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SUPERLOOPER MAGAZINE

THE MAGAZINE FOR TEAM ROPERS JUNE 2011

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THE MAGAZINE FOR TEAM ROPERS

FEATURES 8

Just the Way It Is by Ben Clements

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USTRC Announcements By the Numbers by John Findlay

Gold Plus Report by Ty Hillman

Champions Profile — Peggy Bach & B.J. Thompson

Top Tips with Rickey Green

USTRC Insider — True Blue

Horse Health — Preparing for Breeding Season by Matt Klotz, DVM

Fashion 2011 — Look What’s Under the Hat

Upcoming Events — North Alabama Championships

USTRC On Tap

US Open Tour Standings

Cruel Girl Standings

USTRC Championship Results 60

Arkansas Championships

Bluegrass Championships

Texas Championships

South Alabama Championships

Missouri Championships

Panhandle Classic

44 USTRC Regional Finals

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JUST the WAY IT IS

ow, it has been a roller coaster ride this last month. It has gone by so fast it seems like April 17 was months ago. The reason I mention the date is because Jodi and I had our daughter on that day. TyAnn Lea Clements came into this world at 2:22 p.m. on that Sunday and it certainly has changed our lives and our perspective. Mr. Webster defines perspective as the ability to see, point of view, or a visual or mental picture. In our business of team roping, point of view is essential. It is crucial for us to be able to see and understand what is really happening in our lives and in the world around us. In essence we must be able to comprehend our surroundings. A lot of the time it helps our roping if we can see things through someone else’s eyes. Someone can tell us over and over again but until we actually grasp what they are seeing, it doesn’t fit for us. I can honestly say my perspective has changed in the last month. People told me and explained to me and yet I only now understand what no one could make me understand before. I had to go through it to grasp it and my perspective has certainly done a one-eighty. My little girl is a little over a month old now and I cannot tell you how much she has changed my point of view. My ability to see and understand, my mental picture, is certainly much different than it was before April 17. Understanding things sometimes just involves experiencing them. Going through something is sometimes the best teacher there is. I’ve heard the saying, “Been there, done that!” Most of us have life experiences that we could have only learned from by going through them, actually having the hands-on experience. Everyone tried to tell me how having a child would be, but until I actually went through it and was touched personally, was I able to grasp what all it involved. Having a baby and being there for her birth is truly an amazing thing and I am really blessed to have a wonderful daughter, a super wife, and an amazing family. Roping is a hands-on occurrence. We can show others how to rope, we can teach others how to rope but until they become involved and see it for what it is to them, it has little meaning. Perhaps that is why

JUNE 2011 kids grasp it so fast and do so well. They experience it without prejudice and their perspective is clear and not one they have learned. It is true they have to learn roping, but they learn it like living in a household of two languages. They grow up handling a rope like they eat, drink and sleep so their perspective is not distorted by the thoughts of someone who might be trying to learn to rope at an older age. I recently watched some little kids learning to ice skate at the mall. The younger they were the quicker they picked up on it and from their perspective it was like walking and talking. Watching some older skaters reminded me that I probably didn’t want to learn to skate at thirty-plus years. My mom says, “If you look and see life through small circles you will never embrace the vastness of all that it has to offer.” Perspective broadens our horizons and give us new found outlooks and observations that we never knew were there. Whether it is being a new dad or changing and improving our roping techniques, perspective give us something more to look at than our tunnel vision concept of what may be happening. Sometimes merely changing our perspective changes our minds and we are better, wiser and more able to relate to all that is happening around us. The old saying, “Don’t judge a man until you have walked a mile in his shoes,” certainly proves true. What we perceive as reality may not be the truth at all. Perspective is that mental picture we all need to grasp. It is the truth of what is really going on, and truth my friends, like beauty, is in the eyes of the beholder. Understanding our friends or families perspective can help us help them and vice versa. Take a minute to see what others see, feel what others feel and embrace or discard what others deal with. Perspective is walking in the footsteps of others. People can tell you, explain to you, define it for you and suggest it but until your perspective mirrors theirs you will never grasp what they are seeing. Open your eyes to a wider screen shot. You can see the dog in the field but until you see the rabbit the dog sees you have missed what is happening. Change your life and your attitude. It is called perspective and that is just the way it is…..

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DEPARTMENTS 108 Riding Herd

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110 On the Edge of Common Sense by Baxter Black

112 The Other Half

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114 Sports Medicine Stable by Mark Duncan 116 Walt Woodard 120 SuperLooper Events Calendar 123 MarketPlace 185 Advertiser’s Index

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SHOOT-OUT FUND UPDATE Tuesday, June 21, 2011 is the first day of summer and the longest day of the year. That means that summer is just around the corner and with the USTRC calendar chock full of great events the mercury on the USTRC ShootOut Fund thermometer is heating up. Right now the USTRC Shoot-Out Fund is at $490,000. Summer is the prime roping season and everyone is trying to get to as many events as possible. Check your calendars and plan your schedules, because the USTRC has an excellent lineup of summer team roping events. Also, this summer is a great time to load up on USTRC Flex Earnings for the approaching USTRC Regional Finals. The first of seven Regional Finals gets underway with the Eastern Regional Finals in Murfreesboro, Tennessee July 7-10, 2011. It is the first in a great line up of summer events. Of course, each one leads ropers to the Cinch USTRC National Finals of Team Roping in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma October 2230, 2011. Gather up your USTRC Flex Earnings and plan to attend as many USTRC events as you can. They are full of fun and loaded with great prizes.

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2011 Regional Finals! It’s Regional Finals time! Please check your Available Earnings by going to www.ustrc.com. The “Member” link on the home page will take you to your personal file page. Click on the “Your Earnings” link once you’re signed in. Remember participation at a USTRC event qualifies current USTRC members to enter a Regional Shoot-Out. Every current member has been awarded Flex Earnings ($1,000 to Gold Spur members and $3,000 to Gold Plus members) that can be used to qualify for a Regional Shoot-Out position. It takes $2,000 in earnings to qualify, so combine your earnings with another member and you’re in! Of course you may also qualify by placing 1st through 5th in the Average at any USTRC sanctioned event. Be sure to check out your Available Earnings at www.ustrc.com or call 254.968.0002 ext. 5103 should you need more information.

Memberships When renewing your USTRC membership, please be sure to fill out the USTRC Membership form completely. A complete and accurate membership form will ensure the delivery of your membership card and SuperLooper Magazine is timely. Also be sure to get a receipt when you pay for a membership at a roping. A valid receipt will serve as proof of membership until you receive your membership card.

Formats In the 2011 USTRC Sanctioned event formats there are no caps in the Incentive divisions. For example a #3 and a #6 combo is Incentive in the #10 Division, #3 and #5 combo is Incentive in the #9 Division, etc. Please call USTRC at 254.968.0002 if you have any further questions.

Flex Earnings Again for the 2011 season, Gold Spur members, which includes Lifetime members and additional family members 13 years of age or older as of January 1, 2010, will receive $1,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings. Upon participation at any USTRC Event or Regional Preliminary Roping these earnings will be deposited in your Flex Earnings account and may be used in any Regional Finals or National Finals Shoot-Out division...your choice! As in the past, Gold Plus members will receive $3,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings. Likewise, these earnings will be deposited in your Flex Earnings account upon participation at a USTRC event or Regional Preliminary roping and may be used at your discretion in any Regional Finals or National Finals Shoot-Out division. Gold Spur members that upgrade to the Gold Plus membership will receive an additional $2,000 in Flex Earnings for a total of $3,000. To view your earnings record click on the “Member” link at www.ustrc.com From your personal page, click on the “your available earnings” link for details. continued on page 102

To see all previous USTRC announcements made for the 2010 season visit www.ustrc.com and click on the “Announcements” link.

Send Us Your Letter! Do you have a question, concern, complaint or praise you would like to address to the USTRC? In today’s high tech world it is easier than ever to send us your “Letter to the Editor.” We invite you to send us an email at feedback@wspubs.com with your comments about the USTRC, team roping in general or the magazine.

