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Cooper’s Father’s Day Title a Joy For Four Generations It was a happy Father’s Day indeed for Clint Cooper. The 31year-old tie-down roper, and father of two, collected a large sum of money during his weekend travels, highlighted by a check for $6,303 after winning the 53rd Annual Daines Ranch Rodeo in Innisfail, Alberta.

Cooper was able to call both his father – the legendary Roy “Super Looper” Cooper – as well as his grandfather (Tuffy) with the good news after his 7.1second run held up for the win.

“My grandpa told me he wanted me to call him and he hoped I’d be telling him I won, so he was very happy when I called him,” said Cooper, who also shared a few moments on the phone with his dad. “The first thing I told my dad was ‘Happy Father’s Day,’ and then he wanted to know how I had done. He was also very happy.”

Riding traveling partner Trent Creager’s horse, Cooper outlooped stepbrother-in-law Trevor Brazile by the smallest of margins for the victory. His 7.1 just edged Brazile’s 7.2 for the one-head win.

“It was a quick calf roping; a bunch of guys were right behind us at 7.3 and 7.4,” Cooper said.

“It was a really tough rodeo to win, but I thought the conditions were great.”

The good fortune didn’t stop in Innisfail. While he did most of his damage north of the border, Cooper also won $1,564 by placing third in a round and fourth in the average in North Platte, Nebraska.

The almost $8,000 he earned at the two rodeos will go a long

way toward getting him back into the tie-down roping mix as the summer run kicks off. After missing the Wrangler National Finals Rodeo in 2012, he’s determined not to make it a twoyear drought and he’s up to 25th in the June 17 world standings.

“This was real important to me because that’s a good amount of money to take home and it gives me more confidence,” the four-time Wrangler NFR qualifier said. “It was a good overall Father’s Day weekend for me.

“I’m going to hit the road really hard starting now. I’ve only been to 16 rodeos, but we’re entered at a lot for the Fourth of July weekend and hopefully it’ll be a good Cowboy Christmas for me as well.”

The other champions in this $236,529 rodeo were bareback rider Steven Dent (89 points), steer wrestler Tanner Milan (4.1 seconds), team ropers Levi Simpson and John Robertson (3.9 seconds), saddle bronc rider Chet Johnson (87.5 points), bull rider Tanner Girletz (88.5 points) and barrel racer Lisa Lockhart (15.611 seconds).

Davis’ 93 in Weatherford Tops Elite Field Take a look at any of the ProBullStats.com metrics – for riding percentage, highly scored rides or overall efficiency – and rookie Cooper Davis comes out among the leaders on all counts.

Still, what three-time World Champion J.W. Harris sees as the kid’s biggest strength can’t be measured with numbers. It’s not a tangible thing. Nobody’s found a way to quantify desire.

“Cooper just tries hard,” Harris said. “He keeps his hand closed.

If you try as hard as him and you have a little bit of talent you can

have great success. It’s kind of hard to put into words … ‘try’ makes up for a lot, but you have to have talent, too. A lot of guys who try hard can’t get it done.

Cooper will do whatever he needs to do to get it done. I just know he’s traveling with a good guy in Clayton Foltyn, who’s always been that way: You never quit. He has the model right there for how to do things right.

(Among the younger guys) Chandler Bownds might be a more gifted bull rider, but Cooper is always going to be a factor because he tries so hard.”

It’s a lesson worth jotting down after Davis’ big win at the June 12 Parker County Frontier Days & PRCA Rodeo in Weatherford, Texas. Davis had a career-best score of 93 points (his ninth ride of 90 points or better), on Carr Pro Rodeo’s Generalissimo to beat Bownds by two points. Harris and Shawn Hogg tied for third with 89 points each. With reigning World Champion Cody Teel (he tied for eighth) and a sprinkling of other Wrangler National Finals Rodeo veterans on hand like Trevor Kastner and Tate Stratton, it definitely rates among the best moments of the 19-year-old’s ascending PRCA career.

The other champions at this $108,670 rodeo were bareback riders Jared Smith and Luke Creasy (88 points each), steer wrestler Sterling Wallace (4.0 seconds), team ropers Andrew Ward/Reagan Ward and Nick Sartain/Rich Skelton (4.6 seconds each), saddle bronc rider Jacobs Crawley (86 points), tie-down roper Adam Gray (7.4 seconds), steer roper J. Tom Fisher (34.2 on three head) and barrel racer Lizzy Ehr (17.35 seconds). With checks in both team roping and steer roping, JoJo LeMond was the allaround champion ($3,168).

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here was no problem getting through the gates this year for the 28th Annual BB Championship Jr. Roping Roundup.

All the new perimeter fence at the Hardy Murphy Coliseum and Fairgrounds in Ardmore, Oklahoma has been completed. The beautiful new rock and iron fence surrounding the fairgrounds made it easy to get in and that is just what happened as ropers rolled in for the annual event.

The BB Championship Jr. Calf Roping Roundup had a total of 463 entries this year, and paid out over $52,000 to the ropers, in cash and prizes. Calf ropers came from all over the nation to compete in the seven divisions of calf roping. Each of the junior division champions also received beautiful trophy saddles and other prizes for their hard work.

This year the alumni tiedown roping was again featured on Saturday night. The competition was a crowd pleaser and when all the times were added up Cory Solomon, PRCA NFR Quilifier was the winner of the average. “What an exciting alumni roping. I remember years ago when Cory first came to this roping, he was just about five years old riding his pony.” Says Cheryl Burk. “It was just wonderful to see Cory win the roping this year.” The alumni roping event hosted 54 ropers and it was quite a treat for the junior roping contestants to watch these alumni ropers, most of whom are now among some of the top PRCA calf ropers in the nation.

