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THE MAGAZINE FOR TEAM ROPERS

USTRC Championship Results

FEATURES 8 10

Just the Way It Is by Ben Clements

Southwest Regional Finals

USTRC Announcements

Lone Star Regional Finals

By the Numbers

Northwest Regional Finals

by John Findlay

High Plains Regional Finals

Gold Plus Report

Southeast Regional Finals

Dally for Dinosaurs

Chad Masters & Jade Corkill

Mountaineer Classic

Top Tips with Rickey Green

Islands Championships

Horse Health

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USTRC On Tap

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US Open Tour Standings

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JUST the WAY IT IS

eam roping very clearly classifies us and categorizes us in some form or fashion. Like most sports it defines us as far as our commitment, discipline, training methods and motivation. Perhaps the most valuable asset or key in any sport is knowing what you want and why you participate. However, a lot of us may be on the journey, the roping and rodeo trail, but can’t really relate to or define the specifics of what we are doing or why. We know why we rope but are we grasping the real lesson and the purpose behind our commitment? There just seems more to it than throwing a rope. I hear ropers say all the time it is fun, I like it, it is a great hobby, it is how I want to spend my free time, and so on and on go the reasons ropers say they do what they do. The reasons we rope are as varied and numerous as there are individuals who haul down the road. However, there are not any of us who do not like to win at some point in time. After all, we might ask ourselves what is the point of roping if we don’t make winning a goal? We like scaling the mountain and embracing the struggle and we all relish the challenge of roping better in order to make that famous trip to the pay window. All of us work hard in the practice pen, spend the money on equipment, horses, cattle, training tools and whatever else is necessary to have that winning edge. Second place isn’t all that bad a place to be, but there is just something about first that satisfies the deepest hunger and desire in all of us. None of us are born winners. By the same token none of us are born losers. We are born with the innate possibility of becoming all we want to be. It takes hard work, commitment, discipline, focus and a temperament we all call that “winning attitude” or frame of mind. No doubt winning is fun and losing is frustrating and keeps reminding us of our inadequacies. Winners commit to getting better and trying harder and losers tend to promise to try and follow through. If you haven’t figured it out, winning and losing has much more to do with life and it involves more than just roping. Life has a pretty defined method of labeling us and usually not to our own satisfaction. Dale Earnhardt said, “The winner ain’t the one with the fastest car, it’s the one who refuses to lose.” That says a mouthful. Winning isn’t about the best horses, the fastest times, the biggest trailers and the best schools. Winning is about getting up, over and over again, after you have been knocked down, stomped on and blinded by all the obstacles and challenges thrown in your way. You have not lost until you make that fatal judgment call NOT to get up and keep trying. Crossing the finish line or receiving that ultimate gold buckle makes us winners in one phase of life; it is for that given

OCTOBER 2011 moment in time. What about all those other times that we face going down the highway? What about all those other situations where that particular race or roping is not factored in? What are you doing when the lights have dimmed; you’ve unsaddled your horses and put up your ropes? One of the greatest football coaches of all times, Vince Lombardi, told his players in a team meeting, “It’s easy to have faith in yourself and have discipline when you are a winner, when you’re number one. What you got to have is faith and discipline when you’re not a winner.” Winning is probably the biggest mind game there is. We soar high above the clouds with adrenaline racing through us like a runaway jet plane and in any given moment losing stares us in the face and the jubilation vanishes more quickly than it came before. Winning plays with our egos, our mind sets, our emotions and our actions but you turn the card over and losing does the same thing. It just isn’t quite as pleasant to deal with. Beating ourselves up is never fun and nine out of ten times we have only ourselves to blame. There is a country music song recorded by Blake Shelton that says, “Who are you when I’m not looking?” Are you a winner or a loser when no one else is watching? The lyrics of the song say, “Do you break things when you get mad? Who are you when I’m not around?” No doubt we like the way winning makes us feel but all of us have the obligation to handle that part of the scenario with special care, intense focus and finesse. Perhaps, that is the attraction of sports, roping included. We like the head rush that winning gives us. The euphoria is undeniable. On the other hand, losing forces us to rear up embrace the struggle and face the challenge of getting our edge back. The head rush is not the same but the end result is. Both winning and losing force us to strive for higher standards, greater expectations, and hopefully more realistic and reachable objectives. Winning and losing takes some focus. Attitude can make or break you depending on how you are handling your personal battle. We all have challenges and struggles to face. We all need fortitude and commitment to handle all our sport throws at us. We do it because we love how it makes us feel and how it presents itself on any given day. You can label it however you want to label it. You can grow from it or not. We are what we are, humans who are designed not for winning and losing but for facing the confrontation and embracing the struggle. We need courage, resilience and guts. We need stamina and grit. We like being on top; we like winning; we like being the best; most of all we like how it feeds our inner being. We tie in to a struggle and battle with teeth exposed and do what needs to be done to make things happen. It isn’t just roping; that is life my friends, and there aren’t any losers, and that is just the way it is…

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ANNOUNCEMENTS SHOOT-OUT FUND UPDATE The Cinch USTRC National Finals of Team Roping is almost here and what a phenomenal year of team roping it has been. The ropings have been good and the productions the same. The Cinch USTRC National Finals will get underway Saturday October 22, 2011 and will run through October 30. This year team ropers will have the opportunity to rope for lots of cash and prizes. Right now the USTRC National Finals Shoot-Out Fund is at one million dollars ($1,000,000), so team ropers get ready for some awesome payouts at this year’s Cinch USTRC National Finals of Team Roping. The USTRC is gearing up for a great National Finals and you should be, too. Be sure to get practiced up and get your horses ready. The USTRC National Finals experience will be one you will never forget. Be sure you have everything in order before you head to Oklahoma City, because it is easy to forget to tend to those last minute details. There will be so many things to see and do, plus one team roping experience like no other, so make your plans and we will see you there!

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

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

USTRC Membership If you purchase your membership after September 1, 2011 it is good for the 2012 Season. Buy yours today.

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

Cinch Ride to the Finals Sweepstakes The following five lucky USTRC members were the winners in the Cinch Ride to the Finals Sweepstakes that ended on August 31. They will each receive: • Four nights lodging (double occupancy) in Oklahoma City at a nearby motel. • Two VIP horse stalls for four nights during their stay. • $500 to be applied toward the entry fees of the roper’s choice. • VIP Parking on the fairgrounds during their stay. • A years supply of Cinch jeans and shirts. • Cinch “Goodie Box” would arrive upon winning. The winners are: Brandy Malone – Trinidad, CO Mary Stubblefield – Taft, CA • Jay Mullens – Waxahachie. TX Conrado Stefani – Hotchkiss, CO • Javier Rodriguez – Hotchkiss, TX Congratulations from Cinch and the USTRC! To see all previous USTRC announcements made for the 2010 season visit www.ustrc.com and click on the “Announcements” link.

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Who is Entered in What BY JOHN FINDLAY

NUMBERS What to Expect at this Year’s USTRC 2011 Cinch National Finals of Team Roping

ere we are in October with the leaves dancing in the wind, the cool crisp night air, and jack-o-lanterns peeping from window sills and, and . . . am I forgetting something? Ahh yes, tis also the time of the world’s largest and richest team roping event - the 2011 Cinch National Finals of Team Roping coming to the Oklahoma State Fair Park in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma October 22nd to the 30th. Hopefully, all of you that plan attending this auspicious tournament of teams have gotten your entries in, your stalls and hotels reserved and are in the process of prepping your ponies because giant wicked witch size caldrons of cash await you in Oklahoma’s capital city. Those of you that have already been to this mecca of moolah know what waits in store . . . a great roping and a great time. But for those of you that have not and for those of you that have forgot, I thought I would scatter about these pages a few little figurative autumn leaves of facts and figures from last year’s fall affair. Assuming that this year’s roping get together will closely resemble 2010, I hope to give you a good idea of what to expect during your Cinch Finals stop-off.

Where Did the Money Go? First of all, let’s look at the money to be awarded. Now that makes sense, doesn’t it? After all, what is one of the major reasons you come to the Sooner State? I’m thinking not just for its fall splendor. (I’m speaking to just the Oklahoma outliers here). There is a mess of money to be won. In addition to tens of thousands of dollars worth of prizes, last year $3,637,150 in cold hard cash was bestowed upon a bunch of deserving cowboys and cowgirls. In the accompanying table you can see just how much cash was paid out in each of our 19 divisions. Those of you entered in the #9 Shoot-Out have a good chance of being in 2011’s richest division that last year awarded over $400,000. Every Shoot-Out was over $200,000 with five over $300,000. And how about the amount of money you can win by winning a division? Take a look at the next section. 12 / OCTOBER 2011

USTRC 2010 Cinch National Finals of Team Roping Division Cash Payout Roping Name Open Preliminary #15 Preliminary #13 Preliminary #12 Preliminary #11 Preliminary #10 Preliminary #9 Preliminary US Open #15 Shoot-Out #13 Shoot-Out #12 Shoot-Out #11 Shoot-Out #10 Shoot-Out #9 Shoot-Out #8 Shoot-Out #12 Gold Plus Shoot-Out #10 Gold Plus Shoot-Out Cruel Girl Champ CenturyOther Total

Total Cash Payout $38,350 $60,050 $88,750 $92,750 $103,450 $116,150 $123,050 $202,600 $279,800 $322,400 $305,700 $374,900 $357,400 $405,900 $203,400 $220,500 $208,800 $57,800 $75,400 $3,637,150

The Table “Team Entries 2010 Cinch National Finals” breaks out how many teams were entered in which type of events. The prelims got the most number of teams as ropers were taking their last shot at gathering up their first or some additional highly prized Shoot-Out spots. Nearly 3,000 teams took a shot at a Shoot-Out, all knowing that the top 5% in each Preliminary were assured of making that next all important step to a possible National

How Much Can We Win? Picture yourself and your partner in the winner’s circle at the conclusion of the #9 ShootOut. Just like Joe Jones (Macon, MS) and Coledon Harmon (Stephenville TX) last year, you to could be the proud recepients of a check in the neighborhood of $100,700. Now that would take the bruise out of a bad day, yeah? Or how about $76,900 for the #12 Shoot-Out or $89,400 for the #10 Shoot-Out. Even winning the #10 Preliminary is worth $22,200. Yes, the riches will abound at the 2011 Cinch Finals. The smaller Century and Cruel Girl Championships both awarded over $15,000. The total take by just the winners of the Average of the 19 divisions alone was a whopping $878,100. Amount Won by Winnners of the Average 2010 National Finals Roping

Amount Won

US Open Open Preliminary #15 Shoot-Out #15 Preliminary #13 Shoot-Out #13 Preliminary #12 Shoot-Out #12 Preliminary #11 Shoot-Out #11 Preliminary #10 Shoot-Out #10 Preliminary #9 Shoot-Out #9 Preliminary #8 Shoot-Out #12 Gold Plus Shoot-Out #10 Gold Plus Shoot-Out Century Cruel Girl Championships Total Won by Winners

$71,600 $12,100 $71,000 $14,800 $81,000 $21,300 $76,900 $17,300 $93,500 $19,400 $89,400 $22,200 $100,700 $21,400 $45,100 $45,400 $42,900 $16,600 $15,500 $878,100

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Championship. But there were a goodly number of Shoot-Out teams as well, only 200 less than the number of Preliminary teams. The last category, the special Gold Plus, Century and Cruel Girl ropings 2,979 Preliminary attracted 1,275 teams total. The second table under this heading, “2010 1,275 Special Cinch National Finals by Division Team Count” counts just that –– the 2,779 Shoot-Out number of teams entered in each division. They are ranked in order by size. The three most popular were the #9, #10 and #11 Preliminaries, in 7,033 that order. 615 teams were entered in the #9 Preliminary which helped spur the #9 Shoot-Out into fourth place on the list with 477 teams. It was for that reason that the #9 Shoot-Out was the richest event at the 2010 Cinch Finals. For the divisions you are entered in, compare the number of teams to the amount of money waiting for you . . . to win the Average and total being awarded in the division. The #12 Shoot-Out, with just 360 teams, awarded $76,900 for first and gave away $305,700 total. Not a bad return on a $600 entry fee.

2010 Cinch National Finals by Division Team Count

Team Entries 2010 Cinch National Finals

Where Did They All Come From? The brightly colored map before you indicates just how “national” the National Finals are. Each state that is colored sent at least one representive, only the blank ones were roperless in Oklahoma City in 2010. Conspicuous in their absence were West Virginia and Virginia. More obvious non-attendant states were Alaska, New Jersey and the far New England states. Every other state had someone trying to bring a National Championship home to glory. The states with the most representation were in the country’s mid section for a couple understandable reasons. First, the Finals are held in Oklahoma, and as you can see, Oklahoma and the states bordering her all are in red, indicating those states sent over 100 ropers each. Secondly, most of the membership of the USTRC hails from these states. Seven of the eight states in red are also in the top ten states in USTRC membership, the only exception being Missouri which comes in 14th. But location, location, location obviously plays a big part as well. The different colors representing the bracket sizes form a nice concentric ring radiating out from Oklahoma from the most roper represented states to the least. Aside from the fact that the Oklahoma State Fair Park is about the only equine event center in the country with the adequate facilities to hold an event of this maginitude (three arenas, 2,500+ stalls, abundant parking, etc.), if you were to determine the geographical epicenter of the roper population of the United States, its location would be right in the heart of Oklahoma. Now we also have some ropers that hail from outside the U.S. But they make up a relatively small proportion of the total and I didn’t figure them in the this equation. With this map, you get a good idea of where your Finals team roping brethern are going to come from.

#9 Preliminary #10 Preliminary #11 Preliminary #9 Shoot-Out #12 Preliminary #11 Shoot-Out #13 Preliminary #13 Shoot-Out #12 Gold Plus #10 Shoot-Out #10 Gold Plus #12 Shoot-Out #15 Shoot-Out #15 Preliminary #8 Shoot-Out Century Cruel Girl Open Preliminary US Open Total

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How Many Times Did They Enter? If you are wondering whether you have entered enough times or not entered enough at this yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Finals, let me show how your competition entered up last year. I would think the pattern should be fairly consistent, year-to-year. Most of your fellow ropers entered a total of two times. 755 ropers entered twice for 21.4% of the total, followed by those that only entered once (699 - 19.9%). Two-thirds of the ropers at the 2010 Finals entered from one to four times. At the other end of the spectrum, there were three ropers that entered over 20 times each. Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s quite a spread. But now you can see where you fall on the number of entries roperscope.

How Many Headers and How Many Heelers Were There and How Were They Numbered?

2010 National Finals Contestants by Header and Heeler Number Head Number

Count

9 8 7 6.5 6 5.5 5 4.5 4 3 2 1

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Heel Number 10 9.5 9 8.5 8 7.5 7 6.5 6 5.5 5 4.5 4 3 2 1

Count

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And finally I thought I would break out Finals headers and heelers by count and classification number. There were 2,076 ropers who headed at the Finals with 1,920 who heeled. The breakout for each by classification number, including elite numbers (those with a â&#x20AC;&#x153;.5â&#x20AC;? after them), is shown in the table. Not surprisingly, there more #5 headers and #5 heelers than any other headers of heelers, right in the middle. Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve counted the totals two ways, separating out elite numbers and then adding them together. #4 headers and #4 heelers are the second largest contingents.

O.K. There you have it. You should have a good idea of where you fall in all of these various and sundry National Finals categories. Now you canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t say you were surprised. I live for that. See you in Oklahoma! 14 / OCTOBER 2011

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GOLD PLUS Hello Ropers, As I write this article, the Northwest Regional Finals just completed and preentries for the High Plains and Southeast Regional Finals closed last week. I am astounded at the show of support for the Gold Plus division at the Regional events this season. Last fall, USTRC announced there would be a minimum of $10,000 added to the Gold

by Ty Hillman Plus division at each Regional Finals in 2011. Since the amount of added money was dependent on the number of 2011 Gold Plus members, there was no way to know the exact amount of added money until July first. Once the memberships were tallied, the final sum of added money was $89,600 which was going to be split evenly

between the seven Regional events. I could not have predicted the positive impact this would have on the entries as each Regional Finals Gold Plus division has seen at least an 83% increase in team counts from last year. One fact I am proud of is the payout in the Gold Plus division at the Eastern Regional Finals and the Lone Star Regional Finals was the highest payout in any division in their history. The Gold Plus payout at the Southwest Regional Finals was the highest of any division since 2007 and the 93% Gold Plus payback offered at the Northwest Regional Finals was the highest of any division in nine years. The jury is still out on the High Plains, Southeast, and West Coast Regional Finals, but the pre-entries are looking like they will have the same spectacular results. I give complete credit to you, the Gold Plus members,

A pair of Mid-Westerners dropped down into Texas and the Lone Star Regional Finals to win the Gold Plus division. Danny Miller of Missouri and Junior Macoubrie, Jr. of Kansas roped four head in 30.75 seconds to win $11,006 in cash, trophy leather rope bags, Resistol hats, Tony Lama boots, 3 pair of Cinch jeans and $6,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings.

Texas roper, Tyler Riggan teamed up with Taylor Pettigrew from New Mexico to secure the win at the Southwest Regional Finals Gold Plus roping. They roped four head in 29.24 seconds to walk away with $9,752 in cash, trophy leather rope bags, Resistol hats, Tony Lama boots, 3 pair of Cinch or Cruel Girl jeans and $6,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings.

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who have supported the program and organization; and for that, I want to thank you. This year, the High Point Gold Plus member of each Regional Finals wins a NFTR package which includes entry fees paid in two NFTR Shoot-Outs, two stalls for up to nine nights, a Gold Plus RV hook-up behind Barn #9, and a leather NFTR jacket. Bode Baize from Anthony, NM was the winner at the Southwest Regional Finals with 25 points, just three points ahead of Kaleb Driggers. The point race got very interesting at the Lone Star Regional Finals as Junior

Macoubrie from Paola, KS was in the lead with 25 points until Sunday when Brandon Thornton of Grapeland, TX found his groove also winning 25 points. When it was all said and done, Brandon Thornton won the tie break by winning $75 more than Macoubrie. October is a busy month here in the office as we are all hustling around and preparing for the Cinch NFTR. Gold Plus member call-in entries and stall reservations closed September 30 and we will accept late entries from October 3 until October 7 in which ropers will pay $20 per man per entry

late fees. Any entries received after October 7 will not be accepted so please make sure you take care of your business in a timely manner. This also means that there will not be any on-site entries collected so again, please make sure you take care of everything before September 30 to avoid late fees. Stall conformations will be mailed the week of October 3 so I will not be able to take any stall reservations after September 30. There is truly something to do for everyone and never a dull moment

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Mike Woolven and Dale Martin claimed their share of big money at the Southeast Regional Finals as they took the championship of the Gold Plus roping. The duo roped four head in 32.28 seconds to win $9,298 in cash, trophy leather rope bags, Resistol hats, Tony Lama boots, 3 pair of Cinch jeans and $6,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings.

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The Kansas team of Gene Matile and Duane Carson headed home from the High Plains Regional Finals with plenty to brag about. They roped four head in 30.79 seconds to win the Gold Plus roping and pocket $9,722 in cash, trophy leather rope bags, Resistol hats, Tony Lama boots, 3 pair of Cinch jeans and $6,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings.

Riley Davis and Rick Steed joined forces in the Gold Plus roping at the Northwest Regional Finals. After four rounds, their time of 35.04 seconds earned them the championship worth $8,460 in cash, trophy leather rope bags, Resistol hats, Tony Lama boots, 3 pair of Cinch jeans and $6,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings.

The Central States Showdown Gold Plus roping wrapped up with the team of Bill Romine and Tyler Macoubrie clinging to the top of the leaderboard. The team posted a four-head total of 35.13 seconds to win $3,020 in cash, trophy Gist buckles and $6,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings. continued on page 18 SUPERLOOPER MAGAZINE / 17

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Meeting in the middle, Tim Terrill from Wyoming teamed up with Roman Collins of Arizona at this yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Dally For Dinosaurs roping in Utah. The duo took home the Gold Plus championship after roping four head in 32.92 seconds. They won $1,702 in cash, trophy Gist buckles and $6,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings.

Todd Delano and Jody Burnside enjoyed the cool mountain breezes of Flagstaff, Arizona as they took home the championship of the Gold Plus roping at the Pine Country Classic. They roped four head in 35.68 seconds and won $2,494 in cash, trophy Gist buckles and $6,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings.

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at the Cinch NFTR. Between the ropings at Guthrie and the Challenge Arena, the Junior Looper and goat ropings, the vendors, the bible studies, the rope horse preview and sale, and the free clinics in the Purina Arena, there is always something to do. I want to remind you all about the free clinics in the Purina Arena with speakers like Walt Woodard, Kory Koontz, Speed Williams, Rickey Green, and Rube Woolsey. Students across the country pay hundreds of dollars to hear them speak at clinics and you have free access to them all week in the Purina Arena thanks to Purina and Classic Equine. I also want to remind you that any Gold Plus team that beats the Challenge will receive $6,000 in Flex Earnings, or $3,000 each, which they can use to enter a Shoot-Out division this year or roll the Flex Earnings over to the 2012 season. Please do not hesitate to find a USTRC staff member if you need any assistance during your visit at OKC. If you see me walking around, grab me and introduce yourself. I look forward to visiting with you. n

Zak Hicks and Bob Knudsen, Jr. posted a four-head total of 33.11 seconds in the Gold Plus roping at the Mountaineer Classic for the win. They took home a total of $1,608 in cash, trophy Gist buckles and $6,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings. 18 / OCTOBER 2011

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It was the team of Bill Rasberry from Texas and Bret Boatright from Oklahoma who topped the leaderboard of the Gold Plus roping at the Chisholm Trail Classic. Their four-head total of 33.96 seconds earned them $3,028 in cash, trophy Gist buckles and $6,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings.

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And Then There Was One by Melinda Clements

Open SHOOT-OUT ROPING 2010 USTRC National Champions

here is something about notoriety and fame. It attracts all of us in some strange and unique manner. There is a bit of envy for the distinction. With the famous comes a certain amount of respect and appreciation. There is a dream and yearning that perhaps someday we, too, may walk that road and face that challenge. With the glamour and pageantry of a National Finals coupled with the spectacle and showiness only an Open Roping can provide, the Oklahoma State Fairgrounds Coliseum was filling quickly with team roping fans. The ceremony itself was a display of the elite of the sport. They are the specific group that inspires us all to rope. Fifty-three of the best teams in the business would rope five full go rounds with the top twenty teams advancing to the short go round. Vying for a first-place prizeline of $71,600, Martin championship trophy saddles, Gist gold buckles, Tony Lama full quill ostrich boots and Western Horseman collector’s prints, the Open Roping would gear up to be a good one. Spectators expected the best and they would not be disappointed. Chad Masters and Jade Corkill were the high team back going into the short go round of the US Open. The short go round would be a “nail biter” and it was exactly what team roping fans hoped it would be. The roping would pay on an average of six steers. With that kind of roping pressure was bound to be an issue. Masters and Corkill waited patiently as they watched the short go round unfold. This was a roping of their peers and if nothing else they realized there was some blessing in

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Chad Masters & Jade Corkill being the last team to rope. The competition was fierce. The short go round kept every fan on the edge of their seat as the best in the business pursued first place. The lead in the roping changed hands five times by the time the third high call back team of Luke Brown and Martin Lucero rode into the box. The pair needed an 8.64 to take the lead in the Average and when they posted a time of 6.95 it practically brought the intense crowd to their feet. It was team roping at its very best. However, the second high call back team of David and Ryan Motes wasn’t about to be undone. The roping had special significance for the senior Motes. He had won the PRCA World Championship in this same arena in 1977. When the dirt cleared the Motes’ snared the lead with a time of 45.14 on six head. It was nothing to scoff at. One team remained and what a team it was. Masters and Corkill were sitting solid. The pair needed a 7.58 to secure the win and pocket $71,600. When Masters nodded every spectator in the building sucked in air and only when Corkill secured

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both heels did everyone exhale. The clock read 6.97. The run was the definition and illustration of what every good team roping run is about. It was the epitome of competition, talent, discipline, aggression and hunger entwined in the strands of a nylon rope. “I was very nervous,” Corkill admitted. “I just got off by myself and tried to focus on what had to be done. I have placed in this roping a bunch but to finally win means so much to me.” “You can’t put that much pressure on yourself” Masters said almost relieved. “This has been a long time coming and to win it is very sweet. We cannot rush things. Watching a roping like this is very

difficult. This kind of roping makes it really hard to focus.” There is a certain appreciativeness and entertainment in watching an Open Roping, especially the US Open Championships at the Cinch USTRC National Finals of Team Roping. As the crowd dispersed and the music faded and the sun set on another day of team roping And Then There Was One—Jade Corkill and Chad Masters were the US Open Champions at the Cinch USTRC National Finals. There is a reason why they are the best in the business—Corkill and Masters are the epitome of what great team roping is all about. n

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Hinge Point our spoke length and how it works is sometimes understated and seldom gets enough credit for how important it is in the whole scheme of things, as far as action on a loop or lack of action. Your loop goes out as far as the spoke length, and then, when it hits the end of the spoke length, it will turn left if you’re a right hander. This is because the tip has run into the end of the rope, so it starts to come back to where it is tied up, and that is your left hand. Many times I have been told that where you have your hand placed in your loop is for the balance in the loop. And it does feel better to have your hondo placed somewhere in the middle to lower middle of the loop so it’s easy to swing. But the major job of the spoke length is to perform as a hinge to stop the loop, and start it coming around just as it gets to the target. Some people I see at my schools have figured out little niche styles, or forms or whatever you want to call it that work to a lower level of success and allows them to catch in certain situations. For instance, I see some headers feed their hands too close together and they are handcuffed in their swing, but they have learned to use a long spoke so it lets their loop still reach the steer. You see, the entire spoke length is actually from your left hand

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through your right hand down to your hondo and to the tip. The rope goes out and starts to turn a little left off the hondo, and then when the tip hits the end of your rope it really comes around. I have seen headers that have too much slack between their hands and too much spoke, so they snatch their loop back just before it hits the head to try and stop it at the target. Most of the time, if you let your rope hit the target and it still has a lot of slack, you will have a dead loop or a closed-up loop. Photo 1 You should get to where you can run your left hand and reach out to the head of the steer as you deliver with your right hand to give slack, so the rope can get there and also be able to shut the rope down just as it hits the target. So when you start off, look at Photo 1. The spoke is a little more than half way down the loop. In Photo 2, you want two arms’ length between your hands.

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CINCH USTRC National Finals of Team Roping Oklahoma State Fairgrounds, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma October 22-30, 2011 By Ben Clements The Cinch USTRC National Finals of Team Roping (NFTR) is the crown jewel of the sport of team roping. The event brings the entire world of team roping together for nine days of non-stop team roping action. The CINCH NFTR takes place each year at the State Fairgrounds in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma and this year is set for October 22-30, 2011. It is, without a doubT, the place to be if you enjoy or compete in the sport of team roping. There is so much to see and do that you will not want to miss the opportunity to experience the Cinch NFTR, so load up and make the trip, you will not be sorry.

Oklahoma City, Oklahoma There are so many things to do in Okalahoma City you will never be without something to entertain you and the family. Oklahoma City is known as the “Horse Show Capital of the World” and the town is very familiar with rodeo and horse enthusiasts. The restaurants and hotels roll out the red carpet to welcome everyone to the Cinch NFTR. Oklahoma City, however, is so much more than just a great meal and a good nights rest.

The Cinch USTRC National Finals of Team Roping The USTRC has worked very hard to put together the best Cinch NFTR experience ever. In fact, the USTRC strives very hard to improve the team roping experience each year. No doubt, this year’s Cinch NFTR will be even better than ever before. The team roping action will begin on October 22 and end on the 30. Saturday, October 22, 2011 F 8:00 a.m. Open Preliminary #15 Preliminary #15 Shoot-Out Sunday, October 23, 2011 F 8:00 a.m. #13 Preliminary US Open Championships Monday, October 24, 2011 F 8:00 a.m. #13 Shoot-Out #12 Preliminary

Tuesday, October 25, 2011 F 8:00 a.m. #12 Shoot-Out #12 Gold Plus Shoot-Out

Friday, October 28, 2011 F 8:00 a.m. #11 Shoot-Out #10 Preliminary

Wednesday, October 26, 2011 F 8:00 a.m. Century Championships Jr Looper Preliminary – 9:00 am #10 Gold Plus Shoot-Out 4 Ropin Ranch Preview of Sale Horses

Saturday, October 29, 2011 F 8:00 a.m. #10 Shoot-Out Jr Looper Preliminary 9:00 am Jr. Looper Shoot-Out #9 Preliminary

Thursday, October 27, 2011 F 8:00 a.m. Cruel Girl Championships #11 Preliminary 4 Ropin Ranch Horse Sale

Sunday, October 30, 2011 F 8:00 a.m. #9 Shoot-Out #8 Shoot-Out

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The USTRC will once again utilize two arenas for competition. This has been used in the past at the Finals and several other large productions with great success. The two arenas in use at the Finals will be the Main Coliseum where everyone gets to run their first steer, and Barn #8 arena where teams will rope their second and third steers. This will speed up production time and eliminate the late night ropings.

Stalls If you have made reservations for stalls you can use the Express Check-In service that has been established to assist the thousands of horses that go in and out of the Fairgrounds during the Finals. If you do use the Express CheckIn stall service make sure you understand how it works. First, you must have sent in your money for a stall or stalls; the USTRC will send you a postcard confirming your reservation. Make sure to bring this card with you and give it to the Express Check-In attendant after following the signs at the Fairgrounds. All of the stalls have been pre-bedded, but you may want to consider adding some extra shavings if you plan to stay for more than a couple of days. Shavings will be available at the Fairgrounds. Also, the 9 a.m. check out time will be strictly enforced, so make sure you are ready to go if you plan to leave earlier in the week. Remember that other ropers are coming in later throughout the week and your stall may be reserved for them. A couple notes while at the Fairgrounds: No-Parking zones will be strictly enforced; there will be fines for overnight tying of horses to trailers; and absolutely no portable pen set ups will be allowed.

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USTRC Challenge Arena

The USTRC Challenge Roping will also be running at this year’s Cinch There is also team roping action set NFTR. This gives ropers a chance at for the Lazy E Arena in Guthrie, some extra cash and another way to Oklahoma. The arena is just north of warm up for competition inside the Oklahoma City and is the largest indoor main arenas. The Challenge action will rodeo arena in the world. The Guthrie place in Barn #6 at the State take Shoot-Out Championships is produced Fairgrounds and will begin on October by Rope the Rockies, which is Jeff Smith VSA IN HOUSE PROOF 29. There CRX’D 23 and run through October and Ike and Mary Cox. The event will will be prizes awarded to the high begin October 21 and run through money header and heeler each day at October 28. The event is a good way to the Cinch NFTR. Remember if you and warm up for the Cinch NFTR and a good your partner are both Gold Plus way to win extra USTRC Flex Earnings.

THE GRITTY AUTHENTICITY OF A WESTERN HERITAGE THAT’S STILL ALIVE AND KICKIN’. THE GLITZY NIGHT-ON-THE-TOWN VIBE OF THE WESTERN AVENUE DISTRICT. OKLAHOMA CITY IS A CITY WHERE BOTH LIVE TOGETHER BEAUTIFULLY. AND IT’S ALWAYS EASY TO KICK UP WHATEVER KIND OF HEELS YOU HAPPEN TO BE WEARING. LEATHER & LACE. WIDE-OPEN SPACES & JAM-PACKED PLACES.

Hotels and RV Hookups Hopefully by this time you have contacted one of the many close-by lodging facilities. If you haven’t made reservations, do so now as the ropers rates will end around October 15. There are plenty of hotels available with many different price ranges. Call soon, availability will dwindle pretty fast. If you have a RV or a camper, there will be over 400 hookups available at the Fairgrounds for on-site rental only. This is a first come-first served basis.

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members and you beat the Challenge, the USTRC Flex Earnings you receive can be used at this year’s Cinch NFTR or may be carried over to next year to use at the USTRC Regional events or the Cinch NFTR next year. Enter up to win your chance to get into the next USTRC Shoot-Out division.

supplies, trailers, tack, jewelry, clothing, knick-knacks and various other goodies. This is a great place to get your Christmas shopping done, as it is the only stop you will have to make to buy for your favorite team ropers. The USTRC Store is a popular place to visit, but get your shopping done early as the merchandise goes fast.

USTRC Seminars and Purina Checkerboard Arena

Jr. Looper Events Jr. Looper ropers will also have a chance to compete and strut their roping abilities. Downunder Horsemanship and the USTRC bring you the National Jr. Looper Championships. The young ropers will have an opportunity to qualify to the Jr. Looper Shoot-Out by roping in the preliminary events. The preliminary Jr. Looper Events will be Wednesday, October 26 at 9 a.m. and Saturday, October 29 at 9 a.m. in Barn #3. Contestants can enter on site beginning at 8 a.m. in Barn #3. Remember that a birth certificate will be required AND ANY JR LOOPER ROPER THAT HAS EVER WON A USTRC TROPHY SADDLE OR A JR LOOPER TROPHY SADDLE WILL NOT BE ELIGIBLE TO COMPETE. The Jr. Looper Shoot-Out will then take place in the Coliseum on Saturday October 29 right after the #10 Shoot-Out. It is guaranteed to be an exciting event.

Team ropers will also enjoy the CINCH NFTR Seminars. The Purina Checkerboard Arena has become a popular spot for ropers and their families to get some extra tips and pointers on everything from roping to horsemanship. The Purina Checkerboard Arena will kick into gear Tuesday, October 25 and run through Friday, October 29. The seminars are free to everyone and are brought to you by Classic Ropes, Classic Equine, Martin Saddlery and Purina Mills. The USTRC hopes everyone gets a chance to listen to the great line-up of speakers.

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to renovate and improve, so as ropers arrive at this year’s CINCH NFTR they will notice that the State Fairgrounds had gone through some more renovations and changes over the past year. It will be crucial for everyone to pay attention to where things are because some things may have moved to be more convenient and roper friendly. The USTRC Office will be located inside the Main Coliseum between the roping boxes and Barn #1 warm-up arena.

See you there All in all this year’s CINCH NFTR will be an outstanding event and the USTRC welcomes everyone to attend. Ropers will rope for over $4.5 million in cash and prizes throughout the week. It is set to be a great team roping event and one that you certainly will not want to miss. One last thing before we see you at the Finals — Enjoy this year’s Finals at the Oklahoma State Fairgrounds. This is what you have been chasing all year long. The USTRC producers and the people behind the scenes at the USTRC headquarters in Stephenville, Texas work all year long to bring ropers a top of the line, quality production. So enjoy the ropings and best of luck.

Again this year Steve and Kim Temple will host the 4 Ropin Ranch Horse Sale during the CINCH NFTR. The sale will feature 40 head of team roping horses and is always something to witness. The preview for the sale will be Wednesday, October 26, following the #10 Gold Plus Shoot-Out at approximately 6 p.m. in the Main Coliseum. The sale will be held Thursday, October 27 at approximately 6:30 p.m. right after the #11 Preliminary inside the Main Coliseum as well. It is always fun to attend.

USTRC Trade Show The USTRC also invites ropers to the Cinch USTRC NFTR Trade Show. More than 80 vendors will be on hand inside and outside the Main Coliseum with everything that a team roper, team roping enthusiast or someone that knows a team roper might need. There will be plenty of horse and roping 26 / OCTOBER 2011

Changes to the Oklahoma State Fairgrounds Over the last two years CINCH NFTR participants noticed some huge changes at the Oklahoma State Fairgrounds. The place has continued

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el slammed the saddle compartment door shut and pulled on his roping glove. He hoped the soft cotton mitt would dry the sweat in his palm. Off in the distance he could hear the announcer in the Oklahoma State Fairgrounds Arena calling out the names of the top twenty teams coming back in the short go round. Kel sighed and took a deep breath when he heard his name called. He had waited a long time for this moment. He and his partner had roped well. They had spent hours in the practice pen and hours on the road hauling to one roping after another. It had all culminated here on an October afternoon at the Cinch USTRC National Finals of Team Roping. No matter what, you could not deny the magnitude of the event. You could not deny Oklahoma City and the hospitality with which the area greeted team ropers. They were celebrities of sorts! Kel smiled. He liked the feeling. He liked the nervousness and it made him a better roper, a deeper thinker and certainly more appreciative of all the sport represented.

The 2011 Cinch National Finals of Team Roping! The title represented more than meets the eye. The prize line, the challenge, the event, the facility, the fellowship and camaraderie were matched by no other roping anywhere in the world. It touched ropers deeply and changed lives, one swing at a time. Every roper had a story, a history, a plan embellished by a dream of the impossible. Oklahoma City and the National Finals of Team Roping! They were entwined like fine mesh and every roper knew his chances were as good as the next. Every roper had a dream, a story, a humble beginning and a glorified ending. That was what made it all so special and important. It was hard to figure out how to win and yet it was the goal of everyone involved. It was harder to figure out how to lose, but it was the fate of every roper as well and it always humbled you and made you realize you never quit, never give up hope and keep on doing what you love more than anything, and that is rope. Kel tightened the cinches on his saddle. His horse stood quietly and waited in anticipation. Kel knew the

horse was solid and he trusted his partner’s ability, both animal and human, without one shred of doubt. Suddenly, he was overwhelmed with emotion and he self-consciously wiped a tear from his eye. “What is wrong with me?” he muttered to himself. “I’ve got to get a grip here. I’ve got a short round to win!” He had never felt so humble. He had never felt so appreciative. He had never felt so ill prepared or more confident as if that wasn’t a double edged sword. The gauntlet of emotions caused him to sniff and wipe away another tear. Suddenly, he knew it didn’t matter about winning or losing or even roping. What really mattered was the opportunity and the blessing of being able to participate and share in all the Finals represented. Shyly, Kel looked around. There was no one around. He slowly and humbly bent to one knee and muttered a small prayer. As Kel rose he heard the announcer calling the short round teams back to the arena. It was time to start. It was the 2011 Cinch USTRC National Finals of Team Roping. It was the best roping in the world and it was right here, right now!

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Priefert Takes Lead With USTRC Open Tour

riefert Ranch and Rodeo Equipment, one of the United States Team Roping Championships (USTRC) long-standing partners, is now the title sponsor to the USTRC Open Tour. The Priefert USTRC Open Tour awards a $10,000 cash bonus to the year-end high-point header and heeler along with Gist Silversmiths custom buckles. In addition, the runners up each receive $5,000 and Gist Silversmiths custom spurs. Replete with the top names in professional team roping, the Open Tour is featured monthly in SuperLooper Magazine, the official publication of the USTRC, providing profiles on the current leaders and point standings. The Open Tour climax comes each year during the Cinch USTRC National Finals of Team Roping where top professionals, including seven-time PRCA World Champion All Around Cowboy Trevor Brazile, along with World Champions Chad Masters, Patrick Smith, Clay O’Brien Cooper, Jake Barnes, Speed Williams, Rich Skelton and many others, compete before thousands in a fast-paced six-round competition. “USTRC is undoubtedly one of the reasons Priefert is acknowledged as the leader in ranch and rodeo equipment,” said Priefert Marketing Director Jeff Rash. “USTRC has been the instrumental force in providing advice to our company in the improvement of our

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chutes, return systems and ground management tools that have kept Priefert as the equipment of choice for not only event facilities and producers, but the roper at home.” A sponsor of the USTRC for more than 13 years, Priefert is a family-owned and operated manufacturing company based in Mount Pleasant, Texas, that has built a reputation of innovation and integrity in the development of a product line designed to fit industry needs. “Priefert is extraordinary in its ability to adapt to the needs of the industry,” said USTRC President Kirk Bray. “They live this industry and listen to the needs of their customers in a way that results in the design of products that far exceed the expectations of the users.” Rash pointed out that the partnership with USTRC has mirrored the success of Priefert over the years. “The USTRC team has continued to be a valuable resource to Priefert,” he said. “Integrity is a core value at Priefert and it’s important that the same integrity be found in those we partner with. Our relationship with USTRC is based on that and it has resulted in providing Priefert with unmatched recognition in the roping and rodeo sports.” For more information about the Priefert USTRC Open Tour go to www.ustrc.com or call 254.968.0002. Look for a feature story on Preifert in the July issue of SuperLooper Magazine.

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Cruel Girl ChampionsThe Women At The Top! As the sport grows, so does the number of female ropers. To award them for their efforts, the USTRC and Cruel Girl Jeans team up to offer these women of team roping something special at each of the seven Regional Finals events. This program awards the best of the best, the cream of the crop or the ones that shine at each of the Regional Finals. Each high money woman roper at the seven Regional Finals events is awarded a bonus consisting of $750 cash, paid fees to the Cruel Girl Championship at the National Finals of Team Roping, as well as three pair of Cruel Girl jeans and a trophy plaque. So far, the 2011 season has seen six Cruel Girl Champions emerge from the Regional Finals. These six have been highlighted at each of the events, but their accomplishments go beyond that and they all have special stories that make them this year’s Cruel Girl Champions!

