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THE MAGAZINE FOR TEAM ROPERS

USTRC Championship Results FEATURES 8 10 12

South Texas Championships

Just the Way It Is

Florida Championships

by Ben Clements

East Nebraska Championships

USTRC Announcements

Carolina Classic

By the Numbers

Colorado River Classic

Oklahoma Winter Classic

Louisiana Championships

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Tennessee Championships

by John Findlay

Gold Plus Report by Lauren Hardman

Champions Profile Wesley Thorp and Tyson Thompson

Top Tips with Rickey Green

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USTRC On Tap

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Just the Way It Is May 2013 by Ben Clements

t is already May and summer is lurking near. The temperatures have warmed up and the days are longer, so there is more daylight to rope and do other things after work. The year has really flown by, and sometimes I struggle to hang on as this ol’ world circles the Sun. This month I want to talk about change. I know there has been a lot of talk about change in politics, but that is not where I am headed. Change is defined as “making or becoming different transforming.” We all go through change in our lives and sometimes change is good, while other times it may be negative, depending on how you handle it. I really like to focus on positive change. Recently I had the opportunity to rope with World Champion Team Roper and owner of speedroping.com, Speed Williams. My brother-in-law Jade Cornia was in town and my wife and I set up a time for him to have a session with Speed and I tagged along. Speed had been prodding me to come rope with him for over two years and I finally made it over. Speed has a unique way of teaching and I really enjoyed the day. He starts off by just letting you rope and setting up different scenarios for you. For example, he would have Jade and I rope a steer like we were high team back and had to be nine seconds to win the roping. He didn’t say a word to either of us. He just had us videoed. After a few pens of steers and all sorts of situations we let our horses rest

and we went in for class. We watched the video and he began to break things down for us. It is amazing what he can see and tell you about team roping. He began to critique both Jade and I and everything he pointed out was right there in full color on the big screen. It became very apparent I need to make some changes, adjustments and transformations. From there it was back to the practice pen. He had us do some drills on the Hot Heels and work out some of our issues that needed change or adjustment. Next, it was back to live cattle. Just like anything else, old habits are hard to break and sometimes it is difficult to change. I struggled in some areas, but worked through it and made some of the adjustments really well. After the next session we went back to the video to see where we were in our progress. One thing about the video is that it takes all guess work and argument away from the equation. Where I thought I had changed drastically, I realized from the video that I had not made as big of an adjustment as I first thought. The thing is, now I really know and could see what I needed to work on and what areas I needed to focus more attention. Speed and speedroping.com were extremely helpful and insightful. The whole session made a big difference in understanding what I needed to do to be better. The bottom line was I needed to change to become better. It was not and has not been easy, but I have been working on it. Although I didn’t see immediate results, as I have subtly changed, I have seen vast improvement. Change is not always easy and it comes to us in our lives in various ways. Maybe we get a new job, or maybe we move to a new location. It is easy to fight and resist

change, but I think it is important to embrace it and use it in a positive manner. We are each molded and shaped everyday, and it is our duty to accept the positive and then change for the better and discard the negative. TyAnn, my daughter, just turned two years old last month and she has been a huge change in my life. Each day she changes and evolves into the person she is to become. Her life is filled with so many new experiences and changes that it is almost mind boggling. She is learning new stuff, trying new things and molding into being her own little person. My wife and I looked at each other the other night at dinner and Jodi said, “She’s not a little baby any more. Does it make you sad? She will never be that little baby again.” Yes, in a way it does make me sad, however, I am also excited for her because she has a multitude of opportunities before her. She has a billion paths to explore and can go in any direction she chooses. Each day God defines and shapes her for what He will use her for. It is very exciting to watch her change and evolve. What can change do for you? Will you resist the change that arises in your life or will you embrace it and use it for positive? Take a step back from your life, and just like Speed used the video of my roping to help me improve, look at the big picture of your life and revise and amend it to become better. See what little things you can improve on, or adjust to fully maximize your potential. Whether we realize it or not, just like TyAnn, we have a billion paths before us. Life is an open road and the more we change and transform the better we will be. If we have chosen the wrong one, it is never too late to change directions and go down another path, and that is just the way it is....

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Announcements

USTRC Calendar Plan you 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 26, 2013 and will run through November 3, 2013. Flex Earnings All USTRC members receive Flex Earnings with the purchase of a USTRC membership. However for the Flex Earnings to become eligible to use, members must participate at a USTRC Sanctioned or Affiliate Event. Gold Spur members receive $1,000 and Gold Plus members receive $3,000, which can be used at any Regional Finals or the Cinch National Finals of Team Roping. Check your Available (Flex) Earnings online at Member Services. Make sure you are ready for the upcoming Regional Finals - the West Coast Regionals, June 28-30, 2013, Paso Robles CA. Get your Available Earnings account full and be ready to enter one of the premier events of the year. USTRC Memberships Renew your membership today for 2013. 2013 Gold Plus Memberships are $300 and Gold Spur Memberships are $100. 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 World Series event, but only a USTRC membership is accepted at a USTRC Sanctioned, Affiliate or Grassroots Event. USTRC Regional Finals USTRC Regional Finals are just around the corner. Check the ads in this issue to find the Regional Finals you want to attend. Ropers, make sure you are eligible by participating in 2013 season USTRC Sanctioned, Affiliate, Grassroots or Regional preliminary divisions prior to the Shoot-Out division you want to enter, or a 2013 WSTR event. Also, go online at www.ustrc.com/member services and check your available Earnings you have to qualify for a Regional Shoot-Out division. USTRC Regional Finals Gold Plus Ropings USTRC is excited to announce there will be a minimum of $122,500 added cash to the Regional Finals Gold Plus ropings this year. This means there will be at least $17,500 added to the roper’s pot in the #12 Gold Plus division (with a #10 Incentive) at each of the seven Regional Finals. Last year, USTRC added $15,000 in each Gold Plus Regional Roping and the results were amazing as the Gold Plus division at all seven of the Regional Finals was the highest paying Gold Plus roping ever in the history of those seven events. If you have any questions, contact Gold Plus Representative Lauren Hardman at Lhardman@ustrc.com.

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By the Numbers by John Findlay

Part II

Which Heelers Enter Which Divisions

ast month we covered you headers. This month we turn to the heelers. For those of you that cannot remember stuff from one month the next, (i fit very comfortably in that category) here is a summation of what you are going to find in each of this month’s overabundance of charts: The data in each of these column charts was taken from all the USTRC sanctioned ropings held during the 2012 season, not including the Regionals or the Cinch National Finals. Each chart represents one of the USTRC’s eight standard divisions, Open through #8 Pick/Draw. The basics of each chart are the same. The x-axis (that’s the horizontal one that goes along the bottom of the chart) is the classification

Heeler Entries in Open 2012 Sanctioned Ropings by Heeler Handicap Number

443 Unique Ropers Entered 56 Different Open Events for a Total of 1,4474 Entries 12 / MAY 2013

number of the heelers entered in the particular division refered to in the title at the top of the chart. The y-axis, the vertical one, is the number of heeler entries over the course of the season. I repeat, these are heeler ENTRIES, not individual headers. As you all know, a roper in a sanctioned roping can enter a given division up to four times. Take a look at the first chart for the Open Division. The tallest column in the chart sits on top of the classification #10. It means that there are more #10 heeler entries (608) in the Open Division than any other heeler classification number. Second in the Open are #9 heeler entries (421) closely followed by Elite #8 entries (368). You’ll notice that all the charts include elite numbers.

Heeler Entries in #15 2012 Sanctioned Ropings by Heeler Handicap Number

750 Unique Ropers Entered 70 Different #15 Events for a Total of 3,299 Entries

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CAVEAT: These numbers are not exact but they are a very good portrayal. But here is the reason why they are not exact. My data for ropers provides what the roperâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s classification number was at the end of the season. Therefore, those ropers whose numbers were either raised or lowered during the season would not be accurately represented in these charts. To adjust for this fact, for these charts I eliminated the following records: headers whose classification numbers exceeded the cap for those divisions that have caps and the headers that were on teams whose number combination exceeded the division classification. The assumption in both cases was that the number or numbers of either or both ropers had probably been raised during the season. Since I had no way of knowing which one, I just eliminated them from the records. The result is that these numbers are not precise but the ratios most likely are.

Header Entries in #13 2012 Sanctioned Ropings by Header Handicap Number

1,646 Unique Ropers Entered 70 Different #13 Events for a Total of 4,661 Entries

At the bottom of each chart you will find you will find three numbers for each division, (1) the number of unique ropers who roped in the division, (2) the total number of sanctioned events entered and (3) the total number of header entries. Remember that numbers for one and two are going to be less than the actual number since I eliminated the records of ropers that probably had their numbers bumped. For example, in the Open chart you will see that there were 503 headers over the course of 2012 that entered 61 Open ropings a total of 2,094 times, not counting the eliminated records. While there is nothing here that you all probably did not intrinsically know, I found it interesting to see how the header classification numbers shook out over the season. Now these charts donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t tell you who won at these ropings, it just tells you, overall, how headers enter in each division. Oh, and heelers, your next. Come back next month.

Header Entries in #12 2012 Sanctioned Ropings by Header Handicap Number

2,676 Unique Ropers Entered 70 Different #12 Events for a Total of 11,001 Entries SUPERLOOPER MAGAZINE / 13

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By the Numbers continued

Heeler Entries in #11 2012 Sanctioned Ropings by Heeler Handicap Number

Heeler Entries in #10 2012 Sanctioned Ropings by Heeler Handicap Number

2,653 Unique Ropers Entered 71 Different #11 Events for a Total of 10,487 Entries

3,549 Unique Ropers Entered 70 Different #10 Events for a Total of 15,398 Entries

Heeler Entries in #9 2012 Sanctioned Ropings by Heeler Handicap Number

Heeler Entries in #8 2012 Sanctioned Ropings by Heeler Handicap Number

3,859 Unique Ropers Entered 70 Different #9 Events for a Total of 16,064 Entries 14 / MAY 2013

2,570 Unique Ropers Entered 70 Different #8 Events for a Total of 12,292 Entries

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by Lauren Hardman

Hello Ropers! C

an you believe it is already May? I love May. It is the beginning of summer, the end of the school year and our hometown USTRC event. Anytime you have a chance to come rope in Stephenville, it is definitely worth the trip. We have lots of great events this month, you can rope anywhere from Florida to Utah. This month will be a great month for roping! As we inch closer to the West Coast Regional Finals, our first one of 2013, let me just remind you about all the added cash and prizes. I’m talking at least $17,500 added cash to the Gold Plus purse at each Regional roping, how could you miss this? But then we have our great prize line from our wonderful sponsors: Gist, Resistol, Tony Lama, Cinch, Classic Equine and Classic Rope. Hats off to our sponsors, we couldn’t do it without you! Did you know we also give a great package to the High Point Gold Plus member of the weekend at the Regional Finals? Let me explain. We are about five months away from the 2013 Cinch National Finals of Team Roping in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma and who wouldn’t like to know their accommodations are taken care of? The High Point Gold Plus member of the weekend at each of the seven Regional events will win a Cinch NFTR package which includes entry fees paid into two Shoot-Outs of choice, two stalls for up to nine nights, a Gold Plus RV spot and a personalized Cinch NFTR leather jacket. This package is crazy exclusive. Our Gold Plus RV spots are located behind

Barn 9 and are only reserved for these high money Gold Plus winners. Your stalls can be located right there handy in Barn 9 and then of course your fees paid for two Shoot-Outs. You will also have dibs on one of the leather Cinch NFTR jackets that usually sell out so fast; we will even personalize it for you. This package could save you as much as $1,600 on your trip, money you could use to enter more Shoot-Outs, rent a golf cart, spend at any of our vendors or take the family to Cattlemen’s Steakhouse. There is only one way to win and that is to go play! We hope to see you starting in June at our Regional Finals and maybe even in the winner’s circle! Saddle up, it’s time to rope! — Lauren Hardman

Northern California Classic #10 Gold Plus Specialty Roping

Mary Stubblefield - Kevin Pascoe $1,818 in Cash $6,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings

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

Terry Hagen - Mark Manning $1,846 in Cash $6,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings

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#10 Gold Plus Specialty Roping

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Eastern Nebraska Championships #12 Gold Plus (with #10 Inc.)

