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Paul Tierney The Consumate Rodeo Legend 2011 Carter Robertson Memorial Junior Timed Events Championships

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Paul Tierney— The Consumate Rodeo Legend

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Marcus Theriot Dominates 2011 Junior Tie Down Ropings

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24 In the Books

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25 Out My Window

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Tarter Farm And Ranch Equipment Expanding Again In Both Eastern And Western Facilities

Tarter Farm and Ranch Equipment, Dunnville, KY, announces that it is expanding both its eastern and western heavy ag manufacturing facilities to keep pace with the growing ag equipment business nationwide.

Over the last 15 years, Tarter has steadily grown into one of the largest 3-point equipment/tractor attachment manufacturers in the nation, and these expansions are necessary for their continued growth in these and other construction equipment manufacturing areas.

Tarter Industries, Liberty, KY Tarter Industries is a 250,000 square foot manufacturing facility in Liberty that manufactures 3point equipment, skid-steer attachments, snow removal equipment, construction equipment, and cattle-handling equipment for Tarter Farm and Ranch Equipment. Tarter is currently spending over $2MM adding an additional 40,000 square feet of manufacturing space and equipment needed to fuel their growth in their private line as well as their original equipment manufacturer (OEM) lines of heavy ag. This expansion is expected to be completed by August 2011 and will add approximately 75 new jobs to Liberty/Casey County.

Tarter West, Corinne, UT Tarter Farm and Ranch Equipment has experienced steady

growth in their western sales regions in all product categories, including heavy ag. They have expanded their current facility, added additional buildings, and have purchased $700K in all types of additional equipment for their Tarter West facility including cranes, press brakes, hi-def plasmas, overhead cranes, trucks, and forklifts. This was completed at the end of the 2nd quarter and has added an additional 35 jobs to the Corinne/Box Elder County area.

“These expansions are a key component of our on-going strategy to provide affordable, high-quality, American-made ag and construction products to our private and OEM dealer networks,” says Josh Tarter, Vice-President for Tarter Farm and Ranch.

Tarter Farm and Ranch Equipment is 66-year-old company still privately owned and operated by the Tarter family and currently operated by the fourth generation of Tarters.

As the largest farm and ranch equipment manufacturer in the nation, they manufacture over 950 products across 10 product categories, and ship product o dealers in all 50 states and Canada.

Siekman Promoted to President of Behlen Country Darren Siekman has been promoted to president of Behlen Country, the nation’s leading manufacturer

of farm and ranch equipment.

Siekman previously held the position of General Manager for Behlen Country and prior to that was Vice President of Sales and Marketing. In his new role, he will serve as team leader for all Behlen Country operations including sales, marketing, engineering, and manufacturing.

Siekman said his goal is to “Improve as a leader, focus on faster delivery to our customers, and respond to market challenges.” He added that he plans to “Listen to customers and bring their wants and needs back to Behlen Partners in Progress (employees).” To achieve this, he said, “I will make sure we are learning from our rural lifestyle, farmer, and rancher end user customers and our retail dealers.”

Siekman earned his Bachelor of Science degree in Agriculture from the University of NebraskaLincoln. He is a member of the National Agri-Marketing Association, and the Vice President of the Bennington Board of Education, previously serving as President and Treasurer.

He and his wife, LeAnn, have been married 23 years. She teaches science at DC West Middle School in Waterloo. They have two children, Allison, a sophomore at UNL majoring in agronomy with an emphasis in research, and Grant, a junior at Bennington High School.

Siekman, originally from Central City, has run four full marathons, many half marathons and road races.

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Paul Tierney

The Consumate Rodeo Legend

Paul Tierney, Tie Down Roping, his signature event.

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e’s pretty much done it all in professional rodeo.

Paul Tierney was a World Champion All-Around Cowboy by the time he was 28, and the World Champion Tie Down Roper before that. And he retired from rodeo after a back injury in his midthirties. Well, sort of…

But Tierney couldn’t accept life being injured and retired, so he had a then-rare procedure performed on his ruptured disc, rehabbed carefully, just the way he was told, came back to rodeo, and hasn’t left it since.

While not covering the country and running the miles he did following his post-college-rodeo-daysrun to world recognition, Tierney still keeps his loops spinning in the Badlands Circuit of the PRCA and makes a pretty demanding Cowboy Christmas run over the nation’s birthday rodeo extravaganza.

Accomplished in every one of the five timed events, Tierney remains a force to be reckoned with in the rodeo arena. And he keeps raking in the

acknowledgements and awards that rodeo has to bestow on its finest. Inducted into the Pro Rodeo Hall of Fame in 2008, Tierney continues to amaze the rodeo world with his stamina and his accomplishments.

A 28-year veteran of the famed Timed Event Championships (TEC), Tierney has competed in every one ever held. To say he is an experienced Timed Eventer would be an understatement. He has won the coveted TEC championships four times, over a span of three decades. Word has it that he will run the TEC at least one more time in 2012, with his two sons: Jesse and Paul David. He’s already competed against Jesse in that famed event twice.

Always looking toward the future, it is his horse and cattle operation that Paul Tierney looks to these days, now that his four children occupy various competitive positions in rodeo from high school to college to professional rodeo. From kids, to calves and colts, Tierney keeps his plans moving forward, always with rodeo in mind; interestingly enough, always with rodeo as the benefactor of this legendary rodeo athlete.

Today Paul Tierney actively rodeos, teaches rodeo clinics, mentors his four children, runs a 300 cow / calf operation, and raises a line of competitive, athletic Quarter Horses, with his wife Robin, a

Back L to R: Jesse, Amy, Jordan, Paul David; Front: Robin and Paul Tierney.

