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received a lot of feedback from last month’s column. If you missed it, you can check out the online version at wspubs.com. I appreciate ALL the feedback, regardless of which side of the argument you took. Most of the feedback was positive… which isn’t usually the case.

My experience has been that people who agree with me usually do so privately, while those who disagree are usually so fuming mad they can’t keep from expressing themselves publicly. I have to admit I kind of get a kick out of it, especially because those offended reveal a lot about themselves by taking such personal offense… “doth protest too much, methinks”… me quoting Shakespeare… hilarious!

I had an interesting question posed this past month that kind of caught me off-guard.

I was asked by a group, “What (from my perspective) was the biggest change I have seen in the sport since I began publishing in 1995?”

I really didn’t have a good answer, partly because I think the question was too broad in scope and partly because I suppose I haven’t really thought about it. Still, it is a good

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question, and one that I have since given considerable thought.

First, the question, as posed, is too broad. I think there is a great difference in the changes that have taken place between rodeo and its offshoots and team roping/calf roping and barrel racing. Each sector has experienced its own unique changes… some more than others… and those changes are very different in my view.

But in the broadest sense, I think the biggest change has to do with a cultural change. I hope for the sake of the sport, this change is one of a pendulous nature… that is, one that has swung cultural thinking in one direction and will someday swing back the other way. That’s the optimistic view, and though I think there is definitely a good probability that things could happen which would return, to some extent, the sport to the popularity and romance levels it once enjoyed, I’m afraid we may have experienced… are experiencing… a “cultural shift.”

First, full disclosure….I do not have now, nor have I ever had, a Facebook account. I do have a twitter account, within which I continued on page 49

Cover: Top: Daniel Green, 3-Time Timed Event Championship winner. PHOTOS COURTESY OF PHOTOGRAPHY BY PHIFERRODEOBUM.COM Bottom:

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Green Clinches Third Timed Event Title Cowboy Utilizes 17 Years’ Experience in Championship to Better a Talented Field ith a crack in his voice and tears in his eyes, Daniel Green talked to his wife, Shawnda, who was home in Oakdale, California. “We did it,” he said.

“I love you so much. I miss you. I wish you were here to see this.” On Sunday afternoon, Green clinched his third Timed Event Championship title in the 17 years he’s been competing at this unique competition. He finished the rugged 25-run contest with a cumulative time of 313.6 seconds to claim the top prize. In all, he’ll leave the Lazy E Arena with $52,000.

“Mission accomplished,” said Green, 40, who also won in 2002 and 2008. “It wasn’t perfect by any means. Many times it’s not, but that’s the Timed Event Championship. It’s adapt, adjust and overcome. It’s the guy that perseveres, and I just kept my mind set. These kids were coming in here and roping fast, and I just kept solid. I’ve been here enough to know.”

Green worked through the last of the five-round competition in 76.0 seconds, his slowest round of the weekend. But it secured the coveted title and the $50,000 top prize – he also added $2,000 for finishing eighth in the fastest-round aspect of the contest. Green’s 313.6 was

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30.3 seconds faster than the runner-up Paul David Tierney, the son of four-time world champion Paul Tierney from Oral, South Dakota – the youngest of the three Tierneys in the mix earned $25,000.

“It feels awesome to win that kind of money,” Paul David Tierney said, explaining that’s the largest check he’s

Paul David Tierney claimed the number two position of the 5-round Average with a 25-head total of 343.9 seconds. He took home $25,000 for his work at the Lazy E Arena.

received in competition. “That’ll make things a lot easier now.”

The top timed-event cowboys in rodeo are invited to compete in the challenge, which just concluded its 29th year. Each competes in all five disciplines, team roping-heading, team roping-heeling, tiedown roping, steer wrestling and steer roping. Over the course of the three days, contestants competed 25 times. Money is paid out in aggregate, paying the cowboys with the top eight cumulative scores, and also in the fastest rounds.

Trevor Brazile is the only six-time winner in Timed Event Championship history. He placed third in this year’s event, earning $15,000 for that feat. But he also posted the fastest go-round, completed in 44.3 seconds during the third performance to add another $10,000 to his wallet.

“Usually if things are going good, I’m not trying to get that,” said Brazile, who has earned the top round prize six times in his career. “If things are going good, then I’m just being steady.”

That was the key for Green. Not only did he claim his third title, he was one of three past champions to finish in the top four of this year’s event: Brazile in third,

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Daniel Green finished the grueling five round (25 runs) at the Timed Event Championships in 313.6 seconds to win $50,000 and the title of Timed Event Championships.

and five-time titlist K.C. Jones of Burlington, Wyoming, in fourth.

“If I beat the course, then not all of them are going to beat me,” Green said.

“I’ve never been beat by someone here if I feel like I beat the course. The course is the toughest competition.”

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New-comer to the Timed Event Championships, Trell Etbauer was at one time leading the Average race. He slipped to 7th when the dust settled with a 25-head total of 364.8 seconds that yielded him $4,500 in cash.

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Final Results $153,000 Purse Average 1. Daniel Green, 313.6 seconds on 25 runs, $50,000; 2. Paul David Tierney, 343.9, $25,000; 3. Trevor Brazile, 352.4, $15,000; 4. K.C. Jones, 354.1, $10,000; 5. Jess Tierney, 361.7, $7,500; 6. Russell Cardoza, 362.6, $5,000; 7. Trell Etbauer, 364.8, $4,500; 8. Erich Rogers, 375.1, $3,000 Fastest Go-Round 1. Trevor Brazile, 44.3 seconds, $10,000; 2. Kyle Lockett, 46.5, $6,000; 3. Clayton Hass, 49.6, $5,000; 4. Clay Smith, 50.1, $4,000; 5. Jess

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Tierney, 50.5, $3,000; 6. Daniel Green 51.0, $2,000 Arena Record Bonus Jade Corkill, 4.3 seconds in heeling, $3,000 Overall Money 1. Daniel Green, $52,000; 2. Paul David Tierney and Trevor Brazile, $25,000; 4. Jess Tierney, $10,500; 5. K.C. Jones, $10,000; 6. Kyle Lockett, $6,000; 7. Russell Cardoza and Clayton Hass, $5,000; 9. Trell Etbauer, $4,500; 10. Clay Smith, $4,000; 11. Erich Rogers and Jade Corkill, $3,000

The Timed Event Championship is a true test of the top all-around cowboys in rodeo. Not only must they handle all five disciplines, but they must be able to handle any challenges. That includes being able to ride different horses throughout the competition.

Early (round 3) in the five round event, Timed Event Championships first-timers Trell Etbauer of Goodwell, Oklahoma was number one in the Average with Dustin Bird of Cut Bank, Montana right behind him in the number two spot.

Jade Corkill struck the 2013 Timed Event Championships field of ropers with an arena record, a 4.3 second heeling run.

The 17-time PRCA World Champion, Trevor Brazile posted the fastest go-round of this year’s event with a 44.3-second round. It was the second fastest go-round in the 29-year history of the Timed Event Championship, second only to his own record run of 43.5 seconds in 2006.

Arena Record Bonus - 2013 was a record braking year as Jade Corkill set the new arena record in the heeling competition with a 4.3 seconds run Though he doesn’t wrestle steers very often, Trevor Brazile posted a fast run in round 3. His 4.0-second steer wrestling run, tied Clayton Hass for the fastest of this year’s event

Trevor Brazile finished third in the aggregate to win $15,000, as well as another $10,000 for the fasted round of the 2013 event.

Two-time and reigning PRCA World Champion header Chad Masters is likely out of the competition for much of this season. Members of the Lazy E Sports medicine crew reported that he suffered a serious knee injury in round 2 in the steer wrestle event.

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added their names to a long list of past winners with titles that they can be proud of for many years to come.

As the ‘Largest Rough Stock Rodeo Event in the United States’ closed its doors on the 2013 series in Belen, New Mexico, Casper Baca of the Baca Rodeo Company and the man who has been instrumental in this event, as well as so many other rodeo and rough stock events throughout the Southwest was pleased with this years outcome.

“It was a good year,” said Baca. “We had more cowboys than last year and it was a solid event.”

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he Baca Rough Stock Series capped off 37 years of rough stock action in mid March crowning another collection of cowboys with one of the most coveted titles in the Southwest. From mutton busters, calf and steer riders through the

This year’s Baca Series welcomed cowboys back to Belen, New Mexico where the fans braved the cooler temperatures for a chance to witness some of the best rodeo action of the year.

They were entertained by a slew of mutton busters who each and every weekend showed their wild and wooly counterparts just how talented they are at

wild and Western bronc riders and open bull riders, the series offered up round after round of exciting action for five straight weekends beginning in February. Over $50,000 in added cash and another $20,000 plus in prizes were awarded throughout the 2013 series. To top it off, the series champions

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Baca and his great pen of bucking bulls once again graced the event with showstopping quality as man and beast matched up many times over for eight second bursts of action. The dirt and dust never seemed to settle once the open bull riders took to the arena floor in Belen and the outcome was top notch rodeo action as the Baca s s

going to be great. Many of them proved week after week just how talented they are at matching their skills against those of the Baca Rodeo Company bovine world.

The big boys of the sport were the main features each weekend in the bronc and bull riding events. Bareback and saddle bronc riders filled each performance with great rides matched up against some of the best bucking horses in the Southwest. From the wild action in the bareback riding to the classic form of the saddle bronc riders, this years Baca Series was not short on any great bucking horse riding.

The Open bull riding has always been the main attraction for the Baca Rough Stock Series and this year did not disappoint. Great rides and just as great wrecks played out throughout the series.

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At the Valencia County Sheriff’s Posse Arena the Baca Rough Stock Series marked the official start for the rodeo season for many cowboys throughout the Southwest. With titles already tucked away for a few and the thrill of rough stock competition alive and well, the Baca Series once again kicked things off in grand style. The only disappointment is the fact that there are many months between the end of this years series and the beginning of the 2014 Baca Rough Stock Series that you can be sure will be back in great form next year!

37th Annual Baca Rough Stock Series; Belen, New Mexico 2013 Series Champions Bucking Horse Riding 1. Kyle Charlie, Steamboat, AZ. 422 points; 2. Jeb Loney, Tularosa, NM, 301 points

Open Bull Riding 1. Chon Miranda, Ruidoso, NM, 328 points; 2. Tanner Harvey, Alamagordo, NM, 155 CR VSA Novice Bull Riding 1. Cain Thomas, Ganado, AZ. 280 points; 2. Brandon Gipson, Aztec, NM, 205 points

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The Cervi Gets Down and Dirty

By Kristen Spinning

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his year’s Mike Cervi, Jr. Memorial Pro Classic was certainly not a roping for sissies. An ominous sky welcomed cowboys to Casa Grande, AZ on February 20, and when the heavens opened up, it delayed the start, but didn’t dampen the enthusiasm for this prestigious roping. As always, the Cervi lived up to its reputation as an exciting event with the top ropers in the world.

A break in the weather enabled the Cervi Pro Am to get underway, but rain quickly returned. Ten amateur headers and heelers roped with top Cervi competitors on the other end through three full rounds. On the headers side, Wayne Hewitt put together the best Average time with partner Cesar De la Cruz. “This is my first buckle win,” said Wayne. “And to rope with Cesar was a dream come true. I knew we had it in the bag.”

George Para took home the Buckle for the heeler side roping in his first ever Pro Am with Thomas Richards. In this year’s amateur field, a couple youngsters proved that the next generation of ropers is ready to take on any challenge. Thirteen-yearold Sam Garside and his partner Brock Hanson posted the fastest time in round two with a 6.35. Though it was his first Pro-Am competition, Sam has earned an impressive collection of buckles in his career. “I’ve been roping since I was little,” he said picking up his first Cervi buckle. Sam has his eye on an NFR win down the line. Clay Cherry wasn’t bothered by rain and mud; they just inspired this hot 11-year-old to run

tougher. With pro Bucky Campbell picking up the back end, Clay earned a fastest time buckle in the third round, making his first ever Pro-Am a memorable event.

Following the Pro-Am, Cervi producer George Aros delayed the start of the main event by a couple hours to work the arena and let it drain. “The great asset we have here in Casa Grande is that all that deep sand can hold a lot of water and never get slick,” said Aros. “It has a great bottom, and we didn’t have one horse slip the entire day.” Aros made sure everyone knew they could draw out and get a full refund if they didn’t feel it was safe. But in the end, only a handful of teams took him up on that deal.

“Everyone ran hard, they didn’t let up and they were using their good horses,” said Aros. Tony Ybarra of the Pinal County Sheriff’s Posse, the organization that helped bring the Cervi to Casa Grande, had fresh sand and a loader brought in to rework the boxes, and that made a huge improvement. After burning a couple steers to test out the conditions, Aros saw fit to set the score a foot and a half shorter than last year. The barrier was set at 16 and one half, with an 18' box. This resulted in some wicked fast times despite the mud.

Rain returned at the end of the second of four progressive rounds, but with a total payout of $81,000, everyone was bringing their best game. Despite the rain, and even periods of sleet, diehard fans were prepared to stay, tenting

themselves with tarps. Twenty teams were back for the Short Round. Riley Minor and Justine Davis came in at the 14th spot, but put the pressure on by getting it done in 5.29. It was clear everyone had to go big or go home empty handed. Clay Smith and Will Woodfin, a pair of youngsters from Oklahoma and Texas stunned the crowed with a 5.04, putting them in the lead with only four left to go. The next team took a no time, leaving former World Champion Clay Tryan with two chances to win it with only 0.8 seconds separating the 3rd and 1st times coming back. First he and heeler Jade Corkill posted a 5.73, guaranteeing Clay at least one check as they settled into second, just after Smith and Woodfin. Next, Clay and Travis Graves gave it their best, getting the flag at 5.89. The pair had a nearly half second advantage going in, so that was good enough to put them on top. The

traditional Cervi nail-biter was set up; top team back, Erich Rogers and Cory Petska needed a 6.23 to win it. They knew they couldn’t let up one bit. The pair launched out of the box. Eric caught fast and clean, positioning the steer perfectly for Cory to slip in and finish the deal at 5.76. Cory claimed his 3rd Cervi win. “There’s nothing better than playing in the mud all day,” beamed Cory as the mud-slathered pair posed with George Aros for win pictures. In addition to the coveted Cervi Champion buckle from Gist, they won Running P saddles, a white tailed deer hunt provided by Driftwood Performance Horses, and a check for $11,259 each. Erich commented, “it was a long, cold day, but it was really exciting.” Clay Tryan had a

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Outlasting the mud and a field of tough open ropers, Erich Rogers and Cory Petska claimed the title of the Mike Cervi, Jr. Memorial Pro Classic and won $22,594 in cash and a slew of prizes.

$14,803 payday with his 2nd and 4th place wins, Travis Graves picked up $9,349, and Jade Corkill added $5,454 to his wallet. The third place team of Smith and Woodfin were pretty pleased to each head home $7,401 richer. Other prizes included Justin Ostrich boots, Bio Vigor, custom breast collars, Renew Gold, Resistol hats, Mojo Horns horse blankets, and Gordy Aldersen bits.

The Cervi Pre-Ropings the day before saw a record number of teams turn out for some hefty payouts. Brock Hanson and Kory Koontz walked away with $4,750 a piece for their top finish in the Open. Jade Corkill had a great time in Casa Grande picking up an additional $3,565 for his second place Open finish with header Chad Masters, and Jade and Clay Tryan took 4th in the Open for another $1,190. The #15 on Tuesday saw Doyce Hoskins and Preston Williams clock the fastest times to win $3,780 each. A #13 was also on the schedule, and Mell Coleman with Mike Clancy caught themselves $3,420 a piece.

Four years ago, Cory Petska suggested that Aros could move the Cervi Roping to Casa Grande. That got the ball rolling

and thus the week-long Casa Grande Cowboy and Indian Days was born. The city, guided by the enthusiasm of City Manager Larry Rains, along with Dick Powell and the Pinal County Sheriff’s Posse, saw the tremendous opportunity a big name roping like the Cervi would bring to the area. They built an event around it which now begins with an AllIndian Rodeo, continues with ropings for all levels, features the All-Canadian Maple Leaf Classic and finishes with a crowd pleasing Ranch Rodeo.

Despite the weather, the Cervi delivered on all accounts – heart stopping action, supreme professionalism and awesome payouts. Certainly this roping will be remembered by all who were there, for a very long time.

Results Short Round 1. Riley Minor / Justin Davis, $2,000; 2. Chad Masters / Travis Graves, $1,200 Average 1. Erich Rogers / Cory Petska, $22,594, Saddle, Buckle, Bio Vigor; 2. Clay Tryan / Travis Graves, $18,698, Justin Ostrich Boots, Bio Vigor, Mojo

Horns; 3. Clay Smith / Will Woodfin, $14,802, Resistol Hats, Mojo Horns, Bio Vigor; 4. Clay Tryan / Jade Corkill, $10,908, Breastcollars, AZ Feeds Gift Card, Renew Gold; 5. Jessse Sheffeild / Rhen Richard, $7,010, Horse Blankets, Renew Gold; 6. Tanner Baldwin / Victor Aros, $3,896, Bits, Renew Gold Pre - Open Number of Teams - 99 Average 1. Brock Hanson / Kory Koontz, 26.29, $9,500; 2. Chad Masters / Jade Corkill, 27.58, $7,130; 3. David Key / Paul Eaves, 28.8, $4,750; 4. Clay Tryan / Jade Corkill, 28.94, $2,380 Pre - #15 Number of Teams - 105 Average 1. Doyce Hoskins / Preston Williams, 33.06, $7,560; 2. Brandon Gonzalas / Jordan Olson, 33.22, $6,300; 3. Josh Siggan / Wacey Westcott, 34.44, $5,040; 4. Delon Parker / Cade Passig, 35.36, $3,780; 5. Jay Tittel / Aaron Moyers, 35.71, $2,520 Pre #13 Number of Teams - 57 Average 1. Mel Coleman / Mike Clancy, 29.3, $6,840; 2. Tyler Boston / Kyle Conway, 34.74, $4,100; 3. Tracey Fritchey / Kyle Conway, 34.92, $2,740

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USTRC News Story by Ben Clements

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eam roping and the USTRC are in full swing for 2013. Big things are happening in the sport again this year and if you are a team roper, you will certainly want to be part of it.

The USTRC is going to once again add $1 million of its own money to the Cinch USTRC National Finals of Team Roping (NFTR). This was such a huge success last year that the USTRC again wants to give back to its ropers and members. The cash and prize purse of last year’s Finals was just over five million dollars and with the way things are going this year, the payout will exceed that for 2013.

The Cinch NFTR will take place in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma and will run from October 26 through November 3.

The roping is the best return on investment of any single team roping event in the world. A team roper can put up an entry fee of $300 and win up to 170 times their money back. No one else offers ropers this kind of return on their

entry fee. The USTRC has also put together an outstanding prizeline for the Cinch NFTR again this year. Team ropers can expect the most awesome and unique team roping awards.

Another great addition to this year's team roping line up is that the USTRC will be adding a minimum of $17,500 to the the Gold Plus Division at each of the seven USTRC Regional Finals. That gives ropers another great reason to participate in the USTRC Gold Plus Program in 2013.

Speaking of Regional Finals... there are some great USTRC Regional Finals spread across the United States. The first Regional event will take place in Paso Robles, California. The West Coast Regionals is set for June 28-30 and is one you will not want to miss. The next Regional will be the Eastern Regional Finals in Murfreesboro, Tennessee and it will be held June 11-14. From there, team ropers can travel to the Southwest Regional Finals in Clovis, New Mexico.

The roping action will take place August 1-4 at the Curry County Special Events

Center. The Lonestar Regional Finals will be next and is set to happen in Waco, Texas. The team roping will begin on August 8 and end on the 11. The Northwest Regional Finals will be held in Winnemucca, Nevada on August 23-25.

The High Plains Regional Finals and the Southeast Regional Finals will be held on the same weekend in Loveland, Colorado and Tunica, Mississippi respectively, so team ropers can head to the Regional Finals of their choice on Labor Day Weekend. The roping will begin on August 30 and conclude on September 2.

As promised, each will be great events and will feature $17,500 in cash added to the Gold Plus Division.

The USTRC is all about team roping and team ropers. So make plans to head to some of the great USTRC Sanctioned events scattered throughout the country.

They are the best way to gather up USTRC Flex Earnings so you can be sure and attend one of the great Regional Ropings and the Cinch USTRC National Finals of Team Roping. This is going to be a great year, so lets get roping!

RodeoHouston® BP Super Series Championship Ends With A Bang!

Champions Ride Away With $50,000

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he 2013 RodeoHouston BP Super Series Championship culminated Saturday, March 16, with eight champions grinning ear to ear and taking home $50,000, a RodeoHouston buckle and custom made saddle.

Tie-Down Roping Fred Whitfield, of Hockley, Texas, knew the time he had to beat as he shot out of the box on his last run at the 2013 RodeoHouston BP Super Series TieDown Roping Championship. Tying the calf in 7.8 seconds, the crowd went wild and Whitfield fed off their energy. His 2013 Super Series winnings totaled $57,000.

Bareback Riding Tom McFarland of Bowie, Texas, pulled off a major win with a Shootout Round score of 93. Prior to barreling out of the chute, he learned Virgal, the

bronc he drew from Mo’ Betta Rodeo Company, was one of the rankest horses in bareback riding.

Team Roping Justin Davis of Madisonville, Texas, and Clay Cooper of Gardnerville, Nevada, just started roping together this winter, but their success does not show it.

