, “Who Can Enter?” Any current USTRC member or current member of WSTR may enter the Regional Finals,. However, ropers do have to qualify to enter any of the Shoot-Out divisions. Eligibility to enter a Shoot-Out division requires a roper to participate in a 2014 season Affiliate, Sanctioned qualifier or WSTR qualifier, or participate in a Regional Qualifying round (#15 - #12) or Preliminary division (#1 1- #9) prior to the Shoot-Out entry in that division. Qualification also requires $2,000 of Available Earnings, which may come from either partner or a contribution from both partners.

Western Regional Finals

Regional Finals Roping Schedule

Lone Star Regional Finals

Each Regional event will accommodate ropers of all skill sets. The ropings are all progressive after one steer. Each of the seven Regionals will have the option of going with a three or four day format.

Four Day Format Day 1

Open (with #15 Incentive) #15 Handicap Qualifying Round Shoot Out Round #13 Handicap Qualifying Round Shoot Out Round Day 2

#12 Handicap Qualifying Round Shoot Out Round Gold Plus #12 (with #10 Incentive) Day 3

#11 (with #10 Incentive) #11 Shoot Out #10 (with #9 Incentive) #10 Shoot Out Day 4

#9 (with #8 Incentive) #9 Shoot Out #8 Pick/Draw

Heber City, Utah July 18 - 20, 2014 Entries must be postmarked by July 4, 2014

Southwest Regional Finals Clovis, New Mexico July 31 - August 3, 2014 Entries must be postmarked by July 18, 2014

Waco, Texas August 7 - 10, 2014 Entries must be postmarked by July 25, 2014

Three Day Format Day 1

Open (with #15 Incentive) #15 Handicap Qualifying Round Shoot Out Round #13 Handicap Qualifying Round Shoot Out Round Gold Plus #12 (with #10 Incentive) #12 Handicap Qualifying Round Shoot Out Round Day 2

#11 (with #10 Incentive) #11 Shoot Out #10 (with #9 Incentive) #10 Shoot Out Day 3

#9 (with #8 Incentive) #9 Shoot Out #8 Pick/Draw

Southeast Regional Finals Tunica, MS August 29 - September 1, 2014 Entries must be postmarked by August 15, 2014

High Plains Regional Finals Loveland, Colorado August 29 - September 1, 2014 Entries must be postmarked by August 15, 2014 I want to wish each and every one the very best at the Regional Finals events this year, and I hope everyone takes home the big money.

Get geared up because it is going to be a great summer filled with lots of exciting events. I will see you at the roping!!!

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with Rickey Green

Get Ready for the Road m just getting my rig ready for a month-long trip, and thought I would give some folks who don’t travel much a little advice so you don’t get in a jam traveling.

I have had some students come and spend a week here at the house, and not show up with any hay, grain or even a water bucket.

When I travel with horses that haven’t travelled much, I like to start the week before preparing them for the trip. I’m headed to Arizona with three horses for a month. I can’t haul enough hay for the whole trip, so I will have to buy some hay down there. In Arizona they feed a lot of alfalfa, so I’m starting to mix a little alfalfa in with the grass hay I usually feed here at home.

What you don’t want to do is wait until you’re on the road, and then switch feeds and have your horse go off feed or have a bad reaction to the feed change on the road.

One of the main things during hauling is making sure your horse drinks, so pay attention to each horse and make sure they get enough water. One trick would be to carry a big water container. They like to drink better if it’s more like a trough. I carry a couple of large muck buckets, and I also have a small aluminum trough that they seem to drink better in. Sometimes an older horse will drink, and when he does the colts or young horses will drop their heads and drink with him. Make sure the old horse doesn’t nip the young one, and miss the moment your young horse will drink. I like to stand between the horses so I can keep them focused on the water. To me, it’s life and death if my horses drink because

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the water intake is all that keeps their guts moving.

Some folks put Gatorade in the water at home so their horses get used to the smell. Then on the road, they can put Gatorade in the new water and the horses drink. There are other products like Horse Quencher, which helps a horse drink. Chlorinated water is what stops a lot of horses from drinking because they go by smell. If I can’t get a horse to drink, I will make a mush out of his Equine Senior, half feed-half water, and I won’t let him have any dry feed until he drinks. Sometimes when a horse won’t drink, if you work them a little they will drink.

I always travel with current Coggins test papers, and I have a Health Certificate if the states I’m travelling to require one. I will put shavings down, because some horses won’t pee without shavings and if they need to go, I want them to go. You need to know your horses; some won’t pee in the trailer, and hauling for eight hours with a horse that needs to pee is not good for your horse. I usually let my horses out every four to five hours in the daytime. If it’s dark I usually don’t stop, but my horses usually pee in the trailer when I stop for fuel. Most horses won’t pee when you’re in motion.

Here are a few more tips. Go slow in the corners. It’s hard for your horse to stand up in a hard, fast turn. Don’t run up to a light and stop quickly. Make all lane changes slow and smooth and your horse will last longer and won’t be stressed out on the trip. Always take a light blanket and a heavy blanket. You can never tell what the weather will do, and with a young horse that is new to hauling, sometimes all it takes is a weather change to make him sick. Also, always keep at least $200 cash on you. You might pull into a place needing fuel and they don’t take cards, or you break down.

Well, hope this helps.

Your Friend,

Rickey Green

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Champions Profile And Then There Was One

by Melinda Clements

#10 Shoot-Out 2013 USTRC National Champions

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f you ask Taylor Morgan and Heath Sanders to list their priorities it might go something like this: God, Family, Friends and Team Roping. The pair loves to rope, make no mistake about that. They love it and it is one of their priorities. However, you will never find any two who are more devoted and focused on God, their family and their friends.

“It was tough to come to the US Finals because I was going to miss the kid’s ballgame,” Morgan commented. That, in essence, shows what is important in Morgan’s mind.

Morgan and Sanders operate within a tight close-knit relationship. They are so close even their horses are full brothers. They have been good friends for a long time and the Arkansas ropers work together to bring out the best in each other.

“It doesn’t matter if you have five dollars or five million dollars you give back because what goes around comes around,” the Arkansas heeler said. “We make everyone welcome at our house, we give everyone the opportunity to rope and we share our blessings. You do the best you can and win or lose God still loves us, our family still supports us and we still do what we can to make a difference.”

Morgan and Sanders were the second high team back coming into the short go round of the #10 Shoot Out at the 2013 Cinch USTRC National Finals of Team Roping. Sanders knew he and Morgan could win the #10 Shoot Out. They had roped well and he just had a feeling it was going to come together.

“Sometimes you just have to will things to happen,” Sanders explained. “A roping like this one is just too tough to not 24 / APRIL 2014

Taylor Morgan and Heath Sanders believe in yourself and what you know you can do.”

The prize line in the #10 Shoot Out was awesome. Ropers were aiming at $493,400 payout across the board. First place would receive $121,000 plus Martin Championship Trophy Saddles, Gist Championship Buckles, Tony Lama Ostrich Boots and Western Horseman Championship Prints. There was absolutely no doubt the short go round would be tough and the competition fierce and highly competitive.

When Morgan and Sanders rode into the box for their final steer they were void of thoughts, pressure and any other debilitating garbage. They came ready to rope. If there were any thoughts it tended to be that God loved them, family supported them and they were winners already so nothing else mattered. They were champions even if they never ever caught another steer. That is how attitude wins a roping.

They needed a time of 11.07 to take the lead in the average.

When the run was complete the pair had a time of 9.20 to take

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the lead and there was one team left to rope. When the high team back faltered in their run Sanders and Morgan let out a deep sigh. The #10 Shoot Out was suddenly theirs and it was a victory they would never forget.

“It is our biggest win ever,” Morgan laughed. “It is our first USTRC National Finals saddle and I have an eight year old horse that just makes my job really easy.”

“I won this roping with my best friend,” Sanders said emotionally. “You always try to rope the best you can and sometimes we tend to beat ourselves. We are so blessed and

we believe in ourselves and the gifts God has given us. I’m very thankful for this win. It means more than words can even express.”

Morgan and Sanders believe in themselves and they believe in others. They work to be the best they can be and they also work to bring out the best in others.

When the dust cleared and the numbers were tallied And Then There Was One: Taylor Morgan and Heath Sanders were the #10 Shoot Out Champions at the 2013 Cinch USTRC National Finals of Team Roping .

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DECIPHERING THE FEED TAG PART 1

Richard G. Godbee, Ph.D., PAS, Dipl. ACAS-Nutrition Dr. Bob Coleman, University of Kentucky

INTRODUCTION Everyone who owns or has owned a horse has probably visited the local feed store to purchase feed and or a supplement. Often this trip is viewed as entering a world of the unknown. This is aided in the ensuing confusion by the plethora of advertisements, friendly recommendations, and often sales personnel who are not trained in horse nutrition. Being able to decipher the information on a feed tag or supplement pail will allow the horse owner to make a better selection of products appropriate for their horse(s).

The information on the tag is not mysterious and is in fact dictated by the Association of American Feed Control Official, Inc. (AAFCO). This organization is comprised of state officials with the responsibility of regulating the proper labeling, of animal feeds. Although

AAFCO has input into what comprises the feed tag, the individual states may dictate specific labeling requirements for feeds in that state. It is also the responsibility of the state officials to insure compliance with all labeling regulations. Inspectors may sample finished products for laboratory analysis to insure the product meets all label guarantees and approved ingredients are in the product. They have the authority to stop the sale of the products failing to meet the guarantees or containing unapproved ingredients.

WHAT IS INCLUDED ON THE FEED TAG

Each state is responsible for regulating the commercial feeds and supplements produced or sold in the state. Tag information regarding nutrients listed, ingredients used, feeding directions, and any precautionary statements are similar from 28 / APRIL 2014

state to state. (Table 1).

BRAND NAME, IF ANY AND PRODUCT NAME The brand name is usually the company name. This is often omitted, but may be useful when several feed companies produce similar feeds or for specific classes of horses, e.g. senior feed.

The product name must accurately describe the intended use of the feed. For example, a feed for mature horses in light work would be a â&#x20AC;&#x153;maintenanceâ&#x20AC;? feed. This feed would not be appropriate for the young growing horse. The purpose of the feed provides information for which class or classes of horses the feed is appropriate, (weanlings, lactation mare, hard working).

THE TYPE OF FEED

Horse feeds are divided into several categories: Textured feeds are grain mixes containing various amounts of molasses.

The grains may be whole or processed, e.g. flaked, depending on the physical characteristics of the individual grains.

This feed may contain additional protein, minerals and or vitamins. These are often found in a pellet or crumble added to the cereal grains used to provide

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nutrients necessary to supplement the forage portion of the diet Pelleted feeds may contain the same nutrient levels as a textured feed, but may contain the same or different feed ingredients.

Pellets may also be produced in different sizes for the same feed.

Extruded feeds are processed under more pressure than pellets and results in improved feed utilization. Extruded feeds are eaten more slowly than pelleted or textured feeds. This slower intake may reduce digestive disturbances.

Both pelleted and extruded feeds reduce fines and sorting.

Complete feeds are pelleted mixtures of grains and roughage; and may contain added protein, minerals and vitamins. Complete feeds may be beneficial for horse owners with limited feed storage, traveling to shows and events on a regular basis, when high quality forage is difficult to obtain, or when required because of specific nutritional or medical conditions.

All complete feeds designed to be the sole source of nutrients for the horse need to be fed according to label directions to insure proper nutrient intake.

Supplements should provide specific nutrients or compounds in specific amounts that enhance the feeding program. Often these nutrients cannot be added to the feed because of variable feed intake by different horses or they are not required by all classes of horses or by every horse in each class. An example of variable intake and the problem of adding something to the feed could be glucosamine. For argument sake, letâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s say an effective amount of glucosamine is 3000 mg per day. This could be added to a feed at 500 mg per pound. The problem occurs when an easy keeper receives three (3) pounds of the feed per day and a hard keeper requires ten (10) pounds of the same feed to meet his nutrient needs. The easy keeper would

receive 1500 mg of glucosamine and the hard keeper receives 5000 mg. One horse may not show any benefit because of insufficient glucosamine, while the other

would result in increased cost for excessive glucosamine. The same scenario would exist for many other products, such as hoof supplements.

Table 1. Feed Performance FEED PERFORMANCE IS A NEW GENERATION HIGH ENERGY, LOW CARBOHYDRATE EXTRUDED FEED DESIGNED FOR THE PERFORMANCE HORSE. GUARANTEED ANALYSIS Crude Protein, minimum................................................................................................14.0% Crude Fat, minimum......................................................................................................18.0% Crude Fiber, maximum...................................................................................................15.0% Calcium, minimum ..........................................................................................................1.0% Calcium, maximum..........................................................................................................1.2% Phosphorus, minimum .....................................................................................................0.9% Copper, minimum.........................................................................................................45 ppm Selenium, minimum ....................................................................................................0.3 ppm Zinc minimum..............................................................................................................90 ppm Vitamin A, minimum................................................................................................4000 IU/lb Vitamin E, minimum..................................................................................................450 IU/lb Omega-3 Fatty Acid, minimum.......................................................................................2.50% Omega-6 Fatty Acid, minimum.......................................................................................7.50% INGREDIENTS Rice Bran, Soybean Seed Coats (Soybean Hulls), Ground Whole Grain Sorghum, Beet Sugar Pulp Dehydrated, Dehulled Solvent Extracted Soybean Meal, Soybean Oil, Corn Distillers Grains with Solubles Dehydrated, Flax Seed, Alfalfa Meal Dehydrated, Mono-Dicalcium Phosphate, Yeast Culture Dehydrated, Calcium Carbonate, Sodium Chloride, Potassium Chloride, Vitamin A Supplement, Magnesium Oxide, Vitamin D3 Supplement, dl-Alpha Tocopherol Acetate (Vitamin E), Zinc Methionine Complex, Manganese Amino Acid Complex, Copper Lysine Complex, Cobalt Glucoheptonate, Zinc Sulfate, Choline Chloride, Niacin Supplement, Thiamine Supplement, LAscorbyl Phosphates (Vitamin C), Biotin Supplement, D-Calcium Pantothenate, Ascorbic Acid (Vitamin C), Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Riboflavin, Folic Acid, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Manganese Sulfate, Copper Sulfate, Iron Proteinate, Iron Sulfate, Ethylenediamine Dihydroiodide, Sodium Selenite, Cobalt Sulfate, Hydroxyethyl Cellulose (a preservative).

FEEDING DIRECTIONS Feed Performance is a nutritionally balanced, vitamin and mineral enriched high energy-low carbohydrate feed formulated to supply the essential nutrients for the Performance horse when fed correctly.

Daily Feeding Amounts* of Feed Performance per 100 lb. of Body Weight.

Medium Work (Jumping, Cutting, Roping, Barrel Racing, etc ........................................0.2-0.3 lb.

Heavy Work (Race Training) ......................................................................................0.3-0.6 lb. *May be altered to meet individual needs.

Note: A three pound coffee can of holds approximately 4.1 pounds of Feed Performance.

Feed the recommended amounts of Feed Performance in equal amounts in two or more regular feedings per day. Feed program changes should be made over a 10 to 14 day period by blending Feed Performance with your current feed. In addition, feed 1 to 2 lb. of good quality roughage (hay or equivalent pasture) per 100 lb. of body weight. Always provide free choice fresh clean water.

CAUTION Feed according to label directions. Store feed in a dry, well ventilated area protected from rodents and insects. Do not feed moldy or insect infested feed as it can cause illness or death. DO NOT FEED TO SHEEP-contains added copper.

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ESSENTIALS TRAILERS & ACCESSORIES What are accessories, and do you really need them for your trailer, do you really need them to make it possible to pull your horses down the road? Do you need them to complete the look of your trailer?

sure that your truck, its hitch and towing capacity are matched up correctly.

To download towing guides go to: Dodge: www.dodge.com/towing/D/home.html Ford: www.ford.com/towingguides/ GMC/Chevy: www.gmc.com/trailering-towing.html

Now let’s get to the “Icing on the cake” or the “little black At first your response might be, “Heck no, all I need is my dress without the right jewelry.” There are all kinds of truck and trailer and I can get to any roping.” Well for some accessories that are made for trailers, trucks and everything that might be true but for most the answer is, YES! Accessories in between. Let’s touch on a few essentials of hauling horses are the finishing touches, it’s about the color and look of and some accessories and how they can help to impact not your equipment. only the “looking good” part of accessories but how they can To fully appreciate the impact accessories make, consider help with the functionality and safety of your towing and other examples of things that require a “finishing touch.” traveling experience.

Can you picture: Always check out the tow vehicle before taking a trip with • A cake without icing? your horses. Make sure all engine fluid levels are good and • A gift without the wrapping? replenish those that need to be replenished. Also, top off • A little black dress without the right jewelry? the wiper fluid, if it’s running low. Make sure that the ball on Of course not! There’s a reason for the phrase “the devil is the tow vehicle is the correct size for the trailer that you will in the details” and that is so true when deciding the look of be towing. your trailer, towing of your trailer and the safety of your trailer.

The role accessories play in the appearance of B&W Trailer Hitches has developed their new Turnoverball aftermarket your equipment is important, but in trailering it gooseneck trailer hitch for 2013-2014 Ram pickups. goes a step further. The accessories don’t only An online video demonstrates that the reflect your style and look, it helps to make your gooseneck hitch trailer, horses and family more comfortable and installs much like most importantly make them all safer. the other B&W One important goal when it comes to your trailer gooseneck trailer hitch kits is of course the journey. No doubt you want to that have become numberarrive safely at your destination. Anytime you travel, one sellers among truck dealers and you’re putting yourself at risk. However, you want to end-users alike. B&W’s new hitch is minimize the risk as much as possible when towing comparably priced with its other gooseneck offerings, with an MSRP of $494 your horse trailer. The place to start to ensure travel and fits on any 2013-2014 RAM 2500 and 3500 pickups without a factorysafety is with your towing vehicle and the trailer. It installed hitch prep package. Best of all, the new hitch comes with B&W’s is of the utmost importance that both your vehicle signature Turnoverball feature, which allows the hitch ball to invert in its and trailer are in good condition! And, be sure that mounting socket when not in use to stow securely and flush with the bed of your towing vehicle is of the proper rating for the the truck. trailer you’ll be towing! If you try towing a trailer that B&W’s GNRK 1314 and GNRK 1384 aftermarket gooseneck trailer hitches is too large and too heavy for your tow vehicle, you have been carefully engineered to match the towing capacity of the 2013could be asking for major trouble!

2014 RAM 2500 and 3500. The product has been extensively tested and is A great little accessory to have for some really certified as meeting the vehicle tow rating (VTR). As with any towing scenario, good information is a towing guide. It doesn’t B&W strongly recommends that users never exceed a VTR. matter if you drive a Dodge, Ford, GMC or Chevy, all manufactures offer guides that will help you make 32 / APRIL 2014

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Your trailer needs to be level, regardless of whether it’s a bumper-pull or a gooseneck, whether you are towing it down the road or setting up camp at the roping or rodeo.

Air Safe Gooseneck Hitch for Horse Trailers AirSafe™ Gooseneck with its patented hitch will improve your ride by 80%. This Hitch will save many repairs to your trailer down the road. These repairs will cost much more than the hitch will.

Animals riding in trailers has always been a dangerous situation. The horse has to stand spread almost spread eagle in the trailer when in motion to keep from falling. The bounce and jerk of the trailer also places undue stress on the horses leg muscles and joints, making the horse stressed out, tired, and jumpy by the time the trailer stops... especially on long rides. The drive always seems to take a little longer, too, because the driver has to stop and let the horses rest every four to six hours.

Using an Air Ride Hitch will give you a smoother ride for you and your horses, other animals, and cargo. The hitch will reduce the repairs and maintenance on your truck and trailer therefore saving you time and money.

Make sure the trailer lights and brakes work properly. Again, whether you are traveling down the road and making sure other motorists can see you or whether you need the lights for loading or unloading the horses or spending time outside the trailer with family and friends.

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Protect yourself from Distracted Drivers!

This motion sensing deceleration light is proven to reduce collisions and could save you from a really bad day! This light is factory-installed on certain models of Cimarron Brand Trailers. www.towalertsystem.com Check the condition and pressure of all tires, both on the tow vehicle and on the trailer. Improper pressure and poor condition of tires can increase the likelihood of trailering problems, tire failure, or even an accident.

