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Open - Ty N. Blasingame (Olney Springs, CO) / Monty Joe Petska (Turlock, CA), 24.65 on 4, $3,422

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hen USTRC team ropers converged on the Westworld Equestrian Center the weekend of January 1 through January 3 they were ready for some Arizona team roping. Scottsdale had it all to offer.

Many of the ropers came just because the weather was warmer and winter was taking its toll so roping was a good escape.

Regardless, of the reasons, the Lasso Del Sol in Scottsdale was a great place to spend a weekend having some quality fun.

For Morgan, Utah heeler Paul Freed, roping is not just fun, it is a passion. It is a passion that involves his whole family and he has been doing it a long time. It was minus six degrees at Freed’s home in Utah when he loaded his horse and headed south.

Scottsdale just sounded like a good place to go. Despite his never having much luck at

Scottsdale he decided to go anyway. He always steers away from places where he doesn’t have much luck but this time it just sort of felt right.

With family in Queen Creek and girls and wife in tow, the Freed’s headed for the warmer temps of Arizona. With warmer temperatures come good USTRC team roping and that was what Freed and his daughter were craving. “We ended up in Scottsdale,” Freed said. “The Gold Plus roping has always been a favorite of mine and I’ve always had really good luck with that roping. It was sixty or so degrees when we finally unloaded our horses. Sure beats minus six.”

Roping with a spur of the moment partner Richfield, Utah header, Sid Ward, Freed was excited about the pairing. They knew each other but had never really roped together. As it turned out Ward and Freed roped together the night before in the #12 and they also came back in the next roping. It was almost as if they were laying a golden brick road toward the #12 Gold Plus.

“Sid and I drew really good in every roping,” Freed explained. “My daughter and I both roped well. The GP fits me and I always do well. I guess the fact Sid and I had already done well was a good indicator that we might have a good chance. I don’t go to places where I don’t really do well so to say we were doing good is an accomplishment. He is not my regular partner but without a doubt he may get to be.”

Ward and Freed won the Average of the Gold Plus with a time of 33.23 on four head of steers to capture the money. The pair pocketed $20,000 and beautiful Gist championship engraved spurs as well as a USTRC National Gold Plus Shoot-Out worth $6,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings.

“That is the biggest USTRC check I have ever won in my life roping,” Freed said excitedly. “And I have been doing this a long, long time. There is no doubt I will be back to Scottsdale to rope again. It

was great.”

To add to the excitement of the roping Freed’s daughter, Kailey placed third in the Average with partner, Steen Schumacher. It certainly made the roping a sweet win for the entire family.

“It was just so special to have a majority of my family there,” Freed explained. “I have six girls and three of them were at the roping along with my wife and my new sonin-law. It was as thrilling for Kailey to place as it was for me. When everyone is right there to actually see it happen it is very exciting and I was able to hug my wife and receive congratulations from her. It was a very special weekend to say the least.”

Freed feels his greatest challenge as a heeler is to follow through and rope your own roping.

“It is a huge challenge to execute and rope like you do in practice, Freed elaborated. “ It can get to be a head game and if you learn to hold to your standards and maintain and do your own thing it makes a big difference,” he went on to say.

“You have to do your own thing and do what works for you.”

Freed takes special pride in his consistency. “I am very consistent,” he explained. “I may not be as fast as some guys but I work hard at being consistent. I try to do what works for me and rope without intimidation. Sid and I just roped our roping and it came together for us.”

Freed feels pretty sure he will return to Scottsdate again. There is just something special about an Arizona team roping that puts that much money in your pocket and involves family as well. It certainly makes it a pretty special event. Freed smiles when he talks about Arizona and the USTRC’s ropings; talk about a perfect coupling.

“Arizona is amazing. You rope every single day,” he explained. “I just appreciate the USTRC for guaranteeing the kind of payout the Gold Plus has because it is sure my best roping. I wouldn’t change it for anything. The weekend was very special for all of us and I’ll be back in a heartbeat.” continued on page 2

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ell, plenty of fodder for coffee house discussion these days with the announcement that Denny Gentry and the World Series of Team Roping will establish its own handicap classification system for team ropers. I’ll pause here and let you insert your own reaction…

After it’s all said and done, the one question that ropers keep asking is, “Why?” …Ahh, yes…why indeed.

There are lots of reasons for the decision coming out of the World Series camp. Of course to hear Denny explain it, the decision was made because of his heartfelt desire to spread fairness and joy among the roping public. Well, of course… what other explanation could there be? Everyone knows that the dirty, rotten, USTRC has been running a shoddy-assed system for years. I mean the last thing the USTRC wants is to make team roping classifications fair. Denny on the other hand will fix all that by implementing a much better system…one where EVERYONE will win.

Yes, I have to admit I’m getting quite a kick out of the whole thing.

Look, I’ve said it many times before and continue to believe that the handicapping of team ropers is the most overrated, overdiscussed, over-whined about, topic, in the sport of team roping…EVER! It’s a subject that has caused fistfights, ruined untold friendships, enticed grown men to cheat and lie, and of course been the founding foothold for every upstart, “new thing” team roping conglomerate in the country.

Put simply, ropers who win, will always be ropers who win. And for those that do not win, well…let’s face it, lowering their

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classification only allows them to “miss” for a higher caliber partner in the same roping.

I’ve never seen a roper’s classification make him/her catch more or less cattle…no matter how much it’s changed.

But alas, Denny knows this better than anyone. Even more so than the USTRC, which I think truly believes that the hundreds of thousands of dollars spent over the past decade on classifications, has made a significant difference. Look, no one wants to get their face regularly ripped off by a grossly misclassified wolf at a roping…but to be honest, I have not seen that happen in years.

So the question is still hanging there…Why would Denny start his own classification system? The answer? …Why not? If you think about it, the upside, at least in the short term, holds quite a bit of promise.

First though, let’s cut through all the BS…IT’S ABOUT THE MONEY! Now let me once again qualify that statement. I believe, and always have believed, in team roping producers making as much money as they fairly can, from team ropers. Ropers hate to hear this, but it’s the stone, cold, truth, that without somebody making a profit from providing you a place to rope and compete…you would NOT HAVE A PLACE TO ROPE AND COMPETE! I mean our unfaltering good attitude and charm is nice and all, but no one is going to put on a roping just to be around us…so let’s not pretend that’s the case. It’s an example of free enterprise at its best. The dynamic that exists between what a producer provides and how much they earn for providing it has worked itself out quite naturally since the beginning of

time, and will continue to do so…unless of course the government gets into the team roping production business…and then all bets are off.

That said, this latest decision by Denny and his World Series to establish its own classification system, IS ABOUT THE MONEY! It’s very easy to understand and it goes like this; A World Series Classification system, means a World Series card, means a world series membership, means CASH! Think about it. Why would a roper need to buy a membership to an organization just to rope? It’s been attempted in the past and ultimately met with failure. The only organization that has made it work is the USTRC, and the reason it works for them is because they are the keepers of the defacto classification system. Hence, if I could establish my own classification system, and convince ropers it offers advantages over the one they currently use, I can sell memberships.

A pretty sharp businessman told me something one time that is one of those straight-through-the-heart, pieces of truth.

He said the best kind of business to be in, is one which requires a membership. The reason? Because your obligation as the seller of that membership has pretty much been fulfilled once the exchange of money has been completed…All you have to do is convince someone they need to be a member…Hmmm.

The way I see it, ropers to this point have either had a taste for apples, or oranges. If you want an apple, you choose to satisfy your appetite with the USTRC. If you want an orange, you satisfy your appetite with a World Series event. I don’t think it’s more complicated than that. All the talk about roper loyalty to one or the other is nonsense. Ropers choose to rope

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2010 Lasso Del Sol Westworld Arena Scottsdale, Arizona January 1 - 3, 2010 Total Payout = $212,007 Open Average 4-steer 1. Ty N. Blasingame (Olney Springs, CO) / Monty Joe Petska (Turlock, CA), 24.65 on 4, $3,422; 2. Derrick J. Begay (Winslow, AZ) / Cesar DeLaCruz (Tucson, AZ), 25.96 on 4, $2,052; 3. Aaron Tsinigine (Tuba City, AZ) / Brock G. Hanson (Casa Grande, AZ), 26.15

on 4, $1,370; Incentive 1. Jason B. Hobson (Springerville, AZ) / Scott Scarbrough (St Johns, AZ), 33.06 on 3, $1,330, Regional SO Fast Time 1. Matt Sherwood (Pima, AZ) / Jade Corkill (Lipan, TX), 4.83, $430 #15 Average 4-steer 1. Russell Cardoza Jr. (Farrington, CA) / Taylor White (Prosser, WA), 31.28 on 4, $4,290, National SO; 2.

Dan Denmark IV (Sage, CA) / Clayton Vanaken (Descanso, CA), 32.04 on 4, $3,218, Regional SO; 3.

Ty StGoddard (Fountain Hills, AZ) / Derrick J. Begay (Winslow, AZ), 33.88 on 4, $2,144, Regional SO; 4.

Austin Stafford (Prineville, OR) / Cully Tate Stafford (Prineville, OR), 35.83 on 4, $1,074, Regional SO Fast Time 1. Ty StGoddard (Fountain Hills, AZ) / Derrick J. Begay (Winslow, AZ), 5.57, $564 #13 Average 4-steer 1. Dustin Probert (Geyser, MT) / Jason Minor continued on page 4

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where they want to rope based on what they want…that’s it. If, today they want an orange, they will go to a roping that offers oranges. If tomorrow they want an apple, they will go to an event that provides apples. All the discussion about “event quality,” “stock charge,” or how much the roper feels he/she is appreciated is a very, very, very, small part of what determines where he/she chooses to enter up.

To this point, Denny and his World Series events have provided ropers with something different. He simply recognized that there was a group of ropers out there with a particular taste, and put in place a menu that satisfied that taste. But he also knows that there is a finite limit of ropers with this particular appetite. If he has surmised…and if he has, he would never say so…that the World Series events have pretty much maxed out its potential for quenching the appetite of this select set of ropers, there is only one direction to go…

“So how do ya’ll like my new classification system?…Wanna buy a card?”

Like I said, I’m getting quite a kick out of the whole thing…and looking forward to what comes next.

Good hunting,

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(Mesa, AZ), 44.61 on 4, $4,146, Regional SO; 4.

Danny Robbins (Winslow, AZ) / Julius Keyonnie (Winslow, AZ), 44.85 on 4, $2,926, Regional SO; 5. Stan Smith (Pima, AZ) / Travis W. Hewitt (Thatcher, AZ), 46.90 on 4, $2,194, Regional SO; 6. Bruce Teague (Globe, AZ) / Burrell Teague (Mammoth, AZ), 48.65 on 4, $1,706, Regional SO Fast Time 1. Debbie Robbins (Winslow, AZ) / Danielle Lowman (Indian Wells, AZ), 6.76, $770; 2. Kyle Mickelson (Phoenix, AZ) / Robyn B. Freberg (El Mirage, AZ), 7.18, $514

#15 - Russell Cardoza, Jr. (Farrington, CA) / Taylor J. White (Prosser, WA), 31.28 on 4, $4,290, National Shoot-Outs worth $3,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings each

(Ellensburg, WA), 30.55 on 4, $6,710, National SO; 2. Austin Stafford (Prineville, OR) / Cully Tate Stafford (Prineville, OR), 31.33 on 4, $4,474, National SO; 3. Mel Coleman (Phoenix, AZ) / Taylor Brower Shearer (Riverton, WY), 31.62 on 4, $3,542, Regional SO; 4. Ryan Tripp (Waddell, AZ) / Lane Siggins (Ruidoso Downs, NM), 33.41 on 4, $2,610, Regional SO; 5. Tom Hill (Laveen, AZ) / Craig Branham (Santa Clarita, CA), 33.74 on 4, $1,304, Regional SO Fast Time 1. Rudy Clark Jr. (Mammoth, AZ) / Casey M. Perkins (Shoshone, ID), 5.28, $590; 2. Philip M. Fleming (Worden, MT) / Rod Lyman (Victor, MT), 6.12, $392 #12 Average 4-steer 1. Joe Bob Nunez (Corrales, NM) / Wyatt Ray Farnsworth (Tucson, AZ), 33.89 on 4, $6,414, National SO; 2. John Arviso (Gallup, NM) / Angelo J. Benallie (Gallup, NM), 33.96 on 4, $4,276, National SO; 3. Philip M. Fleming (Worden, MT) / Taylor Brower Shearer (Riverton, WY), 34.11 on 4, $3,386, Regional SO; 4. Bill N. Spratt (Lysite, WY) / John H. Bassett (Dewey, AZ), 34.28 on 4,

$2,496, Regional SO; 5. Miguel Martinez (Tucson, AZ) / Steven O. Gaona (Winkelman, AZ), 36.20 on 4, $1,248, Regional SO Fast Time 1. Bryce Runyan (Silver City, NM) / Jake Fletcher (Chino Valley, AZ), 5.86, $562; 2. Ty StGoddard (Fountain Hills, AZ) / John C. Hall (Browning, MT), 6.33, $376 #11 Average 4-steer 1. Robert Joe Jr. (La Plata, NM) / Clayton Slyck (Crownpoint, NM), 33.24 on 4, $7,722, National SO; 2. John Arviso (Gallup, NM) / Delbert Begaye (Ganado, AZ), 34.46 on 4, $5,150, National SO; 3. Peg Williams (Kingman, AZ) / Jim E. Williams (Kingman, AZ), 35.39 on 4, $4,076, Regional SO; 4. Calvin Grieve (Shonto, AZ) / Shane Jodie (Crownpoint, NM), 37.08 on 4, $3,002, Regional SO; 5. Melanie GreyMountain (Holbrook, AZ) / Myles John (Indian Wells, AZ), 39.18 on 4, $1,502 Fast Time 1. Martin Rucker (Suprise, AZ) / Dayton Michael Stafford (Prineville, OR), 7.11, $676; 2. Robert Joe Jr. (La Plata, NM) / Shoncey Charlie (Shiprock, NM), 7.23, $452

#13 - Dustin R. Probert (Geyser, MT) / Jason Minor (Ellensburg, WA), 30.55 on 4, $6,710, National Shoot-Outs worth $3,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings each

#10 Average 4-steer 1. Salvador Flores Sr. (Buckeye, AZ) / Salvador Flores Jr. (Buckeye, AZ), 30.27 on 4, $7,972, National SO; 2. Julius Keyonnie (Winslow, AZ) / Alfonso Francis (Winslow, AZ), 34.81 on 4, $5,312, National SO; 3.

Logan C. Colbert (Dolores, CO) / Bill Porter (Salem, NM), 40.97 on 4, $4,104, Regional SO; 4. Frank Weidner (Stanfield, AZ) / Mark A. Mudd (Fredericksburg, TX), 42.76 on 4, $2,900, Regional SO; 5. Logan C. Colbert (Dolores, CO) / Matt Schieltz (Somis, CA), 43.73 on 4, $2,172, Regional SO; 6.

Walt Eddy (Gallup, NM) / Dayton Michael Stafford (Prineville, OR), 44.59 on 4, $1,690, Regional SO Fast Time 1. Julius Keyonnie (Winslow, AZ) / Alfonso Francis (Winslow, AZ), 6.83, $762; 2. Nathan Fry (Stanfield, AZ) / Richard Fry (Stanfield, AZ), 7.09, $508 #9 Average 4-steer 1. John Henry Gaona Jr. (Winkelman, AZ) / Robert B. Clark Jr. (Mammoth, AZ), 42.80 on 4, $8,046, National SO; 2. Reed W. Rider (Wellton, AZ) / Adam Tillou (Yuma, AZ), 44.60 on 4, $5,364, National SO; 3. Megan S. Sherwood (Pima, AZ) / Jim E. Boyle

#12 - Joe Bob Nunez (Corrales, NM) / Wyatt Ray Farnsworth (Tucson, AZ), 33.89 on 4, $6,414, National Shoot-Outs worth $3,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings each

#8 Pick Draw Average 3-steer 1. Reymundo Moreno (Phoenix, AZ) / Preston Billinsgley (Show Low, AZ), 29.92 on 3, $6,192, National SO; 2. Trevor Duhon (Phoenix, AZ) / Colby Sventek (Chino Valley, AZ), 30.77 on 3, $3,922, National SO; 3. Efrain Marquez (Tolleson, AZ) / Jasbert Begay (Indian Wells, AZ), 30.80 on 3, $2,684, National SO; 4. T. J. Kitcheyan (San Carlos, AZ) / Daren Lowry (Tucson, AZ), 31.36 on 3, $2,270, National SO; 5. Michael Munoz (Tucson, AZ) / Bryce Garcia (Tucson, AZ), 32.95 on 3, $1,858, National SO; 6. Jim D. Gammons (Queen Creek, AZ) / Dave Rodriguez (Show Low, AZ), 33.00 on 3, $1,652; 7. Diego Suarez (Douglas, AZ) / Clint C. Herring (Cave Creek, AZ), 34.25 on 3, $1,240; 8. Victor Lara (Tucson, AZ) / John Hans Sr. (Las Vegas, NV), 36.00 on 3, $826 Fast Time 1. Trevor Duhon (Phoenix, AZ) / Ivan Sells (Chinle, AZ), 7.64, $544; 2. Hunter Lowry (Tucson, AZ) / Chance C. Hunter (Chinle, AZ), 8.09, $326; 3.

Trevor Duhon (Phoenix, AZ) / Colby Sventek (Chino Valley, AZ), 8.09, $218 #12 Gold Plus Average 4-steer 1. Sid Ward (Richfield, ID) / Paul Freed (Morgan, UT), 33.23 on 4, $20,000, GoldPlus SO; 2. Shayne Luttrell (Queen Creek, AZ) / Rod Lyman (Victor, MT), 35.45 on 4, $3,574, GoldPlus SO; 3. Kailey L. Freed (Morgan, UT) / Steen Schumacher (Payson, AZ), 35.72 on 4, $2,830, GoldPlus SO; 4. Ross Long (Albuquerque, NM) / David Wimberly (Moriarty, NM), 37.57 on 4, $2,084; 5. Kevin Sweazea (Mountainair, NM) / Buster F. Green (Quemado, NM), 40.53 on 4, $1,044 Incentive 1. Ross Long (Albuquerque, NM) / David Wimberly (Moriarty, NM), 28.50 on 3, $5,000, GoldPlus SO; 2. Julius Keyonnie (Winslow, AZ) / Alfonso Francis (Winslow, AZ), 30.76 on 3, $1,532, GoldPlus SO;

#11 - Robert Joe, Jr. (La Plata, NM) / Clayton Slyck (Crownpoint, NM), 33.24 on 4, $7,722, National Shoot-Outs worth $3,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings each

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3. Dale Gibson (Sunland, CA) / Scott Ross (Canyon Country, CA), 31.87 on 3, $1,212, GoldPlus SO; 4.

Michelle D. Harris (Mesa, AZ) / Larry L. Harris (Mesa, AZ), 34.39 on 3, $894; 5. Joe Bob Nunez (Corrales, NM) / David Wimberly (Moriarty, NM), 34.93 on 3, $448 Fast Time 1. Kevin Sweazea (Mountainair, NM) / Cavin Jacobs (Estancia, NM), 6.50, $672; 2. Kerry Black (Valley Farms, AZ) / Rene Joe Arbizo (Winkelman, AZ), 6.61, $448 Century Bonus Average 3-steer 1. Bill N. Spratt (Lysite, WY) / Willy F. Kelton (Mayer, AZ), 26.68 on 3, $2,000; 2. Buddy Rose (Yuma, AZ) / Howard R. Gwynn (Yuma, AZ), 33.22 on 3, $1,200; 3. Joe Bob Nunez (Corrales, NM) / David Wimberly (Moriarty, NM), 34.93 on 3, $800 #11 Pick/Draw Average 3-steer 1. Kelsi Mounyo (Socorro, NM) / Steven O. Gaona (Winkelman, AZ), 22.31 on 3, $2,656, National SO; 2. Marlys A. McGuire (Wheatland, WY) / Rockey Ramone (Thoreau, NM), 23.13 on 3, $1,992, Regional SO; 3. Reed Flake (Snowflake, AZ) / Charlie S. Hall (Payson, AZ), 24.51 on 3, $1,328, Regional SO; 4. Marlys A. McGuire (Wheatland, WY) / Darrel Sewell (Queen Creek, AZ), 25.03 on 3, $664, Regional SO Fast Time 1. Clayton Slyck (Crownpoint, NM) / Bing Mcguire (Wheatland, WY), 5.99, $348 Round 1 1. Clayton Slyck (Crownpoint, NM) / Bing Mcguire (Wheatland, WY), 5.99

#10 - Salvador Flores, Sr. (Buckeye, AZ) / Salvador Flores, Jr. (Buckeye, AZ), 30.27 on 4, $7,972, National Shoot-Outs worth $3,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings each

Century #11 Average 3-steer 1. Rand M. Cory (Hico, TX) / Mike Qualls (Hico, TX), 25.11 on 3, $2,132, National SO; 2. Judy Gillum (Wittman, AZ) / Larry L. Harris (Mesa, AZ), 25.84 on 3, $960, Regional SO; 3. George Riley (Coolidge, AZ) / Larry L. Harris (Mesa, AZ), 26.36 on 3, $639, Regional SO Fast Time 1. Reed Flake (Snowflake, AZ) / Byron K. Gibbs (Cornville, AZ), 6.96, $224 Round 1 1. Robert C. Clark (Mammoth, AZ) / Charlie S. Hall (Payson, AZ), 7.51 All Girl Average 3-steer 1. Melanie GreyMountain (Holbrook, AZ) / Danielle Lowman (Indian Wells, AZ), 27.52 on 3, $1,736, National SO; 2. Debbie Robbins (Winslow, AZ) / Danielle Lowman (Indian Wells, AZ), 28.59 on 3, $1,042, Regional SO; 3. Judy Gillum (Wittman, AZ) / Danielle Lowman (Indian Wells, AZ), 29.68 on 3, $694, Regional SO Fast Time 1. Debbie Robbins (Winslow, AZ) / Danielle Lowman (Indian Wells, AZ), 7.85, $182 Round 1 1. Amelia McGuire (Wheatland, WY) / Kelsi Yazzie (Winslow, AZ), 8.22

#9 - John Henry Gaona, Jr. (Winkelman, AZ) / Robert B. Clark, Jr. (Mammoth, AZ), 42.80 on 4, $8,046, National Shoot-Outs worth $3,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings each

#8 - Reymundo Moreno (Phoenix, AZ) / Preston Billinsgley (Show Low, AZ), 29.92 on 3, $6,192, National Shoot-Outs worth $3,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings each

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he new Elite TRIAD system has been implemented for a month now and its impact has so far been positive. In addition, the USTRC says they are happy with the format changes implemented for the 2010 season and have already seen more interest from ropers across the country. However, they announce that they will continue to monitor the feedback from ropers on these issues and make some adjustments along the way based on their input.

One of the changes the USTRC made was to the payout structure which has already made a noticeable difference. A quick look at recent results gives you an idea of how the Average payouts at these events have been outstanding compared to past events!

A new announcement for the USTRC is the inclusion of the extended payout in two divisions. Due to the positive feedback from ropers the extended payout will be dropped back into the #9 and #8 divisions. In addition, and maybe even bigger news is the fact that you may draw into any division

from the #15 through the #9. If you meet the minimum classification requirement you may pick or draw any combination of partners.

Since these new formats are open-ended, it is very important that ropers check the posted list at the events. If a name is highlighted on the sheets, that roper has been drawn an extra run and must go to the roping office before they compete. The USTRC believes ropers will really enjoy this feature as it is the ultimate partner finder.

Since this format has been implemented, it has already paid off well for one team in Perry, Georgia. At the South Georgia Classic, Jason Strickland took advantage of the Draw-In option. He did not have a partner in the Gold Plus roping and used the new option to draw Darren Burns. They ended up winning the Gold Plus event and took home $2,840, trophy Gist buckles and USTRC Gold Plus Shoot-Outs.

Here are the new Formats for the USTRC!

USTRC 2010 Formats 2010 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 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 Regional Shoot-Outs / $2000 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 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 Regional ShootOuts \ $2000 USTRC Flex Earnings

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

These new formats are effective November 2, 2009 with the exception of the Elite Classifications which are effective January 4, 2010.

1st – 3rd Main Average – Gold Plus Shoot-Outs \ $6000 USTRC Flex Earnings 1st – 3rd Incentive Average – Gold Plus Shoot-Outs \ $6000 USTRC Flex Earnings

DRAWN TOGETHER Progressive after 1 1st – 5th in the Average will receive National Shoot-Outs \ $6000 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 National Shoot-Outs \ $6000 USTRC Flex Earnings Enter 1 time with a partner and draw 1 partner Or Enter without a partner and draw 2 partners

2010 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

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 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 Regional Shoot-Outs \ $2000 in USTRC Flex Earnings

Option 2 (Open Pick / Draw) #15, #13, #12, #11, #10 and #9 Handicaps (Payout – 95% to the Average – 5% to the overall fast time) $150 per roper Enter 2 times any combination (Maximum of 2 Entries) 4-head average #15 Handicap - #14 team will receive a 1.5 second handicap subtracted after the 3rd round - #13 and below team will receive a 3 second handicap subtracted after the 3rd round #13 Handicap - #12 and below team will receive 1.5 second handicap subtracted after the 3rd round #12 Handicap - #11 and below team will receive 1.5 second handicap subtracted after the 3rd round #11 Handicap - #10 and below team will receive 1.5 second handicap subtracted after the 3rd round #10 Handicap - #9 and below team will receive 1.5 second handicap subtracted after the 3rd round #9 Handicap - #8 and below team will receive 1.5 second handicap subtracted after the 3rd round #10 always capped at an Elite #6 #9 always capped at an Elite #5 #8 always capped at a #4 Progressive after 1 1st in Main Average – National Shoot-Outs \ $6000 USTRC Flex Earnings 2nd – 5th Main Average – Regional Shoot-Outs \ $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.

No Team lower than a #5 will be drawn together and a #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

$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 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 Regional ShootOuts \ $2000 USTRC Flex Earnings

Gold Plus #12 with #10 Incentive The Incentive payout will be based on the percentage of Incentive teams entered, not to exceed 30% of the Average Purse Gold Plus Members 21 and Older Enter 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 – Gold Plus Shoot-Outs \ $6000 USTRC Flex Earnings 1st – 3rd Incentive Average – Gold Plus Shoot-Outs \ $6000 USTRC Flex Earnings

#15, #13, #12, #11, #10 and #9 Handicaps (Payout – 95% to the Average – 5% to the overall fast time) $100 per roper Enter 3 times any combination (Maximum of 3 Entries) 4-head average #15 Handicap - #14 team will receive a 1.5 second handicap subtracted after the 3rd round - #13 and below team will receive a 3 second handicap subtracted after the 3rd round #13 Handicap - #12 and below team will receive 1.5 second handicap subtracted after the 3rd round #12 Handicap - #11 and below team will receive 1.5 second handicap subtracted after the 3rd round #11 Handicap - #10 and below team will receive

1.5 second handicap subtracted after the 3rd round #10 Handicap - #9 and below team will receive 1.5 second handicap subtracted after the 3rd round #9 Handicap - #8 and below team will receive 1.5 second handicap subtracted after the 3rd round #10 always capped at an Elite #6 #9 always capped at an Elite #5 #8 always capped at a #4 Progressive after 1 1st in Main Average – National Shoot-Outs \ $6000 USTRC Flex Earnings 2nd – 5th Main Average – Regional Shoot-Outs \ $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.

No Team lower than a #5 will be drawn together and a #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 National Shoot-Outs \ $6000 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 National Shoot-Outs \ $6000 USTRC Flex Earnings Enter 1 time with a partner and draw 1 partner Or Enter without a partner and draw 2 partners

2010 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 $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 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 Regional Shoot-Outs / $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 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 Regional ShootOuts \ $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

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#15, #13, #12, #11, #10 and #9 Handicaps (Payout – 95% to the Average – 5% to the overall fast time) $80 per roper Enter 3 times any combination (Maximum of 3 Entries) 4-head average #15 Handicap - #14 team will receive a 1.5 second handicap subtracted after the 3rd round - #13 and below team will receive a 3 second handicap subtracted after the 3rd round #13 Handicap - #12 and below team will receive 1.5 second handicap subtracted after the 3rd round #12 Handicap - #11 and below team will receive 1.5 second handicap subtracted after the 3rd round #11 Handicap - #10 and below team will receive 1.5 second handicap subtracted after the 3rd round #10 Handicap - #9 and below team will receive 1.5 second handicap subtracted after the 3rd round #9 Handicap - #8 and below team will receive 1.5 second handicap subtracted after the 3rd round #10 always capped at an Elite #6 #9 always capped at an Elite #5 #8 always capped at a #4 Progressive after 1 1st in Main Average – National Shoot-Outs \ $6000 USTRC Flex Earnings 2nd – 5th Main Average – Regional Shoot-Outs \ $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.

No Team lower than a #5 will be drawn together and a #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 National Shoot-Outs \ $6000 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 National Shoot-Outs \ $6000 USTRC Flex Earnings Enter 1 time with a partner and draw 1 partner Or Enter without a partner and draw 2 partners

2010 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 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 Regional Shoot-Outs / $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 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 Regional ShootOuts \ $2000 USTRC Flex Earnings

Gold Plus #12 with #10 Incentive The Incentive payout will be based on the percentage of Incentive teams entered, not to exceed 30% of the Average Purse Gold Plus Members 21 and Older Enter 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 – Gold Plus Shoot-Outs \ $6000 USTRC Flex Earnings 1st – 3rd Incentive Average – Gold Plus Shoot-Outs \ $6000 USTRC Flex Earnings

#15, #13, #12, #11, #10 and #9 Handicaps (Payout – 95% to the Average – 5% to the overall fast time) $80 per roper Enter 4 times any combination (Maximum of 4 Entries) 4-head average #15 Handicap - #14 team will receive a 1.5 second handicap subtracted after the 3rd round - #13 and below team will receive a 3 second handicap subtracted after the 3rd round #13 Handicap - #12 and below team will receive 1.5 second handicap subtracted after the 3rd round #12 Handicap - #11 and below team will receive 1.5 second handicap subtracted after the 3rd round #11 Handicap - #10 and below team will receive 1.5 second handicap subtracted after the 3rd round #10 Handicap - #9 and below team will receive 1.5 second handicap subtracted after the 3rd round #9 Handicap - #8 and below team will receive 1.5 second handicap subtracted after the 3rd round #10 always capped at an Elite #6 #9 always capped at an Elite #5 #8 always capped at a #4 Progressive after 1 1st in Main Average – National Shoot-Outs \ $6000 USTRC Flex Earnings 2nd – 5th Main Average – Regional Shoot-Outs \ $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.

