SuperLooper-Sept 2011

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SUPERLOOPER MAGAZINE

THE MAGAZINE FOR TEAM ROPERS SEPTEMBER 2011

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THE MAGAZINE FOR TEAM ROPERS

FEATURES 8

Just the Way It Is

by Ben Clements

USTRC Championship Results 68

Eastern Regional Finals

76

USTRC Announcements

Nebraska Championships

10

80

By the Numbers

Utah Championships

12

86

Colorado Championships

90

Salinas Championships

96

Alabama Championships

Gold Plus Report

100

Turquoise Championships

by Ty Hillman

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West Ark Classic

Champions Profile —

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South Dakota Championships

by John Findlay

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She’s Back — Beverly Robbins

by Julie Bryant

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Ronnie Carter & Eddie Cole

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Top Tips with Rickey Green

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The Boys of Summer

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Team Roping Profile — Paul Tierney

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Upcoming Events — Southern Colorado Championships

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USTRC On Tap

44

US Open Tour Standings

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Cruel Girl Standing

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What A Flake

36 Arenas, Barns and Stalls

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JUST the WAY IT IS

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t’s September and summer is almost done. I know it has been really hot and extremely dry in a lot of places, but, summertime is still my favorite time of year. I can sweat a whole lot easier than I can shiver. It has been good seeing many of you at the summer events and I am excited about the big winners out there. The Cinch USTRC National Finals of Team Roping will be here before you know it – wow, how time flies!

As you know, I like to listen to music and sometimes I think that is how God communicates with me. He puts a song in my path and no matter where I go or which way I turn, I hear the message God is trying to communicate.

Such was the case as I was driving home from an event late one Sunday night. As I drove, I was flipping through the stations and it seemed like every station was playing the same two songs. One song was “Tomorrow” by Chris Young and the other was “Here for a Good Time” by George Strait.

Now, before we go any further, I want you to know that Jodi (my wife) and I are doing just fine. The “Tomorrow” song was speaking to me about another matter in my life and not about my relationship with my wife. I have a lot of “irons in the fire,” so to speak, and it is talking about one of those irons. By the way, TyAnn is doing well and growing like crazy. I cannot tell you how much fun Jodi and I are having being parents. So don’t read this and wonder if my marriage is the problem because that is not the case.

Now back to the story. If you are not familiar with the song “Tomorrow” it is about a man who is going to leave a relationship tomorrow, but he is going to have one last fling tonight. There is a situation in my life that I have been needing to get out of, but haven’t had the guts to step away from. It is just like the song says, “You (in my case, you is the situation) and I are like fire and gasoline.

I’m no good for you (again my situation) and you’re no good for me.” It is time for a change and I know it. There is something else out there. It is time to take this iron out of the fire and move on.

As I drove, this song played over and over. The weird thing, however, was every radio stations playlist must have been created by the same Guy because the very next song would be “Here For a Good Time.” That “same Guy” must have been the good Lord above. While I was

SEPTEMBER 2011 saddened and unnerved about what God was telling me to do tomorrow, Strait’s song would follow up and reassure me that all would be okay. Things might not work the way I wanted them to, but God’s plan assures me that all will be okay in the end. It might not be the exact path that I wanted to take, but it is God’s path for me and my life.

This song spoke clearly to me not to wallow in my own sorrow and uncertainty. “I’m not gonna lay around and whine and moan cause somebody (or something) done done me wrong. Don’t think for a minute that I am gonna sit around and sing some old sad song. I believe it’s half full and not a half empty glass. Everyday I wake up knowing it could be my last.”

I am a very positive person and believe that the glass is half full. I know we are not here for a long time and there is no reason to sit idle and let the world pass us by.

Go out and get what’s out there. Sometimes, we move forward and sometimes it is backwards, but we must keep moving.

The song continues, “Folks are always dreaming ‘bout what they like to do but I like to do just what I like. I’ll take the chance, dance the dance. It might be wrong but then again it might be right. There’s no way of knowing what tomorrow brings. Life’s too short to waste it, I say bring on anything.”

There is no way of knowing what tomorrow has in store. So although one song is telling me what to do tomorrow, nothing is for certain and nothing is easy. Take a step in faith and go for it. It might be wrong, but there is a better chance that it will all turn out just right. Don’t let uncertainty hold you back and don’t let a bad situation keep you captive just because you are comfortable in it.

Letting go and moving on is never easy. It is human nature for us to balk at that and opt to stay in our comfort zone no matter how uncomfortable it might actually be. The grass is not always greener on the other side, but many times it is. It is that driving force that makes us achieve greatness.

So I sing, “I ain’t here for a long time. I’m here for a good time. So bring on the sunshine. To hell with the red wine, pour me some moonshine.”

Life is “too short to waste it.” Bring on anything. I can handle it and so can you and that is just the way it is……

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Find out where all the Roping Events are in your area DEPARTMENTS 120 Riding Herd

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122 On the Edge of Common Sense

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124 The Other Half

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ANNOUNCEMENTS SHOOT-OUT FUND UPDATE Summer is over and school has started back up, and the thick of the team roping season has passed. But the best is yet to come. The Cinch USTRC National Finals of Team Roping is set to take place the last full week of October and for many ropers it will be a lifechanging experience.

Ropers will get to compete for an estimated $5 million in cash and prizes.

The USTRC National Finals Shoot-Out Fund is currently at $800,000 with just a few events left in the 2011 season. There is still time to hit a sanctioned event and land some USTRC Flex Earnings, so keep roping.

The foundation is in place and the stage is being set for another awesome event in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma so don’t be left out. If you are a team roper, you need to make plans to be in attendance at the largest team roping event in the world, October 2230, 2011. Get yourselves entered up because the books close September 23 and once they are closed, they are closed. Oklahoma City and the USTRC would like to invite you to partake in something great and something that you will never forget, so make plans to be at the Cinch USTRC National Finals of Team Roping.

You will be glad you did…

Guaranteed!

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NFTR Specialty Ropings At the NFTR in October, the Cruel Girl Championship and the Century Championship are Specialty ropings. Any female that is a current USTRC member may enter the Cruel Girl Championship roping, no qualification is required. And in the Century Championships, any current USTRC member that is 50 years old during 2011, may enter, no qualification required. Both divisions are #11 with #9 Incentive.

USTRC Regionals It’s Regional Finals time! Please check your Available Earnings by going to www.ustrc.com. The “Member” link on the home page will take you to your personal file page. Click on the “Your Earnings” link once you’re signed in.

Remember eligibility to enter a Shoot-Out division requires participation at a 2011 USTRC event.

Every current member has been awarded Flex Earnings ($1,000 to Gold Spur members and $3,000 to Gold Plus members) that can be used to qualify for a Regional Shoot-Out position. It takes $2,000 in earnings to qualify, so combine your earnings with another member and you’re in! Of course you may also qualify by placing 1st through 5th in the Average at any USTRC sanctioned event. Be sure to check out your Available Earnings at www.ustrc.com or call 254.968.0002 ext. 5103 should you need more information.

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Plan your next roping event by clicking on the USTRC calendar at www.ustrc.com. The calendar is filled with great team roping events and is the best way to keep track of where to go. Also don’t forget to put the Cinch USTRC National Finals of Team Roping on your agenda. The action starts October 22, 2011 and will run through October 30, 2011.

Gold Plus Division This year, $12,800 will be added to the Gold Plus division at each of the Regional Finals events.

That’s a total of $89,600 of added money exclusively for Gold Plus members! With that kind of added money, the Gold Plus divisions will payback 80% to 100% in cash alone! To enhance the purse, awarded to the Average winners will be extra fancy tooled leather rope bags by Martin, a Resistol straw hat, a pair of Tony Lama boots, and three pairs of Cinch or Cruel Girl jeans. Awarded to the Incentive winners will be a Gist buckle, a Classic Equine rope bag, an ESP saddle pad, and a Classic Equine top load hay bag.

Don’t forget that as Gold Plus members, you receive $3,000 Flex earnings that allow you to enter Shoot-Outs and you can also enter the Regional Finals up to one week before the event without paying late fees by calling the office with your entries and paying with a credit card (3% credit card fee included). Remind your Gold Spur partners that they can upgrade to a Gold Plus member and receive $2,000 Flex Earnings and the other benefits associated with the program, including competing in the Gold Plus roping and reserving stalls, for an additional $200.

Enter Up For the 2011 NFTR Postmark date for NFTR entries is September 23, 2011!

Gold Plus Change Starting November 1, 2011, Gold Plus members must be 25 years of age or older to be eligible to compete in the Gold Plus division. Since this policy does not go into effect until November 1, ropers 21 and older will still have the opportunity to rope in Gold Plus ropings through the 2011 Cinch NFTR. Members 18 to 24 years of age can still purchase a Gold Plus membership and receive all of the benefits other than competing in the Gold Plus division.

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USTRC

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BY JOHN FINDLAY

NUMBERS How Much Are You Going to Win?

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m curious. How many of you won a roping and when you went to pick up your check you had little idea of how much it would be? Raise your hand. Ahhh.

I thought there would be a few of you.

Now, mind you, there is nothing wrong with that. You are really not expected to know. Unless you are a good mathmatician and have the USTRC Rule Book and a calculator in your possession, it would be a really hard thing to do. First you have to know how many teams there were in your division and what the entry fee was. Those two things are pretty easy to come by. I mean, you know how much you paid to enter and the number of teams is usually posted or announced or both. That part’s easy. Then comes the hard part. To get to the Roper’s Pot amount, the amount that will be paid out to the winners, you have to factor in producer’s commission, Shoot-Out fees, the number of places that will be paid (which is dependent on the number of teams), the amount of Incentive payout, the percentage that will be taken out for fast times and the percentage payoffs which is dependent on the number of places in the Average that will be paid.

Whew! You need a computer. Which, of course, is what the USTRC secretaries need to determine what the payoff is.

Now, how many of you actually do all that? Raise your hand. Hmmmm. I don’t see many hands. With all that to figure it’s no wonder that ropers have little idea what they are going to win. Well your dutiful “By

The Numbers” scribe is here to ease your pain. I am going to offer you a fairly easy rule-of-thumb to help you determine within a reasonable amount how much you can expect to win at any USTRC sanctioned roping. Even though the computation may be somewhat convoluted, the basics (commission, Shoot-Out fees, number of places paid, etc.) do not vary that much.

Some of you may like the uncertainty.

After all, it’s kind of fun to wait to take a look at that check to be surprised. Your surprise could be, “Wow, we won that much?!” or “Dang, I thought we’d get more than that!” Hopefully most of you fall into the former category. Some of you, however, may want to know approximately how much you are going to win. Lots of times, the amount you will be able to win is announced as soon as the secretaries have had time to crunch the numbers. But you may have been stuffing your face at the concession stand or on the potty or whatever and missed it. But I want to make sure you have the ability to “ball park” the amount yourself. Hey, I want you to be motivated. I want you to be thinking about what you could do with all that money –– new trailer, pickup, horse, vacation, baubels, bangels, beads. You need to be shooting for a pot at the end of your rainbow. So, in order to provide you with the particulars you will need to make this best guesstimate of what you will get when you win the roping, take a look at the Table.

With this neat little table, copied and

Approximate Percent of Ropi ng Gross to be pai d to Winni ng Team i n the Average

Format #5 $60 Entry Fee

Formats #3 & #4 $80 Entry Fee

Format #2 $100 Entry Fee

Format #1 $150 Entry Fee

Less than 100 teams

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28.0%

25.1%

23.8%

100 to 200 teams

20.3%

20.6%

19.2%

21.8%

Over 200 teams

14.4%

17.2%

15.4%

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inserted into your wallet, purse, ipad, iphone, blackberry, or wherever, you can quickly get a good idea of the amount of that check you and your partner are going to earn. All you need do is, first, multiply the number of teams in the roping by the entry fee. Pick the row line that the number of teams in the roping falls into and go across to the format of the roping or, to keep it simple, the amount of the entry fee per roper. Where that row and column converge is the percentage of the roping gross that you can expect to win. Simple, isn’t it?

For example: Let’s say you are in a Format #3, $80 per roper roping with 163 teams. According to the Table, the percentage to win should be right around 20.6%. OK, 163 times $160/team equals $26,080. Take 20.6% of that amount and you get $5,372. Not too bad. Now let’s look at the real thing. The #11 at the South Georgia Classic in January of 2010 had 163 teams and at the roping winning the Average paid $5,500. So we were pretty close just like we want to be. Here’s another one. A Format #2 $100 per roper roping with 81 teams. Do the math: 62 times $200/team equals $12,400.

The Table says 25.1% Which equals $3,112.

In actuality, the #15 roping at the West Texas Championships in San angelo in June of ‘10 paid $3,092, so we were only twenty bucks off. Let’s do one more: Format #1 $150 per roper roping with 152 teams. Take 152 teams times $300/team for $45,600. The Table shows 21.8% which equals $9,940.

Reality was the #9 at the New Mexico Championships in April of ‘10 where the winning team got $9,084, so this computation is not perfect. $9,084 is actually 20.0% of the gross so we were off by 1.8%. There are fewer Format #1 ropings than the other formats so the percentages for Format #1 are going to be less accurate. that is also the reason there is no entry for Format #1 ropings with over 200 teams.

There are so few of them, I could not compute a reliable average.

Now you can get a quick estimate of what a roping will pay. Just carry the Table with you. Without a calculator of some sort, you might have to do a little long-hand multiplication but the exercise might do you good. If, however, you would like a spread sheet with these numbers, just email me and I will send you one. Or I can send it as a PDF file that you can print. It might be more suitable than cutting this Table out of the magazine. Just email me at john@ustrc.com with “Send How Much to Win Table” followed by whether you want it as a PDF or a spread sheet. n

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She’s Back

By Julie Bryant

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t’s the rhythm. Something like a heartbeat, but harder to describe. It’s the rocking walk of the horse beneath her as she moves to the box, the swing of the rope, the predictable clank of the head gate as it slams open. The announcer’s voice is there, but she doesn’t really hear it. She’s watching her horse. The steer. She’s watching. She nods and the rhythm moves faster and she knows where she belongs.

“The whole thing just felt so natural, putting the rope and the horse together,” said Beverly Robbins of Muscle Shoals, Alabama. “The speed and the adrenaline rush. There’s nothing like it to get your adrenaline going, to feel that sync between you and your horse.”

Robbins looks the part of a woman on a mission. Incredibly fit at 49, her bearing suggests an intensity about everything she does and, when she speaks, it’s clear that she is intense . . . about everything.

“If I’m going to do something, I’m going to be serious about it and work at it,” she said while competing at the Eastern Regional Finals in July. “Sometimes I get so serious about it that it takes the fun out of it, but if all the fun goes out of it, that’s 14 / SEPTEMBER 2011

when I quit.”

A lifelong athlete, Beverly has, at times, been compared to other noted female athletes like Babe Didrikson and Billie Jean King, both of whom broke the glass ceiling in maledominated sports, but that certainly wasn’t necessarily what she had in mind.

“I got started in team roping fairly late in my life, after I got out of college,” she said. “I had played tennis in college and wasn’t interested in going on the circuit – I was really kind of burned out on tennis, so I decided to try roping.”

Already adept at riding, having played polo, Beverly turned to her father, Harvey, and his good friend Perry Bigbee.

“I was really shy about it when I first started,” she said. “I didn’t want anybody to see me rope so I would go out there by myself. If it hadn’t been for Perry, I would never have gotten started. He pushed me when I didn’t want to get out there in front of people.”

The athleticism, though, came flowing through her DNA and that of her brother, Harvey, Jr., and sister, Angie, from the senior Harvey. Originally from Ohio, Harvey excelled in football, basketball, track and surprisingly, rodeo, where he competed in calf roping, bull riding, team roping and saddlebronc and bareback riding events. While her brother and sister were involved in athletics, as well, neither of them took to horses like Beverly did.

Once she got started, she found the adrenaline and team aspect wasn’t unlike the other sports in which she excelled.

“Catching the steer is just like being in the clutch at the free throw line,” she said.

“It’s a mental game of timing and team work. And one thing I learned is that you can’t take it out on your partner or teammates when things don’t go right.

There’s always something to be learned from a bad run; a lot of the time I could have done more to help my partner. But one things for sure, it’s wasn’t because I wasn’t trying.”

With the continued support of her father and Bigbee, Beverly’s abilities grew and she gives much of the credit to Bigbee.

He eventually sold her the Biggest East of the Mississippi team roping held in September in Tuscumbia, Alabama. Bigbee passed away in December 2010.

“We still miss him,” she said, with a

faint mist of tears forming. “He was very intense, he didn’t mess around. He helped people who would have never gotten to go down the road and helped a lot of producers get started. He was never the kind of guy to grab the spotlight. He was always in the background making sure everything was working right.”

And as she got better, she entered. Boy, did she enter.

With the same intensity that drew her to win state and collegiate tennis championships, Beverly wanted to find competition that would continue to sharpen her skills and partners who weren’t afraid to tell her like it was. She could be found just as easily at a roping in Utah as one down the road as she continued on her quest to be one of the best. Just four years after she first picked up a rope, she had her sights set on what many believe to be the toughest and most prestigious roping for the open roper – the Bob Feist Invitational.

Entering for the first time in 1994 with partner Vic Shaw and being one of the few women to enter (Bobbi Willams was the first to enter with Guy Motsinger in the late 80s), Robbins holds the distinction of being the only woman to have qualified for the short round, a feat she accomplished in 2001 with partner Stephen Britnell, when she placed seventh in the Average.

She is also the only woman to have entered for 11 years.

“It was a little uncomfortable and scary in the beginning,” she reflected. “It was hard on my partners because they were under pressure to catch for me and their buddies would give them a hard time if they missed for a girl. But the guys were always, for the most part, very respectful.”

One “guy” that proved to be an invaluable source of constructive criticism and encouragement was 8-time World Champion Speed Williams, who many also know as the son of the aforementioned Bobbi.

“One thing about Speedy was he would always tell me like it was and he was really good about seeing what I needed to change or do,” she said.

Originally from Florida, Speed had seen Beverly at a number of ropings and knew she was a really good jackpot roper.

“She was a great athlete and she always had smaller horses that could really run,” he said. “She had a chance to win some real money at the BFI, but her heelers

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didn’t catch for her and she broke out one time. She has a great short game, she can score and she ropes the horns really, really well.”

Just like everything else, being noticed more because she was a woman in the sport had its pros and cons. Sure she was getting noticed, but with that recognition, her roping was getting noticed more.

“The first number I got was a five and I think because I was a woman, I got watched a whole lot more than men who were roping at the same level and were probably numbered a little lower,” she said. “But you know, I still gave it my all

and put my heart into it. I always try to be the best I can be under the circumstances, which may not be the best I wanted to be.

I try to put myself in a position to win and if it doesn’t work out or I messed up, I try to learn from that.”

As Williams put it, “It doesn’t matter if of you’re a girl or a guy. What matters is the kind of ability you have when you back in the box.”

Beverly says she’s concerned about the younger ropers in the sport today, because the sport has changed so much, especially the amount of money that can potentially be won. “I worry that too many are putting their education on hold or at a lesser priority. Even though I don’t directly use my education I always have it to fall back on. I believe that having a trade is great insurance.”

A regular fixture at the Regional and National Finals, Beverly racked up an impressive record over the years, routinely earning fast-time accolades in the Open

division, as well as regularly placing in the Average in everything from the #13 to the Open.

She placed fourth in the Average at the National Finals of Team Roping in the #11 Shoot-Out (equivalent to today’s #15 division) in 2000 and had the fast time of 6.43 with partner Bruce Reidhead. In 2001, the same year she placed at the BFI, she won the Eastern Regional Finals Open division with partner Stephen Britnell and was also fifth in the Average with partner Jay Holmes. She placed 11th in the Average at the 2002 NFTR with partner York Gill, but by then, it was clear that she was slowing down.

In 2003, Beverly fell off the grid. There comes a time when priorities do change and the things that you did for fun are just becoming far too serious.

Beverly was still roping, but mostly around home and not like she used to.

After all, she enjoyed the exercise that came with it, but she had another goal in mind. She wanted a baby. And like babies do, Ridge Robbins would change everything.

“I really thought about and planned to have Ridge,” she said of her son, who is now six. “I own a health club, and have responsibilities in our family property development business as well as our farm, so I made sure that I would be in a strong financial position before I had a baby so that I would be able to stay at home and raise him.”

A single mom, Beverly soon found that her planning was almost providential as Ridge was born with autism, a developmental disorder that appears in the first three years of life, and affects the brain’s normal development of social and communication skills. One in nine children are diagnosed with autism, the fastest growing developmental disorder in the U.S. With the least amount of funds going to research and treatment, Beverly takes every opportunity to bring awareness because, with early detection, a child has a greater chance of living an independent, productive life. “I know the Lord spent a lot of extra time on Ridge and he was sent to me for a reason and I

wouldn’t change him for the world.”

She is clearly as focused, if not more so, on learning about treatment and management for autism as she has been on team roping. She has closely followed the writings and information surrounding the autistic Colorado State University professor, Temple Grandin, the subject of an HBO movie and a recent National Cowgirl Hall of Fame inductee. She said that of all her accomplishments, be that tennis, business or team roping, Ridge is her greatest.

“I used to think team roping was it,” she said with a wry grin. “But I would give it all up for him. He’s been the greatest thing I’ve ever done. He’s brought my mom and I closer together and I moved right next door to Mom and Dad just so they could be around him more.”

As Ridge grew, Beverly still made it to the roping pen to practice as time allowed and did the thing she truly enjoys, work with horses.

“There is nothing like it when you and your horse are in sync,” she said. “I may not win at a roping, but if my horse is working good and we’re learning from each other, that’s still a good day.”

By 2006, Beverly had returned to the arena just as strong as before, making four of the seven Regional Finals and the USTRC National Finals of Team Roping.

She and partner Manny Cunde Egusquiza made quite a tour in the Open division, winning fourth in the Average at the Eastern Regional, eighth in the Average at the Lone Star Regional and 10th at the Southeast. Beverly was back. In 2008, she held the distinction of being the only woman to ever hit the board as a contender for the U.S. Open high-point header title, finishing as Reserve Champion in a tie with Jake Barnes. Yet, she wasn’t the same.

“I don’t crave beating people, never have, but it’s more about challenging myself now and getting my horse where he needs to be,” she said. “What motivates me is breaking through that mental barrier to rope the best I can.”

Time will tell what happens with Beverly. She still has that need for a challenge and right now, her focus is on Ridge. Yet, you will still find her at the roping pen after Ridge has headed off to school or if time and the sun allows, after he’s gone to bed. Still looking for the rhythm. n SUPERLOOPER MAGAZINE / 15

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PLUS Hello Ropers, When USTRC announced that $12,800 in cash would be added to the Gold Plus division at each Regional Finals this year, I knew it would add a positive boost to the roping, but I didn’t realize to what extent. I want to thank all of the Gold Plus members who entered the Gold Plus roping at the 2011 Eastern Regional Finals. Because of your loyalty and participation, the Gold Plus division paid out $51,786 which is the biggest cash payout in any division at the Eastern

by Ty Hillman Regional Finals…ever! I cannot wait to see how much cash is going to be paid back in the Regional events to come.

As a token of USTRC’s appreciation of its Gold Plus members, this year’s High Point Gold Plus member of the weekend at each Regional Finals receives a Cinch USTRC National Finals of Team Roping package which includes entry fees paid to two National Finals Shoot-Outs, two stalls for up to nine nights, a Gold Plus RV

Zak Hicks and Ross Turner were the first of this year’s Gold Plus Regional Finals Gold Plus champions, winning the Eastern Regional event after roping four head in 31.95 seconds.

They won $9,382 in cash, trophy leather rope bags, Resistol hats, Tony Lama boots, 3 pair of Cruel Girl jeans and $6,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings.

Ryan M. Hageman (Nipomo, CA) and Danny J. Fleming (Santa Maria, CA) roped four head in 37.36 seconds $1,086 in cash, trophy Gist buckles and $6,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings.

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hookup located behind Barn 9, and a leather NFTR jacket. I would like to congratulate West Benson of Edmond, OK for his accomplishment as the high point winner at this year’s Eastern Regional Finals.

An important change I would like to address is the minimum age requirement in the Gold Plus division.

Starting November 1, 2011, Gold Plus members must be 25 years of age or older to be eligible to compete in the Gold Plus division . Since this policy does not go into effect until November 1, ropers 21 and older will still have the opportunity to rope in Gold Plus ropings through the 2011 Cinch NFTR. I understand that moving the age requirement from 21 to 25 is not a major increase, and some do not think it is enough, but it is an important transition time in a person’s life. While we have all grown up under different circumstances, many times, when a person is 21, they

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other division throughout the weekend. The Gold Plus program is designed for the working man or woman who values convenience and quality. By increasing the age requirement, USTRC is holding true to its vision and purpose of the Gold Plus program and I appreciate your understanding. In case you are wondering, members 18 to 24 years of age can still purchase a Gold Plus membership and receive all of the benefits other than competing in the Gold Plus division.

I can’t believe Fall is already around the corner which means it is time to start thinking about NFTR entries and stall reservations. All entries and stall reservations must be postmarked by September 23, but Gold Plus members

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are still in college, they may or may not have a job, and their responsibilities are usually relaxed enough that they can still practice roping fairly often. By the time a person is 25, they have graduated from college and their responsibilities have increased as many are married, possibly have a child, and most importantly, they are building a career and do not have as much discretionary time or money as they had while they were in college. I can personally relate to this scenario as my priorities changed after I graduated college, got married, and began working for a living. I would not trade any of it for the world, but I mention it because I am an example of this scenario. I understand if this disappoints you Gold Plus ropers under 25, but you can still compete in every

can call me with their information until September 30 (Please remember there is a 3% credit card fee applied to the total of your entry fees). Late entries will be accepted with a $20 per roper per entry late fee from October 3 until October 7.

No entries or stall reservations will be accepted after October 7! PLEASE mark these dates on your calendar so you do not miss the deadline.

Also, do not forget that two Gold Plus members who rope together in the Challenge Roping and beat the time limit each win $3,000 Flex Earnings that they can use to enter a Shoot-Out this year or roll over until next year. Please feel free to call me with any questions. I look forward to visiting with you. n

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Doug Huhman and Warren Horner took home the Gold Plus championship at the Nebraska Championships. They roped four head in 32.67 seconds and collected $2,873 in cash, trophy Gist buckles and $6,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings.

The New Mexico team of Rick Jump and Randy Sanchez roped four head in 33.33 seconds to win the Gold Plus roping at the Colorado Championships. Their solid time earned them $3,730 in cash, trophy Gist buckles and $6,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings.

Texas roper, Wayne Shaw teamed up with Arizona’s Roman Collins to win the Gold Plus roping at the Utah Championships. They roped four head in 31.65 seconds at took home $1,868 in cash, trophy Gist buckles and $6,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings.

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Paul Blanchard and Joaquin Huntington teamed up at the Turquoise Championships in Gallup, New Mexico to win the Gold Plus roping. Their solid time of 35.18 seconds on four head earned them $1,140 in cash, trophy Gist buckles and $6,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings.

Levi Derner and Clint Hufty roped four head in 31.87 seconds in the Gold Plus roping at the South Dakota Championships. Their solid time earned them the championship and paid them $1,854 in cash, trophy Gist buckles and $6,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings.

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Home team ropers, Allen Joyner and Rodney Melton took home all of the big payouts from the Gold Plus roping at the Alabama Championships. They roped four head in 30.90 seconds to earn $2,430 in cash, trophy Gist buckles and $6,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings.

The West Arkansas Classic was a great event for the team of Greg Williams and Adam Brown who topped the Gold Plus roping with a four-head total of 29.18 seconds. They won $2,938 in cash, trophy Gist buckles and $6,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings.

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Special NFR room rates starting at $70 Free NFR live feed at the House of Blues Drink and Restaurant specials for members Free shuttles to and from the Thomas & Mack Center, airport, and shopping Easy access to the Thomas & Mack Center (10 min.) and the Gold Buckle ceremony at South Point Hotel Casino (15 min.)

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PROFILE

And Then There Was One

by Melinda Clements

Century SHOOT-OUT ROPING 2010 USTRC National Champions

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t is a group in the team roping family that feeds you, inspires you and motivates you to keep on keeping on.

They are an elite and focused group. They appreciate the sport and bring to team roping a certain level of maturity and integrity you don’t find any place else in the world of sports. A lot can be said for learning from them and following their example. They have paid their dues and with that simple fact comes the right to set a standard in the business.

When the Century roping got underway at the Cinch USTRC National Finals of Team Roping its popularity was immediately obvious. Short of the Open ropers this little group has earned a popularity that grabs you and will not let go. Perhaps it is because they are humble, appreciative and just looking for a good time. It just so happens their good times come with rope in hand.

With a little less than five seconds separating the top high call back team and the tenth call back team, it quickly became obvious the Century roping would be a good one. Twenty teams were coming back in the short go round and Arkansas was well represented. Ronnie Carter and Eddie Cole were the high team back with a time of 23.11 and they had one more steer to go to pad their bank accounts with $16,600.

Carter and Cole have been roping together for quite awhile but they live too far apart to actually spend much time in the practice pen. As the high team back the pair waited a bit precariously to see how the short go round would unfold.

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Ronnie Carter & Eddie Cole “Both of us just waited and watched the short go round,” Carter said. “I had a lot on my mind. Scoring is one of my greatest challenges and I wanted to get from behind that barrier with no mistakes and catch the steer we had drawn.”

Cole shook his head and agreed. “I just tried to focus.

I wanted to concentrate on roping and making the best run I could.”

When the pair rode into the box they were the last team to rope in the short go round. Fortunately they had plenty of time to do everything right and rope their short go round steer. The second and third high teams had failed to make qualified runs.

Cole and Carter actually needed a 12.84 to maintain the lead in the Average of the Century Roping. It was all the time they needed if they could maintain their focus and max out their priorities. They had to keep it clean. It just boiled down to making it come together with no mistakes. Sometimes that can be difficult when you rope at the National Finals.

When Cole and Carter broke from the box time stood still.

The pair had roped well all day and fortunately the trend

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continued. They took their time and made each second count. With a solid head catch and two feet on the backside the pair roped their short go round steer in a time of 7.65 seconds. With an acute realization the pair had grabbed the Average of the Century Championships at the 2010 Cinch USTRC National Finals of Team Roping. It was an unforgettable victory and the Martin Championship trophy saddles and the money certainly sweetened the pot.

Both Carter and Cole agreed when they said, “We

are pretty sure we can find someplace to spend the money and you know we will use the saddles.” It was the pairs first USTRC National Finals saddles. That will, indeed, make a roper proud!

When the dust settled and the all the steers had cleared the catch pen gate one thing became crystal clear. Two Arkansas team ropers had embraced the crown. Two ropers heard the sound echo throughout the Oklahoma State Fairgrounds Arena, “And Then There Was One—The Champions of the Century Roping—Ronnie Carter and Eddie Cole.”

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It’s About All Of Us have been thinking about this article for a while, and never said anything to anyone about how many people have been badmouthing the USTRC, and how most of the ropings in the West have dropped dramatically in the last two years. Some say it’s the economy and some say it’s because the USTRC takes too much money out of the pot.

Recently, I ran into two businessmen that I respect, and they have the same thoughts that I do — if we don’t support the USTRC, team roping is in for a big setback. It’s easy for these other associations to say, come on over to us and we will lower your number. Well, if they do that for everybody, then actually you still have the same number. So, some ropers gripe because their number is too high, and they go to another association to see if their number will let them win.

You know, the greatest thing about the

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USTRC is the fact that it doesn’t matter who you are or how much you whine, they won’t lower your number unless they actually believe it’s too high. I tried to get my 74-year-old dad’s number lowered to no avail. But that’s the very reason team roping is thriving all over most of the country, because of the integrity of the individuals running the office.

Okay, let’s be real. Why do these associations rise and fall? At first, people go because they believe they have a chance to win because of their lower number. However, some fall away after they realize that you can’t win unless you catch, no matter what your number is. Others go to ropings for the camaraderie. They don’t like big money ropings, they just want to enter the $30 jackpots. Others like to rope for high money and prizes. These are all USTRC customers, because you are offered ropings at every level.

I remember back in California when the WCRA was big, and I thought those were the greatest ropings ever. We all went to them, and they had a great finals. And then all the whining started, and everybody got mad and threw their suckers down. How many associations have popped up and had great success in California, as well as other states like Arizona and Colorado, only to have everyone boycott them the next year because they didn’t like how they did this or that? You end up just like California is now, with no ropers and no

teams anywhere. Some of these other associations are great, and they put on good ropings. But will their owners still be interested in running the associations 20 years from now for my grandkids? The USTRC will be here 50 years from now, and they need to be.

Some associations are quick to raise or lower numbers at their own discretion.

The reason the USTRC has to take a 33.3% (1/3) stock charge is because it takes money to produce a first-class event using the best cattle, best staff and best facilities in the country.

I believe they should all just go by USTRC numbers, so for the future of team roping we keep up our high standards or we are in trouble. Every association is going to have its ups and downs, but we need to support them or our kids won’t be doing this sport 50 years from now.

Why should you go to a USTRC event? Because you know you’re going to have the best cattle available, the best ground conditions, the best staff of flaggers and timers, and a fair chance to win. Also, you can take a $150 entry fee

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Such A Flake

By Julie Bryant

Reed Flake, USTRC announcer, PRCA

announcer and cattle contractor, is, at 50, a kid who never grew up.

“I hope people see me that way,” he says, with an ear-to-ear grin. “Sometimes when we look at the calendar and the stuff we need to do, it can be overwhelming. People say we got the life, but you know how it is, it can get old, but I wouldn’t trade it. I wouldn’t want to go out here and work at the paper mill.”

Anyone who has been around the tall Arizonan can immediately see two things. One, life is good. Two, he adores his wife, Amy. “I’d be nothing without Amy,” he says, while she smiles.

“They say behind every good man is a good woman. I don’t think that’s true. I think beside every good man is a good woman, or even in front. I guarantee you I’d be a trashy son of a gun if I didn’t have Amy keeping me focused.”

The couple has been married for 30 years and have three children, who have, in turn, produced four grandchildren. A daughter remains in Arizona, while two sons headed to South Texas; a state Amy calls a “son stealer.”

Even after 30 years, Amy still sits in the middle of the pickup whenever she rides with Reed to check cattle or go into town from their home just outside Snowflake. Reed, in response, always keeps a gentle hand on Amy’s or steals a kiss when possible.

Back up a moment to the name of the town where they live.

Snowflake. A little at odds with the reputation of sunny Arizona, but the fact that the word “flake” appears is no coincidence to the last name of this well-liked rodeo and event personality.

Credit that to great-great-grandfather William J. Flake, who, on a quest to create a colony for the Mormon Church, purchased the land that would become Snowflake from a rancher named James Stinson in 1878. Later, a Mormon apostle named Erastus Snow, who oversaw Mormon colonization from his home in St. George, Utah, combined his last name with that of Flake’s and voila, Snowflake.

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Even Reed’s transport company reflects his wry sense of humor One can hardly turn around without running into a Flake of one kind or another in Snowflake. Reed’s great-grandfather James Madison Flake, produced 24 children from his two wives (but not at the same time). According to the Wild West Gazette, the Flake family includes more than 1,200 descendants just from the James Flake lineage. Amy has collected an impressive array of memorabilia from the Flake family, including a dusty, ratravaged treasure of a ledger outlining purchases from the general store owned by a Flake family member that includes a number of notations regarding bartered payments for goods and trades with local Indians. The James Madison Flake home is currently owned by the city of Snowflake and serves as a museum.

It was Reed’s father, Rolf, and uncle, Keith, who determined that raising Corriente cattle and getting involved in the rodeo business was going to be the way to go, which, other family members involved in the pure-bred cattle industry, determined was a bit “low-brow” for their tastes.

“Once my great-grandfather passed away, the land was divided among all his sons,” said Reed. “Each of the sons received their land by drawing lots and my grandfather Bruce received approximately 30 sections (a section is 640 acres) of

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Married for 30 years, Amy and Reed Flake have become a valued team when it comes to team roping productions

land. Luckily, his sections were situated where he could buy up more land as they needed, whereas my other uncles and cousins were a bit landlocked by the others around them and they couldn’t expand unless they bought out or bought from another brother or cousin.”

