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THE MAGAZINE FOR TEAM ROPERS

FEATURES 8

Just the Way It Is

by Ben Clements

USTRC Announcements

By the Numbers

by John Findlay

Gold Plus Report

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What You Don’t See A Candid Look at Texas Bar S Cattle Company by Melinda Clements

Top Tips

Champions Profile

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Horse Health—Water & West Nile

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US Open Tour Standings

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36 Team Roping Through the Ages FEATURE

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JUST the WAY IT IS

he summer has flown by and fall is fast approaching. The Cinch USTRC National Finals will be here before we know it and then it will be Christmas, New Years and the roller coaster ride starts all over again. We all live on a fast track with many twists, turns, and curves. Mr. Webster defines curve as, “a continuous bending line; anything not straight.” Teachers grade on a curve. We follow curves and we make curves. We may curve off the beaten path and we may have to curve to get back on the beaten path. As team ropers we all know about the curve. We make the curve or the corner when we come in to throw a heeling loop. When you think about it, we operate on a curve of some kind almost every day. We have to be able to bend. We try to fly the straight and narrow, but if we don’t bend a little life can get tedious. We curve, we bend and we make adjustments. It is a rare instance when things on a day-to-day basis are right on track and true to form. Recently, I attended a reunion roping. I wanted to do well and spent quite a bit of time in the practice pen. Being on the road during these hectic summer months I have not had a chance to ride my horse, much less practice. Needless to say, despite a commitment to ride and practice I didn’t do as well as I would have liked at the roping. One thing I did do was bend and make the curve. I had a good time, spent quality time with my family and visited with a lot of old friends. If I had focused on my lacking in the roping part, I would have been bitter and disappointed. However, making the curve proved to me that the time spent was much more important than winning a buckle or even placing in the event. We all have to make adjustments, we all have to bend as the wind blows. Trees break and crumble when they fail to bend to the approaching winds or storm. We have to be able to make the curve, adjust the map and follow accordingly. Sometimes, our curving off the beaten path is insightful and enlightening. What is the poem that says

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something about a “road not taken?” Life does, indeed, throw us curves. Many times things are not at all what they seem to be. When we are able to operate within the understanding of what the curve represents, we are more able to adjust. We can ride the ebb and flow of the tide. Curves are not in place to sabotage us or destroy us. They are in place to teach us to bend and fluctuate. They are in place to let us know change is okay and our way is not always “the way.” The continuous bending line keeps us humble, focused and helps us to never be caught off guard. Being able to roll with the punches so to speak keeps us adaptable and able to make necessary adjustments in the course we are following. I remember in college there were some classes I was sure glad they graded on a curve. That curve proved to be a life saver in some cases. I know there were instances when I would not have done as well had it not been for that curve. The instructor realized we were getting the material, but just not testing well on it and gave us the benefit of the doubt. I know I was glad he felt that way. Those kinds of curves gave us a second chance to get it right or figure it out. When I heel I’m glad when my horse makes the corner or curves in. When he doesn’t do it right or I make the mistake and prompt him too soon there are consequences to pay. It puts me out of position. That curve is essential to my roping. It is the same with the header, sometimes the steer makes a slight bend. If we cannot make the adjustment we won’t throw a good head loop. It is all about how well we follow the curve. It is all about how well we can follow that continuous bend. Life is about adjustments. Nothing is set in stone and we don’t always get to go the direction we want. We have to curve our paths to get to where we want to be. The tough part is being able or willing to take that curve. We would all be better off if we could make the adjustment and that is just the way it is . . .

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Announcements NFTR Cruel Girl Championships / Century Championships At the NFTR in October any female who 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 who is 50 years old during 2012, may enter, no qualification required. Both divisions are #11 with #9 Incentive.

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

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BY JOHN FINDLAY

NUMBERS I’ve Got Your Number, Where Are You Going to Rope?

ast month’s column dealt with how many different divisions ropers enter with respect to their classification numbers. Looking at all the sanctioned ropings from 2011, minus the Regional and Finals, we discovered that headers entered, on average, 2.4 different divisions during the year while heelers entered 2.5. Elite #5 headers entered the most number of different divisions, 3.4 on average while #9 headers entered the least at 1.2. With heelers, it was the Elite #5’s again with the most number of different divisions entered at 2.9 while #2 heelers entered the least at only 1.0. In other words, they basically stuck to just one division, the #8 Pick/Draw. But that is what we are going to cover this month –– just what were the different divisions that ropers entered? You see now before you a vast proliferation of charts. Each one is a pie chart representing a different header or heeler classification number. I lumped elites in with their respective classification or otherwise we might have drowned in a sea of charts. So each chart will tell you which different divisions were entered by all of the ropers with that classification number plus the percentage of entries in each of those different divisions. Take a look at the #6 Headers pie chart, for instance. #6 Headers over the course of the 2011 season, entered six different divisions: #10, #11, #12, #13, #15 and the Gold Plus. The division that was entered the most by #6 headers was the #13 with 26% of entries, followed, in order, by the #15 at 20%, the #12 at 18%, the #11 at 16%, the Gold Plus at

#6 Heelers

#6 Headers

12% and last, the #10 at 8%. You can easily check out what all of the other classification numbers did in each chart. While none of these figures are particularly startling, what I found most interesting was the difference between the divisions entered by headers and heelers of the same classification number. We just went over what #6 headers entered, now compare that with what #6 heelers entered: Over the course of the year, #6 headers and heelers entered six divisions each. Headers, according to team roper convention, entered more of the higher numbered divisions while heelers entered more lower numbered divisions. Nothing new there. But, while #6 headers and heelers entered the same NUMBER of divisions, heeler entries were more concentrated. By that I mean heelers entered their top two divisions more often than #6 headers. 61 percent of #6 heelers were entered in either the #11 or the #10, their top two divisions, while only 46% of #6 headers were entered in their top two divisions, the #13 and #15. To see if this trend might hold true, look at the comparison of #5 headers and heelers in the accompanying table. 53% of #5 headers concentrated their entries in their top two divisions, the #10 and #11 while a healthy 69% were the #5 heeler’s two top divisions, the #10 and #9, so it looks like the trend is holding true. But not so fast! Take a look at the low-number headers and heelers. The #2’s and #3’s were strikingly similar, not only in what divisions they roped in but also the percentages of in each division. Here’s their tables:

#5 Heelers

#5 Headers

Division

Percent

Division

Percent

Division

Percent

Division

Percent

#13

#11

#10

#15

#10

#11

#12

#11

Gold Plus

#12

Gold Plus

#13

#12

#10

Gold Plus

#15

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#2 and #3 headers and heelers are remarkably similar. They both rope in the same divisions (#8, #9, #10 and #11) and their percentages in each align quite closely. The divergence we saw with the #5 and #6 headers and heelers doesn’t take hold until the #4’s. But it also continued through the #7s and #8’s. The non-divergence did not

#2 Heelers

#2 Headers

return until the #9’s where headers and heelers were, again, very similar in the divisions they roped in and the percentage spread. So have fun looking around at what divisions your fellow-numbered ropers are roping in. It might inspire you to enter more than you are entering now. Keep roping!

#3 Heelers

#3 Headers

Division

Percent

Division

Percent

Division

Percent

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Percent

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#11

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Hello Ropers,

o far, the 2012 USTRC roping season has been great! Team counts, memberships, and the number of people participating at events have all increased this year. I think there are several reasons for the recent growth, but first of all I want to thank you, the ropers. Regardless of all the reasons why you support USTRC, you make the decision to spend your hard earned dollars with us for a fun, fair, consistent roping experience and for that we say, “Thank you.” We have some of the best, most supportive customers who exist and we look forward to finding better and better ways to exceed your expectations. One of the additions that took place this year that I am most excited about is the Specialty #10 Gold Plus Division that was offered at about 25 events. What started off as a 10-event testing program to give #4’s and #5’s who didn’t feel competitive in the #12 Gold Plus a place to compete. This

expanded dramatically with very good results. Ropers have been asking me if and how the #10 Gold Plus Division will be incorporated into the schedule next year. As of right now, I do not have that answer. There are many different factors that have to be considered. There is not an easy way to just add it to the schedule at every event because while many event schedules would accommodate the new division, there are many other events that could not accommodate the new division because of format and time constraints. Stay tuned as we work with producers to see how USTRC can best implement the new program. Another factor that led to this year’s growth is the agreement that was reached with World Series of Team Roping. Ropers who purchased a USTRC membership could compete at WSTR events without a WSTR membership and they could also count WSTR earnings as USTRC Flex Earnings (up to

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$3,000 max per placing). This roper-friendly decision allowed ropers to keep more money in their pockets and to leverage their entry fee dollars to possibly qualify for two of the sports most elite events (NFTR and WSTR Finale). Last, but certainly not least, there is no doubt that the decision to add $1 million to the Cinch NFTR and canceling the National Shoot-Out fund was a major contributor to this year’s growth. It was a risky move to put up a million dollar guarantee, but that is the confidence USTRC has in its

customers. The Shoot-Out fund concept worked well for years but as the roping industry evolved, roper expenses got even more expensive, and roper preferences shifted. USTRC took a proactive approach to offer ropers something they have never been offered… $1 million of true added money. For a $300 entry fee, ropers are going to have the opportunity to compete for hundreds of thousands of dollars in each Shoot-Out division. You can see a full breakdown of how the $1 million will be added to the roper’s pot on page 54 of this issue, SUPERLOOPER MAGAZINE / 17

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Gold Plus

UTAH CHAMPIONSHIPS #10 Gold Plus Specialty Roping PHOTO BY HORSE TALES PHOTOGRAPHY

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UTAH CHAMPIONSHIPS PHOTO BY HORSE TALES PHOTOGRAPHY

#12 Gold Plus (with #10 Inc.)

Shaun B. Wilkinson ★ Randal S. Bingham ★ $1,252 in Cash ★ ★ $2,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings ★

Berry Young ★ Nathan D. Dahl ★ $2,344 in Cash ★ ★ $6,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings ★

COLORADO CHAMPIONSHIPS PHOTO BY 3 LAZY J PHOTOS

#10 Gold Plus Specialty Roping

COLORADO CHAMPIONSHIPS PHOTO BY 3 LAZY J PHOTOS

#12 Gold Plus (with #10 Inc.)

Joel B. Bunker ★ Justin P. McBride ★ $3,570 in Cash ★ ★ $2,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings ★

Dick L. Yates ★ Mike S. Diodosio ★ $3,290 in Cash ★

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but I want you to know there is going to be $60,000 added to each the #12 Gold Plus Shoot-Out and the #10 Gold Plus Shoot-Out. Ropers can also look forward to the high point winner receiving a Dodge Ram, four door, dually, diesel pickup and the second high point winner receiving a Case IH tractor in each of the Gold Plus Shoot-Outs. Keep an eye on the calendar as NFTR mail entries and stall reservations need to be postmarked on or before September 21. Gold Plus members can call me with their continued on page 20

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TURQUOISE CHAMPIONSHIPS #10 Gold Plus Specialty Roping

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Doug E. Burbridge H Fred B. Lucero H $2,130 in Cash H

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WEST-ARK CLASSIC #10 Gold Plus Specialty Roping

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BROC DANIEL CRESTA 1987-2012

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Broc Cresta, a California team roper and rising star on the rodeo circuit, who ranked 12th in the world as a heeler in team roping, was found dead Saturday July 28, 2012 in his trailer at the Cheyenne Frontier Days Rodeo in Wyoming. He was 25. Cresta, the son of an expert steer wrestler from Santa Rosa, California, had competed with his partner, Spencer Mitchell on Friday in the prestigious Cheyenne event, held annually since 1897. His body was discovered by his girlfriend, champion barrel racer Brittany Pozzi, when she tried to awaken him Saturday morning, said his father, Daniel. He was the adored son of Daniel Cresta and Kelline Balistreri and her husband August Balistreri all of Santa Rosa; dear brother of Brent and his wife Jenny Cresta, stepbrothers and sisters Jess and Anae Balistreri, Anthony Balistreri, Sarah Balistreri, Amanda Balistreri; beloved boyfriend of Brittany Pozzi of Texas; loving grandson of William and the late Marge Cresta of Santa Rosa and George and Teresa Learned of Lower Lake; cherished nephew of Kathy Kelly, Kim Pels, Greg and Kris Schaefer, Karen Putthoff, Gary and Lisa Hemstead, Mark and Karen

Cresta, Larry and Cindy Mason, Jerre Learned and Mike, George Learned, and Kyle and Vicki Fischer; and survived by numerous cousins. Broc was born and raised in Santa Rosa, California where he developed his love for rodeo and team roping. He lived his dream to professionally rodeo and will be missed not only by his family, Brittany and friends but by the extended family of cowboys and cowgirls across the country. A Memorial Service will be held on Friday, August 3, 2012 at 4:30 p.m. at the Wells Fargo Center for the Arts, 50 Mark West Springs Rd., Santa Rosa, CA 95404. Broc was an avid team roper and a member of the USTRC and PRCA. He enjoyed the sport and was a true professional. Broc was ranked 12th in the PRCA World Standings as a heeler in team roping at the time of his death. In 2007 the rodeo association named Cresta Rookie Heeler of the Year. In the 10th round of the National Finals Rodeo in Las Vegas in December, Broc and partner Spencer Mitchell, a childhood friend, roped a steer in 3.6 seconds, which tied for the round’s fastest time. They finished 10th overall, roping five of 10 steers in 21.3 seconds. Broc teamed

with champion header Turtle Powell in the 2010 Wrangler National Finals Rodeo and with Logan Olson to win the Cheyenne Frontier Days title in 2009. Broc grew up on a 500-acre ranch in Santa Rosa, Calif. His father and uncle wrestled steers on the pro circuit. His grandfather, William, raised horses for the sport and owned a champion steer wrestling horse. When Broc was nine, he started tossing a rope around an assortment of animals — ponies, donkeys, horses and goats — in the rodeo ring on the family’s ranch. By the time he reached high school, he was missing so much school to compete in rodeos that he switched to an independent study program that did not require him to attend formal classes. He earned a degree from Santa Rosa High School in 2005 and turned pro two years later. Broc traveled more than 60,000 miles a year to compete in rodeos across the country. With Mitchell he won several rodeos in California this year in Redding, Livermore, Oakdale, Bakersfield and Marysville, and one in Eugene, Oregon He withdrew from a rodeo in Oklahoma City three months ago when he injured his ribs but was otherwise healthy, his father said. He had a great team roping career and grew up team roping in the USTRC. He placed at various USTRC events across the country and among his accomplishments were several firstplace finishes. He and partner Brandon Beers won the Average in the Open Division at the USTRC Northwest Regional Finals in Winnemucca, Nevada in 2004. He also won the Average of the #9 Division at the Way Out West Winter Classic in Tulare, California with partner Lynn Cardoza in 2004. Also that same year he and Riley Minor were the first place finishers in the #11 Division at the Lasso Del Sol held in Scottsdale, Arizona. More recently he finished second place in the Average at the 13th Annual Wildfire Open to the World team Roping event in Salado, Texas with partner Brady Tryan. A private burial was held at Santa Rosa Memorial Park. The family prefers memorial contributions be made to the Broc Cresta Memorial Fund, Sonoma County Grange Credit Union, 304 Sutton Pl., Santa Rosa, CA. 95407. SUPERLOOPER MAGAZINE / 21

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What You Don’t See A Candid Look at Texas Bar S Cattle Company By Melinda Clements

he average team roper on any given day will pull into a big roping with one thing on his mind—he wants to rope and have a good time. The average roper wants to have a good weekend, spend a little money, win a lot of money and enjoy his sport of choice. He/she might accidentally notice the Corriente cattle penned nearby but generally speaking he does not dwell much on the cattle. When it is all over he will have formed an opinion, good cattle or bad cattle, and how they made a difference in his roping experience will be revealed. For Sammy and David Sorsby that opinion is important. The family and cattle production company known as Texas Bar S Cattle Company has spent years establishing a business that reflects what team roping is about. “It can be a nightmare trying to keep good cattle,” Sammy Sorsby said. “As a roper I want good even cattle. I want them all the same. I want the pen of cattle to be consistent and alike, fair for every roper. I want them uniform and even.” Sorsby, both father and son, have the process down to a science. Ropers do not have a clue about the process and cycle for the roping cattle the Sorsbys filter through on a day-to-day, week-to-week basis. Most ropers do not see the behind-the-scenes cycle for the roping cattle they will run at a team roping. “The process starts long before they ever get to the arena for a truck roping or USTRC event, said Sammy Sorsby.” “We have over fifteen hundred mama cows,” David Sorsby collaborated. “We have enough country so the calves stay on the cows until they are ten to fourteen months of age and they are weaned right here on the ranch, pulled off of their mamas and started on feed.” Both men agree wholeheartedly that cattle need to be strong, healthy, feel good and taken care of to be utilized through their lives. “Some producers may try to lighten cattle up and they are not as healthy as they could be,” David pointed out. “We rope both the heifers and the steers,” Sammy added, “And at some point all those cattle will come back to us. The heifers will be evaluated as mama cows and the steers will eventually become feeder cattle.” The cattle go through stages of evaluation that indicate where they belong, where they will go and where they will

end up. Once the cattle are weaned and started on feed and get some growth to them the breaking in process begins. With David and Sammy and a crew that helps them, the cattle are roped and evaluated. This is what is called the breaking in process. Generally speaking the cattle will spend anywhere from six to twelve months as competition cattle. After about twelve months, with some cuts if necessary, the cattle are no longer used at team roping events. They are still ropable, usable cattle but not quite right for a USTRC event or a big truck roping. It is at this point they are leased out to ropers for practice and their use is defined as “general rental.” They may spend anywhere from six to eight months as general rental cattle. “Eventually,” Sammy pointed out, “the cattle return to the land. They go back to the same pasture they were born in. At eight hundred pounds or so they become grass fed beef and by this time they have already paid for themselves.” Sorsby points out native Corriente cattle are by far the best. “These cattle have not been genetically altered,” he explained. “When Corriente cattle get under stress they have a fat source immediately available that most European breeds such as Charlois or Hereford or even the Texas Longhorn do not have. Corriente cattle have an unbelievable source available and once they start moving they are almost unstoppable. Their energy source is embedded deep inside of them and unlike other breeds where the fat or energy is on the surface, the Corriente is more like the buffalo in that it is deep in their tissue. They utilize that when they need it. That is the reason they can go for a long time. They pull on an alternative energy source some of the other breeds do not have.” Sorsby believes it is getting closer to the Corriente being bred out of the cattle coming out of Mexico. “It has been tempting for some breeders to put European bulls on Corriente cows,” he explained. Sorsby likes not having to deal with the health issues that sometimes come with the cattle out of Mexico. “Our cattle are healthier,” he explains. “They are not handled as much, do not stand in pens for long periods of time. The less you handle them, the less stress is involved. We pen our cattle with a helicopter and ten cowboys. They are not handled any more than is necessary until we start the breaking in process. Breaking in the cattle is the first time they are handled with any intensity.”

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David loves handling the cattle and the cowboy part of the business. “It’s what I love to do,” he commented. He remembers the cattle, knows their stages of development and keeps track of where they have been or where they are going. “We handle a lot of cattle on a day to day basis,” David went on to explain. “Despite processing and having access to a lot of cattle I can pretty much tell you when they were born, what they weigh, and the next step in the process.” It helps everyone involved that Brenda Sorsby is included in the cattle process as well. “Brenda does all the paperwork,” Sammy explained. “She keeps the books and keeps things straight.” “My mom keep things on track,” David elaborated. “She knows who has what, how many and for how long.” As the roping cattle go from one transition to another everyone is involved and knows where the cattle are at any given stage of the process. Identification is a key issue. Roping them at home helps to pin down any issues that may be involved. It is at that point they are sorted and redefined or redistributed. “You will have good even cattle at the right weight used for ropings, good roping steers for practice and some that are too big for ropings or practice,” David explained. “My mom knows who has what.” It doesn’t matter if it is truck roping, a cowboy church roping or an individual roping event. The process is the same. The cattle are handled carefully, objectively and evaluated so they are fully utilized. Sammy points out it has taken awhile to get to this point. “We were in the commercial cattle business for years,” he said. “We rented steers at first. We did small ropings, supplying event cattle, fifteen or so at first, and then it began to grow and grew some more. We do ropings like the Kinder, Louisiana USTRC roping, West Monroe, the World Series and the Wildfire events. I’m finally at the point in this business I can pick and choose. I can now turn down ropings because I want to keep the quality instead of just filling an order. The first years in this business I wouldn’t do that. At first I was just trying to get any roping. I wanted every roping I could get. Now I can pick and choose to do a better job. It takes

just as much work for two hundred teams at a roping as it does for two thousand teams at a roping. I want to keep the quality. I can now refuse smaller groups in order to maintain the quality and the cattle for the bigger team roping events.” David Sorsby figures at some point he would like to take the reins of the family business. He has two sisters and wants to continue to grow in building and maintaining an already lucrative business his dad has spent a long time perfecting. “I love what we do,” David commented. “I love the lifestyle. I would be a cowboy regardless.” When asked about a word of advice for someone wanting to get into the business Sammy Sorsby laughed. “Don’t do it!” Sorsby said emphatically. “It took years for this. Roping itself is not the moneymaker. You get into it for the long haul. From the mama cows all the way to the feedlot and a healthy lean beef is a long process. You have to have the grass, the country to do it and make it work and make it work right. I’m committed to making this right. I want to furnish the best cattle in the business.” The average team roper pulling into a roping naturally sees horned cattle with wraps that are ready to rope. Little does one realize the process it takes to get to this point. The average team roper comes to rope. He isn’t worried about or gives little thought to all that is involved in making sure he has cattle for his favorite sport. For Sammy and David Sorsby and their family the process started months ago in a pasture in central southeastern Texas with the birth of a little heifer or bull calf with tiny marble sized nubbins on his head indicative of the horns to come. It involves cowboys, helicopters, bulk feeders, identification tapes, breaking in and sorting that takes place on a day-to-day basis to make it all work. What you do not see is what makes it so remarkable. What you do not see is the hard work and commitment behind the scenes. Getting the cattle to rope where they need to be starts long before the roper pulls into the parking lot and unloads his horse. Texas Bar S Cattle Company is an innovator and trendsetter for the sport of team roping. Thank goodness for a company compelled to do what they do and do it with integrity and professionalism. Thank goodness for their commitment to our sport. They give team ropers something to play with. n SUPERLOOPER MAGAZINE / 23

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with Rickey Green Heelers Job “The heeler’s job is to rope two feet on every steer, no matter what the handle.” — Clay Cooper Of course, Clay is the only heeler who can actually do that. But maybe the reason he can do that is because of his mindset. I’ve never been that great at roping long averages, but I’ve been really good at roping lots of two-footers at the rodeos. Now at the rodeos, the handles are not as good as the jackpots, so I should actually catch better at a jackpot. I believe that so much of our roping is the perspective we have, and the focus. What I love about a rodeo is that I know that if I just heel this one steer that’s in the chute, I’m fixin’ to get me some money! That’s why at the rodeo, I can focus. For me, I am not worried about how crazy this steer is, how fast he goes, or what direction he goes. I believe I’m going to rope him. Sometimes at a roping, I get more aware of the handle and I start second guessing myself on what shot to take to stay in the Average and rope five steers. What I am saying in this article might not be true for you, or it might not help you, but I’m just telling you what’s true for me. So Clay believes that it’s his job to rope every steer by two feet, so that’s what he does. At a rodeo, I believe I can rope that steer in the chute by two feet no matter what the handle. At the jackpot, I’ve got to get a mindset that I can heel those steers all by two feet no matter the handle. Lately, I’ve been telling myself at the jackpots to watch the feet and wait for a shot that I know I’m going to rope two feet. The last two times I went jackpotting, I roped all my cattle by two feet. So I guess what I’m saying is that if you raise your expectation, you raise your catch ratio. You see, your mindset doesn’t know if you’re telling it the truth or a lie. If a great roper keeps saying he sucks, he will. If a poor roper keeps telling himself he is great, he will be. Notice the sentence ‘the poor roper says he is great,’ not ‘the poor roper says he will be great.’ My problem at the ropings has always been not enough thinking, or 24 / SEPTEMBER 2012

too much thinking. I know that sounds like your basic physic heeler mind, but so what, that’s a normal heeler’s mind. Have I won some great ropings? Yes, but not as many as Rich Skelton. Can I handle my rope as good as Rich? Yes sir, so what’s the difference? It’s in what you believe, and your perspective on how you’re going to compete, and what you expect from yourself. I really think I am going into a phase or zone of focus that I’ve never had. So many times, I would take myself out of a roping because instead of just looking at the legs and saying, “My job is to heel every steer no matter what,” I would start thinking, “This steer is running, I need to make up some time,” or if the header jerked the steer down I would try to heel him before he fell. You see, I was trying to win instead of roping two feet every time and then see what I win. You know, if the header doesn’t rope the steers fast enough to place in the roping, there’s nothing you can do about it. Your job is to rope all two-footers. I would always try to make up for my header getting out late, or drawing a runner, and this would force me into a mistake. You see, it’s all in how you perceive your job. I’ve noticed that I have started to react to bad handles a lot better with my mind set on roping every steer by two feet instead of winning first in the roping. Because my goal is to catch two feet every time, if a steer goes under my horse’s neck I move my horse over and heel him, and I hold my slack better so that I don’t lose the feet on the steer that goes under my horse’s neck. When my goal was to win the roping, I would take a cut at that steer going under my horse’s neck instead of taking another swing and moving my horse to see him. We all have ability. If you get the right mindset and goals, and you focus, you’re better than you think. I have a lot of people say, “I read your articles all the time”, and I ask if they are helping. Most of the time there’s a hesitation, and then either a “yes” or an “I don’t know.” Well I really want to help whoever reads my articles, but you have to believe in your ability, and take these ideas and put them to work, to accomplish what you are capable of. We can accomplish great things if we will raise our expectations. Your Friend,

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Champions Profile

And Then There Was One by Melinda Clements

Century

Shoot-Out Roping 2011 USTRC National Champions

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e have roped really well all day long,” Mickey Miller commented. “There really wasn’t anything on our minds except go rope in the short go round just like we had roped all day.” “We grew up together,” Greg Orgain said. “We have been roping a long, long time. We pretty much know what the other one is thinking. We both wanted to rope the last steer like we had roped all the others.” There were twenty teams coming back in the short go round of the Century Roping at the 2011 Cinch USTRC National Finals of Team Roping. Every single roper was serious about the short go round and all of them were on a mission. Despite a shaky start, once the ice was broken it became as competitive and aggressive as any other roping held during the week of the National Finals. One point four three seconds separated the first and sixth team as the short go round unwound. True to form, the further the roping went, the tighter and more competitive the roping became. First place in the Average of the Century would take home Martin championship trophy saddles and pocket a little over $17,000. It was enough to make pressure an issue. To say nerves were on edge was a huge understatement. “You always have butterflies of some kind,” Orgain said. “Call it pressure, nerves or whatever you want to call it but it is there. You have to try and keep your mind on what is happening and focus on a good solid run. You have to rope like you have roped all day. Roping good got us to this point.” Mickey Miller and Greg Orgain were the second high team

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Mickey Miller and Greg Orgain

back coming into the short go round of the Century Roping. Glenn Springer and Johnny Guess had taken the lead with a time of 35.08 in a four-steer Average. Miller and Orgain knew when they rode into the box they needed a time of 9.61 to take the lead. They both knew each other’s mind. It was something they knew was doable. It just meant staying on track and maintaining focus. Unless things just totally fell apart the pair was in good shape for some big bucks. There is just something about Century ropers. They are an elite group who has paid their dues. They relish small victories, good memories and honest open fellowship. They love to rope, they love to have a good time and they do it with fun, fervor, commitment and intensity. Miller and Orgain rode into the box with intensity. They had relished the day, roped well and enjoyed every single moment. They had one more steer to rope. It was “no step for a stepper!” When Miller nodded for the short go round steer it seemed as if time stood still. With some golden oldies

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Mickey Miller and Greg Orgain at the 2011 Cinch USTRC National Finals of Team Roping resounding off the coliseum walls it was like another time and another place. Miller reached and roped the horns and Orgain followed suit catching both heels for a time of 7.73. The pair were setting solid and only one team remained. They rode out of the arena proud of their accomplishment and perfectly satisfied with the way things had unfolded. It did not even sink in when the high team back slipped a leg and the win dropped into their lap. Miller and Orgain could not believe they had actually won the Average in the Century Roping at the 2011 Cinch USTRC National Finals of Team Roping. What an accomplishment! The feeling and exhilaration was unbelievable. “We grew up together so we rope together a lot,” Miller

said. “We know how each other thinks. There really wasn’t anything on my mind as we waited for the last team. We just knew we had roped good all day.” “I’m just glad we drew a really good steer in the short go round,” Orgain elaborated. “It was a good roping.” As the prize area filled up and the pictures were snapped Mickey Miller and Greg Orgain just sort of relished the victory. It is a roping they will never forget. It is an accomplishment that makes team roping worthwhile. One knows without a doubt that “And Then There Was One” Mickey Miller and Greg Orgain the 2012 Century Champions at the 2011 Cinch USTRC National Finals of Team Roping are champions in the truest sense of the word. n

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est Nile Virus is a mosquito-born virus that causes encephalitis and/or meningitis, and horses are a species that is susceptible to infection. Since the outbreak of West Nile virus in 1999 there have been tens of thousands confirmed cases of horses infected in the United States and Canada. Of those, approximately 30% die or must be destroyed, and another 17% suffer from long-term related debilitation. Due to the high mortality rate, health officials have been warning people to find any sources of standing water and remove it, so the mosquitoes will not be able to reproduce. One possible source is the large open stock tanks that livestock, including horses, drink from. Large stock tanks in the pasture are the perfect breeding grounds for mosquitoes. The volume of water in these tanks can range from 50 gallons to 1,500 gallons or more. Many of these tanks are filled automatically with an 28 / SEPTEMBER 2012

attached float and valve so that even though horses are drinking, the water is never completely drained. The combination of large amounts of water and automatic refill provides a premium situation to allow mosquito eggs to hatch within 48 hours of being laid. Birds are attracted to these tanks as well; if they are infected, they can pass the West Nile Virus to mosquitoes where they breed. Because mosquitoes tend not to travel far from where they are born, it is very easy to see how a horse can be a victim of this disease. Studies have shown that when the surface of the water is disturbed the larvae of the mosquito will swim to the bottom of the water tank. So even though a horse may be drinking, the mosquito larvae will not be removed from the tank at that time. Also, in a large tank of water, the agitation of the water created from the automatic valve is not enough to disturb or remove the larvae.

