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Solomon Clears Head, Cleans Up in Caldwell Cory Solomon just needed a little home cooking to get his 2013 season back on track.

The Prairie View, Texas, tie-down roper’s summer hadn’t been going the way he envisioned it lately, so after the Aug. 9-11 rodeos were finished he headed back home to Texas for some family time. “I went home Sunday and practiced with my family and cleared my head,” Solomon said. “Spending time with family and friends relaxed me; I hadn’t been home since June. I ran 10 or 15 calves with my brother in the practice pen and regrouped and got re-focused.”

The family time paid off in a big way when Solomon won the average at the Caldwell Night Rodeo and earned a total of $6,133 at the event.

His average time of 23.8 seconds on three head edged both Jesse Clark and Monty Lewis by .4 seconds. It was Solomon’s biggest win of the season by far.

“This was great as far as the movement in the standings,” said Solomon, who was 22nd in the world standings entering the weekend, but jumped to 17th after Caldwell. “I’ve had an up-and-down season and I hadn’t drawn very well lately. Plus, the horse I was using wasn’t doing too well so I sent him home.”

Solomon brought his other horse, Spook, out with him to Caldwell and the move was a huge success. He says having Spook with him - and having the horse healthy - is a blessing as he chases his third consecutive berth in the Wrangler National Finals Rodeo.

Solomon was able to make phones calls to some very happy family members back in Texas after his Caldwell triumph. “I called my brother first and then my dad,” he said.

“Everyone was excited. My dad told me before I left the house last week that I was roping well and ready to

win, and that I needed to just relax and rope. It’s all about being mentally prepared and I knew it would turn around sooner or later, and I’m glad it happened now.”

Solomon was familiar with the calf he drew in the all-important final round Aug. 17. He watched as the same calf was tied in 7.9 seconds in the first round and knew it would stop a little bit once he caught up and was ready to throw his rope. “I used a shorter rope than everybody else, so I wasn’t worried about the calf stopping,” said Solomon, who was 7.6 in the finals. “I got a good start and the calf was outstanding when I got it on the ground. I had it in my mind to win first and not safety up.”

Branco Can’t Be Stopped in Canby Stan Branco seems determined to take all the suspense out of his run for a Wrangler National Finals Rodeo berth this year. After finishing 16th in the regular-season standings - one spot shy of making it to Vegas - in both 2010 and 2011 and then missing nearly all of 2012 due to a fractured ankle, Branco has just about wrapped up his first WNFR berth with six weeks left in the season.

A dominating win in the two-head average at the Aug. 13-17 Canby Rodeo allowed Branco to surpass his personal earnings best, with a total of $54,119. It’s a significant number because the average cutoff for making the WNFR bulldogging field over the last five years is $53,766. “I just know I need to keep winning to be sure I make it,” Branco said. “I don’t keep real close track of where I am, but I’ve got friends back home in Chowchilla (Calif.) and family, especially my mom (Jody), who are on top of that for me.

“Coming so close before made me train harder and focus on what else I could do to improve. I started working with a friend on a physical training program, something I had never done.

I’m stronger now, in better shape, and I think that has helped my mental approach, too.” Branco certainly had everything working at the Clackamas County Fairgrounds, where he won the first round with a time of 3.4 seconds and backed that up with a 4.0-second run in the second go. He finished 1.1 seconds ahead of second-place Tait Kvistad in the average for total earnings of $3,948.

That is more than the combined margin of Branco’s near misses in 2010-11. He finished just $1,029 behind Nick Guy the first year and $1,658 back of Mickey Gee 12 months later. “Finishing 16th to 20th, in that range, is frustrating,” Branco said. “I don’t know that 16th is particularly tougher. Luke (fourtime World Champion Luke Branquinho) says that if you reach $60,000 during the regular season, you’ve got your berth in the NFR, and I’m not there yet.”

But Branco is entering the homestretch of the season safely in ninth place, closer to second place than the 16th place bulldogger is to him. He credits much of his success to the Rhett Kennedy-trained horse he bought in April. Hannibal, 17, is what Branco terms an “older campaigner,” and just what he needs.

“He’s real honest,” Branco said. “He doesn’t ever mess up. I’m not saying he’s the best one out there, but if you draw good, he’ll let you win.”

A first trip to the Wrangler NFR would just add to what is already a remarkable family legacy in the sport.

Branco’s family has roots in rodeo that go back five generations on his mother’s side of the family (his maternal great-grandfather, Charlie Fancher, won the team roping at California Rodeo Salinas in 1912, and maternal grandmother Sammie Thurman Brackenbury was the world champion barrel racer in 1965) and three generations on his father side.

His paternal grandfather, Dan Branco, qualified for the NFR team roping competition nine times from 1959-73, with eight different partners, including his brother Stan (for whom the bulldogging Branco is named).

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Spicer Gripp Memorial Roping July 31- August 4, 2013 PHOTOS COURTESY OF LONE WOLF PHOTOGRAPHY

By Stephenie Wolf

Tuf Cooper setting the pace in the MVP-ADT Open Calf Roping

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Tuf Cooper receiving his check for winning the MVP-ADT Open Calf Roping

he cattle trudge through the alley way and the yips and yells of cowboys pushing them float through the air.