Eastern Regional Finals Cruel Girl Champion: Tara Courson

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be a compatible kidney match and following the transplant of her kidney to Jerry Wayne in September 2009, they got back to the arena and have stayed hooked. “The Eastern Regional Finals was the best weekend I’ve ever had,” said Tara. “I was really struggling about a month before the roping and to go to Murfreesboro and win was just awesome, especially against some of the tough competition in the Southeast. Tara earned a total of $5,200 to take the Cruel Girl Championship, along with an additional $750 and a supply of Cruel Girl jeans. “Thanks so much to Cruel Girl for recognizing female ropers,” she said. “Winning the Eastern Regional Cruel Girl Championship means so much because I’ve always looked up to the women who won it before me. They represent Cruel Girl well!” “I love the encouragement and support you get from the team roping community,” she said. “From fellow team ropers, to the secretaries, announcers and producers, when you’re not doing well, they pick you up, sometimes literally, and they can’t wait to congratulate you on a win. “I really want to thank Jerry Wayne again for being an awesome teacher and example, as well as my kids who give me so much moral support and confidence. Also a big thank you to Zak Dobbins, who I won 2nd with in the#12 Shoot-Out, and who keeps entering with me despite the fact that I have repeatedly thrown us out of the money in the past. Also to Randy Reddish who asked me to rope with him in the #9, which turned out to be PHOTO COURTESY OF BRENDA ALLEN – ALLEN RODEO PHOTOS

When it comes to sports, there isn’t much a husband and wife can do together. Sure, some will play golf together, but there is a difference in the tee length and a lot of times the wife is relegated to driving the cart. Fishing? Maybe. Hunting? You better make sure your marriage is on solid ground for that one. For 2011 Eastern Regional Finals Cruel Girl Champion Tara Courson of Lake City, FL, and her husband, Jerry Wayne, team roping has been a bit of the glue that has held their marriage and family together. “My mentor and my whole motivation for roping is Jerry Wayne,” she said. “He is such a great coach and competitor. I am so lucky to have a #8 at my beck and call. He has always loved roping.” The couple has also taken that oft-quoted wedding scripture “and the two shall become one,” very seriously. In 2008, Jerry Wayne took a break from the roping arena after being diagnosed with end stage renal disease, requiring dialysis. But, says Tara, the idea of getting back into the roping pen kept him going and inspired his family members to start roping. By July 2009 Tara turned out to

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the rough New Mexico country, with a shortbrimmed hat and well-worn chinks. She was the picture of determination as she and Kelling posted a time of 37.70 seconds on four head in the #9 Shoot-Out. With the win, and her $5,000, Ulibarri pulled ahead of Garcia by a mere $204. While it’s clear that Ulibarri stands on her faith, pointing to the sky in thanks after each catch, she also owes a measure of gratitude to the ropers in her area. “Lots of people around here have helped me with my roping. Friends always say, stay solid and rope smart,” she said. “Their advice is always good, but Marty Valencia, my main partner in the arena and in life has really pushed me the most. He encourages me and always reminds me to stay aggressive and I cannot thank him enough for all he does.” Like many women in the sport, she fits roping around her life. A Noxious Weed Director for San Miguel County, she works at mapping and identifying noxious weeds. Once identified she goes back and treats them with herbicide in an effort to increase the lands productivity. With some flexibility to her schedule, she gets her practice time in almost daily. “I like to start early to beat the heat of the day, which allows me to finish early, so we can rope in the afternoon.” She has a great deal of admiration for the women of her sport, particularly accomplished heeler Annette Hinkle, and others. “Women have really made a showing in the roping arena and I am just glad to be part of it all. Gals like Kena and Kodi Armitage are true competitors and role models.” It is her faith that anchors her, however. “Above all, I just want to thank God for all of my accomplishments in and out of the arena and give him all the glory and praise.”

Southwest Regional Finals Cruel Girl: Lydia Ulibarri a great idea because we won 3rd.” An athlete in high school, Tara believed she would be able to pick up team roping fairly quickly and that winning would come easily, but she soon found out different. “I have never competed in a sport that requires so much focus, dedication and mental toughness,” she said. “The challenge is what keeps it so exciting to me. This is my first big win, so I am just amazed by people who win consistently because I know what kind of work ethic and drive it takes.” Mother to Blaine, 17, and Jara Ann, 14, Tara enjoys hitting the road with her family in the sport, traveling to the National High School Rodeo Finals in July where Blaine qualified as a rookie. The family is looking forward to the Southeast Regional Finals in Tunica, MS and plans to make the trek to Oklahoma City in October for the Cinch USTRC National Finals of Team Roping. Tara says nothing compares to the bonding that can happen in the rodeo arena. “Women who are interested in doing this should, first of all, learn not to be intimidated,” she said. “Everyone has to start somewhere. If you’ve been the professional videographer and cheerleader for your husband and kids for years, it is hard to take that next step, but it’s also one of the most liberating.”

One could say that Lydia Ulibarri of Las Vegas, NM, rides on the back of Big Money, literally. With her palomino gelding American Quarter Horse Big Money serving as her faithful equine partner at the Southwest Regional Finals, Ulibarri won some big money and the tight race for the Cruel Girl Championship by a scant margin. “I think he is 90% of the team,” Ulibarri said of the horse. “Big Money is super fast, scores just right, and never moves out until I ask him.” Janesa Garcia of Clayton, NM, a bright example of the young women coming up in the sport, had an early jump on the competition, having earned $5,000 with a win in the #11 Shoot-Out. She would win another $963 for placing fourth in the #10 Shoot-Out. But Ulibarri, a petite 34-year-old, came on in the #9 roping divisions to seal the deal. Roping with Mike Kelling of Hartley, TX, Ulibarri served notice to the other ladies in the competition when she snatched up her share of the earnings with her first paycheck of $1,167 after taking third in the #9 Preliminary. Even so, Garcia was still in great shape, ahead by $4,796, which forced Lydia and Big Money to make it count in the #9 Shoot-Out. Ulibarri looks the part of the hardscrabble cowgirl that helped forge

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In team roping, it is not uncommon to find ropers describing those they rope with, and against, as members of their team roping “family.” For April Thornton, winner of the Lone Star Regional Finals Cruel Girl title, it was one of those family members who made the event even more memorable. “Darrell Jones saved me from having a bad accident with my horse when the steer came up on the left side of my horse and the rope touched his hind legs,” she recalled. “Darrell was there to swoop up two feet and back his horse up enough to keep the rope from getting any tighter around my horse’s back legs. Darrell knew that when the rope gets tight on my horse’s back legs, he freaks out because it happened to me at a roping we were all at a while ago.” The incident would later turn bittersweet as April celebrated her Cruel Girl Championship and remembered her partners from the Lone Star Regional. Barely two weeks after the event, Jones, only 49, would suffer a massive stroke and pass away. She knows, however, that Jones, like so many others in her extended team roping family, was as thrilled as she with the win of the Cruel Girl title. But when it comes to the real family, much of her success can be credited to the support she received from her husband, Brandon, who, as it turned out, won the High Point Gold Plus Roper title for the weekend. April, who lives in Grapeland, TX, rang up a total of $5,991 in earnings at the Regional, all with Brandon at her heels. She wrapped up the title by winning more than $3,800 in the #9 Shoot-Out, taking second in the Average, while she was also 4th in the Average of the #9 Preliminary and the Incentive winner. “I love the challenge that team roping provides me, but I also love that my whole family is involved in team roping,” she said, “So pretty much every weekend we are able to spend as a family. It might be at a roping somewhere but at least we are all spending family time together.” She first got involved in the sport like many women have, with a dad at her side. Her father, Mike Concilio, Sr., taught her how to swing a rope, while older brothers Michael Jr. and Justin, are also competitors. “I remember when I was a little girl they would take me out to the roping pen so I 38 / OCTOBER 2011

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Lone Star Regional Finals Cruel Girl Champion: April Thornton

could ride around while they roped until I got big enough to rope myself.” “If you think team roping is only a man’s sport you are wrong,” she said. “A woman can do almost anything a man can do and most of the time we do it bigger and better than a man could or would do. We, as women, are not the weakest link, we just like to make them think we are.” But the link she seems to most appreciate is the one she has with her husband. “He is one of my many supporters and the one that gives me the finances to rope,” she said. “If it wasn’t for him going to work everyday to make that dollar, I wouldn’t be able to afford to go. Also, if it wasn’t for him catching all of my steers in Waco I wouldn’t have won my first buckle.” April enjoys being a stay-at-home mom with their daughters, Bailey and Allie, and says she wouldn’t be able to rope without the help of her mom, Sheila, who looks after her two granddaughters when April and Brandon are in the arena. Brandon, a consultant for Encana Oil and Gas, takes his family with him as he travels during the

week, so making it to the practice pen doesn’t happen as often as she would like, but that’s when the roping dummy comes in pretty handy. And it also helps that she has another reliable partner in her American Quarter Horse, Jeff. “What makes Jeff a good roping horse is that anyone can rope or ride him, even my two and four-year-old daughters ride around on him,” she said. “He knows when its time to play and when it time to go to work.” Now that she’s won this Cruel Girl championship, April has set her sights on the black Cruel Girl saddle at the Cinch USTRC National Finals of Team Roping. “I really appreciate the money Cruel Girl has provided and the entry fees,” she said. “I’m going to use that money to enter the Finals. My whole family and I will be attending the Finals and I am going to try my hardest at winning the Cruel Girl High Money Year End award. I would love win the saddle that is given away. That is one of my long-time dreams; to win my own saddle so when someone asks if that is my saddle I can say ‘yes’ instead of ‘no, it’s my husband’s.”

Southeast Regional Finals Cruel Girl: Beverly Robbins If anything can be said about Beverly Robbins, she loves to rope. Coming into the Southeast Regional Finals, the Muscle Shoals, AL native had already been making quite a tour of the USTRC Regional Finals series. She started with the Eastern Regional Finals in Murfreesboro, TN in July, where

she was 4th in the Average in the Open and third in the Open Incentive with partner Nick Vent, along with making it back to the Shoot-Out in #15 Preliminary, #13 Preliminary and #12 Gold Plus. Then August brought the Southwest Regional Finals in Clovis, NM where she again made the short round #15 Preliminary, as

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well as the #15 Shoot-Out, #13 Shoot-Out and #12 Shoot-Out, capturing third and 10th in the #15 Preliminary, 6th in the #15 Shoott-Out and 6th in the #13 Shoot-Out.

That one done, the next weekend she headed back south to the Lone Star Regional Finals in Waco, TX, where she again made the short round in the #15

Shoot-Out, ending up 9th in the Average. Then finally, she swung back toward home for the Southeast Regional Finals in Tunica, MS. In Tunica, she found one of her regular partners in Nat Stewart, who would join her in the short rounds of both the #15 Preliminary and #15 Shoot-Out. The duo would be fourth in the Average of the #15 Preliminary, roping in a time of 33.20 on four, and then come back to the #15 Shoot-Out to take sixth in a time of 43.51 on five. Those wins would hold up against the rest of the competition in Tunica, giving Robbins the Cruel Girl win, as well as $750 in bonus cash and Cruel Girl jeans. Learn more about Beverly in her profile, “She’s Back,” which appeared in the August issue of SuperLooper.

High Plains Regional Finals Cruel Girl: Jimmi Jo Montera

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Foundation, Boys and Girls Clubs and others. But for Jimmi Jo, her main focus, are her two boys, Colby and Garrett. “I’m a professional driver,” she laughs. “The boys are very involved in sports and right now we’re really spending a lot of time with football. It really feels like an honor to me to be able to spend the kind of time I do with my boys.” Jimmi Jo, maiden name Martin, might sound a little familiar to those who follow rodeo. In college at the University of Wyoming, she competed for the rodeo team and single-handedly won the women’s team title at the College National Finals Rodeo in 1990, and in the process won the women’s all around title. “That was kind of special, since I was the only one that earned any points,” she said. She managed to beat Howard

College that year by 30 points, with a win in goat tying and a fourth in breakaway roping. So, she and Rick, who had worked for her dad, Jim, found their common ground in the sport. The two are great partners in the arena, with Jimmi Jo giving her husband the credit for his willingness to rope with her “all the time.” “Rick is a very busy man and is chairman of a program called Dare to Share, working with teens in sharing Jesus with other teens,” she said. “So we work in the roping whenever we can and that is our time together. I feel really fortunate that we can do this as a couple when other couples hardly see each other between their jobs and taking care of their children.”

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The motion picture, “I Don’t Know How She Does It,” opened last month and depicts a working Boston mom with a hectic, nonstop life, busily trying to meet everyone’s needs and live up to the standards of motherhood that she believes are reached by the stay-at-home moms. At the end of the movie, she and her family end up moving to the country, where she becomes a full-time mother and wife. While that doesn’t exactly fit the life of High Plains Regional Finals Cruel Girl Champion Jimmi Jo Montera, the title of the movie sure could. Montera, who does enjoy the life of full-time mother and wife in Greeley, CO is one of the few women ropers who is an accomplished heeler and has found her way to the top of the leaderboard more than once in that position. She and partner Jamie Mader Hayden wrapped up the All Girl Championship at the 2010 Cinch National Finals of Team Roping to end that season on a high note and Montera has not seemed to slow down, in the roping arena or the devoted mom arena. She and her husband, Rick, a noted Colorado cattleman, are very involved civically in their native state, supporting events for the American Cancer Society as the hosts of the Cattle Barons Ball, as well as the National Cattleman’s

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Northwest Regional Finals Cruel Girl: Leigh Sherwood

The Shoot-Out provided Sherwood’s first USTRC saddle and the money she earned rocketed her to the top of the list for the Northwest Regional Cruel Girl Championships. Team roping is a crucial part of the Sherwood family. And if the name Sherwood sounds familiar, it should. Her husband, Steve, is a 5-time Intermountain Professional Rodeo champion, as well as being champion of the Turquoise and Wilderness Circuits in the PRCA, and brother-in-law, Matt, is a two-time PRCA World Champion. Leigh was the third of four kids belonging to Ray and Marva Yamauchi of Grace, ID, where the Sherwood family spends the summers. Ray was a tie down roper who also competed professionally throughout the western United States. He taught his two sons and two daughters to follow in his

Roping together at the High Plains Regional Finals, the couple found their way to the short rounds of the #13 Preliminary and the #13 Shoot-Out. In the Preliminary, they ended up 11th in the Average, roping four in a time of 41.42, then came back in the #13 ShootOut to take 7th in the Average, roping five in 46.28. Jimmi Jo’s popularity as a heeler led to other partnerships in the #12 Shoot-Out that took her to the win for the Cruel Girl. Roping with Ken McKibbon, she was fourth in the Average, roping four in 34.04 to earn $849. It was, however, the work of another Rick that took her over

the top, as she roped with Rick Shepard in a time of 30.06 to win the #12 ShootOut, taking home her share of $4,000. She credits her dad, who is the owner of Colorado Animal Health, with providing her with a good work ethic, and her mom, Shirley, with a sense of being able to accomplish almost anything. “As women, we’re not built to do certain things, like football,” she said. “And there are other things we can’t do just because we want to. I’m six-one and I’ve always wanted to be a gymnast, but that doesn’t mean I can. But with team roping, there really are no limitations.”

She laughs at the comment that she sometimes hears about being able to heel like a man. “When I hear that, I always say, ‘As long as it’s the right man.’ Not every man heels well, but I just practice and keep working at it.” There is never going to be a place where she believes she’s done it all. “I can be happy where I am in my roping, but to say I am satisfied is probably never going to happen. I would like to be able to rope in the #15 regularly and be competitive, or maybe get to a point like Beverly Robbins and rope in the Open. But satisfied? There is always room to get better.”

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It had been a tough weekend for Leigh Sherwood of Gilbert, AZ. A header, she had roped well all weekend , making it to the short round eight times by Saturday of the competition and she didn’t miss one head loop. Her heelers, unfortunately, didn’t share her luck until Chase Hansen of Ontario, OR, came along in the #10 Shoot-Out. The high call back, the pair, who had roped together for some time at jackpots as they crossed paths at high school competitions, clocked a time of 8.90, well within the 9.75 boundary the announcer declared to take the win. With a total time of 40.68 on four, the pair earned $8,000 and Martin trophy saddles. The relief on Sherwood’s face was apparent. This had been a long day, a long weekend, she said. All I wanted to do was not break the barrier and handle the steer right for Chase.”

footsteps as well. But it was Steve who got Leigh involved in team roping. “He is my greatest mentor. He’s such a great coach,” she said. “He can see what people are doing wrong and help them. He’s very supportive and a great motivator.” Like all of the women interviewed for the Cruel Girl series, she agrees that roping with the family is the most important aspect. “The thing I like about roping the most is the competitiveness, but I also love the fact that it allows us to go together as a family to ropings and rodeos across the country and see new places and meet new people.” Fortunately for Leigh, her employers, John and Mary Phillips of Associated Crafts, are also team ropers. “They make and repair stained glass windows at churches all over the United States and go to Idaho with us during the summers,” she said. “I’m able to keep working during the summer from my laptop so it works out really well. We spend the winters in Arizona and the summers in Idaho. During the winter we are able to rope pretty much every day. We train and sell roping horses so we definitely practice a lot.” And she’s got some good advice for other ladies considering the sport. “I love Cruel Girl jeans. I really appreciate them adding the extra bonus and it’s a great incentive for women to go and compete at ropings. Team roping allows women to go and compete and win against everyone. A woman’s place is not in the kitchen . . . it’s in the arena!”

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Biltmore Hotel Oklahoma City

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

Best Western Saddleback Inn & Conference Center

4300 SW 3rd Street, I-40 and Meridian 405.947.7000 or 800.228.3903. Completely Renovated Spring 2008! USTRC Rate: Standard King or Queen/Queen $79.99(1-2), Suites $109.99(1-2) Full Hot Breakfast Buffet included in rate. All rooms include microwaves and refrigerators, electronic safes, desk with ergonomic task chair and speaker phones, free high speed internet, cox cable, new Serta Perfect Sleeper mattresses with deluxe bedding. Restaurant and Saloon with nightly specials. Closest hotel to the Oklahoma State Fairgrounds.

Wingate by Wyndham

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

Comfort Inn

5921 Southwest 8th, I-40 and MacArthur next to Garden Ridge 405.470.7676. Special USTRC Rate: $72.99 - $85.99. Enjoy a full hot breakfast, free Wi-Fi, heated indoor pool, business center, fitness room and guest laundry. Each room comes with micro/mini fridge, iron and ironing board, hair dryer and coffee maker. Complimentary 24 hour coffee and tea. Near plenty of shopping and restaurants. 100% Non-smoking facility. Come and relax.

Wyndham Garden Hotel Oklahoma City Airport

2101 South Meridian Avenue 800.622.7666 or 405.685.4000. Special USTRC Rate: $79.00 + tax with two full breakfast buffet coupons per room. Contemporary guest rooms and public areas Indoor pool, fitness center and game room. Juniper’s Restaurant serving breakfast, lunch and dinner. Juniper’s Lounge open daily. Complimentary 24-hour transportation to and from Will Rogers World Airport. Many restaurants within walking distance. Lighted, security patrolled parking. Only minutes from Oklahoma State Fairgrounds.

Embassy Suites

1815 South Meridian 405.682.6000. Embassy Suites is proud to be a host hotel for the USTRC. As a guest of Embassy Suites, you’ll enjoy: our newly renovated two room suites, complimentary breakfast buffet each and every morning and our two hour complimentary manager’s reception each evening, complimentary parking. Only 3 miles from the State Fairgrounds.

Marriott Springhill Suites

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

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

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4400 Highline Blvd, located directly behind Sheplers Western Wear 405.948.3366. Rate: $95 + tax for a King, $105 + tax for a two Queen bed room. Room includes free deluxe continental breakfast. All rooms are newly renovated and have full amenities.

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

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

12 Howard Johnson Express Inn 400 S. Meridian Ave, I-40 and Meridian, located directly across the street from the Biltmore Hotel, one mile from OKC Fairgrounds 405.943.9841 or 800.458.8186. Rate: $54-$59 + tax (1-2 pp), $62$69 + tax (2-4 pp). Free full hot breakfast. Coin-operated laundry, numerous fast food and fine dining restaurants within walking distance. In-room coffee, refrig., micro. and hair dryers. Free high speed internet hook-up, trailer parking, pets allowed for additional charge. 10% discount for selected area restaurants. Rates based on block availability.

13 Hyatt Place 1818 S Meridian Ave 888.492.8847 (ask for group block code USFR). Rate: $89 + tax. A new kind of hotel that puts style innovation and the Hyatt Touch within everyone’s reach. Where you’ll find a 42” flat panel HDTV in every room, our Hyatt Grand Bed, free Wi-Fi, a complimentary continental breakfast and freshly prepared foods 24/7 in our Guest Kitchen, Stay Fit fitness center, complimentary shuttle, specialty Starbucks coffee drinks, wine and beer served in the Bakery Café.

14 Residence Inn by Marriot (OKC West) 4361 W. Reno 405.942.4500 or 800.331.3131. Includes hot breakfast buffet. Fully renovated. Only hotel with full-size kitchens. Pets welcome. The closest hotel to OKC Fairgrounds.

15 Red Roof Inn 309 S. Meridian Ave, I-40 and Meridian, located directly north from Biltmore Hotel, one mile from OKC Fairgrounds 405.947.8777. Rate: $47-$55 + tax (1-2 pp), $55-$65 + tax (2-4 pp). Free coffee, coin operated laundry, numerous fast food and fine dining restaurants within walking distance. In-room coffee, hair dryers. Free high speed internet, trailer parking, pets allowed for additional charge. Rates based on block availability.

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

17 Country Inn & Suites OKC Airport 2415 S. Meridian Ave 405.605.8300. Rates: $69 for our standard rooms and $79 for our suites. Rates are for two adults per room; $10 will be charged for each additional guest. All rooms equipped with microwave and refrigerator. Complimentary hot breakfast, free wired/wireless internet, fresh coffee and cookies 24 hrs a day, indoor pool and hot tub, fitness center and business center, free parking, coin laundry and dry cleaning service available, complimentary airport shuttle, plenty of restaurants within walking distance. Find out why our guests are saying, “I Love This Country”.

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21 Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott

6200 N. Robinson Ave., 63rd and Broadway Ext. 7.5 miles from the State Fair Park

15th and Meridian, 4521 SW 15th St

405.843.5558. Oversized, recently renovated rooms, complimentary breakfast, restaurant/lounge open daily for breakfast M-F 6:30a to 10a, Sat-Sun 7a to 11a. Restaurant closes and reopens 5p to 10p daily for dinner. Indoor heated pool/ spa, on-site fitness center, complimentary wireless internet and lighted parking.

800-MARRIOTT (627-7468), 405.604.3223. Brand new hotel. Rate: $85 for King or Double Queen room with free hot breakfast. Overlooks Oklahoma River at the Meridian Landing and minutes from State Fair grounds. Free high speed internet access, 32” HDTV’s, plenty of parking and variety of dining nearby.

19 Hilton Garden Inn, OKC

22 Courtyard Oklahoma City Airport

801 Meridian, only two miles from the event.

4301 Highline Boulevard

405.942.1400. Rate: $99, Suite $109. Our amenities featuring refrigerator, microwaves, coffee/ coffee makers and internet access in every room. Business Center available 24 hours and Pavilion Pantry Quik Shop located in hotel. Full-service restaurant and bar. Heated pool. Hotel on the Trolley Stop. Wired/wireless high speed internet throughout hotel and sleep number beds.

800.321.2211 (reference USTRC). The Courtyard Oklahoma City Airport is located approximately 5 miles from the State Fair Park and is within walking distance to several restaurants including The Cracker Barrel. Back at our Oklahoma City hotel, you can relax beside the seasonal outdoor pool, soak in our indoor hot tub or exercise at our fitness center. Since business travel is our specialty, we help make your Courtyard Oklahoma City Airport hotel a workplace too with well-lit work areas right in your guest room and complimentary high-speed internet access. Dial 1-800-321-2211 and reference USTRC.

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

ASK FOR USTRC RATES!

Broadway Ext.

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To Will Rogers World Airport

2010 USTRC membership required before you rope, 2011 required you rope. andUSTRC maymembership be purchased at before this event. Memberships purchased for this event are vaild through the 2012 season.

Remington Park OKC Zoo Kirkpatrick Center

Vermont

Meridian Ave. MacArthur

MAKE YOUR RESERVATIONS EARLY

Rockwell Ave.

39th

• • • M.L. King Blvd.

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N A T I O N A L

F I N A L S

O F

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NFTR SCHEDULE OKC STATE FAIR COLISEUM

MAIN ARENA

Events begin daily at 8 am SATURDAY OCT. 22

SUNDAY OCT. 23

MONDAY OCT. 24

TUESDAY OCT. 25

WEDNESDAY OCT. 26

THURSDAY OCT. 27

FRIDAY OCT. 28

SATURDAY OCT. 29

SUNDAY OCT. 30

Open Preliminary

#13 Preliminary

#13 Shoot-Out

#12 Shoot-Out

Century Championship

Cruel Girl Championship

#11 Shoot-Out

#10 Shoot-Out

#9 Shoot-Out

IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING #15 Preliminary

US Open Championships (All Rounds)

#12 Preliminary

#12 Gold Plus Shoot-Out

#10 Gold Plus Shoot-Out

#11 Preliminary

#10 Preliminary

Jr Looper Shoot-Out

#8 Shoot-Out

IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING #15 Shoot-Out

4 Ropin Ranch Sale Preview

4 Ropin Ranch Horse Sale

#9 Preliminary

BARN #8 OKLAHOMA STATE FAIRGROUNDS

2ND ARENA

Events begin daily at 8 am SATURDAY OCT. 22

SUNDAY OCT. 23

MONDAY OCT. 24

TUESDAY OCT. 25

WEDNESDAY OCT. 26

THURSDAY OCT. 27

FRIDAY OCT. 28

SATURDAY OCT. 29

SUNDAY OCT. 30

Open and #15 Shoot-Out Rounds 2 & 4

#13 Rounds 2 & 3

#13 Shoot-Out Rounds 2 & 4

Rounds 2 & 3

#12 Rounds 2 & 3

#15 Rounds 2 & 3

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

MONDAY OCT. 24

TUESDAY OCT. 25

WEDNESDAY OCT. 26

THURSDAY OCT. 27

FRIDAY OCT. 28

SATURDAY OCT. 29

USTRC Challenge

LAZY E ARENA

GUTHRIE, OKLAHOMA

Events begin daily at 9 am See ad for format details

FRIDAY OCT. 21

SATURDAY OCT. 22

SUNDAY OCT. 23

MONDAY OCT. 24

TUESDAY OCT. 25

WEDNESDAY OCT. 26

THURSDAY OCT. 27

FRIDAY OCT. 28

Open #15 #13

#13 #12 #11

#12 #11 #10

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

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

#12 Gold Plus Shoot-Out

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

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 26

s Maximum of 2 entries in each division

#10 Gold Plus Shoot-Out

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

USTRC CENTURY CHAMPIONSHIPS WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 26

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

CRUEL GIRL CHAMPIONSHIPS THURSDAY, OCTOBER 27

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

AMERICA’S COWBOY SPORT For more information visit ustrc.com

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U S T R C

N A T I O N A L

R O P I N G

E V E N T

GUTHRIE SHOOT-OUT CHAMPIONSHIPS PRIZES

REWARDS ARE GUARANTEED

4 Trophy Martin Saddles

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

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

DRAW IN OPTION AVAILABLE AT THIS EVENT

OCTOBER 21-28, 2011

GUTHRIE, OKLAHOMA

LAZY E ARENA

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 21

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 25

s Enter each roping 3 times

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

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

s Entry fees are $100/roper

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 22

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 26

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

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

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 23

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 27

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

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

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

MONDAY, OCTOBER 24

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 28

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

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

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

Producer: Jeff Smith Ike & Mary Cox USTRC

620.921.5903 660.425.5502 254.968.0002

s Refunds at Lazy E only

Lazy E Roping Office:

405.282.RIDE x120

s Excellent cattle

Host Hotel:

Sleep Inn of Guthrie 405.260.1400 Ask for Lazy E Rate

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

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

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Team Roping Horse Sale Sale: Oct. 27 approx. 5 p.m. Preview: Oct. 26 approx. 5 p.m.

520.907.1614 View catalog at www.4ropinranch.com

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Laughlin Team Roping Finals November 18-20, 2011 Mojave Crossing Event Center Ft. Mohave, Arizona www.mohavevalleychamber.com 254-968-0002 USTRC – www.ustrc.com Great Eats, Entertainment and Visitor Info K AVI Hotel and Casino Hotel 1-800-AVI-2WIN K Casa Serrano Mexican Restaurant www.serranoent.com Restaurant K Saltgrass Steak House www.saltgrass.com Restaurant K Joe’s Crab Shack 702-298-7143 Restaurant K Avi Resort & Casino 1-800-AVI-2WIN Golf K Avi Resort & Casino 1-800-AVI-2WIN Entertainment K Laughlin, NV www.visitlaughlin.com Entertainment K Colorado Belle Hotel/Casino and Microbrewery 1-800-477-4837 Entertainment K Golden Nugget Casino and Hotel 1-800-950-7700 Entertainment

Colorado Fall Championships November 25-27, 2011 National Western Event Center Denver, Colorado Jeff Smith 620-422-3632 USTRC – www.ustrc.com 254-968-0002 Great Eats, Entertainment and Visitor Info K Holiday Inn Central 401 East 58th Avenue Denver, CO 80216 US Hotel K Comfort Inn Central 401 East 58th Avenue Denver, CO 80216 US Hotel K Comfort Inn Central 3500 Park Avenue West Denver, CO 80216 US Hotel K Morton’s the Steakhouse - mortons.com 303-825-3353 Restaurant K Rodizio Grill the Brazilian www.rodiziogrill.com Restaurant K Lonestar Steakhouse & Saloon 303-252-0770 Restaurant K Outback Steakhouse - Denver Gateway 303-576-6633 Restaurant K Green Valley Ranch Club 303-371-3131 Golf K Homestead Course Merchant 720-963-5181 Golf K Adventure 303-650-7587 Golf K TBC Indoor Racing 303-377-3033 Entertainment 50 / OCTOBER 2011

Choice Hotels www.choicesportstravel.com Special rate ID #00214570

K Gates Planetarium 303-322-7009 K Great Divide Brewing 303-296-9460 K Denver Zoo 303-376-4800

Entertainment Entertainment Entertainment

Maui Classic November 25-27, 2011 Piiholo Ranch Arena Makawao, Hawaii Rope Maui (Peter Baldwin) 808-870-5544 USTRC – www.ustrc.com 254-968-0002 Great Eats, Entertainment and Visitor Info K The Banyan Tree House www.bed-breakfast-maui.com Hotel K Paia Inn Hotel www.paiainn.com Hotel K Inn At Mama’s Fish House www.mamasfishhouse.com Hotel K Mama’s Fish House www.mamasfishhouse.com Restaurant K Casanova Italian Restaurant www.casanovamaui.com Restaurant K Makawao Steak House 808-572-8711 Restaurant K Pukalani Country Club www.pukalanigolf.com Golf K Piiholo Ranch Zipline www.piiholozipline.com Entertainment K Maui Hiking Safaris www.mauihikingsafaris.com Entertainment K Aqua Adventure www.mauisnorkelsnuba.com Entertainment K Haleakala ATV Tours www.mauiatvadventures.com Entertainment K Air Maui Helicopter Tours www.airmaui.com Entertainment

Mississippi Championships November 25-27, 2011 Jackson Expo Center Jackson, Mississippi www.city.jackson.ms.us John Johnson and Kevin Hall USTRC – www.ustrc.com 254-968-0002 Great Eats, Entertainment and Visitor Info K Hampton Inn 601-352-1700 Hotel K Red Roof Inn 800-843-7663 Hotel K Outback Steakhouse www.outbacksteakhouse.com Restaurant K Lone Star Steakhouse & Saloon www.lonestarsteakhouse.com Restaurant

K Logan’s Roadhouse www.logansroadhouse.com Restaurant K Steam Room Grille www.steamroomgrille.com Restaurant K City of Jackson Courses: Sonny Guy www.city.jackson.ms.us Golf K Jackson Grove Park Course www.city.jackson.ms.us Golf K Fire www.fireclubjackson.com Entertainment K Danny’s Downtown www.dannysclubs.com Entertainment K Mississippi Sports Hall-Fame www.msfame.com Entertainment K Tinseltown 411 Riverwind Dr, Jackson Entertainment K Mississippi Children’s Museum www.mississippichildrensmuseum.com Entertainment K MS Museum of Natural Science museum.mdwfp.com Entertainment

Duke City Classic November 25-27, 2011 New Mexico State Fairgrounds Albuquerque, New Mexico Kenny and Marsha Zamora USTRC – www.ustrc.com 254-968-0002 Great Eats, Entertainment and Visitor Info K Hyatt Place 505-872-9000 Hotel K Texas Land and Cattle 505-343-9800 Restaurant K El Pinto Authentic New Mexican Restaurant 505-898-1771 Restaurant K Sadie’s of New Mexico 505-345-5339 Restaurant K Landry’s Seafood House 505-875-0101 Restaurant K Texas Roadhouse 505-856-2226 Restaurant K The County Line 505-856-7477 Restaurant K Arroyo Del Oso Course www.cabq.gov Golf K Puerto Del Sol Course www.cabq.gov Golf K Putt Putt & Games www.puttputtabq.com Golf K Sandia Casino www.sandiacasino.com Entertainment K Cowboys 505-299-4559 Entertainment K Hard Rock Casino Albuquerque www.hardrockcasinoabq.com Entertainment

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Oil Capitol Stampede December 2-4, 2011 Tulsa Expo Square Mustang Arena Tulsa, Oklahoma 417-547-3406 Rope the Ozarks USTRC – www.ustrc.com 254-968-0002 Great Eats, Entertainment and Visitor Info K Best Western Tulsa Inn & Suites Hotel 3212 South 79th East Ave. K Holiday Inn Express Tulsa (Central), OK 3215 S. 79TH EAST Ave. Hotel K Quality Suites Tulsa 3112 S. 79th E. Ave. Hotel K Olive Garden www.olivegarden.com Restaurant K Outback Steakhouse www.outbacksteakhouse.com Restaurant K Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse www.flemingssteakhouse.com Restaurant K Mahogany Prime Steak House www.mahoganyprime.com Restaurant K Lone Star Steakhouse www.lonestarsteakhouse.com Restaurant K White River Fish Market & Seafood Restaurant www.whiteriverfishmarket.com Restaurant K Page Belcher Course www.tulsagolf.org Golf K La Fortune Park Course www.lafortunegolfclub.com Golf K Philbrook Museum of Art www.philbrook.org Entertainment K Oklahoma Jazz Hall of Fame www.okjazz.org Entertainment K Tulsa Air & Space Museum & Planetarium www.tulsaairandspacemuseum.com Entertainment K Tulsa Zoo & Living Museum www.tulsazoo.org Entertainment K Sharky’s Entertainment Emporium www.sharkworld.com Entertainment

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$10,000 Bonus to Year End High Point Header and Heeler; $5,000 Bonus to Runners Up Luke Brown

Jade Corkill

Double points have certainly scrambled the headers race this month, with Luke Brown and Chad Masters showing up in unexpected places like the Northwest Regional Finals in Winnemucca, Nevada to climb their way up the leader board. Having rested on his laurels for the past several months, Clay Tryan finds himself in the number two spot after Brown took the Open win at the Northwest Regional Finals with partner Martin Lucero, roping five head in 40.82. Derrick Begay, who has not been any lower than second the entire year, finds himself pushed to the number five spot by Chad Masters, who rang up some points at the Eastern and Northwest Regional Finals, and Cory Kidd, who had equal success at the Eastern and Southeast Finals. This month will tell the final tale as headers and heelers make their way to the Cinch National Finals of Team Roping in a tight race to the finish.

Jade Corkill might have felt a faint breeze on his cheek as Patrick Smith momentarily passed him in the standings following the Southwest Regional Finals, but the chance to win an additional $10,000 at the end of the year has been just too good to pass up. Corkill still remains at the top of the leader board, having roped with just enough consistency to gain double the points at the Northwest Regional Finals with partners Chad Masters, where he was fifth in the Average and Luke Brown at sixth in the Average. Smith has pushed Corey Petska well out of second place, while Martin Luceroâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s win at the Northwest Regional Finals and fifth place at the Southwest Regional Finals with Brown has helped him jump from the number 12 spot to number four. Heelers will have to count on some great catches from headers during this monthâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Cinch NFTR in what could come down to the proverbial wire.

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

Luke S. Brown .........96 Clay B. Tryan ............90 Chad W. Masters ......83 Cory W. Kidd V .........77 Derrick J. Begay .......66 Jerritt L. Varner ........62 Clay O. Smith ...........48 Charly B. Crawford ..45 Casey E. Adams .......41 Matt Sherwood ........37 Kelsey Parchman .....37 Kaston Will Peavy ....37 Travis J. Tryan ..........34 Quincy Kueckelhan ...34 Cody McMinn ...........34

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

Speed Williams ........33 Chris T. Lawson .........33 Eric Flurry ...............32 Brandon M. Beers ....32 Lee K. Hagler ...........32 Gable Hilderbrand ...31 Kaleb E. Driggers .....30 Austin W. Nettleship ..30 Jake Wager ..............30 Blake H. Hughes ......30 Cale D. Markham .....29 Jesse R. Harville .......29 Dustin Morgan .........29 Manny Egusquiza, Jr...28 Bode W. Baize...........27

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

Jade R. Corkill ..........114 Patrick A. Smith .......95 Cory Petska .............81 Martin Lucero ..........67 Todd Wilson .............59 Travis L. Graves .......56 Zak R. Dobbins ........54 Adam G. Plyler ........51 Kory Koontz .............48 Nick Rowland ..........47 Brandon J. Gonzales ..45 Riley K. Pedro ..........45 Jake Smith ...............44 Brad D. Culpepper ....43 Cole Bigbee .............38

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

Jim R. Cooper ..........37 Kinney Dale Harrell ..36 Tom Bourne .............36 Britt W. Bockius .......34 Justin W. Davis .........32 Jhett E. Johnson .......31 Nick V. Kent .............31 Chase R. Tryan .........30 Cody S. Hogan .........30 Rich Skelton ............29 George Eldridge .......29 Mitch T. Murray ........29 Wesley H. Moss ........29 Derrick D. Crawford ...28 Caleb Anderson .......28

For a complete listing of all qualified Open Tour Ropers, please visit www.ustrc.com For an explanation of points, check the Format section of this magazine. 52 / OCTOBER 2011

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1. $28,592 2. 24,299 3. 22,470 4. 19,940 5. 16,000 6. 16,000 7. 15,027 8. 14,068 9. 14,020 10. 13,044 11. 12,431

54 / OCTOBER 2011

Jackie Hobbs seems to have woken from her slumber that began in May to earn just enough money at the Circle T Affiliate roping in August to squeak past Tish Luke for the number two spot, but not enough to loosen the grip of Rebecca Neuhaus. While all three ladies have added to their totals, Neuhaus roped up at the Southwest Regional Finals in August to win the Average in the #10 Shoot-Out with partner Rex Allen Hawkins, roping in a time of 41.68 on four to earn $5,000. This month will see the three at the Cinch USTRC National Finals of Team roping with less than $6,000 separating the top spots. Given that a single win at the NFTR could catapult any one of the Top Ten to ownership 12. 12,192 Amber Pate Buffalo, TX of the coveted Cruel Girl 13. 12,010 Tammy White Los Osos, CA black saddle, this battle will 14. 11,929 Diane P. Schieltz Somis, CA be an interesting one. 15. 11,550 Jordan Jo Fabrizio Pueblo, CO 16. 11,310 Lari Dee Guy Abilene, TX 17. 11,305 Haley L. Kolle Cuero, TX 18. 10,798 Alison E. Grantham Creston, CA 19. 10,456 Kelly Coats Wall, TX Rebecca A. Neuhaus Huntsville, TX 20. 9,742 Brittany M. Tirpak Dunnellon, FL Jackie L. Hobbs Stephenville, TX 21. 9,375 Tammy L Lewis Queen Creek, AZ Tish T. Luke Yeehaw Junction, FL 22. 9,054 Tina R. Godfrey Las Animas, CO Barrie L. Smith Stephenville, TX 23. 8,820 Debbie K. Garrison Weatherford, TX Tracie Saunders Homedale, ID 24. 8,372 Sky S. Parmer Chireno, TX Lori L. Ireland Mountain Home, ID 25. 7,864 Lorraine Moreno Mathis, TX Debbie P. Fabrizio Pueblo, CO 26. 7,712 Jacque L. Woolman Dayton, TX Amy Younger Fort Scott, KS 27. 7,710 Jimmi Jo Montera Greeley, CO Annette K. Hinkle Tularosa, NM 28. 7,544 Michelle Rezzonico Queen Creek, AZ Jaymee Roach Stephenville, TX 29. 7,469 Mary Ann Brown Keedysville, MD Kelli Corbin Baldwin, FL 30. 7,139 Leigh Y. Sherwood Grace, ID

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STRIKE GOLD FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY Gold Spur Membership Participation at a USTRC event automatically qualifies you for a Regional Shoot-Out position

Gold Plus Membership The best membership value for the roper who demands more and has the National Finals in sight! (must be 18 or older to purchase)

Membership Benefits + Receive $1,000 in Flex Earnings just by participating at a USTRC event

Membership Benefits

+ Distinctive card with your name, USTRC ID number and TRIAD classification

+ You get all the benefits of the Gold Spur for you and your immediate family members, plus

+ 12 monthly issues of the industry leader, SuperLooper Magazine

+ Participation at a USTRC event qualifies you and your spouse (legal proof required) to each receive $3,000 in Flex Earnings. Additional family members 20 years old and younger and living at home will receive Gold Spur memberships and qualify for $1,000 in Flex Earnings upon participation at a sanctioned event.

+ Eligible to compete at more than 80 sanctioned and 350 affiliate events nationwide + Draw in and never worry about finding a partner again! (some restrictions apply)

+ An individual record of your earnings and accomplishments + Unmatched customer service

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Gold Spur Options Tailor your Gold Spur membership to fit your style with these options Rope both ends? Get a double number!

+ Receive a 10% discount on any product purchased through National Ropers Supply.