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Innovation Meets Team Roping

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Utilizing the latest technology available, manufactures have developed a host of saddle pad solutions over the years. For horse owners, this is all great news! Proper padding aids in preventing soreness issues and helps avoid costly injuries that can take performance horses out of competition. Many articles and marketing campaigns have surrounded this topic and many pads do in fact aid in these areas of concern. However, as new saddle pads are tested and the market continues to evolve, new materials are introduced that seem to out-do those in the past. Such is the case with the ‘Zone’ saddle pad series from Classic Equine. Zone pads are made with a unique material inside known as Zoombang. Zone saddle pads are revolutionizing the saddle pad industry Zoombang’s helping horses and their owners from unique many different disciplines. Zoombang is viscoelastic widely used as a protective component polymer is throughout many different markets, including protective sports gear, military, a semi-solid and ballistics wear. The introduction of plastic-like Zoombang® into saddle padding material material that is has made the Zone saddle pad the most advanced saddle pad on the market today. extremely soft Zoombang technology employs a at rest and complex combination of material will conform engineering and encapsulating methods to any shape. that result in the perfect pad for each application. The base material is a unique However, it type of polymer. Generally speaking, a will instantly polymer is a chemical compound that change has a base unit which repeats many characteristics times. A basic type of polymer is plastic ® and behave as and rubber. The polymer in Zoombang padding is referred to as a Shear a solid Thickening substance. The shear when impact thickening property is one of the key attributes that allow Zoombang® padding is applied. to react to energy the way they do, which is to stiffen in proportion to the energy applied. On the technical side, shear thickening refers to a material’s “stiffening” response to shear stress or blunt force. In Zoombang’s case, this can occur as shock, vibration, or g-force side loads. A common misnomer for shear thickening is dilatants. They are used interchangeably in common use but mean different things. Dilatant materials are typically powders that under shear stress change their volume. Zoombang® also refers to its shear thickening polymer as a Viscoelastic polymer. Viscoelasticity is a term used to describe a material that exhibits both viscous (or flow) and elastic properties. Viscosity is a measure of a fluid’s resistance to flow and is often characterized by how “thick” a fluid is. Elasticity is the measure of a material’s “springiness.” For example, like a tight bed spring, a highly elastic material is difficult to stretch and will “spring” back to its original shape much more forcefully than a weak spring like those found in a ball point pen. The combined properties of the Polymer/Shear Thickening/Viscoelastic material result in new type of protection that will react to the environment around whatever it is protecting. At rest, Zoombang® will simply conform to the exact shape of whatever it is supporting. Add energy, in the form of shock, and the

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material will instantly stiffen. Okay, now that all of the technical information is covered, what does it mean, and how does it apply to classic’s new Zone saddle pad? Well, Zoombang® polymer’s unique properties make it an ideal padding because of its pliable nature of the material. Ropers know that horse’s backs are not all the same and the flexibility of the Zone Pad with Zoombang® padding allows it to conform to the horse. It allows itself to mold to the body of the person or animal wearing it, resulting in a comfortable fit with free movement. In team roping, there are tremendous forces applied to the horses back. The jerk of a steer being turned by a head horse or the solid stop of a heel horse coming tight on two hocks can result in tremendous impact on the horses back through the saddle. Using Zoombang’s padding, when impact occurs the material stiffens instantaneously and provides the protection that the agents needs in that critical moment. This alone allows a horse to work better. There is less stress put on the horses back from the shear force of the performance. Like many pads, this is a key ingredient to avoid soreness or injury, but in this case, the padding is only used when the force is applied. Other than that, the material is flexible and conforms to the horses back. The Zone saddle pad is no doubt the most technical pad on the market today. Using scientific material to help meet the strict demands of equine performance sports is what the Zone does. It covers all areas of what riders need from their pad; flexibility that allows the pad to conform to the horse, as well as vital padding that helps protect the horse during competition.

“I really like my Zone saddle pad, and for several reasons. For one I like being able to use a single pad, it seems to stay in place on my horse’s back and in place under my saddle better. I also like the fleece bottom, it seems comfortable to my horse’s back and lets the hair on his back lay naturally. And I think the new Zoombang inner material is very durable and seems to distribute even pressure to my horse’s back keeping him ready for more action.” — Brad Culpepper

“What I like best about the new Zone saddle pad is that my saddle stay’s in place it does not move, my horse does not dread the jerk at all, it conforms to his back really well causing a uniform sweat pattern.” — Martin Lucero

“When I’m out here rodeoing there’s no cheaper insurance than good equipment. Out here rodeoing my horse is my livelihood, and Zone pads gives my horse the protection he needs” — Clint Summers

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TEAM ROPING

Through the Ages

The future of anything lies in its youth and looking ahead at the sport of team roping, the sport is in great hands. The recent months have hosted four of today’s largest youth rodeo Finals events, the NIRA (National Intercollegiate Rodeo Association), NHSRA (National High School Rodeo Association), NJHSRA (National Junior High School Rodeo Association) and the IFYR (International Finals Youth Rodeo). These events each showcased the talents of some of the best in the sport of rodeo and each of them crowned national titles these youth rodeo athletes can look back on throughout their lives. The IFYR was held in Shawnee, Oklahoma at the Heart of Oklahoma Expo Center. This event has become one of the largest youth rodeo affairs in the country and celebrated its 20th year in existence on July 8-13. Over 850 young cowboys and cowgirls from 29 states across the country competed for over $200,000 in cash and

IFYR Team Roping Champions

The Colorado team of Austin Crist and Trevor Kirchenschlager teamed up to win second place in the first and short go rounds, and ninth place in the second round to win the gold buckle and the 2012 IFYR title. The two have roped together for three years, and compete as partners in the Kansas High School Rodeo Association and other team roping events across the country. They often spend time at each other’s homes, giving them a chance to build a friendship and practice together which has led them to this victory. You can bet there will be many more championships to come for this team in the future. Kirchenschlager is following in his brother’s footsteps. Older brother Tate won the IFYR team roping titles in 2009-2011 and Trevor, who will be a junior this fall, has three more years to rope at the event. “My plan is to keep the family tradition alive,” Kirchenschlager, who had watched his brother win the event for the past three years, said. “I want to keep it going and keep our name in there for seven years.” The win was a confidence builder for Crist and something he will use to further his team roping career. “The rodeo was really, really fun,” said Crist who attended the event for the first time. “I really needed it and it helped build my confidence. I feel like I am roping really good and ready to compete.” 36 / SEPTEMBER 2012

PHOTO COURTESY OF JAMES PHIFER / Rodeobum.com

Austin Crist, Rocky Ford, Colorado Trevor Kirchenschlager, Yuma, Colorado

Team Roping Average (on 2 head) 1. Austin Crist, Rocky Ford, CO Trevor Kirchenschlager, Yuma, CO Average – 20.8 2. Marcus Theriot, Poplarville, MS Riley Grisham, Kiln, MS Average – 21.5 3. Dalton Titsworth, Ivanhoe, TX Hunter Titsworth, Telephone, TX Average – 23.6 4. Hunter Munsell, Woodward, OK Brady Norman, Springer, OK Average – 24.3 5. Pecos Wooten, Breckenridge, TX Blair Vick, Breckenridge, TX Average – 25.0 6. Curtis Culligan, Fort Lauderdale, FL Cody Conroy, Lake Wales, FL Average – 28.1 7. Colton Mize, Springer, OK Matt Jones, Forney, TX Average – 45.3

8. Dallas Kiker, Red River, NM Brandon Muniz, Santa Rosa, NM Average – 45.7 9. Josh Fish, Moriarty, NM Cade Passig, Capitan, NM Average – 48.2 10. Trevor Schnaufer, Pueblo, CO Trey Yates, Pueblo, CO Average – 14.8 on 2 11. Zane Murphy, Tolar, TX Noel Tyree, Ada, OK Average – 17.5 on 2 12. Brody Braden, Horatio, AR Tyler Strickland, Dekalb, TX Average – 17.8 on 2 13. Aaron Macy, Post, TX Brent Ivy, Amarillo, TX Average – 18.9 on 2 14. Jake Dudley, Antlers, OK Bradley Johnson, Fox, OK Average – 20.8 on 2 15. Clint Crane, Wister, OK Tanner Ward, Wister, OK Average – 20.9 on 2

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prizes this year, as well national recognition of becoming one of the IFYR champions. The NHSRA and the NJHSRA offer the opportunity for both high school and jr. high school rodeo competitors to earn national attention. The two associations host different finals at different locations. The NJHSRA Finals event was held on June 24-30 at Red Rock State Park in Gallup, New Mexico and the NHSRA Finals was held in Rock Springs, Wyoming at the Sweetwater Event Center on July 15-21, 2012. Both events opened the door for today’s rodeo youth to compete and claim fame in the form of National Championships. Heading up into the college arena, the NIRA has been one of the final stepping stones for young adults to compete and has

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launched many successful rodeo careers. This year’s NIRA Finals, held in Casper Wyoming at the Casper Event Center, was one of the best ever. Many colleges and universities were well represented by top rodeo talents as the best of the best cowboys and cowgirls in the college ranks competed for the 2012 NIRA National Championships. Inside each of these four Finals rodeos, the team roping action was second to none. The talents of today’s youth in the sport of team roping has become better than ever before and was well displayed at these events. Each of the titles won opened the door for these team ropers to make a mark on their young career in the sport of team roping and pack with them a title they can wear proudly throughout their lives.

Team Roping Champions

Brett Stuart, Bridgeport, Texas / Tyson Thompson, Munday, Texas

Brett Stuart and Tyson Thompson made their way to the National Junior High School Finals rodeo in Gallup, New Mexico from the great state of Texas. The duo put on quite a display of team roping action as they earned their National title. They began fast and furious, winning the first round with a run of 8.914 seconds. They followed that up with a run of 7.973 to win third place in the second round. With a solid lead, the duo made it back to the arena for the short round in the high call position. With a catch on their final steer the duo finished with an average of 30.448 seconds on three head. The NJHSRA has opened the door for jr. high youth to reach national recognition and has grown tremendously over the past several years. Teams such as Stuart and Thompson rope a lot together at USTRC and Jr. Rodeo events and earning a title such as this gives them the opportunity to continue to grow and mature their roping skills.

Relishing the win, Stuart was eager to share his story of their championship. “The win felt pretty good,” said Stuart. “I wasn’t really expecting to win, but went down there to make practice pen runs to see how it all worked out. I guess it all worked out good.” Thompson was just as excited to share the story of their NJHSRA Finals championship. “It felt great, it was really awesome,” Thompson told SuperLooper in a phone conversation after the event. “Me and Brett rope together every chance we get and it was a fun to win it with him.”

PHOTO COURTESY OF NHSRA Team Roping JenningsRodeoPhotography.com (Top Ten) Rodeobum.com Average (On 3 Head) 1. Brett Stuart, Bridgeport, TX / Tyson Thompson, Munday, TX, 30.448; 2. John Henry Gaona, Jr., Winkelman, AZ / Junior Zambrano III, Tucson, AZ, 32.071; 3. Derek Runyan, Silver City, NM / Braiden Washburn, Lordsburg, NM, 36.47; 4. Jase Staudt, Nathrop,CO / Jhett Trenary, Salida, CO, 40.926; 5. Blaine Garley, Peralta, NM / Avery Gonzales, Peralta, NM, 41.321; 6. Cayla Melby, Pine River, MN / Cole Stevens, Hammond, WS, 42.881; 7. Clay Green, Pine Grove, LA / Kyle Inkenbrandt, Hammond, LA, 44.659; 8. Chase Graves, Poplarville, MS / Jacob Watt, Geiger, AL, 46.794; 9. Andy Albritton, Citra, FL / Colt Papy, Ocala, FL, 49.426; 10. Ranger Hill, Scottsdale, AZ / Monty James, Payson, AZ, 52.428

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Team Roping Champions Bradin Porter, Spring Creek, Nevada / Morgan McVay, Sparks, Nevada

The team roping National Champions title at the National High School Rodeo Association Finals rodeo went home with Braden Porter and Morgan McVay. These Nevada ropers were awarded the title following tough competition from fellow ropers from across the United States and Canada. After placing seventh in the first and second rounds with times of 7.91 in round one and 6.74 in round two, they finished solid and brought home the championship with a 7.25 second run in the short round. Their total three head average of 21.9 seconds earned them a National title they can carry with them throughout their team roping careers. The enthusiasm from McVay was addicting even a couple of weeks after the NHSRA Finals. The national championship was a great accomplishment and something he is continuing to enjoy. “It was breathtaking, awesome, the coolest feeling I have ever had in my life,” said McVay. I mean it was one hell of an experience, it was fun and something I will never forget.” It was a big win for Porter as well. The young roper has a bright future in the sport of team roping that he wants to continue to pursue. “It was really good and something I have dreamed about for a long time; since I started rodeoing,” said Porter. “It felt really good and a great accomplishment, but it is only one of many goals I want to accomplish.” 38 / SEPTEMBER 2012

Team Roping (Top Ten) Average (On 3 Head) 1. Bradin Porter, Spring Creek, NV / Morgan McVay, Sparks, NV, 21.9; 2. Brady Wakefield, O’Neill, NE / Riley Wakefield, O’Neill, NE, 23.7; 3. Joshuah Thomas Fish, Moriarty, NM / Cade Passig, Capitan, NM, 24.06; 4. Kyle Lucas, Carstairs, Alberta, CN / Clint Weston, Cardston, Alberta, CN, 26.91; 5. Brody Adams, St. George, UT / Clay

PHOTOS COURTESY OF NHSRA JenningsRodeoPhotography.com Rodeobum.com

Crozier, Neola, UT, 31.84; 6. Tanner Baldwin, Vail, AZ / Skeeter Hill, Scottsdale, AZ, 32.31; 7. Taten Koenig, Sanford, CO / Trenton Turner, Springfield, CO, 33.86; 8. Corey Baremore, Marble Hill, MO / Clayton Ratliff, Cape Girardeau, MO, 34.57; 9. Martha Angelone, Cross Junction, VA / Charlie Barefoot III, Dinwiddie, VA, 36.02; 10. Garrett Hendrix, Dona Ana, NM / Bryce Howe, Crossroads, NM, 37.34

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NIRA Team Roping Champions Tyler Schnaufer, UWY (University of Wyoming) Shay Carroll, NEJC (Northeastern Community College)

Team ropers Tyler Schnaufer and Shay Carroll made the most of their last opportunity to rope together in the college ranks by winning the NIRA championship with a total time of 24.9 seconds on three runs. Schnaufer competed for the University of Wyoming at Laramie where he will return next fall. Carroll, however, made his last appearance for Northeastern Junior College at Sterling, Colorado. He is transferring to Tarleton State University in Stephenville, Texas, next fall so will be in a different region than Schnaufer. These two ropers have competed at rodeos and team roping events for a while, starting together at Jr. Rodeo events. Schnaufer and Carroll have been close friends and roping partners for a long time and both hope to continue to rope together professionally once they get out of college. Catching up with the team about a month or so after the NIRA championship, Schnaufer was still excited about the win. “It was pretty amazing,” said Schnaufer. “It was something we worked hard to get to and we roped good that week. Everything seemed to fall into place.” The NIRA Championship was something Carrol will always remember and cherish. It was a accomplishment these two young adults reached after years of working together. “Tyler and I have been roping together forever and it was our last chance to win a national event together.” said Carroll. “It was pretty exciting to win it and was pretty special to both of us.”

PHOTOS COURTESY OF DAN HUBBELL PHOTOGRAPHY

Team Roping (Top Ten) Average (Total Time) 1. Shay Carroll, NEJC / Tyler Schnaufer, UWY, 24.9; 2. Jake Minor, WWCC / Bryce Palmer, WWCC, 27.9; 3. Lucas Screws, FPC / Will Woodfin, WEATHR, 28; 4. Jonathan Torres, MCNSU / Joshua Torres, MCNSU, 28.6; 5. Clark Adcock, UTNM / Ben Walker, UTNM, 37; 6. Cody Carlin, NEOKAM / Collin Domer, NWOKSU, 37.2; 7. Ty Erickson, MTSU / Trevor Sunvison, MTSU, 45.3; 8. Tyler Rees, ODESSA / Trey Southern, ENMU, 51; 9. Jesy Austin, WHARTN / Caleb Daugherty, MCNSU, 16.6/3; 10. Corey Hendrick, WHARTN / Dustin Jackson, NETXCC, 19.2/3

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UPCOMING EVENT

KANSAS FALL CHAMPIONSHIPS WICHITA, KS SEPTEMBER 7–9, 2012 Nathan** rode his horse up out of the draw and hit a lope. When he topped the little knoll he could see the Arkansas River and the railhead they called Wichita. He took a deep breath and then let out a sigh of relief. Looking back over his shoulder he could see the trail dust from his herd of Longhorns. It had been a long, tedious trip from Texas to the railhead. Fighting Indians, drought, thunderstorms and injured trail riders, Nathan was just glad John Chisholm had been right. Wichita, Kansas! Nathan was glad to see it. Its position on the Chisholm Trail made it a destination for cattle drives heading north to access railroads to eastern markets. Nathan’s horse stirred and pawed the ground. The pony was tired and restless. It had been a long journey. It had been a journey Nathan would have to think about before undertaking it again. Nathan knew the railhead by reputation, a town that came with a character all its own. It was, indeed, a destination for cattle drives from Texas and other southwestern points, from which it derived its nickname “Cowtown.” It had a wild reputation, and numerous wellknown lawmen had passed through and been employed to help keep the rowdy cowboys in line. Among those was the famed lawman, Wyatt Earp. Nathan wanted his cowboys in check. He didn’t want the months on the trail to be the cause of careless behavior. He would lecture them heartily before he turned them loose in the Cowtown where they might invite trouble. Turning his horse back toward the herd Nathan couldn’t help but think about the settlement. It had a future and would continue to grow but he was glad he had seen it in the raw. This trip had been a memorable one and hopefully a financially stabilizing one as well. Wichita, Kansas will roll out the red carpet to USTRC team ropers the weekend of September 7 through the 9. It will be a good time coupled with a great team roping. Wichita knows about cowboys and ropers—their history and struggles are embedded deep into its history. Located in south-central Kansas on the Arkansas River, Wichita is the county seat of Sedgwick County and the principal city of the Wichita metropolitan area. It is the largest city in the state of Kansas with a population of over 300,000. It is packed with good places to eat, places to visit, lodging facilities and an equine-friendly atmosphere.

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The area is full of history and there are endless things to do. As a cultural center, Wichita is home to Intrust Bank Arena as well as numerous nightclubs, restaurants, shopping centers, museums and parks. Several universities are in Wichita, the largest being Wichita State University with an enrollment of 15,000 students. In July 2006, CNN/Money and Money Magazine ranked Wichita 9th on its list of the 10 best U.S. big cities in which to live. In 2008, MSN “Real Estate” ranked Wichita first on its list of most affordable cities. Wichita was also named most “Uniquely American” city by Newsmax Magazine. In the 20th century, aircraft pioneers such as Clyde Cessna, Walter Beech and Bill Lear began projects that would lead to Wichita’s nickname, the Air Capital of the World. The aircraft corporations like Stearman, Cessna, Mooney and Beechcraft were all founded in Wichita in the late 1920s and early 1930s. Cessna and Hawker Beechcraft remain based in Wichita today, along with Learjet and Spirit Aero Systems and both Airbus and Boeing maintain a workforce in Wichita. There is no question USTRC team ropers will find plenty to do and see when they head to the Kansas Fall Championships. The roping will be one of the best and Wichita will make ropers and their families feel right at home. If you have not scheduled the Kansas Fall Championship on your “to do” list for September now is the time. It will be worth your time and a USTRC roping you will not want to miss. ** Name for Story Purposes Only

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Cinch USTRC National Finals of Team Roping October 20-28, 2012 Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Oklahoma State Fairgrounds USTRC www.ustrc.com Oklahoma City is full of fun and excitement with lots of things to do. However, each year during the last full week of October, “The City” (as it is referred to) transforms into a mecca for team ropers and for the sport of team roping. The United States Team Roping Championships comes to town bringing with them their Cinch USTRC National Finals of Team Roping (NFTR). The event is nine days of non-stop team roping. Oklahoma City is a gracious host and with the surrounding community rolls out the red carpet for team ropers from all walks of life and from all over the country. Here are just a few of the highlights OKC has to offer. Great Eats, Entertainment and Visitor Info ✫ Cattlemens Steakhouse www.cattlemensrestaurant.com Restaurant ✫ Charleston’s Restaurnant www. charlestons.ehsrg.com Restaurant ✫ Kona Ranch www.kona-ranch.com Restaurant ✫ Cimarron Steak House www.cimarronsteakhouse.com Restaurant ✫ Opus Prime Steakhouse www.opusprimesteakhouse.com Restaurant ✫ Newton’s Steakhouse and Grill 405-840-0115 Restaurant ✫ Jamil’s Steakhouse www.jamilssteakhouseokc.com Restaurant ✫ Mahogany Prime Steakhouse www.mahogany.ehsrg.com Restaurant ✫ Outback Steakhouse www.outback.com Restaurant ✫ Mackie’s Steakhouse www.mackiessteakhouse.com Restaurant ✫ Steak and Catfish Barn 405-341-7300 Restaurant ✫ Trapper’s Fish Camp 405-943-9111 Restaurant ✫ La Baguette Downtown 405-601-3800 Restaurant ✫ Joe’s Crab Shack www.joescrabshack.com Restaurant ✫ The Shack Seafood & Oyster 405-608-4333 Restaurant ✫ Portofinos Italian Restaurant 405-601-8869 Restaurant ✫ Shorty Small’s www.shortysmalls.com Restaurant ✫ Cracker Barrel www.crackerbarrel.com Restaurant ✫ Zio’s Italian Kitchen www.zios.com Restaurant ✫ On the Border www.ontheborder.com Restaurant 42 / SEPTEMBER 2012

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✫ OKC’s Public Courses The Oklahoma City golf courses are quite simply the best way to enjoy Oklahoma City golf. Each facility offers a uniquely challenging layout to test your skills. With near year-round golf, there is always an opportunity to play your favorite round of golf. Bring your game to Earlywine, Lake Hefner, Lincoln Park, Trosper or James E. Stewart for a truly memorable round. www.okcgolf.com Golf ✫ National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum Visitors are taken on a journey through all things cowboy. With one of the world’s most comprehensive collections of Western art, a recreated Old West town called Prosperity Junction, and galleries celebrating rodeos, Native Americans, the Cavalry, and Western performers, you’ll feel like you’ve stepped back in time. Entertainment ✫ Oklahoma City National Memorial & Museum Experience the horror of the April 19, 1995 bombing of the Alfred P. Murrah Federal building and then see the hope and resilience of a city and a nation. Entertainment ✫ Oklahoma City Museum of Art An accredited fine arts museum located in downtown Oklahoma City, with annual visitation from all 50 states and over 40 countries. The Museum’s permanent collection includes the world’s largest collection of glass by noted artist Dale Chihuly. Entertainment ✫ Science Museum Oklahoma The state’s premier destination for family fun houses over eight acres of hands-on science experiences and thousands of space, aviation and cultural artifacts. Entertainment ✫ Oklahoma History Center Bring the past alive at Oklahoma’s state museum of history. At the Oklahoma History Center discover the people and stories that truly make Oklahoma unique. Entertainment ✫ Oklahoma Firefighters Museum Features 13 antique fire trucks that have been restored. These include fire trucks from a 1902 Water Tower to a 1940 American LaFrance 85’ Aerial used in Enid, OK. Also, on display is a 1920 Stutz with a solid brass engine block. The first fire station in Oklahoma Territory is inside the museum as well as a working 1900 Gamewell Fire Alarm System. Entertainment ✫ Bricktown A vibrant and lively neighborhood in Oklahoma City, it’s full of places to dine, listen to music or watch a ballgame at the AT&T Bricktown Ballpark.

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Further, there are shopping options including the Bass Pro Shops Outdoor World as well as the Red Dirt Marketplace and Emporium. Bricktown also features a riverwalk canal system similar to what can be found in downtown San Antonio that adds to this enjoyable district in OKC. Entertainment National Stockyard Exchange Stockyards City was founded October 3, 1910, and was built to serve the nation as a primary source for meat processing and packing. Closing the meat processing plant in 1961, Stockyards City has continued to be the place for cattlemen, horsemen, farmers, ranchers and real cowboys to come for apparel, equipment, supplies, and a good meal. For over 80 years, Stockyards City has continually offered the kind of quality products and services which are synonymous with the heritage of the West. Entertainment Oklahoma City Zoo Established in 1904, the Oklahoma City Zoo features a diverse and fascinating animal and plant collection encompassing over 119 acres. The Zoo is home to 1,900 of the world’s most exotic animals, including 54 endangered or threatened species. Entertainment Remington Park Oklahoma’s #1 sporting entertainment destination. Unlike any other Casino in the area, they offer a unique blend of continually-updated casino games, live music, fine dining and both live and simulcast horse racing. Entertainment Frontier City With a Wild West theme, Frontier City is Oklahoma City’s premiere amusement park. It originally opened in 1958, utilizing the Western town created for the Oklahoma State Fair, and quickly became a top city attraction. The park boasts roller-coasters and other thrill rides, children’s rides, games, concerts and more. Entertainment Rocktown Climbing Gym Located in the large grain silos just south of downtown Oklahoma City and the Bricktown district, the silos are 90 feet tall and feature some of the tallest climbs in the country. Entertainment Pole Position Raceway Experience real head-to-head racing at Pole Position Raceway and discover why indoor karting is the fastest-growing sport in the United States. If you think this is kids play...well, think again! The high-performance European karts are capable of 45 mph, and that seems extremely fast when you are sitting just one inch off of the ground trying to navigate a 1/4-mile road course! Entertainment Myriad Botanical Gardens Includes spacious entry plazas, a Children’s Garden, new visitors’ information center, a grand event lawn and pavilion, a dog park, seasonal activity plaza, and numerous awe-inspiring water features. Entertainment

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

Luke S. Brown III ........96 Kaleb E. Driggers ........50 Clay B. Tryan...............49 Chad W. Masters .........49 Colby L. Lovell ............48 Manny Egusquiza, Jr.....40 Erich J. Rogers ............40 Blake H. Hughes..........39 Danny L. Leslie ...........39 Bubba Buckaloo..........36 Kelly Barker................35 Riley S. Minor .............34 Derrick J. Begay ..........33 Clay O. Smith ..............32 Lane T. Ivy...................30

HEELERS 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. 21. 22. 23. 24. 25. 26. 27. 28. 29. 30.

B. J. Thompson ............28 Turtle B. Powell...........26 Drew A. Horner, Jr. ......26 Speed Williams ...........26 Wade K. Kreutzer ........25 Philip D. McCoy...........24 Justin J. Turner ............24 David W. Motes ...........23 Arky Rogers................23 Keven Daniel...............22 Colby B. Siddoway ......22 Cory W. Kidd V. ...........22 John L. Alley................20 Blake D. Hirdes ...........20 Jerritt L. Varner ...........20

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Brad Culpepper ............67 Travis L. Graves............66 Jade R. Corkill..............62 Rodney D. Melton.........57 Martin Lucero ..............50 Justin R. Price ..............48 Dakota Kirchenschlager ...39 Brady J. Minor..............37 Kory J. Koontz ..............35 Cody W. Doescher ........33 Jake M. Twisselman ......32 Billie Jack Saebens.......32 Rich Skelton ................31 Brandon J. Gonzales .....28 T. J. Watts.....................28 Russell Cardoza, Jr. ......27 Coleman K. Proctor ......27

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Born: Rock Hill, South Carolina Current Residence: Morgan Mill, Texas

Born: Tifto, Georgia Current Residence: Poulan, Georgia

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

USTRC Major Accomplishments • 2011 – Placed in the top 5 of the US Open Championships • 2011 – Placed twice in the top three of the Guthrie Shoot-Out Championships • 2010 – 4th in the Average of the Open Preliminary at the NFTR • 2007 – 4th in the Average of the Open Preliminary at the NFTR

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

Luke Brown

Quote “There is no reason to have a ‘Plan B’ because it just distracts ‘Plan A.’”

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PRCA Major Accomplishments • Joined PRCA: 1992 • PRCA Career Earnings: $964,555 • 7 NFR Qualifications - 2 NFR Average Titles (1998/1999) • 2009: Place in four rounds at the NFR

Patrick A. Smith ...........26 Jared M. Hixon .............26 Cesar A. DeLaCruz........25 Paul R. Eaves ...............24 Nick Rowland...............24 James Gililland.............24 Dillon J. Wingereid .......23 Cody R. Roberts ...........22 Ethan Cory ...................22 Cory Petska..................21 Chase R. Tryan .............21 Wesley J. Thorp ............20 Bucky L. Campbell........20 Clark Adcock................20 Brady Norman..............20 Tom Bourne .................20 Zac Richardson ............20 Cooper A. Bruce ...........20

Brad Culpepper

Quote “That $10,000 Bonus really motivates me. It makes me want to get to as many Regional Finals events I can and I go out of my way to make the Double Point events as well.”