Check to make sure all lug nuts are in place and Visible from more than secure on all wheels.

20 feet away, RightPSI™ Wheel nuts and bolts tire caps change when should be torqued before your tire pressure is low. first road use and each www.rightpsi.com time a wheel is removed.

With a new trailer, you should check and retorque after the first 10, 25, and 50 miles.

Afterwards, check and re-torque periodically.

Prior to loading your horses, check the trailer to make sure there are no wasp nests or other potential hazards inside. Make sure to have a clean trailer and new bedding if you are making a long haul. Once the horses are loaded into the trailer, be sure that the horses are comfortably tied to prevent them from getting caught under bars or dividers and to keep them from moving around too much.

Bye Bye Odor is available from Spalding Labs or all major mail order companies, Amazon and many tack and feed stores.

For more information call 1-866-379-3897 or rydbw.spalding-labs.com

Now that you’re out on the road...

The break-away brake MUST be attached with a fully-charged battery. Check to make sure it works properly before taking the rig out on the road. All tag-along trailers require safety chains or cables hooked to the tow vehicle. In some states, safety chains or cables are required with gooseneck trailers, as well. So, check to see what the regulations are in your state. Prior to road trips, check the safety chains, hitch, and coupler.

Adjust all rearview mirrors properly and know how to use them.

You’ve gone through all the pre-checks, the horses are loaded, and you’re ready to get out on the highway. One thing that could come in handy, in case of an emergency, is a cell phone. Now who doesn’t have a cell phone these days? Well not everyone does and if you don’t have a cell phone, you should either invest in one, or CB radio, or some of the new options for safety communication on the market today. You never know when a situation might arise in which you need to contact help quickly.

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You never can be sure of what might happen so always carry a first-aid kit with you, and make sure that it is fully stocked!

Trailering Kits from EquiMedic USA, the world leader in Equine First Aid Kits, offers two Trailering Horse First Aid Kits. Both kits offer some human products in them as well. The EquiMedic Small Trailering Kit (KIT003) offers 36 different products and 153 items in total, and is designed to service from one to three horses and riders. This Kit was created for the day tripper: the horse owner who travels out from home base for day short or long activities, and probably doesn’t stay out overnight, or over more than one or two nights away from home.

EquiMedic’s two Trailering Kits are easily found on the user-friendly website: www.equimedic.com, along with the other 11 complete kits that EquiMedic offers.

Water, whether it is for the horses, truck, cooking or taking a shower. It is always good to make sure you have enough water and the equipment to carry extra or refill on the road.

Why do you need a water caddy?

Horses prefer to drink water from home because they are familiar and used to it. With out that important familiarity your horse may not drink enough water to sustain hydration and may even refuse to drink at all. Dehydration will considerably decrease your horse’s performance abilities.

Bringing water from home will ensure that your horse is drinking water it’s familiar with and also ensure the water is fresh and free from any contamination or pollutants.

Carrying your own water also ensures that you will have the easy access to water when and where you need it rather than having to search for it.

All eleven different styles of water caddies are built of the highest grade of low linear density polyethylene that is BPA free, UV protected, and FDA approved.

Go to www.highcountyplastics.com for a full list of products and select the dealer locator link for a dealer near you to purchase.

Having all your identification information, insurance papers, vehicle license and registration papers, as well as a list of names and numbers to be contacted in case of an emergency with you is important. If you’re going to be traveling down an interstate, be sure to carry up-to-date equine health certificates and proof of negative Coggins (EIA).

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Having a jack, tire iron, spare tire, jumper cables, spare belts and hoses, a tool kit, tow chain, replacement fuses, the list goes on is important. There are many kits now available the will help to make sure you are not late to your event because of a tire or equipment failure.

If you’re traveling during cold months, having extra horse blankets, extra people blankets, sand, lighter or matches, flashlight and tire chains can come in handy.

Okay, now you made your destination, let’s put down the welcome mat, roll out the awning or slider and Jiffy Jack talk about accessories for the camp site.

This is where the term “finishing touches” come in. It can almost be unlimited on how far you can take the level of accessories. So let’s just break-down a few parts of the set up and make camp to see how we might be able to effect that color, texture and look of our equipment.

When you are parking the trailer you want it to be nice and level, secure and make sure you have everything set to focus on the competition and for everyone to have a good time while there.

Stanley 43-511 Magnetic Shock Resistant Torpedo Level • Heavy-duty aluminum frame ensures accuracy and durability • Open, top-read vial provides maximum readability • Bi-material body with rubber ends for shock absorption • Non-marring feet can be used on finished surfaces without damage. Pipe groove makes it a good choice for use on rounded surfaces • Limited Lifetime Warranty

Being away from home can sure be fun, but sometimes it is nice to make your accommodations as close to feeling like home as you can.

When you’re prepared and aware, traveling with your horses can be a pleasant experience and adding accessories can make it just that much more enjoyable!

So take a moment to look at some of the great items out on the market today and make that trip to the roping or rodeo, “icing on your cake.”

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Trails West Sierra Select Trailer The Sierra Select trailer features exclusive all aluminum vacuum bonded walls and roof. This provides a seamless construction that is attractive, light and very strong. The standard dimensions are 7 feet tall and 7 feet wide and also available in 7'6" height. The are outfitteds with rubber floor mats, rubber wall mats, drop down feed doors, divider pads, feed bags, feed door saftety screens and flood lights. The carpeted and LED lit tack room includes a boot box, clothes rod, 25-gallon corner tank, three or four place tack stand, headstall holders, j-hooks and swingout blanket racks, among other features. Sierra Select trailers come in 2-, 3- or 4-horse bumper pull sizes.

Cimarron Trailers is committed to innovation within the horse trailer industry. Recently, Cimarron Trailers along with Outlaw Conversions, introduced the first “Flush-Floor Slide-out room” in the custom aluminum horse trailer industry. The Flush-Floor Slide room creates the feel of a Motor Coach inside the living quarters by increasing the floor space by 33%. Additionally, the new slide room design allowed for the Living Quarters holding tanks to double in capacity.

Cimarron has increased their product offerings recently by offering a variety of stall layouts for your horses. The “Side Load-Full Rear Tack” model has certainly increased in popularity over the past year, along with options such as Integrated Hay Pods, Air Ride Suspensions, and Air-Flow Dividers.

Cimarron Trailers is dedicated to building trailers to fit the needs of their customers. Safety, structural integrity, functionality, and ease of use are all characteristics of a Cimarron Trailer. Numerous features are designed for long-term use and are simple to maintain, such as grease zerts on all hinges. Cimarron is constantly improving their trailers and designing

features with their customers in mind. Whether it’s a 2-horse bumper pull or a triple slide out LQ you are looking for, Cimarron Trailers can design the trailer just for you! Better by Design – The Cimarron Way! To learn more about Cimarron Trailers or to find a dealer near you, visit their website at www.cimarrontrailers.com, find them on facebook www.facebook/cimarrontrailers.com or call them at 1-877-CTM-TRLR.

Charmac Trailers For the past 37 years Charmac has dedicated itself to one thing, building a high quality trailer at an affordable price. Our 2014 Horse and Stock line of trailers are no exception. They are industry leaders in quality and value. We offer a wide range of sizes, standard features and options so that you can tailor our trailer to your needs. When you choose Charmac you not only get an outstanding trailer, but also a team dedicated to your satisfaction. Visit us at www.charmactrailers.com for more information or to find a dealer near you. Charmac Trailers, excellence achieved.

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THE AMERICAN Arlington, Texas PHOTOS COURTESY OF LONE WOLF PHOTOGRAPHY

March 2, 2014

Kaleb Driggers and Patrick Smith, The American Team Roping Champions.

Cowboys and cowgirls from across the world gathered at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas for their chance at the $2 million dollar payout. Underdogs, legends and world champions competed in seven events on Texas Independence Day. As promised by President and CEO Randy Bernard, $2 million, in total prize money was paid out. Each RFD-TV’s THE AMERICAN event champion received a $100,000 paycheck along with a prize package totaling more than $27,000 (a Polaris RANGER, a custom Cactus trophy saddle, a Bohlin Buckle and a Browning Gun.) “THE AMERICAN was created to 38 / APRIL 2014

provide an opportunity for qualifiers to compete against the best in the world.

It truly was a historic day for western sport athletes. I would like to thank the sponsors, contestants and fans for supporting and making this vision a reality,” stated Randy Bernard, President and CEO of Rural Media Group.

The USTRC was involved in producing the qualifiers for The American. More than 440 teams competed to have a chance at $100,000 plus a $1 Million side pot. The top ten teams in the PRCA World Standings competed along with five teams who came through the qualifying ranks and

then The American Semi-Finals in Mesquite Texas, plus three “Legend” or “Exemption” Teams. The event was extremely exciting and came right down to the wire.

The second team out was the team of Erich Rogers from Fort McDowell, Arizona and Cory Petska from Lexington, Oklahoma. The pair roped their steer in 4.27 seconds and set the pace. Nick Sartain from Dover, Oklahoma and Rich Skelton from Llano, Texas were 4.35 seconds. Kaleb Driggers from Albany, Georgia who now lives in Stephenville, Texas along with Patrick Smith from Lipan, Texas made a run of 4.47 seconds and moved into

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third place. Cale Markham from Vinita, Oklahoma and Buddy Hawkins from Columbus, Kansas then moved into fourth place with a run of 4.69 seconds.

All teams were competing to be inside the top four slots to advance to The American Shoot Out Round where all the big money and prizes would be awarded. Markham and Hawkins were on the bubble with six teams left to rope. They held on until Jake Barnes from Scottsdale, Arizona and Junior Testa Nogueira (NO-GATE-A) the final team rode into the box. Barnes and Nogueira turned in a time of 4.40 seconds and moved into third place.

In The American Shoot Out Round Kaleb Driggers and Patrick Smith were first to compete. They were 4.38 seconds and set an extremely fast pace.

Barnes and Nogueira were next to go and they posted a time of 4.61 seconds.

Nick Sartain and Rich Skelton were a no time and it all came down to the final team of Erich Rogers and Cory Petska. The pairing was 4.49 seconds and finished in second place. They earned $25,000 each for their efforts.

First place went to Kaleb Driggers and Patrick Smith. The pair each won $100,000, a Polaris RANGER, a custom trophy saddle, a Bohlin Buckle and a Browning Gun. “This was an awesome win and a great rodeo” said Patrick Smith. “I am so thankful for God and for my family

and for the opportunity to compete in an event like this.”

“Waiting on the last three teams to rope was the longest three teams of my life,” added Driggers. “I have never won this much at one time and this was just a great day.”

History was made when The Woodlands, Texas, Ritchie Champion was the only qualifier to win his event.

The 21-year-old Bareback Rider was one of 46 qualifiers and 9 exemptions eligible for the million dollar side pot.

Champion said, “I felt really good coming out of the Mesquite Semifinals. It was a huge confidence boost. When you come to an event like THE AMERICAN you have to set goals. After my second ride it started to hit me that I would have a chance at the million dollars.”

The American Team Roping Champions • Kaleb Driggers (HD), Albany, GA / Patrick Smith (HL), Midland, TX Shoot-Out Results • 1st - Kaleb Driggers (HD), Albany, GA / Patrick Smith (HL), Midland, TX, 4.38 $100,000 per man • 2nd - Erich Rogers (HD), Round Rock, AZ, / Cory Petska (HL), Lexington, OK, 4.49 $25,000 per man • 3rd - Jake Barnes (HR), Huntsville, TX, / Junior Nogueira (HL), Brazil, 4.61 • 4th - Nick Sartain (HD), Yukon, OK, / Rich Skelton (HL), Llano, TX, NT First Round Results Erich Rogers (HD), Round Rock, AZ / Cory Petska, Lexington, OK, 4.27 Nick Sartain (HD), Yukon, OK / Rich Skelton (HL), Llano, TX, 4.35

Erich Rogers and Cory Petska, 2nd place Shoot-Out Winners

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Jake Barnes (HR), Huntsville, TX / Junior Nogueira (HL), Brazil, 4.40 Kaleb Driggers (HD), Albany, GA / Patrick Smith (HL), Midland, TX, 4.47 Cale Markham (HR), Vinita, OK / Buddy Hawkins (HL), Columbus, KS, 4.69 Clay Tryan (HD), Billings, MT / Jade Corkill (HL), Fallon, NV, 4.88 Charly Crawford (HD), Albany, GA / Ryan Motes (HL), Weatherford, TX, 9.12 Riley Minor (HD), Ellensburg, WA / Brady Minor (HL), Ellensburg, WA, 13.95 Logan Olson (HR), Flandreau, SD / Jordan Olson (HL), Flandreau, SD, 14.48 No Time: Brandon Beers (HD), Powell Butte, OR / Jim Ross Cooper (HL), Monument, NM; Turtle Powell (HD), Stephenville, TX /Dugan Kelly (HL), Paso Robles, CA; Justin Davis (HD), Madisonville, TX / BJ Dugger (HL), Center Point, TX; Trevor Brazile (HD), Decatur, TX / Travis Graves (HL), Jay, OK; Colby Schneeman (HR), San Angelo, TX / Seth Smithson (HL), Ackerly, TX; Luke Brown (HD), Rock Hill, SC / Kollin VonAhn (HL), Blanchard, OK; Joel Bach (HD), San Augustine, TX / Tommy Zuniga (HL), Centerville, TX; Speed Williams (HR), Jackson, FL / Shay Carroll (HL), Lajunta, CO; Chad Masters (HR), Cedar Hill, TN / Clay Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Brien Cooper (HL), Ray, AZ

Jake Barnes and Junior Nogueira, placing 3rd in the Shoot-Out with a time of 4.61

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Mississippi Championships

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ncorporated in 1898, Gulfport quickly took advantage of its geographical location to become one of the most critical seaports in the region. Soon, Gulfport blossomed as a resort destination, and has continued to grow as such ever since.

Today, Gulfport is Mississippi’s second largest city second only to the capitol, Jackson. Gulfport will roll out the red carpet to USTRC Team Ropers for the Mississippi Championships to be held the weekend of May 3rd and 4th. It will be a fun filled roping weekend with lots to do and see as ropers swarm the Gulfport area.

Grand historic homes, dynamic sunsets and ancient live oak trees quickly remind visitors why Gulfport is such a popular resort destination. Gulfport offers sandy beaches, first-rate spas, gorgeous fairways, relaxing ferry rides, and a lovely downtown for those who want to take it easy and simply enjoy the stunning surroundings offered by this coastal city.

For those who feel lucky, Gulfport supplies a number of casinos and resorts- making for an exciting weekend, and diverse nightlife opportunities.

The Spring Pilgrimage of homes, gardens and historic sites offers visitors a look into Southern culture. Held in March or April of every year, the Spring Pilgrimage not only features Gulfport sites, but significant sites along the entire Mississippi Gulf Coast. Early July brings the ever-popular annual “Worlds Largest Fishing Rodeo.” This enormous fishing tournament

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draws huge numbers of people.

Gulfport is located in the most southern region of Mississippi, along the coast at the intersection of Highways 90 and 49. Gulfport is approximately 150 miles south of Jackson, and 70 miles south of Hattiesburg, MS. Sightseeing opportunities in Gulfport are plentiful and diverse. Tourist attractions include museums and art galleries, amusement parks, National and State Parks, historical places, sporting events and festivals. If attractions aren’t what you’re looking for you can spend a day taking a scenic drive on one of the Gulfport area’s beautiful byways, back-ways, or historical routes exploring the diverse wildlife and scenery.

One thing is for certain when the roping winds up each day there is always something to do and see in the Gulfport area. From good food to entertainment and sightseeing the USTRC Team Roper and his family have an outlet of diversity and fun at his fingertips.

Plan on attending the Mississippi Championships. It is a roping that should be on your calendar. Whether it is sight seeing, hiking, roping, or just exploring the area the weekend of May 3rd and 4th will offer some fun and family entertainment. Take a minute and put it on your agenda. Be there and don’t miss the action. It will be team roping at its absolute best.

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On Tap

La Quinta Inn Moab

Panhandle Classic Amarillo, Texas

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

May 2-4, 2014 www.visitamarillotx.com

Amarillo National Center USTRC www.ustrc.com Great Eats, Entertainment and Visitor Info Places to Stay Ashmore Inn and Suites 877-374-3344 Ambassador Hotel 806-358-6161 La Kiva Hotel 806-379-6555 Places to Eat Texas Roadhouse Cuisines 2805 W. Interstate 40, Amarillo, TX 79109 www.texasroadhouse.com 806-352-7427 Jorges Tacos Garcia Mexican Restaurants 1100 Ross St., Amarillo, TX 79102 806 371-0411| Big Texan Steak Ranch 7701 E. Interstate 40, Amarillo, TX 79118 www.bigtexan.com 806-372-6000 Outback Steakhouse 806-352-4032 7101 W. Interstate 40, Amarillo, TX 79106 Golf Comanche Trail Golf Course www.comanchetrail.com 806-378-4281 Amarillo Country Club www.amarillocountryclub.org 806-355-3371 Things to Do Palo Duro Canyon www.tpwd.state.tx.us/park/paloduro 806-488-2227 American Quarter Horse Heritage Center & Musuem 2601 I-40 East, Amarillo, TX www.aqha.org 806-378-5000 Kawahidi Indian Dancers 806-358-2463 FireWater Park 806-342-FIRE

Spanish Trail Classic Moab, Utah May 3-4, 2014 Spanish Trails Arena Walt Eddy 505-879-6181 USTRC www.ustrc.com Great Eats, Entertainment and Visitor Info Places to Stay Red Stone Inn www.moabredstone.com 435-259-3500 River Canyon Lodge Inn & Suites www.rivercanyonlodge.com 435-259-8838 Moab Valley Inn www.moabvalleyinn.com 435-259-4419 Big Horn Lodge www.moabbighorn.com 435-259-6171 44 / APRIL 2014

Places to Eat Eddie McStiff’s Restaurant www.eddiemcstiffs.com Zax Restaurant www.zaxmoab.com Moab Diner moabdiner.com Smitty’s Golden Steak Restaurant 540 South Main Street, Moab Golf The Hideout

435-259-8700

Big Play Family Fun Center 1836 Beach Blvd., Biloxi, MS Gulfport Premium Outlets 10000 Factory Shop Blvd., Gulfport, MS

435-259-2337 435-259-6555

Cowboy Capital Classic 435-259-4006 435-259-4848

801-850-9359

Things to Do Sorrel River Ranch Lodge, Hotel & Spa Resort www.sorrelriver.com 435-259-4642 Tag-A-Long Expeditions www.tagalong.com 435-259-8946 Moab Adventure Center www.moabadventurecenter.com 435-259-7019 Woody’s Tavern 221 South Main Street, Moab 435-259-9323

Mississippi Championships Gulfport, Ms May 3-4, 2014 Harrison County Fairgrounds Steve and Sherry Judd 601-928-3218 USTRC www.ustrc.com Great Eats, Entertainment and Visitor Info Places to Eat Da Little Café 820 Dr. Martin Luther King Blvd., Biloxi, MS Half Shell Oyster House 2500 13th Street, Gulfport, MS Catfish Charlie 11419 Canal Rd., Gulfport, MS Dock Bar & Grill 12347 Seaway Rd., Gulfport, MS Golf Great Southern Golf Club 2000 Beach Drive, Gulfport, MS Bayou Vista Golf Course 13756 Washington Ave., Gulfport, MS Sunkist Country Club 2381 Sunkist Country Club Rd., Biloxi, MS Things to Do Daytona 400 Raceway 1836 E Beach Blvd, Biloxi/Gulfport, MS Gulf Islands Water Park 17200 16th St., Gulfport, MS

Stephenville, Texas May 16-18, 2014 Lone Star Arena www.lonestararena.com USTRC www.ustrc.com Great Eats, Entertainment and Visitor Info Places to Stay Best Western Cross Timbers 254-968-2114 Places to Eat Hard Eight Barbeque www.hardeightbbq.com Jake & Dorothy’s Cafe Montana Restaurant Agave Bar and Grill www.theagavegrill.com Bull Nettle Bar & Grill Golf Legends Country Club Tejas Golf Course www.golflink.com

254-968-5552 254-965-5211 254-968-5707 254-968-5222 254-918-0106

254-968-2200 254-965-3904

Things to Do City Limits - The Agave and The Cabo www.citylimitstexas.com 254-968-5222 Bostock’s Billiards & Bar www.bostocks.com 254-965-3311 Rockin P Grill & Bar 254-968-5626 Stephenville Museum www.stephenville.com 254-965-5880 Cinemark Cinema 6 www.cinemark.com 254-968-6080 Cross Timbers Country Opry, Inc. www.countryopry.com 254-965-4575 Pigeon Road Shooting Range 254-968-8986

Kansas Championships Hutchinson, Kansas May 9-11, 2014 Kansas Fairgrounds www.kansasstatefair.com Jeff Smith 620-921-5903 USTRC www.ustrc.com Great Eats, Entertainment and Visitor Info Places to Stay Grand Prairie Hotel 620-669-9311 Best Western Sundome 620-663-4444

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Comfort Inn Places to Eat Grand Prairie Hotel www.grandprairiehotel.com Fazoli’s www.fazolis.com Applebee’s Neighborhood Grill www.applebees.com Lone Star Steakhouse & Saloon www.lonestarsteakhouse.com Golf Cottonwood Hills Golf Club www.cottonwoodhills.net Prairie Dunes Country Club www.prairiedunes.com Carey Park Golf Course www.hutchgov.com

620-663-7822

620-669-9311 620-669-0500 620-665-5171 620-665-0808

620-802-9150 620-662-0581 620-694-2698

Things to Do Grand Slam Sports Bar & Grill www.grandslamhutch.com 620-728-0425 A Lorraine Tavern 620-662-6311 Kansas Kids Museum www.kansaskidsmuseum.com 620-669-5156 Kansas Cosmosphere & Space Center www.cosmo.org 620-665-2305 Family Children’s Theatre www.familychildrenstheater.com 620-662-7469 Mall 8 Theatre www.dtmovies.com 620-669-0868 Salt City Splash Aquatic Cente www.hutchrec.com 620-662-7705

Red Rock Classic Gallup, NM May 30-June 1, 2014 Red Rock State Park Red Rock Roping Company and Walt Eddy 505-879-6191 USTRC www.ustrc.com Great Eats, Entertainment and Visitor Info Places to Stay Best Western Red Rock Inn 505-722-7600 La Quinta Inn and Suites 505-722-2233 Quality Inn 505-726-1000 Best Western / Royal Holiday 505-722-4900 Best Western Inn and Suites 505-722-2222 Places to Eat Earl’s Restaurant www.foodandwine.com Golden Corral www.goldencorral.com New Mexico Steakhouse www.aznmfishsoup.org Applebee’s Grill www.applebees.com

505-863-4201 505-863-7829 3009 W. Hwy. 66 505-722-2221 1560 W. Maloney Ave. 505-26-0401

Golf Gallup Municipal Golf Course 1109 Susan Ave. Zuni Mountain Golf Course 1523 Horizon Ave.