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+ Exclusively at USTRC Sanctioned Events + For Gold Plus members 21 and older + Enjoy $6,000 ($3,000 per roper) in Flex Earnings to the top three Average Winners and top three Incentive Average Winners + Guaranteed added money at Regional Finals Gold Plus ropings

Check Writing Privileges Keep It in the Family + Add immediate family members (children and spouse) in the same household age 20 and under at the time of application + Each family member receives the same Gold Spur Membership benefits, including $1,000 in Flex Earnings upon participation at a USTRC event

Lifetime Membership: Youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve Earned It + Ropers currently 70 or celebrating that milestone anytime in 2011 are eligible for a lifetime membership at the time of application (family members must renew annually) + Enjoy all the benefits of the Gold Spur membership for a one-time only fee, including $1,000 in Flex Earnings annually upon participation at a USTRC event

+ Available at all USTRC sanctioned and affiliate events

1-800 Direct Calling + Enter by phone and charge to your Visa, Mastercard or Discover + Reserve stalls (limited to two per member at ropings offering service) up to one week prior to the event + Apply for Double Number at No Extra Charge

Extended Entry Deadlines + Enter by phone up to one week after the postmark deadline with your credit card. A 3% surcharge will apply to all credit card transactions.

+ Available for U.S. addresses only

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Jr. Looper Membership + FREE to youth age 12 and under at the time of application + Includes Jr. Looper card with name, USTRC ID number and birthdate + $1,000 in Flex Earnings annually upon participation at a USTRC event + Valid age documentation required (i.e. birth certificate, certified ID card) + No annual renewal + Social Security Number required

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Fee Gold Plus Membership USTRC’s Premier Membership Package. Available to adults 18 and older. Must be 21 or older to rope in Gold Plus ropings.

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Southwest Regional Finals The Southwest Regional Finals made the move this year from Albuquerque, New Mexico across the state to Clovis, New Mexico. It was a positive move and ropers enjoyed a refreshing new venue as the Curry County Special Events Center rolled out the red carpet for the USTRC and its members. Roping Gross ~ $405,200 Roper’s Pot ~ $307,362 (INCLUDING SHOOT-OUT CONTRIBUTION)

Prizeline ~ $43,889 Return to Roper ~ 86.7%

Open Josh Morris (Lazbuddie, TX) / Brandon J. Gonzales (Bosque, NM), 36.63 on 5, $5,000

he event began with the Open Division and it welcomed a field of world class team ropers to do battle in the arena. Josh Morris from Lazbuddie, Texas and Brandon Gonzales from Bosque, New Mexico came from the third call back position and roped their final steer in 6.70 seconds bringing their total on five steers to 36.63 seconds. That was good enough to land them first place. They received $5,000, trophy leather rope bags and 20 points for the US Open tour. “We really drew some good steers today and had things go our way,” said Morris. “It was a really good roping.” “Yes it was,” echoed Gonzales “There were some really tough ropers entered and today things went our way.” Second place went to Quincy Kueckelhan and Kaleb Driggers. They came from seventh call back and finished the roping with a time of 37.19 seconds on five. Third place went to Speed Williams and Patrick Smith. Clay Lewis from Clovis, New Mexico and Jed Middleton from Wolfforth, Texas won the Incentive Average. The #15 was next and the young guns team of Lane Ivy and Logan Medlin took the top honors. They were 32.38 seconds on four steers and took home trophy leather rope bags, $2,778, and $8,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings. Second was the 58 / OCTOBER 2011

father/son team of Rand and Ethan Cory from Hico, Texas. Beverly Robbins from Alabama teamed up with Lane Siggins from New Mexico to finish third place. It was time for the big money of the #15 Shoot-Out. Bode Baize teamed up with Calvin Taylor. They qualified to the short round in the sixth call back position. They finished the roping with a time of 39.21 seconds on five steers. The team earned $5,082, trophy Martin saddles and $6,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings. #15 Preliminary “We really didn’t do Lane T. Ivy (Amarillo, TX) / Logan J. Medlin anything fancy, we just (Clovis, NM), 32.38 on 4, $2,778 and $3,000 caught them all,” said in USTRC Flex Earnings each, 2,000 Flex

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#15 Shoot-Out Bode W. Baize (Anthony, NM) / Calvin H. Taylor, Sr. (Canutillo, TX), 39.21 on 5, $5,082 and $3,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings each

#13 Preliminary Aaron K. Macy (Post, TX) / Randy R. Sanchez (Jarales, NM), 35.28 on 4, $3,404 and $3,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings each, 2,000 Flex

from Tatum, New Mexico. They were the high team back and finished the roping with a clean run and a four steer total of 29.24 seconds. That landed them first place in the Average. They received trophy leather rope bags, Resistol hats, Tony Lama boots, Cinch jeans, $9,752, plus $6,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings. Second place went to Tina Godfrey and Cody Wilson and third place was Lance Crist and Joe Hughes. The team of Stacy Kropik and Cavin Jacobs won the Incentive Average and Walt Arnold and Kress Jones were the Century Bonus Champions. Katey Anthony and Ryan Sanders won the Incentive Average of the #12 Preliminary and qualified to the short round in the number one call back position. The third high team back of Kenny Martinez from Portales, New Mexico and Justin Price from Laveta, Colorado roped their final steer in 7.10 seconds and went into the lead of the roping with a time of 33.29 seconds on four steers. When it was all said and done they were the champions of the roping. Martinez and Price took home $4,776, trophy Martin saddles and $8,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings. Second was Walt and Reno Eddy from Gallup New Mexico. Third place went to Larry Hendricks and Billy Ivy. Kurt Kiehne from Hereford, Texas teamed up with Brad

#13 Shoot-Out Javier Chavez Minguer (Santa Fe, NM) / Brandon E. Baca (Las Vegas, NM), 35.68 on 5, $10,000 and $3,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings each

#12 Shoot-Out Kurt Kiehne (Hereford, TX) / Brad T. Good (Clovis, NM), 32.09 on 4, $10,000 and $3,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings each

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Taylor. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It was a good roping and I am super excited about the win.â&#x20AC;? Second place was Shane Sena and Roy Montoya both from New Mexico. They received $3,048 and $6,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings. Third place was Reno Eddy and Kaleb Driggers. The second day of the Southwest Regional Finals began in fine form. The first roping of the day was the #13 Preliminary. The team of Aaron Macy from Post, Texas and Randy Sanchez from Jarales, New Mexico finished first place from the tenth call back position. Second place went to the father/son team of Ryder and Colton Lee with a time of 35.41 seconds on four steers. Tanner Batenhorst and Brent Ivy finished in third place. The real excitement came in the #13 Shoot-Out where the team of Javier Chavez Minguer and Brandon Baca teamed up to win first place in the Average. They took home $10,000 trophy Martin saddles and $6,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings. Second place was Katey Anthony and Lane Siggins and third place was Monroe Timberlake and Monty Wood. The #12 Gold Plus came right down to the wire. Tyler Riggan from Snyder, Texas teamed up with Taylor Pettigrew

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SOUTHWEST REGIONAL FINALS - Flex Earnings Awarded $6,000 per team flex earnings awarded #15 Lane T. Ivy Amarillo, TX Logan J. Medlin Clovis, NM Rand M. Cory Hico, TX Ethan Cory Hico, TX Beverly A. Robbins Muscle Shoals, AL Lane Siggins Ruidoso Downs, NM Bode W. Baize Anthony, NM Estevan Castillo Veguita, NM Jeff D. Billings Dona Ana, NM Lane Siggins Ruidoso Downs, NM Bode W. Baize Anthony, NM Calvin H. Taylor Canutillo, TX Shane O. Sena Sapello, NM Roy J. Montoya Sapello, NM Reno Eddy Gallup, NM Kaleb E. Driggers Albany, GA Monroe D. Timberlake Hereford, TX Casey L. Hatley Hobbs, NM Lane T. Ivy Amarillo, TX Jed D. Middleton Wolfforth, TX Beverly A. Robbins Muscle Shoals, AL Kaleb E. Driggers Albany, GA Thomas W. Richards Humboldt, AZ Riley K. Pedro Nunn, CO Tyler T. Riggan Snyder, TX Bobby Baize Anthony, NM Jeff D. Billings Dona Ana, NM Lane Siggins Ruidoso Downs, NM Chris Francis Las Vegas, NM Cade Passig Capitan, NM Rand M. Cory Hico, TX Ethan Cory Hico, TX Josh Siggins Ruidoso Downs, NM Logan J. Medlin Clovis, NM Chance W. Kiehne Springerville, AZ Cullen G. Teller Maricopa, AZ Chance W. Kiehne Springerville, AZ Gralyn J. Elkins McIntosh, NM #13 Aaron K. Macy Post, TX Ryder Lee Santa Anna, TX Colton Lee Santa Anna, TX Tanner E. Batenhorst Dalhart, TX Brent Ivy Amarillo, TX Claire B. Taylor Canutillo, TX Bode W. Baize Anthony, NM Reyes Marquez Seboyeta, NM Justin R. Marquez Seboyeta, NM Javier Chavez Minguer Santa Fe, NM Brandon E. Baca Las Vegas, NM Katey J. Anthony Jal, NM Lane Siggins Ruidoso Downs, NM Monroe D. Timberlake Hereford, TX Monty F. Wood Silverton, TX Clay Lewis Clovis, NM Scott Venable Dumas, TX Wayne Shaw Blanket, TX Billy Stephens Perryton, TX Beverly A. Robbins Muscle Shoals, AL Cody A. Wilson Capitan, NM Al F. Trujillo Clovis, NM Michael Trujillo Portales, NM Clay C. Smith Portales, NM Michael J. Fish Clovis, NM Nathan McGrand El Paso, TX Calvin H. Taylor Canutillo, TX Jackie D. Gillispie Andrews, TX Joe M. Hughes Canyon, TX Twister G. Vinson Hawley, TX Wesley J. Thorp Throckmorton, TX Cody W. Ware Lockney, TX Ty E. Murphy Dublin, TX Javier Chavez Minguer Santa Fe, NM Cade Passig Capitan, NM

Joe A. Gallegos El Paso, TX Eddie Medina El Paso, TX Travis H. Regensberg Las Vegas, NM Lyndsey A. Padilla La Loma, NM Abie J. Parra Las Cruces, NM Eddie Medina El Paso, TX Michael A. Bell Clovis, NM Logan J. Medlin Clovis, NM #12 Kenny J. Martinez Portales, NM Justin R. Price Laveta, CO Walt Eddy Gallup, NM Reno Eddy Gallup, NM Larry W. Hendricks Tulia, TX Billy Ivy Amarillo, TX Lane Hedeman Morgan Mill, TX Terry D. Leatherwood Grady, NM Twister G. Vinson Hawley, TX Colton Lee Santa Anna, TX Kurt Kiehne Hereford, TX Brad T. Good Clovis, NM Trevor Hedeman Morgan Mill, TX Brent Ivy Amarillo, TX Walt Eddy Gallup, NM Wesley J. Thorp Throckmorton, TX Will Cantrell Tucumcari, NM Ryan M. Figg Clovis, NM Loren H. Doughty Portales, NM Joaquin Huntington Hesperus, CO Nathan McGrand El Paso, TX Calvin H. Taylor Canutillo, TX Wade Baize Anthony, NM Eddie Medina El Paso, TX Clayton Williams Amarillo, TX Joe M. Hughes Canyon, TX Donnie J. Helmer Clovis, NM Frank Padilla Las Vegas, NM Katey J. Anthony Jal, NM Ty E. Murphy Dublin, TX Ben G. Pierce Wolfforth, TX Taylor G. Pettigrew Tatum, NM Kenny Drake Sayre, OK Kenny D. Zamora Las Vegas, NM Walt Eddy Gallup, NM Reno Eddy Gallup, NM Don Pool Clovis, NM Koby T. Smith Portales, NM Carlos V. Ortiz Tucumcari, NM Bruno F. A. Paoliello Canyon, TX Ryder Lee Santa Anna, TX Bruce Brandon Abilene, TX Justin P. McBride Des Moines, NM Butch A. Whitten Cimarron, NM Beverly A. Robbins Muscle Shoals, AL Ferlin Charley Albuquerque, NM Edgar Ibarra Vasquez Clovis, NM Lyndsey A. Padilla La Loma, NM Twister G. Vinson Hawley, TX Bruce Brandon Abilene, TX #11 Michael A. Bell Clovis, NM Ryan M. Figg Clovis, NM Nicky Delgado Las Cruces, NM Chance Walker Gomez Ruidoso Downs, NM Bill Rasberry Wheeler, TX Blake B. Williamson Friona, TX Nathan McGrand El Paso, TX Bubba G. Garcia Odessa, TX Brad Thrash Cheyenne, OK Devon Thrash Alva, OK Janesa F. Garcia Clayton, NM Brandon E. Baca Las Vegas, NM Nicole Sweazea Mountainair, NM Reno Eddy Gallup, NM

Jeff O. Davis La Plata, NM Ty H. Toledo Bloomfield, NM Manny Carrizal El Paso, TX Robert R. Orozco El Paso, TX Tommy E. Zant Odessa, TX Randy Ragland Texico, NM Joanna L. Hughes Canyon, TX JoDan S. Mirabal Grants, NM Dusty W. Leatherwood Clovis, NM Kenny Lemond Andrews, TX Joanna L. Hughes Canyon, TX Joe M. Hughes Canyon, TX Jeff O. Davis La Plata, NM Joaquin Huntington Hesperus, CO Bill Rasberry Wheeler, TX Blake B. Williamson Friona, TX Anna M. Gregory Amarillo, TX Will J. Groves Canyon, TX Christina R. Wilson Capitan, NM Charles B. Tenorio Moriarty, NM Jerry Trujillo Portales, NM Wayne Head Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;donnell, TX Radar J. Thomas Silver City, NM Charles B. Tenorio Moriarty, NM Chris Thomas Clovis, NM Cary C. Crist Texico, NM Duke Barker Odessa, TX Scotty Raines Gardendale, TX Claire B. Taylor Canutillo, TX Eddie Medina El Paso, TX Ronnie G. Daniel Hereford, TX Wade Lewis Hereford, TX Richard L. Nolen Carlsbad, NM Taylor K. Puckett Artesia, NM Nicole Sweazea Mountainair, NM Brandon E. Baca Las Vegas, NM #10 Hadley R. Howe Crossroads, NM Stewy Kinley Portales, NM Bradley F. Walden Littlefield, TX Dakota W. Williams Texico, NM Jim W. Rogers Elk City, OK Colt A. Beene Elk City, OK Bill McDowell Clayton, NM Rick A. Sinclair Springer, NM Travis T. Thiessen Elk City, OK Greg Orgain Hammon, OK Rebecca A. Neuhaus Huntsville, TX Rex Allen Hawkins Santa Teresa, NM Jerry Trujillo Portales, NM Grady J. Pierce Wolfforth, TX Bill McDowell Clayton, NM Joe L. Gonzales Sudan, TX Janesa F. Garcia Clayton, NM Randy D. McCracken Stratford, TX Justin A. Olguin Artesia, NM Jamie L. Hobbs Lake Arthur, NM Patty D. Moberly Melrose, NM Charley H. Price Lovington, NM Walt Eddy Gallup, NM Fred B. Lucero Canutillo, TX Jose M. Ortega Santa Fe, NM Vic C. Sing Carlsbad, NM Hadley R. Howe Crossroads, NM Stewy Kinley Portales, NM Joel Rivera Santa Fe, NM Kenny D. Zamora Las Vegas, NM Joanna L. Hughes Canyon, TX Taylor G. Pettigrew Tatum, NM Wade Baize Anthony, NM Wayne D. Baize Anthony, NM Junior Hernandez Lovington, NM Rene Cervantes Jal, NM Don Pool Clovis, NM

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Clovis, NM Grants, NM Albuquerque, NM Clovis, NM Clovis, NM Woodward, OK Cheyenne, OK

#9 Grattney E. Wooten Moriarty, NM Dan A. Brinkley Estancia, NM Buster O. Dickey Midland, TX Travis Beck Maysville, OK Lydia Ulibarri Las Vegas, NM Mike Kelling Hartley, TX Jeff O. Davis La Plata, NM Kevin Canterbury Ignacio, CO Ralph Hudgins Laverne, OK Dustin B. McAtee Laverne, OK Lydia Ulibarri Las Vegas, NM Mike Kelling Hartley, TX Don Pool Clovis, NM Grady J. Pierce Wolfforth, TX Jeremy R. Ferbrache Woodward, OK Rylan Ferbrache Woodward, OK Ralph Hudgins Laverne, OK Curt D. Pate Valle De Oro, TX Jackie Dickens Hobbs, NM Sergio Lopez Clovis, NM Hardy H. Gordon Dalhart, TX Rick A. Sinclair Springer, NM Chad Smith Cheyenne, OK James E. Masters Wheeler, TX Emmanuel Lucero Bosque Farms, NM Kade Elkins Grants, NM Rickey Patton Amarillo, TX Rick A. Sinclair Springer, NM Charlotte L. Davis La Plata, NM Kevin Canterbury Ignacio, CO Austin S. Elliott Texoma, OK Byron L. Short Springfield, CO Randall Billy Church Rock, NM Marty Valencia Las Vegas, NM Dusty W. Leatherwood Clovis, NM Joel D. Crosthwait Elida, NM Chad Smith James E. Masters Grattney E. Wooten Dan A. Brinkley Joshua Turner James Turner Jack Wilhite BayJohn O. Long Kevin T. Hall Connor B. Hall Travis Reedy Ty Archuleta McLayne T. Hall Connor B. Hall Luis Azua Wesley W. James Charlie R. Mathis James E. Masters David Avila Jay Lott Ralph Hudgins Hugh C. Lively McLayne T. Hall Dillon R. Lewis Kevin Clements James Copeland Jobi Tussey Kistin Tussey

#8 Cheyenne, OK Wheeler, TX Moriarty, NM Estancia, NM Hatch, NM Hatch, NM Ropesville, TX Slaton, TX Post, TX Capitan, NM Canyon, TX Las Vegas, NM Post, TX Capitan, NM Lubbock, TX Amarillo, TX Wheeler, TX Hobbs, NM Post, TX Laverne, OK Woodward, OK Post, TX Clovis, NM Clovis, NM Melrose, NM Wellington, KS Wellington, KS

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#12 Preliminary Kenny J. Martinez (Portales, NM) / Justin R. Price (Laveta, CO), 33.29 on 4, $4,776 and $3,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings each, 2,000 Flex

#11 Shoot-Out Janesa F. Garcia (Clayton, NM) / Brandon E. Baca (Las Vegas, NM), 34.37 on 4, $10,000 and $3,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings each

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Good from Clovis, New Mexico and the two calf ropers qualified to the short round of the #12 Shoot-Out in the number one position. They were 8.03 on their final steer and secured first place in the Average with a time of 32.09 seconds on four steers. The win gave the team trophy Martin saddles, $10,000, and $6,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings. Second place went to Trevor Hedeman from Morgan Mill, Texas and Brent Ivy from Amarillo, Texas. The third place finishers were Walt Eddy and Wesley Thorp. The hometown team of Michael Bell and Ryan Figg teamed up to win the Average of the #11 Preliminary. They finished the roping with a time of 32.27 seconds on four steers. The win paid them $4,660, trophy Martin saddles and $8,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings. Second place went to Nicky Delgado and Chance Gomez and third place was Bill Rasberry and Blake Williamson. The team of Vincente Guerrero and Cavin

Jacobs won the Incentive Average. It was all about the girls in the #11 Shoot-Out. Janesa Garcia from Clayton, New Mexico teamed up with Brandon Baca to win the Average. They were 34.37 seconds on four steers and took home $10,000, trophy Martin saddles and $6,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings. Second place went to Nicole Sweazea from Mountainair, New Mexico and Reno Eddy from Gallup, New Mexico. Third place was Jeff Davis and Ty Toledo, while fourth went to the team of Manny Carrizal and Robert Orozco. A couple of college kids were the team to beat in the #10 Preliminary. Hadley Howe from Crossroads, New Mexico and Stewy Kinley from Portales, New Mexico were 34.84 seconds on four to win first place in the Average. They took home $5,142, trophy Martin saddles and $8,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings. Second went to the Incentive champion team of Bradley Walden and Dakota Williams. Third place was the Oklahoma team of Jim Rogers and Colt Beene. Texas and New Mexico teamed up to take the top honors in the #10 Shoot-Out. Rebecca Neuhaus from Huntsville and Rex Allen Hawkins from Santa Teresa finished the roping with a time of 41.68 seconds on four steers. They won $10,000, trophy Martin saddles and $6,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings for their first place finish. Second place was Jerry Trujillo and Grady Pierce and third place went to Bill McDowell and Joe Gonzales. Grattney Wooten from Moriarty, New Mexico and Dan Brinkley from Estancia, New Mexico won the Average of the #9 Preliminary. They were 37.73 seconds on four steers and took home $4,422, trophy Martin saddles and $8,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings. Second place was Buster Dickey and Travis Beck with a time of 42.25 seconds on four steers. Third place was Lydia Ulibarri and Mike Kelling. The Incentive winners were Chad Smith from Cheyenne, Oklahoma and James Masters from Wheeler, Texas. Ulibarri from Las Vegas, New Mexico and Kelling from Hartley, Texas used their momentum from the Preliminary to carry them forth into the #9 Shoot-Out. They finished the

#11 Preliminary Michael A. Bell (Clovis, NM) / Ryan M. Figg (Clovis, NM), 32.37 on 4, $4,660 and $3,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings each, 2,000 Flex

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roping with a time of 37.70 seconds and took first place in the Average. They won $10,000, trophy Martin saddles and $6,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings. Second place was Don Pool and Grady Pierce and third went to Jeremy Ferbrache and Rylan Ferbrache both from Woodward, Oklahoma. The final roping of the weekend was the #8 Pick/Draw. Travis Reedy from Canyon, Texas and Ty Archuleta from Las Vegas, New Mexico were the champions. They were 28.89 seconds on three steers and for that they won $3,500, trophy Gist buckles and $6,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings. Second place went to McLayne Hall and Conner Hall and third place was Luis Azua and Wesley James. The Southwest Regional Finals was a great roping and the move to its new home in Clovis, New Mexico was a good one. Lydia Ulibarri was the Cruel Girl Champion of the roping and Bode Baize was the high point Gold Plus roper of the weekend. n

#10 Preliminary Hadley R. Howe (Crossroads, NM) / Stewy Kinley (Portales, NM), 34.84 on 4, $5,142 and $3,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings each, 2,000 Flex

#9 Preliminary Grattney E. Wooten (Moriarty, NM) / Dan A. Brinkley (Estancia, NM), 37.73 on 4, $4,422 and $3,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings each, 2,000 Flex

#10 Shoot-Out Rebecca A. Neuhaus (Huntsville, TX) / Rex Allen Hawkins (Santa Teresa, NM), 41.68 on 4, $10,000 and $3,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings each

#9 Shoot-Out Lydia Ulibarri (Las Vegas, NM) / Mike Kelling (Hartley, TX), 37.70 on 4, $10,000 and $3,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings each

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#8 Travis Reedy (Canyon, TX) / Ty Archuleta (Las Vegas, NM), 28.89 on 3, $3,500 and $3,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings each

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LoneStar Regional Finals The Lone Star Regional Finals kicked off in fine fashion. Team ropers from all walks of life made the trip to the Extraco Events Center to fill their pockets with some of the great cash and prizes that were to be awarded at what turned out to be a great event. Roping Gross ~ $680,830 Roperâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Pot ~ $484,417 (INCLUDING SHOOT-OUT CONTRIBUTION)

Prizeline ~ $43,801 Return to Roper ~ 77.6%

he event began with the Open Division. Jarett Rogers from Stephenville, Texas teamed up with Shane Durbin from Elsa, Texas to finish first place in the Average. They won trophy leather rope bags, $5,000, and 20 points for the US Open Tour. Second place went to Tyler Wade and Kinney Dale Harrell and third place was Chris Lawson and Michael Fortenberry. Cole Wheeler and Brady Norman were the Incentive champions. The #15 Preliminary win went to the team of Jesse Harville from Bivins, Texas and Brady Norman from Springer, Oklahoma. They came from the eighth call back and went into the lead with a time of 28.57 seconds on four steers. That earned them $4,952, trophy leather rope bags and $8,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings. Second place was Rand Cory and Will Woodfin and third place was the team of Daniel Braddock and Teobaldo Gouveia. The #15 Shoot-Out was the final roping of the day. The team of Forrest Wheeler from Fredericksburg, Texas and Jose Cuevas

from Johnson City, Texas came to the short round in the high back position. The team of Jesse Harville and Chase Johnson were in the lead of the roping. Wheeler and Cuevas were 7.75 seconds in the short round and totaled up on five steers with a time of 37.23 seconds to take the lead. They won the roping and took home $6,338, trophy Martin saddles and $6,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings. Third place was Lane Ivy and Billy Bob Brown and fourth was Taylor Mitchell and Justin Briggs. The second day of the Lone Star Regional Finals began with the #13 Preliminary. The team of Jared Herbst and Sawyer Barham won the roping with a time of 29.85 seconds on four steers. Second place went to Shane Sample and Clay Sieber. They won $4,236 plus $8,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings. Third place was Tanner Batenhorst and Landon Williams. The boys from Oklahoma took the #13 Shoot-Out by storm. The team of Caleb Sebo from Spiro and Jeff Hunter from Talihina were the high team back and then finished on top with a time of 38.37 seconds on five steers. They won $10,000 trophy Martin saddles and $6,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings. Second place was Jared Herbst and Sawyer Barham and third place went to Eric Dunn and Ross Turner. Russell Cunningham and Richie Pate won the Incentive Average of the Gold Plus and qualified to the short round high

Open Jarett Case Rogers (Stephenville, TX) / Shane Durbin (Elsa, TX), 33.84 on 5, $5,000

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#15 Shoot-Out Forrest Wheeler (Fredericksburg, TX) / Jose Cuevas, Jr. (Johnson City, TX), 37.23 on 5, $6,338 and $3,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings each

team back. They had $7,420, trophy Gist buckles, Classic Equine rope bags, ESP saddle pads and $6,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings in the bank before the short round ever began. Danny Miller from Lawson, Missouri and Junior Macoubrie from Paola, Kansas were second call back and made a run of 7.28 seconds in the short round. They went to the lead with a time of 30.75 seconds on four steers and one team to sweat. Cunningham and Pate were 12.64 seconds on their final steer and finished fifth place and added $3,302 to their winnings. Miller and Macoubrie won the roping and took home $11,006, trophy leather rope bags, Resistol hats, Tony Lama boots, three pair of Cinch jeans and $6,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings. Second place was Andy Mahard and Dale Martin and third place was Darek Shires and Ryan Peacock. Mahard also won fourth place with Colt Baldwin. The #12 Preliminary winners were Jorge and Willie Guerra. They were 30.53 seconds on four steers and won $7,166, trophy Martin saddles and $8,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings. Second place went to Chas Elder and Tyler Sieber.

#15 Preliminary Jesse R. Harville (Bivins, TX) / Brady Norman (Springer, OK), 28.57 on 4, $4,952 and $3,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings each, 2,000 Flex

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They also won the Incentive Average. Third place in the roping was Kenny Kuykendall and Colt Baldwin. The final roping of day two came to a close with the #12 Shoot-Out. The team of Cody Paul from Trout, Louisiana and Jake Griffith from Coushatta, Louisiana were the third call back to the short round. They were 6.92 on their final steer and finished the roping with a total time of 29.97 seconds on four

#13 Preliminary Jared L. Herbst (Lipan, TX) / Sawyer Barham (Stephenville, TX), 29.85 on 4, $6,354 and $3,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings each, 2,000 Flex

#13 Shoot-Out Caleb Sebo (Spiro, OK) / Jeff D. Hunter (Talihina, OK), 38.37 on 5, $10,000 and $3,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings each

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LONESTAR REGIONAL FINALS - Flex Earnings Awarded $6,000 per team flex earnings awarded #15 Jesse R. Harville Bivins, TX Brady Norman Springer, OK Rand M. Cory Hico, TX Will M. Woodfin Marshall, TX Jesse R. Harville Bivins, TX Gage Williams Foster, OK Cole Wheeler Flint, TX Brady Norman Springer, OK Forrest Wheeler Fredericksburg, TX Jose Cuevas Johnson City, TX Jesse R. Harville Bivins, TX Chase S. Johnson Snyder, TX Lane T. Ivy Amarillo, TX Billy Bob Brown Carbon, TX Taylor Mitchell Troy, TX Justin E. Briggs Lott, TX Dylan M. Powell Boling, TX Michael Fortenberry Groveton, TX Matt D. Davis Weatherford, TX Scott Wilson Pleasanton, TX Brody B. Self Grandview, TX Chad F. Williams Stephenville, TX Tee C. Woolman Dayton, TX Travis B. Hobbs Dayton, TX Beverly A. Robbins Muscle Shoals, AL Trey Norris Yantis, TX Lane T. Ivy Amarillo, TX Landon H. Williams Midland, TX Eric Dunn Mt. Pleasant, TX Trey Norris Yantis, TX David P. Rose Paradise, TX Wesley H. Moss Paradise, TX Matt Scogin Frierson, LA Forrest Wheeler Fredericksburg, TX Steele Montague Bandera, TX Cole Wheeler Flint, TX Brady Norman Springer, OK Doug G. Burdette Crockett, TX Randall Richards Bedias, TX Corey M. Bader McCoy, TX Scott Wilson Pleasanton, TX Ty E. Murphy Dublin, TX Sawyer Barham Stephenville, TX #13 Jared L. Herbst Lipan, TX Shane Sample Longview, TX Clay B. Sieber Arp, TX Tanner E. Batenhorst Dalhart, TX Landon H. Williams Midland, TX Andy Mahard Prosper, TX James D. Watson Tioga, TX Micah Smith McGregor, TX Brad Thurman Llano, TX Caleb Sebo Spiro, OK Jeff D. Hunter Talihina, OK Jared L. Herbst Lipan, TX Sawyer Barham Stephenville, TX Eric Dunn Mt. Pleasant, TX Ross Turner Idabel, OK Johnnie H. Philipp Washington, TX John Klam Victoria, TX Clinton A. Bonin Conroe, TX Kenton E. Woodson Conroe, TX Jimmy D. Longino Odessa, TX Kent Shankles Burneyville, OK Twister G. Vinson Hawley, TX Brent Ivy Amarillo, TX Shane Gierisch Needville, TX Kevin L. Archer Orchard, TX Andy Mahard Prosper, TX James D. Watson Tioga, TX Kent B. Rayhill Alvin, TX Paul Hopkins Dickinson, TX Wallace L. Townsend Davidson, OK Kent Shankles Burneyville, OK Kenny D. Kuykendall Valley View, TX Teobaldo Gouveia Ituiutaba, MG Casey Lee Donie, TX Terry L. Cotton Buffalo, TX Cole Wheeler Flint, TX

Ty Arnold Trent M. Tatom Kolby R. Miller Caleb Sebo Wesley J. Thorp Chad E. Brock Travis B. Hobbs Keet T. Cyphers Dusty Cyphers Reba Ann Gonzales Dakota Shipp Trevor Hedeman Ethan Cory

Midway, TX Whitehouse, TX Alba, TX Spiro, OK Throckmorton, TX Pasadena, TX Dayton, TX McAllen, TX McAllen, TX Huntsville, TX Caddo Mills, TX Morgan Mill, TX Hico, TX

#12 Jorge L. Guerra Edinburg, TX Willie Guerra Linn, TX Chas Elder Tyler, TX Tyler Sieber Whitehouse, TX Kenny D. Kuykendall Valley View, TX Colt D. Baldwin Gainesville, TX Santiago DeLaCruz Caldwell, TX Eric Daniels Needville, TX Randall W. Reid Breckenridge, TX Ross Turner Idabel, OK Cody L. Paul Trout, LA Jake R. Griffith Coushatta, LA Leland D. Searcy Mooreland, OK Junior L. Macoubrie Paola, KS Jake Stephenson Gouldbusk, TX Brad Thurman Llano, TX Chance Savage Midway, TX Ty Arnold Midway, TX Coby R. Oliver Millsap, TX Slick H. Robison Weatherford, TX Nick B. Burnham Graham, TX Clay H. Burnham Graham, TX Danny R. Miller Lawson, MO Junior L. Macoubrie Paola, KS Colton Green Buna, TX Kelvin Rion Reeves, LA Micah Smith McGregor, TX Eric Daniels Needville, TX Forrest Wheeler Fredericksburg, TX Phil M. Lyne Cotulla, TX Jake Stephenson Gouldbusk, TX Tommy Fry Johnson City, TX Brian Wright Hallsville, TX Brendan C. Hopkins Corsicana, TX Jimbo D. Daniel New Waverly, TX Coy A. Williams Luling, TX Sissy L. Rieken Arp, TX Rowdy W. Rieken Arp, TX Casey Lee Donie, TX Ty Arnold Midway, TX Chas Elder Tyler, TX Tyler Sieber Whitehouse, TX Haley L. Kolle Cuero, TX Trace Porter Leesville, LA Reba Ann Gonzales Huntsville, TX Ty E. Murphy Dublin, TX Stacy W. Kropik Midway, TX Freddie B. Lucero Canutillo, TX Todd A. Burnett Charlotte, TX J. R. Martinez Poteet, TX #11 Stacy W. Kropik Midway, TX Cody L. Mauricio Needville, TX Twister G. Vinson Hawley, TX Clay B. Sieber Arp, TX Charles Quinn Troup, TX Coleby C. Payne Kemp, TX Bill H. Romine South West City, MO Matt Marshall Paige, TX Kyle Dunk Lincoln, TX Tanner Green Cotulla, TX Cade H. Rice Sealy, TX Kobie D. Wood Stephenville, TX Darrell S. Hicks Sonora, TX Sloan Kuehl Mart, TX Stuart D. Lenoir Groesbeck, TX

Jake Stephenson Gouldbusk, TX Colton Lee Santa Anna, TX Chas Elder Tyler, TX Brendan C. Hopkins Corsicana, TX Jesse S. Rogers Bloomfield, NM Freddie B. Lucero Canutillo, TX Freddy Cantu Freer, TX Luis A. Munoz Laredo, TX Twister G. Vinson Hawley, TX Clay B. Sieber Arp, TX Tish T. Luke Yeehaw Junction, FL Junior L. Macoubrie Paola, KS Velma L. Ramirez La Vernia, TX Trey Alegria Falfurrias, TX Brett K. Stuart Bridgeport, TX Ty E. Murphy Dublin, TX Tommy R. Madden Cleveland, TX Mike J. Fryar Conroe, TX Bill H. Romine South West City, MO Ross Turner Idabel, OK Paul Hubble Stephenville, TX Ty E. Murphy Dublin, TX Larry D. Thaggard Wichita Falls, TX Kelly J. Tuley Red Oak, TX Steve Green Hardin, TX Travis B. Hobbs Dayton, TX Don M. Hancock Victoria, TX Matt J. Watson Mexia, TX SeVette Tatum Early Flat, TX Tyler J. Schaffner Goldthwaite, TX Jimbo D. Daniel New Waverly, TX Eric Daniels Needville, TX John C. Kirbow Kirbyville, TX Will Fussell Kirbyville, TX #10 Hunter W. Smith Bivins, TX Cody L. Paul Trout, LA Sloan Kuehl Mart, TX Brendan A. Hermes Riesel, TX Twister G. Vinson Hawley, TX Coleby C. Payne Kemp, TX Laura Lea Coe Pinehurst, TX Rusty Thornton Valley Mills, TX Ben McDow Arp, TX Clay B. Sieber Arp, TX Steve Green Hardin, TX Cody L. Mauricio Needville, TX Guy A. Haby Atascosa, TX Chris Garcia Cotulla, TX Cole D. Manahan Novice, TX Randy Lewis Abilene, TX Reid Halbert Needville, TX Eric Daniels Needville, TX DeWayne Collier Cleveland, TX Mike J. Fryar Conroe, TX Stacy W. Kropik Midway, TX Fred B. Lucero Canutillo, TX Chas Elder Tyler, TX Justin C. Concilio Grapeland, TX Thad Springer Snyder, TX Johnny Guess Colorado City, TX Jimmy G. Pruit Deleon, TX James A. Andrae Stephenville, TX John E. DeFazio Stephenville, TX Tony L. Lang Granbury, TX Martin Guerrero Mexia, TX Jay Duck Oakwood, TX Tanner Green Cotulla, TX Phil M. Lyne Cotulla, TX Jason F. Jimenez Alice, TX Lyn R. Lamon Los Fresnos, TX Jolene J. Johnson Comfort, TX Clay J. Johnson Comfort, TX Kyle M. Horrall Magnolia, TX Mark Rush Tomball, TX Lance Dement Rusk, TX Casey L. Robinson Crockett, TX Eric D. Buell Boerne, TX Wade Blake Yancey, TX Nikki L. Rainey Bandera, TX Chris Garcia Cotulla, TX

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Darrell Jones Guy J. Alford Travis W. Buell Frank W. Neville

Elkhart, TX Buffalo, TX Harper, TX New Braunfels, TX

Steve P. Hobbs Brad Wells Zach Hudson M. L. Wimberley Tanner Rush Mark Rush April N. Thornton Brandon C. Thornton Kelvin L. Holder Coleby C. Payne Michael L. Bailey David D. Fletcher April N. Thornton Brandon C. Thornton Steve P. Hobbs Brad Wells Darrell Jones Justin C. Concilio Thad Springer Johnny Guess Kelvin L. Holder Coleby C. Payne Trevor Barile Pete Fanning Tracey Cearley Rusty Thornton Rebecca A. Neuhaus Cody D. Garrett Jim Looney Gene Rampy Mark Melendez Fred B. Lucero Michael L. Bailey Randy Lewis Kasey Hagaman Korey H. Hagaman Elton D. Heine David D. Fletcher Dennis Fulfer Greg L. McNutt Eddy R. Douglass Jim Davenport Tanner Rush Mark Rush

#9 Dayton, TX Cleveland, TX Lipan, TX Tolar, TX Tomball, TX Tomball, TX Grapeland, TX Grapeland, TX Lancaster, TX Kemp, TX Weatherford, TX Poolville, TX Grapeland, TX Grapeland, TX Dayton, TX Cleveland, TX Elkhart, TX Grapeland, TX Snyder, TX Colorado City, TX Lancaster, TX Kemp, TX Granbury, TX Granbury, TX Conroe, TX Valley Mills, TX Huntsville, TX Bryan, TX Georgetown, TX Liberty Hill, TX Joshua, TX Canutillo, TX Weatherford, TX Abilene, TX Madisonville, TX Madisonville, TX Bertram, TX Poolville, TX Stephenville, TX Dublin, TX Amarillo, TX Palestine, TX Tomball, TX Tomball, TX

April N. Thornton Brandon C. Thornton Zach Hudson M. L. Wimberley Ky Bray Paden Bray Colt A. Wright Jolene M. Wright Justin Manahan Matt B. Silar Jared J. Barta Cole Henry Hannah A. Gurrola Zackary T. Woods Elton D. Heine Larry Smith Joey M. DeLeon Clayton Z. Deleon Darren Langley Lance Dickens Sherri K. McDonald Bill W. McDonald Pete L. Flores Jeremy Flores Chet E. Pitts Mason C. Pitts Curt Lundberg Bryan E. Johnson Justin Martinez Ruben F. Martinez

#8 Grapeland, TX Grapeland, TX Lipan, TX Tolar, TX Stephenville, TX Granbury, TX Decatur, TX Decatur, TX Fairfield, TX Donie, TX Joshua, TX Haslet, TX Ardmore, OK Walters, OK Bertram, TX Lampasas, TX Eddy, TX Eddy, TX Teague, TX Lavernia, TX Waco, TX Waco, TX McGregor, TX McGregor, TX Haughton, LA Haughton, LA Boerno, TX Voca, TX San Antonio, TX San Antonio, TX

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#12 Preliminary Jorge L. Guerra (Edinburg, TX) / Willie Guerra (Linn, TX), 30.53 on 4, $7,166 and $3,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings each, 2,000 Flex

#12 Shoot-Out Cody L. Paul (Trout, LA) / Jake R. Griffith (Coushatta, LA), 29.97 on 4, $10,489 and $3,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings each

steers. They took home $10,489, trophy Martin saddles and $6,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings. Second place went to Leland Searcy and Junior Macoubrie and third place was Jake Stephenson and Brad Thurman. Day number three began with the #11 Division. Stacy Kropik from Midway, Texas and Cody Mauricio from Needville, Texas qualified to the short round high team back. They finished the roping with a time of 30.07 seconds on four steers. That gave them first place in the Average. They took home $4,322, trophy Martin saddles, and $6,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings. Second place went to Twister Vinson and Clay Sieber and third place was Charles Quinn and Coleby Payne. Matt Marshall and Kyle Dunk won the Incentive Average.