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. 44 / SEPTEMBER 2012

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1. Lori D. Thone......................Damascus, AR ..........$31,018 2. Beverly A. Robbins .............Muscle Shoals, AL ....$21,690 3. Summer R. Tex ...................Madera, CA..............$15,750 4. Brooke Fry.........................Coalinga, CA ............$15,750 5. Annette K. Hinkle ...............Tularosa, NM............$14,950 6. Tammy L. Lewis..................Queen Creek, AZ ......$14,710 7. Tammy White......................Los Osos, CA............$13,425 8. Kelli Corbin........................Baldwin, FL .............$12,263 9. Barrie L. Smith ..................Stephenville, TX ........$11,423 10. Peg J. Williams .................Kingman, AZ ............$10,932 11. Stephanie G. Braman .......Refugio, TX...............$10,875 12. Lari Dee Guy ...................Abilene, TX ...............$10,587 13. Natasha L. Parker.............Bay Minette, AL .......$10,315 14. Tish T. Luke.......................Yeehaw Junction, FL ...$9,957 15. Brittany M. Tirpak .............Dunnellon, FL ............$9,857

The Race

to capture the seasonal Cruel Girl Championship is in full swing as we rapidly approach the 2012 Cinch USTRC National Finals of Team Roping. With the Regional Finals results coming in, we can now add each Cruel Girl Regional winner to the honors list. Each of these girls will receive $750 cash plus a couple pairs of Cruel Girl jeans. The award goes to the lady roper who wins the most money at each of the USTRC’s seven Regional Finals. Our first Cruel Girl Regional winner came from the West Coast Regional in June - Tammy White of Los Osos, CA. It was her winning the Average with heeler Cody Parker (Weatherford, OK) in the #13 Shoot-Out that catapulted her to the Cruel Girl Regional title. No stranger to honors in the team roping world, this win of $4,000 places her solidly in the Top Ten Cruel Girl Standings (currently 7th) with a great shot at taking the seasonal crown and the beautiful Martin Cruel Girl Trophy saddle that goes with it. With her Cruel Girl Championship Regional title at the Eastern Regionals, Dorie Lund of Lynchburg, Tennessee is now bubbling just under the Top Ten at number 16. Dorie had an excellent day in Murfreesboro

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16. Dorie K. Lund ..................Lynchburg, TN ............$9,819 17. Cy H. Christensen.............Kennefec, SD .............$9,630 18. Reba Ann Gonzales ..........Huntsville, TX .............$9,466 19. Mary Ann Brown ..............Keedysville, MD..........$9,202 20. Haley L. Kolle ..................Cuero, TX ...................$8,671 21. Kelly D. Hicks...................Stephenville, TX ..........$8,434 22. MaryNell Frey...................Brenham, TX ..............$8,233 23. Jackie L. Hobbs ................Stephenville, TX ..........$7,831 24. JaLynn Rogers..................Elk City, OK ...............$7,577 25. Shelly A. Granzin..............Dripping Spings, TX ....$7,504 26. Jessica Garcia...................Manassa, CO..............$7,475 27. Jimmi Jo Montera .............Greeley, CO................$7,401 28. Cathie A. Twisselman ........Santa Margarita, CA ...$7,339 29. Tammy Guess ...................Colorado City, TX ........$7,321 30. Cadee Tew .......................Weatherford, TX ..........$7,263

over the July 4th holiday. She won not just one, but two Shoot-Out Championships, the #12 heading for husband Scott and the #10 heading for Jamie Nelms (Elkmont, AL). Her total individual earnings for the Regional were $9,819 and included $300 for finishing 9th in the Average of the Gold Plus, again with husband Scott. Moving to the Southwest Regional held in early August in Clovis, NM, the winner there was Tammy Guess of Colorado City, TX. She and her husband Johnny placed in two Shoot-Outs, third in the #10 and third in the #9. The two combined earned her a total of $4,142, enough to propel her to the Cruel Girl title. Her earnings here plus a good showing at the West Texas Championships in San Angelo in June placed her in the Cruel Girl Top Thirty for the first time this month. Look for each one of these girls to be competing for the Cruel Girl Championship at the Cinch USTRC National Finals of Team Roping next month in Oklahoma City. All of these women are vying to become either the seasonal Cruel Girl Champion like Katey Anthony of Jal, NM, last year’s champ or like Colorado cowgirls Jody York and Jimmie Jo Montera, last year’s Cruel Girl Champions. And congratulations to our first three Cruel Girl Champions.

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Biltmore Hotel Oklahoma City

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 Chisholm’s Country and Western Bar. The largest hotel in Oklahoma has three outdoor pools and one indoor, two restaurants, two clubs and ample free parking with 24 hour security. Business center and laundry. Free wireless internet.

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 $79.99(1-2), Suites $109.99(12) Full Hot Breakfast Buffet included in rate. All rooms include microwaves and refrigerators, 42” flat panel TV’s, 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 full service hotel to the Oklahoma State Fairgrounds.

Wingate by Wyndham

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

Comfort Inn

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

Country Inn & Suites OKC Airport

2415 S. Meridian Ave 405.605.8300. Great Rates: $72 for our standard rooms and $75 for our suites. All rooms complete with microwave and refrigerator. 32” Flat Panel TV, FREE Fresh Coffee 24 Hours, FREE HOT Country breakfast, FREE WIFI, FREE Parking, Convenient On - Site Coin laundry, or Same Day Dry Cleaning /Laundry Service Mon - Fri. FREE airport shuttle. You’re Going to LOVE This Country!

Embassy Suites

1815 South Meridian 405.682.6000. The newly renovated Embassy Suites is proud to be a host hotel for the USTRC. As a guest of Embassy Suites, you’ll enjoy: your own two room suite, complimentary breakfast buffet and omelets cooked to order every morning and two hour complimentary manager’s reception each evening. Complimentary parking, wireless HSIA and local calls. Only 3 miles from the State Fairgrounds.

Marriott Springhill Suites

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.

Courtyard Oklahoma City Airport

4301 Highline Boulevard 800.321.2211 (reference USTRC). The Courtyard Oklahoma City Airport is located approximately 5 miles from the Oklahoma State Fair Park. We now offer complimentary shuttle service to/from dining, shopping and attraction options within a 5 mile radius including the Oklahoma State Fair Park. Renovations to our lobby and public spaces were completed in May 2012 and include our new Bistro that offers fresh and healthy menu options, Starbucks coffee, as well as beer, wine and spirits. Additional hotel amenities include complimentary hotel parking with ample space for large trucks; indoor hot tub; fitness center and complimentary high-speed internet throughout the hotel.

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. Any room $59 + tax. To book online go to www.MagnusonHotelOKC.com and click on “Group Reservations”. Enter code: GRP13310 for special rate. Features 236 rooms, outdoor heated pool, full complimentary hot breakfast buffet (6a - 9:30a), truck and trailer parking, exterior or interior rooms, free Manager’s reception (M-Th 5:30p - 7p).

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 405.943.9841 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 hook-up, trailer parking, pets allowed for additional charge. 10% discount for selected area restaurants. Rates based on block availability.

510 South MacArthur 405.604.0200. 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 sussusa - Queen/Queen Suites or sussusb - King Suites.

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13 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. Book online at www.marriott.com/okcap.

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801 Meridian, only two miles from the event.

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.

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 bar. Heated pool. Hotel on the Trolley Stop. Wired/wireless high speed internet throughout hotel and sleep number beds.

15 Hampton Inn OKC - Airport 1905 South Meridian Avenue

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405.682.2080. Special USTRC Rate: $89.00 + tax with complimentary HOT breakfast buffet, High Speed Internet, and great flat screen tvs offering a wide spread of channels. Wonderful guest rooms, spacey business center, fitness center, and a wonderful staff. Complimentary transportation to and from Will Rogers World Airport, and can provide transportation to and from the fair grounds upon availability. Many restaurants within walking distance. Lighted, security-patrolled parking. Only minutes from Oklahoma State Fairgrounds.

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

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GOLD PLUS SHOOT-OUTS TUESDAY, OCTOBER 23

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#12 Gold Plus Shoot-Out

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

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 24

s Maximum of 2 entries in each division

#10 Gold Plus Shoot-Out

s Gold Plus members 25 and older on the day of the roping only s Qualification may be through Gold Plus Membership, Flex Earnings, USTRC Gold Plus roping or USTRC Challenge roping s Must have competed in a 2012 season USTRC Sanctioned, Affiliate, or Grassroots event, or WSTR event as of 1/02/2012 s Per Section 5 of USTRC Rulebook, USTRC reserves the right to refuse entries that DO NOT meet eligibility requirements

USTRC CENTURY CHAMPIONSHIPS WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 24

s #11 with (#9 Incentive) s Ropers must be 50 years old within the 2012 calendar year or older s Must be a current USTRC member at time of entry, no pre-qualification required 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 paid National Shoot-Out positions in the Shoot-Out division of their choice

CRUEL GIRL CHAMPIONSHIPS THURSDAY, OCTOBER 25

s #11 with (#9 Incentive) s Must be a current USTRC member at time of entry, no pre-qualification required 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 paid National Shoot-Out positions in the Shoot-Out division of their choice

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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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Indicate the number of horses that will be staying each night FRIDAY, OCT. 19

SATURDAY, OCT. 20

SUNDAY, OCT. 21

MONDAY, OCT. 22

WEDNESDAY, OCT. 24

THURSDAY, OCT. 25

FRIDAY, OCT. 26

SATURDAY, OCT. 27

Number of nights:

x $20 x no. of horses

*$12 required for each stall for 8 cubic feet of bedding

*$12 x no. of horses

TUESDAY, OCT. 23

Stalls available at the LAZY E ARENA in Guthrie, OK on Wednesday, October 17 and Thursday, October 18.

Total Amount Enclosed Stall Info s CURRENT COGGINS REQUIRED s )F YOUR PLANS CHANGE AND YOU NEED TO CANCEL PLEASE NOTIFY THE 5342# X 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 s .O PORTABLE PENS WILL BE ALLOWED

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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 21, 2012. -AIL TO 5342# &INALS 3TALLS 0 / "OX 3TEPHENVILLE 4EXAS .ATIONAL /Fl CE

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42 Sets Gist Trophy Spurs Average winners October 19-25

22 2012 National Shoot-Out/Flex Earnings awarded to Average winners of each roping

4 Trophy Martin Saddles Average winners on October 26

2013 Tour Points awarded to 1st - 10th place Average winners of the Open

$2!7 ). /04)/. !6!),!",% !4 4()3 %6%.4 FRIDAY, OCTOBER 19

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 23

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 20

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 24

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 21

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 25

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)

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)

405.282.RIDE x120

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 dayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s ropings (Saturday - Thursday, 10 am to 4 pm) s Tickets are on a first-come, first-served basis s .ATIONAL 3HOOT /UTS &LEX %ARNINGS 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

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 26

Lazy E Roping Office:

s 10% paid in 1st round, 90% paid in Average s Office opens at 7 am each day

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)

620.921.5903 660.425.5502 254.968.0002

s Appropriate cut-off times may be used s Ropings will not start before times posted

MONDAY, OCTOBER 22

Producer: Jeff Smith Ike & Mary Cox USTRC

s 4-head, progressive after 1

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 s Refunds at Lazy E only s Current USTRC cards required for payback s No unauthorized vendors s Excellent cattle s Stalls available, no reservations necessary

Host Hotel:

Sleep Inn of Guthrie 405.260.1400 Ask for Lazy E Rate

2012 or 2013 USTRC membership required before you rope, and may be purchased at this event.

s USTRC Dress Code

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s Payment must be made with Money Order, Cashiers Check or Personal Check. Checks will not be accepted from members who have written hot checks in the past! s Teams will not be entered until both partners are paid in full. s All entries must be postmarked by September 21, 2012 to avoid late fees. All entries mailed after September 21, 2012 must include a $40.00/team late fee and must be made with money order or cashier’s check.

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s Entries must be received at the National Office by 5 pm CST October 5, 2012. Entries received after that time will NOT be accepted. s May not enter with the same partner more than once in a division. s Make entry fees payable and mail to: USTRC CENTRAL ENTRY, P.O. Box 1198, Stephenville, TX 76401. s Draw position available October 17, 2012 at www.USTRC.com. s For more information call the USTRC National Office, 254.968.0002.

$250/Roper ID#

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/ HEELER

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Eastern Regional Finals The Eastern Regional Finals began in fine form on July 5, 2012. The roping event takes place at the Tennessee Miller Coliseum in Murfreesboro, Tennessee and is produced by the USTRC. Roping Gross ~ $404,410 Cash Payout ~ $286,029 Prizeline ~ $47,430 Return to Roper ~ 82.6% he team roping action began with the Open Division. John Alley from Adams, Tennessee and Clark Adcock from Smithville, Tennessee won the Incentive Average and then came from the third call back position to win the main Average. The duo won $5,050, trophy Gist spurs, ten points for the Priefert US Open Tour, and $2,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings. Second place in the roping was Nelson Linares from Plant City, Florida and Zac Richardson from Westville, Florida. The third place team was Will Clark and Sam Smith. The next roping of the day was the #15 Preliminary. Slade Collins from Livingston, Tennessee and Tom Bourne from Chapel Hill, Tennessee were the second high team back and caught their final steer in 7.62 seconds to finish the roping with a time of 33.32 seconds on four steers. They won $1,670, trophy Gist spurs and $6,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings. Second place in the roping was Steve Mauldin from Beggs, Oklahoma and Chris Myers from Velma, Oklahoma. The third

Open John L. Alley (Adams, TN) / Clark Adcock (Smithville, TN), 33.39 on 4, $4,000

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#15 Shoot-Out Travis Dorman (Dade City, FL) / Jerry Wayne Courson, Jr. (Lake City, FL), 29.98 on 4, $5,602 and $3,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings each

steers. Their portion of the 92% payback was $9,984. They also place team was Cody Reed and Earl Jess Thomas. received $6,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings, trophy Gist buckles, The winners of the #15 Shoot-Out were Travis Dorman from Resistol straw hats, Tony Lama boots, and three pairs of Cinch Dade City, Florida and Jerry Wayne Courson from Lake City, Jeans. Second place was A.L. Summerlin and Antonio Savedra Florida. They were 29.98 seconds on four steers and earned and third went to Wallace Townsend and Steve Mauldin. The $5,602, trophy Martin saddles and $6,000 in USTRC Flex Incentive winners were Jason Terpening and Chuck Smith, while Earnings. Second in the Average was Chris Chandler and Josh the team of Bob Herrington and Scott Seiler won the Century Clayton and third place was Beverly Robbins and Zac bonus Average. Richardson. Bruce Barnett from West Plains, Missouri and Jim Huff from Heath Wrye from Murray, Kentucky drew into the #13 Alpena, Arkansas were the high team back in the #12 Preliminary and drew Cooper Bruce from Springer, Oklahoma. Preliminary. They were 8.31 seconds in the short round and The team won the Average of the roping with a time of 35.06 finished first place in the Average with a time of 31.28 seconds seconds on four. Second place in the Average was Danny on four steers. They won $3,908, trophy Martin saddles and Miller and Ross Turner and third place went to Shawn Loehr and Bob Knudsen. The Incentive winners of the roping was Kacie Kapp and Jimmy Kelly. The final roping of the first day at the Eastern Regional Finals was the #13 ShootOut. Jacob Locke from Ponce DeLeon, Florida and Ran West from Alaaha, Georgia teamed up to win the Average with a time of 35.26 seconds on four steers. They won $8,000, trophy Martin saddles and $6,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings. Second place in the roping went to Cody Inman and Ed Allen. Third place was Heather Sanders and Ross Turner. The first roping of the second day of the Eastern Regional Finals was the #12 Gold Plus Division. The USTRC added $15,000 to its purse making the total cash payout an unheard of 92%. Tommy Hand from Franklin, Tennessee and Lance McFarland from Bell City, Louisiana both drew into the roping and they drew each other. They qualified to the short round in the #15 Preliminary high back position. They ultimately won the Slade A. Collins (Livingston, TN) / Tom Bourne (Chapel Hill, TN), 33.32 on 4, $1,670 and $3,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings each roping with a time of 35.71 seconds on four SUPERLOOPER MAGAZINE / 69

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Flex Earnings Awarded - EASTERN REGIONAL FINALS - Murfreesboro, TN From Open thru #8 PickDraw (including Gold Plus Roping) Steve G. Mauldin ............Beggs, OK ......................$17,000 Beverly A. Robbins..........Muscle Shoals, AL ..........$15,000 Brother Campbell............Franklin, TN ....................$15,000 Ross Turner ....................Idabel, OK ......................$15,000 Jimmy R. Kelly ................Eighty Four, PA ..............$13,000 Chuck W. Smith ..............Townsend, DE ................$12,000 Tommy L. Hand ..............Franklin, TN ....................$12,000 Dennis Moore ................Opp, AL..........................$11,000 Strand Barricklow ..........Lebanon, IN....................$11,000 Zac Richardson ..............Westville, FL ..................$11,000 Zach A. Poole..................West Monroe, LA ............$11,000 Clay D. Tilley ..................Marianna, AR..................$10,000 Earl Jess Thomas ............Keota, OK ......................$10,000 Heath Wrye ....................Murray, KY......................$10,000 Josh C. Clayton ..............Buchanan, TN ................$10,000 Kacie Kapp ....................Olivet, MI ......................$10,000 Nat E. Stewart ................Corydon, IN ....................$10,000 Ran E. West ....................Alapaha, GA ..................$10,000 Wallace L. Townsend........Cache, OK ......................$10,000 Adam D. Postelle ............Rocky Face, GA ................$9,000 Anthony Lauer ................Linden, MI........................$9,000 Bill Tucker ......................Waterloo, IN......................$9,000 Cody R. Sessions ............Perry, FL ..........................$9,000 Jason Stewart Garcia ......Maplesville, AL ................$9,000 Matt Mauldin..................Beggs, OK ........................$9,000 Shawn E. Loehr ..............Mount Vernon, IN ..............$9,000 Antonio P. Savedra ..........Shawnee, KS ....................$8,000 Bruce Barnett ................West Plains, MO................$8,000 Joseph K. Trull ................Winfield, AL......................$8,000 Junior Macoubrie ............Paola, KS..........................$8,000 Lynn Nelson ..................Huntingdon, TN ................$8,000 Tyler Thornton ................Hoboken, GA ....................$8,000 Bob Knudsen..................Lancaster, KY....................$7,000 Chris P. Chandler ............Mt. Juliet, TN ....................$7,000 Clark Adcock ..................Smithville, TN....................$7,000 Dorie K. Lund ................Lynchburg, TN ..................$7,000 Dustin S. Murphy ............Jonesboro, AR ..................$7,000 Jerry Wayne Courson ......Lake City, FL ....................$7,000 John D. Fortkamp ............Mt. Morris, PA ..................$7,000 Justin Nelson ..................Huntingdon, TN ................$7,000 Kelli Corbin ....................Baldwin, FL ......................$7,000 Lane Coleman ................Downsville, LA ..................$7,000 Suzie M. Johnson ............Brodhead, WI....................$7,000 Travis Polk......................Arrington, TN ....................$7,000 Brad A. Nuckles ..............Jonesboro, AR ..................$6,000 Brandon Ragsdale ..........Underwood, IN..................$6,000 Cody Tilley ......................Marianna, AR....................$6,000 Colby L. Winborn ............Denham Springs, LA ........$6,000 Colby R. Herman ............Taylorsville, NC ................$6,000 Dane K. Brister ..............Brookhaven, MS ..............$6,000 David C. Gaddis..............Canton, GA ......................$6,000 Derrick Bell ....................Statesville, NC ..................$6,000 Derrick D. Crawford ........Lebanon, TN ....................$6,000 Doc R. Taylor ..................Oak Ridge, NC..................$6,000 Ed Allen ........................Dadeville, AL ....................$6,000 Eddie G. Hickman ..........Shuqualak, MS ................$6,000 Heath R. Sanders............Leachville, AR ..................$6,000 Isaac Jacobs....................Castlewood, VA..................$6,000 J.D. Young ......................Cowpens, SC ....................$6,000 Jacob D. Locke ................Ponce De Leon, FL............$6,000 James E. Miller ..............Sweetwater, TN ................$6,000 Jerry F. Bailey ................Pauls Valley, OK ................$6,000 Josh D. Carr ....................Brookland, AR ..................$6,000 Lance J. McFarland..........Bell City, LA......................$6,000 Lynn E. Fisher ................Knoxville, TN ....................$6,000 Marshall F. Hall ..............Franklin, KY ......................$6,000 Mary Ann Brown ............Keedysville, MD ................$6,000 Mike R. Woolven ............Nettleton, MS ..................$6,000 Nick Thomas ..................Keota, OK ........................$6,000 Rocky C. Ross ................Warner, OK ......................$6,000 Roger Clendenin ............Paris, TN ..........................$6,000 Scott E. Seiler ................Ocala, FL..........................$6,000 Scott Fletcher ................Baldwin, FL ......................$6,000 Slade A. Collins ..............Livingston, TN ..................$6,000 Whit Harper....................Sparks, GA........................$6,000 Ben Lawrence ................Danville, AL......................$5,000 Caleb Sebo ....................Spiro, OK..........................$5,000 Cody R. Reed..................Jonesboro, AR ..................$5,000 Eric Dunn ......................Mt. Pleasant, TX ................$5,000 Greg Graden ..................Newberry, FL ....................$5,000 Guy W. Graden................Jacksonville, FL ................$5,000 Jody R. Heyward ............Ward, SC ..........................$5,000 Joe Adcock......................Smithville, TN....................$5,000 John L. Alley ..................Adams, TN ........................$5,000 Josh K. Hafley ................Perryville, KY ....................$5,000 Junior O. Mattox..............Fort Payne, AL ..................$5,000

Rick Scruggs ..................Sanford, NC......................$5,000 A.L. Summerlin ..............Shawnee, KS ....................$4,000 Alex Graham ..................Butler, AL ........................$4,000 Bob Herrington ..............San Mateo, FL ..................$4,000 Clayton A. Nettleship ......Paris, KY ..........................$4,000 Cody H. Inman ..............Elkmont, AL......................$4,000 Colton A. Sanders ..........Spring Hill, TN ..................$4,000 Cooper A. Bruce..............Springer, OK ....................$4,000 Cory G. Honeycutt ..........Mooresville, NC ................$4,000 E.J. Thomas ....................Keota, OK ........................$4,000 Gary Patrick....................Pendleton, IN....................$4,000 Jade W. Nobles ................Barnwell, SC ....................$4,000 Jaret W. Nobles................Barnwell, SC ....................$4,000 Jason D. Grimshaw..........Elm Grove, LA ..................$4,000 Jeff Tilley ........................Marianna, AR....................$4,000 Jennifer L. Phillips ..........Teague, TX ........................$4,000 Jeremy W. Turner..............Mount Vernon, IN ..............$4,000 Jim E. Huff ....................Alpena, AR ......................$4,000 Joey E. Carpenter ............Rutledge, AL ....................$4,000 Kenny M. Hester ............Fort Payne, AL ..................$4,000 Kent R. Phillips ..............Teague, TX ........................$4,000 Mark A. Sigler ................Sarasota, FL ....................$4,000 Sanford L. King ..............Boaz, AL ..........................$4,000 Steven R. Griffin ............Jasper, GA ........................$4,000 Andrew J. Jones ..............Red Oak, OK ....................$3,000 Bill H. Romine ................South West City, MO..........$3,000 Billy C. McAlexander ......Moscow, TN ......................$3,000 Billy S. Lam....................Canton, GA ......................$3,000 Blaine Courson ..............Lake City, FL ....................$3,000 Bobby L. McBride ..........Moscow, TN ......................$3,000 Brad Bowman ................Nicholasville, KY ..............$3,000 Chris J. Galbreath............Portersville, PA..................$3,000 Chris L. Allman ..............Milwaukee, WI ..................$3,000 Chris W. Myers ................Velma, OK ........................$3,000 Clayton K. Wright ............Taylorville, NC ..................$3,000 Clint Beacham ................Huntingdon, TN ................$3,000 Cody Ogle ......................Winterville, GA..................$3,000 Craig Flowers ................Mineral Bluff, GA ..............$3,000 Curtis Crumbley ..............Watkinsville, GA................$3,000 Dale Corlew....................Burns, TN..........................$3,000 Dan Purdy......................Flovilla, GA ......................$3,000 Danny R. Miller ..............Lawson, MO ....................$3,000 Deb D. Raulerson............San Mateo, FL ..................$3,000 Dustin Link ....................Swartz Creek, MI ..............$3,000 Dusty A. Stroud ..............Fairdealing, MO ................$3,000 Frankie Ogle ..................Winterville, GA..................$3,000 George D. Lynch ............College Grove, TN..............$3,000 George Eldridge..............Wynne, AR........................$3,000 Harve A. Reynolds ..........Ellsinore, MO ....................$3,000 Ian Phillips ....................Elon, NC ..........................$3,000 J.W. Baucom ..................Carthage, NC ....................$3,000 Jamie L. Nelms ..............Elkmont, AL......................$3,000 Jarrett D. Lassiter ............Portland, TN ......................$3,000 Jason G. Nichols..............Brentwood, TN ..................$3,000 Jason L. Terpening ..........Dowling, MI......................$3,000 Jason Terpening ..............Dowling, MI......................$3,000 Jay Holmes ....................Sarasota, FL ....................$3,000 Jay Shaffer ....................Stephenville, TX ................$3,000 Jerry D. Booker ..............Collierville, TN ..................$3,000 Jerry R. Bliss ..................Ballwin, MO......................$3,000 Joey W. Childs ................Ripley, MS ........................$3,000 John A. Johnson ..............Piney Flats, TN ..................$3,000 Jon K. Zorn ....................Birmingham, MI................$3,000 Joyce Pasley....................Winchester, KY ..................$3,000 Junior L. Johnson ............Bluff City, TN ....................$3,000 Justin Lail ......................Connelly Springs, NC ........$3,000 Kenny R. Brown..............Keedysville, MD ................$3,000 Kevin Dixon....................Linden, AL........................$3,000 Lane C. Mcpheeters ........Salem, IN ........................$3,000 Larry E. Bright................Harrisburg, AR ..................$3,000 Marvin A. Billings............Sparta, TN ........................$3,000 Matt Griswell ..................Ramer, TN ........................$3,000 Nathan C. Smith ............Purvis, MS........................$3,000 Nathan S. Hoyle..............Connelly Springs, NC ........$3,000 Paul Albert ....................Alva, FL............................$3,000 Pete E. Durden ..............Grand Ridge, FL................$3,000 Phillip T. Douglas ............Belden, MS ......................$3,000 Quinton K. Parchman ......Cumberland City, TN ..........$3,000 Randy L. Coleman ..........Downsville, LA ..................$3,000 Randy R. Barton ............Rome, GA ........................$3,000 Ray Hohmann ................Hayesville, NC ..................$3,000 Robert Todd ....................Screven, GA......................$3,000 Rowdy Mayes ................Moulton, AL......................$3,000 Ruben B. Pruitt ..............Thompson Station, TN........$3,000 Sam P. Smith ..................Athens, AL........................$3,000 Sammy Smithson............Spring Hill, TN ..................$3,000