A great pen of calves were assembled for the 12 & Under, these calves were sorted to make sure the event was safe and fun for these future champions. Mark Holder, can be thanked for bringing these super little calves. As in the past, Glen Robinson, from Mississippi, brought a super set of fresh calves for the remainder of the divisions. Making sure the calves are as even as possible and good quality is always a priority for Burk Roping Productions.

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Sunday morning is always the time in the Roundup for Cowboy Church.

This year the service was blessed again to have Carter Edmondson from McCaulley, Texas as the speaker. As a past contestant at the Roping Roundup, it was special to have Carter come and share the Gospel.

The Roping Roundup is fortunate to have such great sponsors. Every year they provide the awards and finances to make it possible to have an event of this caliber for young calf ropers. A big thank you goes out to Wrangler, Choctaw Nation, Joplin Regional Stockyards, Bailey Motors, Maberry Inc, Jud Little Ranch, Fastback Ropes, Justin Boots, Justin Discount Boots & Cowboy Outfitters, Bluebonnet Feeds, Resistol, Durant Stockyards, Texas Star Bank, American Junior Rodeo Association, Star H Ranches, Thomas Tools, TP Farms, Texoma Cardiovascular Surgeons, Priefert Rodeo Equipment, WW Livestock Systems, Jordan Stockyards, Shamrock Bank, Webb Ropes, Ardmore Tourism Authority, Quality Inn & Rodeway Inn.

12 & Under Breakaway (77 entries) 1st Go Round 1. Clayton Downing, Troy, TX, 2.33, $223 2. Weston Livanec, El Campo, TX, 2.68, $184 3. Chet Weitz, London, TX, 2.73, $146 4. Gatlin Peck, Huntsville, TX, 2.80, $107 5. Hot Shot Elmore, Springer, OK, 2.81, $69 6. Grady Kirkes, Carlsbad, NM, 2.98, $41 2nd Go Round 1. Clayton Downing Troy, TX, 2.70, $223 2. Connor Atkinson, Needville, TX, 2.77, $184 3. Austin Ross, Checotah, OK, 2.82, $146 4. Levi Sechrist, Mt.View, OK, 2.90, $107 5. Gatlin Peck, Huntsville, TX, 2.97, $69 6. Reed Boos, White Cloud, KS, 3.07, $41 3rd Go Round 1. Cutter Carpenter, Athens, TX, 2.36, $223 2. Kadin Prince, Snyder, TX, 2.61, $184 3. Chet Weitz, London, TX, 2.66, $146 4. Jaxon Clegg, Coweta, OK, 2.82, $107 5. Tommy Crouse, Gallatin, MO, 2.95, $69 6. Mason Rust, Gordon, TX, 2.96, $41

4th Go Round 1. Cooper Dales, Milo, IA, 2.72, $223 2. Cole Walker, Sparta, TN, 2.82, $184 3. Hot Shot Elmore, Springer, OK, 2.99, $146 4. Braden Harris, San Angelo, TX, 3.03, $107 5. Chet Weitz, London, TX, 3.23, $69 6. Brock Corman, Canyon, TX, 3.35, $41 Average 1. Chet Weitz, London, TX, 12.15, $446 2. Hot Shot Elmore, Springer, OK, 12.25, $369 3. Braden Harris, San Angelo, TX, 13.89, $292 4. Cole Walker, Sparta, TN, 14.17, $215 5. Jaxon Clegg, Coweta, OK, 14.26, $138 6. Cooper Dales, Milo, IA, 14.65, $80

7-year-old Justin Johnson, Youngest roper award winner

12 & Under Tiedown (65 entries) 1st Go Round 1. Grady Kirkes, Carlsbad, NM, 14.04, $188 2. Cash Enderli, Liberty, TX, 14.39, $156 3. Cole Walker, Sparta, TN, 15.10, $123 4. Gatlin Peck, Huntsville, TX, 15.44, $91 5. Chet Weitz, London, TX, 15.58, $58 6. Chance Little, Orange, TX, 16.55, $34 2nd Go Round 1. Clayton Downing, Troy, TX, 12.45, $188 2. Cole Walker, Sparta, TN, 12.72, $156 3. Hot Shot Elmore, Springer, OK 13.55, $123 4. Cash Enderli, Liberty, TX, 15.03, $91 5. Colton Greene, Rocksprings, TX 17.66, $58 6. Chet Weitz, London, TX, 17.71, $34 3rd Go Round 1. Trevor Hale, Perryton, TX, 13.86, $188 2. Chisum Allen, Menard, TX, 14.38, $156 3. Tommy Crouse, Gallatin, MO, 14.83, $123 4. Chet Weitz, London, TX, 15.01, $91 5. Weston Livanec, El Campo, TX, 15.12, $58 6. Jaxon Clegg, Coweta, OK, 15.34, $34

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5. Colton Willson, Jonesville, LA, 14.36, $108 6. Hondo Harris, Ague Dulce, TX, 14.37, $60

13 – 15 Tiedown

Cole Walker

4th Go Round 1. Cole Walker, Sparta, TN, 13.37, $188 2. Grady Kirkes, Carlsbad, NM, 13.59, $156 3. Austin Ross, Checotah, OK, 15.20, $123 4. Jaxon Clegg, Coweta, OK, 15.62, $91 5. Zane Kilgus, Watsontown, PA, 16.64, $58 6. Chet Weitz, London, TX, 16.93, $34 Average 1. Cole Walker, Sparta, TN, 56.61, $377 2. Chet Weitz, London, TX, 65.23, $312 3. Cash Enderli, Liberty, TX, 68.56, $247 4. Grady Kirkes, Carlsbad, NM, 70.32, $182 5. Reed Boos, White Cloud, KS, 70.59, $117 6. Hot Shot Elmore, Springer, OK 73.91, $65

