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FEATURES 8

Just the Way It Is

by Ben Clements

USTRC Announcements

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JUST the WAY IT IS

ummer is here and this is shaping up to be a very hot one. This time of year gets really busy for me as I am traveling here and there. I am always on the prowl for new and inspiring material and recently I had a long visit with my sister. She told me a story that really touched me. I asked her to write the story down because I wanted to use it in this article. Below is the story written by my sister and let me tell you it is very touching and very powerful. If you don’t know her, you should meet her. Her name is Brandi Clements and so the rest of this message is told by her.

I would like to talk to you about something that is very important to me right now in my life. I would like to do it through a story. I have a very dear and special friend who is a veterinarian. He was diagnosed with cancer recently. It is not the kind you recover from easily. However, I am witnessing great courage and great faith from this man. He taught me a very important lesson. This man, when asked about his situation simply said, “It is what it is.” Now, I am not going to tell you I instantly got his meaning, but I eventually got it. Let me help you to do the same. “It is what it is.” I am not talking about losing faith, or losing hope, or even giving up. In fact, those couldn’t be further from the point. Rather its about accepting the situation for what it is and coming up with a plan of attack from this point forward. It is a statement that can apply to all aspects of our lives. I don’t know how many of you have heard of Pat Summitt. She is the head coach of the University of Tennessee women’s basketball team. She has completely redefined college basketball with her success there. She was recently diagnosed with early-onset dementia, the Alzheimer’s type. When asked about her condition and about her future she simply said, “Have fun and laugh everyday. Focus on what you can control and have a good attitude about what you can’t.” Now, if a woman who is living with such a disease can have such faith and outlook than I should be able to do the same. My grandmother was diagnosed with this same disease and we are dealing with that so Ms. Summitt’s words give me comfort, insight and hope. It is what it is. Now, I know that not all things are this life altering. It can just be as simple as the steer you have drawn today in the roping, or the weather outside. It is what it is and you focus on

JUNE 2012 what you can do about the situation. Deal with those things you have no control over. Maybe you drew up in a rotation you didn’t want to be in, but you are there, so go rope with what you got. I know using examples from team roping seems trivial compared to the first two situations I listed, but this is about all aspects of our lives, every single day. From our parents being there for us or even leaving us before we were ready. From our marriage being more than we could have ever imagined or much less than we had hoped for. From our children being born genders we didn’t quite expect or growing up to be something we didn’t expect. From the job we have today that may be gone tomorrow. From our roping practice being more about our partners than about ourselves. You see in all aspects of our lives “it is what it is.” It is one day at a time. It is about the next step you take. The prognosis may look bleak or even rather dark, but it is the situation and circumstances. For you see, without darkness there is no light. My good friend that has this cancer is not concerned at all about himself, but more about his wife and his family and his friends. He is a great man and he is loved by so many. He has helped so many, people and animals alike. He has great faith and great belief in healing. None of that has faltered, he simply has accepted the situation for what it is and he isn’t questioning why it happened to him. I only hope I can be so brave and so strong in the face of such adversity, because I don’t know yet all that my “it is what it is,” is going to be. To me what my sister has shared is so eloquently spoken and written. We get so caught up in the worldly things going on, we tend to forget what really matters. We all have our own circumstances we are dealing with and what is important is how we handle every challenge that we are faced with. “It is what it is” may sound like a cop out, but it is actually accepting the situation and adapting to handle it as best we can. I challenge you to take life for what it is. It is a gift and we have so many things to be thankful for. Life is precious and we should not take it lightly. Believe in yourself and believe in the good that is out there. Trust that as long as you have God in your life you can handle anything that comes your way. Never let your situation get you down and keep going forward no matter what, and that is just the way it is.....

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DEPARTMENTS 118 On the Edge of Common Sense by Baxter Black

120 Riding Herd

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Announcements New this year When awarded $1,000 in Flex Earnings from placing at USTRC events, ropers may count the greater of their winnings on Flex Earnings (not to exceed $3,000) toward qualifing for Regional or National Shoot-Out positions. The difference between winnings and $1,000 in Flex Earnings will be considered Applied Earnings and will not expire at the end of each season. For example, if the winning amount is $1,364, the roper will have $1,000 in Flex Earnings and $364 in Applied Earnings. WSTR winnings up to $3,000 are counted as Flex Earnings, which will expire at the end of the USTRC season.

Plan your next roping event by clicking on the USTRC Calendar at www.ustrc.com. The calendar is filled with great team roping events and is the best way to keep track of where to go. Also, don’t forget to put the Cinch USTRC National Finals of Team Roping on your agenda. The action starts October 20, 2012 and will run through October 28, 2012.

Revised Rule 12.1 All roping cattle shall consist of native Corriente, native Longhorn or Mexico Corriente. Native roping heifers may be used if they are of same quality. (Note to Producers and Cattle Contractors: Native heifers used at roping events may only be comingled with other native Longhorn and/or native Corriente cattle. Due to the probability that native heifers may be used in a

breeding program prior to slaughter, they may NOT be comingled with Mexico Corriente roping stock.) Weight limits on all roping stock should be 350 lbs. to 550 lbs. Please direct your questions or comments on this rule revision to mqualls@ustrc.com or kirkbray@ustrc.com.

USTRC Regional Finals are just around the corner. Check the ads in this issue to find the Regional Finals you want to attend. Ropers, make sure you are eligible by participating in a 2012 season Affiliate, Grassroots or Sanctioned event or a Regional preliminary division prior to the Shoot-Out division you want to enter. Also, go online to www.ustrc.com/member services and check the Available Earnings you have to qualify for a Regional Shoot-Out division.

USTRC is excited to announce there will be a minimum of $105,000 added cash to the Regional Finals Gold Plus Ropings this year. This means there will be at least $15,000 added to the roper’s pot in the Gold Plus division at each of the seven Regional Finals. Last year, USTRC added $12,800 in each Gold Plus Regional roping and the results were amazing – the Gold Plus division at all seven of the Regional Finals were the highest paying Gold Plus ropings in the history of those seven events. If you have any questions, contact Gold Plus Representative Ty Hillman at thillman@ustrc.com.

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USTRC

by the

BY JOHN FINDLAY

NUMBERS Times You Need to Shoot For to Win a USTRC Roping

Finals. It includes all of the Regional Finals, however. The first any ropers have an intrinsic sense of what time they column is the division. The second column the times for each need in the average to have a shot at winning a place, 1st - 3rd. The third column breaks out how many ropings roping. Years roping at different division levels have were included in each of the three tiers of ropings, the top third, provided the experience to know the approximate times it takes o win at the different division levels. But there are some out there in team roping land that may not Team Count, Average Time, & Average Amount know what those times are. Well, I may not be of Money Won for 1st-3rd by Division from the government but nonetheless, I am here to help you. USTRC 5-Steer Sanctioned Ropings 2012 Hopefully, this article is going to aid ropers in Team Number Average Avg Money Per Round the practice pen. The tables herein are going to Time Count Division Place of Ropings Time Won provide you with some realistic goals, so when you 34.96 $1,725 6.99 36-83 20 and your partner are making those practice runs, you will have a viable time to shoot for. A time that 39.47 $1,127 7.89 14-36 1st 20 represents what it is going to take to win at a 43.34 $429 8.67 01-14 21 typical USTRC sanctioned roping. If your team can 36.36 $1,178 7.27 37-83 18 consistently make runs that are equal to or in close Open 41.11 $585 8.22 16-36 2nd 18 5 steer proximity of these times, you will have an excellent 47.93 $150 9.59 03-16 19 shot at a good paycheck. 37.83 $807 7.57 42-83 16 What you will find in these tables are the times 43.14 $304 8.63 22-40 3rd 16 it took for your fellow USTRC members to earn top money at last season’s sanctioned ropings by 51.53 $0 10.31 06-18 16 division. And rather than lumping all ropings in 36.22 $1,737 7.24 54-171 24 each division together, much like I have done in the 38.42 $1,326 7.68 24-54 1st 24 past, this time I have segmented times also by the 43.26 $611 8.65 03-24 24 size of the roping. Obviously, the more teams there 38.22 $1,268 7.64 56-171 23 are at a given roping, the tougher it is to win. More #15 41.87 $763 8.37 29-54 2nd 23 teams mean more shorter times. The size of USTRC 5 steer 46.51 $322 9.30 03-27 ropings can vary considerably, from divisions with 24 as many as 500 teams to some with just a handful. 39.50 $915 7.90 61-171 20 So, I thought it would make sense to divide the size 41.78 $593 8.36 37-57 3rd 20 of our ropings into thirds. That’s what you will find 47.51 $96 9.50 09-35 21 in each table under Team Count. And not only are 39.86 $2,224 7.97 77-239 24 just the winning times presented here but the top 40.80 $2,033 8.16 50-77 1st 24 three winning times –– first through third. I have 45.04 $931 9.01 14-49 23 also broken our ropings out by number of steers, 41.40 $1,609 8.28 the first table contains all of the 5-steer ropings of 82-239 23 #13 2011 (Open, #15 & #13) and the second table 42.73 $1,219 8.55 54-77 2nd 23 5 steer shows the 4-steer ropings (#12, #12 Gold Plus, #11, 43.04 $591 8.61 14-53 24 #10 & #9). The #8, 3-steer ropings have a table all 42.71 $1,168 8.54 82-239 22 their own. 43.93 $832 8.79 55-82 3rd 22 Now to explain what is in each table. The 48.49 $380 9.70 18-55 23 numbers are extracted from every 2011 USTRC sanctioned roping except the Cinch National

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the middle third and the bottom third by team count. So, for example, looking at the #12 4-steer division, for those teams that placed first in the Average, there were 28 ropings in the top third, 28 ropings in the middle third and 27 ropings in the bottom third, again, by team count. The next column is the team count range for each of those thirds. So, still looking at the #12 4-steer 1st place teams, there was a range of 94 to 265 teams in the top third of ropings, a range of 70 to 93 teams in the middle third and a range of 13 to 69 teams in the bottom third. The next column is the average time it took to either win, place second or place third in the average broken out by the size of the roping in thirds. Back to the #12 again, the average time it took to win the Average in the top tier of ropings by team count on four steers was 31.93. To win

in the middle tier of ropings - 32.08 and in the bottom tier of ropings - 35.83. The next column is the average amount of money won for 1st, 2nd and 3rd by tier and the last column is simply the average per round time, (i.e., the average time divided by the number of steers or rounds). OK, now for an example of how to use the tables. Let’s say you and your partner are a #11 team. What time do you need to be consistent at in the practice pen to have a shot at winning a USTRC sanctioned roping. Looking at the #11 4-steer rows of the table you will find you’ll need to be consistently between 32.95 and 36.29 to win. More simply put, 33 to 36 seconds can win. That’s an average of 8.24 to 9.07 per round to win. 32.95 is what it took to win the big ropings and 36.95 is what it took to win the small

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Team Count, Average Time, & Average Amount of Money Won for 1st-3rd by Division USTRC 4-Steer Sanctioned Ropings 2012 Division

