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want to start by saying a big thanks to all my sponsors that help make my Jr. Superstar’s Roping on April 6-8, 2012 such a success. The 3rd annual roping held at the Wildfire Arena in Salado, Texas was up 70 entries (total of 442 entries) and paid out over $100,000 in winnings along with seven saddles, thirteen buckles and custom spurs. We ran over 2,200 runs over three days in the Wildfire Arena in Salado, Texas. Congrats to Marty Yates for winning grand champion ($1,000) and reserved champion ($500) in the First Annual Brody’s Shoot-Out of Champions.
The 2nd Joe Beaver Jr. Superstars is in the works for Stephenville, Texas for Labor Day Weekend 2012. It will be the same format as the roping in Salado with a couple changes in goats and reunion ropings. We hope the dates and location will work for all our loyal ropers. Also thanks to my crew that works my ropings so well and keeps things going so smoothly, I couldn’t do it without them. Keep an eye on my new campaign “Bold enough to wear Blue” it’s up and running. View and order photos from the event at www.dudleydoright.com LOOPS MAGAZINE • 7
13-15 Girls Breakaway Bobbi Lynn Bond and Bailey Reina (Fastest TimeCassie Richards)
16-19 Boys Tiedown Colby Walcoviak and Tyler Prcin
16-19 Girls Breakaway Lauren Hansen and Ashley Goforth (Fastest Time- Cierra Kunesh)
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Joe Beaver 3rd Annual Jr. Superstar’s Roping April 6-8, 2012, Wildfire Arena, Salado, Texas
Reunion A Breakaway 1. Samantha Little, 4.84, $480; 2. Ryder Ladner, 5.40, $360; 3. Kylie Frey, 6.76, $240; 4. Angela Bartley, 6.88, $120 Reunion B Breakaway 1. Clayton Downing, 4.73, $518; 2. Chet Weitz, 5.16, $388; 3. Sid Miller, 5.18, $259; 4. Katie Stewart, 7.47, $129 Reunion B Tiedown 1. Shade Etbauer, 21.34, $787; 2. Clayton Coone, 23.04, $590; 3. Kyle Otto, 24.34, $393; 4. Mike Arnold, 24.80, $196 Reunion C Tiedown 1. Kelly Wampler, 20.79, $652; 2. Pete Flores, 27.37, $489; 3. Tyler Horn, 27.63, $326; 4. Tanner Green, 27.82, $163
13-15 Goat Tying 1. Mia Manzanares, 21.81, $326; 2. Torey Little, 24.06, $244; 3. Mariah Horton, 24.39, $163; 4. Kynzie Rae McNeil, 25.25, $40; Whitney Whitehead, 25.25, $40 13-15 Boys & Girls Breakaway 1. Elise Guillory, 10.73, $712; 2. Britt Driggers, 11.94, $589; 3. Colton Mize, 14.07, $466; 4. Pete Flores, 14.68, $343; 5. Jacob Watt, 21.82, $221; 6. Tyler Milligan, 30.20, $122 13-15 Girls Breakaway 1. Bobbi Lynn Bond, 14.90, $622; 2. Jacie Sullivan, 24.78, $514; 3. Bailey Reina, 8.31, $407; 4. Timber Allenbrand, 9.44, $300; 5. Payton Powell, 10.61, $193; 6. Chloe Frey, 12.24, $107
Reunion Open Tiedown 1. Ryan Thibodeaux, 18.59, $411; 2. JC McCuistion, 20.69, $331; 3. Blane Cox, 21.30, $220; 4. Shane Hanchey, 21.93, $110
13-15 Boys Tiedown 1. Westyn Hughes, 38.26, $983; 2. Reid Zapalac, 40.09, $814; 3. Quinton Inman, 42.47, $644; 4. Justin Smith, 48.14, $475; 5. Trevor Kirchenschlager, 48.96, $305; 6. Carson Hicks, 50.6, $169
