Loops-September 2012

The Official Publication of the

September 2012 • Vol. 15 #9 • $3.00

2012

Spicer Gripp Memorial Roping

BLEED BLEED8.75” 8.5” TRIM TRIM8.25” 8.5”

TRIM TRIM10.5” 11”

BLEED 10.75” 11.25”

WEAR ‘EM TO WORK, TREVOR DOES.

MORE COMFORTABLE WAIST 20% LONGER LASTING

Download The

WRI-14356_LoopsMag_June_TrevorPPCC 1

WRANGLER.COM FACEBOOK.COM/WRANGLERWESTERN

Rope Your Rewards Mobile Game

5/23/12 8:13 PM

The Official Publication of the

September 2012 • Vol. 15 #9 • $3.00

2012

Spicer Gripp Memorial Roping

THE FIRST 5 STRAND CALF ROPE WITH A CORE What happens when five strands of low stretch poly fibers are woven around a solid braided core? You get a rope with speed and snap as quick as a viper’s strike, but with more consistency and less stretch than any calf rope on the market today.

With the feel of your favorite polygrass and the strength and stability that only Coretech can give,you won’t break this rope. And like a viper, its the same every time…

Deadly accurate.

5 2012 Spicer Gripp Memorial Roping

UNITED STATES CALF ROPERS ASSOCIATION P.O. Box 690, Giddings, Texas 78942 979.542.1239 fax 979.542.0170 www.USCRA.com

17

USCRA - Hill Country Championships

18

2012 Carter Robertson Memorial Junior Timed Events Championships

DEPARTMENTS

22 Down The Line

10 USCRA Insider

23 LoneStar Cowboy Church

16 In The Books

24 Pro Tip by Tuf Kaf

21 Good Times Calf Roping Assn.

25 Out My Window

LOOPS MAGAZINE 10601 Lomas Blvd. NE, Suite 106 Albuquerque, NM 87112

COVER PHOTO: Justin Mass won the Open Tie-Down Roping at the 2012 Spicer Gripp Memorial Photo courtesy of Lone Wolf Photography

Calf Roping News Across the Nation

tracy@loopsmagazine.com

Sales Manager & Event Advertising: John English Advertising Representative: Monica Davis Customer Service Representative: Jules Price

Loops is the only magazine dedicated to calf roping.

Each month, it features stories on current and past champion calf ropers, tips to help you with your roping, entertaining articles on the sport and news on calf roping events across the United States.

Call to subscribe or advertise

505.899.1870

Name ________________________________________ Address ______________________________________ City __________________________________________ State _____________________

Zip ______________

Phone ________________________________________ Email ________________________________________

12 Issues Per Year for Only $24 Mail to: Western Sports Publishing 10601 Lomas Blvd. NE Suite 106 Albuquerque, NM 87112

Advertising or Editorial: 505/899-1870 fax: 505/792-5678 Produced and published by USCRA EDITORIAL & ADVERTISING Editor: Ryan Davis Assistant Editor: Tracy Mangold

Credit Card # __________________________________ Expiration Date ________________________________ Name on Card __________________________________ Signature ______________________________________ Or check payable to Loops Magazine

CIRCULATION & PRODUCTION Art Director: Marcia Rackstraw Production Coordinator: Doug Purdy Advertising Graphics: Violet Sue Anderson Administrative Assistant: Jules Price September 2012 / Vol.15, No. 9 LOOPS Magazine (USPS No. 019674) is published monthly by Western Sports Publishing, Inc., 10601 Lomas Blvd. NE, Suite 106 Albuquerque, NM 87112 Subscription price: 1 yr. - $24.

PERIODICALS Postage Paid at Giddings, Texas and additional entries.

Material may not be used without permission from the publisher.

Deadline for editorial and advertising is the 10th of the month, one month preceding issue date.

Advertising rates on request.

POSTMASTER: Send address changes to: USCRA, P.O. Box 690, Giddings, Texas 78942 www.loopsmagazine.com Advertising claims are the sole responsibility of the advertiser, not Loops Magazine.

PHOTOS COURTESY OF LONE WOLF PHOTOGRAPHY

By Stephenie Wolf

ever settling for good enough, the production crew once again created not only one of the premier events of the year for ropers, but also for spectators. More people turned out to watch this year’s Spicer Gripp Memorial Roping than ever before and they definitely got their money’s worth. The Spicer Gripp Memorial Roping draws the elite of the rodeo community to Hereford, Texas. For many of these men and women the event is an opportunity to pick up some cash on their way to the National Finals Rodeo in December, the Women’s Professional Rodeo Finals in October or the National Finals Steer Roping in November.

The 2011 All-Around world champion cowboy, Trevor Brazile, and his partner, Patrick Smith competed against the 2011 world

2012 Spicer Gripp Memorial Open Tie-Down Champion, Justin Mass

champion team ropers, Turtle Powell and Jhett Johnson in the Open Team Roping. The cowboy currently sitting at the top of the calf roping standings, Justin Maas, wasn’t intimidated by the 2011 World Champion calf roper, Tuf Cooper, and open steer roper, Cody Lee, is currently sitting at the top of the world standings in that event. The ladies open team roping roster was another who’s who of the WPRA standings.

Those names alone are worth the price of admission, but fans also had the chance to watch over three dozen more cowboys currently fighting for a place at the big show in Vegas. The Spicer Gripp Memorial has been described as a mini NFR. That’s about right, only it is held in the very great state of Texas. The other difference, all the proceeds

go to fund scholarships for kids – not in someone’s personal or corporate pocket. The Spicer Gripp Memorial is dedicated to investing in our future.

The open steer roping kicked off the Spicer Gripp Memorial this year. Sixty cowboys entered the event and fifteen took home checks. Some the fifteen even pocketed two or three checks. The total payout including the $15,000 added money for the open steer roping was $58,500. Each cowboy had the chance to rope three steers and the top twelve were invited back to the short go on Sunday. Each round paid four places; $4,254 went to first, $3,191 to second, $2,127 to third, and $1,064 to fourth in the round.

When the short round began, it was all about Brady Garten who did not place in any of the first LOOPS MAGAZINE • 5

2012 Spicer Gripp Memorial Open Steer Roping Champion, Brady Garten

three rounds and came into the short go fifth in the Average. He tied his final steer in 12.49 seconds making his total time 61.65 seconds. Brady collected $2,127 for the fastest time in the short go and an additional $8,510 for first in the Average. The other three checks for fast time in the short go went to Scot Snedecor, Will Gasperson, and Cody Garnett. Although Scot did not place in the Average his third check of the event was in the amount of $1,595 for a time of 13.22 seconds making his total money won, $6,913. Will Gasperson was the only other cowboy to collect more than one check in the open steer roping.

Will’s time on his final steer was 13.39 seconds and his total time on four steers was 90.61 seconds.

Will earned $1,064 for the third fastest time in the short go and $2,127 for fourth in the Average.

Cody Garnett came in to the short 6 • SEPTEMBER 2012

go just ahead of Will Gasperson and tied his fourth steer in 14.75 seconds which allowed him to pick up $532 in round money, but it was not enough to put him in the Average. Similar to Brady Garten, neither J.B. Whatley nor Mike Outhier placed in any of the first three rounds. They did not even place in the short go, but they had some kind of strategy going on – or maybe just a little luck. J.B.’s total time on four steers was 64.26 seconds putting him second in the Average and earning him $6,382. Mike Outhier’s total time on four steers was 84.84 seconds. He took home the third place in the Average and $4,255.

Thirty-five senior steer trippers showed up early Friday morning for their chance to win some good ol’ American dollars. The total payout for the senior steer roping was $10,275. Four places were paid in each round, the short go and in the Average. The first three rounds

paid $747, $560, $374, and $187 for first through fourth respectively.

Twelve cowboys came back to the short go on Sunday. Ralph Williams rode into the box on Sunday in the lead. Ralph made a good run and stopped the clock in 18.28 seconds giving him a total time of 69.48 seconds on four steers. This earned him $95 for the fourth fastest time in the short go and $1,494 for first in the Average. Not only did Shorty Garten make the short go in both the Open and the Senior Steer Roping, Shorty was also second high back in both events. He had a little bad luck in the Open, but things worked out for him in the Senior Steer Roping. Shorty tied his final steer in 14.24 seconds which was the third fastest time of the short go and gave him a total time of 75.41 on four head.