Place

1st

#12 4 steer

2nd

3rd

1st #12 Gold Plus 4 steer

2nd

3rd

1st

#11 4 steer

2nd

3rd

1st

#10 4 steer

2nd

3rd

1st

#9 4 steer

2nd

3rd

Number of Ropings

Team Count

Average Time

94-265

31.93

$2,413

7.98

70-93

32.08

$1,821

8.02

13-69

35.83

$1,137

8.96

96-265

33.59

$1,649

8.40

73-94

34.21

$1,380

8.55

13-71

37.62

$752

9.40

96-265

34.59

$1,248

8.65

73-94

35.81

$894

8.95

13-71

40.23

$502

10.06

99-296

33.14

$2,439

8.28

58-98

33.56

$1,348

8.39

08-55

38.23

$722

9.56

101-296

34.56

$1,639

8.64

60-99

35.71

$1,032

8.93

08-59

41.44

$493

102-296

36.03

$1,286

9.01

62-101

37.52

$697

9.38

24-61

43.57

$353

10.89

159-377

32.95

$2,797

8.24

105-159

33.86

$2,076

8.47

32-105

36.29

$1,972

9.07

159-377

34.69

$1,876

8.67

105-159

35.74

$1,421

8.94

32-105

38.12

$1,375

9.53

159-377

35.85

$1,488

8.96

105-159

37.07

$1,117

9.27

32-105

40.56

$944

192-447

35.00

$3,084

8.75

121-189

35.81

$2,288

8.95

40-120

38.93

$2,461

9.73

192-447

36.49

$2,085

9.12

121-189

38.47

$1,541

9.62

40-120

41.94

$1,597

10.48

192-447

37.59

$1,622

9.40

121-189

40.05

$1,219

10.01

40-120

44.25

$1,143

11.06

236-566

36.73

$3,632

9.18

131-229

39.02

$2,420

9.76

59-130

39.98

$2,507

10.00

236-566

39.18

$2,371

9.79

131-229

42.15

$1,632

10.54

59-130

43.10

$1,600

10.77

236-566

40.77

$1,859

10.19

131-229

44.07

$1,294

11.02

59-130

46.24

$1,145

11.56

Avg Money Per Round Won Time

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10.14

ropings. So I’d say make your target time per round an 8.50. If you can make that time on a relatively consistent basis, you have a very good chance of winning a #11 roping. It doesn’t mean that you have to stop the clock every time at 8.5, not by a long shot. Sometimes you can be 9.5 just as long as you are also capable of 7.5 to average out at 8.5. If you got a runner, you know a 9.5 will keep you in the game as long as you can catch that really good steer in 7.5. Got it? But hey, we cannot all be winners. That is why I included what times were needed to place 2nd and third. In the #11 again, you could be as long as 40.56 on 4 (10.14 per round) and still win third in a small USTRC sanctioned roping. Even a 35.85 (just under 9 flat per round) still would get you third place in a top tier roping. Even third place at a top tier USTRC roping will still net you right at $1,200 per roper. The point here is that averaging nine flat can still put you easily in the money at a #11 roping as long as you can rope nine flat CONSISTENTLY. I have also included some charts to show the same numbers that are in the tables but a little easier on the eyes. The charts are real good at showing the differences between divisions. Or to put it another way, what times do your team need to be to be competitive in the different divisions. The charts also more graphically illustrate the fairly wide discrepancy between times it takes to win high tier ropings as opposed to low tier ropings. Let’s start looking at the left side of Chart 2, 2011 4-Steer Roping Winning Teams by Rank of # of Teams in Roping. To be in good shape to win the #12 in a Top or Middle Tier roping, you need to be around 32 on 4. To be competitive in the #11 or #12 Gold Plus top two tiers, you need to be between 33 and 34 on 4. The #10 will let you drop down to between 35 and 36 on 4 to really be in the mix while the #9 allows a rather wide discrepancy at the top two tiers, ranging from a low of just less than 37 to a high of 39 on 4. With more novices competing in the #9 it stands to reason there will be more fluctuation in what it takes to win. The encouragement, though, for # 9’s, is that averaging nine to ten second runs will easily give you a shot at winning. The right side of the charts are all the same numbers only for teams placing second as opposed to first. The differences between first and second are often greater than I would have thought. Look at the #12. Winning in the top two tiers meant times right at 32 seconds but placing second meant times right at 34 seconds, a full two second difference. Differences of one-and-a-half to two seconds between first and second were more the rule rather than the exception. I said that the charts show a wide discrepancy CONTINUED ON PAGE 116

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equates to $15,000 being added to the Gold Plus purse at each event. Not too bad considering last yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Gold Plus ropings were the highest paying purses ever in the Gold Plus division at each Regional Finals with only $12,800 added cash. The Gold Plus Pilot Program has also generated a lot of discussion and ropers are really showing an interest so I have high hopes for its success. The Pilot Program started out as an idea to offer at 10 sanctioned events all in one region, mainly west Texas and New Mexico, for a few reasons. First of

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fter a mild winter, summer seems to be coming early this year in north Texas as we have had a handful of days that have already exceeded 90 degrees and it is still April. April was an exciting month for Gold Plus members with the announcements that $105,000 will be added to the Gold Plus division at the Regional Finals this year and the creation of the Gold Plus Pilot Program. I am excited about both because they are two new tremendous benefits to the Gold Plus program. The added money at the Regional Finals

all, the decision to offer the ropings was not decided until February. With the agreement with WSTR, the elimination of the Shoot-Out fund, and the guarantee to add $1 million to the NFTR, we had our hands full in the office with planning and implementing the new changes. This put the development and scheduling of the Gold Plus Pilot Program on hold until February. Since we were late in making the decision, it was unfortunately too late to add the roping at some events where it could have been well received. With many publications, advertisements must be submitted a month before the publication comes out so producers would have had a hard time advertising the specialty roping in most publications before April. The second reason is there is a high concentration of events that are still on the schedule in that area in which we could add the division so ropers can participate in numerous Specialty #10 Gold Plus ropings. In order to get an

R.T. McElreath and Joe Matile were the winners of the Gold Plus division at the Front Range Championships in Pueblo, Colorado. The Kansas team roped four head in 33.89 seconds and won $1,790 in cash, trophy Gist buckles and $6,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings 16 / JUNE 2012

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continued on page 18 Danny Miller of Lawson, Missouri and David Trammell of Muskogee, Oklahoma won the Gold Plus division at the Arkansas Championships. They roped four head in 34.25 seconds and won $4,024 in cash, trophy Gist buckles and $6,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings

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The Kansas team of Kevin Hebenstrief and Mark Hebenstriet roped four head in 29.99 seconds to win the Gold Plus division at the Missouri Classic. The duo won $3,480 in cash, trophy Gist buckles and $6,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings

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Randy Gaydos teamed up with fellow Texan, Justin Watts for the win in the Gold Plus division at the Texas Championships. They roped four head in 32.91 seconds and won $4,070 in cash, trophy Gist buckles and $6,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings

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Brother Campbell from Tennessee and Ran West, Jr. from Georgia won the Gold Plus division at the South Alabama Championships. They finished with a four-head total of 32.79 seconds and won $1,460 in cash, trophy Gist buckles and $6,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings

Home state ropers, Jack Wilhite and Tracy Spencer won the Gold Plus division at the Panhandle Classic in Amarillo, Texas. They roped four head in 33.87 seconds and won $4,014 in cash, trophy Gist buckles and $6,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings

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accurate picture of how well the roping will be received, we felt ropers needed to have the option to participate in several of the add-on ropings in their region, not just one or two. The events in west Texas and New Mexico are large enough that adding another division would not split up the teams too much, but not too small that adding another division would just create another little roping. With the events that were left on the schedule when we made the decision, we felt that particular region was going to be the best testing field for us. When the word got out about the

Gold Plus Pilot Program, several producers jumped on board with the idea and decided to offer the specialty roping at their events, too. What started out as a testing program with 10 events in one region turned into 24 confirmed events with the possibility of even more. For some events, it has been an easy decision to add the specialty roping because of the eventâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s format and the minimal time constraints. For other events, the decision is not so easy because of the event format, size of the event, and time constraints. With some events, it just isnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t feasible or possible to add another division. Check out the event ads in the SuperLooper to see if there will be an event near you that will offer the Specialty #10 Gold Plus roping. The new roping got off to a good start

as the New Mexico Championships hosted in Clovis, NM offered the first specialty roping. A total of 13 teams won a piece of the $17,352 cash payout in the new specialty #10 Gold Plus division. When it was all said and done, Robert Martinez of Radium Springs, New Mexico and Fred Lucero from Canutillo, Texas were the champions, roping four steers in 40.90 seconds. The team also won the Century Bonus and second place in the #9 Incentive, pocketing a total of $6,248 and $4,000 USTRC Flex Earnings. Joe Dutton and Jim Malone, both of Midland, Texas won the #9 Incentive earning themselves $1,582 and $2,000 USTRC Flex Earnings. Please let me know if you have any questions. I look forward to visiting with you.

Jeff Davis from New Mexico and Joaquin Huntington from Colorado roped four head in 34.38 seconds for the Gold Plus championship of the Spanish Trail Classic in Moab, Utah. They won $2,062 in cash, trophy Gist buckles and $6,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings

Mississippi roper Claude Lowery teamed up with Dusty Stroud from Missouri to win the Gold Plus division at the Mississippi Championships. They roped four head in 36.78 seconds and won $1,620 in cash, trophy Gist buckles and $6,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings 18 / JUNE 2012

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Insider The TRIAD Shift by TRIAD Classifications Department TABLE 1.1

ince the first of the year, there has been a shift in the TRIAD classification system. This is necessary in order to make more ropers competitive at events across the country. This shift has been made with the intention of slowing down the divisions. So how fast do you have to be to be competitive? Take a look at Table 1.1. This table represents the Speed Index or SI. The SI is a calculation of every qualified run that the TRIAD system has gathered from your entries. It represents how you compete at an event. Be sure to study each of the classification numbers and the expectations that TRIAD has as it relates to your handicap number. The TRIAD system is not concerned with what you look like when you rope as much as on how you compete. How fast are you under certain conditions? How many of the runs you make do you complete? How fast are you when you put three runs together? How often do you put runs together going into a short go? What impact do you have when you put runs together? In other words, style does not factor in as much as the amount of runs you put together in a competitive setting Through the analysis, TRIAD measures the correlation between speed index and completion rate. The completion rate is the measure of the number of times a roper puts runs together that are fast enough to win or place in a division. In the diagram you see the speed allowed for each classification. If your speed is consistent with your classification and your completion rate is between 46% and 55% you are within the parameters of your classification number. When determining a roper’s handicap, the TRIAD analysis uses primary and secondary information to make quality decisions. The primary information is the data gathered from USTRC sanctioned and affiliated events, World Series of Team Roping, from other organizations, or stand alone producers that utilize USTRC’s event software. Primary data is the best form of information to analyze because:

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• We know the set-up of the event, which determines the difficulty level • We know the performance times from each round from every division • We know all the competitors that competed at the event • We know the cattle source and cattle type • We know the arena conditions i.e. ground, length, width

HEADERS Classifications TRIAD 1 TRIAD 2 TRIAD 3 TRIAD 4 TRIAD Elite 4 TRIAD 5 TRIAD Elite 5 TRIAD 6 TRIAD Elite 6 TRIAD 7 TRIAD Elite 7 TRIAD 8 TRIAD 9