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USTRC

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BY JOHN FINDLAY

NUMBERS Age and the USTRC or Is That Guy Roping Behind Me Really Old or Has He Just Had a Hard Life?

s Director of Corporate Partnerships for the USTRC, as well as being your esteemed scribe for this monthly By The Numbers column, one of my duties is to continually update the demographics of our members. By demographics I mean the various statistical characteristics marketing people use in research to describe a given population, such as, income, gender, education, occupation and age. As one of those marketing people, I use this information to try to convince potential USTRC sponsors and SuperLooper advertisers that you team ropers are a worthy lot. That you fit the profile for being a good potential customer for them. One of the key demographics is age. Kids don’t by Ram duallys and older folk don’t buy Justin Bieber CD’s. Or, at least the ones I know don’t. Anyway, the other day, while I was updating my data sheet on just how old you guys are, I thought maybe you all would be interested in knowing how old you are, too. I know you know how old YOU are but do you know how old that guy roping behind you is? While I can’t tell you specifically how old that guy is, I can tell you how old USTRC ropers are in general. I turn your attention to TABLE 1. I took the age of every roper that entered a roping, sanctioned or affiliate, for the years 2005 and again in 2010. I used these two years in order to see if there have been any significant changes in our age makeup over the last five years. I used 12 / JUNE 2011

Table 1

Age of Ropers Who Paricipated in a Sanctioned or Affiliate Roping by Year Age Bracket Under 18 18 to 24 25 to 34 35 to 49 50 to 64 Over 64 Total

2005 2,291 3,409 4,941 6,968 3,649 642 21,900

2010

10.6% 15.6% 22.5% 31.7% 16.7% 2.9% 100.0%

the following age brackets because it is what most demographers use when segmenting the population by age: Under 18; 18 to 24; 25 to 34; 35 to 49; 50 to 64; and Over 64.The first thing to notice is that we are predominantly 35 to 49 years old. That is as team ropers. The greatest number of ropers fall into this age bracket, nearly a third of us (30.2%). Second are the 25 to 34 year-olds (22.5%) while third are the 50 to 64 year-olds (20.8%). The smaller brackets are, in order, 18 to 24 (14.6%), Under 18 (6.7%) and Over 64 (5.2%). Somewhat contrary to what I might have thought, the age distribution has changed very little over the last five years. The percentage of youngsters (Under 18 and 25-34) has declined while the older folk, 50 and over,

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have increased with the ropers in the middle, 25-34 and 35-49, has remained pretty stable. This is in keeping with the demographics of the nation as a whole as the large baby boom generation is getting older while the so called Generations X and Y have been smaller than their older counterparts. You may have read about the fear concerning the future viability of Social Security with fewer workers in the labor force trying to support the huge Baby Boom Generation that is now approaching retirement. So, in essence, you could say that, as opposed to many other sports that are more popular with the young like baseball, football and most of the other rodeo events, team roping is a perfect activity to help ward off the anxieties of middle age, such as mid-life

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Chart 1

17-, and the 50-64 year olds while the popularity of the higher divisions increases among the 25-34 and 18-24 year old set. With the 35-49 year old group, the popularity of the divisions is fairly level. The atypical portion of Chart 1 (and Chart 2) is the Gold Plus division. Because only ropers 21 and over may rope in the division, the numbers are fairly skewed. Obviously, there are no ropers Under 17 and since half of the 1824 year old category are exempt from the division, their numbers are low by comparison. The vast majority of Gold Plus ropers are 35-64 years old (70.4%). Now, while there is no great revelation about this information, it reinforces

what many would presume to be common sense. Statistics, by the way, often spend a lot of time and energy on confirming what common sense has always told us. Obviously, roping in the Open is a younger roper’s game, a fact that I don’t think is surprising to almost anyone with apologies to Walt (Woodard) and Alan (Bach) who are both now in the 50 to 64 set. I guess nobody’s told them yet. Chart 1 will also tell you the allocation of age brackets for each division. Just follow an imaginary line tracking vertically from the division label at the bottom of the Chart. The Open, for example, is dominated by

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crises, balding, mid-abdomen expansions, hemorrhoids, and the heartbreak of psoriasis. Keep in mind that the ages delineated here are of ropers that participated in a roping as opposed to being just a member of USTRC. We do have some members, particularly among the young, that are still just dummy ropers (now don’t take that wrong, youngsters) and among the old that are lifetime members that may not have entered an affiliate or sanctioned roping this year. Now let’s turn our attention to age distribution by roping division. How old are the ropers you are roping with in each division? All that is in the Chart 1 for 2010. As opposed to the Table, the percentages on the Chart are for sanctioned ropings only. It was the only logical way I could compare divisions since affiliate ropings do not necessarily always match the parameters of our sanctioned roping divisions. Each line on the Chart represents an age bracket. Each mark along the line is equal to the percentage of ropers in that age bracket that have roped in the division labeled at the bottom of the Chart at least once during the 2010 roping season. That is why the line representing the 35-49 age bracket is at the top of the Chart in all but the Open and #15 Division, because, as we learned in the Table, 35-49 year olds are the largest age bracket roping at ropings. Analogous to that, the Over 64 age bracket is at the bottom of the Chart because it is the smallest bracket. By looking at each line, you can determine which divisions are the most and least popular with each age bracket. In the 35-49 year old bracket, the Gold Plus is the most popular while the Open is the least. Among the Over 64 crowd, the Open, again, is the least popular, but in this case, the #8 Pick/Draw is the most popular. As you move along the continuum from the Open over to the #8 Pick/Draw (leaving out the Gold Plus for now), the popularity of the lower divisions increases among the 65+, the

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25-34 year olds with just shy of 40% (39.0%) of that division residing in that bracket. They are followed by the 18-24 year olds at nearly 30% (29.3%), the 3549 year olds (24.2%), the 50-64 year olds (5.5%, Walt and Alan) and barely making a blip on the Chart, the Under 18’s (1.8%) and the Over 64’s (0.3%). The

Gold Plus registers the largest spread between age brackets, going from 42% to 0% (17-) while the #8 Pick/Draw is the most inclusive division with a much smaller spread between participation percentages with 35-49’ers the largest at 27.8% and 65+’ers again the smallest but at relative hearty 7.5%.

Chart 2

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I also thought I would see if there was any great change in this distribution over the years. So I went back to 2006 for comparison. I would have used 2005 but that was the year we changed to TRIAD numbers with divisions ranging from #4 to #15. Rather than complicate matters, I just switched to 2006. That result is in Chart 2. Unless you are a real eagle eye, you won’t see much difference between the two years. The patterns are virtually the same. I could find only two instances in which there was a perceptual change. In the 25-34 year old category, there was a greater participation percentage-wise in the Open and the #15 in 2010 than in 2006. For instance, the Open in 2006 was composed of 34.1% 25-34 year-olds but by 2010 that percent had increased to 39.0%, nearly 5 percentage points. The increase in the #15 was from 29.4% to 32.6%, an increase of 3.2 percentage points. You can see how much I am grasping at straws here for disparities. The other grasped straw was in the 65+ age bracket. From 2006 to 2010 the participation by the retired set went from 5.0% to 6.5% in the #9 and from 6.0% to 7.5% in the #8 Pick/Draw. I know that doesn’t seem like much on the surface but look at it this way. Going from 6.0% to 7.5% is an increase of 25%. My guess is that the 65 and over crown are finding it more comfortable to rope in the lower divisions where they are more competitive. Well hopefully, now, you have a vague idea of just how old that roper behind you is. Or at least you can make an educated guess without asking him to take his hat off to see if he’s follically challenged. n