In 5.6 seconds, they tied with Trevor Brazile and Patrick Smith in the Shootout Round. To end the tie, each rode again in a ride-off; Davis and Cooper came out on top with a 12.1-second run to secure their checks for $50,000 and the RodeoHouston BP Super Series Team Roping Championship title.

Saddle Bronc Riding Wade Sundell has been second at RodeoHouston three times prior, but managed a score of 91 in the Shootout Round to clench the Championship title and $62,000. After coming off a recent injury, he impressed with a first place ride in each night of the Super Series he rode.

Steer Wrestling K.C. Jones of Decatur, Texas, bulldogged his way to another saddle and buckle for his collection with a 5.4second run in steer wrestling. As the champion, he earned an accumulated $53,950 from the 2013 RodeoHouston BP Super Series.

Barrel Racing Nancy Hunter from Neola, Utah, beat her competition by one-one hundredth of a second, with a final time of 14.40 seconds. Hunter has been at RodeoHouston before, but never made it past the first round. Now, she has the title and $53,000.

Bull Riding J.W. Harris grew up around rodeo, watching his dad ride bulls. He found his own passion for the sport and rode it all the way to the bank when he won the BP Super Series Bull Riding Championship and a $56,300 paycheck with an 89-point ride.

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31st Annual George Strait Team Roping Classic Gives Away Nearly $1 Million in Cash and Prizes and Sets Event Records Garrett Tonozzi and Dugan Kelly Win 2013 Championship; Tonozzi Sets Event Record for Most Monies Awarded

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he 31st Annual George Strait Team Roping Classic (GSTRC) set multiple event records this year as an unparalleled 685 teams competed for nearly $1 million in cash and prizes across the two-day event. This year’s competition was held at The Rose Palace Arena in San Antonio, Texas on March 8-9, 2013, and continued in its tradition as the largest open roping event in America.

The 2013 competition surpassed the past 30 years’ records in attendance, participation, and earnings with top placing competitor, Garrett Tonozzi (header), taking home over $183,000 in cash. His roping partner, Dugan Kelly (heeler), was awarded $131,060 in cash and both received their own Cavender Chevrolet (Boerne, TX) Duallie, a Strait X-treme horse trailer from Bruton Trailers, a Twister saddle from Tractor Supply, a Resistol

rope bag, and a jacket from Wrangler and Justin. Tonozzi and Kelly placed with a time of 15.58 seconds.

Tonozzi also roped with York Gill with the pair placing second with a time of 16.41.

It was a rare feat that Tonozzi finished both 1st and 2nd with partners Kelly and Gill, and it has only been done once before in the event’s history. In 2009, Chad Master and Jade Corkill won the event.

That year Masters finished 1st and 4th but Corkill’s accomplishment was even greater as he won 1st, 2nd and 6th.

The fastest time winners were awarded on Friday night with Nick Sartain and Rich Skelton taking home $1,500 each for a time of 4.44 and Choc Westcott and T.J. Brown taking home $1000 each for a time of 4.55-both from the second rotation.

The event, which originated as a small family roping gathering with George and his brother Buddy in 1982, is now one of the most prestigious roping competitions in the country 1\4andV consistently attracts the biggest names in the sport each year.

GSTRC 2013 Average 1. 15.58, Garrett Tonozzi / Dugan Kelly, $262,120; 2.

16.41, Garrett Tonozzi / York Gill, $104,850; 3. 16.64, Lance Brooks / Kyle Lockett, $72,080; 4. 16.86, Levi Simpson / Matt Garza, $65,530; 5. 18.16, Cory Kidd / Cole Davison, $52,420; 6. 18.78, Tavis Walters / Gage Williams, $39,320; 7. 19.94, Clay Tryan / Patrick Smith, $32,770; 8. 21.24, Aaron Tsingine / Cesar delaCruz, $26,210

George Straight Supports Military Family George Strait halted the proceedings after the first go round of the GSTRC Finals to give away a home to a Military Warrior. Retired Lt. General Leroy Sisco joined George as they presented George Rice and his family with a 5-bedroom 3,400 sq. foot home in McAllen Texas for his service to our country. Rice was wounded three times in 2003, 2004 and 2008. He was accompanied by his wife Alexa and their two children, Anbrielle and Evan.

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they were originally looked upon as “city slickers.” The barb did not follow them long as they successfully worked Pete’s granddad’s homestead, becoming stockmen. Then they relocated to Crossfield, Alberta, Canada after Pete’s father saw an advertisement for cheap farmland put out by the Canadian Government at the Oklahoma State Fair.

They were looking for Americans willing to give it a try.

Canada is where Pete learned to ride bucking horses. He learned well and

Pete Knight First King of the Cowboys ennsylvania - an unlikely birthplace for a world-class bronc rider.

However, that is exactly where Charles Peter “Pete” Knight was born on May 5, 1903. He was the last of six children born to William and Katherine Knight of Philadelphia.

Known as one of the top bronc riders from the early days of rodeo, historian Willard Porter once wrote that Knight’s fellow cowboys remembered “...there was only one kind of horse that bothered him—the kind that wouldn’t buck!”

Rodeo great Herman Linder agreed, “He was the best rider I ever saw because he rode steadier on harder horses. The rougher the mount, the better he rode,” said the first official (1929) All-Around Champion of the World, Earl Thode.

Above all however, Knight was known as a great human being. Humble and down to earth - in spite of his legendary status. A friend to all, he had adoring fans and friends across the North American continent.

As a young boy, Pete’s family moved from Pennsylvania to Oklahoma where

back then it required ten. Another contest highly remembered was in Cheyenne in 1932. For seven long seconds Pete rode Midnight. Then the horse really turned it on and Pete ended up in the dirt. Friends claimed he had ridden the ten seconds required to win, but the ride was unofficial. There is no mention in the record books of Pete ever besting Midnight, but the stories have grown to legendary status throughout the years.

There are even songs and poems written about the duo.

In 1936, when Midnight died, riders bought him a monument befitting the champion and placed it over his grave in Colorado. They composed this epitaph for the famous bronc: “Underneath this sod lies a great bucking hoss.

There never lived a cowboy he couldn’t toss.

His name was Midnight, his coat black as coal.

If there’s a hoss heaven, please, God, rest his soul.”

Story and Photos Compliments of Jim Olson

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eventually became known as “The King of the Cowboys” - long before Roy Rogers. Popular singer from the day, Wilf Carter, wrote a song naming Pete the King. He became a legend in his own time.

Pete’s career started when he entered his hometown rodeo at the age of fifteen, winning second place - no small feat as some of the best Canadian and American bronc riders of the day were entered. This first experience set the stage for many triumphs which followed. By the time he was twenty, he decided on a career as a professional rough stock rider and followed rodeo until his death.

An interesting fact about Pete is at least three different times he tried to stay aboard the great bucking horse, Midnight. The records of these rides are hazy, but it was considered a match between the best bronc and bronc rider of the day.

In Montreal in 1926, Pete drew Midnight, and managed to remain in the saddle for about eight seconds. Possibly a qualified ride by today’s standards, but

Knight rode in Wild West shows and rodeos across the United States and Canada. One such show he attended was the Boston Garden rodeo in 1936 and this forever wrote his name in rodeo history. He bravely became one of the sixty-one men who signed the famous “strike” document and walked out of performing at that night’s show. The Cowboy Turtle’s Association was eventually formed as a result. It was the predecessor of today’s Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association. Pete was involved in the fledgling association.

Pete won saddle bronc riding World Championships in the Rodeo Association of America (eventually absorbed by the Turtle’s Association) in 1932, ’33, ’35, and ’36. He also won the Prince of Wales Cup three times which was awarded to the rider who won the Canadian and American Championship at Calgary.

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He met and married Ida Lee “Babe” Avant of Hot Springs, Arkansas in 1932, taking his new bride on the rodeo trail with him. The couple had a daughter in 1934 named Deanna who was only three

at the time of Pete’s untimely demise.

He died from a fatal injury sustained beneath the hooves of a rank, bucking horse named Duster at the Hayward, California rodeo on May 23, 1937. As he stumbled from the arena, he knew he was

hurt. He died in the hospital a little while later from injuries sustained when a broken rib punctured his liver. Pete’s funeral received a tribute from every provincial government in Canada and from more than three quarters of the United States.

Pete, being born an American, but spending most of his life with a Canadian address (he lived near Denver, Colorado at the time of his death), and having rodeoed and performed extensively throughout the US and Canada, had an extensive following of fans and friends. It was recorded that tens of thousands mourned his death.

Guy Weadick, founder of the Calgary Stampede, called him “the greatest bronc rider of them all,” and, in spite of Knight’s later success, he was still “the same unassuming boy that he had been when first I saw him ride at that little, one-day show.” (Pete’s first rodeo at Crossfield, Alberta in 1918.)

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Pete Knight was inducted into the National Cowboy Hall of Fame in 1958 and in 1981 became the first inductee into the Canadian Rodeo Hall of Fame.

In 1977, Crossfield, Alberta started “Pete Knight Day,” which has become an annual event and rodeo.

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he National All Amateurs Team Roping events wrapped up in the Sunshine State and, with the closing of the season, several ropers were sitting at the top, claiming the Sun Country Championship. This was a great event filled with cash and prizes including a 2013 Ford Diesel Dually that went home with Dawson Graham in the #8 roping. Congratulations to all of this year's NAATR winners throughout the season, as well as those who claimed the titles of 2013 Sun Country Champions.

Sun Country Finals March 1 – 3, 2013 Dunn’s Arena - Litchfield Park, Arizona #9 Roping Average 1. Rhonda Gollehon / Brian Doner, 29.24, $3,520; 2. Amy Stafford / Randy Bingham, 29.71, $2,360; 3. Don Hockett / Raymond Kerr, 31.67, $1,860; 4. Raymond Kerr / Don Kincheloe, 32.43, $1,380; 5. Jack Lloyd / Charlie Johnson, 32.96, $680 Round 1 1. Gene Good / Jeff Gollehon, 7.59, $520; 2.

Chuck Ducray / Archie Chant, 7.93, $360 Short-Go 1. Chris Navarro / Pablo Good, 9.84, $200

The $10,000 MegaBucks Ropings Champions Brent White and Joann Merritt

Short-Go 1. Steve Driver / Dick Churchill, 6.97, $200

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Legends Roping Average 1. Barbara Kenney / Earl Higgins, 27.51, $3,060; 2. Fred Ennist / Jerry Christensen, 29.1, $2,300; 3. Kerry Black / Ted Morales, 30.07, $1,520; 4.

Chuck Nelson / Dean Teigen, 31.48, $760 Round 1 1. John Alps / Dick Churchill, 6.91, $640 Short-Go 1. Kerry Black / Ben Hilderman, 12.92, $200 #10 Match of Champions Average 1. Shayne Ohotto / Larry Ness, 24.33, $4,000, Jackets; 2. Gene Good / Pablo Good, 26.37, $1,770, Jackets; 3. Stan Simpson / Jerry Christensen, 26.65, $1,180, Jackets; 4.

Johnny Chambers / Ray Lane, 28.02, $590, Jackets Round 1 1. Jose Higareda / Matt Morford, 6.22, $300 Short-Go 1. Jose Higareda / Charlie Johnson, 7.04, $200

#10 Championship Average 1. Glenn Nordstrom / Ed Buchanan, 25.9, $4,200; 2. Mike Flemmer / Blake Nelson, 29.02, $2,780; 3. Dale Littlesoldier / Dick Churchill, 29.24, $2,160; 4. Johnny Chambers / Ray Lane, 31.39, $1,520; 5.

Travis Scott / Mike Pettit, 32.19, $1,080; 6.

Don Hockett / Alvaro Vasquez, 34.63, $880 Rounds 1. Raymond Kerr / Paulette OHotto, 6.64, $500; 2. Raymond Kerr / Dewayne Begay, 6.81, $300

Mega Bucks Average 1. JoAnn Merritt / Brent White, 40.26, $10,000; 2. Larae Branham / Richard Mayfield, 41.97, $5,720; 3. Mike Pettit / J.R. Rodriguez, 41.98, $3,840; 4. Ray Nebergall / Glenn Teixeira, 43.04, $1,900; 5.

Beef Carlson / Leo Woodbury, 44.2, $600 Round 1. Roger Lee / Mathius Lee, 5.96, $400; 2. Travis Scott / Charlie Johnson, 6.92, $400 #8 Match of Championship Average 1. Jose Higareda / Eloy Romero, 26.55, $4,000, Jackets; 2. Mike Thomas / Jeff Gollehon, 30.6, $2,320, Jackets; 3. Angela Harris / Darwin Watson, 31.62, $1,540, Jackets; 4. Johnny Chambers / Donna Shedeed, 33.66, $770, Jackets; 5. Shelley Pendergast / Chris Patterson, 38.32, $200, Jackets; 6. Troy Clark / Don Kincheloe, 38.7, $200, Jackets #6 Championship Average 1. Shelley Pendergast / Bill Christie, 43.98, $1,160; 2. Fallon Drinkall / Troy Clark, 49.11, $780; 3. Brandy Shuman / Bill Byrd, 51.62, $600; 4. Sandy Budgen / Gary Yazzie, 21.72, $420; 5. Lisa Garnhart / Miguel Sepulveda, 24.14, $320; 6. Amy Stafford / Bobby Vanwinkle Sr., 27.34, $240 #8 Championship Truck Winner - Dawson Graham Average 1. Dawson Graham / Bert Croteau, 21.1, $5,070; 2. Omar Fimbres / Tino Sanders Jr, 23.43, $3,300; 3. John Teigen / Frank Principe, 23.49, $2,540; 4. Cole Robinson / Tim Kepler, 23.58, $1,930; 5. Chris Navarro / Bryce Stodghill, 24.81, $1,420; 6. John King / Chris Espinoza, 25.38, $1,160; 7. Leonard Schmidt / Francisco Carbajal Jr., 25.59, $1,020; 8. Nathan McGrand / Tom Manson, 26.2, $890; 9. Roger Lee / Leroy Williams Sr., 26.32, $500; 10. Roger Lee / Josh Davis, 26.77, $475; 11. Danny Brown / Riley Jackson, 26.77, $475; 12. Mike Thomas / Kenny Knudson, 26.84, $450; 13. Mike Thomas / Herb Snow, 26.92, $450; 14. Dawson Graham / Bryce Stodghill, 27.34, $450; 15. Wyatt Hershberger / Brian Doner, 27.51, $450

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Wildfire Open to the World Weekend Offers Riches to Ropers

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opers get rich on Wildfire Open to the World Weekend.

And that goes for everyone from the sport’s elite who rope for a living to business men and women who work all week. The 15th annual Wildfire Open to the World Weekend, held February 8-10 at the Wildfire Ranch in Salado, Texas, paid out more than $620,000 in cash and one-of-a-kind prizes. Winning the Wildfire is on every roper’s bucket list. In the words of 2013 Wildfire Open to the World Heeling Champ Jade Corkill, coming off of his first world championship in December, “I finally put out the Wildfire!”

Corkill won the Wildfire Open to the World—which is a USTRC Priefert Open Tour Event—with his 2012 world championship stage co-star, Chad Masters. They roped six steers in 45.13 seconds, and were promptly presented the

coveted $100,000 cash prize—$100 bills tucked neatly inside Cactus Saddlery Briefcases alongside custom Montana Silversmiths buckles and Resistol Black Gold hats—by Wildfire Producer Billy Pipes.

Two wolfy women ropers took the title at this year’s 14th annual Wildfire Ladies Open. Lari Dee Guy and Jimmi Jo Montera roped four in 37.81 seconds to take the $25,000 Ladies Only victory lap, Montana Silversmiths buckles, Cactus Saddlery purses and Charlie 1 Horse hats. Guy got great satisfaction in becoming the first woman to win this one at both ends, which explains why she chose to head here the last two years. She and Jacque Woolman won the Wildfire with Guy on the back side in 2010.

The Wildfire #11 Businessman’s Roping is another annual cash cow, and this year delivered a twist in terms of a businessperson champ. Sissy Rieken of Arp, Texas, and Eddie Cole from Branch,

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Reigning World Champion team ropers Chad Masters and Jade Corkill roped six steers in 45.13 seconds to take the $100,000 title at the 2013 Wildfire Open to the World Roping in Salado, Texas.

Wildfire Open to the World Champions Jade Corkill, second from left, and Chad Masters, third from right, were joined in the 2013 winners circle by Wildfire Open Producer Billy Pipes, Robert Lever of Wrangler, Randy Bloomer of Bloomer Trailers and Ricky Bolin of Resistol Hats.

Ark., won $75,000, Montana Silversmiths buckles, Cactus Saddlery briefcases and Resistol Black Gold hats for roping four steers in 34.91 seconds.

The Wildfire Businessman’s Roping is a World Series of Team Roping Super Qualifier, and all ropers who placed in the four-steer average are now qualified to rope at the World Series of Team Roping Finale in Las Vegas.

Wildfire Open to the World 6 Head Average 1. Chad Masters / Jade Corkill, 45.13, $100,000, Montana Silversmiths Buckles, Cactus Saddlery Briefcases, Resistol Black Gold Hats; 2. Chace Thompson / Jett Hillman, 45.69, $37,640; 3. Riley Minor / Brady Minor, 46.42, $32,260; 4. Bubba Buckaloo / Joel Bach, 47.64, $26,800; 5. Derrick Begay / Cesar de la Cruz, 48.04, $21,500; 6. Tyler Magnus / Mickey Gomez, 48.2, $16,200 Wildfire Ladies Only Average 1. Lari Dee Guy / Jimmi Jo Montera, 37.81, $25,000, Montana Silversmiths Buckles, Cactus Saddlery Purses, Charlie 1 Horse Hats; 2. Shelby Smith / Bailey Peterson, 39.27, $11,400; 3. Bailey Corkill / Jessy Remsburg, 39.79, $9,840; 4. Lari Dee Guy / Annette Hinkle, 40.15, $8,280; 5. Beverly Robbins / Annette Hinkle, 40.43, $6,720; 6. Beverly Robbins / Jimmi Jo Montera, 45.06, $5,180; 7. Bailey Corkill / Alicia Stockton, 46.23, $4,140; 8. Jordan Outlaw / Carra Outlaw, 46.57, $3,600; 9. Kelsey Mosby / Candice Bowen, 47.58, $2,600 Wildfire #11 Businessman’s Roping Four-Steer Average 1. Sissy Rieken / Eddie Cole, 34.91, $75,000, Montana Silversmiths Buckles, Cactus Saddlery Briefcases, Resistol Black Gold Hats; 2. Santiago de la Cruz / Rene Cervantes, 35.32, $35,000; 3. Kirby Hill / Lloyd South, 35.83, $25,000; 4. Kenny Kuykendall / Chris Wheeler, 36.5, $20,000; 5. Josh Johnson / Dustin Noblitt, 36.9, $15,000; 6. Cody Watson / Kevin Roden, 37.53, $13,000; 7. Shawn Scott / Darin Kirkes, 40.02, $10,000; 8. Kevin Blackwell / Kenny Van Pelt, 40.59, $8,000; 9. Larry Thaggard / David Fletcher, 40.64, $7,000; 10. Jason Jimenez / John Vermedahl, 41.012, $6,000; 11. Brian Hutchings / Dwight Cessna, 41.68, $5,000 Bonus Three-Steer Average 1. Jayme Marcrum / Russell Hild, 25.55, $5,000; 2. Jimbo Martinez / Curtis Evans, 25.64, $4,000; 3. Jamie Hayden / Toby Boland, 25.72, $3,500; 4. Jose Ramos / Dean Martin, 26.24, $3,000; 5. Shane Boston / Bobby Weir, 27.91, $2,500;

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6. Chris Fleet / Aaron Paul, 29.73, $2,000; 7. Rudy Gutierrez / Nick Arredondo, 30.32, $2,000 Wildfire Sponsor Roping Thank You, Sponsors!

Headers Average 1. Madison Hailey / Cesar de la Cruz, Cactus Ropes, 35.91, Cactus Saddles with Montana Silversmiths Silver, Resistol Black Gold Hats; 2. Josh Johnson / Clay O’Brien Cooper, Cactus Gear, 33.0/3, Montana Silversmiths Buckles; 3. Karl Stressman / Dakota Kirkenschlager, Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association,

33.76/3, Montana Silversmiths Spurs; 4. Robin Benson / Dakota Kirkenschlager, Fastback Ropes, 35.45/3, Montana Silversmiths Spurs Heelers Average 1. Justin Davis / Marty Johnson, Loan Depot, 42.72, Cactus Saddles with Montana Silversmiths Silver, Resistol Black Gold Hats; 2. Colby Lovell / Rhett Baker, Classic Ropes, 42.86, Montana Silversmiths Buckles; 3. Trevor Brazile / Eric Whipple, Justin Boots, 50.87, Montana Silversmiths Spurs; 4. Chad Masters / Steve Coder, Cactus Gear, 57.35, Montana Silversmiths Spurs

Lari Dee Guy and Jimmi Jo Montera were the only team to rope four steers clean in the 2013 Wildfire Ladies Open. They were 37.81 seconds on four steers for the $25,000 win.

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Deep Water Reforms Team Roping Payout!

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he Deep Water Team Roping inaugural event was March 16-17, 2013, in Clovis, New Mexico at the Curry County Events Center. A unique event format hosted entries set at $200/man enter 2 times and had a 80% payback. The uniqueness came in the payout where ropers got a chance to see the ‘FISH Payout.’