“Hey Dad, can I take the next set up?” calls a young boy mounted on a big grey.

His boots are barely past the saddle skirt.

The entry office opens and the announcer has arrived. A few cowboys are saddled and circling the arena, some ponying a second horse. They must be up early in the draw this morning. Someone delivers a cooler of ice and water to the stripping shoot. The sun is fully awake now and you know it will definitely be a hot one today. People are picking up speed or maybe there are just more of them up and moving around now. A lot goes into this production. Each person a strand of light and as they come together, working to accomplish a single goal, their light shines brighter than the sun which is now making his daily trek across the sky.

Such was the first weekend of August in Hereford, Texas. For the past nineteen

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years the town has come together to remember. Each year Hereford pays tribute to Spicer Gripp and his legacy of caring.

By organizing and producing a memorial event benefitting scholarships young people need, Hereford residents not only carry on Spicer’s dedication, they also teach the process to their children. Spicer did not mind hard work. He just smiled and did what needed to be done, especially when it came time to help a child or young person in need This year the Elizabeth Moser Trust donated $25,000 to the Spicer Gripp Memorial Youth Foundation. The monies were added to the funds raised by the Foundation and a check was presented to West Texas a&M in the amount of $100,000. The money is for scholarships, a leg up, which will assist in the educational endeavors of those in need.

Numerous events were held in conjunction with the Spicer Gripp Memorial Roping. Each event raising funds needed to educate the next generation. The Open Steer Roping was first on the agenda. Sixty cowboys entered the roping sponsored by BJM Sales and Service. Twelve came back to the short go.

One won. Four checks were paid in each of the three full rounds, the short go, and the average. The total payout was $60,000 making the Spicer Gripp Open Steer Roping one of the richest of the year. Each round paid $4,364 for first, $3,273 for second, $2,182 for third, and $1,091 for fourth. The average winners took home $8,720 and a beautiful Montana

Silversmith buckle for first, $6,545 for second, $4,365 for third, and $2,185 for fourth in the average. World Champion cowboy, Trevor Brazile was the second man out on Wednesday. Hot off a round win in Dodge City, Trevor tied his first steer in 12.67 seconds for first in round one of the Spicer Gripp. Although he did not place in the remaining rounds he was consistent and finished fourth in the average with a total time of 54.55 seconds.

Vin Fisher also traveled to Hereford from Dodge City. Vin won a little money in Dodge, but he cleaned up in Hereford. Vin won second in the first round with a time of 12.77 seconds, first in the short go with a time of 11.31 seconds, and his total time of 51.54 seconds on four head earned him first in the average. Vin Fisher took home $14,176 and the title of 2013 Spicer Gripp Champion Steer Roper. There were many more checks collected though. Roger Branch was third and Brent Lewis was fourth in the first round. Roger and Brent’s times were 12.91 seconds and 13.10 seconds respectively. Both Scott Snedecor and Marty Jones made a beautiful run in the second round. Scott’s time of 11.25 seconds was two hundredths of a second faster than Marty’s time putting Scott in first for the round. Arizona cowboy, Chance Kelton made his initial appearance at the pay window during the second round. Chance’s time on his second steer was 11.90 seconds and it earned him third in the round. Lawson Plemons’ earned fourth in the second round with a time of 12.14 seconds and then Lawson tied his third steer in 11.65 seconds for second in a very tough third round. A lot of the guys had gone out of the average and Lawson was not the only cowboy wanting a piece of the round money. Bryce Davis was one of those guys. Bryce had some hard luck until the third round. That is when Bryce’s luck changed and he won the third round with a time of 10.35 seconds. Jason Evans collected his only check of the day for third in the third round. Jason tied his third steer in 12.21 seconds. Jarrett Blessing was another cowboy who roped well, but only made one appearance at the pay window. Jarrett’s fourth in the third round, his time on the third steer was 12.39 seconds. It seems both Marty and Chance liked their checks in the second round. After taking a little break in the third round, they both came back to place second and third in the short round.

Marty’s time on his last steer was 12.94 seconds and Chance’s time was 13.20 seconds. This also put Marty second in the average with a total time of 51.80 seconds and Chance’s total time of 52.35 seconds placed him in third in the average.

Many of the Open Steer ropers also competed in the Senior Steer Roping which was sponsored by QDG and Panhandle Express this year. Twenty-nine ropers competed for a piece of the $10,900 in total payout. Dane Noyce did not have any luck in the Open Steer Roping so he went home, regrouped, and came back strong in the Senior Steer Roping. Dane placed first in round one with a time of 12.89 seconds earning him a check in the amount of $907. Dane also earned $679 for second in the third round for his time of 14.19 seconds. Gib Bell started out the day with a time of 13.30 seconds on his first steer which put the $679 check in his pocket for second in the go. Gib’s time of 14.04 on his second steer was good enough for third in second round and he collected another $453. Gib came back Sunday for the short go and he was on again. He tied his final steer in 17.03 seconds earning $280 for the round and making his total time on four head 62.86 seconds. That added $1,361 to his total and a buckle for first in the average. Randy Wells earned his only check of $453 for

Vin Fisher making it look easy on his trip to win the title of 2013 Spicer Gripp Champion Steer Roper.

third in the first round. Randy’s time was 16.92 seconds. Larry Stewart grabbed the final check in the first round for his 17.95 second run. JD Yates was first in the second round of the Senior Steer Roping.