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GOLD PLUS by Ty Hillman

Hello Ropers, lived that lifestyle and made a living for years and not burned out. I remember my first trip to the Bob Feist Invitational when I was about 12 years old. My mom and I flew to Reno to watch my brother Jett compete at his first BFI. I had grown up watching the videos and could tell you who had won the Average for the last several years. When Mom and I walked in the doors of the Reno Livestock Events Center and bought our tickets, we wrote our names on our ticket stubs and shoved them in a big container for a drawing and quickly went to sit down as the grand entry was starting. More times than not, at a grand entry that starts before 8 a.m., someone’s horse usually bucks with them and it is fun to watch. Later on that day, I heard Bob Tallman announce

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June is an exciting month for team roping fans as the Bob Feist Invitational and the Reno Rodeo Invitational are held in Reno, Nevada. Also, the Reno Rodeo kicks off the Cowboy Christmas Rodeo Trail as cowboys and cowgirls take advantage of all the great rodeos during the Fourth of July. When I was younger, I could not wait to jump in the pickup and drive to a roping or rodeo, no matter how long it would take to get there. Now that my priorities have changed, I think I would rather take a whipping than drive from Texas to Reno, then to Greeley, Colorado, back to Reno for the short round, back to Greeley for the short round, then to Cody, Wyoming, then to Livingston, Montana, etc., all while paying $4/gallon for diesel. I really respect those who have successfully

Nathan Mohar from across the line in Illinois teamed up with Missouri’s own Tony Schindler to win the Gold Plus roping at the Missouri Classic. They roped four head in 29.01 seconds to win $3,028 in cash, trophy Gist buckles and $6,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings. 16 / JUNE 2011

they were getting ready to announce the winner of the drawing. I did not think much about it because the stands were full by then and I knew my chances of winning were slim to none. To my surprise, Mr. Tallman announced my name as the winner! I thought to myself, “Out of all these people here, I won….What did I win?” I figured the prize must have been a pickup or a saddle or something really big and exciting. For me to be picked out of every person sitting in the stands and milling around the trade show, I was pumped. I hustled over where they told me to redeem my prize and as I approached the booth, I was expecting to be handed a key to a new Dodge truck or something like that. I anxiously told the lady my name and that I was the big winner of the drawing. She smiled, congratulated me, and handed me my prize…a jar of hot sauce in a little balsa wood box with the BFI logo on the top. “Wow…. A jar of hot sauce…Thanks…” was all I could muster. As I have gotten older and now that I work for a business that produces events, I see the importance of keeping things fun for those who choose to participate. Even though I won a jar of hot sauce when I expected to win a pickup, I did appreciate the prize and whoever took the time to organize the drawing. Last month I explained USTRC is adding a minimum of $10,000 and awarding some extra prizes to the Gold Plus division at each of the Regional Finals. The Average winners will receive extra fancy tooled Martin leather rope bags, a Resistol felt hat, a pair of Tony Lama boots, and three pairs of Cinch or Cruel Girl jeans. The Incentive Average winners will be awarded a trophy Gist buckle, a Classic Equine rope bag, an ESP saddle pad, and a Classic Equine top load hay bag. Thanks again to Resistol, Tony Lama, Cinch and Classic Equine for your generous contribution to the Gold Plus prize line at all seven of the Regional Finals events. For the last several years, USTRC has recognized the High Point Gold Plus member of the weekend at each Regional Finals and awarded different prizes. This year, the high point member will receive a National Finals of Team

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Winning the Gold Plus roping at the Bluegrass Championships was the team of James Miller, Jr. of Tennessee and John Fortkamp from Idaho. They roped four head in 38.08 seconds and won $1,820 in cash, trophy Gist buckles and $6,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings. PHOTO BY LONE WOLF PHOTOGRAPHY

Roping package which includes entry fees paid to two National Finals ShootOuts, two stalls for up to nine nights, a Gold Plus RV hookup located behind Barn 9, and a leather NFTR jacket. I want to clarify that the winner is only winning two paid entry fees to a ShootOut of any division and is not receiving Flex Earnings to qualify for the ShootOut. Also, the paid entry fees are for the high point member only so his partner will still have to pay his entry fees and contribute his own Available Earnings. The Regional Finals are around the corner and as you ropers start thinking about your entries, please remember you will enter any Draw-In entries onsite. Don’t worry…you will not pay late fees on these draw entries. This helps ensure those who use the Draw-In option will draw a partner who is at the event. Please let me know if there is anything I can do for you. Thanks for your time and I look forward to visiting with you. n

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IN HOUSE PROOF

The home-state team of Steve Horne and Ed Allen, Jr. took command and won the Gold Plus roping at the South Alabama Championships. They roped four head in 34.41 seconds to win CRX’D $1,870 in cash, trophy Gist buckles and $6,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings.

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Brent Bartlett and Clayton J. Beavers roped well at the Arkansas Championships, winning the Gold Plus roping. They roped four head in 30.12 seconds to win $3,598 in cash, trophy Gist buckles and $6,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings.

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After roping four head in 32.81 seconds, the team of Jeremy Mascorro and Ronnie Lopez were dubbed this yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Gold Plus winners at the Texas Championships. They won $3,774 in cash, trophy Gist buckles and $6,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings.

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he pressure every heeler knows: to catch and set back! Enough said! It was Louisiana heeler, B.J. Thompson’s philosophy. He wouldn’t change anything just because he was heeling for Peggy Bach. Get them down, don’t get nervous and do what he had been doing all day! Not a bad viewpoint for a short round at the 2010 Cinch USTRC National Finals of Team Roping. “We had never met before the day of the roping,” Bach explained. “I had seen him at a distance but we had never even spoken much less roped together.” “I actually called her to make sure she was at the roping,” Thompson said, “I wanted to make sure we connected before the roping started.” The #12 Shoot-Out had been a very high energy roping. The short go round geared up to be very tight, aggressive and high energy as well. It was really not so surprising that Bach and Thompson just happened to be the high call back team coming into the short go round. Talk about being on the same page. Didn’t know each other, never roped together but you could not deny they were on the same page as far as team roping was concerned. “When you are the high team back a lot of things run through your mind as you watch each run,” Bach commented. “You have a lot of time to think!” One point eight seconds separated the first through fifth place teams going into the short go round of the #12 ShootOut. As each team roped, it quickly became obvious this roping could go in any direction. When the second high team back posted a 7.54 on their short round steer, Joel Nunneley

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Peggy Bach & B.J. Thompson

and Lane Reeves took the lead in the #12 Shoot-Out. Bach and Thompson were the final team to rope. Both ropers knew they needed an 8.89 to take the win. They were shooting at $76,900. They were also looking at Martin Championship Trophy saddles, Gist gold buckles, Tony Lama Full Quill boots, and Western Horseman Collector’s Prints. It was a prize line that took your breath away. There are just some things that happen and you know they are dictated in ways you alone could never have orchestrated or manipulated. The pairing of Bach and Thompson proved to be one of those things. When the pair jumped out and posted a time of 7.21 on their short go round steer the roping went down in the history books. The pair would take the win in the #12 Shoot-Out at the 2010 Cinch USTRC National Finals of Team Roping. Neither of them would ever forget what roping together involved and how it had all transpired. Good team roping initiates good friendships and unique affiliations. These ropers had been paired for a reason. Who

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ue to the severe weather in the southeast, many of the NTRL ropings have been smaller in size and a few ropings even had to be cancelled. Because of this, we will be revisiting our Shoot-Out schedule and find a way to revise the Shoot-Oout distribution. Look for more details in the July issue. Despite all the storms, the Jacksonville Truck Roping had a great turnout. There were several ropers in contention for the 2011 Chevy Duramax dually truck, but coming out on top and driving the new truck home was Wilfred Perez from Miami, Florida. Congratulations Wilfred!