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previous Miss Rodeo South Dakota, and top contender for Miss Rodeo America. With about 85 horses, of all ages, versatile in many areas of the rodeo arena, two studs, mares to cover, and an active training program that incorporates his children’s skills, whenever they are within a comfortable few miles of the nest, Paul Tierney keeps building towards a carefully planned future.

Tomorrow’s challenge for Tierney is developing and perfecting his annual horse sale: Midwest Versatility Horse Sale. The fall of 2011 will premier Tierney’s second annual sale in Rapid City, South Dakota, some 30 miles north of his Oral, South Dakota, ranch.

When not actively competing in Team and Single Steer Roping, rodeo legend Paul Tierney is training young horses for bright rodeo futures. Climbing on a variety of his own young horses daily, Tierney develops them initially as sound minded and willing mounts, and then ascertains their athletic tendencies to see where to take their specific training.

Planting his home arena on a natural sand find, there are very few days of the year that Tierney can’t ride, train, rope and develop his own young horses.

Quarter Horse mare and foal at Paul Tierney’s ranch near Oral, SD.

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His philosophy is that he and his family raise, train, and compete on the natural talent of their own home-grown Quarter Horses.

Tierney’s years of developing well-known winning mounts for the timed events helped him select the stud and brood lines he knew would produce horses of value to the rodeo industry. Recent years of developing his own production herd, while helping his sons become competitive in professional rodeo, has brought him full circle to now presenting a select group of horses into his annually developing and growing Midwest Versatility Horse Sale.

A veteran WNFR steer wrestler as well, Tierney still competes in that event at least annually at the TEC. Fast horses out of the box and carefully honed in on cattle has become one of the trademarks of Tierney raised and trained horses.

If the Hall of Famer feels the potential for a clover leaf horse under him early in the training stages, he brings his daughters and wife into play, developing

Half sized bronze statue of Paul “PT” Tierney and his famous tie down rope horse “Coffey Jeff”, in the gardens of the Pro Rodeo Hall of Fame, in Colorado Springs, CO

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horses for barrel racing. Wife Robin, and daughters Amy and Jordon help refine the training of some Tierney horses for barrels, poles, and goat tying.

The Midwest Versatility Horse Sale also offers a

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So the Tierney tradition continues to dominate in all areas of competitive rodeo and ranching near the Black Hills of western South Dakota. And the Tierney influence on rodeo continues to spread through teaching clinics and training rodeo mounts. K

Marcus Theriot Dominates 2011 Junior Tie Down Ropings

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or an entire week, nearly one thousand kids and their families converged on Gallup, New Mexico, for the National Junior High Finals Rodeo, beginning June 26. This seventh edition of the Finals featured a total of 907 contestants from 38 states, four Canadian provinces, and Australia participating in rodeo events and NRA shooting sports.

Rodeo events included Barrel Racing, Boys Breakaway, Boys Goat Tying, Junior Bull Riding, Chute Dogging, Girls Breakaway, Girls Goat Tying, Pole Bending, Ribbon Roping, Tie Down and Team Roping.

Marcus Theriot, from Poplarville, Mississippi, handily won three of those events and placed second in a fourth to win the All Around title with a whopping 2,825 points (twice as many as the Reserve All Around). Marcus won first in the Chute Dogging, Tie Down Roping and Team Roping. He also won second in the Boys Goat Tying and finished in the top twenty in the Ribbon Roping.

Prior to the Junior High Finals, on Memorial Day weekend, at the Barry Burk Championship Junior Roping in Durant, Oklahoma, Marcus dominated the 13-15 Tie Down field of 75 ropers. Theriot won the 1st, 2nd and 4th rounds and the Average with an aggregate time of 43.42 seconds on four head.

According to his dad, Herbert, 1994 Tie Down World Champion, there’s nothing Marcus would rather do than rope and rodeo. Marcus has a drive

and desire that comes from within.

“We never have to tell him to practice or ride his horse,” says Herbert. “I’ve seen him roping the dummy at midnight. If he’s not roping, he’s watching NFR videos.”

Though young Theriot is likely at the start of a long and rewarding rodeo career, that is not what his parents are most proud of.

“Marcus is a good, humble kid and is mature beyond his years,” explains his father. “I’m proud of the fact that win or lose, Marcus stays the same. He’s not bothered by pressure at all.”

On the way home from Gallup, the Theriots stopped in Denton, Texas, for Roy Cooper’s 27th Annual Junior Calf Roping. There, Marcus won the 13-15 Boys Tie Down Roping.

At fourteen-years-old, Marcus is 5’11” and weighs 185 pounds, the same weight his father was during his first trip to the NFR in 1988. Next year he will be in the 9th grade, advancing to the High School division of rodeo. Between competing at a new level and helping his dad produce rodeos, Marcus will definitely be in his element.

Marcus is sponsored by Cinch, Fast Back Ropes and Lyles Strings. K LOOPS MAGAZINE • 9

Did You Know?

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

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

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

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

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

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.

K We are now on Facebook.

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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.

United States Calf Ropers Assn PO Box 690, Giddings, Texas 78942 979-542-1239

To join, fill out the application & mail to the USCRA office or you can join on-line at our website at www.uscra.com. Please print all information completely and legibly; please fill out a separate form for additional members.

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DISCOUNT FAMILY MEMBERSHIP: $50 Tiedown and Breakaway You must fill out a separate membership application for each Family Membership. First family membership is full price; all additional family memberships are half price. Family memberships are defined as spouse and/or child 19 years & under or siblings that are both 19 years of age & under living at home. Family memberships receive one copy of Loops magazine per household.