Ralph and Shorty were the only two Seniors who tied all four steers. Mike Thompson tied his final steer in 13.24 seconds which was faster than anyone else in the short go. Mike took home $324 for first in the round and another $747 for third in the Average.

Tommy Johnson’s short go time of 14.02 seconds earned him $280 for second in the round and $375 for fourth in the Average.

Then there were the ladies.

Ninety-three teams competed in the Ladies Team Roping this year.

Factoring in the $2,000 of added money, the total payout of $25,250 once again topped that of the previous years. The ladies worked hard for their money this year, roping on the hottest day of the entire event. Four places were paid in the first round, two in the short go, and five in the Average.

The girls had a good time dancing to Jake Hooker and the Outsiders on Friday night, but it was – well, earlier to bed on Saturday night. They may have still made a few rounds on the dance floor Saturday night, but they were up and at ‘em Sunday to rope for the big money in the short go and Average. In the end it

was Jackie Hobbs and Annette Hinkle who dominated in this year’s Ladies Team Roping. Jackie and Annette’s time of 8.93 seconds in the short go allowed them to not only split the fast time check of $1,516, but also the Average check of $5,306. Their total time was 44.34 seconds. This was the second year in a row that Annette won the Spicer Gripp Ladies Team Roping. I think you will probably see her in Hereford, Texas again this time next year.

Rylea Fabrizio of Colorado turned one quick for Kelly Jones Hicks of Stephenville, Texas who cleaned it up nicely. Their time of 10.79 seconds was fast enough to earn second in the round and fifth in the Average. Rylea and Kelly split $1,010 for the round and their total time of 51.49 earned them each $884 for fifth in the Average.

Annette collected a third check on

Sunday. This time she caught two feet for Tibba Smith. Annette and Tibba had a total time of 47.18 seconds and earned $2,209 a piece for second in the Average. Beverly Robbins and Ashley Mills were third in the Average with a total time of 47.27 seconds. They split $3,534. Rylea Fabrizio not only earned fifth in the Average, but fourth as well. Rylea and her mom, Debbie, had a total time of 50.31 and split $2,650.

There was $15,000 added to this year’s Spicer Gripp calf roping making the total payout $54,000.

Fifty-two calf ropers competed for this year’s prize money. Each of the first three rounds paid $3,927 for first, $2,945 for second, $1,964 for third, and $982 for fourth.

Quay Howard is quite the young man. Before he tied his short go steer in 9.75 seconds he was already a winner. Recently

Jackie Hobbs and Annette Hinkle

Spicer Gripp board member, Johnny Trotter, stated, “Quay is the kind of young person that accomplishes the mission statement of the Spicer Gripp Memorial Youth Foundation.” Don R. Topliff, Ph.D., Dean and Professor, College of Agriculture, Science and Engineering, West Texas A&M University spoke of him stating, “We are obviously proud of Quay and will continue to look for young men and women like him to be part of our programs and to bring honor to Spicer’s name.” Quay not only won $1,964 for the fast time in the short go, but $5,891 for winning second in the Average.

The second fastest time in the short go went to Justin Maas for his time of 11.67 seconds. Justin earned $1,472 in round money. He also took home the great big Average check. Justin’s total time of 43.38 seconds sent him to the winner’s circle and made him an additional $7,855. Jake Booze earned his first check in the calf roping in the short go. Jake tied his last calf in 12.43 seconds, the third fastest time in the short go.

He took home a check in the amount of $982. Trevor Thiel was the fourth fastest roper in the

LOOPS MAGAZINE • 7

short go. Trevor tied his calf in 12.9 seconds winning him $491 for the round. Trevor’s total time on four calves was 49.41 seconds.

That put him third in the Average and added another $3,927 to his bank account. Fourth in the Average went to Shank Edwards.

Shank’s total time on four head was 51.57 and his check for fourth in the Average was for $1,964.

Dummy roping is a big deal at the Spicer Gripp and this year, thanks to Digger Howard, it was an even bigger deal. After the Open Calf Roping the kids who made it to the dummy roping finals came into the big arena.

They competed in three age groups for roping dummies, buckles, a saddle and a variety of other really cool trinkets. Digger graciously donated scholarship money to be awarded to the winners of the dummy roping. It was Nickey Northcott that won the top honor in the 5 & under division. Nicolas Lovins was first in the 6 – 8 year old age group.

Nicolas also volunteered his time to the Spicer Gripp providing a bit of chute help alongside his brother, Jordan. Jordan is a year older that Nicolas and he placed second in the 9 – 11-year-old age group. The winner of the 9 – 11-

8 • SEPTEMBER 2012

year-olds was Chad Weitz. Chad was presented with a beautiful new saddle for his efforts.

The final event on the agenda for Saturday was the ever popular Pro Am Team Roping. Over 70 amateur ropers were matched up with some of the top headers and heelers in the sport. In the end Tommy Crowsen won the saddle with heeler Travis Graves and Milton Purcella won the other saddle heeling for Speed Williams.

Cooler temperatures ushered in the open team ropers on Sunday morning. With $30,000 in added money and a total payout of $133,500 there was a lot on the line. The Open Team Roping was a six-head event, progressive on two.

The big money was in the Average. David Key and Cody Hintz were high team back, but just could not stop the clock in time to take the win. They settled for second in the Average, splitting

Jim Ross Cooper and Charley Crawford

$30,376. Jim Ross Cooper and Charley Crawford were the champions of the 2012 Spicer Gripp Memorial Open Team Roping. The two made a 5.48 second run in the short go which earned them $1,500 in fast time money, but the $36,450 they split for winning first in the Average was what really put the smiles on their faces. Their total time on six steers was 42.6 seconds, just .16 seconds faster than David and Cody’s total time of 42.76 seconds. Third in the Average went to Trevor Brazile and Patrick Smith. Their total time was 43.44 seconds and they each received $12,150. Arky Rogers and Cory Petska finished fourth in the Average. They were each paid $9,112 for roping six steers in 44.15 seconds. The final check in the Open Team Roping went to Jake and Clay Smith. The brothers split $12,150 by working together

Tommy Crowsen won the Spicer Gripp Memorial Pro-Am Header saddle roping with Travis Graves

Milton Purcella won the Spicer Gripp Memorial Pro-Am Heeler saddle roping with Speed Williams

and wrapping up their six steers in 44.33 seconds.

Four horses were selected by the American Quarter Horse Association for their outstanding performances and tremendous abilities - Trevor Thiel’s calf horse, Trevor Brazile’s head horse, Martin Lucero’s heel horse, and Cody Lee’s steer roping horse.

These noble creatures give their hearts to those who are privileged enough to ride them. Their recognition was well deserved.

In 1995 Tom Timberlake wrote a poem honoring Spicer Gripp.

The last verse reads, “Rest in peace dear friend for your work down here is done, but the lessons you taught and the legend you left will see no setting sun.” I was not fortunate enough to know Spicer

personally, but over the past ten years I feel like I am benefiting from those lessons he taught just by my limited involvement in the annual memorial roping held in his memory. Times have changed since Spicer passed away. The agricultural industry is facing the most challenging environment ever, yet Spicer’s manner and advice continues to ring true. I have been told Spicer was a simple man. He wasn’t into the flashy expensive rigs and horses; “’cause it’s not what you show up in, it’s what you do in the arena and what you go home with.” If a roper had a problem with a horse he would ask, “Been riding him much?” - seemed like Spicer knew that good horses took a lot of time and patience to create.

Spicer Gripp passed away about two decades ago, but his spirit lives on. The people involved in the Spicer Gripp Memorial Roping each year remember the “Spicerisms” well. They can tell you more, but prefer to lead by example – Spicer taught them that. If you haven’t taken the time to become involved with the Spicer Gripp Memorial Roping then remember that “Tomorrow’s another day.” The Spicer Gripp Memorial Roping will be held the first weekend in August again next year. Come watch, come rope, come volunteer to help. It is always a good time and the next generation always benefits as the proceeds go to a scholarship fund for those interested in agriculture at West Texas A&M. K LOOPS MAGAZINE • 9

Did You Know?

00-S and #1 Ropers There are only two ropings left to get into the top 25 for the Challenge Roping at the 2012 Finals. Go to the website and check out the standings.

Showdown Positions Please check the showdown positions at www.uscra.com to see if you have a position. The roping season is coming to an end. We have had to drop down in the Average at some of the ropings due to ropers already having positions.