3rd Go Round 1. Hannah Gurrola, Ardmore, OK, 2.37, $174 2. Connor Gentry, Pleasanton, KS, 2.63, $144 3. Lainey Cooper, Ivanhoe, TX, 2.79, $114 4. Kirby Rawlinson, El Campo, TX, 2.94, $84 5. Makena Burris, Queen Creek, AZ, 3.01, $54 6. Hondo Harris, Agua Dulce, TX, 3.02, $30 4th Go Round 1. Raeben Meyer, Washington, TX, 2.52, $174 2. Hondo Harris, Ague Dulce, TX, 2.60, $144 3. Ryan Sutton, Bismark, AR, 3.03, $114 4. Garrett Jacobs, Lemitar, NM, 3.08, $84 5. Zach Wood, Walters, OK, 3.51, $54 6. Logan Cook, Alto, TX, 3.83, $30 Average 1. Raeben Meyer, Washington, TX, 13.14, $348 2. Garrett Jacobs, Lemitar, NM, 13.33, $288 3. Logan Cook, Alto, TX, 13.47, $228 4. Zach Wood, Walters, OK, 13.56, $168

(44 entries) 1st Go Round 1. Westyn Hughes, Caldwell, TX, 9.47, $191 2. Kolton Vaughan, Bossier, LA, 10.11, $158 3. Layton Little, El Reno, OK, 10.85, $125 4. David Dougherty, Gainesville, TX, 11.53, $92 5. Dakota Felton, Mt. Home, TX, 11.60, $59 6. Jay Terrell, Magnolia, TX, 12.06, $35 2nd Go Round 1. Raeben Meyer, Washington, TX, 10.20, $191 2. Westyn Hughes, Caldwell, TX, 10.25, $158 3. Davon King, Natchez, MS, 10.96, $125 4. Zack Jongbloed, Iowa, LA, 11.46, $92 5. Hondo Harris, Agua Dulce, TX, 11.52, $59 6. Cade Staggs, Donie, TX, 11.58, $35 3rd Go Round 1. Cyle Denison, Iowa, LA, 9.81, $191 2. Sy Felton, Dublin, TX, 10.61, $158 3. Dakota Felton, Mt Home, TX, 10.17, $125 4. Hagan Houck, Byers, TX, 10.78, $92 5. Sawyer Spradling, Campbell, TX, 11.24, $59 6. Rush Hodges, Coweta, OK, 11.50, $35 4th Go Round 1. Westyn Hughes, Caldwell, TX, 9.50, $191 2. Hondo Harris, Agua Dulce, TX, 9.66, $158 3. Luke Potter, Arkansas City, KS, 10.71, $125 4. Sy Felton, Dublin, TX, 11.33, $92 5. Ryan Sutton, Bismark, AR, 11.44, $59

13 – 15 Breakaway (40 entries) 1st Go Round 1. Logan Cook, Alto, TX, 2.42, $174, 2. Timber Allenbrand, Paola, KS, 2.57, $144, 3. Raeben Meyer, Washington, TX, 2.61, $114, 4. Dawson Appleton, Copan, OK, 2.69, $84, 5. Mia Martin, Sulphur, OK, 2.82, $54 6. Tanner Fleet, Axtell, TX, 2.97, $30 2nd Go Round 1. Cade Staggs, Donie, TX, 2.40, $174 2. Hannah Gurrola, Ardmore, OK, 2.42, $144 3. Swaize Lee, Brownfield, TX, 2.44, $114 4. Brenton Hall, Jay, OK, 2.58, $84 5. Raeben Meyer, Washington, TX, 2.74, $54 6. Zach Wood, Walters, OK, 3.17, $30

Westyn Hughes

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5. Marty Yates, Stephenville, TX, 8.67, $227 6. Stephen Lee, Opelousas, LA, 8.69, $126 4th Go Round 1. Spur Valdez, Dimmitt, TX, 8.31, $732 2. Stephen Lee, Opelousas, LA, 8.36, $606 3. Marty Yates, Stephenville, TX, 8.49, $480 4. Seaver Tate, Clovis, NM, 8.51, $354 5. Michael Perry, Bandera, TX, 8.85, $227 6. Zach Wilson, Billingsley, AL, 9.07, $126 Average 1. Marty Yates, Stephenville, TX, 35.93, $1,465 2. Stephen Lee, Opelousas, LA, 37.70, $1,212 3. Michael Perry, Bandera, TX, 38.95, $960 4. Kyle Parrish, Dale, TX, 39.38, $707 5. Jim Breck Bean, Ft Hancock, TX, 39.82, $455 6. Zach Wilson, Billingsley, AL, 40.67, $251

Jacie Hudspeth, 19 and Under Girls Breakaway Champion 6. Trent Turner, Pollok, TX, 13.23, $35 Average 1. Westyn Hughes, Caldwell, TX, 40.92, $382 2. Sy Felton, Dublin, TX, 50.20, $316 3. Hondo Harris, Agua Dulce, TX, 50.85, $250 4. Trent Turner, Pollok, TX, 51.42, $184 5. Ryan Sutton, Bismark, AR, 60.85, $118 6. Tanner Fleet, Axtell, TX, 60.96, $70

19 & Under Girls Breakaway (82 entries) 1st Go Round 1. Jacie Hudspeth, Afton, OK, 2.88, $451 2. Riley Chown, Gainesville, TX, 3.15, $373 3. Callie Padgett, Centerville, TX, 3.21, $296 4. Nicole Sweazea, Mountainair, NM, 3.22, $218 5. Megan Powell, Eldorado,TX, 3.26, $140 6. Makayla Jacobs, Lemitar, NM, 3.28, $80 2nd Go Round 1. Whitney DeSalvo, Springfield, AR, 2.84, $451 2. Zoey Sharp, Stillwell, KS, 2.87, $373 3. Abby Medlin, Tatum, NM, 2.95, $296 4. Brandi Hollenbeck, Hutchinson, KS, 3.10, $218 5. Kirbie Crouse, Gallatin, MO, 3.11, $140 6. Hannah Haugen, Weatherford, OK, 3.20, $80 3rd Go Round 1. Laramie Johnson, Shreveport, LA, 2.78, $451 2. Tierra Gray, Lovington, NM, 2.85, $373 3. Makayla Jacobs, Lemitar, NM, 2.86, $296 4. Zoey Sharp, Stillwell, KS, 2.87, $218 5. Kaylee Waldrop, Telephone, TX, 2.97, $140 6. Brandi Hollenbeck, Hutchinson, KS, 3.03, $80 4th Go Round 1. Laramie Johnson, Shreveport, LA, 3.03, $451 2. Sierra Motley, VanAlstyne, TX, 3.18, $373 3. Jacie Hudspeth, Afton, OK, 3.24, $296 4. Loryn Piersol, Huntsville, TX, 3.27, $218 5. Bailey Rae Poer, Woodward, OK, 3.37, $140 6. Hannah Haugen, Weatherford, OK, 3.38, $80