No Team lower than a #5 will be drawn together and a #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 National Shoot-Outs \

$6000 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 National Shoot-Outs \ $6000 USTRC Flex Earnings Enter 1 time with a partner and draw 1 partner Or Enter without a partner and draw 2 partners

2010 Format 5 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 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 Regional Shoot-Out / $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 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 Regional ShootOuts \ $2000 USTRC Flex Earnings

Gold Plus #12 with #10 Incentive The Incentive payout will be based on the percentage of Incentive teams entered, not to exceed 30% of the Average Purse Gold Plus Members 21 and Older Enter 2 times any combination of Incentive and/or NonIncentive (Maximum of 2 Entries) $100 Per roper 4-head average with the Incentive determined on 3-head #10 Incentive Progressive after 1 1st – 3rd Main Average – Gold Plus Shoot-Outs \ $6000 USTRC Flex Earnings 1st – 3rd Incentive Average – Gold Plus Shoot-Outs \ $6000 USTRC Flex Earnings

#15, #13, #12, #11, #10 and #9 Handicaps (Payout – 95% to the Average – 5% to the overall fast time) $60 per roper Enter 4 times any combination (Maximum of 4 Entries) 4-head average #15 Handicap - #14 team will receive a 1.5 second handicap subtracted after the 3rd round - #13 and below team will receive a 3 second handicap subtracted after the 3rd round #13 Handicap - #12 and below team will receive 1.5 second handicap subtracted after the 3rd round #12 Handicap - #11 and below team will receive 1.5 second handicap subtracted after the 3rd round #11 Handicap - #10 and below team will receive 1.5 second handicap subtracted after the 3rd round #10 Handicap - #9 and below team will receive 1.5 second handicap subtracted after the 3rd round

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#9 Handicap - #8 and below team will receive 1.5 second handicap subtracted after the 3rd round #10 always capped at an Elite #6 #9 always capped at an Elite #5 #8 always capped at a #4 Progressive after 1 1st in Main Average – National Shoot-Outs \ $6000 USTRC Flex Earnings 2nd – 5th Main Average – Regional Shoot-Outs \ $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.

No Team lower than a #5 will be drawn together and a #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 National Shoot-Outs \ $6000 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 National Shoot-Outs \ $6000 USTRC Flex Earnings Enter 1 time with a partner and draw 1 partner Or Enter without a partner and draw 2 partners

Draw-In Option (For all Formats) Need a Partner? Try the USTRC’s New Draw-In Option – It’s the ultimate Partner Finder Pick or Draw any combination of partners.

Ropers may draw into any of the following divisions (#15 - #9) provided they meet the minimum classification requirements. #15 Handicap – must be at least a #6 Header or a 7 Heeler #13 Handicap – must be at least a #6 Header or a #6 Heeler #12 Handicap – must be at least a #5 Header or a #6 Heeler #11 Handicap – must be at least a #5 Header or a #5 Heeler #10 Handicap – must be at least a #4 Header or a #5 Heeler # 9 Handicap – must be at least a #4 Header or a #4 Heeler #12 Gold Plus with #10 Incentive – must be at least a #4 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 $1000 and forfeit any prizes and ShootOuts/Flex Earnings Option 3 – Decline the extra run

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My Cowboy Heroes Story and Photos Compliments of Jim Olson

The Man Behind The Scenes

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ave you ever been watching a movie lifelong connection with them. or a show and wondered “how’d they One day while Pat was dealing do that?” Well I have. More specifically, blackjack at his dads’ saloon (by the way, when I watch a western movie (my favorite he was still in high school at the time) an kind of course) I think of little things like event happened that led Pat into a whole “wow, I wonder who trained that horse to new world of possibilities. There just fall on queue?” Or maybe “how did they happened to be a movie crew in that rural get that horse to rear, count, sit down, act Kansas town that was shooting some drunk or what ever the case may be. Who scenes for a western movie. A couple of owns that herd of cattle that they are guys from the movie crew were in the bar trailing? Where did they get that cool wagon? Where did they find that old pickup truck?” All of these things are of interest to me as I watch a good movie, so I did a lttle research and found a man that could answer my questions.

Pat Larkin was born in Kansas in 1936, and now 70 some odd years later, he is still going strong. From the time that Pat was just a little guy, he knew that what he really wanted out of life was to be a cowboy. At the age of about 10 years old, Pat went to live with granddad on his ranch in rural Kansas. Pat’s parents lived in town and were in the saloon business but Pat was more interested in being out in the country with grandpa. So Pat loaded up his things and went PHOTOS COURTESY OF PAT LARKIN out to live on his granddad’s ranch; only visiting his parents every once in a while.

Pat’s parents just knew that he craved the ranch life more than the town life, and it seemed a better place for him anyway.

During his formative years on his grandpa’s ranch, Pat learned to drive teams of horses that were hooked to a plow or a wagon. Most of the farming and ranching back in those days was still done with horses and mules, because a good part of the rural community still couldn’t afford a tractor. Pat learned a lot about ranch animals during that time, with horses being a favorite of his. As Pat grew up a little bit, his passion for horses and ranch life turned into a passion for rodeo. In Pat’s younger days, he worked just about every rodeo event that you could enter (as was common back then amongst the real cowboy crowd). When Pat wasn’t working, rodeoing or going to school, his favorite pastime was to comb the countryside looking for adventure a horseback. Pat spent a lot of time with the horses and that has since turned into a

and they were having a conversation about how they were having difficulties with this certain scene. The scene involved jumping a horse off of a cliff and into the river below. The horse needed to be in a full gallop when he hit the edge of the cliff, and then once in the water, they had to swim to the other bank.

This conversation was overheard by a relative of Pat’s who then approached the

movie crew guys and pointed them in Pat’s direction. They were told that Pat did stuff like that just for fun and adventure all of the time. Much to the relief of the movie crew, Pat agreed to meet them on location the next morning and perform the stunt.

Everything went off as planned, the movie crew got their shot, and Pat couldn’t believe that he had actually gotten paid for just doing something that he had done before; and probably would have done again for free and just for the fun of it.

From that humble introduction into the world of making movies, Pat has since grown into a living legend. Although not his first career choice (which would have been rodeo) the movie business just kept getting into Pat’s path over and over again as he walked through life. It seems as if he was destined to be in movie production in some form or another. Pat has performed numerous jobs behind the scenes in the interest of making a movie, commercial, or TV show over the years. Things like stuntman, stunt coordinator, transportation, the providing of props such as wagons, and of course the providing of animals are all on Pat’s resume. As a matter of fact, Pat says that at times he had up to 5 different things going on at once on 5 different sets! That kept him plenty busy. Pat is probably best known however for the animals that he has provided for the “scenes” over the years. More specifically; stunt horses.

Pat has owned some of the most famous stunt / trick horses in the show business world. “Ace” and “Spiffy” are two of the tops that come to mind, but they are not the only ones. Pat has also had the good fortune of being able to learn from and work with some of the best animal trainers in the business. During Pat’s long and prestigious career in the movie business, he has trained horses to rear (with and without a rider), horses to fall, count, say yes and no, pull the saddle blanket off, kneel, and numerous other tricks. Pat also has had cattle that would do a lot of those same tricks! I can just about guarantee you that you have seen some of Pat’s animals or props at work “behind the scenes” while watching a movie. Pat has some interesting stories to tell from over the years.

Most people have seen (or at least heard of) the movie “Braveheart” which was directed by Mel Gibson who also starred in the movie. Most movie buffs also know that Braveheart was filmed in Ireland and Scotland. But what most movie buffs don’t know, was that some of the best horse action scenes in that movie were actually filmed just outside of Benson, Arizona.

Furthermore; wouldn’t you like to know that the horses that rear right into the camera during the battle scenes belonged to Pat Larkin!

It all started like this (typical movie business): Pat gets a call from a stunt coordinator that he knew, and the guy tells him “can you be in Benson in a couple days, and bring as many rearing horses as you can.” So when Pat showed up in Benson, he had a trailer load of horses, but still didn’t know what he was going to be working on. After everyone was briefed and prepared for the scene, the director flew in by helicopter. None other than Mel Gibson

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stepped out andproceeded to tell Pat that they were having trouble getting what he wanted out of the stunt horses in Ireland for this movie. Apparently, this field just outside of Benson could pass for the background, and now he needed some “real” horses and a stuntman to give him the shot that he was looking for.

The rest is history, and if you watch that movie, and see where the horses look like they are rearing right on top of the camera, well, those are Pat’s horses. Pat chuckles when he recalls the camera men “abandoning ship” and leaving their cameras unattended when the horses reared

right over them.

“There were tracks all around those cameras” recalls Pat “but there wasn’t one single scratch on them from any of my animals!”

Another well known western movie photo was that of Will Smith on the cover of Vanity Fair as he did the promotion for “Wild Wild West.”

If you have ever seen the promotional trailer for Wild Wild West, or the aforementioned cover shot, then you might be happy to know that Pat’s horse “Ace” was theAone that Will Smith was riding. Pat says that when they shot those promotional scenes, that it was very cold outside. So as it turns out, while Will and the camera crew were at work, Pat sat inside a warm Cadillac Escalade with Will’s wife “Jada Pinkett Smith and munched on chocolate chip cookies with her!

“Both Will and Jada were very nice people and easy to be around” says Pat. But being around stars and the movie life is nothing new to Pat. After practically a lifetime of working around the movie business, nothing surprises Pat, and it’s been a long time since he has been “star struck” being around somebody famous. Some of the sets that Pat has been on in his long and glorious career include; How the West Was Won, Cat Balou, True Grit, Tombstone and hundreds of others that it would take to long to mention. Pat estimates that he has worked on about 200 movie sets and an additional 200 plus commercials over the years!

Now in his seventies, Pat has not slowed down much either. Today he still is working on movies, commercials and shows under his own company banner of “Arizona Stunt Specialists” www.azstuntspecialtieslarkinracing.com Pat also has worked on some of his own scripts, and maybe someday soon we will get to watch an original Pat Larkin screen play. Along with that, Pat can provide live stunts and entertainment for wild west re-enactments and things like that. Pat and his family are also involved in racing, and have raced numerous motorcycles and boats over the years, receiving many awards along the way. Even Pat’s 9 year old grandson is keeping the family traditions alive by competing in novice racing classes already! Daredevils are in the family blood I guess!

After almost 50 years of marriage, Pat is still married to the same lady and he is still the same old down to earth cowboy that he started off as. For those of us who like to watch western stuff on TV and in the movies, you can rest assured that Pat Larkin is a good cowboy ambassador for the western way of life as he is out there mixing with the movie crowd.

Jim Olson

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Ride the River to the Riches at the AVI Casino & Cash. Lots of Fun in Laughlin.

Great Facility. A True Desert Oasis.

USTRC Sanctioned Event Guarantee - Never Less Than 11 National Shoot-Outs 25 Regional Shoot-Outs 6 Gold Plus National Shoot-Outs US Open Tour Points (awarded through 10th in the Average) Ultimate Partner Finder Draw-in Options in Effect

PRIZES 12 Trophy Martin Saddles • Average winners of the #13, #12, #11, #10, #9 & #8 Pick/Draw

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

6 Trophy Show Blankets • Average winners of the Open, #15 & #13

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

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

COLORADO RIVER CLASSIC MARCH 12-14, 2010

FORT MOHAVE, AZ

ACTION STARTS 9 AM DAILY FRIDAY, MARCH 12 Open (with #15 Inc.) #15 Handicap #13 Handicap #12 Handicap

SATURDAY,MARCH 13 Gold Plus #12 (with #10 Inc.) Century Bonus included #11 Handicap #10 Handicap

SSG Jr.Looper Roping 12 noon Saturday Kids 6 and under, 7-9 and 10-12

Open (with #15 Incentive) $150/roper. Enter 2 times, maximum.

4-steer/Progressive after 1.

Any comb. of Incentive/NonIncentive.

Must qualify to short round to receive Tour Points. #15 Handicap $100/roper. Enter 3 times.

4-steer/Progressive after 1.

• #14 team - 1.5 sec. off • #13 & under team - 3 sec. off

SUNDAY, MARCH 14 #9 Handicap #8 Pick/Draw for beginner & novice ropers only #8 Pick/Draw books close at 10:30 AM

Stalls: Stall reservations accepted from Gold Plus members only. Reservations must be made no later than 7 days prior to the event. Call your Gold Plus representative, Shawn Vargas.

#13, #12, #11, #10, #9 $100/roper. Enter 3 times, maximum.

4-steer/Progressive after 1.

• #12 & under - 1.5 sec. off in the #13 • #11 & under - 1.5 sec. off in the #12 • #10 & under - 1.5 sec. off in the #11 • #9 & under - 1.5 sec. off in the #10 • #8 & under - 1.5 sec. off in the #9 Top 20 teams to the short round.

Top 30 to the short round of the #9 only.

• #10 always capped at an Elite #6 • #9 always capped at an Elite #5 • #8 always capped at a #4

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2 CASH ONLY

ON-SITE ENTRY

Gold Plus #12 (with #10 Incentive) $100/roper. Enter 3 times, maximum.

4-steer/Progressive after 1.

Any combination of Incentive/Non-Incentive.

Gold Plus members 21 years and over only. Top 3 Average teams and Incentive Average teams receive National Shoot-Outs/Flex Earnings.

Top 20 teams to the short round.

Location: Mojave Crossing Event Center Directions: Kingman: Hwy. 68 south 35 miles to Hwy. 95 South. Continue approx. 11 miles to Aztec Rd., to the AVI sign.

Laughlin: Needles Hwy. south 11 miles to Aha Macav Pkwy., Avi sign. Turn left, 3 miles to venue.

Needles: I-40 to River Rd. Cutoff, which becomes Needles Hwy. North 14 miles to Aha Macav Pkwy. Look for the AVI sign.

Turn right, continue to venue.

Producer: USTRC Cattle: Reed & Keith Flake Event info: USTRC office 254.968.0002 Hotels: On-Site Hotel - AVI Resort & Casino, 800-AVI-2WIN or info@avicasino.com.

For more hotel info call 1-800-4Laughlin or visitlaughlin.com.

Tack store along with horse hay and feed available on-site.

Choice Hotels: choicesportstravel.com Special Rate ID #00214570

#8 Pick/Draw (capped at a #4) $180/roper. Pick 1, draw 2 or draw 3.

3-steer/Progressive after 1.

• #7 team - 2 sec. off • #6 & under team - 3 sec. off • No Incentive Top 30 teams to the short round.

2010 USTRC membership required before you rope, and may be purchased at this event.

For more information visit ustrc.com

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have submitted an application, including appropriate fees to our office or to the roping producer, prior to the event or division you are entering. nless you have been notified The price of the Classification Card will directly, 2010 WSTR classifications be $40. officially began the second weekend of You can mail your $40 check along with January 2010. your vital information, name, address, For the past four seasons we at WSTR phone, email, Date have done our best of Birth, and your to provide roping current services for Free!

That FREE concept For ropers with USTRC classification with the association you caused us to get by handicaps as easily TRIAD cards that do not are roping with (USTRC, ACTRA, as we could with as wish to purchase WSTR WTRA, etc). Please little cost as list both ends if you possible. With cards, weekend roping are a double limited entry at our number. Mail to ropings and the fact permits will be sold.

World Series, 7500 that less than 5,000 Alamo Rd NW, ropers are However, WSTR Albuquerque, NM participating at 87120. You may also qualifiers, handicaps take priority. phone a credit card classifications have purchase to our not been that big of office daily 8 to 5, a deal with us in the 505-898-1755. past. But, it has become apparent over the past few months About WSTR Classifications! that final control on classifications is now “Our primary classification system is necessary. We can no longer rubber stamp enter once.” Since everything in our decisions being made by that have such a operation points toward the Finales in Las huge impact on us. We have no choice but Vegas, that line was dusted off and to produce our own classifications card. reinserted here.

Starting for the 2010 season, a World The handicap strategy will be very Series Classification Card will be simple, and yes I freely admit “subjective.” necessary to collect winnings at all WSTR Our plus system will be addressed from a ropings. You will need to have a “team” philosophy, and not an individual Classification Card in your possession, or Courtesy of World Series of Team Roping Website – www.wstroping.com

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evaluation. It will be more about what we want see or don’t want to see as a team.

Certainly you will be looking at it personally, but we won’t.

As an example we will be start with a focus on 6 Plus heelers. A “6 Plus” roper will be one of two things. These are the ropers that we “don’t” want to see in the #10 roping. Many of the 7’s that were moved up last year were to get them away from the #10. We will start the year out with some of these 7’s as 6 Plus heelers, then let them quickly sort themselves.

Another focus will be the Tied-on ropers. In 95% of the cases a tie-on rope is worth at least a “Plus”, unless of course there is an overriding health, injury, age or other issues. If you have the misfortune to be a 6 Plus based on the fact you tie-on, yes we will let you enter the #10 “dally only”.

There will be other things that will draw our attention to the 5 Plus and 4 Plus headers, as it relates to combinations. Why would we add a Plus on a #9 heeler? These are the heelers that won’t be getting the very best #4 for the #13 roping. We will tag the best 4’s as 4 Plus. Very happy to see the #9’s win a check in a 13, but it will be more of a middle of the road #4. So I hope you are starting to see the team strategy here. The plus system at World Series is not going to be all about you as an individual, and more you about you as a partner in a Million Dollar roping.

The old scale was a derivative of the old Coors scale. We were never able to determine why two numbers were added to every number on the old scale, but the following should show you how we relate to the old Pre-Triad scale to the current World Series of Team Roping Scale. We discussed going back to the abandoned scale but chose to use a 9 point scale with the #3 as a starting basis to avoid confusion within the industry.

The Old USTRC Scale 1, 2, 3 was a low, medium, and high Novice/Amateur 4, 5, 6 was a low, medium, and high Amateur

7, 8, 9 was a low, medium, and high Professional

The World Series Roping Scale 3, 4, 5 is low, medium, and high Novice/Amateur 6, 7, 8 is low, medium, and high Amateur 9, 10, 11 is low, medium, and high Professional Effective Immediately - all NFR Heelers are #11.

The minor Adjustment Plus System Classifications Borderline ropers are ropers that have a competitive advantage at their current classification but if moved up to the next level would struggle to compete and would also have difficulty finding partners.

Borderline ropers tend to find other like partners that have a competitive advantage in any division. As example two borderline #5’s roping together that belong in the #10 Division, but roping together might be much closer to a #11 team. Together they are too tough for the field and thus will have to find other partners for the #10 Division. As Pluses they must rope together in the #11 Division.

Likewise ropers demonstrating a competitive disadvantage would also move to plus status but at a lower classification.

For example, A #5 heeler that would stand out as a #4 among other ropers, but as a #5 struggles to compete. This roper also has trouble finding competitive partners. The Plus System would drop this roper to a #4 Plus, which enables him or her to find better partners and be more competitive.

Number six Plus ropers will not be allowed to rope in the #10 roping. The Plus system will only affect a few ropers and targets the problem directly at the source rather than exposing the entire roping community to a half number system to fix only a minority.

However, the majority will benefit from he Plus System due to increased access to Plus partners.

Clyde H. “Bud” Grant See the

ALL-AROUND CALENDAR on pages 62 & 63

of this issue for listings of events in your area, every day of the week.

Clyde H. “Bud” Grant, 80, of Fruita, Colorado, passed away December 16 2009, at St. Mary’s Hospital in Grand Junction.

He was born October 30, 1929, in Grand Junction, Colorado, to Roy and Pat Grant. At the age of two his family moved to Fruita, Colorado, where he remained in residence for the rest of his life. Bud attended Fruita schools until 1945 when he became an apprentice saddle maker for C.H. Nelson in Grand Junction, Colorado, at the Grand Junction Canvas and Leather Company, where he worked until 1965. He was well known as an excellent saddle maker and quality craftsmen, and prided himself on the saddles that he made for professional cowboys and local ranchers. In 1965 he started a mobile tack shop, “Bud’s Tack Shop,” and traveled to all the major rodeos and team ropings throughout the West.

He married Loleta Russell on January 27, 1951, in Fruita, Colorado. Bud enjoyed raising quarter horses, roping, horse shows, and horse racing. He was an avid hunter and won several competitions as a marksman. In the 1950’s and early 60’s he was a member of the R.C.A., where he competed in calf roping and team tying. He had many friends in the rodeo world, having provided them with quality equipment for over a half a century. A tradition that will be carried on by his family.

He is survived by his wife Loleta of Fruita, Colorado; three sons, Frank (Suzanne) of Ordway, Colorado, Larry and Ray (Patricia) of Fruita, Colorado; four grandsons, Jay (Jamie), Billy (Chawnee), Justin, and Bryce; one granddaughter, Katy Jo; and one great-grandson, Kanen.

At his request there were no services. Memorial contributions can be made to: Hospice and Palliative Care of Western Colorado, 3090 N. 12th St., Unit B, Grand Junction, Colorado 81506.

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Dynamite Arena of Cave Creek, Arizona December 9, 2009 Total Payout = $2,184 #10 - 3-steer Average 1. Recinda Yazzie (Flagstaff, AZ) / Steve W. Rieser (Carbondale, CO), 35.70 on 3, $874; 2. Sam Scott (Hillman, MN) / Ron A. Schmidt (Mosier, OR), 36.15 on 3, $524; 3. Sam Scott (Hillman, MN) / Brent A. Woolsey (Nanton, AB), 36.69 on 3, $349 Round 1 1. Bill N. Spratt (Lysite, WY) / Earl Higgins (Phoenix, AZ), 8.88, $262; 2. Sam Scott (Hillman, MN) / Brent A. Woolsey (Nanton, AB), 8.88, $175 December 13, 2009 Total Payout = $7,995 #10 - 3-steer Average 1. Todd McLaughlin (Phoenix, AZ) / Sean D. Tee (Tuba City, AZ), 26.03 on 3, $1,360; 2. Tyler Saganitso (Tuba City, AZ) / Kurt Richardson (Phoenix, AZ), 26.89 on 3, $1,020; 3. Len L. LeBlanc (Maricopa, AZ) / Tristin Woolsey (Nanton, AB), 27.29 on 3, $680; 4. Tyrel A. Eckroth (Cave Creek, AZ) / Dave E. Bennett (Phoenix, AZ), 27.49 on 3, $340 Round 1 1. Roger V. Verquer (Gilbert, AZ) / Jim Schuerman (Cave Creek, AZ), 8.31, $425; 2. Hank A. Walton (San Patricio, NM) / Tyler Saganitso (Tuba City, AZ), 8.47, $255; 3. John Coleman (Fordland, MO) / Eugene Yazzie (Phoenix, AZ), 8.63, $170 #13 - 3-steer Average 1. Joe Burk Higgins (Wittman, AZ) / Tony Hannan (Wittmann, AZ), 24.21 on 3, $1,198; 2. Dustin R. Flohr (Rifle, CO) / Joe M. Hughes (Canyon, TX), 24.25 on 3, $899; 3. Rob Tedder (Buckeye, AZ) / Klay C. Mangis (Jackson, WY), 24.28 on 3, $599; 4. Dustin R. Flohr (Rifle, CO) / Jake Mangis (Jackson, WY), 24.74 on 3, $300 Round 1 1. Miles J. Payne (Queen Creek, AZ) / Joe M. Hughes (Canyon, TX), 7.24, $374; 2. Rob Tedder (Buckeye, AZ) / Klay C. Mangis (Jackson, WY), 7.28, $225; 3. Roger V. Verquer (Gilbert, AZ) / A. J. Ben (San Carlos, AZ), 7.48, $150

December 16, 2009 Total Payout = $9,321 #10 - 3-steer Average 1. Dean Schuster (Queen Creek, AZ) / Carl Luna (Cave Creek, AZ), 27.51 on 3, $1,582; 2. Phil Campbell (Maidstone, SK) / Kurt Richardson (Phoenix, AZ), 28.65 on 3, $1,318; 3. Terry Bolt (Cave Creek, AZ) / Jess Mann (Miami, AZ), 29.15 on 3, $1,055; 4. Debra A. Alps (Wittmann, AZ) / John J. Miller (Cave Creek, AZ), 29.52 on 3, $791; 5. Nancy S. Petersen (Three Forks, MT) / Doug R. Funk DVM (Wenatchee, WA), 29.78 on 3, $527 Round 1 1. Chris Navarro (Casper, WY) / Marvin Baskett (Hutchinson, KS), 7.76, $527; 2. Ron J. Walker (Scottsdale, AZ) / Jess Mann (Miami, AZ), 8.00, $395; 3. Ray Nebergall (Brentwood, CA) / Xavier A. Reynoso (Phoenix, AZ), 8.14, $264; 4. Lance Brown (Absarokee, MT) / Billy Joe Baldonado (Shawnee Msn, KS), 8.25, $132

Kingsbury (Wittmann, AZ), 7.70, $328; 2. Steve W. Rieser (Carbondale, CO) / Willy F. Kelton (Mayer, AZ), 7.98, $218 December 20, 2009 Total Payout = $14,586 #10 - 3-steer Average 1. Tom Glass (Gilbert, AZ) / Tristin Woolsey (Nanton, AB), 25.02 on 3, $1,732; 2. Dalton Slade (Cave Creek, AZ) / Octavius Wartz (Blue Gap, AZ), 25.60 on 3, $1,443; 3. Chris L. Johnson (Scottsdale, AZ) / Jake Mangis (Jackson, WY), 26.35 on 3, $1,154; 4. Helene M. Mathis (Cave Creek, AZ) / Octavius Wartz (Blue Gap, AZ), 27.58 on 3, $866; 5. Tracey Walker (Arrowwood, AB) / Andrew Yazzie (Mesa, AZ), 29.23 on 3, $577 Round 1 1. Darren G. Hoffner (Mesa, AZ) / Buster C. Bain Jr. (Wittmann, AZ), 7.76, $577; 2. Nadene Johnson (Phoenix, AZ) / Fernando Lupe (Scottsdale, AZ), 8.19, $433; 3. Dalton Slade (Cave Creek, AZ) / Dayton

December 23, 2009 Total Payout = $5,734 #10 - 3-steer Average 1. Joe McClinton (Colorado Springs, CO) / Carl Luna (Cave Creek, AZ), 28.14 on 3, $1,236; 2. Dennis L. Bailey (Camp Verde, AZ) / Earl Higgins (Phoenix, AZ), 28.24 on 3, $927; 3. Bruce Northrop (Medora, ND) / Bill Dahlke (Inkom, ID), 29.79 on 3, $618; 4. Sam Scott (Hillman, MN) / Buster C. Bain Jr. (Wittmann, AZ), 30.59 on 3, $309 Round 1 1. Sam Scott (Hillman, MN) / Buster C. Bain Jr. (Wittmann, AZ), 7.34, $386; 2. Sam Scott (Hillman, MN) / Bill Dahlke (Inkom, ID), 7.77, $232; 3. Wade Wagley (Tucson, AZ) / Robyn B. Freberg (El Mirage, AZ), 9.07, $154 #13 - 3-steer Average 1. Carl Luna (Cave Creek, AZ) / Kurt Richardson (Phoenix, AZ), 23.91 on 3, $899; 2. Kurt Richardson (Phoenix, AZ) / Randy Shearin (Phoenix, AZ), 26.40 on 3, $599 Round 1 1. Mark Nixon (Scottsdale, AZ) / Klay C. Mangis (Jackson, WY), 6.89, $374

Todd Schafer and Joey Rezzonicco, winners of the #11 World Series

December 13, 2009 Total Payout = $7,995 #10 - 3-steer Average 1. Todd McLaughlin (Phoenix, AZ) / Sean D. Tee (Tuba City, AZ), 26.03 on 3, $1,360; 2. Tyler Saganitso (Tuba City, AZ) / Kurt Richardson (Phoenix, AZ), 26.89 on 3, $1,020; 3. Len L. LeBlanc (Maricopa, AZ) / Tristin Woolsey (Nanton, AB), 27.29 on 3, $680; 4. Tyrel A. Eckroth (Cave Creek, AZ) / Dave E. Bennett (Phoenix, AZ), 27.49 on 3, $340 Round 1 1. Roger V. Verquer (Gilbert, AZ) / Jim Schuerman (Cave Creek, AZ), 8.31, $425; 2. Hank A. Walton (San Patricio, NM) / Tyler Saganitso (Tuba City, AZ), 8.47, $255; 3. John Coleman (Fordland, MO) / Eugene Yazzie (Phoenix, AZ), 8.63, $170 #13 - 3-steer Average 1. Joe Burk Higgins (Wittman, AZ) / Tony Hannan (Wittmann, AZ), 24.21 on 3, $1,198; 2. Dustin R. Flohr (Rifle, CO) / Joe M. Hughes (Canyon, TX), 24.25 on 3, $899; 3. Rob Tedder (Buckeye, AZ) / Klay C. Mangis (Jackson, WY), 24.28 on 3, $599; 4. Dustin R. Flohr (Rifle, CO) / Jake Mangis (Jackson, WY), 24.74 on 3, $300 Round 1 1. Miles J. Payne (Queen Creek, AZ) / Joe M. Hughes (Canyon, TX), 7.24, $374; 2. Rob Tedder (Buckeye, AZ) / Klay C. Mangis (Jackson, WY), 7.28, $225; 3. Roger V. Verquer (Gilbert, AZ) / A. J. Ben (San Carlos, AZ), 7.48, $150

on 3, $1,474; 3. Brad Santucci (Prineville, OR) / Chance E. Kelton (Mayer, AZ), 22.85 on 3, $1,179; 4. Bobby R. Dunn (Litchfield Park, AZ) / Klay C. Mangis (Jackson, WY), 22.96 on 3, $885; 5. Jay Mathews (Worland, WY) / Levi V. Piquet (Harrisville, UT), 24.00 on 3, $590 Round 1 1. Will C. Moore (Mesa, AZ) / Chance C. Johannson (Gilbert, AZ), 6.73, $590; 2. Bobby R. Dunn (Litchfield Park, AZ) / Jordan Olson (Surprise, AZ), 6.83, $442; 3. Andrew Yazzie (Mesa, AZ) / Nate Singletary (Surprise, AZ), 7.11, $295; 4. Corky D. Irion (Cave Creek, AZ) / Terry J. Fischer (Ft Yates, ND), 7.21, $147

Raymond Kerr, Amanda Schofield (owner of Dynamite Arena) and Willy Kelton.