Places to Eat Woodfire Grill 777 Kansas Star Dr., Mulvane, KS The Kitchen Buffett 777 Kansas Star Dr. Panini Jo’s 777 Kansas Star Dr. Golf Pine Bay Golf Course 6615 Grove Street, Wichita, KS Derby Golf & Country Club 2600 Triple Creek Dr., Derby, KS

316-524-7300

505-863-9224 505-287-9239

Things to Do Rex Museum www.ci.gallup.nm.us 505-863-1363 Aztec Twin Theatre www.allentheatresinc.com 505-863-4651 SW Indian Foundation Gallup Cultural Center www.southwestindian.com 505-863-4131

316-788-3070

Things to Do Kansas Star Casino 777 Kansas Star Dr., Mulvane, KS Derby Bow 316-788-0263 Derby Plaza Theaters 316-789-0114

Indiana Classic Henryville, Indiana May 31-June 1, 2014 Yankeetown Arena Dan Stewart 502-583-5502 USTRC www.ustrc.com Remember - The Yankeetown Arena runs on Eastern Standard Time.

Great Eats, Entertainment and Visitor Info Places to Stay Quality Inn 812-752-2212 Super 8 Motel 812-752-2122 Hampton Inn 812-752-1999 Places to Eat Schuler’s Family Restaurant Big D’s Bar BQ Ponderosa Steakhouse www.ponderosasteakhouses.com Outback Steakhouse www.outbacksteakhouse.com Roadhouse USA www.roadhouseusa.com

812-294-1800 812-752-3233

Things to Do Clark State Forest 812-294-4306 Country Lake Christian Retreat www.southeastchristian.org 812-294-4789 Giggles Comedy Club gigglescomedyclubs.com 502-435-0907 Hoosier Sports Bar Restaurant & Golf Course 812-967-5050 Howl At the Moon, Inc. www.howlatthemoon.com 502-562-9400 Scott County Heritage Center & Museum www.scottcountyheritagemuseum.org 812-752-1050 Kentucky Derby Museum www.derbymuseum.org 502-637-1111

Florida Panhandle Classic

Midwest Regional Finals Wichita, Kansas May 29-June 1, 2014 Kansas Star Casino Jeff Smith 620-921-5903 USTRC www.ustrc.com Great Eats, Entertainment and Visitor Info Places to Stay Hampton Inn 316-524-3777

Golf Champions Pointe Golf Club www.championspointe.com Westwood Golf Course www.westwoodgolf.org

812-294-4777 812-294-3227

Marianna, Florida May 31-June 1, 2014 Jackson County Ag Center Jx2 Productions and John Johnson 423-340-0640 USTRC www.ustrc.com Great Eats, Entertainment and Visitor Info Places to Stay Holiday Inn Express 850-526-2900 Quality Inn 850-526-5600 Places to Eat Madison’s Warehouse Restaurant madisonswarehouse.com 850-526-4000 Ruby Tuesday www.rubytuesday.com 850-526-7100 Captain D’s Seafood www.captainds.com 850-482-6230 Old Mexico Restaurant 4375 Lafayette St. 850-482-5552 El Sid’s Mexican Restaurant 201 E. Lafayette 850-482-5883 Golf Indian Springs Golf Club 5248 Clubhouse Dr. www.indianspringsgolfcourse.net 850-482-8787 Florida Caverns Golf Course 3309 Caverns Rd. 850482-4257 Things to Do Florida Caverns State Park www.floridastateparks.org 850-482-9598 Florida Peanut Producers Association www.flpeanuts.com 850-526-2590

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REGIONAL PRELIMINARY ■ Midwest, KS

2014 REGIONAL PRELIMINARY ENTRY FORM • ANYONE CAN ENTER Team Roper’s Name ________________________________________ ID No. ___________________________________________________________________________________________ City ________________________________ State ______________ E-MAIL ADDRESS __________________________________________________@______________________________

of the roping you are entering to avoid late charges. Payments must be made by personal check, cashier’s check, or money order. Personal checks WILL NOT be accepted from members who have written bad checks in the past.

• Entries postmarked after the deadline must include a $20/roper late fee, and must be paid with cashier’s check or money order only!

• Make entry fees payable and mail to: USTRC CENTRAL ENTRY, P.O. Box 1198, Stephenville, TX 76401. For Roping or Classification Information call the USTRC National Office, 254/968-0002.

If you are drawing a partner in the Gold Plus, #11, #10 or #9 please write the word “DRAW” as your partner USTRC is a voluntary association. Applicant acknowledges that he or she has no property or other right to participate in USTRC events. Applicant agrees to follow and be bound by the rules, regulations, and guidelines of USTRC, as amended from time to time. Applicant acknowledges that USTRC classifications are determined by USTRC’s classification process based on the application of USTRC handicapping guidelines. Handicaps, including applicant’s handicap, assigned in accordance with the classification procedures are conclusively presumed valid. Applicant consents to same. USTRC reserves the right to change the classifications of ropers anytime throughout the year. Applicant may appeal procedures, as modified from time to time. Applicant agrees that his or her sole and exclusive remedy for a disputed classification is appeal to the USTRC pursuant to USTRC appeal procedures. All decisions of the appeal process are final and conclusive. Applicant elects to participate in USTRC events at Applicant’s own risk. Applicant hereby releases and discharges USTRC and its directors, officers, representatives, employees, sponsors and agents from all liability, loss, claims, damages and expenses for injuries to person, property, reputation or financial condition as a result of or in any way relating to Applicant’s participation or failure to participate in any USTRC events, whether caused by negligence, by field conditions, by the conduct of USTRC or its directors, officers, representatives, employees, sponsors and/or agents in the preparation, supervision or conduct of any USTRC events or the administration or failure to enforce any USTRC rules, regulations or guidelines, or otherwise. Applicant knows that by his or her entry on this form he or she completely releases USTRC and its directors, officers, representatives, employees, sponsors and agents from any liability, including negligence. Applicant voluntarily chooses to participate in USTRC events and freely and willingly consents to the same.

Parent or Guardian Signature required if above named roper is under age 18: ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Open Roping • (#15 Incentive) • 5-steer Average • May enter up to three times provided at least ONE entry is Incentive • $250/Roper • No Draw In Option

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Gold Plus #12 Roping • (#10 Incentive) • $150/Roper • Maximum of 3 entries • CENTURY TEAM ON SITE ENTRY ONLY • Draw In Option (must be at least a #3 header or #4 heeler •

Guaranteed Minimum $17,500 Added to GP Purse.

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#11 Roping (#10 Incentive) • $150/Roper • Maximum of 3 entries • Draw In Option (must be at least a #4 header or #5 heeler

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#10 Roping, capped at an Elite #6 (#9 Incentive) • $150/Roper • Maximum of 3 entries • Draw In Option (must be at least a #3 header or #4 heeler

________________________________________ ID#_____________ / __________________________________ ID# ____________$ ______________ HEADER

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#9 Roping, capped at an Elite #5 (#8 Incentive) • $150/Roper • Maximum of 3 entries • Draw In Option (must be at least a #3 header or #3 heeler

________________________________________ ID#_____________ / __________________________________ ID# ____________$ ______________ HEADER

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#8 Pick/Draw, capped at #4

On Site Entry ONLY!

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MUST HAVE A CURRENT USTRC OR WSTR CARD TO COLLECT WINNINGS By returning this form with your team entry fees, you and your partners acknowledge reading and understanding the release form on reverse of this page.

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Late fees $ _________________ GOLD PLUS MEMBERSHIP ($300) ID# ___________ $ _________________ GOLD SPUR MEMBERSHIP ($110) ID# ___________ $ _________________ TOTAL MONEY ENCLOSED $ _____________________

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USTRC REGIONAL PRELIMINARY ENTRY FORM

ATTENTION: YOU MUST INCLUDE YOUR OWN AND YOUR PARTNER’S USTRC ID#.

• Entries must be postmarked by the Friday two weeks prior to the date

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REGIONAL SHOOT-OUT

USTRC REGIONAL SHOOT-OUT ENTRY FORM

■ Midwest, KS

2014 REGIONAL SHOOT-OUT ENTRY FORM • MUST PRE-ENTER Team Roper’s Name _____________________________ ID No. _________________________ SEE ENTRY DEADLINE AND MAILING INFORMATION ON Phone Number (_____) ______________ E-Mail Address ________________@_______________ PRELIMINARY ENTRY FORM. NOTE: To be eligible to enter any Shoot-Out division, ropers must have participated in a USTRC Sanctioned, Affiliate, WSTR Qualifier or Regional Preliminary or Qualifying roping during the 2014 season. Qualification for a Regional Shoot-Out position requires that a team have $2,000 of AVAILABLE EARNINGS , which may ALL come from either partner or a contribution from both partners. For example, if the Header has $1,400 in AVAILABLE EARNINGS and the Heeler has $600 in AVAILABLE EARNINGS , the earnings can be combined to meet the required $2,000 of AVAILABLE EARNINGS • Visit the USTRC Website at www.ustrc.com, log in to your member page and check your AVAILABLE EARNINGS.

ATTENTION: EACH SHOOT-OUT ENTRY MUST INDICATE CONTRIBUTION FROM AVAILABLE EARNINGS — THAT CONTRIBUTION CANNOT BE CHANGED AFTER THE EVENT. NO AVAILABLE EARNINGS NEEDED FOR QUALIFYING ROUND ENTRY. IF NOTHING IS DESIGNATED AN AUTOMATIC $1,000 EARNINGS WILL BE DEDUCTED FROM EACH ROPER. NO EXCEPTIONS! EACH ENTRY MUST INCLUDE BOTH ROPERS ID#. ROPERS MAY NOT ENTER WITH THE SAME PARTNER MORE THAN ONCE IN ANY SHOOT-OUT DIVISION. #15 QUALIFYING / SHOOT-OUT • $200/ROPER • ENTER 3X (3X Qualifying, 1X Qualifying + 2X Shoot-Out, 2X Qualifying + 1X Shoot-Out) • PLEASE CHECK BOX DESIGNATING QUALIFYING OR SHOOT-OUT ENTRY. PLEASE DESIGNATE AMOUNT OF AVAILABLE EARNINGS CONTRIBUTION FOR EACH SHOOT-OUT ENTRY. r QUALIFYING

________________________________ ID#___________ /__________________________________ID#____________$_________ HEADER HEELER r QUALIFYING r SHOOT-OUT ________________________________ ID#___________ /__________________________________ID#____________$_________ HEADER HEELER AVAILABLE EARNINGS — HEADER: $__________ HEELER $_________ r QUALIFYING r SHOOT-OUT ________________________________ ID#___________ /__________________________________ID#____________$_________ HEADER HEELER AVAILABLE EARNINGS — HEADER: $__________ HEELER $_________ #13 QUALIFYING / SHOOT-OUT • $200/ROPER • ENTER 3X (3X Qualifying, 1X Qualifying + 2X Shoot-Out, 2X Qualifying + 1X Shoot-Out) • PLEASE CHECK BOX DESIGNATING QUALIFYING OR SHOOT-OUT ENTRY. PLEASE DESIGNATE AMOUNT OF AVAILABLE EARNINGS CONTRIBUTION FOR EACH SHOOT-OUT ENTRY. r QUALIFYING

________________________________ ID#___________ /__________________________________ID#____________$_________ HEADER HEELER

r QUALIFYING r SHOOT-OUT ________________________________ ID#___________ /__________________________________ID#____________$_________ HEADER HEELER AVAILABLE EARNINGS — HEADER: $__________ HEELER $_________ r QUALIFYING r SHOOT-OUT ________________________________ ID#___________ /__________________________________ID#____________$_________ HEADER HEELER AVAILABLE EARNINGS — HEADER: $__________ HEELER $_________ #12 QUALIFYING / SHOOT-OUT • $200/ROPER • ENTER 3X (3X Qualifying, 1X Qualifying + 2X Shoot-Out, 2X Qualifying + 1X Shoot-Out) • PLEASE CHECK BOX DESIGNATING QUALIFYING OR SHOOT-OUT ENTRY. PLEASE DESIGNATE AMOUNT OF AVAILABLE EARNINGS CONTRIBUTION FOR EACH SHOOT-OUT ENTRY. r QUALIFYING ________________________________ ID#___________ /__________________________________ID#____________$_________ HEADER

HEELER

r QUALIFYING r SHOOT-OUT ________________________________ ID#___________ /__________________________________ID#____________$_________ HEADER HEELER AVAILABLE EARNINGS — HEADER: $__________ HEELER $_________ r QUALIFYING r SHOOT-OUT ________________________________ ID#___________ /__________________________________ID#____________$_________ HEADER HEELER AVAILABLE EARNINGS — HEADER: $__________ HEELER $_________ #11 SHOOT-OUT • ENTER 2X • GUARANTEED MINIMUM $10,000 TO THE AVERAGE WINNERS • $150/ROPER AVAILABLE EARNINGS — HEADER: $__________ HEELER $_________ _______________________________________ ID#_______________ / _______________________________________ ID# ______________________ $_________ HEADER HEELER AVAILABLE EARNINGS — HEADER: $__________ HEELER $_________ _______________________________________ ID#_______________ / _______________________________________ ID# ______________________ $_________ HEADER HEELER #10 SHOOT-OUT • ENTER 2X • capped at an Elite #6 • GUARANTEED MINIMUM $10,000 TO THE AVERAGE WINNERS • $150/ROPER AVAILABLE EARNINGS — HEADER: $__________ HEELER $_________ _______________________________________ ID#_______________ / _______________________________________ ID# ______________________ $_________ HEADER HEELER AVAILABLE EARNINGS — HEADER: $__________ HEELER $_________ _______________________________________ ID#_______________ / _______________________________________ ID# ______________________ $_________ HEADER HEELER #9 SHOOT-OUT • ENTER 2X • capped at an Elite #5 • GUARANTEED MINIMUM $10,000 TO THE AVERAGE WINNERS • $150/ROPER AVAILABLE EARNINGS — HEADER: $__________ HEELER $_________ _______________________________________ ID#_______________ / _______________________________________ ID# ______________________ $_________ HEADER HEELER AVAILABLE EARNINGS — HEADER: $__________ HEELER $_________ _______________________________________ ID#_______________ / _______________________________________ ID# ______________________ $_________ HEADER HEELER

MUST HAVE A CURRENT USTRC OR WSTR CARD TO COLLECT WINNINGS By returning this form with your team entry fees, you and your partners acknowledge reading and understanding the release indicated above.

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Late Fees $ _________ TOTAL MONEY ENCLOSED $ _________

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Muddy River Classic

$185,970 $122,726 $13,795 73.4%

Open Chad Saunders (Greenbrier, AR) / Shawn Harris (Searcy, AR), 50.35, $880

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emphis, Tennessee is a great place to visit and to explore. On the weekend of February 14-16, 2014 it was a great place to do a little team roping. Jx2 Productions and John Johnson produced the Muddy River Classic at the Agricenter Show Place Arena and it was a hit with USTRC team ropers.

The first roping of the weekend was the Open Division.

Chad Saunders from Greenbrier, Arkansas and Shawn Harris from Searcy, Arkansas were the champions of the roping with a time of 50.35 seconds on five steers. Second place also went to an Arkansas team as Adam Wallace and Justin Pruitt roped five steers in 53.34 seconds. Dalton Turner and Cooper Bruce won 58 / APRIL 2014

third place in the Average and first place in the Incentive Average.

Adam Wallace from Greenbrier, Arkansas came back strong in the #15 Division as he and partner Lane Mitchell from Boliver, Tennessee took first place in the Average with a time of 26.55 seconds on four steers. The pair won $3,042, trophy Gist knives and $6,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings. Second place went to Dalton Turner and Adam Brown and third place was Turner and Doyle Scrivner.

In the #13 Division the win of the roping went to Mike Cullum from Clinton, Arkansas and Cooper Bruce from Dennard, Arkansas. They were 29.46 seconds on four steers

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#15 Handicap Adam Wallace (Greenbrier, AR) / Lane Mitchell (Bolivar, TN), 26.55, $3,042

from Hazlehurst, Mississippi and Lance Little from Pontotoc, and earned $3,620, trophy Gist Knives and $6,000 in USTRC Mississippi won the Incentive Average. They won $1,916, trophy Flex Earnings. Second place was the team of Nick Gonzales III Gist buckles and $6,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings. from Carriere, Mississippi and Ryan Pratt from Nashville, Jason Miller and Jerred Tubbs teamed up to win first place in Tennessee. Third place was Dalton Turner and Chase Graves. the Average of the #11 Division. The team was 33.96 seconds Dalton Turner struck again in the #12 Division as he and heeler Dusty Carr from Imboden, Arkansas finished FLEX EARNINGS – Muddy River Classic – Memphis, TN first place in the Average. They From Open thru #8 PickDraw (including Gold Plus Roping) were 31.63 seconds on four David Mitchell ............Guilford, IN..................$12,000 Randall Scheck ............Nolensville, TN ..............$3,000 steers and won $4,250, trophy David Scheffel ............Paris, KY......................$10,000 Ryan Pratt ..................Nashville, TN..................$3,000 Shane Holder ..............Strawberry, AR ..............$9,000 Scott Coleman ............Sturgis, MS....................$3,000 Gist knives and $6,000 in Jerred Tubbs ................Jonesboro, AR ................$7,000 Sonny Gould................Moscow, TN....................$3,000 USTRC Flex Earnings. Second Dalton Turner ..............Sidney, AR ....................$6,000 Steve Reed ..................Jonesboro, AR ................$3,000 place was Travis Conner from Neil Smith ..................Cedarbluff, MS ..............$6,000 Terry Knight ................Macon, MS ....................$3,000 Chip Phillips ................Florence, AL ..................$5,000 Tyler Holder ................Strawberry, AR ..............$3,000 Benton, Kentucky and Mike Jed Sibley ....................Denham Springs, LA ......$4,000 Wade Henson ..............Kilmichael, MS ..............$3,000 Jones from Town Creek, Keith Coleman ............Shuqualak, MS ..............$4,000 Waye Watkins ..............Cruger, MS ....................$3,000 Alabama. Third place was Lori Stuart Bigbee ..............Tuscumbia, AL ..............$4,000 Wesley Wilbanks ..........Tiplersville, MS ..............$3,000 Adam Wallace ..............Greenbrier, AR ..............$3,000 Andrew Sharp..............Melbourne, AR ..............$2,000 Thone and Mike Jones. The Barker Collier ..............Blue Springs, MS ..........$3,000 Cody Forrest ................Jonesboro, AR ................$2,000 Incentive winners were Andrew Becky Cannizzaro ........Folsom, LA ....................$3,000 Lori Thone ..................Damascus, AR................$2,000 Sharp from Melbourne, Brice Long ..................Springfield, TN ..............$3,000 Mike Jones ..................Town Creek, AL..............$2,000 Clint Beacham ............Huntingdon, TN ..............$3,000 Mike Sibley..................Denham Springs, LA ......$2,000 Arkansas and Kevin Poteete Cole Scheffel ..............Paris, KY........................$3,000 Adam Brown ..............Beebe, AR ....................$1,000 from Center Ridge, Arkansas.