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Average 1. Jacie Hudspeth, Afton, OK, 13.17, $808 2. Makayla Jacobs, Lemitar, NM, 13.57, $669 3. Morgan Holmes, Sarasota, FL, 13.99, $529 4. Loryn Piersol, Huntsville, TX, 14.29, $390 5. Sierra Motley, VanAlstyne, TX, 14.38, $250 6. Laramie Johnson, Shreveport, LA, 14.61, $71 6. Hannah Haugen, Weatherford, OK, 14.61, $71

Meyeer Raeben

19 & Under Boys Tiedown (101 entries) 1st Go Round, 1. Colby Jenkins, Call, TX, 8.71, $732 2. Dawson Parker, Saint Jo, TX, 8.96, $606 3. Marty Yates, Stephenville, TX, 9.23, $480 4. Trinton Downing, Troy, TX, 9.30, $354 5. Christopher Lee, Opelousas, LA, 9.67, $227 6. Cole Frey, Morganza, LA, 9.72, $126 2nd Go Round 1. Seth Cooke, Weatherford, TX, 8.33, $732 2. Riley Meyer, Washington, TX, 8.35, $606 3. Jacob Lewis, Stephenville, TX, 8.51, $480 4. Cooper Martin, Alma, AR, 8.85, $354 5. Colby Jenkins, Call, TX, 8.99, $227 6. Kyle Parrish, Dale, TX, 9.06, $126 3rd Go Round 1. Clayton Collmorgen, Lufkin, TX, 8.06, $732 2. Cooper Martin, Alma, AR, 8.41, $606 3. Brady Jones, Beeville, TX, 8.51, $480 4. Seaver Tate, Clovis, NM, 8.57, $354

Cole Solomon, Alumni Champion

Alumni Tiedown Roping (54 entries) 1st Go Round 1. Jake Cooper, 8.06, $1,440 2. Kade Aucoin, 8.12,, $1,200 3. Monty Lewis, 8.19, $960 4. Cory Solomon, 8.28, $720 5. Clayton Shaw, 8.44, $480 2nd Go Round 1. Ross Beasley, 7.84, $1,440 2. Cory Solomon, 8.31, $1,200 3. Caddo Lewellen, 8.37, $960 4. Ryan Jarrett, 8.44, $720 5. Robert Mathis, 8.56, $480 Top Fifteen Short Round 1. Jade Connor, 8.10, $800 2. Reese Riemer, 8.44, $600 3. Clif Cooper, 8.75, $400 4. Cody McCartney, 9.03, $200 Average 1. Cory Solomon, 25.72, $2,160 2. Cody McCartney, 27.28, $1,800 3. Clif Cooper, 28.31, $1,440 4. Marshall Leonard, 28.76, $1,080 5. Reese Riemer, 29.09, $720

Marty Yates, 19 and Under Tiedown Champion

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he 2013 Chris Neal’s Future Stars Calf Roping was a huge success.

With a total of 257 entries for the first year and a payout of over $41,000 in cash and prizes. A total of 7 custom Oxbow saddles were awarded to the Average Winners, including one for the Youngest Roper and 6 hand-tooled rope cans for the Fastest time on a Calf in each roping.

In addition to these prizes, Willard piggin strings were presented to all Tie Down Short Go contestants and Nothin But Neck breakaways to all Breakaway Short Go contestants. A custom-made Gordy Alderson bit went to the 2nd place Average winner of the 16-19 Tie Down. HeelO-Matic donated three NEX dummies that were given away through ticket drawings each day. The contestants also enjoyed a lot of additional giveaways from our friends at Cinch.

An added attraction was the featured

Match Roping where a leather, tooled money bag, sponsored by Coolhorse, was awarded to the winner. 3-2-1 Action Video was onsite with free live webcast that generated over 2,000 view and photos can be viewed and ordered from the event at PixelWorx Photography.

Chris Neal has full intentions of continuing this new event each and every year on Memorial Weekend in Shawnee, Ok. with anticipation of an even bigger and better turnout for next year. A big thank you to all of our contestants and their families for supporting this first annual “Future Stars” Calf Roping. Hope that everyone had a great time and a good roping experience. Once again a very special “Thank You” to all our quality sponsors that make the vision of this event possible! See you again next year and hope the Stars shine bright in your Future!

