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THE MAGAZINE FOR TEAM ROPERS

FEATURES 8

Just the Way It Is

by Ben Clements

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USTRC Announcements

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By the Numbers

by John Findlay

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Gold Plus Report

by Ty Hillman

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USTRC Insider Cinch USTRC National Finals of Team Roping

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FEATURE 34 Cinch USTRC National Finals of Team Roping

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JUST the WAY IT IS

I

t is time for the Cinch USTRC National Finals of Team Roping and boy, am I ready. I love this time of year because I enjoy this event more than any other. The Cinch NFTR is a lot of work, but a lot of fun. The USTRC and the sport of team roping are rocking along and things are going good. There are tons of events to attend and lots of places to rope. I bid you the best this month and hope that you have lots of time to rope and enjoy your family and friends. I also hope to see you in OKC at the Cinch NFTR. Speaking of friends, I recently had a buddy who was involved in an ordeal that set me to thinking. The first thing I was pondering was, why does bad stuff happen to good people? The second thought was, it is continually amazing to me how the sport of team roping and rodeo is such a close network of people, just one big family.

So, why does bad stuff happen to good people? We may never really be able to answer that question, but I do have some thoughts on the matter. Sometimes, we need a reality check and that is one way God can quickly and effectively get our attention. I am not saying that God does bad things to people, but I do think He allows us to put ourselves in situations that are somewhat trying. It is kind of like telling a little kid that something is hot. You tell them again and again that something is hot and maybe you even tell them one more time; but they really don’t get the picture that it is HOT, until they reach out and touch for themselves. After they have burned their fingers, they get the point.

I think sometimes, we close our eyes or don’t listen to what God is saying and so he allows us to find out for ourselves. The minute we realize we are in a bad situation, we come crying back to Him, much in the same way the little kid would cry and ask for sympathy over their burned fingers. All of us, at some point or another, need a good reality check. Sometimes God makes things so simple for us, and we fail to pay attention. We miss everything He is telling us and burn our fingers, thus something bad has happened to a good person.

There are also times when God uses a situation that happens to one person, to speak to others. The person is usually one who is strong in their faith and has a very positive outlook on life; someone who is much like Job. There is a guy that had everything, then had everything taken away. He never lost faith, however, and lots of people learn from his story even today.

My friend’s situation was similar in this respect. She is a strong and focused individual who always looks at life through

OCTOBER 2012 positive glasses. I know her situation was tough, but she is the kind of lady who kept her chin up. She took everything in stride and embraced the situation in a very optimistic manner. The ordeal was a real eye opener to those who were around her, and to those closest to her. It was a reality check for a lot of people, and for some, one that was needed. The whole situation was, and still is, not resolved. However, it is not the end of the world and things will all work out through everyone’s renewed faith.

The next thing I was amazed at in this situation is how the sport of team roping and rodeo is a huge network of friends. It is as if we are all one big family and are willing to drop whatever we are doing at a moment’s notice to aid someone in need. We do things for others that we don’t even know, just because they are the “friend of a friend,” or in some cases just because they are a member of the rodeo and team roping family.

We never think twice about it and we really don’t expect anything in return, except that others would come to our rescue if we were the ones in need. It is also amazing how quickly things can get done, just by simply setting things in motion and then letting people help out. It is almost as if mountains can be moved — literally.

I am going to tell this story without naming names because I feel like there are a lot of people that this could apply to. The people involved in helping out dropped everything that was going on in their lives to aid in my friend’s situation. Some did so without even knowing my friend. They went above and beyond the call of duty without even thinking twice. That is just amazing to me and I am truly in awe of how close this family really is. There is literally a whole hoard of folks who came together for the common goal of helping out my friend. Some of them I know and some I don’t.

We really have something special here and something to be proud of. I am thankful to have and be a part of this family of team ropers who look out for each other. I am glad to be a part of something that is this unique and this powerful. There is almost nothing stronger than a network of friends.

I want to leave you with a thought. People are, in general, good. Sometimes, things happen and we don’t always do the right thing, but that does not mean that we are bad people.

Occasionally we make the wrong choice, but again that does not make us bad. We need to be more forgiving. We need to be more understanding. We need to be willing to put ourselves in another’s shoes before we pass judgment, and that is just the way it is……

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Announcements NFTR Cruel Girl Championships / Century Championships At the NFTR in October any female who is a current USTRC member may enter the Cruel Girl Championship roping, no qualification is required.

And in the Century Championships, any current USTRC member who is 50 years old during 2012, may enter, no qualification required. Both divisions are #11 with #9 Incentive.

Cinch USTRC National Finals of Team Roping Trade Show Attention vendors, we still have space available at the Trade Show for this year’s 2012 Cinch USTRC National Finals of Team Roping, October 20-28 in Oklahoma City. There are more team ropers per square foot at this event than at any other time during the year. If you have a product or service that would appeal to horse owners and ropers, there is no better place to be. For more information or to receive a vendor kit, contact John Findlay 505-899-1870 x120 or john@ustrc.com.

Are you QUALIFIED? Be sure to check your Available Earnings for qualification to the 2012 Cinch USTRC National Finals of Team Roping, where $1 Million is added and tons prizes are on the giveaway list.

USTRC Cinch NFTR Apparel While at the Cinch NFTR if you wish to purchase USTRC Logoed Wear go by the USTRC Store early. Items tend to sell quickly and there is a limited supply. Good luck at the Cinch NFTR and we will see you there.

Check Your Flex Earnings To check your earnings, log on to www.ustrc.com and click on the “member” link at the top of the left side of the home page. Once you are signed onto your personal page, your Available Earnings are displayed at the top of the right side of the page. Click on the “Your Available Earnings” link for full details. There are still plenty of events to accumulate Available Earnings.

Cinch Ride to the Finals Sweepstakes Winners Announced Rocky Mountain Clothing Company, makers of Cinch jeans and shirts, announced the five winners of their Cinch Ride to the Finals Contest with their drawing from the names of the registered contestants after the deadline closed on August 31. These five lucky USTRC members will each win the following:

NFTR Draw-In Option The Draw-In option won’t be available for any Shoot-Out Division at the Cinch USTRC National Finals of Team Roping.

Send Us Your Letter!

Do you have a question, concern, complaint or praise you would like to address to the USTRC? In today’s high tech world it is easier than ever to send us your “Letter to the Editor.” We invite you to send us an email at feedback@wspubs.com with your comments about the USTRC, team roping in general or the magazine.

• Four nights lodging in Oklahoma City during the Cinch National Finals of Team Roping.

• 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 year’s supply of Cinch jeans and shirts • A Cinch “Goodie Box” filled with neat Cinch goodies.

The five winners were: John Hazy - Okeechobe, Florida Dustin Schoneberg - Sutton, Nebraska Glenn Tatsch - San Angelo, Texas Carolea Wellen - Elkhart, Kansas Jay Domer - Topeka, Kansas Cinch and USTRC congratulate all of you and wish you the best of luck at the Cinch Finals!

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USTRC

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BY JOHN FINDLAY

NUMBERS Are You Better Off Now Than You Were a Year Ago?

A

s we are in the midst of the Presidential political season, I thought I would ask the question, “Are you better off now than your were a year ago?” I am not referring to your particular economic situation, I am referring to your (and every other USTRC team roper’s) roping situation. And yes, that does involve economics. In essence, I wanted to know if the USTRC’s team roping economics were better or worse than they were at this time last year. With this the month for the Cinch National Finals of Team Roping in Oklahoma, what better time to check the pulse of our industry. And if things are going well, mightn’t that increase the chances for a successful Finals? I would think, yes!

So, there is no better way than my statistically attuned mind can ponder this question than to go to the Tables. The two tables you will find herein will compare Roper’s Pot and Team Counts for all the USTRC sanctioned ropings that had been held as of Labor Day Weekend 2012, the time at which this publication went to press, to their counterparts from 2011. To make this as close to an apples to apples comparison, I included three ropings that occurred after Labor Day Weekend in 2011 because their counterparts in 2012 were moved to before the Labor Day Weekend this year. The three were the West Coast Regionals, the Kansas Championships, and the Will Rogers Classic. As a result, we have the same number of ropings to match up –– 78. And they include all of this and last year’s seven Regional Finals.

Before you run off to explore the tables, I would be remiss if I didn’t bring up the subject of the significant changes that USTRC incorporated at the beginning of this 2012 roping season. I think you will find in these tables that those changes have had a meaningful impact on this year’s ropings. For those of you that have just climbed out from underneath the proverbial roping chute, I am referring to the minimum one million dollar added money guarantee USTRC committed to this year’s Finals that allowed for the removal of all Shoot-Out fees at every 2012 season sanctioned roping. That allowed for a full two-thirds payback at all of USTRC’s sanctioned ropings. Another change that impacted the roping world was the agreement between USTRC and World Series of Team Roping that, among other things, switched WSTR members over to the TRIAD classification system and allowed their earnings at WSTR ropings to be counted towards USTRC Flex Earnings. These changes made a big difference and you will find out how much by looking at the tables. Let us do so.

Turn first to last year, “2011 Season USTRC Sanctioned Ropings by Roper’s Pot and Team Count”. The ropings are listed in 12 / OCTOBER 2012

the order that they occurred, starting with 2010’s Colorado Fall Championships in Loveland. The total money awarded during the year at those 78 ropings was over eight and half million dollars ($8,679,654). Now that’s a lot of money. And competing in those 78 ropings were over 76,000 teams (76,903). Also, a lot of teams.

But now let’s check to see how many teams competed in 2012 at most of the same ropings . . . 88,695. That is a significant increase, 15.3%. Is that a function of the economy getting better, the attraction of increased, non Shoot-Out fee deducted pots, better overall weather or what? These numbers don’t answer that question but my guess is that it’s a combination of all those factors and possibly more. OK, we know that the number of teams increased from 2011 to 2012, but how about the money, honey?

Oh my, did it ever! From that very respectable $8,679,654 in 2011, this season’s to-date Roper’s Pot haul jumped to $10,803,757!

That’s a whopping 24.5% increase! And a major portion of that increase can be directly attributed to the lack of any Shoot-Out Fund withdrawals. You would normally expect the increase in Roper’s Pot to be commensurate with the increase in team count, that is, Roper’s Pot growth should have been similar to team count growth at 15.3%. But the percentage increase in Pot is 60% more than the increase in teams. And I’m saying that a major portion of that is attributable to the elimination of the Shoot-Out Fund.

So USTRC team roper jean pockets are jingling a little louder this year than last and we could not be happier here at USTRC. We are hoping that this change also had a lot to do with why there are so many more teams roping this year, so far, than last year. As ropers in this new environment, you knew there were bigger pots to rope 2012 Finals Added Money at and you have per Division turned out to get you some of it. And what Division Added Money has happened so far $120,000 #15 this year also bodes $120,000 well for this year’s #13 Finals. We went to $120,000 #12 press before entries $140,000 #11 closed for this year’s $140,000 #10 Finals (September $140,000 #9 21) but my guess is $100,000 #8 that they could be $60,000 way up. You have #12 GP seen the how much $60,000 #10 GP added money $1,000,000 Total USTRC has thrown

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potentially dynamite payouts! Many, if not most of the Final’s divisions could easily pay over $100,000 to win. That’s over 166 times your money back ($100,000 ÷ 600 = 166.67). There is not a better deal than that for your money anywhere in the team roping world. It’s mind boggling. If you’ve earned a Shoot-Out

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at each division haven’t you? If you haven’t then here it is again: Last year’s added money in the #11, #10, and #9 was $110,000 each. In the #15, #13, and #12, $100,000 each. The others were similar. So the additional money this year is considerable. Add to that a 15% or better increase in teams, and you have some

2011 Season USTRC Sanctioned Ropings by Roper’s Pot and Team Count (not including ropings after Labor Day weekend that did not have 2012 equivalents) Date From

Event

Team Roper's Pot Count Date From

Roper's Pot

Event

11/19/10 Laughlin T. R. Finals

$105,939 1,103 05/28/11 North Country Classic 563 06/03/11 Red Rock Classic $115,815

11/26/10 Maui Classic

$43,455

11/27/10 Mississippi Classic

$96,076

12/03/10 Oil Capital Stampede 01/01/11 Lasso Del Sol

$120,404 1,091 06/04/11 Florida Panhandle Classic $139,102 1,202 06/09/11 West Texas Championships

01/01/11 South Georgia Classic

$90,770

11/12/10 CO Fall Championships

01/14/11 Heart of TX Championships 01/21/11 Bayou Championships

572 06/03/11 West of the Ozarks Classic 901 06/03/11 Indiana Classic

1,011 06/10/11 Western CO Championships $266,105 2,329 06/11/11 Tommy Lee Livestock USTRC GR $191,152 1,631 06/17/11 Iowa Championships

02/04/11 CO Winter Championships

$115,073 1,003 06/17/11 North Arkansas Classic $112,315 1,005 06/18/11 North Alabama Championships

02/12/11 S.C. Championships

$39,151

02/17/11 Hawaii Championships

$52,935

02/18/11 Muddy River Classic 02/18/11 East Texas Championships

$108,237 1,147 06/24/11 Wine Country Classic 951 07/01/11 Oklahoma Championships $143,207

02/25/11 California Championships

$28,922

02/04/11 Arizona Championships

434 06/23/11 Lasso Del Norte 524 06/24/11 Red Desert Classic

03/05/11 Florida Championships

253 07/07/11 Eastern Regional Finals $168,003 1,509 07/09/11 Tommy Lee Livestock USTRC GR 633 07/15/11 Nebraska Championships $58,032

03/05/11 Churchill Classic USTRC GR

$10,639

03/03/11 S. Texas Championships

168 07/15/11 Utah Championships $167,187 1,579 07/22/11 Colorado Championships 370 07/29/11 West-Ark Classic $46,053

Team Count

$48,910

633

$129,214

1,156

$97,449

1,052

$37,124

414

$63,730

702

$135,205

1,185

$62,514

694

$10,322

168

$108,026

1,168

$87,335

908

$85,136

929

$101,240

904

$59,789

633

$64,970

670

$174,990

1,578

$261,160

1,744

$4,670

73

$109,014

1,173

$54,696

561

$157,481

1,702

$132,226

1,204

$105,314

1,169

$51,524

554

$74,520

718

$40,074

418

$7,232

116

$276,762

1,473

$72,354

768

04/09/11 Bluegrass Championships

923 08/04/11 Southwest Regional Finals $151,642 1,414 08/05/11 Dally for Dinosaurs 865 08/06/11 Mountaineer Classic $72,966

$66,253

720

04/09/11 Capital R Classic GR

$17,344

$432,579

2,507

$41,106

394

04/15/11 S. Alabama Championships

279 08/11/11 Lone Star Regional Finals $254,626 2,189 08/11/11 The Island Championships 705 08/19/11 Central States Showdown $64,640

$112,689

1,257

04/16/11 Churchill Classic USTRC GR

$10,348

$183,030

1,038

$265,044

1,411

04/29/11 Missouri Classic

163 08/26/11 Northwest Regional Finals $172,360 1,543 09/02/11 Southeast Regional Finals $116,017 1,263 09/03/11 Pine Country Classic

$98,598

858

05/06/11 Spanish Trail Classic

$59,116

$223,913

1,431

05/14/11 Ohio Classic

525 09/03/11 High Plains Regional Finals $306,626 2,693 09/09/11 West Coast Regional Finals 737 09/16/11 Kansas Championships $55,040

05/20/11 Mississippi Championships

$91,324

03/11/11 Oklahoma Winter Classic 03/11/11 Colorado River Classic 03/25/11 Tennessee Championships

$133,622 1,365 07/29/11 Alabama Championships $122,898 1,349 07/29/11 South Dakota Championships

03/25/11 Northern California Classic

$45,343

03/18/11 Louisiana Championships

03/26/11 Ctrl OR Spring Fling GR

367 07/29/11 Turquoise Championships $165,203 1,776 07/29/11 Salinas Championships 67 07/30/11 Tommy Lee Livestock USTRC GR $4,338

04/01/11 N.M.Championships

$144,786

03/25/11 Northeast Kansas Classic

04/08/11 Arkansas Championships

04/14/11 Texas Championships

04/28/11 Panhandle Classic

05/13/11 Cowboy Capital Classic

980 09/30/11 Will Rogers Classic 78 Ropings /

$182,912

916

$147,900

1,620

$105,840 1,102 2011 Totals $8,679,654 76,903 SUPERLOOPER MAGAZINE / 13

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spot at the Finals and are not entered, you may need to re-shuffle your deck, I think the jacks and threes are gone.

Well the good news is that we have had a fine year up through

Labor Day. The tide has turned and things are looking up in Team Roper Town. Next stop: the USTRC Cinch National Finals of Team Roping. Hopefully, we will see you there!

2012 Season USTRC Sanctioned Ropings by Roper’s Pot and Team Count (as of Labor Day Weekend) Date From

Event

Team Roper's Pot Count Date From

Event

Roper's Pot

Team Count

11/25/11 Maui Classic

500 05/12/12 Ohio Classic $118,364 1,060 05/18/12 Cowboy Capital Classic 375 05/18/12 Kansas Championships $31,293

11/25/11 Duke City Classic

$81,452

11/26/11 Mississippi Classic

$110,495

$60,624

624

12/02/11 Oil Capital Stampede

$130,100 1,103 06/01/12 Red Rock Classic $227,800 1,704 06/01/12 West of the Ozarks Classic

$178,253

1,482

$123,539

1,074

$125,617 1,259 06/01/12 Indiana Classic $196,570 1,544 06/02/12 Florida Panhandle Classic

$69,716

749

$67,070

670

$6,605

103

11/18/11 Laughlin T. R. Finals 11/25/11 CO Fall Championships

12/29/11 Lasso Del Sol 12/30/11 South Georgia Classic 01/06/12 Bayou Championships 01/13/12 Heart of TX Championships

$60,218

706 05/19/12 Tommy Lee Lvstk USTRC GR 921 05/26/12 North Country Classic

$306,335 2,485 06/02/12 Tommy Lee Lvstk USTRC GR $212,962 2,080 06/08/12 Western CO Championships

$51,521

671

$260,886

2,206

$188,625

1,570

$8,470

132

$106,902

925

$163,751 1,352 06/08/12 West Texas Championships $129,885 1,121 06/15/12 North Arkansas Classic

$217,908

1,761

$124,970

1,259

$172,578 1,770 06/15/12 Iowa Championships 690 06/16/12 N. Alabama Championships $61,931

$98,837

874

$86,357

922

$107,531

891

03/02/12 South Texas Championships

$173,403 1,420 06/21/12 Lasso Del Norte $206,408 1,657 06/22/12 West Coast Regional Finals

$212,720

1,269

03/03/12 Florida Championships

$57,370

$88,583

870

$203,868

1,701

03/09/12 Oklahoma Winter Classic

601 06/23/12 Red Desert Classic $139,272 1,332 06/29/12 Oklahoma Championships $230,610 2,061 07/05/12 Eastern Regional Finals

$286,029

1,851

03/16/12 Colorado River Classic

$80,228

632 07/13/12 Nebraska Championships $121,300 1,075 07/13/12 Coushatta Championships 125 07/14/12 Utah Championships $8,268

$139,850

1,195

$156,961

1,270

$63,387

614

$142,505 1,541 07/20/12 Colorado Championships 535 07/21/12 Tommy Lee Lvstk USTRC GR $67,647

$178,155

1,533

$5,370

82

$168,697 1,521 07/27/12 Alabama Championships 836 07/27/12 West-Ark Classic $79,693

$108,518

1,099

$149,924

1,302

$94,170

790

02/03/12 Will Rogers Classic 02/03/12 Valley of the Sun Champs 02/10/12 CO Winter Championships 02/17/12 Muddy River Classic 02/17/12 Hawaii Championships 02/17/12 East Texas Championships

03/09/12 Louisiana Championships

03/16/12 E. Nebraska Championships 03/17/12 Tommy Lee Lvstk USTRC GR 03/23/12 Tennessee Championships 03/24/12 Northern California Classic 03/30/12 Northeast Kansas Classic 04/06/12 Bluegrass Championships 04/13/12 Arkansas Championships

$215,118 1,263 07/27/12 Turquoise Championships $176,131 1,494 08/02/12 Southwest Regional Finals

04/13/12 Front Range Championships

$101,281

04/06/12 New Mexico Championships

$286,137

1,453

$105,514

1,052

04/14/12 Tommy Lee Lvstk USTRC GR

$5,004

900 08/04/12 Dally for Dinosaurs 75 08/09/12 Lone Star Regional Finals

$428,775

2,315

04/19/12 Texas Championships

$300,816 2,430 08/09/12 The Island Championships 664 08/11/12 Mountaineer Classic $62,700

$56,709

527

$52,605

548

$122,584

1,123

04/27/12 Panhandle Classic

$146,030 1,290 08/17/12 Central States Showdown $205,132 1,651 08/24/12 Chisholm Trail Classic

$217,939

1,815

04/27/12 S.D. Championships

$87,065

$203,255

1,127

04/27/12 Classic 10 Roping GR

$29,201

858 08/24/12 Northwest Regional Finals 199 08/31/12 Southeast Regional Finals

$330,040

1,746

05/04/12 Spanish Trail Classic

$91,269

$275,003

1,703

05/04/12 Mississippi Championships

$77,323

791 08/31/12 High Plains Regional Finals 776 09/01/12 Pine Country Classic

04/21/12 S. Alabama Championships 04/27/12 Missouri Classic

78 Ropings /

$178,027 1,400 2012 Totals $10,803,757 88,695 2011 Totals $8,679,654 76,903

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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 complimentary stalls, a Gold Plus RV hook-up, and a leather NFTR jacket. Zanga Schutte from Kamuela, HI was the High Point Gold Plus winner at the West Coast Regional Finals finishing just one point ahead of Bud Stubblefield from Taft, CA. Zanga won $6,031 and tallied 36 points. Ross Turner of Idabel, OK took the top honors of being the High Point Gold Plus champion at the Eastern Regional Finals with a total of 43 points and pocketing $8,927. Hometown cowboy Randy Knight racked up $9,718 in winnings and was the High Point winner at the Southwest Regional Finals held in Clovis, NM. Wallace Townsend of Cache, OK led the way at the LoneStar Regional Finals by winning a whopping $17,279, giving himself 48 points and winning the High Point Gold Plus member of the weekend by 25 points. Clint Felton from Fallon, NV roped his way to the top of the high point leader board at the Northwest Regional Finals by pocketing $12,368 and receiving 44 points.

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s I write this article, the Northwest Regional Finals just completed and pre-entries for the High Plains and Southeast Regional Finals closed last week. Pre-entries are up about 30% from last year so I expect both events to be great unless Tropical Storm Isaac wreaks havoc along the Gulf Coast.

My heart has gone out to several ropers who have called this week with the uncertainty this storm/hurricane is causing them. It is a great reminder for us not to take our current living condition for granted because most of the time, it could be worse.

Last year, USTRC added $89,600 to the Gold Plus division at the Regional Finals which took the Gold Plus divisions to a whole new level. This year, USTRC added $105,000 to the Gold Plus purse at the Regional Finals breaking records again! At just five events, the Gold Plus division paid out over $245,000 ranging from an 87% cash payback all the way up to 111%. The jury is still out on the High Plains and Southeast 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, who have supported the program and

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Shawn E. Loehr H Larry G. Darnell H $1,740 in Cash H H $6,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings H

David T. Lewis H Josh L. Little H $1,796 in Cash H

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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 28 and we will accept late entries from October 1st until October 5 in which ropers will pay $20 per man per entry late fees. Any entries received after October 5 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 28 to avoid late fees. Stall confirmations will be mailed the week of October 1 so I will not be able to take any stall reservations after September 28.

There is truly something to do for everyone and never a dull moment at the Cinch NFTR. Besides the Finals action going on in the Coliseum and Barn 8 Arena, there’s the Challenge roping in Barn 6 Arena, Guthrie Shoot-Out at the Lazy E Arena , the Junior Looper competition and goat roping in Barn 3, the SUPERLOOPER MAGAZINE / 17

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Josh K. Burns H Kent A Thiessen H $4,200 in Cash H H $6,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings H

THE ISLANDS CHAMPIONSHIPS #10 Gold Plus Specialty Roping

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Alvin H. Kawamoto H Fern White H $1,198 in Cash H H $2,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings H

Fred Rice H Troll H. Tettenhorst H $1,091 in Cash H H $6,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings H

trade show, the bible studies, the rope horse preview and sale, and the free clinics in the Purina Arena. 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, Joe Beaver, Mike Beers 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 18 / OCTOBER 2012

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 2013 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.

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$225,000 ADDED MONEY IN 2012

and Tons of Prizes 2012 USTRC Regional Finals $105,000 Added Money

28 - Gist Buckles 14 - Resistol Straw Hats 14 - Pairs of Tony Lama Boots 42 - Pairs of Cinch Jeans 14 - Classic Equine Horse Sheets 14 - Classic Rope Bags 14 - Classic Duffel Bags

2012 Cinch USTRC National Finals of Team Roping $120,000 Added Money

2 - Ram Diesel Dually Trucks 2 - Case IH Tractors 24 - Gist Buckles The 2013 season begins October 29.

Join the Gold Plus Program today and stake your claim.

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USTRC National Finals of Team Roping Oklahoma State Fairgrounds – Oklahoma City, Oklahoma October 20-28, 2012

By Ben Clements

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he 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 20-28, 2012. It is without a doubt the place to be if you enjoy watching or competing 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 years Cinch NFTR will be rewarding and exciting. The team roping action will begin on October 20 and end on the 28.

2012 SCHEDULE Saturday, October 20 • 8:00 a.m.

Open Preliminary #15 Preliminary #15 Shoot-Out

Thursday, October 25 • 8:00 a.m.

Cruel Girl Championships #11 Preliminary 4 Ropin Ranch Horse Sale

Sunday, October 21 • 8:00 a.m. #13 Preliminary Priefert US Open Championships

Friday, October 26 • 8:00 a.m. #11 Shoot-Out #10 Preliminary

Monday, October 22 • 8:00 a.m. #13 Shoot-Out #12 Preliminary

Saturday, October 27 • 8:00 a.m. #10 Shoot-Out Jr Looper Preliminary (9:00 a.m.)

Jr. Looper Shoot-Out (after the #10 Shoot-Out in the Main Coliseum) #9 Preliminary

Tuesday, October 23 • 8:00 a.m. #12 Shoot-Out #12 Gold Plus Shoot-Out Wednesday, October 24 • 8:00 a.m.

Century Championships Jr Looper Preliminary (9:00 a.m.) #10 Gold Plus Shoot-Out 4 Ropin Ranch Preview of Sale Horses

Sunday, October 28 • 8:00 a.m. #9 Shoot-Out #8 Shoot-Out

The USTRC will once again utilize two arenas for competition. This has been used in the past at the CINCH NFTR with great success. The two arenas in use at the CINCH NFTR 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. The exception to running the second and third steers in Barn #8 is the Priefert US Open Championships, the #15 Shoot-Out and the #13 Shoot-Out. The entirety of the Priefert US Open Championships will take place inside the Main Coliseum. In the #15 Shoot-Out and the #13 ShootOut ropers will rope the first steer in the Main Coliseum, their second in Barn #8, the third in the Main Coliseum and the fourth in Barn #8. The short round of every roping will take place within the Main Coliseum. 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 facilitate the thousands of horses that go in and out of the Fairgrounds during the Finals.

If you do use the Express Check-In 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. Remember that other ropers are coming in later throughout the week and your stall may be reserved for them.

Another note while at the Fairgrounds is that, NoParking zones will be strictly enforced; there will be fines for overnight tying of horses to trailers and absolutely no portable pens set up.

Hotels and RV Hookups Hopefully by this time you have contacted one

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of the many close-by lodgings. 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, occupancy will dwindle pretty fast. If you have a RV or a camper, there are over 400 hookups available at the Fairgrounds for on-site rental only. This is a first come, first served basis and is handled by the Oklahoma State Fairgrounds and not the USTRC.

Guthrie Shoot-Out Championships There is also team roping action set for the Lazy E Arena in Guthrie, Oklahoma. The arena is just north of Oklahoma City and is the largest indoor rodeo arena in the world.

The Guthrie Shoot-Out Championships are produced by Rope the Rockies, which is Jeff Smith and Ike and Mary Cox. The event will begin October 19 and run through October 27. The event is a good way to warm up for the Cinch NFTR and a good way to win extra USTRC Flex Earnings. This year the event will include a #8 Division with a #6 Incentive on October 27. Rope the Rockies is going to award trophy saddles to the Average and Incentive Average winners on the 27th.

USTRC Challenge Arena The USTRC Challenge Roping will also be running at this year’s Cinch NFTR. This gives ropers a chance at some extra cash and another way to warm up for competition inside the main arenas. The Challenge action will take place in Barn #6 at the State Fairgrounds and will begin on October 21 and run through October 27. There are prizes awarded to the high money header and heeler each day at the Cinch NFTR. Remember if you and your partner are both Gold Plus 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 USTRC Regional Events or the Cinch NFTR next year. Enter up to win your chance to get into the next USTRC ShootOut division.

Priefert US Open Championships The Priefert US Open Championships will feature the cream of the crop when it comes to team roping. This year the top teams in the nation will compete for extremely big money. The roping is 100% payback! The top Open teams will compete in five full go rounds and then face off in the

short round to see who the champions will be. This roping will be Sunday, October 21 at around 1:00 p.m. in the Main Coliseum.

During this time most of the other functions and happenings around the Fairgrounds shut down as everyone comes inside the Main Coliseum to watch this spectacle. It is guaranteed to be a crowd favorite and a roping that all ropers aspire to compete in.

Jr. Looper Events Jr. Looper ropers will also have a chance to compete and strut their roping abilities.

DownUnder Horsemanship and the USTRC proudly present 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 24 at 9 a.m. and Saturday, October 27 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 THAT 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 27, right after the #10 Shoot-Out. It is guaranteed to be an exciting event.