Raymond and Willy were winners of the #13 World Series

#12 - 3-steer Average 1. Steve W. Rieser (Carbondale, CO) / Darrel Sewell (Queen Creek, AZ), 24.84 on 3, $1,092; 2. Dave Holly (Glenwood, WA) / Klay C. Mangis (Jackson, WY), 29.33 on 3, $655; 3. Larry E. Lommen (Elizabeth, CO) / Ace Spratt (Lysite, WY), 29.84 on 3, $437 Round 1 1. Doug R. Wilkinson (Arrowwood, AB) / Jack

Michael Stafford (Prineville, OR), 8.34, $289; 4. Dave Holly (Glenwood, WA) / Dayton Michael Stafford (Prineville, OR), 8.60, $144 #13 - 3-steer Average 1. Will C. Moore (Mesa, AZ) / John OConnor (Cave Creek, AZ), 22.16 on 3, $1,769; 2. Greg G. Green Jr. (Buckeye, AZ) / Klay C. Mangis (Jackson, WY), 22.35

December 27, 2009 Total Payout = $17,552 #10 - 3-steer Average 1. Marlys A. McGuire (Wheatland, WY) / Ivan Stuart (Phoenix, AZ), 28.34 on 3, $2,118; 2. Kenneth R. McClaran (Taylor, AZ) / Doug R. Funk DVM (Wenatchee, WA), 28.86 on 3, $1,752; 3. Dennis L. Bailey (Camp Verde, AZ) / Dayton Michael Stafford (Prineville, OR), 29.65 on 3, $1,388; 4. Buck D. Jones III (Morristown, AZ) / Dustin R. Flohr (Rifle, CO), 30.25 on 3, $1,022; 5. Ron J. Walker (Scottsdale, AZ) / Earl Higgins (Phoenix, AZ), 31.78 on 3, $658; 6. Kurt Richardson (Phoenix, AZ) / Butch Smith (Apache Junction, AZ), 32.13 on 3, $366 Round 1 1. Lane Stock (Taylor, AZ) / Mike T. Lemons (Wickenburg, AZ), 6.77, $730; 2. Lane Stock (Taylor, AZ) / Bing Mcguire (Wheatland, WY), 7.69, $548; 3. Marlys A. McGuire (Wheatland, WY) / Ivan Stuart (Phoenix, AZ), 7.79, $366; 4. Amelia McGuire (Wheatland, WY) / Kelsi Burchett (Phoenix, AZ), 7.82, $182 #13 - 3-steer Average 1. Jared B. Thompson (Boise, ID) / Garrett Rogers (Adams, OR), 24.78 on 3, $2,022; 2. Wane Workman (Cave Creek, AZ) / Aaron Tsinigine (Tuba City, AZ), 25.20 on 3, $1,684; 3. Paul Brandt (Scottsdale, AZ) / Aaron Begay (Higley, AZ), 25.40 on 3, $1,348; 4. Dave Holly (Glenwood, WA) / Clyde Gasser (Wickenburg, AZ), 25.51 on 3, $1,010; 5. Rod Reidhead (Mayer, AZ) / Aaron Tsinigine (Tuba City, AZ), 25.52 on 3, $674 Round 1 1. Chase Hollingsworth (Casa Grande, AZ) / Willy F.

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4, $12,744; 3. Bill Fancher / Buton Shugart, 33.48 on 4, $8,964; 4. Corky Irion / Ty Romo, 34.01 on 4, $6,722; 5. Anthony Arevalo / Craig Branham, 34.19 on 4, $5,976; 6. Katie Leibold / Anthony Calmelat, 34.29 on 4, $5,228; 7. Scott Hall / Brandon Meecham, 34.76 on 4, $4,482; 8. Philip Fleming / Tim Nelson, 34.83 on 4, $3,736; 9. Todd Grissom / Quinton Josie, 35.75 on 4, $2,988; 10 Leo Amado / Terry Doka, 35.81 on 4, $2,988; 11. Todd Grissom / Chance Cherry, 35.84 on 4, $2,242; 12. Tim Baker / Shawn Hastings, 37.41 on 4, $2,242 #11 World Series Average 1. Todd Schafer / Joey Rezzonico, 35.20 on 4, $15,524; 2. Gather Martin / Joseph Kimball, 38.94 on 4, $11,996; 3. Keith Jacobs / Jimmy Gist, 40.00 on 4, $8,468; 4. Rick Evans / Jeff Brazil, 41.10 on 4, $6,350; 5. Sean Santucci / Brad Santucci, 41.24 on

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(Billings, MT), 34.95 on 3, $702 Round 1 1. Dennis L. Bailey (Camp Verde, AZ) / Earl Higgins (Phoenix, AZ), 7.99, $702; 2. Phil Campbell (Maidstone, SK) / Walt Eddy (Gallup, NM), 8.41, $527; 3. Karl Stressman (Colorado Spring, CO) / Kurt Richardson (Phoenix, AZ), 8.79, $351; 4. Ray Nebergall (Brentwood, CA) / Les Vogt (Pismo Beach, CA), 8.87, $176 #12 - 3-steer Average 1. Rod Reidhead (Mayer, AZ) / Ace Spratt (Lysite, WY), 22.97 on 3, $1,061; 2. Rod Reidhead (Mayer, AZ) / Vern Goodman (Wickenburg, AZ), 24.96 on 3, $796; 3. Jay Mathews (Worland, WY) / Aaron Begay (Higley, AZ), 25.38 on 3, $530; 4. Robert C. Smith (Rio Rancho, NM) / Klay C. Mangis (Jackson, WY), 26.11 on 3, $265 Round 1 1. Rod Reidhead (Mayer, AZ) / Vern Goodman (Wickenburg, AZ), 7.03, $332; 2. Bob Busse (Cortaro, AZ) / Randy Shearin (Phoenix, AZ), 7.83, $199; 3. Rod Reidhead (Mayer, AZ) / Ace Spratt (Lysite, WY), 7.99, $133 World Series Events #15 World Series Average 1. Wyatt Althoff / Aaron Shelly, 33.07 on 4, $11,828; 2. Bryce Palmer / Tom Bill Johnson, 33.30 on 4, $8,026; 3. Whip Lewis / Jason Morris, 33.67 on 4, $6,336; 4. Steve Dismuke / Nick Sarchett, 34.19 on 4, $4,646; 5. Shawn Sullivan / Trevor Brown, 34.89 on 4, $3,802; 6. Jake Howe / Brent Tryon, 36.45 on 4, $3,380; 7. Carlos Bustamonte / Cody Pearsons, 36.66 on 4, $2,534; 8. Derick Fleming / Jake Howe, 38.30 on 4, $1,690 #13 World Series Average 1. Raymond Kerr / Willy Kelton, 31.78 on 4, $16,432; 2. Will Moore / Robert Reynoso, 32.88 on

4, $5,646; 6. Cecil Louis / Geronimo Alvarez, 41.39 on 4, $4,940; 7. George Schreiner / Brad McRoberts, 43.53 on 4, $4,234; 8. Pete Woolsey / Mark Smith, 45.13 on 4, $3,528; 9. Shanna Perkins / Ryan Richards, 45.36 on 4, $28,22; 10. Todd Schafer / Jace Kerby, 46.15 on 4, $2,822; 11. Jack Fuller / Judd Logan, 46.86 on 4, $2,118; 12. Bradley Whelan / Chad Lunderville, 47.57 on 4, $2,118

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rizona ropers once again welcomed the Annual Arizona Bowl to state Dunn’s arena in Litchfield Park. The annual event has become one of those not-to-miss ropings where lots of money is up for grabs and good times are plentiful. This years event paid out a total of $61,160 in cash over two days to kick off the New Year in great style for a whole lot of ropers who claimed their share of the payoff. The Arizona Bowl hosted a slew of ropings for every caliber to participate beginning with an Open roping. The two day event also had a #14, A 13 Pick and Draw, as well as a #11 Pick and Draw, the QC #10, QC #13 and the #11 Bowl where winners, Sean Santucci and Dayton Michael Stafford walked away with $10,000.

2010 Arizona Bowl Dunn’s Arena Jackpot Litchfield Park, Arizona January 8 - 9, 2010 Total Payout = $61,160 Open Average 5-steer 1. Matt Sherwood (Pima, AZ) / Marty Becker (Warden, MT), 35.30 on 5, $1,860; 2. Jordan Olson (Surprise, AZ) / Bobby G. Harris (Highmore, SD), 35.38 on 5, $1,120; 3. Nate Singletary (Surprise, AZ) / Tom Bill Johnson (Kirkland, AZ), 36.32 on 5, $740 Overall Fast Time 1. Derrick J. Begay (Winslow, AZ) / Cory Petska (Lexington, OK), 4.32, $410

#14 Average 4-steer 1. Ty StGoddard (Fountain Hills, AZ) / Aaron Tsinigine (Tuba City, AZ), 28.56 on 4, $2,020; 2. Mel Coleman (Phoenix, AZ) / Mike Clancy (Queen Creek, AZ), 28.80 on 4, $1,210; 3. Ty StGoddard (Fountain Hills, AZ) / Ty Romo (Whiteriver, AZ), 29.78 on 4, $810 Overall Fast Time 1. Martin Rucker (Suprise, AZ) / Levi V. Piquet (Harrisville, UT), 5.18, $450 #13 Pick/Draw Average4-steer 1. Bryce Palmer (Milton Freewater, OR) / Jake Minor (Ellensburg, WA), 30.66 on 4, $2,220; 2. Bobby Mote (Culver, OR) / Jake Minor (Ellensburg, WA), 33.68 on 4, $1,660; 3. Jaguar Terrill (Craig, CO) / Dayton Michael Stafford (Prineville, OR), 34.60 on 4, $1,110; 4. Maquel E. Fleming (Worden, MT) / Terry L. Doka (Fountain Hills, AZ), 36.58 on 4, $560 Short Go 1. Bobby Mote (Culver, OR) / Jake Minor (Ellensburg, WA), 7.38, $200 Round 1 FT 1. A. J. Fuchs III (Teton Village, WY) / John C. Hagler (Lewiston, ID), 6.43, $250; 2. Bobby Mote (Culver, OR) / Jake Minor (Ellensburg, WA), 6.49, $170 #11 Pick/Draw Average 3-steer 1. P. J. Painter (Spearfish, SD) / Dayton Michael Stafford (Prineville, OR), 27.00 on 3, $1,110; 2. Ty StGoddard (Fountain Hills, AZ) / Dayton Michael Stafford (Prineville, OR), 27.67 on 3, $660; 3. Ty StGoddard (Fountain Hills, AZ) / John C. Hall (Browning, MT), 28.36 on 3, $440 Overall Fast Time 1. P. J. Painter (Spearfish, SD) / Colter J. Bradshaw

2009 Closes out Big in New Mexico

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eam ropers in New Mexico took advantage of a great event before the year came to a close. The two day Rope for The Money Series team roping came to the Horseman’s Arena in Albuquerque on December 19 and 20 where ropers filled up on a great event. A whole lot of money was available, $51,210 to be exact, paid out to 8 different ropings.

The Rope for The Money Series held in Albuquerque hosted an Open roping where the team of Chris Francis and James Gililland roped four head in 32.07 seconds to win more than $3,000. Francis and Gililland also won the Fast time of the Open roping.

Trice and T. J. Watts came down from Colorado to rope and went home winners of the #15 roping. Their fast four head total of 28.05 earned them $4,436 to finish 2009 with a bang!

They came from all across the Southwest to rope at this event. Jensen Sena who hails in Santa Rosa, New Mexico teamed up with Lamuel Yazzie from Window Rock, Arizona to win the #13 roping. They roped four head in 36.91 seconds to win $3,978 in cash.

Sena was not done though and came back in the #12 roping, this time with Jarales, New Mexico roper, Randy Sanchez for the win. They roped four head in 38.32 seconds to take home $3,978 in cash.

In the #11 roping, Las Vegas, New

Mexico roper Marty Valencia teamed up with local Albuquerque heeler, Ferlin Charley for the win. They roped four head in 45.12 to pocket $3,978 in cash. Charley returned in the #10 roping with header Lydia Ulibarri from Las Vegas, New Mexico for another championship. The duo topped the #10 roping with a four head total of 43.66 to win $4,462 in cash. The final scheduled roping of the event was the #9 roping where the Belen, New Mexico team of E. Sanchez and Johnnie Begay posted a 56.54 second average on four head to win $3,226 in cash.

A #13 Slide was added to the weekends divisions where the team of Cooper Wimberly who lives in Belen teamed up with Kory Bramwell from Stephenville, Texas for the win. Their fast, 27.63 second run on four head earned them $642 in cash.

The Rope for The Money Series hosted by Mathews Land and Cattle Company will continue throughout the Southwest in 2010. These 85% Payback format events, combined with the great production of Mathews Land and Cattle have become a hit among ropers. Not only can they head to these event knowing the cattle will be good, the staff and facilities will be professional, but the big paybacks are exceptional.

So look for a Rope for The Money Series coming to your area and enter up for a chance to win big!

QC #10 Average 3-steer 1. Colton J. Thomas (Queen Creek, AZ) / Travis J. Black (Valley Farms, AZ), 22.76 on 3, $2,120; 2.

Kurt Lorensen (Sebeka, MN) / Don A. Seifert (Coolidge, AZ), 24.87 on 3, $1,400; 3. Len L. LeBlanc (Maricopa, AZ) / Jarret Nadeau (Outlook, SK), 25.28 on 3, $1,090; 4. Danielle Main (Nanoose Bay, BC) / Roger V. Verquer (Gilbert, AZ), 29.10 on 3, $770; 5. Tom Osadczuk (Maricopa, AZ) / Ron Lee (Queen Creek, AZ), 29.33 on 3, $580; 6. George B. Schreiner (Medicine Hat, AB) / Don A. Seifert (Coolidge, AZ), 30.96 on 3, $450 Round 1 1. J. D. Garcia (Queen Creek, AZ) / Scott Hall (Chandler, AZ), 6.41, $360; 2. Todd Grissom (Higley, AZ) / Don A. Seifert (Coolidge, AZ), 6.80, $210; 3.

Sam Scott (Hillman, MN) / Roger V. Verquer (Gilbert, AZ), 7.06, $140 QC - #13 Average 3-steer 1. Hal Earnhardt III (Queen Creek, AZ) / Cameron Church (Deming, NM), 21.32 on 3, $1,530; 2. Will C. Moore (Mesa, AZ) / Larry L. Harris (Mesa, AZ), 22.33 on 3, $1,140; 3. Roger V. Verquer (Gilbert, AZ) / Larry L. Harris (Mesa, AZ), 22.70 on 3, $760; 4. Miles J. Payne (Queen Creek, AZ) / Brandon H. Mecham (Queen Creek, AZ), 22.77 on 3, $380 Round 1 1. Zach Thomas (Queen Creek, AZ) / John P. Clark (Queen Creek, AZ), 6.50, $250; 2. Hal Earnhardt III (Queen Creek, AZ) / Cameron Church (Deming, NM), 6.54, $170 #11 Bowl Average 4-steer 1. Sean Santucci (Prineville, OR) / Dayton Michael Stafford (Prineville, OR), 33.21 on 4, $10,000; 2.

Michael Stafford (Prineville, OR) / Dayton Michael

Rope for the Money Series Horseman’s Arena, Albuquerque, New Mexico December 19 - 20, 2009 Total Payout = $51,210 Open Average 4-steer 1. Chris B. Francis (Las Vegas, NM) / James Gililland (Albuquerque, NM), 32.07 on 4, $3,314 Round 1 1. Chris B. Francis (Las Vegas, NM) / James Gililland (Albuquerque, NM), 4.24 #15 Average 4-steer 1. Trice Watts (Eads, CO) / T. J. Watts (Eads, CO), 28.05 on 4, $4,436; 2. Ty N. Blasingame (Olney Springs, CO) / Cade Passig (Capitan, NM), 28.76 on 4, $2,958 Round 1 1. Russell Sullivan (Peralta, NM) / Pedro Maestas (Los Lunas, NM), 5.91 #13 Average 4-steer 1. Jensen Sena (Santa Rosa, NM) / Lamuel R. Yazzie (Window Rock, AZ), 36.91 on 4, $3,978; 2. Clayton Slyck (Crownpoint, NM) / Randy R. Sanchez (Jarales, NM), 38.91 on 4, $2,652 Round 1 1. Clayton Slyck (Crownpoint, NM) / Randy R. Sanchez (Jarales, NM), 6.21 #12 Average 4-steer 1. Jensen Sena (Santa Rosa, NM) / Randy R. Sanchez (Jarales, NM), 38.32 on 4, $3,978; 2. Ryan Vanlandingham (Belen, NM) / Cody Garcia (Peralta, NM), 38.34 on 4, $2,652 Round 1 1. Ryan Vanlandingham (Belen, NM) / Cody Garcia (Peralta, NM), 7.70 #11 Average 4-steer 1. Marty Valencia (Las Vegas, NM) / Ferlin Charley (Albuquerque, NM), 45.12 on 4, $3,978; 2. Gabe Trujillo

Stafford (Prineville, OR), 33.41 on 4, $3,800; 3.

Bobby R. Dunn (Litchfield Park, AZ) / Buster C. Bain Jr. (Wittmann, AZ), 34.99 on 4, $2,700; 4. Raymond Kerr (Lake Preston, SD) / Dean G. Spiesschaert (Wickenburg, AZ), 35.29 on 4, $2,200; 5. Jody R. Sarchett (Phoenix, AZ) / Roger V. Verquer (Gilbert, AZ), 35.90 on 4, $1,860; 6. Joey Painter (Buffalo, SD) / Buster C. Bain Jr. (Wittmann, AZ), 37.40 on 4, $1,600; 7. George Ortega (Marana, AZ) / Luke S. Sheehan (Gillette, WY), 37.61 on 4, $1,240; 8.

Bobbi M. Aldrich (Terrebonne, OR) / Buster C. Bain Jr. (Wittmann, AZ), 37.88 on 4, $800; 9. Maquel E. Fleming (Worden, MT) / Roger G. Halverson (Tioga, ND), 39.37 on 4, $500; 10. Rod W. Lewis (Maricopa, AZ) / Ryan Richards (Humboldt, AZ), 39.92 on 4, $500 Incentive 1. Lee Laskosky (Viking, AB) / Murray P. Suitor (Maricopa, AZ), 23.65 on 3, $1,860; 2. Michael Stafford (Prineville, OR) / Dayton Michael Stafford (Prineville, OR), 25.90 on 3, $1,240; 3. Larry E. Lommen (Elizabeth, CO) / Murray P. Suitor (Maricopa, AZ), 26.71 on 3, $620; 4. Ryan Gibson (Mesa, AZ) / John C. Hall (Browning, MT), 27.16 on 3, $500; 5. Juan Gabriel Ramirez (Surprise, AZ) / Gerardo Q. Valenzuela (Sahuarita, AZ), 28.98 on 3, $360; 6. Marvin Kleinbert (Spruce Grove, AB) / Trey Tanner (Phoenix, AZ), 29.21 on 3, $240 Short Go 1. George Ortega (Marana, AZ) / Luke S. Sheehan (Gillette, WY), 7.25, $600; 2. Michael Stafford (Prineville, OR) / Dayton Michael Stafford (Prineville, OR), 7.51, $360; 3. Joey Painter (Buffalo, SD) / Buster C. Bain Jr. (Wittmann, AZ), 7.70, $240; 4.

Buddy Rose (Yuma, AZ) / Earl Higgins (Phoenix, AZ), 7.72, $140 Round 1 1. Sean Santucci (Prineville, OR) / Dayton Michael Stafford (Prineville, OR), 5.66, $600; 2. Jim D. Walz (Ainsworth, NE) / Taylor Brower Shearer (Riverton, WY), 5.89, $360; 3. Jim D. Walz (Ainsworth, NE) / John C. Hall (Browning, MT), 6.25, $240

(Albuquerque, NM) / Dennis K. Armijo (Seboyeta, NM), 46.17 on 4, $2,652 Round 1 1. Gabe Trujillo (Albuquerque, NM) / Dennis K. Armijo (Seboyeta, NM), 7.64 #10 Average 4-steer 1. Lydia Ulibarri (Las Vegas, NM) / Ferlin Charley (Albuquerque, NM), 43.66 on 4, $4,462; 2. Nicole Sweazea (Mountainair, NM) / Carl Sweazea (Mountainair, NM), 46.06 on 4, $2,678; 3. Charlie Figueroa (Roswell, NM) / Hector Lucero (Belen, NM), 54.25 on 4, $1,784 Round 1 1. John Cortez (Peralta, NM) / Dustin Vega (Moriarty, NM), 7.74 #9 Average 4-steer 1. Isaac E. Sanchez (Belen, NM) / Johnnie Begay (Belen, NM), 56.54 on 4, $3,226; 2. Ferlin Charley (Albuquerque, NM) / Russell Vigil (Corrales, NM), 65.47 on 4, $2,016; 3.

Dylan White (Albuquerque, NM) / Hector Lucero (Belen, NM), 34.95 on 3, $1,512; 4. Bronson Darnell (Tijeras, NM) / Hector Lucero (Belen, NM), 35.25 on 3, $1,210; 5.

Dick Landford (San Antonio, NM) / Marty Valencia (Las Vegas, NM), 39.84 on 3, $908; 6. Joe Bob Nunez (Corrales, NM) / Ivan Subia (Albuquerque, NM), 40.52 on 3, $704; 7. Nicole Sweazea (Mountainair, NM) / Carl Sweazea (Mountainair, NM), 41.25 on 3, $504 Round 1 FT 1. Gerardo Madrid (Albuquerque, NM) / Hector Lucero (Belen, NM), 7.07 #13 Slide Add On Average 4-steer 1. Cooper Wimberly (Belen, NM) / Kory Bramwell (Stephenville, TX), 27.63 on 4, $642; 2. Brian J. Martinez (Los Lunas, NM) / Charles Tenorio Jr. (Los Lunas, NM), 29.42 on 4, $482; 3. Clayton Slyck (Crownpoint, NM) / T. J. Watts (Eads, CO), 30.91 on 4, $322; 4. Robbie M. Proffitt (Jarales, NM) / T. J. Watts (Eads, CO), 32.84 on 4, $162 Round 1 1. Ty N. Blasingame (Olney Springs, CO) / Kory Bramwell (Stephenville, TX), 5.12

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Jake Smith and Braden Harmon Win World Junior Team Roping Championship

By Tammie Hiatt

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traditional Thanksgiving has many different meanings, for some, the tradition is to gather the family to enjoy turkey, pumpkin pie and football. Team roping families opted to forego the turkey, loaded up and traveled from as far as Indiana and Arizona to take part in the most prestigious junior team roping in the country.

The event celebrated its 23rd anniversary November 26-29 at the Hardy Murphy Coliseum in Ardmore, OK. The list of past champions and fast time holders reads like the who’s who in professional team roping.

Several on the list, including J.D Yates, who turned in the fastest time in 1978, now brings his son, Trey, to compete. Denton Payne, the 1985 WJTRC champion and Colby Jones, the ’91 WJTRC arena record holder in the Bill Cody Arena in Amarillo, also makes the annual trek with their sons.

Team roping clinician Tyler Magnus, who comes to compete with his kids, Ruby and Truman, remarked about the event, “For the kids, the sport, and a family oriented event, there’s nothing better than this roping.

It’s great for the kids to get to compete with others their age from across the country. You can really see the competitive side come out in them.”

Quincy Kuckelhan and Dakota Kirchenschlager topped the 104 teams in the open roping held Thursday, November 26 taking the average win with a total of 25.20 seconds on four head. Kirchenschlager and partner Todd Arthur claimed the average win in Friday’s open roping with a time of 21.78 on four head. Spencer Mitchell and Dakota Kirchenschlager were the high money earners of the open roping division and each claimed a Twister trophy saddle for their efforts.

The average win in the 14 & Under Roping on Friday went to Aaron Macy and Trevor Kirchenschlager. The duo turned in a total time of 20.13 on their three head.

Each roper was presented with a Twister trophy saddle. Thirteen-year-old

Youngest Team (L to R) Truman Magnus, Braden Johnson and Twister Cain

Kirchenschlager of Yuma, CO commented on his win, “This roping is fun. I’ve been here two times before but it wasn’t good either trip. This sure makes up for it.”

This was the fourth trip for 14-year-old Aaron Macy of Post, Texas. “It’s about time!” he said. “The other years hadn’t been good. I love this roping.”

The five head World Junior Team Roping Championship kicked off on Saturday, November 28 with over 240 teams under the age of 18 going head to head for the right to add their names to the list of winners of the prestigious event.

When the dust had cleared, Jake Smith and Braden Harmon earned the average win with a total time of 28.95 on their five steers. Sixteen-year-old Smith of Broken Bow, OK commented on his win, “It feels great to win this. I always wanted to do good here. This is a pretty prestigious kids roping. Everyone wants to do good here. I was a little nervous on the last steer, but I was more excited and just ready to rope.”

“We had never roped together before today,” said 18-year-old Braden Harmon of Mustang, OK. “I knew he wasA a good run. I’ve been coming to this roping for six years and had never even placed before. This feels great; it’s a great way to go out.”

Courtney Small and Lane Siggins earned second in the average with their time of 31.90 seconds. Courtney was also named the high-point girl for the event.

Chace Thompson and Jake Matthews turned in a 4.37 second run to claim the fastest time of the 5 header. The boys each earned a pair of trophy spurs for their run.

The future of the sport looks very solid by the level of talent displayed in the short round. The 14 and under ropers held their own in the featured roping as fourteen teams made it to the top 30 short round.

Aaron Macy and Brent Ivy earned the 14 and under trophy saddles while Trevor Kirchenschlager collected his second saddle of the event when he earned the 14 & under high point saddle.

Seven scholarships were also awarded to the qualifying seniors. Courtney Small, Reba Gonzales, Logan Medlin, Shay Carroll, Kaleb Treadway, and Justine Reed all received $1,000 scholarships. A $500 scholarship was awarded to Ethan Fox. A total of 1,465 teams competed during the Thanksgiving weekend with a total payout of over $60,500. Ten custom made Twister saddles were awarded as well as buckles, spurs, horse blankets and much more. Sponsors of the event included Teskey’s, Cactus Ropes, Professional Choice, Quicksilver, Fast Back Ropes, Bloomer Trailers, Classic Ropes, Wrangler, Red Bluff Buckles, Twister Saddles, Ardmore Holiday Inn, The Roping Show, Young Pros, Decked Out, and Smokin’ Ropes.

For Elton and Paula Cain, their son Twister and wife Tessa, this event is a labor of love; love of the young team ropers and their families that support the WJTRC and love of the sport of team roping.

5 Header, Reserve Champions (L to R) Courtney Small, Twister Cain and Lane Siggins

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USTRC Affiliates Ty Yost Thursdays Dunn’s Arena Phoenix, Arizona December 17, 2009 Total Payout = $8,430

A to Z All Amateurs Wickenburg Rodeo Grounds Wickenburg, Arizona December 27, 2009 Total Payout = $40,140

#10 Senior 3-steer Average 1. Jim T. Pritchard (Litchfield Park, Arizona/ Charlie K. Johnson (Wallowa, OR), 24.09 on 3, $1,740; 2.

Jim T. Pritchard (Litchfield Park, Arizona/ Randy S. Bingham (Paradise, UT), 26.50 on 3, $1,310; 3.

Randy Herzog (Hanna, AB) / Lonnie M. Wright (Wickenburg, AZ), 26.93 on 3, $870; 4. Johnny L. Rhoden (Prineville, OR) / Brad Santucci (Prineville, OR), 27.80 on 3, $440 Round 1 1. Bob L. Shedeed (Hermosa, SD) / Jerry Parris (Chino Valley, AZ), 6.90, $280; 2. Lee Meketi (Aztec, NM) / Mark A. Mudd (Fredericksburg, TX), 6.99, $200

#10 Pick/Draw 3-steer Average 1. Heide L. Hazen (Ashland, KS) / Mick Rammell (Jackson, WY), 24.01 on 3, $2,050; 2. Tom Lewis (Maricopa, Arizona/ Jeff L. Satterfield (Parachute, CO), 27.64 on 3, $1,370; 3. David Tsosie Sr. (Kayenta, Arizona/ Jeff L. Satterfield (Parachute, CO), 27.95 on 3, $1,060; 4. Tom Lewis (Maricopa, Arizona/ Dean G. Spiesschaert (Wickenburg, AZ), 31.43 on 3, $750; 5. Garrett Odle (Kingman, Arizona/ Adan Quezada Jr. (Laveen, AZ), 32.04 on 3, $560; 6. Bruce Northrop (Medora, ND) / Jerry L. Satterfield (Parachute, CO), 32.22 on 3, $430 Round 1 1. Monica Smith (Parachute, CO) / John Henry Haggard (Buckeye, AZ), 8.39, $410; 2. Paula Robinson (Olivet, MI) / Dean G. Spiesschaert (Wickenburg, AZ), 8.46, $280

#13 4-steer Average 1. Bill N. Spratt (Lysite, WY) / Brett Fleming (Worden, MT), 29.66 on 4, $1,620; 2. Jason R. Hershberger (Litchfield Park, Arizona/ J. D. Shipman (Waddell, AZ), 30.21 on 4, $970; 3. Bobby R. Dunn (Litchfield Park, Arizona/ Dayton Michael Stafford (Prineville, OR), 30.52 on 4, $640 Round 1 1. Jake Dunning (Surprise, Arizona/ Klay C. Mangis (Jackson, WY), 6.24, $360 No Wolves Allowed Tour Rodeo Grounds Casa Grande, Arizona December 19, 2009 Total Payout = $ 12,810 Century 3-steer Average 1. Doug W. Gray (Maricopa, Arizona/ Calvin Stern (Casa Grande, AZ), 30.31 on 3, $1,690; 2. Ivan Wigemyr (Casa Grande, Arizona/ Calvin Stern (Casa Grande, AZ), 31.26 on 3, $1,260; 3. Jane Winegar (Eloy, Arizona/ Skipper Hall (Maricopa, AZ), 35.09 on 3, $840; 4. Daniel Lopez (Tucson, Arizona/ Gene Mendoza Sr. (Vail, AZ), 42.16 on 3, $420 Round 1 1. Jerry B. Lilly (Gilbert, Arizona/ Skipper Hall (Maricopa, AZ), 7.97, $400 #8 3-steer Average 1. Francisco Valenzuela (Patagonia, Arizona/ Adan Quezada Jr. (Laveen, AZ), 26.62 on 3, $1,500; 2.