12 & Under Boys & Girls Goat Tying 1. Catherine Clayton, 27.60, $364; 2. Shaye Lynn Jesse, 28.41, $273; 3. Kathryn Todd, 28.78, $182; 4. Lena Whitehead, 29.36, $91
16-19 Goat Tying 1. Lauren Bane, 21.78, $364; 2. Hannah Haugen, 23.34, $228; Katey Anthony, 23.34, $228; 4. Lauren Hansen, 23.9, $91
12 & Under Tiedown 1. King Pickett, 47.87, $557; 2. Tyler West, 55.35, $461; 3. Dontre’ Goff, 57.37, $365; 4. Chase Graves, 58.29, $269; 5. Kolton Mazoch, 78.69, $172; 6. Clayton Downing, 83.89, $96
16-19 Girls Breakaway 1. Lauren Hansen, 12.51, $1119; 2. Ashley Goforth, 13.59, $926; 3. Kashli Arfsten, 14.86, $733; 4. Taylor Mott, 22.70, $540; 5. Angela Bartley, 7.56, $347; 6. Ceri McCaffery, 8.61, $192
12 & Under Boys & Girls Breakaway 1. Zandie Hodges, 16.94, $986; 2. Tate Thomas, 17.02, $816; 3. Riley Webb, 28.07, $646; 4. Colton Greene, 49.84, $476; 5. Ty Eason, 8.69, $306; 6. Stetson Schuster, 9.48, $170
16-19 Boys Tiedown 1. Colby Walcoviak, 35.29, $1675; 2. Tyler Prcin, 37.00, $1386; 3. Garrett Hale, 37.75, $1097; 4. Jesse Clark, 38.13, $808; 5. Landyn Duncan, 39.72, $520; 6. Tyler Wojciechowski, 43.51, $288 LOOPS MAGAZINE • 9
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2012 Membership Big Change for the “00” Division
One-Second Penalty In the EE and 00 roping it is only a onesecond penalty for not getting your calf up.
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Starting at the first roping of the 2012 season in Ft. Worth, the “00” division will be split into two ropings. The top end of the “00” ropers will become “00 Select”. This is being done to create a more competitive atmosphere for the lower end of the 00 ropers. Ropers will be evaluated through the Finals and after October 10 will be able to call and check on “00” or “00 Select” status.
Rattler Roping Results
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are posted on the USCRA website as wsll as past results and Showdown positions.
• Top 25 money earners of the 00 Select and the #1 ropings for the 2012 season will be invited to the Challenge roping at the Finals in September. • The Challenge roping will be two-head with short round for $200 with $2,500 added and a 100% Payback (NO MONEY COMES OUT OF THE POT) 1st place in the average will pay $2,500 and a buckle. PAYOFF AVERAGE 1st $2,500 2nd $,1800 3rd $1,350 4th $900 5th $450
Firecracker 5 Header in July will be held in conjunction with the 3rd Annual Royce Kitchens Memorial Roping.
BigRedRopingCalendar.com USCRA has listed all ropings on this website. This website also includes other association calf ropings along with independent calf ropings.
GO ROUND WINNERS Winner 1st round $250 Winner 2nd round $250
Cirlce T Arena Circle T Arena in Hamilton has reopened and there will be a roping there August 4.
David Barnes Saddle Ropings The #2 roping for the David Barnes saddle will be May 20 in Giddings, TX.
• Ropers 21 or under (as of the day of the roping) are not eligible to enter the 00 Select Challenge. • Must be 00 Select card holder to be eligible for the 00 Select Challenge. • Must be a #1 card holder to compete in the #1 Challenge.