USTRC Trade Show The USTRC invites all ropers and their families and friends 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 supplies, trailers, tack, jewelry, boots, hats, clothing, home décor, 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 need 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, and it is the only vendor selling USTRC logoed wear.

USTRC Seminars and Purina Checkerboard Arena 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 on everything from roping to horsemanship.

The Purina Checkerboard Arena will kick

into gear Tuesday, October 23 and run through Friday, October 27. 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.

USTRC Farrier and Veterinarian The USTRC has on the grounds everyday a farrier and veterinarian for your use and convenience.

7th Annual 4 Ropin Ranch Horse Sale 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 24, following the #10 Gold Plus Shoot-Out at approximately 6 p.m. in the Main Coliseum. The sale will be held Thursday, October 25 at approximately 6:30 p.m. right after the #11 Preliminary inside the Main Coliseum as well.

Changes to the Oklahoma State Fairgrounds Over the last three years, Cinch NFTR participants noticed some huge changes at the Oklahoma State Fairgrounds. Last year was the major renovation, but there have been more improvements made for this year’s Cinch NFTR. It will be crucial for everyone to pay attention 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 This years CINCH NFTR will be an outstanding event and USTRC welcomes everyone to attend. Ropers will rope for over $5 million in cash and prizes throughout the week, which includes $1 million of added cash. It is set to be a great team roping event and one that you certainly will not want to miss. One last reminder before we see you at the Finals — Enjoy this year’s Finals at the Oklahoma State Fairgrounds. This is what you have been working toward all year long. The USTRC producers across the country and the staff 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.

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with Rickey Green Finals Time ith the USTRC Finals coming up, it’s time to get yourself ready. The folks who are ready could come up with some life changing performances. One thing I would say is to make sure that your horse is feeling good and working well. My gray horse was missing the corner and not staying light in the bit. The more I rode him, the worse he got. I hauled him over to Darrell Elliott, my chiropractor, and he found out that he was sore in the right hock, so that’s why he wasn’t finishing the turn and not wanting to stop. Darrell says that if you have a small horse or a head horse, don’t be afraid to take him to the chiropractor every six months just for maintenance purposes. So I took my gray to the vet, and they looked at his records. He was injected one year ago, that’s not bad - once a year at 16 years old. I don’t think everyone is like me, not all people are willing to spend whatever it takes to keep their horse in top shape. If you ask the pros what the major factor in winning is, they will all say a great horse.

So make sure your horse is sound before the Finals. Take or rent some of those rubber mats for your horse’s stall or buy plenty of shavings for the Finals. They are on cement in the stalls, and it’s hard on their legs and feet. They also can have a hard time getting up. I like to take my horse out a lot at the Finals and get fresh air.

Keeping your stall clean will also help your horse, so he doesn’t have to breathe so much ammonia.

You need to really have your head horse scoring good and running hard at the Finals. You need to be able to trust your horse and really just focus on your roping to be able to rope your best. I would also recommend riding in the back of the box, like you do at the Finals.

A few horses always have trouble at the Finals if they’re not used to coming in the back of the box. At the end of the roping season, most people don’t have fresh cattle to rope before the Finals, so if

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you just rope a bunch of lopers, you might not be prepared. I would say, don’t practice on fresh cattle for two weeks before the Finals so your horse is played out. For the last couple of practices go rope some runners and wake your horse up.

The heel horses are going to have to run pretty good to get out and around the corner in OKC, so I would really hustle your heel horse those last two practices. Also, have your horse in your hand so you can hit your corner precisely at the Finals.

You know in OKC if you get caught on the right wall, or if a steer goes left, your heel horse needs to be in your hand so he doesn’t drop you inside.

The other day I let a steer loose in the arena and just followed him around and heeled him old school, lead steer style. I usually rope my Hot Heels and do a lot of drills on it and that works great. But, when I begin to rope the lead steer, my horses came untrained for a little while. It was so good for them to break their pattern. My horses wanted to blow to the steer, but I just stayed way back and trotted and loped way behind the steer until they relaxed. Then I would move them up to position, then just stop and let the steer go. Also I would track for 10-12 swings, then rope and stop. My horses finally relaxed and got in my hand. Now they are so light, and both horses are so nice to move around and hit the corner since that one lesson.

Headers, I would recommend following the lead steer a little and make your horse get in position and stay there for five or six swings. Then rope, dally and follow. You can then stop slowly so your horse is waiting on you. You can also do these drills on your Hot Heels. I’m going to start roping the lead steer once a month to keep my horses listening. I think, heading or heeling the lead steer will really help your horses be better at the Finals.

Try to put yourself in the Finals mindset, and then give yourself the thoughts that will calm you down, especially if you make the short round. Put yourself in that focus zone when you practice, and start to mentally put yourself at the Finals so you are prepared when you arrive.

I always use ear plugs on my horses at the big ropings and rodeos. Horses really don’t like loud noises, and if they’re comfortable they’ll be more focused for you. The best ear plugs are sold by Dover Saddlery (they’re soft and fuzzy), or you can put some cotton in some pantyhose and make your own.

See you at the seminars.

Your Friend,

Rickey Green John 15:1-5

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Champions Profile

And Then There Was One

by Melinda Clements

US Open

Shoot-Out Roping 2011 USTRC National Champions

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here is a certain kind of pressure in being an Open roper. Fans tend to forget that roping is roping, regardless of the caliber, and Open ropers deal with the same issues, the same challenges, the same struggles and the same head games as any other roper.

If you ask a fan there is a cachet attached, a certain hero worship, the epitome of the best and how we wish we were.

Regardless of how you look at it, roping enthusiasts place a certain embodiment on Open ropers, what they are and what they represent.

When the Priefert US Open Championships kicked off on Sunday, October 23 at the 2011 Cinch USTRC National Finals of Team Roping a packed house of fans and roping enthusiasts embraced them and welcomed them to the Oklahoma State Fairgrounds Arena. As the Open ropers made their debut fans of team roping prepared for a great afternoon of team roping at its very best.

As the evening wound down eighteen teams out of the original fifty-three would emerge for the short go round.

It would be a compilation of the best team ropers in the business.

Chad Masters and Jade Corkill just happened to be the high team coming back into the short go round of the Preifert Open Championships. The pair had roped consistently all day long and they wanted the trend to continue as they waited for one more steer.

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and guarded, especially when you think about first place paying $76,300. With that kind of cash on the line pressure began to build and the short go round would bring out the best in each team.

Masters and Corkill are a good blend. They read each other well and both are very focused on the “win” and the “finish.” By the time they made their way to the roping box each one knew exactly what had to happen. Clay Tryan and Travis Graves had moved Charly Crawford and Clay O. Cooper to take the lead in the roping. Masters and Corkill needed a good solid practice run. They needed to stay competitive, they didn’t need to rope carelessly.

A good solid run of 8.13 would take the lead in the Average of the Open Championships. “Stay solid, remain focused,” kept running through their minds. Both men knew a lot was at stake.

When Chad Masters nodded for the short go round steer he was a little spacey. To say the least, he was “out there.”

Call it nerves, call it pressure or label it as you will but it wasn’t a feeling he could describe.

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Chad Masters and Jade Corkill at the 2011 Cinch USTRC National Finals of Team Roping “I don’t think it was nerves,” Masters explained. “I roped and turned off before it even registered I had caught. It isn’t a feeling I’m all that familiar with. I’ve only had the feeling a time or two before and I’m never ever sure what it means.

It was almost slow motion and I took the best shot I could.”

There was no slow motion involved. A good run might have been the issue but when 6.96 came up on the clock the crowd jumped to its feet. The excitement was electric.

Chad Masters and Jade Corkill had suddenly cinched the Priefert US Open Championships at the 2011 Cinch USTRC National Finals of Team Roping.

“People tend to forget we get nervous just like everyone does,” Corkill said. “The short go round is very fast and things unfold in a hurry. A lot of tough teams went out during the course of the roping but the short go round was a challenge and the adrenaline was flowing. I like a fast paced, action packed short go round. I just rope better.”

Both ropers like the fact that team roping feeds their inner spirit. Both men are great ambassadors for the sport.

They are humble, appreciative, approachable and talented.

They always have time for fans, young or old and that says a great deal about who they are and what they represent. It also says a lot about why they rope for a living.

“I remember being twelve years old and I was in awe of team ropers,” Masters admitted. “I know what it is like to see your heroes rope and I remember being that age and just overwhelmed by the professional ropers.”

“I tell everyone to rope and rope and practice and practice,” Corkill said with a smile. “No doubt you have to love to rope to be in this business.”

Being a champion has more to do with than just roping.

It is about being an ambassador and rep for the sport.

When the curtain closed on the 2011 Preifert Open Championships two men stood tall. And Then There Was One, Chad Masters and Jade Corkill emerged at the Priefert US Open Champions at the 2011 Cinch USTRC National Finals of Team Roping. What a unique and exceptional pair to vie for the title! n SUPERLOOPER MAGAZINE / 27

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Pigeon

Fever

Cases

on the Rise

By Heather Smith Thomas

This summer has seen an increase in pigeon fever in horses in Florida and several other states. This bacterial infection is caused by Corynebacterium pseudotuberculosis and characterized by deep intramuscular (and sometimes internal) abscesses in horses.

It has also been called pigeon breast, dryland distemper and Colorado strangles. According to Dr. Sharon J. Spier, UC Davis School of Veterinary Medicine, this disease was first reported in horses in California in 1915. Since then it has been recognized in many Western states and in recent years has spread to other areas, including Kentucky and Florida.

This disease appeared for the first time in eastern Oregon a few years ago, according to Dr. Chris McIlmoil Country Animal Clinic, LaGrande, Oregon). “The first cases we saw in our area were in September of 2004. My colleague, Dr. Mark Omann, has practiced here since 1988 and had never seen a case here in the valley. That first year, we saw more than 20, then in 2005 we had a few less, then in 2007 we saw more than 50 horses with it.” Some years are much worse than others.

“When there are abscesses, the main question is whether to treat or not. Here at our clinic, if the horse has one or two external abscesses along the underline of the belly and they are small, crusty abscesses, we open them up and they drain thick pus. If that’s all there is, we just flush those out with dilute Betadine and have the owner continue watching the horse. A lot of those horses clear up and are fine. Sometimes, in addition to the abscesses, there is a lot of swelling due to fluid in the tissues,” says McIlmoil.

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Incidence of disease fluctuates from year to year, possibly due to herd immunity and environmental factors such as temperature and rainfall, with highest numbers of cases occurring during dry months. Horses kept outdoors or with access to an outdoor paddock seem to be at higher risk than stabled horses, and foals less than 6 months of age seem at least risk—which suggests passive transfer of antibodies via colostrum may offer protection to foals born in regions where the disease exists.

Horses with internal abscesses are generally diagnosed 1 to 2 months after the peak number of cases with external abscesses, according to Spier.

There is strong evidence that the bacteria can be transmitted via horse to horse contact or from infected horses to susceptible horses via insects, or by contact with contaminated soil. Portal of entry is thought to be through breaks in the skin or mucous membranes.

An external abscess must come to a head before it can be successfully lanced and drained. Some abscesses are close to the skin while others are deep, underlying the muscles. “Ultrasound can be useful for finding deeper abscesses and judging their maturity and readiness for drainage. Contents

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These swellings may go up to the pectoral muscles in the breast region or clear back to the udder or sheath.

“When we see the swollen chest— sticking out like the breast of a pigeon— we often cannot drain the abscess right away. It may take 7 to 30 days to get to the point it can be drained. The infection is presumed to travel in a certain type of white blood cell and is spread via the lymphatic system. This is why it can be so deep in the muscle,” explains McIlmoil.

Pigeon fever infections generally appear during summer, fall and early winter months then subside after cold weather arrives—with highest number of cases usually seen in September, October and November.

“We’ve had some lingering cases in December that were internal abscesses.

The fact that incidence diminishes after cold weather lends credence to the idea that the bacteria may be spread by flies, but since the incubation period is not specifically known (and could be weeks to months), you could still have abscesses appear even after the insects are gone,” he says. This is why cases may continue into early winter.

Nathan Slovis, DVM, Hagyard Equine Medical Institute (Lexington, Kentucky) says their hospital began seeing an increased number of cases about 10 years ago. “We’ve always had it here, but now we often see several cases on the same farm. We don’t know if we’re seeing increased incidence because more animals are being brought into this area or if weather (and fly numbers) are just perfect for it some years. We tend to see increased incidence in the fall,” says Slovis.

Spier has been doing research on this disease for more than 25 years and says there are actually 3 forms. Most common are external abscesses in the pectoral region (breast muscles) or ventral abdomen (midline of the belly).

Less common is involvement of internal organs, with abscesses in the liver, kidneys or spleen. The most least common includes infection of the limbs (ulcerative lymphangitis, with multiple draining lesions).

of the abscess and flushing material should be collected and disposed of,” Spier says.

This bacterium is susceptible to many antibiotics including penicillin but the intracellular location and presence of large amounts of pus within a thick abscess capsule make it difficult for some antibiotics to have much effect. Your veterinarian can decide whether or not antibiotics should be used and what types might be most effective.

“Horses with ulcerative lymphangitis or cellulitis should be treated early and aggressively with antimicrobial drugs or the horse may suffer residual lameness or limb swelling,” says Spier.

Intravenous ceftiofur or penicillin G alone or in combination with rifampin given orally are often used until lameness and swelling subside, and then the horse is given oral medication such as trimethoprim sulfamethozazole or rifampin for awhile, to prevent relapse, she says.

Diagnosis is important, to know how to treat the horse, since there can be many other things that produce swelling or abscess. “I always tell clients that an abscess is just an abscess until you culture it,” says Slovis. “It might be strangles or a puncture wound.”

Horsemen should always consult their veterinarian for diagnosis and treatment.

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October 20-28, 2012 Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

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$5,000,000!

That is the estimated cash and prize payout at this year’s Cinch USTRC National Finals of Team Roping, which includes a guarantee of $1 Million in added cash!

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The Crown Jewel of Team Roping!

The Pinnacle of the Sport!

The Largest Team Roping in the World!

The Cinch USTRC National Finals of Team Roping has become all of the above and so much more.

The Cinch NFTR embodies everything great about the sport of team roping. Not only is it the largest of any team roping event and the payout life-changing, but the atmosphere of the Cinch NFTR incorporates everything “team roping.” From the action inside the arena and the week-long trade show to the camaraderie of fellow team ropers, as well as the team roping seminars, the Guthrie Shoot-Outs, the Challenge arena, etc…

it’s nine action packed days of the best the sport has to offer!

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Shoot-Out Champions

Be among the action at this year’s Cinch USTRC National Finals of Team Roping.

From the Preliminary Events to the Shoot-Outs and everything in between, ropers of every level have a chance to cash in big!

Saturday, October 20 • 8:00 a.m.

Open Preliminary #15 Preliminary #15 Shoot-Out

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National Finals of Team Roping

Sunday, October 21 • 8:00 a.m. #13 Preliminary Priefert US Open Championships (Approximately 1:00 p.m. Main Coliseum) Monday, October 22 • 8:00 a.m. #13 Shoot-Out #12 Preliminary Tuesday, October 23 • 8:00 a.m. #12 Shoot Out #12 Gold Plus Shoot-Out Wednesday, October 24 • 8:00 a.m.

Century Championships Jr. Looper Preliminary – 9:00 a.m. #10 Gold Plus Shoot-Out 4 Ropin Ranch Preview of Sale Horses

Thursday, October 25 • 8:00 a.m.

Cruel Girl Championships #11 Preliminary 4 Ropin Ranch Horse Sale Friday, October 26 • 8:00 a.m. #11 Shoot-Out #10 Preliminary Saturday, October 27 • 8:00 a.m. #10 Shoot-Out Jr. Looper Preliminary (9:00 a.m.)

Jr. Looper Shoot Out (after the #10 Shoot-Out in the Main Coliseum) #9 Preliminary Sunday, October 28 • 8:00 a.m. #9 Shoot-Out #8 Shoot-Out

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Preifert US Open Championships Be sure to catch the Preifert US Open Championships. The event features the best of the best in the world of team roping. Five full go-rounds and a short-go as today’s hottest Open ropers face off Sunday, October, 21 at 1 p.m. inside the Main Coliseum at the Oklahoma State Fair Park

Specialty Ropings The Cinch USTRC National Finals of Team Roping is also home to four Specialty ropings. These include the #12 Gold Plus Shoot-Out on Tuesday, October 23 and #10 Gold Plus Shoot-Out on Wednesday, October 24. Gold Plus members get a chance to rope for Ram trucks, Case tractors, as well as lots of other great USTRC prizes and loads of cash in these two ropings. You can also catch the action of the Century Championships for ropers 50 and older on Wednesday and the Cruel Girl Championship (all-girl roping) that will take place on Thursday. Both of these unique events are always exciting and filled with large payouts of both cash and prizes!

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Jr. Looper Championship

Guthrie Shoot-Out

The Jr. Looper Championships, a dedication to the future of team roping, is loaded with fun and excitement for young ropers. Free of charge, Jr. Loopers will have a shot to win big during the Cinch NFTR. Two preliminary Jr. Looper events will take place on Wednesday, October 24 and again on Saturday, October 27 in Barn #3. The Jr. Looper Shoot-Out will play out on Saturday after the #10 Shoot-Out roping inside the Main Coliseum.

Even more team roping action can be found just north of Oklahoma City during Cinch NFTR week. The Guthrie Shoot-Out hosts the last regular season chance for ropers to claim Flex Earnings and a chance to rope in the Shoot-Out divisions at the Cinch NFTR. The Guthrie Shoot-Out is held in Lazy E Arena in Guthrie from October 19-26.

Challenge Arena The Challenge Arena is always a fun place to be during Cinch NFTR week.

Win some extra cash, warm up for your turn inside the Main Coliseum or just have fun playing the Challenge. This event takes place in Barn #6 at the State Fairgrounds and will begin on October 21 and run through October 27.

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Trade Show During the week, the USTRC invites ropers, families and friends to enjoy the Cinch National Finals of Team Roping Trade Show.

Vendors from all across the country have their products on display and for sale. Everything a roper needs, he or she can find it at the Trade Show. It is spread throughout the fairgrounds, inside several barns and even out front of the Main Coliseum. Check out all of the USTRC Sponsor products and so much more at over 80 vendor locations.

Team Roping Seminars Throughout the week, the USTRC has invited some of the best in the business of team oping to share insight and instruction with fellow ropers inside the Checkerboard Arena in Barn #3. These free seminars include presentations from Walt Woodard, Ricky Green and several others and can offer hours of entertainment and information ropers can take straight to the arena floor.

4 Ropin’ Ranch Horse Sale For the 7th year, 4 Ropin’ Ranch will be back with a herd of great horses to sell. Many champions presently sit on the back of horses sold at this sale in years past and you could find your new mount that will take you to the pay window this year. The horses in the sale can be previewed on Wednesday, October 24 following the #10 Gold Plus Championship and the sale will be held the following day in the Main Coliseum just after the #11 Preliminary roping.

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Closing The 2012 Cinch USTRC National Finals of Team Roping is more than a team roping.

It is an experience! You can become engulfed in the sport for 9-days, soaking up team roping in every aspect. From the action inside the arena, to the fun of shopping at the ‘Trade Show’, as well and the enjoyment of meeting others who take pleasure in the sport as much as you do, this event has it all! – Don’t miss out on the biggest team roping event of the year and give yourself the opportunity to be among the winners who will share part of the tremendous payout of the 2012 Cinch National Finals of Team Roping!

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As you can see, with more than 40 different models, the choices are endless, not unlike the endless supply of clean fresh water you will soon be getting to your horses with your new Ritchie Waterer.

The USTRC really appreciates Ritchie Industries taking this extra step to provide a unique benefit for all of our members.

It’s one of the reasons we have partnered with this industry leader. For over 90 years Ritchie has been making products of superb quality. Today, Ritchie is the largest manufacturer and distributor of the most complete line of animal and livestock watering equipment in North America. And did you know that in 2004, Ritchie Industries became employee owned, another reason you can trust your watering needs to Ritchie.

Remember, this promotion ends November 30, so call soon, 1-866-5347492. Talk to a Ritchie representative about your needs. Ritchie representatives are happy to answer your questions prior to your purchase to ensure you purchase the waterer that will fit your needs. From product features to installation, Ritchie will help you get your watering needs done right. Even if you don’t end up buying, you’ll still be impressed with the way Ritchie handles your call.

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2012 Cinch USTRC National Finals of Team Roping October 20-28 2012 • Oklahoma City, Oklahoma ade** found a seat near the top of the coliseum. Except for a man doing some cleaning and a security guard, he was the only one in the building. He could hear the restless stamp of horses down the way and somewhere a radio blared. It was early and the roping would not begin for another two hours.

Wade took a deep breath and closed his eyes. He had never been here before.

He had always wanted to come, but it had just never worked out for him to do so.

Everyone knew what nine days in Oklahoma City meant. It was the biggest team roping in the world. Oklahoma City opened its arms to ropers, cowboy

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enthusiasts and fans for the Cinch USTRC National Finals of Team Roping (NFTR).

Wade had come to rope. He had come to make a mark in his favorite sport of choice. There was so much to do this week, so many things to see and so much fun to be had. He and his family had been looking forward to this trip for a long time.

Of course, there was pressure, but the week would be a good one. Rubbing his hands together he tried to imagine the short go round and perhaps being the high call back team. He imagined roping his best and things falling into place so he could pocket a lifetime of earnings and prizes. He tried to imagine taking in

the National Cowboy and Western Heritage Museum and walking the Riverwalk. He tried to imagine Bricktown, the music, the food, the lodging, and the seminars offered to ropers. He tried to picture the Oklahoma Capitol and the National Stockyards Exchange. He wanted to experience the Oklahoma City Zoo and Frontier City.

Couple all that with the greatest team roping anywhere and it didn’t get any better. Wade rubbed his hands together again and muttered a short prayer. He wasn’t asking for special favors he just wanted to make this week the best one of all. There was so much to do, so many places to see, so much fun and

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fellowship. The cattle would be good, the production professionally run and his friends and buddies had assured him he would be glad he came no matter how things turned out.

Wade savored the quiet of the coliseum. In a few hours it would be brimming with activity. There was no doubt it took a great deal to put on a team roping of this magnitude. No wonder Oklahoma City welcomed the ropers and their families. Thousands of cowboys, horses and roping steers coupled with all the help and manpower

needed to pull off the event just boggled the mind. This was something Wade never wanted to forget. He wanted it branded into his mind. He wanted to rope well and he wanted to have a good time. He wanted his family to remember this trip for years to come.

Wade stood up and gazed the length of the arena from the roping box to the catch pen. History would be made here.

Lives would be changed here.

Perspectives and ideologies would be altered in the course of these days spent in Oklahoma City.

He had worked hard in the days leading up to the 2012 Cinch USTRC National Finals of Team Roping (NFTR).

He had paid his dues, he had been in the practice pen, he was dependent on his partner and savored the support of his family. To be welcomed into a community like Oklahoma City and made to feel a part of all it involved brought tears to his eyes. Hopefully, roping his best would be enough. If it wasn’t that was okay because this trip was the trip of a lifetime.

During the next nine days he would experience the ultimate of team

roping. All that he worked for and all that he loved would peak here this week.

It was the quiet before the storm.

Slowly Wade descended the steps.

With sweaty palms he was ready to rope. He was ready to embrace all that Oklahoma City had to offer. He wanted to see the sights, taste the action and never ever forget what was about to transpire.

He couldn’t have planned it better.

The 2012 Cinch USTRC NFTR held in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma is the best of the best. This one had been on his calendar for a long time. It was time to crack out and get it on, and see what his destiny would be. ** Wade is name used only for story purposes.

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Brad Culpepper .............85 Jade R. Corkill...............80 Martin Lucero ...............78 Travis L. Graves.............66 Rodney D. Melton..........57 Justin R. Price ...............48 Clay O. Cooper ..............44 Brandon J. Gonzales ......40 Dakota Kirchenschlager ..39 Brady J. Minor...............37 Kory J. Koontz ...............35 Cole Davison .................33 Cody W. Doescher .........33

Luke Brown

Brad Culpepper

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

Born: Tifto, Georgia Current Residence: Poulan, Georgia

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

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

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

Luke Brown

Quote “If you ever have trouble getting motivated to practice and work at roping, just remember what it felt like the last time you lost.”

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Brad Culpepper

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

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1. Lori D. Thone ...................Damascus, AR .............$33,111 2. Beverly A. Robbins ..........Muscle Shoals, AL........$23,218 3. Brooke Fry ......................Coalinga, CA ...............$15,750 4. Summer R. Tex ................Madera, CA .................$15,750 5. Lari Dee Guy...................Abilene, TX ..................$15,657 6. Annette K. Hinkle ............Tularosa, NM ...............$14,950 7. Tammy L. Lewis ...............Queen Creek, AZ..........$14,710 8. Natasha L. Parker ............Bay Minette, AL...........$13,799 9. Kayelen Helton................Stephenville, TX ...........$13,772 10. Tammy White .................Los Osos, CA ...............$13,425 11. Kelli Corbin ...................Baldwin, FL.................$12,262 12. Ashley Mills...................Live Oak, FL ...............$11,680 13. Barrie L. Smith..............Stephenville, TX ...........$11,423 14. Tammy Guess ................Colorado City, TX..........$11,161 15. Peg J. Williams...............Kingman, AZ ...............$10,932

he Regional Finals have all been completed. That means that all seven Cruel Girl Regional winners have been named and here are the final four. From the LoneStar Regional in Waco in August, coming out on top was Kayelen Helton of Stephenville with a sweet winner’s check for $5,518. She and heeler Shawn Vargas (Hico, TX) teamed up to win the Average in the #11 Shoot-Out, enough to earn the Cruel Girl crown and propel her into the Top Ten in the season race at #9 with $13,772. Look for Kayelen to team up with Jayme Macrum (Springtown, TX) in the Cruel Girl Championships, her partner in the #11 Ladies Roping at the Windy Ryon where together they won third in the Average.

Bailey Corkill, of the fabulous fighting Corkills of Fallon, NV, had an exemplary Northwest Regional Finals in Winnemucca. With brother Jade, she placed 2nd in the Average of the #15 Shoot-Out ($1,015) and with young Wyatt Ferreira (Durant, OK) she placed 5th in the Average of the #11 Shoot-Out ($816). But by far her most notable 50 / OCTOBER 2012

16. Stephanie G. Braman.....Refugio, TX ..................$10,925 17. Jimmi Jo Montera ..........Greeley, CO .................$10,583 18. Brittany M. Tirpak ..........Dunnellon, FL..............$10,347 19. Tish T. Luke ....................Yeehaw Junction, FL.....$10,157 20. Haley L. Kolle................Cuero, TX.......................$9,901 21. Dorie K. Lund................Lynchburg, TN................$9,819 22. Cy H. Christensen ..........Kennefec, SD.................$9,735 23. Reba Ann Gonzales........Huntsville, TX.................$9,466 24. MaryNell Frey................Brenham, TX..................$9,328 25. Bailey Corkill.................Fallon, NV .....................$9,321 26. Mary Ann Brown ...........Keedysville, MD.............$9,202 27. Shelly A. Granzin ...........Dripping Spings, TX........$9,153 28. Jamie Singletary ............Surprise, AZ...................$9,127 29. Kailey L. Freed ..............Morgan, UT ...................$9,115 30. Lydia S. Martin..............Sulphur, LA ...................$8,880

accomplishments were finishing 1st AND 2nd in the #10 Shoot-Out, 2nd with Jeff Flenniken (Caldwell, ID) for $3,129 and 1st with Wyatt again for $4,173. It made for an nearly $10,000 weekend and was enough to gain entry into the Cruel Girl Top 30 at #25.

Natasha Parker (Bay Minette, AL) and Tommy Peterman (Gulfport, MS) proved they had something going for them when they won the Average of the #9 back in June at the North Alabama Championships. They continued their winning ways as they teamed up to earn 2nd in the Average of the #10 Shoot-Out at the Southeast Regionals in Tunica.

Natasha also gathered in an additional $329 for a fast time in the #10 Preliminary with Harvey McDaniel (Deville, LA) to give her a total of $3,484, enough to take the Southeast Cruel Girl crown. She and Dennis Moore (Opp, AL) also earned themselves $6,000 in Flex Earnings with an 18th in the Average of the #11 Shoot-Out. And Natasha is also in the Cruel Girl season Top Ten at #8.

Our final Cruel Girl Regional champion was Jackie Nelson (La Salle,

CO) who took the High Plains Regional by storm. Here’s the tally: $7,605 in cash plus $52,000 in Flex Earnings. There isn’t hardly enough space to include all of her exploits but her top two achievements were 2nd in the Average of the #13 ShootOut with Cole Cooper (Grand Junction, CO) for $2,491 and 3rd in the Average of the #10 Shoot-Out with Brandon Gerritts (La Salle, CO) for $2,600. Other than a 5th in the Average with Cole in the #13 at the Colorado Championships in July, this was Jackie’s first trip to the pay window this year. That’s called hitting your stride in a hurry. With all that loot and Flex Earnings in her purse, Jackie should be making more than few trips down the arena in OKC in a few weeks.

With a substantial lead going into the Finals, Lori Thone (Damascus, AR) may be hard to bring down but with the huge purses available at the Cinch Finals, it isn’t impossible. Beverly Robbins stands the best chance even though she is almost $10,000 behind. But in any event, if you’re in Oklahoma City don’t miss the Cruel Girl Championships on Thursday morning, October 25!

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

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

11 Magnuson Hotel 737 South Meridian, just minutes from the Fairgrounds 405.942.8511 or 800.784.7830. Any room $59 + tax. To book online go to www.MagnusonHotelOKC.com and click on “Group Reservations”. Enter code: GRP13310 for special rate.