Kirk Kooiker - Spencer Love $2,330 in Cash $6,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings

Eastern Nebraska Championships #10 Gold Plus Specialty Roping

Sid Smith - Shawn Sleezer $3,140 in Cash $6,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings

Florida Championships #10 Gold Plus Specialty Roping

Florida Championships #12 Gold Plus (with #10 Inc.)

Mary Ann Brown - Kenny Brown $1,730 in Cash $6,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings

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Mary Ann Brown - Scott Fletcher $1,020 in Cash $6,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings

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Carolina Classic #10 Gold Plus Specialty Roping

Carolina Classic

Kelli Corbin - Matt Jarriel $1,240 in Cash $6,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings

#12 Gold Plus (with #10 Inc.)

Ryan Pratt - Kenny Brown

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$1,020 in Cash $6,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings

Oklahoma Winter Classic #10 Gold Plus Specialty Roping

Oklahoma Winter Classic #12 Gold Plus (with #10 Inc.)

Troy Herring - Tony Gatlin

Justus Hyatt - Shane Walters $4,830 in Cash $6,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings

$3,700 in Cash $6,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings

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Louisiana Championships #10 Gold Plus Specialty Roping

Jace Baker - David Perry

Louisiana Championships

$3,530 in Cash $6,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings

#12 Gold Plus (with #10 Inc.)

Bobby Doyle - Harvey McDaniel

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$3,100 in Cash $6,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings

Tennessee Championships #10 Gold Plus Specialty Roping

Kelli Corbin - Jason LaRue Tennessee Championships #12 Gold Plus (with #10 Inc.)

Mary Ann Brown - Joe Kane $3,230 in Cash $6,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings

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$3,530 in Cash $6,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings

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

#11 Shoot-Out 2012 USTRC National Champions

hen you love team roping and heeling is your passion how do you partner with another heeler? How do you make that work? Wesley Thorp and Tyson Thompson love to rope. More than that they love to heel and yet, because of their passion, they are willing to switch off to make their partnership work. Who heads for the duo in the practice pen? Actually they both head and they both heel and it has made them better partners, better competitors and better ropers. They trade off, taking turns heading and heeling for each other and it has certainly worked to their advantage. With that kind of talent and that kind of initiative, the pair is a force to contend with and they are certainly on the same page when it comes to roping for the big bucks. The sum of $102,000 is a lot of money. For two teen-age heelers it is actually more than they can wrap their minds around. In the beginning it didn’t make much difference because it was just about roping, heeling, having a good time and being at the 2012 Cinch USTRC National Finals of Team Roping. The odd thing was the pair was almost not entered in the #11 Shoot-Out roping. Fortunately their placing in the #11 Preliminary qualified them to rope in the #11 Shoot-Out. 22 / MAY 2013

Wesley Thorp and Tyson Thompson

“We had to make the short go round of the Preliminary to rope in the Shoot-Out,” Tyson Thompson said. “We did not rope together in the Preliminary but we did place and that gave us a shot.” Thorp and Thompson were the fourth high team coming back into the short go round of the #11 Shoot-Out. Thorp didn’t even have a head horse. Fortunately for the pair, a fellow team roper loaned him one and it was a good one. It was a seasoned horse and all Thorp had to focus on was roping. The fact Tyson and Thompson switch ends to practice gave them an advantage as the short go round unfolded. “I tend to get a little nervous when I head because I love to heel and I heel a lot. We both like to heel,” Thorp explained. An awesome prize line was available to the winners of the #11 Shoot-Out. Not only were the ropers shooting at $102,500 but they were also looking at Gist Championship Gold buckles, Tony Lama Ostrich boots, Martin Championship Trophy saddles and Western Horseman Collector’s Prints. It

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was enough to cause one to take a deep breath and scramble with nerves. When the pair posted a time of 7.03 on their short go round steer to take the lead in the Average there were three teams left to rope. It suddenly became a very tedious, nerve wracking waiting game. “I knew Wesley was good for our steer,” Thompson said. “I just needed to get the steer caught. Just as I turned around in the box Wesley nodded for our steer and I was a little late but Wesley was good for the run and I took my shot and it worked.” Watching the last three teams go didn’t really eat on

Thorp or Thompson. Despite being a waiting game they were both satisfied with how things had come together and any way it worked out was going to be good for them. The pair was setting very solid in the Average. As the pair watched the last three teams rope they felt secure when no one moved them and only one team remained. When the high call back team failed to make a qualified run the pair suddenly realized they had actually won the Average in the #11 Shoot-Out. “I just can’t put it together in my head,” Thompson said. The pair was suddenly the celebrities of the hour as cameras flashed and crowds of family and friends swarmed them. “It is pretty fun to switch ends and win a roping like this,” Thorp said with a huge grin on his face. “ I feel a lot better. It makes a big difference to have good partners and good steers. We sure finished up big.” Thorp and Thompson are a pair of young guns who will bear watching in the future. They are competitive, focused and willing to spend the time it takes to win. When the dust cleared and the numbers tallied two young ropers emerged. And Then There was One, Wesley Thorp and Tyson Thompson, the winners of the #11 Shoot-Out at the 2012 Cinch USTRC National Finals of Team Roping. SUPERLOOPER MAGAZINE / 23

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with Rickey Green Cranky Old Men appreciate cranky old men. If it weren’t for them, I probably wouldn’t have lived past 20 years old. These cranky old men taught me how to take care of my horse, drive a rig, and how to read cattle and horses. My grandfather and the men from his era were hard people; if you lost a horse or a cow in the woods it could mean the difference between having food for the winter or going hungry. My grandpa wanted you to do everything at a trot. You had to have a sense of urgency to your actions, or you could end up with your butt whipped for being a slacker. One time, my grandpa whipped me and I called my dad and told him what had happened. My dad said, “I’ll be right over.” So I told Grandpa, “Now you wait and see what happens to you, my dad’s coming.” He just laughed and said, “Okay.” So I sat outside until Dad showed up. I ran out to the car, and he got out with a belt. I got another whipping. As I looked around, grandpa was on the porch with a big smile on his face. That’s when I realized there was a code of conduct that needed to be followed to survive. I appreciate the hustle, the diligence and the determination that my grandfather’s generation had. If you weren’t tough, you didn’t survive. My grandpa told me that in boot camp there were a lot of slackers when it came to digging fox holes, and when he was in Guam a lot of those slackers died the first day because they weren’t any good at digging. They ran out of breath and didn’t dig fast enough, so they were shot on open ground. Nowadays, a lot of people get all stirred up if you say anything to their kids about their behavior. That’s not the cowboy way or the American way. A few years ago, Kelly and I were coming out of the movie theater in Stephenville and this kid about 14 was trying to throw a garbage can through a glass door into this store. So I pulled over and asked him how he would like to have his butt spanked and then have the cops called on him. He said he didn’t 24 / MAY 2013

want either, so I made him turn his cap around forward, pull up his pants, tuck his shirt in, and walk home like a regular citizen. I told him if I ever saw him do anything like that again, I would find his dad and tell him. The boy said not to worry, he wasn’t going to do that again. You see, I really appreciate the cranky old men that did that for me and we need to keep it going if we want our lifestyle to survive. I pulled into Yuma, Arizona when I was about 17. It had rained, and I had the radio turned up loud. I was really cool, you see, and I was driving way too fast in the parking lot. A horse that was tied to a trailer swung his butt out, and I hit the brakes and slid into this horse. I bumped him pretty good. About this time, an old man jerked me out of my car, slapped me, threw me against my car and asked me how I would like to get my butt kicked. I’m thinking, I thought I just did! He said that if his horse was lame he was taking mine, and I was going to think twice about my speed the next time I drove into a rodeo grounds. He said there were kids, horses and dogs to watch out for. Well, that lesson has lasted 38 years. Every time I pull into a rodeo, I drive slowly in the parking lot. I’m still afraid that old man might jump out and grab me, even though he would be 100 years old by now. I often wonder how many times I didn’t hit a little boy running with a rope, or a dog, or a wife pushing a baby and all thanks to that cranky old man. Last year, I was at this arena and I watched a guy take his halter off, throw it on the ground and start to mount up. So I started to say, “Hey that’s not safe, you need to untie your halter from the fence and hang it somewhere else, or at least pick the halter up off the ground,” but I told myself, “Just shut up, you’re not at a school, mind your own business.” Well, this guy mounted up, loped in a big circle, and I couldn’t believe what I’m seeing. He loped by this halter and his horse stuck a hind leg in the halter. It jerked the horse back and crippled him. Now he can’t ride him. I don’t know how many times my father-in-law, Hal Burton, has taught me lessons like this. He would say, “Look here dummy, don’t leave your halters down,” or “Don’t feed that kind of feed,” or “Wake up dummy, you got to cinch up the back cinch tight so you don’t sore the withers on your horse.” My point is, if you young ropers pay attention (and sometimes its not just young ropers, its green ropers or horsemen who don’t have a lot of wisdom or experience with the sport), the old guys who have been around can really help. You just need to listen up when they tell you something. Here are a few things to help you survive: Drive slow in the parking lot. Untie your halter from the fence and hang it on the fence or put it in your rope bag. Don’t follow closer than three lengths of your rig when hauling horses at any speed. Don’t take a stall or pen with buckets in it. Don’t tie up where somebody has put their halter and rope bag. Don’t tie your horse where another horse could kick him. If your horse is kicks, train him not to kick. If you don’t know how, contact Jim Cooper, Sr. Always be polite to the secretary; she doesn’t work for you and she could not let you rope. The secretary is the most important person at the roping. There are many cowboy rules that people need to abide by, and if you don’t know the rules don’t be too upset if some cranky old man helps you out. Don’t let pride get in the way of you becoming a real man and a real cowboy. Your Friend, Proverbs 22:6 Train up a child in the way he should go and even when he is old he will not depart from it.