Joey Billingsley (Casa Grande, Arizona/ Caleb Brown (Silver City, NM), 30.56 on 3, $1,200; 3. Ramon Cruz (Casa Grande, Arizona/ Tristin Woolsey (Nanton, AB), 31.21 on 3, $1,000; 4. Larry Spradlin (Higley, Arizona/ Gabriel Hernandez (Lordsburg, NM), 31.25 on 3, $1,000; 5. Darrin Ashby (Casa Grande, Arizona/ Joseph Kakar (Casa Grande, AZ), 32.98 on 3, $800; 6. Dallas Chavez (Queen Creek, Arizona/ Tristin Woolsey (Nanton, AB), 34.21 on 3, $500; 7.

Tom Lewis (Maricopa, Arizona/ Larry Baldwin (Maricopa, AZ), 35.07 on 3, $400; 8. Joey Billingsley (Casa Grande, Arizona/ Trey K. Nowlin (Casa Grande, AZ), 36.25 on 3, $400; 9. Omar Fimbres (Phoenix, Arizona/ Adan Quezada Jr. (Laveen, AZ), 36.59 on 3, $400; 10. Roland D. Warren (Vail, Arizona/ Adrian Escalante Jr. (Laveen, AZ), 36.86 on 3, $400; 11. Lisa L. Ferganchick (Sterling, AK) / Skipper Hall (Maricopa, AZ), 37.34 on 3, $300; 12. Trevor D. Nowlin (Casa Grande, Arizona/ Ricardo J. Torres (Phoenix, AZ), 38.38 on 3, $300

#9 Pick/Draw 3-steer Average 1. Kenny Latham (Rifle, CO) / Luke S. Sheehan (Gillette, WY), 24.35 on 3, $2,000; 2. Casey Teichert (Banner, WY) / Hoot E. Dotson (Gooding, ID), 27.30 on 3, $1,500; 3. Curt A. Wells (Chino Valley, Arizona/ Eduardo Aranda (Kirkland, AZ), 28.43 on 3, $1,000; 4. Curt Laird (Wickenburg, Arizona/ Clay OBrien Tsosie (Kayenta, AZ), 30.31 on 3, $800; 5. Georgia Barber (Valleyview, AB) / Don R. Kindsfather (Pendleton, OR), 30.44 on 3, $600; 6. Casey Teichert (Banner, WY) / Leo A. Woodbury (Buffalo, WY), 31.26 on 3, $600; 7.

Jack Lloyd (Quesnel, BC) / Randy Allison (Morrill, NE), 32.76 on 3, $400; 8. Rick L. Shurtleff Sr. (Pasco, WA) / Shane M. Baum (Wickenburg, AZ), 33.81 on 3, $400; 9. Colleen Watson (Wickenburg, Arizona/ Hoot E. Dotson (Gooding, ID), 34.16 on 3, $400; 10. Rod W. Lewis (Maricopa, Arizona/ KariAnn Hull (Wickenburg, AZ), 35.19 on 3, $400; 11. Tom Lewis (Maricopa, Arizona/ David R. Doty (Prescott, AZ), 35.86 on 3; 12. Gene Robinson (Olivet, MI) / Ed Buchanan (Baggs, WY), 41.65 on 3; 13. Casey Teichert (Banner, WY) / Charlie K. Johnson (Wallowa, OR), 15.74 on 2; 14. Kenny Latham (Rifle, CO) / Bud U. Bedke (Oakley, ID), 17.33 on 2; 15. Bruce Northrop (Medora, ND) / Don R. Kindsfather (Pendleton, OR), 17.57 on 2; 16. Nathan J. Brown (Lingle, WY) / Jim Walma (Wickenburg, AZ), 18.50 on 2; 17. Curt Laird (Wickenburg, Arizona/ Bill C. Love (Phoenix, AZ), 18.57 on 2; 18. Joelene Wacey Lewis (Myrtle Point, OR) / J. J Butler (Daniel, WY), 18.60 on 2; 19. Brian D. Doner (Leaskdale, ON) / Robyn B. Freberg (El Mirage, AZ), 18.72 on 2; 20. Winfred Tsosie (Show Low, Arizona/ Leo A. Woodbury (Buffalo, WY), 19.27 on 2 Open-Xmas @ Dunns 5-steer Average 1. Jake Barnes (Scottsdale, Arizona/ Bobby G. Harris (Highmore, SD), 32.92 on 5, $2,470; 2. Rob Webb (Wendell, ID) / Willy Gould (Wickenburg, AZ), 34.85 on 5, $1,480; 3. Jason H. Handy (Shepherd, MT) / Anthony Calmelat (Tucson, AZ), 36.37 on 5, $980 Overall Fast Time 1. Jake Barnes (Scottsdale, Arizona/ Russell Cardoza Jr. (Farrington, CA), 5.43, $540 Round 1 1. Jake Barnes (Scottsdale, Arizona/ Russell Cardoza Jr. (Farrington, CA), 5.43 #14 4-steer Average 1. Bobby Mote (Culver, OR) / Brett Fleming (Worden, MT), 30.09 on 4, $2,390; 2. Troy W. Stoll (Prescott Valley, Arizona/ Jeff J. Thorstenson (New Underwood,

SD), 30.73 on 4, $1,430; 3. Martin Rucker (Suprise, Arizona/ Jason Minor (Ellensburg, WA), 31.45 on 4, $950 Overall Fast Time 1. Ryan J. Alexander (Marana, Arizona/ Cody Pearson (Tucson, AZ), 5.85, $530 Round 1 1. Ryan J. Alexander (Marana, Arizona/ Cody Pearson (Tucson, AZ), 5.85

(Sahuarita, AZ), 41.29 on 3, $920; 2. Tamara Thomas (Gallup, NM) / Michelle Thomas (Gallup, NM), 45.02 on 3, $690; 3. Kelly L. Ralston (Darby, MT) / Sara Overson (Kingman, AZ), 46.28 on 3, $460; 4. Kelly L. Ralston (Darby, MT) / Kathryn Bradley (Wickenburg, AZ), 23.55 on 2, $240 Round 1 1. Abbie Flinders (St Anthony, ID) / Michaela Ward (Wickenburg, AZ), 7.41, $250

#13 -Xmas @ Dunns 4-steer Average 1. Doug R. Wilkinson (Arrowwood, AB) / Rod Lyman (Victor, MT), 32.10 on 4, $2,210; 2. Billy E. Thomas (Oklahoma City, OK) / Ace Spratt (Lysite, WY), 32.76 on 4, $1,840; 3. Mel Coleman (Phoenix, Arizona/ Martin Rucker (Suprise, AZ), 33.69 on 4, $1,480; 4. Freddie T. Chavez Jr. (Queen Creek, Arizona/ Tony Hannan (Wittmann, AZ), 35.09 on 4, $1,110; 5. Austin Tomaski (Tucson, Arizona/ Cody Pearson (Tucson, AZ), 36.43 on 4, $740 Overall Fast Time 1. Mel Coleman (Phoenix, Arizona/ Martin Rucker (Suprise, AZ), 5.98, $490; 2. Austin Tomaski (Tucson, Arizona/ Cody Pearson (Tucson, AZ), 6.21, $320

#8 3-steer Average 1. Jordie Regehr (Okotoks, AB) / Clinton Sandercock (Drayton Valley, AB), 24.54 on 3, $1,500; 2. Charles Mahkewa (Hotevilla, Arizona/ Boots Maria (Pinehill, NM), 26.87 on 3, $1,200; 3. Debra A. Alps (Wittmann, Arizona/ Kelsi Yazzie (Winslow, AZ), 27.80 on 3, $1,000; 4. Gavin Troy Winn (Farson, WY) / Justin A. Aranda (Waddell, AZ), 29.78 on 3, $100; 5. Ian S. Begay (Rough Rock, Arizona/ Dane M. Brunson (Palo Verde, AZ), 30.64 on 3, $800; 6.

Paula Robinson (Olivet, MI) / Jamie Prendergast (Laveen, AZ), 30.95 on 3, $500; 7. Bryan Sells (Chinle, Arizona/ Clay OBrien Tsosie (Kayenta, AZ), 31.18 on 3, $500; 8. Bud L. Lawlor (Quesnel, BC) / Clay OBrien Tsosie (Kayenta, AZ), 31.49 on 3, $500; 9. Ian S. Begay (Rough Rock, Arizona/ Roberto Estrada (Prescott, AZ), 32.46 on 3, $500; 10. Travis R. Jonovich (Buckeye, Arizona/ Joseph Kakar (Casa Grande, AZ), 33.17 on 3, $500; 11. Tyler Smith (Leupp, Arizona/ Roberto Estrada (Prescott, AZ), 33.95 on 3, $400; 12. Charles Mahkewa (Hotevilla, Arizona/ Chad M. Monongya (Kykotsmovi, AZ), 34.50 on 3, $400; 14. John M. Hayes (Ketchikan, AK) / Daryl K. Brown (Silver City, NM), 38.93 on 3; 15. Tyke Kipp (Lordsburg, NM) / Caleb Brown (Silver City, NM), 42.43 on 3; 16. Juan Gabriel Ramirez (Surprise, Arizona/ Nahum Aranda (Kirkland, AZ), 43.26 on 3; 17. Jacob Auza (Casa Grande, Arizona/ Nahum Aranda (Kirkland, AZ), 14.34 on 2; 18.

Jacob Auza (Casa Grande, Arizona/ Ron A. Schmidt (Mosier, OR), 18.22 on 2; 19. Charles Mahkewa (Hotevilla, Arizona/ Clinton Sandercock (Drayton Valley, AB), 18.23 on 2; 20. Kacie Kapp (Olivet, MI) / Jennifer Morales (Sierra Vista, AZ), 18.40 on 2

#12-Xmas @ Dunns 4-steer Average 1. Brad Santucci (Prineville, OR) / Rod Lyman (Victor, MT), 32.20 on 4, $2,220; 2. Stefani Lyman (Victor, MT) / Brett Fleming (Worden, MT), 33.47 on 4, $1,670; 3. Becky Tinsley (Bellvue, ID) / Parker A. Reed (Congress, AZ), 34.39 on 4, $1,110; 4. Carl Lufkin Sr. (Lemhi, ID) / Tim Nelson (Lasalle, CO), 41.50 on 4, $550 Overall Fast Time 1. Cory J. Donnelly (Elk Point, SD) / Garrett Rogers (Adams, OR), 5.24, $620 Round 1 1. Cory J. Donnelly (Elk Point, SD) / Garrett Rogers (Adams, OR), 5.24 Ty Yost Thursdays Dunn’s Arena Phoenix, Arizona December 31, 2009 Total Payout = $6,320 #10 Senior 3-steer Average 1. Ivan Lambert (Arlington, Arizona/ Bob Strander (Palo Verde, AZ), 25.28 on 3, $1,670; 2. Ivan Lambert (Arlington, Arizona/ Leo A. Woodbury (Buffalo, WY), 26.00 on 3, $1,250; 3. Monte Alkire (Cazenovia, IL) / Jim L. Heiser (Morristown, AZ), 30.44 on 3, $830; 4. Ivan Lambert (Arlington, Arizona/ Kathryn Bradley (Wickenburg, AZ), 33.70 on 3, $420 Round 1 1. Allen Capurro (Reno, NV) / Mark A. Mudd (Fredericksburg, TX), 7.68, $460 #13 4-steer Average 1. Shelly Woolley (Fresono, CA) / George Purselley Jr. (Waddell, AZ), 36.63 on 4, $840; 2. Jake Mayfield (Buckeye, Arizona/ Frank Simpson (Claresholm, AB), 41.06 on 4, $510; 3. Jim B. Melendrez (Waddell, Arizona/ George Purselley Jr. (Waddell, AZ), 28.97 on 3, $340 Round 1 1. P. J. Painter (Spearfish, SD) / S. M. Rucker (Phoenix, AZ), 7.16 No Wolves Allowed Tour Dunn’s Arena Jackpot Litchfield Park, Arizona January 02, 2010 Total Payout = $10,460 All Girl Roping 3-steer Average 1. Abbie Flinders (St Anthony, ID) / Corinne Adkins

Ty Yost Thursdays Dunn’s Arena Jackpot Litchfield Park, Arizona Thursday, January 7, 2010 Total Payout = $8,850 #10 Senior 3-steer Average 1. Dave M. Bradley (Wickenburg, Arizona/ Robyn B. Freberg (El Mirage, AZ), 23.17 on 3, $1,840; 2. Jim T. Pritchard (Litchfield Park, Arizona/ Richard Rosa (Reno, NV), 25.17 on 3, $1,230; 3. Dean Mclain (Yacolt, WA) / Dick N. Rumph (Biddle, MT), 27.47 on 3, $950; 4. Shanna Perkins (Shoshone, ID) / Richard L. Mayfield (Litchfield Park, AZ), 28.72 on 3, $670; 5. Allen Capurro (Reno, NV) / Bill Mankin (Gillette, WY), 28.96 on 3, $500; 6. Robin Flusche (Waddell, Arizona/ Dick N. Rumph (Biddle, MT), 30.30 on 3, $390 Round 1 1. Sam Scott (Hillman, MN) / Kurt Richardson (Phoenix, AZ), 7.16, $320; 2. Dave M. Bradley (Wickenburg, Arizona/ Robyn B. Freberg (El Mirage, AZ), 7.16, $320 #13 4-steer Average 1. Ivan Lambert (Arlington, Arizona/ Thomas W. Richards (Humboldt, AZ), 33.27 on 4, $1,190; 2.

Dave M. Bradley (Wickenburg, Arizona/ Jordan Olson (Surprise, AZ), 34.18 on 4, $710; 3. P. J. Painter (Spearfish, SD) / Casey M. Perkins (Shoshone, ID), 36.46 on 4, $470 Round 1 1. P. J. Painter (Spearfish, SD) / Jedd A. Parfrey (Buffalo, SD), 5.45, $260

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Queen Creek Sunday Queen Creek, Arizona January 9, 2010 Total Payout = $11,350 #10 3-steer Average 1. Colton J. Thomas (Queen Creek, Arizona/ Travis J. Black (Valley Farms, AZ), 22.76 on 3, $2,120; 2.

Kurt Lorensen (Sebeka, MN) / Don A. Seifert (Coolidge, AZ), 24.87 on 3, $1,400; 3. Len L. LeBlanc (Maricopa, Arizona/ Jarret Nadeau (Outlook, SK), 25.28 on 3, $1,090; 4. Danielle Main (Nanoose Bay, BC) / Roger V. Verquer (Gilbert, AZ), 29.10 on 3, $770; 5. Tom Osadczuk (Maricopa, Arizona/ Ron Lee (Queen Creek, AZ), 29.33 on 3, $580; 6. George B. Schreiner (Medicine Hat, AB) / Don A. Seifert (Coolidge, AZ), 30.96 on 3, $450 Round 1 1. J. D. Garcia (Queen Creek, Arizona/ Scott Hall (Chandler, AZ), 6.41, $360; 2. Todd Grissom (Higley, Arizona/ Don A. Seifert (Coolidge, AZ), 6.80, $210; 3. Sam Scott (Hillman, MN) / Roger V. Verquer (Gilbert, AZ), 7.06, $140 #13 3-steer Average 1. Hal Earnhardt III (Queen Creek, Arizona/ Cameron Church (Deming, NM), 21.32 on 3, $1,530; 2. Will C. Moore (Mesa, Arizona/ Larry L. Harris (Mesa, AZ), 22.33 on 3, $1,140; 3. Roger V. Verquer (Gilbert, Arizona/ Larry L. Harris (Mesa, AZ), 22.70 on 3, $760; 4. Miles J. Payne (Queen Creek, Arizona/ Brandon H. Mecham (Queen Creek, AZ), 22.77 on 3, $380 Round 1 1. Zach Thomas (Queen Creek, Arizona/ John P. Clark (Queen Creek, AZ), 6.50, $250; 2. Hal Earnhardt III (Queen Creek, Arizona/ Cameron Church (Deming, NM), 6.54, $170 NMBTRA Southern NM State Fairgrounds Las Cruces, New Mexico January 9, 2010 Total Payout = $ 17,090 Century 3-steer Average 1. Stephen Harper (Farmington, NM) / Pete Baca (Ruidoso Downs, NM), 30.02 on 3, $600; 2. Ronnie Ward (Animas, NM) / Chip P. Roberts (Durango, CO), 30.80 on 3, $400 #10 Pick/Draw 4-steer Average 1. Larry E. Desmond (Las Cruces, NM) / Mark Bochnowski (El Paso, TX), 38.84 on 4, $3,580; 2.

Ronnie Ward (Animas, NM) / Chip P. Roberts (Durango, CO), 4,032.00 on 4, $2,240; 3. Dos H. Landsheft Jr. (El Paso, TX) / Rolo P. Minjarez (Las Cruces, NM), 40.94 on 4, $1,790; 4. Travis Eldridge (Roswell, NM) / Brent Bagwell (Mesilla Park, NM), 41.58 on 4, $1,005; 5. Curtis L. Payne (Capitan, NM) / Justin R. Kipp (Lordsburg, NM), 4,218.00 on 4, $1,190; 6. Stephen Harper (Farmington, NM) / Pete Baca (Ruidoso Downs, NM), 42.41 on 4, $1,050; 7. Kevin L. Davis (Las Cruces, NM) / Stephen Harper (Farmington, NM), 43.24 on 4, $890; 8. Denise Martin (Yeso, NM) / Justin R. Kipp (Lordsburg, NM), 44.20 on 4, $750; 9. Eddy Womack (Capitan, NM) / G. Ray Johnson (Santa Teresa, NM), 44.56 on 4, $600; 10. Timmy Tharp (Las Cruces, NM) / Buddy Tharp (Las Cruces, NM), 44.91 on 4, $600; 11. Ed Ashurst (Douglas, Arizona/ Gary Schlothauer (Las Cruces, NM), 45.37 on 4, $450; 12. Jerry J. Ledesma (Las Cruces, NM) / Miguel A. Cisneros I. (Las Cruces, NM), 45.70 on 4, $450 Round 1 1. Travis Eldridge (Roswell, NM) / Brent Bagwell (Mesilla Park, NM), 6.53, $495; 2. Guy O. Payne (Ruidoso, NM) / Spade Hopkins (Animas, NM), 6.61, $500; 3. Wendy Miller (La Mesa, NM) / Brent Bagwell (Mesilla Park, NM), 6.94, $330; 4. James D. Lara (Las Cruces, NM) / Jake K. Lowery (Silver City, NM), 7.19, $170

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FEBRUARY 2010

USTRC SANCTIONED ROPING EVENT

More Dinero in NEW MEXICO

PRIZES 12 Trophy Martin Saddles • Average winners of the #13, #12, #11, #10, #9 & #8 Pick/Draw

23 Trophy Gist Buckles • 2nd place Average winners of the #13, #12, #11, #10 & #9 • Incentive Average winners of the Gold Plus • 2nd through 5th place Average winners of the #8 Pick/Draw • Winners of the Jr. Looper Divisions

Great Food, Adventure in Albuquerque.

USTRC Sanctioned Event Guarantee - Never Less Than 11 National Shoot-Outs 25 Regional Shoot-Outs 6 Gold Plus National Shoot-Outs US Open Tour Points (awarded through 10th in the Average) Ultimate Partner Finder Draw-in Options in Effect

10 Trophy Tooled Saddle Pads • 3rd place Average winners of the #13, #12, #11, #10 & #9

4 Trophy Gist Bits • Average winners of the Open & #15

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

Trophy Gist Gold Spurs • Average winners of the Gold Plus

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

NEW MEXICO CHAMPIONSHIPS APRIL 2-4, 2010

NEW ALBUQUERQUE, NM FORMAT

ACTION STARTS 9 AM DAILY FRIDAY, APRIL 2 Open (with #15 Inc.) #15 Handicap #13 Handicap #12 Handicap

SATURDAY, APRIL 3 Gold Plus #12 (with #10 Inc.) Century Bonus included #11 Handicap #10 Handicap

SSG Jr.Looper Roping 12 noon Saturday Kids 6 and under, 7-9 and 10-12

Open (with #15 Incentive) $150/roper. Enter 2 times, maximum.

5-steer/Progressive after 1.

Any comb. of Incentive/NonIncentive.

Must qualify to short round to receive Tour Points. #15 Handicap $150/roper. Enter 2 times.

4-steer/Progressive after 1.

• #14 team - 1.5 sec. off • #13 & under team - 3 sec. off

SUNDAY, APRIL 4 #9 Handicap #8 Pick/Draw for beginner & novice ropers only #8 Pick/Draw books close at 10:30 AM

Stalls: First come, first served basis. Stall reservations accepted from Gold Plus members only. Reservations must be made no later than 7 days prior to the event. Call your Gold Plus representative, Shawn Vargas.

#13, #12, #11, #10, #9 $150/roper. Enter 2 times, maximum.

4-steer/Progressive after 1.

• #12 & under - 1.5 sec. off in the #13 • #11 & under - 1.5 sec. off in the #12 • #10 & under - 1.5 sec. off in the #11 • #9 & under - 1.5 sec. off in the #10 • #8 & under - 1.5 sec. off in the #9 Top 20 teams to the short round.

Top 30 to the short round of the #9 only.

• #10 teams capped at an Elite #6 • #9 teams capped at an Elite #5 • #8 teams capped at an Elite #4

2010 USTRC membership required before you rope, and may be purchased at this event.

For more information visit ustrc.com

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Gold Plus #12 (with #15 Incentive) $150/roper. Enter 2 times, maximum.

4-steer/Progressive after 1.

Any combination of Incentive/Non-Incentive.

Gold Plus members 21 years and over only. Top 3 Average teams and Incentive Average teams receive National Shoot-Outs/Flex Earnings.

Top 20 teams to the short round.

Location: Expo New Mexico 300 San Pedro NE, Albuquerque, NM Directions: From I-40 take Louisiana South exit, turn right on Lomas Blvd.

Fairgrounds on left.

Producer: USTRC Event info: USTRC office 254.968.0002 Hotels: Hyatt Place 505.872.9000, 6901 Arvada NE. Located off Louisiana across from Coronado Mall. Two miles from event. Separate living and sleeping areas; refrig/micro; iron/ironing board; coffee makers with coffee in every room.

Free hot breakfast buffet; outdoor pool and fitness center.

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Extended Average Pay in the #9 and #8 Divisions

#8 Pick/Draw (capped at a #4) $120/roper. Pick 1, draw 1 or draw 2.

3-steer/Progressive after 1.

• #7 team - 2 sec. off • #6 & under team - 3 sec. off • No Incentive Top 30 teams to the short round.

AMERICA’S COWBOY SPORT

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ACTRA Happy New Year Everyone! …….May the year ahead be filled with smiles & laughter as we all enjoy & appreciate every single day!

Notes from your secretary: When Horseworld Arena’s annual Thanksgiving Day Roping also became a Catastrophe Fundraiser, it proved to be a huge success! While Horseworld Arena donated $5/team, several ropers also made generous donations. With 211 teams, not only did the ropers see great payouts, but as the day came to a close over $1,500 was raised for our Arizona Chapter Catastrophe Fund.

A special thanks goes out to Horseworld Arena and all the ropers who donated to the fund. By Horseworld supplying all the turkeys and everyone else bringing their favorite dish, it made for delicious Thanksgiving Day Feast! Winning 1st in the Average and collecting over $1,100 each was Jim Heiser & John Miller. They also received Horseworld Breast Collars or their efforts.

Horseworld Arena January 2, 2010 #4 Draw 118 Teams Fast Time 1. Devin Nicholls / Marlin Stephenson 6.62, $150 Average 1. Jack Burke / Don Kincheloe 27.18, $664; 2.

Marlys McGuire / Neil Ciocchetti 31.72, $539; 3.

Devin Nicholls / Bud Clovis 38.43, $290 Horseworld Arena December 26, 2009 #4 Draw Teams 105 Average 1. Cash Merritt / Don Mutschler 40.50, $353 #7 Pick 29 Teams Average 1. Bill Spratt / Jack Kingsbury, 40.61, $1,201; 2.

Bill Spratt / John Bassett, 41.37, $720; 3. Cash Merritt / Willy Kelton, 42.68, $480 #7 Draw 84 Teams Fast Time 1. Patrick Tindall / Willy Kelton, 5.92, $100 Average 1. Trenton Jones / Dan Cross, 26.16, $453; 2. Gary Metcalf / John Bassett, 28.70, $302; 3. Bob Kindsfather / Scott Whitworth, 29.52, $151 Silver Bit Ranch December 24, 2009 # 5 1/2 53 Teams Fast Time 1. Bob Kindsfather / Bud Lawlor, 7.31, $50 Average 1. Janet Williamson / Don Kindsfather, 24.24, $310; 2. Danny Custer / Don Kindsfather, 27.44, $190; 3.

Danny Custer / Tyler Stradley, 28.22, $125 #8 Handicap Draw - 85 Teams Fast Time 1 BJ Campbell / Taylor White, 5.78, $60 Average 1. Tyler Stradley / Dillon Lufkin, 17.56, $380; 2.

Martin Rucker / Scott Whitworth, 18.91, $285; 3.

Barbara Kenney / Jason Minor, 21.09, $95 Horseworld Arena December 19,2009 #4 Draw 76 Teams Fast Time 1. Bud Lawlor / Don Campbell, 7.52, $80

Average 1. Steve Matkin / Carolyn Degnan, 39.20, $518; 2.

John M. Hayes / Marlin Stephenson, 44.76, $389; 3. Bob Crosthwaite / Glen Wallace, 22.28, $259 #7 Pick 23 Teams Average 1. Bob Crosthwaite / Fred Matlock, 39.84, $947; 2.

Pete Woolsey / Beau Billingslea, 42.06, $379 #7 Draw 63 Teams Fast Time 1. Mark Jones John Bassett, 6.33, $100 Average 1. Mark Jones / John Bassett, 25.44, $550; 2. Kathy Bradley / Tyson Sims, 30.81, $220 Cactus Country December 18, 2009 #4 Draw 22 Teams Fast Time 1. Heather Lewis / Karen McFarlane, 7.67, $50 Average 1. Heather Lewis / Karen McFarlane, 28.67, $175; 2. Bud Lawlor / Lynn Christensen, 32.31, $115 #6 Draw 43 Teams Fast Time 1. Amy Williams / Jolene Lewis, 7.96, $75 Average 1. Amy Williams / Jolene Lewis, 24.85, $300; 2.

John M. Hayes / Charlie Johnson, 29.91, $180; 3.

Karen McFarlane / Blake Nelson, 30.66, $120 #8 Pick & Draw - 41 Teams Average A $395 1. Tyler Stradley / Dewaine Carlsen, 17.64, Silver Bit Ranch December 17, 2009 # 5 1/2 46 Teams Fast Time 1. Lonny Bartling / Jolene Lewis, 7.56, $60 Average 1. Lonny Bartling / Jolene Lewis, 27.45, $260; 2.

Jack Burke / Dewaine Carlsen, 27.83, $155; 3.

Sparky Trotter / Harvey Shumway, 29.35, $100 #8 Handicap Draw - 41 Teams Fast Time 1. BJ Campbell / Nick Nichols, 6.07, $60 Average 1. BJ Campbell / Nick Nichols, 22.28, $230; 2. Gary Metcalf / Clint Campbell, 25.91, $135; 3. Gary Metcalf / Dewaine Carlsen, 27.49, $95 Horseworld Arena December 12,2009 #4 Draw - 40 Teams Fast Time 1 Bob Crosthwaite / Jim Walma, 8.58, $80 Average 1. Micheal Blore / Chuck Bagley, 31.83, $198; 2.

Micheal Blore / Jay Youtsey, 42.70, $133 #7 Pick 12 Teams Average 1. Clint Campbell / Dewaine Carlsen, 38.96, $579 #7 Draw 28 Teams Average 1. Barbara Kenney / Tyson Sims, 25.50, $310; 2.

Rick Jr. Shurtleff / Tyson Sims, 33.35, $207 Cactus Country December 11, 2009 #8 Pick & Draw 18 Teams Average 1. Martin Rucker / Jason Minor, 19.75, $200; 2.

Monte Alkire / Clint Campbell, 20.48, $135 #6 Draw 35 Teams Average 1. Bob Kindsfather / Charlie Johnson, 26.28, $240

FEBRUARY 2010

Cactus Country December 4,2009 #8 Pick & Draw 32 Teams Fast Time 1. Amy Williams / Ryan Eaton, 6.63, $50 Average 1. Clint Campbell / Brad Santucci, 25.46, $250 # 5 1/2 - 32 Teams Fast Time 1. Dave DeRuiter / Mike Williams, 9.25, $50 Average 1. John Rhoden / Brad Santucci, 26.74, $270; 2.

Connie Tafoya / Leo Woodbury, 27.73, $180 APRIL BUILT BY VSA SilverMONTH Bit Ranch December 3,2009 #8 Handicap Draw 38 Teams Fast Time 1. Mike Yates / Nick Nichols, 7.27, $60

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Average 1. Kalena Parker / Micah Lynch, 24.34, $250; 2.

Mike Yates / Micah Lynch, 29.48, $170 # 5 1/2 47 Teams Average 1. Eddie Davis / Mike Williams, 28.06, $250

As you can see from our recent results......the ropings in Arizona grow every week making for awesome payouts.

More and more ropers/”snowbirds” are migrating to Arizona to escape the bitter cold up north. It’s great to see all of you & hope you enjoy yourPROOF stay however long or IN HOUSE CRX’D short it may be!

Arizona Chapter Finals - March 13 & 14 - Silver Bit Arena For More information call Arizona Chapter Secretary, Colleen Watson at 970-640-8469!

AZ Family Horse Photography is looking forward to another exciting year of Queen Creek Jr. Rodeo action.

Upcoming dates are: October 3 & 4 in Payson — entries due September 16 November 7 & 8 in Florence — entries due October 21 January 30 & 31 in Gilbert (tentative) February 27 & 28 in Gilbert (tentative) March 27 & 28 in Gilbert (tentative)

See you there!

Best wishes, The Johnson Family MONTH FEB 10

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FOR THE RODEO FAMILY 4-Star five-horse, LQ with bunk beds, dinette, large bathroom, lots of closet and cabinet space, loaded.

It has Onan generator, two-step awning, microwave, three-burner stove, 60 gal water tank, etc. The trailer part has stud divider, feed bins, storage, hay rack, drop down windows both sides, and ramp. Clean and in great shape. Asking $80,000 if purchased separate from Semi.

2000 Freightliner Century Classic bunk house. It has a Detroit 470 engine with 10 speed autoshift transmission, about 600K miles. Runs great and has plenty of power to pull whatever you need. The bed is custom with storage on each side, additional 110 gal water tank, spray-on bed liner and tie rings. Custom air ride hitch, can be converted between king pin or trailer ball hitch. Has two beds in sleeper.

