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fter a short dry spell of USCRA events, ropers headed to the North Texas Championships in Denton, Texas for a weekend full of calf roping. With Wild West buckles up for grabs and plenty of cash to win, the event shook out in fine fashion, ushering in a full line-up of summertime events.

The June 11-12 weekend kicked off with the #2 roping where Cody Brazzel of Shreveport, Louisiana snuck up from behind the pack to win the final round and earn the Average championship. In the 00 roping that followed, Bruno Chuortuci claimed third in the first round, won the fourth and finals round and earned the Average championship. Wrapping up Saturday, the ropers hit the arena floor in the #1 roping. Chad Boggs from Cyril, Oklahoma tied up a little cash winning second place in the first round but fell silent through round 2 through 4. However, his solid runs through the rounds earned him the Average championship of the roping.

Sunday kicked off with another Louisiana cowboy, Don Mullins winning the Average. He started great by winning the first round but did not place in any other rounds, but remained in the drivers seat throughout the roping. The Ladies Breakaway and Open events wrapped things up on Sunday.

The USCRA has many events scheduled throughout the summer including the Firecraker 5 Header this month in Stephenville, Texas on July Fourth weekend, as well as the W.E.B Memorial Calf Roping towards the middle of the month back in Denton, Texas.

North Texas Championship

#1 1st Go 1. Lonnie Jordan, Hawley, TX, 10.06, $423; 2. Chad Boggs, Cyril, OK, 10.27, $282 2nd Go 1. Rick Mclemore, Gracemont, OK, 10.48, $423; 2. Colton Turbeville, Scurry, TX, 10.68, $282 3rd Go 1. Alan Johnson, Royse City, TX, 10.11, $423; 2. Randy Cross, Decatur, TX, 10.31, $144; 3. Bruno Chuortuci, Decatur, TX, 10.31, $144 4th Go 1. Bruno Chuortuci, Decatur, TX, 8.82, $423; 2. Brad Mcreynolds, Groesbeck, TX, 9.49, $282 Average 1. Chad Boggs, Cyril, OK, 47.48/4hd., $750; 2. Colton Turbeville, Scurry, TX, 47.66/4hd., $655; 3. Alan Johnson, Royse City, TX, 48.67/4hd., $470 #2 Roping 1st Go 1. Martin Poindexter, Seymour, TX, 10.78, 135; 2. Rex Martin, Early, TX, 11.49, 90 2nd Go 1. Martin Poindexter, Seymour, TX, 10.62, 135; 2. Rex Martin, Early, TX, 11.08, 90 3rd Go 1. Mateus Bovo, 10.59, 135; 2. Martin Poindexter, Seymour, TX, 10.97, 90; 4th Go 4th Go 1. Cody Brazzel, Shreveport, LA, 10.06, 135; 2. Mateus Bovo, 11.63, 90 Average 1. Cody Brazzel, Shreveport, LA, 45.29/4hd., 365; 2. Martin Poindexter, Seymour, TX, 45.63/4hd., 240

June 11 & 12 EE 1st Go 1. Don Mullins, Arcadia, LA, 13.36, $300; 2. Danny Baker, Quitman, TX, 13.4, $200 2nd Go 1. Mickey Nelson, Proctor, TX, 11.55, $300; 2. Doug Hammer, Dublin, TX, 13.08, $200 3rd Go 1. Doug Hammer, Dublin, TX, 11.95, $300; 2. Cleo Hearn, Lancaster, TX, 12.7, $200 4th Go 1. Brett York, Waco, TX, 10.95, $300; 2. Mickey Nelson, Proctor, TX, 11.25, $200 Average 1. Don Mullins, Arcadia, LA, 56.90/4hd., $535; 2. Ronnie Williams, Huntsville, TX, 60.05/4hd., $470; 3. Mickey Nelson, Proctor, TX, 69.76/4hd., $335 00 Roping 1st Go 1. Gary Dean, Hammon, OK, 11.28, $250; 2. David Gaston, Saint Jo, TX, 11.5, $220; 3. Bruno Chuortuci, Decatur, TX, 11.77, $160 2nd Go 1. Dakota Tawater, Justin, TX, 10.83, $250; 2. Richard Agan, Trenton, TX, 11.66, $220; 3. Bill Akins, Aubrey, TX, 12.27, $160 3rd Go 1. Ryan Rule, Blue Ridge, TX, 11.58, $250; 2. Russell Moore, New Braunsfels, TX, 12.57, $220; 3. Danny Baker, Quitman, TX, 12.87, $160 4th Go 1. Bruno Chuortuci, Decatur, TX, 10.51, $250; 2. Austin Elliott, Arp, TX, 10.65, $220; 3. Dakota Tawater, Justin, TX, 10.83, $160 Average 1. Bruno Chuortuci, 50.12/4hd., $670; 2. Richard Agan, Trenton, TX, 50.72/4hd., $505; 3. Dakota Tawater, Justin, TX, 51.72/4hd., $335; 4. Bill Akins, Aubrey, TX, 59.47/4hd., $170

CASH ONLY

Wharton County Fairgrounds • Wharton, Texas Saturday • August 20, 2011 9:00 a.m. SHARP!

Admission: $5 Scholarship Donation

Roping panel will classify and reclassify ropers

No Minimum Entry for Awards BATTLE OF WHARTON COUNTY Egypt vs. Wharton Larod Jefferson & Cedric Martin

Steer Wrestling .........................2 for $125 PeeWees (13 & under) Breakaway...............................2 for $55 Tie Down..................................2 for $55 Juniors (14-18) Breakaway...............................2 for $65 Tie Down..................................2 for $65 Kids Dummy Roping 6 & Under ........................................$10 7-11.................................................$15 Open Breakaway ....................2 for $75 MATCH ROPING 00 Tie Down...........................2 for $110 Co-ed Ribbon Roping ................2 for $55 #1 Tie Down...........................2 for $110 #2 Tie Down...........................2 for $110 Open Tie Down.......................2 for $150 Tod Slone Saddle Shoot-Out

Wild West Buckles: • PeeWee All Around • Junior All Around • Steer Wrestling Go-Rounds & Average • Open Breakaway • Ribbon Roping - male & female • 00 Average (00 vs. #1 vs. #2 vs. Open)) 2010 Scholarship • #1 Average Recipient: (Top 5) 1st in rounds & 1st - 3rd in Average Cory Soloman • #2 Average No Duplicates! 00 vs. #1 & #2 vs. Open IF Prairie View, TX • Open Average we award 2 saddles.

• 6 & Under Dummy Roping • 7-10 Dummy Roping Proceeds benefit the Calvin Greely, Jr. Memorial Scholarship Fund • Youth age as of January 1, 2011

FMI: The Haynes 888-300-5551(evenings) • Mrs. Shirley Greely 254-739-3753 (home) visit www.haynesannualcalfroping.com for updates & changes

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Stephenville, Texas September 15-17, 2011 Entries The Semi-Finals Qualifying Roping and Showdown Finalsare pre-entry events. The USCRA will be taking mail-in entries for the 2011 National Finals. Those members who have qualified for the Semi-Finals and Showdown Finals will be able to mail in their entries starting in July.

As a member earns a Showdown position or wants to enter the Semi-Finals by mail they may up until August 26, 2011. Any positions earned after this date will be considered as an exempt entry. Exempt entries will be taken as call-in entries on September 8-9, 2011 from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. without penalty. If a roper misses the deadline to enter by mail and does not qualify as an exempt entry, he may also call in and enter on September 8-9 from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m with a $10 late fee. Mail-in entries and exempt entries will rope AFTER ALL LATE ENTRIES! On-site entries will be taken and will include a $20 late fee.

Call-In Entries

Dress Code

979/542-1239

Due to photographic and sponsorship endorsements, Western attire is

Thursday, Sept. 8 - 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Friday, Sept. 9 - 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.

required of all participants in Finals events. Long-sleeved shirts, boots

You must call in and receive a confirmation number. Please do not leave a message

and hat are required in the arena. Girls do not have to wear a hat.

Stalls & RV

on voice mail–you must receive a confirmation number

The Lone Star Arena handles all stall and hook-up reservations.

to be entered!

Reservations will only be taken on-line. Go to www.lonestararena.com

Fees, Formats & Prizes Semi-Finals: Open to all EE, 00, #1 and #2 2011 members who have

to make your reservations. Stalls will be $20/night, plus $7/bag of shavings. No unstalled horses will be allowed to spend the night at

competed at one or more USCRA ropings in 2011 season • $160 fee

the Lone Star Arena. At the conclusion of the event or after

• Two full go-rounds with short-go • Custom buckles to Average winners

11:30 p.m. each day, horses will be stalled at owner’s expense.

with additional prizes to placings • Top 10 in the Average will receive a

Check-in time is 1 p.m. Check-out time is 11 a.m.

Showdown position, however fees will not be guaranteed as in the

RV Hook-up Rental: $20/night.

past. You will be responsible for your fees in the Showdown Finals. If a roper enters the Semis that has already received a Showdown position, they will not be able to win another. The roper will be roping for money only. If a roper places in the Average that already has a Showdown position, we will drop down until we

Rattler Kids Dummy Roping Friday, September 16 at 12:00 p.m.

Age divisions: 5 & Under, 6-8 years old, 9-11 years old.

have ten to receive a Showdown position.

Age is as of day of roping. No entry fees.

Showdown Finals: Winners of Showdown positions are eligible to compete

All contestants receive USCRA and Equibrand products.

• $260 fee • Three full go-rounds and short-go • Added money to jackpot • Custom buckles and Martin saddles awarded to Average winners of EE, 00, #1, #2, Open and Breakaway ropings. • Additional prizes to placings

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CALF ROPINGS & ROPING SCHOOLS

Lonestar Arena Semi-Finals Qualifying Roping Showdown FinALS

2011 USCRA NATIONAL CALF ROPING FINALS SCHEDULE Using Two Arena System Thursday, September 15 10:00 a.m.

Arena 1

Saturday, September 17 9:00 a.m.

Arena 1

00 Semi-Finals Ropng - Round 1 #2 Semi-Finals Roping - Round 1 Round 2 of the 00 and #2 will be in Arena 2 with the Short-Rounds of both ropings in Arena 1

#1 Showdown Finals - Round 1 EE Showdown Finals - Round 1 Round 2 of the #1 and EE will be in Arena 2 with Round 3 and Short-Rounds of both ropings in Arena 1

6:00 p.m.