Cooper Bruce ..............Dennard, AR..................$3,000 Brody Braden ..............Horatio, AR....................$1,000 The second day of the Craig Smith ................Gallatin, TN....................$3,000 Chad Brooks................Somerville, AL ..............$1,000 Douglas Henry ............Greenbrier, AR ..............$3,000 Chase Graves ..............Poplarville, MS ..............$1,000 Muddy River Classic began with Dusty Carr ..................Imboden, AR ................$3,000 Chris Kyle....................Enola, AR ......................$1,000 the #12 Gold Plus Division. The Hunter Moody..............Killen, AL ......................$3,000 Cody Woodard ............Lynchburg, TN ................$1,000 team of Sonny Gould from Jason Miller ................Melbourne, AR ..............$3,000 Danny Shrable ............Gepp, AR ......................$1,000 Jason Oakes ................Hardy, AR ......................$3,000 Doyle Scrivner ............Harrison, AR ..................$1,000 Moscow, Tennessee and Keith Jeff Combs ..................Myrtle, MO ....................$3,000 Harve Reynolds............Ellsinore, MO ................$1,000 Coleman from Shuqualak, Jeffrey Mahan ..............Damascus, AR................$3,000 Jake Pollard ................West Point, MS ..............$1,000 Mississippi were the champions Jimmy Dale White ........Hazlehurst, MS ..............$3,000 Jason Montgomery ......Beech Bluff, TN ..............$1,000 John Johnson ..............Piney Flats, TN ..............$3,000 Joe Jones ....................Macon, MS ....................$1,000 of the roping. They were 33.98 Jonathan Gibson ..........Jonesboro, AR ................$3,000 Kevin Poteete ..............Center Ridge, AR ..........$1,000 seconds on four steers and won Jonathan Varner............Greenville, AL ................$3,000 Kevin Poteete ..............Center Ridge, AR ..........$1,000 $3,346, trophy Gist buckles and Keith Crowder..............Pocahontas, AR..............$3,000 Marcus Theriot ............Poplarville, MS ..............$1,000 Lance Little ................Pontotoc, MS ................$3,000 Nick Gonzales III ..........Carriere, MS ..................$1,000 $6,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings.

Lane Mitchell ..............Bolivar, TN ....................$3,000 Paul Tucker ..................Poplar Bluff, MO ............$1,000 Second place went to the team Lindsey Hall ................Bee Branch, AR ............$3,000 Pineapple Figgeroa ......Gleason, TN ..................$1,000 of Shane Holder and Jerred Luke Massengill ..........Harrisburg, AR ..............$3,000 Sanford King ..............Boaz, AL ......................$1,000 Mike Cullum ................Clinton, AR ....................$3,000 Stuart Mitchell ............Rainsville, AL ................$1,000 Tubbs from Arkansas and third Morgan Mills ..............Winona, MS ..................$3,000 Travis Conner ..............Benton, KY ....................$1,000 place was Chip Phillips and Natalie Lindsey ............Humboldt, TN ................$3,000 Wade Harris ................Piggott, AR....................$1,000 Stuart Bigbee both from Alabama. Jimmy Dale White SUPERLOOPER MAGAZINE / 59

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on four steers and won $5,280, trophy Cowboy Gold saddles and $6,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings. Second place went to Harve Reynolds from Missouri and Wade Harris from Arkansas. Chad Brooks and Stuart Bigbee won third in the Average. Mike and Jed Sibley from Louisiana won the Incentive Average.

Lindsey Hall from Bee Branch, Arkansas and Douglas Henry from Greenbrier, Arkansas were the winners of the #10 Division with a time of 34.66 seconds on four steers. The pair won $5,450, trophy Cowboy Gold saddles and $6,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings. Second place in the roping was Cody Forrest and Barker Collier. They also won the Incentive Average. Third place in the roping went to Dany Shrable from Gepp, Arkansas and Shane Holder from Strawberry, Arkansas.

The last day of the Muddy River Classic began with the #10 Gold Plus. David Scheffel from Paris, Kentucky and David

Mitchell from Indiana were the winners of the Average. They were 35.75 seconds on four steers and won $3,230, trophy Gist buckles and $6,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings. Second place went to Scott Coleman and Neil Smith both from Mississippi with a time of 35.93 seconds on four steers. Third was John Johnson and Becky Cannizzaro. Wade Henson and Neil Smith won the Incentive Average.

The win of the #9 Division went to Jonathan Gibson from Jonesboro, Arkansas and Luke Massengill from Harrisburg, Arkansas. They were 40.86 seconds on four steers and won $6,210, trophy Cowboy Gold saddles and $6,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings. Second place was Jason Montgomery and Clint Beacham from Tennessee. Third went to the team of Jake Pollard and Wesley Wilbanks both from Mississippi. David Scheffel and David Mitchell won the Incentive Average.

The Muddy River Classic concluded with the #8 Pick/Draw.

Natalie Lindsey and Tyler Holder from Tennessee and Arkansas won the Average with a time of 27.58 seconds on three steers.

They won $3,710, trophy Gist buckles and $6,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings. Second place was Craig Smith and Randall Scheck from Tennessee and third place went to Waye Watkins and Morgan Mills from Mississippi.

#13 Handicap Mike Cullum (Clinton, AR) / Cooper Bruce (Dennard, AR), 29.46, $3,620

#12 Dalton Turner (Sidney, AR) / Dusty Carr (Imboden, AR), 31.63, $4,250

#11 Jason Miller (Melbourne, AR) / Jerred Tubbs (Jonesboro, AR), 33.96, $5,280

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#10 Lindsey Hall (Bee Branch, AR) / Douglas Henry (Greenbrier, AR), 34.66, $5,450

#9 Jonathan Gibson (Jonesboro, AR) / Luke Massengill (Harrisburg, AR), 40.86, $6,210

#8 PickDraw Natalie Lindsey (Humboldt, TN) / Tyler Holder (Strawberry, AR), 27.58, $3,710

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$379,905 $251,092 $20,116 71.4%

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he Brazos Valley Classic took place at the Brazos Valley Equestrian Center in Bryan, Texas and welcomed a slew of team ropers from all over to compete in some championship style team roping The first roping of the day was the Open Division. The roping was a qualifier for The American. Arky Rogers and Travis Woodard were third high team back in The American Qualifier short round. They finished the roping with a time of 28.78 seconds on four steers and thus first place in the Average. The pairing won $12,240 and qualified to the main short round in the second place. Second in The American Qualifier was Joel Bach and Tommy Zuniga with a time of 30.26 seconds on four steers.

The winners of the Open Division were Luke Brown from Morgan Mill, Texas and Kollin VonAhn from Blanchard, Oklahoma. They were 34.54 on five steers and earned $8,030,

Open Luke Brown (Morgan Mill, TX) / Kollin VonAhn (Blanchard, OK), 34.54, $8,030

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trophy Gist spurs and ten points for the Priefert US Open Tour.

Second place went to Arky Rogers and Travis Woodard with a time of 34.99 seconds on five steers. They won an additional $5,354. Third place went to Joel Bach and Tommy Zuniga.

Next on the agenda was the #15 Division. Brad Bonds from Hockley, Texas and Blayne Klenk from Bedias, Texas were high team back and finished the roping with a time of 29.27 seconds on four steers. That gave them first place and they earned $8,844, trophy Gist spurs and $6,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings. Second place was Dakota Shipp from Lincoln, Texas and Daniel Braman from Refugio, Texas. They came from the twelfth call back position in the short round to win $5,896.

Third place went to Britt Ellerman from Fort Lupton, Colorado and Tyler Bach from Rhome, Texas with a time of 30.37 seconds on four steers.

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The high team back in the #13 Division also emerged as the champions of the Average.

Tee Luttrell from Choudrant, Louisiana and Colton Johnson from Shreveport, Louisiana finished the roping with a time of 32.89 seconds on four steers and won $6,902, trophy Gist Spurs and $6,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings. Second place was Tanner Green from Cotulla, Texas and Tyson Thompson from Munday, Texas with a time of 33.48 seconds they won $4,602. Third place went to RD Carter and Tyler McKnight both from Wells, Texas.

The final roping of the first day of competition was the #12 Division. RD Carter teamed up with Lance McFarland from Bell City, Louisiana to win the Average with a time of 34.68 seconds on four steers. The pair earned $6,058, trophy Martin saddles and $6,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings. Second place in the roping was Monte Jack Starns from Midway, Texas and Blake Wheeler from Flint, Texas. Third place went to the Incentive champions Cord Kohleffel and Bryan Rampley.

FLEX EARNINGS – Brazos Valley Classic – Bryan, TX From Open thru #8 PickDraw (including Gold Plus Roping) Todd Burnett..................Charlotte, TX................$9,000 Tanner Tomlinson............Angleton, TX ................$7,000 Blaine Matthews ............Bryan, TX ....................$6,000 Curtis Park ....................Huntsville, TX ..............$6,000 Michael Zuber ................Cuero, TX ....................$6,000 Tod Slone ......................Cuero, TX ....................$6,000 Wyatt Inderman ............Goldthwaite, TX............$6,000 R.D. Carter ....................Wells, TX......................$4,000 Arch Maples ..................New Waverly, TX ..........$3,000 Billy Weeks ....................Weatherford, TX ..........$3,000 Blayne Klenk ................Bedias, TX ..................$3,000 Brad Bonds ..................Hockley, TX ..................$3,000 Bradley Jordan ..............Angleton, TX ................$3,000 Brian Zuniga..................Louise, TX....................$3,000 Bucky Havard ................Dayton, TX ..................$3,000 Cody Nichols..................San Marcos, TX ............$3,000 Cody Starns ..................Port Lavaca, TX ............$3,000 Colton Johnson ..............Shreveport, LA ............$3,000 Cooper Robertson ..........Perrin, TX ....................$3,000 Cord Kohleffel................East Bernard, TX ..........$3,000 Corey Blaschke ..............Three Rivers, TX ..........$3,000 Dakota Shipp ................Lincoln, TX ..................$3,000 Daniel Braman ..............Refugio, TX ..................$3,000 Dax Dittrich ..................Schulenburg, TX ..........$3,000 Derek Pierce ..................Axtell, TX ....................$3,000 Jacob Aparicio................Palacios, TX..................$3,000 Jarrod Taylor ..................Corrigan, TX ................$3,000 Jason Smith ..................Fairfield, TX..................$3,000 Jaylan Holland ..............Henderson, TX..............$3,000 Jim Sivells......................Harper, TX....................$3,000 John Thompson ..............Groveton, TX ................$3,000 Justin Atkinson ..............Boling, TX....................$3,000 Kenneth Foy ..................Hempstead, TX ............$3,000 Lance McFarland............Bell City, LA ................$3,000 Laura Coe......................Pinehurst, TX ..............$3,000 Lee Weathers ................Bay City, TX ................$3,000 Mike Eubank..................Plantersville, TX ..........$3,000 Misa Hernadez ..............Rocksprings, TX............$3,000 Neal Wood ....................Needville, TX................$3,000 Paden Sisco ..................Bryan, TX ....................$3,000 Randy Weaver ................Montgomery, TX ..........$3,000 Ryan O’Hearn ................Magnolia, TX................$3,000 Shawn McKinley ............Stephenville, TX ..........$3,000 Tanner Green ................Cotulla, TX ..................$3,000 Tee Luttrell ....................Choudrant, LA ............$3,000 Tommy Anderson............Hockley, TX ..................$3,000 Travis Edwards ..............Stephenville, TX ..........$3,000 Trevor Santana ..............College Station, TX ......$3,000 Tristan Sivells ................Harper, TX....................$3,000 Tyson Thompson ............Munday, TX..................$3,000

Vance Dial ....................Groveton, TX ................$3,000 Blake Wheeler................Flint, TX ......................$2,000 Bryan Rampley ..............Yoakum, TX..................$2,000 Coy Brittain ..................Rockwall, TX ................$2,000 Amelia McGuire ............Wheatland, WY ............$1,000 Andy Alaniz....................Alice, TX ......................$1,000 Andy Hoffman................Normangee, TX ............$1,000 Annette Sims ................Athens, TX ..................$1,000 Ashton Lindsey ..............Needville, TX................$1,000 Bing McGuire ................Wheatland, WY ............$1,000 Brandon Curtis ..............Madisonville, TX ..........$1,000 Brett Stuart ..................Bridgeport, TX..............$1,000 Brit Ellerman ................Fort Lupton, CO ..........$1,000 Charles Raley ................Crawford, TX ................$1,000 Cliff Weems....................Mount Enterprise, TX ....$1,000 Cody Kohleffel ..............East Bernard, TX ..........$1,000 Cody Owens ..................Mission, TX ..................$1,000 Colton Brittian ..............Rockwall, TX ................$1,000 Connor Hewitt................Gilmer, TX....................$1,000 Dylan Hoffman ..............Normangee, TX ............$1,000 Frank Castro ..................Oglesby, TX..................$1,000 Garrett Sims ..................Athens, TX ..................$1,000 Haley Kolle ....................Cuero, TX ....................$1,000 Jerry Green ....................Dayton, TX ..................$1,000 Jim Daniel ....................New Waverly, TX ..........$1,000 Joel Lovell......................Crockett, TX ................$1,000 John Fowler ..................Stephenville, TX ..........$1,000 Jordan Parsley................Troup, TX ....................$1,000 Jordan Wisener ..............Lufkin, TX ....................$1,000 Jose Gonzalez ................Montgomery, TX ..........$1,000 Kasyn Hagaman ............Madisonville, TX ..........$1,000 Kenneth Atkinson ..........Richmond, TX ..............$1,000 Kyle Scott ......................New Waverly, TX ..........$1,000 Lucas Marbach ..............Victoria, TX ..................$1,000 Matt Jones ....................Forney, TX....................$1,000 Monte Jack Starns ..........Midway, TX ..................$1,000 Quentin McAfee ............Hallettsville, TX ............$1,000 Randal Eggemeyer ........Dublin, TX....................$1,000 Randy Vaughn ................Athens, TX ..................$1,000 Reno Stoebner ..............Bastrop, TX ..................$1,000 Richard Chaves ..............Combine, TX ................$1,000 Ricky Gonzalez ..............Palm View, TX ..............$1,000 Steve Tomlinson..............Angleton, TX ................$1,000 Tommy Zuniga ..............Centerville, TX..............$1,000 Ty Murphy ....................Dublin, TX....................$1,000 Tyler Bach ....................Rhome, TX ..................$1,000 Tyler McKnight ..............Wells, TX......................$1,000 Wesley Moss ..................Paradise, TX ................$1,000 Xavier Villarreal ..............Zapata, TX ..................$1,000

#15 Handicap Brad Bonds (Hockley, TX) / Blayne Klenk (Bedias, TX), 29.27, $8,844

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#13 Handicap Tee Luttrell (Choudrant, LA) / Colton Johnson (Shreveport, LA), 32.89, $6,902

#12 R.D. Carter (Wells, TX) / Lance McFarland (Bell City, LA), 34.68, $6,058

#11 Travis Edwards (Stephenville, TX) / Shawn McKinley (Stephenville, TX), 34.8, $7,184

Laura Coe from Pinehurst, Texas partnered with Ryan OHearn from Magnolia, Texas to win first place in the Average of the #12 Gold Plus Division. The duo was 37.73 seconds on four steers and earned $2,236, trophy Gist buckles and $6,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings. Second place in the Average went to Curtis Park from Huntsville, Texas and Todd Burnett from Charlotte, Texas. The pairing also won the Incentive Average.

They won $2,874, trophy Gist buckles and $12,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings. Third place was Mike Eubank and Blaine Matthews with a time of 46.20 seconds on four steers.

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Stephenville, Texas teamed up with Shawn McKinley also from Stephenville, to win first place in the #11 Division. They won $7,184, trophy Martin saddles and $6,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings. Second place was Randy Weaver from Montgomery, Texas and Modesto Gonzales from Brenham, Texas with a time of 36.65 seconds on four steers. Third place went to Amelia McGuire and Bing McGuire the daughter/father team from Wheatland, Wyoming. Annette and Garrett Sims both from Athens, Texas won the Incentive Average.

The winners of the #10 Division were Justin Atkinson from Boling, Texas and Tanner Tomlinson from Angleton, Texas with a total time of 33.17 seconds on four steers. They earned $7,214, trophy Martin saddles and $6,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings. Second place went to Jason Smith from Fairfield, Texas and Cooper Robertson from Perrin, Texas with a time of 35.64 seconds. They won $4,810. Third place in the Average was the team of Mickey Butler from Belton, Texas and John P Fowler from Stephenville, Texas. Xavier Villarreal from Zapata, Texas and Ricky Gonzalez from Palm View, Texas won the Incentive Average.

The final day of the Brazos Valley Classic began with the #10 Gold Plus. Arch Maples from New Waverly, Texas and Vance Dial from Groveton, Texas were second high team back and after a run of 8.40 seconds in the short round they emerged as the champions of the Average. The won $4,630, trophy Gist buckles and $6,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings. Second place was Michael Zuber and Tod Slone both from Cuero, Texas. Third place went to Corey Blaschke and Todd Burnett, while the Incentive win went to Kenneth Foy and Neal Wood.

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Lake Jackson, Texas to win first place in the Average of the #9 Division. The pair was second high team back and earned $9,950, trophy Martin Saddles and $6,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings. Second place was Dax Dittrich from Schulenburg, Texas and Brian Zuniga from Louise, Texas with a time of 41.58 seconds. They won $6,302 plus $6,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings.

Third place was the team of Zane Barnes from Comanche, Texas and Bucky Havard from Dayton, Texas. Wyatt Inderman from Goldthwaite, Texas and Tommy Anderson from Hockley, Texas won the Incentive Average.

Tristan and Jim Sivells from Harper, Texas teamed up to win

first place in the #8 Pick/Draw. The team came from seventh call back in the short round to best the field with a time of 30.56 seconds on three steers. They won $5,010, trophy Gist buckles and $6,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings. Second place was Jaylan Holland and Derek Pierce with a time of 33.86 seconds on three steers. They earned $3,340 plus trophy Gist buckles.

Third place in the Average was Paden Sisco from Bryan, Texas and Trevor Santana from College Station, Texas.

