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DEPARTMENTS 5 News and Notes 10 USCRA Insider

18 Down the Line with Stran Smith 20 Lonestar Cowboy Church 21 Out My Window

COVER PHOTO Westyn Hughes of Caldwell, TX was one of this year’s big USCRA Finals Champions.

Photo courtesy of Photos by Rusty

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PRCA Signs Three-Year Contract To Keep All American ProRodeo Finals In Waco Courtesy of PRCA ProRodeo The Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association (PRCA) has signed an agreement with the Heart O’ Texas Fair & Rodeo Committee that will keep the All American ProRodeo Finals, presented by Pendleton Whisky, in Waco for the next three years.

The Extraco Events Center in Waco has been the home of the season-ending championship since its beginnings four years ago – first as part of the Heartland Series and for the past two years as the $500,000 finale for the All American ProRodeo Series – and has enjoyed increased fan support each year.

The recently-completed Oct. 715 event had record attendance, up five percent from a year ago.

“The All American ProRodeo Series was created to provide opportunities for our members,” said PRCA Commissioner Karl Stressman, “and the Finals in Waco have been a big part of that.

We have had some real success stories there, and we look forward to continuing our relationship with the Heart O’ Texas committee for years to come.”

All PRCA rodeos with added money of $30,000 or less – more than 400 rodeos this year – are automatically part of the All American ProRodeo Series and the Finals in Waco are a big incentive for up-and-coming professionals while also helping rodeo committees increase participation throughout the year.

“We take pride in the role we play in helping contestants and committees,” said Wes Allison, President/CEO of the Heart O’ Texas Fair & Rodeo. “From our standpoint, the format fits so well with our (Heart O’ Texas Fair),

and we are excited to continue our collaboration with the PRCA. It’s been great for our fans and great for our committee.”

The final round of this year’s All American ProRodeo Finals amply demonstrated the role the series can play in developing new stars in the cowboy sport. The team roping was won by 2011 PRCA/Resistol Rookie of the Year Header Joshua Torres and his brother Jonathan. Rookie Riley Duvall, 19, won the steer wrestling and 20-year-old Jacob O’Mara won the bull riding and a rodeo-best $16,413.

“It’s a great series,” Duvall said.

“It gives guys like me, who are just starting out and can’t go to some of the bigger rodeos a chance to learn and get better and compete at a big-money rodeo like Waco. Wes and his committee do a great job.

They get great stock and treat everybody well. It’s a real good deal. It helped me out a bunch.

The money I earned (at Waco) will now get me into some of the big winter rodeos coming up.”

Great American Country’s television coverage of the All American ProRodeo Finals will air on Oct. 30 at 10 p.m. (ET), with rebroadcasts on Oct. 31 at 1:30 a.m., Nov. 27 at 10 p.m. and Nov. 28 at 1:30 a.m. (Dish Network, Chanel 167, and DirecTV, Chanel 326). GAC will also broadcast the Finals from Waco in 2012.

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The Brazile Watch It would take something close to a record-breaking performance to do it, but Trevor Brazile will enter the Nov. 11-12 Clem McSpadden National Finals Steer Roping with a chance to become the first ProRodeo cowboy to reach $1 million in career earnings in three separate events. Brazile has $1,985,501 in tie-down roping, $1,196,929 in team roping ($1,044,226 as a header) and $956,136 in steer roping.

That puts him within $43,864 of the milestone. The NFSR earnings record is $46,500, set

by Brazile in 2007.

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National Showdown Finals

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tephenville, Texas and the Lone Star Arena were host to the 15th USCRA National Showdown Finals. This year with only 11 regular season ropings, the Showdown positions were hard to come by. Counting the 10 positions from the semi-finals, there could be no more than 36 ropers in each of the “Showdown” Finals. Fewer numbers in the Finals made it easier to sort and

even set calves and it also made for a fast, fun roping.

Special thanks goes out to Rattler Ropes, Martin Saddlery, Hard 8 BBQ, and Stephenville Chamber of Commerce for their sponsorship and help in making the 15th Finals a success. Also, once again the facilities and crew of the Lone Star Arena were great.

Arguably one of the best performances of the week was

Brett York, EE USCRA Finals Champion

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displayed by 13-year-old Westyn Hughes, of Caldwell, Texas. His performance in the short round of the #1 roping was a great one by any calf roping fan’s standard.