3:00 p.m.

Hard 8 Pit Bar-b-que Party

Friday, September 16 9:00 a.m.

Arena 1

00 Showdown Finals - Round 1 #2 Showdown Finals - Round 1 Round 2 of the 00 and #2 will be in Arena 2 with Round 3 and Short-Rounds of both ropings in Arena 1

12 p.m.

3:00 p.m.

Arena 1

Open and Breakaway Showdown Finals Round 1 of the Open will be run, then Round 1 of the Breakaway, alternating back and forth. All 4 Rounds of each roping will be run in Arena 1.

Dummy Roping at the Front Entrance Arena 1

#1 Semi-Finals Ropng - Round 1 EE Semi-Finals Roping - Round 1 Round 2 of the #1 and EE will be in Arena 2 with the Short-Rounds of both ropings in Arena 1

Arena 1 – Main arena with concession stand and skyboxes.

Arena 2 – Second arena, located behind the skyboxes.

Directions: Located on Hwy 377 north of Stephenville CALF ROPINGS & ROPING SCHOOLS

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2011 FINALS ENTRY FORM

2011 FINALS • The Semi-Finals Qualifying Roping and Showdown Finals are pre-entry events. The USCRA will be taking mail-in entries for the 2011 National Finals. Those members that have qualified for the Semi-Finals and Showdown Finals will be able to mail in their entries starting in July. As a member earns a Showdown position or wants to enter the Semi-Finals by mail they may up until August 26, 2011. Any positions earned after this date will be considered as an exempt entry. Exempt entries will be taken as call-in entries on September 8-9, 2011 from 5p.m- 8p.m. without penalty. If a roper misses the deadline to enter by mail and does not qualify as an exempt entry, a roper may also call in and enter on September 8-9 from 5 p.m.- 8 p.m. with a $10 late fee. Mail-in entries and exempt entries will rope AFTER ALL LATE ENTRIES! On-site entries will be taken and will include a $20 late fee.

• A roper may draw out and receive a full refund up to ONE hour before the roping starts. To draw out call 254-965-7989 • You will receive an email when your entry form is received.

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2011 Barry Burk Championship Jr. Calf Roping Roundup 2011 Roping Roundup Marty Yates

him, and even backed in the roping box and scored a calf! It is so great to have the opportunity to support Western Wishes in their mission of “leaving a legacy of goodwill, the cowboy way”.

Anyone interested in learning more about this great charity go to www.westernwishes.org.

As the curtain goes down on another Barry Burk Jr. Calf Roping Roundup, a big thank goes out to all the faithful sponsors who make it possible to have this event for the young ropers. Proudly we call Wrangler our title sponsor, PHOTOS BY PHOTOGRAPHY BY PHIFER

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This is two years in a row for Cooper Lee to be named the 12 & Under Breakaway Champion. This year he improved on his 2010 total time of 14.37 with a speedy 13.92. The young roper from Arkansas also had the fastest time of the event with a 2.50 in the 3rd round, receiving a trophy rope can for that accomplishment. His two go round wins, added to his average win, let him pocket over $1,100 plus a Championship Trophy Saddle.

followed closely by the Choctaw Nation, Cinderella Roping Horses, Joplin Regional Stockyards, Ardmore Tourism Authority, Sid Miller Calf Roping Horses, Brooks-Maberry Equine Insurance, Dick & Mike Bailey Motors, Durfur Ranch, Jud Little Ranch, New Century Rentals-Layfayette, LA, Cowboys Western Store-Scott, LA, Fast Back Ropes, Priefert Rodeo & Ranch Equipment, Justin Discount Boots, AC Nutrition-Missy Williams, W-W Livestock Systems, Thomas Tools-New Iberia, LA, Star H Ranch-Hockley, TX, Lankford Leather, and our host hotels The Quality Inn and The Rodeway Inn of Ardmore.

12 & Under Breakaway Roping 95 entries 1st Go Round 1. Conner Benton, Rock Island, TX, 2.80, $275; 2.

Caleb Butler, Decatur, TX, 2.92, $228; 3. Zack Jongbloed, Iowa, LA, 3.26, $180; 4. Layton Little, El Reno, OK, 3.41, $133; 5. Benton Hall, Jay, OK, 3.53, $85; 6. Cullen Eppright, Cost, TX, 3.61, $49 2nd Go Round 1. Corley Sirman, Pollock, TX, 3.07, $275; 2. Layton Little, El Reno, OK, 3.16, $228; 3. Kolton Mazoch, El Campo, TX, 3.26, $180; 4. Jake Cooper Clay, Sapulpa, OK, 3.31, $133; 5. Tru Lacina, Amarillo, TX, 3.42, $85; 6. Kyla Matthews, Athens, TX, 3.67, $49 3rd Go Round 1. Cooper Lee, Quitman, AR, 2.50, $275; 2. Shelby Lankford, Blanchard, OK, 2.71, $228; 3. Tayt Little, Hackberry, LA, 2.73, $180; 4. Quade Hiatt, Canyon, TX, 3.04, $133; 5. Jake Cooper Clay, Sapulpa, OK, 3.25, $85; 6. Cooper Mathews, Min. Wells, TX, 3.32, $49 4th Go Round 1. Cooper Lee, Quitman, AR, 2.84, $275; 2. Kolton Mazoch, El Campo, TX, 3.10, $228; 3. Clayton Downing, Troy, TX, 3.34, $180; 4. Benton Hall, Jay, OK, 3.35, $133; 5. Zack Jongbloed, Iowa, LA, 3.48, $85; 6. Quade Hiatt, Canyon, TX, 3.57, $49 Average 1. Cooper Lee, Quitman, AR, 13.92, $551; 2. Kolton Mazoch, El Campo, TX, 14.63, $456; 3. Zack Jongbloed, Iowa, LA, 14.92, $361; 4. Clayton Downing, Troy, TX, 15.09, $266; 5. Quade Hiatt, Canyon, TX, 16.15, $171; 6. Shelby Lankford, Blanchard, OK, 16.43, $95

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s it has been for the past twenty-six years, Memorial Weekend was Jr. Roping Roundup time at the Hardy Murphy Coliseum & Fairgrounds in Ardmore, OK. Young ropers, ranging in age from six to nineteen, came from around the U.S. to compete in what has become the place to “check out your roping skills against the nation’s top junior ropers”. The four day get-together was blessed with beautiful weather, as 567 entries brought their friends and family to this southern Oklahoma town to rope for a share of over $57,000 in prize money plus Championship Saddles and other awards. The negative situation created by the EHV-1 news, caused a good number of competitors choose not to travel during this time period and resulted in less entries than would have normally been at the Roundup.

This year the Roping Roundup partnered up with Western Wishes, an award-winning program dedicated to highlighting and inspiring children and young adults, usually from a western background, who have suffered adversity. Since 1994 Western Wishes has “rewarded the fighting spirit of these courageous kids and offers them a chance to reach for the stars and have their dreams come true.”

The Burk Family was extremely honored to have 3 year old Kaleb Dorr, as their special guest at the Roping Roundup. He was such a wonderful blessing to everyone who got to visit with this unique little cowboy. Since Kaleb has a desire to “be a calf roper”, Blair Burk saddled up “Grumpy”, his veteran NFR calf roping horse, which is the horse that gained fame a few years back when Brent Lewis roped a calf with no bridle at the Dodge National Finals in Pocatello. Kaleb rode Grumpy around in the arena, with Blair leading

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Zapalac, Smithville, TX, 2.97, $277; 3. Trinton Downing, Troy, TX, 3.06, $219; 4. Tyson Arledge, Milano, TX, 3.12, $162; 5. Christopher Lee, Opelousas, LA, 3.17, $104; 6.

Aubrey Waddle, New Waverly, TX, 3.20, $58 2nd Go Round 1. Billy Flint, Merkel, TX, 2.57, $335; 2. Samantha Little, Hackberry, LA, 2.69, $277; 3.

Quinton Inman, Ketchum, OK, 2.92, $219; 4. Clint Kelley, Tahlequah, OK, 2.96, $162; 5.

Steven Lee, Opelousas, LA, 3.00, $104; 6. Tyler Milligan, Pawhuska, OK, 3.02, $58 3rd Go Round 1. Shay Walters, Collinsville, TX, 2.33, $335; 2. Trinton Downing, King Pickett and Trent Turner kept gathering go Troy, TX, 2.48, $277; 3. Riley round checks, but it was Washington, TX cowboy, Istre, Vinton, LA, 2.60, $219; 4.

Raeben Meyer, who came out on top in the 12 & Samantha Little, Hackberry, LA, Under Tiedown. For his work on a set of feisty calves, 2.70, $162; 5. Britt Driggers, Raeben took home nearly $650 and a Championship Pearcy, AR 2.75, $104; 6. Colby Trophy Saddle. Iowa, LA calf roper, Zack Jongbloed, Armour, Weatherford, TX, 2.87, $58 stopped the clock with an impressive 11.60 for the fast 4th Go Round time of the roping and was presented the Fastest Time 1. Ty Harris, San Angelo, TX, Trophy Rope Can. 2.69, $335; 2. Brandi Hollenbeck, Hutchinson, KS, 12 & Under Tie-down Roping 2.76, $277; 3. Christopher Lee, Opelousas, LA, 67 entries 2.88, $219; 4. Aubrey Waddle, New Waverly, TX, 1st Go Round 2.89, $162; 5. Braden Beaty, Ponca City, OK, 1. King Pickett, Terry, MS, 14.69, $194; 2. Trent Turner, 3.01, $104; 6. Reid Halbert, Needville, TX, Lufkin, TX, 14.93, $161; 3. Raeben Meyer, Washington, 3.10, $58 TX, 15.59, $127; 4. Caleb Butler, Decatur, TX, 16.29, Average $94; 5. Holden Myers, Van, TX, 22.62, $60; 6. Kolton 1. Ty Harris, San Angelo, TX, 12.31, $670; 2.

Mazoch, El Campo, TX, 23.33, $34 Aubrey Waddle, New Waverly, TX, 12.36, $554; 3.