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Thirteen-year-old Tanner Green from Cotulla, Texas and Cade Rice from Sealy, Texas were the high team back in the #11 Shoot-Out. When they backed into the box, Kobie Wood and Darrell Hicks were winning the roping with a time of 34.40 seconds on four steers. Green and Rice posted a time of 8.45 seconds and brought their four steer total to 32.45 seconds. They won the roping and took home $10,120, trophy Martin saddles and $6,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings. Wood and Hicks received $6,746 and $6,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings. Third place was Sloan Kuehl and Stuart Lenoir. The second call back team in the #10 Preliminary was the team of Hunter Smith and Cody Paul. They were 8.37 seconds on their final steer and turned in a total time on four steers of 34.72 seconds. That gave them the win of the roping and they took home $7,806, trophy Martin saddles and $8,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings. Second place was Sloan Kuehl and Brendan Hermes with a time of 35.55 seconds. Third place was Twister Vinson and Coleby Payne. The Incentive winners were Chas Elder and Justin Concilio. The #10 Shoot-Out welcomed 19 teams to the short

#11 Preliminary Stacy W. Kropik (Midway, TX) / Cody L. Mauricio (Needville, TX), 30.70 on 4, $6,484 and $3,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings each, 2,000 Flex

#11 Shoot-Out Tanner Green (Cotulla, TX) / Cade H. Rice (Sealy, TX), 32.45 on 4, $11,016 and $3,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings each

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round to compete for almost $31,000 in cash alone. The and Brandon Thornton and third place was Steve Hobbs and second call back team was Steve Green from Hardin, Texas and Brad Wells. Cody Mauricio from Needville, Texas. They were 8.85 seconds The final roping of the weekend was the #8 Pick/Draw. The on their final steer and finished the roping with a time of 34.58 high team back was Jared Barta from Joshua, Texas and Cole seconds on four steers. They won $11,062, trophy Martin Henry from Haslet, Texas. They finished first place with a time saddles and $6,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings. Second place was of 25.72 seconds on three steers and took home $5,148, trophy Guy Haby and Chris Garcia and third place went to Cole Gist buckles and $6,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings. Second place Manahan and Randy Lewis. went to the team of Hanna Alexandra and Zackary Woods, The winners of the #9 Preliminary were Steve Hobbs from while third place was Elton Heine and Larry Smith. Dayton, Texas and Brad Wells from Cleveland, Texas. They were The event was a great success and ropers enjoyed the 36.55 seconds on four steers and won $7748, trophy Martin wonderful facility and great camaraderie. More than 2,500 teams saddles, and $8,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings. Second was Zach competed for over $285,000 in cash and prizes. April Thornton Hudson and M.L. Wimberly and third place went to Tanner was the Cruel Girl Champion and her husband Brandon and Mark Rush. The winners of the Incentive were April Thornton was the high point Gold Plus roper of the weekend. n Thornton and Brandon Thornton. Michael Bailey from Weatherford, Texas teamed up with David Fletcher from Poolville, Texas to win first place in the #9 Shoot-Out. They were the high team back and finished the roping with a time of 34.92 seconds on four steers. The win paid the team $11,462, trophy #10 Shoot-Out Martin saddles, and Steve Green (Hardin, TX) / Cody L. Mauricio (Needville, TX), 34.58 on 4, $11,062 $6,000 in USTRC Flex and $3,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings each Earnings. Second place went to April #10 Preliminary Hunter W. Smith (Bivins, TX) / Cody L. Paul (Trout, LA), 34.72 on 4, $7,806 and $3,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings each, 2,000 Flex

#8 Jared J. Barta (Joshua, TX) / Cole Henry (Haslet, TX), 25.72 on 3, $5,148 and $3,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings each

#9 Preliminary Steve P. Hobbs (Dayton, TX) / Brad Wells (Cleveland, TX), 36.55 on 4, $7,748 and $3,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings each, 2,000 Flex #9 Shoot-Out Michael L. Bailey (Weatherford, TX) / David D. Fletcher (Poolville, TX), 34.92 on 4, $11,462 and $3,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings each

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Northwest Regional Finals Roping Gross ~ $264,280 Roper’s Pot ~ $200,727 (INCLUDING SHOOT-OUT CONTRIBUTION)

Prizeline ~ $43,966 Return to Roper ~ 92.6%

PHOTOS COURTESY OF HORSE TALES PHOTOGRAPHY

Winnemucca, Nevada and the Winnemucca Convention Center has been the home of the Northwest Regional Finals for some time now. The event took place August 26-28, 2011 and was a great event in the Northwest Region.

Open Luke S. Brown (Morgan Mill, TX) / Martin Lucero (Stephenville, TX), 37.76 on 5, $4,000

he team of Luke Brown from Morgan Mill, Texas and Martin Lucero from Stephenville, Texas teamed up to win the Average of the Open Division. They were 37.76 seconds on five steers and took home $4,000, trophy leather rope bags, and 20 points for the US Open Tour. Second place was Chad Masters and Clay O’Brien Cooper and third was Jared Thompson and Cully Tate Stafford. Kelly Barker and Dayton Stafford won the Incentive Average.

Utah and Idaho teamed up to win the Average of the #15 Preliminary. Jared Udy from Smithfield, Utah and Rick Steed from Malad City, Idaho won the roping with a time of 32.51 seconds on four steers. They won $1,172, trophy leather rope bags, and $8,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings. Second place was Clay O. Berry and Steve Sherwood and third place went to Tim Phillips and T.J. McCauley. Chris Freed from Pocatello, Idaho and Levi Piquet from

#15 Shoot-Out Chris Freed (Pocatello, ID) / Levi V. Piquet (Harrisville, UT), 36.91 on 5, $4,000 and $3,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings each

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#15 Preliminary Jared Udy (Smithfield, UT) / Rick C. Steed (Malad City, ID), 32.51 on 4, $1,172 and $3,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings each, 2,000 Flex

#13 Preliminary Bradin S. Porter (Spring Creek, NV) / Michael C. Mori (Tuscarora, NV), 32.84 on 4, $1,950 and $3,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings each, 2,000 Flex

was Heavy Sursa and Paul Freed and then third place went to Harrisville, Utah teamed up to win the Average of the #15 Brandi Pfeifer and Chad Robert Steele. Shoot-Out. They were 36.91 seconds on five steers and took Riley Davis from Genola, Utah was the star of the Gold Plus home $4,000, trophy Martin saddles and $6,000 in USTRC Division. He finished first and second place in the Main Flex Earnings. Second place was Clay O. Berry and Cole Average with Rick Steed and Roman Collins respectively. Davis Sherwood and third place went to the team of Jade Corkill and Steed won $8,460, trophy leather rope bags, Resistol hats, and Casey Felton. Tony Lama boots and three pair of Cinch jeans. Second was The #13 Preliminary champions were Bradin Porter from Davis and Collins and they won $5,640. Third place went to the Spring Creek, Nevada and Michael Mori from Tuscarora, team of Jerry Jensen and Merrill Staheli. Tim Phillips and Nevada. They were 32.84 seconds on four steers and took Glenn Grenke won the Incentive Average. home $1,950, trophy leather rope bags and $8,000 in USTRC Nevada and California teamed up to win the Average of the Flex Earnings. Second place was McKennan Buckner and #11 Preliminary. Hyland Wilkinson and Kelsey Bengoa were the Dayton Michael Stafford and third place was the team of champions with a time of 33.99 seconds on four steers. They Steve Ceresola and Casey Felton. won $3,092, trophy Martin saddles and $8,000 in USTRC Flex Buckner teamed up with Cully Tate Stafford from Earnings. Second place went to the Incentive champions Jesse Prineville, Oregon to win the Average of the #13 Shoot-Out. Estill and Tommy Lee. Third place was Megan Gunter and Cole The team roped five steers in 39.95 seconds and landed Sherwood. $8,000, trophy Martin saddles and $6,000 in USTRC Flex Jeff Flenniken and Darrel Sewell were the champions of the Earnings. Second place was Melinda McDaniel and Casey Felton. The team of Jason Boegle and Wade Hofheins continued on page 74 finished third place. Casey Penrod from West Weber, Utah and Roman Collins from San Tan Valley, Arizona were the first place finishers in the #12 Preliminary. They were 30.24 seconds on four steers and won $2,596, trophy Martin saddles and $8,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings. Second place was Lane Santos Karney and Chase Hansen. Jess Jones and Kelsey Bengoa won third place and the Incentive champion team was Megan Gunter and Cole Sherwood. Bradin Porter and Austin Carrasco were the first place team in the #12 Shoot-Out. They were 32.19 seconds on four steers and left with $8,000, #13 Shoot-Out trophy Martin saddles and $6,000 in McKennan D. Buckner (Redmond, OR) / Cully Tate Stafford (Prineville, OR), USTRC Flex Earnings. Second place 39.95 on 5, $8,000 and $3,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings each SUPERLOOPER MAGAZINE / 71

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NORTHWEST REGIONAL FINALS - Flex Earnings Awarded $6,000 per team flex earnings awarded #15 Jared Udy Rick C. Steed Clay O. Berry Steve S. Sherwood Tim W. Phillips T. J. McCauley Kelly Barker Cole S. Sherwood Ty Natalie Johnson Cully Tate Stafford Chris Freed Levi V. Piquet Clay O. Berry Cole S. Sherwood Jade R. Corkill Casey G. Felton Clint L. Felton Yogi Davis Yogi Davis Casey G. Felton Kelly Barker Cole S. Sherwood Clay O. Berry Steve S. Sherwood Kelly Barker Dayton M. Stafford

Smithfield, UT Malad City, ID Garland, UT Grace, ID Redmond, OR Redmond, OR Central Point, OR Grace, ID Redmond, OR Prineville, OR Pocatello, ID Harrisville, UT Garland, UT Grace, ID Lipan, TX Fallon, NV Fallon, NV Minden, NV Minden, NV Fallon, NV Central Point, OR Grace, ID Garland, UT Grace, ID Central Point, OR Prineville, OR

#13 Bradin S. Porter Michael C. Mori McKennan D. Buckner Dayton M. Stafford Steve J. Ceresola Casey G. Felton Bodie S. Matson Harold Cutler Clayton J. Hansen Lane Santos Karney McKennan D. Buckner Cully Tate Stafford Melinda McDaniel Casey G. Felton Jason Boegle Wade Hofheins Megan Gunter Steve S. Sherwood D. A. Poll Levi V. Piquet Tony L. Steele Chad R. Steele Shawn K. Whetten Dan Scarbrough Lance M. Johnson Morgan McVay Michael Geney Justin Geney Curtis L. English Wade Hofheins Odo Grandi Kelsey C. Bengoa Shawn K. Whetten Paul Freed Bill C. Gow Tony D. Graham Clayton J. Hansen Lane Santos Karney Kullen S. Burk Scott W. Hutchins

Spring Creek, NV Tuscarora, NV Redmond, OR Prineville, OR Fernley, NV Fallon, NV Winnemucca, NV Winnemucca, NV Ontario, OR Creston, CA Redmond, OR Prineville, OR Caldwell, ID Fallon, NV Fernley, NV Fallon, NV McCammon, ID Grace, ID Clinton, UT Harrisville, UT Alamo, NV Alamo, NV Syracuse, UT Plain City, UT Fallon, NV Sparks, NV Reno, NV Minden, NV Reno, NV Fallon, NV New Plymouth, ID Elk Grove, CA Syracuse, UT Morgan, UT Roseburg, OR Stayton, OR Ontario, OR Creston, CA Atascadero, CA San Miguel, CA

#12 Casey K. Penrod Roman P. Collins Lane Santos Karney Chase Merle Hansen

West Weber, UT San Tan Valley, AZ Creston, CA Ontario, OR

Jess J. Jones Kelsey C. Bengoa Brandi Pfeifer Chad R. Steele Connie M. Hiatt Rob T. Pyle Bradin S. Porter Austin R. Carrasco Heavy Sursa Paul Freed Brandi Pfeifer Chad R. Steele Wyatt Kent Gary Gist Heavy Sursa Nate Taylor D. A. Poll Rick C. Steed Megan Gunter Casey G. Felton Matthew A. Pineda Austin A. Christensen Lane Santos Karney Scott W. Hutchins Steve J. Ceresola Kelsey C. Bengoa Jared Udy Chris Freed Doug E. Parker Brian White Robbin J. Rowley Justin Geney Leigh Y. Sherwood Cole S. Sherwood Matthew A. Pineda Dan Scarbrough Richie Griffith Chad R. Steele Deston A. Dishion Zayne Dishion Bodie S. Matson Harold Cutler Jory D. Green Paul Freed Steve J. Ceresola Clint D. Campbell

Spring Creek, NV Elk Grove, CA Gaston, OR Alamo, NV Red Bluff, CA Standish, CA Spring Creek, NV Wellington, NV Bluebell, UT Morgan, UT Gaston, OR Alamo, NV Washington, UT Placerville, CA Bluebell, UT Santaquin, UT Clinton, UT Malad City, ID McCammon, ID Fallon, NV Kamas, UT Salem, UT Creston, CA San Miguel, CA Fernley, NV Elk Grove, CA Smithfield, UT Pocatello, ID Williams, CA Ukiah, CA Spring Creek, NV Minden, NV Grace, ID Grace, ID Kamas, UT Plain City, UT Las Vegas, NV Alamo, NV Bishop, CA Bishop, CA Winnemucca, NV Winnemucca, NV Vernal, UT Morgan, UT Fernley, NV Fallon, NV

#11 Hyland Wilkinson Kelsey C. Bengoa Jesse Estill Tommy Lee Megan Gunter Cole S. Sherwood Odo Grandi Chase Merle Hansen Riley J. Davis Austin A. Christensen Jeff Flenniken Darrel Sewell Mara Shane Miller Jason Boegle Jon Cannon Paul Freed Kelly Clovis John H. Koyle Todd L. Delano Cody Burnside Norman Witt Shane B. Dunning Janie Freed Chris Freed Jim D. Shawnego Brian Anderson

McDermitt, NV Elk Grove, CA Lovelock, NV Fallon, NV McCammon, ID Grace, ID New Plymouth, ID Ontario, OR Genola, UT Salem, UT Caldwell, ID Baker, OR Fallon, NV Fernley, NV Morgan, UT Morgan, UT Blackfoot, ID Chubbuck, ID Mesquite, NV Mesquite, NV Oroville, CA Proberta, CA Pocatello, ID Pocatello, ID Oakdale, CA Kamuela, HI

Leigh Y. Sherwood Chris Freed Domonic Ceresola Casey G. Felton Walt Eddy Joseph C. Kimball Casey K. Penrod Jory D. Green Mara Shane Miller Lowell Black Robbin J. Rowley Nick F. Wilkinson Cheyenne M. Sherwood Darrel Sewell Megan Gunter Cole S. Sherwood Steve J. Ceresola Rich F. Albisu Dave Stix Tommy Lee Bob Scott Harry Larson

Grace, ID Pocatello, ID Fernley, NV Fallon, NV Gallup, NM Higley, AZ West Weber, UT Vernal, UT Fallon, NV Fallon, NV Spring Creek, NV McDermitt, NV Grace, ID Baker, OR McCammon, ID Grace, ID Fernley, NV Caldwell, ID Fernley, NV Fallon, NV Queen Creek, AZ Hermiston, OR

#10 Mark C. Bateman Nick F. Wilkinson Tricia R. Seal Chase Merle Hansen Russ D. Maughan John H. Koyle Jon Cannon Chad G. Peterson Eric A. White Ron L. Hognestad Leigh Y. Sherwood Chase Merle Hansen Bradin S. Porter Chase Merle Hansen Landon J. Cornia John H. Koyle D. A. Poll Steve R. Flint Billy E. Trimble Rex A. Frehner LaRae Branham Earl D. Higgins Robbin J. Rowley Nick F. Wilkinson Tricia R. Seal Herb Smith Cache Burnside Jody Burnside Walt Eddy Earl D. Higgins Bob Scott Harry Larson Megan Gunter Chris Freed Greg S. Grenke Rod R. Berheim Wes Williams Don D. Quintero Cole S. Sherwood Jim E. Boyle Doug E. Parker Fred W. Niesen Dustin J. Navarro Ladd V. Herbst Cache Burnside Cody Burnside Jeff Flenniken Dustin Bahem Casey K. Penrod Matt L. Peterson

Nampa, ID McDermitt, NV Nampa, ID Ontario, OR West Point, UT Chubbuck, ID Morgan, UT Morgan, UT Santa Rosa, CA Hopland, CA Grace, ID Ontario, OR Spring Creek, NV Ontario, OR Cokeville, WY Chubbuck, ID Clinton, UT Salt Lake City, UT Fernley, NV Las Vegas, NV Phoenix, AZ Phoenix, AZ Spring Creek, NV McDermitt, NV Nampa, ID Meridian, ID Mesquite, NV Mesquite, NV Gallup, NM Phoenix, AZ Queen Creek, AZ Hermiston, OR McCammon, ID Pocatello, ID Jordan Valley, OR Kuna, ID Schurz, NV Schurz, NV Grace, ID Mesa, AZ Williams, CA Covelo, CA Rigby, ID Rexburg, ID Mesquite, NV Mesquite, NV Caldwell, ID Parma, ID West Weber, UT Morgan, UT

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#9 Jeff Flenniken Chase Merle Hansen Wade Allen Jon Cannon Matt L. Peterson Domonic Ceresola Lance M. Johnson Eric A. White Ron L. Hognestad Eric A. White Ron L. Hognestad Leigh Y. Sherwood Kamryn Boucher Cheyenne M. Sherwood Clayton J. Hansen Jake Bahem Dustin Bahem Tricia R. Seal Chase Merle Hansen Stan E. Ceresola Roger B. Williams Rob Burgess Fred W. Niesen Danny M. Martinez Bob R. Bear Tim C. Ekstrom John H. Koyle Greg S. Grenke Eugene M. Perkins Bob Scott Kelly E. Slayton Denny Nielsen Jacade Ross Jon Cannon Jacade Ross Rick N. Gentner Eugene M. Perkins Joe Scoggin Don D. Quintero

Caldwell, ID Ontario, OR Suisun City CA Morgan, UT Morgan, UT Fernley, NV Fallon, NV Santa Rosa, CA Hopland, CA Santa Rosa, CA Hopland, CA Grace, ID Pahrump, NV Grace, ID Ontario, OR Parma, ID Parma, ID Nampa, ID Ontario, OR Wadsworth, NV Schurz, NV Willits, CA Covelo, CA Winnemucca , NV Elko, NV Malad City, ID Chubbuck, ID Jordan Valley, OR Monument, OR Queen Creek, AZ Nampa, ID Morgan, UT Eagle Mountain, UT Morgan, UT Eagle Mountain, UT Pendleton, OR Monument, OR Fallon, NV Schurz, NV

#8 Domonic Ceresola Lance M. Johnson Rod H. Maughan Russ D. Maughan Dave Stix Luther Darrough Herman D. Phillips Jim E. Boyle Rob E. McGrew Brea McGrew Tim C. Ekstrom Jeff Flenniken Tim C. Ekstrom Cheyenne M. Sherwood Jake Bahem Jeff Flenniken Rod H. Maughan Ken D. Hasenbank Herman D. Phillips Luther Darrough Dave Stix Brea McGrew Rob E. McGrew Brea McGrew Pat R. Michael Denny Nielsen Rob E. McGrew Jim E. Boyle Rod H. Maughan Russ D. Maughan

Fernley, NV Fallon, NV Hooper, UT West Point, UT Fernley, NV Round Mountain, NV Scottsdale, AZ Mesa, AZ Dixon, CA Dixon, CA Malad City, ID Caldwell, ID Malad City, ID Grace, ID Parma, ID Caldwell, ID Hooper, UT Adams, OR Scottsdale, AZ Round Mountain, NV Fernley, NV Dixon, CA Dixon, CA Dixon, CA Winnemucca , NV Morgan, UT Dixon, CA Mesa, AZ Hooper, UT West Point, UT

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#12 Preliminary Casey K. Penrod (West Weber, UT) / Roman P. Collins (San Tan Valley, AZ), 30.24 on 4, $2,596 and $3,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings each, 2,000 Flex

#11 Preliminary Hyland Wilkinson (Mc Dermitt, NV) / Kelsey C. Bengoa (Elk Grove, CA), 33.99 on 4, $3,092 and $3,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings each, 2,000 Flex

#12 Shoot-Out Bradin S. Porter (Spring Creek, NV) / Austin R. Carrasco (Wellington, NV), 32.19 on 4, $8,000 and $3,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings each

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continued from page 71 #11 Shoot-Out. They were 36.10 seconds and took home $8,160, trophy Martin saddles and $6,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings. MaraShane Miller and Jason Boegle won second place and third went to Jon Cannon and Paul Freed. Mark Bateman from Nampa, Idaho teamed up with Nick Wilkinson from McDermitt, Nevada to win the Average of the #10 Preliminary. They were 41.12 seconds on four steers to win $2,940, trophy Martin saddles and $8,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings. Second place was Tricia Seal and Chase Hansen and third place went to Russ Maughan and John Koyle. Jesse Estill and Roscoe Rhodes won the Incentive Average.

The #10 Shoot-Out champions were Leigh Sherwood from Grace, Idaho and Chase Hansen from Ontario, Oregon. They were 40.68 seconds on four steers and received trophy Martin saddles, $8,000 and $6,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings. Second was Bradin Porter and Hansen and third place was the team of Landon Cornia and John Koyle. Jeff Flenniken and Chase Hansen won the #9 Preliminary. They were 39.82 seconds on four steers and received $2,428, trophy Martin saddles and $8,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings. Second place was Herman Phillips and Wade Allen and third place was Jon Cannon and Matt Peterson. The Incentive winners were Domonic Ceresola and Lance Johnson. California took the top honors in the #9 Shoot-Out. Eric White and Ron Hognestad won first place with a time of 39.98 seconds on four steers. They pocketed $8,000, trophy Martin saddles, and $6,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings. Second place in the Average went to Leigh Sherwood and Kamryn Boucher. Cheyenne Sherwood and Clayton Hansen finished third place. Tim Ekstrom was the guy to beat in the #8 Pick/Draw. He headed his way into a first and second place finish with partners Jeff Flenniken and Cheyenne Sherwood. Ekstrom and Flenniken finished first with a time of 27.10 seconds on three steers. They received $982, trophy Gist buckles and $6,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings. The third place team was Jake Bahem and Jeff Flenniken. n

#10 Preliminary Mark C. Bateman (Nampa, ID) / Nick F. Wilkinson (Mc Dermitt, NV), 41.12 on 4, $2,940 and $3,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings each, 2,000 Flex

#11 Shoot-Out Jeff Flenniken (Caldwell, ID) / Darrel Sewell (Baker, OR), 36.10 on 4, $8,160 and $3,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings each

#10 Shoot-Out Leigh Y. Sherwood (Grace, ID) / Chase Hansen (Ontario, OR), 40.68 on 4, $8,000 and $3,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings each

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#9 Shoot-Out Eric A. White (Santa Rosa, CA) / Ron L. Hognestad (Hopland, CA), 39.98 on 4, $8,000 and $3,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings each

#9 Preliminary Jeff Flenniken (Caldwell, ID) / Chase Hansen (Ontario, OR), 39.82 on 4, $2,428 and $3,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings each, 2,000 Flex

#8 Tim C. Ekstrom (Malad City, ID) / Jeff Flenniken (Caldwell, ID), 27.10 on 3, $982 and $3,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings each

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High Plains Regional Finals The High Plains Regional Finals started with a bang on September 3, 2011 at The Ranch in Loveland, Colorado. The event ran through September 5, 2011 and was produced by the USTRC. Roping Gross ~ $343,680 Roper’s Pot ~ $246,908 (INCLUDING SHOOT-OUT CONTRIBUTION)

Prizeline ~ $43,913

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Open Casey E. Adams (Ault, CO) / Riley K. Pedro (Nunn, CO), 41.09 on 5, $4,000

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he Open Division was first on the docket. Casey Adams from Ault, Colorado and Riley Pedro from Nunn, Colorado qualified to the short round in the third call back position. They were 8.68 seconds on their final steer to bring their five steer total to 41.09 seconds. They ended up winning the roping and took home $4,000, trophy leather rope bags, and 20 points for the US Open Tour. Second place was Brit Ellerman and Marcus Banister and third place was Clint Scheller and Cole Cooper. Shogun Passig and Trevor Kirchenschlager won the Incentive Average. The #15 Preliminary was next and the team of Levi Tyan from Hayes Center, Nebraska and Trevor Kirchenschlager from Yuma, Colorado came from the fourth call back position to win the Average. They were 29.02 seconds on four steers and took home $1,070, trophy leather rope bags and $8,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings. Second place was T.J. Watts and Clayton VanAken and third place went to J.B. James and Jay McClain. Tyson Holden from Stephenville, Texas by way of Gillette, Wyoming was the guy to beat in the #15 Shoot-Out. He and partner Latigo Peterson from Weatherford, Texas were the sixth call back to the short round. They posted a time of 5.79 seconds in the short round and went into the lead of the Average with a total of 48.08 seconds on five. Holden then came back second call with partner Craig Mader from Gillette, Wyoming. The moved to the lead with a time of 46.20 seconds on five steers. The high team back was Brit and Jay Ellerman. They finished the roping with a time of 42.09 seconds and won first place. The father/son team won $4,000, trophy Martin saddles and $6,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings. In the #13 Preliminary the winners were Danny Miller from Lawson, Missouri and Junior Macoubrie from Paola, Kansas. They caught four steers in 31.72 seconds and secured $2,062, trophy leather rope bags, $8,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings. Second place was Austin Crist and Trevor Kirchenschlager. The third place team was Crist and C.L. Morgan. The #13 Shoot-Out came right down to the wire. T.J. Teague from Dublin, Texas and Levi O’Keeffe from Mohall, North

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#15 Shoot-Out Brit J. Ellerman (Ft. Lupton, CO) / Jay D. Ellerman (Ft. Lupton, CO), 42.09 on 5, $4,000 & $3,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings each

Dakota were the high team back. They finished the roping with a time of 38.63 seconds on five steers and that was good enough for first place. They won $8,000, trophy Martin saddles, and $6,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings. Second place was Barrie and Brad Smith from Stephenville, Texas, while third place went to Roger Kirchenschlager and Cade Passig. Danny Miller and Junior Macoubrie struck again. They were high team back in the #12 Preliminary and finished first. They were 29.93 on four steers and won $3,226, trophy Martin saddles and $8,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings. Second place was Rylea Fabrizio and Cade Passig and third was Todd Hollenbeck and TeeCee Wills. The Incentive winners were Barrie Smith and Trey Yates. The #12 Shoot-Out was the perfect conclusion to the first day of team roping action at the High Plains Regional Finals. Rick Shepard from Canon City, Colorado and Jimmi Jo Montera from Greeley, Colorado were the high team back. They needed to make a good run on their final steer and they did just that. They finished up with a four steer total of 30.06 seconds. They took home $8,000, trophy Martin saddles and $6,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings. Second went to the team of

#15 Preliminary Levi Tucker Tyan (Hayes Center, NE) / Trevor A. Kirchenschlager (Yuma, CO), 29.02 on 4, $1,070 & $3,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings each, 2,000 Flex

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Danny Miller and Junior Macoubrie. They were 32.07 seconds on four steers and walked away with $5,094 and $6,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings. Third place was Shepard and Clem McNaney and fourth went to Ken McKibbin and Montera. The Gold Plus Roping was all about the Kansas team of Gene Matile and Duane Carson. They were the high team back and ended up winning the roping. They won the roping with a time of 30.79 seconds on four steers. The win paid them $9,722, trophy leather rope bags, Resistol felt hats, Tony Lama boots, three pair of Cinch jeans, and $6,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings. Second place went to the North Dakota team of Dale Sorge and Russell Schirado and third place was Denny Hanson and Jon Hackel. Pamela Hollenbeck and TeeCee Wills pocketed $5,248 for the win of the Incentive Average and Leland Searcy and Ross Turner won the Century Bonus. Randy and Ryan Binford from Haviland, Kansas were the high team back in the #11 Preliminary. They were 30.61 seconds on four and finished first place in the Average. They took home $3,834, trophy Martin saddles

#13 Preliminary Danny R. Miller (Lawson, MO) / Junior L. Macoubrie, Jr. (Paola, KS), 31.72 on 4, $2,062 & $3,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings each, 2,000 Flex

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HIGH PLAINS REGIONAL FINALS - Flex Earnings Awarded $6,000 per team flex earnings awarded #15 Levi Tucker Tyan Trevor Kirchenschlager T. J. Watts Clayton E. VanAken J. B. James Jay D. McClain Rick A. Montera Craig G. Mader Gary Punk Cooper Cole J. Cooper Brit J. Ellerman Jay D. Ellerman Tyson S. Holden Craig G. Mader Tyson S. Holden Latigo B. Petersen Travis L. Bounds Hank Bounds Shotgun Passig Cade Passig Rick A. Montera Chad Wahlert Lee K. Hagler C.L. Morgan

Hayes Center, NE Yuma, CO Eads, CO Descanso, CA Bennett, CO Byers, CO Greeley, CO Gillette, WY Montrose, CO Grand Junction, CO Ft. Lupton, CO Ft. Lupton, CO Stephenville, TX Gillette, WY Stephenville, TX Lipan, TX Clifton, CO Palisade, CO Capitan, NM Capitan, NM Greeley, CO Eaton, CO Ft. Lupton, CO Avondale, CO

#13 Danny R. Miller Junior L. Macoubrie Austin L. Crist Trevor Kirchenschlager Austin L. Crist C.L. Morgan T. J. Teague Levi T. O’Keeffe Phil L. Schuman Matt T. Weidner T. J. Teague Levi T. O’Keeffe Barrie L. Smith Brad Smith Roger Kirchenschlager Cade Passig Barrie L. Smith Craig G. Mader Taylor K. Puckett Cade Passig Rick A. Montera Chris D. Downey Rick A. Montera Jimmi Jo Montera Phil L. Schuman Trey D. Yates Shawn D. Stapleton Tad B. Sheets Austin L. Crist Trevor Kirchenschlager Clayton E. VanAken Mark Scheller Rylea Rae Fabrizio C.L. Morgan Roy White Jay D. McClain Monty L. Hurlburt Jon L. Hackel Danny R. Miller Ross Turner Tamara Tunink Justin R. Price Rick B. Shepard Mike S. Diodosio Tony S. Holden Mike J. Christinck

Lawson, MO Paola, KS Rocky Ford, CO Yuma, CO Rocky Ford, CO Avondale, CO Dublin, TX Mohall, ND Ft. Collins, CO Craig, CO Dublin, TX Mohall, ND Stephenville, TX Stephenville, TX Yuma, CO Capitan, NM Stephenville, TX Gillette, WY Artesia, NM Capitan, NM Greeley, CO Berthoud, CO Greeley, CO Greeley, CO Ft. Collins, CO Pueblo, CO Sublette, KS Cimarron, KS Rocky Ford, CO Yuma, CO Descanso, CA Ault, CO Pueblo, CO Avondale, CO Aurora, CO Byers, CO Arcadia, NE Ord, NE Lawson, MO Idabel, OK Fowler, CO Laveta, CO Canon City, CO Fowler, CO Gillette, WY Wheatland, WY

#12 Danny R. Miller Lawson, MO Junior L. Macoubrie Paola, KS Rylea Rae Fabrizio Pueblo, CO

Cade Passig Todd J. Hollenbeck TeeCee Wills Shawn D. Stapleton Kingston K. Chang Leland D. Searcy Ross Turner Rick B. Shepard Jimmi Jo Montera Danny R. Miller Junior L. Macoubrie Rick B. Shepard Clem M. McNaney Ken E. McKibbin Jimmi Jo Montera Shawn D. Stapleton Latigo B. Petersen Rylea Rae Fabrizio Cade Passig Barrie L. Smith Trey D. Yates Derek Weinreis Levi T. O’Keeffe Rick A. Montera Trey D. Yates Lydia M. Coe Clayton E. VanAken Amy Younger Charlie F. Madison Shawn D. Stapleton Joe Matile Joey E. Lange Cody S. Rosenthal Phil Salo Marcus R. Banister Rick A. Montera Mark R. Fitch Barrie L. Smith Latigo B. Petersen Tony J. Farella Clem M. McNaney Dale J. Sorge Brandon J. Knudsen Tom H. Neiley Chris D. Downey Denny Hanson Jon L. Hackel

Capitan, NM Long Pine, NE Scottsbluff, NE Sublette, KS Wright, KS Mooreland, OK Idabel, OK Canon City, CO Greeley, CO Lawson, MO Paola, KS Canon City, CO Windsor, CO Greeley, CO Greeley, CO Sublette, KS Lipan, TX Pueblo, CO Capitan, NM Stephenville, TX Pueblo, CO Sentinel Butte, ND Mohall, ND Greeley, CO Pueblo, CO Salinas, CA Descanso, CA Ft. Scott, KS Ft. Scott, KS Sublette, KS Satanta, KS Ord, NE Ord, NE Penrose, CO Brighton, CO Greeley, CO Boulder, CO Stephenville, TX Lipan, TX Newcastle, WY Windsor, CO Bismarck, ND Marion, ND Mead, CO Berthoud, CO Grand Junction, CO Ord, NE

#11 Randy A. Binford Ryan Binford Shawn D. Stapleton Ryan C. Gieck Jim D. Evans Jetty L. Harvey Denny Hanson Darin L. Olson Gene C. Matile Joe Matile Casey Teichert Mark Scheller Trenton Sharon Mike S. Diodosio Gene C. Matile Joe Matile Amy Younger Charlie F. Madison Emilio Vega Kurt W. Eacret Leland D. Searcy Richard L. Lightcap Rylea Rae Fabrizio Latigo B. Petersen Shawn D. Stapleton Trey D. Yates Bob Dineen Clem M. McNaney Danny R. Miller

Haviland, KS Haviland, KS Sublette, KS York, NE Reva, SD Glendo, WY Grand Junction, CO Gillette, WY Elmdale, KS Satanta, KS Banner, WY Ault, CO Lajunta, CO Fowler, CO Elmdale, KS Satanta, KS Ft. Scott, KS Ft. Scott, KS Ft. Lupton, CO Byers, CO Mooreland, OK Las Animas, CO Pueblo, CO Lipan, TX Sublette, KS Pueblo, CO Ft. Lupton, CO Windsor, CO Lawson, MO

Jeff D. Smith Kyle L. Dailey Jeff P. Aylward Lynn H. Campbell Jeff L. Satterfield Danny R. Miller Billy Joe Baldonado Tina R. Godfrey Richard L. Lightcap Casey Teichert Jetty L. Harvey John McCollum Michael J. Baleztena Grant W. Koury Mike S. Diodosio Joel T. Spencer Lucas J. Hogan Rylea Rae Fabrizio Tyson S. Holden Tammy G. Ellerman Levi T. O’Keeffe

Hutchinson, KS Tryon, NE Dickens, NE Mack, CO Parachute, CO Lawson, MO Shawnee Mission, KS Las Animas, CO Las Animas, CO Banner, WY Glendo, WY Montrose, CO Loma, CO Pueblo West, CO Fowler, CO Broomfield, CO Boulder, CO Pueblo, CO Stephenville, TX Ft. Lupton, CO Mohall, ND

#10 Curtis W. Cox Trevor J. Schnaufer Jay K. Ward Jerry A. Kraft John McCollum Trey D. Yates Clay E. Corzine Todd Corzine Rylea Rae Fabrizio Debbie P. Fabrizio Lydia M. Coe Trey D. Yates Curtis W. Cox Trevor J. Schnaufer Lynette F. Satterfield Coy Hildreth Kay L. Miller TeeCee Wills Rylea Rae Fabrizio Levi T. O’Keeffe Scott D. Musgrave Kurt W. Eacret Jake D. Beard Todd Q. Holden Kyle L. Dailey Tim L. Neal Curtis W. Cox Trey D. Yates John McCollum Jeff L. Satterfield Monica Smith Jerry L. Satterfield Bill J. Hogan Lucas J. Hogan George V. Woods Clay Keller Rick C. Gracey Will Callahan Scott D. Neal Will Callahan Darrell Rennels Todd Q. Holden Randy A. Binford Ryan Binford Joe Matile Eddie D. Sharkey Taylor Meeske Doc D. Meeske Greg M. Cline Greg D. Seufer

Manzanola, CO Pueblo, CO Encampment, WY Encampment, WY Montrose, CO Pueblo, CO Center, CO Center, CO Pueblo, CO Pueblo, CO Salinas, CA Pueblo, CO Manzanola, CO Pueblo, CO Parachute, CO Gunnison, CO Scottsbluff, NE Scottsbluff, NE Pueblo, CO Mohall, ND Bingham, NE Byers, CO Menoken, ND Gillette, WY Tryon, NE North Platte, NE Manzanola, CO Pueblo, CO Montrose, CO Parachute, CO Parachute, CO Parachute, CO Boulder, CO Boulder, CO Pueblo, CO Ft. Collins, CO Arnold, NE Brady, NE North Platte, NE Brady, NE Livermore, CO Gillette, WY Haviland, KS Haviland, KS Satanta, KS Garden City, KS Colorado Springs, CO Colorado Springs, CO Holly, CO Holly, CO

#9 Larry J. Irwen Delta, CO Corey Whinnery Powderhorn, CO Tim L. Neal North Platte, NE

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Tod R. Sheperd Jody York Walt J. Vermedahl Mike Garcia Kale B. Morse Jeff Clark Scott D. Musgrave Tucker J. White Kiana L. UechiWon Ricardo Burgos Rylea Rae Fabrizio Steve Zumbrunn Tim L. Neal Will Callahan Bill Bear Steve Zumbrunn Dana J. Irwen Larry J. Irwen Dana J. Irwen Steve Whinnery Caitlyn E. Cahill Terry Lindner Oscar M. Chacon Ricardo Burgos Lynette F. Satterfield Jeff L. Satterfield George V. Woods Gilbert L. Lucero Joe W. McClinton Levi R. Walter Lynette F. Satterfield Steve Whinnery Monica Smith Jeff L. Satterfield Kay L. Miller Matt Cover Curtis W. Cox Gilbert L. Lucero Jody York Gary L. Dixon Kelly W. Chamberlain Todd W. Chamberlain Andy Keith James Bill L. Jenkins Butch Lazor Jeremy Young

North Platte, NE Greeley, CO Cave Creek, AZ Kaycee, WY Kaycee, WY Casper WY Bingham, NE Hershey, NE Aiea, HI Ft. Lupton, CO Pueblo, CO Junction City, KS North Platte, NE Brady, NE Wichita, KS Junction City, KS Delta, CO Delta, CO Delta, CO Powderhorn, CO Bennett, CO Sedalia, CO Englewood, CO Ft. Lupton, CO Parachute, CO Parachute, CO Pueblo, CO Pueblo, CO Colorado Springs, CO Wray, CO Parachute, CO Powderhorn, CO Parachute, CO Parachute, CO Scottsbluff, NE Ashby, NE Manzanola, CO Pueblo, CO Greeley, CO Evans, CO Rifle, CO Silt, CO La Junta, CO Rocky Ford, CO Penrose, CO Peyton, CO

#8 Bob Dineen Levi R. Walter Steve Taylor Ashley Taylor Von Taylor Ashley Taylor Gunner G. Walker Matt Cover Joe W. McClinton Quinn Kline Jim K. Miller Quinn Kline Frank W. Lamirand George M. Ehalt Duke Aschenbrenner Daniel G. Meeske Christine D. Murphy Wayne Spencer Arnie Naibauer Ethan Cahill Rusty E. Lytle Jay Yount Jim Miles Merrill V. Bond Grant W. Koury Herbert Scheierman Duke Aschenbrenner Monty Bright

Ft. Lupton, CO Wray, CO Long Island, KS Osborne, KS Jewell, KS Osborne, KS Big Springs, NE Ashby, NE Colorado Springs, CO Platteville, CO Satanta, KS Platteville, CO Cheyenne, WY Kiowa, CO Longmont, CO Colorado Springs, CO Kremmling, CO Salida, CO Sterling, CO Bennett, CO Ft. Collins, CO Loma, CO Brighton, CO Rocky Ford, CO Pueblo West, CO Fountain, CO Longmont, CO Lafayette, CO

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#13 Shoot-Out T. J. Teague (Dublin, TX) / Levi T. OKeeffe (Mohall, ND), 38.63 on 5, $8,000 & $3,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings each

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and $6,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings. Second place went to Shawn Stapleton and Ryan Gieck and third place was Jim Evans and Jetty Harvey. The Binfords also won the Incentive Average. Casey Teichert and Mark Scheller were second call back to the short round and then finished first place in the Average of the #11 Shoot-Out. They won $8,000, trophy Martin saddles and $6,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings. Second place was Trenton Sharon and Mike Diodosio and third place was Gene Matile and Joe Matile. #12 Shoot-Out The #10 Preliminary was extremely exciting. Curtis Cox Rick B. Shepard (Canon City, CO) / Jimmi Jo Montera (Greeley, CO), 30.06 on 4, and Trevor Schnaufer were the fifth call back to the short $8,000 & $3,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings each round and they ended winning the roping. They were 33.91 seconds on four and took home $4,126, trophy Martin saddles steers. That time placed them first in the Average. They won and $8,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings. Second place was Jay $8,000, trophy Martin saddles and $6,000 in USTRC Flex Ward and Jerry Kraft and third place went to John McCollum Earnings. Second place was Curtis Cox and Trevor Schnaufer and Trey Yates. Dale LittleSoldier and Derek Weinreis were the with a time of 37.00 seconds on four steers. The third place Incentive champions. team was Lynette Satterfield and Coy Hildreth. The #10 Shoot-Out was the final roping of day number two Larry Irwen from Delta, Colorado and Corey Whinnery at the High Plains Regional Finals. The team of Lydia Coe from Powderhorn, Colorado were second call back to the from Salinas, California and Trey Yates were the high team short round. They were 8.65 seconds on their final steer and back. They caught their final steer in 9.51 seconds and finished the roping with a total time of 39.20 seconds on four finished the roping with a time of 35.35 seconds on four steers. The high team back was Bob Dineen and Levi Walter and they had already won the Incentive

#11 Shoot-Out Casey Teichert (Banner, WY) / Mark Scheller (Ault, CO), 33.54 on 4, $8,000 & $3,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings each

#12 Preliminary Danny R. Miller (Lawson, MO) / Junior L. Macoubrie, Jr. (Paola, KS), 29.93 on 4, $3,226 & $3,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings each, 2,000 Flex

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Average. Misfortune struck for Dineen and Walter and they received a no time in the short round giving the win to Irwen and Whinnery. They took home $3,958, trophy Martin saddles and $8,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings. Second place went to Tim Neal and Tod Sheperd and third place was Jody York and Walt Vermedahl. Scott Musgrave and Tucker White won the #9 Shoot-Out with a time of 35.81 on four steers. The team took home $8,000, trophy Martin saddles, and $6,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings. Second place was Kiana UechiWon and Ricardo Burgos while third place was Rylea Rae Fabrizio and Steve Zumbrunn. The final roping of the weekend was the #8 Pick/Draw. Joe McClinton from Colorado Springs, Colorado and Quinn Kline from Platteville, Colorado were eighth call back to the short round. They finished the roping with a time of 32.99 seconds on three steers. That gave them first place in the Average and they took home $2,228, trophy Gist buckles and $6,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings. Second place was Jim Miller and Kline, while third place went to Frank Lamirand and George Ehalt. n

#11 Preliminary Randy A. Binford (Haviland, KS) / Ryan Binford (Haviland, KS), 30.61 on 4, $3,834 & $3,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings each

#10 Preliminary Curtis W. Cox (Manzanola, CO) / Trevor J. Schnaufer (Pueblo, CO), 33.91 on 4, $4,126 & $3,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings each, 2,000 Flex

#10 Shoot-Out Lydia M. Coe (Salinas, CA) / Trey D. Yates (Pueblo, CO), 35.35 on 4, $8,000 & $3,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings each

#9 Preliminary Larry J. Irwen (Delta, CO) / Corey Whinnery (Powderhorn, CO), 39.20 on 4, $3,958 & $3,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings each, 2,000 Flex

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#9 Shoot-Out Scott D. Musgrave (Bingham, NE) / Tucker J. White (Hershey, NE), 35.81 on 4, $8,000 & $3,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings each

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Southeast Regional Finals Roping Gross ~ $407,980

The floods may have plagued the Southeast and Tunica, Mississippi earlier in the year, but the resilience of the area is amazing. Things were back in order and the Tunica Arena and Expo was ready for the Southeast Regional Finals hosted by the USTRC on September 2-5, 2011. The event welcomed ropers from all walks of life to compete for some awesome cash payouts and some outstanding prizes.

Roperâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Pot ~ $295,457 (INCLUDING SHOOT-OUT CONTRIBUTION)

Prizeline ~ $43,912 Return to Roper ~ 83.2%

Open Cory W. Kidd V. (Statesville, NC) / Adam G. Plyler (Pageland, SC), 36.81 on 5, $5,000

he team roping action began with the Open Division. The team of Cory Kidd from Statesville, North Carolina and Adam Plyler from Pageland, South Carolina took the top honors. They were 36.81 seconds on five steers and won $5,000, trophy leather rope bags and twenty points for the Priefert US Open Tour. Second place went to Jesse Harville and Cody Hogan and third place was the team of Chris Chandler and Josh

#15 Shoot-Out Will Clark (Erin, TN) / Cole Bigbee (Tuscumbia, AL), 37.73 on 5, $5,000 and $3,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings each

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Clayton. Chandler and Clayton also won the Incentive Average. Harville struck again in the #15 Preliminary by teaming up with Mark Cowdin from Grand Cane, Louisiana. They won the Average with a time of 27.35 seconds on four steers. The team took home $2,504, trophy leather rope bags and $8,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings. Second place was Cody Holmes and Kolby Miller and third place was Joel Colgrove and Dale Martin. Tennessee and Alabama took the top honors in the #15 Shoot-Out. Will Clark teamed up with Cole Bigbee for the first place finish. They won $5,000, trophy Martin saddles and $6,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings. Second place went to the father/son team of Rand and Ethan Cory and third place was Clint Wallace and Cooper Bruce. Rand Cory then came back in the #13 Preliminary to take first place with Ty Murphy from Dublin, Texas. The duo roped four steers in 29.88 seconds and took home $4,332, trophy leather rope bags and $8,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings. Second place went to

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#13 Shoot-Out Riley M. Grisham (Kiln, MS) / Mark E. Ward (Petal, MS), 39.05 on 5, $10,000 and $3,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings each

#15 Preliminary Jesse R. Harville (Bivins, TX) / Mark Cowdin (Grand Cane, LA), 27.35 on 4, $2,504 and $3,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings each, 2,000 Flex

#12 Shoot-Out Riley M. Grisham (Kiln, MS) / Michael K. Crouch (Fishers, IN) and Marcus Theriot (Poplarville, MS) / Mark E. Ward (Petal, MS), 29.98 on 4, $7,876 and $3,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings each

#13 Preliminary Rand M. Cory (Hico, TX) / Ty E. Murphy (Dublin, TX), 29.88 on 4, $4,332 & $3,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings each, 2,000 Flex

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Chance Parker and Dillon Vaught and third place was Wesley Barlow and Nick Kent. The Mississippi team of Riley Grisham and Mark Edwards won first place in the #13 Shoot-Out. They were 39.05 seconds on five steers and won $10,000, trophy Martin saddles and $6,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings. Second place was Colter LaRue from Clever, Missouri and Dustin Hodge from Berryville, Arkansas. The third place finishers were Marcus Theriot and Rowdy Lee. Terry Hilderbrand from Bartlett, Kansas teamed up with Kolby Miller from Alba, Texas to win the Average of the #12 Preliminary. The pair caught four steers in 32.02 seconds and won $4,460, trophy Martin saddles and $8,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings. Second place was West Benson and Dennis Moore and third place was Lee Eady and Jeff Pierce. The team of Stevie King and Eddie Cole won the Incentive Average.

The #12 Shoot-Out ended in a tie for first place in the Average. Riley Grisham and Michael Crouch as well as Marcus Theriot and Mark Ward finished the roping with a time of 29.98 seconds on four steers. Both teams received $7,876 in cash and $6,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings, however they had a rope off for the trophy Martin saddles. When it was all said and done, Theriot and Ward rode off with the saddles. Third place was Dillon Vaught and Trent Vaught. Mike Woolven from Nettleton, Mississippi was the star header of the Gold Plus Division. He teamed up with Dale Martin from Cleveland, Tennessee and Ed Allen from Dadeville, Alabama for a first and second place finish in the Average. Woolven and Martin were 32.28 seconds on four steers and won $9,298, trophy leather rope bags, Resistol hats, Tony Lama boots, Cinch jeans and $6,000 in USTRC Flex earnings. Woolven and Allen received $6,198 and $6,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings. Third place went to Len Jones and Kelvin Rion. Claude Lowery and Judah Fleming won the Incentive Average and the Century bonus winners were Jerry Bailey and Dale Martin. The Arkansas team of Dale and Jim Huff teamed up to win the Average and the Incentive Average of the #11 Preliminary. They were 35.44 seconds on four steers and won $5,266, SUPERLOOPER MAGAZINE / 83

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SOUTHEAST REGIONAL FINALS - Flex Earnings Awarded $6,000 per team flex earnings awarded #15 Jesse R. Harville Mark Cowdin Cody L. Holmes Kolby R. Miller Joel Colgrove Dale R. Martin Beverly A. Robbins Nat E. Stewart Adam G. Plyler Kelsey Parchman Will Clark Cole Bigbee Rand M. Cory Ethan Cory Clint L. Wallace Cooper A. Bruce Ty E. Murphy Seth T. Hall Riley M. Grisham Jake Smith Beverly A. Robbins Nat E. Stewart Natie C. Johnson Cody S. Hogan Eric Dunn Will M. Woodfin West Benson Rodney D. Melton Clint L. Wallace Justin L. Pruitt Jason T. Jenkins Zak R. Dobbins Cody P. Burgess Cody S. Hogan Quinton K. Parchman Kelsey Parchman Keith Bentley Cole Bigbee Jerritt L. Varner Rodney D. Melton Cory W. Kidd V Kolby W. Kennedy Eric Dunn Ben O. Gambrell Adam G. Plyler Cory W. Kidd V Adam G. Plyler Kelsey Parchman Chris P. Chandler Josh C. Clayton

Bivins, TX Grand Cane, LA Keatchie, LA Alba, TX Boligee, AL Cleveland, TN Muscle Shoals, AL Corydon, IN Pageland, SC Stephenville, TX Erin, TN Tuscumbia, AL Hico, TX Hico, TX Greenbrier, AR Springer, OK Dublin, TX Fair Acres, NM Kiln, MS Broken Bow, OK Muscle Shoals, AL Corydon, IN Choudrant, LA Pelican, LA Mt. Pleasant, TX Marshall, TX Edmond, OK Pike Road, AL Greenbrier, AR Greenbrier, AR Hopkinsville, KY Bay Minette, AL Shreveport, LA Pelican, LA Cumberland City, TN Stephenville, TX Rose Hill, MS Tuscumbia, AL Red Level, AL Pike Road, AL Statesville, NC Jonesville, LA Mt. Pleasant, TX West Union, SC Pageland, SC Statesville, NC Pageland, SC Stephenville, TX Mt. Juliet, TN Buchanan, TN

#13 Rand M. Cory Ty E. Murphy Chance G. Parker Dillon Vaught Wesley Barlow Nick V. Kent Tom Kelly Kolby R. Miller Luke Calhoun James L. Miller Riley M. Grisham Mark E. Ward Colter R. LaRue Dustin L. Hodge Marcus Theriot Rowdy C. Lee Jimmy Pruitt Justin L. Pruitt Eric Dunn Trent A. Vaught Philip S. Beauregard Jeri W. Rhine Charles A. Quinn Jess Davis Lance J. McFarland Caleb R. Daugherty Brady M. McCormick

Hico, TX Dublin, TX Smithville, OK Mena, AR Cleveland, MS Grand Cane, LA Clayton, AL Alba, TX Romance, AR Dardanelle, AR Kiln, MS Petal, MS Clever, MO Berryville, AR Poplarville, MS Poplarville, MS Greenbrier, AR Greenbrier, AR Mt. Pleasant, TX Mena, AR Squires, MO West Plains, MO Dekalb, MS Okolona, MS Bell City, LA Bell City, LA Branford, FL

Zak R. Dobbins Natie C. Johnson Jason B. Hughes Wesley Barlow Nick V. Kent Wesley Barlow Kelvin Rion Ross J. Pratt Ryan L. Pratt Colby L. Winborn Dane K. Brister Brent Bartlett James L. Miller Rand M. Cory Ty E. Murphy Charles A. Quinn Kelvin Rion Eric Dunn Dale R. Martin Beverly A. Robbins Ed Allen Brother Campbell Scott A. Lund

Bay Minette, AL Choudrant, LA Mt. Vernon, TX Cleveland, MS Grand Cane, LA Cleveland, MS Reeves, LA Lewisburg, TN Osceola, IA Denham Springs, LA Brookhaven, MS Russelllville, AR Dardanelle, AR Hico, TX Dublin, TX Dekalb, MS Reeves, LA Mt. Pleasant, TX Cleveland, TN Muscle Shoals, AL Dadeville, AL Franklin, TN Lynchburg, TN

#12 Terry Hilderbrand Kolby R. Miller West Benson Dennis W. Moore Lee Eady Jeff C. Pierce Ivan S. Holliday Rowdy C. Lee Brother Campbell Marshall F. Hall Riley M. Grisham Michael K. Crouch Marcus Theriot Mark E. Ward Dillon Vaught Trent A. Vaught Joel Colgrove Stuart Bigbee Nathan C. Smith Mark E. Ward Joel Colgrove Judah C. Fleming Luke Calhoun Jared R. Hall Rod Pratt Ryan L. Pratt Perry Sing Gable Hilderbrand Bobby L. McBride Scott A. Lund Beverly A. Robbins Judah C. Fleming West Benson Ed Allen Kathleen Jones Dane K. Brister Ric G. LeBlanc Zak R. Dobbins Ronnie Carter Perry L. McCance Tom Kelly Jason Stewart Garcia Jeff R. Souza James L. Miller Harve A. Reynolds Wade Harris Shane Hendrix Eddie A. Dunn Ivan S. Holliday Rowdy C. Lee

Bartlett, KS Alba, TX Edmond, OK Opp, AL Lawrence, MS Byram, MS Poplarville, MS Poplarville, MS Franklin, TN Franklin, KY Kiln, MS Fishers, IN Poplarville, MS Petal, MS Mena, AR Mena, AR Boligee, AL Tuscumbia, AL Purvis, MS Petal, MS Boligee, AL Macon, MS Romance, AR Bee Branch, AR Scott City, KS Osceola, IA Oden, AR Bartlett, KS Moscow, TN Lynchburg, TN Muscle Shoals, AL Macon, MS Edmond, OK Dadeville, AL Shorter, AL Brookhaven, MS Walker, LA Bay Minette, AL Berryville, AR Berryville, AR Clayton, AL Maplesville, AL Havana, AR Dardanelle, AR Ellsinore, MO Piggott, AR Olla, LA Grayson, LA Poplarville, MS Poplarville, MS

#11 Dale Huff Berryville, AR Jim E. Huff Berryville, AR Bubba E. Cochran Mt. Pleasant, TX

Jason B. Hughes John M. Wiggins Eddie Cole Dennis W. Moore Homer C. Coleman Fatty Q. Hickman Glenn E. Hickman Craig Flowers Billy S. Lam Herb C. Logan Gable Hilderbrand John H. Shockley Dale R. Martin Bruce Barnett Jim E. Huff Jason Stewart Garcia Dustin Cunde Will D. Hancock Ray Britt Bill H. Romine Bill W. Romine Dennis W. Moore Homer C. Coleman Pete E. Durden Dustin Cunde Brother Campbell Ross J. Pratt Brent Worrell Homer C. Coleman Ivan S. Holliday Mark E. Ward Cal Howard Hadley W. DeShazo Daniel L. Little Larry E. Bright Brandon Lauber Adam D. Postelle Steve Hinson Dillon Vaught Charles A. Quinn Red Daniel J. Burney Bubba E. Cochran Jason B. Hughes Jerritt L. Varner Joe Tolbert T. J. Coleman Vann Figgeroa

Mt. Vernon, TX Paris, AR Branch, AR Opp, AL Atmore, AL Shuqualak, MS Shuqualak, MS Mineral Bluff, GA Canton, GA Miami, OK Bartlett, KS Madison, GA Cleveland, TN West Plains, MO Berryville, AR Maplesville, AL Marianna, FL Coldwater, MS Hernando, MS South West City, MO Gravette, AR Opp, AL Atmore, AL Grand Ridge, FL Marianna, FL Franklin, TN Lewisburg, TN Brewton, AL Atmore, AL Poplarville, MS Petal, MS Bradford, AR Salem, AR Charleston, AR Harrisburg, AR Franklin, TN Rockyface, GA Jonesboro, AR Mena, AR Dekalb, MS Emelle, AL Mt. Pleasant, TX Mt.Vernon, TX Red Level, AL Lucedale, MS Shuqualak, MS Gleason, TN

#10 Clinton Shultz Jim E. Huff Dalton C. Turner Hadley W. DeShazo Ric G. LeBlanc Rickie G. LeBlanc Jeff J. Kenslow Michael K. Crouch Larry W. James Perry Sing Matthew F. Stephens Michael K. Stamper Pete E. Durden Calvin P. Knighton Bret E. Alford Cliff Ammons Nick Gonzales III Dustin Cunde Harold D. McCain Jace Harris Craig Flowers Billy S. Lam John H. Shockley Dustin Cunde Steve Trim Dillon Vaught Brother Campbell Sonny L. Gould Ronnie W. Foshee Jack E. Wilburn Kenzley Wilson

Orlinda, TN Berryville, AR Sidney, AR Salem, AR Walker, LA Walker, LA West Plains, MO Fishers, IN Bluffton, AR Oden, AR Choudrant, LA Columbia, LA Grand Ridge, FL Columbia, AL Ponce De Leon, FL Ponce De Leon, FL Carriere, MS Marianna, FL Vilona, AR Vilona, AR Mineral Bluff, GA Canton, GA Madison, GA Marianna, FL Foreman, AR Mena, AR Franklin, TN Moscow, TN Russellville, AR Belleville, AR Black Oak, AR

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Cody R. Reed Scott Bone Billy S. Lam T. J. Coleman Red Daniel J. Burney Charles A. Quinn Red Daniel J. Burney Fatty Q. Hickman Glenn E. Hickman Tucker Kail Matt Pierce

Jonesboro, AR Calhoun, GA Canton, GA Shuqualak, MS Emelle, AL Dekalb, MS Emelle, AL Shuqualak, MS Shuqualak, MS Gleason, TN Lexington, AL

#9 Larry W. James Bill Duncan Mike Richardson Dakota Richardson T. J. Coleman Glenn E. Hickman David Matthews Bill F. Ferrell Charles A. Quinn Vann Figgeroa Jimmy Dale White Glenn E. Hickman Thomas Royals Nathan C. Smith Randy L. Coleman Michael K. Stamper Rocky Blackburn Billy S. Lam Tucker Kail Tommy Hand Danny S. Shrable Alan B. Hale Larry M. Hayes John S. White Mike Richardson Dakota Richardson Scott Guillory Nathan C. Smith Bret E. Alford John S. White Carl Moxley Ray White Clinton Shultz Ben Lawrence Bill H. Romine Lane Coleman

Bluffton, AR Dardanelle, AR Brookhaven, MS Brookhaven, MS Shuqualak, MS Shuqualak, MS Sikeston, MO Sikeston, MO Dekalb, MS Gleason, TN Hazlehurst, MS Shuqualak, MS Lumberton, MS Purvis, MS Downsville, LA Columbia, LA Dadeville, AL Canton, GA Gleason, TN Springfield, TN Gepp, AR Doniphan, MO Chipley, FL Bonifay, FL Brookhaven, MS Brookhaven, MS St. Amant, LA Purvis, MS Ponce De Leon, FL Bonifay, FL Fairfax, OK Sedan, KS Orlinda, TN Danville, AL South West City, MO Downsville, LA

#8 Larry W. James Bill Duncan Kerry Gilbow Bill F. Ferrell Ivan S. Holliday Chase Graves Tucker Kail Matt Pierce Dennis J. Quebedeaux Todd C. Morris Steve Hawley Dakota L. Mason Larry M. Hayes Anthony E. Stafford Kerry Gilbow Bill F. Ferrell Greg W. Bryan Billy C. McAlexander Jerry M. Earwood Billy C. McAlexander Shawn L. Webb Eddie Moore Tommy Hand Alan B. Hale Kim L. Cory Cade Wilson O. D Tucker Kail Vann Figgeroa Taylor P. Grubaugh Andy D. Napier

Bluffton, AR Dardanelle, AR Dexter, MO Sikeston, MO Poplarville, MS Poplarville, MS Gleason, TN Lexington, AL Washington, LA Baton Rouge, LA Beebe, AR Vilonia, AR Chipley, FL Southport, FL Dexter, MO Sikeston, MO Moscow, TN Moscow, TN Columbia, TN Moscow, TN Wilburn, AR Pangrum, AR Springfield, TN Doniphan, MO Hico, TX Black Oak, AR Gleason, TN Gleason, TN Ozark, MO West Fork, AR

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trophy Martin saddles, trophy Gist buckles and $10,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings. Second place was Bubba Cochran and Jason Hughes and third place was John Wiggins and Eddie Cole. Georgia was king in the #11 ShootOut. Craig Flowers from Mineral Bluff, Georgia and Billy Lam from Canton, Georgia roped four steers in 34.98 seconds and finished first place in the Average. They won $10,000, trophy Martin saddles and $6,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings. Second place was Herb Logan and Gable Hilderbrand and third place went to John Shockley and Dale Martin. Jim Huff struck again in the #10 #12 Preliminary #11 Preliminary Preliminary. This time he was heeling Terry Hilderbrand (Bartlett, KS) / Kolby R. Miller Dale Huff (Berryville, AR) / Jim E. Huff (Berryville, AR), for Clinton Shultz from Orlinda, (Alba, TX), 32.02 on 4, $4,460 and $3,000 in 35.44 on 4, $4,066 and $3,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings Tennessee. They won first place in the USTRC Flex Earnings each, 2,000 Flex each, 2,000 Flex Average and walked away with $5,052, trophy Martin saddles and $8,000 in CR VSA IN HOUSE PROOF CRX’D 36.13 seconds on four steers. The win gave them $10,000, USTRC Flex Earnings. Second place was Dalton Turner and trophy Martin saddles and $6,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings. Hadley DeShazo and third place went to Ric and Rickie Second place was them team of Pete Durdin and Calvin LeBlanc. Claude Lowery from Wesson, Mississippi and Homer Knighton and third place was Bret Alford and Cliff Ammons. Coleman from Atmore, Alabama won the Incentive Average. Arkansas and Mississippi battled it out in the #9 Louisiana took first place in the #10 Shoot-Out. Matthew Preliminary, but in the end the team of Larry James and Stephens and Michael Stamper won first place with a time of

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Bill Duncan from Arkansas took first place and Mike and Dakota Richardson from Mississippi were second. James and Duncan received $4,434, trophy Martin saddles and $8,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings. Third place went to T.J. Coleman and Glenn Hickman. James and Duncan also won the Incentive Average and added $1,200, trophy Gist buckles and $2,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings to their winnings. Jimmy Dale White and Glenn Hickman both from Mississippi teamed up to win the Average of the #9 Shoot-Out. They were 35.36 seconds on four steers and pocketed the big

#10 Preliminary Clinton Shultz (Orlinda, TN) / Jim E. Huff (Berryville, AR), 36.67 on 4, $5,052 and $3,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings each, 2,000 Flex

bucks. The win gave them $10,000, trophy Martin saddles and $6,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings. Second place went to Thomas Royals and Nathan Smith and third place was Randy Coleman and Michael Stamper. The final roping of the weekend was the #8 Pick/Draw. Steve Hawley from Beebe, Arkansas and Dakota Mason from Vilonia, Arkansas finished first place in the Average with a time of 23.44 seconds on three steers. They won $2,810, trophy Gist buckles and $6,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings. Second place went to Larry Hayes and Anthony Stafford and third place was Kerry Gilbow and Bill Ferrell. The Southeast Regional Finals came to a close as a great roping, enjoyed by many. The Cruel Girl champion from the roping was Beverly Robbins and the high point Gold Plus roper was Glenn Hickman. n

#11 Shoot-Out Craig Flowers (Mineral Bluff, GA) / Billy S. Lam, Jr. (Canton, GA), 34.96 on 4, $10,000 and $3,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings each

#10 Shoot-Out Matthew F. Stephens (Choudrant, LA) / Michael K. Stamper (Columbia, LA), 36.13 on 4, $10,000 and $3,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings each #9 Preliminary Larry W. James (Bluffton, AR) / Bill Duncan (Dardanelle, AR), 40.80 on 4, $4,434 and $3,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings each, 2,000 Flex

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#9 Shoot-Out Jimmy Dale White (Hazlehurst, MS) / Glenn E. Hickman (Shuqualak, MS), 35.36 on 4, $10,000 and $3,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings each

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Roping Gross ~ $119,760 Roperâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Pot ~ $80,114 (INCLUDING SHOOT-OUT CONTRIBUTION)

Prizeline ~ $13,184

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#15 Matthew A. Pineda (Kamas, UT) / Roman P. Collins (San Tan Valley, AZ), 40.82 on 5, $1,182 & $3,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings each

eam roping is alive and well in Vernal, Utah. The annual Dally For Dinosaurs USTRC team roping event took place at Western Fair Park on August 5-7, 2011 and was produced by C&C Roping Productions. Team ropers enjoyed the nice weather and the great team roping action. The first roping was the #15 Handicap Division and the team of Matthew Pineda from Kamas, Utah teamed up with Roman Collins from San Tan Valley, Arizona to take first place. The team roped five steers in 40.82 seconds to secure first place. They won $1,182, trophy leather rope bags and $6,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings. Second place was Dustin Bennett and Billy Jackson both from Roosevelt, Utah. Third place was Sam Taylor and Jackson. Collins was again the heeler to beat in the #13 Division. He and hometown partner Jory Green finished first place with a time of 35.68 seconds on five steers. They won $2,110, trophy leather rope bags and $6,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings. Second 88 / OCTOBER 2011

place was the team of David Winterton from Lexington, Oklahoma and Billy Jackson. Matt Reynolds and Shad Field finished in third place. Collins struck again, this time teaming up with header Tim Terrill from Saratoga, Wyoming. The pair won the Average of the Gold Plus Division. They won $1,702, trophy Gist buckles and $6,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings. Collins also finished second place with Riley Davis from Genola, Utah. Third place went to Whetten and Scarbrough. Kelly and Todd Chamberlain from Rifle and Silt, Colorado won the Incentive Average. D.A. Poll and Steve Flint won the Century Bonus. The next roping of the first day of competition was the #12 Division. The team of Dustin Bennett and Nate Taylor were the champions of the roping. They were 31.45 seconds on four steers. The win earned them $2,346, trophy leather rope bags and $6,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings. Second place went to Shawn Whetten from Syracuse, Utah and Dan Scarbrough

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#13 Jory D. Green (Vernal, UT) / Roman P. Collins (San Tan Valley, AZ), 35.68 on 5, $2,110 & $3,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings each

#15 Dustin B. Bennett Roosevelt, UT Billy J. Jackson Roosevelt, UT Sam A. Taylor Neola, UT Billy J. Jackson Roosevelt, UT Jody Burnside Mesquite, NV Cody Burnside Mesquite, NV David Winterton Lexington, OK Jesse R. Nash Vernal, UT #13 David Winterton Lexington, OK Matt C. Reynolds Vernal, UT Shadrach R. Field Roosevelt, UT Matt C. Reynolds Vernal, UT Matt T. Weidner Craig, CO Bruce O. Pulham Payson, UT Nate Taylor Santaquin, UT #12 Shawn K. Whetten Syracuse, UT Dan Scarbrough Plain City, UT D. A. Poll Clinton, UT Tait Gurney Lost Creek, UT Dustin B. Bennett Roosevelt, UT Dan Scarbrough Plain City, UT Riley J. Davis Genola, UT Nate Taylor Santaquin, UT #11 D. A. Poll Clinton, UT Tait Gurney Lost Creek, UT Dustin L. Raine Loma, CO Dean O. Raine Loma, CO Matt C. Reynolds Vernal, UT Cody Burnside Mesquite, NV

Pat G. Averett Delta, CO Michael J. Baleztena Loma, CO Cache Burnside Mesquite, NV Jody Burnside Mesquite, NV #10 Cache Burnside Mesquite, NV Jody Burnside Mesquite, NV Colleen Watson Wittmann, AZ Bob B. Caldwell Roosevelt, UT Tim C. Ekstrom Malad City, ID Dewayne D. Lewis Hyrum, UT Riley J. Davis Genola, UT Dustin D. Leavitt Oakley, UT Corey Whinnery Powderhorn, CO Steve Whinnery Powderhorn, CO #9 Bill D. Kennedy Randolph, UT Bill D. Cornia Randolph, UT Dalton J. Critton Jensen, UT Preston Coon Jensen, UT John McCollum Montrose, CO Chuck C. Costopoulos Delta, CO Tim Terrill Saratoga, WY Pat H. Terrill Craig, CO Clay B. Foulk Craig, CO Frank Counts Craig, CO

#12 Dustin B. Bennett Roosevelt, UT Nate Taylor Santaquin, UT #11 Jace Hildreth Gunnison, CO Coy Hildreth Gunnison, CO #10 Danny R. Abegglen Roosevelt, UT Rylee B. Mecham Neola, UT Cache Burnside Mesquite, NV Cody Burnside Mesquite, NV #9 Monica Smith Parachute, CO Jeff L. Satterfield Parachute, CO Jace Hildreth Gunnison, CO Gavin Troy Winn Farson, WY #8 Jace Hildreth Gunnison, CO Gavin Troy Winn Farson, WY Carson S. Pearson Loma, CO Russ D. Maughan West Point, UT Rod H. Maughan Hooper, UT Whitt Crozier Deda, UT Rod H. Maughan Hooper, UT Chad A. Evans Ogden, UT Wylee Strong Syracuse, UT Lex D. Cornia Randolph, UT Jim C. Seppie Rock Springs, WY Troy N. Jones Rock Springs, WY

#15 Matthew A. Pineda Kamas, UT Roman P. Collins San Tan Valley, AZ #13 Jory D. Green Vernal, UT Roman P. Collins San Tan Valley, AZ

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from Plain City, Utah. D.A. Poll teamed up with Tait Gurney to win the Incentive Average and third in the main Average. Jace and Coy Hildreth both from Gunnison, Colorado were the victorious team in the #11 Division. They were 30.54 seconds on four steers and took home $3,506, trophy Cowboy Gold saddles and $6,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings. Second place was the team of Dustin and Dean Raine from Loma, Colorado, while third place went to Matt Reynolds and Cody Burnside. Cache and Jody Burnside won the Incentive Average. Danny Abegglen and Rylee Mecham teamed up to win first place in the #10 Division with a time of 31.04 seconds on four steers. They received $3,970, trophy Cowboy Gold saddles and $6,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings. Second place in the roping went to the team of Cache and Cody Burnside, while third place went to Colleen Watson and Bob Caldwell. Bill Kennedy and Bill Cornia both from Randolph, Utah won the Incentive Average. Monica Smith and Jeff Satterfield from Parachute, Colorado

were the winners of the Average in the #9 Division. They roped four steers in 37.79 seconds to win $4,150, trophy Cowboy Gold saddles and $6,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings. Second place went to Jace Hildreth and Gavin Troy Winn, and they were also the Incentive champions of the roping. Third place was Dalton Critton and Preston Coon. Carson Pearson from Loma, Colorado teamed up with Russ Maughan of West Point, Utah to win first place in the #8 Pick/Draw. The pair was 26.31 seconds on three steers and landed a check for $2,800, trophy Gist buckles and $6,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings. Second place was the team of Rod Maughan and Whitt Crozier and third place was Rod Maughan and Chad Evans. The Dally For Dinosaurs went into the history books with team ropers enjoying themselves at the roping. The weather was good and the cattle were extremely roper friendly. It was a great event anyway you look at it. n

#12 Dustin B. Bennett (Roosevelt, UT) / Nate Taylor (Santaquin, UT), 31.45 on 4, $2,346 & $3,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings each

#11 Jace Hildreth (Gunnison, CO) / Coy Hildreth (Gunnison, CO), 30.54 on 4, $3,506 & $3,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings each

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#9 Monica Smith (Parachute, CO) / Jeff L. Satterfield (Parachute, CO), 37.79 on 4, $4,150 & $3,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings each

#10 Danny R. Abegglen (Roosevelt, UT) / Rylee B. Mecham (Neola, UT), 31.04 on 4, $3,970 & $3,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings each

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

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Roping Gross ~ $108,300 Roperâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Pot ~ $73,614 (INCLUDING SHOOT-OUT CONTRIBUTION)

Prizeline ~ $6,988

eam roping and the 4-T Arena go together like West Virginia and Mountaineer football. It is a passion and a way of life for everyone involved. The Mountaineer Classic took place August 6-7, 2011 at the 4-T Arena in Bridgeport, West Virginia. Team ropers from all over, and as far away as Texas made the trek to the event to try their hands at some great USTRC style team roping competition. The fist roping of the day was the Open Division. Cory Kidd Open from Statesville, North Carolina Cory W. Kidd V. (Statesville, NC) / Jay Shaffer (Stephenville, TX), 46.06 on 5, $760 and Jay Shaffer from Stephenville, Texas partnered up to finish first Second place was Jason Tucker and Cory Clark. Third place place in the roping. They were 46.06 seconds on five steers to went to Zachary Kilgus and Shawn Turner. take the win. Jeff Hartfield from Charlestown, Indiana and Bob Knudsen The next roping of the day was the #15 Handicap. Bruce from Lancaster, Kentucky teamed up to win the Average of the Nichols from Farmington, West Virginia teamed up with Adam #13 Division. They were 37.65 seconds on five steers and won Plyler from Pageland, South Carolina to claim first place in the $2,157, trophy Gist buckles and $6,000 in USTRC Flex Average. They were 41.82 seconds on five steers and received Earnings. Second place was Adam Plyler and Cory Clark and $1,454, trophy Gist buckles and $6,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings. third place went to J.D. Domenigo and Kevin Brown. Mervin Beachy from Millersburg, Ohio and Kenny Van Pelt from Greenville, Pennsylvania were the winners of the #12 Division. They earned $2,442, trophy Gist buckles and $6,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings for roping four steers in 32.48 seconds. Second place was Justin McMillan and Shawn Turner and third place went to Mary Ann Brown and Jay Shaffer. Zak and Derek Hicks both from Castlewood, Virginia won the Incentive Average. #15 Zak Hicks then teamed up with Bruce A. Nichols (Farmington, WV) / Adam G. Plyler (Pageland, SC), 41.82 on 5, $1,454 and $3,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings each Bob Knudsen in the Gold Plus 94 / OCTOBER 2011

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#13 Jeff S. Hartfield, Sr. (Charlestown, IN) / Bob J. Knudsen, Jr. (Lancaster, KY), 37.65 on 5, $2,157 and $3,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings each

Division to claim first. The team caught four steers in 33.11 seconds and won $1,608, trophy Gist buckles and $6,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings. Second place was Suzie Johnson and Zachary Kilgus and third was Kelsi Maynard and Kevin Brown. Joe Farrelly and Chuck Smith won the Incentive Average and then fourth in the main Average. North Carolina’s Matt Frazier teamed up with Kentucky’s Scott Conlee to win first place in the #11 Division. Second was Johns Johnson and Clint Humphries and third place was Alicia Pottmeyer and Jay Shaffer. Donald Wilson and Matt Beachy

#15 Jason S. Tucker Mt. Ulla, NC Cory K. Clark Jefferson, SC Zachary T. Kilgus Ellenboro, WV Shawn B. Turner Puryear, TN Cory W. Kidd V Statesville, NC George L. McQuain Bluff Dale, TX Zachary T. Kilgus Ellenboro, WV Caleb Anderson Mocksville, NC #13 Adam G. Plyler Pageland, SC Cory K. Clark Jefferson, SC J.D. Domenigo Citra, FL Kevin Brown Keedysville, MD Zachary T. Kilgus Ellenboro, WV Cory K. Clark Jefferson, SC Derek J. Hicks Castlewood, VA Toby Wilson Quanah, TX #12 Justin McMillion Covington, OH Shawn B. Turner Puryear, TN Mary Ann Brown Keedysville, MD Jay Shaffer Stephenville, TX Mervin W. Beachy Millersburg, OH J.D. Domenigo Citra, FL Chris J. Galbreath Portersville, PA Kevin Brown Keedysville, MD #11 Zak Hicks Castlewood, VA Derek J. Hicks Castlewood, VA John A. Johnson Piney Flats, TN Clint Humphries Lincolnton, NC

won the Incentive Average. Alicia Pottmeyter from Belpre, Ohio and partner Chuck Smith from Townsend, Delaware were victorious in the #10 Division. They finished first place with at time of 36.26 seconds on four steers. The win was worth $3,380, trophy Gist buckles and $6,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings. Second place was Zak Hicks and Kelly Beahm and third place was Chris Galbreath and Clint Moore. Christina Brown and Bob Coppock were first in the Incentive Average. Jeff Balser from De Graff, Ohio and Roger Cotterill from

Alicia A. Pottmeyer Belpre, OH Jay Shaffer Stephenville, TX James L. Madden Wingdale, NY Gene Carnes Friendship, NY Gene Carnes Friendship, NY Kenny J. VanPelt Greenville, PA #10 Donald R. Wilson Vincent, OH Matt W. Beachy Millersburg, OH Zak Hicks Castlewood, VA Kelly G. Beahm Draper, VA Chris J. Galbreath Portersville, PA Clint J. Moore Limestone, TN Zach N. Waggoner Belpre, OH Clint Humphries Lincolnton, NC Donald R. Wilson Vincent, OH Larry J. Habrun Millersburg, OH #9 Christina Sciulla Brown Keedysville, MD Bob A. Coppock Rogers, OH Raquel L. Taylor Wirtz, VA Kelly G. Beahm Draper, VA Zach N. Waggoner Belpre, OH Matt W. Beachy Millersburg, OH Gary D. Agee Loudonville, OH Larry J. Habrun Millersburg, OH Paula M. Knudsen Lancaster, KY Colton Kreider Harrodsburg, KY

#15 Bruce A. Nichols Farmington, WV Adam G. Plyler Pageland, SC #13 Jeff S. Hartfield Charlestown, IN Bob J. Knudsen Lancaster, KY #12 Mervin W. Beachy Millersburg, OH Kenny J. VanPelt Greenville, PA #11 Matt Frazier Benson, NC Scott T. Conlee Winchester, KY #10 Alicia A. Pottmeyer Belpre, OH Chuck W. Smith Townsend, DE #9 Jeff E. Balser DeGraff, OH Roger D. Cotterill Rutland, OH #8 Jeff E. Balser DeGraff, OH Roger D. Cotterill Rutland, OH Mark J. Mundy Elm City, NC Steve Waltz Cogan Station, PA Steve Hower Jersey Shore, PA Steve Waltz Cogan Station, PA Sarah Montgomery Petersburg, OH Jose Mota Monroe, NJ Richard Stone Coventry, CT Junior L. Johnson Bluff City, TN Terry J. Moore Limestone, TN

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Rutland, Ohio won the Incentive Average and the main Average of the #9 Division. They received $4,555, trophy Gist buckles and $12,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings. Second place was Raquel Taylor and Kelly Beahm, while third place was Zach Waggoner and Matt Beachy. North Carolina and Pennsylvania teamed up to win the Average of the #8 Pick/Draw. Mark Mundy and Steve Waltz

were the champions and they took home $2,420, trophy Gist buckles, and $6,000 in USTC Flex Earnings. Second place was Steve Hower and Waltz and then third place went to Sarah Montgomery and Steve Rickly. Jx2 Production, John Johnson and Larry Tucker did a great job in putting the event together. Team ropers enjoyed themselves and the opportunity to win lots of cash and prizes. n

#12 Mervin W. Beachy (Millersburg, OH) / Kenny J. VanPelt (Greenville, PA), 32.48 on 4, $2,442 and $3,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings each

#11 Matt Frazier DVM (Benson, NC) / Scott T. Conlee (Winchester, KY), 30.40 on 4, $2,942 and $3,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings each

#10 Alicia A. Pottmeyer (Belpre, OH) / Chuck W. Smith (Townsend, DE), 36.26 on 4, $3,380 and $3,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings each

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Prizeline ~ $9,196 Return to Roper ~ 83.3%

were 59.74 seconds on five head. Ken Miranda and Henry Muragin finished in third place. In the #12 Division Wade Baize teamed up with Gilbert Smith to take first place in the Average. The team was 39.69 seconds on four steers and won $1,153, trophy Gist buckles and $6,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings. Second place was Ken Miranda and Henry Muragin and third place went to Bode Baize and Billy Wong. As the second day of competition got underway with the Gold Plus Division, it appeared that Bode Baize was unstoppable. He teamed up with Kelly Boy Medeiros and the team won first place in the Average. The win gave them $1,190, trophy Gist buckles and $6,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings. Second place was Zanga Schutte and Ken Miranda. The team of George Purdy and Billy Wong won the Incentive Average and then they placed third in the main Average. Lelan Nishek and Butch Gomes won the Century Bonus. PHOTOS COURTESY OF JOCK GOODMAN

he Island life is the way to go for some, and team roping on the Big Island of Hawaii doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t get any better than the Island Championships. The event took place at the Z Bar Ranch at Hale Kea Arena on August 12-14, 2011. Zanga Schutte and his crew produced the event and it went off without a hitch. Bode Baize from Anthony, New Mexico teamed up with Billy Wong from Kapaau, Hawaii to win the Average of the Open Division. The pair also finished first place in the Incentive Average and won the overall fast time of the roping. Baize then switched to the heel side for the #15 Division. He finished first and second in the Average. He placed first with Henry Muragin and second with his brother, Wade Baize. Zanga Schutte teamed up with Gilbert Smith to finish in third place. Baize again hit one out of the park in the #13 Division with a first- and second-place finish. He won first place again with Muragin and second in the Average with Billy Wong. Baize and Muragin were 48.22 seconds on five steers and Baize and Wong

#10 Henry Muragin (Kamuela, HI) / Ken Miranda (Honokaa, HI), 39.99 on 4, $2,516 and $3,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings each

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#9 Albert K. Duarte (Holualoa, HI) / Allen Gomes (Kailua Kona, HI), 40.77 on 4, $2,500 and $3,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings each

#15 Bode W. Baize Anthony, NM Billy Wong Kapaau, HI Bode W. Baize Anthony, NM Gilbert A. Smith Kealakekua, HI Billy Wong Kapaau, HI Bode W. Baize Anthony, NM #13 Freddy Rice Kamuela, HI Bode W. Baize Anthony, NM Zanga Schutte Kamuela, HI Gilbert A. Smith Kealakekua, HI #12 Zanga Schutte Kamuela, HI Ken Miranda Honokaa, HI Zanga Schutte Kamuela, HI Nolan A. Nobriga Hilo, HI #11 Wade Baize Anthony, NM Billy Wong Kapaau, HI George M. Purdy Kamuela, HI Billy Wong Kapaau, HI Dean Campbell Decatur, TX Nolan A. Nobriga Hilo, HI #10 Nahe K. Nobriga Kealakekua, HI Gilbert A. Smith Kealakekua, HI Brian Anderson Kamuela, HI Kent Bula Onaka Holualoa, HI Hugh B. Hill Kailua Kona, HI Henry Muragin Kamuela, HI