Westyn was high man back which made him the last roper to go in the short round. He had over 11 seconds to tie his calf down and secure the win. What does he do? Well, he goes out and ties the fastest calf of the roping with an 8.47. This gave him a 38.66 on four head and a payday worth $2,175.

Garrett Rose came to the EE Showdown Finals looking for redemption. Less that 24 hours before the EE Finals Garrett was high-man back in the EE semis and failed to connect with his rope. However, he got a chance at redemption when he was high call back position once again in the EE Finals. This time he made it work and took home the victory of the EE. The McKinney, Texas calf roper was 49.62 on four calves and won $1,705.

The slimmest margin of

Westyn Hughes, #1 USCRA Finals Champion Norman Roberts, 00 USCRA Finals Champion

victory for the week was Norman Robert’s victory in the 00 roping. The Huntsville, Texas roper put up a 46.65 on four calves, which was only .04 second ahead of second place. Norman came from the second call back position to take the victory and $2,005.

After going over 14 seconds on his first calf, Don Coffel had to play catch-up, and that he did.

The Iredell, Texas roper then proceeded to go 9, 7, and 8 seconds on his next three runs.

This gave Don a 39.55 on four head and the victory of the #2 roping. Coming from the third call back position, Don took the win and $1,765.

Justin Maass, of Giddings, Texas, only had to beat out six ropers to win the Open Division, but it might not have mattered how many ropers there were with the performance he displayed.

With a 35.27 on four calves, Justin won $2,040. He won or placed in 3 of the 4 rounds.

Salado, Texas breakaway roper, Samantha Chick put on a solid performance to take the win in the breakaway division. She was

the only roper to successfully rope all four calves. Her time of 15.32 seconds took the Average and a paycheck worth $878.

Congratulations to all the winners. Each winner took home

a Martin Saddlery made saddle and a Wild West buckle along with their cash. Come rope with the USCRA in 2012 and see if you can be a part of the USCRA National Showdown Finals. K

Don Coffell, #2 USCRA Finals Champion

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Jeff Yates Kyle Parrish

Micky Nelson Rick McLemore

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Semi Finals Results EE Roping 40 Entries 1st Go 1. Garrett Rose, Mckinney, TX, 9.95, $285; 2.

Brett York, Waco, TX, 10.75, $215; 3. Sy Felton, Dublin, TX, 11.69, $140; 4. Johnnie Mellman, Hempstead, TX, 12.05, $70 2nd Go 1. Ronny Lewis, Sweeny, TX, 11.61, $250; 2. Sy Felton, Dublin, TX, 11.61, $250; 3. Cleo Hearn, Lancaster, TX, 11.84, $140; 4. Mickey Nelson, Proctor, TX, 12, $70 Average 1. Brett York, Waco, TX, 37.55/3hd., $570; 2.

Mickey Nelson, Proctor, TX, 39.84/3hd., $425; 3.

Ronny Lewis, Sweeny, TX, 39.94/3hd., $285; 4.

Daniel Roberts, Burleson, TX, 42.07/3hd., $140 00 Roping 55 Entries 1st Go 1. Joe Morris, Elgin, TX, 10.79, $390; 2. Rody Ballard, Combine, TX, 11.45, $290; 3. Trenton Smith, Bigfoot, TX, 11.58, $195; 4. Clark Giddings, Stephenville, TX, 11.73, $100 2nd Go 1. Patrick Shalow, Brookshire, TX, 10.17, $390; 2. Russell Moore, New Braunsfels, TX, 10.94, $290; 3. Bobby Horton, Ingram, TX, 11.12, $195; 4. Dewayne Helms, Eufaula, OK, 11.15, $100 Average 1. Rody Ballard, Combine, TX, 34.58/3hd., $780; 2. Glenn Conner, Evadale, TX, 36.44/3hd., $585; 3. Jackie Hobbs, Abilene, TX, 36.62/3hd., $390; 4. Trenton Smith, Bigfoot, TX, 36.70/3hd., $195 1 Roping 51 Entries 1st Go 1. Aaron Callaway, Dublin, TX, 9.15, $365; 2.