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It’s Spring — Ready, Set, Ride!

ow that the weather has finally warmed up, horse owners are starting to spend more time with their horses, and are looking forward to even more enjoyable riding weather. There are some nutritional concerns, however, during this season, and some management issues we should address to ensure the health and performance of our horses. First, as we start working our horses more, we must increase the plane of nutrition to ensure that the horse’s increased requirements are met. Energy is possibly the most important nutrient to consider in a working horse. As a horse works harder, its energy (calorie) requirement increases, and we must supply those additional calories in a form that will not compromise the horse’s digestive health. We can add more calories by increasing the amount of grain in the ration, but grain is high in starch, and too much starch (and other soluble carbohydrates) may lead to digestive disturbances such as colic and/or laminitis. Safer energy sources include fat and fermentable fibers. Feeds such as Purina’s Ultium® Competition, Strategy® Professional Formula GX, and Omolene #500® Horse Feed are higher in fat and fermentable fibers, and lower in starch than traditional sweet feeds, therefore are excellent feeds to increase the calories in a working horse’s diet. Omolene #200® 26 / MAY 2013

By Dr. Katie Young, Consulting Equine Nutritionist, Purina Mills, LLC

Horse Feed is another excellent feed for these situations, as more of the calories are supplied by fat, and less by starch. These performance feeds also contain the amino acids, vitamins and minerals to support the increased demands of the performance horse. Keep in mind that all feeding changes must be made gradually, so it is important to gradually increase the amount of feed as the horse’s work load increases. If you are not planning to ride your horse hard, however, or your horse is naturally an easy keeper, a concentrated feed such as Nature’s Essentials® Enrich 32® Supplement may be the best way to meet the horse’s nutritional needs without adding many calories. If your horse stays in good body condition (not too fat or too thin) on just hay or pasture,

feeding one to two pounds of Nature’s Essentials® Enrich 32® or Enrich 12® Supplement will provide the protein, vitamins and minerals that the horse needs to stay healthy. Next, we need to keep in mind that the forage portion of the horse’s diet may be changing, and we must be aware that some of these changes may be problematic for some horses. For some horses, the advent of spring means that the source of forage changes from hay to fresh grass. If this is the case, the horse owner should take care to minimize the risk of laminitis as horses are exposed to fresh pastures. Why can fresh grass cause laminitis in horses? During the process of photosynthesis, plants manufacture sugars that are either used for metabolic processes such as growth, or are stored as polysaccharides such as starch or fructan. The storage form of the sugars depends on the plant species. In certain situations, such as the warm sunny days and chilly nights that we see in the spring

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and the fall, the plants use fewer sugars for growth, and therefore store more as polysaccharides. This can cause problems for horses, especially when the sugars are stored as fructan, because fructan does not appear to be digested in the horse’s upper gut (where starch is digested and absorbed), but instead passes into the hindgut where it is fermented by the

microbes. It is this fermentation of fructan that appears to be a trigger factor for colic and/or laminitis, similar to a grain overload in horses. The fermentation of fiber carbohydrates in the hindgut is normal, and does not cause digestive disorders in the horse. Other environmental conditions that can affect the amount of polysaccharide storage in plants include drought stress, duration and intensity of sunlight, salinity (salt content) of soil, and overall health of the plant. Again, some species of grass, including cool season grasses, tend to store sugars as fructan, while others, the warm season grasses, tend to store sugars as starch and are less likely to cause problems.

How then do we manage pastures to minimize the risk of laminitis? Horses that are kept on pasture year-round usually adjust to the new grass as it grows. Nature does a fairly good job of making the pasture change gradually. The problems usually occur when horses have been confined and fed a hay and grain diet during the winter, and are then abruptly turned out on the lush green pasture in the spring. Further, horses that have been kept up through the winter may overeat when turned out because of the palatability of the lush green foliage. This sudden change in the diet, especially when it includes a rapid influx of the unfamiliar fructan into the hindgut, may trigger digestive upset. There are several ways to prevent or minimize problems when introducing horses to spring pastures. Feeding hay immediately before turnout may help keep horses from overeating, since they are less likely to overeat on an already full stomach. Restricting grazing time will also help minimize risks. A suggested schedule is: thirty minutes of grazing once or twice a day on the first day of grazing; then increase grazing time by 5-10 minutes per day until the horses are grazing 4-6 hours per day total. At this point, they have adapted to the green grass. One final consideration when getting back into the saddle is the condition of the horse. On that first warm sunny day, it is very tempting to head out to the barn for a nice, long trail ride to enjoy the great weather. However, if you have not been riding your horse regularly through the winter, your horse is not conditioned for that type of physical activity (and possibly neither are you!). To prevent muscle soreness, and possibly “tying-up”, horses should be gradually reintroduced to work. Start with slow, easy work and short workouts, and gradually increase the intensity and duration of the workouts until your horse is adequately conditioned. This will help decrease the risk of problems and injuries in your horse. It may take up to 90 days to get a horse properly conditioned for strenuous physical workouts. Once your horse’s nutritional and management considerations are addressed, and your horse is adequately conditioned for the desired workload, you are ready to head out and enjoy the season!

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GSTRC Awards Nearly $1 Million in Cash And Prizes PHOTO COURTESY KELLEY FROMME MAY, KLM PHOTOGRAPHICS

by Doreen Shumpert

George Strait Team Roping Classic (GSTRC) Champions Garrett Tonozzi (header) and Dugan Kelly (heeler) snag their championship steer in 4.8 seconds.

At the risk of sounding like a broken record (pun intended), records weren’t just broken at this year’s George Strait Team Roping Classic (GSTRC); they were smashed. A record 685 teams competed in front of record attendance for a record payout totaling nearly $1 million dollars. And, the champ on the heading side, Garrett Tonozzi, pocketed a record cash amount just a tad over $183,000, thanks to not only winning with partner/heeler Dugan Kelly, but also doubledipping with heeler York Gill for the second place cache as well. Held each spring at the Rose Palace in San Antonio, Texas, this year’s event on March 8-9 offered an unprecedented 28 / MAY 2013

$262,120 to the winning team of Garrett Tonozzi and Dugan Kelly (that’s $131, 060 per man), plus new Chevy dually trucks, Bruton Easy Pull Trailers, custom saddles, rope bags, jackets, and miscellaneous other trinkets to pack home. Not a bad haul in less than 48 hours, even to seasoned veterans and Wrangler National Finals’ (WNFR) qualifying cowboys who have roped under high pressure for major loot many times, but still consider the GSTRC the epitome of opportunity. Obviously, Country Music Hall-of-Famer, avid team roper, and GSTRC founder/producer George Strait and company know a little something about success, longevity and

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As impressive as the competition is Friday, Saturday’s finals showcases the “who’s who” of the roping world with less than a second often separating the top teams. Yet, when asked about strategy when backing in the box with nearly $1 million at stake, each year’s champs describe being as cool as cucumbers, opting for the “one steer at a time” plan. Tonozzi and Kelly were no exception, and also no strangers to pressure, major competition, or each other. For the win, the duo roped their first two steers on Saturday with 5.3-second times, and needed to be 5.6 on their final steer to take the lead...with four teams left to go. No problem; they stretched their final steer in 4.8, instantly pocketing the lion’s share of close to $1 million in combined cash and prizes. Garrett Tonozzi grew up in a roping family, his uncle being nine-time WNFR-qualifying team roper Bret Tonozzi. Garrett joined the Professional Rodeo Cowboy’s Association (PRCA) in 2004, and since that time has banked over $450,000 in PHOTO COURTESY OF KENT LYNCH

growth–three attributes that definitely describe what reigns as the premier team roping event in the world and is described as “life changing” by the sport’s top participants. And, not that it needs it, but another “attraction” mentioned by ropers is Strait’s loyalty and passion for the sport and contestants, including a friendly format that often allows teams to compete elsewhere the same day if need be to keep up with their pro rodeo schedules. Friday is elimination day, where teams are broken down into 50 team rotations (two steer progressive) and the five fastest times in each rotation qualify for Saturday’s finals and the record amount of loot. The rotation format is popular as it allows ropers to just compete within their own rotation of 50 teams, and to know their standing fairly quickly–opposed to the old format where all 685 teams would have roped against each other and awaited an outcome that usually wasn’t known until well after midnight.

Header Garrett Tonozzi (left) and heeler Dugan Kelly pose with producer George Strait and their new championship rigs.

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In addition to setting a record for most money earned at the event, and earning championship trucks and trailers, Dugan Kelly and Garret Tonozzi banked an array of other prizes, thanks to long-time GSTRC sponsors.

George Strait Team Roping Classic 2013 Final Eight 1. Garrett Tonozzi / Dugan Kelly, 15.58, $131,060 2. Garrett Tonozzi / York Gill, 16.41, $52,425 3. Lance Brooks / Kyle Lockett, 16.64, $36,040 4. Levi Simpson / Matt Garza, 16.86, $32,765 5. Cory Kidd / Cole Davison, 18.16, $26,210 6. Travis Walters / Gage Williams, 18.78, $19,660 7. Clay Tryan / Patrick Smith, 19.94, $16,385 8. Aaron Tsingine / Cesar DelaCruz, 21.24, $13,105 Go Round Winners 1st Go Clay Tryan / Patrick Smith, 4.78, $1,500/ea 2nd Go Charly Crawford / Clay Cooper, 4.29, $1,500/ea 3rd Go Clay Tryan / Jade Corkill, 4.21, $1,500/ea Friday Fast Time Overall Nick Sartain / Rich Skelton, 4.44, buckles Friday Fast Time on 2 Justin Yost / Jory Levy, 9.95, buckles

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career earnings and qualified for the WNFR twice, in 2006 and 2008. To put things in perspective, his win at this year’s GSTRC yielded him well over three times his 2012 PRCA earnings. He and Kelly were second high-call at last year’s GSTRC, but a slipped leg bumped them to a solid seventh place finish. Interestingly, Tonozzi had also placed in the past at the event with York Gill as well. Obviously, “the ability to rope for that much money” is the major draw to the GSTRC, and he says the key is to essentially treat it like another day at the office. “It’s amazing how much this roping has progressed,” Tonozzi shared. “I’ve roped at it for about eight years. You just always try to rope to the best of your ability, and always prepare yourself for any situation, and if you do, there’s no pressure,” he continued. “You just play these scenarios in your head, and it was just my day that day.” However, the aftermath wasn’t quite as routine, when the realization hit that they’d won. “I was in shock. I don’t even know what I was thinking,” he laughed. “It was an amazing feeling, I couldn’t talk, I was pumped, my family was pumped. I rode up the arena and stepped off and called my mom, she already knew, then my uncle and grandparents were calling...everybody was just so