As Reed and Amy bump their way along gravel and dirt roads in a Ram Truck with more than 100,000 miles on it, Reed talks about the land and his connection to it through his family, giving a great deal of credit to his uncle, who at 69, not only manages the cattle production company along with Reed and Rolf, but also Rodeo Video.

“My cousins don’t really think a whole lot of our Corriente business, but this has been a good business for us, and my uncle Keith is always thinking about how to improve the cattle we raise,” he says, pointing out a number of cows with calves at their sides. “We lease out about 300 to 400 head at any given time, usually in groups of 10, 15 or 20, depending on what people need. We have leased out as many as 600.”

The Flake Corriente herd is a mixture of domestically raised cattle and cattle from Mexico, which could become a rarity should the current U.S. Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) policy banning horned cattle from that country remain in place. At the same time, the Flake’s are not supporters of the North American Corriente Association, Reed explains, because they find its guidelines too restrictive and do not meet the need of the Corriente market as it relates to the roping industry.

This year has been a tough one in Arizona, as it has in many Western states, with wildfires raging not far from Snowflake, consuming what little grazing is available. Rain has been sparse as well, and the land surrounding Snowflake can only sustain about 15 Reed and head of cattle per section. Cows with calves are kept on irrigated land uncle Keith close to the Flake’s homes outside of town.

Flake are When he’s not working as an announcer or contractor, Reed also working to serves as the voice-over talent for the many videos produced with his develop a uncle at Rodeo Video. Whether it be the Bob Feist Invitational or rodeo hardy line of bloopers, Keith has filmed thousands of hours of rodeo footage that domestically are turned into marketable videos and now DVDs that are marketed raised around the world. Facebook has been a valued tool in marketing the Corriente videos as the team posts results and thoughts about the events they cattle are covering and more than 172,000 fans follow their National Finals

Rodeo 2009 page.

“Keith is the entrepreneurial mind in our deal,” he says. “He gets up early and goes to bed late.

He’s always thinking. I guess I’m the front guy on the cattle, but it works such that we tie it all together. We also run a transport company and we haul the cattle as well, so at one event we can be wearing three or four different hats.”

Working with USTRC Director of Events Mike Qualls, Reed makes a good package deal. He arrives with cattle, horn wraps, horses and microphone at the ready, with Amy usually following behind the “bull truck.”

A feather in the cap of the Flake native Corriente program came in 2008 when Matt Sherwood contacted Reed about cattle for the Wrangler National Finals

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The Boys of Summer From junior high to college, USTRC members make the most of a championship season.

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he summer of 2011 held a lot of promise for young team ropers as the months of June and July saw a full schedule of championship events leading to the finals for the National Intercollegiate Rodeo Association and National High School Rodeo Association.

Representing Utah State University was the team of Trevor Merrill of Trenton and Garrett Thurston of Hyde Park. The duo came into the short round expecting to place, but knew that their chances against the tough team of Braden Harmon and Cale Markham from Oklahoma was going to be close.

They had placed 7th, 14th, and 12th in the three preliminary rounds in order to qualify for the short go, and as it happens, the short round fell apart for the leaders and Merrill and Thurston’s 5.8 second time was not only the fast time of the short go, but one of only four qualifying times in the round.

The duo not only earned the National Championship for the school, but also took home $3,000 each in Flex Earnings to help them on their way to the National Finals of Team Roping in October.

Thurston, a senior, has completed his eligibility and will continue working toward a professional career, while Merrill, a sophomore, will represent Utah State for the 2012 rodeo season.

The DNA of champion ropers and horsemen coursed through the veins of both the National High School and National Junior High Finals Rodeo winners.

In the Junior High Finals held June 25July 2 in Gallup, New Mex., Marcus Theriot, son of 1994 PRCA World Champion calf roper Herbert Theriot, showed he was multi-talented, winning the chute dogging, tie-down roping and the team roping title on his way to the All-Around championship.

Partnered for the team roping title with Kelton Tynes, 14, his second cousin who is also of Poplarville, Miss, Marcus said he thought he would be able to win at least three of the five events he entered (he also won second in goat tying), with two of them being the chute dogging and tie28 / SEPTEMBER 2011

down roping. Team roping, though, he felt, was not necessarily in the bag.

This was the pair’s third turn at the Junior High Finals, making it to the short round in 2010. The road to the win included being an okay 15 and some change in the 1st round, but in the second, the steer was fast, and so were they, roping in 7 to take them to the short round as the high call back.

“We had a pretty good steer,” said Marcus. “ All I wanted to be was smooth,” “My folks were real happy,” Kelton said, who also competes tie-down roping, and enjoys the sport with stepdad Scott Necaise. The family will compete in the Southeast Regional Finals and then make their way to the Cinch NFTR. Both boys will go on to compete in high school, but they will go their separate ways at that level, but will likely rope together at the Cinch NFTR in October, as well as with their dads.

Another Marcus, this one with the last name of Banister, also climbed to the top of the leaderboard with partner Brit Ellerman at the National High School Rodeo Finals in Gillette, Wyo, July 17-23. The son of multiple APHA World Champion trainer Karen Banister and Marc Banister, who trains roping horses at their White Harvest Farms in Brighton, Colo., rode one of their homebreds, A Sacred Shine, better known as Harley, to the win.

“I took him to a few rodeos last year and he was pretty green, but this year he’s been fantastic,” said Marcus, who will rodeo with Ellerman at the University of Wyoming this fall. “He really did a good job of rating the steer while Brit got a handle on him, then he moved right into position perfectly. He’s a really good horse.”

Ellerman, of Fort Lupton, Colo., is a name also familiar to team ropers, as Brit is the son of professionals Jay and Tammy Ellerman. A well-spoken 18-year-old, Ellerman showered his partner with praise.

“Marcus is an exceptional heeler,” he said. “Our plan from the beginning was to just knock them down. At the Finals it’s a bunch of kids trying to rope fast, but we

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National Intercollegiate Finals Rodeo Average Champions, Trevor Merrill and Garrett Thurston

CNFR Team Roping Average Results me to do my job and give Marcus 1. Merrill, Trevor V. / Thurston, Garrett L., UTSU, a chance.”

7.8, 11.3, 12.9, 5.8, 37.8; 2. Harmon, Braden K. While both young men will go on to / Markham, Cale D., WOKSC, 11.3, 13.7, 5.7, compete in college rodeos, they’ve also 13.8, 44.5; 3. Merritt, Kade D. / VanAken, CR VSA IN HOUSE PROOF CRX’D been entering amateur and open Clayton E., UWY, NS, 6, 6.6, 6, 18.6; 4. Braden, rodeos, as well as USTRC events, in their Tanner L. / Ward, Andrew E., NWOKSU, 6.9, 7.2, area and plan to look forward to a 7, NS, 21.1; 5. Minor, Jacob M. / Webb, Rob R., professional career.

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just wanted to rope our game.”

Ellerman said his dad gave him the same advice that he once got from Dick Yates.

“The mental preparation is a huge thing and I think sometimes people outsmart themselves. I know I have lots of times,” he said. “But my dad just tells

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Remington, Marcus, IA / Cole Remington, Marcus , IA 33.27; 10. Austin Crist, Rocky Ford, CO / Taten Koenig, Sanford, CO, 35.35 NJHSFR Team Roping Average Results 1. Marcus Theriot, Poplarville, MS / Kelton Tynes, Poplarville, MS, 31.643; 2. Colton Mize, Springer, OK. / Brady Norman, Springer , OK, 31.655; 3. Karlex Capitan, Brimhall, NM / Tys Charley, Crownpoint, NM, 46.679; 4. Riley Hayes, Val Marie, Saskatchewan, CN / Tyce McLeod, Waldeck, Saskatchewan, CN, 48.895; 5. Lawsen Matteson, Wilder, ID / Tyler Reay, Adrian, OR, 49.681; 6. Jace Harris, North Little Rock, AR / Cooper Lee, Quitman, AR, 57.998; 7. Clay Doney, Harlem, MT / Tyler Doney, Harlem, MT, 19.753; 8. Ty Milleson, Dunning, NB / Riley Wakefield, O’Neill, NB, 20.095; 9. Ethan Awa, Holualoa, HI / Chase Onaka, Holualoa, HI, 24.115; 10. J-Rad Sanford, Boulder City, NV / Jordan Taylor, Logandale, NV, 24.772

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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 mid-thirties. 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-days-run 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

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Rodeo Legend one more time n 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 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, SD, 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. 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 in to play developing 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 valuable selling stage for select invited consignors who Tierney trusts to bring quality mounts to augment his sale and his philosophies of creating value added equine atheletes. Tierney and his like-minded consignors also offer some all-around ranch horses and weanlings for the fall sale.

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.

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Arenas, Barns and Stalls

By David Fillebrown Public Relations / Sponsorships / Endorsees Priefert Manufacturing

When it comes to planning your horse operation, there are a multitude of considerations to be made for maximum efficiency and enjoyment. Even those who seem to be blessed with a bottomless pocketbook want to get the best value from their investment. Whether you plan to spend a little or a lot, you need to make sure your arenas, barns and stalls are, above all, safe, efficient and practical.

The first thing to be considered when building your arena is location.

Good drainage with the right footing will be essential for ultimate enjoyment and safety. Get some help from an expert in the field if you need it, and spend the money to get the dirt right from the base up. This investment could pay off in big dividends with ease of maintenance, more active riding days and fewer injuries for horse and rider. Maintaining quality footing with the right equipment is equally important.

Availability and cost of portable panels has made arena building fast, easy and versatile. There is no need to spend days or weeks digging holes and setting posts for permanent wood or steel fencing. With the right panels, an individual can save lots of time and money by building an arena to fit his or her current needs while keeping options open for easy expansion at a later date. It’s much easier to keep a consistent look, and certainly easier to make changes, if panels can be moved or replaced in a few minutes rather than becoming a major renovation project. In addition, maintenance can become virtually a “non-issue” with the quality of some of today’s powder coating finishes. Painting or replacing boards can become a thing of the past, and arena owners can spend more time roping and riding rather than working on their arena. Most manufacturers have a selection of different arena plans to choose from, or at least to build from and expand into your own idea of what an arena needs to be for your own personal objectives. Given all these options, portable panels are the way to go.

Priefert Priefert is a team ropers right hand man. From quality panels, to the best in cattle handling products and even arena grading and grooming tools, Priefert has it all.

Not only can you find the Priefert name stamped on everything a team roper uses at the arena, you can find the famed blue logo attached to quality barns and fences and much more.

Take a Look!

The latest Priefert Roping Chute is the RC98AI. It includes a Laser Eye that detects the presence or absence of an animal in the chute. A steer is released with the push of a single button and the laser detects his leaving the chute. The headgate then closes, and while ropers are roping, the tailgate automatically opens allowing the next steer to enter. Once the steer is detected, the tailgate shuts and the chute is loaded and ready to go.

Making life better for ropers is what we’re all about!

Priefert………….why would you buy anything else. www.priefert.com or call 1-800-527-8616 for details on Priefert Roping Chute RC98AI.

Priefert’s Diamond series is the crème de la crème of horse stalls. There is simply no other stall manufacturer in the world that can compete with the combination of style, ingenuity, design, functionality, durability, or beauty of the Diamond series.

The attention to detail doesn’t stop at the steel, wood, powder coat or accent pieces.

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Barns and stalls have a wide range of options that involve consideration of everything from taste and style to the amount of money you are willing to spend. Regardless of the money, spending “a little more than you planned rather than less than you should have” will result in a daily reminder of the quality of your planning. Since your horse probably spends much more time in the barn than he does under saddle, insuring that he lives in a safe environment is essential. Since horses seem to get hurt in proportion to their value, you cannot be too careful when it comes to safety measures. A good horse may seem to look for a place to hurt himself while a “plug” often seems to get by in a junk yard………..go figure.

Although many people build permanent stalls, there are advantages to going with high quality, free-standing, prefabricated stall walls and/or stall fronts. To add a personalized look to barns of any kind, “custom” stall fronts that can provide special amenities or even incorporate your personal brand or logo.

Once again, prefab equipment can offer greater versatility than permanent, built-in box stalls. Add to that the fact that prefab stalls can be installed in a fraction of the time and changed or added to quickly (and relatively easily), and you have a strong case for utilizing this option. Another strong point the favor of prefab equipment is the fact that if you move, you can take it with you!

Chances are, the next owner of your property may have different uses for your barn! If so, he’s not likely to pay you for your investment in stalls if he has plans to tear them out. Sell them or take them with you; the choice will be yours.

Planning your barn is much like planning your home. Are you looking to build a “showplace” or just something practical to keep your animals, feed and equipment out of the weather? A myriad of choices abound in today’s market. From elegant custom-designed and contactor-built structures to simple prefab kits, barns become

a reflection of personal taste and available finances. Regardless of how much is spent, the structure itself should be efficiently designed to offer safety, good air flow, and adequate protection from the prevailing elements of the local geographic environment.

Proper drainage and bedding for stalls could be an article in itself and should certainly be carefully planned before building any barn.

Potentially important options could easily include a variety of ways to take advantage of natural lighting, ventilation, heating or cooling aids, insect misting systems and personalized entryways.

One of the most important things many horse owners should consider outside the barn is the addition of a quality horse walker. Ideally located between the barn and the arena, horse walkers can provide an enormous amount of help keeping horses in fit condition. Whether you are a professional trying to ride many horses or a serious amateur just trying to keep your favorite rope horse fit for the weekend, the multiple benefits of a good walker are hard to realize if you’ve never had one.

Physically and mentally, horses benefitting from consistent, balanced exercise programs perform better, experience fewer injuries, and have a longer productive life than those who are not properly conditioned.

The bottom line is this: horse owners have a responsibility to their animals to provide the best care they can. The smallest investment you may make as a horse owner is the horse itself. We are privileged to enjoy these animals and live in a country where we can enjoy pastimes like roping. We are blessed to have the incomes that allow us to pursue these passions and are fortunate to have many innovative manufacturers who can provide all the equipment we might need. Arenas, barns, stalls, walkers and a host of other products help us to live up to the responsibilities we accept as horse owners and allow us to enjoy the lifestyle we have come to love.

Priefert’s Premier Panels are the professionals choice.”Tough enough for cattle, safe enough for horses!”

Designed to be strong and use the least amount of steel possible, this panel defies the competition.

These panels are strong enough to handle cattle. For this reason they are our most popular panel style among cow/horse people.

To ensure maximum quality in every stall, we even manufacture our own hinges in-house to custom fit your stall.

Each stall is then powdercoated with an architectural grade of powder (many colors to choose from) and baked on for a furniture-like finish that will endure the elements for years to come.

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Linear Rubber’s SoftStall Mats Linear Rubber’s SoftStall Mats have legendary qualities with respect to both horse and stall care. The Sure-Traction surface reduces stress and injuries, minimizes vet bills and aids in any resulting treatment. The need for bedding, its cost and cost of disposal, is minimized; the savings can offset the cost of a mat in two years or less. Easily installed over existing flooring, SoftStall Mats level the surface, provide excellent insulation, and eliminate plugging or filling holes.

Made of genuine, non-porous rubber that won’t absorb moisture, mats are easily cleaned and disinfected. Linear Rubber SoftStall Mats are available in all standard stall sizes (such as 10' x 10' to 12' x 16'), typically requiring only two pieces, for minimal seams. Once installed, they resist shifting and curling. For details contact Linear Rubber Products.

Toll Free 1-800-558-4040. e-mail: lrubber@pitnet.net. www.rubbermats.com

Red River Arena’s Red River’s all new Elite Portable Horse stalls come in 10' or 12' lengths and are 7' tall. The stall doors feature sealed roller mounted bearings at the top of the stall so that the doors continue to slide smoothly after years of use. All Elite Powder Coated stalls feature large fold-out hay and grain feeders that are designed to hold several blocks of hay. For more information on Red River Arena’s portable horse stalls or other horse and arena products please visit www.RedRiverArenas.com or call 800-343-1026.

Southwest Equine Inc. Durable, Affordable Arenas Southwest Equine Manufacturing, Inc. is located in Marietta, Oklahoma. Started in 1997 they are a proud, family-owned and operated company that not only brings quality equipment to team ropers everywhere, but who rope every day as well.

Southwest Equine Manufacturing, Inc. has been producing an affordable long-lasting arena with all galvanized metal. Customers are their number one priority and you can call anytime for questions and consulting. Even if you need to talk to someone in the evening, no problem just give them a call, they are always there for you.

Southwest Equine Manufacturing Inc. Features: No hot dipped galvanized or powder coated panels here. (Only true galvanized here) 3 vertical panel All our products are in stock and ready to go.

No hidden prices (all our prices on WebPage, www.swequine.com) Customer convenience pick-up 7 days a week.

Normally shipped in 48 hours Customer service 7 days a week.

Sell galvanized or black metal in bulk, so you can build it your way.

Things you need to look for in buying Arenas: A: Metal gauge: make sure the gauge matchs with the weight of the panel.

B: Verticals: the more verticals makes your panel stronger and tighter.

C: Back panels: (the panels behind your roping chute) must be made out of heavier gauge material and not regular panels.

This should be standard in your arena package. Some companies charge extra.

D: Size of pipe used for legs, rails E: J legs or boots. This is so the panel will not sink in the ground.

“We take great pride in manufacturing a high quality product at a reasonable price for every family that will last.”

For more information about all of Southwest Equine, Inc. products visit their web site at www.swequine.com or call their friendly staff at 877-455-8757 or 580-276-4864

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Tarter Farm and Ranch Equipment Tarter Farm and Ranch Equipment is expanding both its Eastern and Western heavy ag manufacturing facilities to keep pace with its growing ag equipment business nationwide.

Tarter, based in Dunnville, Kentucky, proudly sponsors David Key and Jade Corkill, recent Champions of the 29th Annual George Strait Team Roping Classic. Key’s Texas rodeo arena is outfitted with state-of-the-sport Tarter roping chutes; lead up arena panels, stripping chutes, and more. The Company also co-sponsors the Cowgirl Chicks, the all-female team trick riding and stunt group which performs across the USA, and whose Texas facility is equipped with Tarter manufactured products.

With the expansions of its product line, the Company has invested over $2 million to add 40,000 square feet of manufacturing space and equipment needed in their Liberty, KY plant, to fuel Tarter’s growth in its private line as well as their OEM lines of heavy ag equipment. In the West, the Company has experienced steady sales in all product categories: as a result, Tarter has expanded its ‘footprint’ in Corinne, Utah by adding additional buildings, and investing $700,000 in additional manufacturing equipment.

Tarter Farm and Ranch Equipment is a 66-yearold company still privately owned and operated by the Tarter family and currently operated by the fourth generation of Tarter’s. As the largest farm and ranch equipment manufacturer in the nation, the company manufactures over 950 products across 10 product categories, and ships products to dealers in all 50 states and Canada. The Company proudly served as an official sponsor of the Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games, staged last fall at the Kentucky Horse Park.

Lucas Metal Works Live with the comfort of knowing that your barn or arena is energy efficient while also having an all-steel structure for its backbone. Work in an environment that accompanies your needs, not the other way around, and play with ease, forget your stress and relax in an atmosphere that is 100% green. Lucas Buildings can provide you comfort and accommodate your needs with the ease of knowing that your solid steel metal building is 100% green (Steel is 100% recyclable). Lucas has over 40 years of experience in the industry and customers nationwide are living, working, and playing in a more comfortable environment. Let Lucas help you better your farm, ranch, or rodeo grounds environment today with a Lucas Building! Don’t forget about your environment’s ground, let Lucas’ own, The Ground Hog multistage arena drag smooth out your environment’s ruts. Call Lucas Today Toll-Free at 866-6898904 or visit us online at either www.lucasmetalworks.com or www.facebook.com/lucasmetalworks !

Quicksilver Arena Quicksilver Arenas is a family-owned and operated company. Richard and Marty Sharrock of Paris, Texas have been manufacturing roping chutes and livestock equipment since the early 1990’s. Quicksilver designed and built the first one-button air remote roping chute. Quicksilver also manufactures a full line of rough stock equipment including bucking chutes and arenas. If its stalls for your barn or a custom roping arena we would be more than happy to help you. Give us a call or visit our website at www.quicksilverarenas.com and let us help make your dream arena come true.

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Southern Colorado Classic Pueblo, Colorado September 16-18, 2011

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ueblo, Colorado is located beside the Arkansas River in southeastern Colorado approximately one hundred and ten miles south of Denver. The El Pueblo Trading Post was established in 1842 and the city of Pueblo was incorporated in 1870. Back in 1880 Colorado Fuel and Iron became the driving force behind the development of the city as it stands today.

The weekend of September 16 through the 18 will kick off the Southern Colorado Classic and USTRC team ropers are in for a weekend filled with great team roping in a place that embraces the roping and Western lifestyle. There are so many things to see and do in the surrounding area that ropers should seriously consider coming a day or two early just to embrace all Pueblo has to offer. It could well be the vacation you will never forget.

Not only will the team roping be one of those mouthwatering fun ropings full of fellowship, USTRC members can expect to find some good food, great accommodations and lots of activities that will reach out and grab the family.

The Colorado State Fair and Events Center offers a roperfriendly facility that makes one feel immediately at home.

Four horse arenas and some four hundred plus stalls assure ropers there will be plenty of room to spread out and enjoy the weekend.

El Pueblo History Museum is built near the original remains of the El Pueblo Fort. The Museum should be on every visitors list of “to do’s.” The original structure was built of adobe bricks on the north side of the Arkansas River, the international border between Mexico and the United States (the river today is about 1/4 mile south of where it was then).

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at the settlement, the El Pueblo traders were also travelling around to Indian camps and throughout the region to trade. This taste of history will appeal to almost anyone and provides some great insight into the origins of the area.

The Historic Arkansas Riverwalk of Pueblo is a thirty-two acre urban waterfront experience open to the public. The Riverwalk returned the river to its historic locations in the heart of downtown Pueblo after being diverted in the 1920’s due to a devastating flood that destroyed much of the city itself. The Riverwalk’s current location serves the community by revitalizing a segment of the downtown area that was previously unsightly and unusable. This urban development transforms the community and has been vital in attracting new businesses, thereby helping to stabilize the economic base of the city.

The Arkansas River has been the lifeblood of Pueblo for over 300 years. Native Americans followed the river for hunting and trapping. Early settlers came as sheepherders and cattlemen.

Agriculture blossomed in Pueblo’s warmer climate and the steel industry used the bountiful water resources to build a massive manufacturing center. Four nations have claimed ownership over the Arkansas River at the current location of the Riverwalk;

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Mexico, Spain, France and the Republic of Texas.

The Pueblo Zoo should be on every visitor list of things to do while in Pueblo. Open year round the Pueblo Zoo is located in City Park. Visitors can enjoy an easy leisurely stroll through beautifully landscaped grounds that lead to the Serengeti Safari, North American Grasslands, the Australian Outback, World of Color and an Asian Adventure.

In the Ecocenter, visitors can explore a tropical rain forest; discover naked mole rats in their underground world and watch penguins fly underwater. Islands of Life invites visitors on a shipwreck journey to habitats from around the world. The northern river offers otter swimming and playing and Pioneer Ranch gets kids and adults up close and personal to farm animals. Home to more than 420 animals of 140 species, the Zoo is managed by the Pueblo Zoological Society and accredited by the American Zoo and Aquarium Association (AZA).

Regardless of your interests ropers should plan on traveling to cool, colorful Colorado for the Southern Colorado Classic. There is a lot to do and see when you make this roping a priority. Mark your calendar because the roping will be hot and the attractions mind-boggling. Don’t miss this event. n SUPERLOOPER MAGAZINE / 41

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$10,000 Bonus to Year End High Point Header and Heeler; $5,000 Bonus to Runners Up Clay Tryan PHOTO COURTESY OF LONE WOLF PHOTOGRAPHY

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Jade Corkill

Like the rabbit and the hare, Clay Tryan and Derrick Begay seem to be waiting for the rest of the field to make their move before working to sew up the top two spots. Cory Kidd of North Carolina just might be willing to oblige. While Jerritt Varner has jumped one over Chad Masters to move up in the standings, Kidd made a big move this past month out of seemingly nowhere into 5th place with big wins from the Eastern Regional Finals where he earned double tour points. He placed first in the Open Average with heeler Adam Plyler in a time of 34.79 on five, including a fast time of 5.83. He was also third in the Average with Caleb Anderson, roping five in a time of 45.8.

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With summer being the time for harvest in professional rodeo, it’s not surprising to see Jade Corkill still sitting pretty at the top with points that he earned in the spring, allowing some other Open heelers an opportunity to make hay while he’s on the rodeo trail. Making his move this month was Todd Wilson, who jumps from seventh to fifth, right over Kory Koontz and Brad Culpepper. Wilson took advantage of the Colorado Championships with partner Kevin Stewart winning 1st in the Average with a time of 36.2 on five, including the fast time of 6.18. Oklahoma’s Nick Rowland also moved his way up the board, winning first in the Average July 1 at the Oklahoma Championships with partner Clay O. Smith, roping in a time of 37.74 on five, and then taking second in the Average with partner Cody Joe Heflin at the West-Ark Classic July 29 with a time of 34.62 on five.

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

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With the Cruel Girl standings virtually unchanged, and still an extremely tight race, Amy Younger of Fort Scott, Kansas, hit the board in a big way with what seemed to begin as an ill-fated trip to the Eastern Regional Finals. Suffering truck and tire troubles all along the way, Amy spun her way to a win in the #10 Shoot-Out with significant other Charlie Madison, roping in a time of 36.88 on four. She also took home seventh in the Average of the #11 Shoot-Out, as well as fourth in the #11 Preliminary Incentive, and seventh in the #10 Preliminary Average. She and Charlie hit the West Ark Classic at the end of the month to take 12. 12,192 Amber Pate Buffalo, TX 13. 12,009 Tammy White Los Osos, CA home the win of the #10, 14. 11,929 Diane Schieltz Somis, CA roping in a time of 36.32 on 15.

11,550 Jordan Jo Fabrizio Pueblo, CO four, as well as third in the 16. 10,935 Lari Dee Guy Abilene, TX Average of the #11 and first 17. 10,885 Haley L. Kolle Cuero, TX in the #11 Incentive.

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WEST COAST REGIONAL FINALS

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

WEST COAST OPEN Double US Open Tour points awarded to 1st through 10th place in the Average.

5-steer Average, progressive after one. Entry fee is $200/roper, enter three times provided at least one is Incentive. Incentive is a #15 and will be determined on four-head. (Top five Incentive teams will earn $2,000 in Flex Earnings.)

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401 S. Meridian, two miles from fairgrounds arena 800.522.6620 reservations, 405.947.7681 local. Rate: $65 + tax wtih up to two hot full breakfasts daily. Beer coupon to Chisholms. The largest hotel in Oklahoma has three outdoor pools and one indoor, two restaurants, three clubs and ample free parking with 24 hour security. Business center and laundry. Free wireless/wired high speed internet.

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Best Western Saddleback Inn & Conference Center

4300 SW 3rd Street, I-40 and Meridian 405.947.7000 or 800.228.3903. Completely Renovated Spring 2008! USTRC Rate: Standard King or Queen/Queen $89.99(1-2), Suites $119.99(1-2) Full Hot Breakfast Buffet included in rate. All rooms include microwaves and refrigerators, electronic safes, desk with ergonomic task chair and speaker phones, free high speed internet, cox cable, new Serta Perfect Sleeper mattresses with deluxe bedding. Restaurant and Saloon with nightly specials. Closest hotel to the Oklahoma State Fairgrounds.

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Wingate by Wyndham

2001 S. Meridian 405.682.3600. Rate: $79 + tax. Refrig./Micro. in every room. Indoor pool, whirlpool, dry-sauna and exercise facility. 24 hr. business center, guest laundry. Free breakfast buffet included.

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Comfort Inn

5921 Southwest 8th, I-40 and MacArthur next to Garden Ridge

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Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites

4400 Highline Blvd, located directly behind Sheplers Western Wear 405.948.3366. Rate: $95 + tax for a King, $105 + tax for a two Queen bed room. Room includes free deluxe continental breakfast.

All rooms are newly renovated and have full amenities.

10 Days Inn West 504 S. Meridian, I-40 and Meridian exit 145, located on NE corner, one mile from Fairgrounds 405.942.8294. Rate: $54-$59 + tax (1-2 pp), $62-$69 + tax (2-4 pp). Complimentary full hot breakfast. Free cable TV with Showtime, ESPN and CNN. In-room coffee, refrig., micro. and hair dryers. Free high speed internet, trailer parking, pets allowed for additional charge. Restaurants within walking distance.

11 Magnuson Hotel 737 South Meridian, just minutes from the Fairgrounds 405.942.8511 or 800.784.7830. Rate: $66 + tax (Double, King, or Suites). Complimentary manager’s reception (M-Th). Complimentary full breakfast buffet. Free wireless high speed internet.

12 Howard Johnson Express Inn 400 S. Meridian Ave, I-40 and Meridian, located directly across the street from the Biltmore Hotel, one mile from OKC Fairgrounds

405.470.7676. Special USTRC Rate: $72.99 - $85.99. Enjoy a full hot breakfast, free Wi-Fi, heated indoor pool, business center, fitness room and guest laundry.

Each room comes with micro/mini fridge, iron and ironing board, hair dryer and coffee maker. Complimentary 24 hour coffee and tea. Near plenty of shopping and restaurants. 100% Non-smoking facility. Come and relax.

405.943.9841 or 800.458.8186. Rate: $54-$59 + tax (1-2 pp), $62-$69 + tax (2-4 pp). Free full hot breakfast. Coin-operated laundry, numerous fast food and fine dining restaurants within walking distance. In-room coffee, refrig., micro. and hair dryers. Free high speed internet hookup, trailer parking, pets allowed for additional charge. 10% discount for selected area restaurants. Rates based on block availability.

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13 Hyatt Place

Wyndham Garden Hotel Oklahoma City Airport

2101 South Meridian Avenue

1818 S Meridian Ave

800.622.7666 or 405.685.4000. Special USTRC Rate: $79.00 + tax with two full breakfast buffet coupons per room. Contemporary guest rooms and public areas Indoor pool, fitness center and game room. Juniper’s Restaurant serving breakfast, lunch and dinner. Juniper’s Lounge open daily. Complimentary 24-hour transportation to and from Will Rogers World Airport. Many restaurants within walking distance.

Lighted, security patrolled parking. Only minutes from Oklahoma State Fairgrounds.

888.492.8847 (ask for group block code USFR). Rate: $89 + tax. A new kind of hotel that puts style innovation and the Hyatt Touch within everyone’s reach.

Where you’ll find a 42” flat panel HDTV in every room, our Hyatt Grand Bed, free Wi-Fi, a complimentary continental breakfast and freshly prepared foods 24/7 in our Guest Kitchen, Stay Fit fitness center, complimentary shuttle, specialty Starbucks coffee drinks, wine and beer served in the Bakery Café.

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14 Residence Inn by Marriot (OKC West)

Embassy Suites

1815 South Meridian

4361 W. Reno

405.682.6000. Embassy Suites is proud to be a host hotel for the USTRC. As a guest of Embassy Suites, you’ll enjoy: our newly renovated two room suites, complimentary breakfast buffet each and every morning and our two hour complimentary manager’s reception each evening, complimentary parking. Only 3 miles from the State Fairgrounds.

405.942.4500 or 800.331.3131. Includes hot breakfast buffet. Fully renovated. Only hotel with full-size kitchens.

Pets welcome. The closest hotel to OKC Fairgrounds.

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309 S. Meridian Ave, I-40 and Meridian, located directly north from Biltmore Hotel, one mile from OKC Fairgrounds

Marriott Springhill Suites

510 South MacArthur 405.604.0200. Rate: $89 + tax. Marriott hotel offering spacious suites and complimentary hot breakfast buffet daily. Now serving complimentary dinner/ social to include adult beverages each Mon-Thurs evening. Located just two short miles to the new outlet mall The Shoppes at OKC. Laundry facilities on property, as well as free WiFi and 24 hour business center. Book on line at www.marriott.com/ okcaw. Enter group code srcsrca - Queen/Queen Suites or srcsrcb - King Suites.

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Super 8

311 S. Meridian Ave, I-40 & Meridian, north of Biltmore Hotel, 1 mile from Fairgrounds 405.947.7801. Rate: $50-$57 +tax (1-2 pp), $57-$69 + tax (2-4 pp). Free continental breakfast, coin operated laundry, numerous fast food and fine dining restaurants within walking distance. In-room coffee, hair dryers, free high speed internet, trailer parking, pets allowed for additional charge. Rates based on block availability.

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15 Red Roof Inn 405.947.8777. Rate: $47-$55 + tax (1-2 pp), $55-$65 + tax (2-4 pp). Free coffee, coin operated laundry, numerous fast food and fine dining restaurants within walking distance. In-room coffee, hair dryers. Free high speed internet, trailer parking, pets allowed for additional charge. Rates based on block availability.

16 Extended Stay America 4820 W. Reno 800.804.3724 or 405.948.4443. Designed especially for longer stays with studios featuring fully-equipped kitchens and plenty of work space... amenities you won’t find in a typical hotel room. Kitchen with refrigerator, microwave and stovetop; workspace with computer data port; personalized voice mail; on site guest laundry; dining and cooking utensils provided; pet friendly rooms.

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17 Country Inn & Suites OKC Airport 2415 S. Meridian Ave

20 Cambria Suites

405-605-8300. Rates: $69 for our standard rooms and $79 for our suites. Rates are for two adults per room; $10 will be charged for each additional guest. All rooms equipped with microwave and refrigerator. Complimentary hot breakfast, free wired/wireless internet, fresh coffee and cookies 24 hrs a day, indoor pool and hot tub, fitness center and business center, free parking, coin laundry and dry cleaning service available, complimentary airport shuttle, plenty of restaurants within walking distance. Find out why our guests are saying, “I Love This Country”.

4410 SW 19th Street, behind Charlestons Restaurant 405.688.3300. Brand new hotel. Rate: $89 per night for a King or Queen/ Queen Suite. Includes a complimentary full All American Breakfast Buffet for up to four guests per suite. Features oversized two-room suites with luxurious bedding, flat-screen LCD televisions, microwaves and refrigerators. Enjoy a restaurant, lounge, Barista Coffee Bar, fitness center and indoor pool and hot tub. Wireless and wired high speed internet complimentary. Parking available for large trucks and trailers.

18 Clarion Hotel & Conference Center 6200 N. Robinson Ave., 63rd and Broadway Ext. 7.5 miles from the State Fair Park 405.843.5558. Oversized, recently renovated rooms, complimentary breakfast, restaurant/lounge open daily for breakfast M-F 6:30a to 10a, Sat-Sun 7a to 11a.

Restaurant closes and reopens 5p to 10p daily for dinner. Indoor heated pool/ spa, on-site fitness center, complimentary wireless internet and lighted parking.

21 Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott 15th and Meridian, 4521 SW 15th St 800-MARRIOTT (627-7468), 405.604.3223. Brand new hotel.

Rate: $85 for King or Double Queen room with free hot breakfast.

Overlooks Oklahoma River at the Meridian Landing and minutes from State Fair grounds. Free high speed internet access, 32” HDTV’s, plenty of parking and variety of dining nearby.