Features 236 rooms, outdoor heated pool, full complimentary hot breakfast buffet (6a - 9:30a), truck and trailer parking, exterior or interior rooms, free Manager’s reception (M-Th 5:30p - 7p).

12 Howard Johnson Express Inn 400 S. Meridian Ave, I-40 and Meridian, located directly across the street from the Biltmore Hotel, one mile from OKC Fairgrounds 405.943.9841 or 800.458.8186. Rate: $54-$59 + tax (1-2 pp), $62-$69 + tax (2-4 pp). Free full hot breakfast.

Coin-operated laundry, numerous fast food and fine dining restaurants within walking distance. In-room coffee, refrig., micro. and hair dryers. Free high speed internet hook-up, trailer parking, pets allowed for additional charge. 10% discount for selected area restaurants. Rates based on block availability.

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

Enter group code sussusa - Queen/Queen Suites or sussusb - King Suites.

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13 Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott 15th and Meridian, 4521 SW 15th St 800-MARRIOTT (627-7468), 405.604.3223. Brand new hotel. Rate: $85 for King or Double Queen room with free hot breakfast. Overlooks Oklahoma River at the Meridian Landing and minutes from State Fair grounds. Free high speed internet access, 32” HDTV’s, plenty of parking and variety of dining nearby. Book online at www.marriott.com/okcap.

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16 Hilton Garden Inn, OKC

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801 Meridian, only two miles from the event.

405.942.4500 or 800.331.3131. Includes hot breakfast buffet.

Fully renovated. Only hotel with full-size kitchens. Pets welcome. The closest hotel to OKC Fairgrounds.

405.942.1400. Rate: $99, Suite $109. Our amenities featuring refrigerator, microwaves, coffee/coffee makers and internet access in every room.

Business Center available 24 hours and Pavilion Pantry Quik Shop located in hotel. Full-service restaurant and bar. Heated pool. Hotel on the Trolley Stop.

Wired/wireless high speed internet throughout hotel and sleep number beds.

15 Hampton Inn OKC - Airport 1905 South Meridian Avenue

17 Red Roof Inn

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

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

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GOLD PLUS SHOOT-OUTS TUESDAY, OCTOBER 23

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 24

s Maximum of 2 entries in each division

#10 Gold Plus Shoot-Out

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

USTRC CENTURY CHAMPIONSHIPS WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 24

s #11 with (#9 Incentive) s Ropers must be 50 years old within the 2012 calendar year or older s Must be a current USTRC member at time of entry, no pre-qualification required s Pre-Entry only (see entry forms for details) s Entry fees: $200/roper s Four-steer Average, progressive after one s Maximum of 2 entries s 1st through 3rd place in Average and 1st place in Incentive Average will receive paid National Shoot-Out positions in the Shoot-Out division of their choice

CRUEL GIRL CHAMPIONSHIPS THURSDAY, OCTOBER 25

s #11 with (#9 Incentive) s Must be a current USTRC member at time of entry, no pre-qualification required s Pre-Entry only (see entry forms for details) s Entry fees: $200/roper s Four-steer Average, progressive after one s Maximum of 2 entries s Champions will receive trophy Martin saddles and a complete Cruel Girl wardrobe plus $1,000 cash courtesy of Cruel Girl s 1st through 3rd place in Average and 1st place in Incentive Average will receive paid National Shoot-Out positions in the Shoot-Out division of their choice

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WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 24

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9:00 am #11 1:30 pm #10 (Capped at Elite #6) 6:00 pm #9 (Capped at Elite #5)

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THURSDAY, OCTOBER 25

9:00 am #13 1:30 pm #12 6:00 pm #11

9:00 am #10 (Capped at Elite #6) 1:30 pm #9 (Capped at Elite #5) 6:00 pm #8 (Capped at #4)

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 21

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 26

9:00 am #12 1:30 pm #11 6:00 pm #10 (Capped at Elite #6)

9:00 am #9 (Capped at Elite #5) 4:00 pm #8 (Capped at #4) s Martin trophy saddles to Avg. winners

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TUESDAY, OCTOBER 23 9:00 am #11 1:30 pm #10 (Capped at Elite #6) 6:00 pm #9 (Capped at Elite #5)

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 .ATIONAL 3HOOT /UTS &LEX %ARNINGS awarded to Average winners

9:00 am #8 (Capped at #4) with #6 Incentive s Pick 1 / Draw 3 or Draw 4 for $300/roper s Enter 2 times for a total of 8 runs s 4 Steer Average, Incentive determined after 3rd round s Martin trophy saddles to Avg. winners s Martin trophy saddles to Inc. Avg. winners

Producer: Jeff Smith 620.921.5903 Ike & Mary Cox 660.425.5502 USTRC 254.968.0002 Lazy E Roping Office:

s Appropriate cut-off times may be used

s Entry tickets may be purchased with CASH ONLY! s Gold Plus members may write checks for amount of personal entry tickets only s Tickets are refundable if done one hour before roping is scheduled to begin s Refunds at Lazy E only s Current USTRC cards required for payback

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Sleep Inn of Guthrie 405.260.1400 Ask for Lazy E Rate

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

s Excellent cattle s Stalls available, no reservations necessary s USTRC Dress Code

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LoneStar Regional Finals Team ropers from far and near made the trip to Waco, Texas for the LoneStar Regional Finals. The event took place August 9-12, 2012 at the Extraco Events Center and was produced by the USTRC. Roping Gross ~ $616,270 Cash Payout ~ $428,775 Prizeline ~ $47,101 Return to Roper ~ 80.3%

Open Chace T. Thompson (Munday, TX) / Boogie B. Ray (Mabank, TX), 27.91 on 4, $5,000

he first event of the weekend was the LoneStar Open Division. Chace Thompson from Munday, Texas teamed up with Boogie Ray from Mabank, Texas. The duo was high team back and made a run in 6.62 seconds on their final steer and finished the roping with a total time of 27.91 seconds on four steers.

They won the roping and earned $5,000, trophy Gist spurs and twenty points for the Priefert US Open Tour. Second place was Justin Davis and Cole Davison both of Madisonville, Texas. They won $2,820 in cash. Third place went to Chase and Chad Williams from Stephenville, Texas. They also won the Incentive Average.

Joe Carter from Rockdale, Texas and Clay Schneider from Thorndale, Texas won the Average of the #15 Preliminary with a time of 29.92 seconds on four steers.

They won $3,722, trophy Gist buckles, and $6,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings. Connor Hewitt and Cole Davison finished in second place with a time of 30.21 seconds.

The third places finishers were Andrew Livingston and Tylo Lyon. They also won the Incentive Average.

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#15 Shoot-Out Brody B. Self (Grandview, TX) / Kody W. Beach (Bryan, TX), 31.50 on 4, $6,243 and $3,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings each

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In the #15 Shoot-Out, the second call back team of Brody and Mike Macy came from the third callback position to win Self from Grandview, Texas and Kody Beach from Bryan, Texas first place in the Average. They were 34.13 seconds on four made a run of 8.69 seconds to finish the roping with a time of steers and won $12,004, trophy Gist buckles, Resistol hats, 31.50 seconds on four steers. That time gave them first place in Tony Lama boots and Cinch jeans. Second place went to Tony the Average. The team won $6,243, trophy Martin saddles and Reyes and Andy Avelar and third place was Corey Blascheke $6,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings. Second place in the Average and Brandon Matchett. Charlie Harter and Ken Phillips was Chance Savage from Midway, Texas and Michael Fortenberry from Groveton, Texas. They were the eighth call back and were 5.76 seconds in the short round to bring their four steer total to 33.04 seconds. Third place in the roping was Jarrett Rogers and Jake Cobb. Savage and Shiloh Seale won fourth place.

In the #13 Preliminary the team of Billy Morian from Jasper, Texas and Dakota Shipp from Caddo Mills, Texas were high team back and they won the roping with a time of 30.70 seconds on four steers. They won $5,418, trophy Gist spurs and $6,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings.

Second place went to Wallace Townsend from Cache, Oklahoma and Tylo Lyon from Perrin, Texas with a time of 32.33 second on four steers. Third place was Trevor Dobbs and Gary Hughes. The Incentive winners were Justin Concilio and Brian Thornton.

The final roping of the first day of the LoneStar Regional Finals was the #13 Shoot-Out. Conner Hewitt and Brady Norman won the roping with a time of 30.46 seconds on four steers. They took home $10,000, trophy Martin saddles and $6,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings.

Second place went to Logan Currie and Wesley Thorp.

Third place was Wallace Townsend and Houston Jinks. #15 Preliminary The #12 Gold Plus Division with $15,000 added Joe D. Carter (Rockdale, TX) / Clay Schneider (Thorndale, TX), 29.92 on 4, provided ropers with an 88% payback. Wallace Townsend $3,722 and $3,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings each SUPERLOOPER MAGAZINE / 67

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Flex Earnings Awarded - LONESTAR REGIONAL FINALS - Waco, TX From Open thru #8 PickDraw (including Gold Plus Roping) Wallace L. Townsend ........Cache, OK ........................$28,000 Charlie Wheeler ................Fredericksburg, TX ..............$5,000 Clay Lewis ......................Overbrook, OK....................$3,000 Mark D. Manning..............Normangee, TX ................$13,000 Logan Currie....................Cotulla, TX ..........................$5,000 Clay Schneider ................Thorndale, TX......................$3,000 Wesley B. Johnson ............Lipan, TX ..........................$13,000 Luke Dement ..................Rusk, TX ............................$5,000 Clint C. Johnson ..............Granbury, TX ......................$3,000 Luis Santos ......................Eagle Pass, TX ..................$12,000 Matt F. Fowler ..................Henderson, TX ....................$5,000 Clinton A. Bonin ..............Conroe, TX ..........................$3,000 Brady Norman ................Springer, OK ....................$11,000 Rusty W. Barnett ..............Huntsville, TX......................$5,000 Cody L. Mauricio ..............Needville, TX ......................$3,000 Brett K. Stuart..................Bridgeport, TX ..................$11,000 Seth R. Gillespie ..............Hamilton, TX ......................$5,000 Cody Wheeler ..................Stephenville, TX ..................$3,000 Connor S. Hewitt ..............Gilmer, TX ........................$11,000 Steve P. Hobbs ................Dayton, TX..........................$5,000 Coleby C. Payne ..............Kemp, TX ............................$3,000 Monte Jack Starns ............Midway, TX ......................$11,000 A.L. Summerlin ................Shawnee, KS ......................$4,000 Colton J. Muse..................Lytle, TX ............................$3,000 Steve A. Taylor..................Gonzales, TX ....................$11,000 Abel P. Garcia ..................La Vernia, TX ......................$4,000 Colton Lee ......................Early, TX ............................$3,000 Chance Savage ................Midway, TX ......................$10,000 Alex Graham....................Butler, AL ..........................$4,000 Coy Brittain ....................Rockwall, TX ......................$3,000 Dakota Shipp ..................Lincoln, TX........................$10,000 Andrew Livingston............Stephenville, TX ..................$4,000 Curtis R. Creager..............Dawson, TX ........................$3,000 Danny Madrigal ..............Laredo, TX ........................$10,000 Bucky O. Havard ..............Dayton, TX..........................$4,000 D.J. Smith ........................Hillsboro, TX........................$3,000 Jacque L. Woolman ..........Llano, TX ..........................$10,000 Cade H. Rice....................Cotulla, TX ..........................$4,000 Dale R. Martin ................Alba, TX..............................$3,000 Rusty Thornton ................Valley Mills, TX ..................$10,000 Charles Edwin Bullock ......Shepherd, TX ......................$4,000 Dale W. Detten ................Paige, TX ............................$3,000 Ty Arnold ........................Midway, TX ......................$10,000 Clay B. Sieber ..................Troup, TX ............................$4,000 David Bynum ..................Mt. Pleasant, TX ..................$3,000 Tyler L. Sieber ..................Whitehouse, TX ................$10,000 Clay H. Burnham..............Graham, TX ........................$4,000 David Hammit..................Madisonville, TX ..................$3,000 Tyler Wojciechowski ..........Tarpley, TX ........................$10,000 Clayton Lowry..................Wills Point, TX ....................$4,000 Don R. Shankles ..............Granbury, TX ......................$3,000 Carter A. Gurrola ..............Ardmore, OK ......................$9,000 Cole Surls ........................Athens, TX ..........................$4,000 Ed E. Caygle ....................Ardmore, OK ......................$3,000 Chance B. Thiessen ..........Elk City, OK ........................$9,000 David B. Burden ..............Clifton, TX ..........................$4,000 Ed R. Galemba ................Stephenville, TX ..................$3,000 Kent R. Phillips ................Teague, TX ..........................$9,000 Gary D. Hughes................Sulphur, OK ........................$4,000 Frank Castro ....................Oglesby, TX ........................$3,000 Paden Bray ......................Granbury, TX ......................$9,000 Hunter W. Smith ..............Bivins, TX............................$4,000 Fred B. Lucero..................Canutillo, TX........................$3,000 Reno Eddy ......................Gallup, NM ........................$9,000 Ike Jackson ......................Porter, TX............................$4,000 Garrison L. Goebel............Fayetteville, TX ....................$3,000 Shiloh R. Seale ................Georgetown, TX ..................$9,000 Jake T. Cobb ....................Decatur, TX ........................$4,000 Houston Jinks ..................Terrell, TX ..........................$3,000 Andy J. Arambula..............Zapata, TX ..........................$8,000 John D. Hight ..................Carthage, TX ......................$4,000 Hugo Cantu ....................Mission, TX ........................$3,000 Billy T. Dickens ................Lavernia, TX........................$8,000 John M. East ....................Linn, TX..............................$4,000 Jake Rich ........................Marshall, TX........................$3,000 Cody Lane Kyle ................Crockett, TX ........................$8,000 Johnnie H. Philipp ............Washington, TX ..................$4,000 Jake Stephenson ..............Gouldbusk, TX ....................$3,000 Forrest Wheeler ................Fredericksburg, TX ..............$8,000 Justin A. Watts ..................Boerne, TX..........................$4,000 James A. Andrae ..............Dublin, TX ..........................$3,000 J.P. Guerra........................Edinburg, TX ......................$8,000 Kobie D. Wood..................Stephenville, TX ..................$4,000 Jarett Case Rogers............Stephenville, TX ..................$3,000 John C. Fountain ..............Willis, TX ............................$8,000 Lance Dickens..................Lavernia, TX........................$4,000 Jason B. Nelson................Decatur, TX ........................$3,000 Brian K. Thornton ............Grapeland, TX ....................$7,000 Louie Cravens ..................Waxahachie, TX ..................$4,000 Jason Jones ......................Alba, TX..............................$3,000 Bubba Seale ....................Georgetown, TX ..................$7,000 McKenzie Ray ..................Mabank, TX ........................$4,000 Jennifer L. Phillips ............Teague, TX ..........................$3,000 Cade Bray........................Stephenville, TX ..................$7,000 Mike McConnell................Argyle, TX ..........................$4,000 Jill L. Murray ....................Cooper, TX ..........................$3,000 Charles Quinn ..................Troup, TX ............................$7,000 Oscar Mendoza ................Carrizo Springs, TX ..............$4,000 Jim E. Sivells....................Harper, TX ..........................$3,000 Cooper Robertson ............Perrin, TX............................$7,000 Paco J. Falcon ..................Premont, TX........................$4,000 Jimmie J. Stanzel ..............Richmond, TX......................$3,000 Corey Blaschke ................Three Rivers, TX ..................$7,000 Randy Lewis ....................Abilene, TX..........................$4,000 Joe Flores ........................Valley Mills, TX ....................$3,000 Garrett J. Busby................Millsap, TX ..........................$7,000 Riley J. Williams................Springtown, TX....................$4,000 Joe Serrata ......................Los Fresnos, TX....................$3,000 Greg A. Zwernemann........Bryan, TX............................$7,000 Shaun R. Berry ................Burleson, TX........................$4,000 John O. Coltharp ..............Stephenville, TX ..................$3,000 Joe D. Carter ....................Rockdale, TX ......................$7,000 Sloan Kuehl ....................Mart, TX..............................$4,000 Johnny Graham ................Butler, AL ..........................$3,000 Justin Currie ....................Latexo, TX ..........................$7,000 Steve Green ....................Hardin, TX ..........................$4,000 Jose B. Sanchez................Altair, TX ............................$3,000 Karl A. Hanlon..................Aledo, TX ............................$7,000 Tammy Guess ..................Colorado City, TX ................$4,000 Justin C. Concilio ..............Grapeland, TX ....................$3,000 Kevin Dixon ....................Linden, AL..........................$7,000 Terry E. Hagen ................Mexia, TX............................$4,000 Justin Henson ..................Madisonville, TX ..................$3,000 Mike Macy ......................Post, TX ..............................$7,000 Tony Reyes ......................Kingsville, TX ......................$4,000 Justin L. Pool....................Manvel, TX..........................$3,000 Ryan J. Willberg................Lott, TX ..............................$7,000 Wyatt Lentschke ..............Meridian, TX........................$4,000 Kaine A. Warnken ............Schulenburg, TX ..................$3,000 Tanner Green ..................Cotulla, TX ..........................$7,000 Alton Walker ....................Conroe, TX ..........................$3,000 Kary L. McNeill ................Stephenville, TX ..................$3,000 Travis B. Hobbs ................Dayton, TX..........................$7,000 Anthony Shrum ................Alba, TX..............................$3,000 Kayelen Helton ................Stephenville, TX ..................$3,000 Tyler L. Willberg................Lott, TX ..............................$7,000 Bachie Acevedo................Edinburg, TX ......................$3,000 Kent Shankles ..................Burneyville, OK ..................$3,000 Tylo E. Lyon ....................Perrin, TX............................$7,000 Billy Morian ....................Jasper, TX............................$3,000 Kirby Blankenship ............Lampasas, TX......................$3,000 Wesley Troyer....................Brownwood, TX ..................$7,000 Blaine Matthews ..............Bryan, TX............................$3,000 Kirby T. Berry....................Poolville, TX ........................$3,000 Anderson De Proena ........Goioere, PR ........................$6,000 Bob L. White ....................Carlsbad, TX........................$3,000 Kody W. Beach ................Bryan, TX............................$3,000 Casey L. Robinson ............Crockett, TX ........................$6,000 Bob McDonald ................Waco, TX ............................$3,000 Lane T. Ivy........................Amarillo, TX ........................$3,000 Corey M. Bader ................McCoy, TX ..........................$6,000 Brad Hobbs......................Dayton, TX..........................$3,000 Leighton G. Rhodes ..........Cleburne, TX ......................$3,000 David B. Bloemer ............Stockdale, TX ......................$6,000 Brandon C. Danker ..........Oklahoma City, OK..............$3,000 Liz Richards ....................Bedias, TX ..........................$3,000 Doug W. Schrutka ............Hondo, TX ..........................$6,000 Brandon G. Matchett ........Kosse, TX ............................$3,000 Lucas D. Allen ..................Leander, TX ........................$3,000 Gary Campos ..................Stephenville, TX ..................$6,000 Brandon V Phillips ............College Station, TX ..............$3,000 Mark W. Collins ................Leedey, OK ........................$3,000 Hannah Gurrola ..............Ardmore, OK ......................$6,000 Brody B. Self....................Grandview, TX ....................$3,000 MaryNell Frey ..................Brenham, TX ......................$3,000 Jeremy L. Flores ..............McGregor, TX ......................$6,000 Buddy H. Reed ................Lorena, TX ..........................$3,000 Matt D. Davis ..................Millsap, TX ..........................$3,000 Jorge A. Urenda................Carrizo Springs, TX ..............$6,000 Carly Long ......................Yoakum, TX ........................$3,000 Matt R. Morian ................Jasper, TX............................$3,000 Kelly J. Tuley ....................Mansfield, TX ......................$6,000 Carson T. Seago ................Livingston, TX ....................$3,000 Mel H. Smith....................Tolar, TX..............................$3,000 Kent A. Thiessen ..............Elk City, OK ........................$6,000 Cary Joe Needham ..........Dripping Springs, TX............$3,000 Michael O. Fortenberry......Groveton, TX ......................$3,000 Kenton E. Woodson ..........Conroe, TX ..........................$6,000 Case S. Jones ..................Gatesville, TX ......................$3,000 Mike Qualls......................Hico, TX ..............................$3,000 Lawrence Scarborough ....Huntington, TX ....................$6,000 Chad A. Reinke ................Mart, TX..............................$3,000 Mike R. Woolven ..............Nettleton, MS ....................$3,000 Mauricio Guerra ..............Linn, TX..............................$6,000 Chan S. Peters..................Point, TX ............................$3,000 Mike Tinnin ......................Alvin, TX ............................$3,000 Reno Stoebner ................Bastrop, TX ........................$6,000 Chandler M Calvin............Cooper, TX ..........................$3,000 Nathan R. Kirtley..............Kingfisher, OK ....................$3,000 Rex A. Hawkins ................Santa Teresa, NM ................$6,000 Charles T. Raley ................Crawford, TX ......................$3,000 Nick Burnham..................Graham, TX ........................$3,000 Ross W. Ashford................Lott, TX ..............................$6,000 Charlie Harter ..................Buffalo, TX ..........................$3,000 Payden L. Morse ..............Ardmore, OK ......................$3,000 Ryder Lee ........................Santa Anna, TX ..................$6,000 Chip Lowery ....................Gatesville, TX ......................$3,000 Quinn Q. Hansen..............Navasota, TX ......................$3,000 Shawn D. Vargas ..............Hico, TX ..............................$6,000 Chris R. Fleet ..................Axtell, TX ............................$3,000 Race W. Mellman..............Hempstead, TX....................$3,000 Andy Avelar ....................Kingsville, TX ......................$5,000 Clay Bohne ......................McGregor, TX ......................$3,000 Ramon Rios ....................Tilden, TX............................$3,000 For complete results listings visit our website: www.ustrc.com 68 / OCTOBER 2012

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Rebecca Neuhaus ............Huntsville, TX......................$3,000 Reggie L. Jammer ............Georgetown, TX ..................$3,000 Rig Saxon........................West Monroe, LA ................$3,000 Ross Tomaski....................Weatherford, TX ..................$3,000 Ryan Peacock ..................Aledo, TX ............................$3,000 Sam Doyle ......................Mansfield, TX ......................$3,000 Samantha Jo Alexander ....Cameron, TX ......................$3,000 Scott E. Tiner....................Weatherford, TX ..................$3,000 Scott Wilson ....................Pleasanton, TX ....................$3,000 Scottie Dugger ................Center Point, TX ..................$3,000 Shannon P. Oliver ............Huntsville, TX......................$3,000 Shelly A. Granzin..............Dripping Spings, TX ............$3,000 Sheri Sanders ..................Blum, TX ............................$3,000 Sloan L. Hendley ..............Abilene, TX..........................$3,000 Spencer L. Smallwood ......Venus, TX............................$3,000 Steele Montague ..............Bandera, TX ........................$3,000 Steve M. Pinckley ............Marshall, TX........................$3,000 T.J. Jones..........................Weatherford, TX ..................$3,000 Tee C. Woolman................Llano, TX ............................$3,000 Terry Childers ..................Stephenville, TX ..................$3,000 Todd Burnett....................Charlotte, TX ......................$3,000 Tom E. Moos ....................New Braunfels, TX ..............$3,000 Travis J. Sanders ..............Blum, TX ............................$3,000 Trevor C. Dobbs................Tioga, TX ............................$3,000 Tristan W. Sivells ..............Harper, TX ..........................$3,000 Twister G. Vinson ..............Hawley, TX ..........................$3,000 Ty E. Murphy....................Dublin, TX ..........................$3,000 Ty Harris ..........................San Angelo, TX....................$3,000 Tyler S. Boston ................Maypearl, TX ......................$3,000 Tyler S. Boston ................Maypearl, TX ......................$3,000 Vincent L. Gatson ............Grandview, TX ....................$3,000 Walt Eddy........................Gallup, NM ........................$3,000 Wesley J. Thorp ................Throckmorton, TX ................$3,000 Will Fussell ......................Kirbyville, TX ......................$3,000 Willie Guerra....................Linn, TX..............................$3,000 Zane D. Bruce ..................Graham, TX ........................$3,000 Austin D. Robertson ..........Poolville, TX ........................$2,000 Bubba B. Hill ..................Midway, TX ........................$2,000 Carl D. Marsh ..................Liberty Hill, TX ....................$2,000 Chaise L. Burleson............Victoria, TX ........................$2,000

Cody Garrett ....................Bryan, TX............................$2,000 Colton Mendenhall ..........Moore, TX ..........................$2,000 DebraLee Bloemer ..........Stockdale, TX ......................$2,000 Jay T. Roberts....................Maypearl, TX ......................$2,000 Jill Lynn Jameson..............Stephenville, TX ..................$2,000 Jorge L. Guerra ................Edinburg, TX ......................$2,000 Josh N. Debord ................Bryan, TX............................$2,000 Lane Coleman..................Downsville, LA....................$2,000 Lloyd W. South ................Palo Pinto, TX......................$2,000 Rolle Campos ..................Freer, TX ............................$2,000 Shane Boston ..................Maypearl, TX ......................$2,000 Tyler J. Bach ....................Boyd, TX ............................$2,000 Zach A. Poole ..................West Monroe, LA ................$2,000 Antonio P. Savedra............Shawnee, KS ......................$1,000 Brad Batson ....................Baytown, TX........................$1,000 Brandon C. Thornton ........Grapeland, TX ....................$1,000 Brendan C. Hopkins..........Corsicana, TX ......................$1,000 C.J. Combs ......................Rio Vista, TX ........................$1,000 Carla J. Rogers ................Omaha, TX..........................$1,000 Case A. Swaim ................Jourdanton, TX ....................$1,000 Casey M. Rice ..................Sealy, TX ............................$1,000 Chad F. Williams ..............Stephenville, TX ..................$1,000 Chase F. Williams..............Stephenville, TX ..................$1,000 Chauncy D. Bradford ........Ranger, TX ..........................$1,000 Chris Fricks ......................Mansfield, TX ......................$1,000 Chuck Garcia....................Pleasanton, TX ....................$1,000 Clint K. Walters ................Huntsville, TX......................$1,000 Cody W. Pierce ................Caldwell, TX........................$1,000 Cole Wheeler....................Flint, TX..............................$1,000 Corky Weeks ....................Cotulla, TX ..........................$1,000 Cory L. Smothers..............Santo, TX ............................$1,000 Craig Stafford ..................Cleburne, TX ......................$1,000 Curtis W. Deagen..............Ennis, TX ............................$1,000 Daniel Braman ................Refugio, TX ........................$1,000 Dennis R. Walker ..............Lexington, TX......................$1,000 Denton K. Halford ............Stephenville, TX ..................$1,000 Dylan Pugh......................Madisonville, TX ..................$1,000 Freddy Moore ..................Hebbronville, TX ..................$1,000 Gage Williams ..................Foster, OK ..........................$1,000 Greg L. Hale ....................Perryton, TX ........................$1,000 Isai Serna ........................Coolidge, TX........................$1,000

Jacob Goolsby ..................Dayton, TX..........................$1,000 Jimmy Henderson ............Argyle, TX ..........................$1,000 Joe Ross Jameson ............Stephenville, TX ..................$1,000 John J. Moore ..................Alvarado, TX........................$1,000 John Robinson..................Ennis, TX ............................$1,000 Johnny Guess ..................Colorado City, TX ................$1,000 Jon W. Herrmann ..............Robstown, TX ......................$1,000 Ken Bray ........................Granbury, TX ......................$1,000 Kent Youngblood ..............Lamesa, TX ........................$1,000 Laramie Allen ..................Leander, TX ........................$1,000 Larry D. Thaggard ............Wichita Falls, TX ..................$1,000 Levi Caviness ..................Decatur, TX ........................$1,000 Lloyd E. Yelverton ............Tehuacana, TX ....................$1,000 Luke McClymond..............Breckenridge, TX ................$1,000 Marcus L. Becerra ............Alvarado, TX........................$1,000 Martha L. Walters ............Huntsville, TX......................$1,000 Martin Guerrero ..............Mexia, TX............................$1,000 Marty A. Lindner ..............Giddings, TX........................$1,000 Michael L. Bailey..............Weatherford, TX ..................$1,000 Parker Fleet ....................Axtell, TX ............................$1,000 Peggy R. Bach..................Boyd, TX ............................$1,000 Roy D. Deen ....................Wills Point, TX ....................$1,000 Scott Bickford ..................Allen, TX ............................$1,000 Seth A. Jordan..................Whitesboro, TX ....................$1,000 Shane Brown ..................Robstown, TX ......................$1,000 Shawn C. Scott ................Soper, OK ..........................$1,000 Shawn T. McKinley ............Stephenville, TX ..................$1,000 Steve G. Ross ..................Justin, TX ............................$1,000 Stratton F. Lopez ..............Adkins, TX ..........................$1,000 Terry D. Landry ................Daisetta, TX ........................$1,000 Tory Morrison ..................Gillett, TX............................$1,000 Trent Pride ......................Somerville, TX ....................$1,000 Trevor Hale ......................Perryton, TX ........................$1,000 Trevor K. Logan................Granbury, TX ......................$1,000 Ty B. Hill..........................Midway, TX ........................$1,000 Ty H. Iselt ........................Lincoln, TX..........................$1,000 Tye W. Pride ....................Carthage, TX ......................$1,000 W. Dean Salyer ................Seguin, TX ..........................$1,000 Wes W. Miller....................Stephenville, TX ..................$1,000 Will R. Farris ....................Madisonville, TX ..................$1,000

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won the Incentive Average and Townsend and Macy won the Century Bonus.

Wesley Troyer from Brownwood, Texas and Tyler Wojciechowski from Tarpley, Texas were high team back and won the #12 Preliminary with a time of 33.85 seconds on four steers. They took home $6,460, trophy Martin saddles and $6,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings. Second place went to Wallace Townsend and Mike Macy and third was Townsend and partner Kent Thiessen from Elk City, Oklahoma. Logan Currie and Cody Garrett won the Incentive Average.