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12 and Under Breakaway Saddle Winner, Reed Boos

RESULTS 12 and Under Tie Down In the 12 under Tie Down and Breakaway there were 45 entries in both with a total payout of $3,150, paying $630 in each go, $315 in short go and paying $945 in the average. Fast time in the Breakaway went to Britt Duncan with a 2.37 and Booker McCuthen had the fast time in the Tie Down with a 12.4 1st round 1. Reed Boos; 2. Cole Walker; 3. Trever Hale;

4. Jaxon Clegg; 5. Clayton Downing; 6.

Cord McDonald 2nd round 1. Trevor Hale; 2. Cash Enderli; 3. Reed Boos; 4. Jaxon Clegg; 5. Garrett Elmore; 6. Cord McDonald 3rd round 1. Booker McCuthen; 2. Reed Boos; 3. Cord McDonald; 4. Garrett Elmore; 5. Newt Nipp; 6. Tommy Crouse Short Go 1. Cash Enderli; 2. Garrett Elmore; 3. Trevor Hale; 4. Cord McDonald

Average 1. Reed Boos; 2. Cord McDonald; 3. Trevor Hale; 4. Cash Enderli; 5. Garrett Elmore; 6. Quay Lloyd

12 and Under Breakaway 1 Round 1. Keily Abey; 2. Reed Boos; 3. Blake Carter; 4. Cash Enderli; 5. Cooper Dales; 6. Levi Sechrist 2nd round 1. Austin Ross; 2. Levi Sechrist; 3. Conner Atkinson; 4. Reed Boos; 5. Garrett Elmore;

13-15 Breakaway Saddle Winner, Jay Terrell

Match Roping Champion, Tyler Milligan

13-15 Tie-Down Saddle Winner, Logan Cook

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16-19 Tie-Down Saddle Winner, Quinton Ellis

6. Brock Cormon 3rd round 1. Britt Duncan; 2. Cooper Dales; 3. Tommy Crouse; 4. Kason Dyer; 5. Conner Ross; 6. Austin Ross Short go 1. Cole Walker; 2. Reed Boos; 3. Trevor Hale; 4. Cassidy Blank Average 1. Reed Boos; 2. Cash Enderli; 3. Trevor Hale; 4. Garrett Elmore; 5. Booker McCuthern; 6. Cole Walker

16-19 Tie Down

4. Roy Lee; 5. Lane Livingston; 6. Tyson Acledge 2nd round 1. Tyler Milligan; 2. Bradford Loeffler; 3. Reno Gonzales; 4. Quinton Inman; 5. Deon Atkins; 6. Zack Jongbloed 3rd round 1. Kyler Bramhill; 2. Scooter Scarbrough; 3/4.

Spur Valdez and Deon Atkins; 5. Aaron Johnson; 6. Blaine Cox Short Go 1. Quinton Ellis; 2. Russell Isle; 3. Quinton Inman; 4. Zach Wilson Average 1. Quinton Ellis; 2. Russell Isle; 3. Zach Wilson;

4. Quinton Inman; 5. Reno Gonzales; 6. Connor Hall

13-15 Tie Down In the 13-15 Tie Down there were 35 entries paying a total of $3,325, $665 paid out in each go, $350 was paid out in the short go and $980 was paid in the average. Dakota Felton won fast time with a 9.2 1st round 1. Luke Potter; 2. Layton Little; 3. Hondo Harris; 4. Landon Koehn; 5/6. Logan Cook and Zack Jongbloed

In the 16-19 Tie Down there were 62 entries paying out $8,370 total, $1,674 was paid in each go, $868 was paid in the short go and $2,480 in the average. Kyler Bramhill had the fast time of 7.90.

1st round 1. Blaine Cox; 2. Catfish Brown; 3. Ryan Rule;

19 and Under Girls Breakaway Saddle Winner, Whitney DeSalvo

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2nd Round 1. Layton Little; 2. Hondo Harris; 3. Roy Lee; 4. David Holt; 5. Logan Cook; 6. Dakota Felton 3rd round 1. Dakota Felton; 2. Logan Cook; 3. Hondo Harris; 4. Jay Terrell; 5. David Holt; split 6.

Avery Shinault & Zack Jongbloed Short go 1. Logan Cook; 2. David Holt; 3. Luke Potter; 4. Roy Lee Average 1. Logan Cook; 2. Layton Little; 3. Luke Potter; 4. David Holt; 5. Roy Lee; 6. Hondo Harris

13-15 Breakaway In the 13-15 Breakaway there were 29 entries paying out $2,755 total, $551 was paid in each go, $290 was paid in the short go and $812 was paid in the average. Fast time was won by Trent Turner with a 1.77

1st round 1. Hondo Harris ; 2. Logan Wiseman; 3. Brenton Hall; 4. Tim Williams; 5. McKade Wickett; 6. Garrett Koester 2nd Round 1. Jay Terrell; 2. Landon Koehn; 3. Dontre Goff; 4. Zach Oestman; 5. Macey Lee; 6. Ross McGuire 3rd Round 1. Trent Turner; 2. Logan Lucy; 3. Jay Terrell; 4.

Timber Allenbrand; 5. Dontre Goff; 6. Myles Neighbors Short Go 1. Landon Koehn; 2. Jay Terrell; 3. Dontre Goff; 4. Myles Neighbors Average 1. Jay Terrell; 2. Dontre Goff; 3. Myles Neighbors; 4.

Landon Koehn; 5. Zach Oestman; 6. Brenten Hall

19 and under Girls Breakaway In the 19 and under Girls Breakaway there were 41 entries with a total payout of $4,715, $943 was paid in each go, $492 was paid in the short

go and $1,394 was paid in the average. Fast time went to Sara Morgan with a time of 2.35 1st round 1. Rylea Fabrozio; 2. Kelsey Bussell; 3. Loryn Piersol; 4. Kassie Sechrist; 5/6. Hannah Springer & Megan Powell 2nd Round 1. Sara Morgan; 2. Whitney Desalvo; 3. Brandi Hollenbeck; 4. Sage Vincent; 5. MyKayla Clegg; 6. Timber Allenbrand 3rd round 1. Whitney Desalvo; 2. Jaci Hudspeth; 3. Kirbie Crouse; 4. Kelsey Graf; 5. Shara Adcock; 6. Hilton Peeples Short Go 1. Megan Powell; 2. Hilton Peeples; 3. Kirbie Crouse; 4. Hannah Springer; Average 1. Whitney Desalvo; 2. Kirbie Crouse ; 3. Hilton Peeples; 4. Jordyn Prock; 5. Hollee Koester; 6. Megan Powell

16-19 Tie Down Fast Time Winner, Kyler Bramhill

12 and Under Breakaway Fast Time Winner, Britt Duncan 19 and Under Girls Breakaway Fast Time Winner, Sara Morgan

Youngest Roper, Kade Williams

13-15 Breakaway Fast Time Winner, Trent Turner 13-15 Tie-Down Fast Time Winner, Dakota Felton

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Did You Know?