Additional subscriptions to Loops can be purchased for $24.00. To receive discount all blanks below must be filled out: Current 2010 USCRA Member’s name_________________________ ID #________ Relation to you_________________

DISCLAIMER: The USCRA reserves the right to re-classify or change classification numbers at any given time. I will not hold USCRA and all those associated with the arena performed in liable for injuries. I understand I am roping at my own risk. Photographs taken at USCRA events may be used for advertising and promotional purposes. All entry fees are to be paid in cash.

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2011 USCRA Events 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

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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.

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

UI S United States Invitational Jr. Calf Roping Championships September 3, 4, & 5, 2011 Stephenville, TX at Lonestar Arena

Prizes

Schedule and Fees

TROPHY SADDLE to the winner of each roping.

Roping Format: 3 Head with Top 12 to a Short Round.

Saturday, September 3 9:00 a.m. 12 & under Tiedown 2:00 p.m. 13 – 15 Tiedown

$150 $175

Sunday, September 4 9:00 a.m. 12 & under Breakaway 1:00 p.m. 13 – 15 Breakaway 4:00 p.m. 16 – 19 Girls Breakaway

$150 $175 $175

Monday, September 5 9:00 a.m. 16 – 19 Tiedown

$200

Introduction of ropers before each roping.

All calf ropers 19 and under are Invited!

General Information Stalls and hookups available.

All horses staying over night must have a stall. www.lonestararena.com

New Members call 979-540-7755 before you haul for classification.

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

Entry Form Mail to: Lanham Mangold PO Box 690 Giddings, TX 78942 Entries must be postmarked by August 20.

Fees must accompany entry form. Age as of day of roping. Copy of Birth Certificate required to receive winnings.

(Please check roping entering)

___ 12 & under Breakaway ___ 12 & under Tiedown ___ 13 – 15 Breakaway ___ 13 – 15 Tiedown ___ 16 – 19 Girls Breakaway ___ 16 – 19 Tiedown

$150 $150 $175 $175 $175 $200

Name: ______________________________ Address: _____________________________ ____________________________________ E-mail: ______________________________ Cell Phone: ___________________________ Age: _________

**Walk-ups or late entries will be taken with a $20 late fee.

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ow about that Firecracker Five-Header? Plenty of roping and fun for everyone was had at the Lonestar Arena in Stephenville, Texas. There were 1,188 runs over a three day period, made by 248 ropers and still enough time to go to the Hard Eight restaurant every night. The competition in the EE, 00, #1, and #2 was fierce for the ropers who were competing for trophy saddles in each roping.

Justin Locock, of the #1 roping was the big winner of the weekend. His margin of victory over the 63 ropers was over six seconds. Justin won 1st or 2nd in the first three rounds and then the rest was history. His 54.92 on five calves was worth $2,360.

Arguably the most dominating performance of the weekend was turned in by Landyn Duncan in the #2 roping. His 45.02 on five head was almost four seconds ahead of second place, and he placed in three rounds while doing it. His paycheck was worth $1,805.

The 00 roping was the largest roping of the weekend with 66 ropers.

With a 56.16 on five calves, Caz Copeland out lasted the field. His efforts were worth $1,340.

In the EE roping only .28 seconds separated 1st and 2nd in the Average and about 60 years in age separated

Marvin Mills, EE winner 14 â&#x20AC;˘ AUGUST 2011

Marvin Mills and young Ty Harris.

Marvin Mills showed his magic once again at the Lonestar Arena.

The trophy saddle he won was a welcome addition to the many trailers, saddles, and buckles he has won in Stephenville, Texas. A time of 64.17 on five calves was worth $1,145.

Honorable mention goes out to Cody Quaney and Deven Riggins for winning the Open and Breakaway ropings respectively.

EE Roping 1st Go 1. Dakota Felton, Mt Home, TX, 12.1, $395; 2. Trevor Hedeman, Morgan Mill, TX, 12.35, $330; 3. Johnnie Mellman, Hempstead, TX, 12.48, $260; 4. Ronnie Williams, Huntsville, TX, 12.9, $195; 5. Jack Crow, Runge, TX, 12.99, $130 2nd Go 1. Trent Turner, Lifkin, TX, 11.65, $395; 2. Marvin Mills, Buffalo, TX, 11.77, $330; 3. Ty Heflin Harris, San Angelo, TX, 11.83, $260; 4. Cleo Hearn, Lancaster, TX, 11.92, $195; 5. Royce Hodges, Willis, TX, 12.03, $130 3rd Go 1. Ty Heflin Harris, San Angelo, TX, 10.28, $395; 2.

Gary Vannoy, Ozona, TX, 11.1, $330; 3. Charles king Pickett I I I, Terry, MS, 11.3, $260; 4. Guy Brown, Austin, TX, 12.99, $195; 5. Calin Smith, Rogerville, MO, 13.08, $130 4th Go 1. Clayton Coone, Liberty Hill, TX, 10.7, $395; 2.

Dakota Felton, Mt Home, TX, 11.2, $330; 3. Davon King, Natchez, MS, 11.41, $260; 4. Mickey Nelson, Proctor, TX, 11.5, $195; 5. Randy Roberts, Humble, TX, 11.55, $130 5th Go 1. Ty Heflin Harris, San Angelo, TX, 10.38, $395; 2. Ky Bray, Stephenville, TX, 11.03, $330; 3. Calin Smith, Rogerville, MO, 11.42, $260; 4. Charles king Pickett I I I, Terry, MS, 11.41, $195; 5. Wesley Thorp, Throckmorton, TX, 11.69, $130 Average 1. Marvin Mills, Buffalo, TX, 64.17/5hd., $815; 2. Ty Heflin Harris, San Angelo, TX, 64.45/5hd., $675; 3.