HEELERS Classifications TRIAD 1 TRIAD 2 TRIAD 3 TRIAD 4 TRIAD Elite 4 TRIAD 5 TRIAD Elite 5 TRIAD 6 TRIAD Elite 6 TRIAD 7 TRIAD Elite 7 TRIAD 8 TRIAD Elite 8 TRIAD 9 TRIAD Elite 9 TRIAD 10

Speed Index Minimum 24.21 19.01 14.51 12.25 9.86 9.41 8.98 8.69 8.46 8.21 7.94 7.64 0

Speed Index Minimum 21.81 15.31 13.45 11.89 11.23 10.70 10.15 9.86 9.50 9.13 8.85 8.60 8.35 7.99 7.60 0

Speed Index Maximum 999 24.20 19.00 14.5 12.24 9.85 9.40 8.97 8.68 8.45 8.20 7.93 7.63

Speed Index Maximum 999 21.80 15.30 13.44 11.88 11.22 10.69 10.14 9.85 9.49 9.12 8.84 8.59 8.34 7.98 7.59

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Secondary data is referred to as Free Form. Free Form information consists of results from jackpots, youth rodeos, amateur rodeos, pro rodeos, or other types of team roping information. This information plays into the decision making process and carries more weight if that is the only information available. However, if you have primary data the Free Form will of course weigh less, but is still considered. The majority of the information analyzed is objective. However, the analysis also considers subjective data as part of the analysis in the form of ballot votes or quality control, also referred to as QC. QC is used to insure the quality of the classification coming from the analysis. These screenings are from one run to the next and are made based on the definition of the classification numbers in the 2012 USTRC Rulebook. This provides yet another safety net to help in making informed decisions when assigning a TRIAD Classification number. This general overview of how a TRIAD classification is assigned should allow you to rest assured that there is a lot of time, effort and thought involved in a TRIAD decision. The goal of the TRIAD Classification system is to create a level playing field at events across the nation. It is also the intention of the system to create a competitive atmosphere and to give you the confidence to be competitive when you put your money up. There is a comprehensive monitoring system in place designed to measure the quality and accuracy of the decisions made, whether it is a

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classification increase, decrease, or a first time assignment. Often, ropers question their classification number. But before you consider a classification appeal, do your own research. These are the questions that you need to ask when inquiring about your classification number. What is my Speed Index? What is my completion rate? How fast am I when I put runs together going into a short go? What impact have I had on the divisions that I have entered? These are the major points used when assigning a classification number. Considering these variables provides consistency in the decision making process as well as standardizes the classification analysis. We are confident that the TRIAD shift is already having a positive impact toward a more level playing field. The evidence resides within the enormous amount of performance data that is checked into the TRIAD system on a weekly basis from events big and small across the country. Perhaps even more importantly, it is the feedback we receive from ropers and producers alike that tell us we are on track. They are particularly happy to see that several of the new faces in the crowd are actually old partners and customers recently encouraged enough by what they see to feel competitive again. n

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with Rickey Green Big Cattle and Mixed Herds have been hearing rumors about stock contractors having trouble getting cattle together for their ropings, so I did some investigating and would like to share some ideas with you. One thing I would like to say, and I know many people will argue with me, but I like the home-grown Corriente breed just as much as the Mexican steers we get crossed nowadays. In the 70’s, 80’s and 90’s there was some good horn and age on the steers out of Mexico, which made them tough and they would last. Today, they seem to be mixed; you see a lot of paints and roans instead of browns and blacks. The U.S. breeders are breeding for stamina and size, so these cattle stay smaller as they get older. This allows you to rope them longer. What do you think the Mexicans are breeding for? Probably chance meetings of bull and cow. You can agree or not, but I hope we stop taking Mexican steers and start to use only U.S. raised cattle. This will help our U.S. cattle raisers to make money and encourage them to expand their herds. In the past, we have used the U.S. cattle as a second-hand cattle source in case the border closed. I would rather buy cattle from an American and keep my money in my country than be at the mercy of the Mexicans. So I got a little off track. What does this have to do with big cattle? Well, the roping producers are telling me they are having trouble getting cattle, so they are raising their own and buying from several sources. They are also having to mix herds from last year and this year to have the numbers. It might be in the near future that you will be at a roping and your first steer has horns 28" across and the next one is 15" across; your third steer weighs 600 lbs. and your fourth steer weighs 350 lbs. I hope our U.S. cattle raisers can help keep this scenario from taking place. If and when the border gets back to normal, we need to have the good sense to stick with home-grown cattle, and not dump our guys and go back to Mexico and all the games they play on the roping cattle market. If we do have to rope big steers, we

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had better get the big horned dummy out, and you’re going to have to get used to roping some bigger horns. Do you know that in the 70’s, some headers used a medium soft rope because the horns were so big? In some cases you will need to have a soft and an extra soft head rope, and you might have to switch back and forth between the two ropes as needed. If you do start to see this, you need to start practicing switching ropes and horn sizes at home. When you start switching rope stiffness during a roping and you’re not training to do it, this can really mess with your rope control. With stiffer ropes you will need to use a little more arm. You also have to keep a little more speed on a stiffer rope if you’re heading or heeling, to make that rope bind and stretch to feel your tip. I would recommend having your horse tuned up. You might draw a little, quick moving steer that runs, then come right back and draw a big old steer that lopes, so you need some rate. Do some horse exercises. For example, in your warm up, speed your horse up, then back him off and make him come down to a trot while you’re swinging your rope. When you’re at home on the Hot Heels, if you’re heading or heeling, drive your horse up into position and then back him off about 6', then go back up into position. Do this several times until your horse gets light and responsive. You’re going to need a lot more horse control if you start roping cattle that have big steers and little steers mixed. If we start roping a lot of big steers, some of you heelers are going to have to rethink your heel loop. Some of these big steers won’t clear the ground real well, so you can’t just sweep the legs. You have to learn to plane that loop out and set the bottom out front on the ground, Monty Joe Petska style. Don’t worry, Monty can show you how to do it; he taught me how to do it. Or come to a school and I’ll show you. What I’m saying is, just be prepared. We lived through these kind of cattle conditions in the 70’s, it’s not a big deal. You just might have to become a better roper to win in these conditions. Take a school; read an article; join my website; practice with a purpose; do something every day that’s designed to prepare you and your horse to be a little better every time you rope. Your Friend,

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Champions Profile

And Then There Was One by Melinda Clements

#12

Shoot-Out Roping 2011 USTRC National Champions

ometimes despite insurmountable odds challenge stares you in the face and forces you to face reality. Sometimes diversity is merely hitting another gear and facing facts. Most team ropers rise to the occasion. Some struggle with pressure and can’t move. Others take pressure and capitalize on the intensity and move forward facing the odds, the challenge and reaping whatever rewards may be involved. Mississippi team ropers Jeff Peterman and Mark Ward knew frustration. It had stared them in the face and they had to do something to regroup. Falling apart in the #12 Preliminary at the 2011 Cinch USTRC National Finals of Team Roping frustrated them both. They watched a little over $17,000 fall out of sight. To say they didn’t like the feeling was a gross understatement. Peterman and Ward were the fourth high team back going into the short go round of the #12 Shoot-Out at the Cinch USTRC National Finals of Team Roping. Peterman had been here before. He knew about the pressure and he liked it. It challenged him and set his emotions on fire. Ward was holding on. He had faced more challenges and range of emotions in the last two weeks leading up to the Team Roping Finals to last him awhile. He lost his number one heel horse and it was a repeat of an event he had dealt with as a kid. It wasn’t fun. He didn’t like the feeling. Peterman and Ward were an unlikely team. They had been beating the odds from day one. It was mere chance they even roped together in the first place. They had been adversaries and for them to pair up at all was a bit of déjà vu. 26 / JUNE 2012

Jeff Peterman and Mark Ward

The #12 Shoot-Out was a four steer average with the top thirty teams advancing to the short go round. The prizeline was unbelievable and consisted of Martin Championship Trophy saddles, Gist championship gold buckles, Tony Lama Ostrich boots and Western Horseman 75th Anniversary commemorative belt buckles. Add to that prize line some $78,100 cash money and it just boggled the mind. The pair needed a time of 8.71 or better to take the lead away from Collin Domer and J.T. Schalla. At that point Domer and Schalla were leading the Average with a time of 32.44. “I missed my steer in the Preliminary and I wanted to put that behind me in the worst way,” Ward commented. “When I rode into the box I wasn’t thinking anything.” This was one steer, one roping and one job to do right then and there. There was no thought process, no time for butterflies, only time to go rope and rope right. When the flag dropped and numbers were tabulated 7.90 was right on track. They had done all they could and took the

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lead in the Average with three teams left to rope. “I wasn’t focused and I wasn’t worried,” Ward elaborated. “I just waited for those last teams to make their runs.” Rhett Redding and Troll Tettenhorst needed a time of 9.39 to move Peterman and Ward. They were the only pair that could move Peterman and Ward. They had to have a 9.39 to move the Mississippi ropers. However, it was not meant to be as the pair came up short with a time of 10.55 and it wasn’t fast enough. Jeff Peterman and Mark Ward would take the title of champions and winners of the #12 Shoot-Out at the 2011 Cinch USTRC National Finals of Team Roping. “This roping was a new start,” Ward said. “A new beginning. Just rope and make a solid run. That is all I could

focus on. It worked.” Peterman was feeling humble and appreciative. Attending the Finals with his wife and kids he planned to hold true to his promise to pay off the house with his winnings. Two ropers, a very unlikely pairing, but a pairing of two champions in their own right. That was to say the very least if you said anything at all. They faced challenges and held tightly to the competitive spirit that makes team roping what it is. Jeff Peterman and Mark Ward are good representatives of the business. When it was all said and done “And Then There Was One—Peterman and Ward-the Champions of the #12 Shoot-Out at the Cinch USTRC National Finals of Team Roping.” n

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Fly Control Without By Heather Smith Thomas

he battle against flies is constant, but there are ways to reduce these pests—without toxic chemicals. Different flies have different habits and behavior, so a combination of tactics is most effective. Houseflies and stable flies breed in manure and rotting organic matter such as old hay and bedding. Horn flies breed in cattle manure. Horseflies/deerflies breed in swampy areas and black flies breed in flowing water—often many miles away—so it’s impossible to control them at their breeding sites. Houseflies, stable flies and horn flies can be reduced by a combination of diligent clean-up—not letting manure or old hay/bedding build up to create breeding sites—and use of dung beetles or parasitic wasps. These tiny wasps lay eggs in manure and their larvae feed on fly larvae. Dung beetles break up fresh manure, making poor habitat for fly larvae. Fly control tactics are moving away from dependence on pesticides, due to concern for the environment and pests developing resistance to insecticides.

Importance Of Sanitation Manure and wasted hay should be spread thinly for quick drying, or composted. Properly composted material gets hot enough during fermentation/breakdown to kill fly eggs and larvae. First line of defense in the battle against flies is to keep them from reproducing—by eliminating breeding sites. Stable flies don’t breed in straight manure. They prefer 28 / JUNE 2012

decaying matter high in plant waste, such as wet hay or old bedding. Texas A&M University did a study several years ago and found that if people don’t clean up areas where they feed big bales this makes ideal breeding ground for flies. Researches estimated that the area around one big round feeder produces more than a million stable flies. In spring before flies emerge, one of the first things to do when weather warms up is to move feeders and/or spread wasted hay so it will dry, or put it into a big pile to start heating and composting. Otherwise, it may stay wet through summer, providing breeding sites for stable flies.