World Finals

Check Out the Oklahoma Series!

The bottom positions for the World Finals are wide open. A win at even a small roping could move you into the top 15.

Don’t Miss Out! Only a few ropings left for the 2013 season!

Money won at the World Championships will count as double points.

5 Events - Ropers must attend four of the five to be eligible to win the saddle that will be awarded to the Average champion of the final event in August!

4June 1 in Cyril, OK 4June 22 in Duncan, OK 4July 13 in Duncan, OK 4August 3 in Duncan, OK 4August 17 in Cyril, OK

2013 Membership Cards 42013 cards are only $60.

Roping Entry Fee

4Cards can be paid for in $20 payments.

A $5 fee will be added to roping entries to be added back at the 2013 Finals.

4If you only come to one roping during the year it only costs you $20, however you must rope at three ropings to be eligible to enter the 2013 Finals!

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2013 RULE CHANGES 4 The 10-second penalty for a broken barrier will now be a 5-second penalty.

4 It will no longer be a no time for a calf coming untied before the 6 seconds. It will now be a 5-second penalty.

2013 Schedule July 5-7, 2013 Stephenville, TX July 13, 2013 Duncan, OK (OK Saddle Series) July 20-21, 2013 Giddings, TX

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August 3, 2013 Duncan, OK (OK Saddle Series) August 3-4, 2013 Giddings, TX August 17, 2013 Cyril, OK (OK Saddle Series)

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2:00 p.m. 00-S - Rounds 1 & 2 #1 - Rounds 1 & 2 Both ropings will be run at same time, alternating back and forth.

SUNDAY, JULY 7 9:00 a.m. EE - Rounds 4 & 5 00 - Rounds 4 & 5 12:00 p.m. 00-S - Rounds 3, 4 & 5 #1 - Rounds 3, 4 & 5

Buckles to Average Winners Fees: 5-head for $300

USCRA membership cards are $60. Total membership can be paid in full or $20 payments.

FMI: 979.540.7755

July 20, 2013 LCSP Arena, Giddings, TX SCHEDULE SATURDAY, JULY 20 Saddle to Average winner of the August 17 roping Must attend 4 of 5 ropings to be eligible for the saddle No money taken out for saddle Fees: 3-head for $160, with a $35 Sidepot, $5 Finals charge

SCHEDULE 10:00 a.m. 00-S followed by EE 2:00 p.m. #1 followed by 00

USCRA membership cards are $60. Total membership can be paid in full or $20 payments.

FMI: Kip Boggs 405.933.6929 • Bridgette Boggs 405.829.0196 • Robin Miller 580.515.1352 • Facebook: Rockin B Ropings 16 • JULY 2013

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USCRA membership cards are $60. Total membership can be paid in full or $20 payments.

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2013 USCRA NATIONAL FINALS CALF ROPING SCHEDULE FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 13 EE & 00 Showdown Finals

SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 15 00-S & #1 Showdown Finals

10:00 a.m.

8:30 a.m.

EE Showdown Finals All 4 Rounds and Short Go

Church Service

3:00 p.m.

00 Showdown Finals All 4 Rounds and Short Go

SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 14 EE, 00, 00-S & #1 World Championships

10:00 a.m.

00-S Showdown Finals All 4 Rounds and Short-Go

2:00 p.m. #1 Showdown Finals All 4 Rounds and Short-Go

10:00 a.m.

We will start with the EE followed by 00, 00-S & #1. 3 Rounds of each division will be roped, then we will come back and rope the Short Rounds in same order after all the 3-headers are completed.

6:00 p.m.

World Championship Awards Party at the Hard-8 Restaurant

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Produced By USCRA 979/540-7755 www.uscra.com Directions: Located on Hwy 377 north of Stephenville

ENTRIES Showdown Finals entries are call-ins and walk-ups only. Pay your fees in cash at the Finals. Walk-up entries will go first in the first round. Call-ins are September 4 - 5 from 1:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at 979.540.7755.

World Championships entries are mail-in entries only. Fees must be mailed in by September 5, 2013. After September 5 any of the top 15 positions that have not bee filled will be opened up on a first come, first served basis. Personal checks will be accepted. Mail to: USCRA P.O.Box 690 Giddings, TX 78942 FEES, FORMATS & PRIZES Showdown Finals will be 4 full rounds with a short round for $300. Any member that has attended at least 3 ropings is eligible to enter. Custom buckles will be awarded to the Average winner of each division.

World Championships will be 3 full rounds with the top 5 coming back to 2 short rounds for $500. The top 15 money winner of each division that have attended at least 3 ropings will be invited. Custom buckles will be awarded to the winner of the Average and the World Champion.

CALF ROPINGS & ROPING SCHOOLS

World Championship Finals Entry Form • Fees for World Championship Finals are $500 • Format is 3 full rounds with the top 5 in the Average advancing to two short rounds.

• Fees must be received by September 5, 2012. After September 5 any positions that have not been filled will be opened up to ropers 16th on down on a first come, first served basis. Ropers 16th and lower can mail their entry fees in before September 5 and be put on a waiting list. Fees will be returned if you do not get entered.

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EE Roping 00 Roping 00-S Roping #1 Roping

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All credit cards will have a 5% processing fee.

DISCLAIMER: The USCRA reserves the right to re-classify or change classification numbers at any given time. I will not hold USCRA and all associated with the arena performed in liable for injuries. I understand I am roping at my own risk.