A total of 194 teams came out to rope over the weekend in an #13 and #12 on Saturday and a #11 and #10 on Sunday. The event paid out a total of $62,080 and the ‘FISH payout’ was unveiled. Finally ropers got to see the power of paying equal money throughout the winning teams. In the end, the event producers had countless ropers tell them they’ve never roped in a 47 team roping and had fourth pay almost two thousand a man! The payout did just what they have been promising allowing more winners to win more money

Payout Breakdown #13 roping - 43 teams – $13,760 total payout and $3,440/team paid to 4 holes #12 roping - 44 teams - $14,080 total payout and $3,520/team paid to 4 holes #11 roping - 47 teams - $15,040 total payout and $3,760/team paid to 4 holes #10 roping - 60 teams - $19,200 total payout and $3,840/team paid to 5 holes With the new payout structure in place ropers won big amounts. Five ropers went to the pay window twice.

One lucky roper won a total of $3,800 and two ropers won $3,760. It was definitely a family affair for a father and son team who won $3,520 in cash and a where a husband and wife team, along with two other ropers doubled up for a total weekend payout of $3,480.

Overall the Deep Water Roping in Clovis had 34 ropers winning at least $1,720.

“That’s awesome considering we averaged 48.5 teams per roping!” said producer Michael Fish, who along with his partner Junior Hernandez

came up with this unique payout structure and took it worked together to take it to the ropers.

“We went from 43 teams in our first roping of the weekend to 60 in our last roping and the payout just got better from roping to roping. In our #10 the payout got up to 5 teams and still paid $1,920 a man,” commented Fish.

“Our ropers were pretty excited about that.”

As the roping concluded and word spreads about the awesome payouts, you can bet the Deep Water roping crew will be ready to hand out even more money at their next event.

“We are very excited to see the response when we get 90 or 100 teams or more,” said Fish. “The ‘FISH Payout’ will really blow the ropers away!”

Producers set up the barrier in Clovis that was met with overwhelming approval expressed by the ropers. It presented a fair start and prevented any instances where the steers could fowl the header and the header, taking out a high number of barrier penalties.

Additionally, the crew was professional, making the Deep Water event a big step above your average jackpot roping.

Lynette Fish and her crew did awesome in the office and announcing, the chute crew was impeccable and Casey Hatley did a very good job flagging.

Looking forward to the next Deep Water roping which is coming up April 20-21 in Artesia, New Mexico, Fish and Hernandez are looking forward to an even bigger turnout of contestants.

“We expect our numbers to grow and the team count to rise,” said Fish. “We will be releasing a more extended schedule soon but we do have ropings thru June already scheduled.

Included in the upcoming schedule, Deep Water will be hitting central Texas in June. They plan to head to Salado, Texas and the Wild Fire Arena on June 8-9. This is in addition to 6 ropings scheduled in the heart of Texas from June to November.

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they move forward. Fish and Hernandez are actively planning their Finale event as well. Some of the details are still being worked out but as soon as they have a firm plan, they said they would release that information.

Deep Water invited ropers to fine them on Facebook and said their website, www.deepwaterteamropings.com will be updated and all pertinent information will be available.

“We want to say thanks to all the ropers who attended our first event and showed support to our new payout, the ‘FISH Payout!’” said Fish. “Overall we had a great first event and are very excited moving into the future. We believe the FISH Payout will catch on and ropers everywhere will want to take part in winning more money! In the end we all rope for money and Deep Water allows more ropers to win more money.”

Deep Water Team Roping Clovis, New Mexico March 16-17, 2013 total Payout - $62,080 #13 1. Carlos Ortiz / Bubba Garcia, 29.05, $3,440; 2. Carlos Ortiz / Lathe May, 32.26, $3,440; 3. Jeff Anderberg / Jared Norris, 35.43, $3,440; 4. Kenny Drake / Marty Nicholson, 36.12, $3,440 #12 1. Lynde May / Bubba Garcia, 32.48, $3,520; 2. Walt Arnold / Lane Ivy, 38.12, $3,520; 3. Dustyn Cisneros / Kenny Beaty, 38.33, $3,520; 4. Cierra Kunesh / Billy Ivy, 39.85, $3,520 #11 1. Bill McDowell / Blake Williamson, 43.45, $3,760; 2. Keli Hatley / Jody Mahaney, 44.03, $3,760; 3. Jerry Trujillo / Jamie Ortiz, 49.64, $3,760; 4. John Garcia / Jamie Ortiz, 53.22, $3,760 #10 1. Kelly Shay Spears / Charley Price, 39.55, $3,840; 2. Rick Bolding / Ed Hale, 43.38, $3,840; 3. Chuck Thompson / Vic Sing, 46.95, $3,840; 4. Charlie Mathis / Blake Williamson, 49.48, $3,840; 5. Keli Hatley / Blaine Bradley, 51.5, $3,840

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Hershberger Performance Sale

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ershberger Performance Sale Company, Jason and Nikki Hershberger, held their eighth annual performance horse sale Saturday, March 2, 2013 in Queen Creek, Arizona at the Horseshoe Park and Equestrian Center. Horses were previewed on Friday at 2 p.m. in a jackpot team roping. The jackpot was won by Kim Gillespie riding hip #128, JL Fast Time Zan and Blaine Ketscher, riding hip #120, Fishorcut. It was a tough roping and fun to watch!

Horses were previewed again on Saturday at 8 a.m. Horses were demonstrated in the events of roping, cutting, cow horse, reining, and barrels.

The sale began at 1 p.m. A professional staff included auctioneer, Joel White; announcer, John Johnson; and bid spotters included Stacy Lee, Mitch Armitage, and Cas Salley. The office was managed by Sara Vaessen Pedigrees and Maynard & Associates Elite

Reams Black Gold was hip #1. Wyatt started off the sale, jumping in the sale ring! The cool black mare sold for $12,000

Hes A Smart Buy, consigned by Jed Jacobs and purchased by Fred and Marion Holly, was the High Selling Horse.

Auction Services. Performance Equine mobile clinic was available for prepurchase exams.

The High-Selling Horse, Hes A Smart Buy, was consigned by Jed Jacobs. Hes A Smart Buy is a five-year-old, Hes A Peptospoonful Bay Roan gelding. He is an awesome heel and cowhorse. He sold for $30,000 to Fred and Marion Holly of Washington. Other top-ten selling horses were consigned by Cody Wensing, Chad Turner, Rick Chayer, Corey Cushing, Brad Lund & Clay Logan for RCJ Cutting Horses, Ryan Von Ahn, Manerd Bird, Kim Gillespie, Brandon Johnson, Victor Aros for Bob Scott, and Jason Hershberger. The top ten horses averaged $19,850 and, in all, 85 horses were sold.

Jason is always excited to see good horses from the sale go on to be successful with their new owners. Jason was glad to see the quality of horses that

were brought by consignors from Arizona, California, South Dakota, Oklahoma, Kansas, Colorado, Idaho, Wyoming, Nebraska, Texas, Utah, Montana and Canada. The overall average sale price on the horses sold was $8,782. Thanks to the consignors who brought these quality horses.

This year’s Lucky Buyer was Tommy Crowson and Renate Daniels. They took home the Straydog trophy saddle from the raffle drawing at the end of the sale.

We were excited to see them take home some great geldings.

Good food, beautiful Arizona weather, elite equine facility, shopping, and great horses to watch and bid on made this year’s performance horse sale a success.

Hershberger Performance horses would like to thank all who attended. We are grateful to all of our buyers that trust in the quality brought to the Hershberger Performance Horse Sale.

Lucky Buyer Saddle Drawing Winners Tommy Crowson and Renate Daniels

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WSTR Goes Huge in Texas

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he “Cowboy Capital,” Stephenville, Texas, no doubt stayed true to its name as Troy Shelley and the World Series of Team Roping rolled into town on February 22-24, 2013 with an event that capitalized on the vast number of team ropers ready to win their piece of the pie this year. Over 2,000 teams competed at the event and hundreds of thousands of dollars was paid out over the course of the weekend! #13 WSTR Champions - Chad Plumlee and Cody Carter; $15,730 #12 WSTR Champions - Jamie Hayden and Justin Parish; $18,740 #11 WSTR Champions - Mike Hunter and Derick Borrego; $19,370 #10 WSTR Champions - Travis Sanders and Kole Montgomery; $23,320 #9 WSTR Champions. Cody Johnson and Wayne Lynn; $13,660

Results Total WSTR Teams = 2,018 #13 WSTR Average 1. Chad G. Plumlee, Stephenville, TX / Cody Carter, Dublin, TX, 30.83, $15,730; 2. George McQuain, Bluff Dale, TX / Toby Wilson, Quanah, TX, 32.2, $12,150; 3. Bryce Barnett, Gatesville, TX / Quinten Andrews, Lampasas, TX, 32.32, $8,580; 4. Waylon Davis, Weatherford, TX / Andy Paul Jones, Roaring Springs, TX, 32.38, $6,430; 5. Chad Johnston, Graham, TX / Andy Paul Jones, Roaring Springs, TX, 32.51, $5,720; 6. Garrison Goebel, Fayetteville, TX / Jake McCallister, Bryan, TX, 32.58, $5,000; 7. Wesley Wright, Hamlin, TX / Billy Haley, Denton, TX, 32.78, $4,300; 8. Ralph Senior, Arcola, TX / Tyler Senior, Whitesboro, TX, 32.84, $3,570; 9. Chase A. Hermes, Cotulla, TX / Cade Rice, Cotulla, TX, 33.22, $2,860; 10. Kris Brown, Carbon, TX / Corban Livingston, El Paso, TX, 35.01, $2,860; 11. Tommy Zant, Odessa, TX / Kyle Logsdon, Odessa, TX, 35.87, $2,140; 12. Clay Rathkamp, La Vernia, TX / Corban Livingston, El Paso, TX, 35.9, $2,140 Fast Time 1. Steve A. Taylor, Gonzales, TX / Kody Beach, Boerne, TX, 11.57, $1,000 #12 WSTR Average 1. Jamie Hayden, Stephenville, TX / Justin Parish, Mineral Wells, TX, 31.07, $18,740; 2. Mike Eubank, Plantersville, TX / Joe Espy, Midland, TX, 31.95, $14,480; 3. Kris Brown, Carbon, TX / Danny Zuniga, Jourdanton, TX, 32.27, $10,220; 4. Mark Haddock, Friendswood, TX / Tyler Senior, Whitesboro, TX, 32.58, $7,660; 5. C.R. Hallquist, Lipan, TX / Clint Duggan, Abilene, TX, 32.82, $6,810; 6. Jett Sharp, Estancia, NM / Corban Livingston, El Paso, TX, 33.6, $5,960; 7. Nelson Aaron, Bonham, TX / Jody Crosthwait, Willow Park, TX, 33.97, $5,110; 8. Jill Jameson, Stephenville, TX / Joe Jameson, Stephenville, TX, 34.14, $4,260; 9. Lydia Martin, Sulphur, LA / Tyler Wojciechowski, Tarpley, TX, 34.76, $3,410; 10. James David Watson, Tioga, TX / Steve Harrison, Roff, OK, 35.01, $3,410; 11. Kenny Gesinger, Eagle Butte, SD / Scotty Raines, Gardendale, TX, 35.01, $2,550; 12. Dennis Motes, Hico, TX / Eric Fabian, Schenectady, NY, 35.68, $2,550 Fast Time 1. Duke Barker, Odessa, TX / J.R. Carruth, Andrews, TX, 7.06, $1,000 #11 WSTR Average 1. Mike Hunter, Huntsville, TX / Derick Borrego, Huntsville, TX, 32.09, $19,370; 2. Jamie Hayden, Stephenville, TX / Trigg Bell, Stephenville, TX, 35.1, $14,970; 3. Bryan Hutchings, Ivanhoe, TX / Lane Walker, Bonham, TX, 35.16, $10,570; 4. Joe

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Espy, Midland, TX / Clint Albers, Maypearl, TX, 35.26, $7,920; 5. Greg I. McNutt, Dublin, TX / Gary Campos, Stephenville, TX, 35.55, $7,040; 6. Tim Robinson, Ardmore, OK / Tom McClure, Ardmore, OK, 35.69, $6,160; 7. Heath Hardman, Stephenville, TX / Rand M Cory, Hico, TX, 36.56, $5,290; 8. Kirby Hill, Corsicana, TX / Kelly Jackson, Kaufman, TX, 37.66, $4,400; 9. Bryan Hutchings, Ivanhoe, TX / Dwight Cessna, Caddo Mills, TX, 37.78, $3,520; 10. Lee Olsen, Bluff Dale, TX / Cal Peterson, Stephenville, TX, 37.86, $3,520; 11. JP Miller, Nocona, TX / Austin Harris, Carrollton, TX, 38.01, $2,640; 12. Rudy Danley, Weatherford, TX / Sam A. Hays, Godley, TX, 38.12, $2,640 Fast Time 1. Tommy Zant, Odessa, TX / Randy McCracken, Stratford, TX, 8.01, $1,000 #10 WSTR Average 1. Travis Sanders, Blum, TX / Kole Montgomery, Covington, TX, 31.32, $23,320; 2. Curtis Park, Huntsville, TX / Kent Rayhill, Alvin, TX, 31.97, $18,020; 3. Melissa North Stoneman, Ponder, TX / Austin Harris, Carrollton, TX, 34.39, $12,720; 4. Paul Ballesteros, Waxahachie, TX / Clint Albers, Maypearl, TX, 36.11, $9,540; 5. Jill Jameson, Stephenville, TX / Cody Brown, Rock Hill, SC, 36.44, $8,480; 6. Mel Smith, Tolar, TX / Ray Douglass, Stephenville, TX, 36.66, $7,420; 7. Richard Andrews, Lampasas, TX / Pace Lewis, Goldthwaite, TX, 36.91, $6,360; 8. Michael Bailey, Weatherford, TX / Austin Harris, Carrollton, TX, 38.02, $5,300; 9. Tony Bettes, Cooper, TX / Tanner Ragan, Sulphur Springs, TX, 38.03, $4,240; 10. Jeremy Walker, New Braunfels, TX / Alan Long, Bastrop, TX, 38.29, $4,240; 11. Junior W Campbell, Santo, TX / David E. Lloyd, Stephenville, TX, 39.39, $3,180; 12. Heather Donaldson, Lipan, TX / Ross Tomaski, Weatherford, TX, 39.41, $3,180; 13. Jayme Marcrum, Springtown, TX / Scottie Dugger, Center Point, TX, 39.59, $2,000; 14. Rhett Townsend, Harper, TX / Dillon Epperson, Cherokee, TX, 40.41, $1,000; 15. Roy Haney, Millsap, TX / Chase J Lewis, Weatherford, TX, 40.55, $1,000 Fast Time 1. Jerry Dominy, Clyde, TX / Alan Frazier, Clyde, TX, 9.44, $1,000; 2. Jennifer Phillips, Teague, TX / Kent Phillips, Teague, TX, 12.99, $600 #9 WSTR Average 1. Cody L Johnson, Dublin, TX / Wayne Lynn, Desdemona, TX, 36.45, $13,660; 2. Bud Matus, Vernon, TX / Chance Johnston, Chillicothe, TX, 38.6, $10,560; 3. Phillip Harrison, Cisco, TX / Hayden Harrison, Willow Park, TX, 41, $7,450; 4. James Southerland, Ft Worth, TX / Colt Wright, Decatur, TX, 42.16, $3,280; 5. James Southerland, Ft Worth, TX / Colt Wright, Decatur, TX, 44.05, $5,590; 6. Jayme McDonald, Burnet, TX / Scottie Dugger, Center Point, TX, 45.5, $4,350

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Big Bucks Championships South Jordan, UT •

April 5-6, 2013

Host Motel: Sleep Inn 801/572-2020

Friday • April 5 Open Muley Roping

Saturday • April 6 #11 Roping

Sign up at 3:00 p.m. Rope at 4:00 p.m.

Pick 1, draw 2 or draw all 3 for $150/roper 4 Steer • Enter 2x BUCKLES TO AVERAGE WINNERS

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

Capped at an Elite #6 & under only Pick 1, draw 2 or draw all 3 for $120/roper • Enter 4X for a total of 12 partners • 4 Steer #11 Payout guaranteed at 400 teams, but may increase accordingly.

$10,000 TO HIGH POINT ROPER! #13 Roping Sign up at 6:00 p.m. Rope at 7:00 p.m.

No Cap Pick 1, draw 2 or draw all 3 for $120/roper Enter 4X for a total of 12 partners 4 Steer #13 Payout based on 200 teams, but may increase accordingly.

Guaranteed to Pay $4,000 for 1st! #13 PAYOUT 1st - $4,000 3rd - $2,000 2nd - $3,300 4th - $1,300

TRIAD #11 Handicaps

PAYOFF 1st Fancy Saddles and $3,000 2nd Buckles and $2,000 3rd Jackets and $1,000

4-steer Average

4th Jackets and $800 5th Jackets and $600 6th Jackets and $400 7th through 20th - Points only

#11 TEAMS #10 TEAMS #9 TEAMS #8 TEAMS

Elite #4 & Under Only Championship • Books close at 2:00 p.m.

• Short Barrier • Slower Steers

• Pick 1, draw 2 or draw 3 for $120 • Enter 4X for a total of 12 partners

#4 & UNDER PAYOUT 1st Fancy Saddles and $2,000 2nd Fancy Saddles and $1,500 3rd Fancy Saddles and $1,000

Farmington, NM 9th Annual •

4th Buckles and $800 5th Buckles and $600 6th through 20th - Points only

- 0 SEC. OFF - 1 SEC. OFF - 3 SEC. OFF - 5 SEC. OFF

$5,000 to High point #4 & under #4 Average Payout guaranteed at 400 teams but may increase accordingly

Host Motel: LaQuinta Inn 866/725-1661

April 19-20, 2013

Friday • April 19 Open Muley Roping

Saturday • April 20 #11 Roping

Sign up at 3:00 p.m. Rope at 4:00 p.m.

Pick 1, draw 2 or draw all 3 for $150/roper 4 Steer • Enter 2x BUCKLES TO AVERAGE WINNERS

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

Capped at an Elite #6 & under only Pick 1, draw 2 or draw all 3 for $120/roper • Enter 4X for a total of 12 partners • 4 Steer #11 Payout guaranteed at 400 teams, but may increase accordingly.

$10,000 TO HIGH POINT ROPER! #13 Roping Sign up at 6:00 p.m. Rope at 7:00 p.m.

No Cap Pick 1, draw 2 or draw all 3 for $120/roper Enter 4X for a total of 12 partners 4 Steer #13 Payout based on 200 teams, but may increase accordingly.

Guaranteed to Pay $4,000 for 1st! #13 PAYOUT 1st - $4,000 3rd - $2,000 2nd - $3,300 4th - $1,300

PAYOFF 1st Fancy Saddles and $3,000 2nd Buckles and $2,000 3rd Jackets and $1,000

TRIAD #11 Handicaps 4-steer Average

4th Jackets and $800 5th Jackets and $600 6th Jackets and $400 7th through 20th - Points only

#11 TEAMS #10 TEAMS #9 TEAMS #8 TEAMS

Elite #4 & Under Only Championship • Books close at 2:00 p.m.

• Short Barrier • Slower Steers

• Pick 1, draw 2 or draw 3 for $120 • Enter 4X for a total of 12 partners

#4 & UNDER PAYOUT 1st Fancy Saddles and $2,000 2nd Fancy Saddles and $1,500 3rd Fancy Saddles and $1,000

4th Buckles and $800 5th Buckles and $600 6th through 20th - Points only

- 0 SEC. OFF - 1 SEC. OFF - 3 SEC. OFF - 5 SEC. OFF

$5,000 to High point #4 & under #4 Average Payout guaranteed at 400 teams but may increase accordingly

All ropings current TRIAD numbers only. Will rope fresher steers in #13 and #11. Slower steers in 40 & Over and #4 & Under. 2 arenas will be used in Farmington.

Must be classified prior to these events. Please call USTRC at 254-968-0002 to receive your classification number. Appropriate cut-off times and handicaps TBA.

Cash or Credit Card Only!

Plenty of stalls and RV spaces available. Call for late arrival.

Zane Dansie - ZD Cattle Co.

801/599-1238 www.zdroping.com

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Horsemen’s Arena Belen, NM April 6, 2013 Enter at 9 a.m. • Rope at 10 a.m.

#6 capped at a #4 • $20/roper • Enter up #10 no cap • $20/roper • Enter up #12 Slide no cap • $20/roper • Enter up April 20, 2013 Enter at 9 a.m. • Rope at 10 a.m.

#6 capped at a #4 • $20/roper • Enter up #10 no cap • $20/roper • Enter up #12 Slide no cap • $20/roper • Enter up All ropings weather permitting, call before you haul.

Information: Jimmy 505.459.6851

TEAM ROPING JACKPOTS presented by

Rafter 5 Roping Company

Friday, April 19, 2013 & Friday, April 26, 2013 SAME LOCATION FOR BOTH ROPINGS Grants Rodeo Grounds • Grants, NM Enter 6:00 p.m. • Rope at 7:00 p.m.

#12 Slide Pick or Draw - No Cap $30/roper • enter up #16 & over team add 4 sec. #15 team add 3 sec. #14 team add 2 sec. #13 team add 1 sec.