2012 Schedule May 5, 2012 USCRA Calf Roping Giddings, TX
June 30 - July 1, 2012 Firecracker 5 Header Stephenville, TX
August 4, 2012 Hamilton, TX
June 9 - 10, 2012 North Texas Championships Denton, TX
July 21 - 22, 2012 Denton, TX
August 25 - 26, 2012 Calf Ropers Reunion Bryan, TX
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Friday, June 29 9:00 a.m. Rounds 1-3 00 12:00 p.m. Rounds 1-3 00-S Saturday, June 30 8:00 a.m. Rounds 4-5 00 followed by Rounds 4-5 00-S EE & #2 - Alternate rounds back & forth Sat. & Sun. 12:00 p.m. Rounds 1-2 EE & Rounds 1-2 #2 2:00 p.m. Rounds 1-2 #1 Sunday, July 1 8:00 a.m. Rounds 3-5 EE & Rounds 3-5 #2 12:00 p.m. Rounds 3-5 #1 All ropings are 5-head for $300 Optional side pot for $100 Buckles to Average Winners FMI: USCRA.com or 979.540.7755 LOOPS MAGAZINE â&#x20AC;˘ 15
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BB Roping Rou nd-Up Elite Alumni C alf Roping Showca se Hardy Murphy Coliseum 7:30 p.m. Sat. May 28 2-hd/W Finals $350 $5,000 ADDED
Two Arena System will be used Friday 12:00 noon 13-15 Tiedown Saturday 9:00 a.m. 12 & Under Tiedown Saturday 11:00 a.m. 13-15 Breakaway Saturday 7:30 p.m. Alumni Special Roping Sunday 9:00 a.m. Cowboy Church Sunday 10:00 a.m. 19 & Under Girls Breakaway Sunday 12:00 noon 12 & Under Breakaway Monday 9:00 a.m. 16-19 Boys Tiedown
Friday, Saturday, Sunday & Monday May 25-28, 2012 Memorial Day Weekend Hardy Murphy Coliseum Ardmore, Oklahoma 12 & Under Breakaway & Tiedown Fees - $100 for each + $15 office
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John Wallace Memorial Calf Roping Haskell County Arena Haskell, Texas Sunday • May 27, 2012
3-Head & Short-Go for $300
Trophy Saddle to Average Winner Calf Roping starts at 3:00 p.m.
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$2,500 Saturday, June 2 9:00 a.m. 19 & Under (day of roping) 3-head for $300 $1,000 Added ~ Limited to 30 1:00 p.m. Open Calf Roping 3 and a Short for $500 Limited to 40 ~ Rope one set of fresh calves in three rounds Buckles to Average Winner 7:00 p.m. Happy Community Center Introduction of Steer Ropers
Calf Roping & Steer Roping $100 Deposit Deposit due May 15, 2012. No entries will be accepted without deposit. Send deposit to: Happy Rodeo Association P.O. Box 121 Happy, Texas 79042
Sponsors West Texas Western Store Happy State Bank Tulia Livestock Auction BJM Sales Service Walco Wells Fargo, Canyon Lextron
Sunday, June 3 10:00 a.m. Open Steer Roping 3 and a short for $600 Limited to 40 Buckles to Average Winner
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he top 25 money-earners of the 00 Select and #1 Divisions for the current season will be invited to the Challenge Roping at the National Showdown Finals in September. Challenge Roping: 00 Select Challenge and #1 Challenge; The Top 25 money earners of the 00 Select and the #1 for the current season will be invited to the Challenge Roping at the National Showdown Finals in September. The Challenge Roping will be two head with a short round for, $200 with, $2500 added and a 100% Payback. No Money Comes Out Of The Pot.
Round 1 Payout: 1st ~ $250
Round 2 Payout: 1st ~ $250
Average Payout: 1st ~ $2,500 and a Trophy Buckle 2nd ~ $1,800 3rd ~ $350 4th ~ $900 5th ~ $450 Ropers 21 or under (as of the day of the roping) are not eligible to enter the 00 Select Challenge. Must be 00 Select card holder to be eligible for the 00 Select Challenge. Must be a #1 card holder to compete in the #1 Challenge.