Questions call: 505-379-2415 or 505-507-7087

Asking $30,000 for Freightliner.

Price is negotiable if both units are purchased together.

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3735 E. Irvington Road Tucson, Arizona 85735

www.freedomrvaz.com

FREEDOM RV IS ARIZONA’S LARGEST LIVING QUARTERS HORSE TRAILER DEALERSHIP. OFFERING THE STATE OF ARIZONA AND THE SOUTHWEST A FULL LINE OF SOONER, EXISS AND MILEY HORSE TRAILERS AND NOW ANNOUNCING THE STATE'S NEWEST AUTHORIZED BLOOMER DEALER. Exiss Event 400 CXF is a 4-horse stock combo with drop downs on the rump and slats with plexiglas on rump and rear doors. Perfect trailer for local runs when a LQ is not necessary. You can haul your horses and remove the dividers to haul other livestock. We also have one in a 3-horse model. We don't normally carry stock trailers so take advantage and make yourself a great deal.

THIS BLOOMER HAS AN AWSOME FLOOR PLAN!!

14' SHORT WALL WITH BARSTOOLS TABLE, AND COUCH.

05 Bloomer 3-horse 10 ft. short wall. This trailer is the cleanest used 3 horse LQ I've seen in a while. It has a like-new 10 ft. short wall with a Duster Conversion complete with a full bath, 3.5 cu ft. 3-way fridge, soft touch walls w/stamped oak leaf pattern, lots of closet space, TV w/built in DVD player, AM/FM CD stereo, and a Jack Knife couch. The trailer is equipped with a single hyd. leg, aluminum wheels, hay rack, roof-mounted generator, drop downs on the head and rump walls, mangers with manger storage, and a rear side tack. $52,500

This 4-horse 11' short wall is absolutely beautiful. It is complete with mangers and manger storage, 4K onan generator, exotic wood, awning, roll out pantry and everything you are used to with Bloomer quality.

07 Sooner 3-horse 13 ft. short wall.

This ‘07 3-horse Sooner is like brand new. The 13 ft. short wall was done by G2 Conversions. It has a 7 ft. slide, two flat screen TV's, solid surface countertops, couch in the slide, dual hyd. legs, hay rack, side tack compartment, 2 mangers w/manger storage, escape door, enclosed drop down wall, awning, and much more. $64,995

New 2008 Bloomer Innovation 4-horse 9 ft. short wall. Perfect size and price point for two people looking to hit the road for the weekend. Generator prepped, TV included, awning, exotic wood, and much, much more. This trailer is ready and waiting for a home. Ownership wants all 08's to be moved. Call and make the deal of your life. $66,995

New 2008 Bloomer. Horse Trainer's Dream. 7-horse trailer with mangers and manger storage, huge curb side tack at front, large dressing room on street side in front and opposite front tack. Rear tack, huge hay pod on roof. All rooms are fully carpeted. Massive amounts of storage with hooks in manger storage. We have had this trailer too long. It needs to go.

Call and make yourself a great deal. $62,600

ONE OF ONLY A FEW CUSTOM BUILT EXISS EVENTS 12' SW 4-HORSE, 4000 ONAN GEN, FRONT BATH, WITH THE PRIVATE BED ROOM! NEED TO MOVE. $71,995

Many other new and used trailers to choose from.

Go to www.freedomrvaz.com to look at our full inventory.

1.800.782.2294 • Chuck Aquilina • 520/909-9248 • caquilina@freedomrvaz.com

Freedom RV is a full service RV dealership, offering our customers everything from financing and sales to service.

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We've got you covered from the far West side of Tucson to the far East side of Apache Jct. Come shop where Horse Trailers is our main business, not a side line. We want your business–let us prove it! hours: Mon - Fri 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. • Sat. 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

5665 West Ajo Way Tucson, AZ 85735 Office: 520/883-1137 Dave 520/975-8106 Jr. 520/955-4346

w w w. b i s h o p s t r a i l e r s a l e s . c o m WE’RE DEALING ON ALL REMAINING 2008 INVENTORY!

v Hart 3-horse living qtr. with 8' shortwall and 8' wide. Pro Line interior by Outlaw Conversions. This is a great weekender and the price is right! $46,995.

v 2-horse slant bumper pull $5,995 v 3-horse gooseneck slant $10,600 v 4-horse gooseneck slant $12,795 v Titan 3-horse bumper pull, loaded $13,995 TRADE-INS WELCOME & WE BUY USED TRAILERS

538 E. Old West Hwy. Apache Jct., AZ 85219 Office: 480/987-7689 Dave 520/975-8106 Chuck 602/999-7912

v Hart 4-horse living qtr. with 10' shortwall and 8' wide. Mangers and Pro Line interior by Outlaw Conversions. $54,995

v 3-horse slant gooseneck $11,399 v 14' stock trailer $5,600 v 24' stock trailer with 4' dressing room $11,800 v 3-horse all aluminum bumper pull $17,995 DON’T FORGET OUR LIVESTOCK SUPPLIES

Apache Jct. Trailer of the Month!

Titan 3-horse bumper pull with front tack. $6,495

Tucson’s Trailer of the Month!

Hart Medallion 3-horse bumper pull $17,995

Financing available!

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L-5 LIVESTOCK BRINGING YOU LOW DOLLAR ROPINGS WITH GOOD PAYBACKS PRACTICE #13 WHEN ?

WEDNESDAYS 6 TO 8 P.M.

PICK ONE, DRAW ONE FOR $50/ROPER

EVERY OTHER SATURDAY: FEBRUARY 13 FEBRUARY 27 MARCH 13 MARCH 20-21

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CALL BEFORE YOU COME

$20/ROPER ENTER UP

#9 $20/ROPER ENTER UP ENTER AT 11 A.M. ROPE AT NOON

MARCH 27

MARCH 20 & 21

1/3 STOCK CHARGE

SPECIAL #12 HANDICAP SADDLE ROPING DRAW 5 • $100/ROPER • CAPPED AT A #6 T GREA ION LOCAT

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February - To Be Announced Please Call W/Th/F March 10-12, 2010

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C l i n l t a B u e n n n j A a min h t 7 Memorial Team Roping Saturday February 13, 2010 Books open at 7:30 a.m.

Close at 8:30 a.m.

Rope at 9:00 a.m.

SHARP #15 4-head for $50/roper Enter 6 times Progressive after 1 #13 4-head for $50/roper Enter 6 times Progressive after 1

5 SECOND BARRIER CUT OFF TIME IF NEEDED

CASH ONLY

Sierra County Sheriff ’ s Posse Arena Truth or Consequences, New Mexico February 13-14, 2010 To make a donation or for more information call Si or Cassandra Benjamin 575/854-2454 Shonda Welty 575/772-5768 All Proceeds Benefit Leukemia & Lymphoma Society & Clint Benjamin Memorial Scholarship Fund

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to High Money Header & Heeler Each Day

Sunday February 14, 2010 Books open at 7:30 a.m.

Close at 8:30 a.m.

Rope at 9:00 a.m.

SHARP #11 3-head for $30/roper Enter 6 times Progressive after 1 #9 3-head for $30/roper Enter 6 times Progressive after 1

CATTLE BY MIKE CHAVEZ, ROPING RUN BY MIKE

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4th Annual Show Me The Benjamin February 13 - 15, 2010 Apache Gold Casino San Carlos, Arizona

$82,000 2 arenas will be used!

In Cash and Prizes!

Beautiful leather briefcases loaded with $10,000 to the High Point Roper each day!

Sign up 9:00 a.m. • Rope 10:00 a.m.

Open Warm up Drawpot $30/roper, enter 6 times Limited to 100 teams

USTRC #13 Handicap Pick 1, draw 2 or draw all 3 for $100 Enter 4 times Payoff: LEATHER BRIEFCASE with CASH to High Point roper!

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

$10,000

Valentine’s/ President’s Day Weekend

Monday, February 15

Saturday, February 13

Rope For The Benjamin

Last year 2,300 teams

Sign up 9:00 a.m. • Rope 10:00 a.m.

Open Warm up Drawpot $30/roper • Enter 6 times

Sunday, February 14 Sign up 9:00 a.m. • Rope 10:00 a.m.

Open Warm up Drawpot $30/roper • Enter 6 times Limited to 100 teams

Rope For The Benjamin USTRC #11 Handicap for #6 and under ropers only Pick 1, draw 2 or draw all 3 for $100, enter 4 times Payoff: LEATHER BRIEFCASE

$10,000

CASH with to High Point roper!

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

All ropings – 3 steers, top 50 to short-go Any tie will be roped off!

Cash or credit card only.

Plenty of stalls & RV space available.

Host Motel: San Carlos Casino 928/475-7800 or 1-800-APACHE-8

Book hotel early!

USTRC #4 & Under Pick 1, draw 2 or draw all 3 for $100 Enter 4 times Slower cattle – Shorter barrier Payoff: LEATHER BRIEFCASE with CASH to High Point roper!

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

$10,000

Sponsors: Camp Chef, Master Saddles & Buckles, Cactus Ropes, La Quinta Apache Gold Casino

All ropings: Payoff for all ropings guaranteed at 450 teams and may increase accordingly.

TRIAD numbers only; Current USTRC cards. Cash or credit cards only.

Appropriatecut-off times and handicaps TBA. Visit our website at zdroping.com for further info.

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Cattle Co. 801/599-1238 www.zdroping.com

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Las Cruces, NM - February 19-21, 2010 Southern NM State Fairgrounds Covered Arena

Friday, February 19 Enter at 5:00 p.m. - Rope at 6:00 p.m.

#13 Handicap (limited to 100 teams • no age limit, no cap) Pick One, Draw One for $100/roper • Enter 2x • 4-head • Progressive on 1

#15 World Series (no age limit, no cap) $150/roper • Enter 2x

Sunday, February 21 Enter at 8:00 a.m. - Rope at 9:00 a.m.

#13 World Series (no cap, must be 21 years old) $150/roper • Enter 2x

#11 World Series (must be 21 years old, capped at #6 heeler) $150/roper • Enter 2x

#10 World Series (must be 21 years old, capped at #6 heeler) $150/roper • Enter 2x

Must have a World Series card to rope.

Cards may be purchased at this roping – $40.

All World Series Qualifiers are 80% payback

Directions: 3 miles west of exit 132 on I-10. Fairgrounds entrance is on frontage road, south side of I-10. Stalls and RV spaces available.

World Series Qualifier rules: (Does not apply to #15 roping) Must be 21 years old. Minimum tie-on age is 60 years old. Enter on-site, cash or credit card only (add 3% for credit card processing).

WSTR Sample Payout With 100 Teams 1st - $9,600 2nd - $7,200 3rd - $4,800 4th - $2,400

For more information contact Troy Shelley at 575/574-8591 www.shelleyproductions.com

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Open Pre Roping Western Heritage Arena in Marana Tuesday February 23rd After Slack 4 Steer Average - $150 per man - enter twice Will Payout 80% of Entry Fees Top 100 teams move on to enter The Mike Cervi Roping

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$150 a man Enter Twice

Books Open 10am - Rope 11am MONTH FEB 10

2010 Mike Cervi Jr. Memorial Team Roping

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Open Draw #9 Capped at #5 #13 #11

Open Drawpot $25/Draw Pick Ropings $30/Roper All Ropings 3-Steer • Progressive Enter 5x • 16 Second Cutoff Time USTRC Dress Code Strictly Enforced

Awards For Each Category Saddle High Point Roper Buckle 2nd High Point Jacket 3rd High Point Rope Bag 4th High Point TBA Sportsmanship Pull-overs to Average winners in all ropings Ball-caps to 1st 75 entries in Open Draw Categories (4 Winners in each) #4 & Under Novice Ropers, #5 Ropers, #6 Ropers, #7+ Ropers, Men 50+ and Top Female Roper

Your Ticket to the BFI TRIAD Numbers All USTRC numbers will be verified – if no number, TLRP will classify the roper

Previous Winners 2004 Tom Bill Johnson/Travis Bard 2005 Erich Rogers/Shawn Shirley 2006 Derrick Begay/Dexter Donald, Jr. 2007 Derrick Begay/Rudy Yazzie 2008 Jake Barnes/Bryon Wilkerson 2009 Derrick Begay/Brady Minor

2010 Could Be You!

Sign up at 7:30 a.m. • Rope at 9:00 a.m.

6 steers • Enter 2x • $500/team 2 Full Rounds - Pay 1 Fast-Go in the 1st 2 rounds only Average winners will receive FREE PAID ENTRY FEES in the amount of $5,000 to the 2010 BOB FEIST INVITATIONAL TEAM ROPING in Reno, Nevada on June 21, 2010 in addition to Average Money. USTRC dress code strictly enforced.

18' score with 19' box.

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4 steers • Enter 2x • $120/roper Pick 1, Draw 1 for a total of 4 partners Average winners will receive FREE PAID ENTRY FEES in the Sat., March 6 • 4 p.m. to 1 a.m. amount of $1,000 to the 2010 ALL GIRL ROPING in Reno, Tolani Lake Gymnasium Nevada on June 23, 2010 in addition to Average Money.

USTRC dress code strictly enforced. 10' score with 19' box. ,

on Sunday after Open Roping Toloni Lake Roping Productions, Inc. P.O. Box 5348, Leupp, AZ 86035 email: TL_classicroping@yahoo.com 928/707-1049 • 928/686-6303 • 928/699-8783

3 steers • Enter 5x • $30/roper

! .., .%*)Fun Run Raffle Drawing Fruit Scramble Ladies Moolah Race Cowboy Boot Race Kids Dummy Roping

Toloni Lake Roping Productions, Inc., sponsors & volunteers are not responsible for loss, theft, accidents, injury or pesonal costs. NO ALCOHOL OR DRUGS ON PREMISES!

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Join us for the 12th Annual Invitational

Arizona ranch remuda sale During Cattleman’s Weekend in Prescott, March 5-6, 2010 Selling 20 Ranch Raised, Broke Mares & Geldings, plus 5 Registered Ranch Raised Yearlings and 2-Year-Olds

Friday, March 5, at 6 p.m. at Prescott Livestock Auction 5-1/2 miles east of Hwy. 89 on Perkinsville Road Chino Valley, Arizona The only sale of its kind in Arizona! Join us for the best ranch horse competition and sale in the state. All horses sell by invitation only, and all have been raised and/or used on working ranches. Many made rope horses and top prospects sell.

Some of the Ranches Featured are: Kyle Best, Amado, AZ • Ed and Clay Ashurst, Douglas, AZ • Ace Peterson, Hachita, NM Larry Leist, Springerville, AZ • Keith James, Datil, NM • Jose Estrada, Prescott, AZ Casey Lee, Springerville, AZ • Nate Wold, Sonoita, AZ • Mike Hughes, Sonoita, AZ Jesus Aragon, Prescott, AZ • Bill Snure, Douglas, AZ

Don’t miss these other exciting events during Cattleman’s Weekend:

• 19th Annual Cattleman’s Trade Show • 36th Annual Arizona Hereford Bull Sale • 10th Annual Arizona Angus Bull Sale • 22nd Annual Prescott All Breed Bull Sale • 18th Annual Commercial Heifer Sale • Big Daddy E’s Barbeque

The horses will be shown and judged working cattle at 11:30 a.m.

Friday, with a saddle to be awarded to the high grading horse. Sale starts at 6 p.m. All horses guaranteed sound and as represented.

Horse Sale Manager, Ed Ashurst 520/558-2303

For catalog and Cattleman’s Weekend Program, visit wwwcattlemansweekend.com, or email mccraine@cableone.net

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ebruary is here and that means I have the opportunity to scratch out the second installment of this column. Of course the big story is the “coming out,� so to speak, of the World Series new classification system. Although there is plenty of dirt to throw around, I will keep it brief, giving myself material for the future.

First off, anyone and everyone who has been a part of team roping and followed the sport over the last couple of years could see the writing on the wall. The World Series classification system is the next step in a sequence of twists and turns by the WS to continue to try to shock and awe team ropers. No question they have great events, but to grow and keep things fresh, new twists have to be used. This is a perfect reflection of Denny Gentry who is a master at keeping the staleness of team roping at bay.

My question is this, why on earth would anyone want that burden? If there is

anything ropers like to complain about, notice I did not say whine, is their classification number. Of course, the USTRC has been the one taking the brunt of this complaint department on most occasions. But now that the World Series is adding to the mix, ropers have another avenue to spew their aggression towards.

So maybe it will be a blessing and I am sure the USTRC has not lost any sleep over the World Series making their ropers pony up an additional $40 a year for a WS card.

Now onto the dirtier side of things.

The USTRC recently said goodbye to an old friend. The January issue of SuperLooper Magazine had a very thoughtful article on Mr. Arkie Kiehne.

Well, it is good to see the old politics are still running strong, since almost before that issue hit ropers mail boxes, Kiehne was sitting in the World Series office helping hatch out the new classification system. I am sure a lot of feelings were

hurt, but the way I see it, at least the ties were officially cut before he moved on.

Kiehne is not the type to ride the fence, which is respectful.

On to the rodeo scene, the NMRA has just concluded their Winter convention and are on to a good start for 2010. Only a few changes have been made, mostly new directors and a central entry changes making me think, wow, they must have a solid grip on the amateur rodeo situation in New Mexico. I can remember a few times when NMRA Convention meant a flip-flop of just about everything you could think of.

I am glad to see the association continuing to roll with success.

The GCPRA looks to be off to a good start as well, which is not a surprise looking at the recent success out of 2009.

They do have a few small changes concerning payouts and entries, but for the most part, it is business as usual and on to another season.

Dirt - Keep it under your feet!

Lubbock Winter Rodeo December, 19 2009 Saddle Bronc 1. Nick Peters, 72, Crazy Lacey; 2. Kevin Cox, 70, Crazy Days Ranch Broncs 1. Trace Campbell, 66, Wigwam; 2. Cody Stickney, 64, Trick or Treat Mutton Bustin 1. Carson Berryhill, 20.0; Noah Oldham, 1.5 Steer Riding 1. Canyon Adkins, 6.0; 2. Wesley Rudd, 4.6 Novice Barrel Racing 1. Lacey Crenshaw, 16.591 #6 Team Roping No Qualified Times Bull Riding 1. Billy Bracheers, 72, Bugsy Novice Bull Riding 1. David Sousa, 62, Streaker

December 26, 2009 Novice Bareback No Qualified Rides Novice Saddle Bronc 1. Jake Shannon, 61, Crazy Days Ranch Broncs 1. Quentin Bean, 71, Miss Holly; 2. Tyler Bridges, 67, Desert Flower Mutton Bustin 1. Carson Berryhill, 12.4; 2. Natlen Cassaros, 1.6 Steer Riding 1. Tuff Arujo, 2.8; 2. Gunner Arujo, 1.0 Novice Barrels 1. Bailey Bownds, 16.530; 2. Alyssa Ingley, 25.587 #6 Team Roping 1. Jordan Rowland / Linrey Tucker, 7.0; 2. Gary Rowland / Chance Bownds, 8.1 Bull Riding Mario Adams, 73, Warden; 2. Billy Bracheers, 72, Fireman; 3. Rance Burris, 68, Pac Man

Novice Bull Riding No Qualified Rides

January 2, 2010 Novice Bareback No Qualified Rides Novice Saddle Bronc No Qualified Rides Saddle Bronc No Qualified Rides Ranch Broncs 1. Quentin Bean, 58, Lots of Dough; 2. Darren Killer, 57, Mustang; Mutton Bustin 1. Carson Berryhill, 5.0; 2. Noah Oldham, 1.5 Steer Riding 1. Tuff Arujo, 2.3; 2. Gunnyr Arujo, 1.6 Novice Barrel Racing 1. Lacey Crenshaw, 16.477; 2. Misty Patton, 17.784 #6 Team Roping 1. Cory Rowland / Jace Rowland, 5.0; 2. Jody Rowland / Jace Rowland, 6.2; 3. Jody Rowland / Grady Pierce, 7.1 Bull Riding 1. Hank Tucker, 81, Rajun Cajun; 2. Rance Burris, 76, Moonshine; Novice Bull Riding 1. Bobby Welch, 72, Little Hammered

January 9, 2010 Saddle Bronc 1 / 2 Nick Peters, 73, Flaming Sue; Cody Groves, 73, Lil Boy; Novice Saddle Bronc Jamore Mayberry, 55, Sunset Strip; Ranch Broncs 1. Clayton Nickolson, 65, Trick or Treat; 2 / 3.

Quentin Bean, 66, Prairie Fire; Blake Cox, 66, unset Sam; Mutton Bustin 1. Carson Berry Hill. 12.0; 2. Brody Jo Langerford, 4.1;

Steer Riding 1. Antonio Gregware, 2.8; 2. Jose Lira, 2.7 Open Barrel Racing Cindy Koontz, 14.401 Novice Barrel Racing 1. Bailey Bownds, 14.843; 2. Alyssa Ingley, 16.576; #6 Team Roping 1 / 2 Octavio Espinosa / Ronnie Bradic, 8.0; Chris Caldwell / Leo Bardayo, 8.0; 3. Octavio Espinosa / Levi Richardson, 8.1 Bull Riding No Qualified Rides Novice Bull Riding No Qualified Rides

January 16, 2010 Novice Bareback Cory Hammersly, 58, Short Circuit Novice Saddle Bronc No Qualified Rides Ranch Broncs 1. Quentin Bean, 74, Wagon Boss; 2. Tyler Bridges, 72, Miss Holly; 3. Trace Campbell, 7., Rosebud Mutton Bustin 1. Chandler Litson, 10.3; 2. Tyler Dorus, 9.0; 3.

Carson Berryhill, 3.1 Barrel Racing Cindy Koontz, 16.316 Novice Barrel Racing 1. Lacey Crensaw, 16.472, 2. Alyssa Ingley, 16.846 #6 Team Roping No Qualified Times Bull Riding 1. Brandon Langford, 78, Rajun Cajun; 2. Hawk Tucker, 74, Fireman Novice BullRiding No Qualified Rides

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All-new 2010 Ram Heavy Duty Pickup Named Motor Trend “Truck of the Year”

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he editors of Motor Trend today named the all-new 2010 Ram 2500/3500 Heavy Duty pickups the magazine’s “2010 Truck of the Year.”

“To have our all-new 2010 Ram Heavy Duty named Truck of the Year by the editors of Motor Trend really defines how great this new Ram Heavy Duty pickup is,” said Fred Diaz, President and Chief Executive Officer – Ram Truck Brand, Chrysler Group LLC. “The Motor Trend Truck of the Year Award is like a standing ovation for the Chrysler Group designers, engineers and planners who developed this incredible Ram Heavy Duty Truck.”

Motor Trend Truck of the Year contenders are evaluated using six criteria, which includes design advancement, engineering excellence, intended function, efficiency, safety and value. To be eligible, a vehicle must have been substantially changed from the previous model.

“The 2010 Ram Heavy Duty absolutely nailed the award in terms of our criteria, from the attractive exterior styling, to the plush and quiet cabins, to the tough and capable powertrains, especially the impressive Cummins diesel, which meets 50-state emissions standards without needing expensive after-treatment technology,” said Angus MacKenzie, Editor-in-Chief, Motor Trend. “It delivers the capability heavy duty truck users demand, with style and refinement they perhaps did not expect.”

For 2010, the all-new Ram Heavy Duty is available in five distinct trim models — ST, SLT, TRX, Power Wagon and Laramie.

Each has a unique appearance and offers various equipment options.

The new 2010 Ram 2500 and 3500 pickups offer the only standard exhaust brake in the segment (diesel-equipped models). This feature reduces brake fade, prolongs brake life and provides confidence and safety when hauling heavy loads on downhill grades. Large front (360 mm) and rear (358 mm) brakes with integrated Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) increase brake life and braking stability.

An available integrated trailer brake control provides better driver control in towing situations. Trailer brake control information is conveniently displayed in the Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC), which is standard on all Ram heavy duty models equipped with a diesel engine and available on gas SLT, TRX and Laramie models.

In addition, new 2010 Ram transmissions include Electronic Range Select, which enables the driver to manually limit the highest available transmission gear, allowing manual upshifts and downshifts based on road speed and engine speed. A tow/haul mode switch enhances tow capability while towing.

Tow/haul mode is available on both fivespeed and six-speed automatic transmissions.

Other towing features include improved

trailer-tow mirrors with integrated turn signals, memory function and puddle lamps. The larger 7-in. x 11-in. trailer-tow mirrors offer improved visibility with larger convex glass surfaces. Mirrors flip up and out in a vertical configuration for improved visibility around wide trailers. Trailer-tow mirrors are now standard on 3500. As an added convenience, a Class IV receiver is now standard on all Ram 2500 and 3500 Heavy Duty pickups.

Ram Heavy Duty Powertrains Include 6.7-liter Cummins Turbo Diesel and 5.7-liter HEMI® V-8 Powertrain choices include the legendary 6.7-liter Cummins Turbo Diesel engine, which produces 350 horsepower (261 kW) at 3,000 rpm and 650 lb.-ft. of torque (881 N•m) at only 1,500 rpm.

The most durable and reliable engine in its class, the 6.7-liter Cummins Turbo Diesel features standard oil change intervals of 7,500 miles. It also has majoroverhaul intervals of 350,000 miles, providing more than a 100,000-mile advantage over the competition.

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Denison, TX $6,538 Brooks, AB $4,408 Adrian, OR $3,933 Philadelphia, MS $3,235 Queensland, AUS $3,040 Belvidere, SD $3,015 Waller, TX $2,909 Otley, IA $2,635 Hillsboro, TX $2,519 Midland, OR $2,214 Lubbock, TX BUILT BY-DP $2,210 McGee, MO $2,024 Marseille, FR $2,004 Fort Scott, KS $1,943 1\8 Sulphur, LA $1,942

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$4,212 $4,182 $4,084 $3,822 $3,392 $3,297 $3,142 $3,065 $2,948 $2,790 $2,711 CRX’D $2,287 $2,277 $2,163

Horizontal (4.9 x 3) Team Roping (Heading) 1. Rusty Barnett Huntsville, TX 2. Brady Williams Hammond, MT 3. Colby Lovell Madisonville, TX

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$3,724 $3,671 $3,496 $3,083 $3,030 $2,988 $2,859 $2,837 $2,723 $2,607 $2,591 $2,389

Team Roping (Heelers) 1. Michael Fortenberry Groveton, TX 2. Chase Tryan Helena, MT 3. John Paul Lucero Villanueva, NM 4. Cole Bigbee Tuscunbia, AL 5. Kyle Crick Lipan, TX 6. Martin Lucero Stephenville, TX 7. Bobby Harris Highmore, SD 8. Twister Cain Gonzales, TX 9. Trey Norris III Yantis, TX Mesquite, NM 10. Matt Garza 11. Mickey Gomez Holland, TX 12. Tyler McKnight Wells, TX 13. Chad Wahlert Eaton, CO 14. Phillip Kelce Calera, AL 15. Britt Bockius Claremore, OK

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Saddle Bronc 1. Jesse Wright 2. Cody Martin 3. Kyle Daines 4. Scott Miller 5. Jacobs Crawley CRX’D6. Heith DeMoss 7. Jesse Bail 8. Curtis Garton 9. Frank McKay

Milford, UT Eagle, CO Innisfail, AB Hemet, CA College Station, TX Heflin, LA Camp Crook, SD Kaitaia, NZ Ontario, OR

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10. Colin Stalley 11. Cort Scheer 12. Trell Etbauer 13. Townsend Prince 14. Jermiah Diffee 15. Cody Wright

Riverton, WY Elsmere, NE Goodwell, OK Livermore, CO Hatfield, AR Milford, UT

$2,399 $2,291 $2,122 $1,738 $1,733 $1,693

Tie-Down 1. Skyler Moore 2. Josh Peek 3. Tuf Cooper 4. Cade Swor 5. Wes Borders 6. Ace Slone 7. Cole Bailey 8. Bradley Bynum 9. Clayton Hamil 10. Chad Johnson 11. Blake Hirdes 12. Mike Johnson 13. Tony Reina 14. Tyler Fagerhaug 15. Glenn Breaux

Mt. Vernon, MO Pueblo, CO Decatur, TX Crafton, TX Arriba, CO Cuero, TX Okmulgee, OK Sterling City, TX Hamshire, TX Cut Bank, MT Turlock, CA Henryetta, OK Wharton, TX Wessington Spgs, SD Crowley, LA

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Steer Roping 1. Trevor Brazile 2. Chet Herren 3. Vin Fisher Jr 4. Walter Priestly 5. Kim Ziegelgruber 6. Shandon Stalls 7. Will Gasperson 8. Cody Lee 9. Mike Chase 10. Lawson Plemons 11. J.P. Wickett 12. Tony Reina 13. Scott Snedecor 14. J. Tom Fisher 15. Marty Jones

Decatur, TX Pawhuska, OK Andrews, TX Robstown, TX Edmond, OK McLean, TX Decatur, TX Gatesville, TX McAlester, OK Chilton, TX Sallisaw, OK Wharton, TX Uvalde, TX Andrews, TX Hobbs, NM

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Team Roping (Heading) 1. Tanner Bryson Cornville, AZ 2. Erich Rogers Round Rock, AZ 3. Travis Bard Chino Valley, AZ 4. Derrick Begay Seba Dalkai, AZ 5. Rodee Walraven Datil, NM 6. Aaron Tsinigine Gilbert, AZ 7. Tom Richards Humboldt, AZ 8. John Samsill Wickenburg, AZ 9. Joe Burk Higgins Whitmann, AZ 10. Todd Howell Parks, AZ 11. Larry Cohorn Las Cruces, NM 12. Brooks Dahozy Window Rock, AZ

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Team Roping (Heelers) 1. Matt Garza Mesquite, NM 2. Nick Sarchett Phoenix, AZ 3. Cesar de la Cruz Tucson, AZ 4. Justin Loya Los Lunas, NM 5. T.J. Brown Marana, AZ 6. Tyler Getzwiller Scottsdale, AZ

$1,688 $1,371 $1,368 $1,087 $1,026 $772

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Waterflow, NM Belen, NM Waterflow, NM Camp Verde, AZ

Tie-Down 1. Joe Parsons 2. Joseph Parsons 3. Garrett Baker 4. Johnny Salvo 5. J.D. Kibbe 6. Chance Means 7. Wesley McConnel 8. Beau Marshall 9. Tyson Runyan 10. Russ Sullivan

Marana, AZ $1,702 Marana, AZ $1,427 Tucumcari, NM $846 Horse Springs, NM $846 Portales, NM $744 Buckhorn, NM $713 Bloomfield, NM $665 T. or C., NM $475 Radium Springs, NM $238 Peralta, NM $168

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The auction sales, which included a rifle, pistol, hunting trip and other items, totaled nearly $740,000. It is an increase of about $200,000 from the 2008 sale.