Predator Wasps Second line of defense is to keep fly larvae from hatching. Parasitic wasps can be purchased from several suppliers. These wasps can reduce fly larvae by 90 percent if you diligently reduce fly breeding sites and put out enough wasps to inhabit what’s left, and put out more wasps every 30 days through summer. Even though these wasps are present in the environment there are not enough to control the fly population unless you tip the scales by putting out more wasps. A female fly lays 3 times the number of eggs laid by a wasp. These tiny nocturnal wasps spend their lives on or near manure. Adult wasps are harmless because they don’t sting or bite. Females search through manure and lay eggs in the pupae of houseflies, stable flies, horn flies and other flies that

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Chemicals breed in manure. Wasp eggs hatch quicker than fly eggs and wasp larva use dormant fly maggots as food. Parasitic wasps give best control in dry climates and dry years. Number of wasps needed is based on number of animals. Wasp suppliers recommend releasing them early in the season before flies become numerous. A pen with one or two horses or cattle would need 5000 wasps each month. A larger herd needs 1000 to 2000 wasps per animal per month. Parasitic wasps will not make up for lack of sanitation, but used in conjunction with manure/bedding/hay cleanup can be helpful.

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Even if fly eggs hatch, they can’t get back up to ground surface after dung beetles bury the manure. Birds are attracted to manure containing dung beetles, and tear the pats apart to eat them—which helps spread manure and disrupt fly larvae development. A single manure pat without dung beetles can generate 60 to 80 adult horn flies. Some types of dewormers and pesticides destroy dung beetles. Long-term control of flies is often better achieved by dung beetles (to degrade the manure) than by sporadic application of pesticides.

Fly Trap Biting flies that come in from other areas can killed before they attack your animals. One effective method is the Epps Biting Fly Trap™, invented by a cattleman in Oklahoma, now made and marketed by Horseline Products in Henderson, Tennessee. Biting flies (horseflies, deerflies, stable flies, black flies, mosquitoes, etc.) are attracted to large, dark objects such as the shape and silhouette of an animal, so the trap is a framework with a large dark portion and some transparent panels. The latter simulate air space above an animal and under its belly—where flies normally circle before landing to bite and feed. When flies hit the transparent sheets they ricochet into trays of water below, and drown. If you add a few drops of dishwashing soap to each tray, the soap breaks the surface tension of the water so the insects can’t float. They immediately sink and drown. Research showed this trap kills about one pound of biting flies per day. A 3-year research project at Cornell University, University of Florida and New York Pest Management compared 15 flytrap products and found this trap’s effectiveness was10 to 1 compared to other methods tried. The trap was also tested 3 years on New York dairy farms, looking at non-chemical approaches versus 30 / JUNE 2012

pesticides—which only work short term and may be toxic to other forms of life. The trap catches many flies in the evening when the dark portion is still warm after air cools off; the fly thinks this is an animal. It works best in an open area where flies see it from a distance. All you do is scoop out dead flies every other day or so with an aquarium net, add more water and soap if needed, and change the water every 2 weeks. Each tray holds about 3.5 gallons. You can put an electric wire around the trap so animals won’t rub on it. Many ranchers use rotational grazing and want something they can move from pasture to pasture. The new portable model has an aluminum frame (lightweight and easy to move) but is durable and can withstand 90 mph wind. Empty sandbags come with that unit to hold it steady in the wind; sandbags sit on the legs of the unit. Environmentally friendly fly control methods can coordinate a number of tactics, which include fly predator wasps, traps for house and stable flies, traps for biting flies, walk-through traps for horn flies, fly vacuums, bug zappers or ways to enhance populations of martins, swallows, bats, etc. that eat flies.

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Western Fashion It is that time of year again, time to start showing off this year’s new Western fashion! The last decade has seen a lot of movement inside the market of fashionable Western wear and to say the least, it has been a booming market. New companies have sprung up with lines of shirts, jeans, boots, belts and many other items that are fit for the runway in New York fashion shows, giving flare and fashion to those who ride horses competitively. This in turn has rolled over to the older companies who have had to come up with their own versions of flare and style to keep up with today’s Western wear fashion for both men and women. Over the past couple of years, the Western fashion world has been infiltrated by ‘bling!’ From sunglasses to footwear, jean pockets and shirts to hats and caps and belts, ‘bling’ has been the hot item. The apparel world is a tricky business though and what might be in style today, is out the door tomorrow. However, ‘bling’ seems to be hanging in there and is somewhat of a staple in Western wear today. “Although we are seeing some manufacturers move away from showing ‘blingy’ products, ‘bling’ is still strong,” said Julie Christian, Apparel Buyer Manager for NRS (National Ropers

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Supply). “The ladies are still buying it.” The most fashionable aspect in the Western world today is in the jeans marketplace. There are shirt styles, boots and hats, as well as a few other apparel items that set cowboys and cowgirls apart, but the market with the most fashion changes today lies in jeans. They have always been part of the Western heritage, and cowboys and cowgirls have worn them on the range, inside arenas and at work for a long time. But in the present day, jeans are not only the staple of the Western wear manufactures, but an area that seems to have no-holds-bar against new styles, fits and design. In addition to the ‘bling’ that has become part of the trend in jeans today, signature designs and stitching artwork on the back jean pockets have been the focal point for many brands. It almost seems like every new style hitting the jean world has some sort of stitching design, ‘blingy’ concept, flap or something unique that sets them apart. “Jeans are all about the details, whether it is stitching or ‘bling’ designs. The back pocket has become the place to showcase the details for the jeans,” added Christian. “This is

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T E G S P E KE Western Fashion 2012! Get a jump on your summer shopping now! See what new styles are on shelves today!

Cinch Jeans and Shirts Lead – Don’t Follow is Cinch Jeans and Shirts motto and they have led the pack of great fitting jeans and shirts for many years, and you can bet there will many more of those years to come. Always on the cutting edge of fashion, with respect to detail and durability for the working cowboy, Cinch Jeans and shirts have proven to be the best choice among many. There are many new styles hitting the shelves this year, as well as the many great styles cowboys have worn for years. See what lies ahead and what should be hanging in your closet this summer! New print from CINCH! This steel gray long sleeve shirt is accented with fine white grid and red grapefruit dots. Features dye to match buttons and CINCH necktape. Plaids are big in the summer, and CINCH does them best! This wide gradient plaid of spring green and ocean blue pop off of a white background. This shirt is also available in short sleeve for those hot summer days. Available in June.

Cruel Girl Turning heads and making statements, Cruel Girl Jeans were created as a premium Western brand that complemented every girl’s favorite features while maintaining a dedication to an active lifestyle. With great fit, quality and attitude the brand continued to grow to what it is today. Cruel Girl denim is known as a high quality, rodeo-performance, fashion-forward brand that meets the athletic demands of any cowgirl. Our fashion basic line of Cruel Girl denim lives to highlight your confidence with a “cruel” design recipe that mixes sassy, sexy, independent and authentic qualities. We work hard to design jeans and shirts to complement each favored feature of your body and mind. Whether in the arena or out on the town, our apparel lives to make you comfortable in any situation. Take a look at some of the new things Cruel Girls is offering this summer. Bet you can’t wait to try them on! Plaids get sketchy with this new shirt from Cruel! This sketched plaid of regal purple and black gives a traditional plaid an edge, and the Western yokes and snaps keep it grounded. This flirty shirt dress from Cruel was made to turn heads! The green printed cotton dress has been finished with ruffle detailing, copper logo buttons, and pockets at the hip. Available in July.

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something that we are seeing across the board in the men’s and ladies’ market.” As team ropers know, whether you’re in the saddle, at the office or just around the house, comfort goes a long way. Relaxed fits, boot cut, and many other ideas and materials have made shopping for that perfect fit much easier. To say the least, anyone can find that pair of jeans that fit just right. Christian adds, “The majority of our customers shop for style, but it is so important for many of our lines to be versatile so our customers can not only look good but can also ride and work in our apparel.” Although, style is still often the number one priority, especially for women, manufacturers know that they must give their customers a product that will hold up to the stresses of everyday use. “Durability has become a key component in denim, especially for men and our core women customers,” added Christian. “Jean companies know that by giving customers a jean that is going to stand the test of time, they can gain a lifetime customer that believes in their products. Women seem to be the biggest buyer of today’s styles, however, the market around men’s jeans has increased and there are many new styles for the men of the Western world to choose from as well. The days of old when Western wear stores had shelves filled with only Levi or Wrangler jeans has been

Resistol – Best All Around Cowboys and cowgirls know where to find true cowboy hats and apparel made for the arena. Resistol has long been the leader in Western hats and has recently added shirts and apparel to their collections. You can find all of the great Resistol styles at www.resistolhat.com The official hat of the USTRC. This 10X Vented Straw hat with 4-¼" brim will keep you cool in

the hottest temperatures. Featuring the newest Drilex sweatband, perspiration is wicked away quicker than a normal sweatband. Made in Garland, Texas, USA you know you are getting that famous Resistol craftsmanship. Retail: 89.50 From Rancho Estancia comes this beautiful Sophia Tunic in a Southwestern stripe. Striking and flattering on or off shoulders with flared sleeves. Lavish embroidery on the front makes this a go to piece for a night out. Retail 54.95

redesigned to also offer styles from companies such as Cinch Jeans, B-Tuff, Ariat, Petrol and several others. These companies fill racks inside stores all across the country giving men new styles and comfortable fits that allow them to show off their own personal style. “We see a lot happening with men’s fashion jeans,” said Christian. “These newer jeans are flying off the shelves and that can only mean there is a customer out there wanting something fresh and new.” Jeans may be the largest market inside the Western fashion world, but other fashionable items seem to add to the unique glamour for both cowboys and cowgirls. Everything from headbands, boot styles and shirt designs, as well as silver and rhinestone studs that adorn different products, the Western wear market is always changing and offering up new things that become the hot topic of the year. The Western wear market is a huge business for many manufacturers. Although at one time Western wear lagged behind designer fits who marched down the runways in New York or Paris, today’s jeans and Western wear fashions stand side by side with some of the best designs in the world. Additionally, they not only add flair to the arena floor, the clothing for today’s cowboys and cowgirls has proven to have the fit, comfort and durability to withstand the day to day activities of the modern day cowboy way of life.