19 Hilton Garden Inn, OKC 801 Meridian, only two miles from the event.

405.942.1400. Rate: $99, Suite $109. Our amenities featuring refrigerator, microwaves, coffee/coffee makers and internet access in every room. Business Center available 24 hours and Pavilion Pantry Quik Shop located in hotel. Full-service restaurant and

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NFTR SCHEDULE OKC STATE FAIR COLISEUM

MAIN ARENA

Events begin daily at 8 am SATURDAY OCT. 22

SUNDAY OCT. 23

MONDAY OCT. 24

TUESDAY OCT. 25

WEDNESDAY OCT. 26

THURSDAY OCT. 27

FRIDAY OCT. 28

SATURDAY OCT. 29

SUNDAY OCT. 30

Open Preliminary

#13 Preliminary

#13 Shoot-Out

#12 Shoot-Out

Century Championship

Cruel Girl Championship

#11 Shoot-Out

#10 Shoot-Out

#9 Shoot-Out

IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING #15 Preliminary

US Open Championships (All Rounds)

#12 Preliminary

#12 Gold Plus Shoot-Out

#10 Gold Plus Shoot-Out

#11 Preliminary

#10 Preliminary

Jr Looper Shoot-Out

#8 Shoot-Out

IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING #15 Shoot-Out

4 Ropin Ranch Sale Preview

4 Ropin Ranch Horse Sale

#9 Preliminary

BARN #8 OKLAHOMA STATE FAIRGROUNDS

2ND ARENA

Events begin daily at 8 am SATURDAY OCT. 22

SUNDAY OCT. 23

MONDAY OCT. 24

TUESDAY OCT. 25

WEDNESDAY OCT. 26

THURSDAY OCT. 27

FRIDAY OCT. 28

SATURDAY OCT. 29

SUNDAY OCT. 30

Open and #15 Shoot-Out Rounds 2 & 4

#13 Rounds 2 & 3

#13 Shoot-Out Rounds 2 & 4

Rounds 2 & 3

Rounds 2 & 3

Rounds 2 & 3

Rounds 2 & 3

Rounds 2 & 3

Rounds 2 & 3

#12 Rounds 2 & 3

#15 Rounds 2 & 3

BARN #6 OKLAHOMA STATE FAIRGROUNDS Events begin daily at 9 am SUNDAY OCT. 23

MONDAY OCT. 24

TUESDAY OCT. 25

WEDNESDAY OCT. 26

THURSDAY OCT. 27

FRIDAY OCT. 28

SATURDAY OCT. 29

USTRC Challenge

USTRC Challenge

USTRC Challenge

USTRC Challenge

USTRC Challenge

USTRC Challenge

USTRC Challenge

LAZY E ARENA

GUTHRIE, OKLAHOMA

Events begin daily at 9 am See ad for format details

FRIDAY OCT. 21

SATURDAY OCT. 22

SUNDAY OCT. 23

MONDAY OCT. 24

TUESDAY OCT. 25

WEDNESDAY OCT. 26

THURSDAY OCT. 27

FRIDAY OCT. 28

Open #15 #13

#13 #12 #11

#12 #11 #10

#11 #10 #9

#11 #10 #9

#11 #10 #9

#10 #9 #8

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STALL RESERVATIONS Please make sure that this form is filled out clearly and completely. Your stall confirmation will be mailed the week of October 3, 2011. PLEASE PRINT CLEARLY! Name:

ID Number:

Address:

City:

Cell Phone:

State:

Daytime Phone:

Zip:

Evening Phone:

Stall Fees

RV Hookups

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/VER 26 SPACES WITH ALL HOOKUPS

PLUS SHOWERS AND RESTROOMS AVAILABLE ON &AIRGROUNDS l RST COME l RST SERVED BASIS

s ONE TIME PRE BEDDING FEE REQUIRED FOR EACH STALL CUBIC FEET s 'OLD 0LUS MEMBERS MAY MAKE RESERVATIONS BY PHONE on or before 3EPTEMBER

s !LL OTHER RESERVATIONS MUST BE postmarked on or before 3EPTEMBER

NO EXCEPTIONS

.O RESERVATIONS ON SITE RENTAL ONLY AT /+#

s 2ESERVATIONS NOT ACCEPTED AFTER 3EPTEMBER

Indicate the number of horses that will be staying each night FRIDAY, OCT. 21

SATURDAY, OCT. 22

SUNDAY, OCT. 23

MONDAY, OCT. 24

WEDNESDAY, OCT. 26

THURSDAY, OCT. 27

FRIDAY, OCT. 28

SATURDAY, OCT. 29

Number of nights:

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TUESDAY, OCT. 25

Stalls available at the LAZY E ARENA in Guthrie, OK on Wednesday, October 19 and Thursday, October 20.

Total Amount Enclosed Stall Info s CURRENT COGGINS REQUIRED s )F YOUR PLANS CHANGE AND YOU NEED TO CANCEL PLEASE NOTIFY THE 5342# BEFORE /CTOBER .O REFUNDS WILL BE MADE AFTER /CTOBER s 3TALL CHECK IN TIME IS AM DAILY s 3TALL CHECK OUT AND LOCK DOWN TIME WILL BE AT AM DAILY %XTENDED STAY WILL BE ON AN AVAILABILITY BASIS ONLY s !FTER AM A l NE PER STALL WILL BE CHARGED FOR LOCK DOWNS s /NE HORSE PER STALL s !LL STALLS WILL BE PRE BEDDED

Facility Rules s (ORSES WILL NOT BE ALLOWED TO BE TIED TO TRAILERS OVERNIGHT !NY HORSES LEFT TIED TO TRAILERS WILL BE STALLED BY SECURITY AND OWNER WILL BE CHARGED PER HORSE PER DAY

This reservation form must be completed in its entirety and mailed with payment.

Please make check or money orders payable to USTRC or complete the credit card information and postmark by September 23, 2011.

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3TEPHENVILLE 4EXAS .ATIONAL /Fl CE

Visa / Mastercard Payment Information Cardholder: Visa/MC Acct. #:

Exp. Date:

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s .O PORTABLE PENS WILL BE ALLOWED

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SPECIALTY ROPINGS OKLAHOMA CITY FAIRGROUNDS GOLD PLUS SHOOT-OUTS TUESDAY, OCTOBER 25

s Pre-Entry only (see entry forms for details)

#12 Gold Plus Shoot-Out

s Entry Fees: $300/roper s Four-steer Average, progressive after one

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 26

s Maximum of 2 entries in each division

#10 Gold Plus Shoot-Out

s Gold Plus members 21 and older only s Qualification may be through Gold Plus Membership, Flex Earnings, USTRC Gold Plus roping or USTRC Challenge roping s Per Rule 5.3.4 USTRC reserves the right to refuse entries that DO NOT meet eligibility requirements

USTRC CENTURY CHAMPIONSHIPS WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 26

s #11 with (#9 Incentive) s Ropers must be 50 or older within the 2011 calendar year s Pre-Entry only (see entry forms for details) s Entry fees: $200/roper s Four-steer Average, progressive after one s Maximum of 2 entries s 1st through 3rd place in Average and 1st place in Incentive Average will receive National Shoot-Out /Flex Earnings positions in the #11 and #9 respectively

CRUEL GIRL CHAMPIONSHIPS THURSDAY, OCTOBER 27

s #11 with (#9 Incentive) s Pre-Entry only (see entry forms for details) s Entry fees: $200/roper s Four-steer Average, progressive after one s Maximum of 2 entries s Champions will receive trophy Martin saddles and a complete Cruel Girl wardrobe plus $1,000 cash courtesy of Cruel Girl s 1st through 3rd place in Average and 1st place in Incentive Average will receive National Shoot-Out /Flex Earnings in the #11 and #9 respectively

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s All entries for specialty ropings must be postmarked by Friday, September 23, 2011 to avoid late fees. !LL ENTRIES MAILED AFTER 3EPTEMBER

MUST INCLUDE A TEAM LATE FEE AND PAYMENT MUST BE MADE WITH MONEY ORDER OR CASHIER S CHECK s Entries will not be accepted after October 7, 2011.

s Cruel Girl/Century entries -AY ENTER AS )NCENTIVE TEAMS

.ON )NCENTIVE TEAMS OR A COMBINATION OF )NCENTIVE .ON )NCENTIVE TEAMS FOR A MAXIMUM OF ENTRIES IN EACH ROPING

s May not enter with the same partner more than once in a division.

s &OR MORE INFORMATION CALL THE 5342# .ATIONAL /Fl CE

s 4EAMS WILL NOT BE ENTERED UNTIL BOTH PARTNERS ARE PAID IN FULL

Gold Plus Shoot-Out entries must indicate contribution from available earnings. That contribution cannot be changed after the event. NO EXCEPTIONS! Each entry must include both ropers’ ID#.

#12 Gold Plus Shoot-Out

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5342# IS A VOLUNTARY ASSOCIATION !PPLICANT ACKNOWLEDGES THAT HE OR SHE HAS NO PROPERTY OR OTHER RIGHT TO PARTICIPATE IN 5342# EVENTS !PPLICANT AGREES TO FOLLOW AND BE BOUND BY THE RULES REGULATIONS AND GUIDELINES OF 5342# AS AMENDED FROM TIME TO TIME !PPLICANT ACKNOWLEDGES THAT 5342# CLASSIl CATIONS ARE DETERMINED BY 5342# S CLASSIl CATION PROCESS BASED ON THE APPLICATION OF 5342# HANDICAPPING GUIDELINES (ANDICAPS INCLUDING APPLICANT S HANDICAP ASSIGNED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CLASSIl CATION PROCEDURES ARE CONCLUSIVELY PRESUMED VALID !PPLICANT CONSENTS TO SAME 5342# RESERVES THE RIGHT TO CHANGE THE CLASSIl CATIONS OF ROPERS ANYTIME THROUGHOUT THE YEAR !PPLICANT MAY APPEAL PROCEDURES AS MODIl ED FROM TIME TO TIME !PPLICANT AGREES THAT HIS OR HER SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE REMEDY FOR A DISPUTED CLASSIl CATION IS APPEAL TO THE 5342# PURSUANT TO 5342# APPEAL PROCEDURES !LL DECISIONS OF THE APPEAL PROCESS ARE l NAL AND CONCLUSIVE !PPLICANT ELECTS TO PARTICIPATE IN 5342# EVENTS AT !PPLICANT S OWN RISK !PPLICANT HEREBY RELEASES AND DISCHARGES 5342# AND ITS DIRECTORS OFl CERS

REPRESENTATIVES EMPLOYEES SPONSORS AND AGENTS FROM ALL LIABILITY LOSS CLAIMS DAMAGES AND EXPENSES FOR INJURIES TO PERSON

PROPERTY REPUTATION OR l NANCIAL CONDITION AS A RESULT OF OR IN ANY WAY RELATING TO !PPLICANT S PARTICIPATION OR FAILURE TO PARTICIPATE IN ANY 5342# EVENTS WHETHER CAUSED BY NEGLIGENCE BY l ELD CONDITIONS

BY THE CONDUCT OF 5342# OR ITS DIRECTORS OFl CERS

REPRESENTATIVES EMPLOYEES SPONSORS AND OR AGENTS IN THE PREPARATION SUPERVISION OR CONDUCT OF ANY 5342# EVENTS OR THE ADMINISTRATION OR FAILURE TO ENFORCE ANY 5342# RULES REGULATIONS OR GUIDELINES OR OTHERWISE !PPLICANT KNOWS THAT BY HIS OR HER ENTRY ON THIS FORM HE OR SHE COMPLETELY RELEASES 5342# AND ITS DIRECTORS OFl CERS REPRESENTATIVES EMPLOYEES SPONSORS AND AGENTS FROM ANY LIABILITY INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE !PPLICANT VOLUNTARILY CHOOSES TO PARTICIPATE IN 5342# EVENTS AND FREELY AND WILLINGLY CONSENTS TO THE SAME

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GUTHRIE SHOOT-OUT CHAMPIONSHIPS PRIZES

REWARDS ARE GUARANTEED

4 Trophy Martin Saddles

22 2011 National Shoot-Out/Flex Earnings awarded to Average winners of each roping 2012 Tour Points awarded to 1st - 10th place Average winners of the Open

Average winners on October 28 42 Martin Trophy Tooled Rope Bags Average winners October 21-27

DRAW IN OPTION AVAILABLE AT THIS EVENT

OCTOBER 21-28, 2011

GUTHRIE, OKLAHOMA

LAZY E ARENA

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 21

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 25

s Enter each roping 3 times

Each roping limited to 250 teams 9:00 am OPEN 1:30 pm #15 6:00 pm #13

Each roping limited to 250 teams 9:00 am #11 1:30 pm #10 (Capped at Elite #6) 6:00 pm #9 (Capped at Elite #5)

s Entry fees are $100/roper

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 22

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 26

Each roping limited to 250 teams 9:00 am #13 1:30 pm #12 6:00 pm #11

Each roping limited to 250 teams 9:00 am #11 1:30 pm #10 (Capped at Elite #6) 6:00 pm #9 (Capped at Elite #5)

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 23

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 27

Each roping limited to 250 teams 9:00 am #12 1:30 pm #11 6:00 pm #10 (Capped at Elite #6)

Each roping limited to 250 teams 9:00 am #10 (Capped at Elite #6) 1:30 pm #9 (Capped at Elite #5) 6:00 pm #8 (Capped at #4)

s 4-head, progressive after 1 s Appropriate cut-off times may be used s 10% paid in 1st round, 90% paid in Average s Ropings will not start before times posted s Office opens at 7 am each day s Entry tickets for all ropings go on sale at 7 am each day at the Lazy E Arena s Tickets are also available in OKC at the USTRC event office located in the Coliseum arena for the next day’s ropings (Saturday - Thursday, 10 am to 4 pm) s Tickets are on a first-come, first-served basis s 2011 National Shoot-Outs / Flex Earnings awarded to Average winners s Ropers will have to pay Shoot-Out fees s Entry tickets must be turned in 30 minutes before start times

MONDAY, OCTOBER 24

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 28

Each roping limited to 250 teams 9:00 am #11 1:30 pm #10 (Capped at Elite #6) 6:00 pm #9 (Capped at Elite #5)

Each roping limited to 400 teams Martin trophy saddles to Avg. winners 9:00 am #9 (Capped at Elite #5) 4:00 pm #8 (Capped at #4)

s Entry tickets may be purchased with CASH ONLY! s Gold Plus members may write checks for amount of personal entry tickets only s Tickets are refundable if done one hour before roping is scheduled to begin

Producer: Jeff Smith Ike & Mary Cox USTRC

620.921.5903 660.425.5502 254.968.0002

s Refunds at Lazy E only

Lazy E Roping Office:

405.282.RIDE x120

s Excellent cattle

Host Hotel:

Sleep Inn of Guthrie 405.260.1400 Ask for Lazy E Rate

2011 or 2012 USTRC membership required For more information visit before you rope, and may beustrc.com purchased at this event.

s Current USTRC cards required for payback s No unauthorized vendors s Stalls available, no reservations necessary s USTRC Dress Code

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USTRC is a voluntary association. Applicant acknowledges that he or she has no property or other right to participate in USTRC events. Applicant agrees to follow and be bound by the rules, regulations, and guidelines of USTRC, as amended from time to time. Applicant acknowledges that USTRC classifications are determined by USTRC’s classification process based on the application of USTRC handicapping guidelines. Handicaps, including applicant’s handicap, assigned in accordance with the classification procedures are conclusively presumed valid. Applicant consents to same. USTRC reserves the right to change the classifications of ropers anytime throughout the year. Applicant may appeal procedures, as modified from time to time.

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Eastern Regional Finals The Eastern Regional Finals kicked into gear at the Tennessee Miller Coliseum in Murfreesboro, Tennessee.

The event began July 7, 2011 and ran through the 10.

Team ropers from all over the Southern and Eastern United States came to enjoy the awesome team roping action.

Roping Gross ~ $395,700 Roper’s Pot ~ $290,523 (INCLUDING SHOOT-OUT CONTRIBUTION)

Prizeline ~ $43,937 Return to Roper ~84.5%

he event began with the Open Division. The team of Cory Kidd from Statesville, North Carolina and Adam Plyler from Pageland, South Carolina teamed up to win the Average. They were the second call back to the short round and roped five steers in 34.79 seconds to secure $4,000 and trophy leather rope bags.

“We were rodeoing and were not even planning on going to the Eastern Regionals, but finally decided we should enter,”

Open Cory W. Kidd V. (Statesville, NC) / Adam G. Plyler (Pageland, SC), 34.79 on 5, $4,000

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#15 Preliminary Adam G. Plyler (Pageland, SC) / Jay Shaffer (Stephenville, TX), 29.18 on 4, $2,204 and $3,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings each

The #13 Shoot-Out came right down to the wire. The team of J.W. Baucom from Carthage, North Carolina and Cory Honeycutt from Mooresville, North Carolina were second call back to the short round. They were 8.46 seconds on their final steer to bring their five steer total to 49.80 seconds. That earned them first place in the Average. They won $8,000, trophy Martin saddles and $6,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings.

Second place went to Joey Carpenter and Dennis Moore. They won $3,624 for a total time of 50.52 seconds on five steers.

Third place was Jason Jenkins and Bob Knudsen and fourth was Slade Collins and Dalton, Totty.

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“When I saw the steer we had in the short round I knew Cory was going to get it on him fast and make up some time,” added Plyler. “It worked out for us and this was a much needed win.”

Second in the Average went to Dustin Morgan from Oklahoma and Will Woodfin from Texas. Third place was Kidd and Caleb Anderson. Chris Chandler and Derrick Crawford won the Incentive Average.

The #15 Preliminary was next on the agenda. Plyler continued his momentum from the Open Division but switched to the head side and teamed up with Jay Shaffer from Stephenville, Texas. The team was second call back to the short round and finished the roping with a time of 29.18 seconds on four steers. That was good enough for the win.

They earned $2,204, trophy leather rope bags, a paid position to the #15 Shoot-Out and $6,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings.

Second place went to Riley Grisham and Jake Smith and third place was Dillon Black and Clay Smith.

Plyler continued his winning ways as the #15 Shoot-Out began. He teamed up with Eric Dunn from Mt. Pleasant, Texas and the pair qualified to the short round in the number one call back position. They finished the roping with a time of 36.19 seconds on five steers. That was good enough to earn them first place in the roping. They won $4,000, trophy Martin saddles and $6,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings.

Grisham also struck again as he finished second with Oklahoma heeler Clay Smith. Smith finished in third place with Florida header Scott Elliott.

The second day of the Eastern Regional Finals began with the #13 Preliminary. The team of Quinton Parchman and Lane Mitchell were the high team back with Jason Jenkins and Bob Knudsen right behind them. When the dust settled Parchman and Mitchell emerged on top. They won $2,608, trophy leather rope bags and $6,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings.

Jenkins and Parchman were second and third place went to Shawn Loehr and Rodney Melton. Waylon Cameron and Jay Shaffer finished fourth in the Average with a time of 34.87 seconds on four steers.

#15 Shoot-Out Eric Dunn (Mt. Pleasant, TX) / Adam G. Plyler (Pageland, SC), 36.19 on 5, $4,000 and $3,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings each

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EASTERN REGIONAL FINALS - Flex Earnings Awarded $6,000 per team flex earnings awarded #15 Adam G. Plyler Pageland, SC Jay Shaffer Stephenville, TX Riley M. Grisham Kiln, MS Jake Smith Broken Bow, OK Dillon Black Jasper, AL Clay O. Smith Broken Bow, OK Brady Reid Dennis Donalsonville, GA Jay Shaffer Stephenville, TX Joel Colgrove Boligee, AL Kevin T. Redstrom Hamilton, TX Eric Dunn Mt. Pleasant, TX Adam G. Plyler Pageland, SC Riley M. Grisham Kiln, MS Clay O. Smith Broken Bow, OK Scott Elliott Live Oak, FL Clay O. Smith Broken Bow, OK Brady Reid Dennis Donalsonville, GA Zak R. Dobbins Bay Minette, AL J. W. Baucom Carthage, NC Zak R. Dobbins Bay Minette, AL Dillon Black Jasper, AL Wil Sanders Elkmont, AL Jason T. Jenkins Hopkinsville, KY Vic C. Shaw Muscle Shoals, AL Manny C. Egusquiza Madison, GA Rodney D. Melton Pike Road, AL Joel Colgrove Boligee, AL Kevin T. Redstrom Hamilton, TX Beverly A. Robbins Muscle Shoals, AL Nat E. Stewart Corydon, IN #13 Quinton Parchman Cumberland City, TN Lane Mitchell Bolivar, TN Jason T. Jenkins Hopkinsville, KY Bob J. Knudsen Lancaster, KY Shawn E. Loehr Mount Vernon, IN Rodney D. Melton Pike Road, AL Waylon Cameron Apollo, PA Jay Shaffer Stephenville, TX Matt Griswell Ramer, TN Mike K. Jones Town Creek, AL J. W. Baucom Carthage, NC Cory G. Honeycutt Mooresville, NC Joey E. Carpenter Rutledge, AL Dennis W. Moore Opp, AL Jason T. Jenkins Hopkinsville, KY Bob J. Knudsen Lancaster, KY Slade A. Collins Livingston, TN Dalton M. Totty Chappel Hill, TN West Benson Edmond, OK Jimmy Kelly Eighty Four, PA Trey E. Miller McDonough, GA Ran E. West Alapaha, GA Trey E. Miller McDonough, GA Ed Allen Dadeville, AL Charles A. Quinn Dekalb, MS Jess Davis Okolona, MS Waylon Cameron Apollo, PA Nat E. Stewart Corydon, IN Scott Elliott Live Oak, FL Daniel T. Bush McAlpin, FL Brady Reid Dennis Donalsonville, GA Dale R. Martin Cleveland, TN Eric Dunn Mt. Pleasant, TX Jeff Gargis Leighton, AL Joel Colgrove Boligee, AL Ed Allen Dadeville, AL Jason T. Jenkins Hopkinsville, KY Wade Harris Piggott, AR #12 Joel Colgrove Boligee, AL Stuart Bigbee Tuscumbia, AL

Suzie M. Johnson Junior L. Macoubrie Brandon Lauber Dillon Black Bruce A. Nichols Bob J. Knudsen Charles A. Quinn Blake Haithcoat John H. Shockley Rodney D. Melton Tara O. Courson Zak R. Dobbins West Benson Ed Allen Paula M. Knudsen Wil Sanders Jerry F. Bailey Dale R. Martin Mike R. Woolven Dillon Black Mike R. Woolven Dale R. Martin Danny R. Miller Troy L. Gray Scott Elliott J. D. Elliott Cord E. Spradley Guy W. Graden Pete E. Durden Jay Shaffer Charles A. Quinn Blake Haithcoat J. D. Elliott Daniel T. Bush Seth R. Thomas Glenn R. Terrell Franklin Thomas Matt Wilson Mary Ann Brown Jay Shaffer Len R. Jones, Jr. Rodney D. Melton Dusty W. Morris Dalton M. Totty Derrick D. Crawford Clark Adcock Harve A. Reynolds Wade Harris

Brodhead, WI Paola, KS Franklin, TN Jasper, AL Farmington, WV Lancaster, KY Dekalb, MS Florence, AL Madison, GA Pike Road, AL Lake City, FL Bay Minette, AL Edmond, OK Dadeville, AL Lancaster, KY Elkmont, AL Pauls Valley, OK Cleveland, TN Nettleton, MS Jasper, AL Nettleton, MS Cleveland, TN Lawson, MO Holt, MO Live Oak, FL Live Oak, FL Hoboker, GA Jacksonville, FL Grand Ridge, FL Stephenville, TX Dekalb, MS Florence, AL Live Oak, FL McAlpin, FL Greenville, AL Notasulga, AL Waycross, GA Madison, GA Keedysville, MD Stephenville, TX Shorter, AL Pike Road, AL Springfield, TN Chappel Hill, TN Lebanon, TN Smithville, TN Ellsinore, MO Piggott, AR

#11 David S. Parrish Warrenton, MO Casper Billy Church Rock, NM Thomas Garrett Smith Lebanon, TN Justin A. Carver Lebanon, TN Curtis Crumbley Watkinsville, GA Matt Wilson Madison, GA Wyatt B. Paul Arcadia, FL J. D. Domenigo Citra, FL Leslie Bailey Reddick, FL Dale R. Martin Cleveland, TN Danny R. Miller Lawson, MO Charlie F. Madison Fort Scott, KS West Benson Edmond, OK Casper Billy Church Rock, NM Wyatt B. Paul Arcadia, FL Jerry W. Courson Lake City, FL Steven L. Bagsby Nolensville, TN Clark Adcock Smithville, TN Jay Rueter Winchester, IL Tony Schindler Frankford, MO Maverick Becht Georgetown, IN Jimmy Kelly Eighty Four, PA Amy Younger Fort Scott, KS Charlie F. Madison Fort Scott, KS Kyle Ware Henagar, AL

Billy J. Berry Tish T. Luke Zack A. Mabry Chuck N. Conkle Glenn R. Terrell Kelli Corbin Dillon Black Huck Hicks Derek J. Hicks Lynn E. Fisher Adam D. Postelle Pete E. Durden Dustin Cunde Ryan J. Shaw Scott T. Conlee Leslie Bailey Dale R. Martin James L. Madden Brad King Dobie M. Eakes Glenn E. Hickman Ryan J. Shaw Jason W. LaRue Bob T. Herrington Giovanni Socorro

Rainsville, AL Yeehaw Junction, FL Piedmont, AL Hampton, GA Notasulga, AL Baldwin, FL Jasper, AL Castlewood, VA Castlewood, VA Knoxville, TN Rockyface, GA Grand Ridge, FL Marianna, FL Pekin, IN Winchester, KY Reddick, FL Cleveland, TN Wingdale, NY Morriston, FL Philadelphia, MS Shuqualak, MS Pekin, IN Bagdad, KY San Mateo, FL Homestead, FL

#10 West Benson Edmond, OK Ben J. Atkinson Pike Road, AL Philip D. Hinch Crossville, TN Steve Amos Crossville, TN Craig Flowers Mineral Bluff, GA Billy S. Lam Canton, GA Joe L. Wilbert Clyde, NY Calvin P. Knighton Columbia, AL Charles A. Quinn Dekalb, MS Vann Figgeroa Gleason, TN Amy Younger Fort Scott, KS Charlie F. Madison Fort Scott, KS Len R. Jones, Jr. Shorter, AL Glenn R. Terrell Notasulga, AL Tommy L. Allison Mooresboro, NC Jeremy E. Gault Fountain Inn, SC Justin Katen Foristell, MO Gary Sheller Troy, MO T. J. Coleman Shuqualak, MS Glenn E. Hickman Shuqualak, MS Tish T. Luke Yeehaw Junction, FL Giovanni Socorro Homestead, FL West Benson Edmond, OK Trey E. Miller McDonough, GA Maverick Becht Georgetown, IN Jason W. LaRue Bagdad, KY Mary Ann Brown Keedysville, MD Jordan C. Southern Sneedville, TN Brother Campbell Franklin, TN Tom F. Burns Eagleville, TN Bobby R. Hull Brodhead, WI Chuck W. Smith Townsend, DE Ran E. West Alapaha, GA Ben Barrentine Enigma, GA John H. Shockley Madison, GA Glenn R. Terrell Notasulga, AL Charles A. Quinn Dekalb, MS Jeff L. Tilley Marianna, AR Chuck N. Conkle Hampton, GA Trey E. Miller McDonough, GA Dobie M. Eakes Philadelphia, MS Glenn E. Hickman Shuqualak, MS James E. Miller Sweetwater, TN John Fortkamp Glenns Ferry, ID Mary Ann Brown Keedysville, MD Chuck W. Smith Townsend, DE Dorie K. Lund Lynchburg, TN Brice Long Springfield, TN

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Bobby R. Hull Travis R. Hull Joe A. Buchanan Matt Pierce Jason G. Nichols Jamie Nelms Cale Shockley Shane Swire Joe D. Jones Terry P. Knight Scott Bone Adam D. Postelle T. J. Coleman Glenn E. Hickman Tara O. Courson Randal L. Reddish Scott Bone Jesse A. Tatum Emery Thibodeaux Austin Brown Valerie J. Stepp David S. Hamilton Charles A. Quinn Heather D. Benson Clinton Shultz Nate P. Camper T. J. Coleman Jeff L. Tilley Joe D. Jones Glenn E. Hickman Coltin Nobles Jaret W. Nobles Tish T. Luke John Fortkamp Rocky Blackburn Adam D. Postelle Mary Ann Brown Heath R. Sanders Brent King Tom F. Burns Levi Wilson Charlie P. Wright Tara O. Courson Clint R. Durst Doug D. Jones Whitney L. Goodwin Dobie M. Eakes Justin Nelson Bobby R. Hull Brad A. Nuckles

#9 Brodhead, WI Brodhead, WI Urbana, OH Lexington, AL Franklin, TN Elkmont, AL Flintville, TN McEwen, TN Macon, MS Macon, MS Calhoun, GA Rockyface, GA Shuqualak, MS Shuqualak, MS Lake City, FL Starke, FL Calhoun, GA Rock Spring, GA Stoneville, NC Gates, NC Cleveland, TN Cleveland, TN Dekalb, MS Edmond, OK Orlinda, TN Genoa, OH Shuqualak, MS Marianna, AR Macon, MS Shuqualak, MS Barnwell, SC Barnwell, SC Yeehaw Junction, FL Glenns Ferry, ID Dadeville, AL Rockyface, GA Keedysville, MD Leachville, AR Thompsons Station, TN Eagleville, TN Monterey, TN Millers Creek, NC Lake City, FL Saluda, SC New Weston, OH Ellettsville, IN Philadelphia, MS Huntingdon, TN Brodhead, WI Jonesboro, AR

Junior L. Johnson Nate P. Camper Ethan Tays Terry P. Knight Chad A. Wilson Kade Corzine Todd S. Scarbrough Tucker Kail Levi Wilson Jennifer Pigue Mike Feldman T. J. Coleman Rocky Blackburn David A. Smith Brandon Jones Bill Adcock Mitch Rogers Bryant Griffin Tara O. Courson Chip Bliss

#8 Bluff City, TN Genoa, OH Crossville, TN Macon, MS Duquoin, IL Duquoin, IL McKenzie, TN Gleason, TN Monterey, TN Primm Springs, TN Lancaster, KY Shuqualak, MS Dadeville, AL Calhoun, GA Macon, MS Sparta, TN Metter, GA Rogersville, AL Lake City, FL Somerville, tn

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#13 Preliminary Quinton K. Parchman (Cumberland City, TN) / Lane Mitchell (Bolivar, TN), 31.08 on 4, $2,608 and $3,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings each

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“I wanted to come to the Eastern Regional Finals, but didn’t have any partners, so I called a friend of mine, Jay Shaffer, to help me find some runs,” said Turner. “He really did a great job in finding me some runs.”

“Yes I appreciate Jay for getting us set up to rope together,” added Hicks. “This was a great win and I am pretty excited.”

The team won $9,382, trophy leather rope bags, Resistol hats, Tony Lama boots, Cinch jeans and $6,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings. They finished the roping with a time of 31.95 seconds on four steers. Second in the Average went to Danny Miller and Junior Macoubrie and third place was Bill Romine and Scott Lund. Brady McCormick and Dale Ratliff won the Incentive Average and took home $5,902, trophy Gist buckles, Classic Equine Rope Bags, ESP saddle pads, Classic Equine hay bags, and $6,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings. Jerry Bailey from Florida teamed up with Dale Martin from Tennessee to win the Century Bonus.

Joel Colgrove and Stuart Bigbee were second call back to the short round of the #12 Division. They were 8.26 seconds on their final steer bringing their four steer total to 31.58 seconds. They had one team to sweat, but the high team back failed to catch their steer, and thus the win of the Average went to Colgrove and Bigbee. They won $2,990, trophy Martin saddles and $6,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings.

They also received a paid Shoot-Out position into the #12 Shoot-Out. Second place went to Suzie Johnson and Junior Macoubrie and third place was Brandon Lauber and Dillon Black. The team of Tyler Cornett and J.D. Domenigo won the Incentive Average.

The #12 Shoot-Out was exciting all the way to the end.

The sixth call back team was John Shockley from Madison, Georgia and Rodney Melton from Pike Road, Alabama. They finished the roping with a time of 34.86 seconds on four steers and won $8,000, trophy Martin saddles and $6,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings. Second place was Tara Courson and Zak Dobbins and third place was West Benson and Ed Allen.

The #11 Preliminary was first on the agenda for day number three of the Eastern Regional Finals. Twenty teams advanced to the short round and it was quite the deal. David Parrish from Warrenton, Missouri and Casper Billy from Church Rock, New Mexico were the 11th call back to the short round. They made a smooth run of 9.04 seconds and brought their total to 41.62 seconds on four steers. As the rest of the short round unfolded the top 10 teams had trouble.

When it was all said and done Parrish and Billy were left

#13 Shoot-Out J.W. Baucom (Carthage, NC) / Cory G. Honeycutt (Mooresville, NC), 49.80 on 5, $8,000 and $3,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings each

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#12 Shoot-Out John H. Shockley (Madison, GA) / Rodney D. Melton (Pike Road, AL), 34.86 on 4, $8,000 and $3,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings each

on top. They won $3,416, trophy Martin saddles and $6,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings.

“It was really pretty cool,” said Billy. “There were some really good teams that went out. This just made my weekend and I love the saddle. Now I just want one of those Shoot-Out saddles.”

“I cannot believe it,” said Parrish. “This was just great and I am in shock that we came from 11th to win the Average.”

#12 Preliminary Joel Colgrove, Jr. (Boligee, AL) / Stuart Bigbee (Tuscumbia, AL), 31.58 on 4, $2,990 and $3,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings each

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Second place was Thomas Smith and Justin Carver and third place went to Curtis Crumbley and Matt Wilson.

Sometimes things are just meant to be. Danny Miller and Charlie Madison were turned out in the short round of the #11 Preliminary because Madison was in town trying to buy a tire for his trailer. The team entered into the #11 Shoot-Out and qualified to the short round in the number one call back. They finished the roping with a time of 33.59 seconds on four steers and earned first place in the Average. The win gave them $8,094, trophy Martin saddles, and $6,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings. Second place in the Average was West Benson and Casper Billy and third place went to Wyatt Paul and Jerry Courson.

The #10 Preliminary was all about West Benson. He teamed up with Ben Atkinson and the pair earned first place in the Average with a time of 40.23 seconds on four steers. They won $3,338, trophy Martin saddles and $6,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings. Second place in the Average was Philip Hinch and Steve Amos and third was Craig Flowers and Billy Lam. The team of Justin McMillion and Josh Miller were high team back and won the Incentive Average.

Amy Younger and Charlie Madison had some bumps and bruises in getting to the Eastern Regional Finals, but it worked out for them in the #10 Shoot-Out. They were second call back to the short round. They finished the roping with a time of 36.88 seconds to win the Average. They won $8,952, trophy Martin saddles and $6,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings. Second place was Len Jones and Glenn Terrell and third was Tommy Allison and Jeremy Gault.

The final day of team roping action began with the #9 Preliminary. The father/son team of Bobby and Travis Hull from Brodhead, Wisconsin were the team to beat. They finished the roping with a time of 35.27 seconds on four steers and won the Average. They received $4,190, trophy Martin saddles and $6,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings. Second in the

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#11 Shoot-Out Danny R. Miller (Lawson, MO) / Charlie F. Madison (Fort Scott, KS), 33.59 on 4, $8,094 and $3,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings each

main Average went to the winners of the Incentive Average. Joe Buchanan from Urbana, Ohio and Mat Pierce from Lexington, Alabama were 40.90 seconds to claim $3,792, trophy Gist buckles and $8,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings. Third place was Jason Nichols and Jamie Nelms.

Georgia finished on top in the #9 Shoot-Out. Scott Bone from Calhoun teamed up with Adam Postelle from Rockyface to finish first place in the Average. They earned $9,476, trophy Martin saddles and $6,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings. Second place was T.J. Coleman and Glenn Hickman both from Shuqualak, Mississippi. They caught four steers in 42.51 seconds and won $7,108 plus $6,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings. Third place was Tara Courson and Randal Reddish from Florida.

The final roping of the Eastern Regional Finals was the #8 Pick/Draw.

Junior Johnson from Bluff City, Tennessee and Nate Camper from Genoa, Ohio won the Average with a time of 27.91 seconds on three steers. They received trophy Gist buckles, $3,512, plus $6,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings.

Second place was Ethan Tays from Crossville, Tennessee and Terry Knight from Macon, Mississippi, while third place went to Chad Wilson and Kade Corzine both from Illinois.