2nd Go Round Brandi Hollenbeck, Hutchinson, KS, 13.74, $439; 1. Trent Turner, Lufkin, TX, 12.60, $194; 2. King Pickett, 4. Braden Beaty, Ponca City, OK, 13.96, $323; 5.

Terry, MS, 13.41, $161; 3. Cooper Mathews, Min. Tanner Stec, Bassett, NE, 14.42, $208; 6. Reid Wells, TX, 14.99, $127; 4. Clayton Downing, Troy, TX, Halbert, Needville, TX, 15.06, $116 18.66, $94; 5. Chase Thrasher, Columbia, TN, 19.44, $60; 6. Tyler West, Mertzon, TX, 20.07, $34 13-15 Tie Down Roping 3rd Go Round 75 entries 1. Zack Jongbloed, Iowa, LA, 16.02, $194; 2. Caleb 1st Go Round Butler, Decatur, TX, 16.19, $161; 3. King Pickett, Terry, 1. Marcus Theriot, Poplarville, MS, 9.79, $326; 2.

MS, 16.42, $127; 4. Quade Hiatt, Canyon, TX, 18.64, Shay Walters, Collinsville, OK, 11.10, $270; 3. $94; 5. Trent Turner, Lufkin, TX, 19.21, $60; 6. Jake Ricky Harris, Bryan, TX, 11.33, $214; 4. Joshua Cooper Clay, Sapulpa, OK, 20.36, $34 Walker, Dora, NM, 11.70, $158; 5. Kyle Parrish, 4th Go Round Dale, TX, 11.92, $101; 6. Reid Zapalac, Smithville, 1. Zach Jongbloed, Iowa, LA, 11.60, $194; 2. Layton TX, 12.20, $56 Little, El Reno, OK, 16.11, $161; 3. Raeben Meyer, 2nd Go Round Washington, TX, 17.15, $127; 4. Tru Lacina, Amarillo, 1. Marcus Theriot, Poplarville, MS, 9.78, $326; 2.

TX, 22.52, $94; 5. Brett Stuart, Bridgeport, TX, 24.68, Shay Walters, Collinsville, OK, 9.80, $270; 3. Wyatt $60; 6. Reno Muggli, Lane, OK, 28.22, $34 Muggli, Lane, OK, 9.84, $214; 4. Landon Koehn, Average Salina, KS, 10.17, $158; 5. Mason Carter, 1. Raeben Meyer, Washington, TX, 77.79, $388; 2. Zach Checotah, OK, 10.48, $101; 6. Tristan Martin, Jongbloed, Iowa, LA, 99.99, $321; 3. Brett Stuart, Sulphur, LA, 10.81, $56 Bridgeport, TX, 115.64, $254; 4. Cooper Mathews, 3rd Go Round Min. Wells, TX, 126.27, $187; 5. Tru Lacina, Amarillo, 1. Kyle Parrish, Dale, TX, 9.42, $326; 2. Steven TX, 136.69, $120; 6. Chase Thrasher, Columbia, TN, Lee, Opelousas, LA, 9.83, $270; 3. Trinity 143.17, $70 Haggard, Throckmorton, TX, 9.86, $214; 4. Zane Arnold, Hutchinson, KS, 10.32, $158; 5. Tyler 13-15 Breakaway Roping Milligan, Pawhuska, OK, 10.48, $101; 6. Forrest 77 entries Fisher, Navasota, TX, 10.85, $56 1st Go Round 4th Go Round 1. Ty Harris, San Angelo, TX, 2.83, $335; 2. Reid 1. Marcus Theriot, Poplarville, MS, 9.83 , $326; 2.

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Ty Harris just turned 13 years old on the day of this roping! But the San Angelo, TX roper proved he was ready to step up, as he won two go rounds and took home the Championship Trophy Saddle and $1,340.

Collinsville, OK roper, Shay Walters, turned in a speedy 2.33 in the 3rd round to win the Fastest Time Trophy Rope Can. Tyler Milligan, Pawhuska, OK, 10.27, $270; 3.

Christopher Lee, Opelousas, LA, 10.46 , $214; 4. Kyle Parrish, Dale, TX, 10.55, $158; 5. Ricky Harris, Bryan, TX, 11.06, $101; 6. Forrest Fisher, Navasota, TX, 12.73, $56

Marty Yates, 16 year old, from Stephenville, TX showed he is one to watch for many years as he bested the field of 16 -19 Tiedown ropers with a 42.10 on 4 head. He took home nearly $3,000 and a Championship Trophy Saddle.

Comanche, OK roper, Dylan Gordon, posted the fastest time with his 8.11 and took home the Fastest Time Trophy

Average 1. Natalie Fletcher, Knoxville, TN, 15.01, $1,064; 2. Kortni McConnell, Hereford, TX, 15.92, $881; 3. TiAda Gray, Lovington, NM, 23.97, $697; 4.

Ashlee Willson, Jonesville, LA, 24.17, $514; 5. Cheyanne Guillory, Lecompte, LA, 25.52, $330; 6. Emily Engelmann, Caldwell, TX, 32.99, $186 16 – 19 Boys Tie down 145 entries 1st Go Round 1. Billy Morian, Jasper, TX, 9.76, $1051; 2. Connor Hanna, Kountze, TX, 9.77, $870; 3. Blane Cox, Cameron, TX, 9.97, $689; 4. J.D. McCuistion, Collinsville, TX, 10.15, $508; 5. Dusty Eldridge, Lake Charles, LA, 10.41, $326; 6. Braxton Laughlin, Westlake, LA, 10.45, $181 Marcus Theriot started off hot by winning the 2nd Go Round Staying behind the barrier in the short 1st and 2nd go rounds and finished strong with 1. Dylan Gordon, Comanche, OK, round proved to be a challenge, but his 1st in the short go to capture the average 8.11, $1051; 2. Reno Gonzales, Tennessee cowgirl, Natalie Fletcher, Magnolia, TX, 8.57, $870; 3. Heath with 43.42 on 4 head. The 14 year old roper turned in a clean run to claim the title Kocurek, Sealy, TX, 9.06, $689; 4. J. D. from Poplarville, MS, gathered up over $1,600 of Champion Girls Breakaway Roper.

McCuistion, Collinsville, TX, 9.14, and the Championship Trophy Saddle for his For her good job of scoring, she took $508; 5. Lane Hedeman, Morgan Mill, days work. The Fastest Time Trophy Rope Can home over $1,550 and a TX, 9.89, $326; 6. Grant Smith, went to Texas roper, Kyle Parrish, for his 9.42 Championship Trophy Saddle. The Gonzales, LA, 10.11, $181 in the 3rd round.

Fastest Time Trophy Rope Can went 3rd Go Round 1. Bryce Barney, Carthage, TX, 9.67, to Cyril, OK roper, Cassidy Boggs $1051; 2. Colby Houlton, Stafford, KS, 10.40, $870; Average for her 2.48 in the 3rd round.

3. Marty Yates, Stephenville, 1. Marcus Theriot, Poplarville, MS, 43.42, $653; 2.

TX, 10.50, $689; 4. Wes Christopher Lee, Opelousas, LA, 44.78, $540; 3.

Wyrick, Tomball, TX, 10.65, Kyle Parrish, Dale, TX, 46.09, $427; 4. Mason $508; 5. Lane Hedeman, Carter, Checotah, OK, 49.52, $315; 5. Tyler Morgan Mill, TX, 10.93, Milligan, Pawhuska, OK, 49.69, $202; 6. Ricky $326; 6. Kody Mahaffey, Harris, Bryan, TX, 49.81, $113 Sweetwater, TX, 11.00, $181 4th Go Round 19 & Under Girls Breakaway Roping 1. Bryce Barney, Carthage, 108 entries TX, 8.80, $1051; 2. J.D. 1st Go Round McCuistion, Collinsville, TX, 1. Samantha Little, Hackberry, LA, 2.67, $595; 2.

9.57, $870; 3. Jesse Clark, Kallan Mudd, Bell City, LA, 2.91, $492; 3. Deven Portales, NM, 9.78, $689; 4.

Riggins, Weatherford, TX, 2.99, $389; 4. Abby Bryson Sechrist, Apache, OK, Miller, Lake Charles, LA, 3.10, $287; 5/6. Elise 9.86, $508; 5. Heath Guillory, Duplessis, LA, 3.14, $144; 5/6. Kortni Kocurek, Sealy, TX, 9.87, McConnell, Hereford, TX, 3.14, $144 $326; 6. Marty Yates, 2nd Go Round Stephenville, TX, 9.95, $181 1. Jaycie Miller, Stephenville, TX, 2.61, $595; 2.

Average Katy Anthony, Jal, NM, 2.75, $492; 3. Abby Miller, 2011 Roping Roundup Kaleb Dorr 1. Marty Yates, Stephenville, Lake Charles, LA, 2.85, $389; 4. TiAda Gray, TX, 42.10 , $2,102; 2.

Lovington, NM, 2.91, $287; 5. Deven Riggins, Bryson Sechrist, Apache, OK, Weatherford, TX, 2.96, $184; 6. Jaycie Laughlin, 42.51, $1,740; 3. Bryce Westlake, LA, 3.12, $105 Barney, Carthage, TX, 43.77 , 3rd Go Round $1,377; 4. J.D. McCuistion, 1. Cassidy Boggs, Cyril, OK, 2.48, $595; 2.

Collinsville, TX, 43.89, Samantha Little, Hackberry, LA, 3.00, $492; 3. $1,015; 5. Heath Kocurek, Renee Hays, Bristow, OK, 3.19, $389; 4. Kaity Sealy, TX, 44.06 , $652; 6.

Beaty, Ponca City, OK, 3.24, $287; 5. Angela Jesse Clark, Portales, NM, Bartley, Emporia, KS, 3.29, $184; 6. Kallan Mudd, 44.08, $364 Bell City, LA, 3.47, $105 4th Go Round 1. Ashlee Willson, Jonesville, LA, 3.22, $595; 2.

Natalie Fletcher, Knoxville, TN, 3.72, $492; 3.

Kortni McConnell, Hereford, TX, 3.90, $389; 4.

TiAda Gray, Lovington, NM, 12.45, $287; 5.

Chelsea Carroll, Opelousas, LA, 12.57, $184; 6.