Sarah McBride................Moscow, TN ......................$3,000 Scott A. Dease ................Blairsville, GA ..................$3,000 Scott A. Lund..................Lynchburg, TN ..................$3,000 Shane Garrison ..............Pendleton, SC ..................$3,000 Shaun R. Anderson ........Palmyra, MO ....................$3,000 Sonny L. Gould ..............Moscow, TN ......................$3,000 Steven B. McCormick ......Jonesboro, AR ..................$3,000 Stuart Bigbee ................Tuscumbia, AL ..................$3,000 T.J. Allen ........................Dadeville, AL ....................$3,000 Taylor Morgan ................Trumann, AR ....................$3,000 Todd E. Jepson................Las Vegas, NV ..................$3,000 Tom Bourne....................Chapel Hill, TN ..................$3,000 Travis Dorman ................Dade City, FL....................$3,000 Ty Stroup........................Houston, MS ....................$3,000 TyDaniel T. Haller ............Corydon, IN ......................$3,000 Wade Harris....................Piggott, AR ......................$3,000 Woody S. Wood ..............Chattanooga, TN ..............$3,000 Billy R. Greenwood ........Keota, OK ........................$2,000 Cale Shockley ................Flintville, TN......................$2,000 Derek J. Hicks ................Castlewood, VA..................$2,000 Dusty J. Beene ................Lewisburg, TN ..................$2,000 Glenn T. Pigue ................Primm Springs, TN ............$2,000 Jill Wagner......................New Paris, IN....................$2,000 Joel P Anderson ..............Palmyra, MO ....................$2,000 Kevin McCormack ..........Fulton, KY ........................$2,000 Lanny Wagner ................New Paris, IN....................$2,000 Paula M. Knudsen ..........Lancaster, KY....................$2,000 Scott Bone ....................Calhoun, GA ....................$2,000 Shara Adcock..................Smithville, TN....................$2,000 Tish T. Luke ....................Yeehaw Junction, FL ..........$2,000 Todd M. Totty ..................Lewisburg, TN ..................$2,000 Tommy D. Pettus ............Crossville, TN ....................$2,000 Tony Turner ....................Puryear, TN ......................$2,000 Tyler L. Cornett ..............Magnolia, AR ....................$2,000 Adam G. Plyler ..............Pageland, SC ....................$1,000 Alex Brooks ....................Pageland, SC ....................$1,000 Allen Joyner ....................McKenzie, AL ....................$1,000 Bill W. Romine ................Gravette, AR ....................$1,000 Brad A. Nuckles ..............Jonesboro, AR ..................$1,000 Brandon Lauber..............Franklin, TN ......................$1,000 Brett D. Lowrie ..............Smithville, OK ..................$1,000 Brice Long......................Springfield, TN ..................$1,000 Bruce A. Nichols..............Farmington, WV ................$1,000 Chad M. Halbrooks..........Town Creek, AL ................$1,000 Charles R. Jewell ............Franklin, TN ......................$1,000 Chris W. Myers ................Velma, OK ........................$1,000 Chuck R. Jenkins ............Selmer, TN ........................$1,000 Cody N. Slaton................Rogersville, AL..................$1,000 Coltin Nobles ..................Barnwell, SC ....................$1,000 Colton Kreider ................Harrodsburg, KY................$1,000 Dakota Beene ................Lewisburg, TN ..................$1,000 Dalton Prevatt ................Alva, FL............................$1,000 Derrick L. Bass ..............Statesville, NC ..................$1,000 Doug Hinkle ..................Elsberry, MO ....................$1,000 Heather D. Benson ..........Celina, TX ........................$1,000 Holly C. Stewart..............Corydon, IN ......................$1,000 Jace B. McDaniel ............Jonesboro, AR ..................$1,000 Jamie S. Ballard..............Nicholasville, KY ..............$1,000 Jarrod R. Peterson ..........Kirksey, KY ......................$1,000 Joe A Buchanan ..............Urbana, OH ......................$1,000 Josh L. Potts ..................Williamsport, TN ................$1,000 Justin A .Pardue ..............Spring Hill, TN ..................$1,000 Kellie N. Trull ..................Winfield, AL......................$1,000 Kevin R. Poteete ............Center Ridge, AR ..............$1,000 Kyle Ware ......................Henagar, AL......................$1,000 Larry G. Darnell ..............Galatia, IL ........................$1,000 Matthew T. Williams ........Franklin, TN ......................$1,000 Michael K. Jones ............Town Creek, AL ................$1,000 Mike Qualls ....................Hico, TX ............................$1,000 Mike R. Woolven ............Nettleton, MS ..................$1,000 Monica C. Krout..............Lawtey, FL........................$1,000 Morgan Jones ................Leishton, AL ....................$1,000 Peter S. Anderton............Franklin, TN ......................$1,000 Randy L. Maxwell ..........Mexico, MO ......................$1,000 Rodney D. Melton ..........Fitzpatrick, AL ..................$1,000 Ross J. Pratt....................Lewisburg, TN ..................$1,000 Scott Mallory ..................Lexington, KY ..................$1,000 Shaun M. Thomas............Elizabethtown, KY ............$1,000 Tom Bourne....................Chapel Hill, TN ..................$1,000 Tracey Fritchey ................Ashland, MO ....................$1,000 Ty Ethridge ....................Rome, GA ........................$1,000 Van E. Henson ................Benton, KY ......................$1,000 West Benson ..................Celina, TX ........................$1,000 Wil Sanders ....................Elkmont, AL......................$1,000 William H. McInvale ........McKenzie, AL ....................$1,000 Wyatt B. Paul..................Arcadia, FL ......................$1,000

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#13 Shoot-Out Jacob D. Locke (Ponce De Leon, FL) / Ran E. West, Jr. (Alapaha, GA), 35.26 on 4, $8,000 and $3,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings each

$6,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings. Second place went to the team of the #10 Preliminary. They caught their final steer in 8.70 of Joseph Trull and Zach Poole and Lane Coleman and Poole seconds and finished the roping with a time of 37.49 seconds won third. Coleman and Poole also won the Incentive Average. on four steers and won $3,728, trophy Martin saddles and The #12 Shoot-Out champions were Dorie and Scott Lund $6,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings. Second place went to Deb from Lynchburg, Tennessee. The husband/wife duo roped four Raulerson and Blaine Courson and third place was Jennifer steers in 36.41 seconds and won $9,028, trophy Martin saddles Phillips and Kent Phillips. The Phillips team also won the and $6,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings. Second place was Harve Incentive Average. Reynolds from Ellsinore, Missouri and Dusty Stroud from Dorie Lund struck again in the #10 Shoot-Out as she Fairdealing, Missouri with a time of 39.30 seconds on four. teamed up with Jamie Nelms from Elkmont, Alabama to win Shawn Loehr from Mount Vernon, Indiana and Jimmy Kelly first place in the Average. They were 34.78 seconds on four from Eighty Four, Pennsylvania won third in the Average. steers and won $10,010, trophy Martin Saddles and The third day of the Eastern Regional Finals began with the #11 Preliminary. It was a great roping for Cody Tilley from Marianna, Arkansas and Jason Garcia from Maplesville, Alabama. They were the high team back and finished the roping with a time of 35.63 seconds on four steers. Tilley and Garcia took home $4,620, trophy Martin saddles and $6,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings. Second place in the Average was Strand Barricklow and Ross Turner and third place went to Cody Sessions and Ross Turner. The winners of the Incentive Average were Dusty Beene and Tyler Thornton. The #11 Shoot-Out was just that, a shootout. The team of Tommy Hand from Franklin, Tennessee and Jason Garcia came from the fourth call back position to win the Average with a time of 36.14 seconds on four steers. They won $8,938, trophy Martin saddles and $6,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings. Second place was Strand Barricklow from Lebanon, Indiana and Ross Turner from Idabel, Oklahoma. The third place team was Jerry Bailey and Scott Seiler. #13 Preliminary Steven Griffin from Jasper, Georgia and Billy Lam from Heath Wrye (Murray, KY) / Cooper A. Bruce (Springer, OK), 35.05 on 4, $3,086 and $3,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings each Canton, Georgia were sixth call back to the short round SUPERLOOPER MAGAZINE / 71

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#12 Shoot-Out Dorie K. Lund (Lynchburg, TN) / Scott A. Lund (Lynchburg, TN), 36.41 on 4, $9,028 and $3,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings each

#11 Preliminary Cody Tilley (Marianna, AR) / Jason Stewart Garcia (Maplesville, AL), 35.63 on 4, $4,620 and $3,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings each

#12 Preliminary Bruce Barnett (West Plains, MO) / Jim E. Huff (Alpena, AR), 31.28 on 4, $3,908 and $3,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings each

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$6,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings. The win increased Lundâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s lead in the Cruel Girl race. Second place in the roping was James Miller and Tyler Thornton with a time of 36.44 seconds on four steers. Third place was Kelli Corbin and Scott Seiler. The final day of the Eastern Regional Finals began with the #9 Preliminary. James Miller struck again, this time with Lynn Fisher. The pair won the Average with a time of 47.03 seconds on four steers and took home $3,996, trophy Martin saddles and $6,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings. Second place was the team of Anthony Lauer and Bill Tucker and third place went to Mark Sigler and Jason Grimshaw. Sigler and Grimshaw also won the Incentive Average. It was an exciting finish for Kaci Kapp of Olivet, Michigan and John Fortkamp of Mt. Morris, Pennsylvania. The team was

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#11 Shoot-Out Tommy L. Hand (Franklin, TN) / Jason Stewart Garcia (Maplesville, AL), 36.14 on 4, $8,938 and $3,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings each

#10 Preliminary Steven R. Griffin (Jasper, GA) / Billy S. Lam, Jr. (Canton, GA), 37.49 on 4, $3,728 and $3,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings each

#10 Shoot-Out Dorie K. Lund (Lynchburg, TN) / Jamie L. Nelms (Elkmont, AL), 34.78 on 4, $10,010 and $3,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings each

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#9 Preliminary James E. Miller, Jr. (Sweetwater, TN) / Lynn E. Fisher (Knoxville, TN), 47.03 on 4, $3,996 and $3,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings each

#9 Shoot-Out Kacie Kapp (Olivet, MI) / John D. Fortkamp (Mt Morris, PA), 39.21 on 4, $10,016 and $3,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings each

#8 PickDraw Junior L. Johnson, Jr. (Bluff City, TN) / Phillip T. Douglas (Belden, MS), 27.33 on 3, $3,810 and $3,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings each

high team back in the #9 Shoot-Out and finished the roping in first place with a time of 39.21 seconds on four steers. They won $10,016, trophy Martin saddles and $6,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings. Second place was Mary Ann Brown and Fortkamp and third place as Brother Campbell and Rowdy Mayes. The #8 Pick/Draw was the perfect conclusion to the Eastern Regional Finals. Junior Johnson from Bluff City, Tennessee and Phillip Douglas from Belden, Mississippi won the Average of 74 / SEPTEMBER 2012

the roping with a time of 27.33 seconds on three steers. They took home $3,810, trophy Martin saddles and $6,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings. Second place was Jeremy Turner and Cody Tilley and third place was the team of Clay Tilley and Ruben Pruitt. As the curtain fell on the Eastern Regional Finals, Dorie Lund was crowned the Cruel Girl Champion of the roping and Ross Turner from Idabel, Oklahoma was the high point Gold Plus roper of the weekend.

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Southwest Regional Finals The Southwest Regional Finals kicked into gear at the Curry County Special Events Center on August 2, 2012. Team ropers from all over the Southwest came to enjoy the great facility and the coolness of the indoor roping. Roping Gross ~ $391,160 Cash Payout ~ $286,137 Prizeline ~ $47,101 Return to Roper ~ 85.4%

Open Cooper Wimberly (Estancia, NM) / Nano Garza (Mesquite, NM), 28.71 on 4, $5,000

he team roping action began with the Open Division. Cooper Wimberly from Estancia, New Mexico teamed up with Nano Garza of Mesquite, New Mexico and the pair qualified to the short round in the high team back position. They caught their final steer in 7.35 seconds and finished the roping in first place with a time of 28.71 seconds on four steers. They won $5,000, trophy Gist spurs and 20 points for the Priefert US Open Tour. Second place in the Average was Kyle Roberts from Durango, Colorado and Bode Baize from Anthony, New Mexico with a time of 31.13 seconds. The third place finishers were Troy Shelley and Lane Siggins Bode Baize and Cade Passig won the Incentive Average. 76 / SEPTEMBER 2012

Conner Hewitt from Gilmer, Texas teamed up with Tyler Sieber from Whitehouse, Texas and qualified to the short round in the high team back position. They caught their last steer in 8.21 seconds and finished the roping in first place. The team took home $2,802, trophy Gist spurs and $6,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings. The team also won the Incentive Average. Second place in the roping was Cody Mirabal and JoDan Mirabal from Grants, New Mexico and third place went to Cole Wheeler and Wesley Thorp. The #15 Shoot-Out was exciting all the way to the very last steer. Tyler Riggan from Snyder, Texas and Wesley Thorp from Throckmorton, Texas were fourth call back to the short round.

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#15 Preliminary Connor S. Hewitt (Gilmer, TX) / Tyler L. Sieber (Whitehouse, TX), 31.73 on 4, $2,802 and $3,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings each

Hedeman and Billy Ivy. The final roping of the first day of the Southwest Regional Finals was the #13 Shoot-Out. Jeff Davis from La Plata, New Mexico and Myron Toledo from Bloomfield, New Mexico were the third high team back and caught their final steer in 7.84 seconds bringing their four steer total to 33.96 seconds. They ended up winning the Average and taking home $10,000, trophy Martin saddles, and $6,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings. Second place was Taylor Puckett from Artesia, New Mexico and Eddie Medina from El Paso, Texas. The third place team was Billy Good and Brad Good. The father/son team of Randy and Ryan Binford from Haviland, Kansas came from the second call back position to win the Average of the #12 Gold Plus Division. They were 9.21 seconds on their final steer and finished with a time of

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They were 6.91 seconds on the last steer and finished the roping with a time of 29.79 seconds on four steers. That time gave them first place in the Average and earned them $5,042, trophy Martin saddles and $6,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings. Second place in the roping was the high team back of Cooper Wimberly and Diego Castillo with a time of 29.79 seconds on four steers. Third place went to Kyle Roberts and Johnny Salvo. The winners of the #13 Preliminary were Billy Good and Brad Good. They were second high team back and finished the roping with a time of 31.68 seconds on four steers. The brothers earned $3,288, trophy Gist spurs and $6,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings. Second place in the roping was Michael Bell from Clovis, New Mexico and Mike Macy from Post, Texas. Third place was the team of Carlos Ortiz and Lathe May. The winners of the Incentive Average were Trevor

#15 Shoot-Out Tyler T. Riggan (Lubbock, TX) / Wesley J. Thorp (Throckmorton, TX), 29.79 on 4, $5,042 and $3,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings each

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Flex Earnings Awarded - SOUTHWEST REGIONAL FINALS - Clovis, NM From Open thru #8 PickDraw (including Gold Plus Roping) Robert W. Martinez ..............Radium Springs, NM ............$17,000 Matt Mauldin ......................Beggs, OK............................$16,000 Lathe A. May ......................Portales, NM ........................$15,000 Tyler L. Sieber ....................Whitehouse, TX ....................$15,000 Randy Knight......................Farwell, TX............................$14,000 Chance B. Thiessen..............Elk City, OK..........................$13,000 Joni J. Brakebill ..................Portales, NM ........................$12,000 Mike Macy..........................Post, TX ................................$12,000 Wallace L. Townsend............Cache, OK............................$12,000 Joe M. Hughes ....................Canyon, TX ..........................$11,000 Joey B. Martin ....................Slaton, TX ............................$11,000 Johnny B. Salvo ..................Datil, NM ............................$11,000 Tyler T. Riggan ....................Lubbock, TX..........................$11,000 Cody J. Mirabal ..................Grants, NM ..........................$10,000 Diego Castillo ....................Belen, NM............................$10,000 Fred B. Lucero ....................Canutillo, TX ........................$10,000 JoDan S. Mirabal ................Grants, NM ..........................$10,000 Kip Middleton ....................Levelland, TX ........................$10,000 Kyle V. Roberts ....................Durango, CO ........................$10,000 Octavio Espinoza ................Lubbock, TX..........................$10,000 Reno Eddy..........................Gallup, NM ..........................$10,000 Tommy E. Zant....................Odessa, TX............................$10,000 Bill F. Porter........................Salem, NM ............................$9,000 Bubba G. Garcia ................Odessa, TX..............................$9,000 Chris Francis ......................Las Vegas, NM ........................$9,000 Cyle Sharp..........................Estancia, NM ..........................$9,000 Eddie L. Medina..................Odessa, TX..............................$9,000 Javier Chavez Minguer ........Santa Fe, NM ........................$9,000 Johnny Guess......................Colorado City, TX ....................$9,000 Paul G. Gutierrez ................Estancia, NM ..........................$9,000 Cade Passig ........................Capitan, NM ..........................$8,000 Connor S. Hewitt ................Gilmer, TX ..............................$8,000 Eloy Andujo ........................Odessa, TX..............................$8,000 Riley Smith ........................Earth, TX ................................$8,000 Sergio Arzate ......................Odessa, TX..............................$8,000 Wesley J. Thorp....................Throckmorton, TX ....................$8,000 Bill McDowell ....................Clayton, NM ..........................$7,000 Bill Rasberry ......................Wheeler, TX ............................$7,000 Bradley Tom Good ..............Clovis, NM..............................$7,000 Brent Ivy ............................Amarillo, TX ............................$7,000 Cavin Jacobs ......................Estancia, NM ..........................$7,000 Clayton Williams..................Amarillo, TX ............................$7,000 Cody A. Wilson ....................Capitan, NM ..........................$7,000 Daniel Baeza Munoz............Tucumcari, NM ......................$7,000 Danny P. Persons ................Woodward, OK ......................$7,000 G.R. Carter ........................Oklahoma City, OK ................$7,000 Joe Matile ..........................Satanta, KS............................$7,000 Jon VanWey ........................Littlefield, TX ..........................$7,000 Jose M. Ortega....................Santa Fe, NM ........................$7,000 Junior Hernandez ................Lovington, NM........................$7,000 Loren H. Doughty................Portales, NM ..........................$7,000 Luis A. Carrasco ..................Odessa, TX..............................$7,000 Lynde O. May......................Portales, NM ..........................$7,000 Nathan McGrand ................El Paso, TX..............................$7,000 Navor Levario ....................Odessa, TX..............................$7,000 Rey David Quinonez............Odessa, TX..............................$7,000 Taylor R. Puckett ................Artesia, NM ............................$7,000 Billy Good ..........................Portales, NM ..........................$6,000 Brandon E. Baca ................Las Vegas, NM ........................$6,000 Calvin H. Taylor ..................Canutillo, TX ..........................$6,000 Clinton C. Bilbrey ................Portales, NM ..........................$6,000 Cooper Wimberly ................Estancia, NM ..........................$6,000 Jake Matthews ....................Madisonville, TX......................$6,000 James E. Masters ................Wheeler, TX ............................$6,000 Joel Hernandez....................El Paso, TX..............................$6,000 Kaitlyn R. Doughty..............Marvel, CO ............................$6,000 Kenna C. Armitage ..............Las Vegas, NM ........................$6,000 Kenny Lemond....................Andrews, TX............................$6,000 Mark Vinson ........................Eunice, NM ............................$6,000 Megan E. Burris ..................Elida, NM ..............................$6,000 Michael A. Bell....................Clovis, NM..............................$6,000 Michael S. Trujillo ................Portales, NM ..........................$6,000 Myron H. Toledo ..................Bloomfield, NM ......................$6,000 Rocky Olivas ......................Kermit, TX ..............................$6,000 Sergio Luis Castillo..............Santa Fe, NM ........................$6,000 Steve Friskup ......................Muleshoe, TX ..........................$6,000 Steve G. Mauldin ................Beggs, OK..............................$6,000 Tammy Guess ....................Colorado City, TX ....................$6,000 Trevor Hedeman..................Morgan Mill, TX ......................$6,000 Walt Eddy ..........................Gallup, NM ............................$6,000 Aaron K. Macy ....................Post, TX ..................................$5,000 Billy Ivy..............................Amarillo, TX ............................$5,000 Bode W. Baize ....................Anthony, NM ..........................$5,000 Chad Smith ........................Cheyenne, OK ........................$5,000 Claire B. Taylor ....................Canutillo, TX ..........................$5,000 Eric Strick ..........................Shattuck, OK ..........................$5,000

Kent Youngblood ................Lamesa, TX ............................$5,000 Leonel Hernandez ..............Jal, NM ..................................$5,000 Malcolm L. Davis ................Newcastle, OK ........................$5,000 Rex A. Hawkins ..................Santa Teresa, NM ....................$5,000 Russell J. Vigil......................Corrales, NM ..........................$5,000 Scooter A. Wilson ................Lovington, NM........................$5,000 Scott Eschenbrenner............Las Cruces, NM ......................$5,000 Tripp Townsend....................Earth, TX ................................$5,000 Adrian T. Martinez................Rociada, NM ..........................$4,000 Bill H. Romine ....................South West City, MO................$4,000 Bill R. Owen ......................Mountainair, NM ....................$4,000 Bill W. Romine ....................Gravette, AR ..........................$4,000 Brody M. Rankin ................Roaring Springs, TX ................$4,000 Butch A. Whitten ................Cimarron, NM ........................$4,000 Byron L. Short ....................Springfield, CO ......................$4,000 Carlos V. Ortiz......................Tucumcari, NM ......................$4,000 Clayton D. Ward ..................Dalhart, TX ............................$4,000 Dan D. Whitworth................Humboldt, AZ ........................$4,000 Ferlin Charley......................Albuquerque, NM....................$4,000 Gary D. Clements ................Vega, TX ................................$4,000 Gary L. Kiehne....................Springerville, AZ ....................$4,000 Hobie C. Bolin ....................Colorado City, TX ....................$4,000 Jack Wilhite ........................Ropesville, TX ........................$4,000 Jarrell J. Henio ....................Yahtahey, NM ........................$4,000 Jeff O. Davis........................La Plata, NM..........................$4,000 Joaquin Huntington ............Hesperus, CO ........................$4,000 Justin L. Morris....................Muleshoe, TX ..........................$4,000 Kelvin W. Sharp ..................Levelland, TX ..........................$4,000 Lance E. Wood ....................Portales, NM ..........................$4,000 Lane T. Ivy ..........................Amarillo, TX ............................$4,000 Lindsey Vonne Sharp ..........Levelland, TX ..........................$4,000 Luis A. Azua........................Sudan, TX ..............................$4,000 Madison K. Anderson ..........Norco, CA ..............................$4,000 Randy A. Binford ................Haviland, KS ..........................$4,000 Rick A. Montera ..................Greeley, CO ............................$4,000 Robin Friskup......................Muleshoe, TX ..........................$4,000 Ronnie J. Gonzales ..............Sudan, TX ..............................$4,000 Tim Gonzales ......................Peralta, NM ............................$4,000 Todd R. Kimble ..................Clayton, NM ..........................$4,000 Tracy E. Spencer..................Littlefield, TX ..........................$4,000 Travis H. Regensberg ..........Las Vegas, NM ........................$4,000 Troy Howard ......................Lamesa, TX ............................$4,000 Vic Sing..............................Carlsbad, NM ........................$4,000 Wayne D. Baize ..................Anthony, NM ..........................$4,000 Wesley Salmon ..................Lubbock, TX............................$4,000 Adam R. Esquibel................Las Vegas, NM ........................$3,000 Alonzo Montes ....................Odessa, TX..............................$3,000 Andrew G. Lucero ..............McIntosh, NM ........................$3,000 Andrew M. Vigil ..................Grants, NM ............................$3,000 B.J. Moore ..........................Elida, NM ..............................$3,000 BayJohn O. Long ................Slaton, TX ..............................$3,000 Ben G. Pierce......................Wolfforth, TX ..........................$3,000 Brad L. Bottom ..................Cheyenne, OK ........................$3,000 Brandi C. Mueller ................Guymon, OK ..........................$3,000 Brandon Brewer..................Amarillo, TX ............................$3,000 Brandon J. Clements............Clovis, NM..............................$3,000 Brandon M. Muniz ..............Santa Rosa, NM......................$3,000 Brett D. Bruton ..................Magdalena, NM ......................$3,000 Brock R. Kipp......................Las Cruces, NM ......................$3,000 Casey T. Lambert ................El Paso, TX..............................$3,000 Clint Davis..........................Hale Center, TX ......................$3,000 Cody J. Garcia ....................Peralta, NM ............................$3,000 Cole Wheeler ......................Flint, TX..................................$3,000 Colton Mize ........................Springer, OK ..........................$3,000 Connor B. Hall ....................Capitan, NM ..........................$3,000 Darin J. Williams..................Amarillo, TX ............................$3,000 David R. McCallister ............Bosque Farms, NM..................$3,000 Dee L. Fish ........................Melrose, NM ..........................$3,000 Dick Churchill ....................Albuquerque, NM....................$3,000 Dusty W. Leatherwood ........Clovis, NM..............................$3,000 Ethan Shelley......................Gila, NM ................................$3,000 Gabe Trujillo........................Peralta, NM ............................$3,000 George L. Harlan ................Slaton, TX ..............................$3,000 Glenn R. Springer................Aspermont, TX ........................$3,000 Grady J. Pierce ....................Wolfforth, TX ..........................$3,000 Heidi J. Durant Payne ..........Ruidoso, NM ..........................$3,000 Holly Zu Kiehne ..................Springerville, AZ ....................$3,000 Jackie D. Gillispie ................Andrews, TX............................$3,000 Jason L. Kincaid ..................Midland, TX ............................$3,000 Jerry Trujillo ........................Portales, NM ..........................$3,000 Jesse Lucero........................McIntosh, NM ........................$3,000 Jimmi Jo Montera ................Greeley, CO ............................$3,000 Jimmy A. Garcia ..................Roy, NM ................................$3,000 Joanie K. Ivy ......................Amarillo, TX ............................$3,000 Joe Bob Nunez....................Corrales, NM ..........................$3,000 John L. Bowman ................Clovis, NM..............................$3,000 John L. Garcia ....................Springer, NM ..........................$3,000

John O. Coltharp..................Stephenville, TX ......................$3,000 John S. Gregory ..................Amarillo, TX ............................$3,000 Jorge A. Hawkins ................Santa Teresa, NM ....................$3,000 Josh M. Cordova..................Midland, TX ............................$3,000 Josh Siggins........................Ruidoso Downs, NM................$3,000 Justin M. Martin ..................Slaton, TX ..............................$3,000 Kade Elkins ........................Grants, NM ............................$3,000 Kenny Drake ......................Sayre, OK ..............................$3,000 Kent A. Thiessen ..................Elk City, OK............................$3,000 Kevin Sweazea....................Mountainair, NM ....................$3,000 Keylie J. Tatum ....................Llano, TX ................................$3,000 Lance Barka ......................Albuquerque, NM....................$3,000 Lance H. Thornberry ............Clarendon, TX ........................$3,000 Lucas G. Screws..................Melrose, NM ..........................$3,000 Lucas R. Seymour ..............McLean, TX ............................$3,000 McLayne T. Hall ..................Post, TX ..................................$3,000 Patty D. Moberly ................Melrose, NM ..........................$3,000 R.T. McElreath ....................Cimarron, KS..........................$3,000 Ralph M. Hudgins ..............Laverne, OK ..........................$3,000 Rene R. Carrasco ................Odessa, TX..............................$3,000 Rick A. Sinclair....................Springer, NM ..........................$3,000 Rick M. Bolding ..................Littlefield, TX ..........................$3,000 Robert T. Ansley ..................Moriarty, NM ..........................$3,000 Rod Dimitroff......................Clayton, NM ..........................$3,000 Ryan L. Cook ......................Belen, NM..............................$3,000 Sam Piaso ..........................Tohajiilee, NM ........................$3,000 Shelly D. Ortiz ....................Penrose, CO ..........................$3,000 Sid D. Price ........................Elida, NM ..............................$3,000 Stefanie A. Logan................Hobbs, NM ............................$3,000 Tate Kirchenschlager............Yuma, CO ..............................$3,000 Christina R. Wilson ..............Capitan, NM ..........................$2,000 Danny R. Garcia..................Clayton, NM ..........................$2,000 Danny Watson ....................Lovington, NM........................$2,000 Ab S. Hendley ....................Friona, TX ..............................$1,000 Ben K. McDaniel ................Clovis, NM..............................$1,000 Benjie D. Lopez ..................Las Vegas, NM ........................$1,000 Beverly A. Robbins ..............Muscle Shoals, AL ..................$1,000 Bronson K. Darnell..............Tijeras, NM ............................$1,000 Cade C. Nobles ..................Midland, TX ............................$1,000 Carl Sweazea......................Mountainair, NM ....................$1,000 Clay Lewis ..........................Overbrook, OK........................$1,000 Clint Brock..........................Corrales, NM ..........................$1,000 Cody M. Altman ..................Farwell, TX..............................$1,000 Coy H. Irwin........................Andrews, TX............................$1,000 Duncan C. Frank ................Guymon, OK ..........................$1,000 Dustin B. McAtee ................Laverne, OK ..........................$1,000 Ferron M. Lucero ................Clayton, NM ..........................$1,000 Frank J. Varela ....................Hobbs, NM ............................$1,000 Garrett Hendrix ..................Dona Ana, NM........................$1,000 Jace E. Davis ......................Capitan, NM ..........................$1,000 Jake Pancost ......................Canyon, TX ............................$1,000 JaLynn Rogers ....................Elk City, OK............................$1,000 Jay Dee Logan ....................Hobbs, NM ............................$1,000 John K. Hudgens ................Santa Teresa, NM ....................$1,000 John W. Lewis......................Clovis, NM..............................$1,000 Josh N. Debord....................Bryan, TX ..............................$1,000 Karl Rios ............................El Paso, TX..............................$1,000 Keith Robb ........................Farwell, TX..............................$1,000 Kelly Shay Spears ..............Lovington, NM........................$1,000 Kutter Anderson ..................Wheeler, TX ............................$1,000 Ky Atwood..........................Lovington, NM........................$1,000 Larry D. Powell ..................Rogers, NM ............................$1,000 Manuel R. Sandoval ............Deming, NM ..........................$1,000 Matt C. Jones ......................Forney, TX ..............................$1,000 Matthew Neff......................Colorado City, TX ....................$1,000 Mike D. Hill ........................Sudan, TX ..............................$1,000 Mike Qualls ........................Hico, TX..................................$1,000 Omar Ramirez ....................Tucumcari, NM ......................$1,000 Reba Ann Gonzales ............Huntsville, TX..........................$1,000 Rene Moya ........................El Paso, TX..............................$1,000 Rob Patrick ........................Campo, CO ............................$1,000 Roy D. Miller ......................Amarillo, TX ............................$1,000 Ryan Binford ......................Haviland, KS ..........................$1,000 Sandy M. McElreath ............Cimarron, KS..........................$1,000 Scotty Raines......................Gardendale, TX ......................$1,000 Sergio Lopez ......................Clovis, NM..............................$1,000 Shane O. Sena ....................Sapello, NM............................$1,000 Shannon Killingsworth ........Las Cruces, NM ......................$1,000 Spencer Clements ..............Vega, TX ................................$1,000 Stoni Brooke Riggan ..........Snyder, TX ..............................$1,000 Teddy Cabrera ....................Odessa, TX..............................$1,000 Terry D. Leatherwood ..........Grady, NM..............................$1,000 Tryston Eric Miller ..............Amarillo, TX ............................$1,000 Tylo E. Lyon ........................Perrin, TX................................$1,000 Wade Baize ........................Anthony, NM ..........................$1,000 Zurick Labrier ....................Guymon, OK ..........................$1,000

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#13 Preliminary Billy Good (Portales, NM) / Bradley Tom Good (Clovis, NM), 31.66 on 4, $3,288 and $3,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings each

33.02 seconds on four steers. They won $10,404, trophy Gist buckles, Resitol hats, Cinch jeans and Tony Lama boots. Second place went to Wallace Townsend and Kent Thiessen from Oklahoma. Third place in the Average went to Randy Binford and Joe Matile. The winners of the Incentive Average was the team of Hobie Bolin and Shannon Killigsworth. They took home a paycheck worth $6,748. G.R. Carter from Oklahoma City, Oklahoma and Taylor Pettigrew from Tatum, New Mexico were the winners of the #12 Preliminary with a time of 33.26 seconds on four steers. Second place in the roping was Joni Brakebill and Michael Trujillo both from Portales, New Mexico. Third place went to Jason Kincaid and Kip Middleton. The winners of the Incentive were Rey David Quinonez and Matt Mauldin. The high team back in the #12 Shoot-Out was Zurick Labrier from Guymon, Oklahoma and Lance Thornberry from

Clarendon, Texas. They were 9.08 seconds in the short round and finished the roping number one with a time of 33.50 seconds on four steers. The duo won $10,000, trophy Martin saddles and $6,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings. Second place in the roping was Bill Rasberry from Wheeler, Texas and Matt Mauldin from Beggs, Oklahoma with a time of 35.47 seconds on four steers. The third place finishers were Clayton Williams and Clayton Ward. The Texas team of Troy Howard from Lamesa and Kip Middleton from Levelland were second call back to the short round of the #11 Preliminary. They were 8.86 seconds on their final steer and finished in first place of the Average. The win paid them $5,080, trophy Martin saddles and $6,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings. Second place in the Average was Jerry Trujillo and Clinton Bilbrey. Third place in the Average was Wallace Townsend from Cache, Oklahoma and Kenny Lemond from Andrews, Texas. Scott Eschenbrenner from Las Cruces, New Mexico and Bill Porter from Salem, New Mexico finished in first place in the Incentive Average. Tommy Zant from Odessa, Texas and Kenny Lemond from Andrews, Texas have been roping a long time. They have both been members of the USTRC since its inception. They teamed up in the #11 Shoot-Out and qualified to the short round in the second call back position. They caught their last steer in 10.36 seconds and won the Average with a time of 35.53 seconds on four steers.