Current results 00 Select Division 1. C. J. Wolf, Giddings, TX, $2,401; 2. Dave Laster, Alvarado, TX, $1,805; 3. Greg Modesette, Mc Dade, TX, $1,710; 4. David Martin, Bixby, OK, $1,692; 5. Ruben Wood, Cameron, TX, $1,495; 6. Ricky Harris Jr., Bryan, TX, $1,022; 7. Sauneric Mason, Anderson, TX, $905; 8. Danny Stephens, Bay City, TX, $875; 9. Randy Jones, Aubrey, TX, $784; 10. Roger Pack, Rockdale, TX, $700; 11. Sid Miller, Stephenville, TX, $640; 12. Bodie Read, Aubrey, TX, $635; 13. Freddy Vest, Pilot Point, TX, $630; 14. Bobby Ralls, Weatherford, TX, $610; 15. Bill Akins, Aubrey, TX, $607; 16. Kenneth Mcnary, Victoria, TX, $465; 17. Riley Lambert, Bowie, TX, $445; 18. Richard Agan, Trenton, TX, $440; 19. Gary Dean, Hammon, OK, $395; 20. Eddie Mills, Katy, TX, $310; 21. Cody Dunn, Mustang, OK, $265; 22. Dennis Mckinley, San Angelo, TX, $265; 23. Gary Wagoner, Abilene, TX, $255; 24. Brett York, Waco, TX, $255; 25. John Guest, Brownwood, TX, $255; 26. Carl Cox, Cameron, TX, $232; 27. Rex Bland, Hawley,
Each month, Loops will print a list of ropers who have won Showdown positions in the past month. This report reflects the ropers who have won a Showdown position so far in 2012. For a complete listing of all Showdown positions, please go to www.uscra.com.
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TX, $165; 28. Trinton Downing, Troy, TX, $155; 29. Landon Lambert, Ovalo, TX, $145; 30. Randy Stone, Stephenville, TX, $145 #1 Division 1. Rick Mclemore, Gracemont, OK, $2,530; 2. Tom Epperson, Cherokee, TX, $2,510; 3. Ty Iselt, Lincoln, TX, $2,130; 4. Dalton Dewinne, Helotes, TX, $1,865; 5. Trenton Smith, Bigfoot, TX, $1,343; 6. Brad Mcreynolds, Groesbeck, TX, $1,260; 7. Marshall Green, Abilene, TX, $1,230; 8. Bill Sharber, Konawa, OK, $900; 9. Bailey Thurston, El Reno, OK, $875; 10. Westyn Hughes, Caldwell, TX, $745; 11. Chad Boggs, Cyril, OK, $705; 12. Tyler Milligan, Pawhuska, OK, $395; 13. Mark Law, Lavon, TX, $395; 14. Shane Sluyter, Fayetteville, AR, $360; 15. Joby Rickman, Azle, TX, $340; 16. Coy Leach, Yoakum, TX, $340; 17. Steve Dorsett, Bastrop, TX, $325; 18. Lane Livingston, Seymour, TX, $295; 19. Jace Fry, Johnson City, TX, $270; 20. Colton Turbeville, Scurry, TX, $225; 21. Cory Jordan, Hawley, TX, $215
Good Times Calf Roping Association Good Times Calf Roping Membership
Roping Information Each roping will begin at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday Saturday Schedule EE - 3 rounds - $125 #00 - 3 & short go - $160 Breakaway - 3 rounds - $100 #1 - 3 & short go - $160 #2 - 3 & short go - $160 Ropings begin at 10 a.m. Sunday Schedule (Same order of events) Practice runs Saturday at 11:00 a.m. - $10 per run
$100 per year Members may pay $10 each entry or get a $200 sponsor and pay no membership fee. Finals Fund 100% of membership dues goes towards Good Time Roping Finals (One half of membership goes to finals added money!) (One half of membership goes towards prizes or money to year-end high point ropers!) Must compete 4 days throughout season to qualify for finals!