USCRA Party Everyone is invited to the USCRA Party at Hard Eight BBQ Friday, September 14 at 6:00 p.m.

Calf Ropers Reunion Calf Ropers Reunion Schedule is posted.

Check out the Team Jackpot and the optional side pot.

One-Second Penalty In the EE and 00 roping it is only a onesecond penalty for not getting your calf up.

Check Out Our New Website!

Check out our new website! Please visit www.uscra.com. Sign up for the newsletter.

Also, “Like” us on Facebook!

BigRedRopingCalendar.com USCRA has listed all ropings on this website. This website also includes other association calf ropings along with independent calf ropings.

2012 Schedule September 14-16, 2012 USCRA Finals Stephenville, TX

10 • SEPTEMBER 2012

2013 Membership Card HH Only $60 HH H Cards can be paid for in $20 payments.

H Must rope at 3 ropings to be eligible to enter finals!

H If you only come to 1 roping during the year it only costs you $20.

In 2013 the USCRA will crown two Champions!

Showdown Finals Champion • 1 Entry Fee! • Showdown Finals will be 4 head with Short Round for $300.

• Must attend at least 3 ropings during the 2013 season to be eligible for the Finals.

World Champions • The USCRA will crown a true World Champion in the EE, 00, 00-S, #1, and #2 divisions.

• World Champions will be determined on money won.

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

• Money won at WCF counts as double points.

• Finals will be a 3 head roping with top 5 in the Average advancing to two short rounds. Fees are $500.

Added money will be announced later.

2013 Showdown Finals Format • EE, 00, 00-S, #1 and #2 • NO SEMI-FINALS Just 1 BIG ROPING

2013 Schedule October 13-14, 2012 Giddings, TX November 17, 2012 Hamilton, TX November 24, 2012 Giddings, TX December 8-9, 2012 Stephenville, TX More Ropings To Come!

2013 Membership Application

! &,% # )) )

$ () !') ( && (&$ *& (

'* $ (

& &!% !## &+* * ''#! *!&% % $ !# *& * & ! &( -&+ % "&!% &% #!% * ,,, +) ( &$ # ) '(!%* ## !% &($ *!&% &$'# * #- % # ! #- # ) !## &+* ) ' ( * &($ &( !*!&% # $ $ (

! ! !

! " # "

19:; )5 ):; )5 )1416/ ,,9-:: 1;@ ;);- '18 5)14 ,,9-:: 7+1)4 -+<91;@ 19;0,);$793 75- -44 )4- ((((( -5)4- ((((( !1-,7>6 (((((( )=- @7< *--6 ) 5-5*-9 7. ;0- " ((((((( @-: (((((((( 67

!0- " )++-8;: +0-+3: 576-@ 79,-9: 79 # 79 ):;-9+)9, .79 5-5*-9:018 ,<-: 4-):- 5)3- +0-+3: 79 576-@ 79,-9: 8)@)*4- ;7 " 79 .144 7<; ;0- 16.795);176 *-47> .79 +9-,1; +)9, 8)@5-6;: )6, 5)14 +7584-;-, )8841+);176 >1;0 8)@5-6; ;7 7?

1,,16/: !%

# 79 )++7<6; 6<5*-9 . ?8 ,);- )9,074,-9 :1/6);<9- ((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((

!0- " 9-:-9=-: ;0- 91/0; ;7 9- +4)::1.@ 79 +0)6/- +4)::1.1+);176 6<5*-9: ); )6@ /1=-6 ;15- >144 67; 074, " )6, )44 ;07:- )::7+1);-, >1;0 ;0- )9-6) 8-9.795-, 16 41)*4- .79 162<91-: <6,-9:;)6, )5 97816/ ); 5@ 7>6 91:3 07;7/9)80: ;)3-6 ); " -=-6;: 5)@ *- <:-, .79 ),=-9;1:16/ )6, 89757;176)4 8<987:-: 44 -6;9@ .--: )9- ;7 *- 8)1, 16 +):0 )@7<;: >144 *- 16 +):0 4-):- :1/6 0-9- ((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((

-+79, 16.795);176 *-47> >0-6 )8841+);176 1: ;<96-, 16

! ((((((((((((( ! (((((((((( (((((((((( ((((((((((

& ):0 ((((((( 0-+3 ((((((( 9-,1; )9, ((((((( ((((((( ! (((((((((((( " ((((((( ! (((((((

LOOPS MAGAZINE

â&#x20AC;¢

11

2012 USCRA NATIONAL FINALS CALF ROPING SCHEDULE USING TWO ARENA SYSTEM

FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 14 10:00 a.m. - Arena 1 00 Semi-Finals Roping (Round 1) 00-S Semi-Finals Roping (Round 1) Round 2 of the 00 and 00-S are in Arena 2.

Short rounds of both ropings are in Arena 1.

6:00 p.m.

Hard 8 Pit Bar-BQ Party

SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 15 9:00 a.m. - Arena 1 00 Showdown Finals (Round 1) 00-S Showdown Finals (Round 1) Round 2 of the 00 and 00-S are in Arena 2.

Round 3 and short round of 00 and 00-S are in Arena 1

12:00 p.m.

Dummy Roping at the front entrance

2:00 p.m. - Arena 1 EE Semi-Finals Roping (Round 1) #1 Semi-Finals Roping (Round 1) #2 Semi-Finals Roping (Round 1) Round 2 of the EE, #1, and #2 are in Arena 2 Short round of all three ropings are in Arena 1.

6:00 p.m.

Challenge Ropings 00-S and #1 00-S Challenge roping (Round 1) Arena 1 #1 Challenge roping (Round 1) Arena 1 Round 2 of the 00-S and #1 will be in Arena 2.

Short round of both ropings are in Arena 1.

SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 16 9:00 a.m. - Arena 1 EE Showdown Finals (Round 1) #1 Showdown Finals (Round 1) #2 Showdown Finals (Round 1) Round 2 of EE, #1, and #2 are in Arena 2.

Round 3 and short round of the EE, #1, and #2 are in Arena 1

ENTRIES The Semi-Finals Qualifying Roping and Showdown Finals are pre-entry events.

The USCRA will be taking mail-in entries for the 2012 National Finals. Those who have qualified for the Semi-Finals and Showdown Finals will be able to mail in their entries starting in July. As a member earns a Showdown position or wants to enter the Semi-Finals by mail they may up until August 27, 2012. Any positions earned after this date will be considered as an exempt entry. Exempt entries will be taken as call-in entries on September 10-11, 2012 from 5:00 p.m-8:00 p.m. without penalty. If a roper misses the deadline to enter by mail and does not qualify as an exempt entry, a roper may also call in and enter on September 10-11 from 5:00 p.m.8:00 p.m. with a $10 late fee. Mail-in entries and exempt entries will rope AFTER ALL LATE ENTRIES! On-site entries will be taken and will include a $20 late fee.

Arena 1 – Main arena with concession stand and skyboxes.

Arena 2 – Second arena, located behind the skyboxes.

12 • SEPTEMBER 2012

CALF ROPINGS & ROPING SCHOOLS

CALL-IN ENTRIES 979/540-7755 Monday, Sept.10 , 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Tuesday, Sept. 11, 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.

You must call in and receive a confirmation number. Please do not leave a message on voice mail–you must receive a confirmation number to be entered!

STALLS & RV HOOK-UPS The Lone Star Arena handles all stall and hook-up reservations.

Reservations will only be taken online. Go to www.lonestararena.com to make your reservations. Stalls will be $20/night, plus $7/bag of shavings. No unstalled horses will be allowed to spend the night at the Lone Star Arena. At the conclusion of the event or after 11:30 p.m. each day, horses will be stalled at owner’s expense. Check-in time is 1:00 p.m. Checkout time is 11:00 a.m.

RV RENTAL $20 per night DRESS CODE Due to photographic and sponsorship endorsements, Western attire is required of all participants in finals events. Long-sleeved shirts, boots and hat are required in the arena. Girls do not have to wear a hat.

RATTLER KID’S DUMMY ROPING Saturday, September 15 at 12:00 p.m.

Age Divisions: 5 & under, 6-8 years old, 9-11 years old.

Age is as of day of roping. No entry fees. All contestants receive USCRA and Equibrand products.

SHOWDOWN FINALS Winners of Showdown positions are eligible to compete, $260 fees, three full go-rounds and short go. Added money to jackpot, custom buckles and Martin saddles awarded to Average winners of EE, 00, 00-S, #1, and #2 ropings, additional prizes to placings.