The Eastern Regional Finals came to a close and the Cruel Girl Champion was Tara Courson from Lake City, Florida. She was the high money winning female roper of the weekend. The high point Gold Plus roper was West Benson. n

#10 Shoot-Out Amy Younger (Fort Scott, KS) / Charlie F. Madison (Fort Scott, KS), 36.88 on 4, $8,952 and $3,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings each

#11 Preliminary David S. Parrish (Warrenton, MO) / Casper Billy (Church Rock, NM), 41.62 on 4, $3,416 and $3,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings each

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#10 Preliminary West Benson (Edmond, OK) / Ben J. Atkinson III (Pike Road, AL), 40.23 on 4, $3,338 and $3,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings each

#9 Shoot-Out Scott Bone (Calhoun, GA) / Adam D. Postelle (Rockyface, GA), 36.92 on 4, $9,476 and $3,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings each

#9 Preliminary Bobby R. Hull (Brodhead, WI) / Travis R. Hull (Brodhead, WI), 35.27 on 4, $4,190 and $3,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings each

#8 Junior L. Johnson, Jr. (Bluff City, TN) / Nate P. Camper (Genoa, OH), 27.91 on 3, $3,512 and $3,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings each

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Roping Gross ~ $182,120 Roper’s Pot ~ $120,770 (INCLUDING SHOOT-OUT CONTRIBUTION)

Prizeline ~ $17,832 Return to Roper ~ 76.1?%

roken Bow, Nebraska and the Custer County Fairgrounds are the home of the Nebraska Championships. More than 1,180 teams came to participate in the annual event produced by Jeff Smith and his crew. The event took place July 15-17, 2011 and allowed ropers the opportunity to rope for more than $126,000 in cash and prizes.

The event began with the #15 Handicap Division. Chase

Boekhaus from Rolla, Kansas teamed up with Brye Crites from Halfway, Missouri and the duo won the Average. They were 39.01 seconds on five steers to secure the victory.

Second went to Boekhaus and Tyrell Reynolds from Tribune, Kansas, while third place went to Chase and Chad Williams of Stephenville, Texas.

The winners of the #13 Division were Andy Knott and Cody Merritt both from Nebraska. They were 39.78 seconds on five steers and won $1,641, trophy leather rope bags and $6,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings. Second went to Monty Hurlburt and Jon Hackel also from Nebraska. Third place was Austin Barstow and Todd Hollenbeck.

Andy Miller from Wellfleet, Nebraska teamed up with Jeff

#13 Andy T. Knott (Valentine, NE) / Cody B. Merritt (Wellfleet, NE), 39.78 on 5, $1,641 and $3,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings each

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#15 Chase W. Boekhaus (Rolla, KS) / Brye R. Crites (Halfway, MO), 39.01 on 5, $731 and $3,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings each

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#12 Andy D. Miller (Wellfleet, NE) / Jeff P. Aylward (Dickens, NE), 30.07 on 4, $2,310 and $3,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings each

#15 Chase W. Boekhaus Rolla, KS Tyrell G. Reynolds Tribune, KS Chase F. Williams Stephenville, TX Chad F. Williams Stephenville, TX Chase W. Boekhaus Rolla, KS Tad B. Sheets Cimarron, KS Monty L. Hurlburt Arcadia, NE Todd J. Hollenbeck Long Pine, NE #13 Monty L. Hurlburt Arcadia, NE Jon L. Hackel Ord, NE Austin Barstow Springview, NE Todd J. Hollenbeck Long Pine, NE Austin Barstow Springview, NE Tyrell G. Reynolds Tribune, KS Justin D. Storms Nathrop, CO Jon L. Hackel Ord, NE #12 Pamela J. Hollenbeck Long Pine, NE Todd J. Hollenbeck Long Pine, NE John B. Sheets Arcadia, NE Jon L. Hackel Ord, NE Ben C. Schomp Hershey, NE Warren Horner Rose, NE Justen Nokes Juniata, NE Rhyder Nelson Doniphan, NE #11 Ivan S. Holliday Poplarville, MS Tad B. Sheets Cimarron, KS Robert Schalit Sealy, TX Zach R. Merritt Wellfleet, NE Jud A. Hill North Platte, NE Jeff P. Aylward Dickens, NE Tyrell G. Reynolds Tribune, KS

Adam E. Stegman Dodge City, KS Bill J. Hogan Boulder, CO Jon L. Hackel Ord, NE #10 BoDelle Mueller Sutherland, NE Rhyder Nelson Doniphan, NE Dustin E. Schwartz Mullen, NE Dexter Becker Beaver City, NE Phil F. Finney Anselmo, NE Russell S. Kucera Central City, NE John C. Cox Columbus, NE Larry L. Morehead Clyde, KS Jud A. Hill North Platte, NE Darren D. Sellers Wellfleet, NE #9 Leif A. Chesley Callaway, NE Willy L. Hicks Mullen, NE Sid W. Smith Dannebrog, NE Tod R. Sheperd North Platte, NE Jeffrey J. Hicks Hershey, NE Tim L. Neal North Platte, NE Bill J. Svoboda Schuyler, NE Bill R. Mlnarik Linwood, NE Phil F. Finney Anselmo, NE Cliff Pilkington Cairo, NE Tyler Schmick McCook, NE Leif A. Chesley Callaway, NE

#15 Chase W. Boekhaus Rolla, KS Brye R. Crites Halfway, MO #13 Andy T. Knott Valentine, NE Cody B. Merritt Wellfleet, NE

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Aylward from Dickens, Nebraska to win the Average of the #12 Division. They were 30.07 seconds on four steers and pocketed $2,310, trophy Cowboy Gold saddles and $6,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings. Second place went to the husband/wife team of Pam and Todd Hollenbeck from Long Pine, Nebraska.

Third place was John Sheets and Jon Hackel and the Incentive

winners were Ivan Holliday and Tad Sheets.

The second day of competition began with the #12 Gold Plus Division. Doug Huhman from Taylor, Nebraska teamed up with Warren Horner from Rose, Nebraska to win the Average. The pair caught four steers in 32.67 seconds and earned $2,873, trophy Gist buckles and $6,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings.

Second place was Ron Baucke and Chris Hogan from Colorado and third place was Tim Tyan and Hogan. Gene Holm teamed up with Tod Sheperd to win the Incentive Average and the champions of the Century bonus were Neal Reicks and Larry Chandler.

The hometown team of Ira Spanel and David Ruether took first place in the #11 Division. The pair roped four steers in 33.03 seconds and won $4,496, trophy Cowboy Gold saddles and $6,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings. Second place

#12 Andy D. Miller Wellfleet, NE Jeff P. Aylward Dickens, NE #11 Ira A. Spanel Broken Bow, NE David J. Ruether Broken Bow, NE Ben C. Schomp Hershey, NE Jeff P. Aylward Dickens, NE #10 Levi M. Taylor Salina, KS Steve Zumbrunn Junction City, KS Ben C. Schomp Hershey, NE Darren D. Sellers Wellfleet, NE #9 Justin W. Hurlburt Arcadia, NE Delbert D. Smith Ainsworth, NE Bryan Ledgerwood Burbank, SD Dave Becker Beaver City, NE Don Mason St. Charles, IA Jake A. Rice Creston, IA #8 Brandon Johnson Nebraska City, NE Jon Pudwill Balley, NE Dan Tobin Pickering, MO Joel Morrison Corning, IA Bill Bear Wichita, KS Jake L. Daugherty Bingham, NE Mike R. Fay Crookston, NE Tee Jay Graves Wellington, KS Leif A. Chesley Callaway, NE Hunter J. Walker Big Springs, NE Laura Kohle Cambridge, NE Bryan Sheffield Cambridge, NE

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#11 Ira A. Spanel (Broken Bow, NE) / David J. Ruether (Broken Bow, NE), 33.03 on 4, $4,496 and $3,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings each

was Ben Schomp and Jeff Aylward and third place was Robert Schalit and Zach Merritt. BoDelle Mueller and Rhyder Nelson won the Incentive Average.

The #10 Division was all about Kansas. The team of Levi Taylor from Salina, Kansas teamed up with Steve Zumbrunn from Junction City, Kansas to finish first place in the Average. They were 34.74 seconds on four steers and received $4,659, trophy Cowboy Gold saddles and $6,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings. Second went to Schomp and Darren Sellers and third was Dustin

Schwartz and Dexter Becker. The team of Leif Chesley and Willy Hicks won the Incentive Average with a time of 29.43 seconds on three steers.

On the final day of the Nebraska Championships the team of Stormie Milne and Shelby Tyan won the All-Girl Division and Darrell Hackel teamed up with Russell Kucera to finish first place in the #10 Century Division.

Arcadia, Nebraska and Ainsworth, Nebraska were the winners of the #9 Division. Justin Hurlburt and Delbert Smith emerged as the champions by

#10 Levi M. Taylor (Salina, KS) / Steve Zumbrunn (Junction City, KS), 34.74 on 4, $4,659 and $3,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings each

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#9 Justin W. Hurlburt (Arcadia, NE) / Delbert D. Smith (Ainsworth, NE), 38.39 on 4, $5,905 and $3,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings each

roping four steers in 38.39 seconds. They won $5,905, trophy Cowboy Gold saddles and $6,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings.

Second place was Bryan Ledgerwood and Dave Becker, while third place went to Don Mason and Jake Rice. Brandon Johnson from Nebraska City, Nebraska and Jon Pudwill from Bailey Nebraska were the incentive winners.

Missouri and Iowa won the #8 Pick/Draw. Dan Tobin from Pickering and Joel Morrison from Corning finished in first place with a time of 27.31 seconds on three steers. They

won $3,781, trophy Cowboy Gold saddles and $6,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings. Second place went to Bill Bear and Jake Daugherty. Third place was Mike Fay and Tee Jay Graves. Both second and third place received cash, plus trophy Gist buckles and $6,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings.

The Nebraska Championships was an event that ropers enjoyed. They liked the facility, the cattle and the entire Jeff Smith production. It was an event that ropers will remember for a long time. n

#8 Dan Tobin (Pickering, MO) / Joel Morrison (Corning, IA), 27.31 on 3, $3,781 and $3,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings each

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Roping Gross ~ $89,160 Roper’s Pot ~ $60,484 (INCLUDING SHOOT-OUT CONTRIBUTION)

Prizeline ~ $13,198 Return to Roper ~ 82.6%

Division. He and partner Cooper Wade from Heber, Utah won the Average with a time of 30.50 seconds on four steers. The win gave them $2,196, trophy leather rope bags and $6,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings. Second place was Rod Reidhead and Rick Steed and third was Pineda and Dan Scarbrough. Dustin Bennett and Scarbrough won the Incentive Average.

Collins then took center stage in the #12 Gold Plus Division.

He placed first and second in the main Average. Wayne Shaw from Blanket, Texas and Collins were 31.65 seconds on four steers and earned $1,868, trophy Gist buckles and $6,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings. Second place was Riley Davis from Genola, Utah and Collins with a 32.81 second total on four steers. Third place was Shawn Whetten and Austin Christensen. Tim Ekstrom and Dewayne Lewis won the Incentive Average and Shaw and Paul Freed won the Century Bonus.

Todd Deland from Mesquite, Nevada and Chase Sullivan from Dammeron Valley, Utah won the Average of the #11 Division. They were 30.65 seconds on four steers and took continued on page 82 PHOTOS COURTESY OF HORSETALES PHOTOGRAPHY

he Utah Championships made a move this year to the Davis County Legacy Center in Farmington, Utah. The event also moved its date to later in the year, beginning on July 15 and ending up on the 17. Team ropers from nine different states as far away as Texas made the trek to the great USTRC event hosted by C and C Roping Productions and Bill Cornia .

The team roping action began with the #15 Division. The Arizona team of Leigh and Cole Sherwood took the top honors by roping four steers in 28.32 seconds. Second place went to Jory Green from Vernal, Utah and Roman Collins from San Tan Valley, Arizona. Third place was Jared Udy and Rick Steed.

The roping then transitioned into the #13 Division. Jory Green struck again, this time on the heel side for Casey Penrod from Ogden, Utah. The team was 40.12 seconds on five steers and won $1,758, trophy leather rope bags and $6,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings. Second place was Josh Anderson and Paul Freed and third place was the team of Matthew Pineda and Tyler Morton.

Green then switched back to the head side for the #12

#15 Leigh Y. Sherwood (Gilbert, AZ) / Cole S. Sherwood (Gilbert, AZ), 28.32 on 4, $676 and $3,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings each

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#13 Casey K. Penrod (Ogden, UT) / Jory D. Green (Vernal, UT), 40.12 on 5, $1,758 and $3,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings each

#15 Jory D. Green Vernal, UT Roman P. Collins San Tan Valley, AZ Jared Udy Smithfield, UT Rick C. Steed Malad City, ID Casey K. Penrod Ogden, UT Roman P. Collins San Tan Valley, AZ Steve S. Sherwood Gilbert, AZ Cole S. Sherwood Gilbert, AZ #13 Josh W. Anderson Bozeman, MT Paul Freed Morgan, UT Matthew A. Pineda Kamas, UT Tyler D. Morton Rexburg, ID David Haskell Payson, UT Austin A. Christensen Salem, UT Wayne Shaw Blanket, TX Roman P. Collins San Tan Valley, AZ #12 Rod B. Reidhead Mayer, AZ Rick C. Steed Malad City, ID Matthew A. Pineda Kamas, UT Dan Scarbrough Plain City, UT Randy E. Wade Heber City, UT Cooper T. Wade Heber, UT Michelle Rezzonico Queen Creek, AZ Roman P. Collins San Tan Valley, AZ #11 Dustin B. Bennett Roosevelt, UT Dan Scarbrough Plain City, UT Bob Felkins Gilbert, AZ Jake M. Howe Pingree, ID

Lance B. Elison Inkom, ID DeWayne D. Lewis Hyrum, UT Jim A. Rose Jackson, WY Bob B. Caldwell Roosevelt, UT Bob Felkins Gilbert, AZ Darrell K. Bastian Neola, UT #10 Bob Felkins Gilbert, AZ Darrell K. Bastian Neola, UT Riley J. Davis Genola, UT Darrell K. Bastian Neola, UT Russ Maughan West Point, UT John H. Koyle Chubbuck, ID Michelle Rezzonico Queen Creek, AZ Jacade Ross Eagle Mountain, UT Jon Cannon Morgan, UT Jacade Ross Eagle Mountain, UT #9 Dylan D. Maughan Hooper, UT Chad A. Evans Ogden, UT Jade Cornia Randolph, UT Cooper Perkins West Haven, UT Lance B. Elison Inkom, ID John H. Koyle Chubbuck, ID Shaun B. Wilkinson Garland, UT John H. Koyle Chubbuck, ID Rod H. Maughan Hooper, UT Russ Maughan West Point, UT

#15 Leigh Y. Sherwood Gilbert, AZ Cole S. Sherwood Gilbert, AZ #13 Casey K. Penrod Ogden, UT Jory D. Green Vernal, UT #12 Jory D. Green Vernal, UT Cooper T. Wade Heber, UT #11 Todd L. Delano Mesquite, NV Chase Sullivan Dammeron Valley, UT #10 Megan Gunter McCammon, ID Chase Sullivan Dammeron Valley, UT #9 Bob Felkins Gilbert, AZ Matt L. Peterson Morgan, UT #8 Rod H. Maughan Hooper, UT Russ Maughan West Point, UT Gene L. Bingham Ogden, UT Laurie C. Sides Farmington, UT Wylee Strong Syracuse, UT Clint R. Mickelsen Redmond, UT Wil Cranney Oakley, ID Lance B. Elison Inkom, ID Chris Nielsen Castle Dale, UT Rod D. Rasmusson Rock Springs, WY Gary H. Perkins Farmington, UT James Weidenbener Queen Creek, AZ

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#12 Jory D. Green (Vernal, UT) / Cooper T. Wade (Heber, UT), 30.50 on 4, $2,196 and $3,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings each

continued from page 80 home $3,210, trophy Cowboy Gold saddles and $6,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings. Second place was Bob Felkins and Jake Howe, while third place went to Lance Ellison and Dewayne Lewis. Felkins teamed up with Darrell Bastian from Neola, Utah to win the Incentive Average.

Sullivan struck again in the #10 Division, this time heeling for Megan Gunter from McCammon, Idaho.

The pair was 33.30 seconds on four steers and landed $3,378, trophy Cowboy Gold saddles and $6,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings. Second place was Riley Davis and Darrell Bastian and third place went to Russ Maughan and John Koyle. Dylan Maughan and Chad Evans won the Incentive Average.

Felkins added to his winnings in the #9 Division.

He teamed up with Matt Peterson from Morgan, Utah and they won first place in the Average with a time of 37.00 seconds on four steers. Second place went to Jade Cornia from Randolph, Utah and Cooper Perkins from West Haven, Utah and third place was Lance Elison and John Koyle. Rod and Russ Maughan were the Incentive champions.

The final roping of the weekend was the #8 Pick/Draw. Gene Bingham from Ogden, Utah and Laurie Sides from Farmington, Utah were the victors.

They caught three steers in 34.92 seconds and secured $2,026, trophy Gist buckles and $6,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings. Second place was Wylee Strong and Clint Mickelsen. Wil Dranney and Lance Elison won third place. n 82 / SEPTEMBER 2011

#11 Todd L. Delano (Mesquite, NV) / Chase Sullivan (Dammeron Valley, UT), 30.65 on 4, $3,210 and $3,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings each

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#10 Megan Gunter (Mccammon, ID) / Chase Sullivan (Dammeron Valley, UT), 33.30 on 4, $3,378 and $3,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings each

#9 Bob Felkins (Gilbert, AZ) / Matt L. Peterson (Morgan, UT), 37.00 on 4, $2,800 and $3,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings each

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Roping Gross ~ $253,670 Roper’s Pot ~ $174,793 (INCLUDING SHOOT-OUT CONTRIBUTION)

Prizeline ~ $19,806

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Open Kevin Stewart (Glen Rose, TX) / Todd Wilson (Limon, CO), 36.20 on 5, $851

olorado Springs, Colorado and the Penrose Stadium Arena hosted the Colorado Championships on July 22 24, 2011. The event welcomed ropers from all over to compete. Jeff Smith and his Rope the Rockies Crew produced the event.

The team roping action began with the Open Division. The team of Kevin Stewart from Glen Rose, Texas and Todd Wilson from Limon, Colorado won the roping with a time of 36.20 seconds on five steers. Second place went to the Colorado team of Wade Kreutzer and T.J. Watts and third place was Tye Sims and Justin Marquez. Jake Wager and Tyler Larson won the Incentive Average.

Todd Wilson was also the star of the #15 Division. He teamed up with college header and basketball star Tyson Holden from Stephenville, Texas to win first place in the Average. The pair was 39.52 seconds on five steers and won $1,594, trophy leather rope bags and $6,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings. Second was Justin Storms and Shaw Carroll and third 86 / SEPTEMBER 2011

place was Larry Borrego and Wilson.

The champions of the #13 Division were Javier Chavez Minguer and Brandon Baca both from New Mexico. They were 36.41 seconds on five steers and earned $3,526, trophy Cowboy Gold saddles and $6,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings. Second place was Dick Yates and Tyrell Reynolds and third place went to Rick Jump and Justin Marquez.

Colorado dominated with a one-two finish in the #12 Division. Randy Morlan from Hasty and Richard Lightcap from Las Animas won the roping with a time of 32.00 seconds on four steers. They earned $3,789, trophy Cowboy Gold saddles and $6,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings. Second was Derek Reeves from Boone and Trey Yates from Pueblo. Third place was the News Mexico team of John Garcia and Butch Whitten. Bill and Chris Hogan won the Incentive Average.

Rick Jump from Belen, New Mexico and Randy Sanchez from Jarales, New Mexico won the Average of the #12 Gold Plus continued on page 88

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#15 Tyson S. Holden (Stephenville, TX) / Todd Wilson (Limon, CO), 39.52 on 5, $1,594 and $3,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings each

#15 Jake Wager Elizabeth, CO Tyler Larson Boyd, TX Justin D. Storms Nathrop, CO Larry J. Borrego Pueblo West, CO Todd Wilson Limon, CO Rick A. Montera Greeley, CO Tyrell G. Reynolds Tribune, KS Joe D. Reynolds Tribune, KS Tyrell G. Reynolds Tribune, KS #13 Dick L. Yates Pueblo, CO Tyrell G. Reynolds Tribune, KS Rick R. Jump Belen, NM Justin R. Marquez Seboyeta, NM Rod B. Reidhead Mayer, AZ Kent J. Hall Kim, CO Brett M. Hall Rolla, KS #12 Derek C. Reeves Boone, CO Trey D. Yates Pueblo, CO John L. Garcia Springer, NM Butch A. Whitten Cimarron, NM Arlan T. Tobyne Ensign, KS Tyrell G. Reynolds Tribune, KS Ken Silver Warner, OK Enoch McGill Maud, OK #11 Bill J. Hogan Boulder, CO Chris Hogan Brighton, CO Darrell Rennels Livermore, CO Tyson S. Holden Stephenville, TX Dick Lenard Penrose, CO Kyon Kreutzer La Veta, CO Clancey Kreutzer La Veta, CO Kyon Kreutzer La Veta, CO Dick L. Yates Pueblo, CO Garrett J. Busby Millsap, TX Tom H. Neiley Mead, CO Todd Q. Holden Gillette, WY

#10 Clancey Kreutzer La Veta, CO Kyon Kreutzer La Veta, CO Dick Lenard Penrose, CO Kyon Kreutzer La Veta, CO Pat G. Averett Delta, CO Kent G. Edwards Grand Junction, CO Sissy L. Rieken Arp, TX Ray Black Clarksville, AR Curtis W. Cox Manzanola, CO Trevor J. Schnaufer Pueblo, CO Monica Smith Parachute, CO Jeff L. Satterfield Parachute, CO Cassidy A. Myers Velma, OK Jimmi Jo Montera Greeley, CO #9 Branden K. Edwards Grand Junction, CO Payson Whinnery Powderhorn, CO Lynette F. Satterfield Parachute, CO Steve Whinnery Powderhorn, CO Butch Lazor Penrose, CO Jeremy Young Peyton, CO Jim K. Miller Satanta, KS Eddie D. Sharkey Garden City, KS Grant W. Koury Pueblo West, CO Merrill V. Bond Rocky Ford, CO Jaime Venegas Arvada, CO Alejandro Villarreal Denver, CO David A. Carlile Olney Springs, CO Andy Keith James La Junta, CO

15 Tyson S. Holden Stephenville, TX Todd Wilson Limon, CO #13 Javier Chavez Minguer Santa Fe, NM Brandon E. Baca Las Vegas, NM #12 Randy C. Morlan Hasty, CO Richard L. Lightcap Las Animas, CO

#11 Tina R. Godfrey Las Animas, CO Nick G. Sciacca Trinidad, CO Dick Lenard Penrose, CO Brian E. Taylor Manzanola, CO Clancey Kreutzer La Veta, CO Butch A. Whitten Cimarron, NM #10 Branden K. Edwards Grand Junction, CO Payson Whinnery Powderhorn, CO Brett M. Hall Rolla, KS Trey X. Hall Rolla, KS Dick L. Yates Pueblo, CO Tyler C. Forsberg Fillmore, CA Emilio Vega Fort Lupton, CO Francisco B. Vega Fort Lupton, CO #9 Wyatt Clark Wellfleet, NE Clint J. Tobin Maryville, MO Eddie D. Sharkey Garden City, KS Billy G. Allen Scott City, KS Phil Salo Penrose, CO Curtis W. Cox Manzanola, CO Emilio Vega Fort Lupton, CO Ivan Hernandez Victor, ID #8 Butch Lazor Penrose, CO Jeremy Young Peyton, CO Buford Neugebauer La Junta, CO Steve J. Bugbee Colby, KS Howard A. Acklin Graham, MO Clayton W. Benesch Penrose, CO Ivan Hernandez Victor, ID Rhett W. Neugebauer Lajunta, CO Ramon Espinoza Manassa, CO Rocky W. Pack Aztec, NM Betty Pack Aztec, NM Rocky W. Pack Aztec, NM

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continued from page 86 Division. They were 33.33 seconds on four steers and earned $3,730, trophy Gist buckles and $6,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings. Second place was Justin Storms and Nick Sciacca and third was Justin McBride and Butch Whitten. Brett Chamberlain and Joaquin Huntington won the Incentive Average and Stevie King and Eddie Cole from Arkansas won the Century Bonus.

Sciacca from Trinidad, Colorado teamed up with Tina Godfrey from Las Animas, Colorado to win the Average of the #11. They were 30.74 seconds on four steers and took home $5,497, trophy Cowboy Gold saddles and $6,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings. Second went to Dick Lenard and Brian Taylor and third place was the team of Clancey Kreutzer and Butch Whitten. Clancey Kreutzer also won the Incentive with Kyon Kreutzer.

#12 Randy C. Morlan (Hasty, CO) / Richard L. Lightcap (Las Animas, CO), 32.00 on 4, $3,789 and $3,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings each

#11 Tina R. Godfrey (Las Animas, CO) / Nick G. Sciacca (Trinidad, CO), 30.74 on 4, $5,497 and $3,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings each

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#10 Branden K. Edwards (Grand Junction, CO) / Payson Whinnery (Powderhorn, CO), 33.79 on 4, $5,523 and $3,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings each

The winners of the #10 were Branden Edwards from Grand Junction, Colorado and Payson Whinnery from Powderhorn, Colorado. They were 33.79 seconds on four steers and won $5,523, trophy Cowboy Gold saddles and $6,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings. The team also won the Incentive Average and added trophy Gist buckles, $800 in cash and $2,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings to their stash. Second was Brett and Trey Hall from Rolla, Kansas and third place was Dick Yates and Tyler Forsberg.

Wyatt Clark from Wellfleet, Nebraska and Clint Tobin from Maryville, Missouri won the Average of the #9 Division. The finished the roping with a time of 37.35 seconds on four steers and earned $5,568, trophy Cowboy Gold saddles and $6,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings. Second was Eddie Sharkey and Billy Allen from Kansas and third place win to Phil Salo and Curtis Cox. The Incentive champs were Butch Lazor and Jeremy Young from Colorado.

Buford Neugebauer from La Junta, Colorado and Steve Bugbee from Colby, Kansas were the first place finishers in the #8 Pick/Draw. They were 31.62 seconds on three steers and received $4,204, trophy Cowboy Gold saddles and $6,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings. Second was Howard Acklin and Clayton Benesch, while third place went to Ivan Hernandez and Rhett Neugebauer. n

#9 Wyatt Clark (Wellfleet, NE) / Clint J. Tobin (Maryville, MO), 37.35 on 4, $5,568 and $3,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings each

#8 Buford Neugebauer (La Junta, CO) / Steve J. Bugbee (Colby, KS), 31.62 on 3, $4,204 and $3,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings each

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Roping Gross ~ $65,640 Roper’s Pot ~ $44,257 (INCLUDING SHOOT-OUT CONTRIBUTION)

Prizeline ~ $17,802 Return to Roper ~ 94.5%

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he Salinas Championships kicked off at the Salinas Sports Complex July 29-31, 2011. The event was produced by the USTRC and welcomed ropers to the cooler climate of Northern California.

The first roping was the #15 Handicap. The team of Rand Cory from Hico, Texas and Todd Jepson from Las Vegas, Nevada were the high team back. They had trouble in the short round and failed to qualify their steer. The team of Wes Nelson from Hollister, California and Andy Holcomb from San Juan Bautista, California were the champions of the roping with a time of 50.43 seconds on five steers. They received the trophy leather rope bags and $6,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings. Second place went to Shawn Howell from Castaic, California and Corban Livingston from Santa Teresa, New Mexico.

The #13 was next on the agenda. Lane Santos Karney was the man of the roping coming into the short go round. He was

high team back with Jake Raine and second call back with his brother, Taylor. As the short round unfolded, the team of Rand Cory and Corban Livingston were in the lead with a time of 49.51 seconds on five steers. When it was all said and done, Cory and Livingston were the champions. Second place went to Raine and Karney and third place was Steve Freed and Livingston.

The final roping of the day was the #12 Division. Lane Karney was again at the helm on the head side. He was high team back with Gary Gist and second call back with Scott Hutchins from San Miguel, California. In the end, Karney and Hutchins won the roping with a time of 36.74 seconds on four steers. The team took home $1,388, trophy Martin saddles and $6,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings. Second went to Karney and Gist and third place was Scott Hutchins and Ron Rogers. The team of Bodi Dodds from Sanger, California and Jim Dunn from Auberry, California won the Incentive Average.

Cool, damp weather greeted ropers on the second day of competition at the Salinas Championships. It was a welcome break from the sweltering summer heat. The first roping of the day was the #12 Gold Plus. The team of Ryan Hageman from Nipomo, California and Danny Fleming from Santa Maria, California were the high team back. They made a solid run on their last steer of 9.27 seconds and brought their

#15 Wes Nelson (Hollister, CA) / Andy L. Holcomb (San Juan Bautista, CA), 50.43 on 5, $864 and $3,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings each

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#13 Rand M. Cory (Hico, TX) / Corban M. Livingston (El Paso, TX), 49.51 on 5, $956 and $3,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings each

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four steer total to 37.36 seconds. That time was good enough for first place. The team won $1,086, trophy Gist buckles and $6,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings. Second place went to Scott Hutchins and Gary Gist and third place was Eric and Brian White. The Whites also won the Incentive Average while Hutchins and Gist won the century bonus.

Dale Gibson from Sunland, California and Chris Magdaleno from Perris, California were second call to the short round of the #11 Division. They were 9.87 seconds on their final steer and finished the roping in first place with a total time of 40.41 seconds on four steers. They received trophy Martin saddles, $2,066, and $6,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings. Second place went to Rob Burgess and Brian White from the sixth call back

#15 Shawn D. Howell Castaic, CA Corban M. Livingston El Paso, TX Rand M. Cory Hico, TX Todd E. Jepson Las Vegas, NV Rand M. Cory Hico, TX Ethan Cory Hico, TX Darrick I. Hoskins Salinas, CA Corban M. Livingston El Paso, TX #13 Jake K. Raine Morgan Hill, CA Lane Santos Karney Creston, CA Steve Freed Beverly Hills, CA Taylor Santos Karney Creston, CA Lane Santos Karney Creston, CA Fallon J. Avery Aromas, CA Andy L. Holcomb San Juan Bautista, CA #12 Lane Santos Karney Creston, CA Gary Gist Placerville, CA Scott W. Hutchins San Miguel, CA Ron A. Rogers Bakersfield, CA Sheanna M. Hoskins Wheatland, CA Wes D. Goodrich Scooba, MS J.F. McCullar Fernley, NV Joseph C. Kimball Higley, AZ #11 Bodi Dodds Sanger, CA Jim J. Dunn Auberry, CA Rob Burgess Willits, CA Dave Carlson Davis, CA

Danny J. Fleming Santa Maria, CA Ryan T. Southwick Santa Maria, CA Manuel P. Jorge Santa Maria, CA Gary Gist Placerville, CA Rob Burgess Willits, CA Brian White Ukiah, CA #10 Ray A. Borzini Salinas, CA Chris G. Nielsen Watsonville, CA Scott W. Hutchins San Miguel, CA Bodi Dodds Sanger, CA Ryan M. Hageman Nipomo, CA Austin Condit Pleasanton, CA Rob Burgess Willits, CA Dave Carlson Davis, CA Eric A. White Santa Rosa, CA Brian White Ukiah, CA #9 Dean Rappa Acton, CA John E. Richardson Canyon Country, CA Doug P. Kaba Paso Robles , CA Melody Hutchins San Miguel, CA Eric A. White Santa Rosa, CA Ron L. Hognestad Hopland, CA Doug P. Kaba Paso Robles , CA Larry D. Carter Chualar, CA Steve Freed Beverly Hills, CA Joe C. Battaglia Paso Robles , CA

#15 Wes T. Nelson Hollister, CA Andy L. Holcomb San Juan Bautista, CA #13 Rand M. Cory Hico, TX Corban M. Livingston El Paso, TX #12 Lane Santos Karney Creston, CA Scott W. Hutchins San Miguel, CA #11 Dale Gibson Sunland, CA Chris Magdaleno Perris, CA #10 Keith A. Thornton Talmage, CA Brian White Ukiah, CA #9 Diane Schieltz Somis, CA Joe A. Nevis Wilton, CA #8 Travis W. Rich San Luis Obispo, CA Justin D. Farr Salinas, CA Rob E. McGrew Dixon, CA Joe C. Battaglia Paso Robles , CA Tom N. Terkelsen Yuma, AZ Melody Hutchins San Miguel, CA Travis W. Rich San Luis Obispo, CA Ross J. Iverson Chualar, CA Tom N. Terkelsen Yuma, AZ Dane Lybbert Browning Coyote, CA Sheanna M. Hoskins Wheatland, CA

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position and third place was Danny Fleming and Ryan Southwick. Ray Borzini from Salinas, California and Chris Nielsen from Watsonville, California won the Incentive Average.

The final roping of the second day was the #10 Division.

The team of Keith Thronton and Brian White won the Average with a time of 43.32 seconds on four steers. They received $2,972, trophy Martin saddles and $6,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings. Second place went to Scott Hutchins and Bodi Dodds, while third place was Ryan Hageman and Austin Condit. The team of Dean Rappa from Acton, California and John Richardson from Canyon County, California won the Incentive Average.

The final day of the Salinas Championships began with All Girl Division. Melody Hutchins from San Miguel, California was the queen of the roping. She teamed up with Sheanna Hoskins from Wheatland, California and Mackenzie Chambers from Chico, California to finish first and second in the Average.

Hoskins and Hutchins were 44.89 on three steers to secure first place, while Chambers and Hutchins were 45.56 on three for second place.

Diane Schieltz from Somis, California and Joe Nevis from

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Wilton, California were second call to the short round and made a run of 15.22 seconds. Their total time of 44.65 seconds on four steers took the lead. They ended up winning the roping and taking home $2,890, trophy Martin saddles and $6,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings.

Second place went to Doug Kaba and Melody Hutchins and third place was Eric White and Ron Hognestad.

Travis Rich and Justin Farr won the Incentive Average.

The final roping of the weekend was the #8 Pick/Draw. The team of Rob McGrew from Dixon, California and Joe Battaglia from Paso Robles, California teamed up to win the Average with a time of 29.06 seconds on three steers. They earned $1,520, trophy Gist buckles and $6,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings. Second place was Tom Terkelsen and Dan Browning, while third place went to Travis Rich and Ross Iverson. Both teams received trophy Gist buckles.

The event came to a close and provided ropers with some excellent cattle and cooler weather. It was great to rope at the Salinas Sport Complex and feel the excitement that goes along with the wonderful atmosphere of that giant arena. n CR VSA

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#10 VSA IN HOUSE PROOF Keith A. Thornton (Talmage, CA) / Brian White (Ukiah, CA), 43.32 on 4, $2,972 and $3,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings each

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#9 Diane Schieltz (Somis, CA) / Joe A. Nevis (Wilton, CA), 44.65 on 4, $2,890 and $3,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings each

#8 Rob E. McGrew (Dixon, CA) / Joe C. Battaglia (Paso Robles , CA), 29.06 on 3, $1,520 and $3,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings each

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Roping Gross ~ $182,600 Roper’s Pot ~ $117,996 (INCLUDING SHOOT-OUT CONTRIBUTION)

Prizeline ~ $12,062 Return to Roper ~ 71.2%

Open Kaston Will Peavy (Bay Minette, AL) / Zak R. Dobbins (Bay Minette, AL), 33.91 on 5, $670

d Allen and his crew headed to Montgomery, Alabama to produce the Alabama Championships. The event was held at the WO Crawford Arena and took place July 29-31, 2011.

Kaston Peavy from Bay Minette, Alabama was the star of the Open Division. He finished first and second place in the Main Average. He was first with heeler Zak Dobbins, also from Bay Minette, and second place with Rodney Melton from Pike Road, Alabama. Beverly Robbins and Phillip Kelce won the Incentive Average.