2012 Schedule Pueblo, Colorado Cactus Creek Ranch May 5-6 June 2-3 July 7-8 August 4-5 September 8-9 Directions - Exit 119 & I-25 Kiowa, Colorado Sundowner Arena May 19-20 June 16-17 July 21-22 August 18-19 September 22-23 Directions - 2 miles west on Hwy 86 and 1/2 mile north on CR 37
STRAD ENERGY BONUS STRAD ENERGY sponsors $1,000 for each roping at Cactus Creek. ($200 to each division winner.) Winners are determined by high point for the weekend. For more information, please contact J.R. Peek at 719/680-1756. Also – Find us on Facebook at Good Times Roping Association.
Results
Strad Energy Bouns Winners, (L-R) Joe Grant, Tim George Cactus Creek - Fountain, CO Saturday Mar 24, 2012 #EE Round 1 1. Vernon Dillon 16.32 Round 2 1. Erin Johnson 12.40 Round 3 1. Donene Taylor 14.34 Average 1. Vernon Dillon 59.88/3 Breakaway Round 1 - 1. no times Round 2 1. Erin Johnson 2.69 Round 3 1. Erin Johnson 2.37 Average 1. Erin Johnson 5.06/3 #1 Round 1 1. Tim George 11.66
The GTCRA ropings at Cactus Creek in Fountain, CO will return to the $1,000 STRAD Energy Bonus being awarded to the Bonus Calf Fast Time. The winner of each numbered roping will compete on a bonus calf and the best bonus time of the weekend will be awarded the $1,000 STRAD dollars.
STRAD Energy #EE Bonus Money Winner Vernon Dillon Round 2 1. Eric Martin 10.06 Round 3 1. Darnell Johnson 10.91 Average 1. Eric Martin 48.28/4 Sunday Mar 25, 2012 #EE Round 1 1. Vernon Dillon 13.47 Round 2 1. Vernon Dillon 16.81 Round 3 1. Donene Taylor 13.50 Average 1. Vernon Dillon 45.37/3 STRAD Energy #EE Bonus Money Winner Vernon Dillon Breakaway Round 1 1. Erin Johnson 3.31
STRAD Energy Breakaway and #2 Bonus Money Winner Darnell Johnson & Erin Johnson Round 2 1. Leah Mackey 2.35 Round 3 1. Erin Johnson 3.13 Average 1. Erin Johnson 9.53/3 STRAD Energy Breakaway Bonus Money Winner Erin Johnson #1/#2 Round 1 1. Darnell Johnson 10.09 Round 2 1. Darnell Johnson 11.43 Round 3 1. Darnell Johnson 11.56 Average 1. Darnell Johnson 46.20/4 STRAD Energy Bonus Money Winners (#1) (TIE) Tim George / Joe Grant STRAD Energy Bonus Money Winner (#2) Darnell Johnson
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he other day I had to go to Amarillo to the vet, get my horse shod, and do some other errands. My mom CRX’Dhappened to have a doctor appointment at the same time so we arranged our schedules to go together. That gave us two hours, each way, to visit and spend some time together. I won’t say I’m a favorite, but I am the last of five and the baby of the babies. So there’s not much I can do wrong in my mother’s eyes. When we get a chance to spend time one on one, it usually doesn’t take long for the conversation to get deep. However, I was more than surprised by what she had to say: “When you were about 17 and decided you wanted to rope, I’ve never seen anyone, in my lifetime, who was as committed and determined once you knew what you wanted. You weren’t going to accept anything but the best from yourself. You were working towards a world championship and weren’t like a kid anymore. Once you had that goal, you went at it like nothing I’ve ever seen before. Since winning the world in ’08, I know you’ve had surgeries and health problems, but you just haven’t roped the same. You’ve got the ranch, the cattle business, your bull business and all your other businesses. If you’re going to rope, you better make it your top priority and quit splitting time with all these other things.” Now I’m usually the one who’s always pumping everyone up and here my mom’s telling me if I’m going to do it, I better be all in. You can’t split a career in half and see how it works. It got me to thinking how I’ve been cheating myself. When you’re not healthy it’s easy to spend time doing other things. The fact is I’ve never had a “Plan B.” I’ve been asked over and