CHALLENGE ROPING Top 25 money earners of the 00 Select and the #1 ropings for the 2012 season will be invited to the Challenge roping at the Finals in September.

The Challenge roping will be two head with short round for $200 with $2,500 added and a 100% Payback (NO MONEY COMES OUT OF THE POT) 1st place in the Average will pay $2,500 and a buckle.

Payoff Average 1st $2,500 2nd $1,800 3rd $1,350 4th $900 5th $450 Go Round winners Winner 1st round $250 Winner 2nd round $250 Ropers 21 or under (as of the day of the roping) are not eligible to enter the 00 Select Challenge.

Must be 00 Select card holder to be eligible for the 00 Select Challenge.

Must be a #1 card holder to compete in the #1 Challenge.

FEES, FORMATS & PRIZES Semi-Finals: Open to all EE, 00, 00-S, #1, and #2 2012 members who have competed at one or more USCRA ropings in 2012, $160 fees, two full go rounds with short go, custom buckles to Average winners with additional prizes to placings. Top 10 in the Average will receive a Showdown position, however fees will not be guaranteed as in the past. You will be responsible for your fees in the Showdown Finals. If a roper enters the Semis that has already received a Showdown position, they will not be able to win another.

The roper will be roping for money only. If a roper places in the Average that already has a showdown position, we will drop down until we have ten to receive a Showdown position.

Produced By USCRA 979/540-7755 • www.uscra.com Directions: Located on Hwy 377 north of Stephenville CALF ROPINGS & ROPING SCHOOLS

LOOPS MAGAZINE • 13

2012 Finals Entry Form

2012 FINALS • The Semi-Finals Qualifying Roping and Showdown Finals are pre-entry events. The USCRA will be taking mail-in entries for the 2012 National Finals. Those members that have qualified for the Semi-Finals and Showdown Finals will be able to mail in their entries starting in July. As a member earns a Showdown position or wants to enter the Semi-Finals by mail, they may up until August 27, 2012. Mail-in entries must be postmarked by August 27, 2012. Any positions earned after this date will be considered as an exempt entry. Exempt entries will be taken as call-in entries on September 10-11, 2012 from 5:00 p.m-8:00 p.m. without penalty. If a roper misses the deadline to enter by mail and does not qualify as an exempt entry, a roper may also call in and enter on September 10-11 from 5:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m. with a $10 late fee. Mail-in entries and exempt entries will rope AFTER ALL LATE ENTRIES! On-site entries will be taken and will include a $20 late fee.

• A roper may draw out and receive a full refund up to one hour before the roping starts. Call 979-540-7755 • You will receive an email when your entry form is received.

HPLEASE PRINT CLEARLYH

NAME___________________________________________________________________ ID# ______________________ ADDRESS__________________________________________________________________________________________ CITY____________________________________________________________STATE/ZIP __________________________ PHONE NUMBER____________________________________EMAIL_____________________________________

EE Roping Semi-Finals $160 _______ Showdown-Finals $260 _______ 00 Roping Semi-Finals Showdown-Finals 00-S Roping Semi-Finals Showdown-Finals Challenge Roping

$160 _______ $260 _______ $160 _______ $260 _______ $200 _______

Make entry fees payable and mail to: Lanham Mangold P.O. Box 690 Giddings, TX 78942 MUST HAVE A CURRENT USCRA CARD TO COLLECT WINNINGS

#1 Roping Semi-Finals $160 _______ Showdown-Finals $260 _______ Challenge Roping $200 _______ #2 Roping Semi-Finals $160 _______ Showdown-Finals $260 _______ Late Fee ( $10)

$___________

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

____-____-____-____ _______________ __________________________________ Exp. Date Card Holder Signature

All credit cards will have a 5% processing fee.

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

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

Please sign here: __________________________________________________________________________

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

3rd Annual Denton County Roping Fiesta Saturday, October 13, 2012 CALF ROPING TEAM ROPING Diamond T Arena Books open at 8 a.m. • Rope at 9 a.m.

Books open at 6 p.m. • Rope at 7 p.m.

6900 Hwy. 428 $140 entry fee $120/roper Denton, Texas 2 rounds with top ten advancing to short round EE & 00 run together - 1 second off EE each run followed by #1 & #2 run together - 1/2 second off #1 each run followed by Open Roping Buckles Plus CA$H To Average Winners For more information: Joe Ross Irwin 940.391.2182

Progressive after 1 Enter maximum 2x per end #11 Slide - 4-header Pick 1, draw 2 or draw all 3 +/- 1.5 second handicap per team number after 3rd round Buckles Plus CA$H To Average Winners For more information: Ben Brown 940.391.6200

*HIGH POINT ROPER OF THE DAY WINS TROPHY SADDLE AND BUCKLE (Must enter heading, heeling and calf roping to qualify for this award) *HIGH POINT HORSE JACKPOT $100/horse to enter with 90% payback to winner. Winner & owner will be recognized on Denton County trophy. Horses will be judged on performance by local professionals. (Must enter heading, heeling and calf roping to qualify for this award) *Ropings open to anyone, but must be a resident of Denton County or a neighboring county to qualify for the High Point prizes - must show proof of residency.

867.2 &&66 827*5 *55.2 8+ 334*5 35; 303132 -&2* &2(-*; 386732 8773 0.27 3'.2632 3); -0 5*) #-.7+.*0) )&1 5&; 0.+ 334*5 327; *:.6 36- **/ 0&.5 85/ 5&)0*; ;281 ;&2 &55*77 *55&) 3+67*77*5 &77 -.3<&:& -&2/ ):&5)6 (* 032* -&2* 0&(/ *5*1.&- **/ 3,&2 3+*5 ;632 85+*; 7*50.2, 1.75*27 5*&,*5 &7* &0):.2 &/* &2281 &/* 5&77 3'*576 5*935 -.*0 0.27 334*5 36*4- &56326 366 *&60*; *531* (-2**'*5,*5 5*935 5&<.0* *7- -.0)*56 ;0* 1.7.1&5532 3&5)1&2 *&8 &56-&00 &5*) *14/*5 .0*; 58.77 -*2 .(-&5) 0.27 .2)5*) 7*7632 "*67 &2)&00 &50.60* 867.2 &(-& 3); ( &572*; .(-&*0 7*53 -5.6 *&0

.)).2,6 $ 4&(-* *(&785 $ 5&.5.* ".*: $ 804-85 31'&00 $ 4&2.6- 35/ ! .(3 $ 3(/0*; $ *;1385 $ *(&785 $ *5*+35) $ 8*'03 85&27 7*50.2, .7; $ 31&2(-* 357&0*6 -8''8(/ &781 8*53 $ )&'*0 8*'03 &,5&730'*57 # 7*4-*29.00* $ 7.00:&7*5 0&(/+337 0&.2 .7; !

00*26'85, # 7*4-*29.00* $ 5**0*; *(&785 $ &5&2& % 804-85 32(& .7; *(&785 $ &1*532 $ &/)&0* 7*4-*29.00* $ 35 8,*2* *5.2, 336*9*07 !

5&0 -.0)5*66 $ &6735 **)9.00* $ *14*5&2(* 3:2)*6'353 80)53:

CALF ROPINGS & ROPING SCHOOLS

800.827.7613 www.willardropes.com Visit Our Website For All Your Calf Roping Supplies

USED BY TOP PRCA CALF ROPERS Jake Hannum Tyson Durfey Adam Gray Cade Swore Shane Hanchey Kody Curry

NEW Syngrass Calf Rope 51 thread (9.0 mm) 54 thread (10.0 mm)

Photo by Mike Copeman

2012 PRCA Tie-Down World Standings

A portion of the proceeds will go toward scholarship recipients of the Denton County Youth Fair.

ey Shane Hanch NFR Qualifier This revolutionary new calf rope is made from a synthetic manila. It has very little stretch and has the look and feel of the polygrass, which most calf ropers prefer. It is not affected by weather conditions and requires minimum care.

57 thread (10.25 mm)

60 thread (10.50 mm) 63 thread (10.75 mm)

LOOPS MAGAZINE • 15

Find the USCRA Season Showdown Positions at www.uscra.com.

You can also find event information, event schedule, entry information, results and much more.

Login Today!

Each month, Loops will print a list of ropers who have won Showdown positions in the past month.

This report reflects the ropers who have won a Showdown position so far in 2012.