Cowgirl Tuff Never Gives Up on delivering comfy! Cowgirl Tuff Company is excited to announce the launch of their new loungewear line, NGU (Never Give Up) Wear. As an extension of the already popular Cowgirl Tuff brand, the new loungewear line has brought yet another new spin on clothing in the Western industry. While Cowgirl Tuff is known for their “UnBelieveable Fit,” they have just raised the bar again on style and comfort. Lisa Bollin, founder and designer, is an avid barrel racer herself and is the inspiration behind this new line. “We want to fill the gap, bring something in that’s missing in the Western industry,” Bollin commented. This new extension of Cowgirl Tuff has brought just that. You can now sport your favorite jeans and your favorite loungewear with their signature look. Cowgirl Tuff has integrated activewear and sportswear in their line since being established in 1999, but have gone one step further with this new line of fun, colorful versatile pieces. The new limited edition line includes pieces ranging from very soft fleece zip hoods, capris, and shorts; to very lightweight slub tees, rib tanks, boxer style shorts, and bikinis. NGU Wear was created with comfort and relaxation in mind, but is designed with the consistent Cowgirl Tuff look of buckin’ horses, horseshoes and their very own slogans and logos. The line coordinates with the already popular Cowgirl Tuff activewear and denim line, allowing for the ability to mix and match pieces the customers already own. Be the first to check out the new NGU Wear line. Participating stores will be giving away bags to launch the new line. Hurry, these bags and this hot new limited edition line you can’t live without are only available while supplies last. Cowgirl Tuff Company’s new NGU Wear is available now in Western apparel stores nationwide. To find a retailer near you, visit ww.cowgirltuff.com. Follow them on Facebook and Twitter. SUPERLOOPER MAGAZINE / 33

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Wrangler One of the most popular brands of Western wear still has the styles you grew up with, as well as many new styles to keep you looking good inside the arena. Find all of these styles on the shelves of your local Western wear dealers

NRS TeamRoper.com is an all-encompassing online community where team ropers come together for everything team roping. Read the latest in team roping news, get training tips, buy and sell horses and find your next roping to go to. Get the TeamRoper.com logo caps at NRSworld.com. Pick your favorite style cap with the fashionable TeamRoper.com logo.

Wrangler – The Original Amplified. Style: Wrangler Retro, #WRT20DL Details: Dark Lager denim, boot cut, 11.5 oz. denim MSRP: approx. $55

Style: Trevor Brazile Relentless by Wrangler Collection, #MTB214M Details: Room2Move® 180 degree side gussets for added mobility, Quick-drying Coolmax® fabric, Trevor Brazile signature neck tape and attractive embroidered logo MSRP: approx. $48

Twisted X Boots Twisted X Boots introduces the new Joe Beaver Calf Roper to their 2012 Spring release. The MCR0005 is in our WS toe, 11" top. Chocolate with blue top. Joe Beaver calf ropers are designed for calf roping; quick exit from the stirrup, lightweight, and flexible. And - They are super comfortable. These boots come available in D and EE width 7-12, 13, 14. They MSRP for around $159 and are flying off the shelves everywhere. Get yours while you can.

Steer Crazy

Style: Women’s Performance Shirt, #LW7211M Details: black multi print, tailored fit with performance sleeves, snaps MSRP: approx. $44

You can find The Steer Crazy booth at USTRC event all across the county including the Cinch USTRC National Finals of Team Roping each year in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. They sell just about everything a team roper needs including a new line of jackets and hoodies, complete with USTRC logos. Black Soft Shells Ladies and men’s black soft shell jackets are completely wind proof and waterproof, lined with a light fleece lining to make them very warm. Each jacket is embroidered on the front with the USTRC logo, as well as a team roper in red, white and blue. They come in ladies sizes through 2X and men’s sizes through 3XL and retail for $69.95 Sweatshirts Steer Crazy sweatshirts are always a hit! These are heavyweight black sweatshirts that are decorated with black and red plaid USTRC appliqué matching the contrasting hood. They come in sizes small through 2 XL. In addition, Steer Crazy also has a pink hoodie that is decorated with a brown and pink plaid USTRC appliqué. They are available in size 2 through XL Both of these sweatshirts retail for $59.95

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Ariat Ariat is the leading performance footwear and apparel brand for equestrian athletes around the world. Ariat has always been driven to offer great footwear for the equestrian and has continued to develop styles that not only offer comfort and durability, but great looks as well. Arait also has a great line of fashion apparel for equestrians. Look ahead to see a glimpse of what Ariat has to offer and find even more at your local retailer or online at www.Ariat.com Women’s Apparel Turquoise Chain A Boot cut leg opening Medium light wash Heavy hand sanding Whiskers Crinkle Finish Rhinestone studs Lurex thread embroidered A back pocket MSRP: $79.95 Women’s Footwear Mystic Feathers A peacock pattern created with leather overlay and intricate embroidery detailing gives Mystic Feathers a Southwest vibe and inspires a spiritual journey. The superior craftsmanship will last over the long road ahead. The ATS® technology provides optimal stability and all-day comfort with hand-nailed Veg Tan leather outsole and heel to give this boot an all around performance edge.

Men’s Apparel M2 Roper Boot cut leg opening Medium dark wash Hand sanding Whiskers 100% cotton Look Lock®—reinforced back loop for added security when using for ropes Roper inspired back pocket stitch MSRP: $79.95

Men’s Footwear Ricochet Walk on the cutting edge of style in the Ricochet. The full-grain leather foot and shaft with popular round W toe is mounted on a square-toe Duratread outsole. The multi-tone heel and ten-row stitch pattern adds yet more dimension. The Ricochet is a giant step forward in fashion, and with its ATSÃ‚Â® technology for comfort and support and DuratreadTM outsole for wear resistance, this boot performs as good as it looks. MSRP: $ 269.95

Hooey Catching on in the Industry No doubt, little things catch on inside circles of things. Sports, recreation, markets, they all seem to find something that gives them an identity. Football jerseys worn by fans, t-shirts with favorite logos, and a lot of other things seem to group people. Just by looking at someone and what they are wearing, you can sense their likes. Same goes for those in the rodeo community. Of course the cowboy hat, boots and buckles give them an identity of their own, but recently, there has been a new look so to speak. Hooey has been around for a few years and more and more cowboys and cowgirls are digging the cool designs of their caps and clothing. With a wild-side attached to great design, the Hooey image has become somewhat of a standard for many who rope and rodeo. Hooey has continued to grow given their unique and fresh logo designs that are gaining popularity. Today, they have a few new apparel items that are hitting shelves across the country. Eliminator Pin HOOey’s latest hat design. The “Eliminator Pin” has an alternating pinstripe fabric in a Flexfit curved bill.

Tony Lama Style #6217: Description: 11" Antique Tan Tri-Tone Lizard. Double Stitch Welt, Leather Outsole, and Spur Ledge on Heel MSRP: $350 Website: www.tonylama.com

Style #1807-L: Description: Turquoise Tri-Tone Lizard. Double Stitch Welt, Leather Outsole, and Spur Ledge on Heel MSRP: $350 Website: www.tonylama.com

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UPCOMING EVENT

RED DESERT CLASSIC Rock Springs, Wyoming June 22-24 2012

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Cade hobbled his horse and made his way to the rock bastion and knelt down. He carefully shoved cartridges into his Winchester and pulled his binoculars from his saddlebags. He could see the wagon ruts and he could see the river. He knew the payroll for the miners in Rock Springs would come this way. He knew it would be easy to take them by surprise. He had been in Rock Springs all week and it didn’t take a smart man to figure out if the payroll didn’t show up there would be a riot. The riot would keep the law busy and by the time they curtailed the miners he would be long gone. Rock Springs was a rough and tumble town. It had a bad reputation. The wagon trains traveled by but they never tarried long. They took on supplies and headed on to California. It took a special breed of man to stay in Rock Springs. Cade wasn’t staying. He was in need of funds and this was all he could come up with. He didn’t have the heart or guts to join the Hole in the Wall Gang. Besides he’d heard Cassidy was a hard man. And it wasn’t only that, he didn’t want to share the spoils. Cade shifted his position and continued to scan the wagon ruts and trees near the river. He hated waiting. Looking back at his horse he suddenly noticed the gelding prick his ears. Pulling up the binoculars he could see a dim trace of dirt in the air. Something was coming. Hopefully it would be the wagon train that brought the payroll. The bartender in Rock Springs had told him, “Son, there is at least a hundred miles of wagon ruts leading to this town. Those settlers pause, take a breath and move on. Why, there is no doubt anyone in his right mind would keep going. Rock Springs just ain’t for the faint of heart.” Well, Cade Collins wasn’t faint hearted and Rock Springs, Wyoming would change his life. Things would be different just for him having been there. Sweetwater County, Wyoming is made up of an amazing 10,000 square miles with seventy-five percent of the county’s land being mass public land. The remaining land is twenty-five percent private. However, even much of the private land is also available for public access. There is a rare free kind of spirit in Sweetwater County and Rock Springs is indicative of that free spirit. Rich in history the area is the perfect place for the Red Desert Classic to be held June 23 through the 24. Rock Springs still holds on to the history that made it famous. It still holds a spirit of excitement and just as the old wagon ruts still scar the earth nearby, one thing is for certain, when USTRC team ropers pull into Rock Springs they are in for a great team roping and a fun weekend. There is just a feel about the area. Diverse rock formations surround Rock Springs. The open isolation of the area reaches out and grabs you. It is wild and free, open and inviting, appealing and overwhelming. Wild horses gallop across the horizon and the sand dunes beckon one to “stay a little longer and really get to know us.” Home to Western Wyoming Community College, Rock Springs Family Recreation Center and Rock Springs Fine Arts Center visitors will find more to do than actually meets the eye. Filled with history, good food, places to stay and a curious ambience worth exploring USTRC ropers are in for a weekend worth remembering. The Sweetwater County Events Complex will play host to USTRC ropers and with Bill Cornia and his crew furnishing the cattle you can bet the Red Desert Classic will be a hot roping. The community of Rock Springs will welcome ropers with open arms. They like being involved with ropers and rodeo. They will also host to the National High School Rodeo Finals in July. This is a community that invites team roping and rodeo into their midst and makes the stay a worthwhile one to remember. The Red Desert Classic will kick off the middle of June and USTRC ropers should look hard for the wagon ruts and follow them to Rock Springs. It will be fun weekend and the roping will be a good one. Mark your calendar. It will be here before you know it. n SUPERLOOPER MAGAZINE / 39

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Coushatta Championships July 13-15, 2012 Kinder, Louisiana Coushatta Pavilion www.coushattacasinoresort.com Steve and Sherry Judd 601-928-3218 USTRC www.ustrc.com Great Eats, Entertainment and Visitor Info ✫ Coushatta Casino and Resort 800-584-7263 Hotel ✫ Coushatta Casino www.coushattacasinoresort.com Restaurant ✫ Fausto’s Family Restaurant 337-738-5676 Restaurant ✫ Cajun Restaurant 337-738-5423 Restaurant ✫ Big Sky Steakhouse 777 Coushatta Dr, Kinder, LA 800-584-7263 Restaurant ✫ Koasati Pines Golf Club www.koasatipines.com Golf ✫ Coushatta Casino Resort www.coushattacasinoresort.com Entertainment ✫ Riverfront Canoe Rental 337-639-2710 Entertainment ✫ Tupper General Merchandise Museumwww.tuppermuseum.com Entertainment ✫ Gumbeaux’s Sports & Oyster Bar www.coushattacasinoresort.com Entertainment

Southwest Regional Finals August 2-5, 2012 Clovis, New Mexico Curry County Special Events Center USTRC www.ustrc.com Great Eats, Entertainment and Visitor Info ✫ La Quinta Inn & Suites 575-763-8777 Hotel ✫ Hampton Inn 575-763-3300 Hotel ✫ Leal’s Mexican Food 575-763-4075 Restaurant ✫ Red Lobster 2601 N Prince St 575-762-0355 Restaurant ✫ Dakota’s Steakhouse 575-935-3535 Restaurant ✫ Clovis Golf Course 575-769-7871 Golf ✫ Roller World 575-762-5777 Entertainment