JD’s time was 13.46 seconds. Bobby Brock did not get to see the pay window in the first round, but he did not let that happen again. Bobby earned $679 for stopping the clock at 14.01 seconds on his second steer.

Bobby came back in third round and his 15.92 second time on his third steer earned the $227 check for fourth. Then Justin Maass receiving his check for winning the Cinch Open Calf Roping Match

Justin Maass making one of his runs in the Cinch Open Calf Roping Match

Bobby took home two more checks in the short go. Bobby’s time on his final steer was 21.35 seconds, enough for fourth in the short go and also made his total time on four head 69.39 seconds putting him second in the average which paid $1,021.

Mike Thompson earned $227 in the second round for fourth. Brad Mohon had been absent from the list of guys going to the pay window until the third round of the Senior Steer Roping. Brad made a 13.97 second run on his third steer which placed him first in the round. Roger Branch earned a nice check in the first round of the Open Steer Roping, but his luck dried up a bit after that. Roger was roping consistently, just not quite quickly enough. That changed in third round and short go of the Senior Steer Roping.

Roger’s time of 15.30 earned him the third place check of $453 in round three. His time of 19.95 seconds in the short go put another $210 in his pocket for second in the short go. Roger’s total time on four steers was 72.76 which placed him third in the average which paid $680. Jim Davis waited until the end to grab a couple of the last checks. Jim’s time of 20.11 seconds on his final steer was worthy of third in the go and his total time 74.83 seconds on four head placed him fourth in the average. Jim earned $140 for the go and $340 for the average.

After the senior ropers moseyed out of the arena, the girls rode in. This year there were ninety-one teams competing in the Coolhorse All Girl Team Roping. Four places were paid in the first go, two in the short go, and five teams earned checks in the average. The total payout was LOOPS MAGAZINE • 7

Cody Ohl riding “Pearl”, recognized as the Top Calf Roping horse of the weekend $25,250. The competition was fierce.

Colorado cowgirl Rylea Fabrizio along with Kelly Jones Hicks split $2,020 for first in round one. They set the pace with a time of 7.52 seconds. Barrie Smith and Jimmie Jo Montero’s 7.57 second run were fast enough for second in the round. Barrie and Jimmie Jo split $1,514. Kaitlin Gustave was heading for Macy Devenport. Kaitlin and Macy stopped the clock in 7.82 seconds earning them the $1,010 check for third in the round. Beverly Robbins made the great state of Alabama proud by teaming up with another southern girl, Ashley Mills. Beverly and Ashley were fourth in the first round and split a check for $504, but they stayed solid. These ladies had a total time of 44.21 seconds on four head and won the average on Sunday.

They each received Montana Silversmith buckles and $2,653. Annette Stahl was heeling for both Barrie Smith and Lari Dee Guy in the short round on Sunday and she won with both of them – twice. Barrie and Annette were 7.92 seconds on their short go steer and their total time on four steers was 48.39 seconds. This won both Barrie and Annette $758 for first in the short go and $2,209 each for second in the average.

Lari Dee and Annette had a time of 9.84 seconds on their final steer making their total on four head 51.60 seconds. They each received $505 for second in the short go and $1,767 for third in the average.

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time on four head was 55.58 seconds.

Kelsey and Jessie split $2,650 for fourth in the average. Finally, Katy Anthony and Jayme Roach bested eighty-six other teams to split $1,768 for fifth in the average.

Saturday was a big day at the arena in Hereford. Spectators took their place in the stands to watch forty-nine calf ropers compete for a piece of the $51,750 total payout in the MVP-ADT Open Calf Roping. There were three full rounds paying four deep. The cowboy who place first in each round earned $3,764. Second place paid $2,823, and the third and fourth place checks were $1,882 and $941. The top twelve fastest times on three head came back to the short go on Sunday.

Again four places were paid in the short round, $1,880 for the fastest time on the final calf, $1,411 for second, $940 for third, and $470 for fourth. On top of all that, the average winner received $7,528.

Second in the average took home $5,646.

Third in the average won $3,764, and fourth received a check in the amount of $1,881. Beau Marshall ended up first in round one with a time of 9.19 seconds.

Hunter Herrin tied up his first calf in 9.31 seconds for second in the go. Hunter also tied his third calf in exactly 9.31 seconds for third in that round. Cody Owens’ time of 9.68 seconds was enough for third in the first round, and Justin Maass was fourth in the first round with a time of 9.83 seconds. Justin’s time of 9.56 seconds

on his second calf also won him second in the second round. Local favorite Quay Howard was first in the second round, tying his calf in 8.83 seconds. Casey Crow’s time of 9.91 seconds on his second calf of the day earned him the check for third, and Caleb Smidt placed fourth in the second round with a time of 10.08 seconds. The times were faster in the third round of the calf roping. Just like in the Steer Roping a lot of the cowboys had gone out of the average and they wanted those round checks. Cody Ohl tied his third calf in 8.75 seconds for the win in the round. Reese Riemer’s time of 8.99 seconds put the round check for second in his pocket. Billy Bob Brown was fourth in the third go with a time of 9.35 seconds.