Incentive Average. Smith placed second with header Aki Smith. Aki Smith and Nolan Nobriga finished in third place. Henry Muragin and Ken Miranda switched ends and were victorious in the #10 Division. The pair caught four steers in 39.99 seconds and finished first place in the Average. They

#9 Norm Bushell Forest Hill, QLD Terry Mchugh Blacksoil, QLD Rob E. McGrew Dixon, CA Andrew P. Kauai Kamuela, HI Chase K. Onaka Holualoa, HI Kelly Boy J. Medeiros Kailua Kona, HI

#15 Henry Muragin Kamuela, HI Bode W. Baize Anthony, NM Wade Baize Anthony, NM Bode W. Baize Anthony, NM Zanga Schutte Kamuela, HI Gilbert A. Smith Kealakekua, HI #13 Bode W. Baize Anthony, NM Henry Muragin Kamuela, HI Bode W. Baize Anthony, NM Billy Wong Kapaau, HI Ken Miranda Honokaa, HI Henry Muragin Kamuela, HI #12 Wade Baize Anthony, NM Gilbert A. Smith Kealakekua, HI Ken Miranda Honokaa, HI Henry Muragin Kamuela, HI

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Gilbert Smith was the superstar of the #11 Division as he heeled his way into a first- and second-place finish. Nahe Nobriga and Smith won the Average with a time of 37.69 seconds on four. They received $1,803, trophy Gist buckles and $6,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings. The team also won the

Bode W. Baize Anthony, NM Billy Wong Kapaau, HI #11 Nahe K. Nobriga Kealakekua, HI Gilbert A. Smith Kealakekua, HI Aki Smith Holualoa, HI Gilbert A. Smith Kealakekua, HI Aki Smith Holualoa, HI Nolan A. Nobriga Hilo, HI #10 Henry Muragin Kamuela, HI Ken Miranda Honokaa, HI Woody D. Child Kamuela, HI Butch A. Gomes Paauilo, HI Cliff A. Lorenzo Papaikou, HI Ken Miranda Honokaa, HI #9 Albert K. Duarte Holualoa, HI Allen Gomes Kailua Kona, HI Albert K. Duarte Holualoa, HI Jordan Gomes Kailua Kona, HI Woody D. Child Kamuela, HI Billy Wong Kapaau, HI #8 Albert K. Duarte Holualoa, HI Allen Gomes Kailua Kona, HI Freddy Rice Kamuela, HI Cookie M. I. Kawamoto Hilo, HI Nahe K. Nobriga Kealakekua, HI Fern White Hawi, HI Freddy Rice Kamuela, HI Aletha L. Barkley Kamuela, HI Kuuipo Nakoa Kamuela, HI Cookie M. I. Kawamoto Hilo, HI Rob E. McGrew Dixon, CA Gerry Shepherd Oklahoma City, OK

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won $2,516, trophy Gist buckles and $6,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings. Second place was the team of Woody Child and Butch Gomes. Cliff Lorenzo and Ken Miranda won third place and the team of Norm Bushell and Terry McHugh won the Incentive Average. Albert Duarte from Holualoa, Hawaii and Allen Gomes from Kailua Kona, Hawaii were the champions of the #9 Division. They also won the Incentive Average. They finished the roping with a time of 40.77 seconds and won $3,140, a pair of trophy Gist buckles and $12,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings. Second place was Duarte and Jordan Gomes and third place went to Woody Child and Billy Wong. The final roping of the weekend was the #8 Pick/Draw. Freddy Rice and Cookie Kawamoto were the champions of the roping. They were 41.93 seconds on three steers and earned $1,998, trophy Gist buckles and $6,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings. Second place was Nahe Nobriga and Fern White. Rice teamed up with Aletha “Peewee” Barkley to finish third place. The Island Championships was a great roping for Hawaiians and Mainlanders alike. Anytime you can do a little team roping Island style, you should. n

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Roping Gross ~ $181,640 Roperâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Pot ~ $124,976 (INCLUDING SHOOT-OUT CONTRIBUTION)

Prizeline ~ $15,908 Return to Roper ~ 77.6%

erb Snow and his crew rolled into Lake St. Louis, Missouri for the Central States Showdown on August 19-21, 2011. Team ropers from far and wide also made the trek to the National Equestrian Center for the event. The team roping began with the Open Division and the team of Austin Nettleship from Paris, Kentucky and Joe Smith from McCune, Kansas won the Incentive Average and then went on to win the main Average with a time of 49.39 seconds on five steers. The second place team was Jess Franz from Steelville, Missouri and George Eldridge from Wynne, Arkansas. Russ Manion from Waverly, Illinois finished first, second and third in the Average of the #15 Division. Manion and Terry Durbin from Witt, Illinois won the Average with a time of 27.40 seconds on four steers. Second was Manion and Eldridge and third was Manion and Douglas Rich from Herrick, Illinois. Douglas Rich teamed up with header Lonnie Rich to win first place in the #13 Division. The team was 45.88 seconds

#15 Russ J. Manion (Waverly, IL) / Terry G. Durbin (Witt, IL), 27.40 on 4, $1,013 & $3,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings each

#13 Lonnie J. Rich (Herrick, IL) / Douglas Rich (Herrick, IL), 45.88 on 5, $2,180 & $3,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings each

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on five steers and won $2,180, trophy leather rope bags and $6,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings. Second place was Doug Hinkle and Joe Kane and third place went to Russ Manion and Brye Crites. The first day of team roping concluded with the #12 Division. Nathan Mohar from Stillman Valley Illinois teamed up with Joe Kane from Palmyra, Iowa to win the Average. They were 31.71 seconds on four steers and walked away with $2,178, trophy leather rope bags and $6,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings. Second place in the Average was C.J. Schicke and Gable Hilderbrand. Suzie Johnson and Joe Kane finished in third place. Grant Keller and Brad Cartwright won the Incentive Average. The Gold Plus Division was all about Bill Romine from South West City, Missouri and Tyler Macoubrie from Paola, Kansas. The team won the Incentive Average and

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the main Average. They received $4,314, a pair of trophy Gist buckles and $12,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings. Second place in the main Average was Suzie Johnson and Joe Kane. Danny Miller and Jason LaRue finished in third place. Bill Romine carried his winning ways over into the #11 Division. He teamed up with Jim Huff from Berryville, Arkansas and they finished first in the Incentive Average and first in the main Average. They received $4,461, trophy Gist buckles, trophy Cowboy Gold saddles and $8,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings. Second place was Grant Keller and Brad Cartwright and third place was Darrell Cuppy and Dusty Stroud. Romine again went to the pay window in the #10 Division. He and partner Jim Huff won the Average and added $4,311, trophy Martin saddles and $6,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings to their total. Second place went to Joel Anderson and Wade Henderson

#15 Austin W. Nettleship Paris, KY Joe R. Smith McCune, KS Russ J. Manion Waverly, IL George Eldridge Wynne, AR Russ J. Manion Waverly, IL Douglas Rich Herrick, IL Gable Hilderbrand Bartlett, KS Joe R. Smith McCune, KS Jeff A. Schneider Rogersville, MO Douglas Rich Herrick, IL #13 Doug Hinkle Elsberry, MO Joe L. Kane Palmyra, IA Russ J. Manion Waverly, IL Brye R. Crites Halfway, MO C. J. Schicke Independence, KS Joe R. Smith McCune, KS Grant D. Keller Blairsburg, IA Wade P. Henderson Montgomery City, MO #12 C. J. Schicke Independence, KS Gable Hilderbrand Bartlett, KS Suzie M. Johnson Brodhead, WI Joe L. Kane Palmyra, IA Benjamin E. Metsker Hazel, KY Wade P. Henderson Montgomery City, MO Danny R. Miller Lawson, MO Brye R. Crites Halfway, MO #11 Grant D. Keller Blairsburg, IA Brad K. Cartwright Monroe, IA Darrell L. Cuppy Hallsville, MO Dusty A. Stroud Fairdealing, MO Bill H. Romine South West City, MO Tyler W. Macoubrie Paola, KS

Dale Huff Berryville, AR Jim E. Huff Berryville, AR Pat Henderson New Haven, MO Wade P. Henderson Montgomery City, MO #10 Bill H. Romine South West City, MO Jim E. Huff Berryville, AR Lanny Wagner New Paris, IN Jim E. Huff Berryville, AR Justin Katen Foristell, MO Jerry R. Bliss Ballwin, MO Doug Hinkle Elsberry, MO Brad K. Cartwright Monroe, IA Doug Hinkle Elsberry, MO Michael Houchins Frankford, MO #9 Ken Silver Warner, OK Herb C. Snow Virginia, IL Kay Stevens Maquoketa, IA Curtis R. Hudnut Canton, MO Brian Sellers Cuba, MO Terry L. Sellers Cuba, MO Steven T. Baake Menommee Falls, WI Lalo Govea Elkhorn, WI Rod Robinson Newtown, MO Jack A. Hennings Blakesburg, IA Dave L. Hornaday Mystic, IA Tommy C. Micetich Centerville, IA

#12 Nathan Mohar Stillman Valley, IL Joe L. Kane Palmyra, IA #11 Bill H. Romine South West City, MO Jim E. Huff Berryville, AR Grant D. Keller Blairsburg, IA Brad K. Cartwright Monroe, IA #10 Bill H. Romine South West City, MO Jim E. Huff Berryville, AR Joel P. Anderson Palmyra, MO Wade P. Henderson Montgomery City, MO #9 Bill H. Romine South West City, MO Bruce Barnett West Plains, MO Rod E. Yaeger New Middletown, OH Ty W. Crawford Gainesville, MO Doug Hinkle Elsberry, MO Patrick Houchins Frankford, MO #8 Matt T. Wingo Marshfield, MO Harold Dishman Strafford, MO Howard A. Acklin Graham, MO Gary W. Kueffer California, MO Scott Baumbach Gerald, MO Herb C. Snow Virginia, IL Ronny L. Hamby West Chicago, IL Teddy Fires Rivervale, AR Jessica L. Shearer Huntington, IN Patrick Houchins Frankford, MO Chris Meade Long Land, MO Justin Redman Boliver, MO

#15 Russ J. Manion Waverly, IL Terry G. Durbin Witt, IL #13 Lonnie J. Rich Herrick, IL Douglas Rich Herrick, IL

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both from Missouri. Huff placed third in the roping with header Lanny Wagner from New Paris, Indiana. Ken Silver teamed up with Herb Snow to win the Incentive Average. Romine bagged his fourth first place finish of the weekend in the #9 Division. Het teamed up with Bruce Barnett to win first place in the Average. They won $6,046, trophy Martin saddles, and $6,000 in USTC Flex Earnings. Second place was Rod Yaeger and Ty Crawford. Third place was Doug Hinkle and Patrick Houchins. Matt Wingo and Harold Dishman won the Incentive Average. In the #8 Pick/Draw the competition came right down to the very end. Howard Acklin from Graham, Missouri and Gary Kueffer from California, Missouri were the champions. They won $3,897, trophy Martin saddles and $6,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings. Second place was Scott Baumbach and Herb Snow and third was Ronny Hamby and Teddy Fires. n

#11 Bill H. Romine (South West City, MO) / Jim E. Huff (Berryville, AR), 34.44 on 4, $3,821 & $3,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings each

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Prizeline ~ $17,765

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he Chisholm Trail Pavilion is the perfect home for the Chisholm Trail Classic. Jeff Smith produced the event which took place in Enid, Oklahoma August 26-28, 2011 and team ropers flocked to the event to enjoy the great production. The action began with the Open Division. Jordan Sanders from Odessa, Missouri and Austin Rogers from Crescent, Oklahoma won the Incentive Average and qualified to the short round in the high call back position. They caught their final steer in 7.56 seconds and brought their five steer total to 38.72 seconds. That was good enough to give them first place in the Main Average. They walked away with $2,290, ten points for the US Open Tour and $2,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings. Second place went to Andrew Ward and Casey Stipes, while third place was Trey and Braden Harmon. The #15 treated spectators to some great team roping action. The team of Casey Hicks and Cody Joe Heflin were second call back to the short round. They were 7.12 on their final steer and finished the roping with a time of 37.64 seconds on five steers. They won $2,626, trophy leather rope bags, and $6,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings. Second place was Brett Christensen and Reagan Ward and third place was Casey Hicks and Casey Stipes. The next roping of the day was the #13 Division. Hunter 106 / OCTOBER 2011

Munsell from Woodward, Oklahoma and Dustin Searcy from Mooreland, Oklahoma were the high team back and they ended up winning the roping with a time of 39.84 seconds on five steers. They took home $2,476, trophy leather rope bags, and $6,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings. Second place was Walter Mainka and Will Allen. The team of Tyler Pollard and Casey Hicks finished in third place. The final roping of the first day was the #12 Division. The team of Cole Remington from Marcus, Iowa and Brandon Vaske from Burt, Iowa were the high team back. They posted a time of 8.72 seconds on their final steer and finished the roping with a time of 35.59 seconds on four steers. They won $2,480, trophy Cowboy Gold saddles and $6,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings. Second place was Taylor Schotte and Charlie Madison and third place went to Joel Anderson and Lane Reeves. The team of Matt Pruett and Dustin Searcy won the Incentive Average. The second day of team roping began with the #12 Gold Plus Division. The team of Bill Rasberry from Wheeler, Texas and Bret Boatright from Mulhall, Oklahoma qualified to the short round in the fourth call back position. After a run of 7.59 seconds in the short round their total on four steers was 33.96 seconds. That put them into the lead and they stayed right

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#15 Casey E. Hicks (Claremore, OK) / Cody Joe Heflin (Claremore, OK), 37.64 on 5, $2,626 and $3,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings each

#15 Jordan C. Sanders Odessa, MO Austin R. Rogers Crescent, OK Brett Christensen Alva, OK Reagan G. Ward Edmond, OK Casey E. Hicks Claremore, OK Casey J. Stipes Salina, OK Nathan Kirtley Kingfisher, OK Will Allen Purcell, OK Casper C. May Pryor Creek, OK Austin R. Rogers Crescent, OK #13 Walter L. Mainka Foster, OK Will Allen Purcell, OK Tyler M. Pollard Talala, OK Casey E. Hicks Claremore, OK Ethan McDowell Mooreland, OK Billy Stephens Perryton, TX Brett Christensen Alva, OK J.D. Holland Bucyrus, KS #12 Taylor Schotte Marysville, KS Charlie F. Madison Fort Scott, KS Joel P. Anderson Palmyra, MO Lane M. Reeves Wann, OK Rusty Munsell Woodward, OK Hunter C. Munsell Woodward, OK Tyler M. Pollard Talala, OK Cody Joe Heflin Claremore, OK #11 Matt Pruett Woodward, OK Dustin K. Searcy Mooreland, OK Joshua B. Henning Americus, KS Dawson McMaster Alva, OK Ryon Boatright Mulhall, OK Brice Boatright Mulhall, OK Salvador Torres Kinsley, KS Kingston K. Chang Wright, KS

Incentive Average. The team of Robert Fudge and Ralph Williams won the Century Bonus. Arlan Tobyne from Ensign, Kansas was the man in the #11 Division. He finished first and second place in the Main

Steve G. Mauldin Beggs, OK Matt Mauldin Beggs, OK #10 Audrey Hart Stillwater, OK Gage Blair Andover, KS Shane Blackwood Liberal, KS David A. Robson Hugoton, KS Austee Anderson Palmyra, MO Walt W. Batson El Dorado, KS Kody D. Tredway Erie, KS Wade D. Perry Lamont, OK Shawn D. Stapleton Sublette, KS Ryan L. Bird Sublette, KS Dusty Bina Lincolnville, KS Joel Thomas Marion, KS #9 Michael D. Wooten Vinita, OK Ray D. Spurlock Inola, OK Jim W. Rogers Elk City, OK Josh D. Seymour McLean, TX Josh W. Privette Fairview, OK Trevor D. Lackey Fairview, OK Steve Bennett Independence, KS Zane A. Mozingo Independence, KS Jerry L. Walters Carnegie, OK Darrel L. Smith Binger, OK Harold E. Stall Wann, OK Brad Harris Erie, KS Jay D. Osborn Beaver, OK Dustin B. McAtee Laverne, OK

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there. They earned $3,028, trophy Gist buckles and $6,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings. Second place went to Max Vincent and Ty Keenan and third place was Mickey Miller and Brad Bottom. Randy and Ryan Binford both from Haviland, Kansas won the

#12 Cole D. Remington Marcus, IA Brandon Vaske Burt, IA #11 Arlan T. Tobyne Ensign, KS Kingston K. Chang Wright, KS Arlan T. Tobyne Ensign, KS Dakota Koehn Laverne, OK #10 Michael D. Wooten Vinita, OK Ray D. Spurlock Inola, OK Matt Pruett Woodward, OK Nick T. Lauer Buffalo, OK Chad Smith Cheyenne, OK Brad L. Bottom Cheyenne, OK #9 Brody Peak Emporia, KS Linden L. Stueve Olpe, KS Max Louderback Liberal, KS Brad Harris Erie, KS Taylor Munsell Woodward, OK Lance Pillars Beaver, OK Wayne Green Guymon, OK Tucker Cobb Goodwell, OK #8 Wayne Green Guymon, OK Tucker Cobb Goodwell, OK Nate J. Kuhn Greensburg, KS Nelson Taylor Mustang, OK Joe L. Tignanelli Talala, OK Dalton Cole Pryor, OK Nate J. Kuhn Greensburg, KS Helen McDaniel Independence, KS Jared T. Griffin Stratford, OK Joel Vargas Hennessey, OK Jeanne Strackbein Clarksville, AR Jerod Struthers Satanta, KS

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Average with Kingston Chang from Wright, Kansas and Dakota Koehn from Laverne, Oklahoma. Tobyne and Chang were third call and ended the roping with a time of 33.33 seconds on four steers. That gave them $5,100, trophy Cowboy Gold saddles and $6,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings. Tobyne and Koehn won $3,400 and $6,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings. Third place went to Joshua Henning and Dawson McMaster. Audrey Hart and Gage Blair won the Incentive Average. The #10 Division came right down to the wire. Michael Wooten from Vinita, Oklahoma and Ray Spurlock from Inola, Oklahoma won the Incentive Average and were high team back. They caught their short round steer in 13.57 seconds and finished the roping with a total time of 37.31 seconds. That was good enough for first place in the Main Average. They won $7,126, trophy Cowboy Gold saddles, trophy Gist buckles and $8,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings. Second place was Matt Pruett and Nick Lauer and third place went to Chad Smith and Brad Bottom. The final day of team roping began with the All Girl Division. Jennie Buchman was the girl to beat as she heeled her way into a first- and second-place finish with partners Angela Taggart and Kristie Silver. Taggart and Buchman won $1,090 and trophy Gist buckles. Third was Jo Kilgore and Cindy Brown, while fourth went to Jeana Myles and Tera McKenzie. The Incentive winners were Jeanne Strackbein and Andra Miller. The #10 Century winners were Rick Batson and Ray Spurlock. They were 40.59 seconds on four steers to finish first place. They also won the Incentive Average. Second in the main Average was Steve Harmon and Randy Koehn and third was Doc Mims

and Rick Meason. Brody Peak from Emporia, Kansas teamed up with Linden Stueve from Olpe, Kansas to qualify to the short round in the number one position of the #9 Division. They finished the roping with a time of 36.13 seconds on four steers. That time landed them in first place. They won $7,154, trophy Cowboy Gold saddles and $6,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings. Second place was Max Louderback and Brad Harris. Third place went to Taylor Munsell and Lance Pillars. Wayne Green and Tucker Cobb won the Incentive Average and then placed fourth in the Main Average. The #8 Pick/Draw was the perfect conclusion to the weekend. Nate Kuhn from Kansas City, Kansas and Nelson Taylor from Mustang, Oklahoma were the fifth call back to the short round. They finished the roping with a time of 28.17 seconds on three steers and that held on for first place in the Average. The team won $5,053, trophy Martin saddles and $6,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings. Second place went to the high team back Joe Tignanelli and Dalton Cole. Third place was Kuhn and Helen McDaniel. Both second and third place received cash money, trophy Gist buckles and $6,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings. The Chisholm Trail Classic welcomed more than 1,670 teams to town to compete for more than $175,000 in cash and prizes. Jeff Smith and his crew put their best foot forward and provided team ropers with a great USTRC event. n

#13 Hunter C. Munsell (Woodward, OK) / Dustin K. Searcy (Mooreland, OK), 39.84 on 5, $2,476 and $3,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings each

#12 Cole D. Remington (Marcus, IA) / Brandon Vaske (Burt, IA), 35.59 on 4, $2,480 and $3,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings each

#11 Arlan T. Tobyne (Ensign, KS) / Kingston K. Chang (Wright, KS), 33.33 on 4, $5,100 and $3,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings each

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place in the Average. Second place went to Rudy Clark and Steven Gaona and third place was Cody Hall and Dace Chynoweth. Ken Wartz then teamed up with Casper Billy from Church Rock, New Mexico to finish first place in the #12 Division. The pair finished the roping with a time of 33.12 seconds on four steers and took home $3,028 in cash. Second place was Flint Chynoweth and Chase Sullivan and third place went to Virgil Lee and Shane Jodie. Dean Drosos from Gilbert, Arizona and Alfonso Francis from Winslow, Arizona won the Incentive Average. Nevada took first place in the Gold Plus Division. Todd Delano and Jody Burnside both from Mesquite won the Average with a time of 35.68 seconds on four steers. The win gave them $2,494, trophy Gist buckles and $6,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings. Second place was Walt Eddy and Paul Freed and third place went to Richard South and John MacKenzie. Janet PHOTOS COURTESY OF HORSE TALES PHOTOGRAPHY

abor Day weekend is a great weekend for team roping and a getaway. The Pine Country Classic in Flagstaff, Arizona at the Fort Tuthill County Fairgrounds certainly fit the bill. The USTRC hosted the event September 3-5, 2011 and welcomed team ropers from far and wide. The Open Division was the first roping of the weekend and the winners were Aaron Tsinigine from Gilbert, Arizona and Justin Marquez from Seboyeta, New Mexico. Second place went to Chance Kiehne and Cody Hall and third place was the Incentive champion team of Ross Gosney and Brandon Gonzales. Kiehne teamed up with Reno Eddy from Gallup, New Mexico to take the top honors in the #15 Division. The team was 42.34 seconds on five steers to take the win. Second place was Ken and Octavius Wartz, while third place went to Cody Hall and Chase Sullivan. The Wartz then took the win in the #13 Division. Ken and Octavius were 42.49 seconds on five steers and finished first

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#15 Chance W. Kiehne (Stephenville, TX) / Reno Eddy (Gallup, NM), 42.34 on 5, $1,758 & $3,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings each

#15 Ross A. Gosney Bayfield, CO Brandon J. Gonzales Bosque, NM Ken Wartz Blue Gap, AZ Octavius Wartz Blue Gap, AZ Cody H. Hall St. George, UT Chase Sullivan Dammeron Valley, UT Ross A. Gosney Bayfield, CO Brandon J. Gonzales Bosque, NM Rudy Clark Mammoth, AZ Brandon Mecham Higley, AZ #13 Rudy Clark Mammoth, AZ Steven O. Gaona Winkelman, AZ Cody H. Hall St. George, UT Dace Chynoweth Escalante, UT Brandon J. Gonzales Bosque, NM Tanner Baldwin Vail, AZ Miles J. Payne Queen Creek, AZ Brandon Mecham Higley, AZ #12 Flint H. Chynoweth Escalante, UT Chase Sullivan Dammeron Valley, UT Virgil Lee Window Rock, AZ Shane Jodie Crownpoint, NM Clint Moore Panguitch, UT Cody S. Goldtooth Page, AZ Dace Chynoweth Escalante, UT Paul Freed Morgan, UT #11 Dean Drosos Gilbert, AZ Alfonso Francis Winslow, AZ Miguel Martinez Tucson, AZ Jose Zambrano Tucson, AZ

on four steers. The win gave them $5,790, trophy Martin saddles and $6,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings. Second place was LaRae Branham and Tyrel Eckroth and third place went to Martinez and Jose Zambrano. The Incentive winners were Carlos Aranda and Juan Robles.

Lucas J. MacKenzie Phoenix, AZ Steven O. Gaona Winkelman, AZ Rick Carter Globe, AZ Kyle Hull Mesa, AZ Paxton T. Cooper Panguitch, UT Cody Burnside Mesquite, NV #10 Carlos Aranda Skull Valley, AZ Juan M. Robles Nogales, AZ Ty B. Begay Church Rock, NM Robert S. Rita Haleiwa, HI Jeremiah S. Jodie Crownpoint, NM Cody Ty Ben Window Rock, AZ Carlos Aranda Skull Valley, AZ Gerardo Valenzuela Sahuarita, AZ Erickson Littleben Kayenta, AZ Brandon Bedoya Yuma, AZ #9 Garrett Nulliner Elfrida, AZ Owen Nulliner Elfrida, AZ Clint Moore Panguitch, UT Klay Chynoweth Tropic, UT Caide Roberts Dammeron Valley, UT Paxton T. Cooper Panguitch, UT Link Chynoweth Escalante, UT Earl D. Higgins Phoenix, AZ C. J. Maria Pinehill, NM Boots Maria Pinehill, NM

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Mickelson and Ty Reidhead won the Incentive Average. The century bonus winners were Eddy and Freed. Miguel Martinez from Tucson, Arizona and Joey Rezzonico from Queen Creek, Arizona were the champions of the #11 Division. They finished the roping with a time of 32.54 seconds

#15 Chance W. Kiehne Stephenville, TX Reno Eddy Gallup, NM #13 Ken Wartz Blue Gap, AZ Octavius Wartz Blue Gap, AZ #12 Ken Wartz Blue Gap, AZ Casper Billy Church Rock, NM #11 Miguel Martinez Tucson, AZ Joey E. Rezzonico Queen Creek, AZ LaRae Branham Phoenix, AZ Tyrel A. Eckroth Cave Creek, AZ #10 Garrett Nulliner Elfrida, AZ Owen Nulliner Elfrida, AZ Michelle Rezzonico Queen Creek, AZ Al Baloo Mesa, AZ #9 Link Chynoweth Escalante, UT Klay Chynoweth Tropic, UT #8 Karlie L. Pearson Veyo, UT Jace L. Mitchell St. George, UT Chris Badonie Chinle, AZ Jesus Guerrero Phoenix, AZ Larry G. Stephey Kingman, AZ Jerrod Nez Ganado, AZ Freeland Long Ganado, AZ Billy Tsosie Tuba City, AZ Dakota Bracken St George, UT Mike R. Ford Kingman, AZ Jeff Goldberg Kingman, AZ

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Garrett and Own Nulliner from Elfrida, Arizona were the champions of the #10 Division. They roped four steers in 36.54 seconds and received $5,768, trophy Martin saddles and $6,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings. They also won the Incentive Average and added $800, trophy Gist buckles and $2,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings to their collection. Second place was Michelle Rezzonico and Al Baloo and third place went to Ty Begay and Robert Rita. Utah dominated in the #9 Division as they took first, second and third place in the main Average and first place in the Incentive Average. The winners of the roping were Link and Klay Chynoweth with a time of 35.63 seconds on four steers. They won $4,424, trophy Martin saddles and $6,000 in

USTRC Flex Earnings. Second was Clint Moore and Klay Chynoweth and Third place went to Caide Roberts and Paxton Cooper. Karlie Pearson and Jace Mitchell were the Incentive winners. The final roping of the weekend was the #8 Pick/Draw. Larry Stephey from Kingman, Arizona finished first and second in the Main Average. He place first with header Chris Badonie from Chinle, Arizona and second with Jesus Guerrero from Phoenix, Arizona. Third place was Jerrod Nez and Freeland Long. The Pine County Classic in Flagstaff, Arizona wound down on Labor Day and ropers really enjoyed the event. There was lots of money and some outstanding prizes on the line. n #13 Ken Wartz (Blue Gap, AZ) / Octavius Wartz (Blue Gap, AZ), 42.49 on 5, $2,416 and $3,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings each

#12 Ken Wartz (Blue Gap, AZ) / Casper Billy (Church Rock, NM), 33.12 on 4, $3,028 and $3,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings each

#11 Miguel Martinez (Tucson, AZ) / Joey E. Rezzonico (Queen Creek, AZ), 32.54 on 4, $5,790 and $3,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings each

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#10 Garrett Nulliner (Elfrida, AZ) / Owen Nulliner (Elfrida, AZ), 36.54 on 4, $5,768 and $3,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings each

#9 Link Chynoweth (Escalante, UT) / Klay Chynoweth (Tropic, UT), 35.63 on 4, $4,424 and $3,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings each

#8 Chris Badonie (Chinle, AZ) / Larry G. Stephey (Kingman, AZ), 28.75 on 3, $2,634 and $3,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings each

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with Rickey Green continued from page 22 Then when you feed, reach out to the right on your feed and this will bring the rope to one arm’s length as in Photo 3. The next process is to position yourself on the steer so that as you deliver, the rope reaches the end of itself just as it hits the head of the steer. Also, you can adjust for different ranges by slipping slack out of your left hand as the rope flies to the head. Now on to the heelers. In heeling as well as heading, the

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spoke is important but probably more important in heeling than heading. If a heeler has too long of a spoke, the rope will go out further from your right hand before it turns left to go under the belly, and you will hit more ground with the steer’s legs kicking it on the right side. A shorter spoke will turn left sooner, missing the ground on the right side and send more tip under the cow. If you want to adjust how much rope is on the left or right side of the steer, work with your spoke by lengthening and shortening until you are happy with it. If I am at a roping and I keep hanging my loop high on the right leg, I would drop my spoke down about three inches. This will fix the problem. Then when I get home, I would work on my delivery because I was probably raising up early out of my delivery. Now on the other hand, if I kept taking too much ground I CRX’D might shorten my spoke three inches until I got home and then work on my delivery, where I was probably letting go of my Photo 3 loop too early. Photo 4 shows common heeler spoke length. Come on over to powerteamroping.com and we will work on more of these lessons. Your Friend, Rickey Green Proverbs 16:20

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Lone Star Regional Finals 10 to 12 7 to 9 1. Colton Brittain 1. Kreece Thompson 2. Zack Woods 2. Wyatt Thorp

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Southwest Regional Finals 10 to 12 7 to 9 1. Hayden Hughes 1. Luis Mendiaz 2. Zant Zamora 2. Rustin Baldwin

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6 and Under 1. Brayden Edwards 2. Tracer Mowen

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ON THE EDGE OF

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BY BAXTER BLACK, DVM

Doggin’ Days At Ol’ Cheyenne

odeo as a spectator sport has been growing in attendance. Maybe it is because it is liveaction, close to home, reasonably priced and rated PG. NASCAR has a similar appeal. As rodeo moves into the ranks of other professional sports, you notice a consistency in the show. The Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association runs a tight ship. Most of the excitement comes when a tie down roper puts one down in 7.6 seconds. Or when a ranking saddle bronc rider makes a classic ride. Or a barrel racer wins by 1/100th of a second! In other words, when a champion shows you how it’s done. But most often the most memorable event that fans remember is when Billy Joe hung up in his bull rope and

became a propeller! Or Jamie was fired from his bareback horse and became a lawn dart! Or when Jose the heeler broke the barrier and roped the line judge! However, most pro rodeos have reduced the “unknown factors.” It keeps the competition finely tuned. Then there is Cheyenne Frontier Days! They throw in several ringers; green cattle, a 30-foot barrier, and an arena as long as the White House lawn! These additions don’t affect the rough stock riders much, unless one of the bareback horses becomes Sea Biscuit! But…it turns the normally machine-like timed events into rough stock performances as wild and unpredictable as donkey basketball! Imagine the tie-down roper tense in the box. He nods for his calf. The chute opens, the roper’s horse quivers,

the rope is buzzing, everyone is holding their breath…and the calf strolls out, lazily. Meandering into the arena, looking at the crowd, imagining his mother is out there somewhere, seconds tick by…then he crosses the magic 30-foot barrier AND THE WHEEL COMES OFF THE WAGON! Their steer wrestling event is even more exciting. The dogger nods his head. He and the hazer, wound like springs, watch the big steer break out of the box like he’s got heel flies in his pants! They wait the interminable microseconds. By the time the steer hits the 30' barrier he is going at the speed of beef! It takes our fearless cowboys another 20 or 30 yards to catch up. The questions arises, “What does it feel like to push your horse into a dead run, flat out, nostrils flaring, tail flying and jump off him into a fourlegged horned calf-skin torpedo weighing 600 lbs?” Imagine standing on the hood of your car, getting your buddy to get it up to 35 mph, then reach out and grab a telephone pole! Talk about exciting! It was like watching the Hulk tackle Shrek’s donkey! Suffice it to say that each performance ended with the Wild Horse Race. What else did you expect? When you took one look at those characters entered up, they made the Pittsburgh Steelers defensive line look like fashion designers for Dancing with the Stars! If you’ve heard the term “Cowboy Up!” Cheyenne Frontier Days is how you spell it! www.baxterblack.com

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e spend a lot of time in the practice pen at our house. We spend time, actually hour after hour, legging up horses, roping, getting out of the box and from behind the barrier, practicing dallying and learning to rate cattle, how to go to the horn and how to VSA IN HOUSE PROOF CRX’D face, just to name a few things. I don’t think we really spend much time learning to win and lose. Perfect practice or any kind of practice 951.600.0444 for that matter does not always take you acutabovesilver@hotmail.com to the pay window. Once you factor in nerves, crowds, new cattle, different arenas, stress and any other unusual handicaps, the odds start to stack up. At home you can dictate more or less how things will unfold. Not only that but you know your cattle, your pen and all the variables. They are familiar to you. At the roping you have crowds, music, fatigue, PARMA RM MA® A AR RENA GROOMER OOMER OM MER ER® stress, nerves, weather, and all sorts of 2008-7722-5116 208.722.5116 other things that can be a plus or a detriment for your trip to the winner’s circle. Maybe it isn’t all about winning. Perhaps it has more to do with how you play the game. Perhaps it has more to do with doing the best you know how to do given a set of circumstances and situations and understanding your best www. ww ww w.AreenaG Gro oomeer er..ne neet is all anyone can do. Of course, winning is important–it is the name of the game. But when we forget to have fun and enjoy the journey we’ve lost sight of who we are and what is most important. Maybe we have missed the boat all together. It is hard to teach adults that much less expect kids to grasp the concept. As a non-sporting, non-roping person I cannot imagine how it must be to work hard day and day, week after week, month after month and 126 / OCTOBER 2011

have it all crumble at the roping. You have to work hard and be disciplined. You have to have goals. You have to want it and be hungry for it. More than that you have to understand team roping, like life, is made up of struggles and frustration. There are steps forward and steps back. For every perfect practice run at home there is a broken barrier, a missed dally, a single leg or missed horns at the roping. It is just going to happen. Skill and ability cannot overcome fear, nerves and the head games ropers deal with. It is, without a doubt, a fact that team ropers are hardest on themselves. How many times have you beat yourself up over something that happened at the roping? It never occurred in the practice pen. How many times have you felt stupid at the roping? Generally speaking, you don’t usually feel stupid in the practice pen. Most of the time the practice pen is fun, laid back, easy on the nerves and a positive situation where attitude and skill come into play. You rope to make adjustments and corrections and develop and stabilize a game plan of sorts. All those things must be factored in before you go to a roping so you are equipped to adapt to whatever may arise when money is on the line and you are looking at reality. Once you ride into the box at a roping or rodeo you come under the gun. It isn’t play anymore. It isn’t a game anymore, it is down to serious business. The practice pen doesn’t matter now. Suddenly everything deals with you. Suddenly your neck is on the block and the pressure may or may not be an issue. Suddenly, you have the job to make it happen or cause it to fall apart. Did you

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have a truck and trailer that I really like. I have never had a fancy rig before, but I do now, and, man, is it comfortable for travel. I wash it all the time, so it looks sharp and that’s not for anyone else but me. I like looking at it when it’s clean and with a little effort I can keep it that way. I was in Santa Fe, New Mexico and I had the morning free so I washed my truck and trailer, polished the wheels and scrubbed every little bug off the grill. It was beautiful. That night after the rodeo, going down a mountain pass we hit an eight point buck, dead center going 60 miles per hour. That was $4,500 worth of damage to the engine, and I still haven’t had enough time off to fix the body damage. I have the grill tied on with hay string. It’s so disappointing to see it like that and, to top it all off, I also killed a beautiful deer . What a waste. I wish he would have stayed in the woods and not decided to cross I-25 when he did. When you enter pro rodeos, you enter through a central entry system. You can ask for the day you want to compete, but if there are more than ten people asking for the same day, the computer randomly draws out ten guys. The other people are placed on days they don’t want to be. For some strange reason, I have been on the bottom of the random draw more than my share, so my travel plans to rodeos this year has been very tough. One of the best pro rodeos of the year is Cody, Wyoming, and because of a bad random draw position I had to be creative. I rented a car in

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Portland, Oregon and drove all night to Missoula, Montana. I arranged to have a private plane land there and pick me up at 6:30 in the morning. I barely made it to Missoula by 6 a.m., but when the pilot tried to land, he was going too fast and blew out a tire when he hit the runway. Do you have any idea how hard it is to get a tire changed on an airplane in Missoula, Montana at 6:30 on a Saturday morning? Impossible! We tried everything. We called everyone we knew, and by the time we got it fixed, we had our steer turned out at one of the best rodeos of the year. Did I mention that one of my horses got an internal infection and I can’t ride him? The other has an abscess in his foot and he is lame with 30 days to go in the rodeo season, and a berth to the NFR on the line. Guess what? No one said life was going to be easy, but we have two choices. Wallow in self pity and wonder why bad stuff always happens, or get over it. Deal with it and keep marching forward. Bad things happen to everyone all the time. You’re not the only one, so when they do (and they will), attack the problem. Start fixing it immediately and don’t spend one second complaining about your missed fortune. No one wants to hear about it anyway, and what good does it do? When we focus on the bad stuff and talk about that, all progress is stopped. If we’re stopped we’re not moving forward and our goals will never be reached. I love the saying that anyone can

captain a ship in calm seas, but let’s see what happens when the sea is rough and your engine is going out. Are you going to row or bail overboard? Attack, man! Attack, with every ounce of energy and fight you have in your body, and never give in to the problems. NEVER! I am convinced that all we have to do to achieve the things we want is to stay positive. When faced with obstacles, you’ve got to keep scratching and clawing and trying no matter how bad things get. No one wins all the time. You’re going to lose, and things are going to not go your way, but you can’t get discouraged and bitter. Once you get a sour attitude, it’s over and only you can fix that. No one else can, only you. We all see champions on television all the time: the fastest runner, the best boxer, or the star quarterback, and that’s great. The real champion is not the person that never loses or that never gets knocked down. All you have to do to be great is to be willing to get up just one more time than you get knocked down. That’s it, use whatever you need to help you get back on your feet, but just keep getting up over and over again. Stare in the face of adversity and say, I refuse to let this stop me, and stand back up. Champions get up, and keep getting up, and as long as we do that we’re still in the game. If we’re still in the game, we’ve always got a chance. Until next Month Thanks for your time, Walt Woodard

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Early season calling is a very important part of my success. Do not be scared to call to a deer this time of year. Now I don’t mean get the horns out and crash them together like it’s November, but instead, try to read the deer’s body language and a lot of times you can pull him closer with a few light grunts and even a snort wheeze. No matter what time of year it is I never go to the woods without my arsenal of deer calls. I believe that calling to deer early season can be very effective, but can also hurt you. You have to be careful not to get too aggressive, but feel him out and sometimes his curiosity will take over and he will give you a shot. Deer have a social behavior, just like humans. Some deer are very aggressive and some are passive. If you see a buck isn’t coming in or he

starts to walk away, you have nothing to lose, so why not try to call to him? Most hunters are scared to call in early season. I call to deer the first week of September but I never blind call this time of year. And don’t ever call to a deer that you don’t plan on shooting, this only educates him. When you see a shooter and recognize that he is not coming to you, call to him, start with a soft grunt, read him but don’t be afraid to grind your horns together and finish him off with a snort wheeze. When calling to deer I believe you need all three of these calls: grunt tube, rattling horns, and a snort wheeze. I believe these devices have made me more successful in early season hunting. Until next month, remember as we always say, Shoot by Sight, Walk by Faith!

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ongratulations to Ty Jones of Greenville, Alabama for winning the PRIEFERT Manual Chute at the Northeast Alabama Regional! Ed Allen kicked off the first of six NTRL Regionals in Rainsville, Alabama August 26 and 27 and it was a great roping as usual. Perry, Georgia will be the location of the Georgia Regional October 7 and 8. Note this is a Friday and Saturday roping. This Regional has been a success for Franklin Thomas over the past years. It is held during the Georgia State Fair and has a lot of atmosphere that makes this roping fun. Please be sure to get your hotels early as they do fill up. Franklin will award a PRIEFERT Manual Chute to the High Point Roper and a REINSMAN saddle to the Reserve High Point Roper. Please note that the Alabama Regional in Dadeville, Alabama has been cancelled due to scheduling conflicts, however, a Mid-Atlantic Regional has been added in Sanford, North Carolina. Chad Shepherd will produce this Regional at the Eleven Bar East Ranch which is a beautiful facility. The dates for this Regional will be November 5 and 6. A PRIEFERT manual chute will be awarded to the High Point Roper of the weekend. Several buckles and rope bags will be given away as prizes also. Check out the ad for the Memphis Regional. This year the fees will be a little higher and the Payback will be awesome at 75% for the Saturday ropings. Each year this Regional has increased in numbers and we expect this to be the biggest and best year yet. You wonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t want to miss this one. The Southeast and Northeast Regionals held in Marianna, Florida and Bristol, Tennessee later in November will complete our Regional schedule for the year.