over what my plans were if roping didn’t work out. I’ve never given myself an out – I just don’t have a Plan B. One thing I can’t deal with is not performing to the best of my ability. That’s just not acceptable to me. My mom then said, “You’ve always been someone who had something to prove, more to yourself than anyone. Now you do have something to prove because everyone thinks you’re too old, too broke down, you work out too much. Now you have something to prove.” I’ve always been a student of the game and a fan of any success story. I like to hear how the athletic brain works and how to deal with pressure. I
wrote down a quote one day that said, ‘Some people go seminars, read books, or listen to tapes on how to be successful and how to win. Other people simply win.’ Not to say you can’t learn something, but the way I win is the way I win. What works for a pro basketball player may not work for me. That conversation with my mother means a lot, especially if you know our relationship. She was not calling me out – she was revving me up. She knows me and how I work. There’s no greater love for us than God, but a mother’s love is a close second. I’m sorrowful for people who don’t have that
God’s Spurs
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ave you ever been on a horse that had a mind of its own and made the decision on it’s own to run away? A runaway horse is never a pleasant experience. As a child, I had a Shetland pony that knew how to run off and where to run off. He knew where the clothesline was and where the low tree limbs were. Do you have a mind of your own about serving the Lord? Or do you run off on your own? I have noticed after many years of riding that not everyone that puts on a pair of spurs knows how to use them. There are times when it is comical to see a roping horse bucking down the arena because the guy on top of him had inadvertently made the mistake of locking his spurs up in the horse’s flanks. When spurs are used in the right manner, the talent and usefulness of the horse can be exceptional. In Hebrews 10:24 we’re told how we can
relationship with their mother. I do and I’ve been blessed with a wife that has that special love and bond with our children. My dad’s advice is infrequent and important. He’s like E.F. Hutton – when he speaks, I’m listening. But for my mom to call me out, so to speak, was so unusual it caught me by surprise. The timing was perfect and exactly what I needed to hear. She more or less asked me, “Are you all in?” – Yes Mom, yes I am. If there’s anything you would like me to write about, please send me an email at strant@aol.com. Until next month, God Bless, and I’ll see you down the line.
“spur” one another on toward love and Godly tendencies. The reason we have the Word of God, the reason God wants us to go to a church that teaches the Word of God, the reason He loves to hear our prayers is because He knows that these “spurs” will bring out the very best in us. They’ll remove spiritual laziness and a mediocre attitude about serving the Lord. They’ll bring out the purpose for which we were designed. My prayer is that you let God “spur” you on. Let good people encourage you to be aggressive in your relationship with the God that created you. Until next time, let’s respond to the gentle nudging of God’s will for our lives. ~And let us consider how we can spur one another on toward love and good deeds.” Hebrews 10:34 Pastor Randy Weaver Lone Star Cowboy Church 21627 Eva St. Montgomery, TX 77356 (936) 597-5742 Service Times: Sundays 8:30, 10:00 and 11:30am Mondays 7:00pm Livestream: Join our Sunday and first Wednesday services live at live.lonestar.tv or go to the Lone Star Cowboy Church Facebook page and click on the Livestream link.