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already the best but he continues to make it better and uses his personal connections to get sponsorships, and I just want to thank him for that,” Kelly said. After opportunity squeaked by last year, Kelly changed his strategy just a little bit. While it’s imperative to be aggressive at this level, it still boils down to simply catching. “They give away so much money, if you even place you’ll be happy,” he said. “So it’s best to just catch and see where the chips fall. And this year, we were really happy!” he laughed. Kelly’s also found his experiences behind the wheel of the championship rig, adorned with George’s picture, quite humorous. “Something happens every day. People take pictures of it, they’re always looking and swerving...it’s dangerous to have George’s picture on the trailer!” he laughed. “People ask if George is in there, they just go nuts. Everywhere we go people take pictures. I can’t imagine being him. He’s got lots of fans, and rightfully so. He’s a legend,” Kelly said. For the win, he was aboard his good sorrel gelding “Circleback” that he co-owns with Darren Shetler. Kelly described the horse as being “real quick footed, cowy, and good at quick set ups and short barriers”–perfect for this situation. All champions have a great support crew, and both men had a list to thank. Tonozzi’s sponsors include Cactus Ropes, Wrangler, Jaco Brands and Elgin Veterinary Hospital. Kelly is indebted to Dan Miller/Umpco Inc.; Scott and Melody Hutchins of Pearce Services; Larry Kelly (his dad); Fastback Ropes; haleyranch.com; Brazos Valley Equine Horse Conditioning; Santa Lucia Farms; Professional’s Choice; Wrangler; Purple Cowboy Wines; Tough Enough to Wear PHOTO COURTESY OF TERRY CALONGE

pumped,” he said. The spoils of the GSTRC have allowed winners to invest in land, pay off debt, and change their lives in various other ways. So far, Tonozzi admits buying some new golf clubs, a young talented horse he’s had his eye on, and he’s considering investing in some land around his home turf of Fruita, Colo. His mom had the honor of driving the championship rig home; en route she was flagged down and “mistaken” for George Strait, and also approached by a couple wanting to buy some CDs. Tonozzi was aboard his 10-year-old bay gelding “Elvis” who he’s owned since 2009. “I rode him all winter at the rodeos,” Tonozzi said, “and he’s just been great. He scores so good, he’s flat across the line, and just lets you throw when you want to. He’s just easy to rope on,” he added. Partner Dugan Kelly is also far from rookie status; the California cowboy joined the PRCA in 1998 and has over $651,000 team roping earnings to his credit along with five WNFR qualifications. In 2012 alone, he banked $109,128; in less than two days at the GSTRC he pocketed $131,060. Consequently, he couldn’t praise the GSTRC enough. “When you have a chance to win so much money and prizes, and $1500 for the rounds, and three chances to win with three partners, this roping really stands out,” he explained. “There’s nothing else for the upper level ropers that offers this kind of payout and I have to really give it up to George. He’s a busy guy who goes out of his way for us. It’s phenomenal, and he doesn’t even have to do it. This roping just gets better and better, he goes above and beyond, it’s

GSTRC producer George Strait greets fans Friday morning to kick off the roping.

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PHOTO COURTESY OF ESSENTIAL BROADCAST MEDIA

Pink; Heel-O-Matic; Formula 1 Horse Supplements; Leo and Julie Ringer; his lovely wife Brittany–and “many more.” “I just want to thank everybody along the way that made this win possible, and hopefully do more of it!” he said. Back to broken records–both men credited the GSTRC for being “life changing.” “I never thought, growing up, you could rope for this kind of money,” Tonozzi admitted. “You always hear that there’s no way to make money with a rope, but this roping actually changes lives,” he said. Kelly couldn’t agree more. “You realize with that many good ropers, things have to go your way, and thank God they did, and that our horses felt good, we had our minds right, and everything fell into place,” he said. “This roping is on the bucket list of ropings to win,” he continued. “This type of money helps us go down the road, sets us up to buy horses, pay entry fees–whatever. It just really takes the stress off. We rope because we love to, but it can be expensive and stressful and not so fun, but a win like this makes it really fun, when the stress is gone,” he laughed. Overall, he’s still shocked he won, and just downright grateful. ““I’d also like to thank Garrett, he did an outstanding job with his partners, he rocked the barrier, and made my job easy. I just want to thank everybody involved for even making this possible,” he concluded. For more photos and information on the GSTRC, visit www.gstrc.com.

GSTRC Awards Home to Military Warrior Again this year, George Strait, accompanied by retired Lieutenant General Leroy Sisco, presented a military veteran with a home. George Rice, wounded three different times in service to his country, was given a five-bedroom home in McAllen, Texas. He was accompanied by his wife Alexa, and two children Anbrielle and Evan.

Top 50 of 2013 Bachie Acevedo / George Urenda Twister Vinson / Wesley Wright Levi Simpson / Matt Garza Matt Sherwood / Paul Eaves Nick Sartain / Russell Cardoza Quisto Lopez / Justin Ambriz Jake Pancost / Lee Walker Tyler Magnus / Mickey Gomez Bobby Boyd / Casey Chamberlain Jake Barnes / Cody Pearson Jake Matthews / Joe Mattern Logan Olson / Matt Kasner Colt Fisher / Tyler Domingue Clayton Hass / Cody Doescher Jimmy Tanner / Adam Plyler Gibbs Keeton / Joe Rion Bubba Bohac / BJ Dugger Cory Smothers / Wesley Johnson Levi Simpson / Seth Jones Tate Kirchenschlager / Dustin Davis Matt Adams / Derrick Younger Aaron Tsinigine / Cesar de la Cruz Erich Rogers / Jade Corkill Cale Markham / Buddy Hawkins Bull Austin / Rudy Austin

Garrett Tonozzi / York Gill Lance Brooks / Kyle Lockett Jesse Stipes / Billy Jack Saebens Lightening Aguilera / Kolby Miller Dustin Bird / Paul Eaves JD Yates / Trey Yates Clay Tryan / Patrick Smith Charly Crawford / Clay Cooper Manny Egusquiza / Zane Bruce Choc Westcott / TJ Brown Coleman Proctor / Jake Long Justin Yost / Richard Durham Clay Smith / Will Woodfin Garrett Tonozzi / Dugan Kelly Clay Tryan / Jade Corkill Travis Walters / Gage Williams Casey Hicks / Jake Pianalto Nick Sartain / Rich Skelton Daniel Green / Cody Cowden Blaine Linaweaver / Twister Cain Speed Williams / Travis Graves Luke Brown / Jake Long Cory Kidd / Cole Davison Justin Yost / Jory Levy Keven Daniel / Rich Skelton

Without the following Sponsors, a top event like the GSTRC isn’t possible... Capital Farm Credit • Wrangler • Hill Country Tractor Kioti Bar G Feedyards • Cactus Ropes Montana Silversmiths • LiftMaster • Bill Miller BBQ Bruton Easy-Pull Trailers • Justin • Resistol • Brake Check Frost Bank • USTRC • Priefert • WayneWright Injury Lawyers Tractor Supply Co. • Classic. George signs the dash of one of the championship trucks.

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Hauling and Pulling – On the

ach year the Heavy Duty truck manufacturers continue to improve their heavy duty line of trucks. Bigger payloads, more equipment, stylish comfort and better mileage seems to top the headlines when it comes to these trucks. However, for many, these are work vehicles, used when hauling a load of feed or pulling your trailer to and from events. On the other hand, the lighter duty pickup market lends folks their ideal everyday ride—the one used to travel to and from work, pick up the kids from school and ‘deliver the groceries,’ so to speak. Today’s light duty trucks flood the market and everyone from your neighbor’s grandma to the high school kid who want to step up into their vehicle and show off their country roots usually do it in a light duty model truck. Although they may not be able to haul and pull the heaviest of loads, these trucks fit the mold for many who use the open bed cargo space and the high visibility of a truck for their everyday vehicle. With that in mind, SuperLooper wanted to stray away from our annual heavy-hauler Feature Issue and focus on the many amenities that are packed into the half-ton model pickups from today’s three big U.S. truck makers. 34 / MAY 2013

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Ram

The First to Bridge The Gap

eginning in third-quarter 2013, Ram will become the only brand to offer a small-displacement diesel for its half-ton line of trucks. The 2014 Ram 1500 will offer a new, 3.0-liter EcoDiesel engine, mated with the eight-speed TorqueFlite automatic transmission. The powertrain is expected to deliver an outstanding combination of best-in-class fuel efficiency, bestin-class torque and impressive capability. “Truck owners have been emphatically asking for it, and Ram will be the only manufacturer to offer a diesel powertrain in the half-ton segment with the 2014 Ram 1500 EcoDiesel,” said Fred Diaz, President and CEO — Ram Truck Brand and Chrysler de Mexico, Chrysler Group LLC. “The half-ton truck market is incredibly competitive, and although we’re honored the Ram 1500 has received a number of prestigious awards, we cannot rest on what we have accomplished, we must keep pushing.” The 2013 Ram 1500 won Motor Trend’s Truck of the Year, The North American Truck of the Year and Truck of Texas — a rare trifecta in the pickup segment. Building on the award-winning truck, the 2014 Ram 1500 EcoDiesel will further stretch its best-in-class fuel economy title lead and continue to raise the

innovation bar in one of the automotive industry’s most customer-loyal segments. “The Ram 1500 with 3.0-liter V-6 turbo EcoDiesel and TorqueFlite eight-speed transmission deliver on the demands of truckers by providing best-in-class torque, fuel economy and range. There’s no doubt that being the only truck manufacturer to offer this game changing technology will provide Ram with a competitive advantage,” added Diaz. The new 3.0-liter V-6 EcoDiesel is among today’s most advanced diesel engines. Its emissions are 60 percent less than those produced by diesel powertrains 25 years ago. The impressive combination of torque and fuel economy marks new levels of performance for small V-6 engines. Ram’s newest turbo diesel engine is manufactured by VM Motori, a Chrysler Group diesel engine supplier since 1992. Over the past 10 months, the Ram Truck brand has set an aggressive product cadence. Ram’s big push

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began in April 2012 with the introduction of the Ram 1500 with class-leading 25 mpg fuel efficiency and innovative features such as Active Level four-corner air suspension. The Ram Brand followed that news with the launch of the Ram 2500 and 3500 Heavy Duty pickups. Their 30,000-pound trailer-tow rating – more than three tons more than their closest competitor — and 850 lb.-ft. of torque are at the top of their class. Most recently, Ram introduced the new 2014 Ram ProMaster van with its own list of best-in-class features, including fuel efficiency, payload, cargo capacity and lowest cost of ownership.

About Ram Truck Brand The Ram Truck brand continues to establish its own identity and clearly define its customer since its launch as a standalone vehicle brand. Creating a distinct brand for Ram trucks has allowed the brand to concentrate on how core customers use their trucks and what new features they’d like to see. Whether focusing on a family that uses its half-ton truck day in and day out, a hardworking Ram Heavy Duty owner or a business that depends on its commercial vehicles every day, Ram has the truck market covered. The Ram Truck brand has the most innovative lineup of fullsize trucks on the market. Ram Truck has emerged as a full-size truck leader by investing substantially in new products, infusing them with great looks, refined interiors, durable engines and features that further enhance their capabilities. Truck customers, from half-ton to commercial, have a demanding range of needs and require their vehicles to provide high levels of capability. Ram trucks are designed to deliver a total package. 36 / MAY 2013

Ford Atlas Concept The Future of Pickups

ord recently unveiled the Ford Atlas Concept to showcase the design, capability, fuel efficiency and smart technologies that will define future pickup trucks. “The Ford Atlas Concept previews the innovations that will transform what people expect from their pickup,” said Raj Nair, Ford group vice president, Global Product Development. “With 36 years as America’s best-selling pickup, we are absolutely committed to setting the agenda in the truck market.” The Ford Atlas Concept is inspired by decades of listening to customers at the places they work and play. The result is a purpose-driven design with prominent wheel arches, a wide stance and chiseled grille – all to The Ford Atl as Concept go reinforce its functional Built Ford es further to through a co save fuel mbination o Tough® image. f active aero elements that dynamic reduce wind Designers enhanced truck resistance in Active Grille cluding: Shutters: Au functionality, while creating new tomatic shu the grille stay tt ers behind open when ex advanced features. For example, tra engine co needed, such o ling is as during low multiple tie-down points are -speed stop-a driving or w n h d ile working in -go integrated within the cargo box hot weather. automatical The shutters ly close to im walls and load floor, along with prove aerodyn cruising on th amics when e highway at 110-volt electrical outlets in steady speed Active Whee s l Shutters: A the cargo box to charge power utomatic sh wheels are h u tters in the id den to impro tools. An integrated roof ve style at re speeds, but st au and low tomatically cl carrying system and hidden ose at highw improve aero ay d speeds to ynamics. Self extendable ramps give the -charging bat energy from te th ri es use e wheels’ mo truck unique functionality for tion to power Drop-Down the shutters Front Air Dam a variety of jobs. wind spoiler : A drop-dow lowers at hig n front The interior is themed hway speeds underbody ai to im rf prove low. The air with structural styling cues dam is raised speeds to im at p lo ro w ve ground cl and features the latest earance – hel off-roading pful for thinking in comfort, utility Power Runn ing Boards: A and refinement. Innovative, uto-deployin boards help g running passengers en thin, lightweight seating in ter the truck tuck up agai at rest and nst the truck comfortable leather allows when it is m improve aero oving to dynamics an for extra legroom for rear d ground clea The combin rance at ion of these passengers – along with fuel-saving fe saves more th atures an 2 mpg on th integrated storage for e highway w diminishing ithout towing or hau smaller items. “Floating” ling capabilit y. instrument pods and glove-friendly buttons

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Ford Atlas Concept is a rolling showcase of features that improve capability, durability and productivity to meet the diverse needs of pickup truck owner including features such as:

Dual-Purpose Tailgate Step and Cargo Cradle The acclaimed Ford Tailgate Step goes a step further by adding the ability to also act as a cargo cradle – lifting and holding extra-long cargo items above the truck and freeing valuable bed spaceTrailer Backup Assist: This segment-first innovation allows drivers to back a trailer with the twist of a knob. Ford research shows that backing a trailer is often the most intimidating task a truck customer can face.