#12 team 0 sec. off #11 team 1 sec. off #10 team 2 sec. off #9 & Under team 3 sec. off

#9 Handicap Pick or Draw - Capped at a #5 $30/roper • enter up #8 team 1 sec. off #7 team 2 sec. off #6 & Under team 3 sec. off #12 AND #9 WILL BE RUN AT THE SAME TIME WITH SEPARATE PAYOFFS

3-steer, progressive on 1 CASH ONLY! For info: John English 505.239.7617

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Andrews, TX - April 13-14, 2013 Andrews County Expo Arena

Albuquerque, NM - April 20-21, 2013 Bernalillo Co. Sheriff’s Posse Arena

SATURDAY #15 Pick or Draw No age limit • $150/roper Enter 2X • 80% payback

#13 World Series Qualifier Must be 21 • $150/roper Enter 2X • No Cap

SUNDAY

Cowboy Church • 8:30 - 9:00 a.m.

#10 World Series Qualifier Must be 21 • $150/roper • Enter 2X Capped at #6 Heeler

#9 World Series Qualifier No Age Limit • Pick or Draw • $100/roper Enter 3X • Elite #5 Cap • 70% Payback

#12 World Series Qualifier

All Girl Sidepot

Must be 21 • $150/roper • Enter 2X No Cap

Run with #9 • $40/roper • 100% Payback

#11 World Series Qualifier Must be 21 • $150/roper • Enter 2X Capped at Elite #6 Heeler

No Age Limit Bring 1/draw 1 or Draw 2 for $120/roper Enter 2X • Elite #4 Cap • 3-steer

Books open 7:30 - 8:30 a.m. Rope 9:00 a.m.

Books open 8:00-9:00 a.m. Rope 9:30 a.m.

For more information, call:

Gerry Tully 575.937.2298 or Malaika Tully-Suggs 817.219.6704

#8 Drawpot

Must be 21 years old or turn 21 anytime during 2013 to participate in WS qualifiers. A 2013 WSTR Membership or 2013 USTRC membership is required to collect winnings. You may purchase your 2013 WSTR card for $60 onsite or online at wstroping.com, or by calling 505.898.1755. WSTR memberships are free to ropers 70 and older.

Classifications powered by TRIAD.

www.wstroping.com

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TrAiLer rOpiNg Horsemens Arena Belen, New Mexico

CASH ON LY plea se !

Sunday, April 14, 2013 Enter at 8:00 a.m. • Rope at 9:00 a.m.

#11 Handicapped Saddle Roping

C o r r ie n te C at t le

Pick 1, draw 2 or draw 3 for $120/roper Capped at a #6+ • May enter twice Leather Briefcases to Average Winners Saddle to High Money Roper Cash payout based on number of teams

#11 Handicapped Trailer Roping Pick 1, draw 2 or draw all 3 for $150/roper Capped at a #6+ • May enter 5 times Books close at 11:30 a.m. for the #11 Trailer Roping Trailer roping will not start before 12 noon 16 second cutoff in first-go GUARANTEED PAYOFF AND PRIZES! X Del Norte 3-Horse Gooseneck Trailer to High Money Winner X 1st ~ $2,000 + Saddles X 2nd ~ $1,500 + Leather Briefcases X 3rd ~ $1,000 + Breast Collars X 4th ~ $500 + Halters ABSOLUTELY NO RE-RUNS IN ANY ROPING Must have current USTRC or WSTR card to collect winnings.

May purchase WSTR card on site.

For information call Crispin Padilla 505.934.8379 If bad weather, roping may be rescheduled

Trailer provided by

Belen, New Mexico

Cowboy Oasis

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OVER 40 CAN ROPE

SHORT SCORE IN #8 CASH ONLY

eam Roping Championships Saturday, April 20, 2013 Gutierrez Arena • Hondo, New Mexico Books open 9:00 a.m. • Rope at 10 a.m.

Books close at end of 3rd round of previous roping 1/3 Stock Charge

In order to rope, men must be 40 YEARS of age in the 2013 calendar year, women must be 30 years of age in the 2013 calendar year. Must have a 2013 40+ membership to rope.

Must have a 2013 USTRC membership to rope.

TRIAD numbers only. Cash only. USTRC & 40+ memberships may be purchased on site.

For more information call Willie Patterson 575.799.5932

#11 SLIDE • No cap - anyone can rope. 1.5 seconds added per number over #11 team.

• 1.5 seconds per number subtracted under #11 team. • For example: #12 team = +1.5 seconds; #10 team = –1.5 seconds. Pick 1, draw 1 or draw 2 for $100/roper • Enter 3 times • 4 head, progressive on 1.

#1O PICK OR DRAW • Pick 1, draw 1 or draw 2 for $100/roper • Enter 3 times • 4 head #9 PICK OR DRAW • Pick 1, draw 1 or draw 2 for $100/roper • Enter 3 times • 4 head #8 PICK OR DRAW • Pick 1, draw 1 or draw 2 for $100/roper • Enter 3 times • 4 head Upcoming Events: May 18, 2013 - Hondo, NM • June 1 , 2013 - Hondo, NM

SHELLEY PRODUCTIONS

10 HEADER #11 TEN HEADER • No cap • $150/roper • Enter 2x • Progressive on 1 • All round winners and Average placers qualify for Prize Roping in August.

Immediately followed by

Sunday,

April 21, 2013

Gutierrez Arena • Hondo, New Mexico Books open 9:00 a.m. • Rope at 10 a.m.

CASH ONLY

#11 SLIDE • Pick 1, draw 1 or draw 2 • $100/roper • Enter 3x

For more information call Willie Patterson 575.799.5932 or Troy Shelley 575.574.8591

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New Mexico Junior Livestock Foundation Benefit Roping Saturday, April 27, 2013 Belen Horsemans Arena - Belen, New Mexico Enter at 8:30 a.m. Rope at 9:30 a.m. #10 No cap Pick Only • $40/roper • Enter up

#12 Slide Pick Only • $40/roper • Enter up #12 #11 #10 #9 & under

Team Team Team Team

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0 1 2 3

Seconds off Second off Seconds off Seconds off

#13 #14 #15 #16 & over

Team Team Team Team

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Second Seconds Seconds Seconds

#9 Capped at a straight #5 (Elite #5 cannot enter) Pick Only • $40/roper • Enter up CASH ONLY All ropings 3-steer, progressive on 1 Must have current USTRC card to collect winnings.

For more information contact Todd Gibson 505/977-2250 Red Bluff Buckles to Average Winners in All Ropings.

Saddles to High Money Header and Heeler of the Day. Saddles Sponsored By

Albuquerque, NM

Cattle Provided By Mathews Land And Cattle

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YAVAPAI COUNTY MOUNTED SHERIFF'S POSSE presents THE CHUCK SHEPPARD MEMORIAL ROPING

May 10 - 12, 2013

Prescott Rodeo Grounds • Prescott, AZ Friday, May 10 8:00 a.m. BOOKS OPEN 9:00 a.m. OPEN CALF ROPING 3-steer • $300/roper • 80% Payback 1st place winners qualify for the $2,500 Match Roping during evening performance OPEN TEAM ROPING 4-steer • $300/roper • Enter 3x 80% Payback and 1st place winners qualify as the Match Team in evening’s $5,000 Match Team Roping event.

Friday Evening, May 10 5:00 p.m. GATES OPEN: Cocktails and Mexican dinner available (tickets may be purchased at gate) 6:00 p.m. ARIZONA HIGH SCHOOL CHAMPION MATCH ROPING 6:30 p.m. INVITATIONAL COWBOY BRONC RIDING – 10 rider event 7:00 p.m. $5,000 MATCH TEAM ROPING 7:30 p.m. LIVE AUCTION and raffle of Bill Nebeker bronze 8:00 p.m. $2,500 MATCH TIE-DOWN ROPING Ticket Prices: $10 adult • $5 for each youth 10-18 years, under 10 are free.

Tickets may be purchased at the gate, via e-mail at ycmsproping@hotmail.com, on-line at www.chucksheppardmemorial.com or contact Tom Sheldrick at 928.713.9013

saturday, May 11 8:00 a.m. BOOKS OPEN 9:00 a.m. #13 SUPER ROPING $100/roper • 4 steer • Enter 3x 80% Payback • Buckles to 1st place winners #12 ROPING $75/roper • 4 steer • Enter 3x 1/3 stock charge Buckles to 1st place winners #11 ROPING $50/roper • 4 steer • Enter 5x 1/3 stock charge Buckles to 1st place winners sunday, May 12 8:00 a.m. BOOKS OPEN 9:00 a.m. #10 ROPING $50/roper • 4 steer • Enter 5x 1/3 stock charge • Capped at a #6 Buckles to 1st place winners #9 SUPER ROPING $150/roper • Pick 1, draw 2 or draw all 3 3-steer • Enter 5x • capped at a #5 1/3 stock charge • Saddles to 1st place winners, breast collars to 2nd place winners and saddle pads to 3rd place winners #8 ROPING $120/roper • Pick 1, draw 2 or draw all 3 3-steer • Enter 4x • Capped at a #4 1/3 stock charge Buckles to 1st place winners

All checks payable to the Yavapai County Mounted Sheriff’s Posse or YCMSP P.O. Box 95, Prescott, AZ 86302-0095 CATTLE PROVIDED BY JACK FULLER • Sponsors: YORK-DODGE, CHRYSLER, JEEP AND RAM RODEO

For information: Tom Sheldrick 928.713.9013

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Pat Jones Memorial Roping

SATURDAY, MAY 18, 2013

Open

Pick Your Partner 2 for $40/roper

#15

Pick Your Partner 3 for $30/roper

#12 Draw Pot Draw 4 for $100/roper #4 & Under

Saddles m Morris ade by Saddler y 575/74 3-2133 Saddle courtes Blankets y Saddle of El Paso Blankets

Pick Your Partner $20/roper

Saddle and Breast Collar to 1st and 2nd Saddle Blanket to 3rd CR VSA

of 6 entries per roping IN HOUSELimit PROOF CRX’D

Concession and N&J Supply on grounds

Arena located 9 mi. south of Hillsboro or 21 mi. north of Nutt on Hwy. 27

For information contact Nance 575/895-5386

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BRLS - Moriarty, NM, 505-832-6619 TR - Belen, NM, 505-907-4780 ROD - Bosque Farms, NM, 575-937-0851

TR PRAC - Bernalillo, NM, 505-239-5666 BRLS - Moriarty, NM, 505-832-6619 ROD - Bosque Farms, NM, 575-937-0851

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USTRC TR - Clovis, NM, 12 TR - South Jordan, UT, 35 TR - Belen, NM, 36 ROD - Ft. Sumner, NM, 57 ROD - Farmington, NM, 58 ROD - Needles, CA, 60, 69 ROD - Farmington, NM, 61 BRLS - Mesquite, NM, 86 SE - Mesquite, NM, 86 TR - McAlister, OK, 575-415-4840

USTRC TR - Clovis, NM, 12 ROD - Ft. Sumner, NM, 57 ROD - La Grange, CA, 60 BRLS - Farmington, NM, 78 BRLS - Mesquite, NM, 86 TR PRAC - Bernalillo, NM, 505-239-5666 TR - McAlister, OK, 575-415-4840 TR - Cubero, NM, 505-238-4595

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TR - Andrews, TX, 37 TR - Belen, NM, 38 ROD - Lovington, NM, 57 ROD - Sanders, AZ, 61 ROD - Albuquerque, NM, 69 TR PRAC - Bernalillo, NM, 505-239-5666

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TR - Lake Charles, LA, 16 TR - Farmington, NM 35 TR - Belen, NM, 36 TR - Albuquerque, NM, 37 TR - Hondo, NM, 39 ROD - Wilcox, AZ, 57 ROD - T. or C., NM, 57 ROD - Grants, NM, 63 TR - Artesia, NM, 74 BRLS - Albuquerque, NM, 79 SE - Mesquite, NM, 86

TR - Lake Charles, LA, 16 TR - Albuquerque, NM, 37 TR - Hondo, NM, 39 ROD - Wilcox, AZ, 57 ROD - T. or C., NM, 57 ROD - Grants, NM, 63 TR - Artesia, NM, 74 BRLS - Farmington, NM, 78 BRLS - Albuquerque, NM, 79 TR PRAC - Bernalillo, NM, 505-239-5666

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TR - Globe, AZ, 11 USTRC TR - Amarillo, TX, 23 TR - Belen, NM, 41 ROD - Grants, NM, 57 ROD - Albuquerque, NM, 58, 61 CR - Clovis, NM, 70

TR - Globe, AZ, 11 USTRC TR - Amarillo, TX, 23 ROD - Grants, NM, 57 ROD - Albuquerque, NM, 58, 61 CR - Clovis, NM, 70 BRLS - Mesquite, NM, 86 TR PRAC - Bernalillo, NM, 505-239-5666

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TR - Albuquerque, NM, 21 HS - Ignacio, CO, 43 ROD - Las Vegas, NM, 57 ROD - Cottonwood, AZ, 58, 60 ROD - Socorro, NM, 61 ROD - T. or C., NM, 71 TR - Jacksonville, FL, 75 USTRC TR - Moab, UT, 76 TR - Lemitar, NM, 77

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et it not be said that today’s rodeo athletes can be categorized with any other sport athletes. Sure, they all want to claim rock-star status like pro football, Nascar and basketball stars, but one thing keeps them apart. That one thing is the close camaraderie they share with each other and, much like fallen solders in a battlefield, they come, stand together and support each other when one of their fellow competitors is in need.

Such was the case at the Buck Cancer Benefit Rodeo held in

mid-March. The event was produced to benefit one of the state’s top bull riders, Matt Clouser who is in a fight for his life, battling Hodgkins Lymphoma cancer.

It took a slew of people coming together to pull this event off and not only on the competitor side of things, many others did also. Several producers stepped up to the plate and donated their time and stock to make the event a success. The March 16, one-day event included a full-fledged rodeo at the Valencia Sheriff’s Posse Arena in Belen, New Mexico, as well as a jackpot team roping in the secondary arena, as well as an after party and dance that wrapped up the days event at the Sheriff’s Posse Cafe.

Cowboys and cowgirls came from all across the state to compete in the event and show support for Clouser and his family. In the end, the event was still a rodeo and several of today’s top rodeo hands made the trip to the pay window to claim the first place payouts and awards.

Winning the bareback riding, was J.R. Chino who posted a 75 point ride for the championship. In the saddle bronc riding a pair of cowboys, Jeb Loney and Darrel Triplett shared the win with matching scores of 75 points.

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Action from the team roping event held in conjunction with the Matt Clouser Benefit Rodeo at the Valencia Sheriff’s Posse secondary arena on March 16, 2013.

support of Clouser who has tied his name to many bull riding titles over the years. Chon Miranda rose to the occasion topping his bull for 83 points to claim the win.

Roping and tying his calf in 9.57seconds, Cort Smith earned the calf roping championship, while Leann Scribner, with a lightning fast run of 2.90 seconds won the breakaway roping.

In the barrel racing, Kellie Wade bested the field of clover-leaf pattern racers for the championship. Cooper Wimberly and Cody Garcia got it done fast in the team roping, stopping the clock in 5.05 seconds for the win in the team roping.

Congratulations to all of the winners and to every contestant who came to support a great cause and to carry on a tradition of camaraderie that can only be found in the sport of rodeo.

Those who supported the event included: Casper Baca Rodeo and Family Montoya Trucking, Demacio Montoya Family Vintage Four Twenty Three Steakhouse Rudy Guzman TransWestern Pipeline Company, Johnston Family Twist a Wish Foundation, Amarillo, TX Weekend Get Away W/A Rodeo Co

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Pounding Hooves Photography Jimmy Thompson Buck Cancer Benefit Rodeo Belen, New Mexico • March 16, 2013 Bareback Riding 1. J.R. Chino, 74, $165 Saddle Bronc Riding 1/2. Jeb Loney, 75, $211; 1/2. Darrel Triplett, 75, $211; 3. Kane Kee, 68, $126 Bull Riding 1. Chon Miranda, 83, $594; 2. Gary Thorne, 81, $445; 3. Daniel Morgan, 78, $297; 4. Wyatt Harper, 77, $148

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Calf Roping 1. Cort Smith, 9.57, $220 Breakaway Roping 1. Leann Scribner, 2.90, $330; 2. Peyton Cowdrey 3.59, $247 Barrel Race 1. Kellie Wade, 18.089, $490; 2. Whitney Dutton, 18.213, $406; 3. Lisa Mcworther, 18.618, $321; 4. Cori Burress, 18.780, $152 Team Roping 1. Cooper Wimberly / Cody Garcia, 5.05, $1,008; 2. Bode Baize / Russel Sullivan, 5.16, $756; 3. Chase Massingale / James Gilliand, 5.39, $504; 4. Adam Esquibel / Cade Passick, 5.81, $252.

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rescott Frontier Days, Inc., host organization for the World’s Oldest Rodeo, has been busy planning, organizing and preparing for Prescott’s most anticipated event of the year. This year marks the 126th annual World’s Oldest Rodeo® held in historic Prescott, Arizona. The event dates are July 1 July 7 with eight breath-taking performances.

Sanctioned by the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association (PRCA), the World’s Oldest Rodeo® (WOR) consists of both rough stock, or judged events (bareback, saddle bronc and bull riding) and timed events (steer wrestling, tie-down and team roping, and barrel racing) during each of the scheduled eight worldclass performances The WOR is ranked among the top 40

Rodeo Dance - Prescott July 4, 5 & 6, 8 p.m. -1 a.m.

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For more information, a list of the specialty acts, details about any of the listed events, or sponsorship opportunities please visit the WOR website at www.worldsoldestrodeo.com.

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Arizona Junior Rodeo and Reunion in Wickenburg

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he Arizona Junior Rodeo Association (AJRA) was founded in 1966, with the first full year of rodeoing being 1967. The history continued as the association hosted the Wickenburg junior rodeo on March 9 - 10 at the Everett Bowman Rodeo Grounds.

With today’s amazing technology and social media, Facebook has

allowed over 100 alumni to reconnect after over 40 years. The AJRA alumni held a 3-day reunion at the recent event which included a Friday night reception. Displays of history and pictures of yesteryear were presented during the AJRA VSA IN HOUSE PROOFrodeo CRX’D performances, and at the Saturday night dinner.

The weekend was full of fun and the remembrance of the rich history of rodeo in Arizona!

Wickenburg, Arizona Junior Rodeo Champions 4-8 Barrel Racing - Dorman, Kadence Calf Riding - Heimburg, Kooper Goat Tying - Kelton, Ketch Pole Bending - Allen, Ashlee Team Roping - Kelton, Ketch 9-12 Barrel Racing - Cundall, Jaycie Boys Breakaway - Bates, Logan Boys Goat Tying - Bates, Logan Breakaway - Keenan, Dakota Bull Riding - Auza, Cole Calf Touch - Bates, Logan Goat Tying - Keenan, Dakota Pole Bending - Schafer, Tatum Ribbon Roping - Holderman, Bobbi Team Roping - Cherry, Clay 13-15 Barrel Racing - Johnston, Baylee Breakaway Roping - Keith, Sierra Jo Calf Roping - Auza, Jacob Chute Dogging - Blunk, Tanner Goat Tying - Johnston, Baylee Pole Bending - Egge, Savana Ribbon Roping - Guin, Naiya Team Roping - Jenson, Jimmy 16-18 Barrel Racing - Henry, Braelyn Breakaway Roping - Egge, Sierra Goat Tying - Holderman, Taylor Pole Bending - Garside, Lacey Team Roping - Stodghill, Chelsie

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Competitorial continued from page 4 have tweeted all of about two times… several years ago… an admission I now only embarrassingly acknowledge. I don’t play video games, and I’ve never sent an Instagram. I do have a smartphone, I do receive and send email from it from time to time, and I do send and receive text messages…

WHEN NECESSARY. Ok, so now is where I start my rant… What the hell is the matter with people?

I realize that for those who are going to disagree, my view will be brushed off as me being old and out-of-touch, but you’re wrong. And, as a matter of fact, you are using that argument to hide the fact that you, and your obsession with pop culture, which you don’t even realize because it’s shoved down your throat CONTINUOUSLY, have been emasculated… and let’s face it… as much as you have allowed yourself to BE emasculated, you can’t be proud of it. Let’s be honest, there is nothing manly about tweeting to your friends that you have an Iphone 5, and then standing in the corner, staring at the screen, and giggling at the responses you get.

Look, I see the value in the whole social media/instant connectivity thing, I really do, and in the coming months you will be seeing Western Sports Publishing being fully integrated within the social media model. But like everything else associated with modern, pop culture, people have taken it to excess.

And it’s that excess that has resulted in a shift in our culture. It seems nobody wants to do anything that requires something of them… that takes more than few moments. We have become a society of “Right Now,” with value being misplaced on things not in

reality. How many “Facebook” friends you have, how many posts you make, how many twitter followers… Hey, “It’s not REAL!” It seems nobody wants to actually do anything… they all just want to talk about what someone else did.

I have adopted a philosophy over the past several years with regard to competing and getting the most out of your efforts, that I think applies here. I drill it into my kids… myself… and anyone else who is passionate about a sport, regardless of what it might be. It is that to effectively get the most out of yourself, you have to forget about the result, and diligently focus and commit yourself to the process. The results are not within our control, but the process involved in achieving those results is 100% within our control.

It seems to me our culture has shifted to a place where nobody wants to commit to the process. You can make and lose friends at the push of a button, talk to people without ever exchanging words, play games, yes even compete, in a fictitious environment that seems so real, it has replaced reality. None of it really requires anything of you physically or emotionally… it’s completely hollow.

Hey guys… young men… it’s time to put down the electronics, stop living in a pretend world, and commit yourself to doing something real. Those are the kind of men it will take to get the sport revived. And if you’re one of those to buck the current pop culture trend, you’re likely to notice… well… a lowering of your voice as you regain your manhood.