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

✫ Casel-Land Fun Center 575-742-1356 Entertainment ✫ Old Homestead Museum Highway 505-389 5146 Entertainment ✫ Joe’s Boot Shop 575-763-3764 Entertainment

Dally for Dinosaurs August 4-5, 2012 Vernal, Utah Western Fair Park www.go-utah.com/vernal Produced by C&C Roping Bill Cornia 435-793-5035 Great Eats, Entertainment and Visitor Info ✫ Western Plaza 435-789-9550 Hotel ✫ Western Lamplighter 435-789-0312 Hotel ✫ Seven Eleven Cafe www.711ranchrestaurant.com Restaurant ✫ Cobblerock Restaurant 435-789-8578 Restaurant ✫ Dinaland Golf Course 435-781-1428 Golf ✫ New Cassidy’s Club 435-789-8700 Entertainment ✫ Western Park Museum www.co.uintah.ut.us Entertainment ✫ Field House-Natural History Museum 435-789-3799 Entertainment ✫ Red Fleet State Park www.utah.com Entertainment

Lonestar Regional Finals August 9-12, 2012 Waco, Texas Heart of Texas Fair Complex www.wacocvb.com Produced by USTRC www.ustrc.com Great Eats, Entertainment and Visitor Info ✫ Sleep Inn www.sleepinnhewitt.com Hotel ✫ Quality Inn & Suites Waco www.qualityinn.com Hotel ✫ George’s Restaurant & Catering www.georgesrestaurant.com Restaurant ✫ Red Lobster Restaurants www.redlobster.com Restaurant ✫ Outback Steakhouse www.outbacksteakhouse.com Restaurant ✫ Lake Brazos Steakhouse www.lakebrazossteakhouse.com Restaurant

✫ Lone Star Steakhouse & Saloon www.lonestarsteakhouse.com Restaurant ✫ Texas Roadhouse www.texasroadhouse.com Restaurant ✫ Logan’s Roadhouse www.logansroadhouse.com Restaurant ✫ La Fiesta Mexican Restaurant www.lafiesta.com Restaurant ✫ Catfish King of Waco 254-753-7700 Restaurant ✫ Cottonwood Creek Golf Course www.waco-texas.com Golf ✫ Lake Waco Country Club www.thelakecountryclub.com Golf ✫ Cameron Park Zoo www.cameronparkzoo.com Entertainment ✫ Dr Pepper Museum: Gift Shop www.drpeppermuseum.com Entertainment ✫ Texas Ranger Hall of Fame & Museum www.texasranger.org Entertainment ✫ Texas Sports Hall of Fame www.tshof.org Entertainment ✫ Waco Water Park www.waco-texas.com Entertainment ✫ Supersaver 6 www.starplexcinemas.com Entertainment ✫ Waco Hippodrome Theatre www.wacoperformingarts.org Entertainment

The Island Championships August 10-12, 2012 Kamuela, Hawaii Z-Bar Ranch at hale Kea Arena Zanga Schutte, Z-Bar Ranch 808-960-7772 USTRC www.ustrc.com Great Eats, Entertainment and Visitor Info ✫ Kamuela Inn 808-887-6144 Hotel ✫ Waimea Country Lodge 808-885-4100 Hotel ✫ 19th Hole Restaurant and Bar 808-882-7222 Restaurant ✫ Beach Club Restaurant 68 Mauna Lani Resort Restaurant ✫ ATV Outfitters www.atvoutfittershawaii.com Entertainment ✫ Parker Ranch www.parkerranch.com Entertainment

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Mountaineer Classic August 11-12, 2012 Canvas, West Virginia Good Evening Ranch Arena Jx2 Productions John Johnson 423-340-0640 USTRC www.ustrc.com Great Eats, Entertainment and Visitor Info ✫ Best Western Summersville 304-872-6900 Hotel ✫ Hampton Inn Summersville 304-872-7100 Hotel ✫ The Watering Hole 877-595-5446 Restaurant ✫ Slowe’s Café & Sports Bar 877-595-5446 Restaurant ✫ Feed Box Saloon and Grill 304-872-1603 Restaurant ✫ La Carrenta Mexican Restaurant 304-872-6570 Restaurant ✫ Good Evening Ranch Golf Course 877-595-5446 Golf ✫ Good Evening Ranch Zoo Canvas, WV Entertainment ✫ Summersville Lake 304-872-3412 Entertainment ✫ Polar Forest Summersville, WV Entertainment ✫ Carnifex Ferry Battlefield State Park Summersville, WV Entertainment

Central States Showdown August 17-19, 2012 Lake St. Louis, Missouri National Equestrian Center Herb Snow 217-473-3236 USTRC www.ustrc.com Great Eats, Entertainment and Visitor Info ✫ Holiday Inn Express 636-300-4844 Hotel ✫ Outback Steakhouse www.outback.com Restaurant ✫ Texas Roadhouse www.texasroadhouse.com Restaurant ✫ Longhorn www.longhornsteakhouse.com Restaurant ✫ Buffalo Wild Wings Grill & Bar www.buffalowildwings.com Restaurant ✫ Lake Forest Golf & Country Clb www.lakeforestgolf.org Golf ✫ Eagle Island Family Golf Center 636-332-6899 Golf

✫ Princess Cruise Line Ltd 636-695-3100 Entertainment ✫ Kemp Auto Museum www.kempautomuseum.org Entertainment ✫ Historic Aircraft Restoration Museum www.historicaircraftrestorationmuseum.org Entertainment ✫ American Kennel Club Museum www.museumofthedog.org Entertainment

Northwest Regional Finals Winnemucca Events Center Winnemucca, Nevada August 24-26, 2012 USTRC www.ustrc.com Great Eats, Entertainment and Visitor Info ✫ Winners 800-648-4770 Hotel ✫ Red Lion Inn 800-633-6435 Hotel ✫ The Griddle www.thegriddle.com Restaurant ✫ Martin Hotel www.gbae.org Restaurant ✫ Player’s Bar & Grill 775-623-9127 Restaurant ✫ Flyin’ Pig Bar-BQ 775-623-4104 Restaurant ✫ Winnemucca Municipal Golf 775-623-9920 Golf ✫ US Forest Services Ranger Station www.fs.fed.us Entertainment ✫ Winnemucca Visitors Center www.winnemucca-nv.worldweb.com Entertainment ✫ Mike’s Mine Shaft www.themineshaftbar.com Entertainment

✫ On the Sidewalk Bar & Grill www.onthesidewalk.net Restaurant ✫ Callahan’s Pub & Grille www.callahanspublichouse.com Restaurant ✫ El Chico Restaurant www.elchico.com Restaurant ✫ Applebee’s Neighborhood Grill www.applebees.com Restaurant ✫ Oakwood Country Club www.oakscountryclub.com Golf ✫ Pheasant Run Golf Club Partnership www.pheasantrunenid.com Golf ✫ Putt Putt Golf & Games www.puttputt.com Entertainment ✫ Meadowlake Miniature Golf 580-237-0405 Entertainment ✫ Gaslight Theatre www.gaslighttheatre.org Entertainment ✫ Railroad Museum of Oklahoma www.railroadmuseumofoklahoma.org Entertainment ✫ Champlin Swimming Pool www.enid.org Entertainment

Chisholm Trail Classic August 24-26, 2012 Enid, Oklahoma Chisholm Trail Pavilion Chisholm Trail Expo Center www.chisholmtrailexpo.com Jeff and Cindy Smith 620-422-3632 USTRC www.ustrc.com Great Eats, Entertainment and Visitor Info ✫ Day’s Inn 580-237-6000 Hotel ✫ Comfort Inn 580-234-1200 Hotel

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Luke S. Brown III ..........57 Chad W. Masters ...........49 Colby L. Lovell...............48 Kaleb E. Driggers ..........40 Erich J. Rogers ..............33 Clay O. Smith ................32 Clay B. Tryan .................31 Lane T. Ivy.....................28 Bubba Buckaloo............26 Turtle B. Powell.............26 Riley S. Minor ...............25 Wade K. Kreutzer ..........25 Philip D. McCoy.............24 Keven Daniel.................22 Blake H. Hughes............20 David Key .....................19

HEELERS 17. 18. 19. 20. 21. 22. 23. 24. 25. 26. 27. 28. 29. 30. 31.

David W. Motes .............19 Manny Egusquiza, Jr. .....19 Arky Rogers..................19 Shaw T. Loiseau.............18 Quincy H. Kueckelhan....17 Speed Williams .............17 Dylan G. Gordon............17 Calvin R. Brevik ............17 Colby B. Siddoway.........15 Adam Newcomb ............15 Tate Kirchenschlager .....14 Tyson J. Campidilli.........14 Jay Tittel........................14 Derrick J. Begay ............13 Brit J. Ellerman .............13

1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16.

Jade R. Corkill...............62 Travis L. Graves.............49 Justin R. Price ...............48 Brad Culpepper .............46 Rodney D. Melton..........35 Cody W. Doescher .........33 Rich Skelton .................31 Brady J. Minor...............28 Brandon J. Gonzales ......28 Russell W. Cardoza, Jr ...27 Dakota Kirchenschlager ..25 Nick Rowland................24 Cory Petska...................21 Kory J. Koontz ...............20 Coleman K. Proctor .......20 Tom Bourne ..................20

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USTRC Major Accomplishments • 2011 – Open Preliminary Champion • 2011 – Guthrie Shoot-Out Open Champion • 2010 – 3rd in Average US Open Champion • 2008 – 3rd in Average – US Open Champion • 2003 – US Open Tour Champion

USTRC Major Accomplishments • 2011 – US Open Champion • 2011 – Priefert US Open Tour Champion • 2010 – US Open Champion • 2010 – US Open Tour Champion • 2009 – Open Preliminary Champion • 2006 – 5th US Open Champion • 2004 – 2nd US Open Champion

PRCA Major Accomplishments • PRCA Career Earnings: $778,878 • Joined PRCA: 1998 • 4 NFR Qualifications PRCA Major Accomplishments • 2010 – Reserve BFI Champion • 2006 – 4th Average – BFI Champion

Luke Brown

Quote “The US Open Tour events are great ropings and having a chance at the Priefert year-end bonus keeps us working hard”

17. 18. 19. 20. 21. 22. 23. 24. 25. 26. 27. 28. 29. 30. 31. 32.