#9 Tanner Tomlinson (Angleton, TX) / Bradley Jordan (Angleton, TX), 37.76, $9,950 #10 Justin Atkinson (Boling, TX) / Tanner Tomlinson (Angleton, TX), 33.17, $7,214

#8 PickDraw Tristan Sivells (Harper, TX) / Jim Sivells (Harper, TX), 30.56, $5,010

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Wildfire

Open to the World 2014

Wildfire Open to the World Celebrates Sweet 16 in Salado

T PHOTOS COURTESY OF LONE WOLF PHOTOGRAPHY

he 16th Annual Wildfire Open to the World Weekend, held February 7-9 at the Wildfire Ranch, could not have been sweeter for team ropers who swarmed Salado, Texas, from coast to coast to get in on the big-money fun. Again this year the roping was a part of the USTRC’s Open Tour. The winning teams could accumulate points for the year end prize of $10,000 to the high point header and heeler of the year.

A couple of young guns, 22-year-old Clay Smith of Broken Bow, Okla., and 21-year-old Will Woodfin of Marshall, Texas, came out kings in the Wildfire Open to the World. For roping six steers 41.49 seconds, Smith and Woodfin took center stage, which per tradition includes Wildfire Producer Billy Pipes handing over $50,000 cash—per man—tucked neatly inside

hand-tooled Cactus Saddlery Briefcases, one-of-a-kind Montana Silversmiths Buckles and Resistol Black Gold Hats.

“The Wildfire is a big win for me, partly because it’s against the tough guys,” said Smith of their Win in a field of 154 open teams. “Will and I were third high back at the George Strait last year and I broke the barrier. That was a heartbreak. I told Will it took me losing a truck and trailer and over $100,000 a man to learn not to break the barrier.”

Smith, who trains a lot of horses at home with his family, rode his gray horse Marty, who’s 7, to the Wildfire win. “They shortened the barrier this year, but the steers were really good and even,” Smith said. “They were strong and ran hard. You had to have a horse that can really run and a heeler that can really rope. The steers were tough, but they were even. You couldn’t have asked for a better roping.”

Wildfire Producer Billy Pipes did shorten things up a little at the scoreline this year (16-foot box, 13-foot scoreline) to give the roping more of a Texas gunslinging feel to it. “This year the start was point of the shoulder around the end of the gate,” Smith said. “Normally, it’s halfway or flank around the end of the gate. You had to have a good head horse that can run. The heel horse had to be able to run, too. These steers were challenging to heel. They were so strong and hit the ground so fast. You had to have a good heeler back there, which I did.”

“The heeling barrier was longer in previous years, but the steers were just as strong or

The team of Will Woodfin, left, and Clay Smith was awarded $100,000 cash, Cactus Saddlery briefcases, Montana Silversmiths buckles and Resistol Black Gold hats for their big win at the 16th annual Wildfire Open to the World.

Clay Smith and Will Woodfin won the 2014 Wildfire Open to the World with 41.49 seconds on six steers at the Wildfire Ranch in Salado, Texas.

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Jackie Hobbs-Crawford and Annette Stahl won the 2014 Wildfire Ladies Open with 32.83 seconds on four steers.

The team of Annette Stahl, left, and Jackie Hobbs-Crawford was awarded $25,000 cash tucked neatly inside Cactus Saddlery purses, Montana Silversmiths buckles and Charlie 1 Horse hats.

ones we all want to win,” Smith said. “My dad was so excited stronger,” Woodfin added. “They were fresh, strong, true steers.” about the briefcase, so I gave it to him. He locked the buckle in Smith says the Wildfire win is “at the top” of his list of career it by accident. When he got home he couldn’t get it open, achievements, though there was another special feat that because he got lockedPROOF out. So he had toCRX’D take it to a locksmith sticks out. “My brother (Jake) and I won the No. 13 prelim andCR VSA IN HOUSE to get the buckle. shootout at the 2009 USTRC Finals,” Clay said. “That was “The Wildfire pays $50,000 a man and you get your picture on pretty cool, and it was a good win for us, because we won a the wall (at the Wildfire Ranch Arena). That’s pretty cool to me. little over $120,000 and it all went to the same place.

Everybody goes to it and it pays so good. And they always “The Wildfire is a neat roping to win, and it’s one of the big

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for, including Annette.”

Hobbs-Crawford and Stahl also won the Wildfire Ladies Open in 2011, when Annette’s last name was Hinkle. She since married rancher C.R. Stahl, and they make their home in West Texas, about 30 miles from the town of Salt Flat. Annette has a stepson, Grant, and credits both her parents, Don and Edna Kay Hinkle, and in-laws, Chris and Karen Stahl, for having major impacts on her roping career and life.

Stahl won the Wildfire on her 11-year-old chestnut horse, Twister, who also carried her to the Wildfire winner’s circle in 2011-12.

Hobbs-Crawford and Stahl came back second high team behind Cadee Tew and Bailey Peterson (formerly Bailey Cooper, as in Clay O’s daughter), who finished fourth in spite of a leg on the last one (Bailey Peterson also placed 12th heeling for Bailey Corkill, who’s Jade’s little sister; and Bailey Corkill also finished 11th heading for Jessy Remsburg). Hobbs-Crawford and Stahl were clean on four.

Shortly after purchasing my gelding I had him checked by several vets. We took x-rays and that told “We were a little over a second off the story – my gelding’s worst nightmare, navicular! He had multiple holes in both front feet. I tried of the high call, and had a couple all the conventional treatments but there was no improvement. I was told to consider surgery on seconds on third high call,” Stahl both front legs because, in his condition, he would soon have to be destroyed. said. “I knew we had to be smooth and clean.

Miracles Can Happen Winning this roping a fourth time is Feeling desperate, I took a chance on something a friend had told me about. I called TLC Animal just a blessing from God. He blesses Nutrition and started him on several products that are specifically designed for horses with navicular. me so much in my life. He’s awesome. I Two weeks after I started the program he was sound. Six months later I had more x-rays taken and work at it, and I respect the sport.” the vet said it was a "miracle" and I have to agree. The holes on the navicular bone were filling in.

Hobbs-Crawford and Stahl have "Angel" has taken me to the state finals each year, very impressive for a horse that may have roped together about five years now. otherwise been destroyed.

“Annette is the greatest girl heeler there’s ever been—bar none—ever,” Another Second Chance Hobbs-Crawford, a TRIAD No. 6 at I had such great results with the first horse, I purchased another problem horse that I saved from both ends, said of Stahl, who’s a certain death. This horse is fourteen years old and has been lame for more than half his life. Again TRIAD No. 6 Elite. “If I spin her a good x-rays confirmed five holes in the right front foot, navicular. But this wasn’t his only problem. This steer she’s going to catch two feet. horse also had arthritis so badly he could barely shuffle off at a fast walk. He literally smelled Then she dallies. She’s amazing. rotten, had a very bad hair coat and was loaded with large and small strongyles. The former owner The Wildfire win is something to sold him to me for one dollar and was sure he would never walk a sound step. Again I contacted TLC celebrate, and these two women would Animal Nutrition for a recommendation. We changed his feed and added TLC’s Performance Plus, DBG Min and Niacin along with Glucosamine and Ultimate DE. know. “The Wildire and Reno (Rodeo Invitational) are the most prestigious all-girl ropings we have all year,” Don’t Give Up Hobbs-Crawford said. “One reason Today I have two healthy horses and would like to share with everyone that if it hadn’t been for TLC they’re the most prestigious is because Animal Nutrition products, their knowledge, and my persistence and faith in God, these horses would not be here today. I know there are many nutritional companies out there, but I just can’t pull they’re not numbered. The Spicer myself away from the correct and honest information I get each time from TLC Animal Nutrition.

Gripp (in Hereford, Texas) is the same To place an order, receive a free booklet or learn more about the TLC products, way. They’re open all-girl ropings, so call toll-free today. when you’ve won them you’ve won something. The Wildfire and Reno also pay the most of all the all-girl ropings.”

Hobbs-Crawford plans to put the money toward her and Charly’s new place. “People plan on coming just to TLC Animal Nutrition, Inc. watch this roping, because it’s such a big 1-888-508-2290 production,” she said. “Everybody looks forward to the Wildfire all year long, not 216 Sleepy Hollow Rd Nottingham , PA 19362 only as a competition but as a social www.TLCanimalnutrition.com occasion. Everybody loves it here.”

have good, fresh steers, which makes it a good roping. Billy does such a good job of making sure everything’s run right. Good flaggers, good steers and the arena’s always in good shape.”

“The Wildfire is an awesome roping,” Woodfin said. “It’s a test, and it’s a fun, fun roping. There are a few prestigious ropings, and this is one of them.”

The Wildfire Ladies Open celebrated its 15th anniversary in 2014, and Jackie Hobbs-Crawford and Annette Stahl topped the 265-team pack by two seconds after roping four steers in 32.83 seconds. They each hauled off $12,500 in $100 bills and Montana Silversmiths Buckles in their Cactus Saddlery Purses, along with Charlie 1 Horse Hats.

“I usually head in the higher-numbered ropings and heel in the lower-numbered ropings,” Hobbs-Crawford said. “I usually heel in the all-girl ropings. There are a couple of girls I head

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he Mike Cervi Jr. Memorial Pro Classic Team Roping has earned a reputation for breath taking finishes over the years, and the 2014 Cervi Roping, held February 19 in Casa Grande Arizona was true to form. Again this year the roping was a part of the USTRC’s Open Tour. The winning teams could accumulate points for the year end prize of $10,000 to the high point header and heeler of the year. “When you have this high a level of professionals so closely bunched, it always amazes me 70 / APRIL 2014

how they can reach deeper and pull out an incredible performance going for the win,” said roping producer, George Aros. Deeper, faster, sharper; that’s what 20 teams knew they had to do going into the Short Go. The day couldn’t have been nicer, with perfect weather and great ground. It was the polar opposite from the previous year’s mud bath of rain sleet and snow. A big crowd of enthusiastic fans filled the stands for the progressive four

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rounds and final. “At the start, it looked like it might be a kind of dull roping. Some big names were done after just one run,” said Aros. Such fears were unfounded. Sixty five teams moved on to round 2, and the field hit their stride, yet there were still some gut groaning runs where a line caught nothing but air.

After 4 rounds, the top 20 were brought back for the Short Go. Matt Sherwood and Rocky Dallyn sat on top with a 27.85, and would go last. They were BUILT BY CR VSA by no means in a safe spot.MThe top 8 teams were close on their heels. Joel Bach and Clint Summers came back with the 8th fastest time, only 1.2 seconds behind, and determined to move into

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the money. Their flawless run put the peddle to the floor and was the fastest of the entire roping, stopping the clock at 5.02.

Now the pressure was on everyone to be fast or go home empty handed. Arky Rogers and Chase Tryan put everything on the line and got it done in 5.78. Jade Corkill came back in 6th with Zayne Dishion, but the pair had a miss. Corkill had to put that out of his mind and get right back into the box for another shot with partner Clay Tryan. They had an incredible run of 6.29, but in this lightning round, that seamed down right leisurely. Up and coming super star Aaron Tsinigine, who hails from the Navajo Nation, came into the Short Go with Travis Woodard only .23 seconds behind the leaders. Aaronâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s loop found the steer before you could blink and Travis finished it at 5.37. They took the lead with only 2 teams left. The Navajo Nation still had another warrior in Casa Grande to take a shot, Erich Rogers. As last yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s champs, Rogers and Cory Petska settled into the box under immense pressure and the thoughts of back-to-back wins on their minds. Cory already had 3 Cervi Champion saddles in his trophy room, but wanted another. Their 5.69 was a solid run, but not enough to overtake the lead.

It was truly all down to the last run. Sherwood and Dallyn CR VSA IN HOUSE PROOFM needed a 5.69 to win. The crowd seemed to collectively hold its breath, and only the sound of the chute opening could be heard. $25,580 was on the line. The pair dug deep and pulled out a perfect run. The flag dropped at 5.66 and the newest Cervi Champions were crowned. The pair took home $12,790 each, a Running P saddle, alon with ten points for the

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Priefert US Open Tour and a supply of Bio Vigor. Dallyn is from Nanton, Alberta, making him the first Canadian to win the Cervi. Tsingigne and Woodard finished in Second earning $9,590, and a pair of Justin Ostrich Boots and a set of Mojo Horns. Rogers and Petska added $6,395 each to their winnings, while Bach and Summers fast time moved them up to 4th place for $3,195 each.

George Aros says some days he feels like he has aged 20 years producing this roping, but the grin on his face washes away any sign of the years. He truly enjoys providing this caliber roping event for the pros. That dedication shows when he is already planning how to make next yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s event bigger. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll keep doing it until I go to my grave,â&#x20AC;? he quipped.

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Riding Herd

by Lee Pitts

The Highwayman

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y wife and I once leased a ranch whose western boundary was a busy highway. Quite regularly I used this opportunity to ride along the fence on my trusty steed Gentleman, to show the passersby what a real cowboy looks like.

Gentleman and I cut quite the impressive figure, even if I do say so myself. As I admired my centaur-like shadow I was jealous of the motorists who got to see such a muscular stud, with a dinner-plate jaw and masculine extremities. And that was just my horse, I didn’t look too bad either in my faded Stetson that looked like it had been run over by a herd of buffalo with loose bowels. Every now and BUILT CR VSA then a rental car would squeal to BY a halt and a tourist from one of the Scandinavian countries would jump out to take a snapshot to take home and show his or her friends that the American West was alive and well.

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that I was flooded with requests from ranchers to borrow my wonder-horse to breed to their mares. Okay, so only one person actually flooded me with requests, and that was my friend and neighbor Jeep.

“I can’t let you use Gentleman,” I replied, “what would I use to check my cows?”

“You can borrow my three wheeler,” said Jeep.

“If I had wanted to ride motorcycles I would have been a Hell’s Angel,” I said.

“Okay, I’ll let you borrow my horse to check your cows,” said Jeep.

Normally I would not condone such promiscuous behavior but I loaned I CRX’D Gentleman because I was curious myself to see if Gentleman still had “It,” if in fact he ever did.

I got off on the wrong foot with Jeep’s horse, who I called Piggy because he looked like a Berkshire boar. The stumpsucker’s back was so wide I had to

adjust the stirrup leathers on my saddle, and Piggy had long ago stopped feeling anything in his mouth so I had to ride along in the direction he was going. I suspect that Piggy’s relatives all pulled beer wagons or did Bud commercials. This was the opposite of Gentleman who was so well trained that all I had to do was shake the jinglebobs on one my left spur and he would turn in that direction. Yes, Gentleman and I reined supreme!

On our first outward bound trip Piggy and I came to a dinky little creek, or crick as my backward friends say, and Jeep’s horse acted like he’d never seen flowing water before, which was entirely possible as he was only twelve. I rattled my spurs and urged Piggy on and when he just stood there I gently put the steel to him. A millisecond later I was flying with the birds. In self defense, it was windy that day and maybe that’s why I got bucked off, after all, I’d never been bucked off before.

Sure, I had “dismounted unconventionally” a few times, but nothing like this. On my first cowboy job I had to ride rank colts but in so doing I followed horse trainer Craig Cameron’s advice: “The first thing I do after I get on a green horse for the first time is get the heck off.”

Not one single friend ever said they saw me in my Highwayman role, prancing by the freeway pretending to be a cowboy, but all of my friends and, in fact, the entire town, saw me get bucked off. Isn’t that the way it always works?

Once on the ground, I gathered myself and started walking back to the barn because Piggy had left the scene of the accident, although I don’t think it was an accident at all. That fat excuse for a horse did it on purpose!

Motorists stopped to offer me rides and I had to explain my bleeding forehead and why I was wearing spurs on my little “walk.” I saw a relative I hadn’t seen in years, and a friend on vacation from the East saw me hit the rocks at the moment of impact. A Good Samaritan I vaguely remembered as an acquaintance hit her brakes, got out of her truck and rushed over to ask if I was hurt.

“No,” I replied. “Say, don’t I know you?”

“You better. I’m your wife, you big knothead. And the only reason you’re not hurt is because you landed on your head!”

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On the Edge of Common Sense

by Baxter Black, DVM

The Illinois Cowboy Revisited

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t’s nice to hear that my friends Chet and Dale are still holding up the reputation of the “mounted Cowboy” in the land of Lincoln and John Deere. Due to a case of porphus ileades (Latin for poor facilities) at the local sale barn, two big bulls crashed the unloading chute and plowed into the parking lot!

Dale called Chet. By the time he arrived and rode into the ruckus, the barn crew had managed to pen one of the bulls. The other one left in his wake a smashed car, a dented dually, turned over trailer, and a broken sign pointing to the scale. The bull, Blacky, escaped into a 35-acre patch of overgrown brushy woods that separated the auction barn from a blacktop road that was lined by a cemetery, nursing home and soybean fields.

Chet sent his ketch dogs after the bull who had already cleared the woods and was bearing down on the nursing home. The old folks heard the baying of the dogs and the bull bellering! They had their noses to the window glass and were hoopin’ and hollerin! The senior attendant was trying to get the residents back to nap time, but having no luck.

The dogs had turned the bull back when Chet caught up. Then he noticed a funeral service was in progress.

Blacky was pounding toward the gravesite. In the short seconds before contact, Chet’s keen cowboy intuition sensed that the deceased had been a veteran. The twenty-one gun salute cracked like a thunder bolt scaring the dogs poopless!

Chet rode after Blacky like Trevor Brazile at the Preakness! They were chunking out a fusillade of divots, scattering water sprinklers and churning up the sacred lawn! Chet pushed his horse against the bull and turned him back through the woods.

The bull ran into a tangle of old fence which stopped him.

With the quick-thinking presence of a cowboy in a wreck, our hero threw a neat loop over the bull’s head, simultaneously and accidentally double looping a chunk of wooden fence post, which jerked out and intruded itself in the mess. The rope came tight. Chet was whoopin’ and yellin’ as he pushed, drug, and ee-hawed ol’ Blacky back through

the brush.

When they bumbled out of the woods onto the parking lot, they were quite a sight! Chet still had his hat, but one sleeve was torn off, his saddle was cockeyed and the bull was wearing a necklace of wire, post and rope!

When the quartet (I’m counting the post) finally scrambled in reach of a corral, a dozen sale barn refugees, consultants, gypo traders and truck drivers joined in the hilarity and trapped the tangled mass of bull through the gate and slammed it shut!

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Measuring Time

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“Yeah, give me a second! I’m roping!”

Do you begin to see a trend here? No matter what I need, when I need it or how important it is the answer is always the same: “Give me a second, I’m roping!”

It isn’t that I mind the roping. I’ve like us on Facebook learned to deal with it, live with it and STEERCRAZY.COM even enjoy it. It just seems that when it comes to the things I deem important Wishing Ever yone a roping runs the inside track and is Happy New Year! always the most important thing. My time is of little relevance.

Who decides how long a minute or second is? Is it like beauty and in the eye of the beholder?

I don’t mind roping and since the time has changed I really would like to get the evening meal out of the way early instead of waiting until it gets dark and we finish in the arena. We are lucky to get in the house before ten and FREE SHIPPING that is just too late to try to figure out When you order 6 or more ropes something to eat. Besides it is unhealthy to go to bed on such a Becky Sheridan full stomach.

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even if we eat after roping it is midnight before I get to bed if I clean things up.

That all comes after everything that comes about in the roping arena. That takes time usually a lot of time. Even if I say, “Set the table!” I hear, “Okay! Just a second and I’ll be there.” That is after they have to do something involving roping. Whose second are we working on, theirs or mine?

I don’t ask for much. Just help me carry in the groceries. Yea, well that works out too. I hear, “Just a second and I will be there.” My crew’s definition of a second is a lot different than mine. I can carry in ten bags of groceries and have them put up before their “second” goes by. Most times it is easier to do it myself rather than wait on the help I know is not coming.

If I don’t jump and get to the arena in time to turn out steers my crew is wondering, “What can mom be doing?

Wish she would hurry up!”

I’m measuring my second by theirs!

“I’ll be there in a second and I hit another gear called “slow.” You should hear the interrogation I get.

“Come on Gracie, we don’t have all night” or “Hurry up, Mom! We were waiting on you!”

I don’t care what you do their time frame is always different than mine. I just want to say, “Chop, chop get with it!!! No roping until you help me do this or that.”

Now, don’t misunderstand my crew does help me but it seems that when I need something done I need it right now and it never pans out. My measure of seconds and minutes is measured quite differently.

My crew also needs it right now but

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theirs is measured in “hurry up” and we can’t wait. Honestly, there are some days I just want to sit down and tell them I’ll be there in a minute and show up hours after the fact. Who says there are sixty seconds in a minute when you are busy roping and can’t stop?