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The Bigger the Money the Better the Ride

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hampionship Bull Riding is nearly halfway through their 2013 season using the new 8-Second Format and it has become very clear that this is a winning format. Only the best in the world can compete in a strenuous three round format and get compensated for it. With $30,000 paid out at every event, the incentive for riders to get on is a huge draw but at the end of the night it really is all about the best man standing.

Tuff Hedeman, four-time World Champion and one of the master minds behind the 8-Second Format commented, “Anytime you have a chance to win big money, if you’re human you are naturally going to dig down deep and try a little harder. This is where the difference starts to happen.

The cream rises to the top.”

So far this year, no less than five world champions from either CBR or

PRCA brackets have competed at each event and the remaining 20 competitors consists of former NFR finalists, and standings leaders within both organizations. 2012 PRCA World Champion Cody Teel and High School Rodeo Champion Cooper Davis are just two of the riders enjoying the bigger payouts of the season.

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Chute Help Welcomes Two New Members to Their Arena Team

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he Chute Help Arena Team is a team of professional rodeo athletes that have been carefully selected by Chute Help, Inc., based on their talents, personalities, hard work ethic and their ability to interact with the public.

Chute Help likes to create “Super Hero” profiles of their Arena Team Members for their public. It is a fun way to promote their Arena Team and get

fans excited about rodeo.

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Wyatt Hancock, Taylor, AZ, $1,512; 3. Cash Kerner, Maricopa, AZ, $661; 4. Shon Gibson, Taylor, AZ, $455; 5. Phil Betony, Tonalea, AZ, $54 Steer Wrestling 1. Damian Padilla, Rio Rico, AZ, $6,049; 2.

Michael Bates Jr., Mexican Springs, NM, $3,020; 3.

Trey Nahrgang, Buckeye, AZ, $2,432; 4. Tim Robertson, Marana, AZ, $2,052; 5. Trevor Duhon, Phoenix, AZ, $1,933; 6. Dean McIntyre, Wickenburg, AZ, $1,128; 7. Justin Simon, Florence, AZ, $1,104; 8. Hayden Moore, Clovis, NM, $1,007; 9. Travis Reay, Maricopa, AZ, $975; 10. Cody Glover, Marana, AZ, $915; 11. Pepe Arballo, Wittman, AZ, $915; 12. Ben Bates Jr., Mexican Springs, NM, $636; 13. Kurt Stallings, Clovis, NM, $252; 14. Fred Hight, Ramona, CA, $139 Team Roping (Header) 1. Jake Barnes, Scottsdale, AZ, $7,401; 2. Cooper Wimberly, Estancia, NM, $3,690; 3. Wyatt Althoff, Gilbert, AZ, $3,588; 4. Erich Rogers, Round Rock, AZ, $3,564; 5. Travis Whitlow, Queen Creek, AZ, $3,263; 6. Tom Richards, Humboldt, AZ, $3,254; 7. Chris Begay, Indian Wells, AZ, $3,215; 8. Brock Hanson, Casa Grande, AZ, $3,023; 9. Chance Kiehne, Eagar, AZ, $2,636; 10. Josh Siggins, Ruidoso Downs, NM, $2,524; 11. Derrick Begay, Seba Dalkai, AZ, $2,069; 12. B.J. Campbell, Aguila, AZ, $1,930; 13. Kyle Roberts, Durango, CO, $1,912; 14. Seth Hall, Albuquerque, NM, $1,550; 15. Dallas Reidhead, Queen Creek, AZ, $1,463 Team Roping (Heeler) 1. Walt Woodard, Stephenville, TX, $5,723; 2. Cory Petska, Marana, AZ, $4,606; 3. Tyler Whitlow, Queen Creek, AZ, $3,263; 4. Nick Sarchett, Phoenix, AZ, $3,254; 5. Preston Williams, Casa

Grande, AZ, $3,215; 6. Bruce Reidhead, Taylor, AZ, $3,013; 7. TJ Brown, Payson, AZ, $2,990; 8.

Johnny Salvo, Horse Springs, NM, $2,437; 9. Cesar de la Cruz, Tucson, AZ, $2,069; 10. Cole Jackson, Animas, NM, $1,984; 11. Matt Garza, Las Cruces, NM, $1,887; 12. Diego Castillo, Belen, NM, $1,803; 13. Cody Pearson, Tucson, AZ, $1,678; 14. Byron Wilkerson, Duncan, AZ, $1,522; 15.

Brent Tryon, Queen Creek, AZ, $1,405 Saddle Bronc 1. Taos Muncy, Corona, NM, $5,064; 2. Cody Taton, Corona, NM, $1,489; 3. Brandon Biebelle, San Lorenzo, NM, $1,199; 4. Shaun Ebert, Pearce, AZ, $485; 5. Tyke Kipp, Lordsburg, NM, $328; 6.

Chance Barnes, Flora VIsta, NM, $242 Tie-Down Roping 1. J.D. Kibbe, Portales, NM, $3,204; 2. Joseph Parsons, Marana, AZ, $2,809; 3. Donovan Yazzie, Brimhall, NM, $2,525; 4. Seth Hall, Albuquerque, NM, $2,264; 5. Cort Smith, Caballo, NM, $1,628; 6. Kooper Saiz, Flora Vista, NM, $1,337; 7. Kurtis Barry, Las Cruces, NM, $1,309; 8. Johnny Salvo, Horse Springs, NM, $1,253; 9. Roy Begay, Twin Lakes, NM, $1,156; 10. Jerrad Hofstetter, Lubbock, TX, $1,031; 11. Garrett Hale, Snyder, TX, $1,031; 12. Cutter Parsons, Marana, AZ, $874; 13. Shank Edwards, Tatum, NM, $585; 14. Clay Parsons, Marana, AZ, $555; 15. Kyle Lucas, Maricopa, AZ, $497 Steer Roping 1. Brent Lewis, Pinon, NM, $1,570; 2. Chance Kelton, Mayer, AZ, $271 Bull Riding 1. Terrance Granger, Tuba City, AZ, $3,256; 2. Kevin Salazar, Winslow, AZ, $2,645; 3. Tustin Daye, Lupton, AZ, $2,196; 4. Camo Mullins, Phoenix, AZ, $2,176; 5. Scottie Knapp, Albuquerque, NM, $2,164; 6. Rankin Lindsey, Hillsboro, NM, $2,047; 7. Adriano Long, Winslow, AZ, $1,215; 8. Craig Begay, Rough Rock, AZ, $1,083; 9. Samual Grove, LaGrande, OR, $846; 10. Hernald John, Tsaile, AZ, $734; 11. Chad Martin, Phoenix, AZ, $602; 12.

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Courtesy of PRCA – ProRodeo All-Around 1. Trevor Brazile, Decatur, TX, $25,445; 2. Rhen Richard, Roosevelt, UT, $22,588; 3. JoJo LeMond, Andrews, TX, $22,357; 4. Justin Thigpen, Waycross, GA, $11,593; 5. Blake Hirdes, Turlock, CA, $11,043; 6. Shane Proctor, Grand Coulee, WA, $10,745; 7. Payden Emmett, Ponca, AR, $9,873; 8. Jess Tierney, Hermosa, SD, $7,468 Bareback Riding 1. Kaycee Feild, Spanish Fork, UT, $38,199; 2. J.R. Vezain, Cowley, WY, $23,189; 3. Bobby Mote, Culver, OR, $21,726; 4. Wes Stevenson, Lubbock, TX, $20,069; 5. Austin Foss, Terrebonne, OR, $18,617; 6. Ty Breuer, Mandan, ND, $17,291; 7.

Jared Smith, Cross Plains, TX, $16,155; 8. Ryan Gray, Cheney, WA, $16,071; 9. Will Lowe, Canyon, TX, $16,058; 10. Jessy Davis, Power, MT, $13,927; 11. Robert Landingham, Pendleton, OR, $13,379; 12. Clint Cannon, Waller, TX, $13,185; 13. Winn Ratliff, Leesville, LA, $12,449; 14. Matthew Smith, Leesville, LA, $12,175; 15. Casey Colletti, Pueblo, CO, $10,334 Steer Wrestling 1. Casey Martin, Sulphur, LA, $31,753; 2. Luke Branquinho, Los Alamos, CA, $27,042; 3. Straws Milan, Cochrane, AB, $19,288; 4. Jule Hazen, Ashland, KS, $18,903; 5. Les Shepperson, Midwest, WY, $18,162; 6. Jason Miller, Lance Creek, WY, $17,874; 7. Tyler Pearson, Louisville,

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pril is upon us and for many it is finally time to begin enjoying the longer days and time spent outside. It is time to leave behind the winter months and begin preparing for the heat that is just around the corner. April is the month of laughter and kicks off with the single day of the year we all get to find our funny bone and welcome in April Fools Day! In fact, and I am sure this was planned, April is National Humor Month. Other than that though, the month ahead of us has no other holidays this year. Easter usually falls in April, but this year, March claimed it.

April also incorporates International Guitar Month, Lawn and Garden Month, National Pecan Month and Stress Awareness Month to name a few.

On schedule, April gives us a chance to celebrate Earth Day and Administrative Professional Day. Wow, I am not sure how to get any humor out of those, but

looking deeper, there are a few other days this month we can enjoy.

Did you know someone along the way has named every day of the year? This month incorporates these days as well; National Peanut Butter and Jelly Day (2nd), Hug a Newsman Day (4th), Go for Broke Day (5th), Draw a Picture of a Bird Day (8th), Eight Track Tape Day (11th), International Moment of Laughter Day (14th), National Stress Awareness Day (16th), Blah, Blah, Blah Day (17th), Look Alike Day (20th), National Jelly Bean Day (22nd), Hug an Australian Day (26th), Kiss Your Mate Day (28th) and National Honesty Day which happens to fall on April 30, the last day of the month.

Now these are days I can get behind. I love a good peanut butter and jelly sandwich and will make note to accept hugs from anyone who thinks I am a newsman. I will go for broke trying to draw a picture of a bird, remember the many mornings I woke up to my mothers old country music blaring out of the speakers of that eight-track player, and enjoy the fact that at any moment I can

laugh at the corny stuff only I find amusing. I think every day is stress awareness day and I was really looking forward to blah, blah, blah day until I found out it was made up for us to do all the things people have been nagging us to do. I am not sure how I’m gonna pull off looking like anyone else but it might be fun giving it a try and I can’t wait to give myself a stomach ache by eating a whole bag of jelly beans. I’m going to have to find an Australian because I don’t know any, but when I do, I hope he or she doesn’t hit me when I walk up and give them a big ole hug. Finally, my wife better hide out on the 28th because I will be hunting her down to lay one on her – honestly.

As the month wraps up I will ponder on the fact that as we welcomed in the month with laughter, we have to quit with the jokes and surprises to get back to the serious side of life. No wonder we need a national day of stress awareness.

Until next month – “Dirt” Keep it under your feet!

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MS, $15,634; 8. Trevor Knowles, Mount Vernon, OR, $15,618; 9. Clayton Moore, Pouce Coupe, BC, $15,311; 10. Stan Branco, chowchilla, CA, $14,835; 11. Sean Mulligan, Coleman, OK, $14,542; 12. Cooper Shofner, Huntsville, TX, $12,106; 13. Tyler Waguespack, Gonzales, LA, $10,818; 14. Wade Sumpter, Fowler, CO, $10,566; 15. Curtis Cassidy, Donalda, AB, $9,495 Team Roping (Headers) 1. Landon McClaugherty, Tilden, TX, $30,128; 2.

Erich Rogers, Round Rock, AZ, $20,540; 3. Drew Horner, Plano, TX, $19,104; 4. Dustin Bird, Cut Bank, MT, $16,115; 5. Brock Hanson, Casa Grande, AZ, $14,854; 6. Turtle Powell, Stephenville, TX, $14,775; 7. Nick Rawlings, Stephenville, TX, $14,257; 8. Nick Sartain, Dover, OK, $13,822; 9.

Clay Tryan, Billings, MT, $13,753; 10. Chace Thompson, Munday, TX, $12,555; 11. Caleb Mitchell, Mason, TX, $11,469; 12. Jake Cooper, Monument, NM, $11,223; 13. Garrett Tonozzi, Fruita, CO, $11,156; 14. Luke Brown, Stephenville, TX, $10,404; 15. Calvin Brevik, Durango, CO, $9,972 Team Roping (Heelers) 1. Tommy Zuniga, Centerville, TX, $30,128; 2. Cory Petska, Marana, AZ, $21,939; 3. Kory Koontz, Sudan, TX, $20,023; 4. Buddy Hawkins II, Columbus, KS, $19,104; 5. Paul Eaves, Lonedell, MO, $16,115; 6. Travis Graves, Jay, OK, $15,446; 7. Rich Skelton, Llano, TX, $15,391; 8. Dugan Kelly, Paso Robles, CA, $13,082; 9. Tyler McKnight, Wells,

TX, $13,028; 10. Jim Ross Cooper, Monument, NM, $11,853; 11. Chad Williams, Stephenville, TX, $11,362; 12. York Gill, Stephenville, TX, $10,971; 13. Kollin VonAhn, Blanchard, OK, $10,404; 14.

Travis Woodard, Stockton, CA, $9,606; 15. Ryan Motes, Weatherford, TX, $9,592; Saddle Bronc 1. Cody Wright, Milford, UT, $31,835; 2. Tyler Corrington, Hastings, MN, $30,035; 3. Brad Rudolf, Winnemucca, NV, $22,154; 4. Cole Elshere, Faith, SD, $18,257; 5. Jesse Wright, Milford, UT, $18,247; 6. Cort Scheer, Elsmere, NE, $17,481; 7. Troy Crowser, Whitewood, SD, $14,674; 8. Taos Muncy, Corona, NM, $14,058; 9. Isaac Diaz, Desdemona, TX, $11,747; 10. Spencer Wright, Milford, UT, $10,966; 11. Sterling Crawley, Stephenville, TX, $10,942; 12. Luke Butterfield, Ponoka, AB, $10,286; 13. Cody Taton, Corona, NM, $10,178; 14. Bradley Harter, Weatherford, TX, $10,010; 15.

Heith DeMoss, Heflin, LA, $9,828 Tie-Down 1. Sterling Smith, Stephenville, TX, $31,021; 2.

Justin Maass, Giddings, TX, $28,490; 3. Clint Robinson, Spanish Fork, UT, $22,528; 4. Randall Carlisle, Castor, LA, $20,236; 5. EJ Roberts, Stephenville, TX, $17,358; 6. Cade Swor, Winnie, TX, $15,428; 7. Rhen Richard, Roosevelt, UT, $14,439; 8. Stetson Vest, Childress, TX, $13,970; 9. Ryan Jarrett, Comanche, OK, $12,788; 10. Matt Shiozawa, Chubbuck, ID, $12,751; 11. Tuf Cooper, Decatur, TX, $12,663; 12. Trevor Brazile, Decatur,

TX, $12,579; 13. Blair Burk, Durant, OK, $12,339; 14. Timber Moore, Aubrey, TX, $12,121; 15.

Houston Hutto, Tomball, TX, $11,563 Steer Roping 1. Chet Herren, Pawhuska, OK, $22,415; 2. Tony Reina, Wharton, TX, $18,470; 3. JoJo LeMond, Andrews, TX, $16,968; 4. J. Tom Fisher, Andrews, TX, $15,721; 5. Cody Lee, Gatesville, TX, $14,137; 6.

Vin Fisher Jr., Andrews, TX, $11,537; 7. Mike Chase, McAlester, OK, $10,951; 8. Jarrett Blessing, Paradise, TX, $10,314; 9. Brent Lewis, Pinon, NM, $9,903; 10. Brad Prather, Skiatook, OK, $8,852; 11. Dan Fisher, Andrews, TX, $8,435; 12. Scott Snedecor, Fredericksburg, TX, $8,091; 13. Kim Ziegelgruber, Edmond, OK, $8,049; 14. Trevor Brazile, Decatur, TX, $7,247; 15. Bryce Davis, Ovalo, TX, $6,947 Bull Riding 1. Josh Koschel, Nunn, CO, $47,741; 2. Cody Teel, Kountze, TX, $34,670; 3. Kanin Asay, Powell, WY, $33,213; 4. Corey Navarre, Weatherford, OK, $30,445; 5. Tyler Smith, Fruita, CO, $30,434; 6.

J.W. Harris, Mullin, TX, $26,346; 7. Trevor Kastner, Ardmore, OK, $25,387; 8. Tag Elliott, Thatcher, UT, $25,149; 9. Cole Echols, Elm Grove, LA, $20,813; 10. Cooper Davis, Jasper, TX, $20,652; 11. Friday Wright II, Moss Point, MS, $18,149; 12. Bobby Welsh, Gillette, WY, $18,093; 13. Jeff Askey, Martin, TN, $17,537; 14. Chandler Bownds, Lubbock, TX, $17,413; 15. Scottie Knapp, Albuquerque, NM, $15,996

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Tuf Cooper Becomes Rodeo’s Youngest Millionaire Tuf Cooper is good with numbers.

From memory, he can tell you how much he won at the first rodeo on his PRCA permit ($743.37, Hattiesburg, MS.), how much he won in his first PRCA rodeo as a card holder ($1,023, Huntsville, TX) and how much he got for his first rodeo win ($5,371.03, Logandale, NV). Now he’s got a new milestone to commit to memory. And it’s a big one.

On February 22, 2013, Cooper became the youngest cowboy to reach $1 million in career earnings, surpassing that milestone at the San Angelo Rodeo just 22 days after his 23rd birthday. It broke the 20 year old record of 23 years, 9 months, set by ProRodeo Hall of Fame inductee Ty Murray during the Fourth of July run in 1993.

“That is a very cool thing to be in the same category with Ty Murray at least once in my career, considering all that he has accomplished in the sport,” Cooper said. “It’s amazing. It means a lot to me. I can still remember when I was about 9 years old and it was between him and my dad (Hall of Famer Roy Cooper) for who was going to become the first $2 million cowboy (it was Roy).”

Cooper surpassed the $1 million milestone by winning the third round of the tie-down roping in San Angelo, worth $2,981, and, ironically, the first check he has ever won at this rodeo.

McMillen Works Way Back Into Spotlight in Tucson La Fiesta de los Vaqueros has always been one of steer wrestler Casey McMillen’s favorite rodeos, a source of rich memories in the arena and from the 2009 driving trip to Arizona when McMillen and wife Ryanna found out they were going to have a baby. Tucson James McMillen will turn four in October.

After two years wrecked by knee and back injuries, McMillen figured

La Fiesta might be just the place to stage his coming back party. Too much good karma for anything to go wrong there was his thinking. If he was really going to test out the hard work of his many doctors, “The Old Pueblo” was the place to do it.

Good call.

In his first run since surgery for a ruptured disc six months ago, McMillen tied for fifth in a time of 4.5 seconds, then went 5.0 in the second round and won the finals in 4.1 to capture the Average title and tuck away $7,296 in his Redmond, Oregon, bank account.

The other champions at this $302,683 rodeo were bareback rider Will Lowe (167 points on two head), team ropers Jake Barnes and Walt Woodard (20.5 seconds on three head), saddle bronc rider Jeremy Melancon (165 points on two head), tie-down roper Randall Carlisle (44.3 seconds on four head), bull rider Tyler Smith (170 points on two head) and barrel racer Cindy Smith (51.67 seconds on three runs).

Race is On Cody Wright has extended his lead over Luke Branquinho in the race to

become the 20th rodeo cowboy to reach $2 million in career earnings.

With three checks in the saddle bronc riding in Tucson and two in San Antonio, Wright moved his career total to $1,991,089, while steer wrestler Branquinho stands at $1,973,021 after collecting two round-win checks in San Antonio.

Brazile Watch After a one-week aberration, 17-time World Champion Trevor Brazile moved back into first place in the All-Around world standings with a lead of nearly $3,000 over last week’s No. 1, Rhen Richard. Brazile managed this despite not even entering the rich San Antonio Stock Show & Rodeo steer roping event on February 24. He earned $3,930 in tiedown roping competition in San Antonio and another $1,965 paired with Patrick Smith in the team roping. He did even better at the San Angelo (Texas) Rodeo, chalking up $6,652 in the tie-down roping.

Brazile is 12th in the tie-down roping world standings, 14th in the steer roping and 38th among team roping headers.

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ARIZONA HIGH SCHOOL NEW MEXICO HIGH SCHOOL RODEO ASSOCIATION RODEO ASSOCIATION Go to www.ahsra.com for more AHSRA information

Go to www.nmhighschoolrodeo.com for NMHSRA information

2013 Rodeo Schedule

2012/13 - Spring Schedule

April 20 & 21 – Wilcox, Arizona; Entries Close - April 5 June 12-15 – Payson , Arizona; High School State Finals; Entries Close - May 30

April 6-7, 2013 Ft. Sumner, NM April 20-21, 2013 T or C, NM - (Prom) May 4-5, 2013 Las Vegas, NM May 11-12, 2013 Gallup, NM - (Scholarship Cash Party)

Cutting Schedule April 13-14 Fletcher’s Arena; Entries Close - March 29 May 18-19 Fletcher’s Arena; Entries Close - May 3 June 13-15 Payson-State Finals; Entries Close - May 30

2012/2013 Leaders Boys All-Around - Rio Lee; Girls All Around - Zoe Billings; Bareback Riding - Austin Cordova; Tie-down - Lucas Casterton; Saddle Bronc Dawson Byrne; Steer Wrestling - Devon Burris; Team Roping (Header) Skeeter Hill; Team Roping (Heeler) - Ranger Hill; Goat Tying - Arianna Assini; Pole Bending - Mackenzie Kemple; Breakaway Roping - Aspyn Dent; Barrel Racing - Haley Wolfe; Bull Riding - Brandon McCassie; Boy’s Cutting - Mike Fletcher; Girl’s Cutting - Blythe Beshears; 22 Long Rifle - Sammy Primera; Trap Shooting - Hawk Ruiz

ARIZONA JR. HIGH SCHOOL RODEO ASSOCIATION 2013 Rodeo Schedule April 20 & 21 – Wilcox, Arizona Entries Close - April 5 May 17-19 - Prescott (Jr. High State Finals) Entries Close - May 3

Free Rough Stock Clinic The Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association (PRCA) will be hosting a FREE rough stock rodeo camp in Prescott, Arizona on Saturday, May, 4, 2013.