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

EE Jerry Berrier Kenneth Black Dale Carroll Jack Crow Terry Davidson Rick Davis Maverick Harper Royce Hodges Billy Hoover Cody Lambert

Andrew McMillin Johnnie Mellman Will Parker Laramie Phillips Calvin Steen J.E. Teague Gary Vannoy Spencer Welch Cody Wilkerson Colton Williams Ronnie Williams

00 Larry Becker Harlin Brown Clay Bumstead Glenn Conner Ronnie Cunningham Scott Cunningham Bobby Fritz Ken Garrison Doug Hammer Ty Heath Doug Hough Charles Johnston Clay Klawinsky Johnny Koether Jacob Lewis Dusty Miller Greg Modesette Russell Moore Stephen Perry Danny Robertson Don Sims Eddy Smith Jason Steed Rod White Gage Williamson 00-S Richard Agan Bill Akins Rex Bland Wayne Clemons Gary Dean Steve Ferguson Jace Fry Cole Gifford

"!&" #'

$ %

16 â&#x20AC;˘ SEPTEMBER 2012

Dewayne Helms Riley Lambert Mareo Lasker Dave Laster David Martin Sauneric Mason Sid Miller Roger Pack Kevin Peck Bobby Ralls Bodie Read Danny Stephens Freddy Vest C.J. Wolf Ruben Wood Brett York #1 Ropers Rody Ballard Chad Boggs Kip Boggs Randy Bomar Mason Bowen Chase Burns Carl Cox Randy Cross David Davidson Dalton Dewinne Tom Epperson Dakota Felton Sy Felton Ronnie Haecker Mark Holcomb Ty Iselt Mark Ivy Lonnie Jordan

Carl Kolbe Jackson Massey Rick McLemore Brad McReynolds Mac Rust Bill Sharber Wyatt Shoaf Bill Shoaf Shane Sluyter Bailey Thurston Colton Turbeville #2 Ropers Jim Bob Crow Dalton Dewinne Tom Epperson Shawn Felton Neal Felton Juan Flores Brian Gibson Aaron Jackson Klay Kirkes Terry Kitchens Justin Locock Kody Mahaffey Jackson Massey Clint McCaffety Michael Perry Martin Poindexter Sam Powers Trenton Smith Ross Tucker Jordan Weaver James Zant

USCRA - Hill Country Championships T

he USCRA headed to the Circle T Arena for the Hill Country Championships. The event was welcomed by a number of ropers ready to compete and win part of the handsome payout. Nearing the end of the season, ropers went for broke earning Showdown Positions and one of the final chances to be among the competitors at this year’s USCRA Finals event.

The Hamilton, Texas event was held on August 4, 2012 and ropers of every caliber made their way into the great facility for their chance to win. In the end, several ropers emerged to take home victories. These included Laramie Phillips in the EE roping, Jason Steed in the 00 roping, Jace Fry in the 00 Select roping and Mac Rust in the #1 roping. Many other ropers made their way to the pay window as well.

Congratulations to all of the winners of this year’s USCRA Hill Country Classic.

Hill Country Classic August 4. 2012 Circle T Arena Hamilton, Texas EE Round 1 1. Gary Vannoy, Ozona, TX, 13.94, $115; 2.

Jerome Klawinsky, Richards, TX, 15.71, $105; 3. Laramie Phillips, Iredell, TX, 17.57, $75 Round 2 1. Tanner Fleet, Axtell, TX, 10.95, $115; 2.

Laramie Phillips, Iredell, TX, 11.31, $105; 3. J. E. Teague, Hobbs, NM, 14.79, $75 Round 3 1. Cory Pipal, Dublin, TX, 13.41, $115; 2.

Roy Richey, Cross Plains, TX, 13.67, $105; 3. J. E. Teague, Hobbs, NM, 14.53, $75 Average 1. Laramie Phillips, Iredell, TX, 46.18/3hd., $230; 2. J. E. Teague, Hobbs, NM, 49.60/3hd., $210; 3. Cody Wilkerson, Midlothian, TX, 56.94/3hd., $150

00 Round 1 1. Johnny Koether, Evant, TX, 16.02, $130; 2. Jason Steed, Rockwall, TX, 16.93, $115; 3. Rudy Wright, Gatesville, TX, 17.03, $85 Round 2 1. Jason Steed, Rockwall, TX, 11.26, $130; 2. Dusty Miller, Comanche, TX, 12.44, $115; 3. Joe Morris, Elgin, TX, 12.47, $85 Round 3 1. Luke Harper, Goldthwaite, TX, 10.97, $130; 2. Joe Morris, Elgin, TX, 11.73, $115; 3. Bryce Walker, Bryan, TX, 15.99, $85 Average 1. Jason Steed, Rockwall, TX, 44.95/3hd., $260; 2. Dusty Miller, Comanche, TX, 57.64/3hd., $230; 3. Joe Morris, Elgin, TX, 24.20/2hd., $170 00-S Round 1 1. Sy Felton, Dublin, TX, 10.83, $170; 2.

Eddie Mills, Katy, TX, 11.36, $140; 3. Rex Bland, Hawley, TX, 11.46, $115; 4. Jace Fry, Johnson City, TX, 11.86, $85; 5. Clay Klawinsky, Richards, TX, 12.16, $55 Round 2 1. John Guest, Brownwood, TX, 10.38, $170; 2. Tyler Anderson, Gatesville, TX, 10.93, $140; 3. Cole Gifford, Gustine, TX,VSA 11.78, $115; 4. Nathan York, Waco, TX, 11.84, $85; 5. Ricky Harris Jr., Bryan, TX, 12.27, $55 Round 3 1. Ty Heflin Harris, San Angelo, TX, 10.12,

$170; 2. Richard Agan, Trenton, TX, 10.38, $140; 3. Brett York, Waco, TX, 11.22, $115; 4. Tyler Anderson, Gatesville, TX, 12.43, $85; 5. Jace Fry, Johnson City, TX, 12.46, $55 Average 1. Jace Fry, Johnson City, TX, 36.63/3hd., $340; 2. Rex Bland, Hawley, TX, 23.61/2hd., $280; 3. Freddy Vest, Pilot Point, TX, 40.36/3hd., $230; 4. Ty Heflin Harris, San Angelo, TX, 43.41/3hd., $170; 5. Mike Woodson, Clyde, TX, 43.74/3hd., $110 #1 Round 1 1. Chick Wilfong, Avoca, TX, 10.18, $180; 2. Rody Ballard, Combine, TX, 10.72, $160; 3. Kyle Parrish, Dale, TX, 10.97, $110 Round 2 1. Mac Rust, Stephenville, TX, 9.78, $180; 2. Guy Yarbrough, Palmer, TX, 10.59, $160; 3. Cole Gifford, Gustine, TX, 10.65, $110 Round 3 1. Rody Ballard, Combine, TX, 9.83, $180; 2. Mark Law, Lavon, TX, 9.94, $160; 3. Kelly Wampler, Magnolia, TX, 10.09, $110 CRX’D Average IN HOUSE PROOF 1. Mac Rust, Stephenville, TX, 31.60/3hd., $360; 2. Rody Ballard, Combine, TX, 32.68/3hd., $320; 3.

Charlie Tully, Weatherford, TX, 35.41/3hd., $220

LOOPS MAGAZINE • 17

2012 Carter Robertson Memorial

T

he 2012 Carter Robertson Memorial Junior Timed Events Championships was held on May 19-20, 2012 at the National Ropers Supply Arena in Decatur, Texas. This was our sixth year to hold the event and it was once again a big success. The event consisted of Seniors (17-21), Juniors (16 and under), and Girls Breakaway (21 and under).

Each Timed Event Contestant competed in: 2 Team Roping Head Runs 2 Team Roping Heel Runs 2 Steer Chute Dogging Runs 2 Tie Down Calf Runs Girls Breakaway Contestants competed in: 2 Calf Breakaway Runs Top 10 went to the Short Go The total Cash Payout for the event reached $31,450 which is $1,350 up from 2011.

Clay Smith of Broken Bow, Oklahoma relied on a solid team roping performance to carry him

to the Average Championship of the Senior Division. Clay set a new team roping heading event record by heading two steers in 12.27 seconds and heeled two in 14.83 seconds. He stayed solid in the chute dogging and tie-down calf roping to finish with a total time for the weekend of 64.97 seconds on all eight head. This set a new total time event record. The previous record was 71.17 seconds held by last yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s champion Blaine Vick. This earned the Oklahoma cowboy a total of $4,600 and a trophy saddle for the weekend. Fair Acres, New Mexico cowboy Seth Hall kept the heat on tying two calves in 19.32 seconds and ended up reserve champion with a total time of 69.52 seconds on all eight head.