2011 Roping Roundup Marcus Theriot Emily Engelmann, Caldwell, TX, 13.04, $105

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2011 USCRA Events Schedule Saturday, July 2 9:00 a.m. 1st, 2nd, and 3rd rounds of EE 1:00. p.m. 1st, 2nd, and 3rd rounds of #1 Sunday, July 3 8:00 a.m. 4th & 5th rounds of the EE 10:00 a.m. 4th & 5th rounds of the #1 12:00 p.m. 1st, 2nd, and 3rd rounds of #2 2:00 p.m. 1st, 2nd, and 3rd rounds of 00 Monday, July 4 8:00 a.m. 4th & 5th rounds of the #2 9:00 a.m. 4th & 5th rounds of the 00 1:00 p.m. Open 4 head Breakaway 3 head Start with round of the open then round of Breakaway and alternate back and forth.

Fees EE, 00, #1, and #2 are 5 head for $300 Open is 4 head for $300 Breakaway is 3 head for $200

Firecracker 5 Header July 2, 3, & 4, 2011 Stephenville, TX at Lonestar Arena

Prizes

General Information

TOD SLONE SADDLES to the Average winners of EE, 00, #1, and #2 ropings

GPS Directions: 4696 N US Hwy 377 Stephenville, TX 76401 Stalls and hookups available.

254/965-7981

$500 Added to the Open $500 Added to the Women’s Breakaway Must have 20 ropers entered to add money VSA

IN HOUSE PROOF

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For more info: USCRA - Lanham Mangold 979/540-7755

W.E.B. Memorial Calf Roping July 16 & 17, 2011 Denton, TX • Diamond T Arena Schedule and Fees Saturday, July 16 9:00 a.m. Breakaway 10:00 a.m. EE 1:00 p.m. #1 Sunday, July 17 9:00 a.m. #2 11:00 a.m. 00 2:00 p.m. Open Fees are 4 Head for $250

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PRIZES Trophy Saddle to High Money winner of any 1 roping. Can only count 1 roping. $1,000 Added to the EE, 00, and #1. Total of $3,000 Added Money.

Buckle to Average winners of each roping.

General Information Stalls and Hookups available 940/484-6101 Call 979/540-7755 for Classification and Info GPS directions: 6900 E. Sherman Dr.

Schedule and Fees Saturday, August 6 9:00 a.m. #1 - 4 Head for $250 12:00 p.m. EE - 4 Head for $250 Followed by #2 - 4 Head for $250 Sunday, August 7 9:00 a.m. 00 - 4 Head for $250 12:00 p.m. Open 4 Head for $250 12:00 p.m. Breakaway 4 Head for $250

Run 1st round of Open, then 1st round of Breakaway and alternate back and forth.

HILL COUNTRY championships August 6 & 7, 2011 Hamilton, TX • Circle T Arena

Prizes

WILD WEST BUCKLES to the Average Winners of EE, 00, #1 & #2 $250 Added to Breakaway (must have 20 ropers to add money)

General Information GPS Directions: 4007 W. Hwy 36, Hamilton, TX (on Hwy 36 west of town) Stalls and hookups available.

Bring the family, swimming pool & steakhouse on grounds.

$250 Added to Open

(must have 20 ropers to add money) New Members call 979-540-7755 before you haul for classification.

For more info: USCRA - Lanham Mangold 979/540-7755

TWO ARENAS - ALL 4 ROPINGS RUNNING AT SAME TIME!

Schedule Saturday, Aug. 27 - Rounds 1-4 Arena 1 9:00 a.m. 00 & #2 Ropings - start with 1st round of 00, then 1st round of the #2 and continue back and forth.

Arena 2 9:00 a.m. EE & #1 Ropings - start with 1st round of EE, then 1st round of the #1 and continue back and forth.

Sunday, Aug. 28 - Rounds 5-8 Same Format as Saturday Arena 1 8:00 a.m. 00 & #2 Ropings Arena 2 8:00 a.m. EE & #1 Ropings EE, 00, #1, and #2 are 8 head for $400 Following end of the #2 Roping will be an Open & a Breakaway in Arena 1 2 Head for $100

WILD WEST BUCKLES to the Average winners of the EE, 00, #1 & #2

Calf Roper’s reunion 8 header August 27 - 28, 2011 Bryan, TX at the Brazos County Expo SPECIAL FEATURE 10 HEAD BREAKAWAY MATCH ROPING

Joe Beaver vs. Bubba Kendrick Saturday • 1:00 p.m.

SPECIAL TEAM JACKPOT Team consists of one roper from each of the 4 divisions - EE, 00, #1 & #2. Ropers may enter with more than one team.

Winning is determined by total money won. $40 fees per team / 100% jackpotted.

1st place is guaranteed $500 for the team plus prizes.

One member of team must pay up whole team before 1st roping starts (either arena)

General Information ATTENTION: Call in to enter on Monday or Tuesday, Aug. 22 & 23 from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m.

Walk-ups will be accepted with $20 late fee.

Last chance to qualify for the 2011 Showdown Finals. Top 4 in the Average will receive Showdown positions.

USCRA cards bought at this roping or after August 1 are good for the 2011/2012 season. Call 979/540-7755 FMI. GPS Directions: 5827 Leonard Rd. Bryan, TX Plenty of stalls & 78 hook-ups available. All horses staying over night must have a stall. For reservations call 979/823-3976 Facilities must be vacated at completion of roping on Sunday.

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K All ropers and family are invited to the party at the Hard 8 BQ during the Finals in Stephenville, TX on Thursday night at 6:00 p.m.

K In the EE and 00 roping it is only a one-second penalty for not getting your calf up.

K Firecracker 5-Header is coming up in Stephenville, TX July 2, 3, and 4, 2011. Tod Slone Saddles to the Average winners of the EE, 00, #1, and #2 ropings.

There will be $500 Added to the Open tiedown and the Women’s Breakaway.

Did You Know?

K W.E.B. Memorial Calf Roping in Denton, TX July 16 and 17, 2011. Trophy Saddle to the high money winner of ANY #1 roping. There will be $1,000 Added to the EE, 00, and #1.

Buckle to the average winner of each roping.

K Ropers you may start mailing in your entry forms for the Finals. Entry forms must be postmarked by August 26, 2011 to avoid a late fee.

K USCRA Finals in Stephenville, TX will be September 15-18, 2011.

K Be sure to check out the Calf Ropers Reunion in Bryan, TX August 27-28. This roping will include a match roping between Joe Beaver and Bubba Kendrick, as well as a “Special Team Jackpot”.

K Please make sure to check the website to see if you received a Showdown position. At some of the ropings, the winners already had a Showdown position, so we moved down to the next roper in the Average.

2011 Membership Types Tiedown and Women’s Open Breakaway Membership $100 (Members from states other than Texas, Oklahoma, Louisiana, and New Mexico are $75) A USCRA membership allows ropers to compete at all regular USCRA ropings and gives ropers the opportunity to compete at the year end Semi-Finals and Showdown Finals. A roper that wins first or second in the Average at a USCRA roping earns a showdown position to rope at the 2011 Showdown Finals. The Showdown Finals will host ropings in the EE, 00 #1, #2, Open, and Women’s Open Breakaway divisions. Added money will be collected from entry fees at all USCRA produced ropings for the Showdown Finals.

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Attention Open Ropers and Open Breakaway Ropers Open Tiedown - One dollar per roper from the stock contractor and one dollar per roper from the USCRA producer will be collected for every roper in the EE, 00, #1 and #2 throughout the season This money will be added to the Open Showdown Finals. The added money collected does not come from the EE, 00, #1, and #2 pot. This money is coming out of he stock contractor and producer’s pocket.

Women’s Open Breakaway - One dollar per roper from the stock contractor and one dollar per roper from the USCRA producer will be collected for every roper in the breakaway roping throughout the season. This money will be added to the Women’s Open Breakaway Showdown Finals.

Attention #2 Ropers Changes for the 2011 Season Ropers 40 years of age and older that have not been in the top 50 final standings of the PRCA for the last 4 years, are eligible to rope in the #2 roping. Age is as of December 31, 2011.

2011 Membership Application

Membership Dues: $100

Members from states other than Texas, Oklahoma, Louisiana, and New Mexico are $75 Tiedown (Classes EE, 00, #1, #2, Open) and Women's Open Breakaway 2011 Memberships are good from August 1, 2010 – September 19, 2011 USCRA Membership includes a one-year subscription to Loops Magazine.

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Joe’s Boot Shop – 7 Year Success

Cactus Saddlery valued at $5,000. the lead with at Combined with the $1,000 he won for 38.79 on four; six finishing second in the 16-head Local ropers left to sweat.

Cowboy Match and the $473 he collected But Clark had in the TCRA Open three days earlier, Clark avoided the trouble finished the weekend with almost $15,000 that would plague in cash and prizes. the final six, which And expectations for the future. included former With 955 contestants over four days, world champion the JBS awarded more than $312,000 in Monty Lewis and cash and prizes, shattering records set in WNFR qualifier Clif 2010.

Cooper and Trent “With the economy the way it is, we Walls. Running really expected it to be down,” said event calves, down calves, founder Joe Rhodes of Joe’s Boot Shop in pigging string Clovis. “But the ropers told us that even miscues and speed Open Breakaway Average Champion, Erin Johnson though they were cutting back on their jams took their toll. roping, they were saving their money to Only Lewis, the hen Portales’ Jesse Clark got his shot, come here.”

2004 world champ from Hereford, TX, had a he couldn’t afford to blink, much less “That’s a credit to Clovis, the Events mistake free run. He was perhaps the fastest hesitate. He didn’t.