PRCA Championship Rodeo Camp Prescott, AZ Saturday, May 4, 2013 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.

All abilities ages 8+ welcome. Students must pre-register to participate and there are limited spots available. Camps are great for beginners and beneficial for advanced riders! Don’t miss a chance to learn from ProRodeo’s best!

Free one-day rodeo day camps offer instruction in bareback, saddle bronc and bull riding. Participants will learn about safety techniques, learn the correct spurring moves, have riding equipment checked/fixed, learn chute procedures, handling livestock, working with pickup men and an overall review of the rodeo business. No live buckouts.

Register online at: www.prorodeo.com/youthrodeo

Leaders Boys All-Around - Bryce Howe; Girls All-Around - LeighAnn Scribner; Bareback Riding - Wyatt Harper; Calf-Roping - Sterling Cowdrey; Saddle Bronc Riding - Bryce Howe; Steer Wrestling - Wyatt Lindsay; Team Roping - Wasey Carviso; Goat-Tying - Lindsay Adcock; Pole-Bending - Tierra Gray; Breakaway Roping - Tierra Gray; Barrel Racing - NaLynn Cline; Bull Riding - Jacob Spencer; Boys’ Cutting - Wil Watts; Girls Cutting Leia Pluemer; Boys All-Around Rookie - Sterling Cowdrey; Girls AllAround Rookie - Saige Bell

NEW MEXICO JR. HIGH SCHOOL RODEO ASSOCIATION 2013 Schedule April 13-14 Lovington, NM April 27-28 Grants, NM May 10-11 Gallup, NM *Date Changed (Fri. / Sat – Large Arena at 5 p.m.)

State Finals Memorial Weekend May 25-27 Lovington, NM 2013 National Finals June 23-29 Gallup, NM Team Roping Jackpot - Friday, April 26, 2013 Grants Rodeo Arena, Grants, NM Enter at 6 p.m. rope at 7 p.m. #12 Slide Pick or Draw, $30/Roper, Enter Up #9 Handicap Pick or Draw, $30/Roper, capped at a #5, Enter Up Both ropings will be run at the same time with separate payoffs, 3 steer progressive on 1.

Cash Only!

For information, please contact John English at 505-239-7617 Lari Dee Guy Breakaway School Amarillo, TX March 23-24 $500 per entry Please call 806-773-7300 for more information

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NEW MEXICO RODEO ASSOCIATION www.nmrodeo.org APPROVED STOCK CONTRACTORS 2013

W/A Rodeo Company Buster Webb 505-632-2350 6 X 6 Rodeo Company Carl Bradley 575-758-3459 Tsosie Brothers Rodeo Company Harrison or Tommie Tsosie 505-368-4315 Casper Baca Rodeo Company Casper Baca 505-287-9534 Crossroads Rodeo Company Mark Sanchez 970-739-3851 Nunn’s Frontier Rodeo Company Gary Nunn 505-450-6724

DEMONSTRATING STOCK CONTRACTOR C5/ Rodeo Company Jeremy & Amanda Sours 505-290-6749 or 505-409-5928

NMRA-APPROVED FIELD SECRETARIES - 2013 Janice Aragon 505/366-4929

Jana Muncy 505/238-9415

Susi Kaufman 928/587-3478

Amber Gillreath 505/235-9216

NMRA Contact Information!

State Secretary - Carrie Richardson 575/937-0851 Address: NMRA P.O. Box 1101 Capitan, NM 88316 575/937-0851

Correction to Standings: Year End Champion Bull Rider - Justin Howlett” Congratulations!

Upcoming Rodeos Cash Only in 2013! (Money orders and Cashier Checks accepted) Entries in our rodeos are taken seriously.

All NMRA members and co-sanctioned associations that guarantee entry fees may fax/email entries into the NMRA office up to one week prior to the opening of phone entries. All non-members or associations that do not guarantee entry fees must call in entries and be prepared with a credit card that will be run that night for entry fees. Entry numbers: Rough Stock: 505-864-9427; Team Roping: 505-864-7200; Timed Events: 505864-9426. If you must turnout of a rodeo for any reason including medical, emergency or vet release call the Turnout line (505-8649426). You may not compete in another rodeo for 7 days if you vet or medical out and a release is due in the office within 7 days or entry fee and fine will be assessed. Fax # for releases: 505-864-9427. After entries close you will be turning out and expected to pay fees. If you need to make changes after books have closed you will be charged a $25 fee per person per change.

2013 NMRA Rodeos are a preference draw. Slack is not open until performances are full – therefore slack cannot be a contestant’s first preference.

Rodeos having first sanction with New Mexico will have a $13 CES/Finals Fund and a $15 or $20 Stock charge deducted from advertised fees. Bull riders have $10 day money added to fees as well! NMRA Open Rough Stock may enter twice. Steer wrestling and breakaway ropers may walk up until two hours before the first performance

and enter. Rough Stock contestants may walk up and enter one hour prior to the draw of the performance they want to enter. Cash only and a $25 late fee will be charged.

Contestants are encouraged to enter through Central Entry Secretary on entry night to ensure availability of stock; walk up entries are subject to availability of stock at stock contractor’s discretion.

Schedule Of Events V Bar S Spring Round Up Rodeo April 5-6, 2013 Farmington, NM McGee Park AIRCA, with NMRA co-sanction Perfs: Fri. April 5 at 7 p.m.; Sat. April 6 at 12 p.m. & 7 p.m.

Added: $1,000 per major events; $500 Jr/Sr events; TR $2,000 Stock Contractor: V Bar S Rodeo Co. Entry Fees: $90 BR/SW/BB/TD/SB/BKW/BRLS; TR $180; $80 Jr. Bulls/SR BKW/JR. BRLS OTR & #10 Capped #5; Enter 3x (2=1); Partner change fee $10; JR. events 15 yrs Limit; Sr BKW age 50+; 1st to enter last to perf. Priority to members; Serious Entries – NO TURN OUTS No Non Member fee Entries: Monday, April 1 and Tues April 2, 2013, 7 – 10 p.m. Only: 505-733-2020 Call Backs: Wed. April 3, 2013 All-Around Champion $1,000 Cash Rodeo Dance Sat. April 6th, 2013 9 p.m. -1 a.m.

Door prizes at the rodeo Info and Updates: www.aircarodeo.com

Rodeo De Indios April 27-28, 2013 Albuquerque, NM Bernalillo County Sheriff’s Posse Arena Alameda & 2nd Street AIRCA, with NMRA co-sanction Perfs: Sat. April 27 at 1 & 7 p.m.; Sun. April 28 t 12 p.m.

Slack will be scheduled if necessary Added: $500 per major events; $300 Jr/Sr events; TR $1,000 Stock Contractor: ZD Cattle Co. & V Bar S Rodeo Co. Entry Fees: $75 BR/SW/BB/TD/SB/BKW/BRLS; TR $150; $65 Jr. Bulls/SR BKW/JR. BRLS OTR & #10 Capped #5; Enter 3x (2+1); Incentive for NMRA 2013 USTRC Cards Req’d for Entry Payouts; Specify HDR/HLR when Entering. Partner change fee $10; JR. events 15 yrs Limit; Sr BKW age 50+; 1st to enter last to perf. Priority to members; Serious Entries – NO TURN OUTS Non Member fee = $10.00 (Correct Change) Entries: Monday, April 22 and Tues April 23, 2013, 7 – 10 p.m. ONLY: 505-733-2020 Call Backs: Wed. April 24, 2013 Info and Updates: www.aircarodeo.com Verde Valley Fair & Rodeo May 3 & 4, 2013 (GCPRA LEAD SANCTION) Cottonwood, AZ GCPRA with NMRA Co. Sanction Stock Contractor: Slash M Rodeo Co.

NMRA Membership Application and General Information can be found at www.nmrodeo.org.

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President - John Adams - 575/779-3105 • Vice President - Tim Lamb - 575/403-9939 • Bareback Director - Allan Godfrey - 575/704-2837 Open Calf Roping Director - Rylan Edgmon - 575/740-3492 • Breakaway Director - Bellamie Mason - nmcowgirl13@yahoo.com Saddle Bronc Director - Chance Barnes - 505/320-2419 • Steer Wrestling Director - Lance Tolbert - 505/489-2143 - tolbertclan@q.com • Bull Riding Director - OPEN Open Team Roping Director - Brian Sullivan - 575/644-9243 • Inc. Team Roping Director - Lee Knox - 575/937-7486 Open Barrel Racing Director - Laura Haines - 505/835-2460 • Inc. Barrel Racing Director - Tammy Arnold - 520/507-0464 - tammy@badlandstowing.com Judges Coordinator - Stoney Neufang - 520/241-0414 • State Secretary - Carrie Richardson - 575/937-0851 • Central Entry Secretary - Amber Gillreath - 505/864-9426

Slack: 9 a.m. Saturday May 4 Perfs: 7 p.m. Each Day (Friday & Saturday) Added: $250 CR,SW,BKWY,BRLS,OTR,ICR,IBRLS,ITR, BB,SB,BR Bareback, Saddle Bronc, Bull Riding & Steer Wrestling are enter twice Once Each Day. Entries: April 29, 2013 Timed Events: 6-10 p.m. (623) 455-8339; Barrel Racers & Buddies: 6-10 p.m.

(623)486-2832; Team Roping & Buddies: 6-10 p.m. (623) 455-8385 Entry Fees Per Entry: BRLS/$70; TR/$80 per man; BR/$90; All other events $80 Inc. Team Ropers - You must have a 2013 USTRC card at this rodeo to be eligible for the Inc. Team Roping.

Address & Rodeo Grounds Info: 800 Cherry St, Cottonwood, AZ 86326 Contestant & one guest get in free; all others

will have to pay. Access to non-public areas will be limited to riders, event officials, productions staff, and individuals directly assisting a rider. No possession of or consumption of alcohol will be permitted within the non-public areas.

2013Schedule of Events Schedule is subject to change as more rodeos are added and co-sanctions are approved. *May 3-4, 2013 Fiesta Days T or C, NM *May 4-5, 2013 Socorro Cinco De Mayo Socorro, NM *June 6-7-8, 2013 Old Fort Days Ft. Sumner, NM

*June 21-22, 2013 Showdown in Old Abiquiu Abiquiu, NM *June 22-23, 2013 Rodeo de Taos Taos, NM *July 4-6, 2013 Red Ryder Roundup Pagosa Springs. CO *Aug 2-3, 2013 Sandoval Co. Fair Rodeo Cuba, NM *Aug. 10-11, 2013 Chama Days Chama, NM *Aug. 30-31, 2013 Socorro Co. Fair & Rodeo Socorro, NM *Denotes Pending

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GRAND CANYON PRO RODEO ASSOCIATION 2013 GCPRA Board of Directors Open Team Roping: Nate Singletary Incentive Team Roping: Todd Zipprich Breakaway: Becky Mahoney Barrel Racing: Staci Kelly Bareback: John Killian

President: Paul Carmen (602) 980-0766 Vice President: Clay Parsons (520) 444-7650 Steer Wrestling: Tim Robertson (480) 268-1078 Open Calf Roping: Joe Moody (520) 431-1335 Incentive Calf Roping: Willard Moody (520) 431-3316

(623) 640-6833 (623) 694-1867 (480) 220-2317 (520) 591-0037

Saddle Bronc: OPEN Bull Riding: Samuel De La Cruz Judging Coordinator: Gordie Kesler State Secretary: Andi Tedder

(520) 508-5254 (480) 216-2111 (623) 249-9506

(928) 308-2693

GCPRA Approved Stock Contractors: 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: P.O. Box 50476, Parks, AZ 86018 • State Secretary Shelly Howell - (623) 249-9506

GCPRA CES Phone Numbers: Rough Stock & Timed Events: (623) 455-8339 Team Roping: (623) 455-8385 • Turnouts: (623) 455-8339 THE GCPRA HAS A NEW WEBSITE - GCPRA.NET

FOR COMPLETE RODEO EVENTS AND INFORMATION VISIT GCPRA.NET

2013 Rodeo Info - Schedule Central Entry System Rough Stock & Timed Events 623-455-8339 Team Roping & Buddies entries 623-455-8385 New Line - Barrel Racers & Buddies 623-486-2832 Turnouts - 623-455-8339 Entries are taken through central entry on the Monday prior to the rodeo. Some rodeos have special entry days and dates— please refer to the schedule for more information.

2013 Rule Change - when entering, a member may enter him/herself and two (2) other contestants only. The buddy system is for husbands and wives.

GCPRA will be accepting USTRC cards only for the 2013 season, using the elite rule in the #12 Inc. Team Roping. You must have a current card at time of rodeo and show it to the rodeo secretary or you will rope as an open team.

Colorado River Round-Up April 5 & 6, 2013 (GCPRA Lead Sanction) Needles, CA Co-Sanctioned: CCPRA Stock Contractor: Slash M Rodeo Co. Slack: 9 a.m. Saturday (CA Time) Perfs: 6 p.m. (CA Time) Friday April 5; 5 p.m.

(CA Time) Saturday April 6 Added: $500 BB,SB,BR,CR,SW,OTR,BKWY,BRLS; $200 ITR,ICR,IBRLS Bareback, Saddle Bronc, Bull Riding & Steer Wrestling are enter twice - Once Each Day

Entries: April 1, 2013 Timed Events: 6-10 p.m. 623-455-8339; Barrel Racers & Buddies: 6-10 p.m.

623-486-2832; Team Roping & Buddies: 6-10 p.m. 623-455-8385 Entry Fees Per Entry: BRLS/$70; TR/$80 per man; BR/$90; All other events $80 Inc. Team Ropers - You must have a 2013 USTRC card at this rodeo to be eligible for the Inc. Team Roping.

Local Entries: March 29, 2013; 760-326-2050 (50 mile radius) LaGrange Rodeo April 7, 2013 (Riding Events Only) LaGrange, CA CCPRA Rodeo - Co-Sanction GCPRA Perf: 1 at 1 p.m.

Slack: April 7 – 8 a.m. all events except April 6 – 3 p.m. WBR & BK Events: CR,SW,WBR,BB,BR,SB $650; BK $400; TR $1300 Contractor: Rockin M Rodeo & West Coast Rodeo Limit: Limited Entries TR: Go Once EO: March 26, 12 p.m. to 7 p.m.

CB: March 28, 3 p.m. to 6 p.m.

Secretary: TBA Entry #: 530-347-9186 Turnout #: 530-347-9186 Entry Fees: $80 Timed Events; $90 Riding Events Plus $14 Office Awards: Buckles in All Events Parking Only Allowed In West Pasture

LaGrange Rodeo April 7, 2013 (Riding Events Only) LaGrange, CA Co-Sanction with CCPRA

2013 GCPRA Upcoming Events

Benson Butterfield Rodeo October 12, 2013 Benson, AZ GCPRA Lead Sanction

Colorado River Round Up April 5 - 6, 2013 Needles, CA GCPRA Lead Sanction Co-Sanctioned: CCPRA

Verde Valley Fair & Rodeo May 3 - 4, 2013 Cottonwood, AZ GCPRA Lead Sanction Co-Sanctioned: NMRA Copper Dust Stampede May 10 - 11 2013 Globe, AZ GCPRA Lead Sanction Sonoita Labor Day Rodeo (Enter Twice Rodeo) Aug. 31 – Sept 2, 2013 Sonoita, AZ GCPRA Lead Sanction Navajo County Fair Rodeo September 13 - 14, 2013 Holbrook, AZ GCPRA Lead Sanction Greenlee County Fair Rodeo September 21, 2013 Duncan, AZ GCPRA Lead Sanction Rex Allen Days Rodeo October 5 - 6, 2013 Willcox, AZ GCPRA Lead Sanction

Keep Checking www.gcpra.net For More Upcoming Rodeos!

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ALL INDIAN RODEO COWBOYS ASSOCIATION The All Indian Rodeo Cowboys Association, Inc. • P.O. Box 723, St. Michaels, Arizona 86511 Phone: 928/871-3000 • Fax: 928/871-3000 • Website: www.aircarodeo.com ALL INDIAN RODEO COWBOY ASSOCIATION OFFICERS AND BOARD OF DIRECTORS Officers

Board of Directors

President Harrison Charley harrisoncharley@ymail.com Vice President Casey Begay begay_casey@hotmail.com Public Relations Officer Beverly Coho beverlyjcoho@citilink.net Administrative Secretary Lenita Lee Lenitalee@ganado.k12.az.us Treasurer Jolene Russell russell_julz77@yahoo.com

Rodeo Sponsors Representative Tom Boyd Bareback Riding Jeff Biakeddy Saddle Bronc Riding Rodger Dahozy Bull Riding Charley Herbert, Sr. Steer Wrestling Ben Bates, Jr. Tie Down Roping John Boyd, Jr. Open Team Roping & #12 Team Roping Leonard Williams, Sr.

AIRCA 2013 Rodeo Schedule April 5-6, 2013 V Bar S Spring Roundup McGee Park - Farmington, NM, AI Host April 13-14, 2013 Puerco Valley Stampede Rodeo Sanders, AZ, AI Host April 27-28, 2013 Rodeo De Indios Albuquerque, NM, AI Host May 4-5, 2013 Socorro Cinco De Mayo Rodeo NMRA Host Socorro, NM, AI Sanctioned May 18, 2013 10th Eagle Ridge Rodeo Cornfields, AZ, AI Host May 25-26, 2013 46th Ralph Johnson Memorial Rodeo Ganado, AZ, AI Host May 26, 2013 Jacobs Custom Leather Rodeo Bread Springs, NM, AI Host June 8-9, 2013 Beshbetoh Stampede Rodeo Beshbetoh, AZ AI Host June 14-16, 2013 65th Gallup Lions Club Rodeo Gallup, NM - TENTATIVE June 22-23, 2013 Double R Ranch Production Rodeo Round Rock, AZ, AI Invited June 22-23, 2013 Showdown in Old Abiquiu Abiquiu, NM AI Sanctioned July 3,4,5, 2013 All Indian Rodeo Window Rock, AZ, AI Host

Ladies’ Breakaway Roping Wilson Stewart, Jr. Senior Breakaway Ropinng B.J. Coho Junior Barrel Racing Ray Russell Junior Bull Riding Harry Tso, Jr.

Queen Coordinator Phoebe Hardy

Ambassadors Miss Rodeo AIRCA 2010 Apryl Largo Miss Rodeo IIFR Hannah Yazzie

Staff

Timer/Central Entry Secretary BK Bates 505/733-2020 Timers Coordinator AIRCA Information and BK Bates membership form can be bk_bates@yahoo.com at www.aircarodeo.com Judges Coordinator Al Slivers

July 6-7, 2013 Black Mesa Rodeo Chinle, AZ, CNRA – TENTATIVE July 13-14, 2013 Coolfield Rodeo Coolfield, AZ, CNRA –TENATIVE July 20-21, 2013 55th Little Beaver Rodeo Dulce, NM, AI Host July 27-28, 2013 26th Eastern Navajo Fair Rodeo Crownpoint, NM, AI Host August 10-11, 2013 Pavinyama Stampede Rodeo Kykotsmovi, AZ, AI Host August 17-18, 2013 Upper Fruitland Rodeo Upper Fruitland, NM, AI Host August 25-26, 2012 Central Navajo Fair Chinle, AZ, CNRA TENTATIVE August 31- Sept.1, 2013 AIRCA Finals Rodeo TBA

AIRCA Standings As of February 14, 2013 All-Around 1. Aaron Tsinigine, $2,028; 2. Donovan Yazzie, $1,863; 3.

Michael Bates, $1,460; 4. Garrison Begay, $1,402; 5. Roy Begay, $943; 6. Kyle Charley, $790 Bareback 1. Delvecchio Kaye, $1,366; 2. Shawn Benally, $618; 3.

Kyle Charley, $577; 4. Ferlin Tsosie, $525; 5. Jacob Etsitty, $487; 6.

Bennie Begay, $365; 8. Earl Tsosie Jr., $214; 9. Truman House, $75 Saddle Bronc 1. Kane Kee, $1,697; 2. Shoshane Kee, $567; 3.

Leander Thomas, $502; 4. Sisto Hernandez, $488; 5. Robert Burbank, $340; 6. Herman George, $274; 7. Jamore Maryboy, $172; 8. Kerry Chicharello, $163; 9. Tashonney Slim, $100 Bull Riding 1. Spud Jones, $2,038; 2. Tustin Daye, $1,850; 3. Justin Silversmith, $1,367; 4. Justin Granger, $982; 5. Pierre Tsosie, $900; 6.