Ryan Watkins roped well all day Saturday, but not good enough to win a check. That changed on Sunday. Ryan tied his final calf in 8.86 seconds which won the round and made his total time on four 43.58 seconds.

Ryan finished fourth in the average. Tuf Cooper was another cowboy who was consistent on Saturday, but not fast enough to see the pay window. Jerome Schneeberger had been sitting second in the short go with his time of 10.86 seconds, but then Tuf also made a nice run in the short go and his time of 9.11 seconds earned him second in the final go and bumped Jerome to third. Then Tuf had to wait for Cody Ohl to make his final run to see who took home first in the

average. One little kick from Cody’s calf sealed the deal. Cody’s time on his final run was 11.04 seconds. It was good enough for fourth in the round and made his total time on four head 42.62 seconds, but the bobble cost Cody Ohl the win.

Cody took home the check for second in the average while Tuf headed to the winner’s circle. Caleb Smidt had a total time of 43.17 seconds which put him third in the average, and Ryan Watkins picked up the check for fourth in the average.

Ryan’s total time was 43.58 seconds.

The crowd gathered early on Sunday morning. After paying tribute to the Lord they stayed to watch or rope in the Spicer Gripp Open Team Roping sponsored by Whiteface Ford. I may be mistaken, but I did some quick research and have yet to find another Open Team Roping where only 63 teams compete for $124,500.

There are a lot of big ropings around the country and many are paying well into the six figure range, however, most of them have one hundred to five hundreds teams roping for the money. The Spicer Gripp Open Team Roping paid two places in the first round. Fast time in the short round won $750 a man, fast time overall paid $750 a man, and five places were paid in the average. Spencer Mitchell was teamed up with Dakota Kirchenschlager. With Spencer heading and Dakota heeling, the team won the first round with a time of 6.54 and each took home $1,500. Nick Sartain and Rich Skelton were second in the round. Nick and Rich’s time of 6.99 earned them each $750. The fastest time of the roping was in the short go. Clay Tryan and Jade Corkill made a 6.11 second run on their final steer allowing them to pick up both the fast time overall check and the check for fast time in the short go.

There were some big names in rodeo on the short go list for the Open Team Roping as well as some really good ropers that have never been to the PRCA National Finals Rodeo. Ty Trammel and Nano Garza were second high team back.

They had watched Brandon Beers and Jim Ross Cooper make a 7.10 second run.

Brandon and Jim Ross had a total time of 53.98 seconds. Ty and Nano watched Chance Kiehne and Kurt Jones make a 9.61 second run. Chance and Kurt came into the short go just four hundreds of a second ahead of Brandon and Jim Ross, but Chance and Kurt’s total time on six head was 56.25 seconds and they would end up placing behind Beers and Cooper.

Trevor Brazile and Patrick Smith legged in the short go. The 12.39 second run made their total 58.41 seconds. Trevor and Patrick would end up fifth in the average.

Ty Trammel and Nano Garza assessed the situation and made a clean business run.

The two stopped the clock in 8.78 seconds. Their total on six steers was 53.70 seconds, just faster than the current leaders. Then Ty and Nano watched one more team. Aaron Macy and Wesley Thorp were high team back. Seventeen year old Wesley was heeling on a paint horse owned by his eighteen year old partner’s dad, Mike Macy. They were not intimidated. The men, women and children in the grand stands, the ropers, the chute crew, the announcer –everyone held their breath as the boys left the box.

Aaron slick horned the steer, turned him off and then Wesley threw his rope. When the flag dropped Wesley had two feet and the timer read 7.4 seconds. Aaron and Wesley’s time on six steers was 50.62 seconds. They were the youngest team to ever win the Spicer Gripp Open Team Roping. Aaron and Wesley split $35,100.

Ty and Nano were elated to win second in the average, splitting $29,250. Brandon Beers and Jim Ross Cooper smiled as they each picked up $11,700 for third in the average. Chance Kiehne and Kurt Jones split the $17,550 for fourth in the average.

Finally, Trevor Brazile and Patrick Smith each graciously accepted the $5,850 presented to them for fifth in the average.

Between the short gos of each event, a couple of match calf ropings kept the crowd entertained. Justin Maass faced off

against Hunter Herrin and Junior calf ropers, Miles Brown and Jake Price competed for scholarship money. Before the outcome of the match ropings was decided, a few other names of winners were announced. Raffle tickets were sold for both a Mule ATV and a stock trailer during the weeks leading up to the Spicer Gripp Memorial Roping. Trey Hutches of Canyon, Texas drove home the Mule and Paul Jackson of Vega, Texas was the winner of the stock trailer. The American Quarter Horse Association presented awards recognizing the top Calf Roping, Steer Roping, Heading, and Heeling horses.