Caz Copeland, 00 winner Ronnie Williams, Huntsville, TX, 70.41/5hd., $535; 4.

Mickey Nelson, Proctor, TX, 78.07/5hd., $395; 5.

Doug Hammer, Dublin, TX, 86.16/5hd., $250; 6. Will Parker, Bluff Dale, TX, 91.73/5hd., $150 00 Roping 1st Go 1. Dale Corley, Nacogdoches, TX, 10.07, $500; 2. Ty Iselt, Lincoln, TX, 10.87, $415; 3. Kenneth Mcnary, Victoria, TX, 11.03, $330; 4. Kyle Parrish, Dale, TX, 11.42, $245; 5. Caz Copeland-glass, Jal, NM, 11.47, $155; 6. Bobby Ralls, Weatherford, TX, 11.52, $85 2nd Go 1. Kenneth Mcnary, Victoria, TX, 9.64, $500; 2. Randy Jones, Aubrey, TX, 9.93, $415; 3. Caz Copeland-glass, Jal, NM, 10.22, $330; 4. Trey Butler, Natchez, MS, 10.39, $245; 5. Patrick Shalow, Brookshire, TX, 10.55, $155; 6. Jackie Hobbs, Abilene, TX, 10.59, $85 3rd Go 1. Randy Jones, Aubrey, TX, 10.08, $500; 2. Mike Ashley, Abilene, TX, 10.26, $415; 3. Randy Stone, Stephenville, TX, 10.47, $330; 4. Scott Cunningham, Greenville, TX, 10.51, $245; 5. Bill Akins, Aubrey, TX, 10.57, $155; 6.

Kenneth McNary, Victoria, TX, 10.66, $85 4th Go 1. Dale Corley, Nacogdoches, TX, 9.76, $500; 2. Tom Walker, Norman, OK, 9.95, $415; 3. Don Sims, Dublin, TX, 10.13, $330; 4. Rex Bland, Hawley, TX, 10.27, $245; 5. Trey Butler, Natchez, MS, 10.37, $155; 6. Jackie Hobbs, Abilene, TX, 10.48, $85

Landyn Duncan, #2 winner 5th Go 1. Ty Iselt, Lincoln, TX, 9.36, $500; 2. Dale Corley, Nacogdoches, TX, 9.48, $415; 3. Ty Anderson, Artesia, NM, 9.76, $330; 4. Wyatt Muggli, Lane, OK, 10.6, $245; 5. Cody Dunn, Mustang, OK, 10.83, $155; 6. Richard Agan, Trenton, TX, 11.28, $85 Average 1. Caz Copeland-glass, Jal, NM, 56.11/5hd., $855; 2.

Kenneth Mcnary, Victoria, TX, 56.62/5hd., $745; 3. Ryan Rule, Blue Ridge, TX, 62.24/5hd., $630; 4. Jackie Hobbs, Abilene, TX, 63.25/5hd., $520; 5. Wyatt Muggli, Lane, OK, 64.86/5hd., $410; 6. Don Sims, Dublin, TX, 64.99/5hd., $330; 7. Ty Iselt, Lincoln, TX, 65.25/5hd., $185; 8. Charles Johnston, Three Rivers, TX, 65.97/5hd., $75 1 Roping 1st Go 1. Russell Ilse, Hondo, TX, 10.11, $500; 2. Justin Locock, Hico, TX, 11.31, $415; 3. Lester Jordan, ,, 11.91, $330; 4. Bob Nunn, Apache, OK, 12.07, $250; 5. Punchy King, Natchez, MS, 12.34, $165 2nd Go 1. Justin Locock, Hico, TX, 9.62, $500; 2. Randy Hay, Lindsay, OK, 9.75, $415; 3. Ty Robinson, Frost, TX, 9.88, $330; 4. Chad Boggs, Cyril, OK, 9.92, $250; 5. Jamie R. Smith, Zephyr, TX, 10.32, $83; 6. Justin Murphy, Anson, TX, 10.32, $83 3rd Go 1. Chad Boggs, Cyril, OK, 9.18, $500; 2. Justin Locock, Hico, TX, 9.42, $415; 3. Ross Kirkes, Carlsbad, NM, 9.76,

$330; 4. Rick Kyle, Fredricksburg, TX, 9.89, $250; 5. C. J. Wolf, Giddings, TX, 10.27, $165 4th Go 1. Neil Dove, Stephenville, TX, 8.7, $500; 2. Dave Laster, Alvarado, TX, 9.44, $415; 3. Dave Brock, Springtown, TX, 9.9, $330; 4. Randy Hay, Lindsay, OK, 10.26, $250; 5.

Colton Turbeville, Scurry, TX, 10.36, $165 5th Go 1. Tyler Gifford, Lenorah, TX, 8.82, $500; 2. Ras Cade, Brownsboro, TX, 9.65, $415; 3. Rick Mclemore, Gracemont, OK, 9.72, $330; 4. Randy Hay, Lindsay, OK, 9.96, $250; 5.