Justin W. Davis ..............19 Bucky L. Campbell ........19 Troy R. Hermelbracht ....19 Patrick A. Smith ............18 Hank Bounds.................18 Kollin VonAhn ...............18 T.J. Watts.......................18 Derrick J. Peterson ........17 Chase R. Tryan ..............16 Monty Joe Petska ..........15 Cole Davison .................15 Paul R. Eaves ................14 Billie Jack Saebens........14 Ed A. Ruth ....................14 Joseph B. Harrison ........14 Tyler J. Getzwiller ..........14

PRCA Major Accomplishments • Joined PRCA: 2006 • PRCA Career Earnings: $707,736 • 4 NFR Qualifications • 2006 PRCA Rookie of the Year (Heeler)

Jade Corkill

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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 2012

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Ali J. Bilkey....................Santa Ynez, CA ...........$5,958 Lindsey Rae Braddock....Tioga, TX....................$5,550 Mary Ann Brown............Keedysville, MD..........$5,446 Janet L. Mickelson..........Flagstaff, AZ...............$5,106 Joanie K. Ivy..................Amarillo, TX................$5,049 Jamie Durr ....................Zwolle, LA..................$4,968 Kelly D. Hicks ................Stephenville, TX ..........$4,934 Jill L. Murray..................Cooper, TX..................$4,930 Shelly A. Granzin ...........Dripping Spings, TX ....$4,715 Mary E. Bunker .............Sharon Springs, KS.....$4,655 Paula M. Knudsen ..........Lancaster, KY .............$4,510 Jessica Garcia ................Manassa, CO..............$4,460 Brittany M. Tirpak...........Dunnellon, FL ............$4,405 Staci L. Mitchell.............Carbondale, KS ..........$4,386 Haley L. Kolle ................Cuero, TX ...................$4,258

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Regional Finals – Go Where the Money Is! Attention all team ropers – It’s Regional Finals Time! That means it is time for some huge guaranteed payouts at some of the best team roping events in the country. Seven events, tons of cash and prizes are up for grabs, along with Regional and National Shoot-Out positions galore, making this years USTRC Regional Finals a can’t miss opportunity for team ropers. Over the past seventeen years, the Regional Finals have made the mid-summer months a team roping haven. With events stretched from coast to coast and everywhere in between, the USTRC has made it possible for every team roper to enjoy these events and have a shot at big payouts and great prizes. Even better, every member is given enough flex earnings when purchasing their USTRC membership to run at the big money in at least one Shoot-Out division. Add to that the multitude of possibilities to add to your flex earning from other events, as well as the Regionals themselves, the possibilities are endless. Talks about big payouts, the Regional Finals events have always set the stage for ropers to compete for huge cash purses. Last year’s winners walked away with over $1,825,000 in cash alone throughout the seven events. Additionally, ropers can count each of these events to be equipped with awesome prize lines, great cattle, and of course optimal production only the USTRC can offer. Lastly, the Regional Final events roll out the red carpet for ropers to gain momentum and gear up for the ultimate team roping of the year, the Cinch USTRC National Finals of Team Roping. If the guaranteed payouts in the Shoot-Out divisions aren’t enough to get your attention, then check out the Gold Plus division. This year a minimum of $15,000 will be added to each Regional Gold Plus purse. In addition to all the cash a special prize line will be awarded to the Average and Incentive Average champions of all seven Regional Gold Plus events. With seven events, starting towards the end of June and running through the first weekend of September, ropers everywhere can begin to 46 / JUNE 2012

prepare for their chance to win. The West Coast Regional Finals will kick things off in Paso Robles, California on June 22-24, 2012. Then over the July Fourth weekend, ropers in the eastern part of the country can attend the Eastern Regional Finals in Murfreesboro, Tennessee. August is packed full of Regional Finals, the Southwest Regional Finals being produced in Clovis, New Mexico on August, 2-5, 2012. The Lone Star Regional Finals will take shape on August 9-12, 2012 in Waco, Texas and will be followed by the Northwest Regional Finals in Winnemucca, Nevada on August 24-26, 2012. The Final two events will overlap. The Southeast Regional Finals be held in Tunica, Mississippi and the High Plains Regionals in Loveland, Colorado will both take place Labor Day Weekend, August 31 - September 3, 3012. As you can see there are plenty of Regional Finals events for ropers in any part of the country to attend. You can go to only one, or head to several of them to increase your chances of winning part of this year’s huge Regional Finals cash and prize payout.

2011 Regional Finals Shoot-Out & Gold Plus Champions West Coast Regional Finals Open Danny L. Leslie / Dugan C. Kelly, $4,000 plus 20 Priefert Open Tour Points #15 Shoot-Out Lane Santos Karney / Jordan J. Ketscher, $4,000 Plus $3,000 Flex Earnings Each #13 Shoot-Out Lane T. Lowry / Dillon Wingereid, $8,000 Plus $3,000 Flex Earnings Each #12 Shoot-Out Pedro Perez / Angel T. Crosthwaite, $8,000 Plus $3,000 Flex Earnings Each #11 Shoot-Out Jill E. Johnson / Angel T. Crosthwaite, $8,000 Plus $3,000 Flex Earnings Each

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#10 Shoot-Out Cathie A. Twisselman / Rowly Twisselman, $8,000 Plus $3,000 Flex Earnings Each #9 Shoot-Out Ryan T. Southwick / Manuel P. Jorge, $8,000 Plus $3,000 Flex Earnings Each #12 Gold Plus Pedro Perez / Tony Lee Boggs, $7,442 Plus $3,000 Flex Earnings each

Eastern Regional Finals Open Cory W. Kidd V. / Adam G. Plyler, $4,000 plus 20 Priefert Open Tour Points #15 Shoot-Out Eric Dunn / Adam G. Plyler, $4,000 Plus $3,000 Flex Earnings Each #13 Shoot-Out J. W. Baucom / Cory G. Honeycutt, $8,000 Plus $3,000 Flex Earnings Each #12 Shoot-Out John H. Shockley / Rodney D. Melton, $8,000 Plus $3,000 Flex Earnings Each #11 Shoot-Out Danny R. Miller / Charlie F. Madison, $8,094 Plus $3,000 Flex Earnings Each #10 Shoot-Out Amy Younger / Charlie F. Madison, $8,952 Plus $3,000 Flex Earnings Each #9 Shoot-Out Scott Bone / Adam D. Postelle, $9,476 Plus $3,000 Flex Earnings Each #12 Gold Plus Zak Hicks / Ross Turner, $9,382 Plus $3,000 Flex Earnings each

Southwest Regional Finals Open Josh Morris / Brandon J. Gonzales, $5,000 plus 20 Priefert Open Tour Points #15 Preliminary Lane T. Ivy / Logan J. Medlin, $2,778 Plus $3,000 Flex Earnings Each, 2,000 Flex #15 Shoot-Out Bode W. Baize / Calvin H. Taylor Sr., $5,082 Plus $3,000 Flex Earnings Each #13 Shoot-Out Javier Chavez Minguer / Brandon E. Baca, $10,000 Plus $3,000 Flex Earnings Each #12 Shoot-Out Kurt Kiehne / Brad T. Good, $10,000 Plus $3,000 Flex Earnings Each #11 Shoot-Out Janesa F. Garcia / Brandon E. Baca, $10,000

Plus $3,000 Flex Earnings Each #10 Shoot-Out Rebecca A. Neuhaus / Rex Allen Hawkins, $10,000 Plus $3,000 Flex Earnings Each #9 Shoot-Out Lydia Ulibarri / Mike Kelling, $10,000 Plus $3,000 Flex Earnings Each #12 Gold Plus Tyler Riggan / Taylor Pettigrew, $9,752 Plus $3,000 Flex Earnings each

Lone Star Regional Finals Open Jarett Case Rogers / Shane Durbin, $5,000 plus 20 Priefert Open Tour Points #15 Shoot-Out Forrest Wheeler / Jose Cuevas Jr., $6,338 Plus $3,000 Flex Earnings Each #13 Shoot-Out Caleb Sebo / Jeff D. Hunter, $10,000 Plus $3,000 Flex Earnings Each #12 Shoot-Out Cody L. Paul / Jake R. Griffith, $10,489 Plus $3,000 Flex Earnings Each #11 Shoot-Out Tanner Green / Cade H. Rice, $11,016 Plus $3,000 Flex Earnings Each #10 Shoot-Out Steve Green / Cody L. Mauricio, $11,062 Plus $3,000 Flex Earnings Each #9 Shoot-Out Michael L. Bailey / David D. Fletcher, $11,462 Plus $3,000 Flex Earnings Each #12 Gold Plus Danny Miller / Junior Macoubrie, $11,006 Plus $3,000 Flex Earnings each

Northwest Regional Finals Open Luke S. Brown / Martin Lucero, $4,000 plus 20 Priefert Open Tour Points #15 Shoot-Out Chris Freed / Levi V. Piquet, $4,000 Plus $3,000 Flex Earnings Each #13 Shoot-Out McKennan D. Buckner / Cully Tate Stafford, $8,000 Plus $3,000 Flex Earnings Each #12 Shoot-Out Bradin S. Porter / Austin R. Carrasco, $8,000 Plus $3,000 Flex Earnings Each #11 Shoot-Out Jeff Flenniken / Darrel Sewell, $8,160 Plus $3,000 Flex Earnings Each #10 Shoot-Out Leigh Y. Sherwood / Chase Hansen, $8,000 Plus $3,000 Flex Earnings Each #9 Shoot-Out Eric A. White / Ron L. Hognestad, $8,000 Plus $3,000 Flex Earnings Each

#12 Gold Plus Riley Davis / Rick Steed, $8,460 Plus $3,000 Flex Earnings each

Southeast Regional Finals Open Cory W. Kidd V / Adam G. Plyler, $5,000 Plus 20 Priefert Open Tour Points #15 Shoot-Out Will Clark / Cole Bigbee, $5,000 Plus $3,000 Flex Earnings Each #13 Shoot-Out Riley M. Grisham / Mark E. Ward, $10,000 Plus $3,000 Flex Earnings Each #12 Shoot-Out (Tie For 1st Place) Riley M. Grisham / Michael K. Crouch, $7,876 Plus $3,000 Flex Earnings Each Marcus Theriot / Mark Ward, $7,876 Plus $3,000 Flex Earnings each #11 Shoot-Out Craig Flowers / Billy S. Lam Jr., $10,000 Plus $3,000 Flex Earnings Each #10 Shoot-Out Matthew F. Stephens / Michael K. Stamper, $10,000 Plus $3,000 Flex Earnings Each #9 Shoot-Out Jimmy Dale White / Glenn E. Hickman, $10,000 Plus $3,000 Flex Earnings Each #12 Gold Plus Mike Woolven / Dale Martin, $9,298 Plus $3,000 Flex Earnings each

High Plains Regional Finals Open Casey E. Adams / Riley K. Pedro, $4,000 plus 20 Priefert Open Tour Points #15 Shoot-Out Brit J. Ellerman / Jay D. Ellerman, $4,000 Plus $3,000 Flex Earnings Each #13 Shoot-Out T J. Teague / Levi T. Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Keeffe, $8,000 Plus $3,000 Flex Earnings Each #12 Shoot-Out Rick B. Shepard / Jimmi Jo Montera, $8,000 Plus $3,000 Flex Earnings Each #11 Shoot-Out Casey Teichert / Mark Scheller, $8,000 Plus $3,000 Flex Earnings Each #10 Shoot-Out Lydia M. Coe / Trey D. Yates, $8,000 Plus $3,000 Flex Earnings Each #9 Shoot-Out Scott D. Musgrave / Tucker J. White, $8,000 Plus $3,000 Flex Earnings Each #12 Gold Plus Gene Matile / Duane Carson, $9,722 Plus $3,000 Flex Earnings each

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June 22-24, 2012 California Mid-State Fairgrounds PASO ROBLES, CA

USTRC WEST COAST REGIONAL

SHOOT-OUTS

SCHEDULE

PRELIMINARY FORMAT B

FRI, JUNE 22, 8 AM

SAT, JUNE 23, 8 AM

SUN, JUNE 24, 8 AM

s /PEN WITH )NCENTIVE

s 'OLD 0LUS WITH )NCENTIVE #ENTURY "ONUS Available. $15,000 minimum added to GP purse.

s 3HOOT /UT CAPPED AT %LITE

s WITH )NCENTIVE s #11 Shoot-Out

s 3HOOT /UT CAPPED AT %LITE

s CAPPED AT %LITE WITH )NCENTIVE

s 0ICK $RAW CAPPED AT

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

s CAPPED AT %LITE WITH )NCENTIVE

Entry Fee is $150/roper. May enter 2 times in each roping. Entry Fee is $100/roper. May enter 3 times in each roping.