Brandon Beers rode the Top Head Horse and Patrick Smith roped on the Top Heel Horse. Cody Ohl’s horse was recognized as the Top Calf Roping horse of the weekend, and Chance Kelton’s palomino was the Top Steer Roping horse. Chance’s son, Ketch, won the Dummy Roping saddle after a tough competition on Saturday. Justin Maass finished up ahead of Hunter in the Cinch Match Calf Roping and Miles Brown out roped Jake Price in the Junior Match Calf Roping. The final event of the Spicer Gripp Memorial Roping was a new addition. Five teams of two cowboys entered the Double Mugging. After two full rounds of western action the final winners of the 2013 Spicer Gripp Memorial Roping, Rodey Wilson and Jesse Valdez were each presented with a $1,250 check for the winner take all payout. K

Miles Brown making a run in the Junior Match Calf Roping LOOPS MAGAZINE • 9

Recent Results July 20, 2013 Giddings, TX EE Roping Total Payout - S1,936 Round 1 Randy Roberts, 13.42, $155 Roy Richey, 14.36, $135 James Seeman, 14.46, $95 Round 2 Will Parker, 13.46, $155 Calvin Steen, 14.39, $135 James Seeman, 14.42, $95 Round 3 Will Parker, 11.89, $155 Jerome Klawinsky, 12.01, $135 Roy Richey, 12.36, $95 Average Randy Roberts, 47.81, $310 Will Parker, 47.92, $270 Roy Richey, 52.65, $195 00 Roping Total Payout - $1,595 Round 1 Chase Ingram, 12.35, $190 Stephen Perry, 15.57, $125 Round 2 Stephen Perry, 13.45, $190 Bo Adams, 13.81, $125 Round 3 Russell Moore, 11.46, $190 Sam Walker, 11.67, $125 Average Chase Ingram, 41.37, $380 Stephen Perry, 43.35, $255 00 Select Roping Total Payout - $1,250 Round 1 Ruben Wood, 10.43, $150 Danny Stephens, 11.28, $100 Round 2 Clay Klawinsky, 9.42, $150 Tanner Green, 12.28, $100 Round 3

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Robert Turner, 12.26, $150 Tanner Green, 12.46, $100 Average Tanner Green, 37.50, $300 Dale Dove, 39.45, $200 #1 Roping Total Payout - $681 Round 1 Seth Pylla, 9.72, $13 Round 2 Tyler Anderson, 14.54, $136 Round 3 Seth Dylla, 14.15, $136 Average Cyler Brantley, 62.02, $273

August 3, 2013 Giddings, TX EE Roping Total Payout - S1,366 Round 1 Dennis Engelman, 10.66, $160 Randy Roberts, 11.77, $110 Round 2 Tanner Fleet, 11.59, $160 James Seeman, 14.03, $110 Round 3 Jerome Klawnisky, 11.76, $160 Chris Wishert, 16.21, $110 Average Sidney Johnson, 54.07, 330 Brad Clark, 69.04, $215 00 Roping Total Payout - $1,595 Round 1 Jesse Winfree, 10.48, $190 Doug Hough, 11.85, $125 Round 2 Chase Ingram, 10.60, $190 Doug Hough, 12.65, $125 Round 3 Sam Walker, 9.85, $190 Shase Ingram, 10.17, $125

Average Roosevelt Walker, 35.85, $380 Chase Ingram, 37.27, $255 00 Select Roping Total Payout - $1,480 Round 1 Dennis Engelman Sr., 10.76, $180 Ras Cade, 11.02, $115 Round 2 Chase Ingram, 11.50, $180 Dennis Engelman Sr., 11.57, $115 Round 3 Ras Cade, 8.79, $180 Danny Stephens, 9.43, $115 Average Danny Stephens, 34.84, $355 Dennis Engelmann Sr., 36.71, $235 #1 Roping Total Payout - $1,025 Round 1 Seth Pylla, 8.35, $125 Riley Hooks, 10.05, $80 Round 2 Cyler Brantley, 9.11, $125 Bill Shoaf, 14.19, $80 Round 3 James Tennyson, 8.73, $125 Riley Hooks, 9.93, $80 Average Riley Hooks, 34.65, $245 Bill Shoaf, 37.55, $165

August 3, 2013 Duncan, OK EE Roping Round 1 Brady Denny, 11.60, $105 Brian Zorger, 12.03, $70 Round 2 Brenton Hall, 10.70, $105 Bob Hawkins, 13.14, $70 Round 3 Colton Cargill, 11.61, $105