Chase Graf, Vernon, TX, 10.07, $165 Average 1. Justin Locock, Hico, TX, 54.92/5hd., $1,030; 2. Rick Mclemore, Gracemont, OK, 61.31/5hd., $850; 3. Jamie R. Smith, Zephyr, TX, 61.89/5hd., $675; 4. Dave Brock, Springtown, TX, 62.59/5hd., $495; 5. Russell Ilse, Hondo, TX, 62.78/5hd., $320; 6. Lester Jordan, 63.31/5hd., $175 2 Roping 1st Go 1. Tucker Jacob, Carmine, TX, 8.16, $390; 2. Lex Christie, Anson, TX, 9.27, $340; 3. Shannon Duplantis, Mire, LA, 9.38, $240 2nd Go 1. Landyn Duncan, Foster, OK, 8.29, $390; 2. Kyle Hay, Lindsay, OK, 8.58, $340; 3. Don Coffell, Iredell, TX, 8.64, $240 3rd Go 1. PJ Porter, Floresville, TX, 8.35, $390; 2. Shawn Felton, Dublin, TX, 8.55, $340; 3. Neil Dove, Stephenville, TX, 9.16, $240 4th Go 1. Chase Graf, Vernon, TX, 7.6, $390; 2. Jim Bob Crow, Floresville, TX, 8.33, $340; 3. Landyn Duncan, Foster, OK, 8.9, $240 5th Go 1. Christian Dewbre, Blanchard, OK, 8.12, $390; 2.

Landyn Duncan, Foster, OK, 8.51, $340; 3. Chad Kolbe, College Station, TX, 8.57, $240 Average 1. Landyn Duncan, Foster, OK, 45.62/5hd., $835; 2. Neal Felton, Mt Home, TX, 49.68/5hd., $625; 3. Don Coffell,

Justin Locock, #1 winner Iredell, TX, 50.26/5hd., $415; 4. Pj Porter, Floresville, TX, 52.49/5hd., $210 Open Roping 1st Go 1. John Catfish Brown, Collinsville, TX, 8.65, $235; 2.

Ryan Thibodeaux, Stephenville, TX, 9.07, $155 2nd Go 1. Sterling Smith, Stephenville, TX, 8.62, $235; 2. Jim Bob Fritz, Whitesboro, TX, 8.65, $155 3rd Go 1. Jim Bob Fritz, Whitesboro, TX, 7.95, $235; 2. Cody Quaney, Weatherford, OK, 8.34, $155 4th Go 1. Brad Hart, Zebring, FL, 7.9, $235; 2. Casey Harmon, Stephenville, TX, 8.55, $155 Average 1. Cody Quaney, Weatherford, OK, 39.41/4hd., $625; 2.

John Catfish Brown, Collinsville, TX, 39.63/4hd., $420 BA Roping 1st Go 1. Deven Riggins, Weatherford, TX, 2.79, $405; 2. Brooks Pannell, Mt Enterprize, TX, 2.8, $270 2nd Go 1. Kassidy Jones, College Station, TX, 2.52, $405; 2. Jayci Miller, Stephenville, TX, 2.61, $270 3rd Go 1. Kassidy Jones, College Station, TX, 2.23, $405; 2.

Kynzie Mcneil, Hobbs, NM, 2.55, $270 Average 1. Deven Riggins, Weatherford, TX, 8.33/3hd., $810; 2.

Kayla Emmons, Stephenville, TX, 9.49/3hd., $540

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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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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.

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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.

HPLEASE PRINT CLEARLYH

NAME___________________________________________________________________ ID# ______________________ ADDRESS__________________________________________________________________________________________ CITY____________________________________________________________STATE/ZIP __________________________ PHONE NUMBER____________________________________CELL PHONE NUMBER_____________________________________

Breakaway - B Showdown-Finals $260 _______ EE Roping Semi-Finals $160 _______ Showdown-Finals $260 _______ 00 Roping Semi-Finals $160 _______ Showdown-Finals $260 _______ Make entry fees payable and mail to: USCRA P.O. Box 690 Giddings, TX 78942

#1 Roping Semi-Finals $160 _______ Showdown-Finals $260 _______ #2 Roping Semi-Finals $160 _______ Showdown-Finals $260 _______ Open Roping Showdown-Finals $260 _______ Late Fee ( $10)

$___________

TOTAL MONEY ENCLOSED $___________ Please fill out the information below for credit card payments - VISA or M/C account number

____-____-____-____ MUST HAVE A CURRENT USCRA CARD TO COLLECT WINNINGS

_______________ __________________________________ Exp. Date Card Holder Signature

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

Photographs taken at USCRA events may be used for advertising and promotional purposes.

Please sign here: __________________________________________________________________________

ENTRY OFFICE USE ONLY: Date Received: ______________ Date Entered: ______________ PAID BY: Check # __________ Cashier’s Ck or M/O __________ Credit Card __________

The 58th Annual Cinch Roping Fiesta Presented by the San Angelo Stock Show and Rodeo Association October 28-30, 2011 H San Angelo, TX

Friday, October 28th 1st Community Federal Credit Union Spur Arena Cinch Calf Roping Preliminary Preliminary Roping Books Close October 21 at 5:00 p.m.

10:00 a.m.

Buckle to Average Winner Top 5 in Average Earn an Invite to Cinch Saturday Calf Roping Enter Ultimate Calf Roping Events On-Site Prior to Start of Roping

Young Guns Championship Match Roping Following Preliminary Roping Champion to Saturday Cinch Fiesta Calf Roping Ultimate Calf Roping Association #10 Begins at 9:30 a.m.

Open Girls Breakaway at 5:00 p.m.

Sunday October 30th

Saturday, October 29th Cowboy Collectibles Show 9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.

San Angelo Coliseum & Association Cattle Barn Ultimate Calf Roping #9 & Ultimate Calf Roping Girls Breakaway “B” Roping 8:00 a.m.

1st Community Federal Credit Union Spur Arena Ultimate Calf Roping #13 5:00 p.m.

1st Community Federal Credit Union Spur Arena

Cinch Calf Roping Events Cody Ohl vs. Tuff Cooper Match Roping Invitational Roping of the World’s Top 40 Calf Ropers 1:00 p.m.