Dobbins then really made a showing in the #15 Division as he placed first, third and fourth. Dobbins and Garrett McDonald from Defuniak Springs, Florida won the roping with a time of 34.23 seconds on five steers. They won $1,640, trophy Gist buckles and $6,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings. Second place was Riley Grisham and Mark Gentry. Daren Sims and Dobbins won third and Joel Colgrove and Dobbins finished fourth.

Darrell Cripps from Pineville, Louisiana and Dane Brister from Brookhaven, Mississippi won the Average of the #13 Division. They were 39.36 seconds on five steers and took home $2,850, trophy Gist buckles and $6,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings. Second was Shane Hendrix and Eddie Dunn and third place went to Riley Grisham and Kevin Bentley.

Grisham then finished first place in the #12 Division with 96 / SEPTEMBER 2011

#15 Garrett McDonald (Defuniak Springs, FL) / Zak R. Dobbins (Bay Minette, AL), 34.23 on 5, $1,640 and $3,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings each

Dustin Cunde. They were 28.83 seconds on four steers and won $2,956, trophy Gist buckles and $6,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings.

Second place was Garrett McDonald and Ryan Richards and third place was the team of Joe Capps and Dale Martin. The team of Harold Mayes and Cliff Ammons were the Incentive winners.

The Alabama team of Allen Joyner and Rodney Melton won the Average of the Gold Plus Division. They were 30.90 seconds and took home $2,430, trophy Gist buckles and $6,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings. Second went to Bob Herrington from Florida and Dale Martin from Tennessee. The team of Christopher Thomas and Eddie Dunn won third place and the Incentive winners were Chris Nave and Jamie Nelms.

Florida finished on top in the #11 Division. Jacob Locke and Cliff Ammons were first place in the Average with a time of 28.32 seconds on four steers. They won $4,928, trophy Gist buckles and $6,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings. Second place was Shawn Smith and Joel Colgrove and third place went to West Benson from Oklahoma and Lance Arviso from Alabama. T.J. Coleman and Brad Knighton won the Incentive Average.

Brittany Tirpak and Dustin Cunde were the fist place team in the #10 Division. They were 34.38 seconds on four steers and received $4,670, trophy Gist buckles and $6,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings. Second was Brent Worrell and Homer Coleman, while third place was Bret and Ty Alford. Ric LeBlanc and

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#13 Darrell Cripps (Pineville, LA) / Dane K. Brister (Brookhaven, MS), 39.36 on 5, $2,850 and $3,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings each

#11 Jacob Locke (Ponce De Leon, FL) / Cliff Ammons (Ponce De Leon, FL), 28.32 on 4, $4,928 and $3,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings each

#15 Beverly A. Robbins Muscle Shoals, AL Phillip D. Kelce Calera, AL Riley M. Grisham Kiln, MS Mark Gentry Pelham, AL Daren M. Sims Panama City, FL Zak R. Dobbins Bay Minette, AL Joel Colgrove Boligee, AL Zak R. Dobbins Bay Minette, AL Terry J. Denard Calera, AL Phillip D. Kelce Calera, AL #13 Shane Hendrix Olla, LA Eddie A. Dunn Grayson, LA Riley M. Grisham Kiln, MS Kevin Bentley Rose Hill, MS Jerritt L. Varner Red Level, AL John R. Perrett Rutledge, AL Bubba B. Bozeman Andalusia, AL Zack O. Walters Seneca, SC #12 Garrett McDonald Defuniak Springs, FL Ryan L. Richards Humboldt, AZ Joe M. Capps Camden, AL Dale R. Martin Cleveland, TN Brother Campbell Franklin, TN Zack A. Mabry Piedmont, AL Kathleen Jones Shorter, AL Dane K. Brister Brookhaven, MS #11 Harold Mayes Moulton, AL West Benson Edmond, OK Lance Arviso Ramer, AL Garrett W. Moore Ozark, AL Joel Colgrove Boligee, AL

Chuck N. Conkle Hampton, GA Billy S. Lam Canton, GA Garrett W. Moore Ozark, AL Jerritt L. Varner Red Level, AL #10 T.J. Coleman Shuqualak, MS Bret E. Alford Ponce De Leon, FL Ty T. Alford Ponce De Leon, FL Garrett W. Moore Ozark, AL Anthony E. Stafford Southport, FL Ty T. Alford Ponce De Leon, FL Cliff Ammons Ponce De Leon, FL Bret E. Alford Ponce De Leon, FL Garrett McDonald Defuniak Springs, FL #9 Ric G. LeBlanc Walker, LA Rickie G. LeBlanc Walker, LA Johnny L. Graham Butler, AL Kenny V. Ellison Calera, AL Kenyu E. Franklin Shuqualak, MS Glenn E. Hickman Shuqualak, MS Len R. Jones, Jr Shorter, AL Homer C. Coleman Atmore, AL Fatty Q. Hickman Shuqualak, MS Nick B. VonGal Ramer, AL Larry M. Hayes Chipley, FL Ryan Pope Bonifay, FL

#15 Garrett McDonald Defuniak Springs, FL Zak R. Dobbins Bay Minette, AL #13 Darrell Cripps Pineville, LA Dane K. Brister Brookhaven, MS

#12 Riley M. Grisham Kiln, MS Dustin Cunde Marianna, FL #11 Jacob Locke Ponce De Leon, FL Cliff Ammons Ponce De Leon, FL Shawn Smith Rose Hill, MS Joel Colgrove Boligee, AL #10 Brittany M. Tirpak Dunnellon, FL Dustin Cunde Marianna, FL Brent Worrell Brewton, AL Homer C. Coleman Atmore, AL #9 Brent Worrell Brewton, AL Rodney Worrell Evergreen, AL Ty T. Alford Ponce De Leon, FL Preston Lee Wiggins, MS Garrett W. Moore Ozark, AL Peter L. Bishop Valdosta, GA #8 Natasha L. Parker Bay Minette, AL Peter L. Bishop Valdosta, GA Jamie E. Tate Vincent, AL Jason Meigs Ashland, AL Brady Barrentine Enigma, GA Kelton Carr Poplarville, MS Robby Ammons Ponce De Leon, FL Anthony E. Stafford Southport, FL T.J. Allen Dadeville, AL Donnie H. Hix Salem, AL Sonny R. Mooney Columbiana, AL Phillip McDougald Luverne, AL

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Rickie LeBlanc won the Incentive Average.

Brent and Rodney Worrell both from Alabama won the Average of the #9 Division.

They were 30.96 seconds on four steers and won $5,030, trophy Gist buckles and $6,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings. Second place was Ty Alford and Preston Lee. The team of Garrett Moore and Peter Bishop won third. Natasha Parker and Bishop finished first place in the Incentive Average.

The final roping of the weekend was the #8 Pick/Draw. The team of Jamie Tate and Jason Meigs won the roping with a time of 29.30 seconds on three steers. They received $6,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings, trophy Gist buckles and $3,400. Second went to Brady Barrentine and Kelton Carr and third place was Robby Ammons and Anthony Stafford. n

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Roping Gross ~ $124,920 Roper’s Pot ~ $86,241 (INCLUDING SHOOT-OUT CONTRIBUTION)

Prizeline ~ $13,585

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Return to Roper ~ 79.9%

Open Seth T. Hall (Fair Acres, NM) / Brandon J. Gonzales (Bosque, NM), 42.22 on 5, $1,200

hile some areas are hurting for rain, such was not the case at the Turquoise Championships in Gallup, New Mexico. The event was held July 29-31, 2011 and produced by Walt Eddy and, even with the damp weather, ropers enjoyed the event.

The roping began with the Open Division and Seth Hall teamed up with Brandon Gonzales to win the Average. They were 42.22 seconds on five steers and earned $1,200 plus 10 points for the US Open Tour. Second place went to the Incentive champions Bode Baize and Estevan Castillo. Third place was Baize and Ron Bailey.

Arizona finished on top in the #15 Division as the team of Felix and Julio Begay both from Lukachukai, Arizona took first place in the Average. They were 40.29 seconds on five steers and won $1,300, trophy leather rope bags and $6,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings. Second place went to Shane Sena and Roy Montoya and third place was Kenna Armitage and Chris Francis.

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Adam Esquibel and Brandon Baca both from Las Vegas, New Mexico won the Average of the #13 Division. They were the team to beat as they caught five steers in 36.60 seconds and secured the win. They took home $2,370, trophy leather rope bags, and $6,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings. Second was Rod Reidhead and Jake Blackrock, while third place went to Kenna Armitage and Brandon Baca.

Baca teamed up with the younger Armitage sister, Kodi and won first place in the #12 Division. The pair caught four steers in 31.35 seconds and received $2,230, trophy leather rope bags and $6,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings. Second place was Nicole Sweazea and Jake Blackrock and third place was Rick Jump and Kyle Roundy. Sweazea and Baca won the Incentive Average.

Paul Blanchard from Albuquerque, New Mexico and Joaquin Huntington from Hesperus, Colorado won the century bonus of the Gold Plus and then went on to finish fist place in the main Average. The duo as 35.18 seconds on

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#15 Felix Begay (Lukachukai, AZ) / Julio Begay (Lukachukai, AZ), 40.29 on 5, $1,300 and $3,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings each

#15 Bode W. Baize Anthony, NM Estevan Castillo Veguita, NM Shane O. Sena Sapello, NM Roy J. Montoya Sapello, NM Kenna C. Armitage Las Vegas, NM Chris Francis Las Vegas, NM Roy J. Montoya Sapello, NM Brandon E. Baca Las Vegas, NM Kenna C. Armitage Las Vegas, NM Brandon J. Gonzales Bosque, NM #13 Rod B. Reidhead Mayer, AZ Jake Blackrock Ganado, AZ Kenna C. Armitage Las Vegas, NM Brandon E. Baca Las Vegas, NM Colin Begay Rough Rock, AZ Jake Blackrock Ganado, AZ Rick R. Jump Belen, NM Justin R. Marquez Seboyeta, NM #12 Nicole Sweazea Mountainair, NM Jake Blackrock Ganado, AZ Rick R. Jump Belen, NM Kyle J. Roundy Grants, NM Jerry McPhaul Pie Town, NM Wallace Berryhill Bluewater, NM Rick R. Jump Belen, NM Randy R. Sanchez Jarales, NM #11 Nicole Sweazea Mountainair, NM Brandon E. Baca Las Vegas, NM

Rick R. Jump Belen, NM Rodney L. Wilcox Grants, NM Zane J. Yates Cortez, CO Ellis J. Yates Cortez, CO Lee E. Cook Belen, NM Kyle Encinias Los Lunas, NM James H. Dowley Belen, NM Rodney L. Wilcox Grants, NM #10 Eyron Cowboy Tuba City, AZ Troy Leon Begay Tuba City, AZ Janet L. Mickelson Flagstaff, AZ Jim E. Williams Kingman, AZ Bobby Mora Escobosa, NM Ferlin Charley Albuquerque, NM Randy Mike Gamerco, NM Carleton C. Charley Church Rock, NM Jimmy Cotant Continental Divide, NM Joaquin Huntington Hesperus, CO #9 Avery Jodie Crownpoint, NM Troy Leon Begay Tuba City, AZ Louvell Nez Window Rock, AZ Troy Leon Begay Tuba City, AZ Marvin Redhorse Window Rock, AZ Troy Leon Begay Tuba City, AZ Rigo Carmona Bloomfield, NM Travis A. Taylor Bayfield, CO Walt Eddy Gallup, NM Boots Maria Pinehill, NM

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four steers and walked away with $1,840, trophy Gist buckles and $6,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings. Second place was Jerry Elkins and Rodney Wilcox, while third place went to Julius Keyonnie and Wilcox. Rex Allen Hawkins and Bill Porter won the Incentive Average.

Bobby Armijo and Joel Siow from Seboyeta, New Mexico won the Average of the #11 Division. They were 34.10 seconds on four steers and took home $3,700, trophy Cowboy Gold saddles and $6,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings. Second place was Rick Jump and Rodney Wilcox. Third place went to Zane and Ellis Yates both from Cortez, Colorado. Eyron Cowboy and Troy Leon Begay won the Incentive Average.

Wilcox struck again in the #10 Division as he and Jimmy Cotant won the main Average. They were 36.58 seconds on four steers and received $4,180, trophy Cowboy Gold saddles and $6,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings. Second place was Janet Mickelson and Jim Williams and third place was Bobby Mora and Ferlin Charley. The team of Avery Jodie and Troy Leon Begay won the Incentive.

Truman Begay and Daniel Roanhorse from Tuba City,

#15 Felix Begay Lukachukai, AZ Julio Begay Lukachukai, AZ #13 Adam R. Esquibel Las Vegas, NM Brandon E. Baca Las Vegas, NM #12 Kodi K. Armitage Las Vegas, NM Brandon E. Baca Las Vegas, NM #11 Bobby Armijo Seboyeta, NM Joel J. Siow Seboyeta, NM #10 Jimmy Cotant Continental Divide, NM Rodney L. Wilcox Grants, NM #9 Truman S. Begay Tuba City, AZ Daniel Roanhorse Tuba City, AZ #8 Ben Hatch Winslow AZ Rudy J. Gonzales Seboyeta, NM Tyler Yazzie Crownpoint, NM Olin N. Willie Crownpoint, NM Wasey W. Carviso Fort Wingate, NM Todd Dennison Tohatchi, NM Wil W. Hunter Chinle, AZ Dwight J. Willatto Tohatchi, NM Tyler J. Willatto Tohatchi, NM Sammy D. Lujan Bosque Farms, NM Faron Candelaria Isleta, NM

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Arizona were the champions of the #9 Division. They were 34.99 seconds on four steers and gathered up $4,280, trophy Cowboy Gold saddles and $6,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings.

Second place was Louvell Nez and Troy Leon Begay. Marin Redhorse and Begay won third place. Rudy Gonzales and Ben Hatch won the Incentive Average.

Rudy Gonzales form Seboyeta, New Mexico and Tyler Yazzie from Crownpoint, New Mexico were the champions of the #8 Pick/Draw. They were 31.05 seconds on three steers and won $4,060, trophy Gist buckles and $6,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings.

Second was Olin Willie and Wasey Carviso and third place went to Todd Dennison and Will Hunter. n

#13 Adam R. Esquibel (Las Vegas, NM) / Brandon E. Baca (Las Vegas, NM), 36.60 on 5, $2,370 and $3,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings each

#11 Bobby Armijo (Seboyeta, NM) / Joel J. Siow (Seboyeta, NM), 34.10 on 4, $3,700 and $3,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings each

#12 Kodi K. Armitage (Las Vegas, NM) / Brandon E. Baca (Las Vegas, NM), 31.35 on 4, $2,230 and $3,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings each

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#10 Jimmy Cotant (Continental Divide, NM) / Rodney L. Wilcox (Grants, NM), 36.58 on 4, $4,180 and $3,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings each

#9 Truman S. Begay (Tuba City, AZ) / Daniel Roanhorse (Tuba City, AZ), 34.99 on 4, $4,280 and $3,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings each

#8 Rudy J. Gonzales (Seboyeta, NM) / Tyler Yazzie (Crownpoint, NM), 31.05 on 3, $4,060 and $3,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings each and $3,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings each

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Roping Gross ~ $221,440 Roper’s Pot ~ $147,287 (INCLUDING SHOOT-OUT CONTRIBUTION)

Prizeline ~ $15,325 Return to Roper ~ 73.4%

36.77 seconds on five steers to win $3,752, trophy leather rope bags, and $6,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings. Second place went to the team of Caleb Sebo and Kolby Miller and third place was Wallace Townsend and Brady Norman.

Cole Palmore partnered up with Tanner Caudle and they were victorious in the #12 Division. They won the Average with a time of 31.33 seconds on four steers and received $3,802, trophy Cowboy Gold saddles and $6,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings, Second place was Danny Miller and Junior Macoubrie form Missouri and Kansas. Third place was Clint Crane and James Miller. The Arkansas team of Benjamin Cox and Perry Sing won the Incentive Average.

Greg Williams from Morrilton, Arkansas teamed up with Adam Brown of Beebe, Arkansas to win the Average of the Gold Plus. The team won $2,936, trophy Gist buckles and $6,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings. Second place was Miller and Macoubrie and third place went to Don LaRue and Jim Huff. LaRue and Huff also won the century bonus. Danny Ruggles and Charlie Madison won the Incentive Average.

Rodney Sing from Branch, Arkansas and Clayton Beavers from Dardanelle, Arkansas won the Average in the #11 Division. They were 34.38 seconds on four steers and took PHOTOS COURTESY OF BUDDY BERRY PHOTOGRAPHY

enny and Lynn Flynn always put together a great event and such was the case this year at the West Arkansas Classic in Fort Smith, Arkansas. The event took place at Harper Stadium at Kay Rodgers Park on July 29-31, 2011. It was hot, but the team roping action was sweltering and ropers loaded up on cash and great prizes.

Oklahoma took a one-two finish in the Open Division.

Header of Eric Flurry from Sallisaw teamed up with Britt Bockius to win first place in the Average. They were 34.37 seconds on fives steers and took home $2,204 and ten points for the US Open Tour. Second place was Cody Joe Heflin and Nick Rowland and third place went to Jesse Harville and Cody Roberts. Cody Reed and Derrick Jantzen were first in the Incentive Average.

Dylan Gordon from Comanche, Oklahoma and Jess Morgan from Ada, Oklahoma were the champions of the #15 Division.

They were 35.68 seconds on five steers and won $3,330, plus trophy leather rope bags and $6,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings.

Second place in the roping was Jesse Harville and Brady Norman and third place went to Perry Sing and Cale Markham.

Ronnie Carter and Dustin Hodge both from Berryville, Arkansas were the champions of the #13 Division. They were

Open Eric Flurry (Sallisaw, OK) / Britt W. Bockius (Claremore, OK), 34.37 on 5, $2,204

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#15 Dylan G. Gordon (Comanche, OK) / Jess B. Morgan (Ada, OK), 35.68 on 5, $3,330 and $3,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings each

#15 Cody R. Reed Jonesboro, AR Derrick Jantzen Ames, OK Jesse R. Harville Bivins, TX Brady Norman Springer, OK Perry Sing Oden, AR Gage Williams Foster, OK Jason P. Bagwell Duncan, OK Danny R. Miller Lawson, MO Tyler D. Worley Berryville, AR #13 Caleb Sebo Spiro, OK Kolby R. Miller Alba, TX Wallace L. Townsend Davidson, OK Brady Norman Springer, OK Tyler J. Bach Millsap, TX Kolby R. Miller Alba, TX Austin C. Johnson Overbrook, OK Jess B. Morgan Ada, OK #12 Danny R. Miller Lawson, MO Junior L. Macoubrie Paola, KS Clint Crane Wister, OK Jason McKenzie Muldrow, OK Ronnie Carter Berryville, AR Junior L. Macoubrie Paola, KS #11 Benjamin L. Cox Hot Springs, AR Perry Sing Oden, AR Amy Younger Fort Scott, KS Charlie F. Madison Fort Scott, KS Brad Rhodes Dequeen, AR Tanner P. Caudle Horatio, AR Bruce Barnett West Plains, MO

Younger and Madison both from Fort Scott, Kansas then put it all together in the #10 Division. They finished first place in the Average and won $5,430, trophy Cowboy Gold saddles and $6,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings. Second place went to

Jim E. Huff Berryville, AR Colton Mize Springer, OK Randy L. Harmon Mustang, OK #10 Amy Younger Fort Scott, KS Charlie F. Madison Fort Scott, KS Shane Harjo Eufaula, OK Kevin D. Harris Eufaula, OK Michael K. Palmore Foreman, AR Tanner P. Caudle Horatio, AR Billy B. Vaught Mena, AR Doug A. Palmore Dekalb, TX Rusty W. Stuart Hydro, OK Doug L. Wann Greenwood, AR #9 Billy B. Vaught Mena, AR Doug A. Palmore Dekalb, TX Tyler J. Bach Millsap, TX Tanner L. Ward Wister, OK Brent Hudson Russelllville, AR Jack E. Wilburn Belleville, AR Blake Stephens Tahlequah, OK Steve P. Hickman Muskogee, OK Travis L. Britain Cecil, AR Kyle I. Wilson Charleston, AR

#15 Dylan G. Gordon Comanche, OK Jess B. Morgan Ada, OK #13 Ronnie Carter Berryville, AR Dustin L. Hodge Berryville, AR

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home $4,924, trophy Cowboy Gold saddles and $6,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings. Second place was Gerald Anderson and David Trammell and third place went to the Incentive champions Any Younger and Charlie Madison.

#12 Cole Palmore Dekalb, TX Tanner P. Caudle Horatio, AR #11 Rodney L. Sing Branch, AR Clayton J. Beavers Dardanelle, AR Gerald M. Anderson Yukon, OK David W. Trammell Muskogee , OK #10 Amy Younger Fort Scott, KS Charlie F. Madison Fort Scott, KS Billy Jack Hanson Morris, OK Kevin Hutchins Coweta, OK #9 Benjamin L. Cox Hot Springs, AR Kyla McCain Vilona, AR Ray White Sedan, KS Bobby L. Peel Sedan, KS #8 Byndum G. Duvall Quinton, OK Darin W. Whisenhunt Checotah, OK Mike B. Carter Sallisaw, OK Kurt Myers Stratford, OK Byndum G. Duvall Quinton, OK Cody L. Mathis Bentonville, AR John T. Graves Wellington, KS Todd L. Graves Wellington, KS Joe Mathis Bentonville, AR Jeanne Strackbein Clarksville, AR Don Enyart Seneca, MO

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#12 Cole Palmore (Dekalb, TX) / Tanner P. Caudle (Horatio, AR), 31.33 on 4, $3,802 and $3,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings each

#13 Ronnie Carter (Berryville, AR) / Dustin L. Hodge (Berryville, AR), 36.77 on 5, $3,752 and $3,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings each

#11 Rodney L. Sing, Sr. (Branch, AR) / Clayton J. Beavers (Dardanelle, AR), 34.38 on 4, $4,924 and $3,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings each

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#9 Benjamin L. Cox (Hot Springs, AR) / Kyla McCain (Vilona, AR), 38.61 on 4, $6,684 and $3,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings each

Billy Jack Hanson and Kevin Hutchins and third place was Shane Harjo and Kevin Harris.

The team of Billy Vaught and Doug Palmore won the Incentive Average.

The final day of team roping began with the #9 Division. Benjamin Cox and Kyla McCain were the champions of the roping. They were 38.61 seconds on four steers and earned $6,684, trophy Cowboy Gold saddles and $6,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings. Second place was Ray White and Bobby Peel, while third place went to Tyler Bach and Tanner Ward.

Byndum Duvall and Darin Whisenhunt won the Incentive Average.

Duvall then teamed up with Cody Mathis in the #8 Pick/Draw. The team caught three steers in 30.00 and finished second place in the Average. The winners of the roping were Mike Carter and Kurt Myers. Third place in this roping went to John and Todd Graves both from Wellington, Kansas. n

#10 Amy Younger (Fort Scott, KS) / Charlie F. Madison (Fort Scott, KS), 36.32 on 4, $5,430 and $3,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings each

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#8 Mike B. Carter (Sallisaw, OK) / Kurt Myers (Stratford, OK), 27.87 on 3, $4,410 and $3,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings each

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Roping Gross ~ $88,300 Roper’s Pot ~ $57,214 (INCLUDING SHOOT-OUT CONTRIBUTION)

Prizeline ~ $6,609 Return to Roper ~ 72.3%

The #13 was a battle of heelers between Bell Bead, Craig Mader and Bubba Buckaloo. When it was all done, Dallas Gerhardt and Beard were the champions with a time of 48.35 seconds on five steers. Second was Tony Holden and Mader with 48.48 seconds on five and third was Levi Lord and Buckaloo with a time of 48.72 seconds on five.

Tyson Holden struck again in the #12 Division. This time he was heading for Levi O’keefe from South Dakota. The team won the Average with a time of 36.29 seconds on four steers.

They took home $1,622, trophy Gist buckles and $6,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings. Second place went to Lance Gerhardt and Bill Beard and third was Levi Derner and Jay Schwalbe.

Kyle Dailey and Larry Chandler from Nebraska won the Incentive Average.

Levi Derner and Clint Hufty, both from South Dakota, won the Average in the #12 Gold Plus Division. They were 31.87 seconds on four steers and took home $1,854, trophy Gist PHOTOS COURTESY OF 3 LAZY J

apid City, South Dakota is filled with history, but on July 29-31, 2011 the Central States Fairgrounds was filled with team ropers as the Rope the Rockies crew hosted the South Dakota Championships. Team ropers enjoyed the atmosphere and the event.

The first roping of the day was the Open Division. The team of Bubba Buckaloo from Kingston, Oklahoma and Matt Zancanella from Aurora, South Dakota won the Average. They were 44.80 seconds on five steers and took the top honors.

Second was Buckaloo and Casey Cummins from Montana.

Terry Doka and Cummins won the Incentive Average and third place in the main Average.

Craig Mader from Gillette, Wyoming was the heeler of the #15 Division. He and partner Eli Lord from Piedmont, South Dakota won the Average with a time of 41.26 seconds on five steers. Tyson Holden and Mader finished third place. Second went to Tyson Holden and Bill Beard.

Open Bubba S. Buckaloo (Kingston, OK) / Matt B. Zancanella (Aurora, SD), 44.80 on 5, $666

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#15 Eli Lord (Piedmont, SD) / Craig G. Mader (Gillette, WY), 41.26 on 5, $815 and $3,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings each

#15 Tyson S. Holden Stephenville, TX Bill L. Beard Menoken, ND Tyson S. Holden Stephenville, TX Craig G. Mader Gillette, WY Turner Harris Killdeer, ND Levi T. O’Keeffe Mohall, ND Tucker G. Johnson Bokchito, OK Joey D. Graham Pinedale, WY #13 Tony S. Holden Gillette, WY Craig G. Mader Gillette, WY Levi G. Lord Rapid City, SD Bubba S. Buckaloo Kingston, OK Kyle L. Dailey Tryon, NE Larry Chandler Brule, NE Levi G. Lord Rapid City, SD Craig G. Mader Gillette, WY #12 Lance L. Gerhardt Mandan, ND Bill L. Beard Menoken, ND Levi A. Derner New Underwood, SD Jay Schwalbe Rapid City, SD Jake D. Beard Menoken, ND Taylor R. Williams Volborg, MT Kyle L. Dailey Tryon, NE Larry Chandler Brule, NE Kyle L. Dailey Tryon, NE Larry Chandler Brule, NE #11 Brent L. Woods Tripp, SD Darren J. Lammers Chancellor, SD

Nebraska and Colorado were the champions of the #11 Division as the team of Tim Tyan and John Lessman won first place in the Average. They received $2,234, trophy Gist buckles and $6,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings. Second place went to

Rod Pratt Scott City, KS Tucker G. Johnson Bokchito, OK Steve M. Phillips Barry, TX Ben C. Schomp Hershey, NE John W. Lessman Windsor, CO #10 Brent L. Woods Tripp, SD Darren J. Lammers Chancellor, SD Jake D. Beard Menoken, ND Tim L. Neal North Platte, NE Brent L. Woods Tripp, SD Darren J. Lammers Chancellor, SD Sid W. Smith Dannebrog, NE Bill C. Rundback North Platte, NE Kyle L. Dailey Tryon, NE Bill C. Rundback North Platte, NE #9 Gunner G. Walker Big Springs, NE Matt Cover Ashby, NE J.B. Walker Big Springs, NE Tucker J. White Hershey, NE Larry J. Ruland Wall, SD Jade D. Schmidt Box Elder, SD Kay L. Miller Scottsbluff, NE Steve C. Parys Rapid City, SD Ken Silver Warner, OK Steve J. Bugbee Colby, KS

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buckles and $6,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings. Second place was Tony and Todd Holden and third place was Witt Crowser and Hufty. Kyle Dailey and Tim Neal won the Incentive Average and Rod Pratt and Larry Chandler won the Century bonus.

#15 Eli J. Lord Rapid City, SD Craig G. Mader Gillette, WY #13 Dallas J. Gerhardt Moffit, ND Bill L. Beard Menoken, ND #12 Tyson S. Holden Stephenville, TX Levi T. O’Keeffe Mohall, ND #11 Tim E. Tyan Hayes Center, NE John W. Lessman Windsor, CO #10 Scott D. Musgrave Bingham, NE Matt Cover Ashby, NE #9 Scott D. Musgrave Bingham, NE Tucker J. White Hershey, NE #8 Larry J. Ruland Wall, SD Jade D. Schmidt Box Elder, SD Brent L. Woods Tripp, SD Mike D. Kruger Granville, IA Kristie Silver Warner, OK John D. Powell Tahlequah, OK Rolene J. Hoegerl Ellsworth, NE Misty D. Klug Maxwell, NE Kelly Simenson Washburn, ND Larry R. Carlisle Evansville, WY Joel R. Morris Box Elder, SD Jade D. Schmidt Box Elder, SD

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Brant Woods and Darren Lammers. They also won the Incentive Average. Third place was Rod Pratt and Tucker Johnson.

Scott Musgrave and Matt Cover from Nebraska were the first place finishers in the Average of the #10 Division. They were 38.22 seconds on four steers and won $2,959, trophy Gist buckles and $6,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings. Second place was Jake Beard and Tim Neal and third place was Brent Woods and Darren Lammers. Gunner Walker and Matt Cover won the Incentive Average.

Musgrave teamed up with Tucker White in the #9 Division.

They were 37.88 seconds on four steers and won the Average.

They took home $2,841, trophy Gist buckles and $6,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings. Second place went to J.B. Walker and White and third place was the team of Larry Ruland and Jade Schmidt. Ruland and Schmidt also won the Incentive Average.

Brent Woods and Mike Kurger were the champions of the #8 Pick/Draw. They were 31.62 seconds on three steers and received $1,942, trophy Gist buckles and $6,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings. Second place went to Kristie Silver and John Powell and third was Rolene Hoegerl and Misty Klug. n

#13 Dallas J. Gerhardt (Moffit, ND) / Bill L. Beard (Menoken, ND), 48.35 on 5, $1,500 and $3,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings each

#12 Tyson S. Holden (Stephenville, TX) / Levi O’keefe (Mohall, ND), 36.29 on 4, $1,622 and $3,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings each #11 Tim E. Tyan (Hayes Center, NE) / John W. Lessman (Windsor, CO), 35.46 on 4, $2,234 and $3,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings each

#10 Scott D. Musgrave (Bingham, NE) / Matt Cover (Ashby, NE), 38.22 on 4, $2,959 and $3,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings each

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#9 Scott D. Musgrave (Bingham, NE) / Tucker J. White (Hershey, NE), 37.88 on 4, $2,841 and $3,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings each

#8 Brent L. Woods (Tripp, SD) / Mike Kruger (Granville, IA), 31.62 on 3, $1,942 and $3,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings each

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opers need to have a strategy before they back into the box at any event. A plan of attack, a game plan, or a goal will help you become a more successful team roper. It must be a strategic plan, not just go fast and win. A lot can go into setting up a game plan.

Knowing your weaknesses and your strong areas, as well as your partners roping abilities is a great place to begin.

Additionally, a solid plan of attack should be determined and attained by the format of the roping, cattle and the conditions and set up of the arena.

Overall, there are a couple of different strategic plans you can use in team roping which are mostly dependent on the type of roping you are attending. The most common is what everyone talks about. “Just go catch your steers.” Take a good shot, be patient and you will win. This is a good plan for novice ropers who are working on improving their catching percentage and works well in average ropings, as consistency pays off.

A second plan of attack is to be more aggressive. This is a good plan for those who have been roping a while and can implement speed into their runs. In this scenario, you would push and try to win the first round. If you can win the first round, you often create a buffer zone by usually winning at least your entry back and giving you a solid lead in case you draw a runner later on in the roping.

Knowing the cattle, the draw conditions and your partner begins to play a major role when implementing this strategic plan of attack.

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consistent runs together. Although they can be fast in one particular run, sometimes the handle is a little wild and this type of team often lacks consistency.

Roping with the same partner and knowing their style can really help a team reach their goals. Practicing together or just roping a lot together at events can help you communicate and work more as a team. The knowledge of how a header handles cattle around the corner, or knowing how aggressive a heeler is can help the team become more consistent.

It is good for a team to talk over a plan before the roping begins.

Discussing what the cattle are like, the arena conditions, how their horses are working and how they might work together are often good things to go over. Having a plan will make it much easier to catch cattle because you’re not focused on putting pressure on yourself, but more on working as a team. Both a header and heeler are more focused on completing the overall plan, not just one part of the run.

You can also have an idea on what happens if things go wrong throughout the event. A broken barrier or a slipped leg is not the end of the world and an improvised plan of action may need to be taken.

Discussing different scenarios before the roping begins and talking to each other throughout the roping will keep the communication lines open and offer better results.

Finally, do not become frustrated during the roping if things don’t look like they are going well. It is often the case that you are not the only team having heck. Look at other teams and notice that they, too, are probably having a hard time staying consistent. Stay focused as a team and stick to a game plan that you have set up will greatly help you succeed. n

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with Rickey Green continued from page 22 and have a chance to usually win $1,000 at least, and you can win enough for a Shoot-Out to rope for $50,000 or $60,000. Well, you say, they take out too much. Come on, get real. Don’t you remember the old days when guys like Clay Cooper would win everything in every pot and you wouldn’t even have a

chance? It didn’t matter how much they took out because you wouldn’t have won anything anyway. I am willing to go to a USTRC event, put up $150, and if I win $1,000, I now have enough to pay my fees and expenses for a chance at $50,000. And if I don’t get a ShootOut, at least my support keeps the sport that I love going for the generations to come. Both of the businessmen I talked to said that the USTRC must remain the standard for our sport to survive and thrive.

Colorado and California both have said that nobody is going to the USTRC events because they hold out too much money. I say, you guys have shot yourselves in the foot, and again, within five years there won’t be anywhere to

rope because you stayed away and ruined it for yourself and your children.

You’re going to run the cattle producers out of business because they can’t keep good cattle with no teams, so then you’ll start to rope sorry cattle everywhere. You see, the reason the USTRC has to take a 33.3% (1/3) stock charge is because it takes money to produce a first-class event using the best cattle, best staff and best facilities in the country.

I believe it is well worth what the USTRC takes out for all I receive in return. I hope you will join me in supporting USTRC events so we can keep our sport growing.

Your Friend,

Rickey Green John 10:10

Team Roping Enters Public School Curriculum

by Kristi Mitchell

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lainview High School in Rainsville, Alabama will have a team roping class as part of their curriculum this fall. Plainview is one of eight K-12 schools in the DeKalb County School District located in the rural northeastern corner of the state.

This year the school system has converted from a traditional schedule to a modified block system. Students earn 4 credits per semester. In addition to the regular courses, students in grades 7-12 may choose from several “resource” classes that are offered during an hour in the middle of the school day. These courses are designed to allow students to participate in or learn activities in which they may be interested. The modified block’s resource period also allows teachers to teach classes in which they have an interest.

Plainview science teacher and USTRC member Stuart Mitchell was sure he wanted to teach a team roping class, but wasn’t sure how many students would be interested. The class turned out to be one of the most popular with over one-hundred students signing up to learn how to rope. The classes will rotate every nine weeks so each class will have approximately 25 students. Mr. Mitchell, a number 6 heeler, has been roping for over 25 years and has taught

roping lessons to a number of people through the years.

Class will begin with video instruction furnished by Speed Williams’ team roping for kids, Ricky Green’s power team roping, and Walt Woodard’s instructional videos.

Fundamentals of heading and heeling will be covered using roping dummies.

In order to ensure that there will be enough equipment and dummies for the students, Mr. Mitchell is working with companies such as Hot Heels, Equibrand, NRS, Fastlane Rodeo, Simple Minds roping dummies, Fastback ropes, Horse Business Whisperer, and local roping supplier Valley Head Saddlery to furnish dummies, ropes and gloves as well as instructional videos. The goal of this class is to introduce the sport of team roping to kids that might not have the opportunity otherwise.