#13 Shoot-Out Jeff O. Davis (La Plata, NM) / Myron H. Toledo (Bloomfield, NM), 33.96 on 4, $10,000 and $3,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings each

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#12 Preliminary G.R. Carter (Oklahoma City, OK) / Taylor G. Pettigrew (Tatum, NM), 33.26 on 4, $5,506 and $3,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings each

“This is my first big win ever in the USTRC,” said Zant. “I have won a little check here or there, but never anything big. This really means a lot to me and I am excited to have a USTRC saddle.” The duo did win USTRC trophy Martin saddles, along with $10,000 and $6,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings. “I cannot tell you how much it means to win this here in Clovis,” added Lemond. “I have been at this a long time and

#11 Preliminary Troy Howard (Lamesa, TX) / Kip Middleton (Levelland, TX), 36.17 on 4, $5,080 and $3,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings each

this is just my second USTRC saddle since the beginning. I hope we get to do this again at the National Finals (Cinch USTRC National Finals of Team Roping).” Second place in the roping was Kent Youngblood and Randy Knight. Riley Smith and Knight finished in third place. Holly Kiehne from Springerville, Arizona and Lance Barka from Albuquerque, New Mexico were the second call back to the short round of the #10 Preliminary and made a run of 7.19

#12 Shoot-Out Zurick Labrier (Guymon, OK) / Lance H. Thornberry (Clarendon, TX), 33.50 on 4, $10,000 and $3,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings each

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#11 Shoot-Out Tommy E. Zant (Odessa, TX) / Kenny Lemond (Andrews, TX), 35.53 on 4, $10,000 and $3,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings each

seconds on their final steer. That time gave them a four steer total of 33.26 seconds and first place in the Average. They won $5,286, trophy Martin saddles and $6,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings. Second place in the roping went to the Incentive winners Octavio Espinoza from Lubbock, Texas and Sergio Arzate from Odessa, Texas. The third place team was Lindsey

#10 Preliminary Holly Zu Kiehne (Springerville, AZ) / Lance Barka (Albuquerque, NM), 33.26 on 4, $5,286 and $3,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings each

Sharp and Kelvin Sharp from Levelland, Texas. The conclusion of day number three at the Southwest Regional Finals came with the #10 Shoot-Out. Jose Oretega from Santa Fe, New Mexico and partner Vic Sing came from the fifth call back position to win first place in the Average. They finished the roping with a time of 39.24 seconds on four steers and won $10,000, trophy Martin saddles and $6,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings. Second place in the roping was Chance Thiessen from Elk City, Oklahoma and Randy Knight. Third place was the husband and wife team of Tammy and Johnny Guess from Colorado City, Texas. The final day of competition at the Southwest Regional Finals began with the #9 Preliminary. Danny Persons from Woodward, Oklahoma and partner James Masters from Wheeler, Texas came from the thirteenth call back position to win the Average. They were 8.46 seconds on their final steer and finished the roping with a time of 47.84 seconds on four. The team won $4,828, trophy Martin saddles and $6,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings. Second place went to Chance Thiessen and John Coltharp with a time of 47.94 seconds on four steers. They came from the eleventh call back position and won $3,218, trophy Gist buckles and $6,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings. Third place went to the Incentive champion team of Kaitlyn Doughty from Marvel, Colorado and Loren Doughty from Portales, New Mexico. Chad Smith from Cheyenne, Oklahoma and Eric Strick from Shattuck, Oklahoma came from the fourth call back position to win the Average of the #9 Shoot-Out. They were 48.71 seconds on four steers and earned $10,000, trophy Martin saddles and $6,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings. Second place in the Average was the team of Heidi Payne from Ruidoso, New Mexico and Connor Hall from Capitan, New Mexico. Third place was Tammy and Johnny Guess with a time of 53.49 seconds on four steers. The third place finish in the #9 Shoot-Out for Tammy Guess clinched the high money Cruel Girl prizes for her. She added a custom trophy Gist buckle and two pairs of SUPERLOOPER MAGAZINE / 81

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#10 Shoot-Out Jose M. Ortega (Santa Fe, NM) / Vic Sing (Carlsbad, NM), 39.24 on 4, $10,000 and $3,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings each

#9 Preliminary Danny P. Persons (Woodward, OK) / James E. Masters (Wheeler, TX), 47.84 on 4, $4,828 and $3,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings each

#9 Shoot-Out Chad Smith (Cheyenne, OK) / Eric Strick (Shattuck, OK), 48.71 on 4, $10,000 and $3,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings each

Cruel Girl jeans to her winnings. The final roping of the weekend was the #8 Pick/Draw. Alonzo Montes and Sergio Arzate both from Odessa, Texas ended up winning the Average with a time of 30.57 seconds on three steers. They won $3,094, trophy Martin saddles and $6,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings. Second place was Nathan McGrande and Roy Miller. They were 33.50 seconds on three and won $2,062, trophy Gist buckles and $6,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings. The third place team was Matthew Neff and BayJohn Long. They won $1,632, trophy Gist buckles and $6,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings. As the curtain fell on the Southwest Regional Finals, Randy Knight from Farwell, Texas was the high point Gold Plus roper of the weekend.

#8 PickDraw Alonzo Montes (Odessa, TX) / Sergio Arzate (Odessa, TX), 30.57 on 3, $3,094 and $3,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings each

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CHAMPIONSHIPS $94,960 $63,387 $8,858 76.1%

the team of Craig Richens and C.J. Rudd and third place went to Dewayne Lewis and Britt Newman. The high team back team of Berry Young and Nathan Dahl held on to win the Average of the #12 Gold Plus. They were 32.56 seconds on four steers and won $2,344, trophy Gist buckles and $6,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings. Second place in the roping was Casey Penrod and Paul Freed and the third place team was Berry Young and Austin Christensen. Shalena Weidenbener and James Weidenbener from Queen Creek, Arizona won the Incentive Average. In the #12 Division the team of Tyrel Hill from Rexburg, Idaho and Britt Newman from Riverton, Utah were the second call back to the short round. After a run of 8.59 seconds on their final steer they finished in first place in the Average with a time of 32.04 seconds on four steers. They won $3,486, trophy Gist buckles and $6,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings. Second place in the Average was Jason Leavitt and Jade Willis and third place was Mike Cundall and Jake Howe. Leavitt and Willis also won the Incentive Average. Casey Penrod from West Weber, Utah and C.J. Rudd from Riverton, Utah were second call back to the short round of PHOTOS COURTESY OF HORSE TALES PHOTOGRAPHY

eam ropers headed to the Davis County Legacy Center in Farmington, Utah on July 14-15, 2012 for the Utah Championships and the great weather summertime brings to Utah. The event was produced by C&C Roping Productions and welcomed ropers from as far away as Oklahoma and Alabama to compete for a wonderful payout and some excellent prizes. Craig Richens from Lapoint, Utah and Britt Newman from St. Anthony, Idaho teamed up to win first place in the #15 Division. They were 46.25 seconds on five steers and won $1,368, trophy Gist buckles and $6,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings. Second place in the Average was the team of Jared Udy from Smithfield, Utah and Roman Collins from Merion, Utah. Third place in the Average went to Richens and partner Jesse Nash as they caught five steers in 48.89 seconds. Jaguar Terrill from Craig, Colorado partnered up with Beau Hutchison from Blackfoot, Idaho to win the Average of the #13 Division. They were second high team back and made a run of 10.06 seconds in the short round to finish with a time of 42.13 seconds on five steers. The win gave them $2,312, trophy Gist buckles and $6,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings. Second place was

#15 Handicap Craig Richens (Lapoint, UT) / Britt Newman (Saint Anthony, ID), 46.25 on 5, $1,368 and $3,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings each

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#13 Handicap Jaguar B. Terrill (Craig, CO) / Beau J. Hutchison (Blackfoot, ID), 42.13 on 5, $2,312 and $3,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings each

the of the #11 and finished the roping with a time of Flex Earnings. Second place was Trevor and Cal Buttars. They 33.14. That gave them first place in the Average and $2,938, also won the Incentive Average with a time of 31.10 on three trophy Gist buckles and $6,000 in USTRC Flex steers. Lance Elison from Inkom, Idaho and Russ Maughan Earnings. Second place went to Tyrel Hill and Tanner from West Point, Utah finished third place in the Average. Fuchs. Third place in the Average was Todd Delano and FLEX EARNINGS – Utah Championships – Farmington, UT Jody Burnside with a time of From Open thru #8 PickDraw (including Gold Plus Roping) 36.01 seconds on four Casey K. Penrod ..............West Weber, UT ........$9,000 Scott Hulme ....................Plymouth, UT............$3,000 steers. Shalena Weidenbener Britt Newman ..................Saint Anthony, ID ......$8,000 Wylee C. Strong................Syracuse, UT ............$3,000 and Cassidy Howe won the James Weidenbener ..........Queen Creek, AZ ......$7,000 Bill D. Cornia....................Randolph, UT ............$2,000 Incentive Average. Trevor Buttars ..................Riverside, UT ............$7,000 Cassidy D. Howe ..............Queen Creek, AZ ......$2,000 Barry Young......................Elk Ridge, UT............$6,000 Cooper J. Perkins ..............Hooper, UT................$2,000 Trevor Buttars from Craig Richens ..................Lapoint, UT ..............$6,000 Jacade Ross......................Eagle Mountain, UT ..$2,000 Riverside, Utah teamed up with Shalena D. Weidenbener....Queen Creek, AZ ......$6,000 Jake M. Howe ..................Pingree, ID ..............$2,000 Scott Hulme from Plymouth, C.J. Rudd ........................Riverton, UT..............$4,000 Jared Udy ........................Smithfield, UT ..........$2,000 Cal Buttars ......................Clarkston, UT ............$4,000 Jason M. Leavitt................Randolph, UT ............$2,000 Utah to win first place in the Justin Franks ....................San Tan Valley, AZ ......$4,000 Kevin Degn ......................Malad City, ID ..........$2,000 Average of the #10 Paul L. Freed ....................Ivins, UT ..................$4,000 Shaun B. Wilkinson ..........Garland, UT ..............$2,000 Division. The pair turned in a Tyrel A. Hill ......................Rexburg, ID ..............$4,000 Tim C. Ekstrom ................Malad City, ID ..........$2,000 Austin A. Christensen ........Salem, UT ................$3,000 Blaine E. Jensen ..............Cleveland, UT............$1,000 time of 36.90 seconds on four Beau J. Hutchison ............Blackfoot, ID ............$3,000 D.A. Poll ..........................Clinton, UT................$1,000 steers and won $3,034, trophy Cache Burnside ................Mesquite, NV ............$3,000 Dallen V. Gunter................McCammon, ID ........$1,000 Gist buckles and $6,000 in Carolyn Andra ..................Wallsburg, UT............$3,000 Dan Scarbrough ..............Plain City, UT ............$1,000 Casey G. Mills ..................Wellington, UT ..........$3,000 Dewayne D. Lewis ............Cove, UT ..................$1,000 USTRC Flex Earnings. Second Cassie Bahe ....................Grantsville, UT ..........$3,000 Janie Freed ......................Pocatello, ID..............$1,000 place in the roping was Matt Cody Burnside..................Mesquite, NV ............$3,000 Jesse R. Nash ..................Vernal, UT ................$1,000 and Cooper Perkins from Dave L. Moss ..................West Haven, UT ........$3,000 Jody Burnside ..................Mesquite, NV ............$1,000 Dean Hill ........................Clinton, UT................$3,000 Lance B. Elison ................Inkom, ID ................$1,000 Hooper, Utah. Shalena Henry G. Mills ..................Price UT ..................$3,000 Matt L. Perkins ................Hooper, UT................$1,000 Weidebener and Mike Cundall Jade C. Willis ....................Randolph, UT ............$3,000 Ralph M. Gunter ..............McCammon, ID ........$1,000 won the Incentive Average and Jaguar B. Terrill ................Craig, CO..................$3,000 Randal S. Bingham ..........Paradise, UT..............$1,000 Joey M. Haslam ................Taylor, UT..................$3,000 Rick C. Steed....................Stone, ID ..................$1,000 third place in the main Average. Joni Bubak ......................Layton, UT ................$3,000 Rod H. Maughan ..............Hooper, UT................$1,000 The winners of the #9 Kyle Bubak ......................Garland, UT ..............$3,000 Roman P. Collins ..............Merion, UT................$1,000 Division were Cody and Cache Lex D. Cornia ..................Randolph, UT ............$3,000 Steve R. Flint ..................Salt Lake City, UT......$1,000 Mark R. Hilton..................Afton, WY..................$3,000 Tanner Fuchs....................Chester, ID................$1,000 Burnside from Mesquite, Mike R. Cundall................Queen Creek, AZ ......$3,000 Todd L. Delano ................Mesquite, NV ............$1,000 Nevada. They were 36.99 Nathan D. Dahl ................South Weber, UT........$3,000 Wyatt J. Christiansen ........Plain City, UT ............$1,000 seconds on four steers and Russ D. Maughan..............West Point, UT ..........$3,000 won $3,168, trophy Gist buckles and $6,000 in USTRC SUPERLOOPER MAGAZINE / 85

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#12 Tyrel A. Hill (Rexburg, ID) / Britt Newman (Saint Anthony, ID), 32.04 on 4, $3,445 and $3,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings each

#11 Casey K. Penrod (West Weber, UT) / C.J. Rudd (Riverton, UT), 33.14 on 4, $2,938 and $3,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings each

#10 Trevor Buttars (Riverside, UT) / Scott Hulme (Plymouth, UT), 36.90 on 4, $3,034 and $3,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings each

#9 Cody Burnside (Mesquite, NV) / Cache Burnside (Mesquite, NV), 36.99 on 4, $3,168 and $3,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings each

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The conclusion of the Utah Championships came with the high team back of the #8 Pick/Draw. The team of Dave Moss from West Haven, Utah and Cassie Bahe from Grantsville, Utah won the Average of the roping with a time of 39.47 seconds on three steers. They won $1,978, trophy Gist buckles and $6,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings. Second place in the Average was the team of Mark Hilton from Afton, Wyoming and Joey Haslam from Taylor, Utah. The team of Wylee Strong and Carolyn Andra finished in third place of the Average. n

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#15 Handicap Justen Nokes (Juniata, NE) / Levi T. Tyan (Wallace, NE), 23.57 on 3, $800 and $3,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings each

he Nebraska Championships is a historic USTRC event and has been on the USTRC Schedule for a long time. It is produced by Jeff Smith and his crew and takes place at the Custer County Fairgrounds in Broken Bow, Nebraska. This year the roping action took place July 13-15, 2012 The first roping was the #15 Division. First place in the Average went to Justen Nokes and Levi Tyan. They earned $800, trophy Gist spurs and $6,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings. Second place went to Joey Lange and Dustin Harris. The third place team was Mark Wray and Todd Hollenbeck. John Sheets from Arcadia, Nebraska and Todd Hollenbeck from Lone Pine, Nebraska were the champions of the #13 Division. They finished the roping with a time of 44.20 seconds on five steers. The duo won $2,120, trophy Gist spurs and $6,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings. Second place in the Average was the team of Greg Shallberg and Chris Hogan, both from Colorado. The third place team was Steven Jobman and Tucker White. Justen Nokes from Juniata, Nebraska was the star of the #12 88 / SEPTEMBER 2012

Division. He finished first on the heading side and second place on the heeling side. Nokes and Chris Hogan won the Average with a time of 39.68 seconds on four steers. They took home $2,300, trophy Gist spurs and $6,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings. Second place in the Average was Levi Tyan and Nokes. Third place went to Clint Whipple and Robert Sears. The Incentive champions were Steven Jobman and Tucker White. The second day of the Nebraska Championships began with the #12 Gold Plus Division. The team of Kyle Dale from Tryon, Nebraska and Larry Chandler from Brule, Nebraska came from the fourth call back position to finish first place in the Average. They turned in a time of 35.88 seconds on four steers and won $2,750, trophy Gist buckles and $6,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings. Second place was Philip Charlton from North Platte, Nebraska and TeeCee Wills from Scottsbluff, Nebraska. The third place team was Ben Schomp and Terry Graff. Casey Flynn and Tod Sheperd won the Incentive Average and Gene Holm and Roger Merritt won the Century Bonus.

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FLEX EARNINGS – Nebraska Championships – Broken Bow, NE From Open thru #8 PickDraw (including Gold Plus Roping) Justen Nokes..................Juniata, NE................$10,000 Casey Flynn ..................Broken Bow, NE ..........$7,000 Chris Hogan ..................Brighton, CO ...............$5,000 Mark Wray ....................Ord, NE.......................$5,000 Todd J. Hollenbeck..........Long Pine, NE .............$5,000 Bill Bear........................Wichita, KS..................$4,000 Butchie Levell................Omaha, NE .................$4,000 Larry Chandler ..............Brule, NE ....................$4,000 Levi T. Tyan ....................Wallace, NE.................$4,000 Roger A. Merritt ............Wellfleet, NE................$4,000 Amos Lange .................. ..................................$3,000 Andy D. Miller................Wellfleet, NE................$3,000 Ben C. Schomp..............Hershey, NE.................$3,000 Brent Tagel ....................Alda, NE......................$3,000 Bryan L. Sheffield ..........Stuart, NE ...................$3,000 Bryce Stoltenberg ..........Minatare, NE ...............$3,000 Cassie Martin ................Sharon Springs, KS ......$3,000 Chase Gibbs ..................Olsburg, KS .................$3,000 Cory J. Donnelly ............Elk Point, SD ...............$3,000 Dalton J. Sheridan..........Faith, SD .....................$3,000 Delbert D. Smith ............Ainsworth, NE..............$3,000 Ethan L. Byers ..............Pierson, IA...................$3,000 Gene L. Holm ................Wallace, NE.................$3,000 Howard A. Acklin ..........Graham, MO................$3,000 Jay D. Lovitt ..................Mullen, NE ..................$3,000 Joel B. Bunker ..............Sharon Springs, KS ......$3,000 John B. Sheets ..............Arcadia, NE .................$3,000 Kirk Arterburn................Derby, KS ....................$3,000 Kyle L. Dailey ................Tryon, NE ....................$3,000 Lane T. Foster ................Meadow, SD ................$3,000 Mike R. Fay ..................Crookston, NE .............$3,000 Pat Danehey..................Bladen, NE..................$3,000 Philip Charlton ..............North Platte, NE ..........$3,000 Steve M. Fay..................North Platte, NE ..........$3,000 Steven Jobman ..............Bayard, NE..................$3,000 Taylor L. Lapp................Hayes Center, NE .........$3,000 Taylor Rossenbach..........Ainsworth, NE..............$3,000 TeeCee Wills ..................Scottsbluff, NE .............$3,000

Andy Miller and Justin Nokes were the second call back to the short round of the #11 Division. They were 9.37 seconds on their final steer and finished the roping in first place with a time of 35.41 seconds on four steers. The win paid them $5,450, trophy Cowboy Gold saddles and $6,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings. Second place in the Average was Tim Tyan and Levi Holm with a time of 36.92 seconds on four steers. The third place finishers were Levi Taylor and Steve Zumbrunn. Drew and Gary Kersten both from Nebraska won the Incentive Average. The final roping the day at the Nebraska Championships was the #10 Division. Cory Donnelley from Elk Point, South Dakota teamed up with Chase Gibbs from Olsburg, Kansas. They were second call to the short round and caught their final steer in 13.57 seconds to complete the roping with a time of 39.14 seconds on four steers. They won the Average and took home $6,110, trophy Cowboy Gold saddles and $6,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings. Second place in the Average was Butchie Levell and Mark Wray with a time of 39.23 seconds on four steers. Third place was Gordon Coble and David Ruether. John Opela and Andy Knott won the Incentive Average of the roping. Dalton Sheridan from Faith, South Dakota and

Terry Graff ....................Long Pine, NE .............$3,000 Tod R. Sheperd ..............North Platte, NE ..........$3,000 Tyler Schmick ................McCook, NE ................$3,000 Von Taylor......................Jewell, KS....................$3,000 Andy T. Knott..................Thedford, NE ...............$2,000 Cole J. Taylor ..................Osborne, KS ................$2,000 Dean E. Blum................McCool Junction, NE.....$2,000 Gary W. Kueffer..............California, MO .............$2,000 Levi M. Taylor ................Salina, KS ...................$2,000 Tim E. Tyan ....................Wallace, NE.................$2,000 Tucker J. White ..............Hershey, NE.................$2,000 Bob H. Dubs..................North Platte, NE ..........$1,000 Brendon J. Asch ............Clyde, KS ....................$1,000 Brennan W. Lehman ......Savannah, MO.............$1,000 Brian Johnson................Arlington, NE...............$1,000 Brian L. Holm................Wallace, NE.................$1,000 Clint R. Whipple ............Saint Francis, SD..........$1,000 Cody Carlson ................Ashland, NE ................$1,000 David J. Ruether ............Broken Bow, NE ..........$1,000 Dexter Becker................Beaver City, NE ...........$1,000 Drew Kersten ................Gretna, NE ..................$1,000 Dustin D. Harris ............O’Neill, NE ..................$1,000 Gary Kersten ................Gretna, NE ..................$1,000 Gordon Coble ................St. Paul, NE.................$1,000 Greg A. Shalberg ..........Sheridan Lake, CO.......$1,000 Hunter J. Walker ............Big Springs, NE ...........$1,000 Jim A. Lymber................Broken Bow, NE ..........$1,000 Joey E. Lange ................Ord, NE.......................$1,000 John W. Opela ................Stapleton, NE ..............$1,000 Jon L. Hackel ................Ord, NE.......................$1,000 Kevin T. Kessler ..............Callaway, NE ...............$1,000 Monty L. Hurlburt ..........Arcadia, NE .................$1,000 Robert W. Sears..............Ainsworth, NE..............$1,000 Ryan Royle....................Pleasanton, NE ............$1,000 Shane Suchy..................Tyron, NE ....................$1,000 Steve Zumbrunn ............Junction City, KS ..........$1,000 Tyrel J. Reed ..................Wiley, CO ....................$1,000

#12 Justen Nokes (Juniata, NE) / Chris Hogan (Brighton, CO), 39.68 on 4, $2,300 and $3,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings each

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partner Lane Foster from Meadow, South Dakota qualified to the short round in the high call back position of the #9 Division. They posted a time of 17.70 seconds in the short round and finished with a time of 45.43 seconds on four steers. That time landed them in first place of the Average. They won $8,710, trophy Cowboy Gold saddles and $6,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings. Second place in the roping was Bryce Stoltenberg and Jay Lovitt both from Nebraska. The third place team was Jessica Lovitt and Joel Bunker from Nebraska and Kansas. Mike and Steve Fay won the Incentive Average. The last roping of the Nebraska Championships was the #8 Pick/Draw. Ethan Byers from Iowa and Amos Lange from Nebraska came from the third high team back position to with the Average with a time of 29.22 seconds on three steers. They took home $4,940, trophy Cowboy Gold saddles and $6,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings. Second place was Bill Bear and Kirk Arterburn and third place went to Tyler Schmick and Taylor Rossenbach.