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USCRA World Standings The USCRA will crown a true World Champion in the EE, 00, 00 - Select #1 and #2 Divisions.

• World Champions will be determined on money won.

• Top 15 in World Standings will be invited to World Championship Finals (WCF).

• Money won at WCF counts as double points.

2013 PRCA Tie-Down World Standings

EE - Top 25 1. Bob Haygood ..........$2,420 2. Randy Roberts.........$2,160 3. John Mattheis ..........$1,545 4. James Seaman ........$1,460 5. Aaron Matthijetz ......$1,350 6. Brady Denney .........$1,330 7. Rick Davis...............$1,210 8. Billye Thompson.......$1,115 9. Glenn Mauldin.........$1,090 10. Rex Sandifer ...........$1,070 11. Kenneth Black ............$955 12. Cody Wilkerson ...........$825

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• Fees: $500 • Added Money at the World Championship Finals (WCF).

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1. Joe Morris ...............$3,735 2. Russell Moore..........$2,455 3. Ricky Peoples ..........$2,232 4. Cory Pipal ...............$1,282 5. Freddy Vest ..............$1,120 6. Rock Stephens.........$1,100 7. Scott Collins ............$1,055 8. Stephen Perry.............$940 9. Tanner Hawkins ..........$940 10. Doug Hough...............$930 11. Larry Becker...............$905 12. Steve Kolle.................$855 13. Bo Adams ..................$853 14. DeVante Wolford .........$715 15. Kenyon Wolford ..........$705 16. John Cline ..................$650 17. Heath Maddox............$575 18. Monty Reed................$480 19. David Gaston .............$450 20. Roosevelt Walker ........$435 21. Johnny Koether...........$400 22. Frank McLewis............$385 23. Ronnie Cunningham ...$380 24. Laramie Phillips..........$375 25. Danny Robertson ........$355 00-Select - Top 25 ................

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1. Chad Boggs ............$1,665 2. Kelly Wampler .........$1,590 3. Sy Felton.................$1,380 4. Eli Bee....................$1,177 5. Cole Bolton .............$1,025 6. Rick McLemore...........$970 7. Ryan Rule ..................$865 8. Jim Mike Hutto ...........$824 9. Wyatt Muggli..............$740 10. Kip Boggs ..................$695 11. Joseph Porter..............$695 12. Kinley Cunningham.....$625 13. Stephen Robinson.......$575 14. Coy Kieth ...................$540 15. Randy Hay .................$530 16. Guy Yarbrough ............$515 17. Dalton Dewinne..........$500 18. Wayne Dabbs .............$500 19. Willie Collins ..............$495 20. Jake Aragon ...............$485 21. Trinton Downing .........$470 22. Lonnie Jordan.............$470 23. Reford Johnson...........$400 24. Wes Davis ..................$365 25. Garrett Rose...............$340

USCRA Calf Roping Gidding, Texas - May 25, 2013 EE ROPING - Total Payout - $1,250 Round 1 Frank Holliman, 12.88, $150 Johnny Melman, 13.26, $100 Round 2 Rex Sandifer, 11.20, $150 James Seeman, 12.81, $100 Round 3 Randy Roberts, 9.44, $150 Rex Sandifer, 11.95, $100 Average Randy Roberts, 39.67, $300 Carlton Kervin, 45.26, $200 00 ROPING - Total Payout - $796 Round 1 Wendell King, 13.32, $159 Round 2 Russell Moore, 11.46, $159 Round 3 Joe Morris, 12.37, $159 Average Wendell King, 56.95, $319 00 Select - Total Payout - $1,025 Round 1 Taylor Parlovsky, 10.23, $125

Mitch McMillian, 12.29, $80 Round 2 Joe Morris, 14.83, $125 Charles Johnston, 14.87, $80 Round 3 Eddie Mills, 11.31, $125 Taylor Pavlousky, 11.53, $80 Average Charles Johnston, 47.88, $245 Mitch McMillian, 51.95, $165 #1 ROPING - Total Payout - $681 Round 1 Cole Bolton, 11.33, $136 Round 2 Cole Bolton, 9.22, $136 Round 3 Charles Johnston, 10.75, $136 Average Cole Bolton, 35.10, $273 Cyril, Oklahoma - June 1, 2013 EE ROPING - Total Payout - $545 Round 1 Clay Thomason, 13.82, $110 Round 2 Brady Denney, 16.97, $110

Round 3 Clay Thomason, 13.66, $110 Average Bob Hawkins, 54.33, $215 00 ROPING - Total Payout - $435 Round 1 David Gaston, 14.39, $85 Round 2 Layton Little, 10.47, $85 Round 3 Heath Maddox, 12.15, $85 Average Layton Little, 42.02, $180 00 Select - Total Payout - $650 Round 1 Monty Profitt, 12.17, $130 Round 2 Justin Wimberly, 9.92, $130 Round 2 Bob Nunn, 13.29, $130 Average Bob Nunn, 40.29, $260 #1 ROPING - Total Payout - $435 Round 1 Bill Sharkere, 11.03, $85 Round 2 Jeremy Sechrist, 11.21, $85 Round 3 Robbie Etter, 9.53, $85 Average Bill Sharker, 45.27, $180 Gidding, Texas - June 15, 2013 EE ROPING - Total Payout - $1,025

Round 1 James Seeman, 15.50, $125 Bob Haygood, 15.74, $80 Round 2 Frank Holliman, 11.99, $125 James Seeman, 15.63, $80 Round 3 Bob Haygood, 16.20, #125 Billy Thompson, 21.00, $80 Average Aaron Matthijetz, 62.78, $245 James Seeman, 31.13 on 2 $165 00 ROPING - Total Payout - $892 Round 1 Stephen Perry, 12.18, $110 Steve Kolle, 13.82, $70 Round 2 Russell Moore, 11.56, $110 John Clinc, 13.15, $70 Round 3 Chase Ingram, 10.76, $110 Steve Kolle, 12.81, $70 Average Devante Wolford, 46.66, $220 Ricky Peoples, 74.66, $145 00 Select - Total Payout - $675 Round 1 Chase Ingram, 12.10, $135 Round 2 Chase Ingram, 12.16, $135 Round 3 Eddy Smith, 11.11, $135 Average Chase Ingram, 37.30, $270

Good Times Calf Ropers Association Zeke’s Arena

Finals Fund

New for 2013 #EE, #00, BA, #1, #2 5 Head for $120 Progressive After 3 $60 Side Pot

Membership $100 individual, $150 family May pay $10 per roping entered or get a $200 sponsor for Finals.