Don’t forget, many of the NTRL ropings count in three different ways: NTRL Shoot-Outs, USTRC Flex Earnings, and The Lubrisyn Big Ticket Shoot-Outs. We are hoping to have a website up in 6-8 weeks from now so that ropers can go to the website and check on their NTRL Shoot-Outs, Big Ticket ShootOuts, schedules, flyers, and much more. Hopefully it will be very informative and answer any questions you might have. As always, feel free to call me at the office anytime. — Mandy Wolfe

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Rockin Circle H Saddle Series June 18, 2011 Rockin Circle H Arena - Lizella, GA

Books open 8:00 a.m.-Close at 9:30 a.m.-Rope at 10:00 a.m. SADDLE SERIES February 19, March 26, April 9, May 14, June 18, July 2, September 24, October 22, November 12, December 3 4 Trophy Saddles for Series High Point 3 & below, 4 & 5, 6 & above (must attend 4 ropings in series) High Point Roper on December 3 (no minimum requirements for this saddle) Can only win one saddle.

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New Covered Arena – Rope Rain or Shine Great location right on Georgia Highway 203 Great Concessions on Ground & Very Roper Friendly Facility #12 Handicap #11 #10 #9 - Capped at Elite #5 #7 - Capped at #4 All ropings (except #7) are 4-head, progressive after one, $35/roper. #7 – 3-head, progressive after one, $30/roper. NTRL Shoot-Outs to 1st-3rd in All Ropings except the #7. NTRL Shoot Outs to 1st-2nd in the #7.

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#12 Handicap #11 #10 #9 – Capped at Elite #5 #7 – Capped at #4 All ropings (except #7) are 4 head, progressive after one, $35/roper. #7 – 3 head, progressive after one, $30/roper. NTRL Shoot-Outs to 1st-3rd in All ropings except the #7 NTRL Shoot-Outs to 1st-2nd in the #7

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Gustafson Farms Covered Arena Green Cove Springs, FL June 18, 2011

UPCOMING EVENTS Allen’s Team Roping Yost Arena Heard County Arena Mt. Morris, PA Franklin, GA July 2 & 3 June 11

Books open at 9:30 a.m. Rope at 10:30 a.m. Saturday July 2 Open 4 HD - $25/roper #11 3 HD - $20/roper #13 4 HD - $25/roper #9 3 HD - $20/roper VIP Roping $25/roper - 75% Payback Sunday July 3 Open 4 HD - $25/roper #10 3 HD - $20/roper #12 4 HD - $25/roper #8 3 HD - $20/roper

Drawpot option in every roping NTRL National Shootouts to all Average Winners

For More Info and Directions: Duane Yost 724/324-2150

Dates: April 30, June 11 Books open 11:00 a.m. Rope at 12:00 noon (Georgia Time)

#13 Slide 4 HD - $30/roper, enter 6x #12 Handicap 4 HD - $30/roper, enter 6x #11 Handicap 4 HD - $30/roper, enter 6x #9 Handicap 3 HD – Enter 1/Draw 2 or Draw All 3 for $75/roper Can enter 3 times for total of 9 entries. Capped at #5 – Can enter after entering draw Classic Rope Bags to High Point #7 & Above, #6, #5, #4 & Below Classic Ropes awarded to Average Winners in all ropings NTRL Shoot-Outs to 1st and 2nd Winners in each roping Average Winners of each roping receive Lubrisyn Big Ticket Shoot-Outs For More Info and Directions: Ed Allen 256/749-0541

2011 USTRC Membership Required

TRIAD numbers only

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NTRL FINALS 2011 SHOOTOUT WINNERS

#13 Dennis Moore (Opp, AL) and Daren Sims (Panama City, FL)

Open Clint Summers (Lake City, FL) and Brad Culpepper (Ashburn, GA)

#15 Ben Gambrell (West Union, SC) and Clint Moore (Limestone, TN)

#12 Jody Heyward (Ward, SC) and Cory Kidd (Statesville, NC)

#10 Ben Whiddon (Havana, FL) and Daren Sims (Panama City, FL)

#11 Stuart Bigbee (Tuscumbia, AL) and Justin Boyette (Starke, FL)

#9 John Fortkamp (Glenns Ferry, ID) and Tish Luke (Yeehaw Junction, FL)

#8 Jessica Gray (Sparr, FL) and Colson Cannon (Brooksville, FL)

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Cactus Saddle & BUCKLE

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JUNE 11, 2011 Books open at 8:00 a.m. • Rope at 9:30 a.m.

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3 head Enter 1/Draw 2 or Draw all 3 $100/roper

1st: 2nd: 3rd: 4th:

Saddles + Cash Buckles + Cash LoneStar Ropes + Cash Cash

Books close for #7 at the start of Cowboy Church

#9 w/#8 Incentive capped at an Elite #5

4 head Enter 1/Draw 2 or Draw all 3 $100/roper

1st: Buckles + Cash 2nd: LoneStar Ropes + Cash 3rd: Cash 4th: Cash Buckles to Incentive Winners

Books close for #9 at short go of #7

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S&S Ropings SUMMER

JACKPOT S

Chisholm Trail Pavilion • Enid, Oklahoma

Saturday, June 11, 2011 & Saturday, July 30, 2011 10:00 a.m.

PLUS! 12:00 noon

#11 Mixed Pick/Draw with #9 Inc.

#10 Pick/Draw with #9 and #8 Inc.

Books open at 8:00 a.m. Close at 9:30 a.m. SHARP!

5-head, Progressive on one $150/roper • Capped at Elite #6 Incentives paid on 4 May enter 3 times for a total of 15 runs

4-head, Progressive on one $100/roper • Capped at Elite #7 Incentives paid on 3 May enter 3 times for a total of 12 runs Enter 1X with a partner we draw you 3 = 4 Enter 2X with partner we draw you 6 = 8 Enter 3X with partner we draw you 9 = 12 If no partner we can draw all your runs! Enter 1X without a partner we draw you 4 Enter 2X without partner we draw you 8 Enter 3X without partner we draw you 12 Mixed Roping: One end must be 50 years old or older, 14 years old or younger or a female.

Special prizes to the Average and Incentive winners!

Enter 1X with a partner we draw you 4 = 5 Enter 2X with partner we draw you 8 = 10 Enter 3X with partner we draw you 12 = 15 If no partner we can draw all your runs! Enter 1X without a partner we draw you 5 Enter 2X without partner we draw you 10 Enter 3X without partner we draw you 15

Teskey Saddles to the Average winners of the #10 roping! Special prizes to the Incentive winners. Everyone who catches 4 steers makes it to the super short-go!

Fun! Fair! Fast! Friendly! Affordable!

If weather permits, outdoor arena available!

Everyone Welcome!

TRIAD Numbers Only USTRC Rules Apply

1 John 1:7 S&S Ropings Cindy & Brandon Smith 620/422-3632 • 620/664-8711 134 / JUNE 2011

Chisholm Trail Pavilion Garfield County Fairgrounds 111 West Purdue Enid, OK

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Philipp Ranch presents

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AL L ROPINGS ARE 80% PAYBACK

June 11-12, 2011 Giddings, Texas Lee county covered Arena (Stalls and RV available) Dummy Roping at noon on Sunday sponsored by Lone Star Ropes

Don Gonzales Saddles t o Average Winners a t the finals

Saturday

UPCOMING TOUR EVENTS:

Sunday

Open #15 #13 #12 #11

July 23-24, 2011 FINALS

#10

Above ropings are $150/roper • Enter 2x Century Roping

$100/team •Enter 5x Both partners must be over 50 • No cap ATTENTION ROPERS: Due to the small number of Open & #15 ropers, those two ropings are over by 10:00 a.m. if not sooner. Saturday books open at 8:00 a.m. Close at 8:30 a.m. Sunday books open at 7:00 a.m. Close at 8:00 a.m. Roping starts at 9:00 a.m. each day. All other ropings: Books will open when the previous roping begins and close a minimum of 30 minutes prior to the start of that roping.