In the #12 Shoot-Out Race Mellman from Hempstead, Texas and Ty Arnold from Midway, Texas were high team back and ultimately won the Average. They were 33.96 seconds on four steers and won $10,254, trophy Martin saddles and $6,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings. Second place in the roping went to Brett Stuart and Wesley Johnson. They were 35.07 seconds on four steers and won $7,690 plus $6,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings. Third place was Ryder Lee and Bubba Seale.

The third day of team roping at the LoneStar

#13 Preliminary Billy Morian III (Jasper, TX) / Dakota Shipp (Lincoln, TX), 30.70 on 4, $5,418 and $3,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings each

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#13 Shoot-Out Connor S. Hewitt (Gilmer, TX) / Brady Norman (Springer, OK), 30.46 on 4, $10,000 and $3,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings each

#12 Preliminary Wesley Troyer (Brownwood, TX) / Tyler Wojciechowski (Tarpley, TX), 33.85 on 4, $6,460 and $3,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings each

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Regional Finals began with the #11 Preliminary. J.P. Guerra from Edinburg, Texas and Mauricio Guerra from Linn, Texas were the high team back. They were 7.79 seconds on their final steer and finished the roping with a time of 32.36 seconds on four steers.

That was first place and they won $7,042, trophy Martin saddles and $6,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings.

Second place was Cody Wheeler and Gary Campos and third place was Danny Madrigal and Jorge Urenda. Cody Lane Kyle and Mark Manning won the Incentive Average.

Kayelen Helton from Stephenville, Texas and Shawn Vargas from Hico, Texas came from the second call back position to finish first place in the Average of the #11 Shoot-Out. The pair won $11,036, trophy Matin saddles and $6,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings.

Second place was the team of Riley Williams and Ross Ashford and third was Case Jones and Ashford.

The winners of the #10 Preliminary at the LoneStar Regional Finals was the team of Monte Jack Starnes from Midway, Texas and Rusty Thornton from Valley Mills, Texas. It was a hat throwing experience as they roped their final steer in 9.66 seconds and finished the roping with a time of 35.02 seconds on four steers. The duo won $8,054, trophy Martin saddles and $6,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings. Second place went to Danny Madrigal from Larado, Texas and Andy Arambula from Zapata, Texas. The third place team was Payden Morse and Carter Gurrola. DebraLee and David Bloemer from Stockdale, Texas won the Incentive Average.

The final roping of day number three of the LoneStar Regional Finals was the #10 Shoot-Out. Cade Bray from Stephenville, Texas and Cooper Robertson from Perrin, Texas were fifth high team back in the short round. They made a run of 8.63 seconds on their last steer and took the lead of the roping with a time of 37.75 seconds. The remained secure in that spot and ended up winning the roping. The team took home $11,446, trophy Martin saddles and $6,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings. Second place in the roping was Dale Detten from Paige, Texas and Mark Manning from Normangee, Texas with a time of 38.15 seconds on four steers. Detten and Manning won $7,630 and $6,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings. Third place in the #10 Shoot-Out was Reno Stoebner and Chan Peters.

The final day of the LoneStar Regional Finals began with the #9 Preliminary. Hanna and Carter Gurrola from

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#12 Shoot-Out Race W. Mellman (Hempstead, TX) / Ty Arnold (Midway, TX), 33.96 on 4, $10,254 and $3,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings each

#11 Preliminary J.P. Guerra (Edinburg, TX) / Mauricio Guerra (Linn, TX), 32.36 on 4, $7,042 and $3,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings each

Ardmore, Oklahoma were fourth call back to the short round and caught their final steer in 13.51 seconds and finished the roping with a time of 44.95 seconds on four steers. They won $8,806, trophy Martin saddles and $6,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings. Second place went to Kobie Wood and James Andrae both from Stephenville, Texas. They were 47.11 seconds on four steers and earned $5,576, trophy Gist buckles, and $6,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings. Third place was Jennifer and Kent Phillips. The Incentive winners were Ryan and Tyler Willberg.

The Willberg’s used their momentum from the #9 Preliminary. They qualified to the short round of the #9 ShootOut in the number one position. The father/son team needed to be 10.89 seconds on their final steer to win the roping.

When the clock stopped they were 9.18 seconds and finished the roping in the number one position with a time of 38.41 seconds on four steers. Ryan and Tyler won $13,414, trophy Martin saddles and $6,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings. Second

place in the roping went to Tom Moos and Rex Hawkins and third was the team of Tammy Guess and Bob White.

The LoneStar Regional Finals came to a close with the #8 Pick/Draw. Samantha Jo Alexander from Cameron, Texas and Carly Long from Yoakum, Texas teamed up to win the Average with a time of 31.71 seconds on three steers. They earned $5,672, trophy Martin saddles and $6,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings. Second place went to Joe Flores from Valley Mills, Texas and Jeremy Flores from McGregor, Texas. They earned $3,782, trophy Gist buckles and $6,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings. Third place went to the team of Chip Lowery and Jake Rich.

The LoneStar Regional Finals came to a close and with the end of the event the final tabulations were done revealing that Kayelen Helton was the Cruel Girl Champion of the event and Wallace Townsend was the high point Gold Plus roper of the weekend.

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#11 Shoot-Out Kayelen Helton (Stephenville, TX) / Shawn D. Vargas (Hico, TX), 33.60 on 4, $11,036 and $3,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings each

#10 Preliminary Monte Jack Starns (Midway, TX) / Rusty Thornton (Valley Mills, TX), 35.02 on 4, $8,054 and $3,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings each #10 Shoot-Out Cade Bray (Stephenville, TX) / Cooper Robertson (Perrin, TX), 37.75 on 4, $11,446 and $3,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings each

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Northwest Regional Finals The Northwest Regional Finals in Winnemucca, Nevada was held August 24-26, 2012. The team roping action took place at the Winnemucca Convention Center and welcomed ropers from all over the Northwest and surrounding area.

Roping Gross ~ $268,780 Cash Payout ~ $203,255 Prizeline ~ $47,101 Return to Roper ~ 93.1%

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he first roping of the weekend was the Open Division. Luke Brown from Morgan Mill, Texas and Clay O’Brien Cooper from Gardnerville, Nevada were high team back. They caught their final steer in 6.54 seconds bringing their four steer total to 25.42 seconds. The duo won the Average and took home $4,000, twenty points for the Priefert US Open Tour and trophy Gist spurs. Second place went to Chad Masters and Jade Corkill and third place was Masters and Cooper.

Clay O. Berry and Cole Sherwood won the Incentive Average.

In the #15 Division the team of Steen Schumacher from Payson, Arizona and Paul Brashears from Casa Grande, Arizona came from the fourth call back position to win first place in the Average. They were 29.25 seconds on four steers and won $1,038, trophy Gist spurs and $6,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings. Second place in the Average was Steve Sherwood and Britt Newman and third place was Shane Bohach and Bill Finks. Sherwood and Newman also won the Incentive Average.

Open Luke S. Brown III (Morgan Mill, TX) / Clay O. Cooper (Gardnerville, NV), 25.42 on 4, $4,000

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#15 Shoot-Out Steen Schumacher (Payson, AZ) / Levi V. Piquet (Harrisville, UT), 30.70 on 4, $4,000 and $3,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings each

Earnings. Second place was Katie Jo McFarlane and Jim Jones Schumacher came back in the #15 Shoot-Out and teamed and third place went to Berry Young and Dan Scarbrough. up with Levi Piquet from Harrisville, Utah to win first place in The win of the #12 Gold Plus Division went to the team of the Average. The team came from the second call back position Steve Ceresola from Fernley, Nevada and TeeJay Brown from and won $4,000, trophy Martin saddles and $6,000 in USTRC Payette, Idaho. They were fourth callback to the short round Flex Earnings. Second place was Bailey and Jade Corkill and and finished the roping with a time of 36.01 seconds on four third place in the Average was Jared Udy and Nels Bowen. steers. The win gave them $9,530, trophy Gist buckles, Resistol Chad Crume from Grants Pass, Oregon and Thad Akins Hats, Tony Lama boots, Cinch jeans and $6,000 in USTRC Flex from Harrisburg, Oregon teamed up to win first place in the Earnings. Second place in the Average was the team of Deston Average of the #13 Preliminary. They were 31.75 seconds on Dishion and Kelsey Bengoa with a time of 36.94 seconds on four steers and won $2,090, trophy Gist spurs and $6,000 in four steers. Third place in the Average was Kailey Freed Clint USTRC Flex Earnings. Second place in the roping was Trevor Felton. Nora Lee and Felton finished fourth. Bob Scott and Alves from Klamath Falls, Oregon and Adam Fitze from Harry Larson won the Incentive Average.

Hydesville, California. Third place went to Katie Joe McFarlane David Walter from Ferndale, California and Adam Fitze and Marlow Eldridge and Shane Bohach and Austin from Hydesville, California teamed up to win first place in Christensen won the Incentive Average.

Case Hirdes from Turlock, California and Clint Felton from Fallon, Nevada teamed up to win first place in the #13 Shoot-Out. They were 31.98 seconds on four steers and won $8,000, trophy Martin saddles and $6,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings. Second place was Chris Freed and Cody Burnside and third place went to Eric Duffin and Steve Sherwood.

In the #12 Preliminary, Walt and Grant Stein from Cottonwood, California were high team back.

After a run of 7.77 seconds in the short round they finished in the number one position of the Average with a time of 32.80 seconds on four steers. They won $2,300, trophy Martin saddles and $6,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings. Second place in the roping was Hyland Wilkinson and Anival Guerrero and third went to Kailey and Paul Freed. Cache and Cody Burnside won the Incentive Average.

In the #12 Shoot-Out Kailey Freed from Morgan, Utah teamed up with Clint Felton from Fallon, Nevada to win first place in the Average. They were #15 Preliminary 34.04 seconds on four steers and won $8,000, Steen Schumacher (Payson, AZ) / Paul H. Brashears (Casa Grande, AZ), trophy Martin saddles and $6,000 in USTRC Flex 29.25 on 4, $1,038 and $3,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings each SUPERLOOPER MAGAZINE / 77

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Flex Earnings Awarded - NORTHWEST REGIONAL FINALS - Winnemucca, NV From Open thru #8 PickDraw (including Gold Plus Roping) Clint L. Felton ................Fallon, NV......................$21,000 Trevor P. Alves................Klammath Falls, OR........$21,000 Bailey Corkill ................Fallon, NV......................$19,000 Robbin J. Rowley............Spring Creek, NV ..........$16,000 Adam Fitze ....................Hydesville, CA................$15,000 Claud A. Smith ..............Pendleton, OR................$15,000 Britt Newman ................Saint Anthony, ID ..........$14,000 Tim C. Ekstrom ..............Malad City, ID................$13,000 Cody Burnside ..............Mesquite, NV ................$12,000 Cole S. Sherwood ..........San Tan Valley, AZ ..........$12,000 Jeff Flenniken ................Caldwell, ID ..................$12,000 Katie Jo McFarlane ........Wilder, ID ......................$12,000 Nora P. Lee ....................Fallon, NV......................$12,000 Rick Lawrence ..............Livermore, CA................$12,000 Wyatt Ferreira ................Durant, OK ....................$12,000 Wylee C. Strong ............Syracuse, UT..................$12,000 Paul L. Freed..................Ivins, UT........................$11,000 Steve S. Sherwood ........San Tan Valley, AZ ..........$11,000 Anival Guerrero..............Wilton, CA ....................$10,000 Austin A. Christensen......Salem, UT ....................$10,000 Bob Scott ......................Queen Creek, AZ............$10,000 Breck S. Ward ................Richfield, ID ..................$10,000 D.A. Poll ........................Clinton, UT ....................$10,000 Grant C. Stein ................Cottonwood, CA ............$10,000 Harry Larson..................Hermiston, OR ..............$10,000 Jesse Estill ....................Lovelock, NV..................$10,000 Marlow Eldridge ............Nampa, ID ....................$10,000 Matthew A. Pineda ........Kamas, UT ....................$10,000 Steen Schumacher ........Payson, AZ ....................$10,000 Walt P. Bowen................Liberty, UT ....................$10,000 Berry Young ..................Elk Ridge, UT ..................$9,000 Charlie K. Johnson..........Wallowa, OR....................$9,000 David Hartness ..............Cottage Grove, OR ..........$9,000 Jade C. Willis..................Randolph, UT ..................$9,000 Jim F. Jones....................Powell Butte, OR..............$9,000 Joel Maxwell ..................Council, ID ......................$9,000 Kailey L. Freed ..............Morgan, UT ....................$9,000 Levi V. Piquet ................Harrisville, UT ..................$9,000 Nels E. Bowen ..............Logandale, NV ................$9,000 Nick F. Wilkinson ............McDermitt, NV ................$9,000 Riley J. Davis..................Genola, UT ......................$9,000 Ron L. Hognestad ..........Hopland, CA ....................$9,000 Russ D. Maughan ..........West Point, UT ................$9,000 C.J. Rudd ......................Riverton, UT ....................$8,000 Chad J. Crume ..............Grants Pass, OR ..............$8,000 Colton J. Gow ................Roseburg, OR ..................$8,000 David Walters ................Ferndale, CA ....................$8,000 Frank A. Dominguez ......Adel, OR..........................$8,000 Justin W. McDermott ......Lamoille, NV....................$8,000 Randy C. Brooks ............Mona, UT ........................$8,000 Sam A. Taylor ................Neola, UT ........................$8,000 Travis L. Peek ................Fallon, NV........................$8,000 Walt Stein......................Cottonwood, CA ..............$8,000 Blaine E. Jensen ............Cleveland, UT ..................$7,000 Cheyenne M. Sherwood ..San Tan Valley, AZ ............$7,000 Curtis L. English ............Reno, NV ........................$7,000 Dan Scarbrough ............Plain City, UT ..................$7,000 Dave Stix ......................Fernley, NV ......................$7,000 Dustin Bahem................Parma, ID........................$7,000 Dustin J. Navarro............Gooding, ID ....................$7,000 Greg M. Estrada ............Santa Rosa, CA................$7,000 Greg S. Grenke ..............Jordan Valley, OR..............$7,000

Jim C. Estill....................Lovelock, NV....................$7,000 Jimi Jones ......................Powell Butte, OR..............$7,000 Kelsey C. Bengoa ..........Elk Grove, CA ..................$7,000 Melinda McDaniel ..........Caldwell, ID ....................$7,000 Paul H. Brashears ..........Casa Grande, AZ ..............$7,000 Shad R. Willis ................Lindon, UT ......................$7,000 Wes K. Leavitt................Spring Creek, NV ............$7,000 Bill B. Finks ..................Janesville, CA ..................$6,000 Bradin S. Porter ............Spring Creek, NV ............$6,000 Cache Burnside..............Mesquite, NV ..................$6,000 Casey K. Penrod ............West Weber, UT ................$6,000 Chris Freed ....................Pocatello, ID ....................$6,000 Clif K. Leavitt ................Kamas, UT ......................$6,000 Debbie Maxwell ............Council, ID ......................$6,000 Ed Gomes......................Turlock, CA ......................$6,000 Eric A. White ..................Santa Rosa, CA................$6,000 Eric Duffin ....................Pocatello, ID ....................$6,000 Gordie Herman ..............St. George, UT ................$6,000 Jade R. Corkill................Lipan, TX ........................$6,000 Janie Freed ....................Pocatello, ID ....................$6,000 Jared Udy ......................Smithfield, UT..................$6,000 John H. Koyle ................Chubbuck, ID ..................$6,000 John Herkner ................Bend, OR ........................$6,000 Lance M. Johnson ..........Fallon, NV........................$6,000 Luther Darrough ............Round Mountain, NV........$6,000 Mark A. Broughton ........Wellsville, UT ..................$6,000 Tim W. Phillips................Redmond, OR ..................$6,000 Tom Blasdell ..................Redmond, OR ..................$6,000 Tommy Lee....................Fallon, NV........................$6,000 Wade Hofheins ..............Fallon, NV........................$6,000 Clell J. Hasenbank ..........Pullman, WA ....................$5,000 Dennis P. Fitze................Hydesville, CA..................$5,000 Fred W Niesen................Covelo, CA ......................$5,000 Glenn Grenke ................Jordan Valley, OR..............$5,000 Jason M. Leavitt ............Randolph, UT ..................$5,000 Kort L. Albertson ............Roberts, ID ......................$5,000 Leigh Y. Sherwood ..........San Tan Valley, AZ ............$5,000 Ramzi S. Hughes............Newcastle, UT..................$5,000 Thad Akins ....................Harrisburg, OR ................$5,000 Bobby Jean Colyer..........Brunean, ID ....................$4,000 Brad L. Santucci ............Prineville, OR ..................$4,000 Cailee S. Crume ............Grants Pass, OR ..............$4,000 Case Hirdes ..................Turlock, CA ......................$4,000 Cecil J. Shearer ..............Winnemucca, NV..............$4,000 Chad R. Steele ..............Lamoille, NV....................$4,000 Chris Bengoa ................McDermitt, NV ................$4,000 Dillon N. Bahem ............Parma, ID........................$4,000 Fred Williams ................Schurz, NV ......................$4,000 Kevin Degn....................Malad City, ID..................$4,000 Kirk F. Sherburn ............Winnemucca, NV..............$4,000 Megan E. Gunter............McCammon, ID................$4,000 Randy D. Osterhoudt ......Round Mountain, NV........$4,000 Randy Luginbill..............Cloverdale, CA ................$4,000 Rod R. Berheim ............Kuna, ID..........................$4,000 Roger B. Williams ..........Schurz, NV ......................$4,000 Scott M. Gulley ..............Riverbank, CA..................$4,000 TeeJay Brown ................Payette, ID ......................$4,000 Alan R. Hall ..................St. George, UT ................$3,000 Anna L. Bahe ................Grantsville, UT ................$3,000 Bill D. Cornia ................Randolph, UT ..................$3,000 Brandon T. Matthews ......Oakley, ID ......................$3,000 Casey G. Felton ..............Fallon, NV........................$3,000

Chance Kretschmer ........Round Mountain, NV........$3,000 Charles Howell ..............Jerome, ID ......................$3,000 Chase Merle Hansen ......Ontario, OR ....................$3,000 Chris S. Darger ..............Vina, CA ..........................$3,000 Clay O. Berry ................Garland, UT ....................$3,000 Corey Fitze ....................Hydesville, CA..................$3,000 Daniel M. Shehady ........Wellington, NV ................$3,000 Dave Eaton....................Benton City, WA ..............$3,000 Deston A. Dishion ..........Bishop, CA ......................$3,000 Dirk Jim ........................Owyhee, NV ....................$3,000 Don D. Quintero ............Schurz, NV ......................$3,000 Elisa E. Pendergrass ......Adrian, OR ......................$3,000 Hyland E. Wilkinson........McDermitt, NV ................$3,000 Jason Steele ..................Fallon, NV........................$3,000 Jeff G. Bowers................Creswell, OR....................$3,000 Jerry E. Jensen ..............Blackfoot, ID....................$3,000 Joe J. Scoggin ................Fallon, NV........................$3,000 Ken E. DeWitt................Sparks, NV ......................$3,000 Kim A. Bendickson ........Fallon, NV........................$3,000 Leon Bright ..................Atascadero, CA ................$3,000 Leroy Dansie..................Herriman, UT ..................$3,000 Neil J. Flynn ..................Plush, OR ........................$3,000 Rick C. Steed ................Stone, ID ........................$3,000 Rob Pinneo....................Standish, CA....................$3,000 Shane Bohach................Reno, NV ........................$3,000 Shaun B. Wilkinson ........Garland, UT ....................$3,000 Shawn M. Cox................Middleton, ID ..................$3,000 Shawna Warner..............Chubbuck, ID ..................$3,000 Steve J. Ceresola ............Fernley, NV ......................$3,000 Steve R. Flint ................Salt Lake City, UT ............$3,000 Tanner B. Shearer ..........Winnemucca , NV ............$3,000 Tess Harrer ....................Winnemucca, NV..............$3,000 Travis L. Berg ................Round Mountain, NV........$3,000 Troy D. Pfeifer ................Gaston, OR......................$3,000 Ty K. Reber....................Ely, NV ............................$3,000 Ty K. Winterton ..............Wilder, ID ........................$3,000 Walt Eddy......................Gallup, NM ......................$3,000 Walt Rodman ................Galt, CA ..........................$3,000 Zane Dansie ..................Herriman, UT ..................$3,000 Bill C. Gow ....................Roseburg, OR ..................$2,000 Cody A. Hall ..................St. George, UT ................$2,000 Dave Carlson ................Davis, CA ........................$2,000 Jake Bahem ..................Parma, ID........................$2,000 Kevin D. Hancock ..........Fallon, NV........................$2,000 Mark Ferlisi....................Menifee, CA ....................$2,000 Bob Nilmeyer ................San Martin, CA ................$1,000 Brian White....................Ukiah, CA ........................$1,000 Chad P. McDaniel ..........Caldwell, ID ....................$1,000 Danny Goddard..............Redding, CA ....................$1,000 Dean McLain ................Yacolt, WA........................$1,000 Doug K. Sorenson ..........St. George, UT ................$1,000 Ed D. Gage ....................Lakeview, OR ..................$1,000 Jane H. Eiguren..............Wilder, ID ........................$1,000 Jared B. Thompson..........New Plymouth, ID............$1,000 Joseph J. Shawnego........Oakdale, CA ....................$1,000 Kelly E. Slayton..............Murrieta, CA ....................$1,000 Lowell Black ..................Fallon, NV........................$1,000 Mark E. Lee ..................Wadsworth, NV ................$1,000 Myron D. Duarte ............Jefferson, OR ..................$1,000 Rosco R. Rhodes ............Reno, NV ........................$1,000 Todd M. Cline ................Adams, OR ......................$1,000 Tony D. Graham ............Stayton, OR ....................$1,000

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#13 Shoot-Out Case Hirdes (Turlock, CA) / Clint L. Felton (Fallon, NV), 31.98 on 4, $8,000 and $3,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings each

the #11 Preliminary. They roped four steers in 34.32 seconds and Nick Wilkinson. and earned $3,460, trophy Martin saddles and $6,000 in Claud Smith from Pendleton, Oregon and Harry Larson USTRC Flex Earnings. Second place went to Eric Duffin from from Hermiston, Oregon were the winners of the #9 Pocatello, Idaho and Fitze. Third place was Jimi Jones and Preliminary. They came from second callback position in the Trevor Alves. Clell Hasenbank and Glenn Grenke won the short round and won the roping with a time of 40.68 seconds Incentive Average. on four steers. They won $2,746, trophy Martin saddles and Cole Sherwood from San Tan Valley, Arizona and Jeff $6,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings. Second place in the Average Flenniken from Caldwell, Idaho were the winners of the #11 was Rick Lawrence and Wyatt Ferreira and third place in the Shoot-Out. They teamed up to rope four steers in 33.54 roping went to Wylee Strong and Russ Maughan. Strong and seconds and won $8,394, trophy Martin saddles and $6,000 in Maughan also won the Incentive Average.

USTRC Flex Earnings. Second place in the Average was Cailee In the #9 Shoot-Out Janie Freed and Jeff Flenniken were Crume and Ramzi Hughes with a time of 34.27 seconds. They high team back and made a run of 7.09 in the short round won $5,596 and $6,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings. Third place in the Average was Kort Albertson and John Koyle.

The Oregon team of David Hartness and Jeff Bowers were the winners of the #10 Preliminary. They were high team back and after a run of 10.77 seconds in the short round, they finished the roping with a time of 37.44 seconds on four steers. The team won $3,400, trophy Martin saddles and $6,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings. Second place in the roping was Joel Maxwell and Dustin Bahem. Breck Ward and Dustin Navarro won third place in the Average.

Rick Lawrence and Wyatt Ferreira won the Incentive Average.

Bailey Corkill was the header to beat in the #10 Shoot-Out. She and partner Wyatt Ferreira were seventh call back to the short round and finished the roping with a time of 37.83 seconds on four steers. They won $8,346, trophy Martin saddles, and $6,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings. Second place was #13 Preliminary Corkill and heeler Jeff Flenniken. Third Chad J. Crume (Grants Pass, OR) / Thad Akins (Harrisburg, OR), 31.75 on 4, $2,090 and $3,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings each place in the Average was Robbin Rowley SUPERLOOPER MAGAZINE / 79

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#12 Shoot-Out Kailey L. Freed (Morgan, UT) / Clint L. Felton (Fallon, NV), 34.04 on 4, $8,000 and $3,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings each

#12 Preliminary Walt Stein (Cottonwood, CA) / Grant C. Stein (Cottonwood, CA), 32.80 on 4, $2,300 and $3,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings each

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to finish the roping in first place in the Average with a time of 31.60 seconds on four steers. They won $8,000, trophy Martin saddles and $6,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings.

Second place in the roping was Shawn Cox from Middleton with a time of 39.58 seconds on four steers. The team won $4,734 and $6,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings. The third place team was Shaun Wilkinson and Tim Ekstrom.

In the #8 Pick/Draw the win of the roping went to Mark Broughton from Wellsville, Utah and Breck Ward from Richfield, Idaho.

They were 29.40 seconds on three steers and won $1,198, trophy Martin saddles and $6,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings. Second place was Debbie Maxwell from Council, Idaho and Daniel Shehady from Wellington, Nevada.

Dillon Bahem and Luther Darrough from Idaho and Nevada won third place.

As the curtain fell on the Northwest Regional Finals, Bailey Corkill was crowned the Cruel Girl Champion of the roping and Clint Felton from Fallon, Nevada was the high point Gold Plus roper of the weekend.

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#11 Shoot-Out Cole S. Sherwood (San Tan Valley, AZ) / Jeff Flenniken (Caldwell, ID), 33.54 on 4, $8,394 and $3,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings each

#11 Preliminary David Walters (Ferndale, CA) / Adam Fitze (Hydesville, CA), 34.32 on 4, $3,460 and $3,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings each

#10 Shoot-Out Bailey Corkill (Fallon, NV) / Wyatt Ferreira (Durant, OK), 37.83 on 4, $8,346 and $3,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings each

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#10 Preliminary David Hartness (Cottage Grove, OR) / Jeff G. Bowers (Creswell, OR), 37.44 on 4, $3,400 and $3,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings each

#9 Shoot-Out Janie Freed (Pocatello, ID) / Jeff Flenniken (Caldwell, ID), 31.60 on 4, $8,000 and $3,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings each

#9 Preliminary Claud A. Smith (Pendleton, OR) / Harry Larson (Hermiston, OR), 40.68 on 4, $2,746 and $3,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings each

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#8 Mark A. Broughton (Wellsville, UT) / Breck S. Ward (Richfield, ID), 29.40 on 3, $1,198 and $3,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings each

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Dally for DINOSAURS

$159,160 $106,233 $8,865 72.5%

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ernal, Utah and the Western Fair Park are the hosts of the Dally for Dinosaurs. C&C Roping and Bill Cornia produced the annual event and the team roping action took place August 4-5, 2012. More than 1,050 teams competed in the annual event.

The #15 Division kicked the weekend off and the winning team was Craig Richens and Britt Newman. They were 37.87 seconds on five steers and earned $1,876, plus $6,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings and trophy Gist buckles. Second place was Dustin Bennett and Billy Jackson and third place went to Wesley Harris and Roman Collins.

The #13 Division winners were Landon Cornia and Cole Sherwood from Cokeville, Wyoming and San Tan Valley, Arizona. They caught five steers in 36.41 seconds. The feat gave them $3,164, trophy Gist buckles and $6,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings. Second place was the team of David Winterton and Cole Sherwood from Lexington, Oklahoma and San Tan Vallley, Arizona. The third place finishers were Casey Penrod and Roman Collins.

The Gold Plus Division was exciting all the way down to the

very last steer. When it was all said and done, the team of Sam Taylor and Nathan Dahl won the Average with a time of 35.38 seconds on four steers. They took home $2,154, trophy Gist buckles and $6,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings. Jerry Jensen and Austin Christensen from Blackfoot, Idaho and Salem, Utah were second place and the third place team was Berry Young and Dan Scarbrough. The team of Cass Raine and Jeff Satterfield from Loma, Colorado and Parachute, Colorado won the Incentive Average, while Doug Sorenson and Merrill Staheli claimed first in the Century Bonus.

The #12 Division winners were Berry Young and Dan Scarbrough as they caught four steers in a time of 31.02 seconds. The win was worth $3,704, trophy Gist buckles and $6,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings. Second place went to Kelly Hildreth and Coy Hildreth from Gunnison, Colorado. The third place team was Kort Albertson and Matt Kennedy who also won the Incentive Average.

The #11 Division winners were Corey Whinnery and Bob Caldwell from Powderhorn, Colorado and Roosevelt, Utah.