Center, our sponsors and all the people to the calf and on the ground, but his run Competing against the world’s best in the who work so hard to make this thing ended past the halfway point of the arena Championship Round of the 7th annual Joe’s and well left of center. In the Boot Shop Ariat Open Calf Roping here May fifth call-back position, Lewis 1, Clark rode into the box in the seventh stopped the clock in 9.35 and call-back position – a mere 1.4 seconds pulled into second in the behind average leader Trent Walls. And like average with a 39.38 on four. the eight who roped before him in the short Clif Cooper, who came round – and the six who roped after – Clark back in the six hole, closed drew a runner. with an 11.47 after being The Eastern New Mexico University forced to get his calf up. freshman got out in good shape and the Michael Otero, back in the instant his horse closed within range, he fourth hole, had two misdelivered a 105-mph fastball at the back of string errors and finished with the calf’s head. an 11.41. Seth Childers, the When the loop snapped around the calf’s No. 3 call, was off-balance #13 Average Average Champion, Jess Stone neck halfway down the Curry County Events during the flank and had a Center floor, there was little slack left to 12.65. Bradley Bynum, the manage. Clark barreled down the rope and happen,” Rhodes said. second callback, was solid, but well down reached the calf on the switch. So smooth The 7th annual JBS was dedicated to the arena and had an 11.72. they seemed to be in slow motion, his flank Events Center maintenance director The No. 1 call went to Walls, who had and tie were a blur.

Johnny Berry for his efforts in support of been solid all day long. He had posted a The clock froze at 8.63, shoving Clark to the event since its inception in 2005. Berry 28.76 on his first three and needed to was presented a limited edition Curtis Fort complete his final run in 10.02 to bronze during ceremonies prior to the hold his spot and claim the JBS title. events final rounds.

But like many of the others, Walls The event was also dedicated to Darla calf was down when he got there. He Rhodes, who with her husband Joe tried to save time with a single wrap founded Joe’s Boot Shop decades ago in and half-hitch tie, but the clocked their garage at West Camp, TX. Coli Hunt stopped in 10.68. He finished in gave tribute to his grandmother during the 39.44 and ended up third. presentation ceremonies. It was the first Clark’s short round run earned up JBS Roping she had missed. She is $1,370 and the average win paid him receiving cancer treatment in Houston. $4,795. Added to the money won for Another pre-finals tribute went to the a second-place finish in the third late Leroy Radcliff of Roosevelt County, a round and a sixth-place run in the former roper and longtime supporter of the first round, Clark collected $8,267 in JBS Roping and numerous youth rodeo and the Ariat Open. He also received a junior livestock events in the area.

Stran Smith Ultimate saddle from #12 Average Champion, Chace Valdez

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#11 Average Champion, Neil Jumper

Handicapped Breakaway Average Champion, Sequin Brewer 7th Annual Joe’s Boot Shop Calf Roping April 28-May 1 Clovis, NM Curry County Events Center TCRA Open (33 ropers) First Round 1. Reese Reimer, 9.44, $386; 2. Shank Edwards, 10.53, $290; 3.

Trent Bilberry, 10.86, $193; 4. Trent McDonald, 11.11, $96.

Second Round 1. Catfish Brown, 8.5, $386; 2. Brock Dearing, 9.17, $290; 3. Jesse Clark, 9.86, $193; 4. Monty Lewis, 10.06, $96.

Third Round 1. Matt Carlson, 8.74, $386; 2. Seaver Tate, 9.16, $290; 3. Austin Orgain, 9.7, $193; 4. Chance Hays, 10.23, $96.

Fourth Round 1. Monty Lewis, 7.58, $386; 2. Jerad Hofstetter, 7.8, $290; 3. Catfish Brown, 7.9, $193; 4. Jim Locke, 9.16, $96.

Championship Round 1. Jesse Clark, 9.03, $280.

Average 1. Jim Locke, 53.98, $917; 2. Reese Reimer, 54.57, $688; 3. Matt Carlson, 55.59l $458; 4. Seaver Tate, 55.61, $231.

#13 (81 ropers) First Round 1. Dwain Strong, 12.78, $730; 2. John Rae Powell, 12.79, $583; 3. Bill Rickey, 12.89, $461; 4. Allen Branch, 12.96, $340; 5. Harry Jones, 13.13, $218; 6. Lanham Bishop, 13.30, $98.

Second Round 1. Jessica Mosher, 12.44, $730; 2. Jerry Koile, 12.55, $583; 3. Don Mitchell, 13.33, $461; 4. Steven Slack, 13.39, $340; 5. John Mitchell, 13.61, $218; 6. Joe Rue Beaver, 13.66, $98.

Third Round 1. Pryce Marez, 11.60, $730; 2. Hope Thompson, 12.09, $583; 3. Amber Butler, 12.14, $461; 4. Gayle Jack, 12.50, $340; 5. Bill Rickey, 12.54, $218; 6.

Ricky Hodges, 12.56, $98.

Fourth Round 1. Troy Carr, 11.44, $730; 2. Rick Davis, 11.65, $583; 3. Lanham Bishop, 11.77, $461; 4. Jabin Rice, 11.83, $340; 5. Calvin Grimmett, 12.09, $218; 6. Payson Moore, 12.25, $98.

Championship Round 1. Jess Stone, 11.33, $560; 2. Skylar Miller, 12.54, $250.

Average 1. Jess Stone, 66.82, $1,701; 2. Pryce Marez, 68.04, $1,360; 3.

Skylar Miller, 70.49, $1.077; 4. John Mitchell, 71.38, $793; 5.

Sherrel Overturff, 73.60, $510; 6. John Boedeker, 77.70, $229. #12 (107 ropers) First Round 1. Jimmy Hill, 10.76, $738; 2. D.J. Huckleberry, 11.17, $642; 3.

David Davidson, 11.74, $545; 4. Joshua Walker, 11.93, $450; 5.

Chace Valdez, 11.99, $353; 6. F.W. Lynch, 12.08, $256; 7. J.E. Teague, 12.23, $160; 8. Roy Bedford, 12.31, $66.

Second Round 1. Brooke Wilson, 10.74, $738; 2. Kari Woodall, 10.81, $642; 3.

Mickey Nelson, 10.93, $545; 4. Art Hopp, 11.09, $450; 5. Tyson Thompson, 11.11, $353; 6. Kenneth Kelly, 11.21, $256; 7. Mark Mitchell, 11.26, $160; 8. Krista Johnson, 11.48, $66.

Third Round 1. Tyson Thompson, 10.04, $738; 2. Kelsie Chase, 10.73, $642; 3.

Chace Valdez, 10.95, $545; 4. Jimmy Hill, 11.07, $450; 5. Danny Fifer, 11.39, $353; 6. Sam Rigsby, 11.47, $256; 7. Dalton Wren, 11.70, $160; 8. Pace Blanchard, 11.91, $66.

Fourth Round 1. David Davidson, 10.18, $738; 2. C.J. Owens, 10.33, $642; 3. Landon Koehn, 10.53, $545; 4. Kenneth Kelly, 10.62, $450; 5. Jeff Youngblood, 10.64, $353; 6.

Joshua Fleming and David Aragon, 10.66, $113 each.

Championship Round 1. Steven Green, 11.30, $560; 2. Chace Valdez, 11.49, $280.

Average 1. Chace Valdez, 60.10, $1,775; 2. Kari Woodall, 64.40, $1,544; 3. F.W. Lynch, 64.56, $1,312; 4. Hope Thompson, 65.78, $1,080; 5. Larry Bishop, 67.97, $850; 6.

Steven Green, 70.41, $617; 7. J.E. Teague, #10 Average

71.14, $386; 8. Skylar Miller, 71.37, $156. #11 (121 ropers) First Round 1. Clay Pearson, 10.37, $834; 2. Ty Baker, 10.58, $726; 3. Brant Deakins, 11.03, $617; 4. Lane Livingston, 11.41, $508; 5. Shay Walter, 11.49, $400; 6. Ty Anderson, 11.56, $290; 7. Rusty Spacek, 11.82, $181; 8. Gary Wagoner, 11.91, $74.

Second Round 1. Billy Lamb, 9.93, $834; 2. Dawson Parker, 10.02, $726; 3. Bill Akins, 10.12, $617; 4. Rex Bland, 10.69, $508; 5. Danny Stephens, 10.88, $400; 6. Ty Robinson, 10.90, $290; 7. John South, 11.08, $181; 8. Caz Copeland, 11.08, $74.

Third Round 1. Cade Wooten, 9.02, $834; 2. Riley Williams 9.67, $726; 3. Ty Anderson, 9.75, $617; 4. John South, 9.80, $508; 5. Rusty Spacek, 10.16, $400; 6. David Martin, 10.17, $290; 7. Dwayne Helms, 10.17, $181; 8. Loren Doughty, 10.37, $74.

Fourth Round 1. Riley Lambert, 9.87, $834; 2. Ty Anderson 10.12, $726; 3. Cade Wootten, 10.21, $617; 4. Barry Currin, 10.30, $508; 5. Randy Stone, 10.33, $400; 6. Ty Baker, 10.45, $290; 7. Cody King, 10.84, $181; 8. Terry Hash, 10.96, $74.

Championship Round 1. Neil Jumper, 10.15, $560; 2. Dan Johnson, 10.28, $280.

Average 1. Neil Jumper, 58.42, $2,033; 2. Segwick Haynes, 62.79, $1,768; 3. David Martin, 64.93, $1,502; 4. Ronnie Cunningham, 65.18, $1,237; 5. Dan Johnson, 66.40, $972; 6. Cody King, 67.09, $707; 7. Caz Copeland, 67.14, $442; 8. Carl Cox, 68.71, $179.

Handicapped Breakaway (87 ropers) First Round 1. Sherman Davis, 2.73, $814; 2. Hannah Haugon, 2.9, $651; 3.

Jessie Cate Cole, 3.0, $515; 4. Kate Hanson, 3.02, $380; 5. Skye Valdez, 3.04, $244; 6. Lynsie Adcock, 3.3, $110.

Second Round 1. Hunter Haley, Portales, NM, 2.78, $814; 2. Courtney DeHoff, 2.99, $651; 3. Alice Pack, 3.03, $515; 4. Alyssa Burson, 3.05, $380; 5.

Bailey Bates, 3.06, $244; 6. Janesa Garcia, 3.14, $110.

Third Round 1. Martha Beaver, 2.94, $814; 2. Stoni Riggan, 2.94, $651; 3.

Amanda Brown, 2.98, $515; 4. Hannah Halgood, 3.16, $380; 5.

Megan Prall, 3.28, $244; 6. Skye Valdez, 3.38, $110.

Fourth Round 1. TiAda Gray, 2.55, $814; 2. Mindy Fish, 2.61, $651; 3. Bayley Frizzell, 2.73, $515; 4. Bailey Bates, 2.83, $380; 5. Wyn’Dlee Roberts, 2.91, $244; 6. Sherman Davis, 2.95, $110.