Remember that NTRL memberships are FREE with USTRC memberships. You must have a 2011 or 2012 USTRC membership to rope at NTRL events. Memberships can be purchased at each event. Any USTRC membership purchased at any of the Regionals will be good until the end of 2012. Along with all the great prizes, each NTRL Regional will award NTRL National Shoot-Outs to 1st-10th in the Average of all ropings. USTRC Regional Flex Earnings will be awarded to all Average winners, and Lubrisyn Big Ticket Shoot-Outs will go to 1st-10th in the Average of each roping. These Shoot-Outs for the NTRL Finals, The Lubrisyn Big Ticket Finals and the USTRC Flex Earnings become very valuable if you plan on attending any of these Finals. The Regionals are a great place to acquire VIP Points. The Regionals award more points than qualifier and affiliate ropings. 16 points will be awarded to first place, 14 to second, 12 to third all the way down to 2 points for 8th place. As you can see, even if you only have a few VIP points or none at all you could gain enough points to put you in the running for the year end $5,000 given to the high point VIP roper of the year after the Finals. The Finals VIP roping also counts for the year points and at the Finals first place gets 20 points, 19 points for 2nd, 18 for 3rd all the way down to 20th place receiving 1 point. We would like to thank PRIEFERT for their involvement with the NTRL. PRIEFERT makes it possible for us to award these manual chutes. They are a great company with great people and have a product that is the best in the industry. Please support our sponsors by buying their products and thank them whenever you get a chance. Enjoy the great cool fall weather and the chance to rope for great money and prizes at these Regionals! Mandy Wolfe NTRL Secretary

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2011 NTRL Schedule A = Affiliate; Q = Qualifier; R = Regionals

OCTOBER 1-2, 2011 Miami, FL

Tropical Park Equestrian Center

Richard Herrera

1-2, 2011 Sanford, NC

Eleven Bar East Ranch

Chad Shepherd

Georgia National Fairgrounds

Franklin Thomas

7-8, 2011 Perry, GA

Georgia Regional

15, 2011 Campbell, NY

Osburn Arena

Will & Kathie Osburn

22, 2011 Friendship, NY

GN Ranch Arena

Gene & Nora Carnes

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22, 2011 Dadeville, AL 22, 2011 Lizella, GA

CANCELLED

Ed Allen

Rockin Circle H Arena

Todd Harris

Mid-Atlantic Regional

Eleven Bar East Ranch

Chad Shepherd

Agricenter Show Place Arena

NTRL

NOVEMBER 5-6, 2011 Sanford, NC 12-13, 2011 Memphis, TN

Memphis Regional

12, 2011 Lizella, GA

Rockin Circle H Arena

Todd Harris

12, 2011 Campbell, NY

Osburn Arena

Will & Kathie Osburn

19, 2011 Friendship, NY

GN Ranch Arena

Gene & Nora Carnes

19-20, 2011 Marianna, FL

Southeast Regional

Jackson County Ag Center

Franklin Thomas

26-27, 2011 Bristol, TN

Northeast Regional

McPherson Arena

NTRL

Harness Racing Facility

Todd Harris

10, 2011 Campbell, NY

Osburn Arena

Will & Kathie Osburn

17, 2011 Friendship, NY

GN Ranch Arena

Gene & Nora Carnes

DECEMBER 3, 2011 Lizella, GA

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2012 NTRL Schedule JANUARY 26-29, 2011 Jacksonville, FL

NTRL FINALS

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Rockin Circle H Saddle Series October 22, 2011 Rockin Circle H Arena - Lizella, GA

Books open 8:00 a.m.-Close at 9:30 a.m.-Rope at 10:00 a.m. SADDLE SERIES February 19, March 26, April 9, May 14, June 18, July 2, September 24, October 22, November 12, December 3 4 Trophy Saddles for Series High Point 3 & below, 4 & 5, 6 & above (must attend 4 ropings in series) High Point Roper on December 3 (no minimum requirements for this saddle) Can only win one saddle.

Round Robin Capped at 5 Elite. 1 head, $75/roper. #13 Handicap Pick or Draw, $25/roper, Enter 5x, 4 head, progressive after one. #11 Slide HC, Pick 1, Draw 1 for $50/roper. Enter 5x for a total of 10 runs. 4 hd, PA1. #8 Slide HC, Pick 1, Draw 1 for $50/roper. Enter 5x for a total of 10 runs. 3 hd, PA1. #7 Slide HC, Pick 1, Draw 1 for $50/roper. Enter 5x for a total of 10 runs. 3 hd, PA1. #10 Ten Header Capped at Elite #6 Header and Elite #5 Heeler. $75/roper, Limit to 10 teams only, may enter 2x. Can call to reserve spot. Saddles will be awarded at Finals December 3, 2011 NTRL Shoot-Outs to 1st in Average of #13, #11, & #8, #7, 10 Head and Round Robin Rockin Circle H Arena, 4950 Marshall Mill Road, Lizella, GA 31052

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

2011 or 2012 USTRC Membership Required

TRIAD numbers only

Osburn Arena NTRL Series Campbell, NY Books open at 10:00 a.m. Rope at 11:00 a.m. sharp! March 12 April 9 May 7 (Qualifier) June 4 July 16

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

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

4 HD - $25/Roper 3 HD - $25/Roper (Capped at #4 Elite) 4 HD - $25/Roper 3 HD - $25/Roper 4 HD - $25/Roper 3 HD - $25/Roper 4 HD - $25/Roper- Enter 2x 2011 or 2012 USTRC Membership Required. *Must have attended 5 out of the 9 regular ropings in the series to attend Finals.

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

UPCOMING EVENTS GN Ranch Arena Friendship, NY October 22 March 26, April 23, June 18, July 30, September 24, October 22, November 19, December 17 INDOOR ARENA

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

#11 4 head - $25/Roper #10 4 head - $25/Roper #9 3 head - $25/Roper #8 3 head - $25/Roper (Capped at #4 Elite) VIP #12/#10 4 head - $25/Roper – Enter 2x All Girl 3 head - $25/Roper All Ropings except the VIP are unlimited entries NTRL Shootouts to All Average Winners

Directions: 5856 Friendship Hill Rd, Friendship, NY 12739 (2 miles from Interstate) From the North: Follow Rt 19 South through Belfast. Crossover I-86. Follow Rt 19 toward Belmont. Turn right on Tuckers Corner Road. Go 8/10 mile. Arena on right. From East or West: I-86 exit 30. Exit toward Belmont then follow above directions. For More Info: Gene and Nora Carnes 585/268-5652 or 607/968-1120 (Cell) 2011 or 2012 USTRC Membership Required

TRIAD numbers only

Alabama Regional Dadeville, AL Allen’s Arena October 22, 2011

Has been cancelled due to scheduling conflicts

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Memphis Regional Memphis, Tennessee • Agricenter Show Place Arena November 12 & 13, 2011 Saturday, November 12 Books open at 8:30 a.m. Rope at 9:30 a.m. #15 4-HD $75/Roper, Enter 5x 75% Payback #13 4-HD $75/Roper, Enter 5x 75% Payback #12 4-HD $75/Roper, Enter 5x 75% Payback #11 4-HD $75/Roper, Enter 5x 75% Payback NTRL VIP Roping 75% Payback at Regional #12 & #10 4-HD $50/Roper, May Enter Each 2x

Sunday, November 13 Books open at 8:30 a.m. Rope at 9:30 a.m. #10 Capped at #6 Elite 4-HD $50/Roper, Enter 5x 70% Payback #9 Capped at #5 Elite 4-HD $50/Roper, Enter 5x 70% Payback #8 Capped at #4 Elite 4-HD $50/Roper, Enter 5x 70% Payback #7 Capped at #4 3-HD Enter 1, Draw 2 for $150 or Draw all 3 for $150, Can do this one time 70% Payback

PRIZES 4 MAYNARD BUCKLES to High Point #4 & Below, #5, #6, & # 7 and above NTRL Halters to Average Winners of all ropings NTRL National Shoot-Outs to 1st-10th in Average of all ropings USTRC Regional Shoot-Outs to Average Winners Lubrisyn Big Ticket Shoot-Outs to 1st-10th in Average of all ropings Must have 2011 or 2012 USTRC card to rope. Memberships may be purchased at this event. NTRL Memberships FREE with USTRC Membership. TRIAD numbers only. USTRC Dress Code Required (Collared button down shirts, boots, jeans, NO BALL CAPS). Roping produced by NTRL Staff. For more info call NTRL Office at 970/897-3111 or John Johnson 423/340-0640. Roping Information All ropings are on-site entry and cash only. HOST HOTELS: Holiday Inn & Suites 901-266-1952 Comfort Inn 901/757-7800 STALLS: $20/night. Shavings $7/ bag. NO TIE OUTS. Plenty of stalls on the grounds. RV Hookups $25/night. No Reservations necessary. Terry Keys 865/256-1836 DIRECTIONS: 105 S. Germantown Parkway, Memphis, TN. I-40 to Germantown Parkway, South 4 miles. Arena on right.

Roping Format #15, #13, #12, #11 Four head, progressive after one. 75% Payback. Entry Fees $75/roper. May enter 5 times, any combination of picks or draws. #10, #9, #8 Four head, progressive after one. 70% Payback. Entry Fees $50/roper. May enter 5 times, any combination of picks or draws. #10 is capped at 6 Elite, #9 is capped at 5 Elite, #8 is capped at 4 Elite. #7 Three head, progressive after one. Enter 1, Draw 2 for $150 or can draw all 3 for $150. You may do this one time. #7 is capped at #4. 70% Payback VIP Roping Four head, progressive after one. Entry fees are $50/roper. This is not an incentive roping. The #12 and #10 VIP ropings are run together. May enter each roping 2 times. 75% Payback.

Mid-Atlantic Regional Sanford, North Carolina • Eleven Bar East Ranch November 5 & 6, 2011 Saturday, November 5 Books open at 9:30 a.m. Rope at 10:30 a.m. #13 4-HD $40/Roper, Enter 6x #11 Slide Up to #13 Down to #9 3-HD $30/Roper, Enter 6x High Roller - 5 Head (get all 5 head) $200/Roper 90% Payback #10 3 HD $30/Roper, Enter 6x #9 3 HD $25/Roper, Enter 6x #7 2 HD $25/Roper, Enter 6x

Sunday, November 28 Books open at 9:30 a.m. Rope at 10:30 a.m. #12 4-HD $40/Roper, Enter 6x #10 Slide Up to #12 Down to #8 3-HD $30/Roper, Enter 6x VIP #12/#10 $25/Roper, Enter 2x 75% Payback #9 3-HD $25/Roper, Enter 6x #8 3-HD $25/Roper, Enter 6x #6 2-HD $25/Roper, Enter 6x

PRIZES PRIEFERT Manual Roping Chute to High Point Roper of the Weekend BUCKLES to High Point #4 Header and #4 Heeler of the Weekend BUCKLES to High Point #3 & Below Header and #3 & Below Heeler of the Weekend BUCKLE to High Point Female ROPE BAGS to High Point #5 Header and #5 Heeler of the Weekend NTRL National Shoot-Outs to 1st-10th in Average of all ropings USTRC Regional Shoot-Outs to Average Winners Lubrisyn Big Ticket Shoot-Outs to 1st-10th in Average of all ropings

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Roping Format VIP Roping 4 HD, progressive after one. This is not an incentive roping. The #12 and #10 VIP ropings are run together. May enter each roping 2 times. All ropings are progressive after one, except the High Roller Roping. It is 5 head. You may enter any of the ropings (except the High Roller) six times, any combination of picks or draws. Must have 2011 or 2012 USTRC card to rope. Memberships may be purchased at this event. NTRL Memberships FREE with USTRC Membership. TRIAD numbers only. USTRC Dress Code Required (Collared button down shirts, boots, jeans, NO BALL CAPS). Roping produced by the Eleven Bar East Ranch. For more info call NTRL Office at 970-897-3111 or Chad Shepherd 813/477-4740 Roping Information All ropings are on-site entry and cash only.

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Georgia Regional

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

Perry, GA Georgia National Fairgrounds Friday & Saturday • October 7 & 8

#15 4-HD, $50/Roper, Enter 5x #13 4-HD, $50/Roper, Enter 5x #12 4-HD, $50/Roper, Enter 5x #11 4-HD, $50/Roper, Enter 5x

Manual Roping Chute to High Point Roper of the Two Days Trophy Saddle to Reserve High Point Roper of the Two Days

Saturday, October 8 Books open at 8:00 a.m. Rope at 9:00 a.m.

NTRL National Shoot-Outs to 1st-10th in Average in all ropings

VIP Roping

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

USTRC Regional Shoot-Outs to Average Winners Must have 2011 or 2012 USTRC card to rope. Memberships may be purchased at this event and will be valid for 2011. NTRL Dress Code Required. For more info call NTRL Office at 970/897-3111 or Franklin Thomas at 706/473-0476. Roping Format #15, #13, #12, #11, #10, #9 and #8 Four head, progressive after one. May enter each roping five times any combination of pick or draws. Entry fees are $50/roper. Twenty teams to the short go. #9, #8 #9 is capped at #5. #8 is capped at #4. VIP Roping Four head, progressive after one. Entry fees are $50/roper. This is not an incentive roping. The #12 and #10 VIP ropings are ran together. May enter each roping 2 times. 70% Payback. Roping Information All ropings are on-site entry and cash only. The books will close for a roping at the end of the second round of the roping prior. Hotels: Reserve hotels early or they will not be available due to the state fair. RV’S: For reservations call the Georgia National Fairgrounds 478/987-3247 Directions: Take I-75 to Perry, GA. Take exit 134 or 135. Address is Georgia National Fairgrounds, 401 Larry Walker Parkway, Perry, GA 31069 NTRL memberships FREE with USTRC Membership. TRIAD numbers only

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

UPCOMING EVENTS Southeast Regional Marianna, Florida • Jackson County Ag Center November 19 & 20, 2011 Saturday, November 19 Books open at 8:30 a.m. Rope at 9:30 a.m. #15 4-HD $50/Roper, Enter 5x #13 4-HD $50/Roper, Enter 5x #12 4-HD $50/Roper, Enter 5x #11 4-HD $50/Roper, Enter 5x NTRL VIP Roping 75% Payback at Regional #12 & #10 4-HD $50/Roper, May Enter Each 2x

Sunday, November 20 Books open at 8:30 a.m. Rope at 9:30 a.m. #10 Capped at #6 Elite 4-HD $50/Roper, Enter 5x #9 Capped at #5 Elite 4-HD $50/Roper, Enter 5x #8 Capped at #4 Elite 4-HD $50/Roper, Enter 5x

PRIZES Priefert Manual Roping Chute to High Point Roper of the Weekend Trophy Saddle to Reserve High Point Roper of the Weekend NTRL National Shoot-Outs to 1st-10th in Average in all ropings. USTRC Regional Shoot-Outs to Average Winners Lubrisyn Big Ticket Shoot-Outs to 1st-10th in Average Roping Format #15, #13, #12, #11 Four head, progressive after one. May enter each roping five times any combination of pick or draws. Entry fees are $50/roper. Twenty teams to the short go. #10, #9, #8 Four head, progressive after one. May enter roping five times any combination of pick or draws. Entry fees are $50/roper. Twenty teams to the short go. #9 is capped at Elite #5. #8 is capped at Elite #4. #10 is capped at Elite #6 VIP Roping Four head, progressive after one. Entry fees are $50/roper. This is not an incentive roping. The #12 and #10 VIP ropings are run together. May enter each roping 2 times. 75% Payback. Must have 2011 or 2012 USTRC card to rope. Memberships may be purchased at this event. NTRL Memberships FREE with USTRC Membership. TRIAD numbers only. USTRC Dress Code Required (Collared button down shirts, boots, jeans, NO BALL CAPS). For more info call NTRL Office at 970/897-3111 or Franklin Thomas at 706/473-0476. Roping Information All ropings are on-site entry and cash only.

Northeast Regional Bristol, Tennessee • McPherson Arena November 26 & 27, 2011

CHECK NOVEMBER ISSUE FOR COMPLETE EVENT DETAILS PRIZES NTRL National Shoot-Outs to 1st-10th in Average of all ropings. USTRC Regional Shoot-Outs to Average Winners LUBRISYN BIG TICKET Shoot-Outs to 1st-10th of all ropings. Other Great Prizes Must have 2011 or 2012 USTRC card to rope. Memberships may be purchased at this event. NTRL Memberships FREE with USTRC Membership. TRIAD numbers only. USTRC Dress Code Required (Collared button-down shirts, boots, jeans, NO BALL CAPS). Roping produced by NTRL Staff. For more info call NTRL Office at 970/897-3111 or John Johnson 423/340-0640. Roping Information All ropings are on-site entry and cash only HOST HOTEL: Microtel Inn and Suites 276/669-8164 STALLS & RV HOOKUPS: Stalls and RV Hookups are Limited. Please Call Terry Keys @ 865-256-1836 to reserve. Generators welcome. ADDRESS OF FACILITY: 934 Knob Park Road, Bristol, TN 37620. For directions go to www.mcphersonquarterhorses.com

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Sponsors Classic Ropes Classic Equine Equibrand Martin Saddlery Wrangler Rodeo News

www.ropetherockies.com Jeff Smith 620/921-5903 or Ike Cox 660/425-5502 FMI:

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4100 N. 84th Street Lincoln, NE Lots of Cash and Prizes SAturdAy, OctObEr 15, 2011 Books open at 3:00 p.m. for #12 & #11 5:00 p.m. #12 roping – $150/roper, Pick 1/Draw 4 or Draw All 5, Enter 3x 7:00 p.m. #11 roping – #150/roper, Pick 1/Draw 4 or Draw All 5, Enter 3x After the draw is posted, you can add on with anyone entered in the roping who you have not roped with, for $30/roper. Must enter the Pick/Draw to add on. All ropings 4-head, progressive on 1.

SuNdAy, OctObEr 16, 2011 Books open at 7:00 a.m. 9:00 a.m. All Girl roping – $150/roper, Pick 1/Draw 2 or Draw All 3, WPRA approved. All Girl roping is 3-head, progressive on 1 10:00 a.m. #11 century roping – $125/roper, Pick 1/Draw 4 or Draw All 5, Enter 3x, Must Be 50 or Turning 50 by December 31, 2011 to Enter Century Roping 12:00 p.m. #10 roping w/#9 and #8 Inc. – $150/roper, Pick 1/Draw 4 or Draw All 5, Enter 3x After the draw is posted, you can add on with anyone entered in the roping who you have not roped with, for $30/roper. Must enter the Pick/Draw to add on. All ropings 4-head, progressive on 1. #9 and #8 Inc. paid on 3 head. GUARANTEED SADDLES

Average Winners of the #10 • #9 Incentive Winners • #8 Incentive Winners Cattle provided by C-S Cattle Co. • TRIAD numbers only Produced by: Rope the Rockies, Jeff Smith Productions For more information: Jeff Smith 620/921-5903 or Ike Cox 660/425-5502 www.ropetherockies.com Arena located at 84th and Havelock Ave. From I-80 take exit 409, Hwy 6 west 2 miles to 84th Street. Go south 1/2 mile to Havelock Ave. 146 / OCTOBER 2011

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kwell & Kevin Blac ent s Family pre

Ropers talk, we listen.

85%

Covered Arena With Fans

PAYBACK

isit Enid and plan to

Mount Vernon, Texas October 15-16, 2011

Athens, Texas

& November 5-6, 2011 Sunday

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

#6 - #3 cap Enter 1, draw 2 or draw all 3 for $100/roper 3-head Buckles to 1st, 2nd & 3rd in the Average 30 teams to short-go

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

IF YOU MAKE THE SHORT ROUND AT ANY FIRE IT UP ROPING YOU RECEIVE A FINALS SHOOT-OUT!

#9 - Elite #5 cap Enter 1, draw 1 or draw 2 for $100/roper Enter 4x, 70% payback Buckles to Average winners

#10

Pick or Draw for $100/roper, Enter 3x, 85% payback Cowboy Church #11 One End Over 40 - Elite #6 cap #7 Cactus Saddle Roping - Elite #4 cap (women any age) Enter 1, draw 2 or draw all 3 for $50/roper • Enter 5x $100/roper, 3-head 80% payback CASH ONLY 1st Cactus Saddles + Cash TRIAD numbers only #11 2nd Buckles + Cash All books close at short-go $100/roper, Pick or Draw, Enter 3x, 3rd Breast Collars + Cash of previous roping 85% payback For more information 4th Lone Star Ropes + Cash #12 Kevin Blackwell 903.721.0303 $100/roper, Pick or Draw, Enter 3x, Dummy Roping James T. 903.521.1511 85% payback 5 & under • 6-8 • 9-12 www.fireitupproductions.com

#13

#8 - Elite #4 cap

$100/roper, Pick or Draw, Enter 3x, 85% payback

Enter 1, draw 2 or draw all 3 for $100/roper Enter 4x, 70% payback Saddle to High Money winner of #8 Buckles to Average winners 30 teams to short-go All books close at short-go of previous roping

opers, Attention R t on New Forma Sunday!

ATHENS H0ST HOTEL Quality Inn and Suites 800-892-3819

FIRE IT UP DATES Nov. 19-20, 2011 Mount Vernon, TX Crockett, TX (936) 546-2467

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Trailer & Parts Co.

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

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

903.677.2292 903.360.1761 Ask for Shack for Fire It Up Discount

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October 15-16, 2011 Grove, Oklahoma

$3,000 Added

Rope for Tom Andris rs Custom Made Spu izes Cash & lots of Pr

Team Roping

A receipt over $40 from Tractor Supply within 30 days of roping will get you a discount for up to one entry per person. * Top 5 in Average Awarding come back for the BONUS ROPING. 4 Pairs Tom Andris Custom Made Spurs One header with $500 + PRIZES to the team Cash & Lots of Prizes with fastest time! Dummy Roping Saturda Saturday October 15: y & Sunday Ag

e groups: 1-4, 5-8, 9-12 • THE MAIN EVENT – #13 HANDICAP* , 13-15, open Open Roping: Case Knife • Enter at 11:00 a.m. Roping Starts at 12:00 noon. $1,500 ADDED • 4 for $40/roper • Pick or Draw • Enter Up Enter Up!

Sunday October 16: • Church 10:00 - 11:00 • THE MAIN EVENT – #10 HANDICAP* • Enter at 11:00 a.m. Roping Starts at 12:00 noon $1,500 ADDED • 3 for $40/roper • Pick or Draw • Enter Up

• All ropings progressive after 1 • Partner finding service available • TRIAD numbers only • Everyone welcome • No # caps, no membership required • Stalls available • Good fresh cattle

•Spurs to High Money Header & Heeler Each Roping •Last Roping Tractor Supply Gave Away Over $30,000 in Prizes! • Ropes to top 5 high calls in each roping • Drawings every rotation • Montana Silversmith to high $ woman of the weekend (must enter both ropings) • Bell boots to egg toss winners SPONSORS: Case Knife • Montana Silversmiths • Behlen • Weaver Leather • Equibrand • Classic Rope • Manna Pro • Weatherbeeta M & K Outdoor Products • Fortiflex • Vance Ford • Shelter Logic • Port-a-cool • Nutrena • Standlee Hay Company

Directions Off I-44 between Tulsa and Joplin. Exit 302, approximately 5 miles on Hwy. 59 towards Grove, OK. For more information contact Tony Small 918.521.1591 or Cody Maple at Tractor Supply 918.542.2637 Cash or Credit Cards Accepted

$500 Added Money

OPEN 4-D BARREL RACE • BONUS RACE QUALIFIER October 15, 2011 • 10:00 a.m.

Exhibitions 8 - 9:30 a.m. $4 • Open 4D (1/2 sec. splits) $35 • Processing fee (1 x per person) $5 Open 4D is limited to first 100 paid entries. 100% of added money to pot • 80% payback of entry fees. • 1st place in each D receive Montana Silversmith • Drag every 5 runs, big drag every 50 runs • No dress code • ADDITIONAL PRIZES TO BE AWARDED!

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1st Annual

Eddy County Sheriff’s Posse Arena Carlsbad, New Mexico

This is your chance to get involved and build momentum for the future so that one out of five who get skin cancer will be “none” out of everyone.

Saturday, October 22, 2011 Books close for first roping at 9:30 a.m. • Rope at 10:00 a.m. Silent Auction

Corriente Buckles to ers Event Winn

Plenty of Parking

For information call: Lisa Adair 575/302-3963 156 / OCTOBER 2011

F #14 Handicapped Pick & Draw Pick 1, draw 3 or draw all 4 for $120/roper Add 2 $25 each F #11 Handicapped Pick & Draw Pick 1, draw 3 or draw all 4 for $120/roper Add 2 $25 each F #5 & Under Pick & Draw Pick 1, draw 3 or draw all 4 for $120/roper Add 2 $25 each TRIAD numbers only

Profits paid to UNM Cancer Center

Stalls & Hook-ups Available

Concession on Grounds

No BS Cattle Company Harvey Smith 575/365-7788 John Berry 575/626-6729

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8th Annual

CHRIS IRWIN Memorial Team Roping

NOVEMBER 5-6, 2011 Andrews, Texas • ACE Arena All Proceed s Go To The Chris Ir win Scholarship Fund

GREAT PAYOU T

GREAT PRIZES To make a donation or for more information call 432/413-0976

4 Coats Saddles

Saturday, November 5, 2011

to High Point header & heeler each day

Books open at 7:30 a.m. Close at 8:30 a.m. Rope at 9:00 a.m. SHARP

$1,000

OPEN

Cash Added to the OPEN

$150/roper • Enter 4 times 4-head • Progressive after 1

14 Custom Trophy Buckles to Average Champions of each roping

4 Classic Equine Saddle Pads

to 2nd place High Point header & heeler each day

#15 • #13 • #12

14 Classic Equine Bits

All ropings 4-head for $60/roper Enter 4 times • Progressive after 1

to 2nd place in the Average of each roping

Sunday, November 6, 2011 Books open at 7:30 a.m. Close at 8:30 a.m. Rope at 9:00 a.m. SHARP

#11 • #10 • #9 All ropings 4-head for $60/roper Enter 4 times • Progressive after 1

Need a partner? You may draw in to any division (except Open) for $60/roper. 158 / OCTOBER 2011

Nice Climate-Controlled Arena Cowboy Church Sunday 8:00 a.m. CASH ONLY Except for USTRC Gold Plus Members Plenty o Great Cattle by Dennis Townsend stalls & f Must Have 2011 or 2012 USTRC Card R 2012 USTRC memberships hook-u V p s may be purchased at this event USTRC rules and TRIAD numbers only Ace Arena is located at 1441 East State Hwy. 176, Andrews, Texas FMI call 432/413-0976

Event Photos by Lone Wolf Photography

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ATHENS 0CTOBER 8-9, 2011 • MOUNT VERNON OCTOBER 15-16, 2011

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ZD Cattle Company, Inc. Farmington,NM s Present KKKKKKKK Dummy Roping for the kids KKKKKKKK

the 8th Annual

$40, 000 CAS H AWA & RDS !

Turkey Bowl

November 25 & 26, 2011 OR, INDONA ! ARE

McGee Park

Saturday, Nov. 26

Friday, Nov. 25 Sign up 9:00 a.m. O Rope at 10:00 a.m. #11 Capped at a #7 Pick 1, Draw 3 or draw all 4 for $150 Enter 3x for total of 12 partners 1st - Saddles + $2,000 2nd - Fancy Buckles + $1,000 $10,000 3rd - Jackets + $800 4th - Jackets + $600 5th-10th - Sweatshirts + $200 Beautiful leather briefcase loaded with $10,000 cash to High Point Roper HANDICAPS #11 - Straight, #10 - 1, #9 - 2.5, #8 & Under - 4

Sign up at 9:00 a.m. O Rope at 10:00 a.m. Open warm-up drawpot 3-steers for $30/roper #4 and Under • Enter by 11:00 a.m. Pick 1, Draw 3 or draw all 4 for $150 Enter 3x for total of 12 partners 3-steer. 1st - Saddles + $2,000 2nd - Fancy Buckles + $1,000 3rd - Jackets + $800 4th - Jackets + $600 5th-10th - Sweatshirts + $200 Beautiful leather briefcase loaded with $10,000 cash to High Point roper HANDICAPS

C A S H O R C R E D I T C A R D O N LY

Kid’s Dummy Roping M M M M At t e n t i o n O p e n R o p e r s M M M M 20% stock charge for Friday Night Roping

#8 - 0, #7 - 2, #6 - 4

$10,000

Must have USTRC # prior to event

GENERAL INFORMATION O O O O

Ropings are cash or credit card. Current TRIAD numbers used Excellent cattle with short barrier visit www.zdroping.com or call 801.599.1238.

Friday Night, November 25, 2011

$10,000 Guaranteed Average Payoff based on 400 teams but will be increased accordingly

Host Hotel: LaQuinta 505-327-4706 Farmington Friday night sign up 6:00 p.m. O Rope at 7:00 p.m. $2,000 cash bonus to High Point roper Pick 1, Draw 2 for $150 or draw all 3 O Enter 4x for 12 partners 4-steer Average O Average payout based on number of teams For info. call 20% stock, 80% cash/prize payback. No roper lower than #5 can enter.

HANDICAPS #16 & over - straight • #15 - 0.5 • #14 - 1.0 • #13 - 2.0 • #12 - 3.0 4-steer Average

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Zane Dansie

801.599.1238

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Philipp Ranch presents

BIG LOOP BIG MONEY TEAM

ROPING

TOUR

November 26-27, 2011 • Brenham, Texas Washington County Fairgrounds Covered Arena (Stalls and RV available)

Over $1,000,000 Paid Out last year before the Finals! SATURDAY

SUNDAY

Books open at 8:00 a.m. Close at 8:30 a.m.

Books open at 7:00 a.m. Close at 8:00 a.m.

Open #15 #13 #12 #11 Above ropings are $150/roper • Enter 2x 4 head, progressive after 1

Legends (both ends over 50)/ All Girl/ Junior Ropings (One end under 14) $50/roper Ropings will be run together Enter each division 5x ATTENTION ROPERS: Due to the small number of Open & #15 ropers, those two ropings are over by 10:00 a.m. if not sooner.

#10 Capped at #6 Elite $50/roper - Enter 5 times 4 head, progressive after 1

#9 Capped at #5 Elite $50/roper - Enter 5 times

#8 Drawpot Capped at #4 $150/roper - Enter twice Draw 2 with each entry or 3 if entered Open.

ALL ROPINGS ARE 80% PAYBACK Wild West Buckles to the Average Winners of #15, #13, #12, #11, #10, #9 & #8

Roping starts at 9:00 a.m. each day. All other ropings: Books will open when the previous roping begins and close a minimum of 30 minutes prior to the start of that roping. TRIAD numbers only. Must be current USTRC member. 2012 cards may be purchased at roping • Win USTRC Flex Earnings! Negative Coggins required at all shows and must be presented. First to enter, last to rope Great Corriente roping cattle furnished by Philipp Ranch.

2011 Sponsors: All Around Performance Horse • Beard Navasota Vet Hospital Coufal Prater • Classic Ropes • Don Gonzales Saddlery DRW Precision • Equibrand • Farm Bureau/John Hendricks Knife River Concrete • Lone Star Ropes • Mathews Electric Sombrero Brand Hats

UPCOMING TOUR EVENTS: January 7-8, 2012 Halletsville,Texas Willam and Alton Allen Expo Indoor Heated Arena (Stalls and RV available)

February 25-26, 2012 Halletsville,Texas Willam and Alton Allen Expo Indoor Heated Arena (Stalls and RV available)

March 24-25, 2012 Caldwell, Texas Burleson County Saddle Club Covered Arena (Stalls and RV available)

April 28-29, 2012 Groesbeck, Texas Limestone County Covered Arena (Stalls and RV available)

May 19-20, 2012 Bryan, Texas Brazos Expo Center Covered Arena (Stalls and RV available)

June 9-10, 2012 Giddings, Texas Lee County Covered Arena (Stalls and RV available)

July 21-22, 2012 FINALS - Bryan, Texas Brazos County Expo Center (Stalls and RV available)

Don Gonzales Saddles to Average Winners at the finals

Must attend 3 of 8 ropings to participate at the Finals Dummy Roping at noon on Sunday sponsored by Lone Star Ropes For more information: John 713/806-6012 • Johnnie 936/878-2833 or visit our website: www.philippranch.com 162 / OCTOBER 2011

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Zermeno’s, Inc. SUPER SPONSOR SERIES NOVEMBER 26-27, 2011 ZERMENO’S, INC.

Circle T Arena located 4 miles west of Hamilton on Highway 36

SATURDAY November 26 Books open at 10:00 a.m. Rope at 11:00 a.m. PA 1 • Top 20 teams to short round

#12 #11 #10

November Special Series Sponsor

SUNDAY November 27 Books open at 8:00 a.m. Rope at 9:00 a.m. PA 1 • Top 20 teams to short round

#9 Pick/Draw capped at an Elite #5

All ropings are 4-head for $50/roper • Enter 5 times

2 Roping Chutes Awarded: High Money Header and Heeler of 2 Ropings

#8 Pick/Draw capped at an Elite #4

#7 Pick/Draw capped at a #4 Pick or draw any combination, maximum of 5 entries

EVERY THURSDAY #15 & #13 COMBINED with Separate Short-Go

Fun for the Whole Family Swimming • Volleyball • Basketball • Horseshoes Cash or credit cards only except for Gold Plus members. All ropings are progressive after one. Stall reservations will be accepted from Gold Plus members only. 270 stalls and 50 RV hookups available. Current USTRC membership required before you rope and may be purchased at this roping. USTRC rules apply in all ropings. TRIAD numbers only.

NEW SUPER SPONSOR SERIES CIRCLE T IS THE HOME OF Crossfire Saddlery and Crossfire Cafe

November 2011 Through September 2012 Finals Qualify by attending 3 or more ropings OR make the short round of any roping!

For information 254/386-3559

HOST HOTEL The Inn at Circle T 4021 W. Hwy 36 (254) 386-3209

First State Bank

Central Texas

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This is one team roping you don’t want to miss!

December 3-4, 2011

Lone Star Arena • Stephenville, Texas SATURDAY DECEMBER 3, 2011 Books Open at 7:30 a.m. Close at 8:30 a.m. Rope at 9:00 a.m. Sharp

OPEN (80% Payback) $200/roper – Enter 3 times 4 head – Progressive after 1

#15, #13, #12 All ropings 4-head for $100/roper (75% Payback) Enter 4 times – Progressive after 1

SUNDAY DECEMBER 4, 2011 Books Open at 7:30 a.m. Close at 8:30 a.m. Rope at 9:00 a.m. Sharp

#11, #10, #9 All ropings 4-head for $100/roper (75% Payback) Enter 4 times – Progressive after 1

Event Photos by Lone Wolf Photography

— GREAT PAYOUT —

80% Payback in the Open Division 75% Payback in the all other ropings Plenty of Stalls and RV hook-ups Cash Only Except for USTRC Gold Plus Members USTRC Memberships purchased at this event are good for 2012 Must have 2011 or 2012 USTRC Membership USTRC Rules and TRIAD Numbers Only

— GREAT PRIZES — Trophy Jingle Bell Classic Buckles to the Average Winners of each Division Classic Equine bits to second place Average winners Classic Equine saddle pads to high point header & heeler each day

Need a partner? You may draw in to any division (except Open) for $100/roper For more information call Ben Clements at 432/349-2572 Watch the Wrangler NFR at the Lone Star Arena Cowboy Club Saturday night. Partial proceeds of the roping go to Tarleton State University Rodeo Scholarship. Bring canned food or new, unwrapped toys to be place under the tree at the roping Toys will be donated to the Foster’s Home and food will be donated to the community.

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USTRC SANCTIONED ROPING EVENT

LAUGHLIN

PRIZES PAID FOR BY PRODUCER 6 Trophy Cowboy Gold Saddles

TEAM ROPING FINALS

• Average winners of the #11, #10 & #9

21 Trophy Gist Buckles

USTRC Sanctioned Event Guarantee Never Less Than

• Average & Incentive Average winners of the Gold Plus • 1st through 3rd place Average winners of the #8 Pick/Draw • Winners of the Jr. Looper Divisions • Incentive Average winners of the #12, #11, #10 and #9

11 National / $6,000 USTRC Flex Earnings Awards 29 Regional / $2,000 USTRC Flex Earnings Awards 6 Gold Plus National / $6,000 USTRC Flex Earnings Awards US Open Tour Points (awarded through 10th in the Average) Ultimate Partner Finder Draw-in Options in Effect

8 Trophy Rope Bags • Average winners of the Open, #15, #13 & #12

Flex Earnings Awards • Minimum of $160,000 at this event

With Membership Purchase

(for more details see the format section in the back of this issue of SuperLooper Magazine)

• Gold Spur members receive $1,000 in Flex Earnings • Gold Plus members receive $3,000 in Flex Earnings

NEW PAYOUT GUARANTEED 2/3 CASH PAYBACK NATIONAL FINALS TEAM ROPING QUALIFIER

NOV. 18-20, 2011

FT. MOHAVE, AZ

ACTION STARTS 9 a.m. DAILY (Arizona Time) FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 18 Open (w/ #15 Inc.) #15 Handicap #13 Handicap #12 (w/ #11 Inc.)

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 19 Gold Plus #12 (w/ #10 Inc.) Century Bonus included #11 (w/ #10 Inc.) #10 (w/ #9 Inc.)

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 20 #9 (w/ #8 Inc.) #8 Pick/Draw for beginner & novice ropers only #8 Pick/Draw books close at 10:30 AM

Saturday 12 noon Kids 6 and under, 7-9 and 10-12

Location: Mojave Crossing Events Center Directions: KINGMAN: Hwy. 68 south 35 miles to Hwy. 95 South. Continue approximately 11 miles to Aztec Rd., turn right, 2.5 miles on Aztec Rd. to the AVI. LAUGHLIN: Needles Hwy. South 11 miles to Aha Macav Pkwy, AVI sign, turn left, 3 miles to venue. Producer: USTRC Cattle: Reed Flake Stalls: First come, first served basis. Stall reservations accepted from Gold Plus members only. Reservations must be made no later than 7 days prior to the event. Call your Gold Plus representative, Ty Hillman. Facility Policy: Tie-outs are allowed at $15/horse per night clean up fee. Event info: USTRC office 254.968.0002 Hotels: On-Site Hotel - Avi Resort & Casino 800/AVI-2WIN, info@avicasino.com Choice Hotels: choicesportstravel.com • Special Rate ID #00214570 Current Coggins May Be Requested

SPONSORED BY

• Incentive Ropings in the #12, #11, #10 & #9

2CASH ONLY

FORMAT

Open (with #15 Incentive) $150/roper. Enter 2 times, maximum. 5-steer/Progressive after 1. Any comb. of Incentive/ Non-Incentive. Must qualify to short round to receive Tour Points. #15 Handicap $100/roper. Enter 3 times. 5-steer/Progressive after 1. • #14 team - 2 sec. off • #13 & under team - 4 sec. off

ON-SITE ENTRY

#13 Handicap $100/roper. Enter 3 times. 5-steer/Progressive after 1. • #12 team - 2 sec. off • #11 team - 4 sec. off #12, #11, #10, #9 $100/roper. Enter 3 times. 4-steer/Progressive after 1. #12 (with #11 Incentive) #11 (with #10 Incentive) #10 capped at an Elite #6 (with #9 Incentive) #9 capped at an Elite #5 (with #8 Incentive) Top 20 teams to the short round. Top 30 to the short round of the #9 only.

AMERICA’S COWBOY SPORT

For more information visit ustrc.com

Gold Plus #12 (with #10 Incentive) $100/roper. Enter 3 times, maximum. 4-steer/Progressive after 1. Any combination of Incentive/Non-Incentive. Gold Plus members 25 years and over only. Top 3 Average teams and Incentive Average teams receive National / $6,000 USTRC Flex Earnings Awards. Top 20 teams to the short round. #8 Pick/Draw (capped at a #4) $180/roper. Pick 1, draw 2 or draw 3. 3-steer/Progressive after 1. • #7 team - 2 sec. off • #6 & under team - 3 sec. off • No Incentive Top 30 teams to the short round.

2011 or 2012 USTRC membership required before you rope, and may be purchased at this event. Memberships purchased at this event are good for 2012.

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USTRC SANCTIONED ROPING EVENT

COLORADO FALL

PRIZES PAID FOR BY PRODUCER

CHAMPIONSHIPS

• Average winners of the #11, #10, #9 & #8 Pick/Draw

8 Trophy Cowboy gold Saddles 21 Trophy Gist Buckles

USTRC Sanctioned Event Guarantee Never Less Than 11 National / $6,000 USTRC Flex Earnings Awards 29 Regional / $2,000 USTRC Flex Earnings Awards 6 Gold Plus National / $6,000 USTRC Flex Earnings Awards US Open Tour Points (awarded through 10th in the Average) Ultimate Partner Finder Draw-in Options in Effect (for more details see the format section in the back of this issue of SuperLooper Magazine)

• Average & Incentive Average winners of the Gold Plus • 2nd through 3rd place Average winners of the #8 Pick/Draw • Incentive Average winners of #12, #11, #10 & #9 • Winners of the Jr. Looper Divisions • Average winners of the All Girl

6 Trophy Rope Bags • Average winners of the #15, #13 & #12

Flex Earnings Awards • Minimum of $160,000 at this event

With Membership Purchase • Gold Spur members receive $1,000 in Flex Earnings • Gold Plus members receive $3,000 in Flex Earnings

NEW PAYOUT GUARANTEED 2/3 CASH PAYBACK NATIONAL FINALS TEAM ROPING QUALIFIER

NOVEMBER 25-27, 2011

DENVER, CO

ACTION STARTS 9 a.m. DAILY FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 25 SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 26 Open Pick/Draw Gold Plus #12 (w/ #15 Inc.) (w/ #10 Inc.) #15 Handicap Century Bonus included #13 Handicap #11 (w/ #10 Inc.) #12 (w/ #11 Inc.) #10 (w/ #9 Inc.)