They caught four steers in 33.21 seconds. Their efforts

#15 Handicap Craig Richens (Lapoint, UT) / Britt Newman (Saint Anthony, ID), 37.87 on 5, $1,876 and $3,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings each

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FLEX EARNINGS – Dally for Dinosaurs – Vernal, UT From Open thru #8 PickDraw (including Gold Plus Roping) Cole S. Sherwood ............San Tan Valley, AZ ......$6,000 Cutter M. Barnes ..............Maybell, CO ..............$6,000 Kevin E. Gordon ..............Huntington, UT..........$6,000 Troy Blackburn ................Hanksville, UT ..........$6,000 Britt Newman ..................Saint Anthony, ID ......$4,000 Corey Whinnery ................Powderhorn, CO ........$4,000 Court B. Will ....................Silt, CO ....................$4,000 Dustin R. Flohr ................Rifle, CO ..................$4,000 Landon J. Cornia ..............Cokeville, WY ............$4,000 Berry Young......................Elk Ridge, UT............$3,000 Bob B. Caldwell................Roosevelt, UT............$3,000 Bob Crosthwaite ..............Wickenburg, AZ ........$3,000 Casey Barnes ..................Maybell, CO ..............$3,000 Cass D. Raine ..................Loma, CO ................$3,000 Clay B. Foulk....................Craig, CO..................$3,000 Craig Richens ..................Lapoint, UT ..............$3,000 Dan Scarbrough ..............Plain City, UT ............$3,000 Dave D. Hooks..................Olathe, CO................$3,000 Greg Raine ......................Loma, CO ................$3,000 James D. Sullivan..............Spanish Fork, UT ......$3,000 Jeff H. Ekker ....................Hanksville, UT ..........$3,000 Jerry L. Satterfield ............Parachute, CO ..........$3,000 Jess D. Ritter ....................Loma, CO ................$3,000 Jim C. Seppie ..................Rock Springs, WY ......$3,000 Jory D. Green....................Vernal, UT ................$3,000 Joyce K. Barnes ................Maybell, CO ..............$3,000 Wylee C. Strong................Syracuse, UT ............$3,000 Billy J. Jackson..................Roosevelt, UT............$2,000 Blaine E. Jensen ..............Cleveland, UT............$2,000 Buck W. Mallette ..............Winona, TX................$2,000 David H. Winterton ..........Lexington, OK ..........$2,000 Frank Weidner ..................Stanfield, AZ ............$2,000 Kort L. Albertson ..............Roberts, ID ..............$2,000

rewarded them $4,318, trophy Gist buckles and $6,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings. Second place was the team of James Sullivan and Steve Flint from Spanish Fork, Utah and Salt Lake City, Utah. The third place finishers were Skya Anderson and Luke Defa.

The #10 Specialty Gold Plus Division kicked off Sunday and the team of Cass Raine and Steve Whinnery won the Average with a time of 38.29 seconds on four steers. They took home $1,752, trophy Gist buckles and $2,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings. Pat Averett and Steve Whinnery were second place and the third place team was Cass Raine and Greg Raine. The team of Cass Raine and Greg Raine also won the Incentive Average.

The #10 Division champions were Dustin Flohr and Jerry Satterfield as they finished the roping with a time of 35.78 seconds on four steers. They won $2,624, trophy Gist buckles and $6,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings. Second place was Wylee Strong and Jory Green with a time of 35.89 seconds on four and third place went to Jess Ritter and Buck

Wesley Harris ..................Oakley, UT ................$2,000 Bill D. Kennedy ................Randolph, UT ............$1,000 Bruce Nay ........................Norwood, CO ............$1,000 Bryce H. Winterton............Lexington, OK ..........$1,000 Cade Vansoelen ................Durango, CO ............$1,000 Casey K. Penrod ..............West Weber, UT ........$1,000 Cooper T. Wade ................Heber, UT ................$1,000 Coy Hildreth ....................Gunnison, CO............$1,000 Dan Haskins ....................Craig, CO..................$1,000 Dan Kraft ........................Encampment, WY ......$1,000 David A. Smith ................Fruita, CO ................$1,000 Dustin B. Bennett ............Roosevelt, UT............$1,000 J.R. Rodriguez ..................Montrose, CO ............$1,000 Jeff Satterfield ..................Parachute, CO ..........$1,000 John McCollum ................Montrose, CO ............$1,000 Kelly C. Simenson ............Washburn, ND ..........$1,000 Kelly D. Hildreth ..............Gunnison, CO............$1,000 Luke Defa ........................Tabiona, UT ..............$1,000 Lynette F. Satterfield ........Parachute, CO ..........$1,000 Monica O. Smith ..............Parachute, CO ..........$1,000 O.B. Ready ......................Rawlins, WY ..............$1,000 Pat G. Averett ..................Delta, CO..................$1,000 Randy C. Brooks ..............Mona, UT..................$1,000 Roman P. Collins ..............Merion, UT................$1,000 Ron D. Peatross ................Roosevelt, UT............$1,000 Roy A. Lawson..................Vernal, UT ................$1,000 Skya D. Anderson ............Tabiona, UT ..............$1,000 Slade G. Witbeck ..............Vernal, UT ................$1,000 Steve Whinnery ................Powderhorn, CO ........$1,000 Sue Weidner ....................Stanfield, AZ ............$1,000 Tee L. Satterfield ..............Parachute, CO ..........$1,000 Thayne B. Winterton..........Lexington, OK ..........$1,000

Saturday Trophy Saddle High Money Winner, Cole Sherwood

Sunday Trophy Saddle High Money Winner, Kevin Gordon

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#13 Handicap Landon J. Cornia (Cokeville, WY) / Cole S. Sherwood (San Tan Valley, AZ), 36.41 on 5, $3,164 and $3,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings each

#12 Berry Young (Elk Ridge, UT) / Dan Scarbrough (Plain City, UT), 31.02 on 4, $3,704 and $3,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings each

Mallette. The Incentive winners of the #10 Division were Jess Ritter and Buck Mallette.

Bob Crosthwaite and Court Will won the Average in the #9 Division. The completed the roping with a time of 41.51 on four steers and earned $5,144, plus trophy Gist buckles, and $6,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings. Second place was Cutter Barnes and Casey Barnes and third place went to Cade Vansoelen and Corey Whinnery. The team of Jess Ritter and David Smith from Loma and Fruita, Colorado won the Incentive Average with a time of 34.38 on three steers.

The final roping of the weekend was the #8 Pick/Draw.

Clay Foulk and Kevin Gordon were 25.33 seconds on three steers and won the Average. The win gave the team $3,332, trophy Gist buckles and $6,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings.

Second place went to Troy Blackburn and Kevin Gordon and they received $2,220, plus $6,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings and trophy Gist buckles. Third place was Cutter Barnes and Joyce Barnes.

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#11 Corey Whinnery (Powderhorn, CO) / Bob B. Caldwell (Roosevelt, UT), 33.21 on 4, $4,318 and $3,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings each

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#9 Bob Crosthwaite (Wickenburg, AZ) / Court B. Will (Silt, CO), 41.51 on 4, $5,144 and $3,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings each

#8 Pick Draw Clay B. Foulk (Craig, CO) / Kevin E. Gordon (Huntington, UT), 25.33 on 3, $3,332 and $3,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings each

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Mountaineer CLASSIC

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The team roping began with the Open Division. Justin Yost from Hico, Texas and Rodney Melton from Fitzpatrick, Alabama teamed up to win the Average and the overall fast time of the roping. Second in the Average was Austin Nettleship from Paris, Kentucky and Melton.

J.W. Baucom from Carthage, North Carolina and Josh Little from Mebane, North Carolina were the winners of the #15 Division. The pair roped five steers in 35.47 seconds and won $1,268, trophy Gist buckles, and $6,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings. Second place was the team of Justin Yost and John Fortkamp from Mount Morris, Pennsylvania. The third place team was Chris Galbreath from Portersville, Pennsylvania and Rodney Melton with a time of 38.64 seconds on five steers.

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Cameron from Apollo, Pennsylvania and Nick DeLeon from Toledo, Ohio. They finished the roping with a time of 53.16 seconds on five steers. The win landed them $1,977, trophy Gist buckles and $6,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings. Second place in the roping was Clint Moore from Limestone, Tennessee and Josh Little. Third place in the Average was Nick Wilson and Rodney Melton.

Waylon Cameron struck again in the #12 Division. This time he teamed up with Zack Cowart from Millen, Georgia. They were 36.18 seconds on four steers and won $2,427, trophy Gist buckles and $6,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings. Second place in the Average was J.W. Baucom and Clint Humphries, while third place went to Joey White and Zac Kilgus from Delaware and West Virginia respectively. Kacie Kapp and Jimmy Kelly won the Incentive Average.

David T. Lewis from Mount Ulla, North Carolina and Josh Little won the Average of the #12 Gold Plus Division. They were 35.55 seconds on four steers and earned $1,796, trophy Gist buckles and $6,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings. Second place in the roping was Chris Galbreath and Chuck Smith, while third

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FLEX EARNINGS – Mountaineer Classic – Canvas, WV From Open thru #8 PickDraw (including Gold Plus Roping) Josh L. Little ................Mebane, NC..................$8,000 Chris J. Galbreath..........Portersville, PA..............$7,000 John A. Johnson ............Piney Flats, TN ..............$7,000 Arnold R. Trace..............Cambridge Springs, PA ..$6,000 Bryan Vencill ................Castlewood, VA..............$6,000 Scott D. Tant ................Benson, NC ..................$6,000 Waylon J. Cameron........Apollo, PA ....................$6,000 Zack Cowart ................Millen, GA ....................$6,000 J.W. Baucom ................Carthage, NC ................$5,000 Bill M. Little, Jr. ............Fall Branch, TN..............$4,000 David T. Lewis ..............Mount Ulla, NC ............$4,000 Joey G. White ................Delmar, DE ..................$4,000 Mark J. Mundy ..............Elm City, NC ................$4,000 Ashley D. Moore............Limestone, TN ..............$3,000 Bruce A. Nichols............Farmington, WV ............$3,000 Chuck W. Smith ............Townsend, DE ..............$3,000 Clay M. Shultz ..............Export, PA ....................$3,000 Cory G. Honeycutt ........Mooresville, NC ............$3,000 Dave A. Murosky ..........Erie, PA ........................$3,000 David E. Myers ............Adrian, PA ....................$3,000 Derrick Bell ..................Statesville, NC ..............$3,000 Jason W. LaRue ............Bagdad, KY ..................$3,000 Katie E. Smith ..............Bluff City, TN ................$3,000 Larry W. Tucker ..............Bridgeport, WV..............$3,000 Matt Frazier ..................Benson, NC ..................$3,000 Nick K. DeLeon ............Toledo, OH....................$3,000 Richard S. Herman........Taylorsville, NC ............$3,000 Rodney D. Melton ........Fitzpatrick, AL ..............$3,000

place went to John Johnson and Richard Herman. Johnson and Larry Tucker won the Incentive Average of the roping with a time of 35.83 seconds on three steers.

In the #11 Division, the victory went to Chris Galbreath and Zack Cowart. They roped four steers in 33.81 seconds and walked away with $3,400, trophy Gist buckles and $6,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings. Second place in the Average was Teresa Herman from Taylorsville, North Carolina and Chad Shepherd from Sanford, North Carolina. Third in the Average was Langdon Pleasant and Josh Little. The Incentive champions of the roping were Mark Mundy from Elm City, North Carolina and Cody Lever from East Granby, Connecticut.

Shane D. Buchleitner ....Avella, PA ....................$3,000 William C. Henkel ........Belmont, NC ................$3,000 Clint Humphries............Lincolnton, NC ..............$2,000 Clint Moore ..................Limestone, TN ..............$2,000 Jay Shaffer....................Stephenville, TX ............$2,000 Jimmy R. Kelly ..............Eighty Four, PA ............$2,000 Langdon J. Pleasant ......Ayden, NC ....................$2,000 Nick Wilson ..................Columbiana, AL ............$2,000 Randy J. Miller ..............Mifflintown, PA ............$2,000 Steve Waltz ..................Cogan Station, PA ........$2,000 Zachary T. Kilgus ..........Ellenboro, WV ..............$2,000 Alicia A. Pottmeyer ........Belpre, OH ..................$1,000 Benjie R. Caldwell ........Greeneville, TN..............$1,000 Chad W. Shepherd ........Sanford, NC..................$1,000 Cody D. Lever ..............East Granby, CT ............$1,000 Connor K. Johnson ........Grove City, OH ..............$1,000 David L. Johnson ..........Piney Flats, TN ..............$1,000 Isaac Jacobs..................Castlewood, VA..............$1,000 Jim S. Cox ....................Crumpler, NC ................$1,000 Joey G. White ................Delmar, DE ..................$1,000 John D. Fortkamp ..........Mt. Morris, PA ..............$1,000 Justin D. Yost ................Hico, TX ........................$1,000 Kacie Kapp ..................Olivet, MI ....................$1,000 Kelly O’Heran ..............Bellevue, MI ................$1,000 Kenny R. Brown............Keedysville, MD ............$1,000 Len A. Smith ................Holly Springs, NC..........$1,000 Teresa L. Herman..........Taylorsville, NC ............$1,000

Bruce Nichols from Farmington, West Virginia and Shane Buchleitner from Avella, Pennsylvania teamed up to win first place in the #10 Division on the final day of competition at the Mountaineer Classic. They were 38.35 seconds on four steers and claimed first prize of $3,074, trophy Gist buckles and $6,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings. Second place was the team of Conner Johnson from Ohio and Bill Tucker from Indiana with a time of 45.78 seconds on four steers. Randy Miller and Steve Waltz from Pennsylvania won third place in the Average. Nick Wilson from Alabama and Travis Brown from Virginia won the Incentive Average.

The winning team in the #9 Division was Derrick Bell from

#15 Handicap J.W. Baucom (Carthage, NC) / Josh L. Little (Mebane, NC), 35.47 on 5, $1,268 and $3,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings each

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#13 Handicap Waylon J. Cameron (Apollo, PA) / Nick K. DeLeon (Toledo, OH), 53.16 on 5, $1,977 and $3,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings each

Statesville, North Carolina and William Henkel from Belmont, North Carolina. They caught four steers in 43.98 seconds and won $2,985, trophy Gist buckles and $6,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings. Second place was Isaac Jacobs and Doc Taylor from Virginia and North Carolina. Third place was a family affair as brothers, John and David Johnson caught four steers in 52.70 seconds. Mark Mundy and Scott Tant won the Incentive Average.

The final roping of the Mountaineer Classic was the #8 Pick/Draw. David Myers from Adrian Pennsylvania and Bryan Vencill from Castlewood, Virginia were the winning team. They caught three steers in 40.24 seconds and won $1,718, trophy Gist buckles and $6,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings. Second place was Ashley Moore and Clay Shultz. Arnold R. Trace III and Bryan Vincill won third place in the Average.

#12 Waylon J. Cameron (Apollo, PA) / Zack Cowart (Millen, GA), 36.18 on 4, $2,427 and $3,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings each

#11 Chris J. Galbreath (Portersville, PA) / Zack Cowart (Millen, GA), 33.81 on 4, $3,400 and $3,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings each

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The Island CHAMPIONSHIPS

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awaii is a great place to visit and an even greater place to rope. Zanga Schutte and his crew produced the Island Championships and welcomed team ropers to compete at the Hale Kea Arena at the Z Bar Ranch in Kamuela, Hawaii. The team roping action took place August 9-12, 2012.

The first roping of the weekend was the Open Division.

Anthony Lucia from Weatherford, Texas teamed up with Zanga Schutte and the duo won the Average of the roping.

They were 56.15 seconds on five steers and took home $1,198 and ten points for the Priefert US Open Tour. The team also won the Incentive Average. Kalai Nobriga from Kealakekua, Hawaii and J.W. Cotton from Wills Point, Texas won the fast time of the roping.

In the #15 Division, Chris Awa from Holualoa, Hawaii and J.W. Cotton were 36.66 seconds on five steers. The pair won the Average and took home $1,318, trophy Gist buckles and $6,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings. Second place went to

Bronson Branco from Kamuela, Hawaii and Kevin Hill from Kailua Kona, Hawaii. The third place team was Andrew Wong and Troll Tettenhorst.

Brian Anderson from Kamuela, Hawaii and Troll Tettenhorst from Jacksonville, Texas won the Average of the #13 Division. They roped five steers in 49.26 seconds and won $1,572, trophy Gist buckles, and $6,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings. Second place was Anthony Lucia and Ryan Hays from Godley, Texas. Third place was Ken Miranda from Honokaa, Hawaii and Henry Muragin from Kamuela, Hawaii.

The final roping of the second day of team roping action was the #12 Division. Kalai Nobriga and Henry Muragin were the champions of the roping. They were 30.29 seconds on four steers and took home $1,874, trophy Gist buckles and $6,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings. Second place was Chase Onaka from Holualoa, Hawaii and Kevin Hill. Third place was the team of Andrew Wong and Anthony Lucia. The Incentive champions

#13 Handicap Brian Anderson (Kamuela, HI) / Troll H. Tettenhorst (Jacksonville, TX), 49.26 on 5, $1,572 and $3,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings each

#15 Handicap Chris J. Awa (Holualoa, HI) / J.W. Cotton (Wills Point, TX), 36.66 on 5, $1,318 and $3,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings each

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FLEX EARNINGS – The Island Championships – Kamuela, HI From Open thru #8 PickDraw (including Gold Plus Roping) Henry W. Muragin ............Kamuela, HI............$12,000 Troll H. Tettenhorst ............Jacksonville, TX........$12,000 Brian Anderson ................Kamuela, HI............$10,000 Andrew Wong ..................Weatherford, TX ........$9,000 Anthony M. Lucia..............Weatherford, TX ........$7,000 Aletha L. Barkley ..............Kamuela, HI..............$6,000 Bula G. Onaka..................Holualoa, HI ............$6,000 Chase K. Onaka................Holualoa, HI ............$6,000 Fred Rice..........................Kamuela, HI..............$6,000 Jerry Stutts ......................Kailua Kona, HI ........$6,000 Kekoa Loando ..................Holualoa, HI ............$6,000 Kevin H. Hill ....................Kailua Kona, HI ........$6,000 Matthew Loando ..............Kailua Kona, HI ........$6,000 Woody D. Child ................Kamuela, HI..............$6,000 Alvin H. Kawamoto ..........Hawaii, HI ................$5,000 Fern White........................Hawi, HI ..................$5,000 Billy Wong........................Kapaau, HI ..............$4,000 Zanga Schutte ..................Kamuela, HI..............$4,000 Andrew P. Kauai ..............Kamuela, HI..............$3,000 Brian L. DeMattos ............Kurtistown, HI ..........$3,000 Bronson B. Branco............Kamuela, HI..............$3,000

Butch A. Gomes................Paauilo, HI................$3,000 Chris J. Awa......................Holualoa, HI ............$3,000 Chris T.S. Wong ................Kapaau, HI ..............$3,000 Dale K. Benevides ............Turlock, CA ..............$3,000 Evan K. Manoha ..............Naalehu, HI ..............$3,000 J.W. Cotton ......................Wills Point, TX ..........$3,000 Justin L. Jose ....................Ookala, HI ................$3,000 Kalai Nobriga ..................Kealakekua, HI..........$3,000 Ken F. Miranda ................Honokaa, HI ............$3,000 Lexis L. Andrade ..............Naalehu, HI ..............$3,000 Macey K. Loando..............Kailua Kona, HI ........$3,000 Makayla L. Awa................Holualoa, HI ............$3,000 Melvin W. Miranda ............Kamuela, HI..............$3,000 Michael M. Smith..............Kurtistown, HI ..........$3,000 Ryan G. Hays ..................Godley, TX ................$3,000 Taylor Broussard ..............Estherwood, LA ........$3,000 Trevor J. Child ..................Kamuela, HI..............$3,000 Ty M.A. Kauai ..................Kamuela, HI..............$3,000 George M. Purdy ..............Kamuela, HI..............$2,000 Keith A. Gomes ................Kailua Kona, HI ........$1,000

#5.5 and below trophy saddle winner, Kekoa Loando #6 and above trophy saddle winner, Henry Muragin

were Chris Awa and Kelly Boy Medeiros.

Freddy Rice from Kamuela, Hawaii and Troll Tettenhorst partnered up to win the Average of the #12 Gold Plus. They roped four steers in 38.14 seconds and won the Average. Rice and Tettenhorst took home $1,091, trophy Gist buckles and $6,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings. Second place was Zanga Schutte and Melvin Miranda. Third place was Jerry Stutts and Tettenhorst. The father/son team of Chris and Billy Wong won the Incentive Average. Schutte and Miranda also won the Century Bonus.

Brian Anderson and Henry Muragin made four runs in 34.48 seconds to win the Average of the #11 Division. The pair won $2,147, trophy Gist buckles and $6,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings. Second place was Kekoa Loando from Holualoa, Hawaii and Butch Gomes from Paauilo, Hawaii.

They also won the Incentive Average. Third place was Lex Andrade and Dale Benevides.

Brian Anderson was on a roll, and in the #10 Division he teamed up with Bula Onaka from Holualoa, Hawaii. The duo was 32.88 seconds on four steers and finished in first place.

They won $3,114, trophy Gist buckles and $6,000 USTRC Flex Earnings. Second place in the Average was Michael Smith from Kurtistown, Hawaii and Henry Muragin and third place was Woody Child III and Andrew Wong. Albert Duarte and Kelly Boy Medeiros won the Incentive Average.

The final day of team roping began with the #10 Specialty Gold Plus Roping. Alvin Kawamoto and Fern White, both from Hawi, Hawaii were 34.00 seconds on four steers and finished first place in the Average. They also won the Incentive Average.

Second place in the main Average was Brian Anderson and Billy Wong and third was George Purdy III and Fern White.

Kekoa Loando and Evan Manoha teamed up to win the Average and Incentive Average of the #9 Division. The pair was 32.72 seconds on four steers and won a total of $3,881, two SUPERLOOPER MAGAZINE / 99

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#12 Kalai Nobriga (Kealakekua, HI) / Henry W. Muragin (Kamuela, HI), 30.29 on 4, $1,874 and $3,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings each

#11 Brian Anderson (Kamuela, HI) / Henry W. Muragin (Kamuela, HI), 34.58 on 4, $2,147 and $3,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings each

#10 Brian Anderson (Kamuela, HI) / Bula G. Onaka (Holualoa, HI), 32.88 on 4, $3,114 and $3,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings each

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trophy Gist buckles and $12,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings. Second place was Macey Loando and Brian DeMattos and third place was the team of Chase Onaka and Bula Onaka.

The Island Championships finished up with the #8 Pick/Draw. Makayla Awa from Hollualoa, Hawaii and Justin Lee Jose from Ookala, Hawaii won the Average with a time of 22.17 seconds on three steers. They won $1,962, trophy Gist buckles and $6,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings. Second place was Woody Child III and Trevor Child. Third place was the team of Taylor Broussard from Estherwood, Louisiana and Ty Kauai from Kamuela, Hawaii.

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#9 Kekoa Loando (Holualoa, HI) / Evan K. Manoha (Naalehu, HI), 32.72 on 4, $3,241 and $3,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings each #8 Pick Draw Makayla L. Awa (Holualoa, HI) / Justin L. Jose (Ookala, HI), 22.17 on 3, $1,962 and $3,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings each

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Central States SHOWDOWN

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eam ropers from all over the mid United States made the trip to Lake St. Louis, Missouri for the Central States Showdown. The event took place August 17-19, 2012 at the National Equestrian Center and was produced by Herb Snow.

The team roping action began on Friday August 17 with the #15 Division. Russ Manion from Waverly, Illinois and Douglas Rich from Herrick, Illinois were the champions of the roping.

They caught five steers in 40.86 seconds and took home $1,100, trophy Gist spurs and $6,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings. Second place in the Average was Tyler Peterson and Rich and third place went to Dallas Shepherd and Larry Darnell.

The Missouri team of Logan Allen from Spokane and Brye Crites from Half Way won the Average of the #13 Division.

They were 40.46 seconds on five steers and thus landed $2,220, trophy Gist spurs and $6,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings.

Second place was Tyler Peterson and Douglas Rich and third place was the team of Shawn Loehr and J.R. Henderson from Indiana and Missouri.

Loeher struck again in the #12 Division with partner Terry

Durbin from Witt, Illinois. The team won the Average with a time of 39.39 seconds. They received $2,450, trophy Gist spurs and $6,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings. Second place in the roping was Harve Reynolds and Dusty Stroud and the third place team was Bryan Saffo and Jeremy Michaelis. The Incentive winners of the roping were Jay Rueter from Winchester, Illinois and Tony Schindler from Frankford, Missouri.

Loehr again added to his winnings by finishing first place in the #12 Gold Plus Division. He teamed up with Larry Darnell from Galatia, Illinois and they won $1,740, trophy Gist buckles and $6,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings for roping four steers in 32.95 seconds. Second place in the Average was Danny Miller and Tony Schindler. Third place went to Loehr and Terry Durbin. The Incentive winners were Shaun Anderson and Jeremy Michaelis.

Loehr began the second day of the Central States Showdown right where he left off. He teamed up with partner Jordan Reynolds to win first place in the #11 Division. They were 31.58 seconds on four steers and won $4,480, trophy Cowboy Gold saddles and $6,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings. Second place was John Ziefler and Terry Durbin and third place went to Jim Boehm and Todd Reece. Loehr and Reynolds also won the Incentive Average.

Alvin Detweiler from Jamesport, Missouri and Trey Michaelis from Mercer, Missouri won the Average of the #10 Division with a time of 35.54 seconds on four steers. They earned $6,030, trophy Cowboy Gold saddles and $6,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings.

Second place in the roping was Mark Boardman and Herb Snow with a time of 41.01 seconds on four steers. The third place team was Trevor Henderson and Michael Houchins. Henderson and Jordan Reynolds won the Incentive Average. #15 Handicap The winning team in the #9 Russ J. Manion (Waverly, IL) / Douglas Rich (Herrick, IL), 40.86 on 5, $1,100 and $3,000 in Division was Brownie Binkley Brown USTRC Flex Earnings each

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#12 Shawn E. Loehr (Mount Vernon, IN) / Terry G. Durbin (Witt, IL), 39.39 on 4, $2,450 and $3,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings each

#11 Shawn E. Loehr (Mount Vernon, IN) / Jordan L. Reynolds (Ellinsore, MO), 31.58 on 4, $4,480 and $3,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings each

from Rolla, Missouri and Taylor Binkley also from Rolla.

They were 39.74 seconds on four steers and won $7,160, trophy Cowboy Gold saddles and $6,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings. They also won the Incentive Average. Second place in the roping was Ronald Entlicher and Bruce Barnett and third place was Trevor Henderson and Ethan Freund.

The last roping of the Central States Showdown was the #8 Pick/Draw. Richard Ward from Mound City, Missouri and Ben Duncan from Silva, Missouri finished first place in the Average with a time of 33.65 seconds on three steers. They won $5,030, trophy Cowboy Gold saddles and $6,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings. Second place was Mick Summers and Jessica Armstrong from Smithville, Missouri and third place went to Steve Rommelman and Dave Francis.

FLEX EARNINGS – Central States Showdown – Lake St. Louis, MO From Open thru #8 PickDraw (including Gold Plus Roping) Shawn E. Loehr ............Mount Vernon, IN ........$14,000 Terry G. Durbin ............Witt, IL ........................$7,000 Douglas Rich ................Herrick, IL ....................$6,000 Taylor L. Binkley............Rolla, MO ....................$6,000 Brye R. Crites................Half Way, MO................$5,000 Jordan L. Reynolds ........Ellinsore, MO................$5,000 Tony Schindler ..............Frankford, MO ..............$5,000 Jeremy Michaelis ..........Mercer, MO ..................$4,000 Larry G. Darnell ............Galatia, IL ....................$4,000 Russ J. Manion ..............Waverly, IL ..................$4,000 Trey Michaelis ..............Mercer, MO ..................$4,000 Alvin Detweiler..............Jamesport, MO..............$3,000 Ben Duncan..................Silva, MO ....................$3,000 Brian Osborn ................Poplar Bluff, MO ..........$3,000 Brownie K. Binkley ........Rolla, MO ....................$6,000 Bruce Barnett ..............West Plains, MO ..........$3,000 Clay D. Tilley..................Marianna, AR ..............$3,000 Danny R. Miller ............Lawson, MO ................$3,000 Dave A. Francis ............Farmington, MO............$3,000 Gary W. Kueffer ............California, MO ..............$3,000 Herb C. Snow................Virginia, IL ..................$3,000 J. Mark Boardman ........Jackson, MO ................$3,000 Jessica R. Armstrong ......Smithville, MO..............$3,000 Jim A. Stookesberry ......Ottumwa, IA ................$3,000 John R. Ziegler ..............Fairdealing, MO ............$3,000 Logan J. Allen................Spokane, MO................$3,000 Mick W. Summers ..........Smithville, MO..............$3,000 Patrick Houchins............Frankford, MO ..............$3,000 Richard L. Ward ............Mound City, MO............$3,000 Ronald K. Entlicher........Bolivar, MO ..................$3,000 Shaun R. Anderson........Palmyra, MO ................$3,000 Steve C. Rommelman ....Hoyleton, IL ................$3,000 Trevor M. Henderson......Ellsinore, MO................$3,000

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Open Cole Wheeler (Flint, TX) / Lee Walker (Amarillo, TX), 39.81 on 5, $1,600

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The first roping was the Open Division. Cole Wheeler from Flint, Texas and Lee Walker from Amarillo, Texas were the high team back. They caught their final steer in 6.63 seconds and finished the roping in first place with a time of 39.81 seconds on five steers. They won $1,600 and ten points for the Priefert US Open Tour. Second in the Average went to Chase Thompson from Munday, Texas and Chad Williams from Stephenville, Texas with a time of 40.04 seconds on five steers. Thompson and Williams also won the Incentive Average. The third place team was Jake Kropik from Midway, Texas and Trace Porter from Leesville, Louisiana.

Thanyne Winterton from Lexington, Oklahoma and Jody Ramer from Sulpur, Oklahoma were high team back in the #15 Division and finished the roping in first place with a time of 41.37 seconds on five steers. The team won $3,140, trophy Gist spurs and $6,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings. Second place was Danny Miller from Lawson, Missouri and Taner Braden from 110 / OCTOBER 2012

Dewey, Oklahoma. Third place in the Average went to David Winterton and Allen Bach.