Championship Round 1. Kaylee Foster, Portales, NM, 2.69, $560; 2. Kashli Arfsten, 3.28, $280.

Average 1. Sequin Brewer, 17.94, $1,920; 2. Randi Simpson, 18.66, $1,535; 3. Katie Johnson, 19.44, $1,215; 4. Mickey Nelson, 20.11, $895; 5.

Kate Hanson, 20.15, 575; 6. Megan Burns, 21.50, $258. #10 (138 ropers) First Round 1. Dave Brock, 9.72, $960; 2. Taylor Smith, 9.96, $834; 3. Shay Walters, 10.26, $703; 4. Rick McLemore, 10.39, $580; 5. Raymond Hollabaugh, 10.43, $455; 6. Jace Felts, 10.45, $331; 7. Kit Pettigrew, 10.49, $207; 8. Tylo Kirkpatrick, 10.59, $70.

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Open Breakaway (102 ropers) First Round 1. Samantha Martinez, 2.34, $731; 2. Hunter Haley, Elida, NM, 2.65, $636; 3. Randy Claybaugh, 2.85, $540; 4. Jenna Lee Hays, 2.87, $445; 5. TiAda Gray, Lovington, NM, 2.94, $350; 6. Kelsi Clack 2.96, $254; 7. Jacquelyn Gregory, 2.96, $160; 8. Jenna Suazo, 3.21, $66.

Second Round 1. Bubba Kendrick, 2.334, $731; 2. Alice Pack, 2.53, $636; 3.

Cassidy Boggs, 2.58, $540; 4. Jackie Hobbs, 2.59, $445; 5. King Pickett, 2.60, $350; 6. Erin Johnson, 2.63, $254; 7. Leann Herring, Roswell, NM, 2.84, $160; 8. Phylli Black, 2.92, $66.

Round Three 1. Bubba Kendrick, 2.08, $731; 2. Betty Pack, 2.57, $636; 3. TiAda Gray, Lovington, NM, 2.59, $540; 4. Tegan Mills, 2.83, $445; 5.

Cassidy Boggs, 2.85, $350; 6. Meaghan Hillhouse 2.89, $254’ 7.

Megan Burris, 2.93, $160; 8. Raford Glover, 2.96, $66.

Round Four 1. Fallon Riley, 2.08, $731; 2. Bubba Kendrick 2.3, $636; 3. Debbie Fabrizio, 2.44, $540; 4. Lari Dee Guy, 2.47, $445; 5. TiAda Gray, 2.48, $350; 6. Jamie Elwood, 2.5, $254; 7. Randa Claybaugh, 2.73, $160; 8. Brittany Herring and Stephen Perry, 3.01, $33 each.

Championship Round 1. Brittany Herring, 2.28, $560; 2. Jenna Suazo, 2.6, $280.

Average 1. Erin Johnson, 17.2, $1,758; 2. Karly Johnson, 17.61, $1,530; 3. Jenna Suazo, 17.62, $1,300; 4.

Brittany Herring, 17.99, $1,070; 5. Nicole Sweazea, 18.15, $841; 6. Brook Boulware, 18.37, $611; 7.

Amy Wilson, 18.44, $382; 8. Ginalee Tierney, 18.76, $154.

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Second Round 1. Levi Silva, 8.76, $960; 2. Alan Johnson, 9.15, $834; 3. Cody Burney, 9.45, $703; 4. Trey Johnson, 9.64, $580; 5. Miles Brown, 9.80, $455; 6. Shay Walters, 9.82, $331; 7. Brad McReynolds and Drue Knight, 9.86, $140 each.

Third Round 1. Dawson Parker, 9.17, $960; 2. Kyle Jumper, 9.46, $834; 3. Dennis McKinley, 9.53, $703; 4. James Tenneyson, 9.61, $580; 5. Shay Walters, 9.69, $455; 6. Chuck Sauer, 10.15, $331; 7. Toby Logan, 10.22, $207; 8. Dillon Gordon, 10.72, $70.

Fourth Round 1. Troy Johnson, 9.27, $960; 2. Kyle Dennison, 9.56, $834; 3. Matt Kiker, 9.57, $703; 4. Marques Smith, 9.60, $580; 5. Raymond Hollabaugh, 9.64, $455; 6. Dexter Arkadie, 9.70, $331; 7. Tylo Kirkpatrick, 9.85, $207. 8. Brad McReynolds, 9.96, $70.

Championship Round 1. Kit Pettigrew, 8.78, $560; 2. Rick McLemore, 8.99, $280.

Average 1. Shay Walters 55.57, $2,346; 2. Kit Pettigrew, 55.85, $2,040; 3.

Kyle Jumper, 56.62, $1,734; 4. Jace Felts, 56.87, $1,428; 5.

Raymond Hollabaugh, 57.98, $1,122; 6. Levi London, 58.18, $816; 7. Rick McLemore, 58.32, $510; 8. Eddie Mills, 58.35, $204. #9 (116 ropers) First Round 1. Blake Barber, 8.81, $800; 2. Will Kiker, 8.86, $696; 3. Cade Klinghorn, 8.98, $591; 4. Josh Timm, 9.26, $487; 5. Kevin Cooper, 9.30, $382; 6. Chance Hays, 9.36, $278; 7. Landyn Duncan, 9.43, $174; 8. Payton Terry, 9.45, $72.

Second Round 1. Kevin Lloyd, 8.79, $800; 2. Todd Whatley, 8.95, $696; 3. Tommy Smith, 9.29, $591; 4. Juan Flores, 9.38, $487; 5. Cody McCartney, 9.45, $382; 6. Will Kiker, 9.58, $278; 7. Spur Valdez, 9.70, $174; 8.

Ryan Edgmon, 9.73, $72.

Third Round 1. Cedric Hatton, 8.93, $800; 2. Layne Norton, 8.23, $696; 3. Cody Saculla, 8.67, $591; 4. Carter Davis, 8.67, $487; 5. Landyn Duncan, 8.7, $382; 6. Jake Booze, 8.7, $278; 7. Kirt Keen, 8.73, $174; 8.

Yakima Young, 8.76, $72.

Fourth Round 1. Cole Dorenkamp, 7.62, $800; 2. J.W. Hammonds, 7.92, $696; 3.

Layne Norton, 8.2,$591; 4. Ryan Brewer, 8.43, $407; 5. Bobby Abernathy, 8.5, $382; 6. Landyn Duncan, 8.52, $278; 7. Robert

Mathis, 8.59, $174; 8. Ethan Hill, 8.6, $72.

Championship Round 1. Cody Saculla, 8.29, $560; 2. Don Coffell, 8.43, $280.

Average 1. Keith Hudson, 48.47, $1,941; 2. Cody McCartney, 49.22, $1,688; 3. John Pete Etcheverry, 50.35, $1,434; 4. Bryce Ingo, 51.03, $1,181; 5. Landon Williams, 51.40, $928; 6. Cody Saculla, 51.49, $675; 7. Christian Williams, 51.67, $422; 8. Don Coffell, 51.74, $171.

Dusty Rhodes Memorial (40 ropers) First Round 1. Catfish Brown, 8.26, $740; 2. Anthony Jordan, 8.62, $555; 3.

Marques Smith, 8.67, $370; 4. Sterling Jameson, 8.99, $185.

Second Round 1. Catfish Brown, 7.56, $740; 2. Joe Bob Pirie, 7.9, $555; 3. Kit Pettigrew, 8.54, $370; 4. Ethan Hill, 8.99, $185.

Championship Round 1. Landyn Duncan, 7.96, $370.

Average 1. Landyn Duncan, 26.23, $1,332; 2. Anthony Jordan, 28.36, $1,000; 3. Kit Pettigrew, 29.97, $665; 4. Garrett Hale, 30.83, $333.

Scholarship Elimination Round 1 1. Anthony Jordan, 10.15; 2. Jesse Clark 10.25; 3. Ethan Hill 11.35; 4. Garrett Hale 11.44; 5. Landyn Duncan 11.53; 6. Kit Pettigrew 22.06; 7. Chance Taylor 21.09; 8. Shandell Glasses 21.84. (Pettigrew and Glasses eliminated).

Scholarship Elimination Round 2 1. Landyn Duncan 9.41; 2. Garrett Hale 10.12; 3. Jesse Clark 11.19; 4. Anthony Jordan 13.00; Chance Taylor, NT. (Taylor and Hill eliminated).

Scholarship Elimination Round 3 1. Jesse Clark 8.6; 2. Landyn Duncan 11.0; 3. Garrett Hale, 22.07; Anthony Jordan, NT. (Hale and Jordan eliminated.

Scholarship Final Round 1 1. Landyn Duncan 8.53; 2. Jesse Clark 8.78.

Scholarship Final Round 2 1. Landyn Duncan 8.82; 2. Jesse Clark 9.97.

Scholarship Average 1. Landyn Duncan 17.35; 2. Jesse Clark 18.75.

Ariat Pro 10-Man Elimination Match First Round 1. 1. Ryan Jarrett, Summerville. GA,, 12.59; 7.

9.12, $500; 2. Tuf Cooper, Decatur, TX, 10.1, $333; 3. Monty Lewis, Hereford, TX, 10.63; 4. Tyson Durfey, Savannah, MO, 10.94; 5. Justin Maass, Giddings, TX, 11.47; 6. Clif Cooper, Decatur, TX, 12.59; 7. Hunter Herrin, Apache, OK, 20.32+; 8. Fred Whitfield, Hockley, TX and Blair Burk, Durant, OK, NT. (Whitfield and Burk eliminated.)

Second Round 1. Ryan Jarrett, Summerville, GA, 7.56, $500; 2.

Tyson Durfey, Savannah, MO, 8.66, $333; 3. Hunter Herrin, Apache, OK, 8.93; 4. Justin Maass, Giddings, TX, 9.19; 5. Clif Cooper, Decatur, TX, 9.91; 6. Tuf Cooper, Decatur, TX, 9.94; 7. J.D. Kibbe, Portales, NM, 10.72; 8. Monty Lewis, Hereford, TX, 10.94.