Bryan, Texas Brazos County Expo Covered Arena

“NEW COOLER COVERED ARENA”

Capped at #6 Elite $50/roper Enter 5 times #9

Capped at #5 Elite We will accept credit cards on $50/roper pre-entries only. Pre-entries open the Monday before the roping. Enter 5 times See website for more information. #8 Drawpot NEW to our ropings - $10 Roping Capped at #4 Instruction with Shane & John Phillip $150/roper 2:00 p.m. Saturday and Sunday Enter twice Phillip Ranch Rope and Barrel Horse Production Sale Draw 2 with featuring Girls Gone Wild Filly Sale each entry or 3 Saturday, July 23, 2011 • 3 p.m. if entered Open. in conjunction with Finals Finals packet will be available on TRIAD numbers only our website June 15, 2011 along Must be current USTRC with sale catalog. member. 2011 cards may Dummy roping each day at Finals be purchased at roping. sponsored by Lone Star Ropes Win USTRC Flex Earnings! Free demonstration on horsemanship Negative Coggins required at all and roping tips by Phillip Ranch shows and must be presented. 7:00 p.m. Saturday July 23 First to enter, last to rope. sponsored by Classic Ropes Great Corriente roping cattle Sponsor Roping Sat., July 23, 7:40 p.m. furnished by Philipp Ranch.

Must attend 3 of 8 ropings to participate at the Finals FOR MORE INFORMATION: John 713/806-6012 • Johnnie 936/878-2833 or visit our website: www.philippranch.com SPONSORS: All Around Performance Horse • Don Gonzales Saddlery • Sombrero Hats DRW Precision • Farm Bureau (J. Hendricks) • Knife River Concrete • Matthews Electric Beard-Navasota Vet Hospital • Coufal Prater 136 / JUNE 2011

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FATHER’S DAY JACKPOT June 18-19, 2011 Bernalillo County Sheriff's Posse Arena Albuquerque, NM No Age L im

Limit No Age

SATURDAY • June 18 Books open 9:00 a.m.-Rope at 10:00 a.m.

Open

SUNDAY • June 19 Books open 10:00 a.m.-Rope at 11:00 a.m.

#11 Handicap

$25/roper • Enter 6x

#15 $25/roper • Enter 6x

#13 $25/roper • Enter 6x

$500 to High Money Winner of the Day!

#12 Warm-Up $25/roper • Enter 6x

Cash drawing for the ladies – all you have to do is be there! TRIAD Numbers Only For More Information: Oren Mathews 505/617-0627 Chris Francis 505/429-0164

Pick 1 draw 2 or draw all 3 $100/roper • Enter 3X for a total of 9 partners

#9 Handicap Pick 1 draw 2 or draw all 3 $100/roper • Enter 3X for a total of 9 partners Saddles to High Money Header & Heeler of the day! Buckles to Average winners in #11 & #9 Breast Collars to 2nd in Average of the #11 & #9 Vests to 3rd in Average of the #11 & #9 Halters to 4th in Average of the #11 & #9

33% Stock Charge

Good Cheap Fun!

Thank you to the Mathews Land & Cattle Sponsors

T&T Trailer Sales Belen, NM 138 / JUNE 2011

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Roping at The Ranch June 23-25, 2011 The Ranch Las Vegas, NM THURSDAY • June 23 Books open 4:00 p.m.-Rope at 5:00 p.m.

Open 100% Payback

FRIDAY • June 24 Books open 5:00 p.m.-Rope at 6:00 p.m.

#13

$150/roper • Enter 3x

Pick Partner $50/roper • Enter 6x

#15

#12

Pick Partner $50/roper • Enter 6x

SATURDAY • June 25

Don’t miss the No Bull party at Oren’s house on June 24, 2011

Books open 5:00 p.m.-Rope at 6:00 p.m.

#11 Handicap $100/roper • Pick 1, draw 2 or draw all 3 Enter 3x for a total of 9 partners

g Open Ropin k c a b 100% Pay

33% Stock Charge All ropings are 4-head

H Live Band H Open Bar H right after the roping Be There or Be Square!

Free Stalls (limited) Come Stay With Us! TRIAD Numbers Only For More Information: Oren Mathews 505/617-0627 Chris Francis 505/429-0164

Thank you to the Mathews Land & Cattle Sponsors

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10 HEAD CHALLENGE July 2, 2011 • One Day Only! at The Ranch Las Vegas, NM ping #10 Ro

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

#10 Ropin g

$250/roper • $500/team 10 head - 10 full rounds (rope all 10 head) Capped at a #6+

you get all

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1st • $5,000 + Saddles 2nd • $4,500 + Buckles 3rd • $3,500 + Breast Collars 4th • $2,500 + Vests 5th • $2,000 + Vests 6th • $1,500 + Vests #9 Incentive team • $1,000 + Buckles

Ni c e & C ool in Las Vega s, NM

Fast Times • $250/team - 10 full rounds = $2,500 Payout based on 75 teams • You may enter 3x

Send your entries to Mathews Land & Cattle Attn: Eddy Lynn P.O. Box 1405 • Las Vegas, NM 87701 Cash - Check - Money Order We will take entries until the morning of July 2 For entries you may also call Eddy Lynn at 505.629.6505

Roping fills fast so call us!

Free Stalls Fireworks on Saturday Night at The Ranch TRIAD Numbers Only For More Information: Oren Mathews 505/617-0627 Chris Francis 505/429-0164

Thank you to the Mathews Land & Cattle Sponsors

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as of May 6, 2011

$10,000 Bonus to Year End High Point Header and Heeler; $5,000 Bonus to Runners Up Clay Tryan

Even though Clay Tryan and Derrick Begay remain in a tight race at the top of this month’s leaderboard, other headers are making their move. Luke Brown has had a great spring racking up the points, with his biggest showing coming during the Texas Championships April 14. He ruled San Antonio, winning first in the Average with partner Martin Lucero, roping in a time of 38.15 on five and placing seventh in the Average with partner and 2010 PRCA World Champion Patrick Smith. Kelsey Parchman is also breathing down the leader’s necks, posting a first with partner Kory Koontz and second with partner Kyle Crick in the Average at the Panhandle Classic April 28 in Amarillo, Texas.

1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15.

Clay B. Tryan.............62 Derrick J. Begay........58 Chad W. Masters .......42 Luke S. Brown ..........39 Kelsey Parchman.......37 Jerritt L. Varner.........35 Charly B. Crawford....33 Brandon M. Beers .....32 Kaleb E. Driggers......30 Gable Hilderbrand.....27 Colby L. Lovell ..........26 Jake Barnes ..............25 Matt Sherwood .........24 Cale D. Markham ......23 Erich J. Rogers..........22

16. 17. 18. 19. 20. 21. 22. 23. 24. 25. 26. 27. 28. 29. 30.

Keven W. Daniel ........21 Jake W. Kropik ..........21 Austin W. Nettleship..20 Cody McMinn............20 B. J. Campbell ...........20 Spencer W. Mitchell ..18 Waylon McCurley ......18 Travis J. Tryan ...........17 Clay O. Smith ............17 Morgan M. Jones.......16 Rance Gantt..............16 Jason T. Richardson ...16 Payden C. Emmett.....16 Quincy Kueckelhan....16 Charles R. Pogue.......15

PHOTO COURTESY OF LONE WOLF PHOTOGRAPHY

Jade Corkill

Oh yes, it’s good to be king. Jade Corkill is definitely king of the heelers these days and while he’s been hitting the rodeo road and handling the demands of being a new dad, some of his compadre’s have been hot on his heels. Kory Koontz and Martin Lucero got busy in April, moving them up the leaderboard. Kootnz started off the month by taking first in the Average at the New Mexico Championships, April 1, roping with header Charly Crawford in a time of 35.97 on five. Then followed up that performance on April 28 at the Panhandle Classic taking another first in the Average with partner Kelsey Parchman, roping in a time of 33.81 on five. Lucero relied on Crawford, as well, during the New Mexico Championships to take second in the Average with a time of 38.57 on five. He followed that up April 14 winning first in the Average with Luke Brown at the Texas Championships, roping five in a time of 38.15. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15.