Brenton Hall, 13.58, $70 Average Colton Cargill, 38.38, $210 Brenton Hall, 45.43, $135 00 Roping Round 1 Brian Rhodes, 11.67, $85 Round 2 David Martin, 11.30, $85 Round 3 David Martin, 15.33, $85 Average David Martin, 41.95, $180 00 Select Roping Round 1 Joseph Porter, 9.44, $155 Carl Cox, 10.03, $105 Round 2 Bob Nunn, 10.38, $155 John Denney, 10.50, $105 Round 3 Donnie McQueen, 9.65, $155 John Denney, 10.94, $105 Average John Denney, 34.53, $315 Bob Nunn, 36.81, $210 EE Roping Round 1 Scott Hodges, 10.48, $145 Jeremy Sechrist, 10.55, $95 Round 2 Martin Poindexter, 10.06, $145 Jeremy Sechrist, 10.44, $95 Round 3 Marty Brock, 10.26, $145 Tim Schneider, 12.95, $95 Average Jeremy Sechrist, 35.96, $285 Marty Brock, 36.63, $190

Craig Beman: Artist Contributing to Next Generation of Calf Ropers

Craig Beman Painting “Focus”

(Article in part courtesy of Amy Pallas)

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raig Beman had never doodled, drawn, or dabbled in paint before turning 46. But that turned out to be a big year for new beginnings for the former entrepreneur. A little over a month after he and his wife, Peggy, decided to begin a full-time ministry, he picked up a pencil and started sketching. When his wife saw the sophisticated results of his novice efforts, she encouraged him to nurture what they both immediately recognized as his God-given talent.

It wasn’t long before others took note of Beman’s extraordinary abilities and advised him to pursue a career as an artist. “I went from pencil to mixed media to oils. I had been using a sharp pencil point, so the first time I picked up a brush it felt like I was painting with a house brush.” Now, in order to achieve the same immaculate precision in his oil paintings, Beman uses the finest tipped brushes available. “I don’t under

paint. I sketch my image and then I use an O or a 2 filbert brush and dive into the detail.”

Beman considers himself to be a photo realist and enjoys the challenge of creating “a high-def image on canvas.” While the human eye cannot simultaneously focus on every aspect of a landscape, in a photo realistic painting, everything from the fence post in the foreground to the mountains in the background is crystal clear. Creating such a work requires a trained eye and a whole lot of patience. Beman’s lifelike paintings feature majestic Texas longhorns, exhilarating rodeo scenes, and exquisitely detailed saddles that look like they could be picked up and tossed over the back of a horse.

Craig began painting the winners of Roy Cooper’s Junior World Championship competition three years ago, after he met Roy at the Wendy Ryan roping in Ft. Worth. “Roy had called, I called him back and offered to begin giving a print of the winning performance, as a part of the

Reid Zapalac of Smithville, Texas wins the 2013 Roy Cooper 29th Annual World Championship Junior Calf Roping competition in Denton, Texas. This event was held on Saturday, July 6, 2013 at the Diamond T Arena. Among other prizes, Reid received an art print from Craig Beman displaying his winning performance.

prizes awarded to the winning 19 and under roper.” Said Craig. “It has been a blessing to be a part of this and give back to the next generation of calf ropers.”

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42013 format will be the same as 2012.

4Cards are $60 and can be paid for $20 at a time.

SEPTEMBER 5, 2013.

2013 Membership Cards 42013 cards are only $60.

4Cards can be paid for in $20 payments.

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

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

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

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

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2013 RULE CHANGES

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

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

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September 13-15, 2013 USCRA National Calf Roping Finals Lone Star Arena Stephenville, TX

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

10:00 a.m.

EE Showdown Finals All 4 Rounds and Short Go

3:00 p.m.

00 Showdown Finals All 4 Rounds and Short Go

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

SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 15 00-S & #1 Showdown Finals

8:30 a.m.

Church Service

10:00 a.m.

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

2:00 p.m.

#1 Showdown Finals All 4 Rounds and Short-Go

10:00 a.m.

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

6:00 p.m.

World Championship Awards Party at the Hard-8 Restaurant

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

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

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

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

CALF ROPINGS & ROPING SCHOOLS

World Championship Finals Entry Form • Fees for World Championship Finals are $500

• Format is 3 full rounds with the top 5 in the Average advancing to two short rounds.

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

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

EE Roping 00 Roping 00-S Roping #1 Roping

Make check payable and mail to: Lanham Mangold P.O. Box 690 Giddings, TX 78942

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: __________________________________________________________________________

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SCHEDULE

• EquiBrand prizes for every roper that wins money

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All ropings are 3-head for $200

More info in the October issue of Loops USCRA membership cards are $60. Total membership can be paid in full or $20 payments.

FMI 979-540-7755

We will have #14-#11 tie-down ropings with C-open breakaway ropings using USCRA handicaps. Straight 3 for $100.

Buckles will be awarded to high points in each division at the end of the series.

We will have great calves!

All ropings will start at 10:00 a.m.

DATES: September 7 & 8 • September 21 & 22 October 5 & 6 • November 2 & 3 November 9 & 10 • November 23 & 24

Call Billy Flint - (325) 669-2951 for more information.

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COVERED ARENA!