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Coushatta

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trophy Gist spurs and $6,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings. Second place in the Average went to the high team back of Tyler and Cody Hogan both from Pelican, Louisiana. The third place team was Dusty Walker and Len Dorman with a time of 40.58 seconds on five steers. In the #13 Division it was again the second call back team that roped their way into victory. Jamie Durr from Zwolle, Louisiana and Zach Shovan from Jonesville, Louisiana were 7.60 seconds in the short round and finished the roping with a time of 37.52 seconds on five steers. They won the Average and took home $4,714, trophy Gist spurs and $6,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings. Second place was Charles Quinn from Troup, Texas and John Hight from Carthage, Texas. The third place team was Brad Robertson from Florien, Louisiana and Jacup Dixon from Boyce, Louisiana. The winners of the #12 Division came to the short round high team back. Joe Serrata from Los Fresnos, Texas teamed up with Andy Avelar from Kingsville, Texas to catch four steers in 33.15 seconds to win the Average. They won $4,052, trophy Gist bits and $6,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings. Second place was Cody Hogan and Jacup Dixon and third went to Bo Litton and Bobby PHOTOS COURTESY OF LONE WOLF PHOTOGRAPHY

he rain came and so did the team ropers to the Coushatta Championships in Kinder, Louisiana. The event is a new event to the USTRC schedule and was held July 13-15, 2012 at the Coushatta Pavilion. Producers Steve and Sherry Judd welcomed team ropers from all over the area to enjoy some great team roping action. The first roping of the weekend was the Open Division. Johnnie Philipp from Washington, Texas and partner Kenton Woodson from Conroe, Texas were the second call back to the short round. They caught their final steer in 7.45 seconds and finished the roping in first place with a time of 44.47 seconds on five steers. Philipp and Woodson won $1,676 and ten points for the Priefert US Open Tour. Second place was B.J. Thompson from Reeves, Louisiana and Len Dorman from Marshall, Texas. Third place was Dusty Walker and Dorman. Walker and Dorman also won the Incentive Average. Ike Jackson from Porter, Texas and Travis Hobbs from Dayton, Texas were the second call back in the #15 Division. They were 7.23 seconds in the short round and finished the roping with a time of 37.22 seconds on five steers. That secured them first place in the Average and they won $3,522,

Open Johnnie H. Philipp (Washington, TX) / Kenton E. Woodson (Conroe, TX), 44.47 on 5, $1,676

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#15 Handicap Ike Jackson, Jr. (Porter, TX) / Travis B. Hobbs (Dayton, TX), 37.22 on 5, $3,522 and $3,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings each

Leflett. Litton and Leflett also won the Incentive Average. and Mike Hunter. The team of Chris Perry and Jim Huffman Shannon McDaniel from Deville, Louisiana made her debut finished in third place with a time of 35.87 seconds on three at the Coushatta Championships in the #12 Gold Plus Division, steers. Tommy Davis from Madisonville, Texas and Richard and what a roping it was for her. She partnered up with Seth Lopez from Alice, Texas won the Incentive Average. Jordan from Whitesboro, Texas FLEX EARNINGS – Coushatta Championships – Kinder, LA and qualified to the short From Open thru #8 PickDraw (including Gold Plus Roping) round in the high team back position. A run of 12.93 Gary Summers ................Cleveland, TX ............$6,000 Chris E. Perry ..................Arcadia, LA ..............$2,000 seconds on their short round Randy G. McAdams ..........Cleveland, TX ............$6,000 Cody S. Hogan ................Pelican, LA................$2,000 Shannon G. McDaniel ......Deville, LA ................$6,000 Dusty L. Walker ................Marshall, TX ..............$2,000 steer secured first place for Thomas Royals ................Lumberton, MS ........$6,000 John R. Davis ..................Belcher, LA ..............$2,000 McDaniel and Jordan. They Dawn M. Murrell ..............Elm Grove, LA ..........$5,000 Len P. Dorman..................Marshall, TX ..............$2,000 won $3,098, trophy Gist Jacup H. Dixon ................Boyce, LA ................$5,000 Roland Gutierrez ..............Palito Blanco, TX........$2,000 Brad Hobbs......................Dayton, TX ................$4,000 Wright F. Duncan ..............Tylertown, MS ..........$2,000 buckles and $6,000 in USTRC Jamie Durr ......................Zwolle, LA ................$4,000 Allen J. Kohleffel ..............East Bernard, TX........$1,000 Flex Earnings. Second place Jim L. Huffman ................Pineville, LA..............$4,000 Bill H. May ......................Wakefield, LA............$1,000 went to E.R. Scogin and Matt Joe Serrata ......................Los Fresnos, TX..........$4,000 Brad W. Robertson ............Florien, LA ................$1,000 Andy Avelar......................Kingsville, TX ............$3,000 Charles Quinn ..................Troup, TX ..................$1,000 Scogin from Frierson, Louisian. Bo L. Litton......................Pelican, LA................$3,000 Dale Roberts ....................Jayess, MS ................$1,000 McDaniel and partner Jim Chad Havens....................Orange, TX ................$3,000 David Hammit..................Madisonville, TX ........$1,000 Huffman from Pineville, Charles Edwin Bullock ......Shepherd, TX ............$3,000 David Perry ......................Avinger, TX ................$1,000 Cody C. Jeansonne............Cleveland, TX ............$3,000 Dusty Roach ....................Stonewall, LA............$1,000 Louisiana finished in third Colby L. Laird ..................Kelly, LA ..................$3,000 Frankie Hano....................Independence, LA......$1,000 place in the Average. The David Earl Johnson ..........Poplarville, MS ..........$3,000 Heath Layne ....................Lindale, TX ................$1,000 Incentive champions out of the E.R. Scogins ....................Zapata, TX ................$3,000 Jake D. Fortenberry ..........Groveton, TX ............$1,000 Hector M. Guerrero ..........Houston, TX ..............$3,000 Jeff T. Peterman ................Gulfport, MS ............$1,000 roping were Chad Havens and Ike Jackson ......................Porter, TX ..................$3,000 Jerry D. Broussard ............Gonzales, LA ............$1,000 Brad Robertson, while C.O. James D. Shows................Corrigan, TX ..............$3,000 Jim Lynch ........................Jackson, LA ..............$1,000 Vallet and Steve Duhon won Jennifer Phillips ................Teague, TX ................$3,000 John D. Hight....................Carthage, TX ............$1,000 Jerry W. Green ..................Dayton, TX ................$3,000 Johnny Ray Eaton ............Corrigan, TX ..............$1,000 the Century Bonus. Kent B. Rayhill ................Alvin, TX ..................$3,000 Kolby R. Miller..................Alba, TX ....................$1,000 Tommy Wisby from Pitkin, Kent Phillips ....................Teague, TX ................$3,000 Kurt M. Minter..................Groveton, TX ............$1,000 Louisiana partnered up with Kim M. Spencer................Leesburg, FL ............$3,000 Larry L. Smith ..................Corrigan, TX ..............$1,000 Matt Scogins ....................Zapata, TX ................$3,000 Lonnie W. Morris ..............Clinton, LA................$1,000 Jacup Dixon and the pair Michael K. Stamper ..........Columbia, LA ............$3,000 Lyn R. Lamon ..................Los Fresnos, TX..........$1,000 qualified to the short round in Mike S. Hunter ................Huntsville, TX ............$3,000 Mark E. Ward ..................Petal, MS ..................$1,000 the second call back position. Rocky G. Louthan ............Santa Fe, TX ..............$3,000 Pete Serrata ....................Los Fresnos, TX..........$1,000 Seth A. Jordan ..................Whitesboro, TX ..........$3,000 Richard S. Lopez ..............Alice, TX....................$1,000 They were 8.54 seconds on the Steve Taylor ......................Gonzales, TX..............$3,000 Stephen A. Tate ................Ville Platte, LA ..........$1,000 last steer to bring their total to Toby C. Deleon ................Angleton, TX..............$3,000 Steve Green ....................Hardin, TX ................$1,000 34.64 seconds on four steers. Tommy Wisby ..................Pitkin, LA..................$3,000 Tommy Peterman..............Gulfport, MS ............$1,000 Travis A. Barnes................Corrigan, TX ..............$3,000 Tommy V. Davis ................Madisonville, TX ........$1,000 They won first place in the Travis B. Hobbs ................Dayton, TX ................$3,000 Tyler R. Caughman ..........Shepherd, TX ............$1,000 Average and won $6,536, Zach Shovan ....................Jonesville, LA ............$3,000 Tyler W. Hogan..................Pelican, LA................$1,000 trophy Martin saddles and Andy Alaniz ......................Hargill, TX ................$2,000 W.R. Baker ......................Livingston, TX............$1,000 Bobby Leflett ..................Bossier City, LA ........$2,000 Wesley Roden ..................Apple Springs, TX ......$1,000 $6,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings. Brad W. Robertson ............Florien, LA ................$2,000 Second place in the Average was the team of Kent Rayhill SUPERLOOPER MAGAZINE / 93

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#13 Handicap Jamie Durr (Zwolle, LA) / Zach Shovan (Jonesville, LA), 37.52 on 5, $4,714 and $3,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings each

#12 Joe Serrata III (Los Fresnos, TX) / Andy Avelar (Kingsville, TX), 33.15 on 4, $4,052 and $3,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings each

The second day of team roping came to a close with the #10 Division. Colby Laird from Kelly, Louisiana and Michael Stamper from Columbia, Louisiana were the high team back and finished the day off with a run of 8.68 seconds. That run gave them a total of 37.67 seconds on four steers and first place in the Average. They took home $7,956, trophy Martin saddles and $6,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings. Second place in the roping was Jerry Green and Brad Hobbs both from Dayton, Texas with a time of 39.34 seconds on four steers. The third place team was Steve Green and Brad Hobbs. The team of Dale Roberts and Wright Duncan won the Incentive Average. Cody Jeansonne from Cleveland, Texas and Charles Edwin Bullock from Shepherd, Texas were the second call back team to the short round of the #9 Division. They were 10.68 seconds 94 / SEPTEMBER 2012

on the final steer and won the Average with a time of 41.23 seconds. They earned $7,058, trophy Martin saddles and $6,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings. Gary Summers and Randy McAdams finished in second place in the main Average and won the Incentive Average. Third place in the Average was Dawn Murrell and Stephen Tate. The final roping of the weekend was the #8 Pick/Draw. The team of Rocky Louthan from Santa Fe, Texas and Travis Barnes from Corrigan, Texas were high team back and ultimately the champions of the roping. They were 36.84 seconds on three steers and won $2,874, trophy Gist buckles and $6,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings. Second place was Kim Spencer from Leesburg, Florida and Thomas Royals from Lumberton, Mississippi and third place went to David Earl Johnson and Thomas Royals.

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USTRC Flex Earnings. Second place in the roping was Sabrina Kreutzer and Wade Kreutzer. Third place in the roping was Rick and Jimmi Jo Montera. The team of Justin Storms from Nathrop, Colorado and Todd Holden from Gillette, Wyoming teamed up to win first place in the Average of the #12 Division. They were 36.30 seconds on four steers and won $4,380, trophy Gist spurs and $6,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings. Second place in the Average was Clayton Williams from Amarillo, Texas and Doug Schmidt from Guymon, Oklahoma with a time of 36.32 seconds on four steers. Third place was Danny Miller and Todd Holden. Rick Montera and Branden Kuykendall won the Incentive Average. The second day of team roping action began with the #12 Gold Plus Division. Dick Yates from Pueblo, Colorado and Mike Diodosio from Fowler, Colorado were the champions of the roping. They were 32.14 seconds on four steers and they took home $3,290, trophy Gist buckles and $6,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings. Second place in the roping was Darin Williams and PHOTOS COURTESY OF 3 LAZY J PHOTOS

ope the Rockies produced the Colorado Championships in Colorado Springs, Colorado. The event was July 20-22, 2012 and was held at the Penrose Stadium Outdoor Arena. The event began with the Open Division. Cole Cooper from Grand Junction, Colorado and T.J. Watts from Eads, Colorado teamed up to win first place in the Average with a time of 41.44 seconds on five steers. The second place team was Justin Parish and J.C. Williams from Texas. Parish and Williams also won the Incentive Average. Cole Cooper switched to the heel side and teamed up with Tuff Ramsey from Olathe, Colorado. The duo won the Average of the #15 Division with a time of 34.79 seconds on five steers. They received $2,090, trophy Gist spurs, and $6,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings. Second place in the Average was Trey Yates and Marcus Banister and third place went to Josh Seymour and Trew Cates. Kent Youngblood from Lamesa, Texas and Trey Yates teamed up to win the #13 Division. They were 42.17 seconds on five steers and earned $4,640, trophy Gist spurs and $6,000 in

Open Cole J. Cooper (Grand Junction, CO) / T. J. Watts (Eads, CO), 41.44 on 5, $890

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#15 Tuff L. Ramsey (Olathe, CO) / Cole J. Cooper (Grand Junction, CO), 34.79 on 5, $2,090 and $3,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings each

Joe Hughes and third place was Randy and Ryan Binford. Jim Yance from Alabama and Joe Hughes were the Incentive champions. In the #11 Division the team of Bob Freeman and Joe Matile finished the roping with a time of 31.00 on four steers. That time gave them first place in the Average and they won $5,990, trophy Cowboy Gold saddles and $6,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings. Danny Ruggles from Hackett, Arkansas and Billy Ivy from Amarillo, Texas finished in second place in the roping. Corey and Steve Whinnery from Powderhorn, Colorado won third place. Vincente Guerrero and Fernando Gonzales won the Incentive Average. The final roping of the second day of the Colorado Championships was the #10 Division. Stetson Corman from Burlington, Colorado and Kyon Kreutzer from La Veta, Colorado teamed up to win first place in the Average. They won $7,400, trophy Cowboy Gold saddles and $6,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings. Second place in the roping was Luis Beltran and Emilio Vega and third place was Stewart Thomson and Bryce Simmons. The Incentive winners were

FLEX EARNINGS – Colorado Championships – Colorado Springs, CO From Open thru #8 PickDraw (including Gold Plus Roping) Karl G. Mosshart ............Protection, KS..............$7,000 Randy A. Binford............Haviland, KS ..............$6,000 Cole J. Cooper ................Grand Junction, CO ......$5,000 Trey D. Yates ..................Salt Lake City, UT ........$5,000 Ike T. McClendon ............Miami, TX ....................$4,000 Jessica Garcia ................Manassa, CO ..............$4,000 Kyon L. Kreutzer ............La Veta, CO ................$4,000 Luis A. Beltran ..............Denver, CO..................$4,000 Ross Smith ....................Ignacio, CO ................$4,000 Todd Q. Holden ..............Gillette, WY ................$4,000 Antonio Gurule ..............Alamosa, CO ..............$3,000 Billy Ivy ........................Amarillo, TX ................$3,000 Bob M. Freeman ............Arnett, OK ..................$3,000 Bryce Simmons..............Granby, CO..................$3,000 Danny Ruggles ..............Hackett, AR ................$3,000 Darin J. Williams ............Amarillo, TX ................$3,000 Dick L. Yates ..................Pueblo, CO ..................$3,000 Ed H. Appleman ............Peyton, CO ..................$3,000 Emilio Vega....................Ft. Lupton, CO ............$3,000 Eric Strick ......................Shattuck, OK ..............$3,000 Fred W. Casanova ..........Alamosa, CO ..............$3,000 Greg A. Corman ............Burlington, CO ............$3,000 Jeff R. Martinez ..............Peralta, NM ................$3,000 Jeff Satterfield................Parachute, CO..............$3,000 Jim A. Yance ..................Loxley, AL ..................$3,000 Joe M. Hughes ..............Canyon, TX ..................$3,000 Joe Matile ......................Satanta, KS ................$3,000 Jorge Hernanandez ........Colorado Springs,CO ....$3,000 Justin D. Storms ............Nathrop, CO ................$3,000 Kent Latta ....................Gage, OK ....................$3,000 Kent Youngblood ............Lamesa, TX..................$3,000 Levi R. Walter ................Wray, CO ....................$3,000 Lynette F. Satterfield ......Parachute, CO..............$3,000 Marty M. Valencia ..........Las Vegas, NM ............$3,000 Mike S. Diodosio ............Fowler, CO ..................$3,000 Nathan J. Harter ............Oakley, KS ..................$3,000 Rick A. Montera ............Greeley, CO ................$3,000 Riley Vansoelen ..............Durango, CO ..............$3,000 Ryan Binford ................Haviland, KS ..............$3,000 Scott W. Sheets ..............Brewster, KS................$3,000 Simon Moore ................Elizabeth, CO ..............$3,000 Stetson T. Corman ..........Burlington, CO ............$3,000 Steve Zumbrunn ............Junction City, KS ..........$3,000 Stewart B. Thomson........Kremmling, CO ............$3,000 Tuff L. Ramsey ..............Olathe, CO ..................$3,000 Vernon L. Dillon ............Ordway, CO ................$3,000 Wesley L. Clifton ............Benton, KS..................$3,000

Bob Dineen ..................Ft. Lupton, CO ............$2,000 Darren S. Ridley ............Las Animas, CO ..........$2,000 Fernando F. Gonzales......Questa, NM ................$2,000 Greg M. Cline ................Holly, CO ....................$2,000 John L. Garcia................Springer, NM ..............$2,000 Kingston Chang ............Wright, KS ..................$2,000 Steve Whinnery ..............Powderhorn, CO ..........$2,000 Tim E. Tyan ....................Wallace, NE ................$2,000 Bill McDowell ................Clayton, NM ................$1,000 Brad R. Smith ................Stephenville, TX ..........$1,000 Branden D. Kuykendall ..Tres Piedras, NM..........$1,000 Butch A. Whitten ............Cimarron, NM..............$1,000 Charisse Nauyokas ........Delta, CO ....................$1,000 Chuck Gieck ..................Rush, CO ....................$1,000 Clancey R. Kreutzer ........La Veta, CO ................$1,000 Clayton Williams ............Amarillo, TX ................$1,000 Corey Whinnery ..............Powderhorn, CO ..........$1,000 Dale W. Reynolds............Pueblo, CO ..................$1,000 Danny R. Miller..............Lawson, MO ................$1,000 David A. Carlile..............Olney Springs, CO........$1,000 Doug Schmidt................Guymon, OK................$1,000 Gary D. Cooper ..............Montrose, CO ..............$1,000 Greg D. Seufer ..............Holly, CO ....................$1,000 J.C. Williams ..................Bridgeport, TX..............$1,000 J.R. Rodriguez ................Montrose, CO ..............$1,000 Jackie Nelson ................La Salle, CO ................$1,000 Jim Miles ......................Brighton, CO ..............$1,000 Jimmi Jo Montera ..........Greeley, CO ................$1,000 Joe B. Stricklin ..............Greeley, CO ................$1,000 Joel B. Bunker................Sharon Springs, KS ......$1,000 John McCollum ..............Montrose, CO ..............$1,000 Johnny A. Torres..............Questa, NM ................$1,000 Josh D. Seymour ............Elk City, OK ................$1,000 Justin P. McBride ............Des Moines, NM ..........$1,000 Justin Parish ..................Mineral Wells, TX ..........$1,000 Lydia Ulibarri ................Las Vegas, NM ............$1,000 Malcolm L. Waters ..........Arvada, CO..................$1,000 Marcus R. Banister ........Brighton, CO ..............$1,000 Nathan Rail ..................Wheatridge, CO ..........$1,000 Rigo Beltran ..................Denton, TX ..................$1,000 Sabrina L. Kreutzer ........La Veta, CO ................$1,000 Shawn D. Stapleton........Sublette, KS ................$1,000 Todd Corzine..................Center, CO ..................$1,000 Trew Cates ....................Laverne, OK ................$1,000 Vincente Guerrero ..........Santa Fe, NM ..............$1,000 Wade K. Kreutzer ..........La Veta, CO ................$1,000 Wayne Spencer ..............Salida, CO ..................$1,000

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#13 Kent Youngblood (Lamesa, TX) / Trey D. Yates (Salt Lake City, UT), 42.17 on 5, $4,640 and $3,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings each

#12 Justin D. Storms (Nathrop, CO) / Todd Q. Holden (Gillette, WY), 36.30 on 4, $4,380 and $3,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings each

#11 Bob M. Freeman (Arnett, OK) / Joe Matile (Satanta, KS), 31.00 on 4, $5,990 and $3,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings each

Tim Tyan and Levi Walter from Nebraska and Colorado. Lynette and Jeff Satterfield from Parachute, Colorado were the winners of the #9 Division. They were 44.36 seconds on four steers and won $7,040, trophy Cowboy Gold saddles and $6,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings. Wesley Clifton from Benton, Kansas and Jeff Martinez from Peralta, New Mexico finished in second place in the Average. Ike McClendon and Eric Strick won third. The team of Nathan Harter and Scott Sheets won 100 / SEPTEMBER 2012

the Incentive Average. The final roping of the weekend was the #8 Pick/Draw. Fred Casanova and Antonio Gurule from Alamosa, Colorado finished first place in the Average with a time of 34.26 seconds on three steers. They won $4,100, trophy Cowboy Gold saddles, and $6,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings. Second place was Ed Appleman and Riley Vansoelen and third place was Ross Smith and Karl Mosshart.

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#10 Stetson T. Corman (Burlington, CO) / Kyon L. Kreutzer (La Veta, CO), 38.05 on 4, $7,400 and $3,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings each

#9 Lynette F. Satterfield (Parachute, CO) / Jeff Satterfield (Parachute, CO), 44.36 on 4, $7,040 and $3,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings each

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Alabama

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Open Jerritt L. Varner (Red Level, AL) / Zak R. Dobbins (Bay Minette, AL), 61.99 on 5, $1,200

labama is a great place to get in a little team roping Kennemer from Anderson, Alabama to win the Average. They action. Ed Allen and his crew produce the Alabama were 34.90 seconds on five steers and earned $2,450, trophy Championships at the WO Crawford/Garret Coliseum Gist buckles, and $6,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings. Second place Arena in Montgomery, Alabama. The event was held July 27-29, was Dustin Cunde and Rodney Melton and third place was 2012 and welcomed a slew of team ropers from nine different states across the Southeast. Jerritt Varner from Red Level, Alabama and Zak Dobbins from Bay Minette, Alabama teamed up to win the Average of the Open Division with a time of 61.99 seconds on five steers. They won $1,200, and ten points for the Priefert US Open Tour. Second place in the Average was John Perrett from Rutledge, Alabama and Cody Murphy from Greenville, Alabama. Perrett and Murphy also won the Incentive Average. In the #15 Division Brent #15 Aldoff from Morriston, Florida Brent R. Aldoff (Morriston, FL) / Johnny L. Kennemer (Anderson, AL), 34.90 on 5, $2,450 and teamed up with Johnny $3,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings each 104 / SEPTEMBER 2012

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#13 Cody H. Inman (Elkmont, AL) / John L. Alley (Adams, TN), 34.91 on 5, $3,680 and $3,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings each

Kiki Juvert and Jay Holmes. Cody Inman from Elkmont, Alabama and John Alley from Adams, Tennessee were the winners of the #13 Division. They finished the roping with a time of 34.91 seconds on five steers. Inman and Alley won $3,680, trophy Gist buckles, and $6,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings. Second place went to Tom Kelly from

Clayton, Alabama and Ty Jones from Highland Home, Alabama. Third place was Seth Thomas and Ty Jones. The winners of the #12 Division were Brent Worrell from Brewton, Alabama and Zack Mabry from Piedmont, Alabama. They were 31.74 seconds on four steers and won $3,610, trophy Gist buckles, and $6,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings. Greg Graden from Newberry, Florida Guy Graden from FLEX EARNINGS – Alabama Championships – Montgomery, AL and Jacksonville, Florida won From Open thru #8 PickDraw (including Gold Plus Roping) second in the Average. Third Kevin Dixon ....................Linden, AL ................$7,000 Rodney K. Bowers ............Westville, FL ............$3,000 place was Lendon Murrell and Brother Campbell ............Franklin, TN ..............$6,000 Rusty M. Wright ................Plainville, GA ............$3,000 Kiki Juvert. The Incentive Clay D. Tilley ....................Marianna, AR............$4,000 T.J. Allen ..........................Dadeville, AL ............$3,000 winners were Clay Tilley and Eddie G. Hickman ............Shuqualak, MS..........$4,000 Timothy J. Spiller ..............Ariton, AL ................$3,000 Greg Graden ....................Newberry, FL ............$4,000 Zack A. Mabry ..................Piedmont, AL ............$3,000 Nick Abbott. Guy W. Graden..................Jacksonville, FL ........$4,000 Brittany M. Tirpak ............Dunnellon, FL ..........$2,000 The Graden team really Nelson Wyatt ....................Clanton, AL ..............$4,000 Cody R. Murphy................Greenville, AL ..........$2,000 stepped up in the Gold Plus Seth R. Thomas ................Greenville, AL ..........$4,000 John R. Perrett..................Rutledge, AL ............$2,000 Anthony E. Stafford ..........Southport, FL............$3,000 Lance Arviso ....................Ramer, AL ................$2,000 Division. Greg and Guy Graden Austin Allen......................Alma, GA ..................$3,000 Scott Bone ......................Calhoun, GA..............$2,000 were the Average champions Brady Barrentine ..............Enigma, GA ..............$3,000 Ty Jones ..........................Highland Home, AL ..$2,000 with a time of 33.62 seconds Brent R. Aldoff ................Morriston, FL ............$3,000 Adam D. Postelle ..............Rocky Face, GA ........$1,000 Brent Worrell ....................Brewton, AL..............$3,000 Brady Reid Dennis............Donalsonville, GA ......$1,000 on four steers. The win paid Chris W. Berry ..................Ramer, AL ................$3,000 Bubba B. Bozeman ..........Andalusia, AL............$1,000 them $2,630, trophy Gist Cliff R. Ammons ..............Ponce De Leon, FL ....$3,000 Casey L. Jones ..................Brundidge, AL ..........$1,000 buckles and $6,000 in USTRC Cody H. Inman ................Elkmont, AL..............$3,000 Donnie H. Hix ..................Salem, AL ................$1,000 Cody Tilley........................Marianna, AR............$3,000 Dustin R. Cunde ..............Marianna, FL ............$1,000 Flex Earnings. Second place in Dobie M. Eakes ................Philadelphia, MS ......$3,000 Hugo R. Garcia ................Maplesville, AL..........$1,000 the roping was Brother Evan Wyatt ......................Clanton, AL ..............$3,000 Jay Holmes ......................Sarasota, FL..............$1,000 Campbell and Kevin Dixon and Glen R. Terrell ..................Notasulga, AL ..........$3,000 Jeremy S. Horne ..............Opelika, AL ..............$1,000 Glenn Kelly ......................Hope Hull, AL ..........$3,000 Johnny Graham ................Butler, AL ................$1,000 third was Brother Campbell Jacob K. Johnson ..............Bay Minette, AL ........$3,000 Karly J. Jones....................Fort White, FL............$1,000 and Glen Terrell. Johnny Jeff A. Smith ....................Mount Olive, MS ......$3,000 Kyle Lawrence..................Andalusia, AL............$1,000 Graham and Kevin Dixon won Jeff Tilley ..........................Marianna, AR............$3,000 Larry M. Johnson ..............Kosciusko, MS ..........$1,000 Jessica L. Spiller................Brundidge, AL ..........$3,000 Lukas Clayton Taylor ........Kinston, AL ..............$1,000 the Incentive Average. John L. Alley ....................Adams, TN ................$3,000 Matt Jarriel ......................Collins, GA ................$1,000 Seth Thomas and Glenn Johnny L. Kennemer ........Anderson, AL ............$3,000 Richard A. Garcia..............Notasulga, AL ..........$1,000 Kelly teamed up to win the Jordan Whitman................Andalusia, AL............$3,000 Rodney D. Melton ............Fitzpatrick, AL ..........$1,000 Joseph K. Trull ..................Winfield, AL ..............$3,000 Rodney D. Nelson ............Milton, FL ................$1,000 Average of the #11 Division. Keith D. Johnson ..............Bay Minette, AL ........$3,000 Steve Horne ....................Opelika, AL ..............$1,000 They were 33.14 seconds on Kellie N. Trull ....................Winfield, AL ..............$3,000 Tim C. Jarriel ....................Collins, GA ................$1,000 four and took home $4,990, Kiki Leon Juvert................Miami, FL ................$3,000 Tom F. Kelly......................Clayton, AL ..............$1,000 Lendon H. Murrell ............Elm Grove, LA ..........$3,000 Tommy L. Hand ................Franklin, TN ..............$1,000 trophy Gist buckles and $6,000 Mark A. Sigler ..................Sarasota, FL..............$3,000 Ty Alford ..........................Ponce De Leon, FL ....$1,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings. Melissa M. Bagents ..........Luverne, AL ..............$3,000 William M. 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#12 Brent Worrell (Brewton, AL) / Zack A. Mabry (Piedmont, AL), 31.74 on 4, $3,610 and $3,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings each

#11 Seth R. Thomas (Greenville, AL) / Glenn Kelly (Hope Hull, AL), 33.14 on 4, $4,990 and $3,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings each

place went to Rodney Nelson and Rodney Bowers both from Florida. Third place was Casey Jones and Eddie Hickman. The team of Lukas Clayton Taylor from Kinston, Alabama and Cliff Ammons from Ponce De Leon, Florida were the winners of the #10 Division. They were 33.45 seconds on four steers and they won $4,920, trophy Gist buckles and $6,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings. Second place went to Jacob Johnson and Keith Johnson from Bay Minette, Alabama. The duo also won the Incentive Average. Third place in the roping was Scott Bone and Tommy Hand. #10 The winners of the #9 Division were Evan Lukas Clayton Taylor (Kinston, AL) / Cliff R. Ammons (Ponce De Leon, FL), Wyatt from Clanton, Alabama and Anthony 33.45 on 4, $4,920 and $3,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings each Stafford from Southport, Florida. They were 41.63 seconds on four steers and took home $4,300, trophy Gist buckles and $6,000 in USTRC Flex #8 Pick/Draw. Jordan Whitman and Karly Jones teamed up to Earnings. Second place in the roping went to Tim Jarriel and win first place with a time of 28.12 seconds on three steers. They Jeff Tilley, while third place went to Mark Sigler and Keaton won $2,920, trophy Gist buckles and $6,000 in USTRC Flex Locke. Austin Allen from Alma, Georgia and Matt Jarriel from Earnings. Second place was Clay and Cody Tilley from Marianna, Collins, Georgia were the Incentive champions. Arkansas. The third place team was Chris Berry from Ramer, The final roping of the Alabama Championships was the Alabama and William Sikes from Lapine, Alabama. 106 / SEPTEMBER 2012

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#9 Evan Wyatt (Clanton, AL) / Anthony E. Stafford (Southport, FL), 41.63 on 4, $4,300 and $3,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings each

#8 Jordan Whitman (Andilusia, AL) / Karly J. Jones (Fort White, FL), 28.12 on 3, $2,920 and $3,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings each

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Turquoise

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Open Chris Francis (Las Vegas, NM) / James Gililland (Edgewood, NM), 42.32 on 5, $1,330

allup, New Mexico and the Red Rock State Park were the hosts of the Turquoise Championships. Red Rock Roping Productions and Walt Eddy produced the annual event and it was successful again this year. Team ropers from all over attended the roping and enjoyed the picturesque setting. The team of Chris Francis from Las Vegas, New Mexico and James Gililland from Edgewood, New Mexico won the Average of the Open Division with a time of 42.32 on five steers. Second place went to Cooper Wimberly and Pedro Maestas and third place was Chris Francis and Reno Eddy. The team of Wimberly and Maestas also won the Incentive Average. The #15 Division was next on the agenda and the winning team was Brandon Gonzales from Seboyeta, New Mexico and Cody Garcia from Peralta, New Mexico. They were 37.76 seconds on five steers and earned $1,840, plus $6,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings and trophy Gist spurs. Second place was Chris Francis and Coy Burruel and third place went to Adam Esquibel and Cody Garcia. The #13 Division winners were Jerry McPhaul from Pie Town, New Mexico and Daren Austin from Valley Farms, Arizona. They caught five steers in 41.35 seconds. The feat gave them $3,070, trophy Gist spurs and $6,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings. Second place was the team of Reno Eddy from Gallup, New Mexico and 110 / SEPTEMBER 2012

#15 Brandon J. Gonzales (Seboyeta, NM) / Cody J. Garcia (Peralta, NM), 37.76 on 5, $1,840 and $3,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings each

Randy Sanchez from Jarales, New Mexico. The third place finishers were Kyle Brady and Lane Yazzie. The #12 Division winners were Rick Jump and Randy Sanchez as they caught four steers in a time of 34.40 seconds. The win was worth $3,000, trophy Gist spurs and $6,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings. Second place went to Connor Hewitt from Gilmer, Texas and Josh Debord from Bryan, Texas. The third place team was Joe Bob Nunez and Daren Austin and the Incentive champions were Brent Jaquez and Lane Yazzie. The Gold Plus Division was exciting all the way down to the very last steer. When it was all said and done, the team of Rick Jump and Randy Sanchez won the Average with a time of 35.93 seconds on four steers. They took home $1,950, trophy Gist buckles and $6,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings. Gabe Trujillo and Perri Sanchez were second place and the third place team was Rick Jump and Perri Sanchez. The team of Matthew Paul Sanchez and Matthew Sanchez won the Incentive Average, while Rick Jump and Rodney Wilcox claimed first in the Century Bonus. The #11 Division was next on the agenda and the winning team was Trey Robert Narramore and Kyle Roundy from