I hear regularly, “Gracie, can you drive the four wheeler and pull the HeelO-Matic for a minute?” Whose minute is he talking about? Is it my minute or his?

Invariably, a minute turns into at least forty-five minutes and sometimes more.

To me that isn’t a minute. One circle around the arena is how I measure my minute. Racing breakneck speed dragging the roping dummy one time around. “Okay, I’m done!” Boss would pass out if I did that!

Soooo, is there compromise? Nope not at all. Time is still measure from our roper’s perspective. My minute or second will never come close to my crew’s concept of time. It is true when they post a 5.4 second run I have to think about how many bags of groceries can I carry to the kitchen in 5.4 seconds.

Can I set the table in ten seconds?

Can I answer the phone in five or six seconds?

When Boss says, “Just a second!” is he saying that in reference to a five or six second run?

Do you understand this? We will never be on the same page as far as roping and time is concerned. Roping just takes time and not much else fits in that time frame! You just have to understand priorities and my time is not one of those on the list!

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The Sports Medicine Stable

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Roping School Flunkie

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must confess that last month I did in fact I thought that the worst thing that could take what they call in the literary happen would be getting to roping school and business “an artistic liberty” when I implied Old Blue Duck might not want to leave the box that I had never had a roping lesson in my for me since I had literally scored hundreds of life. You see, twenty something years ago I steers over the past few months with the did in fact pay my $575 for a three-day assistance of my Priefert Score Chute®. That beginner’s roping school featuring a couple is what I thought might be the worst thing that of former World Champions as I was could happen but now I know the lowest point beginning my arduous journey into the sport a roping student can experience. It is not of team roping. when you cannot get your own horse to come It only took me twenty something years out of the box. It is not when you cannot get to get there but I finally got to go to another him to go into the box either. The lowest point roping school and although it was a positive is reached when neither you, the instructor or life-changing experience for me I am sure anyone in a twenty-five mile radius can get that Krece Harris and his staff at the NRS him in either. (Folks there are some pretty Training Facility in Decatur, Texas found it anWCH VSA good cowboys who call Decatur, Texas home BUILT

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call to the NRS head horse bullpen for a replacement. My respect for Krece Harris was solidified for eternity when he would not let me buy the horse before I left. I believe he said it like this, “You came here to learn to rope not for me to sell you a horse”.

So enough about me and my ineptness, let’s get down to the real point of this month’s installment. I have always been a proponent of higher education in life and in sports be it golf, tennis, team roping or even curling. You see knowledge not only increases your chances for success but more importantly it decreases you chance of injury. Very simply put, “Roping school should improve your roping and extend your career” and that is really why I sit down and do this every month.

I did not just happen to be in the area of the NRS Training Center that day rather I had spent months researching from whom and where I was going to experience my first real roping school adventure. Here is my list of things to consider if you are considering attending a roping school.

1) Do you really want to learn and are you willing to open yourself up to process of learning. Basically are you ready to get your feet dirty. By this I mean are you ready to get out of the stirrups and back on the ground in order to get better.

2) What type of learner are you? For a guy that’s as ADD as me this was a really important issue for me. I picked up the phone and talked to every instructor personally as I considered who would be the best instructor for me. We all learn differently and they all teach differently. It isn’t about fining a perfect match but rather developing a genuine relationship between the student and the instructor.

3) Is the facility conducive to learning?

Indoor vs. outdoor is obvious when you go in January but it is more than just that. Is it equipped for the task at hand and is it available to the students.

4) Is there a classroom? If I am going to learn then I have to be able to sit down in a place where I am not easily distracted and learn. Trying to learn in the Texaco parking lot during happy hour is not a good learning environment for me.

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here was a show on television a few years ago that I really enjoyed. The premise of the show was that everyone has a story. We’re all interesting in our own way. Some people get more press than others so we know more about them, but if you take the time to find out about people, their stories are fascinating.

The host of the show had a map of the United States up on a wooden wall. The map was fairly large and he would stand back and throw a dart at it. Whatever city the dart landed on, the host traveled there. When he got there, he would get the local phone book and randomly open it to a page and point his finger to a name. He would get the address of the person, go to their home and ask to do an interview with them. That show only confirmed what I already knew.

All of us have a story and we’re all like spokes in a great big wheel. We are all important, and none more important than the other. At times in our lives we might think we are, but we’re not.

I wish they would have asked me to host that show, because I wouldn’t have needed the dart. I learned a long time ago that all of us like to talk about ourselves. If you can just keep quiet and ask the other guy about his life, it’s amazing what you can learn.

As the host, I would have talked about the Secret Service guy I met who lived at the White House and guarded President Richard Nixon.

Did you know that president Nixon liked to bowl? Nether did I! Or the old Asian man who was still very fit. He was a Fifth Degree Black Belt and a bodyguard for Elvis Presley and Frank Sinatra when they were in Las Vegas.

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Or what about the late Malcolm Baldridge, who was Secretary of Commerce and worked with Ronald Reagan every day? He helped decide the direction of this country. Then there is the soldier who had gone on 61 missions with the Delta Force guys. He talked about about their philosophy and the patriotism they felt toward this country.

I could have talked about the lefthanded header who headed for the left-handed heeler. They were best friends and wanted to rope together.

The header would come out of the heading box, and his heeler would cross over behind the header and they would go down the arena like that. The left-handed header would rope the steer and turn right. You want to see a freaked out steer some time, head him and turn right. I could have talked to those guys I could have told about the man of no hearing. I told him through a signer that I was sorry that he couldn’t hear. He told me that he was sorry that I could, because when you don’t have your hearing to rely on, you have to look around consistently.

He said he felt like he was a fortunate man because he sees so much more of this world than people of hearing.

I could have talked about the guy I helped with his roping who had a horse named Paul. It was a long time ago, and both the man and Paul have gone on to greener pastures, so I can tell their story. Anything that happened, the man would say out loud, “Take it easy, Paul” or “Steady, Paul,” and that went on all day. Late in the afternoon we were roping the sled together, when out of the blue, the man and Paul took off at a dead

run around my arena. They made two laps as fast as they could go. He slid to a stop right in front of me. I watched in silence because I had no idea what he was doing, and as he came to a stop he looked at me and said, “Paul was gettin’ bored.”

I could have told all those stories, but recently I met a guy that I could have added to the list.

It’s been said that you shouldn’t judge anyone, and that’s wonderful advice and all of us should adhere to that because you never know. I helped a guy recently with his roping who was about my age. He had silver hair that was about shoulder length, and he wore a red headband. He was a big rugged looking guy and fairly quiet. He was fun to help, tried hard, and a good guy. The last day of the school, I said, “Tell me about your hair.” Now, keep in mind that I’m envious of hair. I enjoyed mine a lot before it left. So I like hair, but you have to admit that when you see someone older that has shoulder length hair, you have to wonder. So I said, “What’s your story?” Quietly, he said, “My mother had beautiful hair, and she died of cancer. During her ordeal she lost all of her hair, and she didn’t like it. It was really hard on her.

She’s gone now and it won’t help her, but I’m growing my hair out so they can cut it and make a wig from it. It will help someone else. I get a lot of strange looks, but I don’t care because I’m doing it for her.”

I lost my mother to cancer as well, and I liked his story. But more than that, I loved his style. Carry on, brother!

Until next month, Thanks for your time Walt Woodard

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NTRL is gearing up for a busy year! NTRL and JX2 Productions have made some date and location changes.

Be sure to read the ads carefully in this month’s SuperLooper Magazine. The Bluegrass Championships has a location change and the North Carolina Championships has a location change as well as a time change. North Carolina will start on Thursday evening due to the Easter holiday! We wanted to point out these changes specifically since many of you have asked about them. Always look at the dates and locations of the ads in the magazine. We would regret not

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having you at one of our ropings as a result of a misunderstanding! Anytime you have questions about a roping, please call the NTRL office or the producer directly.

I would like to take a moment and address the VIP events that NTRL has each year. This year the race to win the $5,000 was an exciting one! As more of you become involved with the VIP ropings, I feel it is necessary to address a few key points. Beginning in late fall, I normally post the point standings in SuperLooper. The points are current at the time of submission to the magazine, however, by the time the magazine reaches your hands, the points have changed. I always include the list of ropings that are included in the standings that are posted. Feel free to call or email me anytime to get up-to-date point standings! We also post the points on our Facebook page and website as they change with the roping data turned in to the NTRL office. To be eligible to rope in the VIP ropings, you must purchase a NTRL VIP card. The cost is $45/individual or $60/family. The membership is available to anyone 30 years of age and older. If you purchased a membership at the Finals, that was just for the Finals! You will need to purchase a new card for 2014. All VIP ropings are at least 75% payback. Points are accumulated by roping in the VIP ropings throughout the year. All ropings are advertised in SuperLooper, and will indicate if the producer intends to have a VIP roping. Simply entering in the VIP does not guarantee that you

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Affiliate ropings, qualifier ropings, regionals, and the Finals all award different points. The overall points winner for the year (including the Finals) will win $5,000 cash! The high point winner of the Finals will win $5,000! The average winners of the VIP roping at the Finals is guaranteed at least $5,000! This year the average winners split $6,000! At the 2014 NTRL Finals, the VIP paid out $32,000 cash and $12,000 in prizes for a payback of over 81%. Needless to say, a NTRL VIP membership is well worth purchasing!

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(Points will be awarded to 1st-5th.

Must make the short round to earn points!)

#12 slide $40/roper, Enter 6x, Handicapped 1.5 seconds per number up and down #11 $40/roper, Enter 6x #10 $40/roper, Enter 6x #9 Capped at Elite #5, Enter 1/Draw 2 or draw 3; $120/roper, Enter 2x for a total of 6 partners #8 Capped at Elite #4, Enter 1/Draw 2 or draw 3; $120/roper; Enter 2x for a total of 6 partners #12/#10 VIP Enter 2x in each; $40/roper

#12 slide $40/roper, Enter 6x, Handicapped 1.5 seconds per number up and down #11 $40/roper, Enter 6x #10 $40/roper, Enter 6x #9 Capped at Elite #5, Enter 1/Draw 2 or draw 3; $120/roper, Enter 2x for a total of 6 partners #8 Capped at Elite #4, Enter 1/Draw 2 or draw 3; $120/roper; Enter 2x for a total of 6 partners #12/#10 VIP Enter 2x in each; $40/roper

For More Info Contact: Franklin Thomas 706/473-0476 2014 USTRC Membership or 2014 WSTR Membership Required.

TRIAD numbers only

For More Info Contact: Franklin Thomas 706/473-0476 2014 USTRC Membership or 2014 WSTR Membership Required.

TRIAD numbers only

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Marianna, FL Jackson County Ag Center May 30, 2014 Books open at 5:00 p.m. Rope at 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 or Draw 2 for $100/roper Enter 3x for a total of 6 partners - 3-head

NTRL National Shoot-Outs to 1st thru 5th in Average USTRC Florida Panhandle Classic Saturday and Sunday, May 31-June 1, 2014 See Ad is USTRC section for details 2014 USTRC Membership or 2014 WSTR Membership Required.

For more information contact: John Johnson 423/340-0640 Pam Smith 423/575-2295 TRIAD numbers only

NTRL

by Lubrisyn Saturday, April 26, 2014 Allday Arena, Shelbyville, KY Books open at 7:30 a.m. Rope at 9:00 a.m. #13, #12, #11, #10 4-Head, Enter 1/Draw 1 for $100/roper

#12/#10 VIP $50/roper, Enter 2x in each

#9, #8 3-Head, Enter1/Draw 1 for $80/roper

NTRL Shoot-Outs to 1st-10th of all ropings.

USTRC Regional Flex Earnings to Average winners of all ropings.

LubriSyn apparel and products to Average winners of all ropings.

LubriSyn prizes given throughout the day to challenge steers!

Lots of cash!

Roping Details: #13, #12, #11, #10 - 4 head-enter 1/draw 1 - $100/roper. Can do this 4 times for a total of 8 partners. #9, #8 - 3 head-enter 1/draw 1-$80/roper. Can do this 4X for a total of 8 partners. #12/#10 VIP - Enter 2x in each, $50/roper, #12 is 4-head, #10 is 3-head General Information: Cash or credit card only for entries. 3% will be added to all credit card fees. USTRC TRIAD numbers only. Current memberships are required and may be purchased at this event. JX2 Productions has the right to classify anyone not holding a current USTRC card. JX2 Productions has the right to make any and all necessary changes. Address of facility: 726 Antioch Rd., Shelbyville, KY 40065.

2014 USTRC Membership or 2014 WSTR Membership Required.

For more information contact: John Johnson 423/340-0640 Pam Smith 423/575-2295 TRIAD numbers only

UPCOMING EVENTS H & H Arena Taylorsville, NC

Circle A Arena Live Oak, FL

Thursday, April 17, 2014

April 27, 2014

Books Open 5:00 p.m. Rope 6:00 p.m.

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

VIP #12/#10 - 75% PAYBACK

Open - 75% PAYBACK $75/roper, 5-head, Enter 5x max

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.

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

USTRC North Carolina Classic Thursday and Friday April 17-18, 2014

#13 SLIDE $40/roper, 4-head

#12/#10 VIP $40/roper, Enter 2x each

#11 $40/roper, 4-head

#10, #9 $40/roper, 3-head

USTRC roping will begin on Thursday night, April 17, immediately following the NTRL roping, and will conclude on Friday, April 18. (see the ad in the USTRC section for more details)

High Money Header and Heeler will recieve Fully Tooled Shaving Kits Reserve High Money Header and Heeler Will Recieve Engraved Knifes

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

2014 USTRC Membership or 2014 WSTR Membership Required.

For more information contact: Scott Elliott 386/867-1299 Jack Andrews 386/590-0112 Casey Stucker 386/249-9784 TRIAD numbers only

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May 2-4, 2014

Florida Truck Jacksonville, Florida Jacksonville Equestrian Center Roping

1 NEW 4-DOOR DUALLY DIESEL TRUCK 6 CACTUS SADDLES MAYNARD BUCKLES BAILEY HATS EQUIBRAND PRODUCTS

NTRL Shoot-Outs to 1st-10th in all ropings including WSTR Qualifiers USTRC Regional Flex Earnings to Average winners of #13, Super 7 Header and #10 Truck Roping

FRIDAY, MAY 2 Books open at 7:30 a.m. / Rope at 9:00 a.m. #11 Slide Up to #13 down to #9 #13 WSTR Qualifier #12 WSTR Qualifier #11 WSTR Qualifier (Elite #6 heeler cap) #10 WSTR Qualifier (#6 heeler cap) SATURDAY, MAY 3 Books open at 7:30 a.m. / Rope at 9:00 a.m. #9 WSTR Qualifier (Elite #5 heeler cap) #13 Super 7 Header #10 Truck Roping 1st 2 head of picked teams followed by draw teams. (not to start before 2:00 p.m.)

SUNDAY, MAY 4 Books open 7:30 a.m. / Rope at 9:00 a.m. #10 Truck roping Picked teams/Draw teams/Short go

JX2 PRODUCTIONS: For more info call John Johnson 423-340-0640, Pam Smith 423-575-2295. Cash or credit card only for entries. 3% will be added to all credit card fees.

TRIAD numbers Only. Current USTRC or WSTR card memberships are required and may be purchased at this event. JX2 Productions has the right to make any and all necessary changes.

GENERAL INFORMATION: Host Hotels: (Be sure to ask for NTRL Team Roping Rate) Comfort Suites 904/224-5500; Hospitality Inn - 904/777-5700; Best Western Southside Hotel & Suites 904/264-4466; Country Inn & Suites - 904/772-7771 STALLS & RV HOOKUPS: No Tie-Outs! Terry Keys 865256-1836. Stalls-$25/night; Shavings $9/bags (2 bag min.)

Call facility for RV hookups 904-573-4895 ADDRESS OF FACILITY: 13611 Normandy Blvd., Jacksonville, FL 32221 www.jaxevents.com

#11 SLIDE WARM UP

Enter 1/Draw 1 for $150. Enter 2 times. 3 HD, Progressive after one.

Cut off time in 1st round only

WSTR Qualifiers

#13, #12, #11 (Elite #6 heeler cap), #10 (#6 heeler cap), #9 (Elite #5 heeler cap) 80% payback, Enter 3 times, $150/roper

Must be 21 years old or turn 21 anytime during 2014 to participate in WS qualifiers.

A 2014 WSTR memberships or 2014 USTRC membership is requred to enter. You may purchase your WSTR card onsite, onine at wstroping.com, or by calling 505-8981755. WSTR memberships are free to renewing ropers 70 and older. Classifications powered by TRIAD.

#13 SUPER 7 HEADER with #12, #11 & #10 Incentive

$24,000 payout based on 50 teams, $300/roper, Enter 3x Absolutely 50 team limit. Guaranteed 6 steers. Incentives paid on 6 steers. Top 10 to 7th round. No time counts as 30 seconds

#10 TRUCK ROPING

capped at #6

•1 NEW 4-DOOR DUALLY DIESEL TRUCK •6 CACTUS TROPHY SADDLES

to High Point #6, #5, #4, #3, 50 & over, female

•MAYNARD BUCKLES to 1st-5th Place

•BAILEY HATS to 6th-15th Place

•EQUIBRAND PRODUCTS

to 16th-20th Place and fast times of each rotation

This is a #10 roping with a handicap. No roper over #6 can rope. All ropers must draw a minimum of 4 partners. Ropers can enter with picked partners after entering the drawpot with 4 partners. #6 ropers can only pick 8 partners and must enter the drawpot on all remaining entries. You can have a maximum of 20 partners. 3-head progressive after 1. Cut off time in 1st round only.

Entry Fees: picked partners $80/roper; draw partners $65/roper.

All Elite #4 heelers and below will get an additional second off their team’s time.

Points will be awarded to 20 places and fast times in each round.

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Friday & Saturday, May 9-10, 2014 Memphis, Tennessee Agricenter Show Place Arena WSTR / NTRL / LubriSyn Big Ticket Roping

FRIDAY: Books open 7:30 a.m. Rope at 9:00 a.m. #11 Slide Warm Up #13 WSTR Qualifier #12 WSTR Qualifier #11 WSTR Qualifier (Elite #6 heeler cap) #10 WSTR Qualifier (#6 heeler cap)

SATURDAY: Books open 7:30 a.m. Rope at 9:00 a.m #9 Warm Up #9 WSTR Qualifier (Elite #5 heeler cap) #8 Heel-O-Matic Bonus Roping

Prizes: #8 Heel-O-Matic to High Point Roper Maynard Buckles to 1st-5th Bailey Hats to 6th-10th Equibrand Products to 11th -15th

ROPING DETAILS No age limit or caps in the warm up ropings. No age limit in the #8 Bonus roping. #11 Slide Warm Up Handicapped up to #13, down to #9 • Enter 1/draw 1 for $120/roper • Enter 2X 3 head progressive after 1 • Cut off time in 1st round only #9 Warm Up Enter1/draw 1 for $120/roper • Enter 2X • 3 head progressive after 1 Cut off time in 1st round only #8 Heel-O-Matic Bonus Roping Elite #4 cap • Pick 1/draw 2 or draw all 3 for $180/roper. FEMALES Pick 1/draw 2 for $150/roper. Can enter 4X for a total of 12 partners • This roping is handicapped Cut off time in 1st round only WSTR Qualifiers #13, #12, #11 (Elite #6 heeler cap), #10 (#6 heeler cap), #9 (Elite #5 heeler cap) • Enter 3X •$150/roper 80% payback • Must be 21 years old or turn 21 anytime during 2014 to participate in WS Qualifiers A 2014 WSTR membership or 2014 USTRC membership is required to enter • You may purchase your WSTR card onsite, online at wstroping.com, or by calling 505-898-1755 • WSTR memberships are free to renewing ropers 70 and older • Classifications power by TRIAD.

TRIAD Numbers Only

General Info: John Johnson 423-340-0640 or Pam Smith 423-575-2295. Cash or credit card only for entries. 3% will be added to all credit card fees. Current USTRC or WSTR membership cards are required and may be purchased at this event. JX2 Productions has the right to make any and all necessary changes. Host Hotels: Holiday Inn & Suites 901-266-1952 • Comfort Inn 901-757-7800 Stalls: No Tie-outs. Terry Key: 865-256-1836 Directions: 105 S. Germantown Parkway, Memphis, TN 1-40 to Germantown Parkway. South 4 miles. Arena on right.