(Kibbe and Lewis eliminated) Third Round Ariat Open Average Champion, Jesse Clark 1. Tuf Cooper, Decatur, TX, 8.03, $500; 2. Tyson Durfey, Savannah, MO, 8.53, $333; 3. Justin Maass, Giddings, TX, 9.31; 4. Clif Cooper, Decature, TX, 19.47+; 5. Ryan Jarrett, Sumnerville, GA and Hunter Herrin, Apache, OK, NT. (Jarrett and Herrin eliminated).

Fourth Round 1. Tyson Durfey, Savannah, MO, 9.13, $500; 2. Tuf Cooper, Decatur, TX, 10.32, $333; 3. Justin Maass, Giddings, TX, 10.38; 4. Clif Cooper, Decatur, TX, 18.66+. (Maass and C. Cooper eliminated).

Championship First Round 1. Tuf Cooper, Decatur, TX, 9.19; 2. Tyson Durfey, Savannah, MO, 11.63.

Second Round 1. Tuf Cooper, Decatur, TX, 8.75; 2. Tyson Durfey, Dusty Rhodes Memorial, Scholarship Average Savannah, MO, 8.69.

Champion, Landyn Duncan

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#9 Average Champion, Keith Hudson Average 1. Tuff Cooper, Decatur, TX, 17.94, $3,500; 2. Tyson Durfey, Savannah, MO, 20.32, $1,500.

Local Cowboy Match (16 head, 4 ropers) Total on four 1. Seaver Tate, Melrose, NM, 3:22.00, $2,000; 2. Jesse Clark, Portales, NM, $1,000.

Ariat Open (82 ropers) First Round 1. Clif Cooper, Decatur, TX, 8.22, $2,740; 2. Tyson Durfey, Savannah, MO, 8.41, $2,192; 3. Trent Walls, Stephenville, TX, 8.82, $1,735 4.

Bradley Bynum, Sterling City, TX, 9.09, $1,278; 5. Seth Childers, Cameron, TX, 9.41, $822; 6. Jesse Clark, Portales, NM, 9.47, $367.

Second Round 1. Hunter Herrin, Apache, OK, 8.28, $2,740; 2. Monty Lewis, Hereford, TX, 8.53, $2,192; 3. Jesse Clark, Portales, NM, 9.19, $1,735; 4. Ryan Jarrett, Summerville, GA, 9.41, $1,278; 5. Jeremiah Peek, Pueblo, CO, 9.46, $833; 6. (tie) Chase Williams, Stephenville, TX and Dustin Pool, Canyon, TX, 9.53, $183 each.

Third Round 1. Justin Maass, Giddings, TX, 8.38, $2,740; 2. Tate Woodard, Weatherford, TX, 8.91, $2,192; 3. Shank Edwards, Levelland, TX, 9.25, $1,735; 4. Clayton Shaw, 9.28, $1,278; 5. Randall Carlisle, Lipan, TX, 9.43, $822; 6. Doug Pharr, Resaca, GA, 9.5, $367.

Championship Round 1. Jesse Clark, Portales, NM, 8.63, $1,370; 2. Monty Lewis, Hereford, TX, 9.35, $913.

Average 1. Jesse Clark, Portales, NM, 37.88, $4,795; 2. Monty Lewis, Hereford, TX, 39.88, $3,836; 3. Trent Walls, Stephenville, TX, 40.32, $3,036; 4. Bradley Bynum, Sterling City, TX, 40.66, $2,237; 5.

Michael Otero, Lowndesboro, AL, 43.15, $1,438; 5. Clif Cooper, Decatur, TX, 44.16, $642.

Ariat Pro 10-man Elimination Match Average Champion, Tuff Cooper

Youth Participate In Finals Rodeo

They’ll come like flies to honey, like June bugs to a porch light.

High school rodeo kids will stream into Shawnee, Okla. July 10-15 for the 19th annual International Finals Youth Rodeo.

More than 1,600 entries have been received for the annual event, which features high school freshmen through seniors, competing in ten events: barrel racing, pole bending, breakaway roping, goat tying, team roping, calf roping, steer wrestling, saddle bronc riding, bareback riding, and bull riding.

The annual IFYR is an opportunity for youth to compete in rodeo against others from across the nation, and it also is a chance to win money. Over $200,000 will be paid out to winners in each event. “There’s a lot of tough competition,” Mike Jackson, IFYR coordinator, points out. “We’ve seen a lot of good cowboys and cowgirls come through here.” He remembers when eight time world champion Trevor Brazile competed in Shawnee as a youth, along with PBR cowboys and Amazing Race contestants Jett and Cord McCoy, saddle bronc rider Mike Outhier, and timed event hand Ryan Jarrett.

Contestants will compete in eleven rodeo performances, beginning with the first one on Sunday, July 10 at 8 pm, then Monday, July 11 through Friday, July 15 at 9 am and 7:30 pm each day. The finals performance will be held on July 15 at 7:30 pm. A western tradeshow will take place on the grounds.

The event gives a boost to the Shawnee economy, too. Jackson estimates that 80,000 people come

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to the six day event, and figures that about $5.5 million is spent in town during that time.

For Jackson, who works year round as operations manager for the Shawnee Expo Center, the enjoyable part of the IFYR is the people. “I like to see the kids come together, and I like to see all the people in town. Plus, it’s good to see these kids and see who moves on to be big time.”

For more information on the IFYR, visit www.shawneeexpo.org/ifyr/ or call 405-275-7020.

PHOTO COURTESY SIRI STEVENS

Oklahoma destination for high school rodeo athletes

each year, and they have to declare whether to “official” each rodeo when they file their entry with PROCOM. Cooper still leads by $724.

However, the tie-down roping lead did change hands, but stayed in the family. A secondplace finish at the Sisters (Oregon) Rodeo and a fifth-place check at the Livermore (California.) Rodeo was enough to lift Tuf Cooper into first place in the tie-down roping world standings. He is now $1,749 ahead of older brother Clint Cooper.

The Brazile Watch

Wild Turn of Events for Tie-Down Roping Lead Courtesy of PRCA – ProRodeo Hunter Herrin won a round in Fort Smith, Arkansa, and finished third in Bennington, Kansas, to collect checks worth $2,905 for the June 2-5 weekend. That would have been enough for him to push past Clint Cooper – who’s held first place since Feb. 7 – and lead the world standings, except for one thing. Herrin opted not to count his earnings from Bennington. Contestants have a limited number of rodeos they can count toward the world standings

An all-around title at the Parker County Frontier Days ProRodeo in Weatherford, Texas, and a second-place finish in steer roping at the Coleman (Texas) PRCA Rodeo over the June 17-19 weekend, put another $4,723 into Trevor Brazile’s accounts as he works toward a record ninth all-around world championship.

He has $127,510 thus far, which is more than $7,000 ahead of his pace a year ago, when he broke his own single-season earnings record. Brazile opted not to count his earnings at the Johnson County Sheriff’s Posse Rodeo in Cleburne, Texas, where he ended up winning the all-around title with earnings of $2,497. L LOOPS MAGAZINE • 19

Tiedown Roping Raises over $25,000 for Multiple Sclerosis (MS)

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amgis Quarter Horses hosted 39 tiedown ropers at the second annual Namgis Premier Invitational presented by McCoys, which raised over $25,000 for Multiple Sclerosis (MS) research and patient services. The event took place May 15, 2011 in Hondo, Texas.

“We were pleased with the event this year,” said Stan Sigman, Namgis Quarter Horses owner, “We added to the audience experience this year and will continue to make this a premium event. We are committed to having a first-class roping here in South Texas, but our goal is to raise money for MS.” The event producers attribute the success of the event to the sponsors involved, the participating cowboys and the fans.

“We continue to be humbled by the support we receive for this event,” said Tonni O’Brien, president of South Texans Against Multiple Sclerosis, Inc. (STAMSI).

“The fans know the sport and are true tiedown connoisseurs. With the level of cowboys that show up for this, we are able to give them a competition they seldom get to see in South Texas. And our sponsors are top notch - not only do they realize the importance of raising money for the cause, but they also appreciate the significance of Western heritage.”

Sponsors involved were Namgis Quarter Horses, RanchForeman, McCoys, Bar G Feedyards, Ranch at the Rim, Koehler Company, Morgan O’Brien Ranch, Alamo Area Vet, Rangel Foundations, Hondo National Bank, Texas Ag

Walt Bendele of Mumme’s, Inc, Average Winner Shane Hanchey, Tonni O’Brien of STAMSI, Cliff Mulanax of McCoys, & Stan Sigman of Namgis Quarter Horses

Finance, D&D Services, AgriInsurance, Lysse & Eckel Feeds, Mumme’s, Inc., Blue Sky, Bissett Ranch, and Hermann Sons Steakhouse.

The event was expanded this year to be a two-day event, with a Calcutta and dinner on Saturday evening. The Sunday festivities began in the morning with a cowboy church led by Jason Taylor of Tatum, Texas. It continued with an authentic chuck wagon lunch that carried into the tiedown roping competition.

“We believe the majority of the people attending this event do it for the cause – to support MS research and patient services,” said James O’Brien or RanchForeman, Ltd. “However, we want this to feel like a big ticket event and ensure that ticket holders get their money’s worth. So, we’ll continue to add value by adding more for

fans to enjoy and to participate in.”

While the competitive event raised money for the charity, it also paid out over $30,000 in cash to the professional tiedown ropers, as well as awarding a custom-tooled trophy saddle by Cactus Saddlery and a custom buckle by Montana Silversmiths.

Cowboys came from around the country to participate in the roping. Ropers that were in the 2010 PRCA Top 50 were invited to compete. Professional cowboys such as Blair Burk, Monty Lewis, Tyson Durfey, and Justin Maass roped for the cause. 42 NFR qualifications and 3 world championships were represented the day of the event.

The roping was comprised of two rounds, with the top ten ropers advancing to a short round.

Monty Lewis won the first round

with an 8.03. Jade Conner took the second round with the fastest time of the day of 7.66. Shane Hanchey won the finals round with an 8.53. Hanchey was also the Average winner and overall event champion with a time of 26.59 seconds on three runs.

The competition extended to the sponsors as well as the calf ropers. A sponsor was drawn for each roper who qualified for the finals round. Each roper represented a sponsor, and the sponsor got to share in the winnings. Short round and Average winner Shane Hanchey was sponsored by Mumme’s, Inc., which was represented by Walt Bendele, who won a

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fully-tooled briefcase that matched the winner’s champion trophy Cactus saddle and a buckle that matched the winner’s custom Montana Silversmiths buckle.