Randy Cross, Decatur, TX, 9.2, $270; 3. Joby Rickman, Azle, TX, 9.71, $180; 4. Ras Cade, Brownsboro, TX, 9.87, $90 2nd Go 1. Dalton Dewinne, Helotes, TX, 8.96, $365; 2.

Rick McLemore, Gracemont, OK, 9.31, $270; 3.

John Tibbets, Rising Star, TX, 9.4, $180; 4. Eddie Dever, Jr., Brookshire, TX, 9.69, $90 Average 1. Rick McLemore, Gracemont, OK, 31.23/3hd., $725; 2. Bill Shoaf, Gatesville, TX, 31.63/3hd., $545; 3. Bobby Horton, Ingram, TX, 32.02/3hd., $360; 4. Dave Brock, Springtown, TX, 32.71/3hd., $180 2 Roping 16 Entries 1st Go 1. Shane Cooper, Wimberley, TX, 9.15, $170; 2.

Will Kiker, Midland, TX, 9.3, $115 2nd Go 1. Guy Yarbrough, Palmer, TX, 9.59, $170; 2.

Ryan Brockenbush, Lexington, TX, 11.33, $115 Average 1. Guy Yarbrough, Palmer, TX, 35.31/3hd., $340; 2. Kelly Wampler, Magnolia, TX, 36.84/3hd., $230

EE Roping 28 Entries 1st Go 1. Brett York, Waco, TX, 12.21, $535; 2. Marvin Mills, Buffalo, TX, 12.52, $405; 3. Charles Henry, Waller, TX, 12.76, $270; 4. Mickey Nelson, Proctor, TX, 12.85, $135 2nd Go 1. Garrett Rose, Mckinney, TX, 10.2, $535; 2. Ricky Harris, Bryan, TX, 10.97, $405; 3. Brett York, Waco, TX, 11.84, $270; 4. Charles Henry, Waller, TX, 12.08, $135 3rd Go 1. Colton Mize, Springer, OK, 11.18, $535; 2. Ricky Harris, Bryan, TX, 11.4, $405; 3. Sy Felton, Dublin, TX, 11.93, $270; 4. Jerry Hayes, Troy, TX, 12.49, $135 Short Go 1. Ronnie Williams, Huntsville, TX, 9.8, $200; 2.

Ronny Lewis, Sweeny, TX, 11.04, $135 Average 1. Garrett Rose, Mckinney, TX, 49.62/4hd., $1,170; 2. Rex Sandifer, Elgin, TX, 55.82/4hd., $880; 3.

Randy Roberts, Humble, TX, 58.33/4hd., $585; 4.

Colton Mize, Springer, OK, 58.60/4hd., $290 00 Roping 24 Entries 1st Go 1. Trenton Smith, Bigfoot, TX, 10.27, $520; 2. Randy Stone, Stephenville, TX, 10.39, $390; 3. Norman Roberts, Huntville, TX, 11.63, $255; 4. Bobby Horton, Ingram, TX, 11.92, $130 2nd Go 1. Mike S. Green, Cedar Creek, TX, 9.63, $520; 2.

Norman Roberts, Huntville, TX, 10.26, $390; 3. Mark Parrish, Dale, TX, 11.74, $255; 4. Stephen Perry, Freeport, TX, 11.83, $130 3rd Go 1. Rex Bland, Hawley, TX, 11.13, $520; 2. Tom Walker, Norman, OK, 11.28, $390; 3. Randy Stone, Stephenville, TX, 12.9, $225; 4. Mike S. Green, Cedar Creek, TX, 13.66, $130 Short Go 1. Rex Bland, Hawley, TX, 9.92, $195; 2. Norman Roberts, Huntville, TX, 10.06, $130 Average 1. Norman Roberts, Huntville, TX, 46.65/4hd., $1,230; 2. Mike S. Green, Cedar Creek, TX, 46.69/4hd., $925; 3. Dewayne Helms, Eufaula, OK, 52.42/4hd., $615; 4. Stephen Perry, Freeport, TX, 53.45/4hd., $305 1 Roping 33 Entries 1st Go 1. Rick Mclemore, Gracemont, OK, 9.37, $645; 2.