Hall earned $2,900 and a trophy buckle for his efforts.

The Junior Division would not be outdone. On Sunday the last day of competition only 2.83 seconds separated the top two

Seniors Average Saddle Champion, Clay Smith, Broken Bow, OK. Included in all photos are Dave, Jennifer, Austin, Randall and Cooper Robertson 18 â&#x20AC;˘ SEPTEMBER 2012

competitors, Jim Breck Bean and Colton Mize respectively, with Navasota, Texas cowboy Forrest Fisher not far behind. Colton Mize let the crowd know he meant business when he started his day with a heading run of 7.40 seconds. Not only did he put the pressure on Jim Breck Bean, but he won second in the round and set a new event team roping heading record of 14.71 seconds on two head. However, Bean would not go without a fight, the Fort Hancock, Texas cowboy brought the crowd to its feet when he tied his second calf in the tie-down roping in 10.96 seconds to put the heat back on Mize. Colton entered the box to rope his last calf and needed to be 16.59 seconds to take the Junior Title. The task seemed easy enough but Mize drew a big wild calf that gave him all he could handle. Mize, however would not be denied as he rose to the occasion and handled the rank calf in 15.05 seconds and won the Average championship with a total time of 96.23 seconds on all eight head. Mize from Springer, Oklahoma went home with the Junior Title, $3,875 total earnings, and a trophy saddle for his efforts.

Jim Breck Bean took the reserve title with a total time of 97.77 seconds on all eight head, won $2,150 total earnings, and a trophy buckle.

The girls breakaway roping featured a field of 26 of the most talented 21 and under breakaway ropers going. Only 0.81 seconds separated the top three going into the short go. Lindsey Walters of Cayuga, Texas entered the short go in the lead with 6.84 seconds on two, then came Katey Anthony of Stephenville, Texas with 7.33 seconds on two and then Alycia Garson of Burleson, Texas with

Junior Timed Events Championships

s s

Go Round Results 7.65 seconds on two.

Seniors Tierra Gray of Team Roping - Heading Lovington, New Round 1 Mexico came into the 1. Clay Smith, Broken Bow, OK. , short go in fourth 5.78, $350; 2. Dylan Cosper, place and roped her Moody, TX, 6.37, $150 calf in a blistering Round 2 2.48 seconds to win 1. Dylan Cosper, Moody, TX, 5.25, the short go fast time $350; 2. Cody McCartney, and put the pressure Temperance, MI, 5.86, $150 Team Roping - Heeling on the leaders.

Round 1 Garson roped her calf 1. JC Williams, Bridgeport, TX, in a solid 3.94 5.59, $350; 2. Tyler Wojckchowski, seconds to take over Tarpley, TX, 6.52, $150 the lead. Next Round 2 Anthony entered the 1. Jake Smith, Broken Bow, OK, box and went for the 4.99, $350; 2. Cooper Robertson, lead but came up Perrin, TX, 5.33, $150 Juniors Average Saddle Champion, Colton Mize, Springer, OK short as she missed her calf. Walters Steer Chute Dogging Navasota, TX, 108.59, $1,000, Breast Collar; roped last needing a solid run to Round 1 4. Wesley Thorp, Throckmorton, TX, 121.37, $750, 1. Tyler Prcin, Alvord, TX, 2.03, $350; 2. Shane take the title. She nodded and Rope Bag; 5. Wyatt Muggli, Lane, OK, 124.8, Frey, Marlow, OK, 2.48, $150 $350, Horse Pad roped the calf in 3.31 seconds Round 2 Girls Breakaway giving her a total time of 10.15 1. Tyler Prcin, Alvord, TX, 2.3, $350; 2. Paul Average 3 head seconds on three head and the Melvin, Paradise, TX, 2.63, $150 1.

Lindsey Walters, Cayuga, TX, 10.15, $2,500, breakaway title. Walters took Tie-Down Roping Buckle; 2.

Alycia Garson, Burleson, TX, 11.59, $2,600 total earnings and a trophy Round 1 $1,800, Rope Can; 3. Tierra Gray, Lovington, NM, buckle home to Cayuga, Texas.

1. Tyler Prcin, Alvord, TX, 9.4, $350; 2. Seth 11.91, $1,000, Breast Collar; 4. Taylor Jacob, Garson moved into second and Cooke, Weatherford, TX, 9.58, $150 Carmine, TX, 12.3, $600, Horse Pad took the reserve champion title and $1,800. Tierra Grayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s fast time run moved her into third place in the Average with 11.91 seconds on 3 head and netted her $1,200 total earnings.

2012 Carter Robertson Memorial Jr. Timed Events Championships Seniors Average - 8 head 1. Clay Smith, Broken Bow, OK, 64.97, $4,250, Saddle; 2. Seth Hall, Fair Acres, NM., 69.52, $2,900, Buckle; 3. Logan Medlin, Clovis, NM., 90.58, $1,400, Breast Collar; 4. Clayton Shaw, Alvord, TX, 93.84, $1,000, Rope Bag; 5. Matthew Love, Huntsville, TX, 95.63, $500, Horse Pad; 6. Westin Imhoff, Plantersville, TX. , 96.75, $350, NRS Gift Certificate Juniors Average - 8 head 1. Colton Mize, Springer, OK, 96.23, $3,250, Saddle; 2. Jim Breck Bean, Ft. Hancock, TX, 97.77, $2,000, Buckle; 3. Forrest Fisher,

Girls Breakaway Average Saddle Champion, Lindsey Walters, Cayuga, TX LOOPS MAGAZINE â&#x20AC;˘ 19

All proceeds from the Carter Robertson Memorial Junior Timed Events Championships go to the Carter Tarrant Robertson Charitable Foundation which has awarded $18,750 in scholarships for 2012, $17,000 for 2011, $14,000 for 2010, $12,500 for 2009, $8,750 in 2008, and $5,000 in 2007. This brings the total of scholarships awarded in Carter’s memory to $76,000 Carter’s family and friends appreciate everyone’s help and participation in this year’s event and look forward to the 2013 Carter Robertson Memorial Junior Timed Events Championships being even bigger and better.

Thanks, Dave, Jennifer, Austin, Randall, and Cooper Robertson Seniors Average Buckle Reserve Champion, Seth Hall, Fair Acres, NM

Juniors Average Buckle Reserve Champion, Jim Breck Bean, Ft. Hancock, TX

Girls Breakaway Average Buckle Reserve Champion, Alycia Garson, Burleson, TX 20 • SEPTEMBER 2012

Round 2 1. Seth Cooke, Weatherford, TX, 8.77, $350; 2. Jim Breck Bean, Ft. Hancock, TX, 8.96, $150 Juniors Team Roping - Heading Round 1 1. Colton Mize, Springer, OK, 7.31, $250; 2. Case Jones, Gatesville, TX, 7.42, $125 Round 2 1. Wesley Thorp, Throckmorton, TX, 7.42, $250; 2. Colton Mize, Springer, OK, 7.4, $125 Team Roping Heeling Round 1 1. Wesley Thorp, Throckmorton, TX, 7.42, $250; 2. Wyatt Muggli, Lane, Ok, 10.88, $125 Round 2 1. Case Jones, Gatesville, TX, 6.74, $250; 2. Wyatt Muggli, Lane, OK, 6.85, $125 Steer Chute Dogging Round 1 1. Colton Mize, Springer, OK, 2.05, $250; 2. Barrett Bland, Turkey, TX, 2.23, $125 Round 2 1. Wyatt Muggli, Lane, OK, 1.94, $250; 2. Tyson Arledge, Milano, TX, 2, $125 Tie-Down Roping Round 1 1. Wyatt Muggli, Lane, OK, 9.26, $250; 2. Quinton Inman, Ketchum, OK, 9.56, $125 Round 2 1. Tyson Arledge, Milano, TX, 8.93, $250; 2. Wyatt Muggli, Lane, OK, 10.28, $125 Girls Breakaway Round 1 1. Danielle Hobbs, Gainesville, TX, 3.18, $200; 2. Lindsey Walters, Cayuga, TX, 3.44, $100 Round 2 1. Deven Riggins, Weatherford, TX, 2.32, $200; 2. Taylor Jacob, Carmine, TX, 2.83, $100 Short Go 1. Tierra Gray, Lovington, NM, 2.48, $200

Good Times Calf Roping Association Good Times Calf Roping Membership $100 per year Members may pay $10 each entry or get a $200 sponsor and pay no membership fee.