Dynamic Hitch Assist Hitching a trailer can be time consuming and difficult. Dynamic Hitch Assist helps precisely line up the truck’s hitch with the trailer coupling, eliminating maneuvering guesswork by showing visual cues in the truck’s center display screen. and controls keep the interior functional and ruggedly stylish. The Ford Atlas Concept features a next-generation EcoBoost® powertrain, which introduces truckenhanced Auto Start-Stop engine shutoff technology. Auto Start-Stop shuts off the engine when stopped in traffic to save fuel – and smartly suspends the feature when the truck knows it is towing. EcoBoost engines use gasoline direct injection and turbocharging to deliver fuel-economy gains of up to 20 percent and reduction of CO2 emissions of up to 15 percent, compared with larger-displacement engines. More than 500,000 EcoBoost engines have been sold globally, including 250,000 in the Ford F-150 About Ford Motor Company Ford Motor Company, a global automotive industry leader based in Dearborn, Mich., manufactures or distributes automobiles across six continents. With about 164,000 employees and about 70 plants worldwide, the company’s automotive brands include Ford and Lincoln. The company provides financial services through Ford Motor Credit Company. For more information regarding Ford and its products worldwide, please visit http://corporate.ford.com

360-Degree Point-of-View Camera A Ford truck first, the system gives a bird’s-eye view of the truck to help position the vehicle in tight places or when there are obstacles near the truck – such as on a busy job site or grocery store parking lot.

LED Headlamps and Taillamps Advanced LED lighting offers better road illumination than conventional halogen or HID lights and lasts longer. LED lamps also offer near-instant response, giving valuable extra warning time for following traffic.

LED Cargo Box and Side Mirror Lighting Advanced, powerful yet efficient LED lighting brightly lights the cargo box and job site after the sun goes down with minimal battery drain compared to standard headlights or plug-in lights.

Hidden Cargo Ramps Lightweight, durable loading ramps stowed below the cargo box can be quickly removed and set up to assist with loading wheeled items into the bed – from landscaping equipment to dirt bikes.

Chevrolet Silverado 1500

Capable, Dependable and Efficient

ith a broad range of body styles and proven, fuel-efficient powertrains, the 2013 Silverado 1500 can tackle just about any job a truck owner can imagine – from hauling equipment and a crew to a job site to towing a camper for a family vacation. Reflecting the importance of low cost of ownership to full-size pickup customers, Silverado continues to offer proven V-8 power with an EPA highway estimate of 21 mpg for mainstream 2WD

or 4WD models, and a 22-mpg highway estimate for the Silverado XFE. Silverado’s capable, efficient powertrains have helped make it the most dependable, longest-lasting full-size pickup, backed by a five-year/100,000-mile limited powertrain warranty. Silverado 1500 offers a full lineup of SUPERLOOPER MAGAZINE / 37

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pickups to meet almost any need, including WT, LS, LT, XFE and LTZ models, as well as the unique Silverado 1500 Hybrid – the industry’s only hybrid full-size truck. Silverado 1500 models are available in three cab styles – regular, extended and crew cab – as well as three cargo box lengths: 5 foot 8 inches (short), 6 foot 6 inches (standard) and 8 foot (long). Powertrain grade braking is now included in all six-speed automatic transmissions. This feature reduces brake rotor temperatures 100 degrees Celsius on grade tests by downshifting transmission gears, thereby reducing brake applications on long downhill conditions. Silverado 1500 offers a comprehensive array of features that make it an excellent choice for towing and hauling, including: • StabiliTrak with trailer sway control and hill-start assist • Tow-haul mode for automatic transmissions • The new-for-2013 powertrain grade braking (both in and out of tow-haul mode) • Available Integrated trailer brake controller • Available max trailering package (10,700-pound / 4,853 kg maximum trailer weight rating) • Available rear vision camera. Silverado’s full-size truck architecture enables a smooth ride and confident handling, without compromising the capability that is so important to pickup customers. A lineup of powerful small-block V-8 engines and six-speed automatic transmissions complement the strong chassis by enabling a maximum payload capacity of 1,937 pounds (838 kg). When equipped with the available max trailering package and the 6.2L V-8, the Silverado 1500 can tow up to 10,700 pounds (4,853 kg). For customers looking for enhanced fuel economy, the Silverado XFE (2WD crew cab) delivers an EPA-estimated 38 / MAY 2013

22 mpg on the highway, thanks to unique aerodynamic enhancements, a 5.3L/six-speed automatic powertrain and other details. It also boasts a towing capacity of 7,000 pounds (3,175 kg). The Silverado Hybrid returns for 2013, delivering segment-leading fuel economy estimates of 20 mpg city/23 mpg highway, while offering the Silverado’s traditional capabilities – including a 6,100-pound (2,767 kg) towing capacity. Please see the separate Silverado Hybrid release for complete details and specifications. Silverado’s chiseled design and broad-shouldered stance reflect the no-nonsense capability that have defined Chevy trucks for nearly 95 years, and give Silverado a confident, firmly planted stance. Design details include a power dome hood, flared rear fenders, vertically stacked reflector-optics headlamps and Chevrolet’s iconic bow tie emblem in the grille. A chrome bumper is standard on LS, LT and XFE trim level models, while LTZ trim level models receive body-color front bumpers. The large, grab-style door handles are designed for easy use with gloves.

Silverado Powertrains Silverado models are powered by an efficient lineup of proven engines, led by Vortec small-block V-8s. These engines build on 57 years of V-8 experience and billions of real-world miles, while also including advanced technologies such as Active Fuel Management (AFM) and variable valve timing (VVT) to optimize performance and efficiency. Three FlexFuel engines are available – and partnered with fuel-saving AFM – giving customers the choice of powering their truck with E85 ethanol, gasoline or a combination of both fuels. Silverado 1500’s engine offerings include: • 4.3L V-6 (LU3), rated at 195 hp (145 kW) and 260 lb.-ft. of torque (351 Nm). • 4.8L V-8 (L20), E85-capable with iron block; rated at 302 hp (225 kW) and 305 lb.-ft. of torque (412 Nm). • 5.3L FlexFuel V-8 (LMG), E85-capable with iron block and Active Fuel Management, rated at 315 hp (235 kW) and 335 lb.-ft. of torque (452 Nm). • 5.3L FlexFuel V-8 (LC9), E85-capable with aluminum block and Active Fuel Management, rated at 315 hp (235 kW) and 335 lb.-ft. of torque (452 Nm). • 6.2L V-8 (L9H), with E85 FlexFuel capability, an aluminum block and variable valve timing, rated at 403 hp (300 kW) and 417 lb.-ft. of torque (565 Nm). This engine is available in crew cab and extended cab models

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B&W

The Defender T

he Defender is unlike any gooseneck trailer coupler on the market today. It is the first ever gooseneck coupler with an integrated lock and automatic latch. With unrivaled ease of use and security features built into the coupler, the Defender keeps your property safe and ensures easier towing. See how it works here. Integrated Lock - Push button keyed lock helps secure your investment with an integrated theft deterrent. Lock your trailer coupler when coupled or uncoupled. Automatic Latch - Line up the ball, drop the trailer and youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re on the road! Increased Vertical Adjustment - An extra hole for even more vertical adjustment

Cone Shaped Coupler - Makes aligning and hooking up your trailer easier by widening the target.

Heavy Wall Tubing Above industry standard

The Defender Protect the things you love

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Ram 2013 Ram 2013 To Build Most Capable Trucks Ever • Ram 3500 Heavy Duty’s maximum trailer weight of 30,000 pounds far surpasses closest competitor’s 23,100-pound max • 850 lb.-ft. Cummins Turbo Diesel is tops for torque • 37,600-pound Gross Combined Weight Rating leads all heavy-duty pickups • Ram 2500 leads all ¾-t on pickups • Ram Chassis Cab trucks also deliver best-in-class towing In the quest to build the most capable trucks available, Ram officially released class-leading towing and weight ratings for its 2013 line of Ram Heavy Duty pickups and Chassis Cab trucks. The Ram 3500 Heavy Duty pickup will claim a 30,000-pound trailer capacity thanks to a new class-exclusive 50,000 pounds-per-squareinch, high-strength steel frame, improved transfer case, higher-load transmission, an upgraded 6.7-liter Cummins Turbo Diesel engine with a best-in-class 850 lb.-ft. of torque and other significant driveline upgrades. “We built the new 2013 Ram Heavy Duty to be the undisputed Heavy Duty ‘King of the Road.’ These new rigs deliver on the number one key attribute most critical to these customers: uncompromising capability,” said Fred Diaz, President and CEO — Ram Truck Brand and Chrysler de Mexico, Chrysler Group LLC. “Towing capability, reliability and engine performance are ranked first through third, respectively, with HD customers. The 2013 Ram Heavy Duty trucks unequivocally deliver all those things, as well as a very low total cost of ownership.” The Ram 3500’s Gross Combined Weight Rating (GCWR) — which is defined by the maximum combined weight of the truck, payload and trailer — has been raised to 37,600 pounds, which again far surpasses the closest competitor’s 30,500-pound GCWR. For 2013, the Ram 2500 will also benefit from increased towing and GCWR. At 18,350 and 25,000, Ram 2500’s towing and GCW ratings are also best among ¾-ton pickups. Ram Heavy Duty adds a number of new features for 2013, including a factory-integrated fifth-wheel and gooseneck hitch mount, a 17,000-pound Class V hitch with 1,800 pounds of tongue weight, class-exclusive electronic stability control (ESC) 40 / MAY 2013

for dual-rear-wheels and a new Center High-Mounted Stop Light (CHMSL) –positioned camera, the first of its kind in the heavy-duty pickup category, to provide a full view of the bed for easier hook-up of fifth-wheel or gooseneck trailers as well as monitoring cargo.