Westyn Hughes, Caldwell, TX, 9.61, $485; 3. Ross Tucker, Archer City, TX, 9.78, $320; 4. Bobby Horton, Ingram, TX, 9.96, $160 2nd Go 1. Lonnie Jordan, Hawley, TX, 9.02, $645; 2. Brad McReynolds, Groesbeck, TX, 9.89, $485; 3. Austin Elliott, Arp, TX, 9.91, $320; 4. Bill Shoaf, Gatesville, TX, 9.96, $160 3rd Go 1. Bill Shoaf, Gatesville, TX, 9.67, $645; 2. Tyler Milligan, Pawhuska, OK, 9.8, $485; 3. Ras Cade, Brownsboro, TX, 9.88, $320; 4. Alan Johnson, Royse City, TX, 9.89, $160

Short Go 1. Westyn Hughes, Caldwell, TX, 8.47, $240; 2. Rick McLemore, Gracemont, OK, 9.43, $160 Average 1. Westyn Hughes, Caldwell, TX, 38.66/4hd., $1,450; 2. Alan Johnson, Royse City, TX, 42.14/4hd., $1,085; 3.

Brad McReynolds, Groesbeck, TX, 42.17/4hd., $725; 4.

Tyler Milligan, Pawhuska, OK, 42.52/4hd., $360 2 Roping 28 Entries 1st Go 1. Martin Poindexter, Seymour, TX, 9.24, $470; 2.

Landyn Duncan, Foster, OK, 9.37, $355; 3. Ryan Brockenbush, Lexington, TX, 9.71, $235; 4. Will Kiker, Midland, TX, 9.98, $115 2nd Go 1. Shane Cooper, Wimberley, TX, 8.84, $470; 2. Neil Dove, Stephenville, TX, 9.41, $355; 3. Lex Christie, Anson, TX, 9.48, $235; 4. Don Coffell, Iredell, TX, 9.62, $115 3rd Go 1. Don Coffell, Iredell, TX, 7.72, $470; 2. Justin Locock, Hico, TX, 8.69, $355; 3. Reno Gonzales, Magnolia, TX, 9.23, $235; 4. Martin Hinojosa, Seguin, TX, 9.31, $115 Short Go 1. Don Coffell, Iredell, TX, 8.32, $175; 2. Juan Flores, Iraan, TX, 8.97, $120 Average 1. Don Coffell, Iredell, TX, 39.95/4hd., $1,005; 2.

Jacob Smith, Abilene, TX, 40.18/4hd., $750; 3. Neil Dove, Stephenville, TX, 44.23/4hd., $500; 4. Martin Hinojosa, Seguin, TX, 44.50/4hd., $250 Open Roping 7 Entries 1st Go 1. Justin Maass, Giddings, TX, 8.74, $380; 2. Clay Long, Midlothian, TX, 9.16, $260 2nd Go 1. Justin Maass, Giddings, TX, 7.82, $380; 2. Cody Lawrence, Pleasanton, TX, 8.48, $260 3rd Go 1. Clay Long, Midlothian, TX, 7.61, $380; 2. Blake Deckard, Wagoner, OK, 8.79, $260 4th Go 1. Clayton Shaw, Alvord, TX, 7.73, $380; 2. Justin Maass, Giddings, TX, 8.23, $260 Average 1. Justin Maass, Giddings, TX, 35.27/4hd., $1,021; 2.

Cody Lawrence, Pleasanton, TX, 39.99/4hd., $681 Breakaway Roping 12 Entries 1st Go 1. Deven Riggins, Weatherford, TX, 2.89, $200; 2.

Angie Green, Huntsville, TX, 3.14, $135 2nd Go 1. Samantha Chick, Salado, TX, 4.08, $200; 2. Shelby McCauley, Hockley, TX, 4.19, $135 3rd Go 1. Tina Grote, Sherman, TX, 3.03, $200; 2. Angie Green, Huntsville, TX, 3.38, $135 4th Go 1. Wyn D’ Lee Roberts, Hawly, TX, 2.41, $200; 2.

Cassidy Boggs, Cyril, OK, 2.85, $70; 3. Tina Grote, Sherman, TX, 2.85, $70 Average 1. Samantha Chick, Salado, TX, 15.32/4hd., $678; 2.

Tina Grote, Sherman, TX, 9.24/3hd., $452

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Did You Know?

2012 Membership Big Change for the “00” Division

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

00 Roping Split The 00 Roping will be divided into two ropings for the 2012 season. There will be a 00 and 00 Select. You may now call and check your status.