Roping Information

Results

Each roping will begin at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday Saturday Schedule EE - 3 rounds - $125 #00 - 3 & short go - $160 Breakaway - 3 rounds - $100 #1 - 3 & short go - $160 #2 - 3 & short go - $160 Ropings begin at 10 a.m.

Sunday Schedule (Same order of events) Practice runs Saturday at 11:00 a.m. - $10 per run

#00 Round 1 1. Will Bakemeyer 12.91 Round 2 1. Cy Homm 12.03 Round 3 1. Galvin Rita 10.66 Average 1. Cy Homm 52.81/4 #1 Round 1 1. Dan Johnson 10.10 Round 2 1. Glenn Stuckey 10.00 Round 3 1. Phillip Wise 11.12 Average 1. Dan Johnson 47.59/4

Sept 22-23 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Kiowa, CO Qualified ropers only!

2013 Schedule Finals Fund 100% of membership dues goes towards Good Time Roping Finals (One half of membership goes to Finals added money!)

(One half of membership goes towards prizes or money to yearend high point ropers!)

Must compete 4 days throughout season to qualify for Finals!

Merlyn Atteberry, winner of the $1,000 Strad Energy bonus calf money from Cactus Creek Roping in Fountain, CO for August!

Sundown Arena Kiowa, CO Saturday, July 28, 2012 #EE Round 1 1. Bud Clemons 12.16 Round 2 1. Paul Kessely 11.25 Round 3 1. Bud Clemons 9.18 Average 1. Merlyn Atterberry 43.21/3

SPECIAL NOTE: Good Times 2012 Season Finals

October 13-14, 2012 Cactus Creek, Fountain, CO November 10-11, 2012 Cactus Creek, Fountain, CO

There will be the $1,000 STRAD Energy bonus money at each roping.

Each Roping will begin at 1 p.m.

Call Jr. Peek for more information at (719) 680-1756

#2 Round 1 1. Zach Leininger 10.53 Round 2 1. Zach Leininger 10.69 Round 3 1. Wes Mack 9.25 Average 1. Zach Leininger 31.53/3

#00 Round 1 1. Cy Homm 11.47 Round 2 1. Galvin Rita 11.38 Round 3 1. Kevin Mackey 11.32 Average 1. Rod Venn 42.17

Breakaway Round 1 1. Drew Neuerburg 3.69 Round 2 1. Heidi Geesen 2.65 Round 3 1. Maesa Kummer 2.50 Average 1. Maesa Kummer 5.21/2

#1 Round 1 1. Brian Venn 10.71 Round 2 1. Zach Leininger 8.59 Round 3 1. Zach Leininger 8.41 Average 1. Brian Venn 44.57/4

Sunday, July 29, 2012 #EE Round 1 1. Merlyn Atterberry 12.31 Round 2 1. Merlyn Atterberry 11.97 Round 3 1. Merlyn Atterberry 14.50 Average 1. Merlyn Atterberry 38.78/3

Breakaway Round 1 1. Drew Neuerburg 3.90 Round 2 1. Vernon Dillon 3.28 Round 3 1. Drew Neuerburg 3.66 Average 1. Drew Neuerburg 11.06/3

Cactus Creek Ranch August 4, 2012 EE Round 1 1. Merlyn Atteberry 13.5 Round 2 1. Bud Clemons, 13.25 Round 3 1. Bud Clemons, 12.22 Average 1. Bud Clemons, 55.38/3 #00 Round 1 1. Vernon Dillon 13.94 Round 2 1. Lane Hinton, 11.97 Round 3 1. Tim George, 13.88 Average 1. Tim George, 44.79/3 Breakaway Round 1 1. Tamara Tunink 3.02 Round 2 1. Tamara Tunink, 2.59 Round 3 1. Allen Johnson, 2.97 Average 1. Tamara Tunink, 5.61/2

Sunday, August 5, 2012 #EE Round 1 1. Donene Taylor, 12.65 Round 2 1. Bud Clemons, 11.00 Round 3 1. Merlyn Atteberry, 11.53 Average 1. Merlyn Atteberry, 42.75/3 #00 Round 1 1. Lane Hinton 14.00 Round 2 1. Jesse Jaminet, 11.65 Round 3 1. Jesse Jaminet, 12.16 Average 1. Lane Hinton, 39.85 Breakaway Round 1 1. Tamara Tunink, 3.03 Round 2 1. Tamara Tunink, 2.65 Round 3 1. Tamara Tunink, 2.09 Average 1. Tamara Tunink, 7.77

LOOPS MAGAZINE

â&#x20AC;˘

21

with

BUILT BY-CAM READY-DP

CRX’D

It’s All About Position

T

here are very few places or times where “position” is not a major factor. This is true on many levels, in everything from your position in life, your spiritual position, and in roping calves.

Today we’re talking about roping position. I’ll always take a guy that may not be as fast or have as much ability with good position over a guy that’s blistering fast with bad position.

Most of the mistakes made when roping are due to being out of position.

There are several common positions for throwing your rope when calf roping. As when driving, where a steering wheel has a 10:00 and 2:00, I’ll use the same references for the position of the calf when roping. Most ropers will usually throw when the calf is in one of these positions: 1) 11:00, 2) 12:00 or 3) 1:00.

Often this will be determined by a roper’s size and strength.

Personally, my preferred position is 11:00. For a younger or smaller roper, who may not be tall enough to see over their horses’ head, they will be more comfortable with a 1:00 position. Many things can dictate your position, your left hand, your elbow, your wrist, or how you hold your rope.

If you’re not sure of your optimum position, work at catching the dummy from 10:30 to 2:00 positions. Adjust your swing and the plane of your rope in order to catch it from all

22 • SEPTEMBER 2012

positions. From there, figure out which position best fits your style and swing, and gives you the highest percentage for catching.

Once you find the position that makes you most consistent,

ride to that position every time.

For your catching percentage to go up, you need to be in the same position every time.

All aspects of calf roping relate to position. Next month we’ll talk about positioning

yourself to get off and positioning yourself when tying.

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

Grits Not Grit

G

enesis 2:18 says it is not good for man to be alone. Down here in the South, most of the restaurants that serve breakfast serve grits. It’s hard to find a restaurant up north, they not only don’t serve grits, they don’t know what they are. Someone from up north asked the question, what is a grit? The truth is there’s no such thing as a grit, they don’t come by themselves. They come in a community of other grits. You can’t just order one grit. You know, we’re a lot like grits.

We’re not here to be lone rangers; we’ve been created to be in a community with others.

Each one of us is influenced by other people who have touched our lives. Parents, neighbors, friends and teachers have influenced us, some for the better and others for worse. It’s not good for human beings to experience the oppressing isolating aloneness that can ultimately lead to depression.

But, here’s the weird truth about human beings. While we long for community we also run from it. It has been said when humankind fell from grace, we inherited not only a tendency to hide from God, but a tendency to hide from one another as well. We struggle with conflicting desires, on one hand we desire to be close to one another and on the other we want to hold others at arms length.

We have become suspicious of other people’s motives because we have been taken advantage of, been burned and messed around. We justify our isolation and erect barriers. Sadly those barriers that we erect toward people eventually are erected toward God. God’s great commandment is to love

Him and to love people. Loving Him is not near as big a challenge as loving the people who periodically hurt us. God’s great commission is to go and tell people and show people how much God cares for them by our actions.

In order for that to happen we must have God’s heart for people because our heart, the scripture says is deceitfully wicked in and of ourselves.

The church has been classified as the family of God. Someone described a dysfunctional family as any family with more than one person in it. The greatest challenge that you will ever have is to love your spouse, love your family, and to love others the way that God loves them. That will never happen until you commit your life and your heart to God himself. In Matthew 22, Jesus replied: “‘Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind.”

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

Mondays 7:00 p.m.

Livestream: Join our Sunday and first Wednesday services live at live.lonestar.tv or go to the Lone Star Cowboy Church Facebook page and click on the Livestream link.

LOOPS MAGAZINE • 23

PRO TIPS

Sponsored by

PRACTICE WITH THE PROS

What to look for in a Calf Horse First, you want to be honest with yourself about what your roping ability is and what you’re willing to spend on your new calf horse.