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PRO TIPS
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PRACTICE WITH THE PROS PRO TIP NO. 2: Gound Work Flanking and Tying from the Chute Flanking and tying from the chute is a great way to practice your ground work, if it is done correctly. “One thing that a lot of people overlook is making sure that your rope length is correct. It should be around 19 feet long from the chute to the calf. This will make sure you learn the correct steps from your horse to the calf. Its not the same feel as coming off the horse, but this will allow you to learn to run with no momentum, then when you get a send off from your horse, it will be much quicker.” On your very first run always make sure that you don’t make any bobbles or mistakes. “Make
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sure you run to the calf, or “Tuf Kaf,” collected with momentum that you would have from your dismount off your horse, this will make you that much faster in a real run.” You only get one run in a rodeo, and you want to have muscle memory of being smooth so you don’t make those mistakes in competition. When flanking and tying whether you’re using live calves or the “Tuf Kaf” always make sure to never short-cut so that you won’t create bad habits. The easiest bad habit to create is short-cutting your flank and string. Most of the time we want to hurry up and get to the tying part and forget about the other
IN HOUSE PROOF
parts of your run. But, I have learned from everyone I have worked with, that in order to have a good run you have to make every part of your run smooth to be fast. The best way to accomplish that is to concentrate on every step to ensure that everything is sharp and correct. With the Tuf Kaf your fully in control – it is a tool that allows you to emphasize and practice correct moves without resistance. Then you can practice with live cattle. One way to help yourself out of a bad habit of short-cutting is to flank and tie bigger calves, or the “Tuf Kaf.” This will make it harder for you to just spin a tie on. “The fastest way to overcome a bad habit is to CRX’D completely over emphasize everything that you do.” That way when you draw the best calf in the pen, whether it’s at a rodeo or a roping, you have practiced over emphasizing your whole run and that calf will be a lot easier to make a good run on and be smooth. Always remember that smooth is fast, you win your buckles in the practice pen and collect them at the rodeos. Quotes by Shane Steeves, Professional horse trainer 4Realhorsetraining.com Colter Sellers SS Roping, LLC Tuf Kaf
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by Ryan Davis
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s I sit here this morning pondering on what to write this month, I am reflecting on the past weekend with my boys at the ball fields. Yep, it’s that time of year, Spring is here and with two boys in two different leagues this year, it looks like it is going to be a long Little League season. My oldest has moved up into the Minor Little League division while the other stayed in Rookies division. While helping coach both teams, I have found how hard it is for my oldest to move into a more competitive division. Most of the players on his team are first year Minor division players this year and they are all working hard to make the change and become better players. We have had a few games already and it is amazing to me how much they have already progressed. The first game of the season was a blowout with our team on the bottom side of things. I knew then it was going to be a tough year. Since that first game though, they have started becoming more and more competitive and have steadily improved. I watched them this past weekend sitting in the dugout and watching the
game. Sure there were a few clowning around moments, they are boys. For the most part, though, they were watching the game and I could almost see in everyone of their minds that they were learning more and teaching themselves how to be better players. Much like any other sport, winning is mostly mental. Athleticism plays a roll in it too, but learning the game and playing against stiffer competition has made them all improve. I am sure by the end of the season, we will be a team to be reckoned with. This made me think how competition plays a roll in any sport, including roping. If a guy only competes with the same caliber of ropers, he is not going to improve. Entering stiffer competition and watching and learning from those who rope better will help a roper improve. No one likes losing and if you put yourself in a place where you have to step it up in order to succeed, you will. On the other hand, my other son who is still in the Rookie division has a whole other aspect to reflect upon. His team has dominated the other teams they have faced so far this year. Most of the players on his team are past Rookie division players
and have the experience to play well in that division. Although they are doing well, I can see a chink in their armor. That is the ability to lose. Now, I already stated we hate to lose, but in some fashion it needs to happen. It is what a baseball team or a roper does after a loss that makes them true winners. No, I don’t mean congratulate those that beat you, that’s a given, but learning to lose and finding it deep inside yourself to respect that and learn and try harder in order for it not to happen again is the true meaning of being a winner. Don’t think Trevor Brazile never gets beat. I am sure he gets beat a lot, but he shrugs it off, and heads to the next rodeo leaving that bad memory behind and concentrating on what lies ahead. This is what separates winners from losers. I will keep you all posted on how the season continues and how my boys wrap things up this year in the next couple of months, but until then, trust yourself and your abilities to win, Make it a point to keep learning and trying to become better inside the arena, as well as in life. Until then - Good Luck and have a great month!
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