Turkey Roping New Roping added to the schedule! The Turkey Roping in Giddings, TX November 26.

Christmas Roping Check out the Christmas Bonus Roping ad!

New Season The first roping for the 2012 season will be the Roland Reid Memorial November 6, 2012 at the Cowtown Coliseum in Ft. Worth, Texas.

USCRA is now on Facebook The United States Calf Ropers Association now has an official Facebook Page! Go “Like” us!

Starting at the first roping of the 2012 season in Ft. Worth, the “00” division will be split into two ropings. The top end of the “00” ropers will become “00 Select”. This is being done to create a more competitive atmosphere for the lower end of the 00 ropers.

Ropers will be evaluated through the finals and after October 10th will be able to call and check on “00” or “00 Select” status.

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

• The “Challenge” roping will be two head with short round for $200 with $2,500 added and a 100% Payback (NO MONEY COMES OUT OF THE POT) 1st Place in the average will pay $2500 and a buckle.

PAYOFF AVERAGE 1st $2,500 2nd $,1800 3rd $1,350 4th $900 5th $450 GO ROUND WINNERS Winner 1st round $250 Winner 2nd round $250 • Ropers 21 or under (as of the day of the roping) are not eligible to enter the 00 Select Challenge.

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

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

2012 Schedule November 6 Roland Reid Memorial FT. Worth, TX November 26 Turkey Roping Giddings, TX December 10 & 11 Christmas Bonus Roping Stephenville, TX January 14 & 15 West Texas Championships Sweetwater, TX

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February 25 & 26 Tejas Championships Bulverde, TX March 10 & 11 Spring Classic Giddings, TX April 14 & 15 TBA May TBA June 9 & 10 North Texas Championships Denton, TX

June 30 & July 1 Firecracker 5 Header Stephenville, TX July 21 & 22 Denton, TX August 4 Hill Country Championships Hamilton, TX August 25 & 26 Calf Ropers Reunion Bryan, TX

2012 Membership Application Membership Dues: $100

Members from states other than Texas, Oklahoma, Louisiana, and New Mexico are $75 Tiedown (Classes EE, 00, #1, #2)

2012 Memberships are good from August 1, 2011 – September 19, 2012 USCRA Membership includes a one-year subscription to Loops magazine.

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Sunday, November 6 Historic FT. Worth Stockyards Cowtown Coliseum FT. Worth, TX SCHEDULE

77% Payback Buckles to Average Winners ATTENTION ROPERS Saturday, November 5 9:00 a.m. Ladies Breakaway - 2 and short $175 Short Round goes Saturday Night Performance 12:00 p.m. Open Tiedown - 2 and short $175 Short Round goes Saturday Night Performance No Cards Needed. Sanctioned with UPRA.

USCRA National

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

9:00 a.m. 00 Followed by #2 11:00 a.m. EE 1:00 p.m. 00 Select 3:00 p.m. #1 All Ropings are 2 and short for $180 New “00” Number system will be in effect.

Call 979/540-7755 for numbering info.

Pre-Enter on Monday from 12-8 979/540-7755.

There will be a $10 Walk-up late charge.

GPS Directions: 121 E. Exchange Ave, FT. Worth, TX 76164 Steak houses, shopping, and night life all within walking distance of Stockyards Cowtown Coliseum.

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

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

M.A.C. Precision Calf Feeds Martin Saddlery The Official Saddle of the USCRA 1301 Weatherford Hwy. Granbury, TX 76048 800.654.7864; www.martinsaddlery.com 12 • NOVEMBER 2011

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

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November 26, 2011 LCSP Arena Giddings, TX SCHEDULE 9:00 a.m. 00 Followed by #2

77% Payback 11:00 a.m. EE 1:00 p.m. 00 Select 2:00 p.m. #1

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979/540-7755 $10 walk-up late charge Call 979/540-7755 for numbering info.

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$100-Bonus to the high money EE or 00 roper that enters the 00 select roping. Must win money in the 00 select to collect bonus.

$100-Bonus to the high money #1 roper that enters the #2 roping. Must win money in the #2 to collect bonus.

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All ropings are 4 Head for $250

73% PAYBACK New “00” Number system will be in effect.

Call 979/540-7755 for numbering info.