Archie Becenti Jr., $739; 7. Wyatt Betony, $605; 8. Tim Thompson, $603; 9. Aaron Clark, $351; 10. Moka Francis, $322; 11. Taushoney Slim, $239; 12. Kyle Charley, $213; 13. Al Charley, $100 Tie Down Roping 1. Donovan Yazzie, $1,523; 2. Emerson Long Jr., $1,359; 3. Tyrin Alcott, $978; 4. Michael Bates, $892; 5. Garrison

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Begay, $768; 6. Aaron Tsinigine, $462; 7. Roy Begay, $385; 8. Francis Begay Jr., $338; 9. Justin Tsosie Jr., $322; 10. Roderick Tso, $275; 11.

Tyler Donald, $225 Steer Wrestling 1. Kyle Smith, $1,553; 2. Sheridan Jodie, $1,074; 3.

Brandon Bates, $905; 4. Tyron Tsosie, $831; 5. Chuck Dixon, $754; 6.

Byron Murphy, $745; 7. Garrison Begay, $634; 8. Michael Bates, $568; 9. Donovan Yazzie, $340; 10. Tyrone Tsosie, $280; 11. Hollis Jodie, $228; 12. William Jim, $182; 12. Ashkie Antone, $81 Ladies Barrel Racing 1. Geneva Tsohkalarkis, $2,313; 2. Sunny Storer, $2,158; 3. Raynell Holgate, $988; 4. Allisha Tohsonnie, $980; 5. Charmayne Gene, $540; 6. Kendra Henry, $538; 7. Elisha Paul, $444; 8. Kylie Gilbert, $286; 9. Nizhoni McCray, $216; 10.

AutumnRain Chee, $179; 11. Kassidy Dennison, $154; 12. Tanai Lansing, $95 Ladies Breakaway Roping 1. Lavonne Yazzie, $1,172; 2. Bailey Bates, $1,053; 3. Leah Platero, $930; 4. Robbie Whitehair, $789; 5.

Savannah Begay, $726; 6. Sammi Jo Boyd, $649; 7. Renee Tolino, $577; 8. Simone Richardson, $507; 9. Terri Jo Caboni, $477; 10. Kim Begay, $431; 11. Laci K. Begay, $431; 12. Chalan LaFebre, $398; 13.

Vanessa Paul, $358; 14. April Pablo, $254; 15. Tanai Nez, $199; 16.

Sheila Sells, $163 Open Team Roping (Header) 1. Bill Dahozy, $2,321; 2. Chuck Sells, $1,934; 3. Blaine Redhorse, $1,667; 4. Leonard Williams Sr., $1,631; 5. Marco Sells, $1,131; 6. Kesley Phillips, $982; 7. Grant Skeet, $917; 8. Aaron Tsinigine, $567; 9. DeWayne Sells, $407; 10. Jason Yazzie, $233; 11. John Open Team Roping (Heeler) 1. Myles John, $2,424; 2. OJ Williams, $2,267; 3. Lucius Sells, $1,301; 4. James Begay Jr., $1,245; 5. Aaron Tsinigine, $999; 6. Kevin Yazzie, $931; 7. Victor Begay, $699; 8. Dwight Sells, $690; 9. Roy Begay, $558; 10. Myron Toledo, $233; 11. Doyle Yazzie, $196; 12. Bahe Henio, $98; 13. Leonard Williams Sr., $74 #10 Team Roping (Header) 1. Walter Livingston, $1,223; 2. Robert Largo, $488; 3. Roessel Jackson, $436; 4. Blaine Mitchell, $411; 5.

Anselm Tahy, $317; 6. Truman Begay, $246; 7. Gabriel Parker, $2,388; 8. Sheldon Daye, $195; 9. Stacey Badonie, $158 #10 Team Roping (Heeler) 1. Boots Maria, $729; 2. Dutch Higdon, $436; 3. Orin Tracy, $317; 4. Harrison Smith, $238; 5. Truman Badonie, $158; 6. Bryan Sells, $411; 7. Kee Etsitty Sr., $347; 8. Matt Franklin, $246; 9. Gerald Daye, $195 Jr. Barrel Racing 1. Kylie Gilbert, $563; 2. Nizhoni McCray, $471; 3.

Paige Dale, $123; 4. Sharaya Edgewater, $642; 5. Destinee Dale, $357; 6. Kash Pablo, $283; 7. Jereth Hale, $194; 8. Daydron Yazzie, $143; 9. Callie Edgewater, $77 Jr. Bull Riding 1. Troy Tuni, $223; 2. Ramon Curley, $163; 3. Cory Hubbard, $133; 4. Cain Thomas, $92; 5. Leonard Tom, $89 Sr. Breakaway Roping 1. Leonard Williams Sr., $835; 2. Alvin Smith, $468; 3. Walt Jones, $419; 4. Raymond Belone, $288; 5. Ickes Benallie, $232; 6. Victor Begay, $215; 7. Karl Dennison, $138; 8. Kee Etsitty Sr., $72

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NEW MEXICO JUNIOR RODEO ASSOCIATION President - John Acuna 505/470-1853 john.acunanm@gmail.com • Vice President - Shane Wimberly 505/366-9260 Secretary/Treasurer - Amber Gillreath 505/235-9216 agillreath@gmail.com

2013 Directors

Speed Events:

Leona and Kyle Segura - 505/615-1126 Craig Hicks - 505/264-3044 Amber Sauceda - 505/507-0786 Anna Tapia - 505/227-3161

Goats:

Gilbert Martinez - 505/927-0746 Tori Wimberly - 505/414-1288

Roping Events:

Cody Plant - 505/604-2413 John English - 505/239-7617 Brandon Narramore - 505/290-1538 Javier Garcia - 915/838-5827 Shane Thompson - 505/228-4669

Rough Stock:

Travis Sullivan - 575/518-8164

Membership forms, entry forms, order of events and rule book available on web site.

Please be familiar with the rules of the events you are entering.

“A Great Choice for 2013” Fewer Weekends • Less Fuel Fewer Hotel Expenses • Same Great Rodeos 2013 Schedule NMJRA Schedule will include 9 full rodoes, but only 3 weekends.

Belen, New Mexico June 7, 8, 9 Entries Post-Marked - May 23 Grants, NM July 12, 13, 14 Entries Post-Marked - June 27 Santa Fe, NM – NMJRA Finals August 1, 2, 3 Entries Post-Marked - July 17

2013 New Event Family Team Roping This will be a separate event that may be entered in addition to five AllAround events. A buckle will be awarded to high money winning contestant at the end of the series. No points will be awarded for All-Around Awards. This event will be one age group, 19 and under, and any contestant can enter once and may rope with a parent/grandparent of any contestant.

Contestants will be competing for daily cash payout.

SPONSORS Action RV Bobby’s Automotive Sierra Cleaners Chical Haystack Craig Tire Co. Cibola County Gymkhana Rodeo Horse N Hound Feed N Supply Whip N Spur - Women’s Clothing, Accessories & Bling Mimbres Valley Feeds Circle S Western Emporium Quintero’s Meat Company T & T Trailer Sales Village Veterinary Hospital Pickard & Vogt, LLC Jurney Construction N Compass Group PNM Resources Foundation Borrego Construction Clark & Sons Diesel Automotive Garage LA Tan and More Hurricane Air & Swabbing Service M & L Farms American Metals Recycling Desert Machine Shop And Repair Cowgirl Antiques Tru-Kill Pest Control Munoz Properties

Linda Hill Crop Insurance Cameron Veterinary T.I.S. Teachers Connie Castle U-Haul Co. of New Mexico Wayne Auto Sales PBI / Bis Valley Auto Sullivan Bucking Bulls Smith Co. Catch All Storage Tri State Ford Ross Family Edwards Family Adams Family Acuna Family Family of Lindsey Martinez Family of Trevor Martinez Sauceda Family Segura Family Tapia Family Taylor Family Thompson Family Ortiz Family Wimsatt Family Cohn Family Terrazas Family LeFebre Family Allsup Family Bales Family Barnwell Family Gibson Family Houston Family Enjady Family Flores Family John Berry Posse Café Cherrill’s Western Wear Rafter 5 Roping Company Wood-Grain Hay Sales

For more information concerning the NMJRA or to find membership and entry forms, go to the NMJRA website at www.nmjra.net

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Grants Rodeo Arena, Exit 81 Highway 53 South, Grants, New Mexico Spring Series Dates March 23-24 April 20-21 May 18-19

Fall Series Dates August 24-25 September 21-22 October 19-20

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

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Entries will be taken at rodeo.

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Bosque Farms e 2013 te ommit C R J F Jr. Rodeo B Russell Sullivan Chairman - 505/720-0999

Amber Gillreath Secretary - 505/235-9216 Jana Muncy Secretary - 505/238-9415 Shacey Sullivan Scholarship - 202/239-5288

Connie Irwin BFRA Board Rep. - 505/480-5408 Martin Sandoval Flag Race - 505/908-7147 Rick Adcock Goat Tying - 505/362-6292 Tony Sanchez Roping - 505-238-1762

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Shannon Thompson Barrel Racing - 505-228-4669 Wesley Reno Pole Bending - 915-525-2219 Shane Wimberly Dummy Roping - 505-366-9260 Daniel Mueller Rough Stock - 505-850-7846 Tom Neill Rough Stock - 505-259-0339

Benny’s Burritos Alinstante Chical’s Haystack Chuckwagon Cowbelles Cohorn Construction Cow House Auction Double Heart Quarter Horses Fabens Oil Company Farm Credit of New Mexico First American Bank Maynard Buckles Della McKinney Old Mill Farm & Ranch Supply Rafter 5 Cattle Company Jim Ratliff T n T Trailer Sales Amanda Vigil Insurance Agency Village Of Bosque Farms Emergency Medical Service Team

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H MAY 10-12, 2013 H FRIDAY, MAY 10 Books open 5 - 6 p.m. Rope 6:30 p.m.

Open Pick 1, draw 1 or draw 2 for $150/roper, Enter 2x #15 Pick 1, draw 1 or draw 2 for $150/roper, Enter 2x

SATURDAY, MAY 11 Books open 8 - 9 a.m. Rope 9:30 a.m. #13 World Series Qualifier $150/roper, Enter 2x #12 World Series Qualifier $150/roper, Enter 2x #11 Cool Down Pick 1, draw 1 or draw 2 for $100/roper, Enter 2x

LAS CRUCES, NM Sproul Arena SUNDAY, MAY 12 Books open 8 - 9 a.m. Rope 9:30 a.m. #11 World Series Qualifier Capped at a #6+ heeler $150/roper, Enter 2x #10 World Series Qualifier Capped at a #6 heeler $150/roper, Enter 2x #9 World Series Qualifier Pick 1, draw 1 or draw 2 for $150/roper, Enter 2x, capped at an Elite #5

Must be 21 years old or turn 21 anytime during 2013 to participate in WS Qualifiers. WSTR membership or USTRC membership required to collect winnings: You may purchase your 2013 WSTR card for $60 on site or on line or by calling 505.898.1755.

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

For Information: Oren Mathews 505/617-0627 • Chris Francis 505/429-0164 www.bigdaddyteamroping.com MATHEWS LAND AND CATTLE SPONSORS CORRIENTE Buckle CO.

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Colorado River Round-Up Rodeo

TH RODEO U YO 013 SERIES S 2

First Impression Rodeo Arena at Dennison Park 7001 Coors Blvd. SW • Albuquerque, New Mexico Timed Events

Rough Stock

$10 • Barrels • Poles • Flags

April 13 at 10 a.m.

April 14 at 10 a.m.

June 22 at 10 a.m.

June 23 at 10 a.m.

August 3 at 10 a.m.

August 4 at 10 a.m.

YOUTH DAY RODEO Saturday no entry fee for contestants Points added to series

October 12 at 10 a.m.

October 13 at 10 a.m.

Books open 2 hours prior to event, Close 30 minutes prior to the event start

$25 • • • •

Steer Riding Chute Doggin' Mutton Bustin' Calf Riding

$75 • Bull Riding

Roping Events

$25 • Team Roping • Ribbon Roping • Breakaway Roping • Goat Tying • Calf Dobbing • Steer Dobbing

Kids 6 & Under

Halftime Events

$5 • Rescue Race • Pony Express $10 Races • Dummy Roping • Calf $25 Scramble • Sheep Riding • Goat Dobbing w/parent • Leadline

Age Groups: 6 & Under, 7-9, 10-13 & 14-18 For info, or to register, please contact: • $50 Series Fee and $25 Awards Fee Kathy Romero, • A $25 fee will be added to late entries Secretary at • Cowboy dress code enforced for all participants 505.459.2918 • Concession stand available • Absolutely NO ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES allowed on the rodeo grounds

Mailing address: First Impression Rodeo Arena 7001 Coors Blvd. SW Albuquerque, New Mexico 87121 Visit us on Facebook: First Impression Rodeo Club, Inc. or www.firc.bravesites.com

First Impression Rodeo Club, Inc. is a non-profit organization Sam Flores, President Mike Chavez, Vice President Laura Chavez, Treasurer Eddie Perales, Sergeant of Arms Jeremy Baca, Arena Director

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9 am: TCRA Open 9 am: Open Bkwy -((Boys: Boys: Age Age 13* & Under Under,, Men: Over Women & Girls: All Ages.

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8a - 1p: Joe’s Joe’s Boot Shop OPEN: Rds. 1, 2 & 3-excluding top 25.

P Produced byy 2p: Joe’s Joe’s Boot Shop OPEN - $10,000 ADDED!: ADDED!: W AYNE NE NEEDHAM, WAYNE Round Round 3 - Top Top 25; ShortGo ShortGo ucroping.com Dusty Rhodes Memorial Roping - Final Six (Age 19* & Under) For Classifications, email to: wn@ucroping.com Pro-Youth Pro-Y Youth Double Muggin gg (Age ( g 9* & Under) ((Limited Limited to first 20 Entries. $100 $ Entry Entrryy FFee.) ee.)

Local Match - $1,000 ADDED! (Working (W orking Cowbo Cowboyy Style - 16-head & 4 Ropers!)

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8-M Elimination PRO-Match 8-Man BOOTT RACES: RA “Under Age 60*� & “Age 60* & Over�

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FIESTA CHAMPIONSHIP RODEO FRIDAY, MAY 3 & SATURDAY, MAY 4 PERFORMANCES 7:00 P.M. FRIDAY & SATURDAY S.C.S.P. ARENA 601 RODEO ROAD T OR C, NM

FEATURING BRODY BACA YOUNGEST BAREBACK RIDER IN THE WORLD ON HIS MINIATURE BUCKING HORSE N.M.R.A. APPROVED

ADMISSION $10 ADULTS $6 CHILD (6-12) $6 SENIORS (62+) 5 years & under FREE

Entry Information ENTRIES TAKEN MONDAY, APRIL 29, 6-10 P.M. CALL 505-864-9426 TIMED EVENTS 505-864-9427 ROUGH STOCK 505-864-7200 TEAM ROPING MEMBERS CAN FAX OR EMAIL ENTRIES STARTING MONDAY, APRIL 22 CALL BACKS TUESDAY, APRIL 30, 505-864-9426 OPEN BULL RIDING SADDLE BRONC BAREBACK BREAKAWAY CALF ROPING TEAM ROPING STEER WRESTLING BARREL RACING

ADDED MONEY $300 ADDED MONEY $300 ADDED MONEY $300 ADDED MONEY $300 ADDED MONEY $300 ADDED MONEY $300 ADDED MONEY $300 ADDED MONEY $300

ENTRY $75 ENTRY $75 ENTRY $75 ENTRY $100 ENTRY $100 ENTRY $100/roper ENTRY $100 ENTRY $80

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Rodeo Admission: Saturday & Sunday $5/car load (4 people max.)

Dance Admission: $5/person, 6 & under free Saturday, May 11 - Youth Day

Sunday, May 12 - Adult Day

Books open 7-9 a.m. Rodeo starts at 10 a.m.

Event Entry Fee Buckles Awarded in Mutton Bustin' - 7 yrs. & under $15 All Events Except Duck Cutting - 7 yrs. & under $15 Pony Express Race Mini Bulls - 8-12 yrs. $55 Flag Race - 7 yrs. & under $15 Dance to The Flag Race - 13-16 yrs. $25 Yarbrough’s Youth Barrels - 8-12 yrs. $20 Saturday Youth Barrels - 13-16 yrs. $25 Night at the Cowhide Race - 18 & up $80/team Rodeo Pony Express Race - team event $30/team Grounds Open Bulls - Added Money $100 Dance Contest Fiddle Contest - Starts at 5 p.m. $20 $100 Age divisions: 12 & under, 13-20 yrs., 21-50 yrs., 50 & Up

Cowboy Church 9 a.m.

Books open 7-10 a.m. Rodeo starts at 11 a.m.

Event Entry Added Fee Money Steer Wrestling $60 Cowboy Slicker Race $80/team $200 Must wear spurs, chaps, slicker, rope, hat, long sleeves

Ranch Bronc

$80

$300

Night latch acceptable for use

Ladies Barrel Race Breakaway Roping Team Roping Open Bulls Arroyo 3 Man Horse Race

$55 $500 $60 $100/team $100 $400 $75/team

Ranch Bronc Dedicated to the Memory of James Trujillo

Stock Contractors: Travis Sullivan - Mini Bulls • TDS & Ron Alsbaugh - Open Bulls Enter Daily • CASH ONLY! No personal checks accepted • Call in entries to 281.635.1912 or 505.385.7594. Food Vendors, Leather & Jewelry Vendors. All decisions by event officials are final!

No Alcohol, No Drugs! Contestants found in violation will be disqualified. Any abusive behavior to WBRA staff and/or officials is grounds for disqualification.

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For entry forms please visit our website: www.sanjuancountyrodeo.com E-mail: SJCJSRA@gmail.com Entries must be postmarked 10 days prior to rodeo or a late fee of $25 will be accessed

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125’ x 600’ Arena 6 Bucking Chutes Livestock Holding Pens New Roping Chute Concession/Vendor Area Equestrian Practice Arena ADA Restrooms Announcers Booth Lighted Arena OPEN YEAR ROUND • 800 COVERED SEAT CAPACITY Water Truck RODEO/ROPING/BARREL & SPECIAL EVENTS: $235 / DAY New Sprinkler System RIDE EVENTS AND SMALL SPECIAL EVENTS: $140 / DAY for Arena Moisture Management Massey Tractor Located just 50 miles NW of Phoenix in the scenic high Sonoran Desert. and Arena Executive CALL FOR AVAILABILITY AND BROCHURES (spring tooth harrow) VSA IN HOUSE PROOFuse included.CRX’D

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World SEriES QuAliFiErS Jacksonville Equestrian Center Jacksonville, Florida May 3, 2013

Agricenter Show Place Arena Memphis, Tennessee May 10-11, 2013

Books open 7:30 a.m. • Rope at 9:00 a.m. #11 Slide Warm-up Handicapped up to #13 and down to #9 Enter 1, draw 1 for $120/roper Enter 2x • 3-head #13 World Series Qualifier $150/roper • enter 2x • 80% Payback #12 World Series Qualifier $150/roper • enter 2x • 80% Payback #11 World Series Qualifier Capped at an Elite #6 heeler $150/roper • enter 2x • 80% Payback #10 World Series Qualifier Capped at a #6 heeler $150/roper • enter 2x • 80% payback #9 World Series Qualifier Pick or Draw Capped at an Elite #5 heeler $100/roper • enter 3x • 2/3 payback

Books open 7:30 a.m. • Rope at 9:00 a.m. Both Days

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MAY 4-5 WILL BE #10 TRUCK ROPING SEE AD IN NTRL SECTION FOR COMPLETE DETAILS Host Hotels: Be sure to ask for NTRL Team Roping Rate.

Hospitality Inn 904.777.5700, $59/night Best Western Southside Hotel & Suites 904.264.4466, $60/night Comfort Suites 904.224.5500, $64/night Fairfield Inn & Suites Jacksonville West 904.693.4400, $79/night Holiday Inn Express Chaffee 904.652.2782, $89/night Stalls & RV Hookups: No Tie-Outs!

Terry Keys 865.256.1836. Stalls $20/night; Shavings $8.50/bag (2 bag min.)

Call facility for RV hookups 904.573.4895 Location: 13611 Normandy Blvd., Jacksonville, FL 32221 www.jaxevents.com

Friday, May 10 #11 Slide Warm-up Handicapped up to #13 and down to #9 Enter 1, draw 1 for $120/roper Enter 2x • 3-head #13 World Series Qualifier $150/roper • enter 2x • 80% Payback #12 World Series Qualifier $150/roper • enter 2x • 80% Payback #11 World Series Qualifier Capped at an Elite #6 heeler $150/roper • enter 2x • 80% Payback #10 World Series Qualifier Capped at a #6 heeler $150/roper • enter 2x • 80% payback

Saturday, May 11 #9 Warmup Enter 1, draw 1 for $120/roper Enter 2x • 3-head #9 World Series Qualifier Pick or Draw Capped at an Elite #5 heeler $100/roper • enter 3x • 2/3 payback #8 Heel-O-Matic Bonus Roping - starts at 1 p.m.

See ad in NTRL section for complete details Capped at an Elite #4 Pick 1, draw 2 for $180/roper H 2013 USTRC OR WSTR MEMBERSHIP REQUIRED H Host Hotels: Holiday Inn & Suites 901.266.1952; Comfort Inn 901.757.7800 Stalls: No Tie-Outs. Terry Keys 865.256.1836 Location: 105 S. Germantown Pkwy, Memphis, TN I-40 to Germantown Pkwy. South 4 miles. Arena on right.