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#12 Rick R. Jump (Belen, NM) / Randy R. Sanchez (Jarales, NM), 34.40 on 4, $3,000 and $3,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings each #13 Jerry McPhaul (Pie Town, NM) / Daren M. Austin (Valley Farms, AZ), 41.35 on 5, $3,070 and $3,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings each

Grants, New Mexico. They were 32.82 seconds on four steers Incentive Average with a time of 28.77 on three steers. and earned $5,090, plus $6,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings and The final roping of the weekend was the #8 Pick/Draw. trophy Cowboy Gold saddles. Second place was Sorrel Ki Allen Gibson from Thoreau, New Mexico and Delbert Slim Huntington and Ellis Yates and third place went to Kyla Elkins FLEX EARNINGS – Turquoise Championships – Gallup, NM and Joaquin Huntington. The From Open thru #8 PickDraw (including Gold Plus Roping) Incentive win went to Tillman Randy R. Sanchez ............Jarales, NM ..............$9,000 Matthew Jones..................Chinle, AZ ................$2,000 Begaye and Ethan Shelley. Rick R. Jump ....................Belen, NM ................$9,000 Toby Joe Truby ..................Shallowater, TX..........$2,000 The #10 Division Perri V. Sanchez ................Peralta, NM ..............$7,000 Adam R. Esquibel ............Las Vegas, NM ..........$1,000 Matthew Paul Sanchez ......Albuquerque, NM ......$5,000 Alvin Tsosie ......................Teec Nos Pos, AZ ......$1,000 champions were Dewey Yazzie Benjie Sam ......................Chinle, AZ ................$4,000 Bill R. Owen ....................Mountainair, NM........$1,000 from Chinle, Arizona and Cody J. Garcia ..................Peralta, NM ..............$4,000 Brent M. Jaquez................Aztec, NM ................$1,000 Kesley Phillips from Round Daren M. Austin ..............Valley Farms, AZ........$4,000 Bryan Sells ......................Chinle, AZ ................$1,000 Gabe Trujillo ....................Peralta, NM ..............$4,000 Carl Sweazea ..................Mountainair, NM........$1,000 Rock, Arizona as they finished Kaitlyn R. Silva ................Tularosa, NM ............$4,000 Chris Francis ....................Las Vegas, NM ..........$1,000 the roping with a time of 32.23 Kesley Phillips ..................Round Rock, AZ ........$4,000 Connor S. Hewitt ..............Gilmer, TX ................$1,000 seconds on four steers. They Matt Z. Silva ....................Tularosa, NM ............$4,000 Cooper Wimberly ..............Estancia, NM ............$1,000 Anslem Roanhorse ............Tohatchi, NM ............$3,000 Coy T. Burruel ..................Tucson, AZ ................$1,000 won $5,050, trophy Cowboy Bobby Armijo ..................Seboyeta, NM ..........$3,000 Danny Keyonnie ..............Winslow, AZ ..............$1,000 Gold saddles and $6,000 in Bobby VanWinkle ..............Chinle, AZ ................$3,000 Derrick Ben......................Ganado, AZ ..............$1,000 USTRC Flex Earnings. Second Brandon J. Gonzales..........Seboyeta, NM ..........$3,000 Doug E. Burbridge............Charlotte, TX ............$1,000 Cameron H. Dahozy..........Tohatchi, NM ............$3,000 Ellis J. Yates ......................Cortez, CO ................$1,000 place was Lambert Sam and Crystal M. Martinez ..........Prewitt, NM ..............$3,000 Ethan Shelley ..................Gila, NM ..................$1,000 Benjie Sam with a time of 36.95 Delbert Slim ....................Ft. Defiance, AZ ........$3,000 Ian S. Begay ....................Chinle, AZ ................$1,000 seconds on four and third Dewey G. Yazzie ................Chinle, AZ ................$3,000 Jack Bebo ........................Gallup, NM................$1,000 Eddie L. Browning ............Gilbert, AZ ................$3,000 Jake Blackrock..................Ganado, AZ ..............$1,000 place went to Matthew Jones Fred B. Lucero..................Canutillo, TX ..............$3,000 James Gililland ................Edgewood, NM..........$1,000 and Benjie Sam. Jones and Sam Freeland Long ..................Ganado, AZ ..............$3,000 Janet L. Mickelson ............Flagstaff, AZ..............$1,000 also won the Incentive Average. Garrett Allcorn..................Gallup, NM................$3,000 Joaquin Huntington ..........Hesperus, CO ............$1,000 Jerrod Nez ........................Ganado, AZ ..............$3,000 Jorge Hawkins ..................El Paso. TX ................$1,000 Ty White from Wilcox, Jerry H. Elkins ..................Milan, NM ................$3,000 Josh N. Debord ................Bryan, TX ..................$1,000 Arizona and Eddie Browning Jerry McPhaul ..................Pie Town, NM ............$3,000 Kyla M. Elkins ..................Milan, NM ................$1,000 from Gilbert, Arizona won the Joseph C. Kimball ............Higley, AZ ................$3,000 Kyle B. Brady ..................Waterflow, NM ..........$1,000 Ki Allen Gibson ................Thoreau, NM ............$3,000 Lambert Sam ..................Chinle, AZ ................$1,000 Average in the #9 Division. The Kyle J. Roundy ..................Grants, NM ..............$3,000 Nicole Sweazea ................Mountainair, NM........$1,000 team completed the roping with Matthew Sanchez ............San Fidel, NM ..........$3,000 Pedro E. Maestas ..............Los Lunas, NM ..........$1,000 a time of 42.21 on four steers Peg J. Williams..................Kingman, AZ ............$3,000 Reno Eddy ......................Gallup, NM................$1,000 Pete L. Mickelson..............Flagstaff, AZ..............$3,000 Rudy J. Gonzales ..............Seboyeta, NM ..........$1,000 and earned $4,630, plus trophy Robert V. Mortensen ..........Gallup, NM................$3,000 Sonny I. Murphy ..............Thoreau, NM ............$1,000 Cowboy Gold saddles, and Trey Robert Narramore......Grants, NM ..............$3,000 Sorrel R. Huntington ........Portales, NM ............$1,000 $6,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings. Ty White ..........................Willcox, AZ................$3,000 Tillman N. Begaye ............Shiprock, NM ............$1,000 Jay Chavez ......................Grants, NM ..............$2,000 Wacey Brady ....................Kirtland, NM ............$1,000 Second place was Jerry Elkins Joe Bob Nunez ................Corrales, NM ............$2,000 Walt Eddy ........................Gallup, NM................$1,000 and Alvin Tsosie and third place Lane L. Yazzie ..................Kirtland, NM ............$2,000 went to Kaitlyn and Matt Silva. Kaitlyn and Matt also won the SUPERLOOPER MAGAZINE / 111

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#11 Trey Robert Narramore (Grants, NM) / Kyle J. Roundy (Grants, NM), 32.82 on 4, $5,090 and $3,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings each

from Ft. Defiance, Arizona were 33.30 seconds on three steers and won the Average. The win gave the team $3,600, trophy Gist buckles and $6,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings. Second place went to Cameron Dahozy and Bobby Armijo and they received

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#10 Dewey G. Yazzie (Chinle, AZ) / Kesley Phillips (Round Rock, AZ), 32.23 on 4, $5,050 and $3,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings each

$2,400, plus $6,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings and trophy Gist buckles. Third place was Garrett Allcorn and Bobby VanWinkle, Sr. and they also received $1,900, plus $6,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings and trophy Gist buckles.

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caught four steers in a time of 30.96 seconds. The win was worth $3,420, trophy Gist spurs and $6,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings. Second place went to Saxon and Sherwood. The third place team was David Outlaw and Matt Mauldin and the Incentive champions were Danny Ruggles and E.J. Thomas. The Gold Plus Division was the last roping of the first day of team roping at the West-Ark Classic. When it was all said and done, the team of Doug McAlister from Dover, Arkansas and James Miller from Dardanelle, Arkansas won the Average with a time of 35.01 seconds on four steers. They took home $2,130, trophy Gist buckles and $6,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings. Jeff Souza from Havana, Arkansas and Steve Mauldin from Beggs, Oklahoma were second place and the third place team was Steven Myers and Pace King both from Nashville, Arkansas. The team of Doug McAlister and Stoney Martin won the Incentive Average, while Jim Milam and Mark Weddle claimed first in the Century Bonus. The next roping was the #11 Division. It started off the second day of competition and the winning team was Larry and Clint Smith. They were 33.74 seconds on four steers and earned $5,292, plus $6,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings and PHOTOS COURTESY OF BUDDY BERRY

he West-Ark Classic took place in Ft. Smith, Arkansas at Harper Stadium/Kay Rogers Park. The roping began on July 27 and finished up on Sunday the 29th. Denny and Lynn Flynn produced the three-day event and it was one not to be missed. The #15 Division was first on the agenda and the winning team was Terry Cox from Bokoshe, Oklahoma and Jimmy Thomas from Hodgen, Oklahoma. They were 46.08 seconds on five steers and earned $2,820, plus $6,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings and trophy Gist spurs. Second place was Gable Hilderbrand from Bartlett, Kansas and Tater Lux from Mulberry, Arkansas and third place went to Rig Saxon and Jordan Sullivan. The #13 Division winners were Rig Saxon from West Monroe, Louisiana and Evan Sherwood from Greenbrier, Arkansas. They caught five steers in 41.90 seconds. The feat gave them $4,232, trophy Gist spurs and $6,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings. Second place was the team of Perry and Clint Smith of Smithville, Oklahoma. The third place finishers were Perry Smith and Jeff Hunter. The #12 Division winners were Clint Crane from Wister, Oklahoma and E.J. Thomas from Keota, Oklahoma as they

#15 Terry D. Cox (Bokoshe, OK) / Jimmy M. Thomas (Hodgen, OK), 46.08 on 5, $2,820

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#13 Rig Saxon (West Monroe, LA) / Evan E. Sherwood (Greenbrier, AR), 41.90 on 5, $4,232 and $3,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings each

Cowboy Gold saddles. Second place was Chris Mathews and Dustin Colson both from Broken Bow, Oklahoma and third place went to Lane and Joey Coleman from Louisiana. The team of Johnathon Cathey and Cody Cordell from Russellville and Benton, Arkansas took home the Incentive win. The #10 Division champions were Mike Jones and Ryan Lee Dirteater as they finished the roping with a time of 37.06 seconds on four steers. They won $5,992, trophy Cowboy Gold saddles and $6,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings. Second place was Lauren Leflett and Phillip Wilder from Louisiana with a time of 37.90 seconds on four and third place went to Payden Morse and Carter Gurrola. The Incentive winners of the #10 Division were Ashley Fowler and Evan Sherwood. Kevin Snell from Okemah, Oklahoma and Derek Wilson, also from Okemah, won the Average in the #9 Division. They completed the roping with a time of 35.55 seconds on four steers and earned $8,160, plus trophy Cowboy Gold

FLEX EARNINGS – West Ark Classic – Fort Smith, AR From Open thru #8 PickDraw (including Gold Plus Roping) Tanner B. Leflett ..............Benton, LA................$7,000 Bobby Leflett ..................Bossier City, LA ........$6,000 Doug McAlister ................Dover, AR ................$6,000 Ryan Lee Dirteater ..........Hulbert, OK ..............$6,000 Virgil L. Moore..................Springdale, AR ..........$6,000 Rig Saxon ........................West Monroe, LA ......$5,000 Clint Smith ......................Smithville, OK ..........$4,000 Jimmy M. Thomas ............Hodgen, OK ..............$4,000 Perry Sing ........................Oden, AR..................$4,000 Phillip Wilder....................Shreveport, LA ..........$4,000 Bo J. Yaussi ......................Udall, KS ..................$3,000 Brent M. Bartlett ..............Russellville, AR..........$3,000 Clint Crane ......................Wister, OK ................$3,000 Dan J. Tobin ......................Pickering, MO ..........$3,000 Darren L. Duvall ..............Quinton, OK..............$3,000 Derek L. Wilson ................Okemah, OK ............$3,000 E.J. Thomas ......................Keota, OK ................$3,000 Evan E. Sherwood ............Greenbrier, AR ..........$3,000 Ivan W. Thompson ............Greenwood, AR ........$3,000 J.J. Baker..........................Tahlequah, OK ..........$3,000 James L. Miller ................Dardanelle, AR..........$3,000 Jeff R. Souza ....................Havana, AR ..............$3,000 Jim Milam ........................Charleston, AR ..........$3,000 Ken Silver ........................Warner, OK ..............$3,000 Kevin Snell ......................Okemah, OK ............$3,000 Larry G. Smith..................Smithville, OK ..........$3,000 Lauren Leflett ..................Benton, LA................$3,000 Mike Jones ......................Fort Gibson, OK ........$3,000 Newly Martin....................Mount Vernon, AR......$3,000 Pace D. King ....................Nashville, AR ............$3,000 Pate Bradley Goodman ....Greenbrier, AR ..........$3,000 Shawn Gattis....................Ratcliff, AR................$3,000 Steve G. Mauldin ..............Beggs, OK ................$3,000 Steven J. Myers ................Nashville, AR ............$3,000 Stoney C. Martin ..............Atkins, AR ................$3,000 Terry D. Cox ....................Bokoshe, OK ............$3,000 Marc C. Coleman ..............Muldrow, OK ............$2,000 Perry L. Smith ..................Smithville, OK ..........$2,000 Rodney L. Sing ................Branch, AR ..............$2,000 Sarah R. Coleman ............Muldrow, OK ............$2,000 Wheston B. Jones..............Sallisaw, OK..............$2,000 Adam R. Brown ................Beebe, AR ................$1,000

Allan T. Frazier ..................Byars, OK ................$1,000 Allen Haden ....................Bentonville, AR ........$1,000 Andy D. Napier ................West Fork, AR ..........$1,000 Ashley N. Fowler ..............Greenbrier, AR ..........$1,000 Billy Jack Hanson..............Morris, OK ................$1,000 Blake Hawkins ................Clarksville, AR ..........$1,000 Brayden G. Tinder ............Spiro, OK ..................$1,000 Bruce Barnett ..................West Plains, MO ........$1,000 Carter A. Gurrola ..............Ardmore, OK ............$1,000 Chris Mathews..................Broken Bow, OK........$1,000 Cody Joe Heflin ................Claremore, OK ..........$1,000 Cody L. Cordell ................Benton, AR ..............$1,000 Cody L. Sing ....................Branch, AR ..............$1,000 Danny Ruggles ................Hackett, AR ..............$1,000 David R. Outlaw ..............Bonham, TX ..............$1,000 Dustin A. Williams ............Grove, OK ................$1,000 Dustin Colson ..................Broken Bow, OK........$1,000 Gable A. Hilderbrand ........Bartlett, KS ..............$1,000 Jacob Gipson ....................Belcher, LA ..............$1,000 Jeanne Strackbein ............Clarksville, AR ..........$1,000 Jeff D. Hunter ..................Talihina, OK ..............$1,000 Joey Coleman ..................Downsville, LA ..........$1,000 Johnathon P. Cathey ..........Russellville, AR..........$1,000 Kevin Hutchins ................Coweta, OK ..............$1,000 Lane Coleman ..................Downsville, LA ..........$1,000 Larry W. James..................Bluffton, AR ..............$1,000 Luke Calhoun ..................Romance, AR ............$1,000 Mark Weddle ....................Adona, AR ................$1,000 Marty Russell ..................Spavinaw, OK............$1,000 Matt C. Jones....................Forney, TX ................$1,000 Matt Mauldin....................Beggs, OK ................$1,000 Payden L. Morse ..............Ardmore, OK ............$1,000 Richard D. Adams ............Macomb, OK ............$1,000 Rusty W. Stuart ................Hydro, OK ................$1,000 Sam C. Stamper ..............Mounds, OK ..............$1,000 Sonny R. Mahurin ............Thayer, KS ................$1,000 Tanner L. Ward ................Wister, OK ................$1,000 Tater Lux..........................Mulberry, AR ............$1,000 Teri Stamper ....................Mounds, OK ..............$1,000 Tim C. Victory ..................Chelsea, OK ..............$1,000 Zane A. Mozingo ..............Independence, KS......$1,000

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#12 Clint Crane (Wister, OK) / E.J. Thomas (Keota, OK), 30.96 on 4, $3,420 and $3,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings each

#11 Larry G. Smith (Smithville, OK) / Clint Smith (Smithville, OK), 33.74 on 4, $5,292 and $3,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings each

#10 Mike Jones (Fort Gibson, OK) / Ryan Lee Dirteater (Hulbert, OK), 37.06 on 4, $5,992 and $3,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings each

saddles, and $6,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings. Second place was J.J. Baker and Ryan Lee Dirteater and third place went to Tanner and Bobby Leflett. The Leflett team also won the Incentive Average with a time of 23.53 seconds on three steers. The final roping of the weekend was the #8 Pick/Draw. Dan Tobin and Virgil Moore were 31.34 seconds on three steers and won the Average. The win gave the team $4,912, trophy Cowboy Gold saddles and $6,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings. Second place went to Ken Silver and Virgil Moore and they received $3,110, plus $6,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings and trophy Gist buckles. Third place was Newly Martin and Pate Bradley Goodman. 116 / SEPTEMBER 2012

#9 Kevin Snell (Okemah, OK) / Derek L. Wilson (Okemah, OK), 35.55 on 4, $8,160 and $3,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings each

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Alabama Championships 10 to 12 7 to 9 1. J.T. Ellison 1. Colton Schlock 2. Brady Barentine 2. Wyatt Allen

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6 and Under 1. David Lowell 2. Jolynn Barentine

Eastern Regional Finals 10 to 12 7 to 9 1. Dalto Hall 1. Bryson Tays 2. Braden Qualls 2. Colton Allen

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Coushatta Championships 10 to 12 7 to 9 1. Lane Briley 1. Jess Shows 2. Britt Buler 2. Jacob Coleman

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Turquoise Championships 10 to 12 7 to 9 1. Larrison Kayonnie 1. Chett Begay 2. Corey Charley 2. Tyler Vargas

Southwest Regional Finals 10 to 12 7 to 9 1. Colter Figg 1. Calvin Taylor 2. Corey Charley 2. Clay Garley

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Nebraska Championships 10 to 12 7 to 9 1. Tee Binford 1. Brent Charlton 2. Britt Hollenbeck 2. Ty Benford

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West Ark Classic 10 to 12 7 to 9 6 and Under 1. Trey Cone 1. Bryson Berry 1. Dallen Drewry 2. Bobby Risley 2. Jacob Coleman 2. Wyatt Creed

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guys just do what you normally do, play like I’m not here.” Well, no self-respecting cowboy with any vanity at all is gonna, “Play like he’s not there!” He’s not gonna kick off in a long trot for two miles and leave the photog behind, no! He’s more likely to pause a little longer when he stops on a ridge to scan the horizon… striking a hero pose. None of the cowboy crew will be wearing their Tommy Hilfiger sweatshirt, or Dolphin’s baseball caps, either. Dave took all precautions to protect their guest. He picked the gentlest horse in the string. He adjusted the stirrups so Simington’s size 13 tennis shoes would fit. He cinched him tight, put a roping rein on the bridle, and gave basic steering instructions. Once

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s I understand it, a “flexitarian” is Convictarians- Only eat meat when a vegetarian who eats meat, the warden decides they can eat meat, which to my way of thinking, is which is rare because it’s hard cutting kind of against the whole concept of prison meat with spoons. (I’d submit being a vegetarian in the first place. My that a wise warden doesn’t hand out eighth grade English teacher called such steak knives to a bunch of murderers, a word an “oxymoron” and no, I’m not rapists and thieves.) making a judgment as to their Burgertarians- College kids who have intelligence when I say a flexitarian is an a big hankering and need for beef, but oxymoron. It is simply a contradiction in can only afford to eat fast food burgers terms. A “pescetarian,” on the other and Hamburger Helper. Some develop hand, is a vegetarian who eats fish, highly sophisticated palates and become which I’ve always thought of as meat. Wendytarians or McDonaldtarians. The whole idea behind all this Tacotarians- A subspecies of ridiculous name-calling is to be able to burgertarians, these impoverished CRX’D MONTH NOV 11 BUILT BY CR VSA IN HOUSE PROOF enjoy the great taste of meat and still students subsist on Taco Bell tacos. be able to be politically correct and Grassatarians- Only eat beef that was fashionable. I don’t care what they call grass fed. themselves just as long as they eat CABatarians- These people only eat meat. So, I’ve come up with a few more meat that came from black cattle, names that backsliding vegetarians usually Certified Angus Beef. There are Roper Sports News can 1/4 horizontal call themselves. many variations including the

Herefortarian, Pinzgaurtarian, Longhorntarian, Simmatarian, Brangutarian and NolanRyatarian. The latter are baseball fans who only eat meat branded with the great pitcher’s name. Rotisserarians- Only eat meat if it’s cooked on a slowly rotating skewer. Not to be confused with Rotarians, who are great folks, one and all. COSTCOtarians- Only eat meat that is purchased at Costco. They buy in bulk. You don’t find too many single senior citizens who are COSTCOtarians because they simply don’t have the freezer space for it. Phasetarians- Every young girl goes through a phase where she swears off meat, usually after a class field trip to a slaughterhouse, dairy or rendering plant. It lasts about six months, or until they get interested in a male burgertarian. Facebooktarian- So called because the founder of Facebook is only eating meat he kills himself, perhaps because he’s broke after his stock took a big nosedive. Gummertarian- Also known as the “denturetarian”. These are older people and hockey players who no longer have their real teeth so they eat prechewed beef or filet mignon exclusively because it’s the most tender. You may see hockey players buying less expensive steaks but they use them on their black eyes to lessen the swelling. Bambitarians- Eat all meat except venison. Usually female, scientists say they are related to Black Beautytarians who would rather die than eat horsemeat. Environmentarians- Only eat meat from animals that emit no greenhouse gases and walk the earth without leaving a carbon footprint. If environmentarians applied the same standards to everything they ate they’d starve to death inside of three weeks. Enviromentarians were formerly known as hypocritarians. Resthometarian- Like the convictarian, they eat only what’s put in front of them. (See also gummertarian). Intetellitarians- Smart people who eat beef but not lesser meats such as slimy eels, guinea fowl, mutton, sushi, goat intestines, and two legged soybeans (chicken). Veterinarian- Only eats meat from his or her mistakes. wwwLeePittsbooks.com

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OTHER half by Gracie Mae

Thoughts from a Team Roping Spouse

A Devil of a Steer

t just seems like roping steers are a part of our family. Of course, they come and go and are exchanged out on a regular basis. However, we have one steer we have had for a long, long time. Part of the reason is that he is now pretty gentle and does not run fast. He is kind of the lead steer for all the others. He is too big to rope but he is great for the kids to track and he just plods along never getting in much of a hurry. We named him Lucifer because in his hay day he was quite the devil of a steer. He ran hard, developed head tricks and was just a challenge. It got to where no one wanted to rope him. However, in his old age he had settled down and was more of a pet than anything. Unbeknownst to Boss and I, Buzzy and June Bug had a new game. They would run Lucifer into the roping chutes, attach a rope to his horns and then sit on an old piece of carpet they attached on the dragging end of the nylon. One of them would turn Lucifer out and as he trotted down the arena they would sit on the carpet and have a ride. It was kind of a hide race sort of thing. Apparently from what we found out later, Lucifer just trotted or walked along until he got to the catch pen and sometimes Buzzy and June rode together on the rug and sometimes they rode separately. Imagine how much fun it must have been to have the old steer pull them along bouncing down the arena. Naturally, they were not going to tell us. We would have instantly told them it was dangerous and not a good idea. How could anything so much fun be dangerous they would argue. It doesn’t matter it just isn’t a good idea, we 126 / SEPTEMBER 2012

would counter. Typical of kids they were having a good time and parents are always spoilsports. The afternoon we caught them in their antics Boss and Donald were getting ready to rope. “What is ole Lucifer doing in the arena?” Donald asked. “Did the kids rope today?” I followed Boss to the arena and what I saw was interesting to say the least. Old Lucifer was just walking along with a piece of carpet dragging from a rope around his horns. Buzzy and June were having the time of their lives holding on to each other as the steer pulled the carpet along. We silently watched as the pair got to the catch pen where Lucifer stopped. The kids removed the carpet and headed the big steer back down the alley to the roping end to do it all over again. Boss immediately bristled. “Hey kids, that isn’t a good thing to do,” he muttered under his breath as he headed for the roping box. “Look dad,” June shouted. “You should see what we can do with Lucifer. Buzzy hung back because he could read the scowl on his dad’s face. Boss knelt down in front of June as Lucifer walked into the chute. “June, I don’t know if that is a good idea letting Lucifer drag you around. It is kind of dangerous.” “No it isn’t,” June reassured her dad. “It is the most fun. You should try it.” Before Boss or Donald could react June attached the carpet, climbed aboard and Buzzy turned Lucifer out. Sure enough Lucifer just started his ground-eating walk to the back end of the arena. As Buzzy followed along the trio made the trip again to the catch pen.

Boss and Donald just kind of stared at each other. Donald sort of shrugged and with a wry grin seemed to say, “Doesn’t look too dangerous.” Watching the kids bring Lucifer back up the alley to repeat the process just seemed to reemphasize they knew what they were doing. Lucifer walked into the chute and waited. “Lucifer doesn’t seem to fit him anymore does it,” Donald said with a sly grin. “Seems pretty docile to me.” “Come on dad, try it,” Buzzy finally said. “You and Donald can try it together. It is fun to ride on the carpet and Lucifer is strong. He can pull you together. It doesn’t hurt him.” I took a deep breath. I just had a feeling Boss was going to fall for this one. “What can it hurt?” Donald asked. “Looks fun enough. He does just walk.” Suddenly it was more than the pair could deal with. Leave it to team ropers to take a dare. Buzzy reattached the carpet and told Boss and Donald to climb on. “Hang on to each other really tight,” Buzzy advised. He then nodded and June opened the gate. I took another deep breath and sighed as Lucifer walked out of the chute. He took about ten steps and then hit a little trot. You could tell as the big steer rolled his eyes that something seemed different. Suddenly it wasn’t “his” kids anymore. It was as if a bell went off in his head and he said to himself, “These are those two stupid team ropers who used to chase me all around the arena and burn my hocks while they were running me around.” The big steer suddenly picked up speed. Boss and Donald were bobbing up and down on a piece of carpet with nothing to hold on to but each other. By the time the steer got to the middle point of the arena he was “picking them up and laying em down.” The corner at the catch pen was coming up fast and Lucifer was going to make it at full speed. “Jump, Donald,” Boss hollered and both men let go at the same time. The speed of the steer sent them rolling in the dirt. You cannot believe the look on Buzzy and June’s face. It was unbelievable. The kids could not

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believe their eyes. Suddenly, all I could do was laugh. Donald came up with a mouth full of dirt and Boss was trying to get the manure off his hands and face. “*&*^(*%*%&^,” Boss was cussing. “Told you that idiot steer was dangerous. Why in *&*&*#@# do you think we named him Lucifer. As the kids ran down the arena to see if everything was okay I just sat down in the dirt. Lucifer had gotten even. With the help of the kids he had gotten even for every team roping run he’d had to make since he had lived at our house. Buzzy checked on his dad and Donald. June ran into the catch pen to remove the overturned carpet. When she took it off the rope Lucifer started back down the alley headed to the roping box. He seemed to smugly say, “You boys want another ride?” Boss ranted and raved about how dangerous the steer was while June explained Lucifer had never gone that fast before. Her explanation fell on deaf ears. Sadly their game was ended at least for the moment. Animals just know kids love them. Lucifer was no different. He knew the kids were no threat to him. He had spent everyday protecting them since they had discovered their new ride. I remember one time they had a hide race at a rodeo we went to. Lucifer would have been great pulling the hide especially at the speed he had used to pull Boss and Donald. I was still laughing when Boss and Donald walked back up to the roping box. “Nothing funny, Gracie,” Boss grimaced. “Nothing funny at all.” “Well it was kind of fun,” Donald said. “Until I realized that corner on the catch pen was coming up. We sure were hanging on weren’t we?” “Damn steer is evil,” Boss said as he stormed off. Lucifer just stood in the roping chute waiting for the next ride. “You boys want to go again,” he seemed to say. Buzzy took the rope off his horns and turned him out. He smugly walked by headed to the back end of the arena. Guess who had the last laugh this day! Keep Ropin, Love, Gracie

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The Sports Medicine Stable BY MARK W DUNCAN

LAT, ATC Director, West Texas Sports Medicine Center San Angelo, Texas

Tiger “T”

of Low “T” are being studied by some of o I guess you could say we have the brightest minds in the medical world now officially covered all there is and the wide net that it casts upon our to cover in this here monthly overall well-being as men is truly only installment. It was only minutes after it on the cusp of where it will someday be. arrived in the mail at the 88260 So let’s get down to some real (Lovington, NM) zip code that my mom practical facts and principles. First and was on the horn wanting to know just foremost is the fact that proper what in the world I was thinking. We diagnosis of testosterone levels should don’t talk about such things only be done by a licensed physician apparently… You know that’s just not and it should only be done in proper one of those topics that we should feel settings. “T” levels can only accurately comfortable even talking about as a be determined by a blood test that can family, let alone through the pages of a only be ordered by a physician and legitimate publication such as this. I MONTH OCT 11 BUILT BY CR VSA IN HOUSE PROOF CRX’D actually interpreted by a licensed know for a fact that I have brought physician as well. I am sure that shame and reproach upon the whole somewhere someone is working on a Duncan delegation, but the fact of the home kit to determine Low “T” just like matter is, Low Testosterone is real, it’s someone invented the home early getting more real every day and it is in test, but the fact is, it does fact a real important part of men’s Red River Portable Arena pregnancy 1/4 horizontal not exist today. There are question and health. The long and short term effects

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answer forms as well as literally hundreds of web-based tests that one can take but the only way to truly measure “T” levels is with an actual blood test.