Outdoor Roping Fiesta Arena Introduction of Ropers at 10:00 a.m. in the Wells Fargo Pavilion

Jake Hooker & The Outsiders Dance Starts at 9:00 p.m. in the Wells Fargo Pavilion BYOB

Cowboy Collectibles Show 9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.

San Angelo Coliseum & Association Cattle Barn Ultimate Calf Roping #11 and #12 9:00 a.m.

Steer Roping & World Champion Double Mugging 1:00 p.m. Outdoor Roping Fiesta Arena Introduction of Ropers at 10:00 a.m. in the Wells Fargo Pavilion

Saddles To ALL Average Winners At Ultimate Calf Roping Events All Ultimate Calf Ropings Are 4 Head For $180 With An Optional $100 Side Pot

Roping Tickets $10 each day H On Sale September 1 H Call 877-727-6336 for more information.

Cowboy Collectible Show 9:00 a.m. each day with free admission in the San Angelo Coliseum.

For more information please visit: www.sanangelorodeo.com and follow the links to Roping Fiesta.

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2011 Carter Robertson Memorial Junior Timed Events Championships

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he 2011 Carter Robertson Memorial Junior Timed Events Championships was held on May 21 and 22, 2011 at the National Ropers Supply Arena in Decatur, Texas. This year was our fifth year to hold the event and it was once again a big success. The event consisted of Seniors (17-21), Juniors (16 and under). and Girls Breakaway (21 and under).

Each Timed Event Contestant competed in: 2 2 2 2

Team Roping Head Runs Team Roping Heel Runs Steer Chute Dogging Runs Tie Down Calf Runs

Girls Breakaway Contestants competed in: 2 Calf Breakaway Runs and a Top 10 Short Go The total Cash Payout for the day was $30,100 which is $1,850 up from 2010.

The Senior Division was tight and full of excitement right to the very last two ropers of the day.

Blaine Vick of Breckenridge, Texas entered the box for his second tie down calf run and last run of the day trailing Lane Hedeman of Morgan Mill, Texas by 1.88 seconds. Vick roped and tied his calf in a blazing 7.87 seconds, bringing the crowd to their feet

Senior Champion, Blaine Vick 20 â&#x20AC;˘ AUGUST 2011

with an outstanding ovation and putting the heat on Hedeman who followed as the last roper of the day. Hedeman drew a runner and ended up with a 18.58 second run.

This gave Blaine Vick the Senior Championship with a new event record of 71.17 seconds total for all eight runs and $5,050 in total earnings along with a trophy saddle for the weekend. Lane Hedeman took the Senior Reserve honors with 80 seconds on all eight runs and put $2,850 total earnings in his pocket for his outstanding effort over he weekend.

The Junior Division was just as exciting. Dylan Cosper of Moody, Texas ended up taking the Junior Championship with an outstanding total time of 82.21 seconds on all eight runs and walked away with $3,500 total earnings and a trophy saddle. Forrest Fisher took the Junior Reserve Honors with 96.38 seconds on all eight runs and took $2,400 total earnings back to Navasota, Texas after the weekend.

Ashley Goforth of Azle, Texas stayed focused and out-roped a talent-filled group of competitors in the Girls 21 and under Breakaway roping. Goforth roped her last calf in 3.61 seconds which gave her a total time of 10.78 seconds on three head and the Breakaway Championship. Goforth earned $2,450 and a buckle for her

efforts. Shania Johnston of Dokchito, Oklahoma took the Breakaway Reserve title and earning $1,800 for her day.

Seniors Average Winners 8 head 1. Blaine Vick, Breckenridge, TX, 71.17 seconds, $4,000, Saddle; 2. Lane Hedeman, Morgan Mill, TX, 80 seconds, $2,500, Buckle; 3. Benjamin Cox, Hot Springs, Ar, 80.56, $1,400, Breast Collar; 4. Casey Harmon, Stephenville, TX, 84.59, $1,000, Rope Bag; 5. Brody Self, Alvarado, TX, 108.25 seconds, $500, Horse Pad; 6. Tyler Prcin, Alvord, TX, 112.11 seconds, $350 NRS Gift Cert.

Juniors Average Winners 8 head 1. Dylan Cosper, Moody, TX, 82.21 seconds, $3,000, Saddle; 2. Forest Fisher, Navasota TX, 96.38 seconds, $1,900, Buckle; 3. Wyatt Muggli, Lane, OK, 118.51 seconds, $1,000, Breast Collar; 4. Tyler Anderson, Gatesville, TX, 122.87 seconds, $750, Rope Bag 5. Seth Cooke, Weatherford, TX, 212.68 seconds, $350, Horse Pad Girls Breakaway 3 head 1. Ashley Goforth, 10.78 seconds, $2,350 Buckle; 2. Shania Johnston, Dokchito, OK, 38.13 secs, $1,600, Rope Can; 3. Sierra Motley, Van Alstyne, TX, 38.21. $1,000, Breast Collar; 4.