Cole Pearson from Clearwater, Kansas and Brice Buzzard from Garnett, Kansas were high team back and finished first place in the Average of the #13 Division. They were 46.17 seconds on five steers and won $3,800, trophy Gist spurs and $6,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings. Second place in the roping was Cassidy Myers and Frank VanBuskirk with a time of 47.43 seconds on five steers. They won $2,850 and $2,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings. The third place team was Jordan Fitzgerald from Palo Cedro, California and Cody D. Parker from Williams, California.

The final roping on day one of the Chisholm Trail Classic was the #12 Division. Troy Herring from Carney, Oklahoma and Brad Dickson from Covington, Oklahoma were high team back and ultimately won the roping with a time of 35.24 seconds on four steers. They earned $3,840, trophy Gist spurs and $6,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings. Second place in the Average went to Barry Butler from Guthrie, Oklahoma and Trenton Tucker from Cushing, Oklahoma. Third place was Curry Kirchner and Justin Reed. They also won the Incentive Average.

In the #12 Gold Plus Division, Josh Burns from Hinton, Oklahoma and Kent Thiessen from Elk City, Oklahoma came

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FLEX EARNINGS – Chisholm Trail Classic – Enid, OK From Open thru #8 PickDraw (including Gold Plus Roping) Curry M. Kirchner ............Ames, OK ................$10,000 Allen L. Bach ..................Rhome, TX ................$6,000 Bill D. Miller ....................Dodge City, KS ..........$6,000 Justin Reed......................Shawnee, OK ............$6,000 Leon Stipes ....................Salina, OK ................$6,000 Randy L. Harmon ............Mustang, OK..............$6,000 Danny R. Miller ..............Lawson, MO ..............$4,000 Jerry Short ......................Salina, KS ................$4,000 Jim G. Moore ..................Sedan, KS ................$4,000 Robert K. Kirchner ..........Ames, OK ..................$4,000 Steve Zumbrunn ..............Junction City, KS ........$4,000 Aaron D. Reinert ..............Minneapolis, KS ........$3,000 Bailey M. Thurston ..........El Reno, OK ..............$3,000 Barry L. Butler ................Guthrie, OK ..............$3,000 Blake Glenn ....................Walters, OK ..............$3,000 Bob M. Freeman..............Arnett, OK ................$3,000 Brad C. West ..................Shawnee, OK ............$3,000 Brent Hargrove................Elk City, OK ..............$3,000 Brent J. Smith..................Ada, OK ....................$3,000 Brock W. Jones ................Tupelo, OK ................$3,000 Brody L. Peak..................Emporia, KS ..............$3,000 Buster Record..................Laverne, OK ..............$3,000 Caleb Nelson ..................Buffalo, OK................$3,000 Carter A. Gurrola ............Ardmore, OK..............$3,000 Cary D. Cox ....................Stillwater, OK ............$3,000 Cassidy A. Myers..............Velma, OK ................$3,000 Chace T. Thompson ..........Munday, TX ................$3,000 Chad F. Williams ..............Stephenville, TX..........$3,000 Chance B. Thiessen ..........Elk City, OK ..............$3,000 Christopher J. Glass..........Alva, OK....................$3,000 Cody D. Parker ................Williams, CA ..............$3,000 David Fuhrman ..............Bronson, KS ..............$3,000 David H. Winterton ..........Lexington, OK............$3,000 Dustin A. Elmenhorst ......El Reno, OK ..............$3,000 Dustin K. Searcy ..............Mooreland, OK ..........$3,000 Farren F. Carpenter ..........Inola, OK ..................$3,000 Frank L. VanBuskirk..........Ringling, OK ..............$3,000 Glen Raupe ....................Douglas, KS ..............$3,000 Glenn Smith....................Redfield, KS ..............$3,000 Gus Hollingback ..............Copan, OK ................$3,000 Harold E. Barnes ............Hennessey, OK ..........$3,000 Harold E. Stall ................Wann, OK..................$3,000 Hunter C. Munsell............Woodward, OK ..........$3,000 Jay R. Whipple ................Kingfisher, OK............$3,000 Joel Vargas ......................Hennessey, OK ..........$3,000 Jordan T. Fitzgerald ..........Palo Cedro, CA ..........$3,000 Kenny Mangus ................Rose Hill, KS..............$3,000 Larry W. Fleming..............Oklahoma City, OK ....$3,000 Lynn Jarrell......................Hulbert, OK ..............$3,000 Mark W. Miller ................Saint John, KS ..........$3,000 Matt A. Pruett ................Woodward, OK ..........$3,000 Pat D. Hafenstein ............Osage City, KS ..........$3,000

from the second call back position to win the Average with a time of 33.61 seconds on four steers. They won $4,200, trophy Gist buckles and $6,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings. Second place was the team of Dennis Schwalbe from Muenster, Texas and Perry McCance from Berryville, Arkansas. Schwalbe and McCance also won the Incentive Average. Third place went to Bill Rasberry from Wheeler, Texas and David Trammell from Muskogee, Oklahoma. E.J. Williams and Micah Lynch won the Century Bonus.

Danny Miller from Lawson, Missouri and Steve Zumbrunn from Junction City, Kansas partnered up in the #11 Division. They qualified to the short round in the number one position. They were 9.70 seconds on their final steer and finished the roping with a time of 34.52 seconds on four steers.

They won the Average and took home $6,660, trophy Cowboy Gold saddles and $6,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings. Second place in the Average was Max Vincent and Robert Kirchner and third place went to Bailey Thurston and Brent Hargrove. The winners of the Incentive Average were Zac Ream and Christopher Glass.

The second day of the Chisholm Trail Classic ended with the #10 Division. Darryl Ezzell from Booker, Texas and Lance Pillars from

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#15 Thayne B. Winterton (Lexington, OK) / Jody Ramer (Sulphur, OK), 41.37 on 5, $3,140 and $3,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings each

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#13 Cole D. Pearson (Clearwater, KS) / Brice D. Buzzard (Garnett, KS), 46.17 on 5, $3,800 and $3,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings each

#12 Troy D. Herring (Carney, OK) / Brad D. Dickson (Covington, OK), 35.24 on 4, $3,840 and $3,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings each

Beaver, Oklahoma were high team back and were 12.55 seconds on their last steer. They finished the roping in first place with a total time of 34.68 seconds on four steers. The team won $7,870, trophy Cowboy Gold saddles and $6,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings.

Second place was Dustin Raupe from Douglass, Kansas and Gene Dickey from Derby, Kansas. They came from the tenth callback position and won $4,990 in cash, plus $6,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings. Third place went to Heath Mitchell from Canadian, Texas and Brandon Hughes from Sayre, Oklahoma.

Caleb Nelson and Wyatt Casper won the Incentive Average.

The #8 Pick/Draw brought the Chisholm Trail Classic to a close. the team of Ted Bowser from Nowata, Oklahoma and Ramsye Thornton from Binger, Oklahoma came from the eighth call back position to win first place in the Average with a time of 31.14 seconds on three steers. The team won $5,740, trophy Cowboy Gold saddles and $6,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings.

Second place went to Herb Logan from Miami, Oklahoma and Myron Coulter from Aline, Oklahoma. They were 34.34 seconds on three steers and won $3,640, trophy Gist buckles and $6,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings. Third place was Chaz and Tucker Cobb from Guymon and Goodwell, Oklahoma.

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#11 Danny R. Miller (Lawson, MO) / Steve Zumbrunn (Junction City, KS), 34.52 on 4, $6,660 and $3,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings each

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#10 Darryl R. Ezzell (Booker, TX) / Lance Pillars (Beaver, OK), 34.68 on 4, $7,870 and $3,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings each

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s a rancher I was always told that crossbreeding has many advantages, but while it may be a good thing to cross cattle, it’s not usually a good idea to crossbreed auctioneers. Heavy metal auctioneers who sell Caterpillars and cranes aren’t the best at selling world class art, and if you want to sell some feeder pigs the auctioneers at Sotheby’s and Christie’s aren’t necessarily the first people you’d think of to call.

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auctioneer rule are livestock my cowboy friends to sell it. Then one auctioneers; they can sell anything. They year she came to me because their wine are like crossover music artists who can auction was dying on the vine, so to sing both pop and country. Their voices speak. I told her it was because the are ambidextrous. They can sell “chant” of the person who sold it everything from farm equipment, land, consisted of repeating a number over art, charity events, real estate and cars. and over again very slowly until And can they ever motor! everyone was numb. “Put that person There is one area, however, where on the block at a weekly livestock VSA haven’t been IN HOUSE PROOF livestock auctioneers auction and he’dCRX’D be laughed out of the employed and that’s wine auctions. A place,” I said. “Anyone who can’t say, friend of mine manages a wine auction ‘Around and round the rough and and has always been reluctant to hire rugged rocks the ragged rascal ran,’

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year’s gross and they gave each of us a bottle of wine as a tip to show their appreciation. I put the bottle in my wine cellar, which now consisted of one bottle of wine, and when some people we don’t like invited us to a housewarming party I went to my cellar, retrieved the free bottle of booze and gave it as a gift. It was akin to “regifting” presents at Christmas.

From then on the folks we gave the bottle to acted like our new best friends, inviting us to family weddings, funerals and graduations. Even though they’d real fast at least three times in a row real fast doesn’t deserve to call themselves an auctioneer.”

“Do you really think your cowboy friends can sell wine?” she desperately asked.

“Of course, they can. I know your concerns have always been that cowboys don’t know that much about wine, but product knowledge can be overrated,” I said. “I’ll just tutor my auctioneer friend and I’ll bring along a couple of my buddies to take bids.”

My buddy needed more tutoring than I thought. He thinks “tannin” is what you do to leather, or on the beach, and he wouldn’t know the difference between a Cabernet and a cabbage worm. I made up flash cards with difficult wine words to say, such as peeno, mur-low, Gall-lo and wine-o, and told him the right way to say “caumeur” is “cow manure.” I also told him, “In describing a wine just pick out a person you know and describe that person. For example, a wine might be ‘pretentious yet mellow’, or ‘deep and bold.’ Kind of like me.”

We showed up for the auction in cowboy hats and boots and brought the house down. One bottle brought more than the mortgage on my first house. If I drank the wine we sold, at the prices we did, I wouldn’t use the restroom for a year. It would be like pouring money away and flushing it down the toilet.

They didn’t even mind that the auctioneer took my advice and described one wine as “arrogant and dense,” and another had “a long nose, could stink on occasion, and was nuttier than an Almond Joy.” (I only hope he wasn’t describing me.)

We ended up doubling the previous

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Talkin’ To The Dog

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was talking to Okie. He’s the Farm Dog. He doesn’t care to go out on the range with the cow dogs. His job is mostly guarding, barking and putting up a big front. He does it well. I found him under one of the trucks. He’d dug a little bed in the dirt. It was in the shade.

He seemed to be pondering.

“So,” I asked, “what are ya thinking?”

“School,” he said, “maybe goin’ to college.”

This was a new one for me. He never seemed to be the studious kind.

“What would you major in?”

“Bones, I guess.”

“An anatomy student?” I questioned, “Archeologist? Musician? Witch doctor?

Osteopath?”

“No, I was thinking about becoming a chef. Specialize in bones. You know, like Colonel Sanders specialized in chicken, Wilford Brimley specialized in oatmeal,

and Eve specialized in apples.”

“Have you ever cooked anything?”

I asked.

“No, but I’ve eaten a lot of bones,” he said.

“That’s for sure,” I said remembering the thousands of times a wide variety of carcass remnants were left tortured and mangled on the porch. “What kind of menu would you have? I mean, a bone is a bone, right?”

“Oh, you plebian hominid,” he waxed eloquently, “Not to a bone connoisseur.

That’s like saying a rope is a rope to a cowboy, or a dress is a dress to a bride, or all road kill is the same to a buzzard.

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“I guess you’re right,” I conceded,

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“Do you actually have to cook the bone…?”

“Not just COOK the bone!” he said, looking down his nose at me, “It can be marinated, served au slime rosado, sliced into bone dollars, as ground bone burgers, served bone tartare with or without gristle and ligaments, as bone stew flavored by pieces of offal, hair and toenails, or simply wrapped in a tortilla á la bone burrito.”

“Wow!” said I, “I had no idea…”

“Not only that, the menu could offer organic bones from wild animals who’ve never been vaccinated for distemper, treated for tapeworms, or eaten canned dog food. Ethnic restaurants draw big crowds, too. Look at Burger King.”

“That’s not ethnic,” I said.

“King?” said Okie. “Like the King of England. There’re no kings in America. I’m guessing they dig up old kings in England and make burgers out of them. I could serve up King Henry the 8th Clavicle with au jus of Ann Boleyn.

“And, when in Rome, do as the Roman dog chefs do. You’ve heard of Caesar Salad, why not Caesar Vertebrae?”

“Sounds interesting, “I said, “but where you gonna get a regular source of bones?”

“I’ve got a cousin in Miles City named Badget. His owner misspelled Badger on his birth certificate.

He said they’ve dug up thousands of dinosaur skeletons up there. He said they were just like sheep, covered the country.”

I looked at Okie. I knew he’d never make it to Montana. He won’t even go to the mailbox with me unless I drive him. But, I thought to myself, it’s nice to know that even good ol’ farm dogs dream big. Kinda like good ol’ farmers.

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Another Second Chance I had such great results with the first horse, I purchased another problem horse that I saved from certain death. This horse is fourteen years old and has been lame for more than half his life. Again x-rays confirmed five holes in the right front foot, navicular. But this wasn’t his only problem. This horse also had arthritis so badly he could barely shuffle off at a fast walk. He literally smelled rotten, had a very bad hair coat and was loaded with large and small strongyles. The former owner sold him to me for one dollar and was sure he would never walk a sound step. Again I contacted TLC Animal Nutrition for a recommendation. We changed his feed and added TLC’s Performance Plus, DBG Min and Niacin along with Glucosamine and Ultimate DE.

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t should be no surprise to anyone that this month’s topic is the West Nile Virus epidemic that is affecting so much of the country. Although most of us in the equine industry think more about our four-legged friends being at risk to WNV, the fact of the matter is that CRX’Dthose of us who stand on two legs seem to be in the crosshairs when it comes to this latest outbreak. Although discussing infectious disease is about as interesting to me as actually contracting one, this is one instance when I believe we could all learn a little something worth knowing.

If one were to Google West Nile Virus one would find literally more information on the subject than would be humanly possible to digest. It is with that in mind that I decided to seek the council of one of my Infectious Disease Specialist friends for some good old common sense/horse sense for you my faithful readers. No hype, no hysteria, nothing to sell you and above all else, nothing political in what you are about to learn about this latest social health issue. So here it goes.

West Nile Virus (WVN) is actually transmitted to humans via mosquitoes, who in fact contract the disease by biting infected birds. This means that mosquitoes actually bite birds as well as humans, horses, dogs, cats and most other creatures as well. (Point to Ponder #1: Do they bite them in flight or at rest or both?)

About 80% of the people who are bitten by a mosquito carrying WNV have no symptoms at all. Most experts believe that this is due to an inherent immunity which particular individuals may have been born with or developed, that prevents the virus from actually manifesting itself. On the other hand about 20% of the people who become infected with the West Nile Virus develop West Nile Fever within two to fifteen days afterwards. Symptoms include fever, headache, tiredness, body aches, occasional skin rash (on the trunk of the body) and swollen lymph glands.

While the illness can be as short as a few days, even healthy people have reported being sick for several weeks.

There is no treatment for West Nile virus fever and there is no human vaccine.

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About one in 150 persons infected with West Nile virus will develop a severe form of the disease called neuroinvasive disease. This includes West Nile encephalitis, West Nile meningitis and West Nile poliomyelitis.

Symptoms of these diseases include headache, high fever, neck stiffness, stupor, disorientation, coma, tremors, convulsions, muscle weakness, and paralysis. Thus, anyone who develops a high fever with a severe headache should consult their health care provider and be tested for WNV. ***People over age 50 and the immunocompromised (for example, transplant patients) are at the highest risk for the severe form of the disease.

Below is a Frequently Asked Question format that may be helpful to you or someone you know. I hope that you find this helpful. Until next month.

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Q: What is West Nile virus?

A: West Nile virus is a mosquito-borne virus that can cause encephalitis (inflammation of the brain) or meningitis (inflammation of the lining of the brain and spinal cord).

neurological damage and can be fatal.

Encephalitis (inflammation of the brain) symptoms include the rapid onset of severe headache, high fever, stiff neck, confusion, loss of consciousness (coma), and muscle weakness. Death may occur in some instances.

Q: Can you get West Nile encephalitis from another person?

A: No. West Nile encephalitis is NOT transmitted from person to person. For example, you cannot get West Nile virus from touching or kissing a person who has the disease, or from a health care worker who has treated someone with the disease.

Q: What is the incubation period in humans (i.e., time from infection to onset of disease symptoms) for West Nile encephalitis?

A: Usually 5 to 15 days.

Q: I’ve been bitten by a mosquito.

Should I be tested for West Nile virus?

A: No. Most mosquitoes are not infected with the West Nile virus. Illnesses related to mosquito bites are rare, especially in New York City. However, you should see a doctor immediately if you develop symptoms such as high fever, confusion, muscle weakness, severe headaches, stiff neck, or if your eyes become sensitive to light. Patients with mild symptoms should recover completely, and do not require any specific medication or laboratory testing.

Q: What proportion of people die when infected with West Nile virus?

A: Fewer than 1% of people infected with West Nile virus develop encephalitis, and among those hospitalized with West Nile encephalitis, the case fatality rate ranges from 3% to CR VSA IN HOUSE PROOF CRX’D 15%. Therefore, less than 1 in 1,000 of people infected with West Nile virus die.

Q: Is there a human vaccine against West Nile virus?

A: No.

Q: How is West Nile virus spread?

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Q: What are the symptoms of West Nile virus?

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by Gracie Mae

Thoughts from a Team Roping Spouse

Just Watching

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elieve it or not I watch a lot of team roping. It is not usually by choice that I do so, but when you go down the road and haul as much as we do you cannot help but watch the roping. I watch the roping at home in the practice pen, I watch the roping at the roping and I watch team roping on DVD’s and on TV. Needless to say, that involves lots of hours of watching team roping.

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watching makes me an expert or at least a credible critic of how and what is supposed to be done. I’m not patting myself on the back here, but I’ve watched pro ropers, not so pro ropers, little kid ropers and big kid ropers. I’ve watched teachers, trainers, beginners and career ropers. At some point I think I can actually put it together in my mind how it is supposed to be done. I think I know what a good team roping run looks like or how it should unfold. I think I can make a careful observation and judge if a certain run will place in the roping or not.

The kicker here is I do NOT rope. I do not want to rope and have no plans to ever start roping. Believe me, I have enough roping in my life to spread over me and share with everyone else. I actually have a life outside roping (believe that if you will) and contrary to how my life seems to be, I do not live, eat, breathe and am not consumed by roping.

The point I’m trying to make here is that for as much as I watch this event called team roping I think I’ve earned the right to interject my two cents worth to my family and friends when I see things are not going right. I don’t spend time in the practice pen for my health. I have been there enough to see the best of runs, the worst of runs and the most mediocre of runs. I’ve seen the head fighting, the frustration, the joy and the exhilaration of all that team roping is.

I’ve encouraged, built up, assured and consoled the best run, the most horrible run, and the winning run.

Of course, just watching is not roping. I am not implying that it is.

However, I tape it, sit through the

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critique and rerun a million times and hear “if only” and “why not” and “what for” and “should have” and “could have” and “why didn’t I?” Needless to say, one cannot help but learn a little from those episodes of evaluation.

We recently hauled to a big team roping. It was a three-day affair and between Boss and the kids and their roping partners we spent the entire three days partaking in a wide variety of ropings. I watched a lot of the roping. I didn’t read, I didn’t go shopping, and I didn’t do puzzles or baby-sit anyone’s children. I watched team roping run after run after run in every numbered roping the weekend offered.

I think that allows me to have an opinion and offer a comment or two. In my observation during the duration of the event I came to these conclusions: There were several occasions where Boss and/or his partner did not stand up and rope aggressively like they do in the practice pen. They might have placed had they done so.

There was also a time or two that Boss and the kids let pressure consume them and nerves became an issue. I’m not saying it is always possible to get a grip on nerves, but in many cases it will beat you every time if you don’t get a grip. It is just a team roping for goodness sakes and we rope all the time. Sure we all tend to get nervous when things are on the line, especially money. That is okay. In most cases I think it should make you rope better.

Another observation I have is that team roping is just a contest between you and the steer. Every run should be just that run at that point in time. The steer is the only one you have to beat if you ask me. There is no doubt it is hard to get one steer, two horses and two ropers on the same page at the same time, but ropers do it every day. My watching tells me my crew needs to “chill” and go rope like they know how to rope.

I remember hearing a pro roper

comment one time that he just wanted one good practice run in the short go round. Nothing fancy, nothing elaborate just a good, on track, practice run where everything went right. He figured he could win with that kind of run. Does that mean that three or four good solid practice runs will place in the roping?

Mmmmm, an observation taken to heart! Remember, I’m just watching.

I have to say I’ve watched team roping enough that when my guys ride into the box to rope I actually close my eyes and picture in my head the kind of roping or run they need to have to place in the event. I’ve wondered why they do not do the same. With all our modern technology and modern gadgets the human mind is still the most elite and elaborate tool for making us successful.

In my opinion, we beat ourselves. Steers may have head tricks but in most cases we talk ourselves out of winning. That is what I call head tricks! That just happens to be my opinion and remember I’m just watching. I’m certainly no expert.

In case you are wondering, I’m getting to be an expert on this sport whether anyone gives me credit or not.

In reality the last thing my better half wants is opinion from his half-cocked chute help. Boss does not want me telling him how to rope and just for the record, I’m not going to.

However, if you talk to Boss or if I talk to him and offer any kind of opinion or suggestion I get this tirade of “$#&%%(*(&*^%, Gracie,” he will go off, “What the %$$##&%$# do you know about roping? How many steers have you roped or how many ropings have you entered?”

In my cool, collected, have it together sort of way, I just smile and assure him it will be okay and there is another roping coming up. I just mutter, “Not a darn one! I’m just watching!”

Keep Roping!

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October, all of us “wanna be” cattle barons him inside. He ropes a little, so that’s how I load up our herd and head back to the knew him, but I also knew that he was a auction barn, because we are all out of feed serious cattle buyer. As I was loading my and the grass has dried up. cattle, he commented to me on what a fine I was one of those guys when I lived out bunch of cattle I had bought and I agreed. He there. Because I had 27 acres I would always said, “Can I tell you something?” and I said, buy about 15 head of cattle every spring.

“Sure. What is it?” He said, “Do you know that One year it had rained a lot and grass was you were the only person who bid on those everywhere, so off to the sale I went with my cattle? The auctioneer was pretending that he stock trailer and my cowboy hat to buy my was getting bids because he knew you alifornia is a beautiful place, but herd. I went back in the pens and found a wanted them.” it gets a lot of bad press. You should group of 15 that was just the size I wanted, “How did he know that?” I asked. “Well,” visit there some time in your life, because and went back inside and waited. They sold he said, “when you jumped up,waving your it’s not like any other state. Do I want to go drop calves, then they sold old cows, then hat and yelling, that was his first clue.” back and live there again? No, I don’t. But they sold bulls, and finally here came my 15 “No one else bid?” I asked. My friend said that doesn’t mean I don’t think it’s one of head. I was excited.

“Nope, just you.” At that moment I felt really the most unique places I have ever been, The bidding started, and it was fast and bad, and then he told me two things that I and I always enjoy it when I go back out furious. I started waving my arms like I was have always remembered. The first was that there. One of the most interesting things having some kind of a fit. It seemed like when you’re out of your element, get about California is that it doesn’t rain in the there were a lot of other guys who wanted someone who has experience in that area to summertime. It starts raining in Northern my pen of cattle, and there was no way I help you. Second, if you do decide to go it California around the middle of November, was going to give up without a fight. It went alone, and you’re not prepared, the and it quits about the middle of April. It just back and forth, but finally I won. The opportunity will only make you look foolish.

MONTH JUNE 07 BUILT BY VR/CR IN HOUSE PROOF CRX’D stops. That’s it! The sun comes out and the auctioneer looked my direction, smiled and That was the last time I have ever bought land explodes with green grass, and it’s said, “Sold to that cowboy right there.” my own cattle. I didn’t know what cattle that gorgeous. Every person who has two, five or I was so proud. size were even worth. I didn’t know who ten acres often heads for the livestock I went to the office, paid my bill and brought them to the sale. I didn’t know if they auction to buy a few head of cattle to put on went outside to load my new purchase.

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hen this issue reaches you, we will have our NTRL Regionals underway. We have five more Regional events for this year. Don’t forget that the Georgia Regional, October 5 and 6, is a Friday and Saturday. It will be held at the Georgia National Fairgrounds. The Mid-Atlantic Regional, November 3 and 4, will be in Sanford, North Carolina at Eleven Bar East. The Memphis Regional, November 10 and 11, will be at the Agricenter Arena in Memphis, Tennessee. The Southeast Regional, November 17 and 18, will be at Jackson County Ag Center in Marianna, Florida. The Northeast Regional, November 25 and 25, will be at McPherson Arena in Bristol, Tennessee. You do need to have a 2012 or 2013 USTRC membership to rope at the NTRL

Regionals, and these memberships may be purchased on site. Don’t forget that the Regionals offer more VIP points and Shoot-Outs than affiliate and qualifier ropings. Each regional has lots of prizes, cash, USTRC Regional Flex Earnings and NTRL National Shoot-Outs!

Don’t forget about the Lubrisyn Big Ticket Finals in Tunica, Mississippi, December 6-9. There are NO SHOOT-OUTS REQUIRED! This will be a great roping and fun time for everyone! Let’s start getting geared up for the NTRL National Finals to be held in Jacksonville, Florida, January 24-27, 2013. There will be lots of cash and prizes awarded along with Shoot-Outs and flex earnings!

— Pam Smith, NTRL Secretary

Thanks to our Sponsors:

Georgia Regional Perry, GA Georgia National Fairgrounds Friday & Saturday • October 5 & 6 Manual Roping Chute to High Point Roper of the Two Days $750 CASH to Reserve High Point Roper of the Two Days NTRL National Shoot-Outs to 1st-10th in Average in All Ropings USTRC Regional Shoot-Outs to Average Winners Must have 2012 or 2013 USTRC card to rope. Memberships may be purchased at this event and will be valid for 2013. NTRL Dress Code Required. For more info call NTRL Office at 423/575-2295 or Franklin Thomas at 706/473-0476.

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

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

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

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

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

RV’S: For reservations call the Georgia National Fairgrounds 478/987-3247 Hookups are limited—call early because fair is going on also.

Directions: Take I-75 to Perry, GA. Take exit 134 or 135. Address is Georgia National Fairgrounds, 401 Larry Walker Parkway, Perry, GA 31069 NTRL memberships FREE with USTRC Membership. TRIAD numbers only

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

Friday, October 5 Books open at 9:00 a.m. Rope at 10:00 a.m. #15 4-HD, $50/Roper, Enter 5x #13 4-HD, $50/Roper, Enter 5x #12 4-HD, $50/Roper, Enter 5x #11 4-HD, $50/Roper, Enter 5x

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

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

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

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Heavenly Acres Covered Arena & Restaurant October 13, 2012 Screven, GA

October 27, 2012 NEW LOCATION! Rocky Branch Arena (Covered Arena - Rope Rain or Shine)

Dates: October 13, November 24, December 22 Books Open 8:30 a.m. Rope 9:30 a.m.

Sign up at 9:00 a.m. Roping at 10:00 a.m.

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

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

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

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

For More Info: Todd Harris at 478/447-5310 345 Tommy’s Trail, Forsyth, GA Credit cards accepted with additional 3% charge

2012 or 2013 USTRC Membership Required

2012 or 2013 USTRC Membership Required

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UPCOMING EVENTS

Osburn Arena NTRL Series Campbell, NY

2012-2013 NTRL Schedule A = Affiliate; Q = Qualifier; R = Regionals

Books open at 10:00 a.m. Rope at 11:00 a.m. sharp!

OCTOBER 5-6, 2012 Perry, GA

Georgia Reg.

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

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Georgia National Fairgrounds

Franklin Thomas

Heavenly Acres Arena

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Rockin Circle H Arena

Todd Harris

20, 2012 Campbell, NY

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Will & Kathie Osburn

27, 2012 Forsyth, GA

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Todd Harris

March 10 April 14 May 5 (Qualifier) June 2 July 21

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

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

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

Agricenter Show Place Arena

Chad Shepherd NTRL

10, 2012 Campbell, NY

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Will & Kathie Osburn

17, 2012 Forsyth, GA

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Jackson County Ag Center

Franklin Thomas

Heavenly Acres Arena

Ronnie Mullis

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Todd Harris

Osburn Arena

Will & Kathie Osburn

Heavenly Acres Arena

Ronnie Mullis

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

Southeast Reg. A Northeast Reg.

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

A Series Finals A

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

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

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

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

2012 or 2013 USTRC membership required TRIAD Numbers Only

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Mid-Atlantic Regional Sanford, North Carolina • Eleven Bar East Ranch

November 3 & 4, 2012 SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 3 Open 4 HD, $50/Roper, Enter 3x, 100% Payback; No Cattle Charge #15 4 HD, $40/Roper, Enter 6x, 75% Payback #13 3 HD, $30/Roper, Enter 6x #11 3 HD, $30/Roper, Enter 6x #10 3 HD, $30/Roper, Enter 6x VIP #12/#10 4 HD, $40/Roper, Enter 2x NTRL VIP-75% Payback.

This roping will run the #12/#10 together. May enter each roping 2x. #9 Handicap 3 HD, $150/Roper This is a draw only.