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Ram’s 2013 Heavy Duty Features Best-in-class Capability, New Technology and New Features 2013 Ram Heavy Duty rises to the highest level of capability with best-in-class towing and best-inclass Gross Combined Weight Rating (GCWR)

am Truck brand now offers the most capable heavy-duty pickups in the segment – the new 2013 Ram Heavy Duty line features best-in-class towing and best-in-class Gross Combined Weight Rating (GCWR). Ram 2500 and 3500 Heavy Duty trucks also add new features, including an all-new interior, next-generation Uconnect Access, Powernet, new frames and new suspension. The new 2013 Ram Heavy Duty further solidifies the long list of leadership claims, including best-in-class total cost of ownership. Dominating the power charts, the renowned 6.7-liter Cummins High-Output Turbo Diesel I-6 is now available in three versions. The first version is paired with Ram’s segment exclusive six-speed manual transmission, which features a wear-compensating clutch for lifetime “like-new” performance and a dual-trunion shift tower to accommodate a compact shift pattern. This combination delivers 350 horsepower at 2,800 rpm and 660 lb.-ft. of torque at 1,500 rpm – a significant boost from the 2012 model-year maximum of 600 lb.-ft.

The second option matches the Cummins to the 68RFE six-speed automatic transmission. The diesel engine cranks out 370 horsepower at 2,800 rpm with an unsurpassed in ¾-ton trucks 800 lb.-ft. of torque at 1,600 rpm. Finally, an upgraded 6.7-liter Cummins High-Output Turbo Diesel I-6 for Ram 3500 is paired with a new Aisin six-speed automatic transmission (AS69RC), leaving no doubt to Ram Heavy Duty’s capability. In addition to 385 horsepower at 2,800 rpm, the most powerful Cummins generates best-in-class torque of 850 lb.-ft. at 1,600 rpm. The new AS69RC transmission features wide gear ratios that contribute to upgraded shift performance, an approximate 1 percent gain in transmission efficiency and improved driveability when compared to the previous design. For 2013, all Ram Heavy Duty diesels benefit from an all-new cooling system. A high-efficiency fan, dual radiators, dual transmission coolers and charge air cooler afford 25 percent more heat-rejection capacity. Lower operating temperatures deliver improved performance, durability and lower operating costs. SUPERLOOPER MAGAZINE / 41

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he dynamic duo of the Duramax® 6.6L V8 Turbo-Diesel and Allison Transmission® has impressive torque, horsepower and towing numbers. With a 36-gallon tank, the Duramax offers up to approximately 680 highway miles. The heavy-duty Allison® 6-speed transmission harnesses the power of the available Duramax. To make sure it can handle the immense amounts of torque, we’ve given it a strong torque converter, a larger diameter output shaft and more robust clutches.

GM The True Meaning Of Heavy-Duty

3500HD Brings Maximum Towing and Payload from Silverado The Regular Cab Silverado 3500HD with a diesel engine can tow up to 23,100 lbs. with a fifth-wheel hitch, while the Extended and Crew Cabs with diesel engines can tow up to 18,000 lbs. with a conventional hitch. Our Regular Cab equipped with a gas engine has a maximum payload capacity of 7,222 lbs. Useful for when you’re hauling heavy loads, Trailer Sway Control (Single Rear Wheel Models) senses when a trailer starts to sway and automatically applies the truck’s brakes while reducing engine power. This feature works to let you get your truck back on track if necessary. If you’re stopped on inclines greater than 5%, Hill Start Assist (SRW models) automatically kicks in to keep the truck in place for about a second to give you just enough time to accelerate before the truck can roll backward.

Ford 2013 Super Duty

Auto grade braking, which uses transmission downshifts to allow engine compression braking to slow the vehicle and its load, works in and out of Tow/Haul mode on the Vortec® 6.0L engine.

ord recently dropped the somewhat underpowered 5.4liter V8 from the Super Duty line, with the new base engine being a 6.2-liter SOHC gas engine. This standard engine brings 385 horsepower and 405 lb-ft of torque to the F-250 - an improvement of 85 horsepower and 40 lb-ft of torque. The optional engine is a “Scorpion” 6.7-liter turbocharged diesel V8. This range-topping engine produces 400 horsepower and 800 lb-ft of earth-moving torque - an improvement of 50 horsepower and 150 lb-ft of torque compared to the diesel engine it replaces. Both engines shift through a six-speed automatic transmission. For the diesel model, Ford offers a unique line drive Power Take Off (PTO) feature. PTO allows for an output gear that is linked through the torque converter to the engine crankshaft. this will allow the transmission to power substantial auxiliary equipment such as snowplows, aerial lifts, tow truck lifts, cement mixers and dump truck beds. The F-350 has a payload capacity of 4930 lbs. When properly equipped, conventional towing capacity checks in at 14,000 lbs, while adding a fifth wheel increases that figure to 16,700 lbs. Switching to the F-350 dual-rear wheel setup will boost those figures across the board. Max payload jumps to 6,520 lbs, while standard and Fifth-wheel towing jumps to 18,500 and 22,300 lbs, respectively.

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Cowboy Capital Classic Stephenville, Texas • May 17-19, 2013

tephenville, Texas! The name is synonymous with the cowboy lifestyle, rodeo, roping and the equine way of life. Stephenville will roll out the red carpet to team ropers the weekend of May 17 through the 19 for the Cowboy Capital Classic and this will be a roping you will want to attend. Held at the famous Lonestar Arena in Stephenville, the event will be a weekend filled with fun, fellowship and team roping at its best. Tucked near the Bosque River and less than forty miles south of Interstate 20, Stephenville is a gem hidden from plain sight. The area is quaint and appealing with a lot to see and do if you just take the time to look. Filled with good places to eat, loaded with Western and antique shops, the area offers a true look at what small town America is like and how it is to live off the beaten trail. It is rural America at its best. The pace slows, priorities change and a great opportunity to just wind down and have a good time presents itself. It involves riding, roping and just loving the great outdoors. Offering a fantastic facility for the Cowboy Capital Classic and lots of places to stay, the area caters to team roping and rodeo clientele. Coming into the area for the weekend means making yourself at home among friends and family. It is called “cowboy capital” for a reason. Stephenville has a rich old West history with cowboys, indians and buffalo hunting mingled with farming and ranching. The community knows the lifestyle and they take the time to cater to those who love it and live it. Because agriculture is the leading industry in the area you can find your comfort zone visiting with ranchers and farmers as well as ropers and cowboys. That makes the area unique. With an appeal that mirrors our Western roots, Stephenville has, in recent years, become the hub for everything cowboy. As you take the time to explore the area you will find all sorts of avenues to expand and enhance your cowboy lifestyle. Be it trailers, arenas, roping tack, clothes, trainers, vehicles or just plain good food and a place to hang your hat Stephenville offers it all. Speaking of good food, Stephenville is also the home of The Hard 8 Pit Barbecue, a restaurant like no other. Be sure and visit the Hard 8 for a most unique dining experience. If you want a place to go the middle of May the Cowboy Capital Classic is the place to be. Mark your calendars for May 17 through the 19 and plan a trip to the Cowboy Capital of the World. It is a pretty good place to be and you can bet you will find a friend or two who had the same idea. The roping will be a good one, the town is waiting for you to get there and the facility is ready to make you feel at home. Cowboy Capital Classic! Be There! 44 / MAY 2013

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Oklahoma Championships July 5-7, 2013 Guthrie, Oklahoma Lazy E Arena www.guthrieok.com USTRC www.ustrc.com Great Eats, Entertainment and Visitor Info K Sleep Inn 405-260-1400 Hotel K Best Western Territorial Inn 405-282-8831 Hotel K Arby’s Roast Beef Restaurant www.arbys.com Restaurant K Stables Cafe www.stablescafe.com Restaurant K Vallarta Mexican Restaurant 405-282-2202 Restaurant K Granny Had One 405-282-4482 Restaurant K Johnny’s Original Rib Shack 405-282-0031 Restaurant K Hastings Steakhouse www.hastingssteakhouse.com Restaurant K Cimarron National Club www.cimarronnational.com Golf K Guthrie & Country Club 405-282-1315 Golf K Beacon Drive-In Theatre www.beacondrive-in.com Entertainment K Oklahoma Sports Museum www.oklahomasportsmuseum.com Entertainment K Oklahoma Frontier Drug Store Museum www.drugmuseum.org Entertainment K Oklahoma Territorial Museum www.oklahomaterritorialmuseum.org Entertainment

Eastern Regional Finals July 11-14, 2013 Murfreesboro, Tennessee Tennessee Miller Coliseum USTRC www.ustrc.com Great Eats, Entertainment and Visitor Info K Baymont Inn and Suites www.baymontinns.com Hotel K Holiday Inn Express Murfreesboro Central www.hiexpress.com Hotel K Red Roof Inn - Murfreesboro www.redroof.com Hotel K Outback Steakhouse www.outbacksteakhouse.com Restaurant K Demos’ Steak & Spaghetti House www.demosrestaurants.com Restaurant K Longhorn Steakhouse www.longhornsteakhouse.com Restaurant 46 / MAY 2013

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Nebraska Championships July 19-21, 2013 Broken Bow, Nebraska Custer County Fairgrounds www.brokenbow-ne.com Jeff Smith 620-921-5903 Great Eats, Entertainment and Visitor Info K Gateway Motel 308-872-2478 Hotel K Americas Best Value Inn 308-872-6428 Hotel K Bosselmans Motel 308-872-6842 Hotel K Wagon Wheel 308-872-2433 Hotel K Bonfire Grill 308-872-3363 Restaurant K Emily’s Soda Fountain 308-872-5200 Restaurant K Cattlemans 308-858-4600 Restaurant K Steakhouse - Litchfield 308-446-2385 Restaurant K Broken Bow Country Club www.brokenbowcountryclub.com Golf K Sylvesters, Inc. 308-872-6204 Entertainment K Historical Museum www.rootsweb.ancestry.com Entertainment K Tiffany Theatre www.tiffanytheater.com Entertainment K City of Broken Bow Swimming Pool 308-872-5177 Entertainment

Turquoise Championships July 19-21, 2013 Gallup, NM Red Rock State Park Red Rock Roping Company and Walt Eddy 505-879-6191 USTRC www.ustrc.com Great Eats, Entertainment and Visitor Info K Best Western Red Rock Inn 505-722-7600 Hotel K La Quinta Inn and Suites 505-722-2233 Hotel K Quality Inn 505-726-1000 Hotel K Best Western / Royal Holiday 505-722-4900 Hotel K Best Western Inn and Suites 505-722-2222 Hotel K Earl’s Restaurant www.foodandwine.com Restaurant K Golden Corral www.goldencorral.com Restaurant K New Mexico Steakhouse www.aznmfishsoup.org Restaurant K Applebee’s Neighborhood Grill www.applebees.com Restaurant K Gallup Municipal Course www.ci.gallup.nm.us Golf K Zuni Mountain Course 505-287-9239 Golf K Rex Museum www.ci.gallup.nm.us Entertainment K Aztec Twin Theatre www.allentheatresinc.com Entertainment K Gallup Cultural Center www.southwestindian.com Entertainment