For more information call John Johnson 423.340.0640 or Pam Smith 423.575.2295 Cash or credit card only for entries. 3% will be added to all credit card fees.

Must be 21 years old or turn 21 anytime during 2013 to participate in WS Qualifiers.

Classifications powered by TRIAD. USTRC memberships may be purchased at these events.

JX2 Productions reserves the right to make any and all necessary changes.

JX2 Sponsors: Lubrisyn • Wrangler Maynard Buckles Heel-O-Matic Carroll Original Wear Classic • Priefert Memphis Yellow Rose Saddlery Bloomer Trailers Trailers of the East Coast Big Tex • Bailey Hats

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PRIZES PAID FOR

BY PRODUCER 2 Trophy Cowboy Gold Saddles • High Money winner each day (Specialty roping excluded)

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SATURDAY, May 4 • 8 a.m.

SUNDAY, May 5 • 8 a.m.

#15 Handicap

#10 (with #9 Inc.)

#13 Handicap

#10 Gold Plus capped at Elite #5 (with #9 Inc.) Century Bonus included Enter 3 times, $100/roper

#12 (with #11 Inc.) Gold Plus #12 (with #10 Inc.) Century Bonus included #11 (with #10 Inc.)

#9 (with #8 Inc.) #8 Pick/Draw for beginner & novice ropers only (books close at 12:00 noon)

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

Location: Spanish Trails Arena, 3500 S. Hwy. 191, Moab, UT 84532 Producer: Walt Eddy / Red Rock Productions Cattle: Reed & Keith Flake Stalls: First come first served. Stall reservations accepted from Gold Plus members only and must be made no later than 7 days prior to the event. Call your Gold Plus representative, Lauren Hardman.

Event Info: USTRC office 254.968.0002 Hotels: Red Stone Inn 800.772.1972 or 435.259.3500, 535 South Main Big Horn Lodge 800.325.6171 or 435.259.6171, 550 South Main Moab Valley Inn 800.831.6622 or 435.259.4419, 711 South Main. Indoor/outdoor pool and hot tub, free continental breakfast, guest laundry, suites available. www.moabvalleyinn.com Choice Hotels: choicesportstravel.com, Special Rate ID #00214570

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

Memberships purchased at this event are good for 2013 season.

UNITED STATES TEAM ROPING CHAMPIONSHIPS

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

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#15 Handicap $100/roper. Enter 3 times • 4-steer, Progressive after 1 • #14 team - 1.5 sec. off • #13 & under team - 3 sec. off #13 Handicap $100/roper. Enter 3 times • 4-steer, Progressive after 1 • #12 team - 1.5 sec. off • #11 & under team - 3 sec. off #12, #11 #10, #9 $100/roper. Enter 3 times maximum • 4-steer, Progressive after 1 • #12 (with #11 Incentive) #11 (with #10 Incentive) • #10 capped at an Elite #6 (with #9 Incentive) • #9 capped at an Elite #5 (with #8 Incentive) • Top 20 teams to the short round • Top 30 to short round in #9 only Gold Plus #12 (with #10 Incentive) $100/roper. Enter 3 times, maximum • 4-steer, Progressive after 1 • Any comb. of Incentive/Non-incentive • Gold Plus members 25 years and over only • Top 3 Average teams and Incentive Average teams receive $6,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings Gold Plus #10 capped at Elite #5 (with #9 Incentive) $100/roper. Enter 3 times, maximum • 4-steer, Progressive after 1 • Any comb. of Incentive/Non-incentive • Gold Plus members 25 years and over only • Top 3 Average teams and Incentive Average teams receive $6,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings #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 - 3 sec. off • No Incentive • Top 30 teams to the short round.

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2ND ANNUAl ERNEST ARMijo MEMoRiAl TEAM RopiNg May 4 - 5, 2013 lemitar, New Mexico SATURDAY, MAY 4

SUNDAY, MAY 5

#15, #13, #12

#10, #9

Pick Your Poison $50/roper • Enter Up

Pick 1/ Draw 2 $120/roper Enter 2x

#11 Pick 1/ Draw 2 $120/roper • Enter 2x

All ropings will be 3-steer, progressive on one.

16 second cut-off time will be used in the first round if needed.

TRIAD numbers will be used.

Enter at 8:00 a.m. Rope at 9:00 a.m. SHARP both days.

CASH ONLY

Saddle to the High Money #6 and Over

Saddle to the High Money #5 and Down

Buckles to Average Winners of Each Roping For more information contact Blaine Atwood 575/772-5175 (home) 575/740-1389 (cell)

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Ennis, TX, $30,522; 4. Taylor Jacob, Carmine, TX, $25,522; 5. Lisa Lockhart, Oelrichs, SD, $22,675; 6. Sydni Blanchard, Albuquerque, NM, $21,118; 7. Shada Brazile, Decatur, TX, $19,580; 8. Natalie Foutch, Eldora, IA, $18,566; 9. Sherry Cervi, Marana, AZ, $17,297; 10. Carlee Pierce, Stephenville, TX, $17,047; 11. Annesa Self, Sanger, TX, $16,955; 12. Kendra Dickson, Aubrey, TX, $14,899; 13. Sabrina Ketcham, Yeso, NM, $13,970; 14. Cindy Smith, Hobbs, NM, $13,565; 15. Kenna Squires, Fredonia, TX, $13,372; 16.

Brittany Pozzi, Victoria, TX, $12,724; 17. Lindsay Sears, Nanton, AB, $12,609; 18. Brenda Mays, Terrebonne, OR, $12,306; 19. Lee Ann Rust, Stephenville, TX, $10,561; 20. Britany Fleck, Solen, ND, $10,039; 21. Jenna Marie Moore, Johnson CITY, TX, $9,456; 22. Sarah Kieckhefer, Prescott, AZ, $9,352; 23. Kassidy Dennison, Tohatchi, NM, $9,289; 24. Sammi Bessert, Loma, CO, $8,630; 25. Kelli Tolbert, Hooper, UT, $8,295

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If your name is Haley you’ve got a great chance to win money! For our second race of the year Haley Wolfe came out with a blistering 16.9 as the fastest time of 78 runners in the open.

She also swept the 1D division, the youth and “us” seniors are sure glad she’s that division and not ours! By the time you read this our Finals will be over so look for complete results in the next issue of the All-Around. It is shaping up to be another amazing weekend with $10,000 added to the Finals, and $5000+ to open races. With the 10 saddles and a number of other prizes it is sure to be a great time. In fact we are having the First Ever, NM - a Wild 5 barrel race with two people running at the same time…sounds crazy and wild and lots of fun to watch.

We’ve gained 15 new members so far this year and are looking forward to great races, April and beyond. Keep up with us at nmnbha.com or Facebook!

Upcoming races at McGee Park, Farmington, NM April 7 (co-sanctioned with Co-8) April 21 May 5 May 19 May 26-27 (Race will start at 5 p.m., Sunday – Saddle given to target winner!)

2013 WPRA World Pro Rodeo Standings Current as of 3/12/13 1. Jane Melby, Burneyville, OK, $31,498; 2. Fallon Taylor, Whitesboro, TX, $31,383; 3. Mary Walker,

Nancy Hunter Claims RodeoHouston® BP Super Series Barrel Racing Title!

Rides Away With $50,000 plus!

The 2013 RodeoHouston BP Super Series Championship culminated on Saturday, March 16, with eight champions grinning ear to ear and taking home $50,000, a RodeoHouston buckle and custom-made saddle.

Nancy Hunter from Neola, Utah, beat her competition by one, one hundredth of a second, with a final time of 14.40 seconds.

Hunter has been at RodeoHouston before, but never made it past the first round.

Now, she has the title and $53,000.

“This is the biggest rodeo in the country and the one you hope you get invited to,” she said. “I’m just speechless right now.”

While her competition was running, Hunter said she did not watch the screen, just waited for their times to be called out. She and her family appreciate the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo™ for everything they do, and all the volunteers who make it a success.

Rounding out the top four, the shootout (total 2013 RodeoHouston winnings) Sherry Cervi Marana, AZ $29,900 Tana Renick Kingston, OK $19,200 Mary Walker Ennis, TX $11,350

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Racers Enjoy Shasta & Co. Rodeo February 23 Holbrook Arizona Open 4D 1D 1. Lisa Johnson, Brice, 18.787, $82; 2. Terry Zenkawich, Seal, 19.033, $49; 3. Bailee Bain, Salty, 19.154, $32; 4. Rosita Singer, Dixie, 19.233; 5. Carolee DeWitt, Tiny’s Gay Hawk, 19.277; 6. Randy Johnson, Garnet, 19.626; 7. Rosita Singer, Romeo, 19.645; and 8. Summer Lunt, Boomer, 19.768 2-D 1. Alyssa Brown, Star, 19.850, $70; 2. Kallie Brannon, Nitro, 20.029, $42; 3. Brakelle Hansen, Nenakat, 20.139, $28; 4. Kent Darris, Ettaboo Two, 20.150; 5. Dereck Curley, Belle, 20.159; 6. Gail Benally, Dennis, 20.476 3-D 1. Sarah Darst, Hank, 21.021, $46; 2.

Constance Benally, Mannie, 21.102, $28; 3.

Dara Plympton, Spot, 21.577, $18.75; 4.

Audry Foster, Toko, 21.733 4-D 1. Danielle Winn, Lynx, 22.003, $35; 2. Angel Dickson, Shorty, 24.408, $21; 2. Bailee Bain, Caddy Perry, 24.927, $14; 3. Brakelle Hansen, Nevada, 26.222; 4. Bryce Tanner, General, 26.234; 5. Cari Zenkawich, Street Slicks, 28.319; 6. Laura Flake, Speedy Creek, 29.888 Youth 4D 1-D 1. Angel Dickson, Shorty, 19.326, $63; 2.

Bryce Tanner, General, 19.649; 3. Brakelle Hansen, Nevada, 21.003; 4. Alexandra Begay, Wylie, 21.083 2-D 1. Julia Begay, Corn Pollen, 26.301, $57; 2.

Angel Dickson, Josh, 26.840 4-D 1. Taylor Foster, Wyoming; 2. Brakelle Hansen, Nenakat 4D Poles 1-D 1. Lisa Johnson, Brice, 23.887, $46 2-D 1. Dereck Curley, Romeo, 27.707, $41 4-D 1. Kent Darris, Ettabo Two, 34.072, $24; 2.

Dara Plympton, Spot, 37.675; 3/4. Bryce Tanner, General 3/4. Brakelle Hansen, Nevada

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NBHA 4-D Barrel Race $5,000+ Added

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wo years ago, she was at the top of her game, competing in District Finals and Open Races barrel racing at the San Antonio Stock Show & Rodeo. But April 19-21, 2013 • Albuquerque, NM Brittany Janysek’s racing career came to an abrupt halt when she was thrown from her horse and paralyzed.

Expo NM Dairy Barn Arena Brittany had just begun the race when her horse threw her Friday, April 19 off. She hit the ground hard and her horse fell on top of her.

1 - 2:40 p.m. Open arena riding, no barrels. $10/20 min. 10 horses per Brittany maintains her injury is not her horse’s fault.

20 min. No ponying extra horse. Call on 4/17/13, 7 p.m - 9 p.m., “She tried her best not to come down on me but she just 505.861.2249 for open riding times. Slots will be limited. came down right on me and crushed my pelvis,” she said.

3 - 5 p.m. Exhibitions. Sold on-site.

Doctors told her she would be lucky if she ever walked 6 p.m. Open ($500 Added), followed by Senior and Youth again. They screwed her hips together and inserted several Saturday, April 20 metal plates.

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Exhibitions After four months of therapy, Brittany told her parents she 10 a.m.

District 2 members finals race $2,500 added wanted to jump back on a horse. Though her parents were 6 p.m.

Open ($1,500 Added) followed by Senior and Youth. anxious, they let her ride.

Sunday, April 21 Brittany is not only walking; she has already competed in 10 - 11 a.m. Exhibitions ten races since January and is competing at the San Antonio 12 p.m. Open ($1,000 Added) followed by Senior and Youth.

Stock Show & Rodeo.

HOUSE PROOF CRX’D Since the accident she had to give up varsity soccer, varsity CR VSA ExhibitionsINsold on site in one minute time slots, first come first track and varsity cheerleading at Lockhart high School. The one served. Must be paid to receive a ticket. Exhibitions will be limited! thing she won’t give up is barrel racing.

For entry form or more information www.nmnbha.com or Sharons.george hotmail.com or 505/861-2249

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by Lee Pitts

Show Business

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ave you ever noticed that the overflow crowds for every night’s performance of the Wrangler National Finals Rodeo always seem to especially enjoy the team roping event, but if you go to a jackpot or regional roping there are usually more people in the arena than in the stands? And we’re talking about a sport in which the contestants are every bit as good as the football players who play on Sundays.

Team roping is lots more fun to watch than baseball or poker, and which looks more thrilling to you, swooping in and catching a steer’s hind feet with a rope while mounted on a fast horse, or sweeping the ice with a broom? Yet millions watch poker on TV and curling during the Olympics, while maybe 20 people are sitting in the stands during your typical roping.

One of the more popular sports in America is NASCAR in which cars go round and round real fast until they are stopped because of a wreck. Heck, you can see that on any freeway in this country. Yet the NASCAR drivers are big celebrities with their own tour buses and Lear jets while team ropers are in pawn shops gathering up gas money. The difference is marketing. We should have learned by now from cage fighting and pro wrestling that when it comes to sports in America, it’s all about the show.

Ropers deserve an audience as much as bass fishermen and soccer players but there’s so much competition for people’s time that you really have to liven things up if you expect to be able to gouge them for tickets and a cable bill. I have some ideas.

Vaqueros and cowboys in the old days roped other animals besides cattle and I think it might spice up team ropings, and introduce an element of surprise, if occasionally a bobcat, wolf or grizzly bear came charging out of the chute instead of a calf. We’ve all seen the boost PBR gave bull riding and, taking a page from their book, team ropers

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should have to put up with distractions like music, fireworks and perhaps a pack of misbehaving cow dogs turned loose when it’s their turn to rope.

One of the big draws of football or NASCAR is the possibility that someone will get maimed or killed. The occasional lost digit just isn’t enough to satisfy a bloodthirsty public. So, to introduce an element of danger, just think if we could combine team roping with other rodeo events so that the team ropers would have to rope a calf while riding a bucking bull or bronc! A precedence has already been set for combining events like this. Every year in early September in conjunction with the rodeo in Durango, Colorado, there is a Biker Bull Riding and Bikini Contest.

These people clearly understand marketing. They know what it takes to draw a crowd and although Jim Shoulders, Gene Rambo and Casey Tibbs would be twirling in their graves, we can’t do business the way it always been done and expect to be on Facebook. What if we instituted a rule that teams of ropers must consist of one male and one female, preferably a model, Playboy Bunny or hot movie actress, and that she must be clad only in a pair of chinks. Now there’s something every guy would pay to see!

Granted, I do have an ulterior motive.

Team ropers ride GREAT horses and one of the side effects of the success of the USTRC is that good ranch horses cost a lot more now than they used to because aspiring team ropers are bidding them up. Suppose team ropers had to draw like bulldoggers and bronc riders as to which horse in the bucking string they‘d have to rope from in each performance.

This would introduce even more suspense and ease the burden of team ropers having to haul their horses from one roping to the next. They could just fly in on their jets like tennis players do and you and I wouldn’t have to pay so much for a good ranch horse.

If we institute all of these changes I foresee a day when team ropers will be just like all other pro athletes, with their faces in the tabloids, their marriages in tatters and their bodies in jail, court or rehab.

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Globe Stockyards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Globe, AZ H & S Pipe Fence Feed . . . . . . . . . . .Thatcher, AZ High Lonesome Trading Co. . . . . . . . . .Elfrida, AZ High Noon Feed & Tack . . . . . . . . . . .Sonoita, AZ Holbrook Feed & Seed . . . . . . . . . . .Holbrook, AZ Hoofin’ It Feed & Tack . . . . . . . . . . . . .Globe, AZ Horsemen’s Feed And Supply . .Albuquerque, NM Landmark Mercantile . . . . . . . . . . .Mesquite, NM Navajo Feed Store . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Gallup, NM North Arizona Feed Country . . . . . . . .Tucson, AZ Old Mill Western Mercantile . . . . . . . . .Belen, NM Old Mill Western Mercantile #2 . . .Edgewood, NM Old Town Feeds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Tucson, AZ Olsen’s Feed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Flagstaff, AZ Olsen’s Feed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Chino Valley, AZ Pic-N-Run . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Chinle, AZ Post’s Feed & Supply . . . . . . . . . . . . .Marana, AZ Quien Sabe Trading . . . . . . . . . . .Bloomfield, NM RRR Traders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Waterflow, NM Saba’s Western Store # 5 . . . . . .Queen Creek, AZ Saba’s Western Store #11 . . . . . . . . . .Peoria, AZ Saba’s Western Store #7 . . . . . . .Cave Creek, AZ Saba’s Western Wear #8 . . . . . . . . . . . .Mesa, AZ

Saba’s Western Wear # 4 . . . . . . . .Scottsdale, AZ Saba’s Western Wear # 9 . . . . . . . . .Avondale, AZ Safford Feed & Pet Supplies . . . . . . . .Safford, AZ San Tan Feed & Supply . . . . . . .Queen Creek, AZ Serenity Farms Feed & Tack . . . . .Wickenburg, AZ South Arizona Feed Country . . . . . . . .Tucson, AZ South Valley Feed . . . . . . . . . . .Albuquerque, NM Southwest Feed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Socorro, NM Spur Feeds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Show Low, AZ Stock Up Feed And Tack . . . . . . . . . . . .Taylor, AZ T&R Marketing, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Gallup, NM The Feed Store . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Santa Rosa, NM The Stock Shop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Glendale, AZ The Tack Shop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Show Low, AZ The Western Ranchman’s Store . . . . .Phoenix, AZ Totsoh Trading Post . . . . . . . . . . .Lukachukai, AZ Turquoise Bit Roping & Horse Supply . . .Mesa, AZ Valencia Western Mercantile . . . . .Los Lunas, NM Western Mercantile . . . . . . . . . . .Las Cruces, NM Westerners . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Tuba City, AZ Yuma Feed & LV. Supply . . . . . . . . . . . .Yuma, AZ Zimmermans Western Wear . . . . . . . . .Gallup, NM

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ADVERTISERS’ INDEX A A Cut Above. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85 Action Plus Photography . . . . . . . . . . 8 Amarillo Truck Center . . . . . . . . . . . 87 American Diesel Service . . . . . . . . . 49 Blaine Atwood Team Roping . . . . . . 77 B –B/Cattle Company . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 Ken Beck & Associates . . . . . . . . . . 43 Bernalillo FFA Team Roping. . . . . . . 36 Bishop Trailer Sales . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51 C Cates Ranch. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Champion’s Choice Buckles . . . . . . . 48 Chical Haystack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Classic Rope. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80 Clovis Livestock Auction, Inc.. . . . . . 79 Colorado River Round-Up Rodeo . . . . . . . . . . . . 69 Corriente Buckles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50 Corriente Saddle Company . . . . . . . 52 Cowboy Oasis Arena . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 Cruz Fire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 D Deep Water Ropings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74 Dollar Center Trading and Pawn, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . 50

E Empire Agriculture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 F First Impression Rodeo Club . . . . . . 69 H Hard Rock Casino . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 Jim Heet Photography. . . . . . . . . . . 34 High Desert Sound & Announcing . . 31 Hubbard Trailer Sales . . . . . . . . . . . 81 I Imperial Trailer Sales. . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Integrity Sales and Service . . . . . . . 24 Invitational Finals Youth Rodeo . . . . 65 Invitational Team Ropers Association . . . . . . . . . . . 37 J JX2 Productions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75 Joe’s Boot Shop Calf Roping . . . . . . 70 L Landmark Mercantile . . . . . . . . . . . 86 Lucas Metal Works . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53 M Mathews Land & Cattle Company . . 68 Scott McCloud . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54

Monsoon Silver. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 N NBHA NM 02 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79 NJ Productions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 NMJLS Foundation Team Roping . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40-41 Nakai Rodeo Photos . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 O O-O, LLC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 Overbred Roping Dummies . . . . . . . 73 P Willie Patterson Team Ropings . . . . . 39 Pounding Hooves Productions . . . . . 29 R Rafter 5 Roping Company. . . . . . . . 36 Rattler Ropes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83 Red Bluff Buckles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82 Red Master Harrow. . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Royal Horn Wrap Co.. . . . . . . . . . . . 29 S SS Roping . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54 San Juan County Rodeo . . . . . . . . . 72 Smith’s Rodeo Photos. . . . . . . . . . . 49 Southwest Horseman’s Association . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

Southwest Livestock . . . . . . . . . . . 25 Sparky Superior Roping Machines . . 67 T T. or C. Fiesta . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71 The Roping Company . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Jimmy Thompson Team Ropings . . . . 36 Town of Wickenburg . . . . . . . . . . . . 73 Tres Rios Silver. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67 U USTRC Gold Plus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66 USTRC Membership Application . . 13-15 USTRC New Mexico Championships . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 USTRC Panhandle Classic . . . . . . . . 23 USTRC Spanish Trail Classic . . . . . . . 76 USTRC TRIAD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 W Way Out West Arena . . . . . . . . . . . . 43 Wild Bunch Rodeo Association. . . . . 72 Wrangler . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88 Y Yavapai Mounted Sheriff’s Posse. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42 Z ZD Roping . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

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