Rainsville is home to a number of team ropers and the newly completed Northeast Alabama Ag Center which recently hosted the USTRC North Alabama Championships. An NRTL roping is scheduled for the end of August. The new Ag center has generated a lot of interest in team roping and other equine sports in the area. It is hard for kids to learn to rope

if their parents don’t rope and they have never been around people who can help them to learn. Many students who might be interested in learning to rope simply don’t have the resources or information to get started. The team roping class will serve as a resource for these kids to learn fundamentals and how to get started in the sport.

In addition to the normal challenges that schools are facing today, Plainview is also dealing with the effects of a devastating tornado that heavily damaged the school on April 27, 2011. About half of the school’s classes, including Mr. Mitchell’s, will be held in portables while the damaged parts of the school are repaired. The team roping class has proven to be something positive for students to look forward to in an otherwise challenging year.

People can keep up with the class progress at 4mropingsupply.com, or on facebook with Fastback ropes, NRS, and 4m. If anyone would like to get involved with this venture through donations or contributions or advice, they can contact Stuart at fourm@farmerstel.com. We would like to thank all that have helped launch this program to help it succeed and further the sport of team roping. n SUPERLOOPER MAGAZINE / 115

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where the only thing in your ear is a treble his summer it has become obvious hook from a wayward cast. to me that most Americans simply Here are a few other things that don’t have any idea how to camping is NOT: vacation properly. Lugging the family • You are not camping if there is a gift through airport security only to be shop within 60 miles of your campsite. mistreated in Europe is not a vacation, • There are no beds or 300 thread it’s hard work. Who can enjoy staying in a count sheets on a real camping trip. You nice hotel knowing that for every night sleep in a sleeping bag on the ground, not you stay you could have made one on a mattress, cot, or blow-up bed. You house payment? must be fully exposed to things that slither I read recently that 70% of people on the ground. As for a pillow? That’s what connect with work while on vacation! rocks are for. Try to find a soft one.

That’s not a vacation, it’s a fake-cation.

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Whatever MONTH-MAR 2011 BUILT BY-CAM READY-DPa generator IN HOUSE camping trip because the noise they happened to the good old American make might scare off the bears and tradition of going camping for the annual mountain lions. family ordeal? And I’m not talking about • You must leave your Ipads, Ipods, loading up the family in a 42-foot motor laptops, phones, video games and even home with satellite TV, hot showers, your1/4 GPS at home to be truly camping, so HDTV, Internet access and four slide-outs.

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the only way the authorities will be able to get in touch with you is by contacting the Highway Patrol and by putting out an allpoints bulletin or Amber alert for you. Now that’s camping!

• Rugs, microwaves and food processors have no place in a proper campsite. Meals are never catered and the only prepared foods you’re allowed to bring from home are marshmallows, Graham Crackers, chocolate and wieners. You hunt and fish for your food and if you fail in your quest, you tighten your belt a notch or two. And there’s no cheating: no scopes for your guns or fish finders on your boat. You’ll fish from the shore like the rest of us. If you don’t have to hide your food from bears you are not camping. You big sissy!

• Recently I saw in the Cabelas catalog (the Bible for campers), an entire section of “camp furniture.” I love Cabelas but shame on them!

Chaise lounges, rockers, zero gravity chairs, fold-up kitchens, and showers are not allowed on a real camping trip. Neither are heaters, air conditioners, espresso machines, coffee makers, refrigerators, saxophones, electric porta potties or bio-toilets. (Don’t forget the shovel.) You are definitely NOT camping if you use a restroom, outhouse, bidet, liquid soap, extra soft toilet paper and deodorant or room deodorizer. If you stink, or are sharing a sleeping bag with your spouse, spray on a little more OFF, which might also keep some of the more sensitive insects away.

• Heat is supplied by the campfire for which you must gather sticks or dried up and old cow pies. (The fresh ones are hard to light.) You must be two hours away by helicopter from the nearest emergency room doctor and there must be plenty of unidentifiable insects, ants in the food, scorpions and snakes in the sleeping bag.

Also, plenty of ghosts and Bigfoot sightings for the kids. No mosquito nets or shaving either!

• Anything you might buy to make your vacation experience more enjoyable should be left at home. You aren’t supposed to enjoy a camping trip vacation... you are supposed to survive it. You must endure extreme discomfort so that when the vacation is over and you come home with marshmallows in your filthy hair, poison oak, first degree sunburn and a scrapbook full of memories, you’ll also have a greater appreciation for toilets, food without sand in it, beds and your otherwise boring life.

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My son hooked up the old Ford to the gooseneck trailer, loaded the horses and went to check the cows. They came back, unhooked the trailer and took a load of trash to the dump with the Ford. I returned from the shop with the Jimmy and backed up to the trailer.

In the rear view the trailer’s electric

hook-up looked different? On closer exam I could see the male plug was gone and the wires had been stripped!

Oh, no. I silently prayed that he’d at least dropped the tailgate before he drove off.

It happens to us all. It’s one of those moments like accidentally drilling a hole in the gas tank, or tightening a bolt till the head breaks off, or thinking “It’ll hold one more cow!”

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Steve’s vehicles are easily recognized by their damaged fenders and tailgates.

I remember staring at the back of his fairly new pickup and asking, “How’s the new gooseneck?” Then I looked closer. It wasn’t just buckled out like someone had tried to pull it up nor down nor in nor out, it was all of the above. It resembled a Tyrannosaurus Rex chew toy!

Turns out he had unhooked the gooseneck, forgot to drop the tailgate and drove off. Next day, tailgate down, he jumped in the cab, glanced in the rear view and backed into the meter pole! He swore someone had moved it while he was in the shop!

A year later he told me he’d gone out to cut hedge posts and left the tailgate down. After cutting and stacking the posts in the bed of the pickup, he climbed in, put it in reverse and backed into a good-sized tree! His story to this day is that it had grown right up behind him while he was cutting!

Last month we pulled out of his circle driveway and he hit a flat-bed trailer that they used to haul their 4wheelers. I heard a screech, felt a bump and could hear something dragging in the gravel but it was below our field of vision. However, it didn’t seem to slow the truck any.

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Thoughts from a Team Roping Spouse

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t doesn’t matter where you come from or where you live, there are just some things that are universal. You know, like Santa Claus, Dr. Seuss, and old wives tales. Don’t worry about making the connection; there isn’t one.

The point being, superstition and omens are a part of all our lives and there are just some things ropers swear by so, whatever you do, don’t rock the boat.

Rope burn is a fact we all live with. A rope burn is a friction burn caused by contact with a rope running through your hand. However, it is one thing to have a rope run through your hand if a twenty-one pound goat is at the end of it but have a steer by the horns running the rope and at some point even with a glove for protection it is going to get hot.

Team ropers live with that fact every single day.

I think the longer I’m married to a team roper the more I’m amazed at the things he comes up with to cure his rope burn “itis.” Some of the cures and treatment options he has picked up from his buddies. Some of the treatment options I’m pretty sure he made up himself along the way. We have come close to losing fingers and thumbs and changed to all the greatest new concepts in gloves just to make sure everything stayed intact.

However, you just cannot ignore the fact that when you rope something you are eventually going to get burned.

Hopefully, it will be your hand and not some other prided body part. The question is what do you treat it with in order to get back to roping as soon as possible? Remember where this information comes from and that I’m not responsible for anything you ropers

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try or don’t try. Keep in mind as well that some of these suggested treatments are not for the faint of heart. I’ve known some tough ropers and I know they have an incredible pain tolerance but I also know that sometimes the cure is worse than the casualty so proceed with caution. If you are tough, that is good. If you think you are tough, that is all well and good. However, remember that your body is only capable of focusing on one source of pain at a time and it is the one that hurts the worst that will be upper most in your mind. It will be easy to forget the rope burn if your skin is on fire. Just keep that in mind.

The first natural and realistic approach to rope burn is to immediately shove it into a tank of cool water. Forget the fact that dogs, cattle and other assorted creatures water there and it may or may not be home to fish, water bugs, knats, wasp and goodness knows what else. So, if it really hurts and has the hide seared away then perhaps it isn’t a good idea to immediately shove it into the livestock drinking water. If you have a cooler of ice you might give that a try. It is bound to be cleaner and more sanitary than your typical horse tank.

I have never understood the concept of putting Preparation H on a rope burn.

I just cannot grasp how the burning on the posterior end of your body relates to the burning inside your roping glove.

Some ropers swear by it. I just cannot remotely connect the two. I mean think about it; one is for your—Mmm—never mind. Do you think it has to do with shrinkage and shriveling? Never mind!

Next treatment.

One team roper I knew kept a bottle of mustard in his truck. Now you can couple that treatment with vinegar. I

mean honestly pouring vinegar on a open wound takes some fortitude.

Mustard poured into the hand that received the rope burn takes some doing. I mean imagine, if you will, the pain of that. No wonder you forgot about the rope burn. Boss is a tough kind of fellow. He can take some pain and yet bawls at the sight of something that melts his heart. I have no idea how he could remove his roping glove to reveal a red injured and peeled palm and then pour French’s Yellow Mustard on the wound. I guess I didn’t realize how it burned until his face turned white and his lips turned blue from gritting his teeth so hard. One thing about it, the rope burn was suddenly not an issue any more. And they sayd having babies is painful. Good grief!

Another treatment is using the salve in the barn that we put on cow udders.

Sometimes it is called “T—Renewal” and other times it is referred to as “Udder Relief” for cracked and sore ——!

Another name is “Bag Balm” or “Udderly Smooth.” Sorry, suddenly this is getting to be an X-rated story! Regardless, the salve is usually thick and dark yellow and so greasy that a vat of Dawn dishwashing detergent wouldn’t cut it.

It gets all over you but one thing for certain, you can cover your hand with it, put on your roping glove and your rope will slide like you cannot believe.

I’m not sure of the effectiveness and healing of your rope burn but with that thick goo you probably can’t feel it hurt anyway.

I will say “Udderly Smooth” is a great water-based skin moisturizer for those dry hands and that parched skin we women deal with from being outside all day long. George Strait also endorses a hoof cream for hands and nails and one lady roper told me if she is in a bind she has actually used that moisturizing cream after her rope burn healed. Isn’t it funny how some of our greatest healers come right out of our horse barns?

Another suggested treatment is using the leaves of the aloe plant. Some ropers just pinch off a leaf and apply the gooey gel to their hand where the burn is. My crew has used it on occasion but I’m not real sure if it is a miracle cure. It does help the pain and soothes the burn.

Some ropers also swear by zinc oxide applied directly to the burn. I’m not sure just how effective this treatment is and

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although you can always buy aloe gel and zinc oxide at your local Walmart store if need be, it is hard to say what will work and what won’t.

I have heard some ropers say they immediately use Vicks or Mentholatum when they have a rope burn. One roper told me, “Hurts for a minute when you first put it on but you can rope before you know it.” That is another one of those cures where you can only think about one hurt at a time and whichever hurt is the worse is the one on your mind. Seems to me the issue is “quit your whining, deal with it and let’s keep roping.” By all means we need to keep roping. We can’t stop just because the rope ran and sizzled your hand.

Maybe the ideal thing would be to create better gloves. Mmmm, that may be another story.

Now, comes the “Gracie Special.” Just so you know, Boss thinks I’m a looney tune! That is okay. He doesn’t cook at our house and as the chief cook and bottle washer I’ve discovered that just plain pure butter is the treatment for most any burn. You usually always have butter on hand if you cook, bake or do anything in the kitchen. I don’t guarantee anything but I do know butter is greasy, coats the burn and prompts healing. It may or may not work for you.

I always keep a few sticks of butter in my refrigerator in the trailer. Boss’s comment is, “You baking some cookies with that butter, are you?” However, when the burn is excruciating and painful he is most always the first one to use up my butter. Most experts will tell you not to put butter on a burn because it traps the heat inside and can make the burn worse. Maybe so! I’m just saying that is what we use and have used.

Undoubtedly, a cool cloth and some aloe lotion may be the absolute best but to each his own. I’m sure there are as many cures as there are ropers. Ropers have been dealing with rope burn since they started making ropes so the ultimate solution is what works for you.

Remember to always watch out for infection and delayed healing. If it gets worse you may have to see a doctor. Of course, getting a roper to a doctor is like loading steers in the chute. It takes strength and fortitude.

Keep Ropin, Gracie

VSA

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s promised this is the last installment in “Arena’s 101” and I hope it has been as informative for you to read as it has been enjoyable for me to present. It’s funny how every time I complete a series, half a year passes by in just a matter of a few weeks. When we started this little adventure there were IN HOUSE PROOF CRX’D plenty of days when it was too cold to work on my arena, let alone think about roping.

Once again today it is going to be too hot to work let alone rope, and there is no end in sight. saw a sign the other day that said, “‘I (formerly 1 x I5) want my weather back…’ signed Satan” and it pretty well sums up what the summer has been like here in Texas. Anyway, the fact of the matter is, in just a few weeks it will once again be too cold to think about roping and I can hardly wait.

To say that we have covered every aspect of the roping arena would be a great exaggeration. But I know for a fact that we have covered some areas that have been beneficial to you, my faithful readers. Your kind words, suggestions and stories of your arenas have made this series not only more pleasurable to write but has made it much more applicable than it would have been otherwise. It is with that in mind we finally broach the most controversial and opinion-driven aspect of arenas, “The Roping Chute.”

No other structural element plays a greater role in our sport than the roping chute. The most significant thing about the roping chute is the simple fact that no one even knows its there until it malfunctions and then everyone you know is there trying to fix it. It truly is the “deep snapper” of our sport. Oh, but how many games will be won or lost by a well executed punt, a field goal or a simple extra point in the upcoming football season? All of those actions start with an anonymous individual who puts the play in motion by passing a ball to a certain

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Arena’s 101… The Final Chapter area while literally standing on their head.

The kickers are treated like rock stars and become ESPN highlights while the poor deep snapper merely gets up off the ground and labors back to the sideline. Over and over it happens until… one bad snap and all of a sudden he is the “Leper at the Buffet” and the goat on “Bloopers and Blunders” for eternity.

So, with that in mind, let’s spend our last few paragraphs talking about the roping chute. When you get down to it they are all priced about the same and for the most part are all basically built on the same principle.

Although some folks choose to try and make their own, my research has shown that the worst money spent is the money spent trying to build your own roping chute.

Although you may save some money on supplies on the front end, even if your time is worth only a nickel, the time you will spend over the next few years trying to keep it in working condition will absolutely break you. Besides that a fellow’s roping chute will tell you more about him as a person and a roper than anything else. If you don’t believe me then start your own research and see if I’m not correct on this one. They aren’t a status symbol, they are a personal reflection.

So, now that you know where I stand on manufactured vs. homemade let’s break it down even more. There used to be only one type of option available for roping chutes and it was known as the wife mode. Some called it “man”ual but I never saw a “man” working one. Thanks to modern science there is now the option of fully-automatic when it comes to roping chutes. Although from the competitive arena point of view the manual model is still the gold standard; from the practice/personal pen point of view the automatic roping chute is worth its weight in gold. Now I am as aware as anyone that the cost for all manual units is

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Once again I called my “Arena Guru” at Priefert and asked for advice. Here’s the way it goes down and if you are in the market, here’s the way I am going about it. Although the only person who wants me to have an automatic chute more than I do is my wife, I simply don’t have the extra cash to get it done. Here’s the advice from the “Guru.”

Make sure the manual chute you purchase is compatible with a fully-automatic upgrade if you choose to do so in the future.

Although brilliant in it’s simplicity it’s not as easy as you might think. You see some folks will tell you almost anything to make a sale and that holds true when purchasing a roping chute.

I really shopped around and looked at many different options with the clear understanding that someday I wanted to pay for a fully-automatic system as opposed to a fully-automatic divorce. I was promised everything from trade-in options, to ‘its in development,’ to partial semi-automatedautomatic and everything in between. Once again, I don’t care what you do as long as you do it right so do your homework and don’t let some over-aggressive salesman work you over. It’s your money and your arena so make it your decision, and by the way, it is an important decision. Remember that although it may be just another animate object it is in fact the most important piece of metal you will buy. That’s why you will see only one brand of roping chute at any USTRC event.

Finally I want to close this series with one personal thought. Many of you may know that I used to put on a PRCA rodeo that at one time had more timed-event runs than any other rodeo in the PRCA. I saw the event as a personal reflection on myself and my committee and I knew that our integrity depended on a level playing field and a fair start at the line for everyone who entered. I started every run of that ten-year run with a Priefert and they never failed me once. I know that I have mentioned them time and time again and to be quite honest it may have rubbed some folks the wrong way. For that I am sorry but I am not sorry for the piece of mind they gave me every time someone backed into a box and nodded.

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m going to talk about some things this month that I don’t understand.

I don’t even know how they work, but they do. It’s like these things come from somewhere in the universe, and all we have to do is say what we want and it will start the process in motion. The results that you desire can’t hurt other people, it will only hurt you. You need to make up your mind to be cheerful and happy as you go through your day. A cheerful and positive attitude is essential to ensure success.

A critical part of this new plan is to eliminate negative talk about people or things, and especially about you. You are going to start to speak about what you desire and a time frame for achieving those results. Now remember, this new plan is entirely up to you. It can bring about good results or bad, it all depends on how you speak. You need to speak it and believe it, and it will start to take shape. You have already been doing it your entire life, and it has brought you everything that you and I have. It has taken me 56 years to figure it out. Take inventory about the way you talk. I can’t speak for you, but I’ll use me and the things I have said out loud and thoughts I have had, and you tell me if this applies to your life as well. It dawned on me not long ago that several things that have happened in my life that are negative, I have caused them to happen simply by the way I speak. Here are three examples.

Have you ever said, “I’m terrible with names”? I have. Say it, then say it again, then again, and guess what? The universe sees to it. I have said it so much that when I’m introduced to someone, I can’t even say that person’s name five seconds after they say it. You know that’s true, because you have probably said it and you have made it come true in your life as well.

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This might be too much information, but I don’t like to sleep with a t-shirt on. I go to bed with it on but before I go to sleep I take it off and throw it on the floor beside my bed. When I get up, most of the time it’s still dark so I pick up my shirt and put it on. I think about how to put it on, and I try to see the label but because it’s so dark I’ve got to take a chance, so here goes. Every time, I put it on backwards and inside out. Do you know how hard it would be to put that damn thing on backwards and inside out every morning? That’s almost impossible, and I do it every day. Sometimes I will get busy outside after I feed my horses and not come in the house for a while.

People will start dropping by my place, so I stop and talk to them. Do you know how hard it is for someone to take you seriously with your shirt on inside out and backwards? That’s right, it’s impossible, but that’s the way I roll. You know why that happens? It’s because I say it all the time. I even tell people I can do it. I’ll bet you that you can’t do it like I can. I will even hold it up and try to see it in the moonlight, make my decision and waalaa, backwards and inside out. You couldn’t do that if you tried, and I can do it almost every time and it’s all because I say it’s going to happen, and this strange force makes it happen.

The last example is, I’ve decided to start to wear white shirts when I compete. When I was a kid, a lot of the cattlemen in the San Joaquin Valley wore white shirts, and I thought it looked sharp. So as I have gotten older, I have decided to do and wear what I want.

When I was younger, I worried about what everyone else thought, but as I’ve gotten older my thinking has changed.

I’m going to do and wear what I want, and with that said I’m going with my white shirts. I’ve got seven of them with my sponsor logos on them, and they all look the same. All of them except one.

One of them is missing a button on the right sleeve, and because I haven’t been

home, I haven’t gotten it sewn back on. I can have all seven hung up, close my eyes, pick one out, and guess which one it is? You got it, every time it’s the one with the missing button. Why? You know why. Because if you speak it, and I do and if you think it, and I do, the universe grants you what you wish. Convinced? I am. I know it works and so do you. Do I understand it? Nope, and I’m not really sure I want to, but I’m going with it and I have been using it to my advantage instead of my disadvantage.

I started roping with Jake Barnes this year, and I finished my roping schools on June 12 for the spring season. Jake and I decided to go to the rodeos and see how we would do. My wife reminded me of the power of speech. She said, instead of saying, “Let’s see how we do,” (now remember, I am going to start the rodeo season five months after everyone else started), she said to say, “I am going to qualify for the NFR.” I started with $4,000 won on June the 15, and in 45 days we have won over $50,000 at pro rodeos. I moved from around 90th to the top 10, against the best ropers in the world in record time. All because there is a force out there that will grant us whatever we wish in life, and all we have to do is ask and believe. People will try to say the reason this person is successful is because of this special talent or that, and that’s not true.

We as human beings have one thing that separates us from all the other creatures on the earth, and that’s our minds. If we don’t use it, as Earl Nightingale says, we’re no better than a pig or a horse. Our minds are what makes us so special, and I’m telling you right here and now if we will get our thinking headed in the right direction and start speaking the positive things we desire as opposed to the negative, the results we desire are ours for the asking.

Until Next Month Thanks for your time Walt Woodard

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Early Season Bowhunting

“We have to get ourselves in an area where we can get close, and finding funnel areas that bring the deer to and from food sources is a key factor.”

WHERE TO LOOK FOR FOOD SOURCES

Early season is the time of year where it is very tough to harvest a mature whitetail. They have plenty of food available to them and they can be literally anywhere. In fact, this may be the toughest time to harvest a mature whitetail, unless you know the preferred food source.

Deer are similar to humans, they like variety in their diet, but it’s not always available to them at the same time of the season. Deer spend a lot of their time in the cropfields, but this doesn’t necessarily make them easy to kill. These fields are usually large areas, making it tough to get close, and remember, we are hunting with a bow and arrow! We have to get ourselves in an area where we can get close, and finding funnel areas that bring the deer to and from food sources is a key factor. Finding food sources in the woods, such as acorns, honeysuckle and persimmons is also vital.

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Whenever I’m scouting a new hunting area, I try to identify what deer are eating besides the agricultural fields. Deer diets vary from state to state, so you must figure out the preferred food source.

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Having been a part of the team roping industry almost since childhood when he grew up in Gilbert, Arizona, south of Snowflake where his father still lives and runs the cattle operation there, Reed, like most long-standing team ropers, has seen the sport evolve and recognizes that it now seems to be in a period of flux.

“People are drawing a lot of comparisons in the different organizations representing the sport,” he said. “The economy is really forcing people to pick and choose where they go.

I think USTRC puts on the best bang for your buck. I think USTRC is pretty transparent on its policies and its model for the Regional and National Finals works really well in providing a big pot of money for ropers at a lower entry fee.”

Yet, despite the economic downturn, the Flake’s believe team roping, of all rodeo related sports, is the most viable when it comes to building a community.

“For us, it’s being around old friends and meeting new ones when we go there,” he said. “For the roper, it’s more about the environment that they are in.

It’s friendlier. It’s family, it’s little kids, and it’s being done in the evening and pulling your awning out and cooking a tri-tip and visiting with people. Plus you can’t deny that the money is still unbelievable.

Even with the economy being the way it is and teams being down, being able to go and win the prizes and money you can win is a draw.”

Reed continues to be optimistic about the sport, noting, “Anybody can do it.”

“With the proper amount of riding skills and the numbering system, just about anybody can team rope,” he said, noting that even professionals from other rodeo events have taken on the game.

“Tuff Hedeman, former World Champion bull rider, is team roping. Joe Beaver, a former World Champion tie-down roper, we see him team roping and Lewis Field, former World Champion bareback rider, now team ropes. It’s cowboy golf. There are venues you can go to with the amount of money you have to spend. If you’ve got the money to get in the highdollar ropings, you go there, and if you have $80 bucks, you can go some place else, but it’s all the same sport.”

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USTRC, he believes, has a responsibility to continue to grow the sport and is the only organization that has taken that on as its mission. “We’ve got to get people on board and give them a reason to come to the events,” he said.

“To see father and son rope, mother and son, and mother and daughter, you don’t see that when you go to a barrel racing,” said Amy. “There is always going to be someone on the sidelines in that sport, but in this one, they can get out of the stands and get involved if they want to.”

Flake sees first hand in his travels the impact the current economy has had not only in team roping, but the choice people make to take part in entertainment that costs.

Reed somewhat bemoans the fact that there are not as many roping events taking place as there were, but acknowledges that it is probably a muchneeded adjustment to the market place.

“I remember when we used to take five loads of cattle to Laughlin,” he said.

“I liked it when we were riding that wave, and I’ve never seen this sport go through anything like this before, but then again, I’ve never seen the economy do a dive like it has.

“I think there will still be ropings that do well,” he said. “A lot of ropings we’ve been to this year has been down, but there are producers that are dedicated to continuing their ropings. I think the sport was a little bit like the housing market.

Anyone could get financed for a house and then it came crashing down. We were riding a pretty high wave there for a while and now it has to adjust. Nothing ever stays the same, nothing.”

History surrounds the Flake family and Reed’s appreciation for the history of the sport of rodeo and specifically that of team roping is filled with a sense of gratitude for those who built the sport.

“The Camarillo’s, Jake (Barnes) and Clay (O’Brien Cooper), Allen Bach, who’s still competing, they really need to be honored for what they have brought to this sport and how they carried on in a time with not nearly as many conveniences or tools that are available today,” he said. “Younger ropers don’t know what it means to travel without a cell phone and only be able to get in touch with your family at the end of a long day of travel. We remember those days.”

With that said he’s got a great appreciation, as well, for those coming up in the sport and making their mark.

“I think they’re ever bit as much focused as those guys we talked about, if not more so,” he said. “The times that win the BFI today compared to the times that won 25 or 26 years ago . . . a huge difference. I realize that the conditions are not exactly the same, but it still demonstrates how much the sport has changed to accommodate the abilities of ropers and how the abilities of ropers have gotten even better.”

Reed noted how the sport has moved along with technology in order to keep up with a generation of ropers somewhat distanced from an environment seen as totally rural. The addition of fast-paced music, video and instant replay to some of the top competitions has made the event a lot more exciting and marketable.

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ill and Kathie Osburn have had some great ropings this summer and they are winding up their year-long series in December. Remember, you must have attended 5 of their 9 ropings this year to attend their Finals. Todd Harris has 3 more ropings, one each month, before his year-end roping in December. He is working on the details of his December roping and is hoping to make it extra special.

Gene and Nora Carnes have a date for their September roping. They are planning on having a roping in October and November also. They will have exact dates by the next issue.

Scott Elliott is having another roping in September where he is giving away some great Maynard knives to the High Point Ropers of the day.

Richard Herrera will be having his roping October 1 & 2 in Miami, Florida where he is giving away a great prize line including saddles, buckles, pads and rope bags. He is expecting a great turn out. Eleven Bar East Ranch and Chad Shepherd will be hosting two more NTRL ropings in October and November. Look for more details in a mailing that he will be sending out or go to their website www.elevenbareastranch.com.

The date and location has been set for the Alabama

Regionals. Ed Allen will be producing the Alabama Regionals at his arena in Dadeville, Alabama on October 22. He will be giving away a Priefert chute and a trophy saddle to the high point ropers.

Remember that the Perry, Georgia Regional is a Friday and Saturday roping and is held during the Georgia State Fair so get your hotels early as they do book up fast. Franklin Thomas will be awarding a Priefert chute to the high point roper of the two days and a saddle to the Reserve High Point roper over the two days.

It is time to start planning for the USTRC Finals in October, The Lubrisyn Big Ticket Finals in December, and the NTRL Finals in January. At each NTRL Regional 1st through 10th in the Average receives NTRL Shoot-Outs and the Average winners of all ropings receive USTRC Regional Flex Earnings. Plus, this year, Lubrisyn Big Ticket Shoot-Outs will be awarded to 1st-5th of all ropings at each Regional. These Shoot-Outs and Flex Earnings are very valuable for entering all three of these great finals.

Please call me if you have any questions regarding your Shoot-Outs and how they work.

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2011 NTRL Schedule

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Will & Kathie Osburn

17, 2011 Green Cove Spgs, FL

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Will & Kathie Osburn

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Todd Harris

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Osburn Arena

Will & Kathie Osburn

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Franklin Thomas

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NTRL FINALS

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Rockin Circle H Saddle Series September 24, 2011 Rockin Circle H Arena - Lizella, GA

Books open 8:00 a.m.-Close at 9:30 a.m.-Rope at 10:00 a.m.

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

Round Robin Capped at 5 Elite. 1 head, $75/roper. #13 Handicap Pick or Draw, $25/roper, Enter 5x, 4 head, progressive after one. #11 Slide HC, Pick 1, Draw 1 for $50/roper. Enter 5x for a total of 10 runs. 4 hd, PA1. #8 Slide HC, Pick 1, Draw 1 for $50/roper. Enter 5x for a total of 10 runs. 3 hd, PA1. #7 Slide HC, Pick 1, Draw 1 for $50/roper. Enter 5x for a total of 10 runs. 3 hd, PA1. #10 Ten Header Capped at Elite #6 Header and Elite #5 Heeler. $75/roper, Limit to 10 teams only, may enter 2x.

Can call to reserve spot. Saddles will be awarded at Finals December 3, 2011 NTRL Shoot-Outs to 1st in Average of #13, #11, & #8, #7, 10 Head and Round Robin Rockin Circle H Arena, 4950 Marshall Mill Road, Lizella, GA 31052

Call before you haul. If weather is questionable, will move to indoor arena in Hawkinsville, GA For More Info Call Rockin Circle H: Todd Harris at 478/447-5310 Credit cards accepted with additional 3% charge

2011 USTRC Membership Required

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Osburn Arena NTRL Series Campbell, NY Books open at 10:00 a.m. Rope at 11:00 a.m. sharp!

March 12 April 9 May 7 (Qualifier) June 4 July 16

OPEN #8 #12 #9 #11 #10 #12 VIP

August 13 September 17 October 15 November 12 December 10 (Arena Finals)

4 HD - $25/Roper 3 HD - $25/Roper (Capped at #4 Elite) 4 HD - $25/Roper 3 HD - $25/Roper 4 HD - $25/Roper 3 HD - $25/Roper 4 HD - $25/Roper- Enter 2x 2011 USTRC Membership Required. *Must have attended 5 out of the 9 regular ropings in the series to attend Finals.

Info and Directions Call: Will Osburn 607/527-8640 email: osburnarena@aol.com TRIAD numbers only

UPCOMING EVENTS GN Ranch Arena Friendship, NY September 24 Future Dates: October-TBA, November-TBA INDOOR ARENA

Books Open at 11 a.m. Rope at Noon #12 Handicap 4 head - $25/Roper (#12 & #11 Straight Time, #10- 1 Second Off, #9 – 2 Seconds Off, #8 – 2.5 Seconds Off, #7 & Below – 3 Seconds Off)

#11 4 head - $25/Roper #10 4 head - $25/Roper #9 3 head - $25/Roper #8 3 head - $25/Roper (Capped at #4 Elite) VIP #12/#10 4 head - $25/Roper – Enter 2x All Ropings except the VIP are unlimited entries NTRL Shootouts to All Average Winners Directions: 5856 Friendship Hill Rd, Friendship, NY 12739 (2 miles from Interstate) From the North: Follow Rt 19 South through Belfast. Crossover I-86. Follow Rt 19 toward Belmont. Turn right on Tuckers Corner Road. Go 8/10 mile. Arena on right.

From East or West: I-86 exit 30. Exit toward Belmont then follow above directions.

For More Info: Gene and Nora Carnes 585/268-5652 or 607/968-1120 (Cell) 2011 USTRC Membership Required

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Gustafson Farms Covered Arena Green Cove Springs, FL September 17, 2011 Dates: May 14, June 18, July 16, August 20, September 17 Books open 9:00 a.m. Rope at 10:00 a.m.

#12 Handicap Slide Up & Down #11 #10 #9 (capped at Elite #5) #8 All ropings are: Pick 1, Draw 1 for $60/roper Can enter 3x for total of 6 partners #12 Vip 75% Payback Maynard Knife to High Point #6 & Above Maynard Knife to High Point #5 & Below NTRL National Shoot-Outs to 1st & 2nd in Average of All Ropings For More Info and Directions: Scott Elliott 386/867-1299 2011 USTRC Membership Required

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South Florida Championships Tropical Park Equestrian Center, Miami, Florida October 1-2, 2011 Books open 7:30 a.m. Action starts at 9:00 a.m.

Open #15 Handicap #13 Handicap VIP #12 #12 Handicap #11 Handicap #10 Handicap #9 Handicap #8 Handicap

Saturday, October 1 5 HD - $100/roper Enter 2x (Pick 1-Draw 1) 4 HD - $45/roper Enter 6x 4 HD - $45/roper Enter 8x 4 HD - $40/roper Enter 4x (75% payback) 4 HD - $45/roper Enter 8x 4 HD - $45/roper Enter 8x Sunday, October 2 4 HD - $45/roper Enter 8x, Elite #6 Cap 4 HD - $45/roper Enter 8x, Elite #5 Cap 3 HD - $135/roper Pick 1-Draw 2 or Draw All 3, #4 Cap

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Prizes Reinsman Saddles for the High Money Headers and Heelers Each Day Trophy Buckles to the Winners of Each Number Trophy Buckles to the High Money Woman and 50 & Over of the Weekend 12 Trophy Pads 10 Rope Bags NTRL National Shoot-Outs to 1st-5th in all ropings USTRC Regional Flex Earnings to 1st in all ropings Top 20 teams to the short round of all roping Stalls: Mandatory stall rental $20 plus stall bedding.

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UPCOMING EVENTS Eleven Bar East Ranch NTRL Sanford, NC Regionals October 1-2, 2011 Dates: April 30-May 1, May 28 & 29, October 1 & 2, November 5 & 6

Watch for flier in the mail with all details.

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For More Info and Directions: Chad Shepherd 813/477-4740 www.elevenbareastranch.com 2011 USTRC Membership Required NTRL Memberships FREE with USTRC Membership

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August 26-27 Northeast Alabama Regional Northeast Agricultural Center - Rainsville, AL October 7-8 Georgia Regional Georgia National Fairgrounds - Perry, GA October 22 Alabama Regional Allen’s Arena - Dadeville, AL November 12-13 Memphis Regional Agricenter Show Place Arena - Memphis, TN November 19-20 Southeast Regional Jackson County Ag Center - Marianna, FL November 26-27 Northeast Regional McPherson Arena - Bristol, TN

USTRC Regional Flex Earnings to Average Winners of All Ropings NTRL Shoot-Outs to 1st-10th in Average of All Ropings Lubrisyn Big Ticket Shoot-Outs to 1st-5th in Average of All Ropings

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Georgia Regional Perry, GA Georgia National Fairgrounds Friday & Saturday • October 7 & 8 Manual Roping Chute to High Point Roper of the Two Days Trophy Saddle to Reserve High Point Roper of the Two Days NTRL National Shoot-Outs to 1st-10th in Average in all ropings

Friday, October 7 Books open at 9:00 a.m. Rope at 10:00 a.m.

#15 4-HD, $50/Roper, Enter 5x #13 4-HD, $50/Roper, Enter 5x #12 4-HD, $50/Roper, Enter 5x #11 4-HD, $50/Roper, Enter 5x Saturday, October 8 Books open at 8:00 a.m. Rope at 9:00 a.m.

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#12 4-HD, $50/Roper, Enter 2x, 70% Payback #10 4-HD, $50/Roper, Enter 2x, 70% Payback

USTRC Regional Shoot-Outs to Average Winners Must have 2011 USTRC card to rope. Memberships may be purchased at this event and will be valid for 2011. NTRL Dress Code Required. For more info call NTRL Office at 970/897-3111 or Franklin Thomas at 706/473-0476.

Roping Format #15, #13, #12, #11, #10, #9 and #8 Four head, progressive after one. May enter each roping five times any combination of pick or draws. Entry fees are $50/roper. Twenty teams to the short go. #9, #8 #9 is capped at #5. #8 is capped at #4.

VIP Roping Four head, progressive after one. Entry fees are $50/roper. This is not an incentive roping.

The #12 and #10 VIP ropings are ran together. May enter each roping 2 times. 70% Payback.

Roping Information All ropings are on-site entry and cash only. The books will close for a roping at the end of the second round of the roping prior.

Hotels: Reserve hotels early or they will not be available due to the state fair.