Draw 5 partners for $150. Enter 2x for a total of 10 runs. #7 3 HD, $25/Roper, Enter 6x

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 4 Open 4 HD, $50/Roper, Enter 3x, 100% Payback; No Cattle Charge #15 4 HD, $40/Roper, Enter 6x, 75% Payback #14 3 HD, $40/Roper, Enter 6x #12 3 HD, $30/Roper, Enter 6x #10 3 HD, $30/Roper, Enter 6x #9 3 HD, $25/Roper, Enter 6x #7 3 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 SPURS to High Point #5 Header and #5 Heeler of the Weekend NTRL National Shoot-Outs to 1st to 10th in Average of all ropings USTRC Regional Shoot-Outs to Average Winners

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. Any combination of picks or draws except the #9 which is draw all.

Must have 2012 or 2013 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 423/575-2295 or Chad Shepherd 813/477-4740 Roping Information All ropings are on-site entry and cash only.

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Memphis Regional Memphis, Tennessee • Agricenter Show Place Arena

November 10 & 11, 2012 Saturday, November 10 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 11 Books open at 8:30 a.m. Rope at 9:30 a.m. #10 Capped at Elite #6 4-HD, $50/Roper, Enter 5x 70% Payback #9 Capped at Elite #5 3-HD, $50/Roper, Enter 5x 70% Payback #8 Capped at Elite #4 3-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 TROPHY BUCKLES to High Point #4 & Below, #5, #6 & # 7 and above NTRL Rope Bags to Average Winners of all ropings NTRL National Shoot-Outs to 1st-10th in Average of all ropings USTRC Regional Flex Earnings to Average Winners Must have 2012 or 2013 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 423/575-2295 or John Johnson 423/340-0640.

Roping Information All ropings are on-site entry and cash only. Draw option available.

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 Elite #6, #9 is capped at Elite #5, #8 is capped at Elite #4. #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.

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Southeast Regional Marianna, Florida Jackson County Ag Center November 17 & 18 Manual Roping Chute to High Point Roper of the Two Days $750 CASH to Reserve High Point Roper of the Two Days NTRL National Shoot-Outs to 1st-10th in Average in all ropings USTRC Regional Shoot-Outs to Average Winners Must have 2012 or 2013 USTRC card to rope. Memberships may be purchased at this event.

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 Franklin Thomas at 706/473-0476 or NTRL office at 423/575-2295. All roping are on-site entry and CASH ONLY. Roping Format #15, #13, #12, #11 Four head, progressive after one. May enter each roping five times any combination of picks 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 picks or draws. Entry fees are $50/roper. Twenty teams to the short go. #10 is capped at Elite #6. #9 is capped at Elite #5. #8 is capped at Elite #4.

VIP Ropings Four head, progressive after one. Entry fees are $50/roper. May enter each roping 3 times. 75% payback. VIP ropings will not count toward the high point prizes.

All Girl Roping Three head, progressive after one. Entry fees are $35/roper. May enter five times. All Girl roping does not count toward the high point prizes.

Saturday, November 17 Books open at 9:00 a.m. Rope at 10:00 a.m. #15 4-HD, $50/Roper, Enter 5x #13 4-HD, $50/Roper, Enter 5x #12 4-HD, $50/Roper, Enter 5x #11 4-HD, $50/Roper, Enter 5x VIP Roping #12 4-HD, $50/Roper, Enter 3x, 75% Payback Sunday, November 18 Books open at 8:00 a.m. Rope at 9:00 a.m.

VIP Roping #10 4-HD, $50/Roper, Enter 3x, 75% Payback #10 4-HD $50/Roper, Enter 5x #9 Capped at Elite #5, 4-HD, $50/Roper, Enter 5x #8 Capped at Elite #4, 4-HD, $50/Roper, Enter 5x All-Girl 3 HD, $35/Roper, Enter 5x May enter all ropings any combination of picks or draws

Northeast Regional Bristol, Tennessee • McPherson Arena November 24 & 25, 2012 Saturday, November 24 #15 4-HD $75/Roper, Enter 5x, 70% Payback #13 4-HD $75/Roper, Enter 5x, 70% Payback #12 4-HD $50/Roper, Enter 5x, 70% Payback #11 4-HD $50/Roper, Enter 5x, 70% Payback NTRL VIP Roping 75% Payback at Regional #12 & #10 4-HD $50/Roper, May Enter Each 2x

Sunday, November 25 Books open at 8:30 a.m. Rope at 9:30 a.m. #10 Capped at Elite #6, 4-HD, $50/Roper, Enter 5x, 70% Payback #9 Capped at Elite #5 3-HD, $50/Roper, Enter 5x, 70% Payback #8 Capped at Elite #4, 3-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 2 times.

PRIZES Priefert Manual Roping Chute to High Point Roper of the Weekend 4 Priefert Regional Champion Buckles Awarded to High Point #4 & below, #5, #6, and #7 & above of the weekend NTRL Prizes to all Average Winners NTRL National Shoot-Outs to 1st-10th in Average of all ropings.

USTRC Regional Flex Earnings to Average Winners

Drawpot option available in ALL ropings.

Roping Format #15 & #13 Four head, progressive after one. 70% Payback. Entry fees are $75/roper. May enter 5 times, any combination of picks or draws. #12, #11, #10 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 is capped at Elite #6. 70% Payback.

Must have 2012 or 2013 USTRC card to rope. Memberships may be purchased at this event. NTRL Memberships FREE with #9, #8Three head, progressive after one. May enter roping five times any USTRC Membership. TRIAD numbers only. USTRC Dress Code Required (Collared button down shirts, boots, jeans, NO BALL 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.

CAPS). Roping produced by NTRL Staff. For more info call NTRL Office at 423/575-2295 or John Johnson 423/340-0640. #7 Three head, progressive after one. Enter 1, Draw 2 for $150 or can draw Roping Information all 3 for $150. You may do this one time. #7 is capped at #4. 70% Payback.

All ropings are on-site entry and cash only.

HOST HOTEL: Microtel Inn and Suites 276/669-8164 VIP Roping Four head, progressive after one. Entry fees are $50/roper. This STALLS & RV: Stalls and RV Hookups are limited. Please call Terry Keys at 865/256-1836 to reserve. Generators welcome. is not an Incentive roping. The #12 and #10 VIP ropings are run together. May ADDRESS OF FACILITY: 934 Knob Park Road, Bristol, TN 37620. For directions go to www.mcphersonquarterhorses.com enter each roping 2 times. 75% Payback.

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NTRL Wrangler 2013 National Finals Presented by Jacksonville, Florida Jacksonville Equestrian Center January 24-27, 2013 Over 2,000 Teams and Over $500,000 in Cash and Prizes paid out at last year’s Finals!

All USTRC Members Welcome to Rope.

No other requirements needed.

All ropers who attend receive 2 Free Shoot-Outs!

$10,000 GUARANTEED to AVERAGE WINNERS in the #13, #12, #11, #10, #9, & #8 SHOOT-OUTS! 80% Payback in the Open & the #15 Exotic Seat Trophy Saddles to Shoot-Out Winners Carroll Original Wear Furniture to Preliminary Average Winners Trophy Buckles and Jewelry Trophy Saddles in the VIP & All Girl Ropings Classic ESP Pads and Luggage from the Travel Collection

LOTS OF CASH & PRIZES! USTRC National Flex Earnings Awarded to NTRL Shoot-Out Average Winners USTRC Regional Flex Earnings Awarded to NTRL Preliminary Average Winners

Golf Tournament! Cook-out! Team Roping School!

Heel-O-Matic Practice sessions daily!

SPONSORS:

Special Prizes to Average Winners of the Century Roping and the #7 Roping Must have current 2013 USTRC card to rope.

TRIAD numbers only For More Info: NTRL Office 423/575-2295

N T R L

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NICK AND TRES ARREDONDO’S BIRTHDAY ROPING – all Prizes donated!

San Antonio Rose Palace October 13-14, 2012 Saturday, October 13, 2012 #10 TRUCK ROPING Enter 1, draw 2 or enter open draw 3 For $175/roper Books open at 7:30 a.m.

Draw at 9:00 a.m.

Rope at 10:00 a.m.

3-Head, PA 1 Enter up to 6 times Capped at an Elite #5

Flying J SaddleS tO average WinnerS! K K K K K K K K K K

Sunday, October 14, 2012 #15 TRUCK ROPING Enter 1, draw 1 or enter open draw 2 For $200/roper Books open at 7:30 a.m.

Draw at 9:00 a.m.

Rope at 10:00 a.m.

4-Head, PA 1 Enter up to 6 times No header under a #5 / No heeler under a #6

Flying J SaddleS tO average WinnerS!

Ropings will be run in rotations. Two arenas will be utilized.

Ten (10) monies to be paid in each roping!

Top 40 teams in each roping to short round!

Points will be awarded to top 15 teams in the Average!

Two monies will be paid in the first round of each roping!

Two monies will be paid in the short round of each roping!

Cash or credit card payment only. No checks will be accepted.

Proof of negative coggins required.

Stalls and RV hookup available.

TRIAD numbers only For Information Call: Rudy 361-935-0449 K Nick 361-676-5171 K Amy 210-508-1223

2 – dOdge dually truckS K 4 – Flying J SaddleS all PrizeS dOnated!

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E TARTER MANUAL ROPING CHUT THE DAY TO HIGH MONEY WINNER OF PRIZES GIVEN AWAY ALL DAY!!

ROPE FORthe

Tom Andris Spurs Cash & Lots of Prizes!

Saturday, October 13, 2012 Flying Cow Arena

From I-44 between Tulsa & Joplin, take Exit 302, go approximately 5 miles on Hwy. 59 towards Grove, OK. $1,500 ADDED

#13 Handicap Enter at 8 a.m. • Rope at 9 a.m.

4 for $40/roper • Pick or Draw • Enter Up

#10 Handicap $1,500 ADDED

DUMMY ROPING

Enter at 11 a.m. • Roping starts after #13 ends 3 for $40/roper • Pick or Draw • Enter Up

• A receipt over $40 from Tractor Supply within 30 days of roping will get you a discount for up to one entry per person.

Sponsors: • All ropings are progressive after 1 Case Knife • Partner finding service available Weatherbeeta Bl ankets • No # caps – no membership required Tarter Roping • Stalls available Fortiflex Nutrena Feeds • Good fresh cattle Re dmond Rock • TRIAD Numbers Only Classic Rope

For information: Tony Small - 918.521.1591 or Chris Langley at Tractor Supply - 918.542.2637 146 / OCTOBER 2012

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Thursday, October 18, 2012 Day Before The Guthrie Shoot-Out Championships

OPEN PICK/DRAW Open to #7 & Over Headers and #8 & Over Heelers TRIAD Numbers Only $500/roper CASH ONLY Enter with 1 partner and 1 will be computer drawn or Enter without a partner, draw 2 5-steer, progressive after one 85% Payback PLUS Added Money Books Open at 5 p.m. • Close at 6 p.m.

Church at 6 p.m., Ministry by Trey Johnson H Must attend church services H Roping will start at 7:30 p.m. following church services Flagger Philip Murrah Must have 2012 or 2013 USTRC card to collect winnings.

Cards may be purchased on site.

Roping produced by Jeff Smith 620.921.5903 Terry Ward 405.306.6268 152 / OCTOBER 2012

Hosted by Lifestock Cowboy Ministries

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Big Bucks Rock & Rope October 26-28, 2012

Bernalillo County Sheriff’s Posse Arena Albuquerque, New Mexico

KKK$40,000KKK In Cash and Prizes!

Beautiful leather briefcases loaded with $5,000 to the High Point Roper on Saturday and Sunday

FRIDAY, October 26

SATURDAY, October 27

SUNDAY, October 28

Sign up 6:00 p.m.

Rope 7:00 p.m.

Sign up 9:00 a.m Rope 10:00 a.m.

Sign up 9:00 a.m.

Rope 10:00 a.m.

#13

USTRC #11 Handicap

USTRC #4 & Under

Capped at Elite #6 4-steer Average Pick 1, draw 2 or draw all 3 for $120, enter 4 times Payoff: LEATHER BRIEFCASE with $5,000 CASH to High Point roper!

1st - Fancy Saddles & $3,000 2nd - Awesome Buckles & $2,000 3rd - Jackets & $1,000 4th - Jackets & $800 5th - Jackets & $600 6th - Sweatshirts & $400

Capped at Elite #4 3-steer Average Pick 1, draw 2 or draw all 3 for $120 Enter 4 times Slower cattle – Shorter barrier Payoff: LEATHER BRIEFCASE with $5,000 CASH to High Point roper!

1st - Fancy Saddles & $3,000 2nd - Awesome Buckles & $2,000 3rd - Jackets & $1,000 4th - Jackets & $800 5th - Jackets & $600 6th - Sweatshirts & $400

$60/roper • 4 Steer Average Enter 4 times • 80% payback

#12 $60/roper • 4 Steer Average Enter 4 times • 80% payback

L Top 50 to short-go L Any tie will be roped off! L Cash or credit card only.

Sponsors: Bio Care • Cactus Ropes

Excellent Cattle

Free Parking

Friday 80% Pay Back Saturday & Sunday 1/3 Stock Charge, 2/3 Cash & Prize Pay Back #11 and #4 & under: Payoff guaranteed at 375 teams and may increase accordingly.

TRIAD numbers only. 2012 or 2013 USTRC cards required.

Cash or credit cards only. Appropriate cut-off times and handicaps TBA. RV and stall information: 505.292.6515 Visit our website at zdroping.com for further info.

Zane Dansie -

ZD Cattle Co.

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ATHENS, TEXAS • OCTOBER 6-7, 2012 and NOVEMBER 3-4, 2012 Sunday

Saturday

Books open at 8:00 a.m.

Rope at 9:30 a.m.

Books open at 8:00 a.m.

Rope at 9:30 a.m.

#9 Roping - Elite #5 cap Enter 1, Draw 2 or Draw 3 for $100/roper Enter 4x, 70% Payback Saddle to High Money Winner of the #9 Buckles to Average Winners of the #9

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

Cowboy Church #7 Cactus Saddle Warm-Up - Elite #4 cap Enter 1, Draw 2 or Draw all 3 for $100/roper 3-head 1st Cactus Saddles + Cash 2nd Buckles + Cash 3rd Breast Collars + Cash 4th Breast Collars + Cash

Dummy Roping 5 & under • 6-8 • 9-12 #8 Roping - Elite #4 cap Enter 1, Draw 2 or Draw all 3 for $100/roper Enter 4x, 70% Payback Saddle to High Money Winner of the #8 Buckles + Cash to Average Winners Breast Collars + Cash to 2nd & 3rd in the Average 30 teams to short-go HOST HOTEL Holiday Inn Express Anthen, Texas 903.675.2500 Trailer & Parts Co.

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

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

#10 Roping - Elite #6 cap Enter 1, Draw 2 or Draw 3 for $100/roper Enter 4x, 70% Payback Saddle to High Money Winner of the #10 Buckles to Average Winners of the #10 #11 Roping - Elite #6 cap Enter 1, Draw 1 or Draw 2 for $100/roper 75% Payback

#12 Roping CASH ONLY TRIAD numbers only All Books Close At Short-Go Of Previous Roping

Enter 1, Draw 1 or Draw 2 for $100/roper 75% Payback

For more information Kevin Blackwell 903.721.0303 James T. 903.521.1511 www.fireitupproductions.com Boswell Asphalt Paving and Excavating Aaron Boswell 903.681.1889 817.776.0364

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

Crockett, TX (936) 546-2467

903.677.2292 903.360.1761 Ask for Shack for Fire It Up Discount

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ROPE, HAVE FUN AND SUPPORT THE FUTURE OF OUR YOUTH!

1ST ANNUAL ROPE FOR THE FUTURE

CCA a great place to send your kids for a challenging christian education

Fundraiser for Calvary Chapel Academy • Belen, New Mexico November 3 - 4, 2012 16 4 saddles bu s ck ie h les p Horsemen’s Arena, Belen, New Mexico o 4 tr Saturday, November 3 Enter 8:30 a.m. • Rope 9:30 a.m. #15 - $50/roper, enter 6x

#13 - $50/roper, enter 6x Books close at short round of #15

Open 1-header $30/roper, enter 6x Books close at short round of #13

#12 Slide $50/roper, enter 6x Books close at start of Open Handicaps: #12 - 0 sec. off #11 - 1 sec. off #10 - 2 sec. off #9 & under - 3 sec. off #13 - +1 sec. #14 - +2 sec. #15 - +3 sec. #16 & over - + 4 sec.

Buckles to Average Winners of all

Buckles To Ropings Average Winners EachMoney Roping Saddles In to High Header and Heeler each day Saddles To High Money AllWinners Ropings 3and SteerTrophies Progressive toon 1 Reserve High Money Winners CASH ONLY—NO CHECKS NO of the #3 & TABS Under, #4, #5 & 1/3 Stock Charge #6 & Over Of The Weekend ALL PROCEEDS TO BENEFIT CALAll ropings are 3-steer, VARY CHAPEL ACADEMY BELEN progressive on 1 NEW MEXICO CASH ONLY – If Bad Weather Roping will be NO CHECKS, NO TABS Rescheduled 1/3 stock charge Concession on Grounds ALL PROCEEDS No Alcohol PleaseTO BENEFIT CALVARY CHAPEL ACADEMY MEXICO For BELEN, Info JohnNEW English 505-2397617 TRIAD Numbers Only If bad weather, roping will be rescheduled Concession on grounds NO ALCOHOL PLEASE

Sunday, November 4 CHURCH SERVICE 8:00 - 8:30 a.m.

Enter 8:30 a.m. • Rope 9:30 a.m. #6 $40/roper, enter 6x pick or draw, capped at a #4

#10 Handicap $50/roper, enter 6x, pick or draw, NO CAP Books close at short round of #6

#8 Handicap $50/roper, enter 6x, pick or draw, capped at a #5 Books close at short round of #10

#9 Handicap $50/roper, enter 6x, pick or draw, capped at an Elite #5 Books Close at short round of #8 H Maximum of 3 seconds off in Handicap Ropings.

H Cutoff times may be implemented.

For roping information call John English 505.239.7617 For information on Calvary Chapel Academy visit ccabelen.us or call Headmaster Shaun Gibson 505.864.6611 For information on Calvary Chapel Rio Grande Valley visit info@ccrgv.com or call 505.864.6611 SUPERLOOPER MAGAZINE / 155

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9th Annual Chris Irwin

Memorial Team Roping NOVEMBER 3-4, 2012 Andrews, Texas • ACE Arena Saturday, November 3 Books open at 7:30 a.m.

Close at 8:30 a.m.

Rope at 9:00 a.m. SHARP

All Proceeds Go To The chris irwin scholArshiP Fund

OPEN

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

GreAT PriZes

#15 • #13 • #12

$1,000

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

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need a partner?

You may draw in to any division (except open) for $60/roper

Plenty of stalls & rV hook-ups

Sunday, November 4

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

4 Coats Saddles to High Point header & heeler each day

14 Custom Trophy Buckles to Average Champions of each roping

Nice Climate-Controlled Arena CASH ONLY Except for USTRC Gold Plus Members Great Cattle by Texas Bar S Must Have 2012 or 2013 USTRC Card 2013 USTRC memberships may be purchased at this event USTRC rules and TRIAD numbers only Ace Arena is located at 1441 East State Hwy. 176, Andrews, Texas

4 Classic Equine Saddle Pads

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

to 2nd place High Point header & heeler each day

14 Classic Equine Bits to 2nd place in the Average of each roping

Event Photos by Lone Wolf Photography

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

November 17-18, 2012

Lone Star Arena • Stephenville, Texas — GREAT PAYOUT —

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 17, 2012

80% Payback

Books Open at 7:30 a.m. Close at 8:30 a.m.

Rope at 9:00 a.m. Sharp

in the Open Division 75% Payback in the all other ropings

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, NOVEMBER 18, 2012 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

Plenty of Stalls and RV hook-ups Cash Only Except for USTRC Gold Plus Members USTRC Memberships purchased at this event are good for 2013 Must have 2012 or 2013 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 Event Photos by Lone Wolf Photography

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 Come hang out and enjoy the fun 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 placed under the tree at the roping.

Toys will be donated to the Foster’s Home and food will be donated to the Come Eat Mobile Soup Kitchen.

HOST HOTELS LaQuinta Inn & Suites

254/918-2444 Mention Jingle Bell Classic

Holiday Inn Express

254/965-8899 Mention Jingle Bell Classic

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thanksgiving H hot heels giveawayH November 17, 2012 Bernalillo County Sheriff's Posse Arena

Albuquerque, New Mexico SATURDAY Books open 9:00 to 9:30 a.m. • Rope 10 a.m.

#11 Warm-Up Capped at #6 + Pick 1, draw 2 or draw all 3 for $120/roper • Enter 2x for 6 partners SADDLE TO HIGH POINT ROPER Buckles to Average Winners • Cash paid in the Average Books close at 11:30 a.m. for the Hot Heels #9

HOT HEELS #9 Capped at #5 + Pick 1, draw 2 or draw all 3 for $150/roper • Enter 4x for 12 partners HIGH POINT ROPER Of THE #9 RECEIvES ONE NEW HOT HEELS Guaranteed regardless of number of teams

1st Saddles + Cash •2nd Buckles + Cash • 3rd Buckles + Cash 4th Buckles + Cash • 5th Buckles + Cash Guaranteed

WIN THE BEST ROPING TOOL ON THE MARKET! T&T Trailers Belen, NM

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TRIAD Numbers Only For Information: Oren Mathews 505/617-0627 Chris Francis 505/429-0164

www.bigdaddyteamroping.com

CORRIENTE Buckle CO.

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November 24-25, 2012 Ace Arena

Andrews, Texas SAtURDAY

SUNDAY

Books open 8:30 to 9:00 a.m.

Rope 9:30 a.m.

Books open 8:30 to 9:00 a.m.

Rope 9:30 a.m.

Winter #10 Warm-Up is coming Capped at #6 • 3 head, PA1 $50/roper • Enter 7x on why Pick 1, draw 2 or draw all 3 for 4 head, PA1, pick or draw feed $120/roper • Enter 2x Buckles to Average Winners cattle? SADDle to HigH PoiNt RoPeR #11 Hot Heels Roping Buckles to Average Winners Come Books close for Hot Heels Roping at 11:30 a.m.

Cash paid in the Average win a Capped at #6 + • 4 head, PA1 #9 Hot Heels Roping Hot Heels Pick 1, draw 2 or draw Books close for Hot Heels Roping at 11:30 a.m. to practice all 3 for $150/roper Capped at #5 + • 3 head, PA1 on all Pick 1, draw 2 or draw all 3 for Enter 4x for 12 partners year $150/roper • Enter 4x for 12 partners HigH PoiNt RoPeR of tHe #11 with HigH PoiNt RoPeR of tHe #9 ReCeiveS oNe NeW Hot HeelS no feed Guaranteed regardless of number of teams ReCeiveS oNe NeW Hot HeelS expense!

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3rd Buckles + Cash • 4th Buckles + Cash 5th Buckles + Cash

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1st Saddles + Cash • 2nd Buckles + Cash 3rd Buckles + Cash • 4th Buckles + Cash 5th Buckles + Cash

guaranteed

T&T Trailers Belen, NM

TRIAD Numbers Only For Information: Oren Mathews 505/617-0627 • Chris Francis 505/429-0164

CORRIENTE Buckle CO.

www.bigdaddyteamroping.com

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Philipp Ranch presents the 1st Annual

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 25, 2012 Caldwell, Texas Buddy & Edile Lightsey Covered Arena Start Time: 9:30 a.m. #12 • Johnnie Philipp Open • #10

TURKEY TROT ROPING Held in Conjunction With the Johnnie Philipp Invitational Open Roping

Entry Information: Money must be RECEIVED (not postmarked) by Nov. 15, 2012, or phone entries will be taken with credit card payment on Nov. 15 from 6-9 p.m at 936.878.2833 - Must have complete name & TRIAD classification & I.D. number. #12 and #10 Information: $200/roper • Enter 3x • 4 head, progressive after 1 • Limited to 150 teams in each roping • Pre-enter only Buckles to Average Winners Saddle to High Money Winner of Day (if both ropings are full) Big Loop Big Money Playoff Awarded to the Average Winners (must compete at 3 Big Loop ropings to qualify for this award) USTRC draw in option available Paying Average, 1st Go and Short Round • 80% Payback Top 20 to Short Round • Run slow back Pay-off at 150 teams: 1st Round: 1st - $2,880, 2nd - $1,920, Short Round: $400 VSA Average: 1st - $12,500 4th - $6,400 2nd - $10,300 5th - $3,800 6th - $2,100 3rd - $7,700

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Johnnie Philipp Invitational Open Roping Information $700/roper • Enter 1x • 5 head, progressive after 2 • Top 20 to 5th round • Run slow back • Limited to 50 teams Pay All 5 Rounds 6 Monies in the Average with roping filled Pay out with 50 teams: 1st - 5th Go Round - $1,400 Average: 1st - $14,700 4th - $6,860 2nd - $11,760 5th - $4,410 3rd - $8,820 6th - $2,450 Must have current 2012 or 2013 USTRC card to HOUSE PROOF CRX’D on site. collectINwinnings.

Cards may be purchased For entry form and information visit www.philippranch.com or call 936.878.2833 or 936.870.6548 Philipp Ranch - 14855 Whitman Rd., Washington, Texas 77880

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TRIAD numbers only - Must be current 2012 or 2013 USTRC member day of roping.

Books open Saturday 7:00 - 8:00 a.m., rope at 9:00 a.m.

Sunday roping is pre-enter only, rope at 9:00 a.m.

Only 250 teams will be taken for Sunday.

Pre-enter Monday, November 12 at 918.463.3960 from 9:00 a.m. until roping fills.

Must have a credit card for pre-entry (3% charge).

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/ Cattle provided by Nicky Simmons, Adam Hubler & Rick Hubler For information: Rick Hubler 918.557.9951 or Adam Hubler 918.869.0641

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

Saddles + Cash Saddles + Cash Breast Collars + Cash Breast Collars + Cash Breast Collars + Cash Buckles + Cash Buckles + Cash Buckles + Cash Buckles + Cash Buckles + Cash

Top 100 Teams to Short Go Points Through 20 Places Bob Berg Buckles to Overall Fast Time of First Round and to Fast Time of Short Go

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Philipp Ranch presents

TOUR IV

NOVEMBER 23-24, 2012 Caldwell, Texas Payback Buddy & Edile Lightsey Covered Arena R.V. and stalls - contact Roger 979.255.5592 PLEASE NOTE THIS ROPING IS FRIDAY & SATURDAY AFTER THANKSGIVING DAY

80%

Check roping times and schedule - different than other Big Loop Big Money Ropings H Friday: Open, #15, #13, #12, #11, #10 – Books open at 9:00, close at 9:30 a.m., rope at 10:00 a.m.

H Saturday: #9, #8 – Books open at 7:30, close at 8:15 a.m., rope at 9:00 a.m..

Information On Books and Ropings Friday: Open, #15, #13, #12, #11 and #10 Books open on all ropings at 8:00 a.m., close at 8:30 a.m. for first roping and close at the end of the second round of the proceeding roping. All ropings are 4 head, progressive after one.

Pay Average only. 80% payback in all ropings.

Saturday: #9 and #8 Books open at 7:30 a.m., close at 8:00 a.m., rope at 9:00 a.m. for first roping and close at the end of the second round of the #9 for the #8 roping. All ropings are 4 head, progressive after one.

Pay Average only. 80% payback in all ropings.

TRIAD numbers only. 2012 or 2013 USTRC card required to collect winnings. USTRC membership may be purchased at roping.

Must compete in 3 of the 8 Tour Stop Ropings to qualify for the Finals. (Preliminary ropings before Finals does not count as one of your three.)

Negative Coggins required at all Tour Stop Ropings as well as Finals and Playoff Roping.

Dummy Roping for children 5-12 years of age.

Free entry at all ropings.

Entry Fees: Open, #15, #13 , #12, #11 - $150/roper Enter twice. USTRC draw in option available in all ropings. #10 and #9 - $50/roper. Enter 5 times. USTRC draw in option available in all ropings. #8 - $150/roper. Enter Twice. Draw two with a partner or draw all three.

How To Win A National Playoff Spot 1. Awarded to each team roping champion header and heeler at each Tour Stop in each category roping.

2. To the top 3 High Money header and heeler of the year after the eight Tour Stop ropings in each category.

3. To the top 10 in the Average in each category in the Preliminary roping at the Finals. *Only one qualification per person allowed per category. Ropers still must attend 3 of the 8 ropings to maintain their playoff position Visit www.philippranch.com for all rules concerning Playoff requirements.

2012-2013 Schedule January 5 - 6, 2013 Halletsville, Texas • Willam and Alton Allen Expo Center Indoor Heated Arena R.V. and Stalls - 361.798.1600 (Chamber Of Commerce) February 16 - 17, 2013 Halletsville, Texas • Willam and Alton Allen Expo Center Indoor Heated Arena R.V. and Stalls - 361.798.1600 (Chamber Of Commerce) March 23 - 24, 2013 Caldwell, Texas • Buddy and Edile Lightsey Arena - covered R.V. and stalls - Roger 254.747.2120 April 27 - 28, 2013 Groesbeck, Texas • Limestone County Fairgrounds - covered R.V. and stalls 254.747.2120 May 18 - 19, 2013 Bryan, Texas • Brazos County Expo Center - covered R.V. and stalls first come first served June 8 - 9, 2013 Giddings, Texas • Lee County Sheriffs Posse Arena - covered R.V. and stalls available

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

July 19 - 21, 2013 Bryan, Texas • Brazos County Expo COVERED ARENA WITH FANS FINALS WITH NATIONAL PLAYOFFS AND MATCH ROPING F.M.I. 936.878.2833 on Finals; Schedule and fees visit www.philippranch.com

July 20, 2013 Bryan, Texas • Brazos County Expo Arena • 4:00 p.m.