Jade R. Corkill...........92 Cory Petska ..............71 Brad D. Culpepper.....43 Todd Wilson ..............39 Travis L. Graves.........35 Jim R. Cooper ...........34 Jhett E. Johnson ........31 Patrick A. Smith........30 Kory Koontz..............28 Martin Lucero ...........28 Tom Bourne ..............28 Zak R. Dobbins .........28 Nick Rowland............27 Jett Hillman ..............25 Marty Becker ............22

16. 17. 18. 19. 20. 21. 22. 23. 24. 25. 26. 27. 28. 29. 30.

Justin W. Davis..........22 Brady J. Minor ..........22 Cole Bigbee ..............22 Trey Johnson III.........20 Dustin L.Davis...........20 George Eldridge ........20 Mitch T. Murray .........20 Wesley H. Moss.........20 Travis J. Woodard ......20 Riley K. Pedro ...........19 Chase R. Tryan ..........18 Kinney Dale Harrell...18 Buddy E. Hawkins II ..18 Cesar A. DeLaCruz ....18 Jaytin McCright .........17

For a complete listing of all qualified Open Tour Ropers, please visit www.ustrc.com For an explanation of points, check the Format section of this magazine. 42 / JUNE 2011

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PHOTO COURTESY OF LONE WOLF PHOTOGRAPHY

While Jackie Hobbs is still this month’s leader, it’s just barely, as Tish Luke continues to pound on her door following a great month of competition. The Wildfire Ladies roping in February got many of the women moved to the top, including Luke, but she hasn’t been sitting on her laurels. Luke weathered, and we mean weathered, the storms that hit Andalusia in April, coming out of the South Alabama Championships with a fast time in the Gold Plus with partner Jerry Courson roping in a time of 6.8 and taking a fifth in the Average heading for partner Phillip Kelce in the #13 Handicap, roping in a time of 43.66 on five. She stayed close to home for the NTRL Affiliate in Jacksonville, FL, April 29, winning 5th in the Incentive in the #13 with partner Giovanni Socorro, and taking a 5th in the Average in the #12 with partner Jay Holmes, roping in a time of 46.41 on four. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15.

Jackie L. Hobbs Tish T. Luke Annette K. Hinkle Kelly Coats Rebecca A. Neuhaus Diane Schieltz Amber Pate Kelli Corbin Mary Ann Brown Jaymee Roach Shelly A. Granzin Jordan Jo Fabrizio Jacque L. Woolman Jessica L. Gray Brittany M. Tirpak

Abilene, TX Yeehaw Junction, FL Tularosa, NM Wall, TX Huntsville, TX Somis, CA Buffalo, TX Baldwin, FL Keedysville, MD Banquete, TX Bryan, TX Pueblo, CO Dayton, TX Sparr, FL Dunnellon, FL

$21,159 $20,690 $14,020 $10,150 $9,694 $8,208 $7,027 $6,661 $6,385 $5,844 $5,649 $5,550 $5,352 $5,300 $5,298

16. 17. 18. 19. 20. 21. 22. 23. 24. 25. 26. 27. 28. 29. 30.

Kelsey Wiley Lorraine Moreno Becky S. Cannizzaro Teri Watkins Beverly A. Robbins Lari Dee Guy Kasey J. Lumpkin Judy D. Parker Jayme L. McDonald Brandi L. Brown Kathleen Jones Paula M. Knudsen Wendy Miller Peg Williams Kayle Roberts

Charlotte, TX Mathis, TX Folsom, LA Terrell, TX Muscle Shoals, AL Abilene, TX Corsicana, TX Williams, CA Burnet, TX Dumas, TX Shorter, AL Lancaster, KY La Mesa, NM Kingman, AZ Peggs, OK

$5,169 $5,169 $5,110 $5,068 $4,940 $4,800 $4,100 $3,974 $3,830 $3,752 $3,709 $3,490 $3,426 $3,410 $3,410

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USTRC Regional Finals 2011 By Ben Clements

Team roping is alive and well in 2011. USTRC team ropers have experienced some great events and there is still more to come. The best place to fill up on USTRC Flex Earnings and load your pockets with cash is at the USTRC Regional Finals events. This year there are seven Regional events strategically placed across the country. If you want to be a force to be reckoned with when you get to the Cinch USTRC National Finals of Team Roping October 22-30, 2011, you will certainly want to take in one or all of the USTRC Regional Finals events. Make your plans today because these are some of the best ropings in the entire country, and they serve as a great warm-up for the best of the best, the Cinch NFTR in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.

Eastern Regional Finals July 7-10, 2011 Murfreesboro, Tennessee

44 / JUNE 2011

In 2011, the Eastern Regionals will be the first Regional Finals of the season and ropers and their families will not have any problem finding things to do in Murfreesboro. Just being able to rope in the Tennessee Miller Coliseum will be a rewarding experience. The Tennessee Miller Coliseum officially opened on March 18, 2003. A gift to Middle Tennessee State University of more than $20 million by the late John C. “Tennessee” Miller and his wife, the late Mary Elizabeth Miller, helped pave the way for the construction of the Miller Coliseum, a 222,000 square foot facility on 154 acres. This air-conditioned facility has stadiumstyle seating for 4,600 and stall space to accommodate 492 horses. This deluxe arena is used for local, state, regional, national and international horse show events. It will provide ideal conditions for the USTRC Eastern Regionals. One cannot visit the Murfreesboro area without exploring the historical battlefields located in the area. Part of America’s history, the battlefields make an everlasting impression on visitors. Stones River National Battlefield is a 600-acre national park and cemetery dedicated to preserving the memory of those who fought and died at this crucial Civil War battle. Living history demonstrations are presented on the weekends during the summer months with a special encampment featured in July. The visitor center offers a museum and orientation program. Certainly Murfreesboro is an exciting place to visit but add the USTRC Eastern Regionals and USTRC ropers and their families are in for a great treat. The food, the sites, the roping, it all adds up to fun for the weekend and maybe some more USTRC Flex Earnings.

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Clovis, New Mexico is the new home of the Southwest Regional Finals. The Curry County Special Events Center is a state of the art facility and one that ropers will certainly enjoy, making the move to Clovis a perfect fit for the Southwest Regional Finals. Located on the Llano Estacado, Clovis is a unique blend of multiculturalism, natural beauty, profound historic attractions and spectacular climate. From biking, hiking and golfing to touring one of Clovis’ dairies or browsing the unique farm and ranchland, there is a wide range of outdoor activities for everyone. The community of Clovis offers residents and businesses an unparalleled quality of life. Strategically located on the east-central stateline of New Mexico and Texas, Clovis, the Curry County seat, has become one of the premiere destinations for Industrial Development. From the nations largest cheese production facility to bio-diesel plants, Clovis understands the importance of development in all fields and has something for everyone. And the food—mild or fiery, there is absolutely nothing like New Mexico cuisine. Clovis offers a good variety of quaint and casual dining options where you can try the unique New Mexican style food. This area will provide an unforgettable visit for every kind of tourist especially the USTRC roper headed to the Southwest Regional Finals.