Pre-Enter on Monday from 12-8 979/540-7755.

There will be a $10 Walk-up late charge.

GPS Directions: 4696 N US Hwy 377, Stephenville, TX 76401 Driving Directions: Located on Hwy 377 north of Stephenville. Plenty of stalls and hookups.

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December 10-11, 2011 Roping 9:00 a.m. Sat & Sun • Church Service 8:00 a.m. Sunday Gate Donation: $5 Kids (7 & Under FREE) National Finals Live (Fri-Sat-Sun) FMI: 979-826-3710 • Vendors Welcome!

2010 Scholarship Recipients: Shelby McCauley & Shontoria Walker Top 10 to TieDown Shoot-Outs Order of Events Are as Listed on This Ad PeeWee (13 & Under)( Junior 14 -18) Last to Enter, First to Rope –Age as of Day of Roping

Adde Sunday Roping Layout – Better in 2011 PeeWee Breakaway (Sat) 2 for $65 Mone d y PeeWee TieDown (Sat) 2 for $110 Junior Breakaway (Sat) 2 for $65 Junior TieDown (Sat) 2 for $110 Open Breakaway (Sat) 2 for $100 Senior TieDown (50+) (Sat) 2 for $110 Kid’s Dummy Roping (Sat) (7 & Under)(8-10) $15/$20 Added Ribbon Roping (Sat) 1 for $50 Money 000 TieDown (Sat& Sun) 2 for $110 Youth/Senior/Open Foot Races (Sun) 00 Tie Down (Sat& Sun) 2 for $110 PUSU Tying Match (Sun) (limit 16) $125 w/$500 Added Father & Son TieDown (Sat) 1 for $60 #1 TieDown (Sat & Sun) 2 for $110 #2 TieDown( Sat & Sun) 2 for #110 Open TieDown (Sat & Sun) 2 for $125 WILD WEST BUCKLES & TOD SLONE SADDLES AWARDED For More Info. on Added Money to Roping, Barrel Race & Saddle Shoot-Outs see Cowboy Sports News & www.haynesannualcalfroping.com Barrel Race (Sun) Exhib. 12 noon–2:00 p.m. Open at 2:30 p.m. $35 Fees 14 • NOVEMBER 2011

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Should I still be vaccinating for it?

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Transmitted by mosquitoes, the disease threatens horses, birds and humans. Since first being reported in the United States in 1999, more than 24,000 horses have been diagnosed with West Nile virus.

Although the risk of getting the disease is lower now than it used to be, most likely due to the increase in vaccinated horses and naturally acquired immunity, West Nile virus continues to be a threat to horses.

Because there is no known treatment for the disease and one out of three horses that gets sick from West Nile virus dies or must be euthanized, the American

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In addition to vaccinating, you can help reduce your horse’s chance of contracting WNV by limiting his exposure to mosquitoes. Because mosquitoes can breed in any standing water that lasts more than four days, consider adding these steps to your barn cleanup chores: • Turn over wheelbarrows, water buckets and wading pools when not in use.

• Thoroughly clean livestock watering troughs and buckets regularly.

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United States Invitational Jr. Calf Roping Championships Texas for the event and had on hand six trophy saddles and lots of cash to hand out to the winners. Ropers came from all across the country including Texas, Oklahoma, Mississippi and Louisiana to compete.

One of the top ropers was Brenton Hall from Jay, Oklahoma who won the 12 and Under Breakaway. He took home the championship trophy saddle, as well as $780 in cash after turning in a time of 11.96 on four head. In the 12 and Under Tiedown roping,

Terry, Mississippi roper, King Pickett was the winner. He collected $446 in cash and a saddle after roping four head in 57.78 seconds.

The roping stepped up in the 13-15 Breakaway roping. Kyle Parrish of Dale, Texas roped four head in 12.26 seconds to win $465 in cash and a great looking trophy saddle. In the 13-15 Tiedown roping, Pawhuska, Oklahoma roper Tyler Milligan was the big saddle and cash winner. He roped four head in 42.88 seconds to collect the grand prize and $733 in cash.