Jocelyn Lewis, Stephenville, TX, 39.54 seconds, $600, Horse Pad Go Round Results Seniors â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Team Roping Heading Round 1 1. Chase Williams, Stephenville, TX, 6.27 seconds, $350; 2. Billy Bob Brown, Carbon, TX, 7.08 seconds, $150 Round 2 1. Blaine Vick, Breckenridge, TX, 5.66 seconds,

Junior Champion, Dylan Cosper

$350; 2. David Lewis, Stephenville, TX, 5.81 seconds, $150 Team Roping Heeling Round 1 1. Blaine Vick, Breckenridge, TX, 5.87 seconds, $350; 2. Dakota Kirschenslager, Dublin, TX, 6.81 seconds, $150 Round 2 1. Lane Hedeman, Morgan Mill, TX, 6.71 seconds, $350; 2. J.C. Williams, Bridgeport, TX, 6.93 seconds, $150 Steer Chute Dogging Round 1 1. Casey Harmon, Stephenville, TX, 1.63 seconds, $350; 2. Colton Redmon, Wiggins, Ms, 2.02 seconds, $150 Round 2 1. Shane Frey, Marlow, OK, 1.45 seconds, $350; 2. Casey Harmon, Stephenville, TX, 2.35 seconds, $150 Tie Down Calf Roping Round 1 1. Chad Williams, Stephenville, TX, 8.45 seconds, $350; 2. Clayton Shaw, Alvord, TX, 9.19 seconds, $150 Round 2 1. Blaine Vick, Breckenridge, TX, 7.87 seconds, $350; 2. Billy Bob Brown, Carbon, TX, 8.90 seconds, $150 Juniors Team Roping Heading Round 1 1. Jacob Lewis, Stephenville, TX, 10.02 seconds, $250; 2. Riley Williams, Springtown, TX, 11.17 seconds, $125 Round 2 1. Lane Chipley, Lucedale, Ms, 7.88 seconds, $250; 2. Forrest Fisher, Navasota, TX, 8.25 seconds, $125 Team Roping Heeling Round 1 1. Forrest Fisher, Navasota, TX, 7.80 seconds, $250; 2. Dylan Cosper, Moody, TX, 9.84 seconds, $125 Round 2 1. Riley Williams, Springtown, TX, 6.49 seconds, $250; 2. Forrest Fisher, Navasota, TX, 7.36 seconds, $125

Steer Chute Dogging Round 1 1. Dylan Cosper, Moody, TX, 2.16 seconds, $250; 2. Lane Chipley, Lucedale, Ms, 2.42 seconds, $125 Round 2 1. Riley Williams, Springtown, TX, 2.04 seconds, $250; 2. Dylan Cosper, Moody, TX, 2.56 seconds, $125 Tie Down Roping Round 1 1. Wyatt Muggli, Lane, OK, 10.91 seconds, $250; 2. Seth Cooke, Weatherford, TX, 11.19 seconds, $125 Round 2 1. Riley Williams, Springtown, TX, 13.16 seconds, $250; 2. Wyatt Muggli, Lane, OK, 13.97 seconds, $125 Girls Breakaway First Round 1. Micah Fox, Poolville, TX, 2.60 seconds, $200; 2. Ashley Goforth, Azle, TX, 3.50 seconds, $100 Second Round 1. Kory Ann McCuiston, Geronimo, OK, 2.69 seconds, $200; 2. Sierra Motley, Van Alstyne, TX, 3.05 seconds, $100 Short Go 1. Shania Johnston, Dokchito, OK, 2.63 seconds, $200

Girls 21 & Under Breakaway Champion, Ashley Goforth

All proceeds from the Carter Robertson Memorial Junior Timed Events Championships go to the Carter Tarrant Robertson Charitable Foundation which has awarded $17,000 in scholarships for 2011, $14,000 for 2010, $12,500 for 2009, $8,750 in 2008, and $5,000 in 2007. This brings the total of scholarships awarded in Carter’s memory to $57,250 Carter’s family and friends appreciates everyone’s help and participation in this year’s event and look forward to the 2012 Carter Robertson Memorial Junior Timed Events Championships being even bigger and better.

Thanks, Dave, Jennifer, Austin, Randall, and Cooper Robertson

Girls 21 & Under Breakaway Reserve Champion, Shania Johnston

Junior Reserve Champion, Forest Fisher

Senior Reserve Champion, Lane Hedeman LOOPS MAGAZINE • 21

Down the Line (Revisited) Looking back â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Here is a great article Stran wrote in 2008

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was at a rodeo the other day and a guy holding his two-yearold daughter came up to me and started telling me that while he was in Iraq, his wife sent him Loops Magazine every month. He said the first thing he would do was read my â&#x20AC;&#x153;Down the Lineâ&#x20AC;? article. As I listened to this man recollect his oversees experiences with me, a sense of complete gratitude filled my spirit. I wrote a couple of months ago about â&#x20AC;&#x153;pressure is privilege.â&#x20AC;? If pressure

IS a privilege, THIS was an honor!

I stood there and listened to this man who has a wife and daughter; a man who has just as much to live for as anyone I know, tell me how much he admired me and what I stand for.

It was all I could do to fight back the tears.

It says in John15:13 that â&#x20AC;&#x153;greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for another.â&#x20AC;? These men and women put it all on the line, each

day for fellow Americans they donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t even know. It was a very humbling experience for me to know that my article provided an outlet for someone who was giving so much to ensure my and everyone in the countriesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; safety and freedom. I would have loved to stay and listen to some real war stories, but I was preparing to compete and had to excuse myself.

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but it’s things like this that bring me back to reality. I don’t think we can ever thank our armed forces enough for the sacrifices they have made and make on a daily basis. They allow me and

you the freedom to do not only what we love, but the men and women in the armed forces are protecting our children’s lives and freedom as well. As I hold my two boys, I am eternally

grateful. “THANK YOU.” God Bless and See you down the line, Stran

Life Is Fragile, Handle With Prayer

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any of us are touched by the loss of life too often. Having livestock and growing up around animals has brought me face to face with this quite often. Being a Pastor, I normally perform several funerals a year. The plain truth is, “life is fragile.”

Scripture says to be ready! Luke 12:40 states, “You also must be ready, because the Son of Man will come at an hour when you do not expect him.”