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Come Rope the Bounty Steer

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

New Ram Crew-Cab Dually Diesel to High Point Roper

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Graham, TX • April 5 - 6, 2014 #8 Truck Roping

Young County Arena

$80,000

GUARANTEED In Cash & Prizes for the Weekend!

Saturday

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

#7 Saddle Roping - Elite #4 cap Enter 1, draw 2 or draw all 3 for $125/roper 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 April 12 Ruston, LA April 18-20 Bryan, TX April 26-27 Groesbeck, TX May 3-4 Hallettsville, TX May 16-18 FINALS Athens, TX

Host Hotel Best Western 940.521.0190

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)

ask for Fire It Up rate

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903.677.2292 903.360.1761 Ask for Shack for Fire It Up Discount

Trailer & Parts Co.

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

Crockett, TX (936) 546-2467

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

Boswell Asphalt Paving and Excavating Aaron Boswell 903.681.1889 or 817.776.0364

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Come Rope the

Beat the Bounty Time in the #9 and get a Free Run in the #11 Truck Roping

Bounty Steer

New Ram Crew-Cab Dually Diesel to High Point Roper $5,0

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Bryan, TX • Brazos County Expo • April 18-20, 2014 Friday A.M.

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

RESISTOL BIG #14 - No cap

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

$2,500 ADDED MONEY

CACTUS BIG #12 - No cap

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

$2,500 ADDED MONEY

LONE STAR #10 - Elite #6 cap

Pick or Draw • $150/roper • Enter 2x 80% Payback

Easter Weekend

Friday P.M.

Books open at 6:00 p.m. Rope at 7:00 p.m.

RITCHIE #7 - Elite #4 cap Enter 1, draw 2 or draw all 3 for $125/roper

1st Saddles + $4,000 2nd Saddles + $3,000 3rd Buckles + $2,000 4th Breast Collars + $1,500 5th Breast Collars + $1,000 6th Breast Collars + $500 Payout based on 125 teams

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

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

#9 Warm-Up Roping - Elite #5 cap Enter 1, draw 2 or draw all 3 for $130/roper Payout based on 150 entered teams 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th

Saddles + $5,000 Buckles + $3,000 Breast Collars + $2,000 Breast Collars + $1,500 Breast Collars + $1,000 Breast Collars + $500

TOP 20 IN THE AVERAGE GET 1 FREE RUN IN THE #11 TRUCK ROPING

#11 Heel-O-Matic Truck Roping Capped at an Elite #6

Saturday & Sunday

Saturday Dummy Roping Buckles in each age group

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 4-head, progressive after one, 18 second cutoff Call in pre-entry open for the Sunday #11 Truck Roping on Monday, March 14, 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 - Saddles + $7,500 • 2nd - Saddles + $6,000 • 3rd - Buckles + $3,000 • 4th - Buckles + $2,000 5th & 6th - Buckles + $1,500 • 7th & 8th - Breast Collars + $1,000 • 9th & 10th - 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

Trailer & Parts Co.

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

Boswell Asphalt Paving and Excavating Aaron Boswell 903.681.1889 or 817.776.0364

Crockett, TX (936) 546-2467

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

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Short Barrier

PRODUCTIONS GROESBECK, TEXAS • APRIL 26 - 27, 2014 LIMESTONE COUNTY FAIRGROUNDS Trailer to High Point Winner of Any 2 Ropings on Saturday

Trailer to High Point Winner of Any 2 Ropings on Sunday

Sunday

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 Enter 1, Draw 2 or Draw 3 for $125/roper • 4-head Saddle to High Money Winner of the #9 Buckles to Average Winners of the #9

#6 Roping - #3 cap Enter 1, Draw 2 or Draw all 3 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

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

Cowboy Church

Ritchie #10 Roping - Elite #6 cap Enter 1, Draw 2 or Draw 3 for $125/roper 4-head Resistol #11 Roping

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

Enter 1, Draw 2 or Draw 3 for $125/roper 4-head

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

Enter 1, Draw 2 or Draw all 3 for $125/roper, 3-head 1st Cactus Saddles + Cash 2nd Buckles + Cash 3rd Breast Collars + Cash 4th Breast Collars + Cash

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

Come Rope for a Trailer Each Day!

Dummy Roping (after #7 starts) 5 & under • 6-8 • 9-12 #8 Roping - Elite #4 cap Enter 1, Draw 2 or Draw all 3 for $125/roper 3-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

Trailer & Parts Co.

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2014 UPCOMING EVENTS April 5-6 Graham, TX April 18-20 Bryan, TX MAY 3-4 Hallettsville, TX May 16-18 FINALS Athens, TX

Crockett, TX (936) 546-2467

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

Boswell Asphalt Paving and Excavating Aaron Boswell 903.681.1889 817.776.0364

903.677.2292 903.360.1761 Ask for Shack for Fire It Up Discount

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Come Rope the Bounty Steer

ENAS 2 AR USED BE WILL permitting r e th a we

Beat the Bounty Time in the #9 and get a Free Run in the #10 Camaro Roping

New LS Camaro to High Point Roper

#10 Camaro Roping

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Elite #6 Cap

Hallettsville, TX • May 3 - 4, 2014

#10 Camaro Roping

“Come win your Mama a new car for Mother’s Day”

With A #8 Incentive

$80,000

Capped at an Elite #6

Saturday & Sunday

GUARANTEED In Cash & Prizes for the Weekend!

Saturday

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

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

Enter 1, draw 2 or draw 3 for $200/roper Enter 6 times for a total of 18 runs 4-head, progressive after one, 18 second cutoff Call in pre-entry open for the Sunday #10 Camaro Roping on Monday, April 28, 2014 at 9:00 a.m. • Close when roping fills - 250 entered teams will be taken for Sunday Call 903/795-3937

#9 Saddle Roping - Elite #5 cap

Enter 1, draw 2 or draw all 3 for $130/roper - Enter 3x Payout based on 150 entered teams 1st Saddles + $5,000 2nd Saddles + $3,000 3rd Saddles + $2,500 4th Breast Collars + $2,000 5th Breast Collars + $1,500 6th Breast Collars + $1,000 7th Breast Collars + $1,000 8th Breast Collars + $500 9th Breast Collars + $500 10th Breast Collars + $500

Visa, Mastercard or American Express accepted (3% surcharge)

New LS Camaro to High Point Roper

Saddle to Reserve High Point Roper 1st in the Average • Saddles + $10,000 2nd in the Average • Saddles + $6,000 May 16 - 18, 2014 3rd in the Average • Buckles + $3,000 Athens, TX 4th in the Average • Buckles + $2,000 5th - 6th in the Average • Buckles + $1,500 TOP 20 IN THE AVERAGE 7th - 8th in the Average • Breast Collars + $1,000 9th - 10th in the Average • Breast Collars + $500 GET 1 FREE RUN IN THE Saddles to High Point Youth (14 & under), Girl and Senior (50 & over) #10 CAMARO ROPING

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

FINALS

Crockett, TX (936) 546-2467

903.677.2292 903.360.1761 Ask for Shack for Fire It Up Discount

Trailer & Parts Co.

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

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

Boswell Asphalt Paving and Excavating Aaron Boswell 903.681.1889 or 817.776.0364

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Team Roping

Trailer Series Schiralli & Sons Arena 163 Wade Road, Wilson, OK 73463

70% K AC PAYB

2014 Dates

70 PAYB % AC

K

March 8, April 5, May 10, June 14, July 12, August 9 Finals September 13 & 14

#15 • #13 • #11 • #9 # 8 Pick and Draw $50/roper • Enter 4x • 4-Head, PA1

$120/roper • Enter 2x • Pick 1/Draw 2 or Draw all 3 • 3-Head, PA1

Maynard Buckles Awarded to High Point Header and Heeler of Day Must Enter 2 Ropings to be Eligible

Winners of Each Roping To Receive

1 Lonestar Rope & 3 Night Stay at the Tropicana Hotel, Las Vegas (Good through 12-31-2014. Transportation not included)

Sign up at 8:00 a.m. Rope at 9:00 a.m. Books close for first roping at 8:45 a.m. Draw in option available in all ropings.

May enter through first round of each roping with $10 late entry fee. Buybacks in first round $50 per team.

TRIAD numbers only. 2014 USTRC Membership or 2014 WSTR Membership Required. USTRC memberships sold on site.

Finals Awards 2014 Featherlite Running P Saddles 2 Horse Slant Load

To be awarded to high point roper at arena finals Shoot-Outs to be awarded each time roper makes Short Go. Must have roped at three dates to be eligible to use Shoot-Outs Shoot-Outs to be awarded at prelimary ropings at finals

To be awarded to High Point Header and Heeler of Series Must rope at 3 of the dates to be eligible.

Saddles to be awarded to the #4 and below, Elite #4 through Elite #5, and #6 and above Total of 6 saddles to be awarded.

Please Support Our Sponsors Farm & Ranch Division

Sam Barrick (580) 276-3246

(580) 226-3300

Whatley’s

Crane Service (505) 465-8195

Candace Storms (580) 678-2365

For More Information Contact Tony Schiralli (580) 465-8862 www.catchemandstretchem.com • catchemandstretchem@aol.com

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Farmington, NM 10th Annual April 25-26, 2014 Friday • April 25

Saturday • April 26

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

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

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

#11 Roping 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.

#4 & UNDER PAYOUT

$5,000 to High point #4 & under

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

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

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

$10,000 TO HIGH POINT ROPER! PAYOFF 1st Fancy Saddles and $3,000 2nd Buckles and $2,000 3rd Jackets and $1,000

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

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!

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

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

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

Saturday morning.

Plenty of stalls and RV spaces available. Call for late arrival.

Larry H Miller Dodge Trucks

Host Motel: LaQuinta Inn 866/725-1661

4th Annual Rock & Rope Truck Roping

Memorial Day Truck Roping May 24-26, 2014

May 16 - 18, 2014

Farmington, Utah

Bernalillo County Sheriff’s Posse Arena Albuquerque, New Mexico

Full details in the May issue of SuperLooper Magazine Zane Dansie - ZD Cattle Co. 104 / APRIL 2014

801/599-1238 www.zdroping.com

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One Day Roping For A 2014 Ford Mustang

#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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April 26th 27th 2014 Paul Battle Arena Tunica, Mississippi Saturday April 26th

#9 with a #5 Elite Cap 3 Head PA 1 Pick 1 Draw 2 or Draw All 3 for $125 Enter 6 Times for 18 Runs

Roping Limited to 150 Teams Can Pre Enter!!

B/O Sat 8 Am Close 9:30 AM Rope @ 10 AM

1st in Average Saddles & Cash 2nd in Average Trophy Knives & Cash 3rd in Average Trophy Knives & Cash 4th in Average Buckles & Cash 5th in Average Buckles & Cash 6th - 10th Bronc Halters

High Point Header & Heeler Win 15 Free Runs in Truck Roping

Sat & Sun April 26 th 27th

Truck Roping

#11 with #6 Elite Cap 3 Hd PA 1 Pick or Draw for $60 a Man Enter up to 18 Times

B/O Sat 12 PM Close 2 PM Rope After Short Round of #9 B/O Sunday 7:30 AM Close 8:30 AM Rope 9:00 AM

Only Taking 750 Teams for Sunday!!

2014 4 Door Dodge Dually to High Point Roper

1st in Average Saddles & Cash 2th -10th Bronc Halters & Cash Bronc Halters to High Point Youth, Senior & Female Roper

$1000 Cash to High Point 4 Elite & Below Header & Heeler

Call in Monday April 21 from 5 PM to 10 PM For More Info

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Challenge Rop ings in outdoor arena 10 a.m.

Saturday & Su nday weather permitt ing

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7th Annual

Tripper Rice Memorial Team Roping

May 3 - 4, 2014 Andrews County Expo Center Books open at 8 a.m. and rope at 9 a.m. on both days

Sunday

Saturday • #11

• Open $100/roper • 5-head • 80% Payback

$50/roper • 4-head

• #10

• #15 $75/roper • 4-head

$50/roper • 4-head

• #9

• #13 $75/roper • 4-head

• #12 $75/roper • 4-head

Pick 1, draw 1 or draw 2 for $100/roper • 3-head Enter after draw - 4 more times

CASH ONLY All ropings are progressive after one Maximum of 6 entries per roper in each roping 17 second cut off may be used TRIAD Numbers Only • Must have a current USTRC card Not responsible for accidents or injuries

henry gold plated rifles to average winners of open roping two coats saddles awarded each day buckles awarded to average winners of #15 - #9 ropings For more information call: Lance Lightfoot 432.853.7422 • Brandon Wilson 432.661.1159 J.R. Carruth 432.894.6615 • Caleb Matott 432.349.3330 116 / APRIL 2014

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M & R Team Roping Productions presents

CINCO DE MAYO 6-STEER Cubero, New Mexico May 3 - 4, 2014 SATURDAY, MAY 3

Enter at 9:00 a.m. Rope at 9:30 a.m. Sharp

#12 WARM-UP

$50/roper • Enter 2x • 4-steer Average

followed by

#12 6-STEER

First Guaranteed to Pay No Less Than $6,000 on Saturday & No Less Than $8,000 on Sunday SUNDAY, MAY 4

Enter at 9:00 a.m. Rope at 9:30 a.m. Sharp

#10 WARM-UP

$50/roper • Enter 2x • 4-steer Average

followed by

#10 6-STEER

Capped at an Elite #5 6-STEER FORMAT: EVERYONE GETS ALL 6 FOR $200/ROPER ENTER 2X • 80% PAYBACK • LIMITED TO 75 TEAMS Payout 1st - $8,000 • 2nd - $6,000 • 3rd - $4,000 • 4th - $2,000 5th - $1,000 • 6th - $600 • Fast Time Each Rd - $400

One buy back per team can be used in one of the first 5 rounds - $40/roper.

Call in entries Friday April 18, 9 a.m. at 505.977.8011 or 505.238.4595.

6-Steer ropings start each day at 11 a.m. Finalize entries from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m.

Entries will be taken day of roping if not filled. The start of each round will be staggered, 15 teams. The 6th round ropes slow back.

For more information call Matthew Paul 505/238-4595

TRIAD numbers only

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Cinco De Mayo Championships presented by

Sunday, May 4, 2014 Javier Chavez Arena Santa Fe, New Mexico

$2,500

High Point Guaranteed to Handicap 10 Roper of the # ing Cash Rop

#8 handicap saddle roping Books open at 8:00 a.m. â&#x20AC;˘ Close at 9:00 a.m.

Rope at 10:00 a.m.

Y Draw 3 for $120/roper Y May enter twice for a total of 6 partners Y Capped at an Elite #4 Y Mortenson Buckles to Average Winners Y Saddle to High Point Roper

church service #10 handicap cash roping

sponsors: rodeotickets.com

like us on Facebook at Zamora Roping Productions

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Books open at 8:00 a.m. â&#x20AC;˘ Close at 11:30 a.m.

Rope at 12:00 noon Y Pick 1, Draw 2 or Draw all 3 for $150/roper Y May enter 4 times for a total of 12 partners Y Capped at an Elite #5 heeler Y No caps on headers Y Mortenson Buckles to Average Winners Y $2,500 to High Point Roper Y 2/3 Cash and Prize Payback Guaranteed!

TRIAD numbers only 2014 USTRC membership or 2014 WSTR membership required.

2014 USTRC memberships may be purchased on site.

For more information please call Kenny Zamora at 505.469.4388 or go to www.zamoraroping.com

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Fear Not Rodeo & Bible Camp Presents

2014 MAY Men’s Team Roping Retreat Jake Long Professional Team Roper 3 Time NFR Qualifier

Come let Jake Long, Justin Parish, Dennis Aaron and several other top level teachers and instructors teach you how to be a winner in and out of the arena!

WHEN: May 9 - 11, 2014 Check in Friday, 6 p.m. • Check out Sunday, 2 p.m.

WHERE: Fear Not Arena in Springer, Oklahoma (1.5 miles west off of I-35, Exit 42) WHAT: Team Roping School with Bible based seminars and services!

Why: Because you need it!

Cost: $300 - includes meals, lodging, stalls and instruction (You may stay in bunkhouse or your personal trailer.

If staying in your trailer, you must have a generator.)

You have your choice of entering one event: Heading or Heeling.

Entry Form Name _______________________________________________________________________ Address ______________________________________________________________________ City, State, Zip _________________________________________________________________ Email ________________________________________________________________________ Phone _______________________________________________________________________ Event you are entering: o Heading o Heeling Lodging: o Bunkhouse o Personal Trailer $100 deposit required. Send entry form and $100 to: Fear Not Productions P.O. Box 82, Springer, Oklahoma 73458 For more information call Buddy 580/465-5408 or Kelly 580/465-5410 Make checks payable to Fear Not Rodeo & Bible Camp 120 / APRIL 2014

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4TH ANNUAL

MAY 23-25, 2014 P Buckles to High Running Saddles • s r ) e n in eW ept Open c g x a r (e e g v in A op to er Each R n in W y e thru 4th Mon Prizeline

Friday, May 23

OPEN Books open at 5:00 p.m. Close at 6:00 p.m. Rope at 6:30 p.m. Pick 3 partners for $75/roper. Progressive after 1. 4-Head Average. $1,000 added.

80% Payback ANYONE CAN ENTER! Live entertainment to follow.

Saturday, May 24

#15 Handicap Books open at 8:00 a.m. Close at 8:45 a.m. Rope at 9:00 a.m.

Pick 1/Draw 2 for $120/roper. Go 3x for a total of 9 runs. 4-Steer Average, 13 second cutoff in 1st round if over 100 teams. Handicap 1 second off #14 team and 2 seconds off #13 or under team. #12 Handicap Books close at start of #15 short round.

Pick 1/Draw 2 for $120/roper. Go 3 times for a total fo 9 rounds.

4-Steer Average. 14 second cutoff in 1st round if over 100 teams.

Handicap 1 second off a #11 team and 2 seconds off #10 or under team.

Sunday, May 25

#12 Century Handicap Must be 50 or older to enter. Books open at 8:00 a.m. Close at 8:45 a.m. Rope at 9:00 a.m. Pick 1/Draw 2 for $120/roper. Go 3 times for a total of 9 runs. 4-Steer Average. 16 second cutoff in 1st round if over 100 teams. Handicap 1 second off #11 team, 2 seconds off #10 team, and 3 seconds off #9 team or under. #10 Handicap with #8 Incentive Books close at the start of the short round of Century. Pick1/Draw 2 for $120/roper. Go 3 times for a total of 9 runs. 4-Steer Average.

Incentive on 3-head. 15 second cutoff in 1st round if over 150 teams. Handicap 1 second off of #9 team, 2 seconds off for #8 team, and 3 seconds off for #7 team or under. Buckles to Average in Incentive. Prize Line through 4th.

MORE INFORMATION: Stuart Bigbee’s Arena - 83 Hwy. 157, Tuscumbia, AL 35674 In case of rain, roping will move to The Longhorn R Arena, Tuscumbia, AL. Call 256-710-7008 with any questions.

TRIAD Numbers Only

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Wednesday June 25, 2014 Reno Livestock Events Center

] $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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2nd Annual

Groesbeck, Texas • Limestone County Fairgrounds

Friday, May 23

80% CASH PAYBACK CACTUS SADDLE TO HIGH MONEY OF THE DAY Books open at 2:30 p.m. • Close at 3:30 p.m.

Rope at 4:00 p.m. SHARP!

#13 No cap • 4 head $125/roper • enter 3x • PA 1 Buckles & Paid Shoot-Outs to the USTRC Finals to Average Winners CASH ONLY

#12 No cap • 4 head $125/roper • enter 3x • PA 1 Buckles & Paid Shoot-Outs to the USTRC Finals to Average Winners Books close at the end of the 3rd round of the #13 CASH ONLY TRIAD numbers only The team roping events will be USTRC affiliated with the WORLD SERIES BARRIER. Must have current 2014 USTRC OR WSTR membership to rope.