Coushatta Championships July 19-21, 2013 Kinder, Louisiana Coushatta Pavilion www.coushattacasinoresort.com Steve and Sherry Judd 601-928-3218 USTRC www.ustrc.com Great Eats, Entertainment and Visitor Info K Coushatta Casino and Resort 800-584-7263 Hotel K Coushatta Casino www.coushattacasinoresort.com Restaurant K Fausto’s Family Restaurant 337-738-5676 Restaurant K Cajun Restaurant 337-738-5423 Restaurant

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Utah Championships July 20-21, 2013 Farmington, Utah Davis County Legacy Center C&C Roping - Bill Cornia 435-793-5035 USTRC www.ustrc.com Great Eats, Entertainment and Visitor Info K Comfort Inn Layton 801-544-5577 Hotel K Hampton Inn Wood Cross 801-296-1211 Hotel K Lone Star Steakhouse 801-593-9823 Restaurant K Kitty Pappas Steak House 801-295-9981 Restaurant K Ruby River Steakhouse 801-359-3355 Restaurant K Davis County Course 801-544-0401 Golf K Lagoon Amusement Park 375 Lagoon Drive Entertainment K Liahona Guided Tours 801-294-5927 Entertainment K Windrider Hot Air Balloons 801-771-3125 Entertainment K Utah Botanical Center 801-593-8969 Entertainment

Colorado Championships July 26-28, 2013 Colorado Springs, Colorado Penrose Stadium Outdoor Arena www.springsgov.com Jeff Smith 620-921-5903 Ike and Mary Cox 660-425-6087 Great Eats, Entertainment and Visitor Info K Travel Lodge 719-632-4600 Hotel K La Quinta Inn 800-531-5900 Hotel K Double Tree 719-576-8900 Hotel K Travel Lodge South 719-632-7077 Hotel K Phantom Canyon Brewing Co. www.phantomcanyon.com Restaurant K Giuseppeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Old Depot Restaurant www.giuseppes-depot.com Restaurant

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West Arkansas Classic Fort Smith, Arkansas Harper Stadium www.fortsmith.org Denny and Lynn Flynn 479-965-6800 Great Eats, Entertainment and Visitor Info K Comfort Inn 479-484-0227 Hotel K Hampton Inn www.hamptoninn.com Hotel K Outback Steakhouse www.outbacksteakhouse.com Restaurant K Olive Garden Italian Restaurant www.olivegarden.com Restaurant K Lone Star Steakhouse & Saloon www.lonestarsteakhouse.com Restaurant K Loganâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Roadhouse www.logansroadhouse.com Restaurant K Linâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Garden Chinese Restaurant 479-484-5090 Restaurant K Links At Fort Smith 479-648-9691 Golf K Fort Smith Country Club www.fortsmith.com Golf K Grand Slam & Baseball www.grandslamfun.com Entertainment K Putt Putt & Games 479-646-3677 Entertainment K Electric Cowboy www.electriccowboy.com Entertainment K Fort Smith Museum of History www.fortsmithmuseum.com Entertainment K Choctaw Casino-Pocola www.choctawcasinos.com Entertainment

Alabama Championships July 26-28, 2013 Montgomery, Alabama W.O. Crawford / Garrett Coliseum www.garrett.alabama.gov www.visitingmontgomery.com Ed Allen 256/825-8171, 256/749-0541 USTRC www.ustrc.com Great Eats, Entertainment and Visitor Info K Town Place Suites by Marriott 334-396-5505 Hotel K Quality Inn & Suites Convention Center www.qualityinn.com Hotel K Texas Roadhouse www.texasroadhouse.com Restaurant K Longhorn Steakhouse www.longhornsteakhouse.com Restaurant K Bogies Bar & Grill www.riverrungolfcourse.com Restaurant K Montgomery Country Club www.montgomerycountryclub.com Golf K River Run Public Course www.riverrungolfcourse.com Golf K Hank Williams Museum www.thehankwilliamsmuseum.com Entertainment K Troy University Rosa Parks Museum montgomery.troy.edu Entertainment K Old Alabama Town www.oldalabamatown.com Entertainment K Deja Vu Billiards www.dejavubilliards.com Entertainment

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Gold Spur Membership Participation at a USTRC event automatically qualifies you for a Regional Shoot-Out position

Gold Plus Membership The best membership value for the roper who demands more and has the National Finals in sight! (must be 18 or older to purchase)

Membership Benefits + Receive $1,000 in Flex Earnings just by participating at a USTRC event + Distinctive card with your name, USTRC ID number and TRIAD classification + 12 monthly issues of the industry leader, SuperLooper Magazine + Eligible to compete at more than 80 sanctioned and 350 affiliate events nationwide + Draw in and never worry about finding a partner again! (some restrictions apply)

+ An individual record of your earnings and accomplishments + Unmatched customer service

Gold Spur Options Tailor your Gold Spur membership to fit your style with these options Rope both ends? Get a double number!

Membership Benefits + You get all the benefits of the Gold Spur for you and your immediate family members, plus

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Complimentary Family Memberships + Add immediate family members (children and spouse) in the same household age 20 and under at the time of application at no extra charge. + A spouse (legal proof required) recieves a Gold Plus membership and $3,000 Flex Earnings upon event participation + A child receives a Gold Spur membership and $1,000 Flex Earnings upon event participation

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+ Available for U.S. addresses only

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+ Receive a 10% discount on any product purchased through National Ropers Supply. + Apply for Double Number at No Extra Charge

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USTRC memberships are NON REFUNDABLE, NON TRANSFERABLE. All memberships expire December 31, 2013, with the exception of membership purchased after August 31, 2013 and before January 1, 2014. Membership purchased during that time will be valid until December 31, 2014. Allow 3-4 weeks for processing. Allow up to 6 weeks for delivery of SuperLooper Magazine. USTRC reserves the right to obtain a payment electronically for any check or other instrument you send by initiating an ACH (electronic) debit of the amount of your check or instrument to your account. Your check or instrument will not be returned to you by USTRC or your bank. Your bank account may be debited the same day payment is received.

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2013 Membership Application Membership active as of September 1, 2012 and expires December 31, 2013. Take advantage of joining online at ustrc.com or complete the application below. Indicate in the boxes the number of memberships at each level for which you are applying. Please print or type.

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Fee Gold Plus Membership USTRC’s Premier Membership Package. Available to adults 18 and older. Must be 25 or older to rope in Gold Plus ropings.

$300

Personal Information (Primary Member) First Name

Last Name

Name to appear on card Male

Gold Plus Upgrade $200 Must be a 2013 Gold Spur or Lifetime member (Available January 1 - August 31)

Female

Birth Date

USTRC ID # (if renewing) First time members must contact classifications dept.

SS# (required)

Email Address (required) By providing USTRC your email address, you give permission for USTRC to send important member updates and information. You may opt out at any time.

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Gold Spur Membership USTRC’s Standard Membership Package. First-time member.

$100

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Additional Family Membership Please list names and information on this application form. One SuperLooper Magazine subscription per household.

$50 Each

First Time or Expired Double Number Must be classified as a #5 or higher. Application fee non-refundable.

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Gold Plus Family Members / Gold Spur Family Members Must be an immediate family member, spouse or children, living at home age 20 and younger at the time of application $40

First Name

Last Name

Name to appear on card Male

I am requesting a double number as a No.___ Header

Home Phone

Female

Birth Date

Email Address

USTRC ID # (if renewing)

No.___ Heeler

SS# (required)

Relationship to member

International Gold Spur Membership

$120

Jr. Looper Membership Available to youth 12 and under at the time of application. Valid age documentation and social security number required.

FREE

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$100

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Last Name

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Female

Birth Date

Email Address

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June 28-30, 2013 #ALIFORNIA -ID 3TATE &AIRGROUNDS s PASO ROBLES, CA

WEST COAST REGIONAL FRI, JUNE 28, 8 AM

SAT, JUNE 29, 8 AM

SUN, JUNE 30, 8 AM

s /PEN WITH )NCENTIVE

s 'OLD 0LUS WITH )NCENTIVE #ENTURY "ONUS Available. $17,500 minimum added to GP purse.

s 3HOOT /UT CAPPED AT %LITE

s WITH )NCENTIVE

s 3HOOT /UT CAPPED AT %LITE

s #11 Shoot-Out

s 0ICK $RAW CAPPED AT

s #15 Shoot-Out s #13 Handicap s #13 Shoot-Out s WITH )NCENTIVE s #12 Shoot-Out

Entry Fee is $150/roper. May enter 2 times in each roping.

PRELIMINARY FORMAT B

SCHEDULE s #15 Handicap

SHOOT-OUTS

s CAPPED AT %LITE WITH )NCENTIVE

s CAPPED AT %LITE with #9 Incentive

Will only take one rotation of late / on-site entries per division. Once that rotation is full, no more entries will be taken. To avoid paying late fees, or worse missing out, USTRC encourages you to pre-enter.

PRE-ENTRY REQUIRED ENTRIES MUST BE POSTMARKED BY JUNE 14, 2013

SAT, 12 NOON

SUN, 6:30 AM

Kids 6 & Under, n n

Cowboy Church

DRAW POSITIONS AVAILABLE JUNE 26, 2013 WWW.USTRC.COM

Current Coggins may be requested.

STALLS: Reservations taken from Gold Plus members only. Must be made no later than *UNE &OR RESERVATIONS CALL ,AUREN (ARDMAN AT X !LL OTHER stalls on a first-come, first-served basis. No tie-outs allowed. $25/night plus shavings.

For more information visit ustrc.com

Entry Fee is $100/roper. May enter 3 times in each roping.

For complete format details, see entry forms. 2013 USTRC membership required before you rope and may be purchased at this event.

ULTIMATE PARTNER FINDER Draw-In Options in effect for the Preliminaries and Gold Plus. See entry form to pre-enter. To see the divisions you are eligible to draw into, see the Draw-In Option chart in the Format section in the back of SuperLooper Magazine.

HOST HOTEL: BEST WESTERN PLUS BLACK OAK 1135 24th St 0ASO 2OBLES #! s

CHOICE HOTELS: choicesportstravel.com 3PECIAL 2ATE )$

DIRECTIONS: California Mid State Fairgounds 2IVERSIDE !VENUE 0ASO 2OBLES #! s From Hwy 101, take exit 230 for Pine Street. Turn right onto Riverside Ave.