3RD ANNUAL PHILIPP RANCH PRODUCTION HORSE SALE WILD WEST BUCKLES TO AVERAGE WINNERS OF ALL ROPINGS DON GONZALES HANDMADE SADDLES TO NATIONAL PLAYOFF CHAMPIONS AT FINALS

FMI: 936.878.2833 or 713.806.6012 www.philippranch.com SUPERLOOPER MAGAZINE / 163

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

the 9th Annual

$40, 000 CAS H AWA & RDS !

Turkey Bowl

November 23 & 24, 2012 OR, INDONA !

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McGee Park

Saturday, Nov. 24

Friday, Nov. 23 Sign up 9:00 a.m. O Rope at 10:00 a.m. #11 Capped at a #7 Pick 1, Draw 2 or draw all 3 for $120 Enter 4x for total of 12 partners 4 steer Average 1st - Saddles + $4,000 $10,000 2nd - Fancy Buckles + $3,000 3rd - Breast Collars + $2,000 4th - Breast Collars + $1,000 5th - Jackets + $600 6th - Jackets + $400 Beautiful leather briefcase loaded with $10,000 cash to High Point Roper

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 2 or draw all 3 for $120 Enter 4x for total of 12 partners $10,000 3-steer Average 1st - Saddles + $4,000 2nd - Fancy Buckles + $3,000 3rd - Breast Collars + $2,000 4th - Breast Collars + $1,000 5th - Jackets + $600 6th - Jackets + $400 Beautiful leather briefcase loaded with $10,000 cash to High Point Roper

HANDICAPS

Must have TRIAD # prior to event

#11 - Straight, #10 - 1, #9 - 3, #8 & Under - 5

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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

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

Host Hotel: LaQuinta 505-327-4706 Farmington

Friday Night, November 23, 2012 Friday night sign up 6:00 p.m. O Rope at 7:00 p.m.

Open 6 steer Average, $75/roper Enter 4 times 80% Payback

For info. call

Zane Dansie

801.599.1238

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13th Annual Triad #'s Only.

TRIAD numbers only Must Have Current 2012 or 2013 USTRC USTRC Card membershipTorequired to get paid Get Paid!

DECEMBER 7-8-9, 2012 Mojave Crossing Event Center

Bullhead City, Arizona Friday, Dec. 7

Saturday, Dec. 8

Start 6pm Arizona T ime Time im

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Immediately Following the #15:

The Jim Hamilton Memorial Roping

#10 Century

MAIL ENTRIES TO: Mail Checks To: To:

J & S Enter prises 1750 E. Madison El Cajon, CA 92019 Questions? Linda Davis (619) 301-0905 CREDIT CARDS ACCEPTED (4% surcharge)

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Produced By: JERRY JONES, LINDA DAVIS Flagger: PHILIP MURRAH

ACCOMMODATTIONS: For Roper Room Rates Call

(800) 284-2946 Group Code GLUCK12

ENTRY FORM:

AND

Roping:

JOHN STARTT Cattle Supplied By: REED FLAKE T #13 Hdcp

T #15

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T #10

Header: _______________________________________________________

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Heeler:________________________________________________________

USTRC ID: _________________________ Rating: ____________

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(1) See a dealer for a copy of the Powertrain Limited Warranty. Properly secure all cargo. Ram and HEMI are registered trademarks of Chrysler Group LLC.

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World Series of Team Roping

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Bentonville, Arkansas Benton County Fairgrounds $7640 SW Regional Airport Blvd. • Bentonville, AR 72712

ENA INDOOR AR

October 13-14, 2012 Sunday, Saturday, October 13

October 14

Qualifiers Are Eligible For 2012 or 2013 Enter 7:30 a.m. • Rope 9 a.m. – CASH ONLY!

Enter 7:30-8:30 a.m. • Rope 9 a.m. - NO AGE LIMITS!

#9 Pick or Draw $80/roper • Enter 4x • Capped at #5+ heeler

#13 World Series Qualifier

#8 Pick or Draw

$150/roper • Enter 2x

Books Close During the #9

#12 World Series Qualifier

$80/roper • Enter 4x • Capped at #5+ heeler

All Girl – Run with #8

$150/roper • Enter 2x

Books Close During the #9

#11 World Series Qualifier

Bring 1, Draw 2 or Draw all 3 for $150

Will not start before 1 p.m.

$150/roper • Enter 2x • Capped at #6+ heeler

#10 World Series Qualifier $150/roper • Enter 2x • Capped at #6 heeler

#15 Pick or Draw Start time approximately 2:00 p.m.

$150/roper • Enter 2x • Floor: #5 header, #7 heeler CASH ONLY!

Open Payback Pick or Draw Start time approximately 3:00 p.m.

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80% Pick or Draw • $150/roper • Enter 2x Floor: #6 header, #7 heeler • CASH ONLY! CHURCH ON SUNDAY 8:30 a.m.

Three Strands Ministry

Upcoming Events: Grove, OK - November 10-11, 2012

• Resistol rule: Cowboy hat or no hat / NO CAPS. Claremore, OK - December 15-16, 2012 • Must turn 21 in 2012 to rope on Saturday. • Open & #15 handicapped

• Producers: Tri-State Productions – Mackey & Kelli Tully mackeytully@live.com • 575.415.4840 • www.facebook.com/mackeytully • www.wstroping.com Must be 21 years old or turn 21 anytime during 2012 to participate in WS Qualifiers. A 2012 or 2013 WSTR membership or 2012 or 2013 USTRC membership is required to collect winnings. You may purchase your 2013 WSTR card for $60 onsite or online September 1, 2012 at wstroping.com or by calling 505.898.1755.

WSTR memberships are free to ropers 70 and older. Classifications powered by TRIAD.

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A NATIONAL FINALS QUALIFIER

Mississippi CLASSIC

USTRC Sanctioned Event Guarantee - Never Less Than: $160,000 USTRC Flex Earnings 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)

NEW PAYOUT GUARANTEED 2/3 CASH PAYBACK NOVEMBER 23-25, 2012

JACKSON, MS

FRIDAY, NOV. 23

SATURDAY, NOV. 24

SUNDAY, NOV. 25

12 NOON

9 A.M.

9 A.M.

• Open (with #15 Inc.) • Gold Plus #12 (with #10 Inc.) • #15 Handicap Century Bonus included • #13 Handicap • #12 (with #11 Inc.)

• #11 (with #10 Inc.) • #10 (with #9 Inc.) * #11 Century Roping $80/roper

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

• Specialty #10 Gold Plus capped at Elite #5 (with #9 Inc.) Century Bonus included Enter 3 times, $100/roper $2,000 in Flex Earnings to 1st-3rd in the Average and Incentive Average • #9 (with #8 Inc.) • #8 Pick/Draw for beginner & novice ropers only (books close at 11:00 a.m.)

Location: Jackson Expo Center, 1207 Mississippi St., Jackson, MS 39202 Producer: JX2 Productions / John Johnson / Kevin Hall Stalls: First come first served. Stall reservations accepted from Gold Plus members only and must be made no later than 7 days prior to the event. Call your Gold Plus representative, Ty Hillman.

Event Info: John Johnson 423.340.0640, Kevin Hall 417.547.3406 or USTRC office 254.968.0002 Hotels: Hampton Inn 601.352.1700 Choice Hotels: choicesportstravel.com, Special Rate ID #00214570

Incentive Ropings in the #12, #11, #10, & #9 Current coggins may be required 2012 or 2013 USTRC membership required before you rope, and may be purchased at this event.

Memberships purchased at this event are good for 2013 season.

UNITED STATES TEAM ROPING CHAMPIONSHIPS The Official Home of America’s Cowboy Sport For more information visit ustrc.com

PRIZES PAID FOR BY PRODUCER 4 Trophy Cowboy Gold Saddles • Average winners of the #10 & #9

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

Format

2

ON-SITE ENTRY • CASH ONLY

Open (with #15 Incentive) $150/roper. Enter 2 times, maximim • 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 #13 Handicap $100/roper. Enter 3 times • 5-steer, Progressive after 1 • #12 team - 2 sec. off • #11 & under team - 4 sec. off #12, #11 #10, #9 $100/roper. Enter 3 times maximum • 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 short round in #9 only.

Gold Plus #12 (with #10 Incentive) $100/roper. Enter 3 times, maximum • 4-steer, Progressive after 1 • Any comb. of Incentive / Non-incentive • Gold Plus members 25 years and over only • Top 3 Average teams and Incentive Average teams receive $6,000 in USTRC 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 3 sec. off • No Incentive • Top 30 teams to the short round.

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A NATIONAL FINALS QUALIFIER

Maui

PRIZES PAID FOR BY PRODUCER

CLASSIC

USTRC Sanctioned Event Guarantee - Never Less Than: $160,000 USTRC Flex Earnings 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)

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

NEW PAYOUT GUARANTEED 2/3 CASH PAYBACK NOVEMBER 23-25, 2012

MAKAWAO, HI

Format

SATURDAY, NOV. 24

SUNDAY, NOV. 25

• Open (with #15 Inc.)

• #9 (with #8 Inc.)

• #13 Handicap

• Gold Plus #12 (with #10 Inc.) Century Bonus included

• #12 (with #11 Inc.)

• #11 (with #10 Inc.)

• #15 Handicap

• #10 (with #9 Inc.)

ON-SITE ENTRY • CASH ONLY

Open (with #15 Incentive) $150/roper. Enter 2 times, maximim • 5-steer, Progressive after 1 • Any comb. of Incentive / Non-incentive • Must qualify to short round to receive Tour Points

ACTION STARTS 9 a.m. DAILY FRIDAY, NOV. 23

5

• #8 Pick/Draw for beginner & novice ropers only (books close at 11:00 a.m.)

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

Location: Piholo Ranch Arena Directions: From Makowao town, go east on Makawao Ave. for 0.2 miles. Turn right on Piholo Rd. at cemetery, go 1.5 miles, turn left on Waiahiwi Rd. Stay left for 0.6 miles on paved then dirt road to Piholo Ranch entry.

Horses: Some horses are available for guests. Call Peter Baldwin 808.870.5544 Horse Tryout Schedule: Wednesday, Nov. 21, 2 - 5 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 22, 10 a.m. - 12 noon.

Producer: Rope Maui, LLC Cattle: Piholo Ranch, LLC – WILL ROPE HORNED CATTLE Stalls: First come first served. Stall reservations accepted from Gold Plus members only and must be made no later than 7 days prior to the event. Call your Gold Plus representative, Ty Hillman.

Event Info: Peter Baldwin 808.870.5544 or USTRC office 254.968.0002 Choice Hotels: choicesportstravel.com, Special Rate ID #00214570

Incentive Ropings in the #12, #11, #10, & #9 2012 or 2013 USTRC membership required before you rope, and may be purchased at this event.

Memberships purchased at this event are good for 2013 season.

#15 Handicap $60/roper. Enter 4 times • 5-steer, Progressive after 1 • #14 team - 2 sec. off • #13 & under team - 4 sec. off #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 maximum • 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 short round in #9 only.

Gold Plus #12 (with #10 Incentive) $100/roper. Enter 3 times, maximum • 4-steer, Progressive after 1 • Any comb. of Incentive / Non-incentive • Gold Plus members 25 years and over only • Top 3 Average teams and Incentive Average teams receive $6,000 in USTRC 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 - 3 sec. off • No Incentive • Top 30 teams to the short round.

UNITED STATES TEAM ROPING CHAMPIONSHIPS The Official Home of America’s Cowboy Sport For more information visit ustrc.com

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A NATIONAL FINALS QUALIFIER

The Gold Buckle USTRC Sanctioned Event Guarantee - Never Less Than: $160,000 USTRC Flex Earnings 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)

NEW PAYOUT GUARANTEED 2/3 CASH PAYBACK NOVEMBER 23-25, 2012

PHOENIX, AZ

ACTION STARTS 9 a.m. DAILY

SUNDAY, NOV. 25

FRIDAY, NOV. 23

• Specialty #10 Gold Plus capped at Elite #5 (with #9 Inc.) Century Bonus included Enter 3 times, $100/roper $2,000 in Flex Earnings to 1st-3rd in the Average and Incentive Average • #9 (with #8 Inc.)

SATURDAY, NOV. 24

• Open (with #15 Inc.)• Gold Plus #12 (with #10 Inc.) • #15 Handicap Century Bonus • #13 Handicap included • #12 (with #11 Inc.) • #11 (with #10 Inc.) • #10 (with #9 Inc.)

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

• #8 Pick/Draw for beginner & novice ropers only (books close at 11:00 a.m.)

Location: Dunn’s Arena, 7653 N. Sarival Rd., Litchfield Park, AZ 85340 Producer: Ty Yost Cattle: Ty Yost Stalls: First come first served. Stall reservations accepted from Gold Plus members only and must be made no later than 7 days prior to the event. Call your Gold Plus representative, Ty Hillman.

Event Info: Ty Yost 208.863.4310 or USTRC office 254.968.0002 Hotels: ????

Choice Hotels: choicesportstravel.com, Special Rate ID #00214570

Incentive Ropings in the #12, #11, #10, & #9 Current coggins may be required 2012 or 2013 USTRC membership required before you rope, and may be purchased at this event.

Memberships purchased at this event are good for 2013 season.

UNITED STATES TEAM ROPING CHAMPIONSHIPS The Official Home of America’s Cowboy Sport For more information visit ustrc.com

PRIZES PAID FOR BY PRODUCER 14 Custom Gold Gist Buckles • Average winners of the #15, #13, #12, #11, #10, #9 & #8 Pick/Draw

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

Format

2

ON-SITE ENTRY • CASH ONLY

Open (with #15 Incentive) $150/roper. Enter 2 times, maximim • 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 #13 Handicap $100/roper. Enter 3 times • 5-steer, Progressive after 1 • #12 team - 2 sec. off • #11 & under team - 4 sec. off #12, #11 #10, #9 $100/roper. Enter 3 times maximum • 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 short round in #9 only.

Gold Plus #12 (with #10 Incentive) $100/roper. Enter 3 times, maximum • 4-steer, Progressive after 1 • Any comb. of Incentive / Non-incentive • Gold Plus members 25 years and over only • Top 3 Average teams and Incentive Average teams receive $6,000 in USTRC 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 3 sec. off • No Incentive • Top 30 teams to the short round.

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A NATIONAL FINALS QUALIFIER

Colorado Fall

PRIZES PAID FOR BY PRODUCER 8 Trophy Cowboy Gold Saddles

CHAMPIONSHIPS

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

USTRC Sanctioned Event Guarantee - Never Less Than: $160,000 USTRC Flex Earnings 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)

NEW PAYOUT GUARANTEED 2/3 CASH PAYBACK NOVEMBER 23-25, 2012

DENVER, CO SUNDAY, NOV. 25

FRIDAY, NOV. 23

SATURDAY, NOV. 24

• Open Pick/Draw (with #15 Inc.)

• Gold Plus #12 (with #10 Inc.) Century Bonus included

• Specialty #10 Gold Plus capped at Elite #5 (with #9 Inc.) Century Bonus included Enter 3 times, $100/roper $2,000 in Flex Earnings to 1st-3rd in the Average and Incentive Average • #9 (with #8 Inc.)

• #13 Handicap

• #11 (with #10 Inc.)

• #12 (with #11 Inc.)

• #10 (with #9 Inc.)

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

• Average winners of the #15, #13 & #12

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

Format

ACTION STARTS 9 a.m. DAILY

• #15 Handicap

6 Trophy Gist Bits

• #8 Pick/Draw for beginner & novice ropers only (books close at 11:00 a.m.)

Location: National Western Complex, 4655 Humboldt, Denver, CO Producer: Rope The Rockies, Jeff Smith and Ike and Mary Cox Cattle: C-S Cattle Company Stalls: First come first served. Stall reservations accepted from Gold Plus members only and 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 and Mary Cox 660.425.5502, www.ropetherockies.com or USTRC office 254.968.0002 Hotels: Drury Inn 303.373.1983 Choice Hotels: choicesportstravel.com, Special Rate ID #00214570

Incentive Ropings in the #12, #11, #10, & #9 Current coggins may be required 2012 or 2013 USTRC membership required before you rope, and may be purchased at this event.

Memberships purchased at this event are good for 2013 season.

2

ON-SITE ENTRY • 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 #13 Handicap $100/roper. Enter 3 times • 5-steer, Progressive after 1 • #12 team - 2 sec. off • #11 & under team - 4 sec. off #12, #11 #10, #9 $100/roper. Enter 3 times maximum • 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 short round in #9 only.

Gold Plus #12 (with #10 Incentive) $100/roper. Enter 3 times, maximum • 4-steer, Progressive after 1 • Any comb. of Incentive / Non-incentive • Gold Plus members 25 years and over only • Top 3 Average teams and Incentive Average teams receive $6,000 in USTRC 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 3 sec. off • No Incentive • Top 30 teams to the short round.

UNITED STATES TEAM ROPING CHAMPIONSHIPS The Official Home of America’s Cowboy Sport For more information visit ustrc.com

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A NATIONAL FINALS QUALIFIER

Oil Capital STAMPEDE

USTRC Sanctioned Event Guarantee - Never Less Than: $160,000 USTRC Flex Earnings US Open Tour Points

PRIZES PAID FOR BY PRODUCER 6 Trophy Cowboy Gold Saddles • Average winners of the #11, #10 & #9

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

25 Trophy Gist Buckles

NEW PAYOUT GUARANTEED 2/3 CASH PAYBACK

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

NOV. 30 - DEC. 2, 2012

Format

(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)

TULSA, OK

ACTION STARTS 9 a.m. DAILY

SUNDAY, DEC. 2

FRIDAY, NOV. 30

• Specialty #10 Gold Plus capped at Elite #5 (with #9 Inc.) Century Bonus included. Enter 3 times, 100/roper $2,000 in Flex Earnings to 1st-3rd in the Average and Incentive Average • #9 (with #8 Inc.)

SATURDAY, DEC. 1

• Open (with #15 Inc.) • Gold Plus #12 (with #10 Inc.) • #15 Handicap Century Bonus included • #13 Handicap • #12 (with #11 Inc.)

• #11 (with #10 Inc.) • #10 (with #9 Inc.)

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

• #8 Pick/Draw for beginner & novice ropers only (books close at 11:00 a.m.)

Location: Tulsa Expo Ford Truck Coliseum, 145 East 21st St., Tulsa, OK Producer: Rope The Ozarks Cattle: Rope The Ozarks Stalls: First come first served. Stall reservations accepted from Gold Plus members only and 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 USTRC office 254.968.0002 Hotels: Inn at the Expo Square 918.858.3775 4531 East 21st. St., Tulsa, OK

Choice Hotels: choicesportstravel.com, Special Rate ID #00214570

Incentive Ropings in the #12, #11, #10, & #9 Current coggins may be required 2012 or 2013 USTRC membership required before you rope, and may be purchased at this event.

Memberships purchased at this event are good for 2013 season.

UNITED STATES TEAM ROPING CHAMPIONSHIPS The Official Home of America’s Cowboy Sport For more information visit ustrc.com

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ON-SITE ENTRY • CASH ONLY

Open (with #15 Incentive) $150/roper. Enter 2 times, maximim • 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 #13 Handicap $100/roper. Enter 3 times • 5-steer, Progressive after 1 • #12 team - 2 sec. off • #11 & under team - 4 sec. off #12, #11 #10, #9 $100/roper. Enter 3 times maximum • 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 short round in #9 only.

Gold Plus #12 (with #10 Incentive) $100/roper. Enter 3 times, maximum • 4-steer, Progressive after 1 • Any comb. of Incentive / Non-incentive • Gold Plus members 25 years and over only • Top 3 Average teams and Incentive Average teams receive $6,000 in USTRC 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 3 sec. off • No Incentive • Top 30 teams to the short round.

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A NATIONAL FINALS QUALIFIER

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

USTRC Sanctioned Event Guarantee - Never Less Than: $160,000 USTRC Flex Earnings 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)

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SUNDAY, NOV. 25

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• Specialty #10 Gold Plus capped at Elite #5 (with #9 Inc.) Century Bonus included Enter 3 times, $100/roper $2,000 in Flex Earnings to 1st-3rd in the Average and Incentive Average • #9 (with #8 Inc.)

SATURDAY, NOV. 24

• Open (with #15 Inc.) • Gold Plus #12 (with #10 Inc.) • #15 Handicap Century Bonus included • #13 Handicap • #12 (with #11 Inc.)

• #11 (with #10 Inc.) • #10 (with #9 Inc.)

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

PRIZES PAID FOR BY PRODUCER

• #8 Pick/Draw for beginner & novice ropers only (books close at 11:00 a.m.)

Location: Horsemans Arena - Expo, NM, 300 San Pedro Dr. NE, Albuquerque, NM Producer: Zamora Roping Productions Stalls: First come first served. Stall reservations accepted from Gold Plus members only and must be made no later than 7 days prior to the event. Call your Gold Plus representative, Ty Hillman.

Event Info: Zamora Roping Productions 505.425.3850 or USTRC office 254.968.0002 Hotels: Ramada Hotel and Conference Center 505.296.4852 Choice Hotels: choicesportstravel.com, Special Rate ID #00214570

Incentive Ropings in the #12, #11, #10, & #9 Current coggins may be required 2012 or 2013 USTRC membership required before you rope, and may be purchased at this event.

Memberships purchased at this event are good for 2013 season.

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

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

Format

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ON-SITE ENTRY • CASH ONLY

Open (with #15 Incentive) $150/roper. Enter 2 times, maximim • 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 #13 Handicap $100/roper. Enter 3 times • 5-steer, Progressive after 1 • #12 team - 2 sec. off • #11 & under team - 4 sec. off #12, #11 #10, #9 $100/roper. Enter 3 times maximum • 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 short round in #9 only.

Gold Plus #12 (with #10 Incentive) $100/roper. Enter 3 times, maximum • 4-steer, Progressive after 1 • Any comb. of Incentive / Non-incentive • Gold Plus members 25 years and over only • Top 3 Average teams and Incentive Average teams receive $6,000 in USTRC 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 3 sec. off • No Incentive • Top 30 teams to the short round.

UNITED STATES TEAM ROPING CHAMPIONSHIPS The Official Home of America’s Cowboy Sport For more information visit ustrc.com

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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 25 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 25 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

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

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

Gold Plus #12 with #10 Incentive

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

The Incentive payout will be based on the percentage of Incentive teams entered, not to exceed 30% of the Average Purse Gold Plus Members 25 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

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

Option 2 (Open Pick/Draw)

Option 1

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

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

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(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

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

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

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

Gold Plus #12 with #10 Incentive The Incentive payout will be based on the percentage of Incentive teams entered, not to exceed 30% of the Average Purse Gold Plus Members 25 and Older Enter 3 times any combination of Incentive and/or NonIncentive (Maximum of 3 Entries) $100 Per roper 4-head average with the Incentive determined on 3-head

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Open with #15 Incentive

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

Gold Plus #12 with #10 Incentive

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

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

The Incentive payout will be based on the percentage of Incentive teams entered, not to exceed 30% of the Average Purse Gold Plus Members 25 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 October 22, 2012.

All USTRC Sanctioned Open Divisions count.

Qualification to the 2012 Priefert US Open Championships requires that ropers be a current USTRC member and have participated in at least one USTRC approved Sanctioned or Affiliate event during the current season.

Sanctioned Open Events Including Approved Affiliated Open Ropings • All Sanctioned USTRC Events • All Regional USTRC Events • Sand Hills Classic • Wild Fire Open to the World • Mike Cervi Memorial • Windy Ryon Memorial • Bob Feist Invitational 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th

- 10 points - 9 points - 8 points - 7 points - 6 points

6th 7th 8th 9th 10th

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5 points 4 points 3 points 2 points 1 points

National Finals Open Preliminary Points Count For Next Season 1st - 20 points 2nd - 18 points 3rd - 16 points 4th - 14 points 5th - 12 points 6th - 10 points 7th - 8 points 8th - 6 points 9th - 4 points 10th - 2 points

• 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.

• Priefert US Open: 6-head; 5 full rounds; Top 20 teams qualify to the short round.

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

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

US Open Championships Points count for current year standings 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th 7th 8th 9th 10th

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

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

Jr. Looper Answers USTRC JR. LOOPER EVENT LOCATOR

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North Carolina Championships Southern Oklahoma Classic Guthrie Shoot-Out Cinch USTRC National Finals of Team Roping The White House Grand Canyon Yellowstone Park The Great Lakes

WORD SCRAMBLE 1. tractor 2. trailer 3. jacket

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4. truck 5. buckle 6. saddle

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ROPER MATH 180 (miles Joe drove to roping) 150 (miles Chuck drove to roping) : 60 (miles per hour Joe drove) : 50 (miles per hour Chuck drove) = 3 (hours) = 3 (hours) Joe and Chuck arrived at the roping at the same time.

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ADVERTISERS’ INDEX A

Fire It Up Productions . . . . . . . . . . . . .154

National Team Roping League . . .138-143

A Cut Above . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .137 Flying Cow Arena . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .146

Tuley Ropings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .158 Twister Trailer Manufacturing . . . . . . . . .97

Albracht Insurance Agency . . . . . . . . . .46 Forty Plus Team

O

American Quarter Horse Association . .113

Oklahoma City CVB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

U

Oklahoma State

USTRC Events:

Roping Championships . . . . . . . . . . .144

Clinton Anderson Down Under Horsemanship . . . . . . . . .4 G

Horseshoeing School . . . . . . . . . . . .135

Colorado Fall Championships . . . . . .177

Ariat Country Christmas . . . . . . . . . . .186 Gist Silversmiths . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .121

Duke City Classic . . . . . . . . . . . . . .179

Ariat International, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . .11 Dub Grant Ropes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .137

P

Maui Classic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .175

Atchley Group . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .96 Rickey Green Roping Video . . . . . . . . . .25

Parma Company . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .134

Mississippi Classic . . . . . . . . . . . . . .174

B

H

B & W Gooseneck Hitches . . . . . . . . . . .15 Hatco, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33

Roger Peters Livestock Insurers, Inc. . .136

Oil Capital Stampede . . . . . . . . . . .178

Phillip Ranch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .162, 163

The Gold Buckle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .176

Preifert Rodeo

Bank of America . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .116 Heel-O-Matic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5, 117

and Ranch Equipment. . . . . . . . . . .173

Bayou WestCo. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29 Hot Heels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .103 Big Ticket Team Roping . . . . . . . .166-167

USTRC Gold Plus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19 USTRC

Q I

C

USTRC Formats 2012 . . . . . . . . .181-184

Quicksilver Products . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .74

Membership Application . . . . . . . .53-55 USTRC National Finals

Chris Irwin Memorial Team Roping. . . .156

Guthrie Shoot-Out Championships . . .63

CSI Saddle Pads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .96

R

National Finals . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56-57

Case IH Tractors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .101 J

Ram Rodeo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .169

NFTR Host Hotels . . . . . . . . . . . .60-61

Cates Ranch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .136 Jingle Bell Classic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .157

Rangeline Arena . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .162

NFTR Schedule . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59

Cattle For Lease . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .136 Justin Insurance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .137

Rattler Ropes, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . .75, 115

NFTR Specialty Roping . . . . . . . . . . .62

Calvary Chapel Rope For the Future . .155

Red River Portable Arenas . . . . . . . . .122

USTRC Finals Payout . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58

Champion’s Choice Buckles . . . . . . . . . .89 K

Rimrock Spurs & Bits . . . . . . . . . . . . .137

USTRC Sponsors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52

Cimarron Trailer Manufacturing, Inc. . .109 Kid Group . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .127

Ritchie Industries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43

USTRC TRIAD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .85

Classic Equine . . . . . . . .30-31, 106, 133

Rocky Mountain Clothing Co. . . . . . . . . .3

Classic Rope . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2, 51 L

Rodeo West . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .74

V

Clovis Livestock Auction, Inc. . . . . . . . .73 LCI Livestock Insurance Services . . . . . .46

Rope-o-Matic Systems, Inc. . . . . . . . .129

Viking Roping Cattle Co. . . . . . . . . . . .137

Computer Software for

L & H Manufacturing . . . . . . . . . . . .128

Ropers Quick Rope Release . . . . . . . .136

Team Ropers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .137 Lil Blue Heeler . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .137

Ropers Sports News . . . . . . . . . . . . . .134

W

Corriente Saddle Co. . . . . . . . . . . . . .107 Lucas Metal Works . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .128

Royal Horn Wrap Co., Inc. . . . . . . . . . .137

WSTR

Cowboy Classic Saddlery . . . . . . . . . . .95

Tri State Championships . . . . . . . . . .172

Crossfire Productions . . . . . . . . .147-151 M D

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MGM Grand Hotel & Casino . . .22-23, 49

Smart Roping . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .125

World Series of Team Roping . . . . . . . . . . . .170-171

Mandalay Bay . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .159

Southwest Equine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .108

D. J. Reveal, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .136 Martin Saddlery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .187

Jeff Smith Productions . . . . . . . . . . . .152

Team Roping Championships . . . . . .164

Dallyup Manufacturing, Inc. . . . . . . . .137 Mathews Land & Cattle Co. . . . .160, 161

John Startt Lucky 777 Roping . . . . . . .168

Western Horseman . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

Maynard Buckles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .124

Steer Crazy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .64

Woodard Roping School . . . . . . . . . .131

E

World Junior

Wrangler . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .188

Merck Animal Health . . . . . . . . . . . . .180

Equibrand . . . . . . . . . . . . . .89, 123, 130 Mortenson Silver & Saddles . . . . . . . .136

T

Equibrand / Cashel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .91

TLC Animal Nutrition . . . . . . . . . . . . .126

X

N

Titan Trailer Manufacturing . . . . . . . . .102

XIT Rangers Club . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .135

F

N-A Production . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .145

Tony Lama Boot Company . . . . . . . . . .65

4 Ropin Ranch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .64 National Horsemen's Association . . . .135

Triangle Sales . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47

Z

4 Star Trailers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .81 National Roper’s Supply . . . . .22-23, 136

Tres Rios Silver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .95

ZD Roping . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .153, 165

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