The times got even faster in the 19 and under ropings. In the 19 and Under Girls Breakaway roping, Callie Padgett collected the win. She roped four head in 11.69 seconds to win the saddle and $949 in cash. Landyn Duncan of Foster, Oklahoma collected the biggest paycheck of

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arly September proved great for Jr. Calf and Breakaway ropers. The USI – United States Invitational Jr. Calf Roping hosted on September 3-5, 2011 was no doubt a hit among the 150 plus young ropers who showed up. The USCRA hosted the event and with the success of the event in the history books they are already looking to host several more throughout the new 2012 season.

The USI opened up the LoneStar Arena in Stephenville,

12 and under Breakaway Brenton Hall (Jay, OK) 11.96 on 4 Head - $780

19 and Under Girls Breakaway Callie Padgett 11.69 on 4 Head - $949 16 • NOVEMBER 2011

the day after winning the 19 and Under Tiedown roping. His smooth work of 40.20 seconds on four head earned him $1,075 in cash and the tropy saddle of the event.

Congratulations to all of the winners and the USCRA for hosting a great event for these young ropers who will be the next generation of talent in the rodeo world. K

12 and Under Tiedown King Pickett (Terry, MS) 57.78 on 4 head - $446

19 and Under Tiedown Landyn Duncan (Foster, OK) 40.20 on 4 head - $1,075

13-15 Breakaway Kyle Parrish (Dale, TX) 12.26 on 4 head - $465

13-15 Tiedown Tyler Milligan (Pawhuska, OK) 42.88 on 4 head - $733 LOOPS MAGAZINE â&#x20AC;˘ 17

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ot long ago my dad and I built a water gap out on the ranch. Afterwards my dad said, “Well that’s probably the nicest water gap no one will ever see.” As I took a picture with my phone, I said, “Dad, you don’t realize how many people will see this on Facebook.” We worked hard and in a day’s time built something that will last for years to come.

A few days later I was in Omaha, Nebraska, for a speaking engagement during the tour

finale. Afterwards I was talking to a couple of businessmen who were not rodeo people, but both had pretty amazing stories.

The first guy happened to be at a rodeo with his small daughter who wanted to enter the Mutton Busting. Neither was dressed in cowboy clothing and were a little out of place. With no prior experience, the dad didn’t have much advice for his daughter. The Tie Down roping immediately followed the Mutton Busting and there was a

calf roper who noticed the little girl looking nervous so he struck up a conversation with her. They visited for ten minutes or so and he assured her that he got nervous, too. Ironically, she won the Mutton Busting and her dad was surprised to see that calf roper come congratulate her. He stuck around to watch the Tie Down roping. As the announcer introduced their new friend, he was surprised to find that Fred Whitfield was an eight-time world champion.

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The other businessman in our little group exclaimed, â&#x20AC;&#x153;I have a Fred Whitfield story too!â&#x20AC;? A friend of his was roping in Salinas, California, and had made it to the short round. Unfortunately the horse he had been riding was sent to another rodeo before hand. He was looking for a mount. There arenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t many places as hard on a calf horse as Salinas and repeatedly he was turned down.

He then asked Fred Whitfield who replied, â&#x20AC;&#x153;You bet, get on.â&#x20AC;?

The three biggest athletic professions are football, baseball and basketball. These professional athletes usually have agents and marketing people that seize any opportunity to promote them. If they make an appearance at a hospital or charity, you can bet there are photographers on hand.

In both of these stories there was no photo op or agent watching Fred. He was acting on his own, from his heart.

Fredâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s competitive drive has been the force behind his more than three million dollars in career earnings to make him one of only three people to ever accomplish this. What I want people to realize is that there are many more stories like this, not only about Fred, but most all full time rodeo guys. Many of which never become public knowledge.

Fred Whitfield made quite an impression and created some great memories for those people.

And much like the water gap we built out on the ranch, not many people get to hear about it â&#x20AC;&#x201C; but a good job was done just the same.

We still have some spots available at my Tie Down schoolVSA on NovemberIN19 andPROOF 20 HOUSE at my house in Childress. If you are interested, call me at 806-570-8611 or email me at strant@aol.com.

Till next time, God Bless and Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll see you down the line.