RV’S: For reservations call the Georgia National Fairgrounds 478/987-3247 Directions: Take I-75 to Perry, GA. Take exit 134 or 135. Address is Georgia National Fairgrounds, 401 Larry Walker Parkway, Perry, GA 31069 NTRL memberships FREE with USTRC Membership. TRIAD numbers only

#10 4-HD $50/Roper, Enter 5x #9 Capped at #5, 4-HD, $50/Roper, Enter 5x #8 Capped at #4, 4-HD, $50/Roper, Enter 5x May enter all ropings any combination of picks or draws

UPCOMING EVENTS Alabama Regional Dadeville, AL • Allen’s Arena October 22 Manual Roping Chute to High Point Roper of the Day Trophy Saddle to Reserve High Point Roper of the Day NTRL National Shoot-Outs to 1st-10th in Average in all ropings Lubrisyn Big Ticket Shoot-Outs to 1st-5th in Average in all ropings USTRC Regional Shoot-Outs to Average Winners of all ropings Plus More Prizes to Average Winners of All Ropings Must have 2011 USTRC card to rope. Memberships may be purchased at this event and will be valid for 2011. NTRL Dress Code Required.

For more info call NTRL Office at 970/897-3111 or Ed Allen at 256/749-0541 2011 USTRC Membership Required NTRL memberships FREE with USTRC Membership.

TRIAD numbers only

Saturday, October 22

Roping Format Details will be in the October issue.

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SUNDAY • Sept 25

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

Books open 10:00 a.m.-Rope at 11:00 a.m.

#11 Handicap Saddle Roping

Open

Pick 1, draw 1 or draw 2 for $100/roper Enter 3x

4 head for $50/roper

Saddle to High Point Ropers Buckles to Average Winners Breast Collars to 2nd in Average Cash Also Paid in Average

CASH ONLY

#11 Trailer Roping

#15 4 head for $50/roper

#13 4 head for $50/roper

All ropings are enter 6x 33% Stock Charge

Pick 1, draw2 or draw all 3 for $150/roper Enter 4x for a total of 12 partners

$500 Cash Bonus to High Money Roper of the Day

Fancy 3-Horse Slant Gooseneck Trailer to High Point Roper Both ropings are 4-head

TRIAD Numbers Only

Average 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th

$3,000 $2,000 $1,000 $750 $500

+ Saddles + Buckles + Breast Collars + Vests + Vests

Saturday Kids Dummy Roping Buckles to winners of 6-9 & 10-13 age groups

For More Information: Oren Mathews 505/617-0627 Chris Francis 505/429-0164 www.bigdaddyteamroping.com

Thank you to the Mathews Land & Cattle Sponsors

T&T Trailer Sales Belen, NM 156 / SEPTEMBER 2011

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September 22-25, 2011 • Longhorn R Arena • Tuscumbia, Alabama

Extended Prize Line

Huge Guaranteed Payoff

Thursday, September 22

Saturday, September 24

Rope at 6:30 p.m. • Books close at 5:30 p.m.

Rope at 10:00 a.m. • Books close at 9:30 a.m.

Open • $8,000 minimum guaranteed to 1st place Pick 1, Draw 2 • $250/roper • Enter 2 times • 5-head Average Must be at least an Elite #6 header and #8 heeler to enter

#12 Handicap $8,500 minimum guaranteed to 1st place Buckles to Average winners • Trophy jackets to 2nd - 4th Pick 1, Draw 2 or Draw 3 • $150/roper • May pick 3 partners 9 total entries • Handicap System #2 will be used

Friday, September 23 Rope at 10:00 a.m. • Books close at 9:30 a.m.

#10 Handicap

#15 Handicap

$7,500 minimum guaranteed to 1st place

$5,000 minimum guaranteed to 1st place

Buckles to Average winners • Trophy jackets to 2nd - 4th Pick 1, Draw 2 or Draw 3 • $150/roper • May pick 3 partners 9 total entries • Capped at #6 • 3-head Average Handicap System #1 will be used

Buckles to Average winners • Trophy jackets to 2nd & 3rd Pick 1, Draw 2 or Draw 3 • $150/roper • May pick 3 partners • 9 total entries #14 team - 2 seconds off • #13 team - 4 seconds off • 4-head Average Must be a #5 or above header and #7 or above heeler

Sunday, September 25

#13 Handicap

Rope at 10:00 a.m. • Books close at 9:30 a.m.

$5,000 minimum guaranteed to 1st place

#8 Handicap

Buckles to Average winners • Trophy jackets to 2nd - 4th Pick 1, Draw 2 or Draw 3 • $150/roper • May pick 3 partners 9 total entries • 4-head Average • Handicap System #2 will be used

$5,000 minimum guaranteed to 1st place

*Handicap System #1 #10 & #8 Straight time 1 sec off • 2 sec off 3 sec off • 4 sec off • 5 sec off

**Handicap Sytem #2 #13, #12 Straight Time 2 sec off • 4 sec off 6 sec off • 8 sec off • 10 sec off

Buckles to Average winners • Trophy jackets to 2nd - 4th • Pick 1, Draw 2 or Draw 3 • $150/roper • May pick 4 partners • 12 total entries • Capped at #4 • 3-head Average • Handicap System #1 will be used

note: Any team consisting of a #4 heeler or below will receive an extra 5 seconds off

Running P Saddles to High Point Ropers of all qualifying ropers combined #7 & above • #6 • #5 • #4 & below

USTRC TRIAD numbers will be used • Longhorn R Arena will have a 3-man committee that will have the right to classify any roper not currently classified by USTRC and reclassify any under-numbered roper throughout the event.

Cash only. No checks, please don’t ask • In case of rain, the roping will be moved inside and continued where left off with the same barrier • In the event of a tie, there will be a three-head rope off.

Longhorn R Arena • 256/412-3344 call for stall reservations

Host Hotel: Cold Water Inn 256/383-6844 Ask for ropers rates!

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ZD Cattle Company presents Sept 30 & Oct 1, 2011 • Farmington, New Mexico Magee Park •

$50,000 in cash & prizes

Friday, Sept 30 Draw all 4 for $100/roper Enter 2 times

#11 Both Over 40 Handicap

Open Handicap

Books close at 2:00 p.m.

Pick 1, Draw 3 or Draw 4 for $100/roper Enter 2 times

All Girl

Books close at 9:30 a.m. • Rope at 10:00 a.m.

Pick 1, Draw 2 or Draw 3 for $100/roper • Enter 4 times

Low Entry Fees

Payoff $5,000 to High Point Roper Average 1st • $5,000 2nd • $3,000 3rd • $2,000 4th • $1,000 5th • $600 6th • $400

Books close at 6:30 p.m.

Rope at 7:00 p.m.

Pick 1, Draw 2 or Draw 3 for $150/roper 4-steer average • 1/3 stock charge • Enter 3 times

Pick 1, Draw 3 or

Saturday, Oct. 1 #11 Capped at #6

6 Saddles 12 Buckles

B u c k l e s To Av e r a g e Wi n n e r s In All 3 Ropings

Handicapp 11=0 $5,000 10=-1 9=-3 To High 8=-5 Point Roper Buckles to Av e r a g e Wi n n e r s

Saturday Oct. 1 • #4 and under Championships Books close at 4:00 p.m. • Rope at 5:00 p.m. • Pick 1, Draw 2 or Draw 3 for $100/roper • Enter 4 times

#4 and under Payoff $5,000 to High Point Roper Average 1st • Saddles + $2,000 2nd • Saddles + $1,000 3rd • Saddles + $800 4th • Buckles + $600 5th • Buckles + $400 6th • Buckles + $200

Short Barrier 2 Arenas Used #4 and under Handicap #8 = 0 #7 = -1 #6 = -3

GENERAL INFORMATION:

$5,000 To High Point Roper

Cash or credit cards. Average Payout guaranteed at 350 teams but may be increased according to the number of teams.

Points for High Point roper will be determined as follows: Top 20 in Average and Fast Times in each rotation.

For stalls, call 801/599-1238 Motels: Super 8 1-800-800-8000 TRIAD Numbers Only LaQuinta 866-725-1661 R.V. hook-ups available Partner Finding Service

SPONSORS:

For info. call Zane Dansie • 801/599-1238

Cactus Ropes, La Quinta Inn

www.zdroping.com

Slower Steers Short Barrier

10TH ANNUAL

$5,000

#4 & UNDER BIG BUCKS CHAMPIONSHIP OCTOBER 7 & 8, 2011 • SOUTH JORDAN, UTAH

or, Indo tioned i d on air-c rena ! a

EQUESTRIAN PARK

Friday, October 7 Father/Mother & Son/Daughter Gandparent & Grandchild Championship Sign up 6:00 p.m., Rope at 7:00 p.m. • $50/roper

Timed Event Championship Head 2 / Heel 2 / Calf Rope 2 $150/roper • Limited to 40 ropers

Host Motel Country Inn and Suites 10499 S. Jordan Gateway 801/553-1151 For Special Rate of $70 Standard or $75 Family Suite (includes breakfast) mention ZD Roper. Limited availability. Call by 9/15/11

SPONSORS: MASTER SADDLES, CACTUS ROPES

158 / SEPTEMBER 2011

Saturday, October 8 #4 & Under “Rope for the Big Bucks” Payoff per Team

1st 2nd3rd 4th 5th 6th -

$3,000 & Saddles $2,000 & Saddles $1,000 & Saddles $600 & Buckles $400 & Buckles $200 & Buckles

Jackets to the Average winners 6 Fully Tooled Saddles 6 Beautiful Buckles

Sign up 9 a.m., Rope at 10 a.m.

Pick 1, draw 3 or draw all 4 for $150 Enter 3x for a total of 12 partners Any tie will be roped off. Cash or credit card only. $5,000 guaranteed to high point roper. Average payoff guaranteed at 350 teams but may be increased according to number of teams. Plenty of stalls and RV space available. Call for late arrival: 801/599-1238. TRIAD Numbers only.

All ropers must be numbered prior to event.

Zane Dansie 801/599-1238 www.zdroping.com

For info. call

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ROPE THIS SUMMER IN BEAUTIFUL, SUNNY Circle T Arena - 4 miles west of Hamilton on Highway 36

October 8-9, 2011 W W FINALSW W 80% CK PAYBA

ZERMENO’S, INC.

Junior Looper Dummy Roping Saturday at Noon at the Pool Prizes in each age group 6 & under, 7-9, 10-12

70% PAYBA CK

SATURDAY October 8

SUNDAY October 9

Books open at 8:00 a.m.

Rope at 9:00 a.m.

PA 1 • Top 20 teams to short round

Books open at 8:00 a.m.

Rope at 9:00 a.m.

PA 1 • Top 20 teams to short round

#15 5-head #13 #12 #11

#10 capped at an Elite #6 AVERAGE PRIZES IN EVERY ROPING!

4-head for $50/roper Enter 5 times

#9 Pick/Draw capped at an Elite #5 $50/roper Pick or Draw any combination, maximum of 5 entries. #8 capped at a #4 - Same format

4-head for $100/roper Enter 3 times

as #9 and will take place if there are less than 500 teams in the #10 and #9 Cash or credit cards only except for Gold Plus members. All ropings are progressive after one.

Stall reservations will be accepted from Gold Plus members only. 270 stalls and 50 RV hookups available.

Current USTRC membership required before you rope and may be purchased at this roping.

USTRC rules apply in all ropings. TRIAD numbers only.

Summer Fun for the Whole Family Swimming • Volleyball • Basketball • Horseshoes CIRCLE T IS THE HOME OF Crossfire Saddlery and Crossfire Cafe

First State Bank

Central Texas

HOST HOTEL The Inn at Circle T 4021 W. Hwy 36 (254) 386-3209

For information 254/386-3559

NEW SUPER SPONSOR SERIES

Starting in November

Finals Prizes

1 Cowboy Classic Saddle to High Money winner of #15 & #13 combined, #12, #11, #10, #9 & #8 Qualify by attending 3 or more ropings OR make the short round of any roping!

SUPERLOOPER MAGAZINE / 159

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October 5-9, 2011 NCHA Cutting Classes for all riders from amateur to open

Saturday, October 8, 2011 Fundraiser Gala Steak Dinner catered by Ralph & Kacoos followed by The Bellamy Brothers in concert.

The evening will be full of great food, great entertainment, and for a great cause ~ to raise money for the Foundation with live and silent auctions.

There will be something for everyone.

Tickets are $65/person, $120/couple, or $500 for a table of 8.

Seating is limited to 500...already going fast!

Fundraiser Events Porth Ag Arena Crockett, Texas Loop 304

October 15-16, 2011 TEAM ROPING TRIAD numbers only

Saturday, October 15 #9 ~ 4/$40 • pa 1 Books open at 9 a.m. • Rope at 10 a.m. followed by #11 ~ 4/$40 • pa 1

Sunday, October 16 Cowboy Church at 8 a.m. #13 & #15 ~ run together with separate short rounds 4/$50 • Books open at 9 a.m. • Rope at 10 a.m.

Buckles to Average Winners of Each Roping, Rope Bags to 2nd

April 2012 We will be hosting a trail ride in conjunction with the AQHA Ride America Program

FMI: Kodi Burdette 936.615.7469 • Jodi Finke 936.870.5081 • Tracy Farris 936.348.0877 www.michellelynnholsey.com

Sponsored by Cowboy Trailer Sales - Crockett, TX 403 NE Loop • 304 Crockett, Texas 75835 866.994.3340 or 936.546.2467

Cowboy Trailer Sales - Brenham, TX 9501 US Hwy 290 West • Brenham, Texas 77833 866.994.3341 or 979.289.5600 160 / SEPTEMBER 2011

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1 May enter 4 times (or 8 runs).

4E cannot draw together.

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May enter up to 8 times.

4E & 5E cannot draw together.

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May enter up to 8 times.

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Philipp Ranch presents

BIG LOOP BIG MONEY TEAM

ROPING

TOUR

September 24-25, 2011 • Edna, Texas Brackenridge Event Center Covered Arena (Stalls and RV available)

Over $1,000,000 Paid Out last year before the Finals!

SATURDAY

SUNDAY

Books open at 8:00 a.m. Close at 8:30 a.m.

Books open at 7:00 a.m. Close at 8:00 a.m.

UPCOMING TOUR EVENTS:

Open #15 #13 #12 #11

#10

November 26-27, 2011

Above ropings are $150/roper • Enter 2x 4 head, progressive after 1

Legends (both ends over 50)/ All Girl/ Junior Ropings (One end under 14) $50/roper Ropings will be run together Enter each division 5x ATTENTION ROPERS: Due to the small number of Open & #15 ropers, those two ropings are over by 10:00 a.m. if not sooner.

Capped at #6 Elite $50/roper - Enter 5 times 4 head, progressive after 1

Brenham, Texas Washington County Fairgrounds Covered Arena (Stalls and RV available)

#9

January 7-8, 2012

Capped at #5 Elite $50/roper - Enter 5 times

Halletsville,Texas Willam and Alton Allen Expo Indoor Heated Arena (Stalls and RV available)

#8 Drawpot Capped at #4 $150/roper - Enter twice Draw 2 with each entry or 3 if entered Open.

February 25-26, 2012 Halletsville,Texas Willam and Alton Allen Expo Indoor Heated Arena (Stalls and RV available)

March 24-25, 2012

ALL ROPINGS ARE 80% PAYBACK Wild West Buckles to the Average Winners of #15, #13, #12, #11, #10, #9 & #8

Roping starts at 9:00 a.m. each day. All other ropings: Books will open when the previous roping begins and close a minimum of 30 minutes prior to the start of that roping.

TRIAD numbers only. Must be current USTRC member.

2012 cards may be purchased at roping • Win USTRC Flex Earnings!

Negative Coggins required at all shows and must be presented.

First to enter, last to rope Great Corriente roping cattle furnished by Philipp Ranch.

Caldwell, Texas Burleson County Saddle Club Covered Arena (Stalls and RV available)

April 28-29, 2012 Groesbeck, Texas Limestone County Covered Arena (Stalls and RV available)

May 19-20, 2012 Bryan, Texas Brazos Expo Center Covered Arena (Stalls and RV available)

June 9-10, 2012 Giddings, Texas Lee County Covered Arena (Stalls and RV available)

July 21-22, 2012

2011 Sponsors: All Around Performance Horse • Beard Navasota Vet Hospital Coufal Prater • Classic Ropes • Don Gonzales Saddlery DRW Precision • Equibrand • Farm Bureau/John Hendricks Knife River Concrete • Lone Star Ropes • Mathews Electric Sombrero Brand Hats

FINALS - Bryan, Texas Brazos County Expo Center (Stalls and RV available)

Don Gonzales Saddles to Average Winners at the finals

Must attend 3 of 8 ropings to participate at the Finals Dummy Roping at noon on Sunday sponsored by Lone Star Ropes For more information: John 713/806-6012 • Johnnie 936/878-2833 or visit our website: www.philippranch.com 162 / SEPTEMBER 2011

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Philipp RancH FIRST PRODUCTION HORSE SALE A HUGE SUCCESS! Held in conjunction with the Philipp Ranch Big Loop Big Money Team Roping Tour Finals, the First Annual Philipp Ranch Production Sale featuring the “Girls Gone Wild” was held July 24 in Bryan, Texas. Buyers from across the country purchased Philipp Ranch horses from 6 months of age to 10 years old. After the gavel dropped on the last horse, $150,000 had been spent on 25 head of horses, with the excellent set of geldings averaging $9,900 and the mares averaging $4,500. Ropers purchasing rope horses at the sale were competing on their purchases at the Big Loop Big Money

Team Roping Tour Finals immediately after the sale. That is what the Philipp Ranch Production Sale is all about, buying a horse you can trust from a ranch that stands behind their product.

Make plans to attend the Second Annual Philipp Ranch Production Horse Sale that will be held on July 21, 2012 at the Brazos County Expo Center in Bryan, Texas. It will again consist of 25 head of outstanding horses from the Philipp Ranch. Thank you to everyone who attended!

Johnnie, Kathy, John and Shane Philipp Ranch

big loop big money team roping tour finals results over $180,000 awarded in money and prizes Open: 16 Teams 1st Shane Philipp 2nd Chaise Burleson 3rd Johnnie Philipp

Wade Clayton $1,912 + Buckles Arles Pearce $1,146 John Philipp $764

#15: 1st 2nd 3rd 4th

40 Teams Jimbo Daniel Wade Clayton Cody Kohleffel Carlos Zepeda Chuck Doebbler Dustin Mueller Casey Graham Cody Rosenquest

#13: 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th

67 Teams Jimbo Daniel John Fountain $5,284 + Saddles David McCaffety Dan Braman $3,522 Lane Roberts Cody Pierce $2,722 Johnnie Philipp John Klam $1,922 Stephanie Braman John Philipp $1,440 Eric Daniels John Klam $1,120

#12: 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th

78 Teams James Whitlow Dennis Motes Cody Rosenquest Micah Smith Ike Jackson Kody Beach David Leeton Tracy Estep Jerry Green Jake Kropik Jerry Green Austin Santikos

$6,152 + Saddles $4,100 $3,170 $2,236 $1,678 $1,304

#11: 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th

75 Teams Haley Kolle Cody Lindsey Steve Green Jimbo Daniel MaryNell Frey Jonathan Peck

$5,914 + Saddles $3,944 $3,046 $2,152 $1,612 $1,254

Dennis Motes Eric Daniels Dylan Powell Jay Duck Cody Frey Shawn Vargas

$3,824 + Saddles $2,868 $1,912 $956

All Girls (Both ends girl): 53 Teams 1st Amber Pate Sky Parmer $2,094 + Rope Bags 2nd Jayme Marcrum Martha Walters $1,256 3rd Laura Coe Martha Walters $836

Junior (One end under 14 years old): 34 Teams 1st Ty Arnold Shawn Vargas $1,342 + Rope Bags 2nd Jake Kropik Ty Arnold $806 3rd Kyler Spell Rodney Spell $538 Legends (Both ends over 50 years old): 19 Teams 1st Johnnie Philipp Tee Woolman $900 + Rope Bags 2nd James Whitlow Dennis Motes $600 #10: 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th 7th 8th

242 Teams Reid Halbert Allen Levick Jesus Sierra Giovanni Davis Larry Gough Robert Ward Dustin Williams David Polk

Eric Daniels Ron Richmond John Klam Ricky Mellman Shannon Rodell Travis Bowen Jordan Minor Dirk Peterson

$5,734 + Saddles $3,632 $2,484 $2,102 $1,722 $1,530 $1,146 $764

#9: 308 Teams 1st Haley Kolle Lee Ferguson 2nd Quentin De La Cruz Trey Shivers 3rd Glenn Johnson Brian Zuniga 4th Blake Giese Coby Sonnier 5th Amber Pate Cody Mizell 6th David Polk Larry Noskrent 7th Bubba Kemp Scott Bishop 8th Cannon Cahill Brian Hill 9th Dylan Pugh Cody Garrett 10th Warner Ervin JD Curtis

$5,840 + Saddles $3,650 $2,920 $2,432 $2,190 $1,946 $1,702 $1,460 $1,216 $974

#8: 214 Teams 1st Jake Weaver 2nd Donny Crisler 3rd Richard Pattillo 4th Mike Crisp 5th Wesley Roden 6th Thomas Bode 7th Reid Halbert 8th Jake Weaver

$2,523 + Saddles $1,598 $1,093 $925 $757 $673 $505 $336

Bill Cantwell Clyde Moody Steven Mattoon Jeff Bode Brian Ellis Bill Cantwell Tom Dolence Brian Zuniga

Thank you to all of our Big Loop Big Money Team Roping Tour Sponsors!

DRW Precision • Knife River Concrete • Matthews Electric • Farm Bureau/John Hendrick • Sombrero Brand Hats Wild West Buckles • Don Gonzales Saddlery • Beard Navasota Vet Clinic • Classic Ropes • Coufal Prater • Equibrand First State Bank of Bedias • All Around Performance Horse • Lone Star Ropes • South Texas Tack • McDonalds SUPERLOOPER MAGAZINE / 163

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12th Annual Triad #'s Only.

Must Have Current USTRC Card To Get Paid!

DECEMBER 2-3-4, 2011 Mojave Crossing Event Center

Bullhead City, Arizona Friday, Dec. 2 6pm Arizona T Time ime

#13 Hdcp. $75 Per Roper 3 Steer Progressive After 1 Enter 3 Times

Saturday, Dec. 3

Sunday, Dec. 4

Starts 9am Arizona T Time ime

Starts 9am Arizona Time Time

#15

Open, All Girls

Enter Twice

3 Steer Enter 2 Times (2 Full Rounds)

$500 Per Roper Â&#x2021; 6$''/(6 TO 67 ,1 $9(5$*( Â&#x2021; %8&./(6 72 1' Â&#x2021; 63856 72 5' Â&#x2021; 6$''/( 3$'6 _______________________ Immediately Following the #15:

The Jim Hamilton Memorial Roping

#10 Century

$250 Per Roper ENTRIES CLOSE NOV. 23,, 2011 2 Mail Checks T To: o:

J & S Enter prises 1750 E. Madison El Cajon, CA 92019 Questions? Linda Davis (619) 301-0905

Capped At #6 (No 6 Elites) Enter 2 Times Both Ropers Must Be Over 40 Years Of Age

$100 Per Roper

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#11

$500 Per Roper Capped At #6 (No 6 Elites) Enter 2 Times

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Produced By: -(55< -21(6 / ,1'$ ' $9,6 $1' -2+1 67$577 Â&#x2021; Cattle

Supplied By: REED FLAKE ACCOMMODATIONS:

ENTR RY Y FORM:

Roping:

T#13 Hdcp T#15 T#10 Cent TAll Girl T#11

For Roper Room Ro Rates Call

Header: ___________________________________________________ USTRC ID: ____________ Rating:_______

Group Code GLUCK11

Heeler:____________________________________________________ USTRC ID: ____________ Rating:_______

(800) 284-2946

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8th Annual

CHRIS IRWIN Memorial Team Roping

NOVEMBER 5-6, 2011 Andrews, Texas • ACE Arena All Proceed s Go To The Chris Ir win Scholarship Fund

GREAT PAYOU T

GREAT PRIZES To make a donation or for more information call 432/413-0976

4 Coats Saddles

Saturday, November 5, 2011

to High Point header & heeler each day

Books open at 7:30 a.m. Close at 8:30 a.m.

Rope at 9:00 a.m. SHARP

$1,000

OPEN

Cash Added to the OPEN

$150/roper • Enter 4 times 4-head • Progressive after 1

14 Custom Trophy Buckles to Average Champions of each roping

4 Classic Equine Saddle Pads

to 2nd place High Point header & heeler each day

#15 • #13 • #12

14 Classic Equine Bits

All ropings 4-head for $60/roper Enter 4 times • Progressive after 1

to 2nd place in the Average of each roping

Sunday, November 6, 2011 Books open at 7:30 a.m. Close at 8:30 a.m.

Rope at 9:00 a.m. SHARP

#11 • #10 • #9 All ropings 4-head for $60/roper Enter 4 times • Progressive after 1

Need a partner? You may draw in to any division (except Open) for $60/roper.

Nice Climate-Controlled Arena Cowboy Church Sunday 8:00 a.m.

CASH ONLY Except for USTRC Gold Plus Members Plenty o Great Cattle by Dennis Townsend stalls & f Must Have 2011 or 2012 USTRC Card R 2012 USTRC memberships hook-u V p s may be purchased at this event USTRC rules and TRIAD numbers only Ace Arena is located at 1441 East State Hwy. 176, Andrews, Texas FMI call 432/413-0976

Event Photos by Lone Wolf Photography SUPERLOOPER MAGAZINE / 165

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USTRC SANCTIONED ROPING EVENT

KANSAS

Rescheduled & Relocated

CHAMPIONSHIPS USTRC Sanctioned Event Guarantee Never Less Than

PRIZES 10 Trophy Cowboy Gold Saddles • Average winners of the #12, #11, #10, #9 & #8 Pick/Draw

21 Trophy Gist Buckles • Average & Incentive Average winners of the Gold Plus • 2nd through 3rd place Average winners of the #8 Pick/Draw • Incentive Average winners of the #12, #11, #10 & #9 • Average winners of the All Girl • Winners of the Jr. Looper Divisions

11 National / $6,000 USTRC Flex Earnings Awards 4 Trophy Leather Rope Bags • 3rd place Average winners of the #15 & #13 29 Regional / $2,000 USTRC Flex Earnings Awards Flex Earnings Awards 6 Gold Plus National / $6,000 USTRC Flex • Minimum of $160,000 at this event Earnings Awards With Membership Purchase Gold Spur members receive $1,000 in Flex Earnings US Open Tour Points (awarded through 10th in the Average) •• Gold Plus members receive $3,000 in Flex Earnings Ultimate Partner Finder Draw-in Options in Effect (for more details see the format section in the back of this issue of SuperLooper Magazine)

NATIONAL FINALS TEAM ROPING QUALIFIER

SEPT. 16-18, 2011 VALLEY CENTER, KS ACTION STARTS 9 a.m. DAILY FRIDAY, SEPT. 16 Open Pick/Draw (with #15 Inc.) #15 Handicap #13 Handicap #12 (w/ #11 Inc.)

SATURDAY, SEPT. 17 Gold Plus #12 (w/ #10 Inc.) Century Bonus included #11 (w/ #10 Inc.) #10 (w/ #9 Inc.)

Saturday 12 noon Kids 6 and under, 7-9 and 10-12

SUNDAY, SEPT. 18 All Girl Specialty Roping #10 (w/ #8 Inc.) Pick 1, Draw 2 or Draw 3 for $150/roper #10 Century Roping (w/ #9 Inc.) $80/roper, enter 4 times #9 (w/ #8 Inc.) #8 Pick/Draw for beginner & novice ropers only (books close at 11:00 a.m.)

4 CASH ONLY

Open Pick/Draw (with #15 Incentive) $200/roper. Enter with 1 partner and 1 will be computer drawn.

No header with a classification number less than 6 or no heeler with a classification number less than 8 may enter.

5-steer/Progressive after 1.

Any comb. of Incentive/Non-Incentive.

Must qualify to short round to receive Tour Points. #15 Handicap $80/roper. Enter 4 times.

5-steer/Progressive after 1.

• #14 team - 2 sec. off • #13 & under team - 4 sec. off

2011 or 2012 USTRC membership required before you rope, and may be purchased at this event.

Memberships purchased at this event are good for 2012.

Choice Hotels: choicesportstravel.com Special Rate ID #00214570 Current Coggins May Be Requested

• Extended Average Pay in All Divisions • Incentive Ropings in the #12, #11, #10 & #9

SPONSORED BY

FORMAT

Location: Kansas Pavilions Centrally located: (formerly the Kansas Coliseum) 2 hours from Directions: 1229 East 85th Street N, Oklahoma City Valley Center, KS 67147.

2 hours from Lincoln Easy access just off I-135 2 hours from Kansas City at 85th Street N, Exit 17.

5 minutes Producer: Jeff Smith from Wichita.

Cattle: C-S Cattle Company Stalls: First come, first served basis.

Stall reservations accepted from Gold Plus members only. Reservations must be made no later than 7 days prior to the event. Call your Gold Plus representative, Ty Hillman.

Event info: Jeff Smith 620.921.5903 or USTRC office 254.968.0002 Hotels: Sleep Inn and Suites 316-440-5050 Express Inn 316-927-3900 Comfort Inn North 316-744-7711

ON-SITE ENTRY #13 Handicap $80/roper. Enter 4 times.

5-steer/Progressive after 1.

• #12 team - 2 sec. off • #11 team - 4 sec. off #12, #11, #10, #9 $80/roper. Enter 4 times. 4-steer, Progressive after 1. #12 (with #11 Incentive) #11 (with #10 Incentive) #10 capped at an Elite #6 (with #9 Incentive) #9 capped at an Elite #5 (with #8 Incentive) Top 20 teams to the short round.

Top 30 to the short round of the #9 only..

Gold Plus #12 (with #10 Incentive) $100/roper. Enter 3 times, maximum.

4-steer/Progressive after 1.

Any combination of Incentive/Non-Incentive. Gold Plus members 21 years and over only. Top 3 Average teams and Incentive Average teams receive National / $6,000 USTRC Flex Earnings Awards.

Top 20 teams to the short round. #8 Pick/Draw (capped at a #4) $180/roper. Pick 1, draw 2 or draw 3.

3-steer/Progressive after 1.

• #7 team - 2 sec. off • #6 & under team - 3 sec. off • No Incentive Top 30 teams to the short round.

For more information visit ustrc.com

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SOUTHERN COLORADO CLASSIC

PRIZES 10 Trophy Cowboy Gold Saddles • Average winners of the #12, #11, #10, #9 & #8 Pick/Draw

21 Trophy Gist Buckles

USTRC Sanctioned Event Guarantee Never Less Than

• Incentive Average winners of the #12, #11, #10 & #9 • Average & Incentive Average winners of the Gold Plus • 2nd & 3rd place Average winners of the #8 Pick/Draw • Average winners of the All Girl • Winners of the Jr. Looper Divisions

11 National / $6,000 USTRC Flex Earnings Awards 4 Trophy Rope Bags • Average winners of the #15 & #13 29 Regional / $2,000 USTRC Flex Earnings Awards Flex Earnings Awards 6 Gold Plus National / $6,000 USTRC Flex • Minimum of $160,000 at this event Earnings Awards With Membership Purchase US Open Tour Points (awarded through 10th in the Average) • Gold Spur members receive $1,000 in Flex Earnings • Gold Plus members receive $3,000 in Flex Earnings Ultimate Partner Finder Draw-in Options in Effect (for more details see the format section in the back of this issue of SuperLooper Magazine)

NATIONAL FINALS TEAM ROPING QUALIFIER

SEPTEMBER 16-18, 2011

PUEBLO, CO

ACTION STARTS 9 a.m. DAILY FRIDAY, SEPT. 16 Open Pick/Draw (w/ #15 Inc.) #15 Handicap #13 Handicap #12 (w/ #11 Inc.)

SATURDAY, SEPT. 17 Gold Plus #12 (w/ #10 Inc.) Century Bonus included #11 (w/ #10 Inc.) #10 (w/ #9 Inc.)

Saturday 12 noon Kids 6 and under, 7-9 and 10-12

SUNDAY, SEPT. 18 All Girl Specialty Roping #10 Handicap Pick 1, Draw 2 or Draw 3 for $150/roper #10 Century (w/ #9 Inc.) $80/roper, enter 4 times #9 (w/ #8 Inc.) #8 Pick/Draw for beginner & novice ropers only (books close at 11:00 a.m.)

SPONSORED BY

FORMAT

4 CASH ONLY

Open Pick/Draw (with #15 Incentive) $200/roper. Enter with 1 partner and 1 will be computer drawn.

No header with a classification number less than 6 or no heeler with a classification number less than 8 may enter.

5-steer/Progressive after 1.

Any comb. of Incentive/Non-Incentive.

Must qualify to short round to receive Tour Points. #15 Handicap $80/roper. Enter 4 times.

5-steer/Progressive after 1.

• #14 team - 2 sec. off • #13 & under team - 4 sec. off

AMERICA’S COWBOY SPORT

Location: Colorado State Fairgrounds 1001 Beulah Ave., Pueblo, CO Directions: From I-25 exit 97-A, go right on Abricado Ave., then turn left on Northern Ave. Take a right on Prairie Ave. to main gates on west side.

Producer: Jeff Smith Cattle: C-S Cattle Company Stalls: First come, first served basis. Stall reservations accepted from Gold Plus members only. Reservations must be made no later than 7 days prior to the event. Call your Gold Plus representative, Ty Hillman.

Event info: Jeff Smith 620.921.5903 or USTRC office 254.968.0002 Hotels: Hampton Inn & Suites at Southgate (Exit 94) 719.566.1726 Microtel Inn (Exit 94) 719.242.2020 Choice Hotels: choicesportstravel.com Special Rate ID #00214570 Current Coggins May Be Requested

• Extended Average Pay in All Divisions • Incentive Ropings in the #12, #11, #10 & #9

ON-SITE ENTRY #13 Handicap $80/roper. Enter 4 times.

5-steer/Progressive after 1.

• #12 team - 2 sec. off • #11 team - 4 sec. off #12, #11, #10, #9 $80/roper. Enter 4 times. 4-steer, Progressive after 1. #12 (with #11 Incentive) #11 (with #10 Incentive) #10 capped at an Elite #6 (with #9 Incentive) #9 capped at an Elite #5 (with #8 Incentive) Top 20 teams to the short round.

Top 30 to the short round of the #9 only..

For more information visit ustrc.com

Gold Plus #12 (with #10 Incentive) $100/roper. Enter 3 times, maximum.

4-steer/Progressive after 1.

Any combination of Incentive/Non-Incentive. Gold Plus members 21 years and over only. Top 3 Average teams and Incentive Average teams receive National / $6,000 USTRC Flex Earnings Awards.

Top 20 teams to the short round. #8 Pick/Draw (capped at a #4) $180/roper. Pick 1, draw 2 or draw 3.

3-steer/Progressive after 1.

• #7 team - 2 sec. off • #6 & under team - 3 sec. off • No Incentive Top 30 teams to the short round.

2011 or 2012 USTRC membership required before you rope, and may be purchased at this event.

Memberships purchased at this event are good for 2012.

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TEXAS PLAINS CLASSIC

PRIZES 8 Trophy Martin Saddles • Average winners of the #12, #11, #10 & #9

27 Trophy Gist Buckles

USTRC Sanctioned Event Guarantee Never Less Than

• 2nd place Average winners of the #12, #11, #10 & #9 • Incentive Average winners of the #12, #11, #10 & #9 • Average & Incentive Average winners of the Gold Plus • 2nd through 3rd place Average winners of the #8 Pick/Draw • Winners of the Jr. Looper Divisions

11 National / $6,000 USTRC Flex Earnings Awards 6 Trophy Leather Rope Bags • Average winners of the Open, #15 & #13 29 Regional / $2,000 USTRC Flex Earnings Awards Flex Earnings Awards 6 Gold Plus National / $6,000 USTRC Flex • Minimum of $160,000 at this event Earnings Awards With Membership Purchase US Open Tour Points (awarded through 10th in the Average) • Gold Spur members receive $1,000 in Flex Earnings • Gold Plus members receive $3,000 in Flex Earnings Ultimate Partner Finder Draw-in Options in Effect (for more details see the format section in the back of this issue of SuperLooper Magazine)

NATIONAL FINALS TEAM ROPING QUALIFIER

SEPTEMBER 23-25, 2011 FRIDAY, SEPT. 23 12:00 noon Open (w/ #15 Inc.) #15 Handicap #13 Handicap #12 (w/ #11 Inc.)