The 120-member Payson (Arizona) Pro Rodeo Committee has taken over management of the World’s Oldest Continuous Rodeo with plans to make arena and seating improvements, increase prize money and upgrade the specialty acts. Their first move was to engage Salt River Rodeo as the stock contractor for the August 2010 rodeo.

Rosser Bull Again Voted The Best At Wrangler NFR For the second consecutive year and third time this decade, Cotton Rosser’s Flying U Rodeo Company of Marysville, Calif., had the top bucking bull at the Wrangler National Finals Rodeo.

Bring It edged out Cervi Championship Rodeo’s Multi-Chem Texas Cocktail and Rafter H Rodeo’s Hot Wired in a vote of the more than 50 stock contractors who had animals selected to participate in the Dec. 312 event in Las Vegas.

Frontier Rodeo’s Delta Ship, who Justin McDaniel rode for a Wrangler NFR record 91.5 points in 2007, was voted this year’s top bareback horse, and Painted Valley of the Harry Vold string was the best of the saddle bronc horses.

PRCA Stock Contractors Make Donations Of $34,000

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2010 MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION Name: ___________________________________ DOB: ________________

Cowboys Awards Program • Saddle and buckles to Year End Champions.

NOTICE: Must have at least 20 event members for saddle.

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2010 True American Tour Locations April 13-14 Los Lunas, New Mexico

Recent Results Loyal American Tour Finals January 8, 2010 Farmington, New Mexico Bareback Riding 1. Kory Hart, Tucumcari, NM, Jackson Girl, 77, $502; 2. Jared Green, Socorro, NM, Alvira, 75, $376; 3. Hector Gonzales, Chi, Mexico, Mustang Willie, 73, $131; 4. Philbert Betony, Tonalee, AZ, Spook, 73, $131 Saddle Bronc Riding 1. Darrel Triplett, Waterflow, NM, Sammy, 76, $402; 2. Ryan Montroy, Pagosa Springs, CO, Oreo, 76, $402; 3. Robert Aragon, Salano, NM, Trinity, 73, $240

If applicant is under 18 years of age this form must be signed by a legal guardian and NOTORIZED. Legal Guardian Signature: _________________________________________ Subscribed and sworn to me this __________ day of __________, 20 _____ Notary Signature: ________________________________________________ Commission Expires: _______________________ T-shirt size _____________________ Jacket size ______________________

Open Bull Riding No Qualified Rides

Loyal American Tour Year End Champions 2010 Bareback Riding 1. Forrie Smith, Capitan, NM, 77; 2. Hector Gonzales, Chi, Mexico, 47.5; 3. Jared Green, Socorro, NM, 43.5; 4. Jon Luse, Tucumcari, NM, 39 Saddle Bronc Riding 1. Ryan Montroy, Pagosa Springs, CO, 60.5; 2.

Robert Aragon, Salano, NM, 58.5; 3. Darrel Triplet, Waterflow, NM, 50; 4. Brandon Biebelle, San Lorenzo, NM, 38 Open Bullriding 1. Jared Green, Socorro, NM, 12; 2. Joseph McConnel, Bloomfield, NM, 9; 3. Justi Howlett, Durango, CO, 6.5

2010 Bares, Broncs & Bulls Spectacular January 8-9, 2010 Farmington, NM Bareback Riding 1. Benny Begay, Rock Point, AZ, Bell Boy, 82, $732; 2. Jon Luse, Tucumcari, NM, Roan Ranger,

76, $549; 3. Shiloh Amiotte, Wanblee, SD, Roan Ranger, $74; 4. Martin Gonzales, Chi, Mexico, Gunsmoke, 74, $183; 5. Hector Gonzales, Chi, Mexico, Showtime, 74, $183 Saddle Bronc Riding 1. Robert Aragon, Salano, NM, Lucky Linda, 75, $558; 2. Casey Cisk, Corona, NM, Smoke Wagon, 75, $558; 3. CJ Page, La Jara, CO, Brody, 75, $558; 4. Kevin Cox, Hondo, NM, Tonto, 73, $326; 5. Darrell Triplet, Waterflow, NM, Leap Frog, 70, $162; 6. Michael Little, Montezuma Crk, UT, Lucky Linda, 70, $162 Open Bull Riding 1. Ivan Sells, Chinle, AZ, Freedom, 85, $1336; 2.

Joseph McConnel, Bloomfield, NM, Zaryah, 84, $1106; 3. Thomas Brown, Springerville, AZ, Estaban, 82, $875; 4. Raynell Harvey, Lukachuki, AZ, Jayce, 81, $530; 5. Landon Parrish, Kayenta, AZ, Gunslinger, 81, $530; 6.

Cole Pierce, Rio Rancho, NM, Leperchaun, 80, $76; 7. Dominic Coche, Estancia, NM, Clay, 80, $76; 8. Keyston Washee, Window Rock, AZ, War Paint, 80, $76 Novice Bullriding 1. Tanner Coughlan, Durango, CO, Red One, 72, $365; 2. Andy Sells, Chinle, AZ, Red One, 70, $274; 3. Aaron Colelay, White River, Dust Linger, 69, $182; 4. Cody Johnson, Haystack, NM, Hard Candy, 67, $91

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President - Hugh Robinson - 575/770-3202 • Vice President - Todd Burns - 505/250-1282 • Bareback Director - Forrie Smith - 520/403-2824 Open Calf Roping Director - Christian Sanchez - 505/801-6854 • Incentive Calf Roping Director - Dave Aragon - 505/366-4931 Breakaway Director - Bellamie Mason - 505/486-2080 • Saddle Bronc Director - Jeb Loney - 406/240-3188 • Steer Wrestling Director - Lance Tolbert - 505/489-2143

APPROVED STOCK CONTRACTORS 2010 Casper Baca Rodeo Company Casper Baca PO Box 1715 Grants, NM 87020 505.287.9534

Lion’s Club Rodeo has issued a challenge to Durango Fiesta Days for the largest rodeo in 2010.

Lion’s club is adding $2,000 per event and is having their ever popular bonus round in the rough stock.

There will be $1,500 bonus each in the saddle bronc and bareback.

There will be $7,500 bonus in the bull riding.

W/A Rodeo Company Buster Webb PO Box 383 Bloomfield, NM 87413 505.632.2350 777 Rodeo Company Guy Winters 13646 FM 310 Texline, TX 79087 806.333.7770 Bucking H Rodeo Company Richard Hodgson Rt. 1 Box 212 Blanco, NM 87412 505.486.2137 6 X 6 Rodeo Company Carl Bradley PO Box 110 Tres Piedras, NM 87577 505.758.3459 Tsosie Brothers Harrison and Tommy Tsosie PO Box 1950 Shiprock, NM 87420 505.368.4315

NMRA-Approved Field Secretaries - 2010 Secretary Sponsor: Sagebrush Inn, Taos 505.758.2254 Janice Aragon 505.289.9428 Susi Kaufman 928.587.3478 Jana Muncy 505.238.9415 Amber Gillreath 505.235.9216

(The bull riding has grown by $1,500 every year as no cowboys are able to claim the money by riding one of Casper Baca’s bucking bulls at this annual event!)

NMRA Changes

Changes have been made in the Incentive Calf roping event for 2010. The event is now the 14-50 Calf Roping. In order to rope in this event the roper must be 14 years of age or younger, or 50 years of age and older. It is now a separate event. There is no monies taken from the open calf roping added money and put into this event and there is no 14-50 entry money put into the open calf roping. A 14-50 roper may enter both events if he chooses to do so. No application is necessary; however 14-50 contestants must have proof of age.

NMRA Schedule for 2010 Points * indicates pending This Schedule is subject to change as more rodeos are added and co-sanctions are approved.

April 9-10, 2010 *Ty Waybourn Memorial, Farmington, NM NMRA with co-sanctions pending

9-10, 2010 *African-American Rodeo, Cortez, CO NMRA with co-sanctions pending 30-May1, 2010 Sierra Co. Sheriff’s Posse Rodeo T or C, NM NMRA with Casper Baca Series and Others pending

May 7-8, 2010 *Monte Vista Rodeo, Monte Vista, CO NMRA with co-sanctions pending 14-15, 2010 *Durango Rodeos (2), Durango, CO NMRA with co-sanctions pending

June 18-19, 2010 *Showdown in Old Abiquiu, Abiquiu, NM NMRA with co-sanctions pending 16-19, 2010 Gallup Lion’s Club 62nd Annual Rodeo Red Rock Park, Gallup, NM NMRA with co-sanctions requested

26-27, 2010 *Rodeo de Taos, Taos, NM NMRA with co-sanctions pending

July 2-3-4, 2010 *Red Ryder Roundup Pagosa Springs, NM NMRA with co-sanctions pending 2-3-4, 2010 *Grants 4th of July Rodeo, Grants, NM NMRA with co-sanctions pending 22-25, 2010 *Durango Fiesta Days Durango, CO NMRA with co-sanctions pending 30-31, 2010 *Eastern Navajo Fair Crownpoint, NM NMRA with co-sanctions pending

August 6-7, 2010 *Sandoval Co. Fair Rodeo, Cuba NM NMRA with co-sanctions pending

2010 NMRA Judges List Judges Coordinator - Mark Hogland 505.269.0593

2010 Membership Application

Anyone interested in being an NMRA judge for 2010 send a letter of interest and a resume to: Mark Hogland P.O. Box 120 Socorro, NM 87801 505/269-0593

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Bull Riding Director - Open • Open Team Roping Director - Russell Sullivan - 505/720-0999 • Inc. Team Roping Director - Jim Knopp - 505/514-8752 Barrel Racing Director - Debbie Hogland - 505/269-9848 • Inc. Barrel Racing Director - Carrie Richardson - 505/354-2018 • Judges Coordinator - Mark Hogland - 505/269-0593 State Secretary - Janice Aragon - 505/864-9428 • Central Entry Secretary - Leannah Sauceda - 505/864-9426 • Entry/Turn Out Number - 505/864-9426 • NMRA fax - 505/864-9427 7-8, 2010 *Chama Days Rodeo, Chama, NM NMRA with co-sanctions pending

Bull Riding

13-14, 2010 *Sandoval Co. Sheriff’s Posse, Bernalillo, NM NMRA with co-sanctions pending 13-14, 2010 *Otero Co. Fair Rodeo, Alamogordo, NM NMRA with co-sanctions pending 13-14, 2010 *Colfax Co. Fair Rodeo, Springer, NM NMRA with co-sanctions pending 27-28, 2010 *Elfego Baca Shootout, Reserve, NM NMRA with co-sanctions pending 27-28-29, 2010 *Valencia Co. Sheriff’s Posse Rodeo, Belen, NM NMRA with co-sanctions pending

September 3-4, 2010 *Socorro Co. Fair Rodeo, Socorro, NM NMRA with co-sanctions pending

Year End Champion Travis Weber, Baggs, WY, $2526 Reserve Champion Chon Miranda, NM, $2385

Breakaway Roping Year End Champion Shacey Sullivan, Peralta, NM, $5006 Reserve Champion Odessa Yazzie, Tohatchi, NM, $3,572

Open Barrel Racing Year End Champion Caren Lamb, Ft. sumner, NM, $8765 Reserve Champion Kelly Waide, Winston, NM, $6158 Rookie Jessica Finch, Springerville, AZ, $1597

Incentive Barrel Racing Year End Champion Christen Martinez, Stanley, NM, $1825 Reserve Champion DeAnna Miller, Santa Fe, NM, $1462 Rookie NayLynn Cline, Pie Town, NM $402

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Year End Champion Christian Sanchez, Bloomfield, NM, $5,509 Reserve Champion J.D. Kibbe, Portales, NM, $4,755

Incentive Calf Roping

Congratulations to all of the 2009 NMRA Champion Cowboys and Cowgirls All Around Champion Cowboy Russell Sullivan, Peralta, NM

All Around Champion Cowgirl Christen Martinez, Stanley, NM

Bareback Riding Year End Champion Larry Carter, Norwood, CO, $5,438 Reserve Champion Forrie Smith, Capitan, NM, $4169

Saddle Bronc Riding Year End Champion Jeb Loney, Tularosa, NM, $6,355 Reserve Champion C.J. Page, La Jara, CO, $2551

The NMRA Would Like to Say...

Year End Champion Michael Perry, Aztec, NM, $3,710 Reserve Champion Cody Kenney, Belen, NM, $2,413

Open Team Roping Year End Champion Header Russell Sullivan, Peralta, NM, $8,608 Year End Champion Heeler Brian Sullivan, Peralta, NM, $10,269 Reserve Champion Header John English, Belen, NM, $8,235 Reserve Champion Heeler Eddie Nieto, Los Lunas, NM, $5,338

Incentive Team Roping Year End Champion Header Justin Higgins, Bloomfield, NM, $5,918 Year End Champion Heeler Cody Garcia, Los Lunas, NM, $4,084 Reserve Champion Header Sal Gomez, Belen, NM, $4,504 Reserve Champion Heeler Art Sanchez, Blanco, NM, $3,368

“Thanks for all the help from the New Mexico Rodeo Council!”

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ALL INDIAN RODEO The All Indian Rodeo Cowboys Association, Inc. • P.O. Box 723, St. Michaels, Arizona 86511

COWBOYS ASSOCIATION Phone: 928/871-3000 • Fax: 928/871-3000 • Website: www.aircarodeo.com

ALL INDIAN RODEO COWBOY ASSOCIATION OFFICERS AND BOARD OF DIRECTORS

The A-Team 2009 President Ben Bates, Jr. - (505) 879-7717 nmbbjr98@yahoo.com Vice President Thomas J. Boyd - (928) 777-2621 thomasjboyd02@hotmail.com Treasurer Brenda Holgate - (505) 786-4204 bholgate@nndcd.org Administrative Secretary Alberda Avery aaavery20@hotmail.com

Public Relations Officer Beverly Coho - (928) 871-3000 beverlyjcoho@citlink.net AIRCA Central Entry Secretary Benita Jaye - (505) 735-2117 benitajayy@yahoo.com Queen Committee Coordinator Vacant Judges Coordinator Albert Slivers - (623) 925-0978 Timers Coordinator Benjenita Bates bk_bates@yahoo.com Rodeo Sponsors Representative Vacant

ALL INDIAN RODEO COWBOYS ASSOCIATION

2009 IIFR World Champions Mens All-Around World Champion Garrison B. Begay, Greasewood Springs, AZ, $4,120 Womens All-Around World Champion Sheila Sells, Kayenta, AZ, $3,502

Ladies Breakaway Roping Bull Riding Director Michelle Morris - (505) 713-0135 Herb Holgate mlmorris@hotmail.com herbholgate@hotmail.com Steer Wrestling Ladies Barrel Racing Harrison Charley hrrsnchrly@yahoo.com Vacant Team Roping Directors Junior Barrel Racing Leonard Williams Sr. - (928) 797-5596 Bobbie Clawson rope4firsts@yahoo.com bobbie71j@yahoo.com Robert Largo - (928) 871-3307 Tie-Down Roping ropelargo@yagoo.com Vacant Bareback Director Junior Bull 1\2 Vertical (7.3Riding x 9.5) Vacant Vacant Saddle Bronc Director Senior Breakaway Roping Robert Burbank - (505) 488-5469 Jerome Pete Sr. burb75@unm.edu eleanor.pete@ganado.k12.az.us

P.O. BOX 723 ST. MICHAELS, ARIZONA 86511

2010 MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION 1st Year Member (Rookie)? Yes

No

Date:

AIRCA card no: 09-

Name:

Male

Female

Bareback World Champion Joe Wilson, Kyle, SD

Saddle Bronc World Champion

Mailing Address

Jeremy Meeks, Interior, SD Bull Riding World Champion Spud Jones, Twin Lakes, NM Steer Wrestling World Champion Garrison Begay, Greasewood Springs, AZ Tie Down Roping World Champion Gerald Daye, Gallup, NM Ladies Barrel Racing World Champion Deanne St. Andrews, Schurz, NV Ladies Breakaway Roping World Champion Michelle Walkingbear, Ft. Smith, MT Open Team Roping World Champions Kesley Phillips and Kevin Yazzie, Rough Rock, AZ Senior Breakaway Roping World Champion John Boyd, Jr., Greasewood Springs, AZ Junior Barrel Racing World Champion Kira Simonson, Loring, MT Junior Bull Riding World Champion Cody Coverchuk, Meadow Lake, SK, Canada Each event winner received a saddle and a buckle Each All-Around champion received a saddle and buckle. There was a grand total of $140,000 cash prizes plus saddle and buckle prizes awarded.

Central Entry Secretary Benita Jaye New Phone Number (505) 735-2117

City ____

State

E-mail Address Tribal Affiliation

Zip Code

Telephone No. Census No.

Agency Enrollment Office

Social Security No.

Type of Application/Fees ( all that apply) Contestant - $95 Major Events Bareback Saddle Bronc Bull Riding Tie-Down Roping Open Team Roping #12 Team Roping Ladies Barrel Racing Ladies Breakaway Roping Contestant - $95 Minor Events Jr. Bull Riding Jr. Co-ed Barrel Racing Official - $95 Judge

Sr. 50+ Breakaway Roping

Contractor - $250 Announcer

Timer

Steer Wrestling

Gold Card Member: Year Inducted

Stock Contractor

Total Number of Years With AIRCA

Previous AIRCA Officer and/or Board of Director:

Yes

No

Specify

OATH By signatory completion below, I apply for membership with the All Indian Rodeo Cowboys Association (AIRCA). I hereby swear and affirm the information is true and correct to the best of my knowledge. I release and waive any and all claims for personal injury or any other claims against the AIRCA during the period of membership. I further agree to abide by all the Articles of Incorporation contained in the most current AIRCA Approved Association Rule Book and any other provisions the AIRCA Board may insertor impose–for example constestant members shall participate in 40% of all AIRCA sanctioned rodeos in order to qualify for any post season finals rodeo(s). I will represent the AIRCA to the best of my ability and comply with all its rules and by-laws.

Signature:

Date:

If Applicant is under the age of 18 (Minor) Parent/Guardian of Applicant must sign the following signatory and hereby complies with the above OATH as well.

Parent/Guardian Signature Subscribed and sworn to me this My Commission Expires Notary Public

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Membership Form 2010 with rates approved by AIRCA President on October 7, 2008.

For AIRCA Use Only Sold By Form of Payment Other Note

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GRAND CANYON PRO RODEO ASSOCIATION Upcoming Rodeo’s 2010 Membership Drive Rodeo January 30 - 31, 2010 Buckeye Equestrian Center Separate Rodeo Each Day Rodeo starts at 9 a.m. each day Roughstock - be ready at 3 p.m.

Order of Timed Events (9 a.m.): Barrel Racing, Steer Wrestling, Calf Roping, Breakaway and Team Roping Memberships can be purchased on or before January 30 at the discounted rate of $70. (Memberships will be $100 thereafter) Added Money: $300 Per Event Entries: Monday, January 25 Roughstock 5 p.m.– 6 p.m. / Timed Events 6 p.m. – 10 p.m. (623)388-0391 Team Roping 6 p.m. – 10 p.m.

(623)388-0201 There will be a $5 facility fee per day, per contestant . Each person will be required to pay when paying your entry fees.

Entry Fees are cash only!

You must pay for your 2010 membership in order to compete at the Membership Drive Rodeo.

In order to avoid a long line when entering, please pay for your membership during the following times: Barrel Racers - 7 a.m. – 8 a.m.

Steer Wrestlers - Calf Ropers and Breakaway Ropers; 8 a.m. – 9 a.m.

Team Ropers – 9 a.m. – 10 a.m.

62nd Annual Gold Rush Days Rodeo Co-Approved for GCPRA (Roughstock Riders Only) Wickenburg, AZ February 13 - 14, 2010 Performances 2 p.m. each day. Slack Feb. 12 at 11 a.m.

Entry Fees: BB and SB $75 - BR $85 Entries: Monday, February 8 from 5 p.m. - 6 p.m. (623)388-0391.

Entry Fees Cash Only Colorado River Round Up Needles, CA March 5 - 6, 2010 Performances: 6 p.m. each day Slack: March 6 at 9 a.m. if needed Added: $500 to all Open Events, $200 to all Incentive Events Entries: Monday, March 1 Roughstock 5 p.m.– 6 p.m. / Timed Events 6 p.m. – 10 p.m. (623)388-0391 Team Roping 6 p.m. – 10 p.m.

(623)388-0201 GCPRA board of director meetings will take place the first Monday of every month at the Denny’s off of I-17 and Deer Valley Rd. at 6:00 p.m. Please call Shelly Howell at 623/249-9506 to verify times and location if interested in attending.

GCPRA Approved Stock Contractors:

2010 Rule Book Changes: Effective immediately Incentive Calf Roping and Team Roping Payoffs: 17% of the entry fee money will be added to the Open payoff rather than 25%.

W/A Rodeo Company Slash M Rodeo Company T5 - Manuel Murrietta V Heart Rodeo Company – Cody Resor Please be sure to check out our website at www.GCPRA.com for the latest updates and rodeo information GCPRA: PO Box 50476 Parks, AZ 86018 State Secretary - Shelly Howell - (623) 249-9506

Photographers must purchase a GCPRA Working Membership in order to photograph any GCPRA approved rodeo’s. The board of directors will vote on approved photographers to work the finals.

In the case that there are two individual rodeo’s in one weekend, contestants can no longer request the performance for both days. If the second performance is not filled, there will be a waiting list and it will be filled on a first come first serve basis. The remaining requests will be put into slack.

GCPRA CES Phone Number: Events Line: (623) 388-0391 Team Roping Line: (623) 388-0201 Late entries will be accepted until noon on the Tuesday following Monday entries. There will be a $40 late fee.

Congratulations to Rusty Despain and the Holbrook Rodeo Committee for being voted “GCPRA Best Rodeo of the Year.”

Congratulations also go out to the Sonoita Rodeo Committee for “GCPRA Runner Up Best Rodeo of the Year.”

Permits can be purchased for all GCPRA rodeo’s excluding the Membership Drive Rodeo and The Finals at the price of $40.

Congratulations to all of the year end and average winners!

2010 GCPRA Year End Winners Men’s All Around - Andrew Martin Women’s All Around - Becky Mahoney Bareback - J.T. Cox Open Calf Roping - Andrew Martin Inc. Calf Roping - Shandell Glasses Breakaway - Dani Meador Saddle Bronc - Bryan Martineau Steer Wrestling - Pepe Arballo Open Barrels - Lake Mehallic Inc. Barrels - Terri Foley Open TR Header - Erich Rogers Open TR Heeler - Victor Begay Inc. TR Header - Whip Lewis Inc. TR Heeler - Te Ryan Begay Bull Riding - Michael Allison

Grand Canyon Pro Rodeo Assn.

2010 Membership Application

Office use only--Card #_________ Issued____________

Legal Name___________________________________________ Name for card:________________________________________ Address_______________________________________________ City/State____________________________________Zip_______ Phone #_____________________S.S.#______________________ Email Address:__________________________________________ Birthdate____________________Jacket Size_______(Re: Finals) Event(s)_______________________________________________ Profession/Hobby Outside of Rodeo: _________________________ Membership-$70 until 1/31/10 Membership $100 after 1/31/10 Family Membership-(3 or More Cards then $50 each) Youth (under 18) & College Rodeo Student-$50

All Fees Nonrefundable

Working card $60 (All Arena Personnel)

Amount enclosed $_________

Release & Waiver of Liability and Indemnity Agreement In consideration of being permitted to enter for any purpose any Restricted Area (herein defined as including but limited to rodeo arena, competition area, chutes, pens, areas reserved & intended for participants or restricted to event), or being permitted to compete, officiate, observe, work for, or for any purpose participate in any way in the event, each of the undersigned, for himself/herself, his/her personal representatives, heirs, and next of kin, acknowledges, agrees and represents that he has, or will, inspect all restricted areas, and does further warrant that entry upon such restricted areas and participation in event constitutes acknowledgment that he/she has inspected and accepts same as being safe and reasonably suited for purpose thereof, and further agrees and warrants that if, at any time, he/she is in or about restricted areas and feels anything to be unsafe, he/she will immediately advised officials.

(1) Hereby releases, waives, discharges and covenants not to sue the participants, sanctioning organization, rodeo committee, stock contractor, rodeo association, arena operators, owners, or lessees, officials, any persons in any restricted area, promoters, sponsors, advertisers and each of them, their officers and employees, all for the purposes herein referred to as "releases", from all liability to the undersigned, his/her personal representatives, assigns, heirs and next of kin for any and all loss or damage, and any claim or demands therefore on account of injury to the person or property or resulting in death of undersigned, whether caused by the negligence of the releases or otherwise while undersigned is in or upon the restricted area, and/or, competing, officiating in, observing, work for, or for any other purpose in the event and hereby assumes full responsibility for, and risk of, bodily injury, death or property damage due to negligence of releases or otherwise while in or upon the restricted areas for any purposes of participating in the event. (Continued next column . . .)

(2) Hereby agrees to indemnify, save and hold harmless the releases and each of them from any loss, liability, damage, or cost they may incur due to the presence of the undersigned in or upon restricted area and for any purpose participating in the event and whether caused by negligence of releases or otherwise.

Each of the undersigned expressly acknowledges and agrees that the activities of the event are very dangerous and involve the risk of serious injury and/or death and/or property damage. Each of the undersigned further expressly agrees that the foregoing release, waiver, and indemnity agreement is intended to be as broad and inclusive as is permitted by the law of the province of the state in which the event is conducted and that if any portion thereof is held invalid, it is agreed that the balance shall, notwithstanding, continue in full legal force and effect.

THE UNDERSIGNED HAS READ ABOVE AND VOLUNTARILY SIGNS BELOW, and further agrees that no oral representations, statements, or inducements apart from the foregoing written agreement have been made.

In signing this application, I understand that I am bound by the Bylaws and Rules of the GCPRA. All applications are subject to approval of GCPRA Board of Directors.

Signature____________________________________________Date____________ Liability Waiver & Financial Responsibility Agreement

(Required for MINORS only.)

We, the undersigned parents and/or guardians of______________________________ do hereby release the Grand Canyon Pro Rodeo Association (GCPRA) and sponsoring groups, organizations & individuals from any and all responsibility for injury or disabilities for any nature whatsoever, suffered or inflicted by or through our minor son/daughter's participation in any & all GCPRA activities. We further agree to the terms of the Release & Waiver of Liability and Indemnity Agreement immediately preceding this waiver. We also agree to assume any & all financial responsibility incurred by our son/daughter as a GCPRA member. This release/acceptance is complete & is not conditioned by any word or deed by either the undersigned & sponsoring bodies and/or individuals of said association.

Parent/Guardian___________________________________________________ Parent/Guardian___________________________________________________ STATE OF_______________) County of________________) Subscribed and sworn to before me this______day of_________________________.

2010. ____________________________________________ Notary Public Return application to: GCPRA, P.O. Box 50476., Parks, AZ 86018

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Horses For Sale Brushy Creek Ranch – Cochise, Arizona Quarter Dun Gelding.

4 yrs. 15.1H. Used on trail.

Well started on cattle and rope. Likes to work, real athletic. Easy to ride, load and shoe.

Excellent ranch, rope prospect. $1,950

Quarter Blue Roan Gelding. 7 yrs. 14.1H. Real stout. Used on trail a lot. Well started on cattle and rope, gentle and likes people.

Excellent 4H and youth prospect. $2,400

Just Arrived From Iowa

AQHA Black Gelding. Doc Bar/King bred. 4 yrs. 15H. Been ridden a lot, some trail. Started on cattle and rope, excellent barrel or rope horse prospect.

Easy to ride, load and shoe. $2,200

Big Quarter Grey Gelding.

6 yrs.

15.2H. Gentle and easy to handle, clip, load and shoe. Rides well, started on trail, cattle and in rope training. $1,750

We have horses coming in all the time. Call Deak or visit our website!

Quarter Buckskin Dun Gelding.

5 yrs. 15.1H. Good looking, real stout.

Some trail and ranch work. Knows cattle, well started roping. Easy to handle. He’s the right kind. Excellent prospect. Cheap at $2,400

AQHA Grey Gelding. 10 yrs. 14.3H. Grandson of Peppy San Badger. Real stout. This horse has not been used for some time. We are getting him going again. Very gentle, excellent trail or cattle horse. $2,500

www.deakshorses.com Call Deak at 602/377-0492 (cell) 520/826-0112 (home)

Bay/White Gelding. 7 yrs. 15.2H. Excellent ranch/rope horse prospect. Big and strong, been used on ranch. Knows cattle, good to ride, load and handle. We have started roping on him – is coming along good. $1,850

Barrel Horse Deluxe. Super Stack Dash AQHA sorrel gelding. 18 yrs. 16H 1,250 lbs. Grandson of Dash For Cash (the real deal). Capable of running 2D or better. Has run and done well at high school finals and still will. Nice big gentle horse.

Easy to handle, load and shoe. This horse does not get hot or crazy. You and your kids will want to ride him. Sound as a rock and 100% in every way. Has roped some cattle. $2,850

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“THE FUN PLACE TO BE FOR ALL AGES”

OPEN TO THE WORLD RODEO Co-Sanctioned with Grand Canyon Pro Rodeo Association

AJ Rodeo Grounds - Apache Junction, AZ February 25, 26, 27 & 28, 2010

$5,500 Total Added Money Even with the bad economy, we are adding more money!

Saddle Bronc & Bareback only Will be a rodeo each day - you can enter 1, 2, 3 days

$300 ADDED EACH DAY plus an Average buckle (must enter twice to be eligible)

All Team Roping will be Thursday, February 25 • 10:00 a.m. • Chute Run Additional Lost Dutchman Days Features:

P P P P

Event

Entry Fee

Added Money

Bareback

$75 Enter 1, 2, 3 days

$300 ea. day

Saddle Bronc

$75 Enter 1, 2, 3 days

$300 ea. day

Rodeo Dance Must be 21 to attend Large Carnival

Bull Riding

Parade (downtown)

Calf Roping

$75

$400

$85 $10 day money incl. $500 Champion buckle to High Point Ride

Incentive Calf Roping

$75 GCPRA Rules

$400

Steer Wrestling

$75

$400

Breakaway

$65

$400

Barrel Race Open

$65

$400

Barrel Race Handicapped

$65

$400

Team Roping Open

$150/team enter 2X

$400

2 Free Entertainment Stages

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BLM Wild Horse & Burro Adoption

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Incentive Team Roping $150/team, enter 2X, #12 cap $400 Team ropers eligible can enter both events 2 times!

of Food & Arts & Crafts $15 stock charge & $10 administration fee per person Fees must be paid one hour prior to performance or stock not drawn or assigned slot considered vacated

Booths

Central Entry Information: Performances: 1:30 p.m. Fri., Sat. & Sun. Slack: 9:00 a.m. Sunday if needed Admission $12 Adults - $8 Kids

Monday, February 22 Rough Stock: 5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. 623/748-3202 All other events: 6:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. 623/748-3273 for more information visit LDD website below.