Southwest Regional Finals August 4-7, 2011 Clovis, New Mexico

The Lonestar Regionals will be one week later for 2011 but still in Waco, Texas, named after the Waco Indians, the first inhabitants of this area. The Wacos were a branch of the Wichitas, closely related to the Tawakonis and members of the Caddoan Confederacy. The tribe lived in beehive shaped huts, 20- to 25-feet high, made of poles, buffalo hides and rushes. The Wacos had approximately 400 acres of land under cultivation, planted in corn, beans, pumpkins, melons and peach trees. The village was located about 1/2 mile from the Brazos River, on Barron’s Branch creek, near a cold spring. For a true taste of Waco, spend some time in the Historic Downtown Entertainment District. Throughout the year, there are outdoor activities such as the free summertime outdoor concerts on the banks of the Brazos. Don’t worry if your schedule doesn’t mesh with any of these special events, there’s always plenty to do in downtown Waco. The River Square Center, a restored row of old warehouses dating to 1900, complete with high ceilings, concrete floors, and aged long-leaf pine beams, offers enough restaurants, bars, and shopping to fill any need. From Korean kimchee to Tex-Mex and steaks, Waco restaurants serve up a cornucopia of tastes. The cuisine is unbeatable and the revitalized downtown area will make your visit memorable and very entertaining. Kids accompanying their USTRC parents to the roping will find lots of fun in Waco. Cameron Park has it all to keep them busy and August 11-14, 2011 entertained. They can slide through tunnels, Waco, Texas swing, or hang like a monkey at Anniversary Park, which is also designed for access by the physically challenged. Take a walk through Miss Nellie’s Pretty Place. This wildflower preserve has winding paths open all year long, and is as pretty as a picture from March through August. Learn about wildflowers then cool off next to the fountain pool. Or play a game of Disk Golf on the 18-hole course. It’s free and open to the public the year-round. Plan on attending the Lonestar Regional Finals to enjoy great USTRC roping as well as a special part of the country.

Lonestar Regional Finals

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Northwest Regional Finals August 25-28, 2011 Winnemucca, Nevada

Winnemucca is a showplace of twentieth century architecture where visitors can still find echoes of the past that pay homage to a bygone era. Some of the most interesting areas to visit include St. Paul’s Catholic Church which graces the site of the original mission. Completed in 1924 during an intense building boom in the city, the church is the example of Spanish Colonial-style ecclesiastic architecture in the area. The Humboldt County Courthouse was built to replace the old courthouse, which burned down in 1919. Designed by Frederick Delongchamps, the state’s official architect, the building was completed in 1921. The design is neo-Classical style that was the absolute standard in American legal architecture for much of the nation’s history. The Martin Hotel, located at the corner of Railroad and Melarkey Streets, is also a rooming house and features authentic Basque cuisine. Built in 1913-1914, the Martin served heavy passenger and commercial traffic generated by the adjacent Southern Pacific Railroad. The building was severely damaged in the 1919 fire that swept the block. Once called French Bridge before the Central Pacific Railroad chose a route one mile above and parallel to the river, the Lay brothers from France constructed the first cottonwood bridge and sleeping rooms on the river. That opened up a doorway for travel and commerce to the north, which still exists today. USTRC ropers will be delighted in the historical significance of the area. Head to Winnemucca to look for some fun and the challenge of the USTRC roping at the Northwest Regional Finals. It is a roping you probably shouldn’t miss.

High Plains Regional Finals Last year the High Plains Regional Finals moved from Cheyenne, Wyoming to The Ranch in Loveland, Colorado. It was a positive move and the indoor venue is more accommodating to ropers needs, keeping them from having to compete in the elements. Loveland is a beautiful city and The Ranch is one of the premier venues in the country. Loveland, Colorado is known as the Gateway to the Rockies and they will roll out the red carpet to the USTRC for the High Plains Regional Finals. With many public parks and art galleries Loveland has a great deal to offer visitors to the area. A multimillion-dollar collection of bronze sculptures scattered September 2-5, 2011 throughout the city clues visitors to the importance of art to this community. Outdoor Loveland Colorado sports and recreation abound as Loveland is located in the Colorado Front Range region just east of the mouth of Big Thompson River Canyon. Long’s Peak and other mountains of the Front Range are visible from most of the city. And the city has a truly unique habit; they re-mail some 200,000 valentines around the world each year just so they can have the Loveland postmark. With a small town atmosphere and a strong sense of community your decision to visit Loveland and rope at the High Plains Regional Finals will be a good one.

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Tunica, America’s third largest gaming resort destination, is currently celebrating the 10th anniversary of gaming and tourism in this thriving Delta County. Tunica welcomes 12 million visitors a year with all the amenities of a resort destination. The roping will be good and the action will continue long into the evening hours with more than enough to keep ropers hopping. A sleepy farming region, the actual town of Tunica is turning into a bustling community—all because of nine nearby casinos, each distinctive in theme and décor, September 2-5, 2011 widely spread over ten meandering miles near the winding Mississippi River. Collectively they offer 6,000 Tunica, Mississippi luxurious hotel rooms, world-famous entertainment and great golf. Fantastic gaming is just the beginning of the bustling Tunica entertainment district in the very heart of the South. From big-name musicians, comics, entertainers, and much more, each night in Tunica is filled with stars. All hotel casinos are connected by a casino shuttle bus and are located in Tunica or Robinsonville, Mississippi, which is about 30 miles south of Memphis Tennessee via highway 61. While visiting the world-class resorts of Tunica County USTRC ropers should take the time to visit the town of Tunica also. Located just ten miles south of the casino resort area, historic downtown Tunica is a vibrant area that combines old Southern charm with the amenities of a very modern community. Recently named a Mississippi Main Street community, a downtown revitalization effort has made Tunica a very exciting and unique shopping location. It presents a delightful look at the “other side” of Tunica. USTRC ropers will be able to enjoy it all—casinos that rival the best, more than 50 restaurants with a diverse selection of cuisine, world class entertainment— it will make for a great night out on the town after the roping finishes up. Take the time to head to the Southeast Regional Finals, you will not be disappointed.

Southeast Regional Finals

West Coast Regional Finals September 8-11, 2011 Paso Robles, California

This year the West Coast Regionals has moved to a later date in September to accommodate ropers from the area. Don’t miss out on this one. Downtown Paso Robles is well known for its charm and vitality. A true Main Street town, it is easy to see why the sidewalks are always bustling with activity. It is a friendly place where shopkeepers greet everyone with a smile and extend a warm welcome to guests entering their shops. The downtown area is filled with plenty of unique shopping. It is rapidly being recognized as a thriving antique center with over 125 dealers located in six large, mall-style shops. Many boutique and specialty stores surround the quaint City Park and you’ll want to be sure to visit the Paso Robles Chamber of Commerce Visitors Center for a selection of items produced locally. The downtown area also offers a number of fine dining options. Bistro Laurent serves French specialties like bouillabaisse in its cozy, little brick walled dining room. At Alloro, Italian dishes such as agnolotti stuffed with wild mushrooms are complemented by a wine list that includes many local vintages. An abundance of recreational and leisure activities await you in Paso Robles and its surrounding areas. Whether you prefer a challenging round of golf, horseback riding, hiking or biking, Paso Robles really has it all. Many of these activities lead to hidden spots offering peace and serenity in an unspoiled countryside. Don’t forget a visit to one of the local mineral hot springs for relaxation at it’s best. One of the greatest treasures of the area is to stop for a long soak and massage at the Paso Robles Hot Springs and Spa. The water is, indeed, “agua caliente” and quite healing. USTRC team ropers will, indeed, feel right at home once they get to Paso Robles where you still encounter working cowboys around the area. The Boot Barn offers a variety of Western wear and then ropers can sign on for a horseback ride and cow work at the Work Family Guest Ranch, which offers overnight trail rides. That, in itself, adds to the charm and appeal of the area. Come ready to rope and don’t forget the wine tasting for Paso Robles will, indeed, make the USTRC roper and his family welcome during the West Coast Regional Finals.

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EASTERN REGIONAL FINALS

LOOPS WILL FLY. CASH WILL FLOW. JULY 7-10, MURFREESBORO, TENNESSEE. PRE-ENTRY REQUIRED. ENTRY FORMS AVAILABLE at www.ustrc.com and on pages 52-53 of this issue.

2010 TOTAL PAYOUT

291,752

CASH & PRIZES

NEW IN 2011 $10,000 MINIMUM GUARANTEED ADDED CASH IN GOLD PLUS ROPING!