Also remember, being over-mounted is just as detrimental to your roping as being under-mounted.

If you are young and inexperienced, or if you’re trying to find a horse for a inexperienced roper you’re looking for a rock solid, automatic, stop and pull every time kind of horse. You want a solid horse that will allow you to learn to rope. Then, when you’re consistently roping and tying down calves you can look for a horse that is the next level, so you can improve your times. This type of horse will likely cost a little more and be harder to find, but should last for quite awhile if you get a good one – or until you need an upgrade to the next level. It’s very important to find a horse that fits the style the roper has and is at the right level for that roper.

Another thing to consider when searching for a new calf horse is the height of the horse. If you’re a taller, bigger roper, you may need a horse that is a little bit bigger to make your runs smoother. The same thing goes for a smaller roper, you want a shorter horse to help with your get-offs and this will also help with your stride going down the rope.

A calf horse's breeding is very significant. You want a horse that has a short neck, with a lower neck set, not a high headed horse. Also, you are looking for a horse with short cannon bones that will allow the horse to accelerate faster and stop, versus a horse with longer cannon bones that would have a longer stride. These canon bones are just an indicator of a good balanced and athletic potential VSAhorse. Good IN HOUSEhooves PROOF are always CRX’D round something to look for as well, as the feet provide a solid foundation for the working calf horse. No horse is perfect – they are not a machine. All calf horses require professional maintenance.

“I have been dealing with and feeding roping calves for 40 years and I have never seen a feed work as effectively and quickly as Precision Calf Feeds. No other feed compares. It keeps calves healthy. ”I train horses for a living, specializing in calf roping horses. . . so I keep lots of calves to work these horses on. I give roping lessons as well, so I need to keep my calves well in order to do my work. Precision Feed does it for me.

Ernie Theriot Double E Farms Owner/Horse Trainer

Mannsville Mannsville Ag Ag Center Center 580.371.9588 580.371.9588 mannsvilleagcenter.com mannsvilleagcenter.com 24 • SEPTEMBER 2012

by Ryan Davis

A

nother month has gone by. The USCRA Finals is wrapping up this month and I can’t believe the end of the season is upon us. That means ropers will be on the road heading to Stephenville, Texas with winning on their minds. The excitement is stirring with the big event just a few weeks away.

I can hardly wrap my mind around the fact that we are on the downhill side to 2012. The year has flown by and looking back over the first eight months of it, I have to say it has been a challenging year. I am looking forward to the end of the year and all of the excitement the season-ending finals brings to the world of calf roping and the sport of rodeo as a whole. I can’t personally speak for Lanham and the USCRA, but I can see the sport has taken a step forward this year. Looking back through the season, there has been lots of action and lots of winning in the calf roping arena. I believe this is a good sign for

what’s to come.

Looking ahead, the USCRA has started laying the track for 2013. Look in this issue for details pertaining to changes for the USCRA. There are new membership options for ropers and a new format for the 2013 USCRA Finals. These modifications are due to the hard work of the USCRA and what they believe will better support ropers at their events.

On a different subject, we are entering the time of the year when we as Americans, a group of people who stands together, select a person to run our country. I have personally not gotten very involved in the presidential election information like I have done in years past, nor have I seen the population become vigorously caught up in it either. I believe this is because many of us have already made up our minds and we already know who we will vote for this November.

The country has not been in the

best of shape over the past several years and for many the future is not as bright as it once was. Heck, I fall into this category, and I know a lot of others who do, too. As a nation, I feel we have had our heads hung low for too long and I think it is time to shake things up and let people begin to believe in the country again. This does not mean we stand with our hand out, hoping someone drops a coin in it. No, it means we start believing we have the opportunity to work hard so we are able to achieve the things we want in life. Isn’t that the “American Dream?”

I hope you head out in November and vote for who you believe will put our country on the right course. We are W CH VSA PROOF still the P/U greatest nation IN in HOUSE the world and I believe we still have the power to select those who will lead us in the right direction and keep us on track!

Until next time, I wish you all the best of luck at this year’s USCRA Finals!

Ryan Davis

Sid Miller Calf Roping Horses

Stephenville, Texas 254/977-9133 repmiller@hotmail.com

57, 60 and 4-strand 60 thread Poly Grass NOW AVAILABLE. We also supply all sizes of Syngrass and Poly ropes (3- and 4-strand), strings and skid boots.

A complete tack store for all phases of the sport of roping.

&

" !!" ! "

"

! #

$

"

"

& %

# ! " "

"

LOOPS MAGAZINE • 25

CR

ADVERTISERS’ INDEX

C Classic Equine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 Cowgirl at Heart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16 D Denton County Roping Fiesta . . . . . . . .15 K King’s Saddlery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25

Sid Miller Calf Horses . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25 R Rattler Ropes, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 S SS Roping . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17 San Angelo Roping Fiesta . . . . . . . . . .27 Stran Smith . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

W Willard Ropes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15 Wrangler . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28

M Mannsville Ag Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24

USCRA National

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

U USCRA Sponsors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26 USCRA Membership Application . . . . . . . . . .11 USCRA National Calf Roping Finals . . . . . . . . . . . .12-13 USCRA National Finals Entry Form . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

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

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

M.A.C. Precision Calf Feeds Martin Saddlery The Official Saddle of the USCRA 1301 Weatherford Hwy. Granbury, TX 76048 800.654.7864; www.martinsaddlery.com 26 • SEPTEMBER 2012

The Official Feed of the USCRA “For Maximum Performance” Made by: Mannsville Ag Center 580-371-9588 www.mannsvilleagcenter@cableone.net

CALF ROPINGS & ROPING SCHOOLS

The 59th Annual Cinch Roping Fiesta presented by The San Angelo Stock Show and Rodeo Association

October 26-28, 2012 • San Angelo, Texas

Friday, October 26 Cinch Calf Roping Preliminary —10:00 a.m. Buckle to Average winner Top 5 in Average are invited to Saturday Cinch Calf Roping • First to enter, last to rope with chute run calves Ultimate Calf Roping Association # 10 and Open Girls Breakaway All Events — 1st Community Federal Credit Union Spur Arena Preliminary roping books open September 4 and close October 19 at 5:00 p.m.

Entries received October 20 or later will be cash or credit card only with a late fee of $50 Enter Ultimate Calf Roping events on site prior to the start of the roping 1st Annual “Social Reunion” Featuring Zach Edwards at the Buffalo Social Club 5:30-10:00 p.m.

Saturday, October 27 Cowboy Collectibles Show — 9:00 a.m. - 6:30 p.m.

Located in the Foster Communications Coliseum & The Housley Communications Cattle Barn Ultimate Calf Roping #9 and Girls Breakaway “B” roping — 1st Community Credit Union Spur Arena Ultimate Calf Roping #13 — 1st Community Credit Union Spur Arena

Cinch Calf Roping Events Invitational Roping of the World’s Top Calf Ropers Match roping on 12 head between rounds 1:00 p.m. • Outdoor Fiesta Arena • Introduction of Ropers - 10:00 a.m. Wells Fargo Pavilion

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

Sunday, October 28 Cowboy Collectibles Show — 9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.

Located in the Foster Communications Coliseum & The Housley Communications Cattle Barn Ultimate Calf Roping #11 and #12

Steer Roping & World Championship Double Mugging 1:00 p.m. Outdoor Roping Fiesta Arena • Introduction of Ropers –10:00 a.m. Wells Fargo Pavilion

Saddles to ALL Average Winners at Ultimate Calf Roping Events All Ultimate Calf Ropings are 4 head for $245 + $5 for Finals Optional $100 Side Pot H All Cinch Fiesta and Ultimate Calf Roping events are PRCA dress code H This is a tentative schedule. Cinch Fiesta Roping dates and times are firm.

UC roping events may change t o accommodate additional ropers and sc hedules.

Roping tickets go on sale September 4, 2012. Call 877-727-6336 for more information.

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

For More Information please visit: www.sanangelorodeo.com and follow the links to Roping Fiesta.

CALF ROPINGS & ROPING SCHOOLS

E3/@ ¸3; B= E=@9 B@3D=@ 2=3A

;=@3 1=;4=@B/0:3 E/7AB :=<53@ :/AB7<5

E@/<5:3@ 1=; 4/130==9 1=; E@/<5:3@E3AB3@<