Contestants ONLY Free

Stock contractor: Buster Webb’s W/A Rodeo Company 602/684-1224 Information: Gary Mulholland, Chairman 1-888-75RODEO visit us at:

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y G m y k t h n a u n o a C R a l o d o e b i Series 2010 o C Grants Rodeo Arena, Exit 81 Highway 53 South, Grants, New Mexico Kids Rodeo Events are:

For more information or to pre-enter contact Cody McDaugale or Melissa McDaugale 505/287-2662 505/290-7390

Leadline - 6 & under Sheep Riding - 6 & under Calf Riding - 7-9 Steer Riding - 10-13 Barrels, Poles, Flags & Goats - 6 & under, 7-9, 10-13, 14-18 Breakaway Roping & Step Down Roping - 7-9, 10-13, 14-18 Ribbon Roping - 10-13, 14-18 Team Roping (Adult/Contestant) - 7-9, 10-13, 14-18 Steer Roping & Calf Touching - 7-9, 10-13, 14-18 Steer Dobbing - 6 & under, 7-9

Pre-Enter by March 10, 2010 Books will be open from 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 a.m. the day of the rodeo

At the end of the 2010 Series

Running P Saddles will be awarded to All-Around Cowgirl and All-Around Cowboy in each age division.

RODEO DATES 2010 (9:00 a.m. each day) March 20 • April 17 & 18 • May 15 & 16 • June 19 CIBOLA COUNTY GYMKHANA RODEO 2010 SERIES ENTRY FORM

Please write legibly and complete each line below.

Contestant's Name: Address: City: Phone No.

Fill out one entry form per contestant per rodeo

Zip: Alternate Phone.

Gender

M / F (Circle One)

Date of Rodeo.

Is contestant sharing a horse with another contestant? Sharing with: Age as March 1, 2010 *If you DID NOT participate in the CCGR 2009 Series, you must present your birth certificate to the rodeo secretary before the start of the first rodeo * Enter a minimum of three (3) events and a maximum of four (4) You DO NOT have to designate your four events for points for the season this year Events Leadline Sheep Riding (Leadliner's may enter) Calf Riding Steer Riding Barrels Flags Poles Goat Tying (around neck) Goat Tying Calf Touching Steer Stopping Steer Dobbing Breakaway Roping Step Down Roping Ribbon Roping Team Roping Administration Membership Fee Awards Fee for All-Around Only Awards Fee for All-Around & Rough Stock Awards Fee for Rough Stock Only Late Entry Fee Day Run Fee Team Roping Partner's Name If you need a partner please note here.

RODEO DATES March 20, 2010 April 17 & 18, 2010 May 15 & 16 2010 June 19, 2010 * Make up date - TBA

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Fee ---10.00 20.00 20.00 8.00 8.00 8.00 8.00 8.00 8.00 8.00 8.00 8.00 8.00 8.00 8.00

Stock Fee ---$ 10.00 $ 10.00 $ 10.00 ---------$ 4.00 $ 4.00 $ 9.00 $ 9.00 $ 9.00 $ 9.00 $ 9.00 $ 9.00 $ 9.00

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Total Entry $ 20.00 $ 20.00 $ 30.00 $ 30.00 $ 8.00 $ 8.00 $ 8.00 $ 12.00 $ 12.00 $ 17.00 $ 17.00 $ 17.00 $ 17.00 $ 17.00 $ 17.00 $ 17.00 $ 5.00 $ 30.00 $ 35.00 $ 50.00 $ 35.00 $ 25.00 $ 20.00 TOTAL

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ENTRY FEE DUE DATES March 10, 2010 April 7, 2010 May 5, 2010 June 9, 2010

MAKE MONEY ORDERS/CASHIERS CHECKS PAYABLE TO: CCGR *** MAIL MONEY ORDERS/CASHIERS CHECKS ONLY *** MAIL ENTRIES TO

MELISSA MCDAUGALE P.O. BOX 3644 MILAN, NM 87021

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7th ANNUAL NMRA/CPRA co-sanctioned

TY WAYBOURN MEMORIAL RODEO April 9 & 10, 2010 Farmington, New Mexico McGee Park

EVENT Bareback Saddle Bronc Bull Riding Calf Roping 14/50 Calf Roping 14 & under, 50 & over Steer Wrestling Team Roping w/#12 incentive Breakaway Barrel Racing

FEE $100 $100 $100 $100 $75 $100 $200/team $100 $65

Team Roping enter 2x open and 1x incentive or 2x incentive and 1x open.

Incentive must have current 2010 USTRC card.

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ARIZONA JUNIOR NEW MEXICO HIGH SCHOOL RODEO ASSOCIATION RODEO ASSOCIATION Go to www.arizonajuniorrodeo.com for more AJRA information Calendar of Events - 2010 February 6 - 7 – Marana, Arizona EC – January 20 March 6 - 7 – Gilbert, AZ EC – February 17 April 17 - 18 – Wilcox, AZ EC – March 31 May 22 - 23 – Prescott, AZ EC – May 5 June TBA - AJRA Finals EC – June 1

Note for February Rodeo For the Rodeo in Marana this month, there are 40 nice stalls available. They rent for $15/day and reservations can be made by calling Dan Post at 520-248-1736

May Rodeo Schedule Change!

The May AJRA rodeo has been rescheduled from May 29 - 30 to May 22 - 23.

It will still be held in Prescott, Arizona. New deadline for entries will be May 5, 2010!

2009 – 2010 Fundraiser / Raffle The board voted on raffling off an awesome Artic Cat 700 XLS side by side as a means to generate additional funds for our year end prize line.

All proceeds from this raffle will go towards funding our year end prize line.

Tickets are $10 each and every family (not member) will be required to sell 20 tickets in order to participate at the 2010 finals.

The drawing for this amazing prize will be held during the awards ceremony at our finals in June. Thanks to a few last minute calls, the AJRA was able to have the side by side displayed at the South Point during the NFR this year. Kendra and Preston Williams purchased additional space at their booth and graciously donated the room and offered to sell tickets for us. If you know the Williams, please take time to pay them a huge thank you! If you don’t, you could

send then a thank you note to preston_kendra@hotmail.com.

I would like to let you all know that the Artic Cat ticket sales are going pretty good. I spoke with Kendra tonight and she said sales really picked up over the past few days.

We will be getting the Artic Cat back on Monday and have plans to start hauling it to various businesses and to each remaining rodeo between now and the finals in order to sell additional tickets.

This year, as an added incentive, the high ticket selling girl and boy will have their entry fees for the Prescott AJRA rodeo waved. That’s right, if you sell the most tickets, you can enter Prescott for free.

Additional y, if you are the second or third high selling girl or boy, your name will be added to a drawing for additional prizes.

Buckeye Rodeo All-Around Winners 5-8 - Dakota Keenan 9-12 Girls - Heather Macenzie 9-12 Boys - Travis Jonovich 13-15 Girls Taylor Holderman 13-15 Boys - Peaches Burris 1618 Girls - Megan Stock 16-18 Boys - Dustin Latta Average Champions 13-15 Barrel Racing Taylor Holderman Breakaway Roping Kayla Squires Bull Riding Peaches Burris Calf Roping T.J.Jewell Chute Dogging Peaches Burris Goat Tying Taylor Holderman Pole Bending Ally Ford Ribbon Roping Peaches Burris Team Roping Denton Bates 16-18 Barrel Racing Cheyenne Foster Breakaway Roping Megan Stock Calf Roping Brent Keaveney Chute Dogging Sheldon Church Goat Tying Kelsey Lutjen Pole Bending Kayla Karstetter Ribbon Roping Dustin Latta Team Roping Megan Stock 5-8 Barrel Racing Dakota Keenan Calf Riding K.C. Kennedy Goat Tying Jaycie Cundall Pole Bending Jaycie Cundall Team Roping Cache Kerby 9-12 Barrel Racing Sierra Jo Keith Breakaway Sierra Spratt Bull Riding Nathan Lamas Double Mugging Britt Parker Goat Tying Heather MacKenzie Pole Bending Savana Egge Ribbon Roping Dillon Foster Team Roping Travis Jonovich

Go to www.nmhighschoolrodeo.com for NMHSRA information Calendar of Events - 2010 March 20-21 – Farmington (Four Corners Rodeo Club) Possible Wrangler Junior High 27-28 – T or C (Directors) April 1-3 – Open (Easter) 10-11 – Open (Ty Waybourn Memorial) 17-18 – Belen (Directors) 24-25 – Clovis (Directors) Joe’s Boot Shop Roping May 1-2 – Gallup (Directors) Possible Wrangler Junior High 7-9 – Roswell (Roswell High School Club Rodeo) (Roughstock Friday Night - Prom Saturday Night) June 9-13 – State Finals - Clovis, NM

NMHSRA - New and Notes

may pick up your check at the Farmington rodeo. They will not be mailed. Some individuals have requested to donate their refund to the Chavez family. If you wish to donate, you must send Johnnie a email or fax containing members name, address and your wishes to donate these funds to the Chavez family.

Rule Additions and Changes The following rules have been implemented by the board of directors and will be enforced for the spring semester.

The following forms must be postmarked 10 days prior to the rodeo you are competing in: entry form, membership form, eligibility form or you will not be allowed to compete.

Effective: December 2009.

Barrel racing and pole bending contestants will be assessed a fine of $10 for losing their hat during a run.

“Goat Tying Re-run - contestant must bring to judges attention any items that they believe qualify for a re-run per the NHSRA rule book immediately following their run and prior to leaving the arena.

It is the judges discretion if they allow or not and if allowed, the re-run will be done immediately on the same goat.”

NMHSRA wishes to express their condolences to the family of Cayetano Chavez. A fund in his name has been established to help the family at any Wells Fargo bank. Rosary will be held Sunday at 1:30PM followed by funeral services at 2:30PM in the Moriarty Civic Center. Please keep this family in your thoughts and prayers at this time.

New Entry and State Secretary Needed Please Read Carefully!

NMHSRA is searching for an entry secretary. If you are interested in this position please send a resume and inquires to Ross Kirkes as soon as possible. The board will be conducting interviews as soon as resumes are received.

NMHSRA is searching for a state secretary, effective at the conclusion of this season. Please send resume and inquires to Ross Kirkes by April 9. Interviews will be scheduled in Gallup on April 17.

If you are a certified EMT and would be willing to provide services at a NMHSRA rodeo this spring, please contact Ross Kirkes.

Thanks-NM Rodeo Council

Congratulations!

The NMHSRA was fortunate to receive Rodeo Council monies for stock charges during the fall season. These stock charges will be reimbursed to the members. You

Logan Medlin was selected as the Professional Choice athlete of the month.

Mike Hillman and Tegan Mills have been selected as Wrangler all-star team captains.

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ARIZONA HIGH SCHOOL RODEO ASSOCIATION Go to www.ahsra.com for more AHSRA information 2009-2010 Season Schedule

February Rodeo

February Rawhide - 27 - 28 EC - January 10

Please Note Date Change!

March Florence, AZ - 27 – 28 EC - March 10 April Buckeye, AZ - 24 – 25 EC - April 7 May Prescott, AZ - 15 – 16 EC - April 28 June State Finals (TBD) - 10 – 12 EC - May 24

The date for the February rodeo has changed to the 27 – 28. Entries were due on the January 10. Location will be at Rawhide Arena.

Florence Rodeo Benefit Team Roping and Silent Auction This event will be held Saturday, March 27 at the Florence Rodeo Grounds following the AHSRA Rodeo.

Books open at 6 p.m. Rope at 7 p.m. #13 Over & Under $100 Pick One Draw 2 or Draw all 3 Enter 2x’s Benefit is for Sherry White.

She is the mother of Lauren White, AHSRA & AJRA Champion Goat tier & Breakaway Roper. Sherry has NonHodgkin’s Lymphoma. She is fighting her fight at the Cancer Center of America in Goodyear! We want to show her our appreciation for all her years of hard work at the rodeos!

Silent Auction Items Include: Rube Woolsey private roping lesson, 2 Denton Payne private roping lessons, Tanner Bryson signed print & One Week of Swim Therapy for your horse, Crystal flip flops, Jewelry, Crystal, Buckle Frame, Autographed vest signed by NFR bronc contestants, Nick Sarchett private roping lesson, and much more!

For more information please call: Becky Teller (480) 200-2729 or AnnDee White (480) 600-2255

Reminder from the Rodeo Secretary!

Parents and Students, you must send in a Waiver of Liability that is notarized, as well as a Certificate of Eligibility signed by school for every rodeo!

AHSRA Welcomes Classic and Rattler Ropes Classic and Rattler Ropes is now the Official Ropes of the NHSRA. As per the rule book no other rope manufacturer can be displayed in the arena during a NHSRA event.

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Once again, the race at Queen Creek’s Horseshoe Park Equestrian Centre on December 19 brought out the best in the Valley of the Sun to run barrels and sell/swap their tack, clothes and miscellaneous goodies in the now annual Cowboy Christmas “Arizona-style.”

2D 1. Sandy Lewis, 17.968, Buddy, $53 4D 1. Jan Finney, 21.407, Buster, $31 Pee Wee Winners 1D 1. Sydney Garcia, 21.697, Mazy, $6; 2. Hunter Finney, 37.204, Sassy, $5; 3. Jordan Carlson, 46.561, Missy, $4; 4. Cheyanne Finney, 70.689, Snickers, $3; 5. Sara Parker, 75.395, Bubba, $2

Be sure to keep your eyes and ears open for upcoming NBHA events in Arizona. All the districts are going strong and added new members at every race. To find out more information, please visit the NBHA Arizona website at www.nbhaaz02.com. Also, look for entry forms in barrel racing publications and on the Internet. For further information regarding this race and all the upcoming races, please contact Jan Finney at 602910-9511, email barreldream08@yahoo.com, website www.theclassifiedhorse.com, www.aw4d.com or http://nbhaaz02.com See ya at the next big one!

— JT AZ02 Director, Jan Finney, booked the stalls not to put up horses but to have vendors of all makes and models in them to sell their wares. This was a first endeavor to try something new and with over 20 stalls filled by the vendors from professionals to yard sale groups it seemed to be quite the success. “Santa Arizona-style” arrived at Queen Creek to take pictures with the kids as they sat on Jordan Carlson’s Missy the Pony.

A total rider count for the day was 83 with a payout of $2,659 and a progressive added money pot of $295. NBHA pays out 80%.

Big Thanks to all who attended and congratulations to all the winners!

Open 1D 1. Rylea Platts, 16.748, Frenchmans Fever, $306; 2. Chancy Brown, 17.067, Trixie, $229; 3. Dakota Cauthen, 17.165, Mistress, $153; 4. Brittani Brookshire, 17.229, Taylor, $76 2D 1. Crystal Logan, 17.41, Sarie, $262; 2. Amanda Barlow, 17.445, Firewater’s Fooler, $196; 3. Macklee Austin, 17.635, Willy, $131; 4. Summer Lunt, 17.663, Dodger, $65 3D 1. Dee Reep, 17.788, Elmer, $175; 2. Morgan Krause, 17.807, Lil” Misty Moonshine, $131; 3. Stacey Clark, 17.817, Miss “Turbo” Dry, $87; 4. Clara Ness, 17.851, Right Side, $44 4D 1. Michelle Lemley, 18.812, Vegas, $131; 2. Natalie Silvers, 18.813, Tye, $98; 3. Tanya Graeb, 18.887, Horse 1, $65; 4. April Jensen, 18.915, Sheza Stylish Pepto, $33 Youth 1D 1. Hailey Schafer, 17.543, Turbo, $66; 2. Morgan Krause, 17.807, Lil” Misty Moonshine, $44 2D 1. Stephanie Cochrun, 18.388, Missy, $94 3D 1. Nicole Speeding, 18.545, Fifth of Gold, $37; 2. Drake Finney, 18.663, Buster, $25 4D 1. Kaylee Clark, 20.136, Dasher, $28; 2. Shannon Robertson, 22.193, Fooler, $19 Senior 4D 1D 1. Crystal Logan, 17.41, Sarie, $60

NBHA Arizona News Bustin’ Out at Buckeye Equestrian Center The third annual Bustin’ Out Barrel Race over the New Year’s Weekend was four days of tough barrel races, fast times, good food, getting to see old friends and meet new friends. Many of the winter visitors who escape the colder North Country came to spend the weekend with us as well as those who were traveling through to rodeos and points east. Our entries came in from Canada, Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Montana, South and North Dakota, California, Nevada, Colorado, New Mexico, Texas, Oklahoma and if I forgot your State, please forgive me.

Arizonan’s attended in full force as well!

Total riders for the weekend were 1,506 with a payout of $80,250. Average prizes totaled $10,000.00 and were presented on Sunday to the riders with the best three out of four runs in the divisional format.

The $25 Average Sidepot was offered to the riders who wanted to try for four clean runs. Open Average awards were NBHA Saddles, NBHA Buckle, NBHA Headstall, NBHA Breast Collar, Sheet, Stirrups, NBHA Chair. Youth Average awards were NBHA Buckle, NBHA Headstall, NBHA Breast Collar, Plaque, Stirrups, Spurs.

Senior Average awards were NBHA Buckle, NBHA Headstall, NBHA Breast Collar, Stirrups, NBHA Over/Under, Wallet. WPRA Average awards were NBHA Stirrups, 2 3” NBHA Conchos, 2 2” NBHA Conchos. Futurity Average awards were NBHA Buckle, Bling Headstall, NBHA Stirrups.

We were lucky enough to get to watch several current and past NFR competitors including Brenda Mays, Jan (Hanson) Korrtsen, Judy Mylymaki, Shali Lord, Sherry Cervi, Sheri Estrada and Sue Smith. Sherry Cervi currently holds the arena record of 16.744 from the 1st Annual Bustin’ Out and got very close to that time again when she ran MP A Man with Roses in and out of the full-size pattern in 16.847 on Friday afternoon!

Have you ever lost your hat? Well, we collected $10 hat fines that almost equaled the National Debt! By the time Sunday

rolled around, the hat fines were down to a minimum and my list got a lot shorter.

Thanks for paying your hat fines. . . Sara W x2, Rebecca x2, Kylee, Kim, Margie, MaryAnn, Autumnrain x2, Rachael, Debra, Tanya x2, Sarah A x2, Sue, Crystal, Marissa, Clara, Evanne, Stephanie, Amanda, Tristen and those are just a few of the names. And, here’s my philosophy . . .

Either get a hat that fits or be happy that you have to pay the hat fine because your horse is going fast enough to blow it off!

Congratulations to all the winners December 21, 2009 201 entries Open 5D 1D 1. 17.043, $816, Kyna Schrader, Cruzer For Cash; 2.

17.06, $628, Orlea Mae Harvey, Extras Honor; 3.

17.308, $471, Toni Hardin, Bubblin Sun Frost; 4.

17.311, $377, Brenda Mays, Judge Buy Cash; 5.

17.42, $314, Amy Donaker, Ima; 6. 17.444, $282, Jennifer Dyer, Fritzy Chex; 7. 17.503, $251, Meghan Johnson, Panchos Flit of Fire 2D 1. 17.544, $693, Jennifer Schmidt, Laser Fire; 2.

17.582, $520, Crystal Logan, Sarie; 3. 17.598, $433, Jackie Bobroff, Fiddler; 4. 17.618, $346, Rachael Ross, Jackfork Billie; 5. 17.662, $289, Anne Marie McConnell, Apache; 6. 17.695, $231, Marie Autrey, Top’s Little Ohs; 7. 17.708, $202, Katy Varian, Amigo; 8. 17.721, $173, Jessi Houston, Toceme 3D 1. 18.059, $603, Shawn Stirling-Schuck, Gretta; 2.

18.066, $452, Kaci Shaffer, Scottish Jubilee; 3.

18.093, $377, Anjie Abbott, Seal; 4. 18.101, $301, Bonnie Cassinelli, Forecast To Fame; 5. 18.11, $251, Lynn Ray, Frankstien; 6/7. 18.111, $188, Dude Overton, Sara; 6/7. 18.111, $188, Deanne Beshears, Katie; 8. 18.136, $151, Hayley Reyes, Flips Snickers Bat 4D 1. 18.568, $542, Shannon Mooney, Streak; 2.

18.572, $407, Tamy Jaramillo, Thunder; 3. 18.598, $339, Jenna Cadwallader, Spanky; 4. 18.637, $271, Jennifer Meisner, Jon; 5. 18.673, $226, Sarah Aberholdt, Mojo; 6. 18.691, $181, Sherri Barnes, BB Booging Frenchman; 7. 18.692, $158, Colton Oliver, Fancy Me A Doctor; 8. 18.714, $136, Miki Martin, Kid Rock 5D 1. 19.083, $422, Becky Hart, Sandys Bluff; 2.

19.089, $316, Kasey Barnes, Cowmans Spike; 3.

19.096, $264, Marjorie Schall, Noble; 4. 19.117, $211, Karson Bradley, Flower Girl; 5. 19.127, $176, Merrilee Cook, Dashers Wonder; 6. 19.152, $141, Jessi Ramirez, Pie Roanie; 7. 19.173, $123, Steve Hazelton, Herrcules; 8. 19.181, $105, Montana Enns, Duster January 1, 2010 274 entries Open 5D 1D 1. 16.847, $1,163, Sherry Cervi, MP A Man with Roses; 2. 17.026, $872, Brenda Mays, Judge Buy Cash; 3. 17.124, $727, Dave Graf, Giftagrande; 4.

17.169, $582, Baillie Wiseman, Bugs Blanton “Jim Bo”; 5. 17.196, $485, Katy Varian, Amigo; 6.

17.213, $388, Sue Smith, Real Clam to Fame; 7.

17.221, $339, Kyna Schrader, Cruzer For Cash; 8.

17.279, $291, Lyndee Stairs, Little Dan Do It 2D 1. 17.392, $1,070, Rachael Ross, Jackfork Billie; 2.

17.404, $803, Cheryl Murray, Miss Cash Buck; 3.

17.417, $669, Sharon Harrell, Black Casanova; 4.

17.425, $535, Danna Stovner, Dreamer; 5. 17.432, $446, Lori Todd, Warriors Sweet Pea; 6. 17.477, $357, Marie Autrey, Top’s Little Ohs; 7. 17.478, $312, Jennifer Dyer, Fritzy Chex; 8. 17.498, $268, Kaci Shaffer, Scottish Jubilee 3D 1. 17.854, $930, Dude Overton, Sara; 2. 17.878, $698, Destiny Crane, Fame N Fier; 3. 17.895, $582, Sheri Estrada, Xman; 4. 17.896, $465, Deana Moeykens, Cruzer; 5. 17.904, $388, Blythe

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18.373, $523, Jordan Bassett, Cinch; 4. 18.392, $419, Patsy Alexander, MP As Days Go By; 5.

18.397, $349, Pete Struble, Mooney; 6. 18.408, $279, Becky Hart, Sandys Bluff; 7. 18.413, $244, Shali Lord, Kid Rock; 8. 18.415, $209, Erin Oliver, Castle Gate 5D 1. 18.856, $651, Marana Shaffier, Shooter; 2.

18.881, $489, Stephanie Cochrun, Missy; 3. 18.894, $407, Karen Chobotar, King Leo Commands (; 4.

18.904, $326, Natalie Silvers, Home Spun Tye; 5.

18.91, $271, Pat Arnold, Zipper; 6. 18.917, $217, Sarah Vance, Scooby Pharr Doc; 7. 18.928, $190, Heather Turner, Bon Jovi; 8. 18.964, $163, Brandi Hughes, Elmer January 2, 2010 280 entries Open 5D 1D 1. 16.964, $1,182, Orlea Mae Harvey, Extras Honor; 2. 17.012, $887, Meghan Johnson, Panchos Flit of Fire; 3. 17.14, $739, Kendra Stineman, Tilly; 4.

17.257, $591, Danna Stovner, Dreamer; 5. 17.289, $493, Megan Lewis, BJ; 6. 17.303, $394, Renee Gossett, Patty; 7. 17.319, $345, Stacey Buchanan, Whipper Snapper Snorty; 8. 17.333, $296, Carly Todd, Frenchmans Bow Kay 2D 117.464, $1,087, Brenda Mays, Judge Buy Cash; 2.

17.477, $816, Maxine McKenna, Rock’s Down Dash; 3. 17.483, $680, Sue Smith, Dasiy Dude Dash; 4.

17.504, $544, Amy Donaker, Ima; 5. 17.507, $453, Marie Autrey, Top’s Little Ohs; 6. 17.511, $362, Cheryl Murray, A Mystic Shadow; 7. 17.517, $317, Jessica Tatone, Fax Me Luck; 8. 17.518, $272, Cheryl Murray, Miss Cash Buck 3D 1. 17.97, $946, Tawana McPhaul, Ms. Kitty; 2.

17.982, $709, Deana Moeykens, Cruzer; 3. 17.986, $591, Nicole Riggle, Cheys Tucker Desire; 4. 17.994, $473, April Cheeseman, Pistol; 5. 18.002, $394, Ruth Bitsui, Seven Dashes; 6. 18.008, $315, Kelly Wiseman, Lil Bonnie Bug; 7. 18.013, $276, Anjie Abbott, Seal; 8. 18.016, $236, Marissa Hancock, Banks 4D 1. 18.485, $851, Sue Van Galder, Savannahs Showdown; 2. 18.496, $638, Charme Moore, MS Smok Gun Three; 3. 18.506, $532, Marana Shaffier, Shooter; 4. 18.515, $426, Teni Hagen, Claire; 5.

18.519, $355, Wendy Montalta, MP One Day Hay Day; 6. 18.526, $284, Taylor Bentley, Bugs with Frosting; 7. 18.544, $248, Christy Loflin, Toppers Famous Dash; 8. 18.606, $213, Mary Flitner, Guys Pocket Coin 5D 1. 18.969, $662, Brenda Leavitt, Gonzo Fly; 2.

18.978, $496, Jackie Roeser, CT Cinco; 3. 18.983, $414, Marci Brown, Ace; 4. 18.984, $331, Tiphanie Young, Freckles; 5. 18.985, $276, Sherry Cervi, MP Wink at the Drifter; 6. 18.99, $221, Shawn Eddings, Rowlin Rowlin Rowlin; 7. 19.037, $193, Maggi Craik, Fire In Hole; 8. 19.049, $165, Debbie Ball, Tuff Tia January 3, 2001 183 entries Open 5D 1D 1. 17.108, $754, Maxine McKenna, Rock’s Down Dash; 2. 17.116, $580, Orlea Mae Harvey, Extras Honor; 3. 17.139, $435, Sharon Harrell, Black Casanova; 4. 17.208, $348, Danna Stovner, Dreamer; 5. 17.294, $290, Bonnie Cassinelli, Forecast To Fame; 6. 17.305, $261, Sharon Harrell, Duck The Lion; 7. 17.345, $232, Jennifer Dyer, Fritzy Chex 2D 1. 17.673, $694, Jessica Finch, Pure Doc Hancock; 2.

17.68, $534, Christy Loflin, Pass The Bubby; 3.

17.681, $400, Debbie Williams, Vis Rocky; 4.

17.736, $320, Dude Overton, Sara; 5. 17.74, $267, Dee Reap, Elmer; 6. 17.75, $240, Kailey Freed, Charge N’ Dance; 7. 17.767, $214, Amy Donaker, Ima 3D 1. 18.117, $604, June Rust, Sparquita; 2. 18.121, $464, Cheryl Murray, Miss Cash Buck; 3. 18.153, $348, Clara Ness, Povert’s Magnet; 4. 18.185, $279, Sherri Barnes, BB Booging Frenchman; 5. 18.186, $232, Sarah Vansetten, Jumlars Martha; 6. 18.194, $209, Jennifer Meisner, Jon; 7/8. 18.196, $93, Morgan Krause, Lil” Misty Moonshine; 7/8. 18.196, $93, Anjie Abbott, Seal 4D 1. 18.624, $543, Stephanie Cochrun, Missy; 2.

18.625, $418, Erin Oliver, Castle Gate; 3. 18.629, $313, Merrilee Cook, Dashers Wonder; 4. 18.724, $251, Taylor Bentley, Bugs with Frosting; 5. 18.736, $198, Kathy Sullivan, Biankus Iza Bidder; 5. 18.736, $198, Courtney Wood, Buttons; 7. 18.761, $167, Kim Perry, Cody; 8. 18.775. Jessica Wolfe, King Leo Doc Olena 5D 1. 19.132, $423, Sherri Barnes, BB French Buggy; 2. 19.158, $325, Karen Chobotar, King Leo Commands Coyote; 3. 19.174, $244, Shawn Eddings, Rowlin Rowlin Rowlin; 4. 19.186, $195, Mary Ann Muskett, Red Montana Doc; 5. 19.212, $163, Jenna Cadwallader, Spanky; 6. 19.233, $146, Jacqueline Nichols, Me Bright Dancer; 7. 19.269, $130, Natalie Silvers, Home Spun Tye Open Average Sidepot - 4 clean runs 119 entries 1D 1. 68.707, $221, Orlea Mae Harvey, Extras Honor; 2.

69.382, $181, Brenda Mays, Judge Buy Cash; 3.

69.813, $134, Baillie Wiseman, Bugs Blanton “Jim Bo”; 4. 70.324, $87, Amy Donaker, Ima; 5. 70.581, $47, Crystal Logan, Sarie 2D 1. 70.812, $203, Karla Probst, Miss Lucky Saint; 2.

70.894, $166, Cheryl Murray, Miss Cash Buck; 3.

70.941, $123, Bonnie Cassinelli, Forecast To Fame; 4. 71.07, $80, Jessi Houston, Toceme; 5. 71.102, $43, Christy Loflin, Pass The Bubby 3D 1/2. 72.967, $161, Sherri Barnes, BB Booging Frenchman; 1/2. 72.967, $161, Rachel Lopez, Buzz N Leo; 3. 73.011, $107, Nicole Riggle, Dont Miss The Dash; 4. 73.035, $70, Autumnrain Chee, Sugar; 5. 73.101, $37, Hayley Reyes, Flips Snickers Bat 4D 1. 74.851, $159, Kathy Sullivan, Biankus Iza Bidder; 2. 74.93, $130, Kylie Bowen, Evening Intrigue; 3.