Some people believe just being a good guy and not sinning in certain areas will get you into Heaven, or guarantee your fulfillment in life.

It is as easy as A,B,C: Admit you are in need of a Savior, that you have sinned and come short of the Glory of God. Romans 3:23.

Believe Jesus was raised from the dead and what He died for you on the cross.

Romans 10:9.

Confess He is Lord, speak it, stand up for Him, and live in a way that is pleasing to God. Romans 10:10-11.

My brother, Russ and I rewrote the song “Only One Life” written by Lanny Wolf several years ago. I hope these words will bring life into perspective.

ONLY ONE LIFE It matters so little how much you may own, the rodeos you’ve placed at or the cowboys you’ve known. For it all comes to

nothing when placed at His feet, Jesus loves the rodeos but they’re just memories to keep. So you’ve got the horses loaded and you’re headed for the show, and the great announcer calls you to the final rodeo.

Only one chance to make the show, so give to Jesus all your days, it’s the only life that pays when you recall, you had but one show. If you could take all the money you’ve won in these lands, and take all the silver buckles you could hold in your hands, take all the horses your money could buy, then what would you have when it’s your time to die? The years pass so swiftly, the months come and go, the years melt away like new fallen snow, spring turns to summer, summer to fall, autumn brings winter, then death comes to call! Only one life, so soon will it pass, only what’s done for Christ will last. Only one chance to do His will, so give to Jesus all of your days, it’s the only life that pays, when you recall you had but ONE LIFE. Pastor Randy Weaver Lone Star Cowboy Church 21627 Eva St. Montgomery, TX 77356 (936) 597-5742 Service Times: Sundays 8:30, 10:00 and 11:30am Mondays 7:00pm

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2010-2011 USCRA

Schedule

AUgUST 6-7 Hamilton, TX

SEPTEMBER 15-17 USCRA FINALS Stephenville, TX

AUgUST 26-28 Calf Ropers Reunion Bryan, TX

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

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Each month, Loops will print a list of ropers who have won Showdown positions in the past month. This report reflects the ropers who have won a Showdown position so far in 2011. For a complete listing of all Showdown positions, please go to www.uscra.com.

0 Richard Agan Rody Ballard Tiny Bertsch Rex Bland Dale Corley Austin Elliott Billy Flint Mike S. Green Dewayne Helms Jackie Hobbs Doug Hough Kenneth McNary Norman Roberts 1 Bruno Chuortuci Case Jones Chad Boggs Justin Claiborne Don Coffell Caz Copeland-Glass Marshall Green Alan Johnson Robert Johnson Lonnie Jordan Dave Laster Rick McLemore Brad McReynolds Tyler Milligan Dennis Mills David Porter Coley Salge James Tennyson Colton Turbeville Terry Zapalac Mateus Bovo

2 Cody Brazzel Ryan Brockenbush Lex Christie Shane Cooper Jim Bob Crow Neil Dove Landyn Duncan Neal Felton Shawn Felton Casey Furgeson Reno Gonzales Travis Hill Martin Hinojosa Chad Houck Justin Locock Ty Massey Martin Poindexter Jacob Smith Kelly Wampler Blane Cox BA Cassidy Boggs Tiada Gray Katelyn Lide Brooks Pannell Jaymee Roach Wyn D’Lee Roberts Bailie Smith Cassidy Boggs Kayla Emmons Joni Gabriel Tina Grote Sarah King Deven Riggins Lauren Bane Ty Heflin Harris

EE Russell Allen Tony Allen Eddie Armstrong Danny Baker Scott Collins Jack Crow Dakota Felton Hondo Harris Cleo Hearn Cb Lewis Johnnie Mellman Marvin Mills Don Mullins Mickey Nelson Randy Roberts Garrett Rose Calvin Steen Ronnie Williams Open John Catfish Brown Clif Cooper Shank Edwards Kelsey Garrison Hunter Herrin Ryan Jarrett Cody Lawrence Clay Long Justin Maass Cody Quaney Jerome Schneeberger Nathan Steinberg

by Ryan Davis

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o begin this month’s column, you have to allow me to brag a little bit more about my kids. My second oldest son, Cooper won his first saddle at a spring rodeo series in the 6 and under division. Although we have the privilege of owning a great horse that has had dozens of championship saddle strapped to him throughout his years, I was proud of Cooper who had some pretty stiff competition throughout the series. He managed to stay focused and tried his best every time he entered the arena.

On a different note, today has already been a long day.

I just returned from a funeral for an old friend of mine.

This guy was one of those really good guys who always had a smile on his face and a great attitude toward life.

Now, I am not a guy who goes to a lot of funerals; in fact, for personal reasons, I have not been to one in a very, very long time. However, I realized that was not a good way to lead my life and today confirmed it.

The ceremony was typical, looking back on the great life my old friend led, everyone cherishing the friendship and love they had shared with the guy and celebrating his life. As I sat there this morning, I realized just how fast

life goes by and I had a ‘come to Jesus’ sort of conversation in my own heart. I have been going and blowing pretty hard recently and not taking time for my family and friends. My friend, who was only 42 years old was not like me. Although he, too, probably had many irons in the fire, he always had time for those he knew.

Whether it was lunch, just sitting around drinking a beer or talking on the phone, he always seemed to have time for his friends.

I hope that I can slow down and become more like my old friend. I encourage everyone to take time to call an old buddy, take your kids to a movie or fishing and plan a date for you and your wife. Don’t fly through life just to have it pass you by.

A new value I think I am going to add to my daily routine is to think who would be in attendance at my funeral. Hopefully I can touch many lives in such a positive way that I will be like my friend and pack the house when my time on earth is over.

Until next time Ryan Davis

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