$1,410,000

$4,000 Guaranteed

in Flex Earnings Awarded

to Average Winners of the #15 Shoot Out

$4,000 Guaranteed to Average Winners of the Open

12 Trophy Martin Saddles Avg winners of #15, #13, #12, #11, #10, #9

PRELIMINARY PRIZES 8 Trophy Martin Saddles Avg Winners of the #12, #11, #10 & #9 6 Trophy Leather Rope Bags Avg Winners of the Open, #15 & #13 22 Trophy Gist Buckles 2nd Place Avg Winners of the #12, #11, #10 & #9 Incentive Avg Winners of the #12, #11, #10 & #9 1st – 3rd Place Avg Winners of the #8 Pick/Draw

AMERICA’S COWBOY SPORT 2011 USTRC membership required before you rope and may be purchased at this event. For more information and entry forms visit www.ustrc.com or call 254.968.0002 Photo courtesy of Lone Wolf Photo

to Average winners of the #13, #12, #11, #10, #9 Shoot Outs

PRIZES SHOOT OUT PRIZES

DRAW IN OPTION AVAILABLE ON SITE ONLY AND MAY ONLY BE USED TO ENTER THE PRELIMINARY AND GOLD DIVISIONS.

$8,000 Guaranteed

Gold Plus Incentive Avg Winners Trophy Gist Buckles Classic Equine Rope Bag ESP Saddle Pad Classic Equine Top Load Hay Bag High Point Gold Plus Roper of the Weekend 2011 NFTR Package — Entry Fees Paid to Two NF Shoot-Outs — Two Stalls for up to 9 Nights — One VIP RV Space — Leather NFTR Jacket

GOLD PLUS PRIZES

JR LOOPER PRIZE

Gold Plus Avg Winners Tooled Trophy Leather Rope Bags

3 Trophy Gist Buckles Winners of 6 & Under, 7-9, 10-12

Resistol Felt Hat Tony Lama Boots 3 Pair Cinch or Cruel Girl Jeans

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SCHEDULE THURSDAY JULY 7, 10 AM

SATURDAY JULY 9, 8 AM

Open (with #15 Incentive)

#11 (with #10 Incentive)

#15 Handicap

#11 Shoot-Out

Saturday 12 noon

#15 Shoot-Out

#10 (capped at Elite #6) with #9 incentive

Kids 6 & Under, 7–9, 10–12

FRIDAY JULY 8, 8 AM #13 Handicap

#10 Shoot-Out (capped at Elite #6)

#13 Shoot-Out

JULY 7-10 MURFREESBORO, TENNESSEE TENNESSEE MILLER COLISEUM

Gold Plus #12 (with #10 Incentive) Century Bonus Available. $10,000 minimum added to GP purse. #12 (with #11 Incentive) #12 Shoot-Out

SUNDAY, JULY 10, 8 AM #9 (capped at Elite #5) with #8 incentive #9 Shoot-Out (capped at Elite #5) #8 Pick/Draw (capped at #4)

ROPING FORMATS PRE-ENTRY MUST BE POSTMARKED BY JUNE 24, 2011 Anyone Can Enter Preliminary Ropings Draw Positions Available 7/6/2011 www.ustrc.com

STALLS: Reservations taken from Gold Plus members only. Must be made no later than July 1, 2011. For reservations call Ty Hillman at 254.968.0002 ext. 5102. All other stalls on a first-come first-served basis. No tieouts allowed. $25 a night plus shavings. Current Coggins required.

HOST HOTEL: Baymont Inn and Suites 2230 Armory Drive, 615.896.1172 Ask for USTRC Roper Rate

PRELIMINARY ROPINGS Any current USTRC member may enter the Preliminaries. #15, #13, #12, #11, #10, #9: 4-steer Average, progressive after one. Entry fee is $100/roper. May enter three times in each roping. #15 (#14 team, 1.5 sec. off, #13 and under team, 3 sec. off); #13 (#12 team, 1.5 sec. off, #11 and under team, 3 sec. off); #12 (with #11 Incentive) #11(with #10 Incentive)#10 (with #9 Incentive); #9 (with #8 Incentive). Top 20 teams to the short round. Top 30 to the short round of the #9 only. Top five placing teams in the Average of the Regional Preliminary ropings will receive $6,000 in Flex Earnings. All other teams that qualify to the Short Round will receive $2,000 in Flex Earnings. Teams placing in the top 5% in the Average of the Preliminary ropings will automatically earn a position in the Regional Shoot-Out roping with entry fees paid.

Full Breakfast included. Close to Miller Coliseum.

CHOICE HOTELS: choicesportstravel.com Special Rate ID# 00214570 2011 USTRC membership required before you rope and may be purchased at this event.

DIRECTIONS: Tennessee Miller Coliseum, I-24 to exit 78B (Hwy 96). Turn right onto Hwy 96, cross interstate to first stop light. Turn left onto Thompson Lane. Continue 5.7 miles to Tennessee Miller Coliseum (exhibitor entrance) on the left.

#12 Gold Plus with #10 Incentive. Minimum of $10,000 added to GP purse: 4-steer Average (Incentive determined on 3-steer Average), progressive after one. Century Bonus Available. Entry fee is $150/roper. May enter three times, any combination of Incentive and/or Non-Incentive for a maximum of three entries. $6,000 in Flex Earnings will be awarded to teams placing 1st - 5th in the Average and Incentive Average. Must be 21 or order to enter. #8 Pick/Draw (capped at a #4), pick 1, draw 1 for $120/roper. 3 steer, progressive after 1. #7 team - 2 sec off and #6 and under team - 3 sec. off. Top 30 teams to the Short Round. ON-SITE ENTRY ONLY. Books close at 11:00 a.m. Top 10 placing teams will receive $6,000 in Flex Earnings.

EASTERN OPEN Double US Open Tour points awarded to 1st through 10th place in the Average. 5-steer Average, progressive after one. Entry fee is $200/roper, enter three times provided at least one is Incentive. Incentive is a #15 and will be determined on four-head. (Top five Incentive teams will earn $2,000 in Flex Earnings.)

SHOOT-OUT ROPINGS Ropers may not enter with the same partner more than once in any Shoot-Out Division. Qualification for a Regional Shoot-Out requires $2,000 of available earnings, which may come from either partner or a contribution from both partners. You may use a portion (increments of $100) of Available Earnings (sum of Flex Earnings and Applied Earnings) toward a Shoot-Out qualification. For example, if the Header has $1,400 in Available Earnings and the Heeler has $600 in Available Earnings, they can combine their Available Earnings to qualify for a Regional Shoot-Out. Eligibility to enter a Shoot-out division requires the roper to participate in a 2011 season Affiliate, Grassroots, or Sanctioned qualifier – OR participate in a Regional Preliminary prior to the Shoot-out entry in that division. Shoot-Out ropings will not be handicapped nor have incentive. No more than two entries per roper is allowed in each division of the Shoot-Out roping. Shoot-Out ropings will be progressive after one in all ropings. Entry fee is $150 per roper. #15 and #13 Shoot-Outs are five-steer Averages. #12, #11, #10 and #9 are four-steer Averages. All teams that qualify to the short round will receive $6,000 in Flex Earnings.

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REGIONAL PRELIMINARY EASTERN - TN

2011 REGIONAL PRELIMINARY ENtRY FORM • ANYONE CAN ENtER Team Roper’s Name ___________________________________________________________________

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

ID No. __________________________________________________________________ E-MAIL ADDRESS ____________________________@___________________________

ATTENTION: YOu musT INcludE YOur OwN ANd YOur pArTNEr’s usTrc Id#.

roping you are entering to avoid late charges. Payments must be made by personal check, cashier’s check, or money order. Personal checks WILL NOT be accepted from members who have written bad checks in the past. • Entries postmarked after the deadline must include a $40 per team late fee, and must be paid with cashier’s check or money order only! • Make entry fees payable and mail to: USTRC CENTRAL ENTRY, P.O. Box 1198, Stephenville, TX 76401. For Roping or Classification Information call the USTRC National Office, 254/968-0002.

USTRC REGIONAL PRELIMINARY ENTRY FORM

★ Open Roping • (#15 Incentive) • May enter up to three times provided at least ONE entry is Incentive • $200/Roper Guaranteed Minimum $4,000 to the Average Winners