Saturday 12 noon Kids 6 and under, 7-9 and 10-12 SPONSORED BY

FORMAT

2 CASH ONLY

Open Pick/Draw (with #15 Incentive) $200/roper. Enter with 1 partner and 1 will be computer drawn No header with a classification number less than 6 or no heeler with a classification number less than 8 may enter. 5-steer/Progressive after 1. Any comb. of Incentive/Non-Incentive. Must qualify to short round to receive Tour Points. #15 Handicap $100/roper. Enter 3 times. 5-steer/Progressive after 1. • #14 team - 2 sec. off • #13 & under team - 4 sec. off

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 27 All Girl Specialty Roping #10 Handicap Pick 1, Draw 2 or Draw 3 for $150/roper, 3 steer Average #10 Century (w/ #9 Inc.) $80/roper, enter 4 times 3 steer Average #9 (w/ #8 Inc.). #8 Pick/Draw for beginner & novice ropers only #8 Pick/Draw books close at 11:00 AM

Location: National Western Complex Directions: 4655 Humboldt, Denver, CO. From I-70 exit 275A or 275B (Coliseum exits), take Brighton Blvd. North to Livestock entry gates. Producer: Rope the Rockies, Jeff Smith and Ike & Mary Cox Cattle: C-S Cattle Company

Stalls: First come, first served basis. Stall reservations accepted from Gold Plus members only. Reservations must be made no later than 7 days prior to the event. Call your Gold Plus representative, Ty Hillman. Event info: Jeff Smith 620.921.5903, Ike & Mary Cox 660.425.5502 or USTRC office 254.968.0002. FMI www.ropetherockies.com Hotels: Drury Inn 303.373.1983 Choice Hotels: choicesportstravel.com Special Rate ID #00214570 Current Coggins May Be Requested

• Incentive Ropings in the #12, #11, #10 & #9

ON-SITE ENTRY #13 Handicap $100/roper. Enter 3 times. 5-steer/Progressive after 1. • #12 team - 2 sec. off • #11 team - 4 sec. off #12, #11, #10, #9 $100/roper. Enter 3 times. 4-steer/Progressive after 1. #12 (with #11 Incentive) #11 (with #10 Incentive) #10 capped at an Elite #6 (with #9 Incentive) #9 capped at an Elite #5 (with #8 Incentive) Top 20 teams to the short round. Top 30 to the short round of the #9 only.

2011 or 2012 USTRC membership required before you rope, and may be purchased at this event. Memberships purchased at this event are good for 2012.

For more information visit ustrc.com

AMERICA’S COWBOY SPORT

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USTRC SANCTIONED ROPING EVENT

MAUI

PRIZES PAID FOR BY PRODUCER

CLASSIC

2 Trophy Martin Saddles • High Money #5 & below roper • High Money #6 & above roper (May only win one saddle, Specialty Ropings excluded)

USTRC Sanctioned Event Guarantee Never Less Than

33 Trophy Gist Buckles • Average & Incentive Average winners of the Gold Plus • Average winners of the #15, #13, #12, #11, #10 & #9 • 1st through 3rd place Average winners of the #8 Pick/Draw • Incentive Average winners of the #12, #11, #10 & #9 • Winners of the Jr. Looper Divisions

Flex Earnings Awards • Minimum of $160,000 at this event

With Membership Purchase

(for more details see the format section in the back of this issue of SuperLooper Magazine)

• Gold Spur members receive $1,000 in Flex Earnings • Gold Plus members receive $3,000 in Flex Earnings

NEW PAYOUT GUARANTEED 2/3 CASH PAYBACK NATIONAL FINALS TEAM ROPING QUALIFIER

NOVEMBER 25-27, 2011 MAKAWAO, HI ACTION STARTS 9 a.m. DAILY FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 25 Open (w/ #15 Inc.) #15 Handicap #13 Handicap #12 (w/ #11 Inc.)

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 26 Gold Plus #12 (with #10 Inc.) Century Bonus included #11 (w/ #10 Inc.) #10 (w/ #9 Inc.)

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 27 #9 (w/ #8 Inc.) #8 Pick/Draw for beginner & novice ropers only #8 Pick/Draw books close at 10:30 AM

Saturday 12 noon Kids 6 and under, 7-9 and 10-12

Horses: Some horses are available for guests. Call Peter Baldwin 808.870.5544 Horse Tryout Schedule: Wednesday, November 23, 2 - 5 p.m. Thursday, November 24, 10 a.m. - 12 noon Location: Piiholo Ranch Arena Directions: From Makowao town, go east on Makawao Avenue for 0.2 miles. Turn right on Piiholo Road at cemetery, go 1.5 miles, turn left on Waiahiwi Road. Stay left for 0.6 miles on paved then dirt road to Piiholo Ranch entry. Producer: Rope Maui, LLC Cattle: Piiholo Ranch, LLC. Will rope horned cattle.

Stalls: First come, first served basis. Event info: Peter Baldwin 808.870.5544 or USTRC office 254.968.0002 Choice Hotels: choicesportstravel.com Special Rate ID #00214570 Current Coggins May Be Requested

SPONSORED BY

• Incentive Ropings in the #12, #11, #10 & #9 FORMAT

5 CASH ONLY

Open (with #15 Incentive) $150/roper. Enter 2 times, maximum. 5-steer/Progressive after 1. Any comb. of Incentive/ Non-Incentive. Must qualify to short round to receive Tour Points. #15 Handicap $60/roper. Enter 4 times. 5-steer/Progressive after 1. • #14 team - 2 sec. off • #13 & under team - 4 sec. off

ON-SITE ENTRY

#13 Handicap $60/roper. Enter 4 times. 5-steer/Progressive after 1. • #12 team - 2 sec. off • #11 & under team - 4 sec. off #12, #11, #10, #9 $60/roper. Enter 4 times. 4-steer/Progressive after 1. #12 (with #11 Incentive) #11 (with #10 Incentive) #10 capped at an Elite #6 (with #9 Incentive) #9 capped at an Elite #5 (with #8 Incentive) Top 20 teams to the short round. Top 30 to the short round of the #9 only.

AMERICA’S COWBOY SPORT

For more information visit ustrc.com

Gold Plus #12 (with #10 Incentive) $100/roper. Enter 3 times, maximum. 4-steer/Progressive after 1. Any combination of Incentive/Non-Incentive. Gold Plus members 25 years and over only. Top 3 Average teams and Incentive Average teams receive National Shoot-Outs/Flex Earnings. Top 20 teams to the short round. #8 Pick/Draw (capped at a #4) $180/roper. Pick 1, draw 2 or draw 3. 3-steer/Progressive after 1. • #7 team - 2 sec. off • #6 & under team - 3 sec. off • No Incentive Top 30 teams to the short round.

2011 or 2012 USTRC membership required before you rope, and may be purchased at this event. Memberships purchased at this event are good for 2012.

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USTRC SANCTIONED ROPING EVENT

MISSISSIPPI

PRIZES PAID FOR BY PRODUCER

CLASSIC

• Average winners of the #10 & #9 • High money winner on Saturday (Specialty ropings excluded)

5 Trophy Cowboy Gold Saddles

USTRC Sanctioned Event Guarantee Never Less Than

31 Trophy Gist Buckles • Average & Incentive Average winners of the Gold Plus • 1st through 3rd place Average winners of the #8 Pick/Draw • Average winners of the #15, #13, #12 & #11 • Incentive Average winners of the #12, #11, #10 & #9 • Average winners of the All Girl • Winners of the Jr. Looper Divisions

6 Trophy Rope Bags • Average winners of the #15, #13 & #12

Flex Earnings Awards • Minimum of $152,000 at this event

(for more details see the format section in the back of this issue of SuperLooper Magazine)

With Membership Purchase • Gold Spur members receive $1,000 in Flex Earnings • Gold Plus members receive $3,000 in Flex Earnings

NEW PAYOUT GUARANTEED 2/3 CASH PAYBACK NATIONAL FINALS TEAM ROPING QUALIFIER

NOVEMBER 26-27, 2011 JACKSON, MS ACTION STARTS 8 a.m. DAILY SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 26 Open (w/ #15 Inc.) Gold Plus #12 #15 Handicap (with #10 Inc.) #13 Handicap Century Bonus included #12 (w/ #11 Inc.) #11 (w/ #10 Inc.)

Saturday 12 noon Kids 6 and under, 7-9 and 10-12 SPONSORED BY

FORMAT

2 CASH ONLY

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 27 All Girl Specialty Roping #10 Handicap 3 -steer Average Pick 1, Draw 2 or Draw 3 for $150/roper #10 (w/ #9 Inc.) #9 (w/ #8 Inc.) #8 Pick/Draw for beginner & novice ropers only #8 Pick/Draw books close at 12:00 Noon

Location: Mississippi Fairgrounds Equine Center, 1207 Mississippi St., Jackson, MS 39202 Directions: I-55 North or South. Take High Street exit to Fairgrounds Producer: Kevin Hall & John Johnson

Stalls: First come, first served basis. Stall reservations accepted from Gold Plus members only. Reservations must be made no later than 7 days prior to the event. Call your Gold Plus representative, Ty Hillman. Event info: Kevin Hall 417.547.3406 or John Johnson 423.340.0640 or USTRC office 254.968.0002 Hotels: Hampton Inn & Suites 601.352.1700 Choice Hotels: choicesportstravel.com Special Rate ID #00214570 Current Coggins May Be Requested

• Incentive Ropings in the #12, #11, #10 & #9

ON-SITE ENTRY

2011 or 2012 USTRC membership required before you rope, and may be purchased at this event. Memberships purchased at this event are good for 2012.

Gold Plus #12 (with #10 Incentive) $100/roper. Enter 3 times, maximum. 4-steer/Progressive after 1. Any combination of Incentive/Non-Incentive. Gold Plus members 25 years and over only. Top 3 Average teams and Incentive Average teams receive National / $6,000 USTRC Flex Earnings Awards. Top 20 teams to the short round. #8 Pick/Draw (capped at a #4) $120/roper. Pick 1, draw 1 or draw 2. 3-steer/Progressive after 1. • #7 team - 2 sec. off • #6 & under team - 3 sec. off • No Incentive Top 30 teams to the short round.

For more information visit ustrc.com

AMERICA’S COWBOY SPORT

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USTRC SANCTIONED ROPING EVENT

DUKE CITY

Presented by

PRIZES PAID FOR BY PRODUCER 6 Trophy Cowboy Gold Saddles

CLASSIC

• Average winners of the #11, #10 & #9

29 Trophy Gist Buckles

USTRC Sanctioned Event Guarantee Never Less Than

• Average & Incentive Average winners of the Gold Plus • Average winners of the #15, #13 & #12 • 1st through 3rd place Average winners of the #8 Pick/Draw • Incentive Average winners of the ##12, #11, #10 & #9 • Average winners of the All Girl • Winners of the Jr. Looper Divisions

Flex Earnings Awards • Minimum of $160,000 at this event

With Membership Purchase • Gold Spur members receive $1,000 in Flex Earnings • Gold Plus members receive $3,000 in Flex Earnings

(for more details see the format section in the back of this issue of SuperLooper Magazine)

NEW PAYOUT GUARANTEED 2/3 CASH PAYBACK NATIONAL FINALS TEAM ROPING QUALIFIER

NOV. 25-27, 2011 ALBUQUERQUE, NM ACTION STARTS 9 a.m. DAILY FRIDAY, NOV. 25 Open (w/ #15 Inc.) #15 Handicap #13 Handicap #12 (w/ #11 Inc.)

SATURDAY, NOV. 26 Gold Plus #12 (w/ #10 Inc.) Century Bonus included #11 (w/ #10 Inc.) #10 (w/ #9 Inc.)

Saturday 12 noon Kids 6 and under, 7-9 and 10-12

SUNDAY, NOV. 27 All Girl Specialty Roping #10 Handicap Pick 1, Draw 2 or Draw 3 for $150/roper #9 (w/ #8 Inc.) #8 Pick/Draw for beginner & novice ropers only (books close at 10:30 a.m.)

Location: Horsemans Arena - Expo New Mexico Directions: 300 San Pedro Drive NE, Albuquerque, New Mexico Producer: Kenny and Marsha Zamora Stalls: First come, first served basis. Stall reservations accepted from Gold Plus members only. Reservations must be made no later than 7 days prior to the event. Call your Gold Plus representative, Ty Hillman. Event info: Kenny or Marsha Zamora 505.425.3850 or USTRC office 254.968.0002 Hotels: Ramada Hotel and Conference Center 505.296.4852, 10300 Hotel Avenue NE MCM Elegante 505.884.2511, 2020 Menaul NE. Choice Hotels: choicesportstravel.com Special Rate ID #00214570 Current Coggins May Be Requested

• Incentive Ropings in the #12, #11, #10 & #9

SPONSORED BY

FORMAT

2 CASH ONLY

ON-SITE ENTRY

AMERICA’S COWBOY SPORT

For more information visit ustrc.com

2011 or 2012 USTRC membership required before you rope, and may be purchased at this event. Memberships purchased at this event are good for 2012.

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USTRC SANCTIONED ROPING EVENT

OIL CAPITAL

PRIZES PAID FOR BY PRODUCER

STAMPEDE

• Average winners of the #11, #10 & #9

6 Trophy Cowboy Gold Saddles 23 Trophy Gist Buckles

USTRC Sanctioned Event Guarantee Never Less Than

• Incentive Average winners of the #12, #11, #10 & #9 • Average & Incentive Average winners of the Gold Plus • 1st through 3rd place Average winners of the #8 Pick/Draw • Winners of the Jr. Looper Divisions • Average winners of the All Girl

6 Trophy Halters • Average winners of the #15, #13 & #12

Flex Earnings Awards • Minimum of $160,000 at this event

With Membership Purchase

(for more details see the format section in the back of this issue of SuperLooper Magazine)

• Gold Spur members receive $1,000 in Flex Earnings • Gold Plus members receive $3,000 in Flex Earnings

NEW PAYOUT GUARANTEED 2/3 CASH PAYBACK NATIONAL FINALS TEAM ROPING QUALIFIER

DECEMBER 2-4, 2011

TULSA, OK

ACTION STARTS 9 a.m. DAILY FRIDAY, DECEMBER 2 SATURDAY, DECEMBER 3 Open (w/ #15 Inc.) Gold Plus #12 #15 Handicap (w/ #10 Inc.) #13 Handicap Century Bonus included #12 (w/ #11 Inc.) #11 (w/ #10 Inc.) #10 (w/ #9 Inc.)

Saturday 12 noon Kids 6 and under, 7-9 and 10-12

SUNDAY, DECEMBER 4 All Girl Specialty Roping #10 Handicap Pick 1, Draw 2 or Draw 3 for $150/roper #9 (w/ #8 Inc.) #8 Pick/Draw for beginner & novice ropers only (books close at 10:30 a.m.)

SPONSORED BY

FORMAT

2 CASH ONLY

Location: Tulsa Expo Ford Truck Coliseum, 145 East 21st Street, Tulsa, OK Directions: From I-44 exit Yale Ave., north on Yale to 21st St., turn west on 21st to arena. Producer: Rope the Ozarks Cattle: Rope the Ozarks Stalls: First come, first served basis. Stall reservations accepted from Gold Plus members only. Reservations must be made no later than 7 days prior to the event. Call your Gold Plus representative, Ty Hillman. Event info: Rope the Ozarks 417.547.3406 or USTRC office 254.968.0002 Hotels: Inn at the Expo Square 918.858.3775, 4531 East 21st St. Choice Hotels: choicesportstravel.com Special Rate ID #00214570 Current Coggins May Be Requested

• Incentive Ropings in the #12, #11, #10 & #9

ON-SITE ENTRY

2011 or 2012 USTRC membership required before you rope, and may be purchased at this event. Memberships purchased at this event are good for 2012.

For more information visit ustrc.com

AMERICA’S COWBOY SPORT

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LUKE BROWN

Is he a champion because he rides a Martin or does he ride a Martin because heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a champion?

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2012 Formats Excluding the Open Division Ropers Classified as “Elite” may not rope together unless they give up a division. For Example an Elite #5 partnered with an Elite #6 may rope in the #12 Division, but not in the #11 Division

2012 Format 1 Open with #15 Incentive The Open is an optional roping for the Producer. Open Points will only be awarded to teams qualifying to the short round. The Incentive payout will be based on the percentage of Incentive teams entered, not to exceed 30% of the Average Purse

Option 1 $150 per roper Enter 2 times any combination of Incentive and/or NonIncentive (Maximum of 2 Entries) 5-head average with the Incentive determined on 4-head #15 Incentive Progressive after 1-head US Open Tour Points awarded through 10th in the Average Must qualify to Short Round to receive points 1st in the Incentive Average will receive $2,000 USTRC Flex Earnings

Option 2 (Open Pick / Draw) $200 per roper Enter with 1 partner and 1 will be computer drawn No Header with a classification number less than 6 or no heeler with a classification number less than 8 may enter Depending on draw, ropers may have 2 open runs, 2 incentive runs or one each Ropers may enter as open team or incentive team for a maximum of one entry #15 Incentive 5-head average with the Incentive determined on 4-head Progressive after 1-head US Open Tour Points awarded through 10th in the Average Must qualify to Short Round to receive points 1st in the Incentive Average will receive $2000 USTRC Flex Earnings

Gold Plus #12 with #10 Incentive The Incentive payout will be based on the percentage of Incentive teams entered, not to exceed 30% of the Average Purse Gold Plus Members 21 and Older Enter 2 times any combination of Incentive and/or Non-Incentive (Maximum of 2 Entries) $150 per roper 4-head average with the Incentive determined on 3-head #10 Incentive Progressive after 1 1st – 3rd Main Average – $6,000 USTRC Flex Earnings 1st – 3rd Incentive Average –$6,000 USTRC Flex Earnings

Progressive after 1 1st in Main Average $6,000 USTRC Flex Earnings 2nd – 5th Main Average – $2,000 USTRC Flex Earnings Top 20 teams on 4 steers qualify to short round

#12, #11, #10 and #9 $150 per roper Enter 2 times any combination (Maximum of 2 Entries) 4-head average #12 (with #11 Incentive) #11 (with #10 Incentive) #10 capped at an Elite #6 (with #9 Incentive) #9 capped at an Elite #5 (with #8 Incentive) Progressive after 1 1st in Main Average – $6000 USTRC Flex Earnings 2nd – 5th Main Average – $2000 USTRC Flex Earnings Top 20 teams on 3 steers qualify to short round #9 Only – Top 30 Qualified teams to short round

#8 Pick/Draw (capped at a #4) (Elite #4 Ropers are not eligible to enter this Roping) (Payout – 95% to the Average – 5% to the overall fast time) Top 30 Qualified teams to short round. #7 team will receive 2 seconds off & #6 & under team will receive 3 seconds off. These “seconds off” will be subtracted after the 2nd round

Option 1 $180 per roper 3-head average No Incentive and NO TEAM LOWER THAN A #5 WILL BE DRAWN TOGETHER Progressive after 1 1st – 5th in the Average will receive $6,000 USTRC Flex Earnings Enter 1 time with a partner and draw 2 partners or Enter without a partner and draw 3 partners

Option 2 $120 per roper 3-head average No Incentive and NO TEAM LOWER THAN A #5 WILL BE DRAWN TOGETHER Progressive after 1 1st – 5th in the Average will receive $6,000 USTRC Flex Earnings Enter 1 time with a partner and draw 1 partner or Enter without a partner and draw 2 partners Excluding the Open Division Ropers Classified as “Elite” may not rope together unless they give up a division. For Example an Elite #5 partnered with an Elite #6 may rope in the #12 Division, but not in the #11 Division

$150 per roper Enter 2 times any combination of Incentive and/or NonIncentive (Maximum of 2 Entries) 5-head average with the Incentive determined on 4-head #15 Incentive Progressive after 1-head US Open Tour Points awarded through 10th in the Average Must qualify to Short Round to receive points 1st in the Incentive Average will receive $2,000 USTRC Flex Earnings

Option 2 (Open Pick/Draw) $200 per roper Enter with 1 partner and 1 will be computer drawn No Header with a classification number less than 6 or no heeler with a classification number less than 8 may enter Depending on draw, ropers may have 2 open runs, 2 incentive runs or one each Ropers may enter as open team or incentive team for a maximum of one entry #15 Incentive 5-head average with the Incentive determined on 4-head Progressive after 1-head US Open Tour Points awarded through 10th in the Average Must qualify to Short Round to receive points 1st in the Incentive Average will receive $2,000 USTRC Flex Earnings

Gold Plus #12 with #10 Incentive The Incentive payout will be based on the percentage of Incentive teams entered, not to exceed 30% of the Average Purse Gold Plus Members 21 and Older Enter 3 times any combination of Incentive and/or NonIncentive (Maximum of 3 Entries) $100 Per roper 4-head average with the Incentive determined on 3-head #10 Incentive Progressive after 1 1st – 3rd Main Average – $6,000 USTRC Flex Earnings 1st – 3rd Incentive Average – $6,000 USTRC Flex Earnings

#15, #13 $100 per roper Enter 3 times any combination (Maximum of 3 Entries) 5-head average #15 Handicap - #14 team will receive a 2 second handicap subtracted after the 4th round - #13 and below team will receive a 4 second handicap subtracted after the 4th round #13 Handicap - #12 will receive 2 second handicap subtracted after the 4th round - #11 and below team will receive a 4 second handicap subtracted after the 4th round Progressive after 1 1st in Main Average – $6,000 USTRC Flex Earnings 2nd – 5th Main Average – $2,000 USTRC Flex Earnings Top 20 teams on 4 steers qualify to short round

#12, #11, #10 and #9

#15, #13 $150 per roper Enter 2 times any combination (Maximum of 2 Entries) 5-head average #15 Handicap - #14 team will receive a 2 second handicap subtracted after the 4th round - #13 and below team will receive a 4 second handicap subtracted after the 4th round #13 Handicap - #12 team will receive 2 second handicap subtracted after the 4th round - #11 and below team will receive a 4 second handicap subtracted after the 4th round

Option 1

2012 Format 2 Open with #15 Incentive The Open is an optional roping for the Producer. Open Points will only be awarded to teams qualifying to the short round. The Incentive payout will be based on the percentage of Incentive teams entered, not to exceed 30% of the Average Purse

$100 per roper Enter 3 times any combination (Maximum of 3 Entries) 4-head average #12 (with #11 Incentive) #11 (with #10 Incentive) #10 capped at an Elite #6 (with #9 Incentive) #9 capped at an Elite #5 (with #8 Incentive) Progressive after 1 1st in Main Average – $6,000 USTRC Flex Earnings

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2nd – 5th Main Average – $2,000 USTRC Flex Earnings Top 20 teams on 3 steers qualify to short round #9 Only – Top 30 Qualified teams to short round

Ropers may enter as open team or incentive team for a maximum of one entry #15 Incentive 5-head average with the Incentive determined on 4-head Progressive after 1-head US Open Tour Points awarded through 10th in the Average Must qualify to Short Round to receive points 1st in the Incentive Average will receive $2,000 USTRC Flex Earnings

Gold Plus #12 with #10 Incentive

$180 per roper 3-head average No Incentive and NO TEAM LOWER THAN A #5 WILL BE DRAWN TOGETHER Progressive after 1 1st – 5th in the Average will receive $6,000 USTRC Flex Earnings Enter 1 time with a partner and draw 2 partners or Enter without a partner and draw 3 partners

The Incentive payout will be based on the percentage of Incentive teams entered, not to exceed 30% of the Average Purse Gold Plus Members 21 and Older Enter 3 times any combination of Incentive and/or NonIncentive (Maximum of 3 Entries) $100 Per roper 4-head average with the Incentive determined on 3-head #10 Incentive Progressive after 1 1st – 3rd Main Average – $6,000 USTRC Flex Earnings 1st – 3rd Incentive Average – $6,000 USTRC Flex Earnings

Option 2

#15, #13

$120 per roper 3-head average No Incentive and NO TEAM LOWER THAN A #5 WILL BE DRAWN TOGETHER Progressive after 1 1st – 5th in the Average will receive $6,000 USTRC Flex Earnings Enter 1 time with a partner and draw 1 partner or Enter without a partner and draw 2 partners

$80 per roper Enter 3 times any combination (Maximum of 3 Entries) 5-head average #15 Handicap - #14 team will receive a 2 second handicap subtracted after the 4th round - #13 and below team will receive a 4 second handicap subtracted after the 4th round #13 Handicap - #12 will receive 2 second handicap subtracted after the 4th round - #11 and below team will receive a 4 second handicap subtracted after the 4th round Progressive after 1 1st in Main Average – $6,000 USTRC Flex Earnings 2nd – 5th Main Average – $2,000 USTRC Flex Earnings Top 20 teams on 4 steers qualify to short round

Option 1

Excluding the Open Division Ropers Classified as “Elite” may not rope together unless they give up a division. For Example an Elite #5 partnered with an Elite #6 may rope in the #12 Division, but not in the #11 Division

2012 Format 3 Open with #15 Incentive The Open is an optional roping for the Producer. Open Points will only be awarded to teams qualifying to the short round. The Incentive payout will be based on the percentage of Incentive teams entered, not to exceed 30% of the Average Purse

Option 1

#12, #11, #10 and #9 $80 per roper Enter 3 times any combination (Maximum of 3 Entries) 4-head average #12 (with #11 Incentive) #11 (with #10 Incentive) #10 capped at an Elite #6 (with #9 Incentive) #9 capped at an Elite #5 (with #8 Incentive) Progressive after 1 1st in Main Average – $6,000 USTRC Flex Earnings 2nd – 5th Main Average – $2,000 USTRC Flex Earnings Top 20 teams on 3 steers qualify to short round #9 Only – Top 30 Qualified teams to short round

$150 per roper Enter 2 times any combination of Incentive and/or NonIncentive (Maximum of 3 Entries) 5-head average with the Incentive determined on 4-head #15 Incentive Progressive after 1-head US Open Tour Points awarded through 10th in the Average Must qualify to Short Round to receive points 1st in the Incentive Average will receive $2,000 USTRC Flex Earnings

(Elite #4 Ropers are not eligible to enter this Roping) (Payout – 95% to the Average – 5% to the overall fast time) Top 30 Qualified teams to short round. #7 team will receive 2 seconds off & #6 & under team will receive 3 seconds off. These “seconds off” will be subtracted after the 2nd round

Option 2 (Open Pick/Draw)

Option 1

$200 per roper Enter with 1 partner and 1 will be computer drawn No Header with a classification number less than 6 or no heeler with a classification number less than 8 may enter Depending on draw, ropers may have 2 open runs, 2 incentive runs or one each

$180 per roper 3-head average No Incentive and NO TEAM LOWER THAN A #5 WILL BE DRAWN TOGETHER Progressive after 1 1st – 5th in the Average will receive $6,000 USTRC Flex

174 / OCTOBER 2011

#8 Pick/Draw (capped at a #4)

Earnings Enter 1 time with a partner and draw 2 partners or Enter without a partner and draw 3 partners

2012 Format 4 Open with #15 Incentive The Open is an optional roping for the Producer. Open Points will only be awarded to teams qualifying to the short round. The Incentive payout will be based on the percentage of Incentive teams entered, not to exceed 30% of the Average Purse

Option 2 (Open Pick/Draw) $200 per roper Enter with 1 partner and 1 will be computer drawn No Header with a classification number less than 6 or no heeler with a classification number less than 8 may enter Depending on draw, ropers may have 2 open runs, 2 incentive runs or one each Ropers may enter as open team or incentive team for a maximum of one entry #15 Incentive 5head average with the Incentive determined on 4 head Progressive after 1-head US Open Tour Points awarded through 10th in the Average Must qualify to Short Round to receive points 1st in the Incentive Average will receive $2,000 USTRC Flex Earnings

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#10 Incentive Progressive after 1 1st – 3rd Main Average – $6,000 USTRC Flex Earnings 1st – 3rd Incentive Average – $6,000 USTRC Flex Earnings

#15, #13 $80 per roper Enter 4 times any combination (Maximum of 4 Entries) 5-head average #15 Handicap - #14 team will receive a 2 second handicap subtracted after the 4th round - #13 and below team will receive a 4 second handicap subtracted after the 4th round #13 Handicap - #12 will receive 2 second handicap subtracted after the 4th round - #11 and below team will receive a 4 second handicap subtracted after the 4th round Progressive after 1 1st in Main Average – $6,000 USTRC Flex Earnings 2nd – 5th Main Average – $2,000 USTRC Flex Earnings Top 20 teams on 4 steers qualify to short round

#12, #11, #10 and #9 $80 per roper Enter 4 times any combination (Maximum of 4 Entries) 4-head average #12 (with #11 Incentive) #11 (with #10 Incentive) #10 capped at an Elite #6 (with #9 Incentive) #9 capped at an Elite #5 (with #8 Incentive) Progressive after 1 1st in Main Average – $6,000 USTRC Flex Earnings 2nd – 5th Main Average – $2,000 USTRC Flex Earnings Top 20 teams on 3 steers qualify to short round #9 Only – Top 30 Qualified teams to short round

Option 1 $180 per roper 3-head average No Incentive and NO TEAM LOWER THAN A #5 WILL BE DRAWN TOGETHER Progressive after 1 1st – 5th in the Average will receive Enter 1 time with a partner and draw 2 partners or Enter without a partner and draw 3 partners

2012 Format 5 The Open is an optional roping for the Producer. Open Points will only be awarded to teams qualifying to the short round. The Incentive payout will be based on the percentage of Incentive teams entered, not to exceed 30% of the Average Purse

#12 (with #11 Incentive) #11 (with #10 Incentive) #10 capped at an Elite #6 (with #9 Incentive) #9 capped at an Elite #5 (with #8 Incentive) Progressive after 1 1st in Main Average – $6,000 USTRC Flex Earnings 2nd – 5th Main Average – $2,000 USTRC Flex Earnings Top 20 teams on 3 steers qualify to short round #9 Only – Top 30 Qualified teams to short round

Option 1

#8 Pick/Draw (capped at a #4)

$150 per roper Enter 2 times any combination of Incentive and/or NonIncentive (Maximum of 2 Entries) 4-head average with the Incentive determined on 3-head #15 Incentive Progressive after 1-head US Open Tour Points awarded through 10th in the Average Must qualify to Short Round to receive points 1st in the Incentive Average will receive $2,000 USTRC Flex Earnings

Open with #15 Incentive

Option 2 (Open Pick/Draw) $200 per roper Enter with 1 partner and 1 will be computer drawn No Header with a classification number less than 6 or no heeler with a classification number less than 8 may enter Depending on draw, ropers may have 2 open runs, 2 incentive runs or one each Ropers may enter as open team or incentive team for a maximum of one entry #15 Incentive 4-head average with the Incentive determined on 3-head Progressive after 1-head US Open Tour Points awarded through 10th in the Average Must qualify to Short Round to receive points 1st in the Incentive Average will receive $2,000 USTRC Flex Earnings

Gold Plus #12 with #10 Incentive

Option 2 $120 per roper 3-head average No Incentive and NO TEAM LOWER THAN A #5 WILL BE DRAWN TOGETHER Progressive after 1 1st – 5th in the Average will receive – $6,000 USTRC Flex Earnings Enter 1 time with a partner and draw 1 partner or Enter without a partner and draw 2 partners

The Incentive payout will be based on the percentage of Incentive teams entered, not to exceed 30% of the Average Purse Gold Plus Members 21 and Older Draw-In Option (For all Formats) Enter 2 times any combination of Incentive and/or NonNeed a Partner? Try the USTRC’s New Draw-In Incentive (Maximum of 2 Entries) Option – It’s the ultimate Partner Finder $100 Per roper 4-head average with the Incentive determined on 3-head Pick or Draw any combination of partners. #10 Incentive Ropers may draw into any of the following divisions Progressive after 1 (#15 - #9) provided they meet the minimum classification requirements. 1st – 3rd Main Average – $6,000 USTRC Flex Earnings 1st – 3rd Incentive Average – $6,000 #15 Handicap – must be at least a #6 Header or a #7 Heeler USTRC Flex Earnings

#15, #13 $60 per roper Enter 4 times any combination (Maximum of 4 Entries) 5-head average #15 Handicap - #14 team will receive a 2 second handicap subtracted after the 4th round - #13 and below team will receive a 4 second handicap subtracted after the 4th round #13 Handicap - #12 will receive 2 second handicap subtracted after the 4th round - #11 and below team will receive a 4 second handicap subtracted after the 4th round Progressive after 1 1st in Main Average – $6,000 USTRC Flex Earnings 2nd – 5th Main Average – $2,000 USTRC Flex Earnings Top 20 teams on 4 steers qualify to short round

#12, #11, #10 and #9 $60 per roper Enter 4 times any combination (Maximum of 4 Entries) 4-head average

#13 Handicap – must be at least a #5 Header or a #6 Heeler #12 (with #11 Incentive) – must be at least a #4 Header or a #6 Heeler #11 (with #10 Incentive) – must be at least a #4 Header or a #5 Heeler #10 (with #9 Incentive) – must be at least a #3 Header or a #4 Heeler # 9 (with #8 Incentive) – must be at least a #3 Header or a #3 Heeler #12 Gold Plus with #10 Incentive – must be at least a #3 Header or a #4 Heeler #8 is already a Pick/Draw Format Ropers who choose the Draw-In Option will pay their side of the entry fee, which is determined by the format of the event

Draw partners may choose one of three options Option 1 – Pay for the extra run and be eligible for all prize money, prizes and Shoot-Outs/Flex Earnings Option 2 – Choose not to pay for the extra run and be eligible for only ½ of the prize money up to $1,000 and forfeit any prizes and Shoot-Outs/Flex Earnings Option 3 – Decline the extra run

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US OPEN TOUR CHAMPIONSHIPS Season Dates: Begins September 12, 2011 and ends September 10, 2012. All USTRC Sanctioned Open Divisions count. For the 2011 season there will be two ways to qualify for the US Open Championships. 1. Top 60 headers and top 60 heelers automatically qualify. Points will be

2. Attend a minimum of 8 sanctioned event Open ropings. Event

awarded in the main Average only according to the following charts.

Sanctioned Open Events 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th 7th 8th 9th 10th

attendance starts September 12, 2011 and ends September 10, 2012.

National Finals Open Preliminary Points Count For Next Season

- 10 points - 9 points - 8 points - 7 points - 6 points - 5 points - 4 points - 3 points - 2 points - 1 points

1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th 7th 8th 9th 10th

US Open Championships Points count for current year standings

Regional Finals

20 points 18 points 16 points 14 points 12 points 10 points 8 points 6 points 4 points 2 points

1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th 7th 8th 9th 10th

20 points 18 points 16 points 14 points 12 points 10 points 8 points 6 points 4 points 2 points

1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th 7th 8th 9th 10th

30 points 27 points 24 points 21 points 18 points 15 points 12 points 9 points 6 points 3 points

• Will crown a US Open Tour Champion Header and Heeler (most points accumulated during the year) and a US Open National Champion Header and Heeler (Average winners of the US Open Championships). Personal earnings count, but not for the US Open Team Roping Finals. They may be used for any other Shoot-Out.

• Points Only for: #7 and above headers; #8 and above heelers. Points do not carry over from season to season. • Ropers must qualify to Short-Round to be eligible for points. • Point ties will be broken on money won at season end. • Roper US Open: 6-head; 5 full rounds; Top 20 teams qualify to the short round.

Jr. Looper Answers 8 5 2 6

USTRC National Finals of Team Roping Grand Canyon The White House Golden Gate Bridge O P C U S R H

7 4 1 3

The Great Lakes Mount Rushmore Yellowstone Park Carlsbad Caverns

K L A H O MA R I Z E S H AMP I O N S H I P S T RC T E E R S W I N N E O P I NG OR S E S

ROPER MATH

70 x2 = 140

(miles per hour) (total hours) (total hours)

WORD SCRAMBLE

Bonus:

420 : 70 =6

(total miles of trip) (miles per hour) hours

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1. headstall 4. rope 2. pad 5. saddle 3. bit 6. reins

events

Find out where all the Roping Events are in your area

USTRC JR. LOOPER EVENT LOCATOR

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ADVERTISERS’ INDEX A A Cut Above . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .126 Albracht Insurance Agency . . . . . . . . .129 Clinton Anderson Down Under Horsemanship . . . . . . . .27 Ariat Country Christmas . . . . . . . . . . .121 Ariat International, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . .11 Atchley Group . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .116 B B & W Gooseneck Hitches . . . . . . . . . . . .4 Bayou West . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .105 Big Ticket Team Roping . . . .149, 150-151 Bloomer Trailers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .69 Broadstone Equine Insurance Agency . . . . . . . . . . . . . .139

Heel-O-Matic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 Hot Heels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33

Royal Horn Wrap Co., Inc. . . . . . . . . . .139 Running P Ropes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31

I Chris Irwin Memorial Roping . . . . . . . .158

S SSG Gloves . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .180 Scott Ironworks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .138 Shannon Shaw Memorial Roping . . . .156 Southwest Equine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .127 John Startt Productions . . . . . . . . . . . .164 Stephens Ranch Hand Real Estate . . . .139 Steer Crazy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .134 Stinger Ropes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .137

J Jingle Bells Classic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .165 Justin Brands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .147 Justin Insurance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .87 K Kid Group . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51

L L & H Manufacturing . . . . . . . . . . . . .14 LCI Livestock Insurance . . . . . . . . . . . .14 C Lil' Blue Heeler . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .139 CSI Saddle Pads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .109 Lucas Metal Works . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .129 Case IH Tractors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .111 Cattle For Lease . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .139 M Champions Choice Buckles . . . . . . . . . .87 MGM Grand . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35 Cimmaron Trailer Manufacturing, Inc. . . .49 Martin Saddlery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .172 Circle T Arena . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .163 Maynard Buckles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .122 Classic Equine . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6, 54, 63 Merck Animal Health . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39 Classic Rope . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2, 125 Mortenson Silver & Saddles . . . . . . . .139 Clovis Livestock Auction, Inc. . . . . . . . .91 N Computer Software for Team Ropers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .137 National Horsemen's Association . . . . .137 Corriente Saddle Co. . . . . . . . . . . . . .105 National Roper’s Supply . . . . . . . .43, 138 Cowboy Classic Saddlery . . . . . . . . . . .97 National Team Roping League . . .140-143 Cowboy Gear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .138 Crossfire Productions . . . . .153, 154-155 O Oklahoma City CVB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25 Oklahoma State D Horseshoeing School . . . . . . . . . . . .138 D. J. Reveal, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .138 Dally Times . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .177 Dodge Rodeo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29 P Double Dollar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55 Parma Company . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .126 Roger Peters Livestock Insurers, Inc. . . . . . . . . . .138 E Equibrand . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51, 85, 134 Philipp Ranch . . . . . . . . . . . . . .138, 162 Equibrand/Cashel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34 Ppino West . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .85 Preifert Manufacturing Co., Inc. . . . . . .157 Purina Mills . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .178 F 4-Ropin Ranch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49 4-Star Trailers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32 Q FarmTek, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .128 Quicksilver Products . . . . . . . . . . . . . .109 Fire It Up Productions . . . . . . . . . . . . .148 Flying Cow Arena . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .152 R Rattler Ropes, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . .93, 133 Forty Plus Team Roping Championships . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .144 Red River Portable Arenas . . . . . . . . .127 Four Quarter Circle, LLC . . . . . . . . . . .123 Revolution Ropes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15 Rimrock Spurs & Bits . . . . . . . . . . . . .137 Ritchie Industries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .101 G Gist Silversmiths . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .135 Rocky Mountain Clothing Co. . . . . . . . . .3 Rickey Green Roping Video . . . . . . . . . .23 Rodeo Video . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .92 Rodeo West . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .110 Rope The Rockies . . . . . . . . . . . .145, 146 H Mark Hadley . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .100 Ropers Quick Rope Release . . . . . . . .138 Hatco, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .117 Ropers Sports News . . . . . . . . . . . . . .124

T TLC Animal Nutrition . . . . . . . . . . . . .136 Tarter Farm & Ranch Equipment . . . . . .81 Texas Bar S Cattle Co. . . . . . . . . . . . .105 The Corrector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .110 Tiramasu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .139 Titan Trailer Manufacturing . . . . . . . . . .73 Tony Lama Boot Company . . . . . . . . . .53 Tres Rios Silver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .97CR Triangle Sales Co. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9 Tuley Roping Productions . . . . . . . . . .159 U Used Trailers.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .139 USTRC Events: Colorado Fall Championships . . . . . .167

Duke City . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .170 Laughlin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .166 Maui Classic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .168 Mississippi Classic . . . . . . . . . . . . . .169 Oil Capital Stampede . . . . . . . . . . .171 USTRC Formats 2011 . . . . . . . . .173-176 USTRC Gold Plus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19 USTRC Membership Application . . . .56-57 USTRC National Finals: Guthrie Shoot-Out . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48 Host Hotels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44-45 Schedule . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46 Specialty Roping . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47 USTRC Sponsors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42 V VFJ Co. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9 Viking Roping Cattle Co. . . . . . . . . . . .139 W World Jr. Team Roping Championship . .161 VSA IN HOUSE Woodard Roping School . . . . PROOF . . . . . .131 Wrangler . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .179 X XIT Rangers Club . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .139 Z ZD Roping . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .160

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