75.659, $96, Marjorie Schall, Noble; 4. 75.715, $63, Miki Martin, Kid Rock; 5. 75.86, $34, April Jensen, Sheza Stylish Pepto 5D 1. 76.766, $124, Sherri Barnes, BB French Buggy; 2. 77.074, $101, Natalie Silvers, Home Spun Tye; 3.

77.371, $75, Toni Hardin, Bubblin Sun Frost; 4.

77.983, $49, Shawn Eddings, Rowlin Rowlin Rowlin; 5. 78.135, $26, Madison Hunt, Annie Love January 1, 2010 3D Futurity 29 entries 1D 1. 17.78, $478, Courtney Dobson, Jr.; 2. 17.837, $287, Sue Smith, Dasiy Dude Dash; 3. 18.105, $191, Renee Gossett, Heres My Rose 2D 1. 18.297, $287, April Denny, Flip Down Slow; 2.

18.373, $172, Jordan Bassett, Cinch; 3. 18.413, $115, Shali Lord, Kid Rock 3D 1. 18.811, $191, Patsy Alexander, MP Rockinthruthesage; 2. 18.924, $115, Judy Mylymaki, Smart Fame; 3. 19.059, $77, Jenna Cadwallader, Gone Like Yesterday January 2, 2010 3D Futurity 28 entries 1D 1. 17.319, $471, Stacey Buchanan, Whipper Snapper Snorty; 2. 17.483, $282, Sue Smith, Dasiy Dude Dash; 3. 17.517, $188, Jessica Tatone, Fax Me Luck

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3D 1. 18.312, $67, Kathy Sullivan, Biankus Iza Bidder; 2. 18.637, $40, Marjorie Schall, Noble; 3. 18.822, $27, Jane Giles, Prizes Blurr 4D 1. 19.088, $50, Mary Ann Muskett, Red Montana Doc; 2. 19.46, $30, Deanna (Dee) Baer, HW Spanky; 3. 19.496, $20, Steve Hazelton, Herrcules

December 31, 2009 WPRA 19 entries 1. 17.043, $259, Kyna Schrader, Cruzer For Cash; 2.

17.311, $195, Brenda Mays, Judge Buy Cash; 3.

17.582, $130, Crystal Logan, Sarie; 4. 17.618, $65, Rachael Ross, Jackfork Billie

January 3, 2010 Senior 4D 26 entries 1D 1. 17.116, $96, Orlea Mae Harvey, Extras Honor; 2.

17.422, $57, Crystal Logan, Sarie; 3. 17.54, $38, Judy Mylymaki, Alvin 2D 1. 17.861, $82, Rosanne Strobel, Gotago Bunny; 2.

17.889, $49, Dave Graf, Giftagrande; 3. 18.006, $33, Curtis Fitzgerald, Rockheart Red 3D 1. 18.338, $55, Jane Giles, Prizes Blurr; 2. 18.404, $33, Curtis Fitzgerald, Special Roo; 3. 18.539, $22, Shirley Martin, Hitchhike Ta Fame 4D 1. 19.158, $41, Karen Chobotar, King Leo Commands; 2. 19.186, $25, Mary Ann Muskett, Red Montana Doc; 3. 19.458, $16, Steve Hazelton, Herrcules

January 1, 2010 WPRA 27 entries 1. 17.026, $360, Brenda Mays, Judge Buy Cash; 2.

17.196, $270, Katy Varian, Amigo; 3. 17.221, $180, Kyna Schrader, Cruzer For Cash; 4. 17.279, $90, Lyndee Stairs, Little Dan Do It January 2, 2010 WPRA 29 entries 1. 17.257, $385, Danna Stovner, Dreamer; 2.

17.289, $289, Megan Lewis, BJ; 3. 17.333, $193, Carly Todd, Frenchmans Bow Kay; 4. 17.339, $96, Sarah Kieckhefer, Stringray Booger January 3, 2010 WPRA 17 entries 1. 17.208, $234, Danna Stovner, Dreamer; 2.

17.422, $176, Crystal Logan, Sarie; 3. 17.441, $117, Lyndee Stairs, Little Dan Do It; 4. 17.573, $59, Jessi Houston, Toceme December 21, 2009 Senior 4D 24 entries 1D 1. 17.06, $176, Orlea Mae Harvey, Extras Honor 2D 1. 17.582, $76, Crystal Logan, Sarie; 2. 17.695, $45, Marie Autrey, Top’s Little Ohs; 3. 17.811, $30, Karla Probst, Miss Lucky Saint 3D 1. 18.147, $50, Curtis Fitzgerald, Rockheart Red; 2.

18.485, $30, Judy Mylymaki, Alvin; 3. 18.718, $20, Shirley Martin, Hitchhike Ta Fame 4D 1. 19.096, $38, Marjorie Schall, Noble; 2. 19.173, $23, Steve Hazelton, Herrcules; 3. 19.237, $15, Mary Ann Muskett, Playboy January 1, 2010 Senior 4D 29 entries 1D 1. 17.124, $107, Dave Graf, Giftagrande; 2. 17.477, $64, Marie Autrey, Top’s Little Ohs; 3. 17.567, $43, Orlea Mae Harvey, Extras Honor 2D 1. 17.646, $91, Karla Probst, Miss Lucky Saint; 2.

17.655, $55, Crystal Logan, Sarie; 3. 17.739, $37, Curtis Fitzgerald, Rockheart Red 3D 1. 18.348, $61, Shirley Martin, Hitchhike Ta Fame; 2.

18.435, $37, Rosanne Strobel, Dats A Do Ron Ron; 3. 18.44, $24, Curtis Fitzgerald, Special Roo 4D 1. 19.245, $46, Laura Miller, Ms Socks; 2. 19.363, $27, Linnea Cappos, Blantons Millionaire; 3. 19.398, $18, Mary Ann Muskett, Playboy January 2, 2010 Senior 4D 32 entries 1D 1. 16.964, $141, Orlea Mae Harvey, Extras Honor; 2.

17.461, $94, Dude Overton, Cadallica 2D 1. 17.507, $101, Marie Autrey, Top’s Little Ohs; 2.

17.59, $60, Judy Mylymaki, Alvin; 3. 17.602, $40, Judi Macdonald, Paradoc’s Tivio

December 31, 2009 Youth 4D 39 entries 1D 1. 17.503, $143, Meghan Johnson, Panchos Flit of Fire; 2. 17.598, $86, Jackie Bobroff, Fiddler; 3.

17.727, $57, Baillie Wiseman, Bugs Blanton “Jim Bo” 2D 1. 18.008, $123, Nicole Riggle, Cheys Tucker Desire; 2. 18.136, $74, Hayley Reyes, Flips Snickers Bat; 3.

18.227, $49, Blythe Beshears, Rustler 3D 1. 18.506, $82, Jessi Mae Wakefield, Misty Mae; 2.

18.673, $49, Sarah Aberholdt, Mojo; 3. 18.692, $33, Colton Oliver, Fancy Me A Doctor 4D 1. 19.632, $61, Rachal Roush, Miss Amigos Sleek; 2.

19.64, $37, Kaylee Clark, Dasher; 3. 19.797, $25, Drake Finney, Buster January 1, 2010 Youth 4D 42 entries 1D 1. Baillie Wiseman, Bugs Blanton “Jim Bo”; 2.

17.281, $93, Meghan Johnson, Panchos Flit of Fire; 3. 17.534, $62, Karson Bradley, Brave Stricker 2D 1. 17.747, $106, Maria Kerr, Estrella; 2. 17.782, $79, Jade Gutierrez, Stick; 3. 17.811, $53, Nicole Riggle, Cheys Tucker Desire; 4. 17.904, $26, Blythe Beshears, Rustler 3D 1. 18.187, $71, Whitley Cline, Rooster; 2. 18.193, $53, Nicole Riggle, Dont Miss The Dash; 3. 18.202, $35, Marissa Hancock, Banks; 4. 18.21, $18, Hayley Reyes, Flips Snickers Bat 4D 1. 19.176, $53, Aspyn Dent, Flashy; 2. 19.25, $40, Drake Finney, Buster; 3. 19.532, $26, Taylor Nichols, Peanuts January 2, 2010 Youth 4D 42 entries 1D 1. 17.012, $185, Meghan Johnson, Panchos Flit of Fire; 2. 17.425, $123, Baillie Wiseman, Bugs Blanton “Jim Bo” 2D 1. 17.574, $106, Crerra Kunesh, Hundo; 2. 17.668, $79, Karson Bradley, Brave Stricker; 3. 17.682, $53, NaLynn Cline, Bossy; 4. 17.731, $26, Morgan Krause, Lil” Misty Moonshine 3D 1. 18.016, $71, Marissa Hancock, Banks; 2. 18.044, $53, Jade Gutierrez, April; 3. 18.199, $35, Nicole Riggle, Dont Miss The Dash; 4. 18.319, $18, Colton

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WPRA Fri-1D Brenda Mays

Futurity-Fri-1D Courtney Dobson

Futurity-Sat-1D Stacey Buchanan

WPRA Sat-1D Danna Stovner

Futurity-Fri-2D April Denny

Futurity-Sat-2D Jill Lufkin

WPRA Sun-1D Danna Stovner

Futurity-Fri-3D Patsy Alexander

Futurity-Sat-3D Jordan Bassett

Oliver, Fancy Me A Doctor 4D 1. 19.136, $53, Kasey Barnes, Cowmans Spike; 2.

19.267, $40, Drake Finney, Buster; 3. 19.292, $26, Ashley Maupin, Red; 4. 19.398, $13, Taylor Nichols, Peanuts January 3, 2010 Youth 4D 30 entries Placed = 5 1D 1. 17.492, $110, Baillie Wiseman, Bugs Blanton “Jim Bo”; 2. 17.892, $66, Alex Gutierrez, Pete; 3.

17.983, $44, Jade Gutierrez, Stick 2D 1. 18.065, $95, Colton Oliver, Fancy Me A Doctor; 2.

18.196, $57, Morgan Krause, Lil” Misty Moonshine; 3. 18.229, $38, Jessi Mae Wakefield, Biggs 3D 1. 18.532, $63, Miranda Phillips, Delta; 2. 18.754, $38, Erica Henderson, Rosin; 3. 18.893, $25, Jessi Mae Wakefield, Misty Mae 4D 1. 19.841, $47, 69044 Kaylee Clark, Dasher; 2.

19.942, $28, Sierra Grubb, Foxy Girl; 3. 21.256, $19, Peyton Grubb, Stormy

The future stars of barrel racing competed each day in the Pee Wee race Cody Jo Sparks on Thursday, Kyleigh Jo Winn on Tip Up Loo Loo, Alli Rae Houston on Chief Hunter Finney on Sassy, Maryn Gutierrez on Mustang Sally, Jordan Carlson on Missy, Kaden Rick on Shooter, Taylor Nichols on Toy. Maggie Raley on Blackie, Jodi Denny on Charas, Tayla Moeykans on Cola, Ryland Lufkin on Lzzy, McKenna Clingman on Tory, Kealey Dent on Hardtime, Sydney Jacob on Dunn, Madilyn Todd on Frisco, Samantha Kortsen on Buckle, Bobbie Holderman on Silky, Shad Winn on Fancy, And, of course, this race wouldn’t have been complete without vendors: Mandi Holland and staff with CSR Equine Medicine (Bozeman, MT), J.C. Adams, Burns Saddlery (Salina, UT), Christy Loflin and Toni Hardin of OXY-EDGE (Colorado), Action Plus Digital Photography (Murtaugh, ID), Clara Ness of Gotch’Ya Video Productions (Florence, AZ), Cathy Birch of Envi Me Clothing (Loceford, CA), Julie Curry of

Cowgirl Glitz Tack, Rodeo Rustics (Ellensburg, WA), Lynell LaRue “the Bling Queen” of Flash That Bling (Bouse, AZ), Tom Neuman of Revita Vet Therapeutic Systems (Phoenix, AZ), Buckeye Equestrian Tank & Feed, Michelle and Pam of Pooh’s Concessions. I’m awfully sorry if I missed anyone!

Be sure to keep your eyes and ears open for upcoming NBHA events in Arizona. All the districts are going strong and adding new members at every race.

To find out more information, please visit the NBHA Arizona website at www.nbhaaz02.com. Also, look for entry forms in barrel racing publications and on the Internet. For further information regarding this race and all the upcoming races, please contact Jan Finney at 602-910-9511, email barreldream08@yahoo.com, website, www.aw4d.com, www.nbhaaz02.com or www.theclassifiedhorse.com See ya at the next big one!

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Thank you to all of our members for a terrific 2009! Our membership reached the biggest number ever, with over 250! I thank everyone again for making it so wonderful. Laura Miller will be taking over this year. Mark your calendars, the 2010 dates are 1/30, 2/27, 3/27, 4/24, 5/22, 6/26, 7/24, 8/28, 9/25, 10/23, & 11/27. If you have any questions about our association, view the web site (www.espbra.com) or contact Laura Miller at (480) 560-1494 or via email at: iamlora@cox.net.

A very special thank you to all or our 2009 Sponsors: Straight Time Stirrups (www.straighttimestirrups.com), Crazy Horse Saddle Shop - Paula Smith (480) 671-0381, RodeoHard

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Nature Deficiency Disorder. We’re told that NDD has reached epidemic proportions.

At a holiday gathering recently I observed men and young boys play golf all day on a game console called a Wii. Have you seen these? The players gripped what looked like a television remote control just as they would a golf club, took a swing and looked up at the television to see where their ball landed on a make-believe golf course. No green fees, mosquitoes or dreaded exercise to get in the way of a good golf game! called “Videophilia” (an obsession with the Hunting is on the wane because kids internet and video games) kid’s knowledge would rather shoot bad guys or aliens in of nature is almost nil. If they can’t shoot it video games than to get up early to stalk a on their video games or see pictures of it on deer. Most of today’s kids will never know their I-Pods the natural world doesn’t exist the pleasure of sleeping outdoors with the for them. It’s gotten so bad that doctors have ground as their mattress and the stars for a even coined a phrase for the “ailment”: blanket. They’ll never learn the skills of tying a fly, cleaning a fish, dressing a deer, catching or shooting their own dinner.

Urbanites fear of nature hit close to home recently when a house near ours sold.

The people who bought it moved out of the house after living in it for less than a month and we couldn’t understand why. It turns out that the wife came face to face with a rattlesnake in the backyard, so they sold the house they’d only owned for a month, took a big financial hit and moved somewhere without rattlesnakes.

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by Glenda Price February 2010 Doug Kelly North Carolina Philip: I’m just getting started in roping. I have only headed so far. There is a rodeo every other weekend here. When I have the head and the heeler catches and the ropes are tight the flag drops, but I have not been facing the heeler every time. Is this right? Am I learning to do things wrong and should I say something to the people running the rodeo?

Doug, Thank you for your question.

Let me first say, being that you have just started roping, it would be to your advantage to know the rules and regulations of the event you are participating in. Different associations, rodeos, or producers can have different rules that vary from each other. To answer your question, if I were flagging your run and the rules stated that both the header and heeler must face each other with ropes tight, then each roper must have a dally and both horses must have all four feet on the ground at the same time. If you met these requirements, then I would give you a flag. If you did not meet these requirements then I would not give you a flag until you did meet the requirements. There are some ropings that have a ‘no face’ rule. With there being so many enforced rules and regulations, it is very important to make sure you know the rules at that roping or rodeo. Anytime you have questions or concerns you should feel free to ask the producer or flagger at the appropriate time. I wish you success in your roping career.

I Believe: “One Nation under God” Philip Murrah Pauls Valley, Oklahoma Thanks for the question. Wrangler will be sending you a certificate for a new pair of jeans.

The opinions expressed are those of Philip Murrah, and not necessarily standardized by any organization. If you have a question for “Ask the Flagger” E-mail: croper5609@sbcglobal.net Or Ask the Flagger 225 N. Trescott Ave. Battle Mountain, Nevada 89820

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FA and 4-H youngsters learn early that livestock they’re raising for the shows eat better and grow faster if they’re not alone. Two or more steers or lambs fed together compete for the feed, and everybody gains faster. When show lambs are let out of their pen to run for exercise, they stay together. They are herd animals.

Humans have always taken advantage of that herd mentality. In the old days when cattle herds were driven to the railhead to be loaded onto the train taking them to market, a Judas goat accompanied them. When the time came for the cattle to go up the ramp and into the train car, the Judas goat took the lead and the herd followed. Then the goat was let out of the train car, the train moved forward and the process was repeated until all the cattle were loaded.

Slaughter houses use Judas goats as well, and animal experts use them to lead cattle into certain pastures or pens.

Judas, the disciple who betrayed Jesus, is their namesake.

When you think about it, we humans are similar to herd animals, even if we don’t like to admit it. The “herds” of people camping out to purchase rock concert tickets are a great example. One lady was asked why she liked that group.

She laughed and replied, “I just thought if everybody else likes them they must be good.”

Did she know any of their songs?

“Not really,” she admitted uncomfortably.

This herd mentality has been

repeatedly documented in both fiction and non-fiction.

Still, we have a saving grace. Most every herd has a “herd quitter” – the one who does not go along with all the others for whatever reason. The old lead cow – or steer – decides not to go along with everyone else and quits the herd, usually blazing a new trail up the mountain in the process. I’d be willing to bet that Benjamin Franklin was a herd quitter.

I’m sure Alexander Graham Bell didn’t just follow along, either.

My suggestion is to assign high school students to read “The Ox-Bow Incident” by Walter Van Tilburg Clark, published in 1940. I guarantee they will come away with a new view of “groupthink,” and will realize the persuasive voices of the self-appointed leaders of such groups are dangerous.

My cowboy dad had me watch as an old cow left the herd and started up the mountain. The trail she left was not straight. It had many twists and turns, but as we watched she calmly reached the top of the mountain.

“That cow’s trail looks difficult,” Dad said, “but you can be sure she has found the easiest way up the mountain, and she didn’t find it by following along with the herd.” I never looked at crooked cow trails the same way again.

My special hope for my grandchildren – and all young people – is that they find for themselves the easiest way up their particular mountains, and to make sure they’re not following a Judas goat.

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Baca Series

Hershberger Performance Horse Sale

February 6 through March 7, 2010 Valencia County Sheriff’s Posse, Belen, NM Casper Baca 505-287-9534

February 20, 2010 Buckeye Equestrian Center, Buckeye, AZ Jason Hershberger 602-284-0836 See Advertisement on page 38

RS C-T Rodeo Every Saturday Night C-T Rodeo Arena, Lubbock, TX Charlie Thompson 806-794-2317

R.C. Mercer Livestock & Rodeo

Aros Roping

February 6, 13, 20, 27, 2010 Rawhide, Phoenix, AZ Richard and Sherri Mercer 602-237-3000 See Advertisement on page 44

February 23, 2010 Marana Heritage Arena, Marana, AZ George Aros 520-241-2241 See Advertisement on page 31

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ROD Dynamite Arena Wednesdays and Sundays Dynamite Arena, Cave Creek, AZ Levi Schofield 970-471-2707 See Advertisement on page 64

February 2010 Flying M, Queen Creek, AZ Robin Mayberry 480-987-0354 See Advertisement on page 44

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W/W Arena and Roping Camp

Lost Dutchman Days

February 6 & 20, 2010 W/W Arena, Casa Grande, AZ Alan Ward 602-495-4379

February 25-28, 2010 AJ Rodeo Grounds, Apache Junction, AZ Gary Mulholland 602-540-6524 See Advertisement on page 45

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Arizona Junior Rodeo Association

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February 6-7, 2010 Marana Heritage Arena, Marana, AZ Jodi Ivy 520-568-7457 See Advertisement on page 50

February 27-28, 2010 Rawhide Arena, Phoenix, AZ 520-205-0062 See Advertisement on page 50

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Dynamite Arena

Randy Lewis Enterprises

February 12-14, 2010 Dynamite, Cave Creek, AZ Levi Schofield 970-471-2707 See Advertisement on page 64

February 2010 Valencia County Horsemans Arena, Belen, NM Randy Lewis 970-201-2298 See Advertisement on page 27

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TR Piiholo Ranch Team Roping School February through April Piiholo Ranch, Makawao, HI Peter Baldwin 808-870-5544 See Advertisement on page 27

Lucky 7 Rodeos

Cibola County Rodeo Series

February 13 & 20, 2010 Fairgrounds, Ignacio, CO Ty Hawkins 970-749-9790

March through June 2010 Grants Rodeo Arena, Grants, NM Melissa McDougale 505-287-2662 See Advertisement on page 46

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February 5-6, 2010 Horseshoe Equestrian Park, Queen Creek, AZ Ty Yost 480-987-1390 See Advertisement on page 12-13

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February 13-14, 2010 Wickenburg Fairgrounds, Wickenburg, AZ Shelly Howell 623-249-9506 See Advertisement on page 43

March 5-6, 2010 Needles Fairgrounds, Needles, CA Shelly Howell 623-249-9506 See Advertisement on page 43

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February 6, 2010 Bosque Farms Arena, Bosque Farms, NM Toni Alguire 505-620-2184

Clint Benjamin Memorial Team Roping

Arizona Ranch Remuda Sale March 5-6, 2010 Prescott Livestock Auction, Chino Valley, AZ Kathy McCraine mccraine@cableone.net See Advertisement on page 32

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New Mexico State University Rodeo

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Show Me The Benjamin

Tolani Lake Classic

February 13-15, 2010 Apache Gold Casino, San Carlos, AZ Zane Dansie 801-599-1238 See Advertisement on page 29

March 5-7, 2010 Rafter W Arena, Tolani Lake, AZ Kyle Huskey See Advertisement on page 31

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February 6, 2010 Aggie Memorial Stadium, Las Cruces, NM Jim Dewey Brown 575-646-3659

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February 13-14, 2010 Sierra County Sheriff’s Posse Arena, T or C, NM Shonda Welty 575-772-5768 See Advertisement on page 28

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Shelly Productions

Arizona Junior Rodeo Association

February 19 & 21, 2010 Southern NM State Fairgrounds, Las Cruces, NM Troy Shelley 575-535-2399 See Advertisement on page 30

March 6-7, 2010 Gilbert Arena, Gilbert, AZ Jodi Ivy 520-568-7457 See Advertisement on page 50

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Quest of the West Horse Sale

True American Tour

March 12-13, 2010 Spanish Fork Fairgrounds, Spanish Fork, UT Brock Truman 435-820-4084 See Advertisement on page 33

April 13-14, 2010 Southwest Event Center, Los Lunas, NM Casper Baca 505-287-9534 See Advertisement on page 39

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Colorado River Classic

New Mexico Championships

Arizona Junior Rodeo Association

March 12-14, 2010 Mojave Crossing Event Center, Bullhead City, AZ USTRC 254-968-0002 See Advertisement on page 10

April 2-4, 2010 Tingley Coliseum, Albuquerque, NM USTRC 254-968-0002 See Advertisement on page 22

April 17-18, 2010 Wilcox Arena, Wilcox, AZ Jodi Ivy 520-568-7457 See Advertisement on page 50

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Southwest Barrel Racers

Ty Waybourn Memorial Rodeo

AHSRA Rodeo

March 12-14, 2010 McGee Park, Farmington, NM Kathy Price 505-632-9790 See Advertisement on page 56

April 9-10, 2010 McGee Park, Farmington, NM Don Waybourn 505-334-8911 See Advertisement on page 47

April 24-25, 2010 Buckeye Arena, Buckeye, AZ 520-205-0062 See Advertisement on page 50

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March 27-28, 2010 Florence Arena, Florence, AZ 520-205-0062 See Advertisement on page 50

April 9-10, 2010 Cortez Fairgrounds, Cortez, CO Janice Aragon 505-289-3211 x417 See Advertisement on page 40

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For the first time, horse owners can use a combination vaccine with advanced technology to help protect their horses against West Nile Virus (WNV) — RECOMBITEK® rWNVEWT is now available to provide convenient protection against WNV, Eastern Equine Encephalomyelitis (EEE) virus, Western Equine Encephalomyelitis (WEE) virus and tetanus.1 “When RECOMBITEK West Nile Virus vaccine was introduced in 2004, it offered horse owners the first advanced vaccine technology available,” says April Knudson, DVM, manager, Merial Veterinary Services.

“Now, Merial is again helping move the science of vaccination forward with the first combination equine vaccine that incorporates recombinant technology.”

WNV, EEE, WEE and tetanus are diseases considered part of the core vaccinations for all horses by the American Association of Equine Practitioners (AAEP).2 For previously vaccinated horses, RECOMBITEK rWNVEWT requires only one dose each year and is

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“Even if horses survive WNV or EEE, it can cost thousands of dollars in supportive care and horses may still feel the effects for the rest of their lives. Now, horse owners can use a convenient combination vaccine with advanced technology to help ensure their horses don’t suffer from these diseases.”3,9 Merial is a world-leading, innovation-driven animal health company, providing a comprehensive range of products to enhance the health, well-being and performance of a wide range of animals. Merial employs approximately 5,700 people and operates in more than 150 countries worldwide. Its 2008 sales were over $2.6 billion. Merial Limited is a separate subsidiary of sanofi-aventis. For more information, please see www.merial.com.

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Rodeo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

Rentals & Sales . . . . . . . . . . 21

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Action Plus Photography. . . . . . . 9 Miss Rodeo New Mexico. . . . . . 57 Arizona Dept. of Agriculture . . . 15 Clint Mortenson Silver & Saddles . . . . . . . . . . 36

Arizona Ranch Real Estate . . . . 58 Aros Ropings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 N

NMRA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40-41

B Clint Benjamin Memorial

Team Roping. . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 P Bishop Trailer Sales . . . . . . . . . 26 Patagonia Steel LP. . . . . . . . . . . 9

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Brushy Creek Ranch. . . . . . . . . 38 Piiholo Ranch . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

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TR - Cave Creek, AZ, 64 RS PRAC - Queen Creek, AZ, C1

ROD - Wickenburg, AZ, C1

Julie Pluemer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 C

Prescott Livestock Sale . . . . . . . 32 Cactus Ropes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Kirk Purvis. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57 Casper Baca Rodeo Co. . . . . . . 39 Champions Choice Buckles . . . . 19 R ibola County Rodeo . . . . . . . . . 46 Red Bluff Buckles. . . . . . . . . . . 21

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Classic Ropes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48 Ropers Sports News . . . . . . . . . 37 Corriente Saddle Company . . . . 38 Running P Ropes . . . . . . . . . . . 49 15

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Shelley Productions . . . . . . . . . 30 Trading & Pawn. . . . . . . . . . . 35 Siggins Horse Co.. . . . . . . . . . . 55 Dynamite Arena. . . . . . . . . . . . 64 Slash M Rodeo . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 Smith’s Rodeo Photos . . . . . . . 58 E

Southwest Barrel Racers. . . . . . 56

Equine Massage. . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Paul Springer Digital Photography . . . . . . . 57

F Faith Foto . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 Flying M Roughstock Practice . . 44 Freedom RV. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Frontier Buckles . . . . . . . . . . . . 56

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USTRC - NM Championships . . 22 H Heel-O-Matic. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 W Ty Waybourn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47 Hershberger Performance

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Horse Sales . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 Wickenburg Chamber Of Commerce . . . . . . . . . . . . 47 Hubbard Trailer Sales . . . . . . . . 51 I

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Randy Lewis Enterprises. . . . . . 27 ZD Roping. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 8

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TR - Cave Creek, AZ, 64 RS PRAC - Queen Creek, AZ, C1 SCH - Makawao, HI, 27

SCH - Makawao, HI, 27

EVENT CALENDAR KEY: BR=Bull Riding; BRLS=Barrel Racing; BKWY=Breakaway; CR=Calf Roping; HS=Horse Sale; PRAC=Practice; ROD=Rodeo; RS=Rough Stock; SE=Special Event; SCH=School; TE=Timed Event; TP=Team Penning; TR=Team Roping.

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TR - Queen Creek, AZ, 12-13 TR - Tolani Lake, AZ, 31 HS - Prescott, AZ, 32 BR - Phoenix, AZ, 44 ROD - Marana, AZ, 50 ROD - Lubbock, TX, C1 TR - Casa Grande, AZ, C1 ROD - Ignacio, CO, C1 ROD - Bosque Farms, NM, C1 ROD - Las Cuces, NM, C1 RS - Belen, NM, C1

TR - Tolani Lake, AZ, 31 ROD - Marana, AZ, 50 TR - Cave Creek, AZ, 64 RS - Belen, NM, C1

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TR - T or C, NM, 28 TR - San Carlos, AZ, 29 TR - Belen, NM, 27 ROD - Wickenburg, AZ, 43 BR - Phoenix, AZ, 44 TR - Buckeye, AZ, 64 ROD - Lubbock, TX, C1 ROD - Durango, CO, C1 RS - Belen, NM, C1 ROD - Wickenburg, AZ, C1

TR - T or C, NM, 28 TR - San Carlos, AZ, 29 ROD - Wickenburg, AZ, 43 TR - Cave Creek, AZ, 64 TR - Buckeye, AZ, 64 RS - Belen, NM, C1 ROD - Wickenburg, AZ, C1

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HS - Buckeye, AZ, 38 BR - Phoenix, AZ, 44 ROD - Lubbock, TX, C1 ROD - Durango, CO, C1 TR - Casa Grande, AZ, C1 RS - Belen, NM, C1

TR - Las Cruces, NM, 30 TR - Cave Creek, AZ, 64 RS - Belen, NM, C1

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TR - Belen, NM, 27 BR - Phoenix, AZ, 44 ROD - Apache Junction, AZ, 45 ROD - Phoenix, AZ, 50 ROD - Lubbock, TX, C1 RS - Belen, NM, C1

ROD - Apache Junction, AZ, 45 ROD - Phoenix, AZ, 50 TR - Cave Creek, AZ, 64 RS - Belen, NM, C1

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ROD - Needles, CA, 43 ROD - Gilbert, AZ, 50 ROD - Lubbock, TX, C1 RS - Belen, NM, C1

ROD - Gilbert, AZ, 50 TR - Cave Creek, AZ, 64 RS - Belen, NM, C1

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USTRC - Ft. Mohave, AZ, 10 TR - Belen, NM, 27 HS - Spanish Fork, UT, 33 BRLS - Farmington, NM, 56 ROD - Lubbock, TX, C1

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