“We are trying to create a premium event to be included in the list of great ropings like the Windy Ryon, Spicer Grip and Roping Fiesta,” James O’Brien said.

“Fantastic sponsors are the key to reaching a goal like that, so we want to give them more personal engagement that results in additional exposure during the event.”

Funds were also raised by donations and ticket purchases. Spectators enjoyed the free chuckwagon lunch, up-close-andpersonal seating, the opportunity to interact with the ropers and their horses, and door prizes. The top door prize given was a guitar autographed by country music legend George Strait, donated by the Range at Leon Springs. Winners were selected by a random drawing of tickets held by event attendees.

“This cause is near and dear to many

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of our hearts,” Tonni O’Brien said. “We will continue to build and grow this event until there is a cure found, and then we will have our event in celebration.”

MS is a chronic, often disabling disease that attacks the central nervous system (CNS), which is made up of the brain, spinal cord, and optic nerves. In the United States today, there are approximately 400,000 people with multiple sclerosis (MS)—with 200 more people diagnosed every week.

Worldwide, MS is thought to affect more than 2.5 million people. While the disease is not contagious or directly inherited, epidemiologists—the scientists who study patterns of disease—have identified factors

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in the distribution of MS around the world that may eventually help determine what causes the disease.

To make a donation to the event, contact STAMSI at (210) 286-6281.

For more information, visit www.NamgisQuarterHorses.com/premier. L LOOPS MAGAZINE • 21

Letting Kids be Kids

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ather’s Day had me reflecting and reinforces my belief that being a good father is the greatest responsibility of my life. The most important job I will ever have is to instill good values in my children that will help them be happy and caring adults.

Baseball season just wound down last week for my boys. I’m a coach for Stone’s team, along with a friend of mine. These are eight-year-olds playing machine pitch baseball. I wasn’t there, but heard about the play-offs where mothers on opposing teams came up with different scores. The dads got involved and it almost came to a

brawl, completely out of hand and unnecessary. This wasn’t even for the championship, just to see who would play our team. Ultimately the champions would each get a trophy that cost no more than $3.50. As ludicrous as this sounds, Junior Rodeo is underway and I can only imagine the potential for problems with buckles and saddles at stake.

These kids are seven and eight years old and should be having a good time. I don’t think I’m raising a professional machine pitch baseball player. As coaches we try and keep it fun for the kids and it’s disheartening to see parents act like this. It really

makes you feel sorry for the kids because they have to be under pressure to win and that’s just inappropriate at that age. There will be plenty of time later for them to experience pressure in life.

We have to do the best we can with our kids. My job is to make it fun and let them enjoy themselves and play at the level they are. If they’re seven, let them be seven. I see a lot of parents push their kids like it’s life or death.

This is a kid that’s not even 10 years old and they are putting the pressure of a 40-year-old on them. It hurts my heart to see kids go through this, playing a game.

At five and seven years old, my boys really aren’t that interested in roping and that’s okay. I can’t put my desire to win in my boys but I can let them see my work ethic, without imposing it on them. My philosophy is that some is taught, but most is caught.

When you start expecting too much from your kids, most of the time you’re asking your kid to do something you couldn’t do yourself. When you put

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undue pressure on a kid to perform like a professional athlete, do you think it’s a reflection of something you may have been lacking? Often times the parents who push their kids hard are those who underachieved or under accomplished.

Most people who have accomplished their goals are pretty

content with letting their kid be a kid. Those are the kids who are usually the most successful, though not always at an early age. When you push a kid too young and they’re doing it for you, they’ll be burned out and resentful of you and the sport.

I’ve never seen a positive outcome from pushing your kids to compete

like professional athletes.

Let your kids know you love them.

Don’t rob them of confidence by expecting too much of them.

Childhood should be happy and not a challenge.

Till next time, God Bless and I’ll see you down the line.

Stability in Times of Transition

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t seems as though in the world we live that people are constantly in transition. With the increase of knowledge in the past few decades, we live in the age of information. With that information we have the ability to tap into resources that we could not have tapped into fifty years ago. With worldwide access to computers across the country, the informational resources that are opened to us can boggle our minds if allowed. Knowledge is a wonderful blessing, however unless knowledge is applied with Godly wisdom, it is only useless information. Sometimes information, knowledge and truth change according to the newest scientific findings or the latest public opinion polls. It is easy to get caught up in this “information age” and lose track of where true knowledge and information come from – our Heavenly Father.

One thing that I have grown to appreciate about God is that during times of transition, Jesus is that solid rock of stability. What that means is that He is a friend that will never alter or falter. We need the unchanging stability of that Solid Rock, Jesus Christ, in our individual lives as well as in marriages, family relationships and businesses because if we are not careful the instability of our volatile existence will infiltrate our daily life.

These days, many kids grow up never knowing the stability of a home that encourages Godly behavior and choices. Kids must have seeds of excellent parenting sown into their lives and these seeds of excellent parenting produce excellent kids with high expectations and with that tenacity to rise above any circumstance and seek after an eternal

resurrected Christ. Ultimately, the responsibility of bringing stability into our own life, our marriage, our home and family falls on no one but ourselves. It’s easy to blame a spouse or a parent for our poor choices in life, but my challenge to you this month is to look in the mirror and to see that person that God created for a specific purpose and passion and to make a choice to walk in that purpose with passion. Kids will handle the transitions of life appropriately when Godly principals are taught through the example of their parents.

1 Timothy 6:6 says: “Godliness with contentment is great gain.” A lot of people try to be Godly and fail. And a lot of people try to be content and fail. The only way we find true contentment in our Godliness is to find our purpose in life and to hang our hat on the stability of the Solid Rock. I cannot tell you what your purpose is nor can anyone else, but the Creator who created you can. Get into His word, spend time in prayer and find a great church. Begin the most incredible journey of your life which will culminate in eternal life in a place called Heaven that God has prepared for you and for me.

God Bless!

Randy Weaver, Pastor Lone Star Cowboy Church 936-597-5742 21627 Eva St., Montgomery, TX 77356 1 mi. W of FM 149 on Hwy 105 W Service Times: Sundays 8:30, 10:00 & 11:30 a.m.

Mondays 7:00 p.m.

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2010-2011 USCRA

Schedule

JuLy 1-3 Firecracker 5 Header Stephenville, TX

August 26-28 Calf Ropers Reunion Bryan, TX

JuLy 16-17 W.E.B Memorial Denton, TX

sEPtEMBER 15-17 usCRA FINALs Stephenville, TX

August 6-7 Hamilton, TX

Go to www.uscra.com for complete roping schedules, results, and current standings.

USCRA

Each month, Loops will print a list of ropers who have won Showdown positions in the past month. This report reflects the ropers who have won a Showdown position from May 20, 2011 through June 20, 2011.

For a complete listing of all Showdown positions, please go to www.uscra.com.

EE Danny Baker Don Mullins

Quitman, TX Arcadia, LA

00 Richard Agan

Trenton, TX

#2 Mateus Bovo Shane Cooper Wimberley, TX Breakaway Sarah King Tina Grote

Lake Creek, TX Sherman, TX

#1 Colton Turbeville Scurry, TX Alan Johnson Royse City, TX Bruno Chuortuci Decatur, TX

Classic Equine The Official Tack of the USCRA 1301 Weatherford Hwy. Granbury, TX 76048 800.654.7864; www.classicequine.com

Martin Saddlery The Official Saddle of the USCRA 1301 Weatherford Hwy. Granbury, TX 76048 800.654.7864; www.martinsaddlery.com

Stephenville, Texas Chamber of Commerce The Home of the USCRA Finals P.O. Box 306, Stephenville, TX 76401 800.658.6490 www.stephenvilletexas.org

Rattler Ropes The Official Rope of the USCRA 1301 Weatherford Hwy., Granbury, TX 76048 800.654.7864; www.rattlerrope.com

M.A.C. Precision Calf Feeds The Official Feed of the USCRA “For Maximum Performance” Made by: Mannsville Ag Center 580-371-9588 www.mannsvilleagcenter@cableone.net 24 • JULY 2011

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by Ryan Davis

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ell, maybe it was Fathers Day or just springtime, but I have a lot to say about baseball and rodeo, much like Stran did this month in his ‘Down the Line’ column. Like Stran, I was the coach of a machine pitch baseball team, The Rangers, that two of my boys played on. We had a great team that had a terrific season. We started out winning game after game and then hit a slump just before our seasonending tournament kicked off. The other coach of the team and I never drilled our kids and tried hard to teach them the fundamentals of the game. I believe if kids learn things correctly, they will have a good time playing the game, and our boys and one girl did just that this year.

Looking back at this year’s team they probably learned more by losing some of their games then they did by winning. All of them in one way or another had to dig deep to regain the confidence and determination to climb back to the top and win again. I have to say I am very proud of all of them and the tournament championship was a great accomplishment.

I am especially proud of both of my boys as well. Reed who is eight and Cooper at six did outstanding throughout the year.

On to Jr. rodeos, both Reed and Cooper are competitors. Reed has started roping and loves it, while Cooper, still in the lower age group, enjoys those events. I admit I have had to learn the hard way how not to impose my competitive nature onto them as they compete at rodeos. Much like baseball, all I can do is teach them how to do their events, and then let them do it.

Really, they learn more by watching and picking up things from others and the act of competing than what I could ever drill into them.

Another trick I learned in both baseball and rodeo with my kids is not to keep score or write down the time. Heck, I usually don’t know what inning we are in at a game or what the fastest times were at an event. Although this is more for my own

sanity, it keeps me focused on the game or the run instead of what needs to be done to win.

I think if I ever had enough time to rope again, this would be a great way to keep me from being too anxious during an event. I use to get so caught up in what I needed to do to win that I lost focus on the competition. My new philosophy Forget everything going on, back into the box and rope - it’s really that simple!

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Until next time!

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Sid Miller Calf Horses . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26

K King’s Saddlery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25

S Sparky Superior Roping Machines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 Stran Smith . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22

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M Mannsville Ag Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2

U USCRA Calf Ropers Reunion . . . . . . . . .13 USCRA Finals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-7

W Willard Ropes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26 Wrangler . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28

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