50% of membership dues will go to added money at GTCRA Finals.

50% of membership dues will go to prizes.

To qualify, member must compete 4 days throughout season.

2013 Schedule July 7, 2013 Limon, CO Zeke’s Arena at 10:00 a.m.

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Results

June 2, 2013 #EE Round 1 Merlyn Atteberry 13.59 Round 2 Bud Clemons 9.88 Round 3 Bud Clemons 10.1 Average Jessica Mosher 39.02 on 3 #00 Round 1 Galvin Rita 12.88 Round 2 Jeremy Young 13.50 Round 3 Jeremy Young 11.06 Round 4 Galvin Rita 11.84 Round 5 Dan Johnson 10.91 Average Galvin Rita 67.06 on 5

Breakaway Round 1 Heather Groket 4.91 Round 2 Jessica Mosher 2.85 Round 3 Jessica Mosher 2.84 Round 4 Jessica Mosher 4.09 Average Jessica Mosher 23.25 on 4 #2 Round 1 Wes Borders 9.38 Round 2 Justin Stuckey 10.22 Round 3 Logan Vick 9.19 Round 4 Justin Stuckey 9.13 Average Justin Stuckey 43.51 on 4 LOOPS MAGAZINE

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Smarty that evening. Early in how to win. It’s a common the day I discovered a place attitude our family shares. where my bull and the Not missing an opportunity neighbor’s bull fought and tore isn’t always easy. My boys the fence down. Ordinarily it’s have recently shown an not the end of the world, but interest in roping the Smarty this wasn’t just any old pasture. mechanical dummy. I’m pretty This was the one, out of six or tickled about this and want seven, where our registered to make it as fun for them as cows and bull are. This bull was I can.

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artificially inseminated, they don’t all take and he ensures we will have top quality calves.

I couldn’t chance having my neighbor’s bull on these registered cows.

It would have been easy to tell my boys that we just couldn’t rope that night because I had to fix fence. It’s not life or death for them and they would have been fine with it. But, I

would have missed the opportunity, as their dad, of having fun roping with them. I think it’s my job as their dad to make things enjoyable.

So, when I found the fence down, I thought, “No, not today.

I’m not missing out on tonight with my kids.” So I hustled, got the fence fixed and we still got to rope and have a good time.

One of the things I’ve been

talking about with my nephews is getting the most out of every opportunity. That has always been one of my strengths. When things don’t go your way, there’s an opportunity to learn, change or grow. The hard part is seeing those circumstances as the P/U W CH VSA IN HOUSE PROOF opportunities they are.

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

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while back, I took a young horse to a roping. He had never really been anywhere prior to that time. There were banners on the fence and when I would ride him past the banner, he would always shy away and jump back from it. I rode him up close to the banner and began to shake it in an effort to get him accustomed to the sights and the sounds that could have continued to distract him from his real mission – to be the best calf roping horse to show up that day!

In life, we are daily bombarded by distractions that can keep us from the destiny and the purpose that God created us for. I would like to give you five reasons why people fail to reach their destiny. Perhaps as you read these reasons, they will speak volumes to you and give you the direction that we all desperately need in order to overcome the distractions that keep us from our destiny.

First, some people get tired of growing and changing and stop before they arrive at their destination. We are not judged based on how we compare with someone else – whether we’ve done more or less, but on whether we finish the race.

In God’s kingdom, everyone who finishes the race wins!

Second, some people try to keep relationships with people

who are not seeking God’s purpose and destiny for their lives. We need to hang out with people who want to serve the Lord and will encourage us to do the same. Third, some try to do their own thing to reach their destiny with the energy of their flesh and fail to depend on God for strength.

Fourth, some fail hard tests along the way. God has a way of repeating the same test until we pass it and some of us take the same test for 30 – 40 years!

Fifth, some never take the first step! Following Christ always requires a step of faith and we will never find our destiny if we fail to take that first step.

My challenge to you is to keep your eyes on Jesus – that’s where the answer is!

Hebrews 12:2 “looking unto Jesus, the author and finisher of our faith.”

Pastor Randy Weaver Lone Star Cowboy Church 21627 Eva St., Montgomery, TX 77356 (936) 597-5742 Service Times: Sundays 8:30, 10:00 and 11:30 a.m.

Mondays 7:00 p.m.

Livestream: Watch us live Sundays and Mondays at live.lonestar.tv or go to the Lone Star Cowboy Church Facebook page and click on the Livestream link.

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Keep up the hard work “practicing to win” and good luck to everyone.

I was one of the fortunate ones, I finished the Wyoming High School Rodeo finals; Won the AllAround Saddle (Calf Roping, Steer Wrestling and Team Roping). I also won the Year End Calf Roping Saddle. I made it to High School Nationals in Calf Roping and Steer Wrestling. I also made nationals in Calf Roping and Team Roping at the NLBRA Finals. I practiced on the Tuf Kaf Training

System and had only a couple of live calves. It kept me and my horsed tuned up all year.

Practice at doing the simple things until they come natural to you. The more you work at the simple things, the smoother you will become and the quicker they will happen. Keep doing the fundamentals and you will improve every time you go to the roping pen. There’s no magic, shortcuts or secrets. There are only fundamentals, discipline and hard work.

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