HE PAID YOUR FEES CALF ROPING $2500/SADDLES JACKPOT

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 5TH NO FEES ✽ MUST ATTEND 10:00 AM CHURCH SERVICE ROPINGS TO FOLLOW ✽ ONE ENTRY ONLY ✽ EQUAL PAYOUT TOD SLONE SADDLES TO EACH ROPINGS WINNER Girls’ Breakaway: *boys 12 & under can rope in girls’ breakaway

EE & 00 Tiedown (EE rope with -1 sec. each calf, 00 rope even)

0 Select & #1 Tiedown (0 Select rope with -1 sec. each calf, #1 rope even)

Open Tiedown

FMI (936) 597-5742 / CONCESSIONS AVAILABLE CALL BEFORE YOU HAUL (936) 597-5764 CALF ROPINGS & ROPING SCHOOLS

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CINCH ROPING FIESTA

October 25² 27, 2013 ~ San Angelo, TX Presented by the San Angelo Stock Show & Rodeo Association

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Cinch Preliminary Calf Roping Friday, Oct. 25, 2013 ~ 1st Community Credit Union Spur Arena x 10:00 a.m.Ăł No admission

Cowboy Collectibles Show Saturday & Sunday, Oct. 26 & 27, 2013

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Sat., Oct. 26

Ultimate Calf Roping Events

8:00 a.m.Â&#x203A; UCR- #9 & Girls Handicap Breakaway Roping- 1st Community Credit Union Spur Arena 9:30 a.m.Â&#x203A; Introduction of Ropers (Cinch Events)Â&#x203A; Wells Fargo Pavilion 10:00 a.m.Â&#x203A; 6:30 p.m.Â&#x203A; Cowboy Collectibles Show 1:00 p.m.Â&#x203A; CINCH Invitational Calf Roping & Match RopingÂ&#x203A; Outdoor Roping Arena After Cinch EventsÂ&#x203A; UCR- #13 & #14 RopingsÂ&#x203A; 1st Community Credit Union Spur Arena

All held in 1st Community Credit Union Spur Arena Friday, Oct. 25, 2013 x Open Breakaway, #11, & #10 Saturday, Oct. 26, 2013 x *LUOV +DQGLFDS %UHDNDZD\ ø%Ú 5RSLQJ x #13 & #14- After Cinch Events

8:00 a.m.Â&#x203A; Donuts & Coffee for Church Service 8:30 a.m.Â&#x203A; Church ServiceÂ&#x203A; Auto Wrangler Sale Pavilion 9:00 a.m.Â&#x203A; UCR- #12 & #12 Plus Roping- 1st Community Credit Union Spur Arena 9:30 a.m.Â&#x203A; Introduction of Ropers (Cinch Events)Â&#x203A; Wells Fargo

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Sunday, Oct. 27, 2013 x #12 & #12 Plus Saddles to ALL Average Winners at UCR events with 60+ entries. Under 60 entries receive iPad mini. #9 winners get iPad mini. All UCR Events are 4 head.

Ticket Information & FMI

Tickets go on sale, Tuesday, September 3 at 8:00 a.m.

To order, call 877-727-6336 and pay with credit card.

For more information, visit www.sanangelorodeo.com, and select CINCH Roping Fiesta.

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Sun., Oct. 27

Pavilion

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Top Tie-down Roping Horse Dies of Salmonella Poisoning

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Story courtesy of Julie Mankin One of tie-down roping’s most talented equine stars, 20year-old Little Bo Bo Hickory (“Boo”), has lost his long, valiant fight against laminitis.

The gelding had foundered after contracting a severe case of salmonella poisoning in March 2011.

Owner Karen Herbst of Whitesboro, Texas, who leases top roping horses to pro cowboys through Cinderella Horses, was followed by leagues of rodeo insiders as she spared no expense trying to save the horse so he could retire comfortably.

But on August 11, with the damage inside Boo’s right hoof insurmountable, Herbst and her veterinarian, Josh Harvey

of Decatur, Texas, made the joint decision to let the talented gelding pass on “to heavenly pastures.”

Over four years following Herbst’s purchase of Boo from Zeke Griffith, the horse carried a large handful of elite ropers – including world champions Tuf Cooper, Fred Whitfield, and Cody Ohl – to big paychecks at the Wrangler National Finals Rodeo, Dodge National Circuit Finals Rodeo and many other big jackpots and rodeos.

Herbst, who owns threetime PRCA/AQHA tie-down roping Horse of the Year Sweetness, also owns an 8-year-old half-brother to Boo named Haida’s Hickory Pet.

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USCRA World Standings

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

• World Champions will be determined on money won.

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

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Results

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Limon, CO August 11, 2013 #EE Round 1 Ed Appleman 15.19 Round 2 Merlyn Atteberry 14.35 Round 3 Ed Appleman 11.93 Average Merlyn Atteberry 45.00

Breakaway Round 1 Kenzie Huffman 3.40 Round 2 Leah Mackey 5.22 Round 3 Kenzie Huffman 2.62 Average Doneen Taylor 36.59

#00 Round 1 J.G. Marshall 13.54 Round 2 Jeremy Young 13.31 Round 3 Larry Becker 14.32 Round 4 Wyatt Vick 11.56 Average Zeke Griffith 73.39/4

Open Round 1 Justin Stuckey 11.88 Round 2 Zack Lenger 9.82 Round 3 Clayton Huffman 10.18 Average Clayton Huffman 20.81/2 Women’s Tie Down Doneen Taylor

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ou can only squeeze so much water out of a sponge before you have to soak it again. In this day and time most of us are busy and have ourselves overbooked. It’s important to stop and recharge from time to time.