Proper diagnosis of testosterone levels should only be done by a licensed physician and it should only be done in proper settings.

There is no doubt that if you listen to the radio or watch late-night television you have heard the snake oil salesmen and women hawking their goods with promises of grandeur. I, for one, find it almost comical some of the claims these folks have made in order to try and capture just a small piece of your disposable income. I must be honest when I say that the whole reason for even discussing Low “T” was born out of a truck stop somewhere in the Midwest. Somewhere in some lonely bathroom amongst the novelty items and imitation colognes there is also a vending machine selling testosterone supplements promising vim and vigor as well as vitality, all for just four quarters and a quick turn of the dial. Any of you who doubt me, I have the actual letter and the packaging to prove it, but no amount of money in the world will make me divulge the name of the sender. Maybe you have seen it in one of your local restrooms and didn’t even know what it was. Tiger “T” is 100% pure testosterone designed to put a tiger in

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your tank or maybe even a tiger in your tail. It may also explain exactly what was going on with Tiger Woods as well, but that’s for another time fore sure. Anyway, be it Tiger “T” or any of the literally hundreds of other supplements that are now readily available the message is the same for all… “Buyer beware!” Most of the time my warnings are more focused on the financial ramifications, but in this particular case the warning is really driven more by the actual affect it may have on you physically. Testosterone is a naturally produced hormone and nothing beats the real thing when it comes right down too it. Synthetic or herbal or even derivatives can cause the body to actually quit making natural testosterone since normal levels are being maintained or surpassed from outside sources. It really gets to be a problem when those organs that are responsible for testosterone production begin to atrophy or actually go away since they feel the body doesn’t really need them. It can literally drive your body “nuts.” So much so that in your desire to only supplement your “T” levels with foreign “T” you can create a situation where you become dependent on foreign “T” for the rest of your life. So, I said all of that to say this. Even though the information surrounding Low “T” seems pretty simple the management of it is not. There are many things in our lives that we actually can do a pretty good job of managing but trust me on this one… Any type of hormone replacement, be it male or female, should always be done under the supervision of a licensed and qualified physician. If you don’t have one of these, then please take the time to find one in your area and seek an accurate diagnosis and proper treatment. As I mentioned last

month, the process of Low “T” is generally somewhat slow and thus undetectable to those around you until you go looking. The process of returning those levels to normal should be

somewhat slow and thus undetectable to those around you as well. Until next month. Good Luck … Good Health… Good Roping… and God Bless!!!

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WALT WOODARD

Hello

hen Travis Woodard was learning how to rope, I loved it. I had left the rodeo business so I was home a lot and we roped almost every day. My wife and my dad would come out to the arena and we would practice in the morning. When we were finished, Travis and his friends would bounce on the trampoline and dive into the swimming pool. We would barbecue almost every evening. About twice a week, we would pick mulberries from our mulberry tree and make homemade mulberry ice cream. Life was good! Those years still remain my favorite time of my life. Our goal was to improve enough to go to jackpots. It wasn’t long until we were doing that. We would travel to Ceres and Livermore, California where we all roped. We didn’t win much, but my heeler rode a slow dunn horse called Homer Dale, and we weren’t much of a threat. As Travis got a little older and he improved, our circle got bigger. We had heard that they were having a monthly jackpot in Santa Rosa, California. The Cresta family was putting them on. We lived in Stockton, California at the time, and it’s really hot in the central valley in the summer. Any excuse to go over on the coast is a good one, so that’s what we all did. Santa Rosa is a beautiful area. Because of its proximity to the Pacific Ocean, you go from 104 degrees in Stockton to 75 degrees in Santa Rosa; all in about a three-hour drive. The Cresta family would have four ropings, starting with an open draw pot right on down to 3 low numbered ropings. They had prizes for the winners in all of the categories. They would give away breast collars, spurs, headstalls, all kinds of stuff. We 130 / SEPTEMBER 2012

entered every roping. The cattle were great and the Cresta family were wonderful hosts. Cindy Mitchell was the secretary, who is famous in California for running ropings fast. There were barbecued tri tip sandwiches cooked over oak wood for lunch. How could it get much better? One thing that made the roping fun was the fact that the Cresta family had a young son named Broc. Broc and his partner, Spencer Mitchell, were entered in every roping. Every month all summer, we would see Spencer and Broc at the Santa Rosa jackpot, and man could those kids rope. Travis was a little older, so he was a little farther along in his roping. We won a little more than they did, but once in a while Broc and Spencer would come through, and that was a good thing. You could see that the Cresta family had a lot of good things going, but one of the things that they were most proud of was Broc. It was no surprise to me when, years later, Broc showed up where I was competing on the pro rodeo circuit. And not only did he show up, he qualified for the NFR Last year I was in Hermiston, Oregon and went to practice at Jake Stanleys before the rodeo. Broc was staying there. He was still roping with his childhood partner, Spencer. They had been winning everything, as they say in the pros, “lightin ‘em up.” They were getting ready to leave for another rodeo and I told Broc, “Do you remember when I would come to those ropings that your family put on?” Always respectful, he said, “Yes, sir.” I said, “I always beat you, and now no matter what I do, you’re beating me. I don’t understand how that could have happened.” He laughed, as did I, and he

drove away. Yesterday, I was told that at 25 years old, Broc Cresta was found dead in his trailer in Cheyenne, Wyoming. He had roped his first steer and gone to bed. When they went to wake him up the next day, he had died in his sleep. What a tragedy. What a loss. No one knows what happened. How could this happen? None of us know why, and someday we will, but for now it remains a mystery. Words can’t describe how truly sorry I am for the Cresta family. With all these unknowns, the only thing I do know is that all of us owe something to Broc and everyone else who leaves before their time. That is, don’t take one day of this life for granted. Don’t let the petty little things that happen ruin one second of joy and happiness that we should all be in search of each day. Og Mandino, author of the bestselling book The Greatest Salesman in the World said it best when he said, “We should live this day as if it was our last day on earth because for all we know, it might very well be.” Life should not only be a journey, each day should be lived to the fullest. Mr. Mandino also said, “If this is my last day that it will be my greatest monument. This day I will make the best day of my life. This day I drink every minute to its fullest. I will savor its taste and be grateful. I will make every hour count and each minute I will trade only for something of value. Each minute of today will be better than the last. I will live this day as if it is my last and if it is not, I shall fall to my knees and give thanks.” Until Next month, Thanks for your time Walt Woodard

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15 NTRL / USTRC Affiliate Osburn Arena; Campbell, NY 15 40 Plus Team Roping Championships Four F Arena; Palo Pinto, TX 15 - 16 M&R Team Roping Productions Quemado, NM 15 - 16 Norheast Alabama NTRL Regionals NE Alabama Agriculture Center; Rainsville, AL 16 40 Plus Team Roping ACE Arena (Andrews County Expo); Andrews, TX 16 Texas Stampede Team Roping Classic Diamond T Indoor Arena; Denton, TX 21 WSTR Qualifier Odgden, UT 21 - 23 Texas Plains Classic Taylor County Expo Center; Abilene, TX 22 Crossfire Productions Team Roping; Rusk County Expo Center; Henderson, TX 22 - 23 WSTR Qualifier Santa Fe, NM 29 NTRL / USTRC Affiliate Rockin Circle H; Lizella, GA 29 40 Plus Team Roping Wildfire Ranch; Salado, TX 29 Crossfire Productions Team Roping; George H. Henderson, Jr. Expo Center; Lufkin, TX 29 - 30 North Carolina Championships Eleven Bar East Ranch; Sanford, NC 29 - 30 Big Loop Big Money Team Roping Tour Brackenridge Event Complex; Edna, TX 29 - 30 WSTR Qualifier Hugo Events Center; Hugo, OK 29 - 30 WSTR Qualifier Amarillo National Center; Amarillo, TX

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October 20 - 28 Cinch USTRC National Finals of Team Roping Oklahoma State Fairgrounds; Oklahoma City, OK 27 NTRL / USTRC Affiliate Rocky Branch Arena; Forsyth, GA

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ummer has been busy, and fall is fast approaching. We have many more ropings scheduled before the NTRL Finals— that means a lot of opportunities to earn NTRL National Shoot-Outs! Don’t forget that all money won at NTRL events counts toward your USTRC flex earnings! Don’t forget about the NTRL Regionals! Ed Allen is having the Alabama Regionals this month—September 15 & 16. Franklin Thomas will be having the Georgia Regionals October 5 & 6—this is a Friday and Saturday! If you need RV reservations, you will need to contact the fairgrounds early because the fair will be going on! We have four regionals happening in November! Regionals offer more VIP points and Shoot-Outs than affiliate and qualifier ropings. Lots of prizes, cash, USTRC Regional Flex Earnings and NTRL National

Shoot-Outs will be given away at each of these NTRL regionals. The USTRC North Carolina Championships roping will be held at Eleven Bar East Ranch in Sanford, North Carolina, September 29 & 30. Chad Shepherd will also be having a NTRL roping on Friday, September 28 in conjunction with this weekend event. Check out this ad for more details. It is time to start planning to attend the Big Ticket Finals, December 6-9, in Tunica, Mississippi. There are NO SHOOT-OUTS REQUIRED and we will take on-site entries only. There are NO CAPS and NO AGE LIMIT on the #15, #13, Warm Up Ropings, and the Ladies Roping. The #8 has NO AGE LIMIT but does have a #4 Elite cap. $20,000 CASH is guaranteed to first in all Lubrisyn Big Ticket Ropings with an extended payout in the Average. Please call the office if you have any questions regarding your Shoot-Outs! — Pam Smith, NTRL Secretary

Thanks to our Sponsors:

NTRL OFFICE 423/575-2295 Fax 423/575-2296 E-mail: pam_ropin@yahoo.com jx2ropin@yahoo.com NTRL Website: www.ntrlinc.com

NORTHEAST ALABAMA NTRL REGIONALS September 15-16, 2012 Northeast Alabama Agriculture Center • Rainsville, AL Books open at 8:00 a.m. Rope at 9:00 a.m. each day Church Services Sunday at 8:00 a.m.

SATURDAY

SUNDAY

Draw 5/$150 - 4 head Head or Heel or Both

$50 - 4 head - Enter 5x

#13

$50 - 4 head - Enter 5x

#10 Slide

$50 - 4 head - Enter 5x

#12 #10

ALL GIRLS

#11

$40 - 3 head - Enter 4x

$50 - 4 head - Enter 5x

ALL GIRLS will not count toward chute or saddle but Average winners will receive prizes.

#9 $50 - 4 head - Enter 5x Draw option available in all ropings

#8 Enter 1/Draw 2 - $120 - 3 head (may draw all 3/$120) - Enter 3x

#7 Enter 1/Draw 1 - $60 - 2 head (may draw 2/$60) - Enter 3x

For more information contact Ed Allen 256/749-0541 2012 or 2013 USTRC membership required TRIAD Numbers Only

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Average winners will receive prizes High Point Roper of the 2 days will receive a Priefert Chute Reserve High Point Roper will receive a saddle Buckles to High Point #4 and #3 & below in the #8 and #7 ropings USTRC Regional Flex Earnings to 1st place in Average NTRL Shoot-Outs to 1st thru 10th

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Heavenly Acres Covered Arena & Restaurant October 13, 2012 Screven, GA Dates: October 13, November 24, December 22 Books Open 8:30 a.m. Rope 9:30 a.m. Sign up at 9:00 a.m. Roping at 10:00 a.m.

All ropings pick or draw #12 4-head PA 1 $35/roper #11 4-head PA 1 $35/roper #10 4-head PA 1 $35/roper #9 - Capped at #5 - 4-head PA 1 $35/roper #8 - Capped at #4 - 3-head PA 1 $30/roper

We also have stalls and hookup rentals Round Robin every Friday night at 7:00 p.m. 4761 hwy 203 • Screven, GA. 31560

Eleven Bar East Ranch Sanford, NC Friday, September 28, 2012 Books Open 3:00 p.m. Rope 4:00 p.m.

VIP #12/#10 – 75% Payback Enter 2 times, $40/Roper #11 SLIDE Handicapped up to #13 and down to #9 Enter 1/draw 1 for $80/roper, 3 head Enter 3 times for a total of 6 partners #8 (capped at #4 elite) Enter 1/draw 1 for $80/roper, 3 head Enter 3 times for a total of 6 partners NTRL National Shoot-Outs 1st-3rd in Average

For More Info contact: Ronnie Mullis 912/579-6967 and leave a message

For More Info and Directions: John Johnson – 423/340-0640 or Chad Shepherd 813/477-4740

2012 or 2013 USTRC Membership Required

TRIAD numbers only

UPCOMING EVENTS 2012 NTRL Schedule A = Affiliate; Q = Qualifier; R = Regionals

SEPTEMBER 1, 2012 Lizella, GA

Rocky Branch Arena

Todd Harris

1, 2012 Yeehaw Junction, FL

Capital R Arena

Ray and Tish Luke

Osburn Arena

Will & Kathie Osburn

15, 2012 Campbell, NY 15-16, 2012 Rainsville, AL

NE Alabama Reg. NE Alabama Agricultural Center Ed Allen

22, 2012 Greensboro, GA

Green County Ag Center

28, 2012 Sanford, NC

Eleven Bar East Ranch

Chad Shepherd

Rocky Branch Arena

Todd Harris

Georgia National Fairgrounds

Franklin Thomas

29, 2012 Lizella, GA

A CANCELLED

13, 2012 Screven, GA 13, 2012 Lizella, GA

Georgia Reg. A A CANCELLED

Heavenly Acres Arena

Ronnie Mullis

Rockin Circle H Arena

Todd Harris

20, 2012 Campbell, NY

Osburn Arena

Will & Kathie Osburn

27, 2012 Forsyth, GA

Rocky Branch Arena

Todd Harris

NOVEMBER 3-4, 2012 Sanford, NC 10-11, 2012 Memphis, TN

Mid-Atlantic Reg. Eleven Bar East Ranch Memphis Reg.

Agricenter Show Place Arena

Chad Shepherd NTRL

10, 2012 Campbell, NY

Osburn Arena

Will & Kathie Osburn

17, 2012 Forsyth, GA

Rocky Branch Arena

Todd Harris

Jackson County Ag Center

Franklin Thomas

Heavenly Acres Arena

Ronnie Mullis

McPherson Arena

NTRL

Rocky Branch Arena

Todd Harris

Osburn Arena

Will & Kathie Osburn

Heavenly Acres Arena

Ronnie Mullis

17-18, 2012 Marianna, FL 24, 2012 Screven, GA 24-25, 2012 Bristol, TN

Southeast Reg. A Northeast Reg.

DECEMBER 1, 2012 Forsyth, GA 8, 2012 Campbell, NY 22, 2012 Screven, GA

A Series Finals A

Dates: TBA Books Open 9:00 a.m. Rope at 10:00 a.m.

Franklin Thomas

OCTOBER 5-6, 2012 Perry, GA

Green County Ag Center Greensboro, GA September 22, 2012

#12 Handicap #11 #10 #9 – Capped at Elite #5 #8 – Capped at Elite #4 All ropings are 4 head, progressive after one, $30/roper. NTRL Shoot-Outs to 1st – 2nd in All ropings For More Info and Directions: Franklin Thomas 706/473-0476 2012 or 2013 USTRC Membership Required

TRIAD numbers only

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September 1, 2012 NEW LOCATION! Rocky Branch Arena (Covered Arena - Rope Rain or Shine)

Forsyth, GA Books open 8:00 a.m. Rope at 10:00 a.m.

2012 SADDLE SERIES March 24, April 21, May 19, June 16, July 7, August 18, Sep. 1, Oct. 27, Nov. 17, Dec. 1 5 Trophy Saddles for Series High Point #3 & Below, #4, #5, #6 & Above High Point Roper at December Finals (must attend 4 ropings in series to qualify) #10 Slide - Draw 5 for $100/roper #7 (#4 Cap) - Pick 1/Draw 1 - $60/roper #13 Handicap - $35/roper #8 (Elite #4 Cap) - Pick 1/Draw 1 - $60/roper #11 Slide - Pick 1/Draw 1 - $70/roper #9 (Elite #5 Cap) - $35/roper Draw option available on #13 and #9

For More Info: Todd Harris at 478/447-5310 345 Tommy’s Trail, Forsyth, GA

Osburn Arena NTRL Series Campbell, NY Books open at 10:00 a.m. Rope at 11:00 a.m. sharp! March 10 April 14 May 5 (Qualifier) June 2 July 21

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

August 11 September 15 October 20 November 10 December 8 (Series Finals)

4 HD - $25/Roper 3 HD - $25/Roper (Capped at #4 Elite) 4 HD - $25/Roper 4 HD - $25/Roper 4 HD - $25/Roper 4 HD - $25/Roper 4 HD - $25/Roper- Enter 2x 2012 or 2013 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

Credit cards accepted with additional 3% charge

2012 or 2013 USTRC Membership Required

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UPCOMING EVENTS Georgia Regional Perry, GA Georgia National Fairgrounds Friday & Saturday • October 5 & 6 Manual Roping Chute to High Point Roper of the Two Days $750 CASH to Reserve High Point Roper of the Two Days NTRL National Shoot-Outs to 1st-10th in Average in all ropings USTRC Regional Shoot-Outs to Average Winners Must have 2012 or 2013 USTRC card to rope. Memberships may be purchased at this event and will be valid for 2013. NTRL Dress Code Required. For more info call NTRL Office at 423/575-2295 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 Hookups are limited—call early because fair is going on also. 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

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Friday, October 5 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

VIP Roping #12 4-HD, $50/Roper, Enter 2x, 70% Payback Saturday, October 6 Books open at 8:00 a.m. Rope at 9:00 a.m.

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

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

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OC TOBER 1 3 & 1 4, 201 2

Books open 7:30 a.m. Rope at 9:00 a.m. #13 Warm up #13 Lubrisyn Big Ticket Roping #12 Warm up #12 Lubrisyn Big Ticket Roping #11 Warm up #11 Lubrisyn Big Ticket Roping

Books open 7:30 a.m. Rope at 9:00 a.m. #10 Warm up #10 Lubrisyn Big Ticket Roping #9 Warm up #9 Lubrisyn Big Ticket Roping #8 Bonus Roping

Heel-O-Matic to High Point Roper 1st-5th Maynard Buckles 6th-10th Equibrand ESP Pads 11th-15th Classic Rope Bags

2012 or 2013 USTRC membership required TRIAD Numbers Only

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FMI: John Johnson 423.340.0640 • Pam Smith 423.575.2295 • www.jx2events.com

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M & R Team Roping Productions Bernalillo County Sheriff’s Posse Covered Arena

Albuquerque, New Mexico

October 6 - 7, 2012

Payback 90% 12 SUPER # In

Super #12 Example Payout - 100 Teams Round $500 1st $10,000 + Buckles 2nd $7,000 3rd $4,000 4th $3,000 5th $1,500 6th $1,000 Super #10 Example Payout - 100 Teams Round $200 1st $8,000 + Buckles 2nd $5,000 3rd $2,500 4th $1,000 5th $300

Enter at 9 a.m. • Rope at 10:00 a.m.

Saturday, October 6 #11

85% Payback In SUPER #10

Pick 1, draw 1 or draw 2 for $60/roper Enter 3x for a total of 6 runs

#12

Pick 1, draw 1 or draw 2 for $60/roper Enter 3x for a total of 6 runs

H SUPER #12 H $150/roper • Enter 3x • 4-head

Super #12 Example Payout - 50 Teams Round $500 1st $6,000 + Buckles 2nd $4,000 3rd $2,000 4th $1,000

Sunday, October 7

Enter at 9 a.m. • Rope at 10:00 a.m.

#9 capped at an Elite #5 Pick 1, draw 1 or draw 2 for $60/roper Enter 3x for a total of 6 runs #10 no cap Pick 1, draw 1 or draw 2 for $60/roper Enter 3x for a total of 6 runs

Super #10 Example Payout - 50 Teams Round $300 1st $4,000 + Buckles 2nd $2,500 3rd $1,000 4th $700

H SUPER #10 H

$100/roper • Enter 4x • 4-head

TRIAD numbers only

September 15-16, 2012 • Quemado, NM Enter at 9 a.m. • Rope at 10:00 a.m. Arena located just north of JY Gas Station

All Ropings Are $30/Roper Saturday, September 15 #13 Slide • #12 • #11

Sunday, September 16 #10 • #9

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Mississippi September 27-30, 2012 Longhorn R Arena Tuscumbia, Alabama

Extended Prize Line

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Thursday, September 27

Saturday, September 29

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

Friday, September 28

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

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

#13 Handicap

Sunday, September 30 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

Host Hotel: Cold Water Inn 256/383-6844 Ask for ropers rates!

note: Any team consisting of a #4 heeler or below will receive an extra 5 seconds off

Longhorn R Arena 256/412-3344 call for stall reservations

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 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.

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ZD Cattle Company presents Oct. 5 & 6, 2012 • Farmington, New Mexico Magee Park •

$50,000 in cash & prizes

Friday, October 5 #12 Both Over 40 Handicap Books close at 2:00 p.m. Pick 1, Draw 2 or Draw 3 for $100/roper • Enter 2 times Saddles to Average Winners

All Girl

6 Saddles 12 Buckles

Open Handicap

Books close at 9:30 a.m. • Rope at 10:00 a.m. Pick 1, Draw 2 or Draw 3 for $120/roper Enter 4 times • 4-steer Average

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

y Low Entr Fees

Pick 1, Draw 3 or Draw all 4 for $100/roper Enter 2 times

Saturday, October 6 #11 Capped at Elite #6

Payoff $5,000 to High Point Roper Average 1st • $5,000 2nd • $3,000 3rd • $2,000 4th • $1,000 5th • $600 6th • $400

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, October 6 • #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 300 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

12TH ANNUAL

$5,000

#4 & UNDER BIG BUCKS CHAMPIONSHIP OCTOBER 12 & 13, 2012 • SOUTH JORDAN, UTAH

or, Indo tioned i d on air-c rena ! a

EQUESTRIAN PARK

Friday, October 12

Saturday, October 13

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.

SPONSORS: CACTUS ROPES

156 / SEPTEMBER 2012

#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

6 Fully Tooled Saddles 6 Beautiful Buckles

Sign up 9 a.m., Rope at 10 a.m. Pick 1, draw 2 or draw all 3 for $120 Enter 4x 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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Philipp Ranch presents

TOUR IV

SEPTEMBER 29 - 30, 2012 Edna, Texas Payback Brackenridge Event Complex Covered Arena R.V. and stalls - contact Brackenridge Event Center

80%

2012-2013 Schedule

Information On Books and Ropings (Except November 23 - 24 Roping, see info on that roping) Saturday: Open, #15, #13, #12, #11 and #10 Books open on all ropings at 8:00 a.m., close at 8:30 a.m. for first roping and close at the end of the second round of the proceeding roping. All ropings are 4 head, progressive after one. Pay Average only. 80% payback in all ropings. Sunday: #9 and #8 Books open at 7:30 a.m., close at 8:00 a.m., rope at 9:00 a.m. for first roping and close at the end of the second round of the #9 for the #8 roping. All ropings are 4 head, progressive after one. Pay Average only. 80% payback in all ropings. TRIAD numbers only. 2012 or 2013 USTRC card required to collect winnings. USTRC membership may be purchased at roping. Must compete in 3 of the 8 Tour Stop Ropings to qualify for the Finals. (Preliminary ropings before Finals does not count as one of your three.) Negative Coggins required at all Tour Stop Ropings as well as Finals and Playoff Roping. Dummy Roping for children 5-12 years of age. Free entry at all ropings. Entry Fees: Open, #15, #13 , #12, #11 - $150/roper Enter twice. USTRC draw in option available in all ropings. #10 and #9 - $50/roper. Enter 5 times. USTRC draw in option available in all ropings. #8 - $150/roper. Enter Twice. Draw two with a partner or draw all three. How To Win A National Playoff Spot 1. Awarded to each team roping champion header and heeler at each Tour Stop in each category roping. 2. To the top 3 High Money header and heeler of the year after the eight Tour Stop ropings in each category. 3. To the top 10 in the Average in each category in the Preliminary roping at the Finals. *Only one qualification per person allowed per category. Ropers still must attend 3 of the 8 ropings to maintain their playoff position Visit www.philippranch.com for all rules concerning Playoff requirements. 158 / SEPTEMBER 2012

November 23 - 24, 2012 Caldwell, Texas • Buddy and Edile Lightsey Arena - covered (Please note Friday and Saturday Roping after Thanksgiving Day) Check roping times and schedule - different than other Big Loop Big Money Ropings R.V. and stalls - Roger 979.255.5592 H Friday: Open, #15, #13, #12, #11, #10 – Books open at 9:00, close at 9:30 a.m., rope at 10:00 a.m. H Saturday: #9, #8 – Books open at 7:30, close at 8:15 a.m., rope at 9:00 a.m.. January 5 - 6, 2013 Halletsville, Texas • Willam and Alton Allen Expo Center Indoor Heated Arena R.V. and Stalls - 361.798.1600 (Chamber Of Commerce) February 16 - 17, 2013 Halletsville, Texas • Willam and Alton Allen Expo Center Indoor Heated Arena R.V. and Stalls - 361.798.1600 (Chamber Of Commerce) March 23 - 24, 2013 Caldwell, Texas • Buddy and Edile Lightsey Arena - covered R.V. and stalls - Roger 254.747.2120 April 27 - 28, 2013 Groesbeck, Texas • Limestone County Fairgrounds - covered R.V. and stalls 254.747.2120 May 18 - 19, 2013 Bryan, Texas • Brazos County Expo Center - covered R.V. and stalls first come first served June 8 - 9, 2013 Giddings, Texas • Lee County Sheriffs Posse Arena - covered R.V. and stalls available

SPONSORS Team Auto of Navasota Beard Navasota Vet Clinic Navasota, Texas String Up Machine Madisonville, Texas Weeks Enviromental Classic Ropes Moore Feed

July 19 - 21, 2013 Bryan, Texas • Brazos County Expo - COVERED ARENA WITH FANS FINALS WITH NATIONAL PLAYOFFS AND MATCH ROPING F.M.I. 936.878.2833 on Finals; Schedule and fees visit www.philippranch.com July 20, 2013 Bryan, Texas • Brazos County Expo Arena • 4:00 p.m. 3RD ANNUAL PHILIPP RANCH PRODUCTION HORSE SALE BUCKLES TO AVERAGE WINNERS OF ALL ROPINGS HANDMADE SADDLES TO NATIONAL PLAYOFF CHAMPIONS AT FINALS

FMI: 936.878.2833 or 713.806.6012 www.philippranch.com

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present

Short Barrier

Good Cattle

Arena Covered Big With Ass Fans

PRODUCTIONS ATHENS, TEXAS • OCTOBER 6-7, 2012

Sunday

Saturday

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

#6 Roping - #3 cap Enter 1, Draw 2 or Draw all 3 for $100/roper 3-head 1st Buckles + Cash 2nd Buckles + Cash 3rd Buckles + Cash 4th Breast Collars + Cash 5th Breast Collars + Cash 30 teams to short-go

#7 Cactus Saddle Warm-Up - Elite #4 cap Enter 1, Draw 2 or Draw all 3 for $100/roper 3-head 1st Cactus Saddles + Cash 2nd Buckles + Cash 3rd Breast Collars + Cash 4th Breast Collars + Cash Dummy Roping 5 & under • 6-8 • 9-12 #8 Roping - Elite #4 cap Enter 1, Draw 2 or Draw all 3 for $100/roper Enter 4x, 70% Payback Saddle to High Money Winner of the #8 Buckles + Cash to Average Winners Breast Collars + Cash to 2nd & 3rd in the Average 30 teams to short-go

HOST HOTEL Quality Inn and Suites Anthen, Texas 800-892-3819 Trailer & Parts Co.

Trailer Parts & Truck Accessories Huntsville, TX 866-244-5801

#9 Roping - Elite #5 cap Enter 1, Draw 2 or Draw 3 for $100/roper Enter 4x, 70% Payback Saddle to High Money Winner of the #9 & #10 Buckles to Average Winners of Both Ropongs IF YOU MAKE THE SHORT ROUND AT ANY FIRE IT UP ROPING YOU RECEIVE A FINALS SHOOT-OUT!

#10 Roping - Elite #6 cap Enter 1, Draw 2 or Draw 3 for $100/roper Enter 4x, 70% Payback #11 Roping - Elite #6 cap Enter 1, Draw 1 or Draw 2 for $100/roper 75% Payback #12 Roping

Enter 1, Draw 1 or Draw 2 for $100/roper 75% Payback CASH ONLY TRIAD numbers only All Books Close At Short-Go Of Previous Roping For more information Kevin Blackwell 903.721.0303 James T. 903.521.1511 www.fireitupproductions.com Crockett, TX (936) 546-2467

The official rope of Fire It Up Productions 903-322-6580 • 713-376-4396

903.677.2292 903.360.1761 Ask for Shack for Fire It Up Discount

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12 Annual Webb Memorial th

Hickory Hill Arena • Bethany, Missouri Friday, October 12, 2012 • 6 p.m. Books open at 5 p.m. Open $100/roper • Unlimited entries 5 head, progressive on 1 • 80% Payback followed by

#15 $50/roper • Unlimited entries 4 head, progressive on 1 • 80% Payback

TRIAD number only USTRC rules apply 2012 or 2013 USTRC membership required to rope

Buckles To Winners Of Each Roping!

Saturday, October 13, 2012 9 a.m. • Books open at 7 a.m.