SATURDAY, SEPT. 24 9:00 a.m.

Gold Plus #12 (w/ #10 Inc.) Century Bonus included #11 (w/ #10 Inc.) #10 (w/ #9 Inc.)

ABILENE, TX SUNDAY, SEPT. 25 9:00 a.m. #9 (w/ #8 Inc.) #8 Pick/Draw for beginner & novice ropers only (books

Location: Taylor County Expo Center 1700 Hwy. 36, Abilene, Texas.

Directions: I-20 to Cross Plains exit south. Follow signs to Taylor County Expo Center.

Producer: USTRC Cattle: C-S Cattle Company Stalls: First come, first served basis. Stall reservations accepted from Gold Plus members only. Reservations must be made no later than 7 days prior to the event. Call your Gold Plus representative, Ty Hillman.

Event info: USTRC office 254.968.0002 Hotels: Whitten Inn 800.880.7666. Closest hotel to Expo Center. Ask for USTRC rate. Full, cooked to order breakfast for two included. On-site restaurant and lounge.

Choice Hotels: choicesportstravel.com Special Rate ID #00214570 Current Coggins May Be Requested

Saturday 12 noon Kids 6 and under, 7-9 and 10-12

• Extended Average Pay in All Divisions • Incentive Ropings in the #12, #11, #10 & #9

SPONSORED BY

FORMAT

1 CASH ONLY

Open (with #15 Incentive) $150/roper. Enter 2 times, maximum.

5-steer/Progressive after 1.

Any comb. of Incentive/ Non-Incentive.

Must qualify to short round to receive Tour Points. #15 Handicap $150/roper. Enter 2 times.

5-steer/Progressive after 1.

• #14 team - 2 sec. off • #13 & under team - 4 sec. off

ON-SITE ENTRY

#13 Handicap $150/roper. Enter 2 times.

5-steer/Progressive after 1.

• #12 team - 2 sec. off • #11 team - 4 sec. off #12, #11, #10, #9 $150/roper. Enter 2 times. 4-steer/Progressive after 1. #12 (with #11 Incentive) #11 (with #10 Incentive) #10 capped at an Elite #6 (with #9 Incentive) #9 capped at an Elite #5 (with #8 Incentive) Top 20 teams to the short round.

Top 30 to the short round of the #9 only.

2011 or 2012 USTRC membership required before you rope, and may be purchased at this event.

Memberships purchased at this event are good for 2012.

Gold Plus #12 (with #10 Incentive) $150/roper. Enter 2 times, maximum.

4-steer/Progressive after 1.

Any combination of Incentive/Non-Incentive. Gold Plus members 21 years and over only. Top 3 Average teams and Incentive Average teams receive National / $6,000 USTRC Flex Earnings Awards.

Top 20 teams to the short round. #8 Pick/Draw (capped at a #4) $120/roper. Pick 1, draw 1 or draw 2. 3-steer/Progressive after 1.

• #7 team - 2 sec. off • #6 & under team - 3 sec. off • No Incentive Top 30 teams to the short round.

For more information visit ustrc.com

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WILL ROGERSRESC

PRIZES 6 Cowboy Gold Saddles • Average winners of the #11, #10 & #9

HEDULED

CLASSIC

23 Trophy Gist Buckles • Incentive Average winners of the #12, #11, #10 & #9 • Average & Incentive Average winners of the Gold Plus • 1st through 3rd place Average winners of the #8 Pick/Draw • Average winners of the All Girl • Winners of the Jr. Looper Divisions

USTRC Sanctioned Event Guarantee Never Less Than

11 National / $6,000 USTRC Flex Earnings Awards 6 Trophy Bronc Halters • 3rd place Average winners of the #15, #13 & #12 29 Regional / $2,000 USTRC Flex Earnings Awards Flex Earnings Awards 6 Gold Plus National / $6,000 USTRC Flex • Minimum of $160,000 at this event Earnings Awards With Membership Purchase US Open Tour Points (awarded through 10th in the Average) • Gold Spur members receive $1,000 in Flex Earnings • Gold Plus members receive $3,000 in Flex Earnings Ultimate Partner Finder Draw-in Options in Effect (for more details see the format section in the back of this issue of SuperLooper Magazine)

NATIONAL FINALS TEAM ROPING QUALIFIER

SEPT. 30 - OCT. 2, 2011

ADA, OK

ACTION STARTS 9 a.m. DAILY FRIDAY, SEPT. 30 Open (w/ #15 Inc.) #15 Handicap #13 Handicap #12 (w/ #11 Inc.)

SATURDAY, OCT. 1 Gold Plus #12 (w/ #10 Inc.) Century Bonus included #11 (w/ #10 Inc.) #10 (w/ #9 Inc.)

Saturday 12 noon Kids 6 and under, 7-9 and 10-12

SUNDAY, OCT. 2 All Girl Specialty Roping #10 Handicap Pick 1, Draw 2 or Draw 3 for $150/roper #9 (w/ #8 Inc.) #8 Pick/Draw for beginner & novice ropers only (books close at 10:30 a.m.)

4 CASH ONLY

Open (with #15 Incentive) $150/roper. Enter 2 times, maximum.

5-steer/Progressive after 1.

Any comb. of Incentive/ Non-Incentive.

Must qualify to short round to receive Tour Points. #15 Handicap $80/roper. Enter 4 times.

5-steer/Progressive after 1.

• #14 team - 2 sec. off • #13 & under team - 4 sec. off

Choice Hotels: choicesportstravel.com Special Rate ID #00214570 Current Coggins May Be Requested

• Extended Average Pay in All Divisions • Incentive Ropings in the #12, #11, #10 & #9

SPONSORED BY

FORMAT

Location: Pontotoc County Agri-Plex, Directions: 1710 N. Broadway Ave., Ada, OK Producer: Rope the Ozarks Cattle: Rope the Ozarks Stalls: First come, first served basis. Stall reservations accepted from Gold Plus members only. Reservations must be made no later than 7 days prior to the event. Call your Gold Plus representative, Ty Hillman.

Event info: Rope the Ozarks 417.547.3406 or USTRC office 254.968.0002 Hotels: Best Western 580.332.6262 Holiday Inn Express 877.786.9480 La Quinta 580.436.5000 Quality Inn 580.332.9000

ON-SITE ENTRY

#13 Handicap $80/roper. Enter 4 times.

5-steer/Progressive after 1.

• #12 team - 2 sec. off • #11 team - 4 sec. off #12, #11, #10, #9 $80/roper. Enter 4 times. 4-steer/Progressive after 1. #12 (with #11 Incentive) #11 (with #10 Incentive) #10 capped at an Elite #6 (with #9 Incentive) #9 capped at an Elite #5 (with #8 Incentive) Top 20 teams to the short round.

Top 30 to the short round of the #9 only.

AMERICA’S COWBOY SPORT

Gold Plus #12 (with #10 Incentive) $100/roper. Enter 3 times, maximum.

4-steer/Progressive after 1.

Any combination of Incentive/Non-Incentive. Gold Plus members 21 years and over only. Top 3 Average teams and Incentive Average teams receive National / $6,000 USTRC Flex Earnings Awards.

Top 20 teams to the short round. #8 Pick/Draw (capped at a #4) $180/roper. Pick 1, draw 2 or draw 3. 3-steer/Progressive after 1.

• #7 team - 2 sec. off • #6 & under team - 3 sec. off • No Incentive Top 30 teams to the short round.

For more information visit ustrc.com

2011 or 2012 USTRC membership required before you rope, and may be purchased at this event.

Memberships purchased at this event are good for 2012.

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2011 Formats Excluding the Open Division Ropers Classified as “Elite” may not rope together unless they give up a division. For Example an Elite #5 partnered with an Elite #6 may rope in the #12 Division, but not in the #11 Division

2011 Format 1 Open with #15 Incentive The Open is an optional roping for the Producer.

Open Points will only be awarded to teams qualifying to the short round. The Incentive payout will be based on the percentage of Incentive teams entered, not to exceed 30% of the Average Purse

Option 1 $150 per roper Enter 2 times any combination of Incentive and/or NonIncentive (Maximum of 2 Entries) 5-head average with the Incentive determined on 4-head #15 Incentive Progressive after 1-head US Open Tour Points awarded through 10th in the Average Must qualify to Short Round to receive points 1st in the Incentive Average will receive $2,000 USTRC Flex Earnings

Option 2 (Open Pick / Draw) $200 per roper Enter with 1 partner and 1 will be computer drawn No Header with a classification number less than 6 or no heeler with a classification number less than 8 may enter Depending on draw, ropers may have 2 open runs, 2 incentive runs or one each Ropers may enter as open team or incentive team for a maximum of one entry #15 Incentive 5-head average with the Incentive determined on 4-head Progressive after 1-head US Open Tour Points awarded through 10th in the Average Must qualify to Short Round to receive points 1st in the Incentive Average will receive $2000 USTRC Flex Earnings

Gold Plus #12 with #10 Incentive The Incentive payout will be based on the percentage of Incentive teams entered, not to exceed 30% of the Average Purse Gold Plus Members 21 and Older Enter 2 times any combination of Incentive and/or Non-Incentive (Maximum of 2 Entries) $150 per roper 4-head average with the Incentive determined on 3-head #10 Incentive Progressive after 1 1st – 3rd Main Average – $6,000 USTRC Flex Earnings 1st – 3rd Incentive Average –$6,000 USTRC Flex Earnings

Progressive after 1 1st in Main Average $6,000 USTRC Flex Earnings 2nd – 5th Main Average – $2,000 USTRC Flex Earnings Top 20 teams on 4 steers qualify to short round

#12, #11, #10 and #9 $150 per roper Enter 2 times any combination (Maximum of 2 Entries) 4-head average #12 (with #11 Incentive) #11 (with #10 Incentive) #10 capped at an Elite #6 (with #9 Incentive) #9 capped at an Elite #5 (with #8 Incentive) Progressive after 1 1st in Main Average – $6000 USTRC Flex Earnings 2nd – 5th Main Average – $2000 USTRC Flex Earnings Top 20 teams on 3 steers qualify to short round #9 Only – Top 30 Qualified teams to short round

#8 Pick/Draw (capped at a #4) (Elite #4 Ropers are not eligible to enter this Roping) (Payout – 95% to the Average – 5% to the overall fast time) Top 30 Qualified teams to short round. #7 team will receive 2 seconds off & #6 & under team will receive 3 seconds off. These “seconds off” will be subtracted after the 2nd round

Option 1 $180 per roper 3-head average No Incentive and NO TEAM LOWER THAN A #5 WILL BE DRAWN TOGETHER Progressive after 1 1st – 5th in the Average will receive $6,000 USTRC Flex Earnings Enter 1 time with a partner and draw 2 partners or Enter without a partner and draw 3 partners

Option 2 $120 per roper 3-head average No Incentive and NO TEAM LOWER THAN A #5 WILL BE DRAWN TOGETHER Progressive after 1 1st – 5th in the Average will receive $6,000 USTRC Flex Earnings Enter 1 time with a partner and draw 1 partner or Enter without a partner and draw 2 partners Excluding the Open Division Ropers Classified as “Elite” may not rope together unless they give up a division. For Example an Elite #5 partnered with an Elite #6 may rope in the #12 Division, but not in the #11 Division

$150 per roper Enter 2 times any combination of Incentive and/or NonIncentive (Maximum of 2 Entries) 5-head average with the Incentive determined on 4-head #15 Incentive Progressive after 1-head US Open Tour Points awarded through 10th in the Average Must qualify to Short Round to receive points 1st in the Incentive Average will receive $2,000 USTRC Flex Earnings

Option 2 (Open Pick/Draw) $200 per roper Enter with 1 partner and 1 will be computer drawn No Header with a classification number less than 6 or no heeler with a classification number less than 8 may enter Depending on draw, ropers may have 2 open runs, 2 incentive runs or one each Ropers may enter as open team or incentive team for a maximum of one entry #15 Incentive 5-head average with the Incentive determined on 4-head Progressive after 1-head US Open Tour Points awarded through 10th in the Average Must qualify to Short Round to receive points 1st in the Incentive Average will receive $2,000 USTRC Flex Earnings

Gold Plus #12 with #10 Incentive The Incentive payout will be based on the percentage of Incentive teams entered, not to exceed 30% of the Average Purse Gold Plus Members 21 and Older Enter 3 times any combination of Incentive and/or NonIncentive (Maximum of 3 Entries) $100 Per roper 4-head average with the Incentive determined on 3-head #10 Incentive Progressive after 1 1st – 3rd Main Average – $6,000 USTRC Flex Earnings 1st – 3rd Incentive Average – $6,000 USTRC Flex Earnings

#15, #13 $100 per roper Enter 3 times any combination (Maximum of 3 Entries) 5-head average #15 Handicap - #14 team will receive a 2 second handicap subtracted after the 4th round - #13 and below team will receive a 4 second handicap subtracted after the 4th round #13 Handicap - #12 will receive 2 second handicap subtracted after the 4th round - #11 and below team will receive a 4 second handicap subtracted after the 4th round Progressive after 1 1st in Main Average – $6,000 USTRC Flex Earnings 2nd – 5th Main Average – $2,000 USTRC Flex Earnings Top 20 teams on 4 steers qualify to short round

#12, #11, #10 and #9

#15, #13 $150 per roper Enter 2 times any combination (Maximum of 2 Entries) 5-head average #15 Handicap - #14 team will receive a 2 second handicap subtracted after the 4th round - #13 and below team will receive a 4 second handicap subtracted after the 4th round #13 Handicap - #12 team will receive 2 second handicap subtracted after the 4th round - #11 and below team will receive a 4 second handicap subtracted after the 4th round

Option 1

2011 Format 2 Open with #15 Incentive The Open is an optional roping for the Producer.

Open Points will only be awarded to teams qualifying to the short round. The Incentive payout will be based on the percentage of Incentive teams entered, not to exceed 30% of the Average Purse

$100 per roper Enter 3 times any combination (Maximum of 3 Entries) 4-head average #12 (with #11 Incentive) #11 (with #10 Incentive) #10 capped at an Elite #6 (with #9 Incentive) #9 capped at an Elite #5 (with #8 Incentive) Progressive after 1 1st in Main Average – $6,000 USTRC Flex Earnings

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2nd – 5th Main Average – $2,000 USTRC Flex Earnings Top 20 teams on 3 steers qualify to short round #9 Only – Top 30 Qualified teams to short round

#8 Pick/Draw (capped at a #4) (Elite #4 Ropers are not eligible to enter this Roping) (Payout – 95% to the Average – 5% to the overall fast time) Top 30 Qualified teams to short round. #7 team will receive 2 seconds off & #6 & under team will receive 3 seconds off. These “seconds off” will be subtracted after the 2nd round

Ropers may enter as open team or incentive team for a maximum of one entry #15 Incentive 5-head average with the Incentive determined on 4-head Progressive after 1-head US Open Tour Points awarded through 10th in the Average Must qualify to Short Round to receive points 1st in the Incentive Average will receive $2,000 USTRC Flex Earnings

Gold Plus #12 with #10 Incentive

$180 per roper 3-head average No Incentive and NO TEAM LOWER THAN A #5 WILL BE DRAWN TOGETHER Progressive after 1 1st – 5th in the Average will receive $6,000 USTRC Flex Earnings Enter 1 time with a partner and draw 2 partners or Enter without a partner and draw 3 partners

The Incentive payout will be based on the percentage of Incentive teams entered, not to exceed 30% of the Average Purse Gold Plus Members 21 and Older Enter 3 times any combination of Incentive and/or NonIncentive (Maximum of 3 Entries) $100 Per roper 4-head average with the Incentive determined on 3-head #10 Incentive Progressive after 1 1st – 3rd Main Average – $6,000 USTRC Flex Earnings 1st – 3rd Incentive Average – $6,000 USTRC Flex Earnings

Option 2

#15, #13

$120 per roper 3-head average No Incentive and NO TEAM LOWER THAN A #5 WILL BE DRAWN TOGETHER Progressive after 1 1st – 5th in the Average will receive $6,000 USTRC Flex Earnings Enter 1 time with a partner and draw 1 partner or Enter without a partner and draw 2 partners

$80 per roper Enter 3 times any combination (Maximum of 3 Entries) 5-head average #15 Handicap - #14 team will receive a 2 second handicap subtracted after the 4th round - #13 and below team will receive a 4 second handicap subtracted after the 4th round #13 Handicap - #12 will receive 2 second handicap subtracted after the 4th round - #11 and below team will receive a 4 second handicap subtracted after the 4th round Progressive after 1 1st in Main Average – $6,000 USTRC Flex Earnings 2nd – 5th Main Average – $2,000 USTRC Flex Earnings Top 20 teams on 4 steers qualify to short round

Option 1

Excluding the Open Division Ropers Classified as “Elite” may not rope together unless they give up a division. For Example an Elite #5 partnered with an Elite #6 may rope in the #12 Division, but not in the #11 Division

2011 Format 3 Open with #15 Incentive The Open is an optional roping for the Producer.

Open Points will only be awarded to teams qualifying to the short round. The Incentive payout will be based on the percentage of Incentive teams entered, not to exceed 30% of the Average Purse

Option 1

#12, #11, #10 and #9 $80 per roper Enter 3 times any combination (Maximum of 3 Entries) 4-head average #12 (with #11 Incentive) #11 (with #10 Incentive) #10 capped at an Elite #6 (with #9 Incentive) #9 capped at an Elite #5 (with #8 Incentive) Progressive after 1 1st in Main Average – $6,000 USTRC Flex Earnings 2nd – 5th Main Average – $2,000 USTRC Flex Earnings Top 20 teams on 3 steers qualify to short round #9 Only – Top 30 Qualified teams to short round

$150 per roper Enter 2 times any combination of Incentive and/or NonIncentive (Maximum of 3 Entries) 5-head average with the Incentive determined on 4-head #15 Incentive Progressive after 1-head US Open Tour Points awarded through 10th in the Average Must qualify to Short Round to receive points 1st in the Incentive Average will receive $2,000 USTRC Flex Earnings

(Elite #4 Ropers are not eligible to enter this Roping) (Payout – 95% to the Average – 5% to the overall fast time) Top 30 Qualified teams to short round. #7 team will receive 2 seconds off & #6 & under team will receive 3 seconds off. These “seconds off” will be subtracted after the 2nd round

Option 2 (Open Pick/Draw)

Option 1

$200 per roper Enter with 1 partner and 1 will be computer drawn No Header with a classification number less than 6 or no heeler with a classification number less than 8 may enter Depending on draw, ropers may have 2 open runs, 2 incentive runs or one each

$180 per roper 3-head average No Incentive and NO TEAM LOWER THAN A #5 WILL BE DRAWN TOGETHER Progressive after 1 1st – 5th in the Average will receive $6,000 USTRC Flex

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#8 Pick/Draw (capped at a #4)

Earnings Enter 1 time with a partner and draw 2 partners or Enter without a partner and draw 3 partners

Option 2 $120 per roper 3-head average No Incentive and NO TEAM LOWER THAN A #5 WILL BE DRAWN TOGETHER Progressive after 1 1st – 5th in the Average will receive $6,000 USTRC Flex Earnings Enter 1 time with a partner and draw 1 partner or Enter without a partner and draw 2 partners Excluding the Open Division Ropers Classified as “Elite” may not rope together unless they give up a division. For Example an Elite #5 partnered with an Elite #6 may rope in the #12 Division, but not in the #11 Division

2011 Format 4 Open with #15 Incentive The Open is an optional roping for the Producer.

Open Points will only be awarded to teams qualifying to the short round. The Incentive payout will be based on the percentage of Incentive teams entered, not to exceed 30% of the Average Purse

Option 1 $150 per roper Enter 2 times any combination of Incentive and/or NonIncentive (Maximum of 2 Entries) 5-head average with the Incentive determined on 4-head #15 Incentive Progressive after 1-head US Open Tour Points awarded through 10th in the Average Must qualify to Short Round to receive points 1st in the Incentive Average will receive $2,000 USTRC Flex Earnings

Option 2 (Open Pick/Draw) $200 per roper Enter with 1 partner and 1 will be computer drawn No Header with a classification number less than 6 or no heeler with a classification number less than 8 may enter Depending on draw, ropers may have 2 open runs, 2 incentive runs or one each Ropers may enter as open team or incentive team for a maximum of one entry #15 Incentive 5head average with the Incentive determined on 4 head Progressive after 1-head US Open Tour Points awarded through 10th in the Average Must qualify to Short Round to receive points 1st in the Incentive Average will receive $2,000 USTRC Flex Earnings

Gold Plus #12 with #10 Incentive The Incentive payout will be based on the percentage of Incentive teams entered, not to exceed 30% of the Average Purse Gold Plus Members 21 and Older Enter 3 times any combination of Incentive and/or NonIncentive (Maximum of 3 Entries) $100 Per roper 4-head average with the Incentive determined on 3-head

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#10 Incentive Progressive after 1 1st – 3rd Main Average – $6,000 USTRC Flex Earnings 1st – 3rd Incentive Average – $6,000 USTRC Flex Earnings

#15, #13 $80 per roper Enter 4 times any combination (Maximum of 4 Entries) 5-head average #15 Handicap - #14 team will receive a 2 second handicap subtracted after the 4th round - #13 and below team will receive a 4 second handicap subtracted after the 4th round #13 Handicap - #12 will receive 2 second handicap subtracted after the 4th round - #11 and below team will receive a 4 second handicap subtracted after the 4th round Progressive after 1 1st in Main Average – $6,000 USTRC Flex Earnings 2nd – 5th Main Average – $2,000 USTRC Flex Earnings Top 20 teams on 4 steers qualify to short round

#12, #11, #10 and #9 $80 per roper Enter 4 times any combination (Maximum of 4 Entries) 4-head average #12 (with #11 Incentive) #11 (with #10 Incentive) #10 capped at an Elite #6 (with #9 Incentive) #9 capped at an Elite #5 (with #8 Incentive) Progressive after 1 1st in Main Average – $6,000 USTRC Flex Earnings 2nd – 5th Main Average – $2,000 USTRC Flex Earnings Top 20 teams on 3 steers qualify to short round #9 Only – Top 30 Qualified teams to short round

#8 Pick/Draw (capped at a #4) (Elite #4 Ropers are not eligible to enter this Roping) (Payout – 95% to the Average – 5% to the overall fast time) Top 30 Qualified teams to short round. #7 team will receive 2 seconds off & #6 & under team will receive 3 seconds off. These “seconds off” will be subtracted after the 2nd round

Option 1 $180 per roper 3-head average No Incentive and NO TEAM LOWER THAN A #5 WILL BE DRAWN TOGETHER Progressive after 1 1st – 5th in the Average will receive Enter 1 time with a partner and draw 2 partners or Enter without a partner and draw 3 partners

Option 2 $120 per roper 3-head average No Incentive and NO TEAM LOWER THAN A #5 WILL BE DRAWN TOGETHER Progressive after 1 1st – 5th in the Average will receive $6,000 USTRC Flex Earnings Enter 1 time with a partner and draw 1 partner or Enter without a partner and draw 2 partners Excluding the Open Division Ropers Classified as “Elite” may not rope together unless they give up a division. For Example an Elite #5 partnered with an Elite #6 may rope in the #12 Division, but not in the #11 Division

2011 Format 5 The Open is an optional roping for the Producer.

Open Points will only be awarded to teams qualifying to the short round. The Incentive payout will be based on the percentage of Incentive teams entered, not to exceed 30% of the Average Purse

#12 (with #11 Incentive) #11 (with #10 Incentive) #10 capped at an Elite #6 (with #9 Incentive) #9 capped at an Elite #5 (with #8 Incentive) Progressive after 1 1st in Main Average – $6,000 USTRC Flex Earnings 2nd – 5th Main Average – $2,000 USTRC Flex Earnings Top 20 teams on 3 steers qualify to short round #9 Only – Top 30 Qualified teams to short round

Option 1

#8 Pick/Draw (capped at a #4)

$150 per roper Enter 2 times any combination of Incentive and/or NonIncentive (Maximum of 2 Entries) 4-head average with the Incentive determined on 3-head #15 Incentive Progressive after 1-head US Open Tour Points awarded through 10th in the Average Must qualify to Short Round to receive points 1st in the Incentive Average will receive $2,000 USTRC Flex Earnings

(Elite #4 Ropers are not eligible to enter this Roping) (Payout – 95% to the Average – 5% to the overall fast time) Top 30 Qualified teams to short round. #7 team will receive 2 seconds off & #6 & under team will receive 3 seconds off. These “seconds off” will be subtracted after the 2nd round

Open with #15 Incentive

Option 2 (Open Pick/Draw) $200 per roper Enter with 1 partner and 1 will be computer drawn No Header with a classification number less than 6 or no heeler with a classification number less than 8 may enter Depending on draw, ropers may have 2 open runs, 2 incentive runs or one each Ropers may enter as open team or incentive team for a maximum of one entry #15 Incentive 4-head average with the Incentive determined on 3-head Progressive after 1-head US Open Tour Points awarded through 10th in the Average Must qualify to Short Round to receive points 1st in the Incentive Average will receive $2,000 USTRC Flex Earnings

Gold Plus #12 with #10 Incentive

Option 1 $180 per roper 3-head average No Incentive and NO TEAM LOWER THAN A #5 WILL BE DRAWN TOGETHER Progressive after 1 1st – 5th in the Average will receive $6,000 USTRC Flex Earnings Enter 1 time with a partner and draw 2 partners or Enter without a partner and draw 3 partners

Option 2 $120 per roper 3-head average No Incentive and NO TEAM LOWER THAN A #5 WILL BE DRAWN TOGETHER Progressive after 1 1st – 5th in the Average will receive – $6,000 USTRC Flex Earnings Enter 1 time with a partner and draw 1 partner or Enter without a partner and draw 2 partners

The Incentive payout will be based on the percentage of Incentive teams entered, not to exceed 30% of the Average Purse Gold Plus Members 21 and Older Draw-In Option (For all Formats) Enter 2 times any combination of Incentive and/or NonNeed a Partner? Try the USTRC’s New Draw-In Incentive (Maximum of 2 Entries) Option – It’s the ultimate Partner Finder $100 Per roper 4-head average with the Incentive determined on 3-head Pick or Draw any combination of partners. #10 Incentive Ropers may draw into any of the following divisions Progressive after 1 (#15 - #9) provided they meet the minimum classification requirements.

1st – 3rd Main Average – $6,000 USTRC Flex Earnings 1st – 3rd Incentive Average – $6,000 #15 Handicap – must be at least a #6 Header or a #7 Heeler USTRC Flex Earnings

#15, #13 $60 per roper Enter 4 times any combination (Maximum of 4 Entries) 5-head average #15 Handicap - #14 team will receive a 2 second handicap subtracted after the 4th round - #13 and below team will receive a 4 second handicap subtracted after the 4th round #13 Handicap - #12 will receive 2 second handicap subtracted after the 4th round - #11 and below team will receive a 4 second handicap subtracted after the 4th round Progressive after 1 1st in Main Average – $6,000 USTRC Flex Earnings 2nd – 5th Main Average – $2,000 USTRC Flex Earnings Top 20 teams on 4 steers qualify to short round

#12, #11, #10 and #9 $60 per roper Enter 4 times any combination (Maximum of 4 Entries) 4-head average

#13 Handicap – must be at least a #5 Header or a #6 Heeler #12 (with #11 Incentive) – must be at least a #4 Header or a #6 Heeler #11 (with #10 Incentive) – must be at least a #4 Header or a #5 Heeler #10 (with #9 Incentive) – must be at least a #3 Header or a #4 Heeler # 9 (with #8 Incentive) – must be at least a #3 Header or a #3 Heeler #12 Gold Plus with #10 Incentive – must be at least a #3 Header or a #4 Heeler #8 is already a Pick/Draw Format Ropers who choose the Draw-In Option will pay their side of the entry fee, which is determined by the format of the event

Draw partners may choose one of three options Option 1 – Pay for the extra run and be eligible for all prize money, prizes and Shoot-Outs/Flex Earnings Option 2 – Choose not to pay for the extra run and be eligible for only ½ of the prize money up to $1,000 and forfeit any prizes and Shoot-Outs/Flex Earnings Option 3 – Decline the extra run

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US OPEN TOUR CHAMPIONSHIPS Season Dates: Begins September 7, 2010 and ends September 11, 2011.

All USTRC Sanctioned Open Divisions count.

For the 2011 season there will be two ways to qualify for the US Open Championships.

1. Top 60 headers and top 60 heelers automatically qualify. Points will be

2. Attend a minimum of 8 sanctioned event Open ropings. Event

awarded in the main Average only according to the following charts.

Sanctioned Open Events 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th 7th 8th 9th 10th

attendance starts September 7, 2010 and ends September 11, 2011.

National Finals Open Preliminary Points Count For Next Season

- 10 points - 9 points - 8 points - 7 points - 6 points - 5 points - 4 points - 3 points - 2 points - 1 points

1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th 7th 8th 9th 10th

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US Open Championships Points count for current year standings

Regional Finals

20 points 18 points 16 points 14 points 12 points 10 points 8 points 6 points 4 points 2 points

1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th 7th 8th 9th 10th

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20 points 18 points 16 points 14 points 12 points 10 points 8 points 6 points 4 points 2 points

1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th 7th 8th 9th 10th

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30 points 27 points 24 points 21 points 18 points 15 points 12 points 9 points 6 points 3 points

• Will crown a US Open Tour Champion Header and Heeler (most points accumulated during the year) and a US Open National Champion Header and Heeler (Average winners of the US Open Championships). Personal earnings count, but not for the US Open Team Roping Finals. They may be used for any other Shoot-Out.

• Points Only for: #7 and above headers; #8 and above heelers. Points do not carry over from season to season.

• Ropers must qualify to Short-Round to be eligible for points.

• Point ties will be broken on money won at season end.

• Roper US Open: 6-head; 5 full rounds; Top 20 teams qualify to the short round.

Jr. Looper Answers 2 4 5 1 3

Pine Country Classic Kansas Championships Southern Colorado Classic Texas Plains Classic Will Rogers Classic

WORD SCRAMBLE 1. patriot 4. red white blue 2. freedom 5. USA 3. proud 6. stars and stripes

ROPER MATH

38.27 - 8.42 = 28.85 - 9.98 = 19.87 - 10.77 = 9.10

(total on 4) (time in round 1)

(time in round 2)

(time in round 3) (time they roped their final steer in round 4)

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ADVERTISERS’ INDEX A

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Mortenson Silver & Saddles . . . . . . . .137

A Cut Above . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30 G & G Saddles & Buckles . . . . . . . . . .137

Tiramasu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .138 Titan Trailer Manufacturing . . . . . . . . .119

Albracht Insurance Agency . . . . . . . . .127 Gist Gold Buckle Classic . . . . . . . . . . . .50

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Ariat International, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . .180 Gist Silversmiths . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

National Horsemen's Association . . . . .139

Boot Company . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

Dub Grant Ropes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .138

National Roper’s Supply . . . .11, 161, 139

Tres Rios Silver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .113

Rickey Green Roping Video . . . . . . . . . .25

National Team Roping League . . .140-143

Triangle Sales Co. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

Bank of America . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35 H

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Big Ticket Team Roping . . . . . . . .166, 167 Hatco, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62

Oklahoma State

Used Trailers.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .138

B

Tony Lama

B & W Gooseneck Hitches . . . . . . . . . .178

Bloomer Trailers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .109 Heel-O-Matic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

Horseshoeing School . . . . . . . . . . . .137

USTRC Events:

Broadstone Equine Insurance Agency .138 Michelle Lynn Holsey Foundation . . . . .160 Brother In Law Productions . . . . . . . .145 Horse-Craft Products . . . . . . . . . . . . .138 C

Kansas Championships . . . . . . . . . .169 P

Southern Colorado Classic . . . . . . . .170

Hot Heels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .93

Pearson Livestock Equipment . . . . . . . .92

Texas Plains Classic . . . . . . . . . . . . .171

Hy O Silver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .94

Roger Peters

Cactus Ropes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21

Will Rogers Classic . . . . . . . . . . . . .172

Livestock Insurers, Inc. . . . . . . . . . .137

USTRC Formats 2011 . . . . . . . . .173-176

Capri Rodeo Camper . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45 I

Philipp Ranch . . . . . . . . . .137, 162, 163

USTRC Gold Plus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

Case IH Tractors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .151 Chris Irwin Memorial . . . . . . . . . . . . .165

Power Service Products . . . . . . . . . . .135

USTRC Membership

Cattle For Lease . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .137

Preifert Manufacturing Co., Inc. . . . . . .131

Circle T Arena . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .159 J

Purina Mills . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23

Application . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46-47 USTRC National Finals:

Classic Equine . . . . . . . . . . .67, 146, 153 JX2 Productions . . . . . . . . . . . . .148-149

Guthrie Shoot-Out . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61

Classic Rope . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2, 95, 152 Justin Brands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .123

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Host Hotels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54-55

Computer Software for

Quicksilver Products . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .84

National Finals of Team Roping . . .52-53

Justin Insurance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .139

Team Ropers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .137

Schedule . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56

Corriente Saddle Co. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .83 K

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Specialty Roping . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58

Cowboy Classic Saddlery . . . . . . . . . . .45 Kid Group . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .125

Rattler Ropes, Inc. . . . . . . . .75, 168, 179

Stall Reservations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57

Cowboy Gear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .138

Red River Portable Arenas . . . . . . . . .122

NFTR Entry Forms:

Cowgirl Tuff Co. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .78, 79 L

Rimrock Spurs & Bits . . . . . . . . . . . . .139

NFTR Preliminary . . . . . . . . . . .63-64

Chris Cox Horsemanship . . . . . . . . . . .113 L & H Manufacturing . . . . . . . . . . . . .92

Ritchie Industries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .85

NFTR Shoot-Out . . . . . . . . . . .65-66

Crossfire Roping Productions . . . .154, 155 LCI Livestock Insurance . . . . . . . . . . . .30

Rocky Mountain Clothing Co. . . . . . . . . .3

NFTR Specialty Roping . . . . . . .59-60

LRV Productions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .144

Rodeo West . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42

Linear Rubber Products, Inc. . . . . . . . .136

Ropers Quick Rope Release . . . . . . . .137

West Coast Regional Finals . . . . . .48-49

D. J. Reveal, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .139 Lil' Blue Heeler . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .139

Ropers Sports News . . . . . . . . . . . . . .120

USTRC Sponsors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51

Dodge Rodeo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .99 Longhorn R Ranch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .157

Royal Horn Wrap Co., Inc. . . . . . . . . . .139

Lucas Metal Works . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .136

Running P Ropes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31

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Lucky Rock Arena . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .146

Running P Saddlery . . . . . . . . . . . . . .125

Viking Roping Cattle Co. . . . . . . . . . . .138

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MA Quarter Horses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29

Southwest Equine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .134

Woodard Roping School . . . . . . . . . .129

Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino . . . . . . .19

John Startt Productions . . . . . . . . . . . .164

FarmTek, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .98 Martin Saddlery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34

Steer Crazy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .126

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Fire It Up Productions . . . . . . . . . . . . .150 Mathews Land &

Stinger Ropes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .138

XIT Rangers Club . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .138

Forty Plus Team Roping

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USTRC Regional Finals:

Equibrand . . . . . . . . . . . . .108, 127, 133 Equibrand/Cashel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43 M F

Cattle Company . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .156

Championships . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .147 Maynard Buckles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .132

Texas Bar S Cattle Co. . . . . . . . . . . . . .84

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Four Quarter Circle, LLC . . . . . . . . . . .108 Merck Animal Health . . . . . . . . . . . . .121

The Corrector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .126

ZD Roping . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .158

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