For complete format details, see entry forms. 2012 USTRC membership required before you rope and may be purchased at this event.

ULTIMATE PARTNER FINDER Draw-In Options in effect for the Preliminaries and Gold Plus. On Site Only. For more details, see the Format section in the back of SuperLooper Magazine.

HOST HOTEL:

SAT, 12 NOON Kids 6 & Under, n n PRESENTED BY

PRE-ENTRY REQUIRED ENTRIES MUST BE POSTMARKED BY JUNE 8, 2012 DRAW POSITIONS AVAILABLE JUNE 20, 2012 WWW.USTRC.COM

Current Coggins may be requested.

STALLS: Reservations taken from Gold Plus members only. Must be made no later THAN *UNE &OR RESERVATIONS CALL 4Y (ILLMAN AT X !LL OTHER stalls on a first-come, first-served basis. No tie-outs allowed. $25/night plus shavings.

For information visit ustrc.com 54 more / JUNE 2012

BEST WESTERN BLACK OAK 1135 24th St 0ASO 2OBLES #! s

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

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

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2012 PRIZES:

MINIMUM GUARANTEE OF

$4,000

SHOOT-OUT

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

PRIZES

$8,000

12 Trophy Custom Martin Saddles Average Winners of #15, 13, #12, #11, #10, and #9 Shoot-Outs

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

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

HIGH POINT GOLD PLUS WINNER OF THE WEEKEND: NFTR Package including: 2 Paid Shoot-Out Positions 2 Complimentary Stalls Complimentary GP RV Spot 2012 NFTR Jacket

MINIMUM

$15,000 ADDED CASH TO GOLD PLUS PURSE

PRELIMINARY

#8 PICK/DRAW

CRUEL GIRL

JR LOOPER

PRIZES

8 Trophy Custom Martin Saddles

2 Trophy Custom Martin Saddles Average Winners

16 Trophy Gist Gold Buckles

4 Trophy Gist Gold Buckles

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

3 Trophy Gist Gold Buckles

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

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

2nd & 3rd Place Average Winners

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

6 Pair of Trophy Gist Spurs Average Winners of Open, #15 Prelim, #13 Prelim

SUPERLOOPER MAGAZINE AMERICA’S COWBOY SPORT

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July 5-8, 2012 Tennessee Miller Coliseum MURFREESBORO, TN

USTRC EASTERN REGIONAL

SHOOT-OUTS

SCHEDULE

PRELIMINARY FORMAT B

THU, JULY 5, 10 AM

FRI, JULY 6, CONTâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;D

SUN, JULY 8, 8 AM

s /PEN WITH )NCENTIVE

s WITH )NCENTIVE

s (ANDICAP

s 3HOOT /UT

s CAPPED AT %LITE WITH )NCENTIVE

SAT, JULY 7, 8 AM

s 3HOOT /UT CAPPED AT %LITE

s 3HOOT /UT s (ANDICAP

s WITH )NCENTIVE

s 3HOOT /UT

FRI, JULY 6, 8 AM

s CAPPED AT %LITE WITH )NCENTIVE

s 'OLD 0LUS WITH )NCENTIVE #ENTURY "ONUS !VAILABLE MIN added to GP purse.

s 0ICK $RAW CAPPED AT

s 3HOOT /UT CAPPED AT %LITE

SAT, 12 NOON +IDS 5NDER 7â&#x20AC;&#x201C;9, 10â&#x20AC;&#x201C;12 PRESENTED BY

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

For complete format details, see entry forms. 2012 USTRC membership required before you rope and may be purchased at this event.

ULTIMATE PARTNER FINDER Draw-In Options in effect for the Preliminaries and Gold Plus. On Site Only. For more details, see the Format section in the back of SuperLooper Magazine.

HOST HOTEL:

PRE-ENTRY REQUIRED ENTRIES MUST BE POSTMARKED BY JUNE 22, 2012 DRAW POSITIONS AVAILABLE 2 PM, JULY 3, 2012 WWW.USTRC.COM

Current Coggins may be requested.

STALLS: Reservations taken from Gold Plus members only. Must be made no later THAN *UNE &OR RESERVATIONS CALL 4Y (ILLMAN AT X !LL OTHER STALLS ON A l RST COME l RST SERVED BASIS .O TIE OUTS ALLOWED NIGHT PLUS SHAVINGS

For more information visit ustrc.com

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

Baymont Inn 2230 Armory Drive -URFREESBORO 4. s Ask for USTRC Roper Rate.

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

DIRECTIONS: 4ENNESSEE -ILLER #OLISEUM ) TO EXIT " (WY 4URN RIGHT ONTO (WY CROSS INTERSTATE to first stop light. Turn left onto Thompson ,ANE #ONTINUE MILES TO 4ENNESSEE -ILLER #OLISEUM EXHIBITOR ENTRANCE ON THE LEFT

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2012 PRIZES:

MINIMUM GUARANTEE OF

$4,000

SHOOT-OUT

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

PRIZES

$8,000

12 Trophy Custom Martin Saddles Average Winners of #15, 13, #12, #11, #10, and #9 Shoot-Outs

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

HIGH POINT GOLD PLUS WINNER OF THE WEEKEND: NFTR Package including: 2 Paid Shoot-Out Positions 2 Complimentary Stalls Complimentary GP RV Spot 2012 NFTR Jacket

MINIMUM

$15,000 ADDED CASH TO GOLD PLUS PURSE

PRELIMINARY

#8 PICK/DRAW

CRUEL GIRL

JR LOOPER

PRIZES

8 Trophy Custom Martin Saddles

2 Trophy Custom Martin Saddles Average Winners

16 Trophy Gist Gold Buckles

4 Trophy Gist Gold Buckles

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

3 Trophy Gist Gold Buckles

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

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

2nd & 3rd Place Average Winners

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

6 Pair of Trophy Gist Spurs Average Winners of Open, #15 Prelim, #13 Prelim

AMERICA’S COWBOY SPORT

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FORMAT A

CLOVIS, NM

WACO, TX

TUNICA, MS

August 2-5, 2012

August 9-12, 2012

August 31 - Sept. 3, 2012

FORMAT B

PASO ROBLES, CA

MURFREESBORO, TN

WINNEMUCCA, NV

LOVELAND, CO

June 22-24, 2012

July 5-8, 2012

August 24-26, 2012

September 1-3, 2012

REGIONAL ROPING FORMAT Any current USTRC member may enter Preliminary Ropings

PRELIMINARY FORMAT

FORMAT

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

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

#15, #13, #12, #11, #10, #9: s STEER !VERAGE PROGRESSIVE AFTER ONE

PRELIMINARY, CONTâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;D

SHOOT-OUT

s 4OP l VE PLACING TEAMS OF THE )NCENTIVE IN THE AND RECEIVE IN &LEX %ARNINGS

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

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

GOLD PLUS #12 (WITH #10 INC) s -INIMUM OF CASH ADDED TO '0 PURSE s STEER !VERAGE )NCENTIVE DETERMINED ON STEER !VERAGE PROGRESSIVE AFTER ONE s #ENTURY "ONUS ON-SITE ENTRY ONLY. s %NTRY FEE IS ROPER -AY ENTER THREE TIMES ANY COMBINATION OF )NCENTIVE AND OR .ON )NCENTIVE FOR A MAXIMUM OF THREE ENTRIES

TEAM SEC OFF AND UNDER TEAM SEC OFF

s IN &LEX %ARNINGS WILL BE AWARDED TO TEAMS PLACING ST TH IN THE !VERAGE AND )NCENTIVE !VERAGE

TEAM SEC OFF AND UNDER TEAM SEC OFF

s -UST BE OR OLDER TO ENTER

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

2012 USTRC membership required before you rope, and may be purchased at this event. 1 / JUNE 2012

s 3HOOT /UT ROPINGS WILL NOT BE HANDICAPPED NOR HAVE )NCENTIVE s !LL TEAMS WHO QUALIFY TO THE SHORT ROUND WILL RECEIVE IN &LEX %ARNINGS s 2OPERS MAY NOT ENTER WITH THE SAME PARTNER MORE THAN ONCE IN ANY 3HOOT /UT $IVISION s 1UALIl CATION FOR A 2EGIONAL 3HOOT /UT REQUIRES OF !VAILABLE %ARNINGS WHICH MAY COME FROM EITHER PARTNER OR A CONTRIBUTION FROM BOTH PARTNERS s 9OU MAY USE A PORTION INCREMENTS OF OF !VAILABLE %ARNINGS SUM OF &LEX %ARNINGS AND !PPLIED %ARNINGS TOWARD A 3HOOT /UT QUALIl CATION &OR EXAMPLE IF THE (EADER HAS IN !VAILABLE %ARNINGS AND THE (EELER HAS IN !VAILABLE %ARNINGS THEY CAN COMBINE THEIR !VAILABLE %ARNINGS TO QUALIFY FOR A 2EGIONAL 3HOOT /UT s %LIGIBILITY TO ENTER A 3HOOT /UT DIVISION REQUIRES THE ROPER TO PARTICIPATE IN A SEASON !Fl LIATE 'RASSROOTS OR 3ANCTIONED QUALIl ER /2 PARTICIPATE IN A 2EGIONAL 0RELIMINARY PRIOR TO THE 3HOOT /UT ENTRY IN THAT DIVISION

#8 PICK/DRAW s #APPED AT A s 0ICK DRAW FOR ROPER

OPEN (WITH #15 INC)

s STEER PROGRESSIVE AFTER ONE

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

s TEAM SEC OFF AND AND UNDER TEAM SEC OFF

s STEER !VERAGE PROGRESSIVE AFTER ONE

s 4OP TEAMS TO THE 3HORT 2OUND s ON-SITE ENTRY ONLY. "OOKS CLOSE AT A M

s %NTRY FEE IS ROPER ENTER THREE TIMES PROVIDED AT LEAST ONE IS )NCENTIVE

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

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

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

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REGIONAL PRELIMINARY ■ WEST COAST - CA ■ EASTERN - TN

2012 REGIONAL PRELIMINARY ENtRY FORM • ANYONE CAN ENtER Team Roper’s Name _____________________________________________________________________________ ID No. ____________________________________________________________________________ E-MAIL ADDRESS ___________________________________@___________________________

ATTENTION: YOU mUST INcLUDE YOUr OwN AND YOUr pArTNEr’S USTrc ID#.

• Entries must be postmarked by the Friday two weeks prior to the date of the roping you are entering to avoid late charges. Payments must be made by personal check, cashier’s check, or money order. Personal checks WILL NOT be accepted from members who have written bad checks in the past. • Entries postmarked after the deadline must include a $20/roper late fee, and must be paid with cashier’s check or money order only! • Make entry fees payable and mail to: USTRC CENTRAL ENTRY, P.O. Box 1198, Stephenville, TX 76401. For Roping or Classification Information call the USTRC National Office, 254/968-0002.

The Ultimate Draw-In Is Available ON SITE ONLY!