Paid Shoot-Outs to the USTRC FINALS to all AVERAGE WINNERS of the team ropings

SPONSORS

For more information: Bobby Joe Hill - 903.388.0308 or Cody Gantt - 903.851.4808 128 / APRIL 2014

80% CASH PAYBACK CACTUS SADDLE TO HIGH MONEY OF ANY 2 ROPINGS

Saturday, May 24

#11 No cap • 4 head $125/roper • enter 3x • PA 1 Buckles & Paid Shoot-Outs to the USTRC Finals to Average Winners CASH ONLY

#10 Elite #6 cap • 4 head $125/roper • enter 3x • PA 1 Buckles & Paid Shoot-Outs to the USTRC Finals to Average Winners Books close at the end of the 3rd round of the #11 CASH ONLY

#9 Elite #5 cap • 4 head $125/roper • enter 3x • PA 1 Buckles & Paid Shoot-Outs to the USTRC Finals to Average Winners CASH ONLY Books close at the end of the 3rd round of the #10 CASH ONLY Cattle provided by: Hill Rodeo Cattle

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2nd Annual

Friday, May 23 - Monday, 26, 2014 80% CASH PAYBACK

Sunday, May 25

Monday, May 26

All Girls Open Roping

Invitational Steer Roping

$5,000 ADDED Roping starts at 10:00 a.m. SHARP Introduction of the 35 ropers Sunday, May 25 following the Ranch Rodeo

Books open Sat. 24th at 7:00 p.m.

Books close Sun. at 7:30 a.m.

Rope at 8:00 a.m. SHARP 4 head • $125/roper • enter 3x • PA 1 CACTUS SADDLE TO HIGH MONEY Buckles & Paid Shoot-Outs to the USTRC Finals to Average Winners Top 12 teams to Short Round and will be run at 7:30 p.m. with the RANCH RODEO CASH ONLY

Young Guns Team Roping Match During Steer Roping

Open Texas Ten Header LIMITED TO 50 TEAMS 85% CASH PAYBACK $1,500/roper • enter 1x • PA 9 Buckles & Paid Shoot-Outs to the USTRC Finals Priefert Open to Average Winners Buckles to Fastest Time Top 12 teams to short Round and will be run at 7:30 p.m. with the RANCH RODEO

Fast Time Short Round 1st in Average 2nd in Average 3rd in Average 4th in Average 5th in Average

Texas Ten Header Payout 10 teams 20 teams 30 teams 40 teams $4,000 $4,000 x2 $4,000 x3 $4,000 x4 $3,000 $3,000 $3,000 $3,000 $18,500 $24,000 $30,000 $33,000 $16,000 $18,500 $25,000 $13,000 $16,500 $8,500

#8

50 teams $4,000 x5 $3,000 $40,000 $30,000 $20,000 $10,000 $4,500

70% CASH PAYBACK Elite #4 cap • 3 head $160/roper • Enter 1, draw 2 or draw 3 • May enter 3x Books open at 11:00 a.m.

Close at 1:00 p.m.

Roping starts 30 minutes after steer roping ends Buckles & Paid Shoot-Outs to the USTRC Finals to Average Winners Buckles 2nd - 5th in Average CASH ONLY

Sunday, May 25 • 7:30 p.m. $1,000 ADDED LIMITED TO 20 TEAMS

Invitational Ranch Rodeo Events: Pasture Roping • Branding • Mugging

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WSTR cards may be purchased on site, on line, or by calling 505-898-1755. WSTR memberships are free to renewing ropers 70 & older.

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McAlester, Oklahoma Lightning C Arena May 10-11, 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.

Three Strands Ministry 2014 CALENDAR • Guthrie, OK ...................August 9-10 • TBD, OK ....................September 6-7 • TBD, OK .....................November 8-9

www.wstropings.com • Dress code - hat or no hat; Ladies,

tasteful attire; men, collared shirt with at least 2 buttons.

• Tri-State Productions – Mackey & Kelli Tully - 479.435.2619 A 2014 WSTR membership or 2014 USTRC membership is required to enter. You may purchase your WSTR card on site, online at wstroping.com, or by calling 505.898.1755. WSTR memberships are free to renewing ropers 70 and older.

Classifications powered by TRIAD

Directions to Lightning C Arenar: 210 Lightning C Arena Rd., McAlester, OK 74501 Located 8 miles east of McAlester, OK on Hwy. 270 918.297.0101

Saturday, May 10

Enter 7:30 - 8:30 a.m. • CASH ONLY

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

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

#11 World Series Qualifier $150/roper • Enter 2x • Capped at an Elite #6 heeler (21 years) #10 World Series Qualifier Capped at a #6 heeler Will not start before 1 p.m. $150/roper • Enter 2x • (21 years)

WPRA All Girl - Will not start before 3 p.m.

Sunday, May 11

World Series of Team Roping

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Bring 1, Draw 1 or Draw 2 for $150/roper • Enter 2x Enter 7:30 - 8:30 a.m. • CASH ONLY

#10 Specialty Roping NO AGE LIMIT Pick or Draw Draw option available.

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 (21 years)

#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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A S S O C I A T I O N

Albuquerque, NM • April 18 - 19, 2014 Bernalillo Sheriff’s Posse Arena Books open 8-9 a.m. • Rope at 9:30 a.m. - Both Days

FRIDAY

#15 Pick or Draw No age limit • $150/roper Enter 2X • 80% payback

#13 World Series Qualifier Must be 21 • $150/roper Enter 2X • No Cap

SATURDAY

Cowboy Church • 8:30 - 9:00 a.m.

#11 World Series Qualifier Must be 21 • $150/roper • Enter 2X Capped at an Elite #6 Heeler

#10 World Series Qualifier Must be 21 • $150/roper • Enter 2X Capped at a #6 Heeler

#12 World Series Qualifier

#9 World Series Qualifier

Must be 21 • $150/roper • Enter 2X No Cap

Must be 21 • $150/roper • Enter 2X Capped at an Elite #5 Heeler

#8 Pick/Draw No age limit • $80/roper • Enter 3X Capped at a #5 Heeler

Must be 21 years old or turn 21 anytime during 2014 to participate in WS qualifiers. A 2014 WSTR membership or 2014 USTRC membership is required to enter. You may purchase your WSTR card on site, online at wstroping.com, or by calling 505.898.1755. WSTR memberships are free to renewing ropers 70 and older.

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Schedule Andrews, TX Albuquerque, NM Andrews, TX San Angelo, TX Andrews, TX Levelland, TX

April 12-13, 2014 April 18-19, 0214 May 24-26, 2014 July 4-6, 2014 Sept. 6-7, 2014 Oct. 11-12, 2014

For more information, call:

Gerry Tully 575.937.2298 or Malaika Tully-Suggs 817.219.6704 Roswell Livestock and Farm Supply

MAY 9-11, 2014

FRIDAY, MAY 9

Books open 5 - 6 p.m. Rope 6:30 p.m.

Open Pick 1, draw 1 or draw 2 for $150/roper, Enter 2x

#15 Pick 1, draw 1 or draw 2 for $150/roper, Enter 2x

LAS CRUCES, NM Sproul Arena SUNDAY, MAY 11

Books open 8 - 9 a.m. Rope 9:30 a.m.

#11 World Series Qualifier

SATURDAY, MAY 10

$150/roper, Enter 2x, Capped at Elite #6 Heeler

#12 World Series Qualifier

#9 World Series Qualifier

Books open 8 - 9 a.m. Rope 9:30 a.m. #13 World Series Qualifier $150/roper, Enter 2x $150/roper, Enter 2x, No Cap

#12 Slide

$50/roper, Enter 6x, Pick or Draw $1,000 Cash to High Money Roper

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#10 World Series Qualifier $150/roper, Enter 2x, Capped at #6 Heeler

$150/roper, Enter 2x, Capped at Elite #5 Heeler

Buckles to Average Winners fo WS Qualifiers

Must be 21 years old or turn 21 anytime during 2014 to participate in WS Qualifiers. A 2014 WSTR membership or 2014 USTRC membership requiredAto enter. You may purchase your WSTR card on site, online at wstroping.com or by calling 505/898-1755.

WSTR memberships are free to renewing ropers 70 and older. Classifications powered by TRIAD.

CORRIENTE Buckle CO.

For Information: Oren Mathews 505/617-0627 • Chris Francis 505/429-0164 www.bigdaddyteamroping.com MATHEWS LAND AND CATTLE SPONSORS T&T Trailers Belen, NM

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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

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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 $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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SAFE-GUARD YOUR FOAL GET THE RIGHT WEAPONS TO COMBAT THE MOST DANGEROUS VILLAINS

THE TARGET:

ROUND WORMS

M.O.: MIGRATORY The larvae migrate through the bloodstream to the liver and lungs before returning to the small intestine to develop into adults

AKA: ASCARIDS

THREAT LEVEL: HIGH Extremely dangerous to foals and youngsters up to 18 months of age

HANGOUT: IN YOUR HORSE’S LUNGS AND SMALL INTESTINE Causing respiratory disease, colic, and even death

THE WEAPON:

SAFE-GUARD® PASTE The only compound, fenbendazole, with a special label indication* to TREAT ROUNDWORMS IN YOUNG HORSES That is also safe for foals as young as 6 weeks.

GETROTATIONRIGHT.COM. GET A FECAL EXAM TO BE YOU! SURE IT’S RIGHT FOR Y OU!

*For foals and weanlings (less than 18 months of age) where ascarids are a common problem, the recommended dose is 4.6 mg/lb; one syringe will deworm a 550 lb horse.

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ARKANSAS

A NATIONAL FINALS QUALIFIER

CHAMPIONSHIPS 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 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 #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)

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

THIS IS YOUR USTRC

2

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

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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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UNITED STATES TEAM ROPING CHAMPIONSHIPS

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

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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/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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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

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 & 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 17-18, 2014

TAYLORSVILLE, NC W NOTE NUELE D E SCH

THURSDAY, APRIL 17 6 p.m.

FRIDAY, APRIL 18 9 a.m.

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

Books open 5 p.m., rope at 6 p.m.

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

#13 Slide

#10 (with #9 Inc.)

#12 (with #11 Inc.)

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

#11 (with #10 Inc.)

#9 (with #8 Inc.) 12 noon Friday Kids 6 and under, 7-9 and 10-12

#8 Pick/Draw for beginner & novice ropers only (books close at 4 p.m.)

PRIZES PAID FOR BY PRODUCER 31 Trophy Gist Buckles

FORMAT

3

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.

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

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/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

2

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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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 MAY 9-11, 2014

HUTCHINSON, KS

FRIDAY, MAY 9 12 noon

SATURDAY, MAY 10 9 a.m.

SUNDAY, MAY 11 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.) #12 will not start before 5 p.m.

#11 (with #10 Inc.) #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)

2 ARENAS WILL BE AVAILABLE

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

Location: Kansas State Fairgrounds Expo Center Directions: 2000 N. Poplar, Hutchinson, KS 67502 Producer: Jeff Smith Cattle: C-S Cattle Company

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.

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

Event Info: Jeff Smith 620.921.5903, wwwropetherockies.com or USTRC office 254.968.0002 Hotels: Days Inn 620.665.3700; Hampton Inn 620.665.9800; Comfort Inn 620.669.5200 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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COWBOY CAPITAL

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 16-18, 2014

STEPHENVILLE, TX

ACTION STARTS 9 a.m. DAILY FRIDAY, MAY 16

SATURDAY, MAY 17

SUNDAY, MAY 18

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)

2 ARENAS WILL BE USED

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

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.

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

Location: Lonestar Arena Directions: 4916 N. US Hwy. 377, Stephenville, TX 76401 (see map) 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

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: Super 8, 921 S. Second St., Stephenville, TX 76401; 254.965.0888; rate $63 Choice Hotels: choicesportstravel.com, Special Rate ID #00214570

THIS IS YOUR USTRC

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INDIANA

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

FORMAT

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

GUARANTEED 2/3 CASH PAYBACK MAY 31 - JUNE 1, 2014

HENRYVILLE, IN

ACTION STARTS 9 a.m. DAILY SATURDAY, MAY 31

SUNDAY, JUNE 1

#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.) 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)

Arena runs on Eastern Standard Time

PRIZES PAID FOR BY PRODUCER 31 Trophy Gist Buckles Average winners of the #11, #10, & #9

4

ON-SITE ENTRY • CASH ONLY

#13 Slide $100/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. off, #11 & below 3 sec. off. All adjustments after 3rd round. #12, #11 #10, #9 $100/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.

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: Yankeetown Arena, 13334 W. State Rd. 160, Henryville, IN Directions: 20 miles north of Louisville, KY. I-65 to mile marker 19 (Henryville exit.) Then 160 West for 5 miles.

Producer: Dan Stewart Cattle: Steve Hicks, Hicks 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: Stalls are very limited, but can accommodate horses overnight in the indoor arena and available paddocks on a first come, first served basis.

No reservations accepted.

Event Info: Dan Stewart 502.583.5502 or USTRC office 254.968.0002 Hotels: Quality Inn 812.752.2212, Super 8 Motel 812.752.2122, Hampton Inn 812.752.1999 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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RED ROCK

presented by 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 30 - JUNE 1, 2014

GALLUP, NM

ACTION STARTS 9 a.m. DAILY FRIDAY, MAY 30

SATURDAY, MAY 31

SUNDAY, JUNE 1

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 11 a.m.)

Navajo Feed and Pawn

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

8 Trophy Gist Knives Average winners of the Open, #15, #13 & #12 Location: Red Rock State Park Directions: NM 566, Gallup, NM 87301. From I-40 East, take Exit 33, go 4.5 miles west on frontage road, follow signs to Red Rock State Park.

Producer: Red Rock Roping Productions / Walt Eddy Cattle: Reed and Keith Flake

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/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) $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 #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: Walt Eddy 505.879.6181 or USTRC office 254.968.0002 Hotels: El Rancho 505.863.9311; Red Roof Inn 505.722.7765; Comfort Inn & Suites 505.863.3445; La Quinta 505.722.2233 Choice Hotels: choicesportstravel.com, Special Rate ID #00214570

THIS IS YOUR USTRC

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FLORIDA PANHANDLE

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 31 - JUNE 1, 2014

MARIANNA, FL

ACTION STARTS 9 a.m. DAILY FRIDAY, MAY 30

SATURDAY, MAY 31

SUNDAY, JUNE 1

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

Books open at 5 p.m., rope at 6 p.m.

#13 Slide 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.)

#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 31 Trophy Gist Buckles Average winners of the #11, #10, & #9 Incentive Average winners of the #12, #11, #10, & #9

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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. off, #11 & below 3 sec. off.

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.

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: Jackson County Ag. Center Directions: 3631 Hwy. 90, Marianna, FL 32446.

I-10, Exit 20.

Producer: JX2 Productions and John Johnson

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. For other stall reservations call Terry Keys 865.256.1836.

Event Info: John Johnson 423.340.0640 or USTRC office 254.968.0002 Hotels: Holiday Inn Express 850.526.2900; Quality Inn 850.526.5600 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

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 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

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) $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

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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

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 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 $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

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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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US Open Championships Points count for current year standings 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th 7th 8th 9th 10th

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• 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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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. 158 / APRIL 2014

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ADVERTISERS’ INDEX

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Dub Grants Ropes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .88

Albracht Insurance Agency . . . . . . . . . .81

Rickey Green Roping Video . . . . . . . . . .23

American Jr. Rodeo Association . . . . . .105 Hatco, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49 Heel-O-Matic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

Bob Feist Invitational . . . . . . . . . . . . .126

Hot Heels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .71

Brother In Law Productions . . . .106 - 108 I Youth Rodeo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47

South Alabama Championships . . . .137 Q

South Dakota Championships . . . . .143

Quicksilver Products . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .72

Spanish Trail Classic . . . . . . . . . . . .147 Texas Championships . . . . . . . . . . . .140

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USTRC Formats 2013 . . . . . . . . .154-158

Ram Rodeo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

USTRC Gold Plus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19

Rattler Ropes, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . .30, 52

USTRC Membership Application . . . .55-57

Justin Insurance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .72

Red River Portable Arenas . . . . . . . . . .77

USTRC Regionals

Ritchie Industries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .85

Midwest Regional Finals . . . . . . .50-51

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Robertson Hill Ranch . . . . . . . . . . . . .119

Midwest Regional

Kid Group . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .79

Carter Robertson Memorial

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

Shoot-Out Entry Form . . . . . . . . . .54

LCI Livestock Insurance Services . . . . . . .9

Ropers Quick Rope Release . . . . . . . . .89

USTRC Sponsors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36

L & H Manufacturing . . . . . . . . . . . . .86

Ropers Sports News . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .76

USTRC TRIAD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .127

Lone Star Ropes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .73

Royal Horn Wrap Co., Inc. . . . . . . . . . . .89

Lucas Metal Works . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .79

Running P Ropes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .123

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Lucky 4 Performance Ranch . . . . . . . .111

Windy Ryan Memorial Roping . . . . . . .122

Viking Roping Cattle Co. . . . . . . . . . . . .89

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M & R Roping Productions . . . . . . . . .117

Southern Colorado Livestock . . . . . . . .101

WSTR Events:

Martin Saddlery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .69

Southwest Equine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .159

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

Steer Crazy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .78

Chute Help . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .163 Classic Equine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2, 115

Computer Software For Team Ropers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .89 Corriente Saddle Co. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .67 Crawfish Open . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .113 Crooked Creek Ranch . . . . . . . . . . . . . .78

Preliminary Entry Form . . . . . . . . .53 Midwest Regional

Jr. Timed Event Championships . . . . .121

Classic Rope . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27, 164 Clovis Livestock Auction . . . . . . . . . . .113

Red Rock Classic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .152

and Rodeo Equipment. . . . . . . . . . . .95

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Catch 'Em and Stretch 'Em

Cimarron Trailer Manufacturing, Inc. . . .26

Panhandle Classic . . . . . . . . . . . . . .146

Priefert Farm, Ranch

International Finals

Cattle For Lease . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .88

Charmac Trailers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31

North Carolina Championships . . . . .144

Foundation Charity Roping . . . . . . .112

B & W Gooseneck Hitches . . . . . . . . . .149

Cattle Company, LLC . . . . . . . . . . . .100

Missouri Classic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .142

James Pickens Jr.

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Case IH Tractors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .161

Mississippi Championships . . . . . . . .145

Livestock Insurers, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . .89

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Kansas Championships . . . . . . . . . .148

Roger Peters

Crossfire Productions . . . . . . . .102 - 103 D D. J. Reveal, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .88 Perry Di Loreto Ladies Only . . . . . . . .124 Perry Di Loreto Reno Invitational . . . .125

Invitational Team Ropers Association . . . . . . . . . . . .134

Merk Animal Health . . . . . . . . . . . . . .138 Mortenson Silver & Saddles . . . . . . . . .88

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Mathews Land & Cattle Company . .135 T

NJ Productions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .132

TLC Animal Nutrition . . . . . . . . . . . . . .68

Tri State Championships . . . . . . . . . .133

Elite Trailer Manufacturing . . . . . . . . . . .37

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Titan Trailer Manufacturing . . . . . . . . . .17

World Series of Team Roping . .130-131

Equibrand . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .81, 87

National Roper’s Supply . . . . . . . . .11, 89

Tony Lama Boot Company . . . . . . . . . .41

WTEC & M1 Productions . . . . . . . . . .116

Equibrand / Cashel . . . . . . . . . . . . .6, 81

National Saddlery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

Trails West Trailers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48

Western Horseman . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .141

National Team

Tres Rios Silver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17

Mike White Pasture Roping . . . . . . . . .110

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

Wild West Championships . . . . . .128-129

Roping League . . . . . . . . . . . . .90 - 94

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Woodard Roping School . . . . . . . . . . .83

Fear Not Roping Productions . . . . . . . .120 Fire It Up Productions . . . . . . . . . .96 - 99

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Floyd’s Crawfish Classic . . . . . . . . . . .114

Oklahoma State

USTRC Events:

Horseshoeing School . . . . . . . . . . . . .89

Arkansas Championships . . . . . . . . .139

Outlaw Saddles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .88

Cowboy Capital Classic . . . . . . . . . .150

Forty Plus Team Roping Championships . . . . . .109

U X XIT Rangers Club . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .89

Florida Panhandle Classic . . . . . . . .153

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Front Range Championships . . . . . .136

ZD Roping . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .104

Gist Silversmiths . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .162

Parma Company . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .86

Indiana Classic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .151

Zamora Roping . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .118

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