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omething I always hated to hear when I was in school was that I had answered a question incorrectly. I would like to say that didn’t happen very often, but that would not be true. In Isaiah 44 there is an interesting story about a man who cut down a tree. With part of the wood he made a fire and warmed himself; with part of the wood he cooked his dinner; and with part of the wood from the same tree he made an idol. We in America would like to believe that we are too sophisticated for idols. I would submit to you today that there are many things that are a blessing to us. Hopefully we use those things correctly the majority of the time. In our modern day, technology has grown at an amazing rate. We have cell phones and computers, we have pickups with computers in them and we have I-pads. So many of these things can be a tremendous help to us to get through life. However, when we use the blessings that God has given us incorrectly they can easily become an idol for us.

Something that God intended to be a blessing if used incorrectly, can inadvertently become a curse. We can communicate with one another through the Internet and even read the Bible or have the Bible read to us online. With the same computer we can view pornography, have inappropriate communication to the point where what has been blessed now becomes a curse. Marriages end in divorce, children are ignored, and lives are marginalized all because of a choice to make something that could be blessed into that which is cursed. Marriages, children and relationships can be a tremendous blessing but when husbands abuse their spouse, wives

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cheat on their husbands and children rebel against their parents because of a lack of teaching those blessings become a curse. The correct use of God’s blessings is to bless/help us but when they become a curse it’s easy for that curse to become an idol that turns into an addiction. This may sound far fetched to you, but almost anything that we enjoy, if we abuse that gift, it can actually become a curse to us and rob us of our destiny. Correct? Or incorrect? Your life is answering that question for you.

Isaiah 44:13-17 TNIV “The carpenter … cuts down cedars, or perhaps took a cypress or oak. He let it grow among the trees of the forest, or planted a pine, and the rain made it grow. It is used as fuel for burning; some of it he takes and warms himself, he kindles a fire and bakes bread. But he also fashions a god and worships it; he makes an idol and bows down to it. Half of the wood he burns in the fire; over it he prepares his meal, he roasts his meat and eats his fill. He also warms himself and says, “Ah! I am warm; I see the fire.”

From the rest he makes a god, his idol; he bows down to it and worships. He prays to it and says, “Save me! You are my god!”

God Bless Pastor Randy Weaver Lone Star Cowboy Church 21627 Eva St. Montgomery, TX 77356 (936) 597-5742 Service Times: Sun. 8:30, 10:00 and 11:30am Mon. 7:00pm

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ave you checked out the new USCRA Facebook page? Wow! What a cool page for calf ropers. Lanham has stepped it up and you can bet you will be able to find out more about the largest calf roping association faster and easier than ever before. The USCRA will be dropping information on the page to keep ropers up to date on events and things concerning the sport and the association.

Additionally, the page will no doubt give ropers a place to speak up about concerns, express their excitement and carry on about things of interest for calf ropers.

I hope you take a look, like the page and chime in occasionally.

If you don’t Facebook – well, watch the USCRA website, that is the next thing on their list to do and if it is anything like the Facebook page, it will be pretty cool.

Lanham said he has hired a new person to help out in his marketing department and it looks like he knows his stuff. I have already viewed some great calf roping videos, checked out some great photos online and I think the new page will help kick this season off in great fashion.

Although the new Facebook page is exciting and I am anticipating the same with the new look of the USCRA website, it may not be as electrifying as the recent USCRA Finals. Saddles, cash, prizes and lots of happy ropers rolled out of the event. Although it took place just before the last issue rolled off the printing presses, making it a little bit of past history already, if you were there you

know how dynamic it was and if you missed it, don’t do it again this season because things are already shaping up to be bigger and better than ever.

I recently talked to Lanham and he is really excited about the new season. He alway looks forward to the new season about this time of year, but seems to be even more so this year than I have seen in the past. I am not sure if it is the changes to the formats, or the recent success of the USI, Jr. event that happened in early September, or just the Facebook thing, but something has him energized like I have never seen.

This leads me to something that I think will happen. Excitement is contagious and I have seen people succeed in life just because they got turned on about something. I believe Lanham’s excitement is just like this and will spread like a wildfire across the roping community.

Shoot – just talking to him fired me up and I am eager to get a jump on the 2012 season and help out all I can.

Looking ahead at this year’s events, ropers will have a chance to jump in on the USCRA enthusiasm as well. Lots of ropings are scheduled and I bet a few more will be added throughout the year.

Things are popping and if you are young, old or in between and love to rope calves, the USCRA has a place for you.

Join up, practice up and enjoy the sport this year.

Until next time Ryan Davis

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