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2012 TOTAL PAYOUT:

$262,000 CASH AND PRIZES

2013 PRIZES:

MINIMUM GUARANTEE OF

$4,000

SHOOT-OUT

TO AVERAGE WINNERS OF THE OPEN AND THE #15 SHOOT-OUT

PRIZES

12 Trophy Custom Martin Saddles

$8,000

Average Winners of #15, 13, #12, #11, #10, and #9 Shoot-Outs

TO AVERAGE WINNERS OF THE #13, #12, #11, #10, AND #9 SHOOT-OUTS

2 Trophy Gist Bits Average Winners of Open

GOLD PLUS MINIMUM $17,500 ADDED TO GOLD PLUS PURSE

PRIZES AVERAGE WINNERS: Trophy Gist Buckles Resistol Straw Hats Tony Lama Boots 3 Pairs Cinch or Cruel Girl Jeans INCENTIVE AVERAGE WINNERS: Trophy Gist Buckles Classic Equine Horse Sheets Classic Rope Duffel Bags Classic Rope Sling Bags

HIGH POINT GOLD PLUS WINNER OF THE WEEKEND: NFTR PACKAGE INCLUDING

MINIMUM

2 Paid Shoot-Out Positions 2 Complimentary Stalls Complimentary GP RV Spot 2013 NFTR Jacket

$17,500 ADDED CASH TO THE GOLD PLUS PURSE

PRELIMINARY

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PRIZES

8 Trophy Custom Martin Saddles

6 Trophy Gist Buckles

HIGH MONEY WINNER: Custom Trophy Gist Buckle 2 Pair Cruel Girl Jeans

3 Trophy Gist Gold Buckles

Average Winners of #12, #11, #10, #9

16 Trophy Gist Gold Buckles

1st - 3rd Place Average Winners

Winners of 6 & Under, 7-9, 10-12

Incentive Avg Winners of #12, #11, #10, #9 2nd Place Avg Winners of #12, #11, #10, #9

4 Trophy Gist Bits Avg Winners of Open, #15 Prelim, #13 Prelim

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July 11-14, 2013 4ENNESSEE -ILLER #OLISEUM s MURFREESBORO, TN

EASTERN REGIONAL SCHEDULE SAT, JULY 13, 8 AM

SUN, JULY 14, 8 AM

s /PEN WITH )NCENTIVE

s WITH )NCENTIVE

s (ANDICAP

s 3HOOT /UT

s CAPPED AT %LITE WITH )NCENTIVE

s 3HOOT /UT CAPPED AT %LITE

s 0ICK $RAW CAPPED AT

s (ANDICAP s 3HOOT /UT

FRI, JULY 12, 8 AM s 'OLD 0LUS WITH )NCENTIVE #ENTURY "ONUS Available. $17,500 min. added to GP purse. s WITH )NCENTIVE

Entry Fee is $150/roper. May enter 2 times in each roping.

PRELIMINARY FORMAT B

THUR, JULY 11, 8 AM s 3HOOT /UT

SHOOT-OUTS

s 3HOOT /UT

PRE-ENTRY REQUIRED ENTRIES MUST BE POSTMARKED BY JUNE 28, 2013

SAT, 12 NOON

SUN, 6:30 AM

+IDS 5NDER n n

Cowboy Church

DRAW POSITIONS AVAILABLE JULY 10, 2013 WWW.USTRC.COM

Current Coggins may be requested.

STALLS: Reservations taken from Gold Plus members only. Must be made no later THAN *ULY &OR RESERVATIONS CALL ,AUREN (ARDMAN AT X !LL OTHER STALLS ON A l RST COME l RST SERVED BASIS .O TIE OUTS ALLOWED

For more information visit ustrc.com

Entry Fee is $100/roper. May enter 3 times in each roping.

For complete format details, see entry forms. 2013 USTRC membership required before you rope and may be purchased at this event.

HOST HOTEL: Clarion Inn & Suites 227 Old Fort Parkway -URFREESBORO 4. s Ask for USTRC Roper Rate.

CHOICE HOTELS: CHOICESPORTSTRAVEL COM s 3PECIAL 2ATE )$

DIRECTIONS: 4ENNESSEE -ILLER #OLISEUM ) TO EXIT " (WY 4URN RIGHT ONTO (WY CROSS INTERSTATE TO l RST STOP LIGHT 4URN LEFT ONTO 4HOMPSON ,ANE #ONTINUE MILES TO 4ENNESSEE -ILLER #OLISEUM EXHIBITOR ENTRANCE ON THE LEFT

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2012 TOTAL PAYOUT:

$313,459 CASH AND PRIZES

2013 PRIZES:

MINIMUM GUARANTEE OF

$4,000

SHOOT-OUT

TO AVERAGE WINNERS OF THE OPEN AND THE #15 SHOOT-OUT

PRIZES

12 Trophy Custom Martin Saddles

$8,000

Average Winners of #15, 13, #12, #11, #10, and #9 Shoot-Outs

TO AVERAGE WINNERS OF THE #13, #12, #11, #10, AND #9 SHOOT-OUTS

2 Trophy Gist Bits Average Winners of Open

GOLD PLUS MINIMUM $17,500 ADDED TO GOLD PLUS PURSE

HIGH POINT GOLD PLUS WINNER OF THE WEEKEND: NFTR PACKAGE INCLUDING

MINIMUM

2 Paid Shoot-Out Positions 2 Complimentary Stalls Complimentary GP RV Spot 2013 NFTR Jacket

$17,500 ADDED CASH TO THE GOLD PLUS PURSE

PRELIMINARY

#8 PICK/DRAW

CRUEL GIRL

JR LOOPER

PRIZES

8 Trophy Custom Martin Saddles

6 Trophy Gist Buckles

HIGH MONEY WINNER: Custom Trophy Gist Buckle 2 Pair Cruel Girl Jeans

3 Trophy Gist Buckles

Average Winners of #12, #11, #10, #9

16 Trophy Gist Buckles

1st - 3rd Place Average Winners

Winners of 6 & Under, 7-9, 10-12

Incentive Avg Winners of #12, #11, #10, #9 2nd Place Avg Winners of #12, #11, #10, #9

4 Trophy Gist Bits Avg Winners of Open, #15 Prelim, #13 Prelim

AMERICA’S COWBOY SPORT

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FORMAT A

CLOVIS, NM

WACO, TX

TUNICA, MS

August 1-4, 2013

August 8-11, 2013

August 30 - Sept. 2, 2013

FORMAT B

PASO ROBLES, CA

MURFREESBORO, TN

WINNEMUCCA, NV

LOVELAND, CO

June 28-30, 2013

July 11-14, 2013

August 23-25, 2013

August 30 - Sept. 2, 2013

REGIONAL ROPING FORMAT Any current USTRC member may enter Preliminary Ropings

PRELIMINARY FORMAT

Entry fee $150/roper. May enter two times in each roping.

FORMAT

Entry fee $100/roper. May enter three times in each roping.

#15, #13, #12, #11, #10, #9: s STEER !VERAGE PROGRESSIVE AFTER ONE TEAM SEC OFF AND UNDER TEAM SEC OFF TEAM SEC OFF AND UNDER TEAM SEC OFF

PRELIMINARY, CONTâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;D

SHOOT-OUT

s 4EAMS PLACING IN THE TOP IN THE !VERAGE OF THE 0RELIMINARY ROPINGS WILL AUTOMATICALLY EARN A POSITION IN A 2EGIONAL 3HOOT /UT ROPING WITH ENTRY FEES PAID

s !LL 3HOOT /UT ROPINGS WILL BE STEER !VERAGES PROGRESSIVE AFTER ONE %NTRY FEE IS ROPER %NTER TWO TIMES

s Only one rotation of late on-site entries will be taken.

s 3HOOT /UT ROPINGS WILL NOT BE HANDICAPPED NOR HAVE )NCENTIVE

GOLD PLUS #12 (WITH #10 INC)

s !LL TEAMS WHO QUALIFY TO THE SHORT ROUND WILL RECEIVE IN &LEX %ARNINGS

s -INIMUM OF CASH ADDED TO '0 PURSE s STEER !VERAGE )NCENTIVE DETERMINED ON STEER !VERAGE PROGRESSIVE AFTER ONE s #ENTURY "ONUS ON-SITE ENTRY ONLY. s %NTRY FEE IS ROPER -AY ENTER THREE TIMES ANY COMBINATION OF )NCENTIVE AND OR .ON )NCENTIVE FOR A MAXIMUM OF THREE ENTRIES s IN &LEX %ARNINGS WILL BE AWARDED TO TEAMS PLACING ST TH IN THE !VERAGE AND )NCENTIVE !VERAGE s -UST BE OR OLDER TO ENTER s Only one rotation of late on-site entries will be taken.

WITH )NCENTIVE WITH )NCENTIVE CAPPED AT %LITE WITH )NCENTIVE CAPPED AT %LITE WITH )NCENTIVE s 4OP TEAMS TO THE 3HORT 2OUND s 4OP TEAMS TO THE 3HORT 2OUND OF THE ONLY s 4OP l VE PLACING TEAMS IN THE !VERAGE OF THE 2EGIONAL 0RELIMINARY ROPINGS WILL RECEIVE IN &LEX %ARNINGS s !LL OTHER TEAMS THAT QUALIFY TO THE 3HORT 2OUND WILL RECEIVE IN &LEX %ARNINGS s 4OP l VE PLACING TEAMS OF THE )NCENTIVE IN THE AND RECEIVE IN &LEX %ARNINGS

2013 USTRC membership required before you rope, and may be purchased at this event.

#8 PICK/DRAW s #APPED AT A

s 2OPERS MAY NOT ENTER WITH THE SAME PARTNER MORE THAN ONCE IN ANY 3HOOT /UT $IVISION s 1UALIl CATION FOR A 2EGIONAL 3HOOT /UT REQUIRES OF !VAILABLE %ARNINGS WHICH MAY COME FROM EITHER PARTNER OR A CONTRIBUTION FROM BOTH PARTNERS s 9OU MAY USE A PORTION INCREMENTS OF OF !VAILABLE %ARNINGS SUM OF &LEX %ARNINGS AND !PPLIED %ARNINGS TOWARD A 3HOOT /UT QUALIl CATION &OR EXAMPLE IF THE (EADER HAS IN !VAILABLE %ARNINGS AND THE (EELER HAS IN !VAILABLE %ARNINGS THEY CAN COMBINE THEIR !VAILABLE %ARNINGS TO QUALIFY FOR A 2EGIONAL 3HOOT /UT s %LIGIBILITY TO ENTER A 3HOOT /UT DIVISION REQUIRES THE ROPER TO PARTICIPATE IN A SEASON !Fl LIATE 'RASSROOTS 3ANCTIONED QUALIl ER OR 7342 QUALIl ER /2 PARTICIPATE IN A 2EGIONAL 0RELIMINARY PRIOR TO THE 3HOOT /UT ENTRY IN THAT DIVISION s Only one rotation of late on-site entries will be taken.

s 0ICK DRAW FOR $150/roper s STEER PROGRESSIVE AFTER ONE

OPEN (WITH #15 INC)

s TEAM SEC OFF AND AND UNDER TEAM SEC OFF

s $OUBLE 53 /PEN 4OUR POINTS AWARDED TO ST TH IN THE !VERAGE

s 4OP TEAMS TO THE 3HORT 2OUND

s 5 STEER !VERAGE PROGRESSIVE AFTER ONE

s ON-SITE ENTRY ONLY. "OOKS CLOSE AT .OON

s %NTRY FEE IS $250/roper ENTER THREE TIMES PROVIDED AT LEAST ONE ENTRY IS )NCENTIVE

s 4OP PLACING TEAMS WILL RECEIVE IN &LEX %ARNINGS

s 4OP l VE )NCENTIVE TEAMS WILL EARN IN &LEX %ARNINGS

AMERICAâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S COWBOY SPORT

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2013 REGIONAL PRELIMINARY ENtRY FORM • ANYONE CAN ENtER

REGIONAL PRELIMINARY ■ West Coast, CA ■ Eastern, TN

• Entries must be postmarked by the Friday two weeks prior to the date of the roping Team Roper’s Name _____________________________________________________________________________ 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! E-MAIL ADDRESS ___________________________________@___________________________ • 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 If you are drawing a partner National Office, 254/968-0002. INCLuDE YOuR OWN

ID No. ____________________________________________________________________________

ATTENTION: YOu MuST AND YOuR pARTNER’S uSTRC ID#.