This became evident to me when I started speaking a lot. Now and then, rather than speak, I need to stop, listen, and recharge.

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would fly their families out and rodeo lifestyle. Back when I was take a family vacation. Young going hard, I always looked single guys might go to a ball game forward to coming home to sleep or play golf. All of these activities in my own bed and spend time on offer a chance to recharge. the ranch. I called it relaxing, but I This is as important, if not was actually “soaking up more more so, for your horse. I always water” and recharging. Afterwards, give my horses a chance to I could go back out on the road. recharge. I might ride them in the Rodeo traveling is busy and VSA CRX’D pasture or punch cows on them. I stressful, not toCR mention the IN HOUSE PROOF like to take the tie-down off, put a pressure and stress of competition. grazing bit on them and do Some guys take vacations. Some

something different. I feel it’s important to spend time riding your horse out of the stressful situation of competition.

This year I went to fifteen rodeos over six weeks versus trying to make fifty or sixty rodeos a year. It’s been very enjoyable to have my family with me and be able to take the time to stop and see things while we’ve been traveling. It’s fun to sightsee

with my kids rather than race down the highway to the next rodeo and pass those things by.

Everyone needs a “recharge plan” to keep themselves, their family, and their horses from burning out. Take a break, stop and smell the roses. Competition is fun, exciting and hopefully profitable. But it will never replace a relationship with your loved ones. You might be surprised what

a little trail riding will do for your horse’s attitude.

Regardless of your occupation, everyone needs to recharge regularly. People are trying to get too much done in too little time.

Recharging for you may mean P/U W CH VSA IN HOUSE PROOF taking a vacation. For me, it means going home, shutting the front gate and turning off my cell phone.

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

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ave you ever asked yourself this question, “What is the most important thing in my life”? In other words, what really matters to you? I would propose this, that if the most important thing in your life doesn’t really matter for eternity, then chances are real good that your priorities are faulty. Matthew 6:33 says “But seek ye first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things will be added unto you.”

In our world, we are encouraged to set goals.

Those goals consist of, without fail, who we are and what we do. We always have time to do the things that are the most important to us.

If God is most important to us, we will without a doubt make Him our priority. I have, in my personal life, set a standard of what I believe to be God’s heart for me, for you and for our nation. Whether times are uncertain or prosperous, I believe these three things are a good standard to live by. First, I believe that if I honor God in everything, He will honor me. If I consistently seek Him in everything I do, He will rescue me in all situations. If I take shortcuts, compromise my character and refuse to obey God, I don’t believe I should expect His intervention. The second principal that I live by is that people matter. I believe that God’s true treasure is people. If we show sensitivity and mercy to people, God will show sensitivity and mercy to us. Third, I believe that the local church is the hope of the world. I believe it’s important for us to understand the value of the local church and to realize that it has inherited some hypocrites, but we should not allow the

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ignorance of man to confuse us about the love of God. Any decision we make that effects our lives, our families’ lives or the lives of those we spend time with – if it is a choice that has a positive effect on eternity, one that helps people know Christ – those are “eternity decisions” that we should jump on like a rat on a cheeto!

You may say, “Preacher, this sounds radical.”

But I’m saying to you, “Welcome to the real world!” We should be willing not only to do whatever it takes in order to change our own lives, but to present our passion to people in a way that they are attracted to the life and the lifestyle that we are all called to. Character and integrity are still huge words in the English language.

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WHAT is position? It is where you want to be roping/throwing from. WHERE is position?

Perfect position is your horse straight in line behind the calf.

Perfect position does several things: 1. Helps you catch more consistently. It lines up your throw. You should throw straight from your right shoulder, which should be down your horse’s right shoulder and to the calf’s right shoulder if you are lined up straight behind the calf.

getting into position. If you break wide (to the center of the box) as you leave, your horse will often run to the right hip of the calf instead of straight behind. This is a hard spot to SEE your calves from.

Also if your horse is breaking wide, he’ll push your calf to run to the left more, because that calf will see him coming with his right eye.

Breaking wide takes longer to get

into position, so it’s important to break to the pin for faster position & a faster throw. It’s important to hold position all the way down the arena and not let your horse fade off to the left.

Your left hand on the reins helps hold your horse in position. Do as little as possible with your left hand but keep your horse in position.

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2. Helps your horse rate & stop harder. Gives your horse a ‘target’ to run to, rate at and with that target in front of him, he’ll be able to stop quicker & harder.

WHEN in position? I always want to be in position when I’m roping in the practice pen, from the box or just tracking around the arena. It’s important for my horse to know where to go & if I put him in the same place every time I rope in practice, he will soon know his position & it will take less effort to put him there & keep him there.

Roping from the box position starts in the corner. If you don’t line up while sitting in the corner to break to the pin (the right corner of the roping chute), your horse will have a harder time

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